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12.
Mark on plates any weldments, obstructions and any weld spatter that can potentially damage
the undercarriage of the FloormapX. We advise to grinding down any weld spatters if possible or
raising the scanning bridge position. Alternatively, the Handscan, a mini MFL scanner, could
inspect around these areas.
IMPORTANT
During an inspection if the scanning bridge position is changed, ensure the correct calibration
is used. A separate calibration is required at a low and a high scanning bridge position for the
same plate thickness.
13.
Select a plate reference for each plate, knowing their relative position to the tank datum, for the
inspection.
14.
Identify the correct orientation for each plate.
15.
Measure the width and length for each plate. Mark out the chosen track width for the plate.
Figure 29: Rectangle and sketch plate markings for scan width
IMPORTANT
Marking out the plate tracks before or during inspection can increase inspection efficiency
when scanning tank floors.
NOTE
It is advised to mark out track width intervals at the beginning and end of a plate. If the plate
length is longer than 4 meters it is advised to mark the beginning, middle and end of the
plates to ensure the FloormapX does not deviate from its intended scanning path.
16.
Enter the plate details into SIMS GO and begin scanning.
3.5
Scanning checklist
1.
During the inspection it is advised to periodically check the FloormapX by performing verification
scans on an applicable reference plate to ensure scans are consistent throughout the entire
inspection.
2.
Previous or current scanned plates can be viewed in the FloormapX SIMS GO data acquisition
software using specialized features such as STARS and MFLArray.
IMPORTANT
When analyzing MFL findings during an inspection, operators must use the specialized
software features and other tools available to them to verify the correct sizing and surface
origin of identified defects.
Summary of Contents for Floormap X
Page 1: ...User s Manual Floormap X MFL Array Tank Floor Inspection Solution...
Page 10: ...10 Chapter 1 Precautions and conventions...
Page 16: ...General Precautions and Conventions 16 1 5 EU Declaration of Conformity...
Page 19: ...19 Chapter 2 FloormapX System Overview...
Page 35: ...35 Chapter 3 Inspection Preparation Setup and Operation...
Page 43: ...43 Chapter 4 SIMS GO Data Acquisition Software...
Page 69: ...69 Chapter 5 SIMS PRO...
