Rope access NDT inspection

Reliable inspection at difficult-to-reach locations

IAIS India and IAIS UAE combine rope access personnel with qualified NDT technicians and fit-for-purpose equipment to inspect elevated, restricted and complex industrial assets worldwide.

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THICKNESS UTM

ULTRASONIC UT / PAUT / TOFD

SURFACE MT / PT / VT

MATERIAL PMI / Hardness

CONDITION Corrosion Mapping

Integrated access and inspection

Technical inspection delivered directly at the workface

Conventional access systems can be slow or impractical around flare structures, tanks, pipe racks, offshore modules, chimneys and tall structures.

Rope access allows an appropriately configured team to reach the required inspection points while maintaining close contact with the component. IAIS India and IAIS UAE plan the rope system and NDT technique together, accounting for surface preparation, equipment positioning, calibration, measurement coverage and data recording.

The inspection technique, acceptance criteria and reporting format are confirmed against the client procedure, applicable code and asset condition before execution.

Inspection methods

Rope access NDT capabilities

Method availability is subject to technical feasibility, surface condition, geometry and the client-approved procedure.

01 / UTM

Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement

Remaining-wall measurement and corrosion monitoring at selected grid or spot locations.

Piping, tanks, vessels and structures
Elevation-referenced data recording
Local thinning identification

02 / UT

Conventional Ultrasonic Testing

Pulse-echo inspection for thickness, lamination checks and weld examination where technically applicable.

Weld and parent-material inspection
Angle-beam and straight-beam techniques
Procedure-based calibration

03 / ADVANCED UT

PAUT & TOFD

Encoded or manual advanced ultrasonic inspection for welds and selected components.

Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
Time of Flight Diffraction
Scan data and image-based reporting

04 / SURFACE NDT

Magnetic Particle Testing

Detection of surface and near-surface discontinuities in suitable ferromagnetic materials.

Welds, attachments and connections
Visible or fluorescent technique as specified
Local surface preparation support

05 / SURFACE NDT

Liquid Penetrant Testing

Surface-breaking discontinuity detection on suitable non-porous materials.

Welds and machined areas
Visible or fluorescent technique as specified
Documented indication assessment

06 / VISUAL

Close Visual Inspection

Direct visual assessment supported by measurement tools and photographic documentation.

Corrosion, cracking and deformation
Weld, coating and connection condition
High-resolution location records

07 / MATERIAL ID

Positive Material Identification

Alloy verification using portable equipment appropriate to the material and requirement.

Component and piping verification
Location-based result capture
Material-mix-up investigation support

08 / HARDNESS

Portable Hardness Testing

Field hardness measurement for suitable materials, surfaces and component geometries.

Weld, HAZ and parent material
Method selected for the application
Traceable test-location reporting

09 / MAPPING

Corrosion Mapping & Monitoring

Structured thickness collection to evaluate the distribution and progression of wall loss.

Defined grids and condition-based expansion
Repeat-location monitoring
Tabulated and visualised results

Assets inspected

Applicable across industrial, offshore and marine facilities

Piping & Pipe Racks Process lines, utility piping, flare headers and supports.

Storage Tanks Shells, roofs, nozzles, stairways and attachments.

Pressure Equipment Vessels, columns, reactors and external attachments.

Flare Systems Stacks, booms, tips, guy systems and elevated piping.

Steel Structures Members, welds, bolting, supports and connections.

Chimneys & Stacks Shell condition, bands, platforms and access components.

Offshore Assets Platforms, rigs, FPSO, FSO, modules and derricks.

Marine Structures Ship structures, cargo areas and terminal assets.

Execution workflow

Inspection planned around access, coverage and data quality

A reliable result requires more than reaching the location. The method, calibration, surface condition, coverage and recording system must remain controlled throughout the inspection.

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Technical scope review

Confirm asset, material, geometry, quantities, technique, code and acceptance requirements.

Access and rescue plan

Define anchors, rope paths, work positioning, exclusion zones, equipment tethering and rescue arrangements.

Procedure and calibration readiness

Verify approved procedures, calibration blocks, consumables, equipment condition and traceability.

Inspection and quality control

Perform examination with location control, coverage checks, indication review and site supervision.

Reporting and technical close-out

Submit results, images, measurement tables, limitations and items requiring further assessment.

Project deliverables

Records structured for technical review

Location Traceability

Asset identification, inspection position, grid or reference location and coverage records.

Inspection Results

Measurements, indications, scan files or images as applicable to the selected NDT method.

Visual Evidence

Photographs showing the component, inspection location and relevant observed condition.

Equipment Records

Equipment identification, calibration information and consumable details where applicable.

Personnel Documentation

Relevant rope access and NDT certification records required by the approved project plan.

Final Technical Report

Method, scope, results, limitations, observations and agreed acceptance-status presentation.

Personnel and equipment

Configured for the specific inspection requirement

Qualified project team

Team composition may include IRATA-certified rope access personnel, method-qualified NDT technicians, site supervisors and remote or on-site Level III technical support, according to the scope and client requirement.

Fit-for-purpose equipment

Portable NDT instruments, probes, scanners, calibration blocks, access equipment and rescue systems are selected for the asset geometry, environment and approved procedure.

Important: Specific certification schemes, code editions, acceptance criteria, equipment brands and inspection coverage are confirmed in the project-specific technical proposal and approved procedure.

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Send the inspection locations, quantities and technical requirements.

Include asset drawings or photographs, material and thickness, required NDT method, operating conditions, applicable code, schedule and reporting expectations.

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