Complete IRIS Tube Inspection Full Kit
Brand: TheSonic India
Product Name: Complete IRIS Tube Inspection Full Kit
Product Category: Internal Rotary Inspection System
Inspection Method: IRIS / Internal Rotary Inspection System / Ultrasonic Tube Inspection
Application: Heat exchanger, condenser, boiler, feedwater heater, and process tube inspection
Email: i@thesonic.com
Product Overview
TheSonic India Complete IRIS Tube Inspection Full Kit is a complete ultrasonic tube inspection accessory solution for industries requiring accurate tube wall assessment from the internal surface. IRIS is a water-coupled ultrasonic inspection technique widely used for quantitative wall thickness measurement and tube integrity assessment.
The IRIS method is commonly selected when accurate tube wall measurement is required for heat exchangers, condensers, boilers, feedwater heaters, and process tube bundles. The inspection is performed by inserting an IRIS probe assembly into the tube. Water is used both as an ultrasonic couplant and, where applicable, to support turbine-driven rotary scanning. The ultrasonic beam is directed toward the tube wall, and the reflected signals are used to evaluate tube wall condition.
The complete IRIS kit may include IRIS probes, turbines, centering devices, TUC centering devices, IRIS cables, IRIS TUD cable, water pump system, hoses, connectors, and supporting accessories depending on the final configuration. The kit can be customized based on tube size, tube material, inspection instrument, required probe frequency, cable length, water flow requirement, and project scope.
Working Principle / Technology Overview
IRIS inspection works on the ultrasonic pulse-echo principle. A focused ultrasonic transducer sends sound energy through a water path toward the tube wall. In a typical IRIS probe assembly, the ultrasonic beam is directed radially toward the tube wall using a rotating mirror or rotary scanning mechanism. As the mirror rotates, the ultrasonic beam scans the full internal circumference of the tube.
The instrument receives reflected ultrasonic echoes from the inner and outer tube wall surfaces. By measuring the time difference between the internal surface echo and external surface echo, tube wall thickness can be calculated. Changes in echo position, amplitude, and signal pattern help identify corrosion, pitting, erosion, thinning, and localized wall loss.
Because the ultrasonic beam must travel through water, stable water flow and proper probe centering are critical for reliable inspection. If the probe is not centered, the water path becomes uneven and the ultrasonic beam may not enter the wall correctly. This can affect signal clarity, wall thickness accuracy, and defect interpretation.
Technology Advantages
· Quantitative ultrasonic wall thickness measurement
· Suitable for detecting internal and external wall loss
· Supports full circumferential tube wall assessment
· Provides reliable data for corrosion, pitting, erosion, and thinning evaluation
· Useful for tube integrity assessment and remaining wall analysis
· Supports maintenance planning, retubing decisions, and tube plugging decisions
· Suitable for many ferrous and non-ferrous tube materials, subject to procedure confirmation
· Helps generate inspection data suitable for engineering review and condition assessment
Key Features
· Complete IRIS tube inspection kit for ultrasonic tube wall assessment
· Supports accurate tube wall thickness measurement
· Suitable for heat exchanger, condenser, boiler, and process tube inspection
· Useful for corrosion, erosion, pitting, thinning, and wall loss detection
· Supports full-circumference rotary ultrasonic scanning
· Includes or supports IRIS probes, turbines, centering devices, cables, TUD cable, and water pump system as per configuration
· Designed for stable water coupling and smooth probe travel
· Can be customized for different tube IDs, wall thicknesses, materials, and inspection instruments
· Suitable for shutdown inspection, field inspection, and workshop inspection applications
· Compatible with suitable IRIS inspection systems, subject to interface confirmation
Technical Function of Each Major Kit Component
Component | Technical Function |
IRIS Probe | Generates and receives ultrasonic signals for tube wall measurement |
IRIS Turbine / Rotary Mechanism | Supports rotation of mirror or beam direction mechanism where applicable |
Centering Device / TUC Device | Keeps the probe aligned near the tube center for stable water path and signal response |
IRIS Cable | Supports signal and system connection between probe assembly and instrument |
IRIS TUD Cable | Supports TUD / probe assembly connectivity as per system configuration |
Water Pump System | Provides water flow for ultrasonic coupling and probe/turbine operation |
Hose and Accessories | Supports water delivery, connection, and site operation |
Typical Applications
· Heat exchanger tube inspection
· Condenser tube inspection
· Boiler tube inspection
· Feedwater heater tube inspection
· Process tube inspection
· Tube wall thickness measurement
· Corrosion and erosion evaluation
· Pitting and localized wall loss detection
· Internal and external metal loss assessment
· Tube condition monitoring
· Shutdown inspection and maintenance planning
· Retubing, plugging, and fitness-for-service support
Inspection Capability
The IRIS full kit supports inspection activities related to:
· General wall thinning
· Localized corrosion
· Pitting corrosion
· Internal erosion
· External metal loss
· Tube end degradation
· Tube wall profile variation
· Remaining wall thickness assessment
· Tube integrity assessment
· Defect confirmation after screening methods, where applicable
Final performance depends on tube size, tube material, wall thickness, tube cleanliness, probe selection, centering quality, water flow stability, instrument setup, calibration tube, and approved inspection procedure.
Tube and Application Suitability
The Complete IRIS Tube Inspection Full Kit is suitable for straight tubes where internal access, cleaning, water coupling, and probe movement are possible. It is commonly used for tubes in exchangers, condensers, boilers, and process equipment.
Tube suitability shall be confirmed based on:
· Tube inside diameter
· Tube outside diameter
· Wall thickness
· Tube material
· Tube length
· Tube cleanliness
· Bend condition, if applicable
· Access condition
· Water flow feasibility
· Probe and centering device compatibility
· Inspection instrument compatibility
Technical Information
Parameter | Description |
Product Name | Complete IRIS Tube Inspection Full Kit |
Brand | TheSonic India |
Inspection Method | IRIS / Internal Rotary Inspection System |
Testing Technology | Water-coupled ultrasonic pulse-echo tube inspection |
Main Application | Tube wall thickness measurement and defect assessment |
Suitable Components | Heat exchanger tubes, condenser tubes, boiler tubes, process tubes |
Defect Detection | Wall loss, corrosion, pitting, erosion, thinning, tube defects |
Scan Coverage | Internal circumferential ultrasonic scanning, subject to setup |
Coupling Medium | Continuous water coupling |
Probe Support | Centering device / TUC device as per tube size |
Probe Movement | Internal tube probe travel |
Kit Configuration | Standard or customized as per requirement |
Tube Size Range | As per selected probe, turbine, and centering device |
Instrument Compatibility | Suitable IRIS inspection systems, subject to interface confirmation |
Customization | Available based on tube ID, probe model, cable length, pump requirement, and project scope |
Details Required for Kit Selection
· Tube OD and ID
· Tube wall thickness
· Tube material
· Tube length
· Tube cleanliness condition
· Tube straightness and bend details, if any
· Inspection instrument model
· Required probe size and frequency, if available
· Required cable length
· Water pump requirement
· Number of tubes to be inspected
· Site access condition
· Required kit configuration
· Existing IRIS probe or system compatibility details, if available
Compatibility and Customization
TheSonic India Complete IRIS Tube Inspection Full Kit can be configured for different tube inspection systems, probe assemblies, water pump arrangements, cable interfaces, and inspection requirements. Final compatibility shall be confirmed based on instrument interface, probe model, tube dimensions, centering device requirement, water flow requirement, and approved inspection procedure.
Recommended Industries
· Oil & Gas
· Refineries
· Petrochemical Plants
· Power Plants
· Fertilizer Plants
· Chemical Process Plants
· Heat Exchanger Maintenance
· Condenser Maintenance
· Boiler Maintenance
· Feedwater Heater Inspection
· NDT Service Companies
· Inspection and Quality Control Laboratories
Why Choose TheSonic India Complete IRIS Tube Inspection Full Kit?
TheSonic India Complete IRIS Tube Inspection Full Kit is designed to support accurate, practical, and reliable ultrasonic tube inspection. The kit can be customized with suitable probes, centering devices, turbines, cables, TUD cable, and water pump system to meet inspection project requirements.
This product is suitable for inspection companies and plant maintenance teams requiring dependable IRIS accessories for tube wall assessment, corrosion detection, shutdown inspection, and maintenance planning.
Contact Note
For technical details, system compatibility confirmation, product customization, commercial quotation, or bulk supply requirements, please contact TheSonic India.
Email: i@thesonic.com
Brand: TheSonic India