Short Range Ultrasonic Testing (SRUT)
What Is It
The Corrosion Hiding Under a Pipe Support Doesn’t Show Up Until the Support Fails - Unless You Know Where to Look.
IRC Engineering’s Short Range Ultrasonic Testing (SRUT) screens concealed areas under pipe supports, tank annular rings, and structural shells for corrosion - without dismantling.
Some of the most damaging corrosion develops where it cannot be easily seen. SRUT screens these hidden zones without removing insulation, lifting pipework, or excavating around tanks.
SRUT is suitable for:
- Pipe-support areas
- Tank annular rings
- Structural shells
- Soil-to-air interfaces
Why SRUT
Why Choose SRUT?
SRUT is a practical first step for screening concealed material before deciding where further inspection is needed.
No Dismantling
Avoid removing supports, insulation, or pipework.
Rapid Coverage
Screen meaningful lengths of concealed material from one accessible test point.
In-Service Screening
Testing can be performed while the plant or asset remains operational.
Targeted Follow-Up
Identify areas that need closer inspection without guessing where to look.
How It Works
Our SRUT Method
A targeted ultrasonic screening approach for hidden corrosion zones.
Accessible Contact Point
The SRUT probe is placed on an accessible section of pipe or plate.
Guided Ultrasonic Waves
Guided waves travel along the material into the concealed area.
Signal Analysis
Reflected signals are analysed for corrosion, pitting, or metal loss.
Focused Inspection
Areas requiring closer investigation are flagged for follow-up.
SRUT can typically screen up to a metre or more of concealed material from a single accessible contact point.
Our Toolkit
Our SRUT Screening Capability
Concealed-Zone Access
Screens beneath supports, annular plates, and other hidden areas.
Guided-Wave Testing
Uses ultrasonic waves to inspect beyond the accessible contact point.
No Asset Shutdown
Supports in-service screening without taking the asset offline.
Maintenance Focus
Helps direct further investigation and shutdown planning where it is needed.
SRUT helps focus maintenance budgets on concealed areas that actually need attention.
Where We Apply It
Applications of SRUT
Corrosion Under Pipe Supports
Screen concealed corrosion without lifting the pipe from its support.
Tank Annular Ring Inspection
Screen the critical zone beneath the tank shell without excavation.
Soil-to-Air Interfaces
Inspect a high-risk, difficult-to-access corrosion zone.
In-Service Asset Screening
Assess concealed areas while the plant or asset remains operational.
Why IRC
Why IRC Engineering Services?
Concealed-Area Screening
SRUT is designed for locations that are difficult to inspect directly.
No Dismantling
Avoid the cost and disruption of removing supports or insulation.
Rapid Coverage
Screen concealed material from a single accessible point.
In-Service Capability
Screen assets without taking them offline.
Targeted Follow-Up
Focus maintenance and shutdown planning on areas needing closer inspection.
Check what is hiding under there before it catches you off guard.
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