Ensuring Integrity and Extending the Life of Composite Repairs
INSONO™ is ICR’s innovative non-destructive inspection system, specifically developed for use with Technowrap™ Engineered Composite Repairs. It utilises acoustic inspection methods; including pitch and catch, resonance, and mechanical impedance analysis to identify delaminations within the laminate and, most critically, disbonds along the bond line.
INSONO™ addresses two key challenges in the composite repair lifecycle:
(1) Validation of repairs throughout their design life
(2) Verification for design life extension beyond the original design life
Its compact, handheld design allows for easy deployment across all typical Technowrap™ repair application geometries, including difficult-to-access areas. The inspection probes are custom-designed to be effective in the specific application zones of composite repairs.
Advantages & Benefits
- Technowrap™-Specific Capability: INSONO™ is tailored specifically for the inspection of Technowrap™ composite repairs.
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Portability and Accessibility: The handheld unit and interchangeable probes can be used across all system configurations and complex geometries.
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Compact and Mobile: The full system fits into a small peli case for convenient mobilisation.
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Trained Personnel: Inspection engineers are uniquely qualified in both composite repair application and acoustic inspection techniques.
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In-Service Verification: Builds upon existing quality assurance processes by confirming that installed Technowrap™ repairs remain fit for purpose, offering clients added confidence.
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Sustainability: Enables life extension of existing composite repairs, reducing the need for carbon-intensive steel replacements.
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Ongoing Condition Monitoring: Supports long-term asset integrity management and regulatory compliance through regular inspection of ageing repairs.
Accreditation & Validation
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UKAS Accredited (The United Kingdom Accreditation Service) – Certified to ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for inspection body competence
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Lloyd’s Register Validated – Recognised for non-destructive examination of composite wraps and repairs
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Patent Pending – Reflecting the innovative nature and unique application of the technology
Specialist Operator Training
All inspections are conducted by technicians who have undergone ICR’s bespoke INSONO™ training programme. This course is only available to personnel who have previously been trained in the application of Technowrap™ repairs, ensuring inspection is carried out by experts who understand the nuances of both the material system and the inspection methodology.
Case Studies
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INSONO™ Baseline Inspection of Composite Repairs – UK, Offshore
ICR performed a baseline non-destructive inspection of two engineered composite repairs installed on a live asset in the North Sea.Read more -
INSONO™ Composite Repair Inspection for High-Pressure Dry Gas Pipeline – UK, Onshore
ICR performed non-destructive inspections of four engineered composite repairs installed on a high-pressure dry gas pipeline.Read more -
INSONO™ Composite Inspection for Pipework – UK Onshore
ICR completed an INSONO™ composite repair inspection for production critical pipework. Results were fed back into WSE.Read more -
INSONO™ Inspections for FFS/RBI Schemes – North Sea
The INSONO™ composite repair inspection were completed to assess the integrity of wraps applied to a series of off-takes.Read more -
INSONO™ Composite Repair Inspection – North Sea
ICR completed INSONO™ inspections for a major oil and gas producer. Comprehensive inspections were completed on pre-existing repairs.Read more
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