Published: 14 Oct 2024
Hexagon Digital Wave, a business of Hexagon Composites, announces
the successful completion of its 750th Mobile Pipeline® and Virtual Pipeline
trailer test using its cutting-edge Modal Acoustic Emission (MAE) technology.
The growing demand for alternative fuels has led to a
significant increase in compressed gas transport which is driving fleet owners
to seek a safe and efficient method for requalification of composite tube
trailers which is regulated to occur every five years.
MAE is a non-invasive testing technology that represents an
innovative and competitive inspection method that was pioneered and first
brought to market by Hexagon Digital Wave. This technology reduces trailer
downtime for requalification as compared to the alternative of hydrostatic
testing, while simultaneously providing information about the structural
integrity of the composite laminate that cannot be obtained by hydrostatic testing.
The 750 composite tube trailers have been tested across
North America and this milestone clearly demonstrates the capability,
reliability, and efficiency of Hexagon Digital Wave's MAE testing technology.
George Siedlecki, CEO, Hexagon Digital Wave states, “We’re
proud to offer our customers the most advanced technology available to
requalify their gas distribution modules. This is a testament to our position
as a trusted partner of the gas transportation industry. This milestone
demonstrates our commitment to providing fleet operators with enhanced safety
and optimized operations.”
What is Modal Acoustic Emission?
MAE uses advanced electronics and sensors that capture
broadband waveforms which are then analyzed using proprietary algorithms to
validate the structural integrity of the composite cylinders. MAE is an
authorized periodic inspection method allowed by the Department of
Transportation / Pipeline of Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
and Transport Canada (TC) jurisdictions.
Testing with MAE utilizing Hexagon’s methodology eliminates the need to vent gas into the atmosphere, significantly reducing the environmental impact of GHG emissions.
Source – Hexagongroup.com
Published: 14 Oct 2024
Hexagon Digital Wave, a business of Hexagon Composites, announces
the successful completion of its 750th Mobile Pipeline® and Virtual Pipeline
trailer test using its cutting-edge Modal Acoustic Emission (MAE) technology.
The growing demand for alternative fuels has led to a
significant increase in compressed gas transport which is driving fleet owners
to seek a safe and efficient method for requalification of composite tube
trailers which is regulated to occur every five years.
MAE is a non-invasive testing technology that represents an
innovative and competitive inspection method that was pioneered and first
brought to market by Hexagon Digital Wave. This technology reduces trailer
downtime for requalification as compared to the alternative of hydrostatic
testing, while simultaneously providing information about the structural
integrity of the composite laminate that cannot be obtained by hydrostatic testing.
The 750 composite tube trailers have been tested across
North America and this milestone clearly demonstrates the capability,
reliability, and efficiency of Hexagon Digital Wave's MAE testing technology.
George Siedlecki, CEO, Hexagon Digital Wave states, “We’re
proud to offer our customers the most advanced technology available to
requalify their gas distribution modules. This is a testament to our position
as a trusted partner of the gas transportation industry. This milestone
demonstrates our commitment to providing fleet operators with enhanced safety
and optimized operations.”
What is Modal Acoustic Emission?
MAE uses advanced electronics and sensors that capture
broadband waveforms which are then analyzed using proprietary algorithms to
validate the structural integrity of the composite cylinders. MAE is an
authorized periodic inspection method allowed by the Department of
Transportation / Pipeline of Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
and Transport Canada (TC) jurisdictions.
Testing with MAE utilizing Hexagon’s methodology eliminates the need to vent gas into the atmosphere, significantly reducing the environmental impact of GHG emissions.
Source – Hexagongroup.com
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