MFL

Standards & Compliance

• Inspection methodologies aligned with ASTM E570 and ISO 10893-3
• Storage tank inspection practices in accordance with API 653
• Compliance with applicable API inspection requirements
• Validated digital data acquisition and reporting practices
• Code-compliant corrosion assessment and integrity evaluation

Inspection Methodology

• Detection of corrosion, pitting, and localized metal loss
• Evaluation of broken wires and structural degradation
• Inspection of ferromagnetic materials and critical components
• Applicable during maintenance, shutdown, and integrity assessment programs
• Support for corrosion monitoring and preventive maintenance planning

Calibration & System Validation

A key aspect of our methodology is calibration and validation of system performance prior to inspection activities. This ensures dependable detection sensitivity, accurate signal interpretation, and repeatable inspection performance under actual field conditions.

• MFL calibration plates with artificial defects and corrosion patches
• Reference plates with calibrated wall loss for tank floor inspection
• Wire rope reference samples with known broken wires and corrosion levels
• Verification of magnetization strength and field uniformity
• Validation of sensor response and signal accuracy
• Establishment of sensitivity to metal loss and discontinuities
• Repeatability and reliability verification under field conditions

Tank Bottom Inspection (MFL Floor Scanning)

• High-speed MFL floor scanning for storage tank bottom inspection
• Detection of general corrosion, pitting, and localized wall loss
• Large-area coverage with digital data recording capability
• Identification of critical areas for follow-up UT thickness verification
• Corrosion mapping for integrity assessment and maintenance planning

Wire Rope Inspection (MFL Rope Testing)

• Detection of internal and external broken wires
• Measurement of loss of metallic cross-sectional area (LMA)
• Identification of corrosion, wear, and fatigue damage
• Suitable for cranes, hoists, elevators, and offshore applications
• Reliable structural integrity assessment of critical lifting systems

Inspection Controls & Best Practices

• Proper magnetization techniques for material saturation
• Verification of sensor calibration and signal interpretation
• Control of scanning speed, lift-off, and surface conditions
• Use of advanced software tools for data acquisition and analysis
• Accurate reporting with corrosion mapping and defect evaluation

Industry Applications

• Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Facilities
• Storage Tanks and Pipeline Systems
• Marine and Offshore Structures
• Wire Rope Systems and Lifting Equipment
• Infrastructure and Heavy Engineering Projects

Why Choose AIE?

By integrating advanced Magnetic Flux Leakage technologies with robust calibration and validation practices, AIE delivers reliable, repeatable, and code-compliant inspection solutions. Our methodology enhances corrosion monitoring capability, supports preventive maintenance planning, and strengthens long-term asset integrity and operational reliability.