UTComp announces ASNT-compliant certification program for UltraAnalytix inspection personnel

UTComp Inc. (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada) a global fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites engineering and inspection company, has established a certification program for UltraAnalytix NDT inspection personnel that complies with the requirements of Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT, Columbus, Ohio).

UltraAnalytix is a patented non-intrusive, non-destructive testing (NDT) method for assessing the condition of FRP composite materials. The certification program for UltraAnalytix inspection personnel is certified by a third-party NDT Level III professional, says Geoff Clarkson, UTComp founder and chief technical officer (CTO).

“It enables UTComp’s inspectors and engineers to be certified to perform UltraAnalytix inspections that meet the highest standards for data acquisition to ensure reliable analysis and results for FRP composite assets,” Clarkson adds. “Just like the qualifications of NDT inspectors for metal alloys and aerospace applications, this globally recognized certification assures our customers that our inspectors have proven their qualifications through the required training, practical experience and written examinations. It is a major step forward for FRP reliability confidence and will help realize the potential of composite materials for corrosion resistance, durability and sustainability.”

The patented system combines ultrasonic data collected in the field with external visual inspection and analysis using a proprietary algorithm. This non-intrusive method is said to ensure FRP composite assets are fit for service and calculates their remaining service life. UltraAnalytix results have been validated through academic research and by 500+ comparisons with destructive tests in the field. More than 4,000 assets are now enrolled in UltraAnalytix inspection programs for more than 200 companies worldwide.