COBRA – Weld Inspection of Small-Diameter Pipes

Features
š Covers standard pipes from 0.84 in. to
4.5 in. OD (21 mm to 114 mm).
š Operates within 12 mm (0.5 in.) clearance
(on all standard pipes), permitting
inspections in limited access areas.
š Holds up to two phased array probes for
complete weld coverage in one pass.
š Easy installation and manipulation from one
side of a row of pipes.
š Can be configured to perform one-sided
inspections for pipe-to-component
evaluations.
š The included mechanical setup templates
eliminate the need for pipe samples when
preparing the scanner for standard pipes.
š The design provides stable and constant
pressure around the full circumference of
the pipe.
š Urethane wheels provide smooth radial
movement and limited axial drift.
š Encoder resolution of 32 steps/mm.
š Compact, lightweight, and portable.
The COBRA™ manual scanner, combined with the OmniScan® PA flaw detector, is š Wedges and probes can be changed
used to perform circumferential weld inspections on small-diameter pipes. The COBRA quickly and easily.
holds up to two PA probes for inspections on pipes with outside diameters ranging š The distance between probes can be
from 0.84 in. to 4.5 in. adjusted from 0 mm to 55 mm.
š The spring-loaded scanner can be used on
With its very slim design, this manual UT signals and precise encoding around
ferromagnetic and nonferromagnetic pipes.
scanner inspects pipes in Adjacent the full circumference of the pipe. This
š Waterproof and rust free.
obstructions, such as piping, supports, comprehensive solution package is small
and structures, can be as close as and lightweight for easy transport.
12 mm (0.5 in.). This spring-loaded
scanner is designed to clasp carbon
steel and stainless steel pipes of various
diameters using multiple link technology.
This unique feature makes full-scale
operation possible with the scanner
mounted on one side of a row of pipes.
The COBRA scanner is characterized by
its smooth-rolling encoded movement,
which enables precise data acquisition.
The scanner holds up to two phased
array probes for complete inspection
of the weld in one pass. For pipe-to-
component inspections, the scanner can
be configured quickly to perform one-
sided inspections using a single probe.
This Olympus solution uses low-profile
phased array probes with optimized
elevation focusing, which enhances
detection of small defects in thin-wall
pipes. Specially designed low-profile
wedges sized to fit each pipe diameter
covered by the scanner are also available
for a complete the solution. The COBRA
scanner ensures stable, constant, and The COBRA scanner on a 0.84 in. pipe with two A15 PA probes with an OmniScan MX2
strong pressure, thus providing good 16:64 displaying two PA groups with sectorial scans, A-scans, and C-scans.

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Probes
Freq. Number of Pitch Elevation Elevation Curvature
Part Number Item Number
(MHz) Elements (mm) (mm) Radius (mm)
2.25CCEV35-A15C-P-2.5-OM* U8331117 2.5 16 0.5 10 35
3.5CCEV35-A15C-P-2.5-OM* U8331149 3.5 16 0.5 10 35
5CCEV35-A15-P-2.5-OM U8331163 5.0 16 0.5 10 35
7.5CCEV35-A15-P-2.5-OM U8330826 7.5 16 0.5 10 35
10CCEV35-A15-P-2.5-OM U8331014 10.0 32 0.3 7 35
These probes come standard with an OmniScan® connector and a 2.5 m (8.2 ft) cable.
* A15C casing are based on the same design as the A15 but are 2 mm taller, increasing height clearance.

Wedges
Specially designed SA15 low-profile wedges are available with the different axial outside diameters (AOD) as specified in the table below.
These wedges have been optimized to position the A15 probe as close as possible to the weld in order to reduce the number of skips
required, and as low as possible for maximum height clearance. This is accomplished with no acoustic compromises. These wedges are
fitted with irrigation ports and holes for scanner mounting, and can be configured to generate 60º shear (N60S) or longitudinal (N60L) waves
in steel. Wedges for TOFD inspection are also available (use 3 mm diameter element ST1 probes) with the following refracted angles in steel:
60L, 70L, and 80L.
Note: height clearance required for longitudinal wave inspection is 25 mm with SA15, and 35mm with ST1 and right angle cable connector.

Standard Wedge AOD values and Pipe OD 59 mm

AOD (in.) Minimum OD (in.) Maximum OD (in.)

0.84 0.800 0.840
1.05 0.840 1.050
1.315 1.050 1.315 The solution uses low-profile phased array
probes with optimized elevation focusing,
1.66 1.315 1.660 which improves the detection of small
1.9 1.660 1.900 defects in thin-wall pipes.
2.375 1.900 2.375
2.875 2.375 2.875
3.5 2.875 3.500 The COBRA scanner can also be
4.0 3.500 4.000 configured for pipe-to-component
weld inspections.
4.5 4.000 4.500 Wedges for TOFD inspection are also
available
Ordeting Information
Package
Item
Part Number Description PN: COBRA-K-4.5
number
(U8750055)
COBRA U8750053 Small pipe scanner kit with encoder for coverage of 0.84 in. to 4.5 in. OD standard ✔
pipes; packaged in hard carrying case
7.5CCEV35-A15-P-2.5-OM U8330826 Low-profile phased array probe (16 elements, 7.5 MHz) ✔ (x2)
COBRA-A-SA15 U8721205 2 flat SW wedges, plus 10 pairs of curved SW wedges for pipes of 0.84 in. to 4.5 in. OD ✔
COBRA-A-SA15LW U8722168 2 flat LW wedges, plus 10 pairs of curved LW wedges for pipes of 0.84 in. to 4.5 in. OD
COBRA-A-ST1-70L U8701348 2 flat wedges, plus 9 pairs of curved TOFD wedges for pipes of 1.05 in. to 4.5 in. OD
COBRA-SP-BASIC U8775166 Basic spare parts kit
COBRA-SP-FULL U8775188 Basic spare parts kit, plus links and the encoder assembly
COBRA-SP-SA15 U8750056 One of each of the 11 wedges needed for coverage of 0.84 in. to 4.5 in. OD pipes
OMNI-A2-SPLIT128 U8100133 Y-adaptor (splitter) to support 2 phased array probes on OmniScan MX2 instruments
with PA2 128 elements module.
OMNI-A2-SPLIT64 U8100135 Y-adaptor (splitter) to support 2 phased array probes on OmniScan MX2 instruments
with PA2 64 elements module.
OMNI-A-ADP05 U8767016 Y-adaptor (splitter) to support 2 phased array probes on OmniScan MX instruments
E128P0-0000-OM U8800428 Phased array cable extensions required to interface between the Omni-A-ADP05 and
an OmniScan MX2 instrument with PA1 128 elements module.
EIB64-NT-0-P-0-OM U8779452 Interbox to support 2 phased array probes on OmniScan MX2 instruments with PA1
64 elements module.
WTR-SPRAYER-4L U8775153 4 L manual water pump with irrigation tubes and fittings

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