Storage Tank Assessment

A Most Difficult Application

What can AE do for Tanks?

How Reliable is AE Tank Testing?

AE Rating Vs Internal Inspection

What Does This Study Tell Us?

Putting the Technique to Work

Problems With Noise

Dealing With Noise

Under-calls: Damage not Detected

Improving Test Effectiveness

Location of AE Sources

Test Procedure - Preparation

Test Procedure - Measurement

Evaluate AE Data - Filtering

Evaluate AE Data - Plotting

Need More than a Plan View

AE Versus Internal Inspection