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Flexible, Fast, and Reliable Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Integrity Management Solution.
Lyft can scan through thick insulation, as well as aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized steel weather jackets. It also benefits from a range of PECA, single-element PEC, and application-specific probes to support various applications. Who else but Eddyfi to reinvent an eddy current technique and redefine CUI programs

Under sizing is a well-known phenomenon for PEC where defects smaller than the probe’s averaging area appear shallower than they really are. The Lyft’s Compensated Wall Thickness (CWT) tool mitigates the phenomenon by quantifying the minimum wall thickness of a specific region in a C-scan. The CWT tool’s specialized algorithms isolated a defect’s contribution to the A-scan signal to more precisely compute its minimum wall thickness.

Optimized Performance for Wall Thickness and Liftoff
The Lyft solution includes several sizes of plug-and-play probes for the right balance between wall thickness and liftoff.

The capable of a single-pass coverage of 457 mm (18 in) in grid or high-resolution encoded dynamic mode. It supports metal thickness 6–25 mm (0.25–1.0 in), insulation 0–102 mm (0–4 in), and stainless steel and aluminum weather jackets. CUI assessment has never been this fast, improving overall inspection productivity as much as 10 times.

The supports metal thicknesses up to 100 mm (4 in), insulation as thick as 300 mm (12 in), and stainless steel/aluminium/galvanized steel weather jackets. They complement the array probes in limited-access, small-pipe, and thick-component inspections.

The Lyft is packed with automation and advanced algorithms that remove operator-specific dependence, thanks to the power of the SmartPULSE technology. It automatically optimizes pulser and receiver parameters (gain, duration, time gates, filters, etc.). SmartPULSE also adjusts Wall Thickness (WT) measurements to ensure optimal performance and repeatability, while limiting the need for advanced knowledge of pulsed eddy current. The user-friendly multi-touch software also includes several innovative features, including real-time C-scan imaging (grid-mapping and dynamic modes), complete wall thickness measurements (ID and OD corrosion), as well as complete inspection management and reporting capabilities.

EddyFi Lyft Eddy Current Phased Array Flaw Detector Benefits

• Inspect through thick insulation and fireproofing
• Save on insulation removal costs
• Real-time imaging for instant results
• Unrivalled productivity with PECA
• Easy setup with SmartPULSE calibration
• Highest confidence with Tau-scan and PermTool advanced analysis tools

EddyFi Lyft Eddy Current Phased Array Flaw Detector Applications

• Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and Fireproofing (CUF)
• Insulated pipes and vessels
• Through aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized steel weather jackets
• Safe, in-service scab corrosion assessment, no need to remove the scale
• In-service inspection of storage tank annular plates
• Underwater and splash zone structures
• Ship deck inspections through tiles and coatings

CUI Programs Redefined
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is possibly the greatest unresolved asset integrity problem in the industry. Current methods for measuring wall thickness over insulation (Liftoff) without removing it all have severe limitations. Lyft® is a high-performance solution reinventing Pulsed Eddy Current .

Lyft can scan through thick insulation, as well as aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized steel weather jackets. It also benefits from a range of PECA, single-element PEC, and application-specific probes to support various applications. Who else but Eddyfi would reinvent an eddy current technique, integrate high-productivity array to the solution and completely redefine CUI programs

Automated Software for Reliable and Repeatable Results
The Lyft is packed with automation and advanced algorithms that remove operator-specific dependence, thanks to the power of the SmartPULSE™ technology. It automatically optimizes pulser and receiver parameters (gain, duration, time gates, filters, etc.). SmartPULSE also adjusts Wall Thickness (WT) measurements to ensure optimal performance and repeatability, while limiting the need for advanced knowledge of pulsed eddy current. The user-friendly multi-touch software also includes several innovative features, including real-time C-scan imaging (grid-mapping and dynamic modes), complete wall thickness measurements (ID and OD corrosion), as well as complete inspection management and reporting capabilities.

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Unique to Lyft—Wall Thickness Measurement Tool for Smaller Flaws
Under sizing is a well-known phenomenon for PEC where defects smaller than the probe’s averaging area appear shallower than they really are. The Lyft’s Compensated Wall Thickness (CWT) tool mitigates the phenomenon by quantifying the minimum wall thickness of a specific region in a C-scan. The CWT tool’s specialized algorithms isolated a defect’s contribution to the A-scan signal to more precisely compute its minimum wall thickness.

Lyft GO embedded software and Lyft PRO for laptop computers
The Lyft software ecosystem is in constant evolution. Lyft GO is the dependable and intuitive data acquisition software on the Lyft unit. Lyft PRO uses the same user interface as Lyft GO with added features for analysis and is the prime tool for advanced data analysis. Now with the new PermTool™ and Tau-scan™, Lyft PRO is the first software of the industry to offer advanced analysis curves dedicated to deepen comprehension of the PEC signal and increase confidence in inspection results. .

Desktop Analysis Software
SurfacePro 3D is the visualization and reporting software compatible with Lyft. It is designed to automatically create components and overlay stitched C-scan data. Import Lyft reports, create 3D components, and stitch color maps automatically. Easily import, export, create, and edit report templates. Compile and merge inspection data with associated images, inspection parameters, and defect tables for fast and compelling reporting.

Optimized Performance for Wall Thickness and Liftoff
The Lyft solution includes several sizes of plug-and-play probes for the right balance between wall thickness and liftoff.

The is capable of a single-pass coverage of 457 mm (18 in) in grid or high-resolution encoded dynamic mode. It supports metal thickness 6–25 mm (0.25–1.0 in), insulation 0–102 mm (0–4 in), and stainless steel and aluminum weather jackets. CUI assessment has never been this fast, improving overall inspection productivity as much as 10 times.

The supports metal thicknesses up to 100 mm (4 in), insulation as thick as 300 mm (12 in), and stainless steel/aluminium/galvanized steel weather jackets. They complement the array probes in limited-access, small-pipe, and thick-component inspections.

Application-Specific Probes
The is designed specifically for the inspection of scabs and corrosion blisters. Using an array of dual sensors capable of spatial triangulation, the probe enables the detection of the smallest possible defects with PEC technology. It supports metal thickness 3–19 mm (0.12–0.75 in), insulation 0–50 mm (0–2 in) and a single-pass coverage of 75 mm (3 in) in dynamic or grid mode.

The enables the in-service inspection of storage tank annular rings. With its 4.8 mm (0.2 in) thick, super-thin titanium blade, the probe can slide up to 400 mm (16 in) under tank floor edges, assessing the remaining wall thickness of this critical region exposed to corrosion. The embedded remote controls and status LEDs are also perfect for one-person operation.

The patent-pending (PEC-GS) is specifically designed to improve detection capabilities and sizing accuracy by reducing the footprint dimensions to normal. The design neutralizes the interference from the jacket, improving signal penetration, and prevents vibration for an unsurpassed signal-to-noise ratio.

The showcases a cutting-edge 7-channel probe (PECA-7CH-SM). Meticulously designed for the radiation-free and efficient assessment of corrosion in steel ship deck plates, this high-resolution solution ensures comprehensive coverage, offering a detailed map of inspected compartments. Notably, the PECA ship deck inspection solution facilitates inspections without disrupting vessel service, providing a powerful and non-intrusive approach to maintaining marine infrastructure integrity.

Splash Zone and Underwater probes
The can tackle offshore applications, thanks to its rugged design, water tightness to 15 m (49 ft) in grid mode, and 25 m (82 ft) cable. The splash zone probe is flexible enough to support metal up to 76 mm (3 in) thick and insulation or marine growth up to 203 mm (8 in) thick.

can tackle deeper offshore applications. They are watertight down to 100 m (330 ft) and, through the long extension cable, are used with Lyft in grid-mapping mode. The embedded status LEDs ensure better control and synchronization with the topside team. The probes can be used on metal as thick as 100 mm (4 in), as well as insulation and marine growth as thick as 300 mm (12 in).

EddyFi Lyft Eddy Current Phased Array Flaw Detector SPECS :

INSTRUMENTS
Dimension (W × H × D)
355 × 288 × 127 mm (14.0 × 11.3 × 5.0 in)
Instrument weight
6.6 kg (14.5 lb)
Number of channels
7 (GA/GDA)
Display
26.4 cm (10.4 in)
Multi-touch
Non-reflective (AR coating)
Anti-fingerprint (oleophobic coating)
3 mm (1/8 in), chemically strengthened glass cover
Optically bonded LCD and touchscreen
Passive blacklight enhancement