Digital Radiography (DR)
Digital Radiography (DR) provides immediate high-quality images for the inspection of critical assets. Reliable inspections support quality control, safety and asset integrity.
What is Digital Radiography?
Real-time insight in the condition of your assets
Digital Radiography (DR) is an Advanced Non-Destructive Testing method that uses digital detector technology to capture radiographic images without the need for conventional film processing. Inspection results are available immediately, enabling faster decision-making and more efficient workflows.
Compared to traditional film radiography, Digital Radiography eliminates the use of film and chemicals while providing advanced image enhancement, digital reporting and archiving capabilities. The method is widely applied for weld inspection, corrosion assessment and integrity evaluations across a wide range of industries.
Benefits
- Immediate image availability for faster inspection and reporting.
- Reduced costs through the elimination of film and chemical processing.
- Advanced digital image analysis, archiving and reporting capabilities.
Used in these markets:
DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY
Digital radiography methods
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Typical applications of DR
Digital Radiography is commonly applied where rapid inspection results and high-quality digital imaging are required.
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Performance overview
Strengths and limitations of Digital Radiography
Strenghts
- Immediate image results without film processing
- No expenditure for film and chemicals
- Advanced image enhancement and evaluation tools
- Digital archiving and reporting possibilities
- Higher productivity and shorter inspection times
- Portable systems suitable for field applications
Time & Cost
- Shorter image acquisition times
- No need to return to office for film development
- No expenditure for film & chemicals
- Digital archiving & reporting possibilities
Workflow
- Brightness, contrast and magnification adjustable during / after shooting
- Apply image processing, measurements, calculations and annotations
- Resolution comparable to or higher than HQ film
- Higher dynamic range than film (easier to get good shot the first time)
- Remotely operated with tablet
Flexibility & Safety
- Significantly lower radiation dose and exposure times
- Highly mobile system usable in combination with Rope Access
- Rugged & weather proof
- Battery operated (16 hrs / 1000 images with single charge)
- Compact & portable
Limitations
- Radiation safety measures remain required
- Higher initial equipment investment
- Access to both sides of the component is often needed
- Inspection quality can be influenced by component geometry
- Not all applications are suitable for digital techniques
- Qualified personnel are required for interpretation
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