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Conventional NDT Methods
The conventional NDT stack is the workhorse of every plant shutdown, fabrication audit, and welding inspection engagement. ASNT-certified Level II…
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Non-Destructive Testing
Non-Destructive Testing covers conventional radiography, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and visual inspection methods, advanced ultrasonic methods (PAUT, TOFD, LRUT, EMAT, HTHA), specialised heat-exchanger tube inspection (ECT, RFT, IRIS, NFT), tank inspection per API 653.
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TCR provides conventional and advanced non-destructive testing, RT, UT, MPI, LPT, PAUT, TOFD, LRUT, ECT and pipeline radiography across 14,000+ girth welds and 2,600+ km, AERB-licensed (23-IRLOP-893925) and Saudi Aramco ANDT approved.
Governing standards across the pillar include ASME BPVC Section V and Section IX (2023 editions, ASTM E94, ASTM E165, ASTM E709, ASTM E164, ISO 17636; each service page carries its full standards basis.
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The personnel stack is the foundation of credibility in this pillar. Three in-house ASNT Level III authorities anchor the ASNT Level II field crew, 14 of whom carry BARC Level I radiography certifications, with 7 holding Radiological Safety Officer (RSO, BARC Level II) certification.
Capabilities and governing standards
One row per service line under Non-Destructive Testing: the service and the standards that govern it. Each linked page carries full method detail, scope and acceptance criteria.
| Service | Governing standards |
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| Conventional NDT Methods | ASME BPVC Section V and Section IX (2023 editions, ASTM E94, ASTM E165, ASTM E709, ASTM E164, ISO 17636, ISO 11666 |
| Advanced NDT Methods | ASME BPVC Section V Article 4 (phased-array and t, API 941, API 571, API 510, API 570, API RP 572, API RP 574 |
| Heat Exchanger, Chillers and Tube Inspection | ASTM E243, ASME Section V, ISO 15548, ASTM E2096, ASTM E709, ISO 15548-1, ASTM E2884 |
| Tank Inspection | API 653, ASME PCC-2 |
| Leak Testing | ASTM E499, ASTM E498 |
| Thermography, Visual, and Drone Inspection | ASME Section V, API 510 |
| Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) | ASME PCC-2, AWS D10.10, API 582, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME BPVC Section IX |
| ASNT Level III Consultancy | API 510 |
| Cross Country and CGD Pipeline Radiography | API 1104, ISO 17636-2, ASME Section V, ASME B31.4, IBR 1950 |
The services of this pillar
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Advanced NDT Methods
Advanced methods extend detection and sizing beyond the conventional baseline, from phased-array and time-of-flight diffraction to high-temperature…
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Heat Exchanger, Chillers and Tube Inspection
TCR Engineering provides comprehensive inspection services for tubular products using advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, including Eddy…
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Tank Inspection
Above-ground storage tank inspection per API 653 6th Edition (2024). Floor, shell, and roof inspection using Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) floor…
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Leak Testing
Helium Leak Test capability across Sniffer mode, Vacuum mode, and Hood mode for pressure-vessel, heat-exchanger, and reactor leak qualification. ASTM…
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Thermography, Visual, and Drone Inspection
Infrared Thermography for electrical and mechanical condition monitoring, refractory inspection, and tank-shell heat-loss…
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Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT)
PWHT is preserved as a standalone service. The service is distinct from the Heat Treatment Verification Testing block under Pillar 1 (see Heat Treatment Verification Testing).…
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ASNT Level III Consultancy
The in-house ASNT Level III authority bench acts as a published service line: procedure writing, audit response, third-party Level III oversight, and…
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Cross Country and CGD Pipeline Radiography
This is the marquee track of the pillar. Multiple cross-country pipeline, City Gas Distribution, power, and refining engagements with documented…
Related insights
65 published insights on this site carry the Non-Destructive Testing tag. The 6 most recent are below.
India's Most Comprehensive PMI Testing Capability: On-Site Positive Material Identification Across Refineries, Plants, and Fabrication Shops
Positive Material Identification per ASTM E1476 prevents costly material mix-ups. TCR's 12+ portable XRF analyzers verify alloys across India and…
RT Film Digitalization: Why Indian Industries Are Finally Moving Away from Physical Film Storage
TCR Engineering digitizes RT films for Indian oil & gas projects, eliminating storage costs while preserving radiographic quality per IOCL specs.
TCR Engineering Conducts Residual Stress Measurement Using X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
TCR Engineering's XRD residual stress measurement service provides non-destructive testing for metallic components with expert analysis.
TCR's 50 Years of Heat Exchanger Tube Testing Expertise
Eddy Current Testing reveals wall thinning in heat exchanger tubes before failure. TCR's 50+ years of probe inventory ensures complete coverage.
General Approach for ECA of Girth Welds in Pipelines: A Practical Guide for Large-Diameter Gas Lines
Engineering Critical Analysis of girth welds transforms weld acceptance from guesswork into science-backed decisions for pipeline integrity
RT Crawler Technique Gets Saudi Aramco's Nod: A Game-Changer for Pipeline Radiography
TCR Arabia's RT Crawler Technique approved by Saudi Aramco. Faster pipeline weld inspection with digitalized film storage across all diameters.
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Frequently asked questions
What NDT methods does TCR Engineering offer?
TCR Engineering, Navi Mumbai, offers conventional radiography, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant and visual inspection, advanced ultrasonics (PAUT, TOFD, LRUT, EMAT, HTHA detection), heat-exchanger tube inspection (ECT, RFT, IRIS, NFT), tank inspection per API 653, leak testing, thermography and drone inspection, PWHT and pipeline radiography.
Is TCR licensed for industrial radiography in India?
Yes. TCR holds AERB operation licence 23-IRLOP-893925, with licensed source storage at Mumbai (22-ASSF-793303, valid 28 June 2027) and Bhubaneswar (23-ASSF-927086, valid 30 August 2027). The field crew includes 14 BARC Level I certified radiographers and 7 Radiological Safety Officers (BARC Level II).
Is TCR approved by Saudi Aramco for NDT?
Yes. TCR holds Saudi Aramco ANDT contract 6601000141, with RT procedure TCR.QCP.REV-02 conformant to SAEP-1143. Saudi Aramco engineering report SAER-13115, dated 8 September 2025, names TCR as the Internal RT Crawler technology provider.
What is TCR's pipeline radiography track record?
TCR has radiographed 14,000+ girth welds across 2,600+ km of cross-country pipeline, including cross-border radiography on the Nepal Motihari-Amlekhgunj line and City Gas Distribution networks. The RT Crawler family developed in-house at TCR carries the Saudi Aramco SAER-13115 citation.
Who leads NDT at TCR Engineering?
Shailendra Singh heads NDT and third-party inspection at TCR Engineering. Three in-house ASNT Level III authorities anchor the personnel stack, led by Shemi Bhaskaran (ASNT Level III in RT, MT and PT, and BARC Level II Radiological Safety Officer), and ASNT Level III consultancy is offered as a published service line.
Can TCR inspect heat exchanger and boiler tubes?
Yes. Tube inspection is a dedicated service under the NDT pillar, using eddy current testing (ECT), remote field testing (RFT), IRIS internal rotary ultrasonics and near field testing (NFT) for heat exchangers, chillers and boilers, delivered by ASNT-certified technicians from the Navi Mumbai base.