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The paper gives an overview of common non-destructive methods used in-service and during shut-down of the plant. Their choice is dependent on the aim of the testing, component of process equipment and material. Ultrasonic testing is used as the method for materials evaluation, too.
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Kurai, J., Kirić, M. (2009). Experience in Non Destructive Testing of Process Equipment. In: Pluvinage, G., Sedmak, A. (eds) Security and Reliability of Damaged Structures and Defective Materials. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2792-4_5
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