Advantages of Eddy Current Testing Advantages of Eddy Current Testing: • Determine general tube integrity • Detect tube OD problems • Detect water treatment problems • Detect water flow problems • Detect machine vibration problems • Detect tube manufacturing problems • Detect and prevent potential tube failure problems • Compare future inspections to monitor tube integrity There are many different problems that may occur in any particular chiller, depending on design, location, off season storage, maintenance, operation, etc. Eddy Current Testing is the only reliable, affordable and quick method of inspection that can detect most chiller tube problems before a tube rupture occurs. Understanding that nothing is 100% accurate, there are some limitations to Eddy Current Testing being a comparative method of inspection. There are many variables that occur in the many different types of chiller tubing that may affect the true accuracy of Eddy Current Testing. Still, the advantages greatly outweigh the disadvantages with top of the line equipment, probes, and experience that ALTEC Inc. has to offer. Any potential tube failure detected by Eddy Current Testing can save thousands of dollars and prevent lengthy shut down time, during peak chiller season.