Chiller Eddy Current Tube Test Report

Inspection template for documenting eddy current non-destructive examination of chiller condenser and evaporator tubes, including tube counts tested, defect findings, and recommended plug or replace actions.

Inspection Identification

• Inspection date and time
• Facility name and location
• Chiller asset ID / equipment tag
• Inspection scope
• Work order / service ticket number
• Inspector / technician name
• Supervisor or client representative
• Reference standard or procedure used
  Enter the governing procedure, OEM guidance, or site-specific NDE procedure used for this test.

Test Equipment and Method

• Eddy current instrument model and serial number
• Probe type and size
• Calibration / reference standard verified
  Confirm the instrument was calibrated and verified against an appropriate reference standard before testing.
• Calibration date
• Test frequency / setup parameters recorded
  Confirm that test frequency, gain, phase, and other setup parameters were documented.
• Tube cleaning completed before test
  Confirm tubes were cleaned sufficiently to allow reliable probe travel and signal interpretation.
• Access limitations or obstructions noted
• Environmental or operating conditions affecting test
  Record any conditions that may affect signal quality, access, or interpretation.

Tube Count and Coverage

• Condenser tube count inspected
• Condenser tube count available
• Evaporator tube count inspected
• Evaporator tube count available
• Coverage percentage achieved
  Enter the percentage of intended tubes successfully tested.
• Untested tubes identified and reason
  List any tubes not tested and the reason, such as access limitation, blockage, or equipment restriction.
• Tube sheet or bundle identification method
  Describe how tube locations were identified or mapped for traceability.

Defect Findings

• Any defect indications detected
  Mark yes if any relevant indications such as wall loss, pitting, cracking, wear, or tube thinning were found.
• Number of tubes with indications
• Defect type(s) observed
• Most severe indication location
  Identify the tube number, row, bundle, or location of the most significant indication.
• Severity assessment
  Rate the overall severity of the tube findings.
• Leak risk or service impact
• Photo evidence of representative indications
  Attach photos when available to support defect interpretation and location tracking.

Recommendations and Sign-Off

• Recommended disposition
• Number of tubes recommended for plugging
• Number of tubes recommended for replacement
• Corrective action details
  Summarize the recommended repair plan, affected tube locations, and any follow-up testing needed.
• Inspector signature
• Client or supervisor acknowledgment