CENTENNIAL, CO., September 11, 2023 - Hexagon Digital Wave, a business of
Hexagon Composites, has received an equivalency certificate from Transport
Canada (TC) authorizing the use of its Modal Acoustic Emission (MAE) technology
to requalify composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPV) used in virtual
pipeline trailers manufactured by Quantum Fuel Systems which are subject to
periodic inspection and testing once every five years.
This equivalency certificate opens a new market for Hexagon Digital Wave's MAE
technology in Canada and further positions the company as the leader in the
North American requalification market.
Driving energy transformation
"Hexagon Digital Wave's MAE technology provides a faster, and more accurate
means of assessing structural integrity in cylinders used to transport
compressed gases. We are excited to offer the benefits of our superior
technology to Canadian customers that enables safe and efficient operations,"
says George Siedlecki, CEO, Hexagon Digital Wave.
With the issuance of this TC-SH 13911 (https://s3.eu-central-
1.amazonaws.com/hexagonassets/13911-eng-HexagonDigitalWaveLLC.pdf) equivalency
certification, Transport Canada becomes the second regulatory agency authority
with high pressure compressed gas cylinder oversight to acknowledge and approve
the benefits and safety provided by MAE testing.
About the technology
MAE uses advanced electronics and sensors that capture broadband waveforms and
specialty algorithms to identify structural integrity flaws present in composite
pressure vessels. MAE is an authorized periodic inspection method for the
Department of Transportation / Pipeline of Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration and Transport Canada jurisdictions. Testing using the MAE
technology eliminates venting of contents to the atmosphere thereby minimizing
environmental impact.
A significant increase in customer demand for compressed gas transport is
driving trailer owners to seek safe, yet time efficient, methods of cylinder
requalification. Hexagon Digital Wave's MAE technology meets these needed
requirements, and when deployed alleviates pain points for owners / operators
and trailer OEMs alike.
Contacts:
Karen Romer, SVP Communications, Hexagon Composites
Telephone: +47 950 74 950 | karen.romer@hexagongroup.com
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Ryan C. Pennock, Head of Business Development
Telephone: 770 262 4719 | ryan.pennock@hexagondigitalwave.com
(mailto:ingrid.aarsnes@hexagongroup.com)
About Hexagon Digital Wave
Hexagon Digital Wave, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites ASA, is a leading
digital solutions provider of non-destructive testing methods, which includes
Ultrasonic Examination (UE) and Modal Acoustic Emission (MAE) inspection
products and services. With applications in the industrial gas, fire service
equipment, medical oxygen, automotive, alternative fuels, and aerospace
industries, Hexagon Digital Wave's goal is to remove technology barriers and
simplify workflows with digital and automated platforms that enhance
productivity and reduce total cost of ownership. Through its platforms, Hexagon
Digital Wave is on the leading edge of reducing cylinder landfill waste and
increasing asset availability and up-time.
Learn more at www.hexagondigitalwave.com (http://www.hexagondigitalwave.com) and
follow @HexagonDigitalWave on LinkedIn.
About Hexagon Composites ASA
Hexagon delivers safe and innovative solutions for a cleaner energy future. Our
solutions enable storage, transportation, and conversion to clean energy in a
wide range of mobility, industrial and consumer applications.
Learn more at www.hexagongroup.com (http://www.hexagongroup.com) and follow
@HexagonASA on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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