MIPS/GUIDE

MIPS and GUIDE are two complementary software packages for collecting and analysing the data from automated ultrasonic inspections. They have been developed over a period of over 30 years, initially by the CEGB Non-Destructive Testing Applications Centre at Wythenshaw and more recently by British Energy (now EDF Energy) at Barnwood. Together they provide a flexible inspection package, which used in conjunction with Peak NDT’s MicroPulse flaw detector has been subject to extensive independent validation including blind test-block trials prior to use for Sizewell B PWR pre- and in-service inspections. MIPS and GUIDE are used by EDF Energy for almost all their automated ultrasonic inspections. This ongoing and consistent approach has shortened development time where new inspections are required and has enabled Technical Justifications to build on work already carried out for previous applications, reducing the time and cost associated the Inspection Qualification. Being used also by Doosan Babcock and Rolls-Royce Marine Power, MIPS and GUIDE have become accepted as the UK Nuclear Industry standard for safety critical inspections.