AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING A TUBULAR WITH ULTRASOUND BY USING A DEFORMABLE ACOUSTIC COUPLING ELEMENT

摘要

An apparatus for inspecting a tubular with ultrasound, which apparatus comprises means for mounting an ultrasonic transducer means on the apparatus adjacent an ultrasonic coupling means, the arrangement being such that, in use, ultrasound can be introduced into the tubular via said ultrasonic coupling means, characterised in that said ultrasonic coupling means comprises a deformable element and by means for applying a force to said deformable element to enhance the coupling between the ultrasonic transducer means and the tubular.