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GE’s Phasor XS Qualified by EPRI

Billerica, MA, USA – December 10, 2007 – The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) issued GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies’ Phasor XS a Performance Demonstration Qualification Summary (PDQS). As a result, the Phasor XS is the only instrument qualified for manual Phased Array procedure for detection and length sizing of ferritic and austentic piping, including Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking (IGSCC) for the nuclear power industry.

“Having an EPRI certification in nuclear power is a recognized accomplishment across all industries,” said Ted Ballenger, Global Product Manager for GE Sensing & Inspection. “We are proud of the Phasor XS’ certification and recognition.”

The Phasor XS offers phased array capability within a conventional, portable ultrasonic flaw detector to reduce inspection times and improve probability of detection. With its familiar operating platform and easy-to-understand, menu-driven inspection instructions, the battery-powered instrument requires minimum operator training and brings phased array technology to routine manual inspection.

Ruggedly packaged and weighing less than 4 kg, the Phasor XS is a logical progression of GE’s field-proven, flaw detection product range, offering an ideal entry-level phased array solution to manual volumetric inspections.

About GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is part of GE Enterprise Solutions, a $5 billion business helping customers compete and win in a changing global environment by combining the power of GE’s unique expertise and intelligent technology to drive customers’ productivity and profitability.  GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is a leading innovator in advanced measurement, sensor-based and inspection solutions that deliver accuracy, productivity and safety to its customers.  The company designs and manufactures sensing instruments that measure temperature, pressure, moisture, gas and flow rate for demanding customer applications.  It also designs, manufactures and services inspection equipment, including radiographic, ultrasonic, remote visual and eddy current, that monitors and tests materials without disassembly, deforming or damaging them.  GE Sensing & Inspection’s products are used in a wide range of industries, including oil & gas, power generation, aerospace, transportation and healthcare.  The company has 4,700 employees at more than 40 facilities in 25 countries worldwide.