Extending Visual Access Beyond Line of Sight
Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) extends conventional visual testing to areas beyond direct line of sight, enabling safe and accurate inspection of complex or hazardous environments. Using advanced optical and robotic instruments, inspectors can capture real-time visuals from confined, elevated, or submerged structures without dismantling equipment or exposing personnel to risk.
Typical RVI tools include borescopes, fiberscopes, videoscopes, drones, and robotic crawlers — each equipped with high-resolution imaging, lighting, and articulation features. These tools allow for inspection of internal turbine components, pressure vessels, pipelines, reactors, or structural frameworks where human access is limited.
BQCIS certified inspectors utilize state-of-the-art RVI systems, producing digital visual reports, defect imaging, and condition assessments aligned with ASME, API, and ISO standards. This ensures the integrity of critical assets while minimizing downtime and safety risks.
Key RVI Activities
Key Benefits of Remote Visual Inspection
Access Inaccessible Areas
Inspect internal, elevated, or confined areas without disassembly or entry permits, ensuring full coverage with minimal disruption.
Enhance Safety for Personnel
Minimizes exposure to hazardous environments, including radiation zones, heights, and confined spaces.
Reduce Downtime & Costs
Rapid setup and inspection cycles eliminate the need for shutdowns, saving both time and operational costs.
Comprehensive Documentation
Captures high-definition imagery and video for permanent visual records, analysis, and digital defect tracking.
Success Story
Videoscope Inspection Prevents Turbine Failure
Routine turbine maintenance revealed suspected foreign object damage inside the combustion chamber, requiring verification without disassembly.
BQCIS deployed an articulating videoscope through existing access ports to inspect all turbine blades and liners, capturing real-time video evidence.
The inspection confirmed minor impact defects on several blades. This allowed targeted repairs and prevented a potential multi-day shutdown, saving significant operational costs.