Specialized Engineering & Consultancy
NDT structural integrity testing, Root Cause Analysis, and university-linked specialist engineering — solving problems others can't.
Specialized Engineering Consultancy
We push the boundaries of what is possible in industrial maintenance and engineering analysis. TIPS's specialized consultancy practice is built on a partnership model: our core engineering team works alongside Sri Lanka's leading university researchers and PhD-level specialists, enabling us to execute high-risk, high-reward testing that most engineering firms cannot attempt.
Our Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) capability covers Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), Radiographic Testing (RT), Visual Testing (VT), and Dye Penetrant Testing (DPT) — with a particular specialisation in structural integrity assessment for aged industrial assets including water columns, pressure vessels, storage silos, and process pipework.
Beyond NDT, TIPS provides rigorous feasibility and ROI studies for new factory setups and major expansions, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring mechanical or electrical failures, and university-linked collaborative R&D including pilot testing and chemical/mechanical experiments.
Key Deliverables
- Non-Destructive Tests (NDT) — UT, MPI, RT, VT, DPT for aged industrial assets
- Structural integrity testing: water columns, pressure vessels, silos
- Feasibility & ROI studies for new factories and major expansions
- University-linked R&D — collaborative pilot testing with PhD specialists
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring mechanical or electrical failures
Industries We Serve
Critical Water Column NDT
Sri Lanka
TIPS successfully performed the first-ever Non-Destructive Test on a critical water column at a leading dairy processing facility — the first such inspection conducted in 40 years. The inspection was executed using university-partnership specialist methodology without any operational disruption to the dairy facility.
- First structural integrity inspection of this asset in 40 years completed
- University-partnership specialist methodology used — no operational disruption
- Structural condition fully documented and reported
- Client able to make informed asset life extension vs. replacement decisions
- Zero production downtime during the entire NDT programme
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+94 76 894 4862
40yr
Asset age at time of NDT inspection
5
NDT methods available: UT, MPI, RT, VT, DPT
PhD
Level academic collaboration for complex testing
Zero
Production downtime during NDT operations
Our Specialized Engineering Consultancy Advantage
University-partnership methodology
Our partnership with Sri Lanka's leading universities gives us access to academic specialists and laboratory-grade equipment unavailable to most industrial engineering firms. This means we can safely test assets that others cannot.
Structural integrity for aged assets
We have specific experience with assets that have been in service for decades without formal inspection — pressure vessels, water columns, silos, and process structures. Our methodologies account for the specific failure modes of aged industrial infrastructure.
Feasibility & ROI studies from first principles
Our feasibility studies are full technical and financial analyses — not templates. We calculate CAPEX, OPEX, NPV, and payback from engineering data specific to your project and location.
Root cause analysis, not symptom treatment
When a mechanical failure or electrical issue keeps recurring, the root cause is almost never the obvious one. TIPS applies structured RCA methodology — fault tree analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, and physical inspection — to find and eliminate the true root cause.
TIPS Commitment
Technically excellent. Commercially sound. Sustainably delivered.
Frequently Asked
TIPS performs Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), Radiographic Testing (RT), Visual Testing (VT), and Dye Penetrant Testing (DPT). Method selection depends on the asset material, geometry, and the type of defect being sought. Our team advises on the most appropriate method combination for each inspection.
In many cases, yes. Our NDT programme at a leading dairy processing facility was conducted without any production downtime. The specific access and safety requirements depend on the asset type and inspection method. We plan all inspections to minimise operational impact and provide a detailed access and safety plan before work begins.
Our feasibility studies cover: technical assessment of the proposed process or facility, capital cost estimate (CAPEX), operating cost projection (OPEX), Net Present Value (NPV) and internal rate of return analysis, payback period calculation, regulatory and compliance review, and a summary recommendation. The output is a decision-ready document for your board or investors.
We investigate recurring mechanical failures (bearing failures, seal failures, structural cracking, vibration issues) and electrical failures (motor burnouts, PLC faults, switchgear tripping, insulation degradation). Our RCA methodology combines physical inspection, data analysis, and structured problem-solving frameworks.
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