ISSN:
1573-4862
Keywords:
Ultrasonic inspections
;
theoretical modeling
;
elastodynamic
;
geometrical theory of diffraction
;
Kirchhoff theory
;
probe
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computer codes
;
experimental validation
;
defect detection
;
power station plant
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
,
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract This paper describes a system model for the ultrasonic inspection of smooth planar cracks in ferritic steel, using pulse-echo probes. The model predicts the echo amplitudes and ranges as functions of the probe position. It is applied to problems of procedure design, assessment, and technical justification on power station plant. The model is implemented as a suite of versatile and user-friendly computer codes, suitable for use by practical NDT engineers, and is supported by a comprehensive user manual. The paper describes the principles of the model and gives examples of its application to power plant problems. Illustrations are also given of the extensive validation which the model has undergone through comparison with experiment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00566394
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