Non Destructive Testing of Unfired Pressure Vessels

Author(s):  
Guy Baylac ◽  
Ian Roberrts ◽  
Erik Zeelenberg

This paper discusses the non destructive testing (NDT) of unfired pressure vessels made of ductile and tough steels, as contained in Part 5 of the European standard EN 13445:2002. The concept and use of testing groups along with “satisfactory experience” in welding are presented. Also the background and rationale for the determination of standards used for NDT methods, characterisation and acceptance criteria are discussed in detail. Benefits for the pressure equipment industry are emphasised.

Author(s):  
Guy Baylac ◽  
Norbert Kiesewetter ◽  
Josef Zeman ◽  
Alain Handtschoewercker ◽  
Rod McFarlane ◽  
...  

This paper describes the Creep Amendments which will be implemented in EN 13445, the European Standard for Unfired Pressure Vessels, in 2007. It will address four topics: 1) Specifications for Materials and Weldments. 2) Specifications for Design By Formula and Damage Accumulation rules. 3) Specifications for Design By Analysis — Direct Route (Creep Rupture, Excessive Creep Strain, Creep and cyclic Fatigue Interaction). 4) Specifications for Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).


2021 ◽  
Vol 87 (9) ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
D. A. Kuzmin

Discontinuities in the products that occur during manufacture, mounting or upon operation can be missed during non-destructive testing which do not provide their complete detectability at a current level of the technology. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account that certain structural elements may have discontinuities of significant dimensions. We present the results of using the methods of probability theory in studying the residual imperfections that remains in the structure after non-destructive control and repair of the previously identified defects. We used the results of operational control of units carried out by ultrasonic and radiographic methods. We present a method for determining a multifactorial coefficient that takes into account the detectability of defects, the number of control procedures and the errors in the instrumentation and methodological support, as well as a generalized equation for the probability distribution of detecting discontinuities. The developed approach provides assessing of the level of damage to the studied objects, their classification proceeding from the quantitative data and determination of the values of postulated discontinuities for deterministic calculations. The results obtained can be used to improve the methods of monitoring NPP facilities.


2004 ◽  
Vol 443-444 ◽  
pp. 31-34
Author(s):  
Giovanni Berti ◽  
Rob Delhez ◽  
S. Norval ◽  
B. Peplinski ◽  
E. Tolle ◽  
...  

This paper outlines the standardisation process for the XRPD method that is currently being considered by a Working Group (WG10) of Technical Committee 138 "Non-destructive Testing" of the European Committee for Standardisation CEN. Several Standard Documents are on the verge of being released. These documents concern the general principles of (X-ray) diffraction, its terminology, and the basic procedures applied. Another document concerns the instruments used and it offers procedures to characterise and control the performance of an X-ray diffractometer properly. It is intended to issue Standard Documents on specific methods, e.g. determination of residual stresses. In fact work is in progress on this subject. The Standard Documents can be used by industry, government organisations, and research centres with activities related to safety, health and the environment, as well as for educational purposes.


2010 ◽  
Vol 452-453 ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
Paola Antonaci ◽  
Pietro G. Bocca ◽  
Davide Masera

The paper presents the results of an experimental investigation conducted on bricks. Prism-shaped specimens were produced. Laboratory tests were carried out at the Non-Destructive Testing Laboratory of the Politecnico di Torino. They were subjected to static compressive tests for the determination of their mechanical properties and cyclic compressive tests for the analysis of their fatigue behaviour. The aim of this work is to apply a failure criterion based on the observation of the static and cyclic curves to estimate the fatigue life and the long-term behaviour of the brick. Subsequently, it will be possible to give a relation between the static-displacement and cyclic-displacement of the material tested.


2016 ◽  
Vol 825 ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
Pavel Klapálek ◽  
Lenka Melzerová

This article is focused on GLULAM (glued laminated timber) beams and determination of their properties by using non-destructive method. This text is mainly focused just on part of more complex research of glued laminated timber beams. This text is focused on non-destructive method, which is the method of spike that uses device called Pilodyn 6J for measurement. Results of this method are in form of Young ́s modulus of elasticity. This article will describe how the method of spike works, with basic description, describes the tested material and compare the results of testing. In the conclusion we discuss the results, make conclusions and describe the way of our further research of glued laminated timber beams.


2008 ◽  
Vol 587-588 ◽  
pp. 258-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Íñiguez ◽  
V. Raposo ◽  
Pablo Hernández-Gómez

An accurate technique for contact-less measurement of resistivity in non-magnetic conductive tubes has been developed. It is intended for application in non-destructive testing (NDT) in tube manufacturing by simple study of the induced currents. Inhomogeneities or minimal imperfections in the tube thickness are immediately detected. This measuring technique is also suitable for determining the thickness of very thin metal coatings on non-conductive tubes. The experimental setup corresponds to an electrical transformer, the tube being the core. A first coil is placed around the tube under test, whereas the detecting coil is placed inside it. The study of the magnetic screening caused by the currents induced in the tube, allows its conductivity to be determined. The use of low frequency guarantees the almost complete absence of the skin effect in such a way that the results are obtained in a very simple manner. The method is based on the determination of the phase angle of the complex mutual inductance between the two coils working under low frequency conditions.


MENDEL ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
Goutham J Sai ◽  
Vijay Pal Singh

At the design stage of a structure, the members of adequate dimension and strength is provided. But with passage of time, the strength of the members reduces gradually due to exposure to environmental conditions and unexpected loadings other than for which the structure is designed. Non Destructive Testing (NDT) method provides a convenient and rapid method of determination of existing strength of concrete without subjecting the member to any damage.  In the present study, Support Vector Regression (SVR) in Python has been used for the prediction of compressive strength of concrete. Three different NDT techniques have been used as input for the SVR model. A good co-relation between predicted strength and strength determined after crushing the concrete cubes has been achieved. It has also been observed that accuracy in the predicted strength is more in case of inputs from more than one NDT technique is used.


Author(s):  
Д.С. Малушин

A novel multi-parameter pulsed eddy current technique has been developed. This solution allows separate quantitative determination of more than seven parameters of multilayer structures, containing magnetic components. Describes the applicability of this technique for non-destructive testing of low-conductive magnetic coatings and laminated composite materials, used in the aerospace industry.


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