Non-Destructive Detection of GIS Aluminum Alloy Shell Weld Based on Oblique Incidence Full Focus Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 1007 ◽  
pp. 105-110
Author(s):  
Xin Xin Wang ◽  
Cheng He ◽  
Pu Zhi Zhao ◽  
Yi Zheng ◽  
Shi Hao Jiang ◽  
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In this paper, a new ultrasonic phased array full focus imaging method based on oblique incidence is proposed to solve the problem of the non-destructive testing of the internal defects in the GIS (gas insulated switchgear) shell welds. By using wedge coupling, the measured weld is far away from the near-field range of the transducer, and the detection angle range can be increased by changing the propagation direction of the acoustic beam. Based on Snell's law, the propagation characteristics of the ultrasonic wave in the interface are studied. On the basis of the conventional ultrasonic array matrix and the full focus imaging algorithm, by introducing the energy attenuation calibration coefficient of the acoustic wave propagation through the wedge, the correction amplitude of the specific focus point p(x, z) is obtained, The non-destructive testing of weld defects of GIS shell in the spot is carried out, and the test results show that the qualitative and quantitative detection of the weld defects can be well realized by using this method.

Author(s):  
M. Rahrig ◽  
R. Drewello ◽  
A. Lazzeri

Monitoring is an essential requirement for the planning, assessment and evaluation of conservation measures. It should be based on a standardized and reproducible observation of the historical surface. For many areas and materials suitable methods for long-term monitoring already exist. But hardly any non-destructive testing methods have been used to test new materials for conservation of damaged stone surfaces. The Nano-Cathedral project, funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program, is developing new materials and technologies for preserving damaged stone surfaces of built heritage. The prototypes developed are adjusted to the needs and problems of a total of six major cultural monuments in Europe. In addition to the testing of the materials under controlled laboratory conditions, the products have been applied to trial areas on the original stone surfaces. For a location-independent standardized assessment of surface changes of the entire trial areas a monitoring method based on opto-technical, non-contact and non-destructive testing methods has been developed. This method involves a three-dimensional measurement of the surface topography using Structured-Light-Scanning and the analysis of the surfaces in different light ranges using high resolution VIS photography, as well as UV-A-fluorescence photography and reflected near-field IR photography.<br> The paper will show the workflow of this methodology, including a detailed description of the equipment used data processing and the advantages for monitoring highly valuable stone surfaces. Alongside the theoretical discussion, the results of two measuring campaigns on trial areas of the Nano-Cathedral project will be shown.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 6050
Author(s):  
Yangyi Yu ◽  
Ruiqin Zhang ◽  
Lu Lu ◽  
Yigang Yang

Both X-ray imaging and neutron imaging are essential methods in non-destructive testing. In this work, a bimodal imaging method combining neutron and X-ray imaging is introduced. The experiment is based on a small electron accelerator-based photoneutron source that can simultaneously generate the following two kinds of radiations: X-ray and neutron. This identification method utilizes the attenuation difference of the two rays’ incidence on the same material to determine the material’s properties based on dual-imaging fusion. It can enhance the identification of the materials from single ray imaging and has the potential for widespread use in on-site, non-destructive testing where metallic materials and non-metallic materials are mixed.


2013 ◽  
Vol 423-426 ◽  
pp. 852-856
Author(s):  
Jin Ping Pan ◽  
Xin Wei Zhu ◽  
Lian Jiang Tan

In the present paper, an effective method for detecting the cold weld defects in the thermal fusion weld of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipelines based on microwave technique is proposed. Using a microwave testing system, HDPE piping welds containing cold weld defects caused by insufficient heating time were examined by frequency sweep within the range of 9.2-9.9 GHz. At the frequencies that were most sensitive to the cold weld defects, the measured reflection coefficient S11 showed greatly different values between the good weld and those containing cold weld defects. The readily detectable differences in S11 value make the detection of the cold weld defects possible and feasible. This work provides insights for non-destructive testing of technical defects in HDPE piping welds.


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