Detection of breakaway oxidation with Acoustic Emission during titanium oxide scale growth

Extensive in-situ analysis of high temperature breakaway oxidation of titanium metal has been performed using the Acoustic Emission (AE) technique. Depending on temperature and oxidising atmosphere, different model cases were examined: with breakaway (900 °C/O₂), without breakaway (750 °C/O₂ and 900 °C/H₂O). Two specific population of AE hits were observed before and after breakaway. Contrary to the pre-breakaway population, the post-breakaway population exhibited low AE activity characterised by high values of energy. A critical energy value of E = 3 fJ was determined as a frontier between signals resulting from oxide parabolic growth and signals resulting from rapid linear growth.     

Interface fracture toughness and fracture mechanisms of thermal barrier coatings investigated by indentation test and acoustic emission technique

Interface fracture toughness and fracture mechanisms of plasma-/sprayed thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) were investigated by interfacial indentation test (IIT) in combination with acoustic emission (AE) measurement. Critical load and AE energy were employed to calculate interface fracture toughness. The critical point at which crack appears at the interface was determined by the IIT. AE signals produced during total indentation test not only are used to investigate the interface cracking behavior by Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and wavelet transforms but also supply the mechanical information. The result shows that the AE signals associated with coating plastic deformation during indentation are of a more continuous type with a lower characteristic frequency content (30-60 kHz), whereas the instantaneous relaxation associated with interface crack initiation produces burst type AE signals with a characteristic frequency in the range 70-200 kHz. The AE signals energy is concentrated on different scales for the coating plastic deformation, interface crack initiation and interface crack propagation. Interface fracture toughness calculated by AE energy was 1.19 MPam_1/2 close to 1.58 MPam_1/2 calculated by critical load. It indicates that the acoustic emission energy is suitable to reflect the interface fracture toughness.     

Micro-end-milling-III. Wear estimation and tool breakage detection using acoustic emission signals

Acoustic Emission (AE) signals have been used to monitor tool condition in conventional machining operations. In this paper, new procedures are proposed to detect tool breakage and to estimate tool condition (wear) by using AE. The proposed procedure filters the AE signals with a narrow band-width, band-pass filter and obtains the upper envelope of the harmonic signal by using analog hardware. The envelope is digitized, encoded and classified to monitor the machining operation. The characteristics of the envelope of the AE were evaluated to detect tool breakage. The encoded parameters of the envelope of the AE signals were classified by using the Adaptive Resonance Theory (ART2) and Abductory Induction Mechanism (AIM) to estimate wear. The proposed tool breakage and wear estimation techniques were tested on the experimental data. Both methods were found to be acceptable. However, the reliability of the tool breakage detection system was higher than the wear estimation method.     

Acoustic emission during pitting corrosion of 304 stainless steel

Acoustic emission (AE) during pitting corrosion of 304 stainless steel (304 SS) in H₂SO₄ solutions with different pH values and Cl⁻ concentrations was studied. Two types of AE signals are detected in all solutions. Each type of signals is characterized by AE parameters (rise time, counts number, duration and amplitude) and waveform carefully. It is believed that the hydrogen bubbles evolution inside the pits is the AE source.     

Ti and Cr nitride coating/steel adherence assessed by acoustic emission wavelet analysis

Wavelet Transform (WT) was applied to Acoustic Emission (AE) signals from scratch tests on stainless steel samples with Cr or Ti nitride coatings obtained by physical vapor deposition, in order to characterize the coating adherence failure mechanisms. The WT, employed to analize the essentially non-stationary AE signals, was adequate to identify different stages of failure (transversal coating microfractures and coating/matrix debonding microfractures), which could be precisely delimited by a unique parameter.     

基于轴承摩擦力的滑动轴承摩擦故障监测方法

针对声发射(Acoustic Emission,AE)难以监测大型机械滑动轴承摩擦故障的问题。从轴瓦摩擦力学模型出发,分析摩擦故障发生时轴与轴承摩擦力的作用形式,通过AE信号均方根计算轴与轴承的摩擦力,并用于滑动轴承摩擦故障监测。鉴于滑动轴承摩擦故障信息微弱的特点,对AE信号幅值包络,增强摩擦脉冲的信息;再引入钟形脉冲函数识别摩擦故障脉冲,简化了轴瓦摩擦力的计算公式。最后通过实验模拟了驱动轴升速、加载以及轴瓦切断供油的过程,与AE传统特征相比,轴承摩擦力特征对轴承摩擦故障更敏感,方法更有效,更适合滑动轴承摩擦故障的状态监测。     

Influence of Martensite Volume Fraction on Impact Properties of Triple Phase (TP) Steels

Ferrite-bainite-martensite triple phase (TP) microstructures with different volume fractions of martensite were obtained by changing heat treatment time during austempering at 300 °C. Room temperature impact properties of TP steels with different martensite volume fractions (V _M) were determined by means of Charpy impact testing. The effects of test temperature on impact properties were also investigated for two selected microstructures containing 0 (the DP steel) and 8.5 vol.% martensite. Test results showed reduction in toughness with increasing V _M in TP steels. Fracture toughness values for the DP and TP steels with 8.5 vol.% martensite were obtained from correlation between fracture toughness and the Charpy impact energy. Fractography of Charpy specimens confirmed decrease in TP steels’ toughness with increasing V _M by considering and comparing radial marks and crack initiation regions at the fracture surfaces of the studied steels.     

Effect of Heat Treatment, Pre-stress and Surface Hardening on Fracture Toughness of Micro-Alloyed Steel

Micro-alloyed steels are being increasingly accepted by industry in various fields of application and are available with a wide variety of microstructures. Extensive literature is available on their microstructure-property relationships. The superior mechanical properties of micro-alloyed steels are caused by fine-grained microstructures and precipitation of micro-alloying elements such as V, Ti and Nb that led to an improvement in yield strength, in the product of tensile strength and total elongation and in Charpy V-notch impact energy as well. The microstructural changes caused by heat treatment or residual stress state caused by surface hardening or mechanical means may influence the fracture toughness of these micro-alloyed steels. It is in this context that the present work begins with experimental determination of quasi-static initiation fracture toughness (J _1c) of low carbon (0.19%) micro-alloyed steel in as-rolled condition without any heat treatment. The study further explores the effect of normalizing, shot-peening and cyaniding followed by shot-peening on fracture toughness of as-rolled steel under study. The normalizing heat treatment, shot-peening and cyaniding followed by shot-peening—each indicates a positive influence on initiation fracture toughness. Results, when compared, show that cyaniding followed by shot-peening have led to a 2.7 times increase in J _1c. Cyaniding followed by shot-peening may therefore be considered as having the most positive influence on initiation fracture toughness in as-rolled condition for the type of micro-alloyed steel under study. Although initiation fracture toughness is in general known to decrease with increase in yield strength in LEFM arena, the micro-alloyed steel under study when normalized displayed simultaneous improvement in yield strength and J _1c. All these observed effects of normalizing, shot-peening and cyaniding on initiation fracture toughness (elastic-plastic fracture mechanics) were explained on the basis of microstructural study and stress depth profiles.     

Sub critical crack growth in hydrogen assisted cracking of cold drawn eutectoid steel

The fracture behaviour of eutectoid cold drawn steel wires under constant load in hydrogen charged condition was evaluated. Hydrogen charging was obtained by dipping steel wires in ammonium thiocyanate solution. Sub-critical crack growth was monitored by means of Acoustic emission (AE) technique. Fractographic analysis revealed a mixed mode crack propagation (mode I and mode II) characterized by a multi-terrace appearance of the surface fracture. A modification of the macroscopic mechanical behaviour of the steel was also evidenced by micro hardness measurements. A simplified stress-assisted hydrogen diffusion model was used to interpret experimental observations and to estimate a theoretical crack propagation rate. Such a value was in accordance with that obtained from the analysis of AE data.     

基于LabVIEW的6063铝合金裂纹扩展状态的声发射分析

基于LabVIEW软件平台,绘制了6063铝合金缺口试样低周疲劳试验的声发射特征参数统计图和累积图。通过与断口分析结果进行对比,划分出AE信号对应裂纹扩展的三个阶段,并且发现两次主裂纹合并对应着三个高强度脉冲信号。通过对裂纹扩展三个阶段的撞击数进行波形分析和频谱对比分析,得出6063铝合金低周疲劳的声发射信号特征频率为225～250kHz和350～500kHz．     

Detection of cutting tool fracture by dual signal measurements

Fracture of a cutting tool is one of the most serious problems in machining systems. As a result, several methods have been proposed to detect cutting tool fracture. However, most of these have some problems from the viewpoint of practical application. In this study, the feasibility of using acoustic emission (AE) and cutting force signals for the detection of massive tool breakages as well as small fractures of the cutting tool were investigated. Turning experiments were performed using conventional carbide insert tools under realistic cutting conditions where S45C steel and the heat treated S45C steel were used as workpieces. The signal characteristics of the AE and cutting force components for the fracture of cutting tools were illustrated. The fracture of cutting tools was successfully detected through the analysis of these dual signals in the several types of tool fracture.     

Fracture Toughness of Thick Boride Layers Estimated by the Cross-Sectioned Scratch Test

New results about the fracture toughness (K_c) of thick boride layers estimated by the cross-sectioned scratch test are presented in this study. The FeB-Fe₂B layers developed at the surface of borided AISI 1018 and AISI 1045 steels and the Fe₂B layer formed on the borided AISI 1045 steel exposed to a diffusion annealing process (DAP) were used for this purpose. The cross-sectioned scratch tests were performed with a Vickers diamond stylus drawn across the thick boride layer under a constant load to produce a half-cone-shaped fracture near to the top surface of the borided steels. The height of the half-cone-shaped fracture as a function of the cross-sectioned scratch loads was used to determine the fracture toughness of the FeB and Fe₂B layers. The results showed a fracture resistance of \(\sim2.8\,{\text{MPa}}\sqrt m\) for the FeB layer formed at the surface of borided AISI 1045 steel. Likewise, the effect of the DAP on the surface of the borided AISI 1045 steel promoted the formation of an exclusively Fe₂B layer, with an increase in the fracture toughness of the whole boride layer around \(5\,{\text{MPa}}\sqrt m\). Finally, the principle of the technique can be used to minimize the influence of the anisotropic properties on the fracture toughness along the depth of boride layers.     

Slicing Process Monitoring of Quartz Glass Ferrules using Acoustic Emission

Inappropriate conditions and blade wear in the glass ferrule slicing process are likely to cause chipping, scratching, and inaccuracies in ferrules. To limit such abnormal occurrences, in-process monitoring of the slicing process is necessary. The AE (Acoustic Emission) signal is known to be a useful tool to detect cracks and chippings in cutting brittle materials such as ceramics and glass, because high-frequency acoustic waves are emitted in material fracture. In this study, the glass ferrule slicing process was analyzed and modeled in two stages - cutting and polishing - according to the relative position of the blade and the glass rod. The AErms (root mean square of AE) for various slicing cases, was acquired and investigated both qualitatively and quantitatively based on the process model, the AE feature was extracted for each abnormal state: the high-frequency component of AE for chipping and the low-frequency component for wear. In this paper, a monitoring algorithm using two index parameters - kurtosis and level ratio - of AErms is proposed to discriminate abnormal states - chipping and wear - in the glass ferrule slicing operation.     

声发射缺陷检测技术的应用与发展

本文详细阐述了声发射这一新兴检测技术的原理和发展过程,论述了其在锅炉压力容器方面的应用。指出了声发射技术的发展方向。     

飞机蜂窝复合材料板压缩过程的声发射定位研究

声发射检测的主要目的是发现声发射源和有关源的信息,声发射源定位是声发射检测中至关重要的指标,其准确程度反映了声源的检测位置与实际缺陷源位置的符合程度。本研究针对复合材料的特性,结合实际情况进行了声速和衰减测量实验,并通过断铅实验对复合板进行声发射定位。通过对复合材料板压缩实验的在线监测,基于声发射信号参数的提取及关联图分析,给出了各损伤阶段的参数特征,以及声发射监测区域内的裂纹萌生扩展断裂的时间和位置。研究结果表明,复合板实际断裂位置与声发射监测得出的位置相吻合。     

复合材料拉伸过程的声发射特性研究

为了研究16MnR／0Cr18Ni9Ti复合材料断裂过程的声发射特性,可以利用声发射技术对16MnR／OCr18Ni9Ti复合材料试件的拉伸过程进行全程监测。研究表明,材料拉伸断裂过程中,声发射信号丰富明显,可测性良好,并且不同破坏阶段的声发射信号具有不同的特征。通过对不同拉伸阶段声发射信号的参数分析,可以了解材料不同变形阶段的声发射特性,并据此来分析材料损伤的发生、发展及演变过程。与传统的力学试验方法相比,声发射技术在研究复合材料断裂过程方面具有明显的优势。     

Study on source location using an acoustic emission system for various corrosion types

In this paper, four main types of corrosion: uniform, pitting, crevice and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) found in the petrochemical industry, were characterized and identified by Acoustic Emission (AE) analysis using their locations and extracted AE parameters. A novel low-cost AE location system based on a Field Programmable Gate Array PC (FPGA-PC) and a LOCAN 320 AE analyzer were utilized in this study. Specimens used in experiments were austenitic stainless-steel SS304. The pattern of AE signals from each type of corrosion was plotted using their location and correlation. Experimental results show the ability of our FPGA-PC system to determine corrosion locations. The correlations of AE parameters including amplitude, counts, hits and time were used to identify different types of corrosion. In addition, the characteristics of the corrosion process for each type are explained using the AE signals obtained corresponding to the source locations, together with experimental observation.     

Acoustic emission during the electrochemical corrosion of 304 stainless steel in H2SO4 solutions

Acoustic emission (AE) behaviour during the electrochemical corrosion of 304 stainless steel (304SS) in H₂SO₄ solutions was studied. AE signals which related to transpassive dissolution are detected in solutions with low pH, and are very slightly influenced by current density and pre-strain. During hydrogen bubble evolution, a weak correlation exists between the AE signal amplitude and the hydrogen bubble diameter. The concept of potential – pH – AE diagram is proposed and such a diagram is drawn based on AE activity and b-values. The main mechanisms of AE sources which are transpassive dissolution and hydrogen bubble evolution, are also discussed.     

On the role of martensitic transformation on damage and cracking resistance in TRIP-assisted multiphase steels

The damage resistance, fracture toughness and austenite transformation rate in transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP)-assisted multiphase steel sheets were comparatively characterised on two steel grades differing by the volume fractions of the phases (i.e. ferrite, bainite, retained austenite) and by the mechanical stability of retained austenite. The influence of stress triaxiality on austenite transformation kinetics and the coupling between martensitic transformation and damage were investigated using double edge notched (or cracked) plate specimens tested in tension. The map of the distribution of transformation rates measured locally around the notch (or the crack) was compared with the map of the effective plastic strains and stress triaxialities computed by finite element simulations of the tests. The mechanically-activated martensitic transformation was found to progress continuously with plastic straining and to be strongly influenced by stress triaxiality. Fracture resistance was characterised by means of J_R curves and CTOD measurements using DENT specimens. The fracture toughness at cracking initiation was found to be lower for the steel with higher tensile strength and ductility. The contrasted influence of the TRIP effect, which improves formability by delaying plastic localisation but reduces fracture toughness at cracking initiation, is shown to result from parameters such as the volume fraction of non-intercritical ferrite phases or the mechanical properties of martensite.