Nondestructive evaluation of the characteristics of degraded materials using backward radiated ultrasound

The frequency dependency of Rayleigh surface wave is investigated indirectly by measuring the angular dependency of the backward radiation of the incident ultrasonic wave in two kinds of degraded specimens by scuffing or corrosion. Then, the frequency dependency is compared with the residual stress distribution or the corrosion-fatigue characteristics for the scuffed or corroded specimens, respectively. The width of the backward radiation profile increases with the increase of the variation in residual stress distribution for the scuffed specimens. In the corroded specimens, the profile width decreases with the increase of the effective aging layer thickness and is inversely proportional to the exponent, m, in the Paris’ law that can predict the crack size increase due to fatigue. The result observed in this study demonstrates high potential of backward radiated ultrasound as a tool for nondestructive evaluation of subsurface gradient of material degradation generated by scuffing or corrosion.     

Hybrid of multi-signal processing methods for detection of small objects in containers filled with beverages using ultrasound

Ultrasound backscattered signals for object detection could be too weak to be perceived when superposed to strong reflection signals, and could also be complicated either in time or frequency domain. These peculiarities raise a challenge for signal processing methods. In this paper four signal processing methods were studied to detect objects in containers. Root mean squares (RMS) method was better in object detection but needed to combine other methods to increase detection success rate. Variance, center frequency pressure ratio (CFPR) and backscattered amplitude integral (BAI) methods have similar overall detection ratings. The optimal signal size, to increase the detection ability, corresponded approximately to the length of reverberation signals before it was dissipated.     

尿素合成塔检测技术

综述了尿素合成塔在使用过程中可能出现的腐蚀和缺陷形态,并根据失效的可能性给出了有效的检测方法,包括宏观检查、厚度检测、磁粉检测、渗透检测、硬度检测、声发射检测、金相检查和金属磁记忆检测等技术.分别介绍了这些无损检测方法的特点,以及如何在尿素合成塔检验中进行实施.     

工业锅炉的无损检测技术

工业锅炉由于承受压力载荷及部分部件直接受火焰和高温烟气加热，因此具有爆炸的危险性。在其制造、安装和使用过程中的无损检测是保证产品质量和安全使用的有效手段之一。论述了上述各阶段采用的无损检测方法及目的。采用的方法除常规的无损检测方法外，还包括X射线实时成像检测和电磁涡流表面裂纹检测等方法。     

无损检测的质量控制技术

以控制无损检测中的误判为例,介绍了质量控制技术在无损检测质量管理工作中的应用.首先利用流程图发现出现误判问题的产生环节,即缺陷的定位或定量错误.然后利用两图一表(因果图、排列图和检查表)分析引起缺陷定量或定位错误的原因.最后制定了防止误判产生的对策表.采用质量控制技术可以实现无损检测质量的持续改进.     

Application of neuro-fuzzy techniques in oil pipeline ultrasonic nondestructive testing

This paper presents a novel approach to the problem of nondestructive pipeline testing using ultrasonic imaging. The identification of the flaw type and its dimensions are the most important problems in the pipeline inspection. Unlike typical methods, a decision based neural network is used for the detection of flaws. We train a generalized regression neural network to determine the dimensions of the corrosions and generate the whole image of both the internal and external walls of the oil pipeline. As an improvement to the detection algorithm, we introduce fuzzy decision-based neural network algorithms for the detection and classification of the corrosions. The simulation and experimental systems results show that these new methods outperform the existing methods.     

无损检测的几个热点问题和技术

介绍当前无损检测领域几项快速发展的并受人普遍关注的热点问题和技术，如输油、输气管道和地下管网的在线监测、复合材料粘接层的检测、成像技术以及信号处理。介绍其基本原理、技术特点和近期进展。最后指出，当前新材料新领域的质量控制发展对无损检测技术提出了更高的要求和更广阔的应用空间。     

Experiment and simulation study of 3D magnetic field sensing for magnetic flux leakage defect characterisation

Magnetic flux leakage (MFL) testing is widely used to detect and characterise defects in pipelines, rail tracks and other structures. The measurement of the two field components perpendicular to the test surface and parallel to the applied field in MFL systems is well established. However, it is rarely effective when the shapes of the specimens and defects with respect to the applied field are arbitrary. In order to overcome the pitfalls of traditional MFL measurement, measurement of the three-dimensional (3D) magnetic field is proposed. The study is undertaken using extensive finite element analysis (FEA) focussing on the 3D distribution of magnetic fields for defect characterisation and employing a high sensitivity 3-axis magnetic field sensor in experimental study. Several MFL tests were undertaken on steel samples, including a section of rail track. The experimental and FEA test results show that data from not only the x- and z-axes but also y-axis can give comprehensive positional information about defects in terms of shape and orientation, being especially advantageous where the defect is aligned close to parallel to the applied field. The work concludes that 3D magnetic field sensing could be used to improve the defect characterisation capabilities of existing MFL systems, especially where defects have irregular geometries.     

X-ray microtomography (microCT) of the progression of sulfate attack of cement paste

High-resolution X-ray computed tomography (i.e., microCT or microtomography) was used to study the sulfate attack of cylinders of Type I cement paste cast with water-cement (w/c) ratios of 0.45, 0.50 and 0.60. Damage levels in samples exposed to a Na₂SO₄ solution with 10,000 ppm sulfate ion concentration were qualitatively rated from 0 (no damage) to 4 (extreme damage) based upon visual examination of the samples' exteriors and microtomography of the samples' interiors. The greater the w/c ratio, the more rapid the onset of sulfate damage. The corners of the cylinders appeared to be particularly susceptible to spalling, and damage may have continued into the cement paste by formation of subsurface cracks.     

基于Tx-Rx探头的异种金属焊缝缺陷检测及定量分析

异种金属焊接结构在使用过程中容易产生损伤,因此需对其进行检测;脉冲涡流一发一收式非同轴(Transmitter Receiver,Tx-Rx)探头可应用于异种金属焊缝缺陷检测;然而,考虑到异种金属焊接构件成分多样、结构复杂的特点,需对Tx-Rx探头的摆放位置进行了优化;首先,建立仿真模型,讨论了激励线圈的摆放位置对试件中涡流及涡流扰动的影响,结果表明,当激励线圈位于带堆焊的合金钢上方时,其表面涡流强度及涡流扰动强度较大;其次,建立实验平台,实验表明,当激励线圈放置在带堆焊的合金钢上方时,其检测信号幅值和差分信号幅值最大;最后利用差分信号的峰值对焊缝缺陷的定量展开分析;脉冲涡流Tx-Rx探头的研究可为其在异种金属焊缝缺陷的应用提供参考.