ultrasonic testing

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5 Jul 201801:52

Summary

TLDRThis media explains ultrasonic testing, a technique used to detect internal flaws in materials by transmitting high-frequency sound pulses through the specimen. It can inspect materials up to 30 feet in length, including welds. The system involves a pulser, transducer, and display. Sound waves reflect off defects, and these reflections are converted into signals that show defect size, position, and type. Advantages include portability and automation, while a key disadvantage is difficulty inspecting coarse-grained materials like cast iron due to low sound transmission and noise.

Takeaways

  • 🔊 Ultrasonic testing is used to detect internal flaws by sending high-frequency sound pulses through the specimen.
  • 📏 It can test thickness and lengths up to 30 feet, making it suitable for large structures.
  • 🔧 Ultrasonic testing is also used to inspect welds for defects.
  • ⚙️ An ultrasonic system is composed of a pulser, a transducer, and display devices.
  • 💡 The pulser generates high-voltage electric pulses that drive the transducer.
  • 🎛️ The transducer produces high-frequency ultrasonic energy that is directed onto the specimen.
  • 🔄 When a sound wave encounters a crack or defect, it is reflected back and turned into an electrical signal by the transducer.
  • 📊 The reflected signal, shown on the display, indicates the position, size, and type of defects in the specimen.
  • 🚚 One advantage of ultrasonic testing is that it's portable and can be fully automated.
  • ❌ A disadvantage is that it struggles with coarse-grained materials like cast iron due to low sound transmission and high signal noise.

Q & A

  • What is ultrasonic testing used for?

    -Ultrasonic testing is used to determine internal flaws in materials by passing high-frequency sound pulses through the specimen.

  • What types of materials can be tested using ultrasonic testing?

    -Ultrasonic testing is used on a variety of materials to detect flaws, but cast iron and other coarse-grained materials are harder to inspect due to low sound transmission and high signal noise.

  • How does ultrasonic testing detect internal defects in a material?

    -High-frequency sound pulses are directed at the specimen. When the sound wave encounters a defect, it is reflected back, and the reflected signal is then converted into an electrical signal and displayed on a screen.

  • What is the role of the pulser in an ultrasonic system?

    -The pulser generates high-voltage electrical pulses that drive the transducer, which in turn produces high-frequency ultrasonic energy.

  • What happens when the transducer encounters a defect in the specimen?

    -When the transducer encounters a defect, the sound wave is reflected back. The transducer converts this reflected wave into an electrical signal, which is then displayed, showing the location and size of the defect.

  • What are the main components of an ultrasonic testing system?

    -An ultrasonic testing system typically consists of a pulser, a transducer, and a display device.

  • What is one of the main advantages of ultrasonic testing?

    -One main advantage of ultrasonic testing is that it is portable and can be fully automated.

  • What is the main disadvantage of ultrasonic testing?

    -The main disadvantage of ultrasonic testing is that materials like cast iron, with coarse grains, are difficult to inspect due to low sound transmission and high signal noise.

  • How is the position, size, and type of defects determined in ultrasonic testing?

    -The position, size, and type of defects are determined by analyzing the intensity of the reflected sound wave and any distortions in the signal.

  • What is the maximum thickness and length of a specimen that can be tested using ultrasonic testing?

    -Specimens with a thickness and length of up to 30 feet can be tested using ultrasonic testing.

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