Sensors for Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing (NDT) in Harsh Environments

Sensors

Robert Malkin¹  AnthonyN. Sinclair² 

[1] Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TR, UK;Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King’s College Road, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada;

关键词: ultrasound;    nondestructive testing;    ultrasonic transducer;    high temperature;    radiation;   

DOI  :  10.3390/s20020456

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

In this special issue of Sensors, seven peer-reviewed manuscripts appear on the topic of ultrasonic transducer design and operation in harsh environments: elevated temperature, high gamma and neutron fields, or the presence of chemically aggressive species. Motivations for these research and development projects are strongly focused on nuclear power plant inspections (particularly liquid-sodium cooled reactors), and nondestructive testing of high-temperature piping installations. It is anticipated that we may eventually see extensive use of permanently mounted robust transducers for in-service monitoring of petrochemical plants and power generations stations; quality control in manufacturing plants; and primary and secondary process monitoring in the fabrication of engineering materials.

【 授权许可】

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