Non-destructive testing techniques / Ravi Prakash.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Prakash, Ravi, Ph. D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nondestructive testing.

Testing.

Physical Description:

x, 134 p. : ill.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Tunbridge Wells : New Academic Science, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Offers a comprehensive view of Ultrasonic Testing, Eddy-Current Testing, Magnetic Particle Flaw Detection, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, X-Radiography, and Acoustic Emission Testing and Acousto-Ultrasonic Testing. This book is suitable for students taking courses in Nondestructive Testing Techniques.

Contents:

Cover

Preface

Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Definition of Non-Destructive Testing

1.2 Need for NDT Techniques and its Applications

1.3 Types of NDT Techniques

1.4 Benefits From Non-Destructive Testing

1.5 Nature of Flaws

1.6 Various Steps Involved in Non-Destructive Testing

1.7 Uses of NDT Techniques for Applications Other Than Flaw Detection

1.8 Concluding Remarks

Chapter 2. Ultrasonic Testing

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Frequency of Ultrasonic Waves

2.3 Generation of Ultrasonic Waves

2.4 Piezo-Electric Materials for Ultrasonic Transducers

2.5 Different Kinds of Ultrasonic Transducers

2.6 Types of Ultrasonic Waves

2.7 Acoustic Impedance and the Need for Coupling Medium

2.8 Reflection, Refraction and Scattering of Ultrasonic Beams

2.9 Ultrasonic Attenuation

2.10 Working of Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors

2.11 Industrial Applications

2.12 Pulse-Echo and Through Transmission Testing

2.13 Scanner Assemblies for Transmission and Pulse-Echo Techniques

2.14 Types of Scan

2.15 Shear Wave Applications

2.16 Surface Wave Applications

2.17 Typical Indications

2.18 Test Blocks and Evaluating Flaw Size

2.19 Resonance Technique

2.20 Use of Ultrasonics for Thickness Measurement

2.21 A Few Applications of Ultrasonics in Medical Sciences

2.22 Determination of Grain Size Using Ultrasonics

Chapter 3. Eddy-Current Testing

3.1 Electrical Properties of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics

3.2 Principles of Eddy-Current Testing

3.3 Application of Eddy-Current Testing

3.4 Eddy-Current Path

3.5 Eddy-Current Coils/Probes

3.6 Edge-Effect

3.7 Recent Trends in Eddy-Current Testing

3.8 High Frequency Eddy-Current Test

3.9 Electrical Analogue of Eddy-Current Test

3.10 Theoretical Analysis of Eddy-Current Circuit.

3.11 Fibre Volume Fraction Measurement by Eddy-Current Technique

3.12 Determination of Lay-Up Order in Cross-Plied CFRP Laminates

3.13 Conclusion and Future Potential

Chapter 4. Magnentic Particle Flaw Detection

4.1 Principle of Magnetic Flaw Detection

4.2 Types and Methods of Magnetisation

4.3 Magnetic Particles

4.4 Dry and Wet Methods of Magnetic Particle Inspection

4.5 Use of Fluorescent Coated Magnetic Particles

4.6 Industrial Applications

4.7 Working of a Few Commercially Available Magnetic Crack Detectors

4.8 Flaw Detection in Rods and Pipes

4.9 Flaw Detection in a Short Workpiece

4.10 Precautions

4.11 Limitations

4.12 Residual Magnetism

4.13 Need For Demagnetisation

4.14 Relevant and Non-Relevant Indications

4.15 Physical Properties Determination

4.16 Research Techniques Using Magnetic Particle Method

Chapter 5. Liquid Penetrant Inspection

5.1 Historical Background

5.2 Oil and Chalk-Dust Method

5.3 Principle of Liquid Penetrant Method

5.4 Inspection Technique

5.5 Commercially Available Dye-Penetrant Inspection Kits

5.6 Industrial Applications

5.7 Precautions and Limitations

5.8 Test Blocks

5.9 Fluorescent Penetrant Testing

5.10 Detection of Through Leaks

5.11 Typical Indications Associated with Liquid Penetrant Testing and Their Interpretations

Chapter 6. X-Radiography

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Properties and Production of X-Rays

6.3 Working Principle of X-Radiography

6.4 Various Methods for Detecting Modulated Intensity of X-Rays Beam

6.5 Applications of X-Radiographic Technique

6.6 Safety Aspects Related to X-Radiographic Testing

6.7 Concluding Remarks

Chapter 7. Acoustic Emission Testing and Acousto-Ultrasonic Testing

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Need for Detecting Equipment

7.3 Historical Background.

7.4 Basic Principle of Acoustic Emission Testing Technique

7.5 Empirical Relationships Associated with Acoustic Emission Technique

7.6 Acoustic Emission Response From Ductile and Brittle Materials

7.7 Applications of Acoustic Emission Technique

7.8 Acoustic Emission Instrumentation/Equipment

7.9 Acousto-Ultrasonic Technique

Chapter 8. Miscellaneous NDT Methods

8.1 Visual Inspection and Optical Techniques

8.2 Pressure and Leak Testing

8.3 Resistance Strain Gauge

8.4 Brittle Coatings

8.5 Spot Test

8.6 Spark Testing

8.7 Sulphur Printing

8.8 Thermal Methods

8.9 Electrical Methods

8.10 Dynamic Testing

8.11 Spectrochemical Analysis

8.12 Thickness Measurement Using Beta Gauge and Beta Backscatter Gauge

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-125) and index.

OCLC:

923310879