PAUT – Phased array ultrasonic testing
Phased array ultrasonics (PA) is an advanced method of ultrasonic testing that has applications in industrial nondestructive testing. Common applications are to find flaws in manufactured materials such as welds.
Single-element (non-phased array) probes, known technically as monolithic probes, emit a beam in a fixed direction. To test or interrogate a large volume of material, a conventional probe must be physically scanned (moved or turned) to sweep the beam through the area of interest. The PA probe consists of many small ultrasonic transducers, each of which can be pulsed independently.
Phased array is widely used for nondestructive testing (NDT) in several industrial sectors, such as construction, pipelines, and power generation. This method is an advanced NDT method that is used to detect discontinuities i.e. cracks or flaws and thereby determine component quality. Due to the possibility to control parameters such as beam angle and focal distance, this method is very efficient regarding the defect detection and speed of testing.
Apart from detecting flaws in components, phased array can also be used for wall thickness measurements in conjunction with corrosion testing. Phased array can be used for the following industrial purposes: inspection of welds, thickness measurements, corrosion inspection, bolt inspection, inspection of wheels and axle, composite materials…
Other methods
Radiographic testing
Ultrasonic testing
Ultrasonic testing is based on the fact that solid materials are good at carrying sound waves.
PAUT- Phased array ultrasonic testing
An advanced method of ultrasonic testing that has applications in industrial nondestructive testing.
Magnetic testing
With the use of magnetic flux it is possible to find flaws on the surface of the object as well as directly below the surface.
Penetrant testing
Penetrant testing is one of the first widely accepted non-destructive testing method.
Visual inspection
Visual inspection is the oldest and the most common non-destructive testing method.
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Certification
Welder certification is done following the latest European standards and their requirements for the following welding processes: MIG, MAG, REL, TIG, gas welding
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Supervision and control
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Non-destructive testing
Visual testing (VT), penetrant testing (PT), magnetic testing (MT), ultrasonic testing (UT), phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT)…
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Visual testing (VT), penetrant testing (PT), magnetic testing (MT), ultrasonic testing (UT), phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT)…
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