Survey of digital imaging technology and applications at the Savannah River Site

Technical Report · Mon Oct 09 00:00:00 EDT 1989

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5437095· OSTI ID:5437095

An introduction to methods of digital image analysis is presented. Modern commercially available digital image analysis systems are described, along with applications that may be useful to programs at the Savannah River Site (SRS). Systems to aid inspection of tritium reservoir fill stems and a system to enhance inspection of radiographs of pinch weld closures of tritium reservoirs have already been developed at SRS. Modern digital analysis systems based on personal computers have been and are being procured for use in Savannah River Laboratory (SRL) programs, and are finding immediate application in several programs requiring quantitative metallography. It is argued that x-ray computed tomographic imaging, digitally-enhanced ultrasonic testing and acoustic microscopy are three techniques that would enhance not only the research and development efforts at SRL, but also may be applicable in production (for example, in pinch and reclamation welding of tritium reservoirs, and in reactor component inspection) as quality assurance and documentation tools. 21 refs.

• Research Organization: Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/DP
• DOE Contract Number: AC09-89SR18035
• OSTI ID: 5437095
• Report Number(s): WSRC-RP-89-1171; ON: DE90003927
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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