Non-destructive evaluation means and method of flaw reconstruction utilizing an ultrasonic multi-viewing transducer data aquisition system
This patent describes a long and intermediate wave length ultrasonic multiviewing transducer data acquisition means for reconstruction of flaws in a host material positioned by supporting means within a fluid medium. It comprises: transducers for obtaining flaw data from the host material each having an axis of transmission, the transducers having a central transducer and one or more perimeter transducers each with an axis of transmission angularly positioned to the axis of transmission of the central transducer, each the perimeter transducer adjustably positionable so that its the axis of transmission intersects with the host material and the axis of transmission of the central transducer; positioning means for automatically setting the position of the transducers with respect to the host material; an adjustment means or automatically adjusting the orientation of each perimeter transducer with respect to the center transducer; control means to remotely control the adjustment and positioning means; and calculating means for receiving the flaw data from the transducers and identifying and reconstructing flaws in the host material.
- Assignee:
- Iowa State Univ. Research Foundation, Ames, IA (USA)
- Patent Number(s):
- A; US 4817016
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 6-865775A
- OSTI ID:
- 5729396
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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