Evaluation of the commercial machine works BorSonic System: Final report
An evaluation of the performance of Commercial Machine Works' BorSonic/trademark/ rotor inspection system was conducted by the EPRI NDE Center. At the time of this evaluation, the BorSonic/trademark/ rotor inspection system was owned and operated by Commercial Machine Works. Currently, the BorSonic/trademark/ system, including the technology, hardware, and patent rights is owned by Westinghouse Electric Corporation. The tests reported herein were conducted by CMW personnel. Rotor bore blocks containing surface-connected fatigue cracks, embedded glass beads, and embedded radial-axial oriented disks were used in the evaluation. Data were collected during twenty-five independent scans through the blocks. The evaluation consisted of statistical characterization of the detection capabilities, flaw sizing, and locating accuracy, and repeatability of the inspection system. The results of the evaluation and comparisons to other systems evaluated earlier are given in this report. 3 refs., 23 figs., 11 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (USA); Jones (J.A.) Construction Co., Charlotte, NC (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6955812
- Report Number(s):
- EPRI-NP-5948; ON: TI88015209
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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