Enhanced Defect Detection and Sizing Accuracy Using Matrix Phased Array Ultrasonics Tools

The objectives of this research project are to: (1) develop a concept for Matrix Phased Array Ultrasonics probes/modules applicable for either outside or inside pipe inspection and carried by different inspection tools, platforms and systems; (2) define and optimize detection and sizing capabilities of the modules via modeling and simulation; (3) design and fabricate two probes/modules --one for outside and one for inside inspection; and (4) determine and demonstrate the detection and sizing performance of the probes/modules

• Record URL:
  http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/matrix/prjHome.rdm?prj=231
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Program Information: Pipeline Safety Research, Pipeline Safety

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $679457.00
• Contract Numbers:

  DTPH56-08-T-000002

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

  U.S. Department of Transportation
  East Building, 2nd Floor 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Merritt, James

• Performing Organizations:

  Edison Welding Institute

  1250 Arthur E Adams Drive
  Columbus, OH  United States  43221-3560
• Principal Investigators:

  Spencer, Roger

• Start Date: 20080501
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 20120110
• Source Data: RiP Project 31196

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Detection and identification technologies; Inspection; Pipelines; Simulation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Modeling; Sizing; Ultrasonic phased arrays
• Subject Areas: Design; Maintenance and Preservation; Pipelines;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01493247
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: DTPH56-08-T-000002
• Files: RIP
• Created Date: Sep 20 2013 1:00AM