Use of Ultrasonic Testing in the Power Generation Industry

Ultrasonic testing is a method used for determining the thickness of a structure with the help of sound waves. These sound waves are of high frequency, and this method is a reliable non-destructive method used in the power generation industry. There is no need to cut the test piece or use any chemical that might deteriorate it. The sound waves travel through the surface of even sturdy metals and help determine the thickness.

 

How does Ultrasonic Testing work?

High-frequency sound waves that are way beyond the limit of the human ear get induced in this non-destructive testing technique. The test is performed under the supervision of an expert only. They can do the setup with proper requirement standards. Devices are used to induce the sound waves into the material in question. These sound waves can penetrate through any surface except for paper or wooden products.

After passing through the surface, the sound wave is reflected when hitting the boundary and is returned to the source. The thickness of the material can be determined by measuring the time of travel.

 

Power Generation Flaw Detection

In the power generation industry, flaw detection is carried out for inspecting the turbine components, defects in the wind blades, coating on the insulators, and other parts. The image quality produced by the ultrasonic testingtechnique is high definition giving even the minute details. If there are large testing pieces, an array of ultrasonic is introduced to detect the flaws.

 

Advantages of ultrasonic testing

 

·    It is a non-destructive testing (NDT) method as no damageon the material under inspection. There is no involvement of cutting or chemically exposure to the material to get the test results.

·           Sound waves used are of an ultra-high frequency that aids in the result accuracy.

·            Easily determine even the minute flaws with details about their size and shape.

·        There is no need to keep utmost safety precautions as the test method is entirely non-hazardous.

With the right equipment and proficient experts at work, ultrasonic testing can prove a highly efficient and reliable testing technique in the power generation industry. For the accuracy of the equipment used, one needs to find a trusted seller with a good reputation, and that’s enough ground for an accurate test result.

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