Ultrasonic Inspection for Welds with Irregular Curvature Geometry Using Flexible Phased Array Probes and Semi-Auto Scanners: A Feasibility Study
Pipes of various shapes constitute pipelines utilized in industrial sites. These pipes are coupled through welding, wherein complex curvatures such as a flange, an elbow, a reducer, and a branch pipe are often found. Using phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) to inspect weld zones with complex cur...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/2/748 |