A GUIDED-WAVE INSPECTION TECHNIQUE FOR NUCLEAR STEAM-GENERATOR TUBING

Authors
ROSE JL DITRI JJ PILARSKI A RAJANA K CARR F
Citation
Jl. Rose et al., A GUIDED-WAVE INSPECTION TECHNIQUE FOR NUCLEAR STEAM-GENERATOR TUBING, NDT & E international, 27(6), 1994, pp. 307-310
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Journal title
NDT & E international → ACNP
ISSN journal
09638695
Volume
27
Issue
6
Year of publication
1994
Pages
307 - 310
Database
ISI
SICI code
0963-8695(1994)27:6<307:AGITFN>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
The utility of guided ultrasonic waves for increasing the efficiency a nd sensitivity of nuclear steam generator tubing evaluation by nondest ructive means is explored. The basic theoretical background of guided waves in tubes is presented, with major emphasis placed on those resul ts with direct relevance to NDE applications. The possibility of incre asing the inspection range of the guided wave modes as well as their s ensitivity to defects by proper choice of mode and frequency is also d iscussed.