摘要:
Systems, devices, and methods, adapted to immersively test/inspect machine components (e.g., tubes, conduits, etc.) in an in-situ manner are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system (100) includes: a first seal member (110) configured to sealingly engage a first portion (54) of a machine component (50); a base system (130) connected to the first seal member (110) and configured to extend within the machine component (50), the base system (130) including: a housing (140); and a inspection device (180) disposed within the housing (140) and configured to inspect the machine component (50); and a second seal member (120) connected to the base system (130) and configured to sealingly engage a second portion (56) of the machine component (50).
摘要:
An engineering component (60) with a designed defect and use of an engineering component (60) with a designed defect to evaluate a production component are disclosed. A test component (70) having a known defect is manufactured. This known defect is a flaw that is intentionally included in the test component (70). The test component (70) is then analyzed to obtain a test profile (40) of the defect. In addition, the engineering component (60) to be tested is analyzed to obtain a production profile (40). This production profile (40) is compared with the test profile (40) to determine whether the engineering component (60) has a defect that corresponds to the known defect.
摘要:
A method of inspecting a preselected area (16) of an electrically conductive component (10) to determine whether flaws (14) are present. The method includes the steps of permanently mounting an eddy current element (22) on the component (10) over the preselected area (16) and energizing the element (22) to generate alternating magnetic fields proximate the component (10). An electrical signal generated by a secondary magnetic field formed proximate the component (10) is detected using the element (22) and the detected electrical signal is compared to a reference signal to determine whether the detected signal is different than the reference signal. Differences indicate the presence of a flaw (14) in the component (10). Inspection apparatus (12) for performing this method is also disclosed.
摘要:
A method of inspecting a preselected area (16) of an electrically conductive component (10) to determine whether flaws (14) are present. The method includes the steps of permanently mounting an eddy current element (22) on the component (10) over the preselected area (16) and energizing the element (22) to generate alternating magnetic fields proximate the component (10). An electrical signal generated by a secondary magnetic field formed proximate the component (10) is detected using the element (22) and the detected electrical signal is compared to a reference signal to determine whether the detected signal is different than the reference signal. Differences indicate the presence of a flaw (14) in the component (10). Inspection apparatus (12) for performing this method is also disclosed.
摘要:
An engineering component (60) with a designed defect and use of an engineering component (60) with a designed defect to evaluate a production component are disclosed. A test component (70) having a known defect is manufactured. This known defect is a flaw that is intentionally included in the test component (70). The test component (70) is then analyzed to obtain a test profile (40) of the defect. In addition, the engineering component (60) to be tested is analyzed to obtain a production profile (40). This production profile (40) is compared with the test profile (40) to determine whether the engineering component (60) has a defect that corresponds to the known defect.
摘要:
Systems, devices, and methods, adapted to immersively test/inspect machine components (e.g., tubes, conduits, etc.) in an in-situ manner are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system (100) includes: a first seal member (110) configured to sealingly engage a first portion (54) of a machine component (50); a base system (130) connected to the first seal member (110) and configured to extend within the machine component (50), the base system (130) including: a housing (140); and a inspection device (180) disposed within the housing (140) and configured to inspect the machine component (50); and a second seal member (120) connected to the base system (130) and configured to sealingly engage a second portion (56) of the machine component (50).