Managing non-destructive evaluation data

    公开(公告)号:US11514133B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-29

    申请号:US16875534

    申请日:2020-05-15

    Abstract: Methods manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data for an asset is received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model associated therewith is determined. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model, a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated, and information about the aligned NDE data is exported. Additionally, second NDE data associated with the at least a portion of the asset may also be received, at least one alignment algorithm to align the data determined, and the second NDE data aligned. Respective indications associated with the first and second NDE data may be determined and visually represented on the simulated model. Moreover, a shot descriptor file may be analyzed to determine whether additional NDE data is required to complete an alignment of NDE data.

    Active waveguide excitation and compensation

    公开(公告)号:US10852277B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-01

    申请号:US15302836

    申请日:2015-04-09

    Abstract: An environmental condition may be measured with a sensor (10) including a wire (20) having an ultrasonic signal transmission characteristic that varies in response to the environmental condition by sensing ultrasonic energy propagated through the wire using multiple types of propagation, and separating an effect of temperature on the wire from an effect of strain on the wire using the sensed ultrasonic energy propagated through the wire using the multiple types of propagation. A positive feedback loop may be used to excite the wire such that strain in the wire is based upon a sensed resonant frequency, while a square wave with a controlled duty cycle may be used to excite the wire at multiple excitation frequencies. A phase matched cone (200, 210) may be used to couple ultrasonic energy between a waveguide wire (202, 212) and a transducer (204, 214).

    Composite active waveguide temperature sensor for harsh environments

    公开(公告)号:US10352778B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-16

    申请号:US15033383

    申请日:2014-10-31

    Abstract: A composite active waveguide temperature sensor (10) incorporates a first, sensor portion (16) formed of an environment-resistant material such as ceramic coupled through an ultrasonically-transparent bond (20) to a second, waveguide portion (18) formed of an ultrasonically-transmissive material such as a metallic filament wire. By doing so, the sensor portion (16) may be positioned within a harsh environment and subjected to a temperature to be measured, and the waveguide portion (18) may be used to propagate ultrasonic energy to and/or from the sensor portion (16) to a location distal from the harsh environment for measurement of the temperature. The ultrasonically-transparent bond (20) between these portions (16, 18) limits attenuation of and the introduction of reflections and other noise to an ultrasonic signal propagated across the bond (20).

    Managing non-destructive evaluation data

    公开(公告)号:US10657197B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-19

    申请号:US15799583

    申请日:2017-10-31

    Abstract: Methods manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data for an asset is received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model associated therewith is determined. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model, a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated, and information about the aligned NDE data is exported. Additionally, second NDE data associated with the at least a portion of the asset may also be received, at least one alignment algorithm to align the data determined, and the second NDE data aligned. Respective indications associated with the first and second NDE data may be determined and visually represented on the simulated model. Moreover, a shot descriptor file may be analyzed to determine whether additional NDE data is required to complete an alignment of NDE data.

    Broadband Waveguide
    8.
    发明申请
    Broadband Waveguide 审中-公开
    宽带波导

    公开(公告)号:US20160294033A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-06

    申请号:US15033350

    申请日:2014-10-31

    CPC classification number: H01P3/10 H01L41/257 H01P3/04 H01P11/001 H01Q13/02

    Abstract: A broadband waveguide comprising at least one filament configured to transmit a signal therethrough. The broad-band waveguide may include one or more reflection suppression techniques including a damping material coupled to at least a portion of the at least one filament and/or at least one reflection point configured thereon. The waveguide may further including a cladding material coupled to the at least one filament. The at least one filament may be coupled to a securing element configured to couple to a surface. The at least one filament may be coupled to a sensor configured to sense the transmitted signal.

    Abstract translation: 一种宽带波导,包括至少一根被配置成透过信号的灯丝。 宽带波导可以包括一个或多个反射抑制技术,其包括耦合到至少一个灯丝的至少一部分上的阻尼材料和/或在其上配置的至少一个反射点。 波导还可以包括耦合到至少一个细丝的包层材料。 所述至少一个细丝可以联接到被配置为耦合到表面的固定元件。 所述至少一根灯丝可以耦合到被配置为感测所发送的信号的传感器。

    Composite Active Waveguide Temperature Sensor for Harsh Environments
    9.
    发明申请
    Composite Active Waveguide Temperature Sensor for Harsh Environments 审中-公开
    用于恶劣环境的复合有源波导温度传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20160273973A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-22

    申请号:US15033383

    申请日:2014-10-31

    CPC classification number: G01K11/22 F02D35/02 G01K13/02 G01K2013/024 G10K11/24

    Abstract: A composite active waveguide temperature sensor (10) incorporates a first, sensor portion (16) formed of an environment-resistant material such as ceramic coupled through an ultrasonically-transparent bond (20) to a second, waveguide portion (18) formed of an ultrasonically-transmissive material such as a metallic filament wire. By doing so, the sensor portion (16) may be positioned within a harsh environment and subjected to a temperature to be measured, and the waveguide portion (18) may be used to propagate ultrasonic energy to and/or from the sensor portion (16) to a location distal from the harsh environment for measurement of the temperature. The ultrasonically-transparent bond (20) between these portions (16, 18) limits attenuation of and the introduction of reflections and other noise to an ultrasonic signal propagated across the bond (20).

    Abstract translation: 复合有源波导温度传感器(10)包括第一传感器部分(16),该传感器部分(16)由诸如通过超声波透明键合(20)耦合的陶瓷的耐环境材料形成为第二波导部分(18) 超声波透过材料如金属丝线。 通过这样做,传感器部分(16)可以定位在恶劣的环境中并经受待测温度,并且波导部分(18)可用于将超声能量传播到传感器部分(16)和/或从传感器部分 )到远离恶劣环境的位置以测量温度。 这些部分(16,18)之间的超声波透明键(20)限制了通过键(20)传播的超声波信号的反射和其他噪声的衰减和引入。

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