Special Features of Reactor Coolant Pipe Inspection Exampled by Testing of Weld Specimen

NDT World ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Титов ◽  
Vyacheslav Titov
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Analysis ◽  
Ultrasonic Testing ◽  
Phased Array ◽  
Pulse Repetition Frequency ◽  
Flaw Detector ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Reactor Coolant ◽  
Weld Joints ◽  
Ultrasonic Flaw ◽  
Gain Adjustment

Introduction. Testing of reactor coolant pipe (RCP) weld joints and matters of testing quality ensuring are considered in the article. The aim of the study was to demonstrate the potential of phased array ultrasonic systems for testing of RCP as well as to show capabilities of portable X-ray fluorescence analyzers for composition express analysis of weld joints. Method. Real fragments of RCP weld joints Du580 were chosen for the experiment. Phased array ultrasonic flaw detector OmniScan MX was used as a testing instrument; testing data were analyzed and interpreted with TomoView software. Chemical analysis was fulfilled with PMI Master UVR and Olympus DELTA devices. Results. Fragments of RCP weld joints Du580 have been examined. Chemical analysis results have confirmed that a portable X-ray fluorescence analyzer can be used for determining the main alloying elements. Benefits and drawbacks of phased array ultrasonic testing for RCP weld joints have been revealed; recommendations for time corrected gain adjustment and pulse repetition frequency selection have been given; questions of improvement of testing productivity and quality have been considered. Conclusion. Application of phased array at ultrasonic testing of complex and important objects increases objectivity of the testing results. Using real fragments of reactor coolant pipe as specimens for adjustment makes it possible both to avoid interpretation mistakes and develop detailed testing techniques.

Non-Destructive Testing of Joints of Antifriction Parts Crimped by Pulsed Magnetic Deformation

2017 ◽  
Vol 267 ◽  
pp. 248-252
Author(s):  
Alexey Tatarinov ◽  
Viktor Mironov ◽  
Dmitry Rybak ◽  
Pavels Stankevich
Keyword(s):  
Flaw Detector ◽  
Non Destructive Testing ◽  
Powder Metal ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Metal Parts ◽  
Ultrasonic Flaw Detector ◽  
Ultrasonic Flaw ◽  
Non Destructive

Possibilities of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to assess the quality of permanent joints of powder metal parts were evaluated. Antifriction bushing-bushing couples used in transport braking systems were investigated. The parts made of bronze graphite were crimped by pulsed magnetic deformation by means of electromagnetic equipment with a maximum discharge energy of 30 kJ. The gap between joint parts in the couples was assessed by ultrasonic and radiographic methods. A standard ultrasonic flaw detector Krautkramer USM-25 with an Olympus 4MHz dual-element echo transducer and an industrial x-ray apparatus YXLON EVO 200D were used, correspondingly. In first trial, both methods were equally sensitive to tight and weak connection of joints.

Flaw Quantification in Colmonoy Overlays Using Immersion Ultrasonic Testing

2015 ◽  
Vol 787 ◽  
pp. 912-916
Author(s):  
S. Santhosh ◽  
K. Rajkumar ◽  
M. Menaka ◽  
B. Venkataraman
Keyword(s):  
Ultrasonic Testing ◽  
Flaw Detector ◽  
Gas Tungsten Arc ◽  
Ultrasonic Flaw ◽  
Grid Plate ◽  
Service Conditions ◽  
Good Region ◽  
Arc Deposition ◽  
Penetrant Testing

Corrosion, wear and galling resistance under high temperature service conditions are highly essential in nuclear components such as grid plate and diverse safety rod drive mechanism. In order to protect the components from these worst service conditions, hard facing alloys like colmonoy are overlaid on the nuclear components using plasma transfer arc and Gas Tungsten Arc Deposition techniques. Typical defects that occurred during deposition include lack of bonding between substrate and overlay, cracks and porosities. Hence the characterization of such defects is highly essential before using it for the intended application. Conventionally radiography, liquid penetrant testing and ultrasonic testing are used. Radiography cannot detect debonds which are parallel to the surface of the specimen. Though liquid penetrant testing is used for detecting surface cracks, ultrasonic testing could be effectively used in order to characterize highly planar defects which are parallel to the surface. This paper highlights the successful application of immersion ultrasonic testing for characterization of colmonoy overlays. The sample consisted of Colmonoy coating (4-5 mm) on a 316 LN substrate. Ultrasonic examination was carried out using the Immersion Ultrasonic flaw detector. Typical A scans of good region and debonded regions were considered and compared in order to predict the actual location of the defect. In addition B and C scans were also considered for exact characterisation of the defects. Results clearly indicated the superior defect detectability by the use of immersion ultrasonic testing on colmonoy overlays.

Aspects of microanalysis in a transmission electron microscope

1978 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 510-511
Author(s):  
R. Sinclair ◽  
B.E. Jacobson
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Electron Beam ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Chemical Analysis ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscope ◽  
Vapor Deposition ◽  
Critical Currents ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Fine Grain ◽  
Transmission Electron

INTRODUCTIONThe prospect of performing chemical analysis of thin specimens at any desired level of resolution is particularly appealing to the materials scientist. Commercial TEM-based systems are now available which virtually provide this capability. The purpose of this contribution is to illustrate its application to problems which would have been intractable until recently, pointing out some current limitations.X-RAY ANALYSISIn an attempt to fabricate superconducting materials with high critical currents and temperature, thin Nb3Sn films have been prepared by electron beam vapor deposition [1]. Fine-grain size material is desirable which may be achieved by codeposition with small amounts of Al2O3 . Figure 1 shows the STEM microstructure, with large (∽ 200 Å dia) voids present at the grain boundaries. Higher quality TEM micrographs (e.g. fig. 2) reveal the presence of small voids within the grains which are absent in pure Nb3Sn prepared under identical conditions. The X-ray spectrum from large (∽ lμ dia) or small (∽100 Ǻ dia) areas within the grains indicates only small amounts of A1 (fig.3).

Microdomains in BaFeO3-y (0.35 < y < 0.50)

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 780-781
Author(s):  
M. Vallet-Regí ◽  
M. Parras ◽  
J.M. González-Calbet ◽  
J.C. Grenier
Keyword(s):  
Electron Diffraction ◽  
Chemical Analysis ◽  
Monoclinic Phase ◽  
Orthorhombic Phase ◽  
Total Iron ◽  
Zone Axis ◽  
Electron Micrograph ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Compositional Variations

BaFeO3-y compositions (0.35<y<0.50) have been investigated by means of electron diffraction and microscopy to resolve contradictory results from powder X-ray diffraction data.The samples were obtained by annealing BaFeO2.56 for 48 h. in the temperature range from 980°C to 1050°C . Total iron and barium in the samples were determined using chemical analysis and gravimetric methods, respectively.In the BaFeO3-y system, according to the electron diffraction and microscopy results, the nonstoichiometry is accommodated in different ways as a function of the composition (y):In the domain between BaFeO2.5+δBaFeO2.54, compositional variations are accommodated through the formation of microdomains. Fig. la shows the ED pattern of the BaFeO2.52 material along thezone axis. The corresponding electron micrograph is seen in Fig. 1b. Several domains corresponding to the monoclinic BaFeO2.50 phase, intergrow with domains of the orthorhombic phase. According to that, the ED pattern of Fig. 1a, can be interpreted as formed by the superposition of three types of diffraction maxima : Very strong spots corresponding to a cubic perovskite, a set of maxima due to the superposition of three domains of the monoclinic phase along [100]m and a series of maxima corresponding to three domains corresponding to the orthorhombic phase along the [100]o.

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