Broadband piezocrystal transducer array for non-destructive evaluation imaging applications

Zhen Qiu; Haoyu Fang; Richard O'Leary; Anthony Gachagan; Alexandru Moldovan

doi:10.1109/ULTSYM.2018.8579855

Broadband piezocrystal transducer array for non-destructive evaluation imaging applications

Zhen Qiu, Haoyu Fang, Richard O'Leary, Anthony Gachagan, Alexandru Moldovan

Electronic And Electrical Engineering

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Abstract

A 32-element, 5MHz linear array, incorporating PMN-PT 1-3 piezo-polymer composite, has been designed using finite element (FE) modelling. The Elasto-Electric material properties of the PMN-PT samples were characterized and evaluated within the FE model to ensure accurate corroboration. The array configuration and performance were then investigated, including array microstructure, and steering and focusing ability. The matching and backing material selection, array sensitivity and bandwidth were assessed using pulse echo responses. Imaging performance was then undertaken, employing full matrix capture and total focusing method. For performance comparison, a reference array comprising of conventional PZT5H ceramic was also investigated, following the same design criteria. The piezocrystal device provides a bandwidth of 87% and a sensitivity-bandwidth product improvement of 160% when compared to the reference PZT5H based array.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceeding 2018 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	IEEE
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-5386-3425-7
ISBN (Print)	978-1-5386-3426-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ULTSYM.2018.8579855
Publication status	Published - 20 Dec 2018
Event	2018 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium - Portopia Hotel, Kobe, Japan Duration: 22 Oct 2018 → 25 Oct 2018

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Conference	2018 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium
Abbreviated title	IUS 2018
Country/Territory	Japan
City	Kobe
Period	22/10/18 → 25/10/18

Keywords

piezocrystal
broadband
ultrasound linear array
non destructive testing

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Qiu-etal-IEEE-2018-Broadband-piezocrystal-transducer-array-for-non-destructive-evaluationAccepted author manuscript, 358 KB

UK Research Centre In Non-Destructive Evaluation (RCNDE) 2014-2020
Gachagan, A., Mulholland, A., O'Leary, R. & Windmill, J.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/04/14 → 31/03/20
Project: Research

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Broadband piezocrystal transducer array for non-destructive evaluation imaging applications

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