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Abstract
Experimental variation from ultrasonic hardware is one source of uncertainty in measured ultrasonic data. This uncertainty leads to a reduction in the accuracy of images generated from these data. In this paper, a quick, easy-to-use and robust methodology is proposed to reduce this uncertainty in images generated using the total focusing method (TFM). Using a 128-element linear phased array, multiple full matrix capture (FMC) datasets of a planar reflection are used to characterise the experimental variation associated with each element index in the aperture. Following this, a methodology to decouple the time-domain error associated with transmission and reception at each element index is presented. These time-domain errors are then introduced into a simulated array model used to generate the two-way pressure profile from the array. The side-lobe-to-main-lobe energy ratio (SMER) and beam offset are used to quantify the impact of these measured time-domain errors on the pressure profile. This analysis shows that the SMER is raised by more than 6 dB and the beam is offset by more than 1 mm from its programmed focal position. This calibration methodology is then demonstrated using a steel non-destructive testing (NDT) sample with three side-drilled holes (SDHs). The time delay errors from transmission and reception are introduced into the time-of-flight (TOF) calculation for each ray path in the TFM. This results in an enhancement in the accuracy of defect localisation in the TFM image.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 408-415 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Insight: The Journal of the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 7 |
Early online date | 1 Jul 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 31 Jul 2020 |
Keywords
- Total Focusing Method (TFM)
- experimental variation
- simulated array model
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Industrial Case Account 2014 | Ingram, Marcus
Gachagan, A., Nordon, A. & Ingram, M.
1/10/15 → 17/05/19
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Industrial support for EPSRC ICASE Award for Advanced Ultrasonic Array Imaging | Ingram, Marcus
Gachagan, A., Nordon, A. & Ingram, M.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/15 → 17/05/19
Project: Research Studentship Case - Internally allocated
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Data for: "Exploring the Application of Ultrasonic Phased Arrays for Industrial Process Analysis" (union record)
Ingram, M. (Creator), Gachagan, A. (Supervisor), Mulholland, A. (Supervisor), Nordon, A. (Supervisor) & Hegarty, M. (Supervisor), University of Strathclyde, 4 Dec 2019
DOI: 10.15129/5998d554-5c08-48d3-90d7-d1db6bcc6da0
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