Circumferential guided waves for defect detection in coated pipe

W. Luo, J. L. Rose, J. K. Van Velsor, M. Avioli, Jack Spanner

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Abstract

Circumferential guided wave propagation behavior in a viscoelastic multi-layered hollow cylinder is studied to provide a baseline for defect detection in tar coated pipelines. Theoretical work was carried out by developing the appropriate dispersion curves and wave structures for circumferential guided waves in a pipe coated with a viscoelastic material. Parameters that affect wave attenuation were investigated with some initial guidelines being established for improved penetration power. Low frequencies are suggested from both attenuation and detection depth points of view. Under this guidance, experiments utilizing a linear transducer array were conducted at a low frequency for successfully detecting delamination and volumetric defects in tar coated pipe. A study was carried out to find the appropriate features for defect detection in coated pipe and a test protocol based on this study is recommended and summarized.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationReview of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 25A
Pages165-172
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 6 2006
EventReview of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive - Brunswick, ME, United States
Duration: Jul 31 2005Aug 5 2005

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume820 I
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

OtherReview of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBrunswick, ME
Period7/31/058/5/05

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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