Phased-array focusing with longitudinal guided waves in a viscoelastic coated hollow cylinder

W. Luo, J. L. Rose, J. K. Van Velsor, J. Mu

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Abstract

Guided wave phased-array focusing techniques have been studied and applied in the long-range guided wave inspection of industrial pipelines. Advantages include longer inspection distance, greater wave penetration power and higher detection sensitivity. For reasons of protection, safety and thermal efficiency, a large percentage of pipes are coated and/or encased and buried underground. A phased-array focusing study for guided waves is now considered on pipelines with viscoelastic coatings. In this paper, longitudinal guided wave focusing as well as axisymmetric wave propagation is studied in a bare pipe and a pipe with a viscoelastic coating. A finite element model is studied. First, an investigation on whether the coating has an affect on the axisymmetric guided wave propagation is reported. Based on the result of a single channel, phased array focusing with 8-channel segments is studied. This study provides a very useful tool and guidance for the analysis and examination of guided wave focusing in a real field pipeline under various coating and environmental conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationReview of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 25A
Pages869-876
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

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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