A method is provided for visualizing, in real time, a signal emitted by a non-destructive testing device including a rigid body, a non-destructive testing sensor connected to the rigid body, and an augmented reality visualization device. The method includes: emitting and receiving the signal by way of the sensor; determining a cut-out of an occlusion inside the mechanical part; determining a signal visualization surface constructed from the paths of the signal; and visualizing a superimposed real view and holographic 3D representation of the mechanical part, of the non-destructive testing sensor, a holographic representation of the cut-out of the occlusion and of the signal visualization surface, which are superimposed on the real view.

An objective of this invention is to provided apparatus and methods to test the integrity of empty and full tanks. Another object of this invention is to provide a granular inspection of the tank. Another object of this invention is to provide precision positioning information of sample points. Another object of this invention is to provide automated inspection pattern and correction. Another object of this invention is to minimize hazardous working conditions.

A system and method remotely measure in real time through sound waves, geometric parameters of a pipeline in the launch step. An acoustic transceiver positioned in a pipeline includes an acoustic transmitter emitting an input acoustic signal into the pipeline, based on an electric pilot signal. An acoustic receiver detects the input acoustic signal and generates a first electric measurement signal, dependent on the input acoustic signal. The acoustic receiver receives an input return signal dependent on the input acoustic signal and on pipeline geometric parameters, and generates a second electric measurement signal based on the return acoustic signal. A control unit generates an electric pilot signal and connects to the acoustic transceiver and receives the first electric measurement signal and the second electric measurement signal. The control unit measures the geometric parameters of the pipeline based on the first and second electric measurement signals.

Example embodiments of the present subject matter relate to methods, systems, and a computer program product for performing assisted ultrasonic inspection flaw screening. The method includes analyzing a plurality of ultrasonic responses having scan axis and ultrasound axis positions. For a plurality of respective scan axis-ultrasound axis positions, an ultrasonic response representative of ultrasonic responses for the scan axis-ultrasound axis position is selected. The selected ultrasonic responses then may be associated for ultrasonic inspection flaw screening.

A system for nondestructive evaluation of a test object includes a platform, an electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) to create acoustic vibrations that travel along the test object; an infrared detector positioned to record thermal images of a plurality of test areas on the test object to detect flaws in the test object as the platform and the test object move relative to each other; and a control connected to actuate the EMAT and the infrared detector, synchronize the creation of vibrations with the recording of thermal images, receive a signal from the infrared detector indicative of the thermal image of the surface of the test object, and record locations of the flaws appearing on the thermal images of the test areas, all as the platform and the test object move relative to each other.

An ultrasonic probe includes an oscillator including a pair of electrodes, wherein the ultrasonic probe is configured to transmit and receive an ultrasonic wave by an oscillation of the oscillator, and wherein a wiring for transmitting a transmission signal for transmitting the ultrasonic wave by the oscillator is connected to one of the pair of electrodes, and a preamplifier configured to amplify a reception signal acquired from the reception of the ultrasonic wave by the oscillator is connected to the other of the pair of electrodes.

A method is provided for calibrating a device for non-destructive inspection of a mechanical part. The device includes an optical movement tracking system to which a reference reference frame is linked, a sensor-holder, a first rigid body, a non-destructive inspection sensor secured to the sensor-holder fixedly linked to the first rigid body, and a computer. The method includes: determination, from three points on a top flat surface of a calibration block, of the length and the width of the calibration block; determination of a first transformation matrix from the reference reference frame to a reference frame of the block linked to the calibration block; disposition of the sensor on the top flat surface of the calibration block; determination, from three points on the first rigid body, of the length and the width of the sensor; and determination of a second transformation matrix making it possible to switch from a reference frame linked to the sensor-holder to a reference frame linked to the sensor.

An objective of this invention is to provide an apparatus and method to more accurately determine the parameters of a storage cavern before and during use, including fluid filled storage caverns. Another object of this invention is to provide a granular inspection of the storage cavern. Another object of this invention is to provide precision positioning information of sample points.

A system for quality monitoring of additive manufacturing includes an acoustic emission (AE) sensor configured to be attached to an additive manufacturing substrate and to output a sensor signal indicative of acoustic vibrations received at the AE sensor and an AE module. The AE module is configured to receive the sensor signal from the AE sensor and process the sensor signal to determine at least one characteristic of an additive manufacturing process and/or an additively manufactured article.

A method and an apparatus for processing data for an ultrasound image reconstruction are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method and an apparatus for processing data for reconstructing an ultrasound image are provided, which are capable of storing first frame data generated by a focused ultrasound in a realtime display mode and a parameter for the first frame data, and when a specific event is detected as occurring, and additionally storing second frame data generated by an unfocused ultrasound and a parameter for the second frame data, thus expanding the scope of application of the data for an image reconstruction and acquiring various formats of improved ultrasound images.