Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Development and optimization of flexible ultrasonic phased-array probes for enhanced inspection of complex-shaped components. |
| Authors: |
Mahakalkar, Ajay S.1 (AUTHOR) akshadmahakalkar@gmail.com, Khedkar, Sandip S.1 (AUTHOR) sskhedkar@ycce.edu |
| Source: |
AIP Conference Proceedings. 2026, Vol. 3441 Issue 1, p1-7. 7p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Ultrasonic testing, *Ultrasonic arrays, *Imaging systems, *Industrial equipment, *Nondestructive testing, *Theory of wave motion, *Ultrasonic transducers |
| Abstract: |
This paper provides a thorough analysis of recent developments in ultrasonic testing techniques in domain of testing of complex-shaped industrial components. It has been challenging for conventional ultrasonic testing (UT) methods due to inconsistent coupling and beam distortion on such irregular surfaces. We try to analyze the root causes and come up with possible solutions via theory on development and optimization of flexible ultrasonic phased-array probes, advanced imaging algorithms to support these probes, and few alternatives such as cryo-ultrasonic testing. We also dive into modeling and simulation techniques for ultrasonic wave propagation in this context. We examine the design aspects of flexible transducers, Total Focusing Method (TFM) and Time-Reversal MUSIC algorithms and the potential use of cryo-ultrasonic testing using ice as a solid couplant. Model approaches like the Fast Marching Method (FMM) and Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) can be used to forecast wave propagation in complex and intricate geometries. At the end we note few research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Database: |
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