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Preliminary study on terahertz non-destructive testing for defect detection in hot melt joints of polyethylene pipes.
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Infrared Physics & Technology . Jun2024, Vol. 139, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- • A novel and reliable method for nondestructive testing of typical defects in PE pipes based on terahertz detection technology. • An effective detection scheme that can distinguish the minimum 2 mm feature size of prefabricated defects experimentally. • The first establishment of the corresponding rule between the characteristic defects of PE pipe and the detection signals of THZ wave. With the rapid development of the economy and society, non-metallic pipelines are more and more widely used in oil and gas fields, water supply projects, urban gas systems, and so on. Among the conventional nondestructive testing (NDT) methods, only ultrasonic, radiographic, and penetration testing tools are applicable to non-metallic pipe examination from a theoretical perspective, while their actual efficiency is quite low. In this work, terahertz (THz) non-destructive detection of typical welding defects in polyethylene-pipe hot melt joints is carried out. The characteristic THz wave signal is obtained, and the relationship between the THz wave and the defect type is established. Finally, a THz signal processing model for defect detection in polyethylene-pipe hot melt joints is established. Thus, this research lays a foundation for the application of the THz non-destructive testing technology to polyethylene pipeline engineering. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13504495
- Volume :
- 139
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Infrared Physics & Technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177453476
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infrared.2024.105300