Ultrasonic measuring process for the wall thickness curve of a weld seam of a pipe
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Dec 10, 1996
Grant Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Sep 23, 1993
filing date -
Mar 23, 1991
priority date (Note) -
Expired
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
An ultrasonic measuring process is disclosed for measuring the wall thickness variation in the region of the welding seam of a pipe. At least two testing heads are each acoustically coupled to the pipe by a water jet. The acoustic entry zones of the testing heads are moved together in relation to the pipe, parallel to the axis of the pipe. At least one of the testing heads is moved back and forth across the axis of the tube, crossing over the welding seam. The acoustic entry zone can be moved by modulation of a phased array. The second testing head either emits acoustic radiation into the pipe always outside the welding seam or also crosses the welding seam, but at different times than the first testing head. The signals of both testing heads are processed in a measurement value processing circuit such that simultaneously occurring measurement value deviations supply no output signal.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully