NDE for Realising Better Quality of Life in the Context of INDIA - An Emerging Economy

  • Raj, Baldev (Department of Atomic Energy, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research(IGCAR))
  • Published : 2003.10.30

Abstract

Science and technology is an essential ingredient of the progress in modern society. Measurements enable action and actions enable results. Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) - the science and technology of measurements without affecting the Properties and performance of the test object is an interdisciplinary domain area of high significance far ensuring quality, productivity and safety thus enabling better qualify of lift to the inhabitants on this planet. The test object can be material, component, plant, earth, environment etc. Total qualify management, total productivity management, concurrent engineering and many other essential ingredients of success in plant engineering and manufacturing industry are dependent on NDE far success and good returns on investments.

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