• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.696-702
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• 2012

In this study, a noncontact laser ultrasonic system is proposed for rail defect detection. An Nd-Yag pulse laser is used for generation of ultrasonic waves, and the corresponding ultrasonic responses are measured by a laser Doppler vibrometer. For the detection of rail surface damages, the shape of the excitation laser beam is transformed into a line. On the other hand, a point source laser beam is used for the inspection of defects inside a rail head. Then, the interactions of propagating ultrasonic waves with defects are examined using actual rail specimens. Amplitude attenuation was mainly observed for a surface crack, and reflections were most noticeable from an internal damage. Finally, opportunities and challenges associated with real-time rail inspection from a high-speed train are discussed.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.271-281
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• 2010

Brazing fitting which is one of the aircraft hydraulic power system components is widely used for saving weight and achieving higher reliability. Any inherent defects or damage of fitting can cause system failure and/or physical damage of human body due to highly pressurized fluid. Radiographic testing(RT) technique and additional micro-structure investigation on cut-away surfaces have been accomplished to find out some defect-like-inhomogeneity in the fittings. The radiography results showed that some defect-like-inhomogeneity existed inside body. Additional micro-structure investigation on cut-away surface reveals that the inhomogeneity is due to internal voids. In this study, it can be is said that RT technique can be a useful tool for field acceptance test of hydraulic brazing fitting in short time.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.10-17
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• 2014

A 3D model based on the finite element method (FEM) was built to simulate the infrared thermography (IRT) inspection process. Thermal contrast is an important parameter in IRT and was proven to be a function of defect parameters. Parametric studies were conducted on internal defects with different depths, thicknesses, and orientations. Thermal contrast evolution profiles with respect to the time of the defect and host material were obtained through numerical simulation. The thermal contrast decreased with defect depth and slightly increased with defect thickness. Different orientations of thin defects were detected with IRT, but doing so for thick defects was difficult. These thermal contrast variations with the defect depth, thickness, and orientation can help in optimizing the experimental process and interpretation of data from IRT.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제26권11호
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• pp.55-61
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• 2009

The wall thinning defect of nuclear power pipe is mainly occurred by the affect of the flow accelerated corrosion (FAC) of fluid. This type of defect becomes the cause of damage or destruction of in carbon steel pipes. Therefore, it is very important to measure defect which is existed not only on the welding part but also on the whole field of pipe. This study use dual-beam Shearography, which can measure the out-of-plane deformation and the in-plane deformation by using another illuminated laser beam and simple image processing technique. And this study proposes Infrared thermography, which is a two-dimensional non-contact nondestructive evaluation that can detect internal defects from the thermal distribution by the inspection of infrared light radiated from the object surface. In this paper, defect of nuclear power pipe were, measured using dual-beam shearography and infrared thermography, quantitatively evaluated by the analysis of phase map and thermal image pattern.

• International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.153-169
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• 2018

A submarine has a pressure hull that can withstand high hydraulic pressure and therefore, requires the use of highly advanced shipbuilding technology. When producing a pressure hull, periodic inspection, repair, and maintenance are conducted to maintain its soundness. Of the maintenance methods, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is the most effective, because it does not damage the target but sustains its original form and function while inspecting internal and external defects. The NDT process to detect defects in the welded parts of the submarine is applied through Magnetic particle Testing (MT) to detect surface defects and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Radiography Testing (RT) to detect internal defects. In comparison with RT, UT encounters difficulties in distinguishing the types of defects, can yield different results depending on the skills of the inspector, and stores no inspection record. At the same time, the use of RT gives rise to issues related to worker safety due to radiation exposure. RT is also difficult to apply from the perspectives of the manufacturing of the submarine and economic feasibility. Therefore, in this study, the Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) method was applied to propose an inspection method that can address the above disadvantages by designing a probe to enhance the precision of detection of hull defects and the reliability of calculations of defect size.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.139-143
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• 2011

충격에 의한 복합재 튜브의 내부 박리 현상은 항공 우주 및 자동차 산업 등에서 흔히 발생되어져 왔다. 이러한 복합재 구조물의 안전성을 평가하기 위해서는 적외선열화상기법(IRT)과 같은 복합재 구조물의 내부 결함을 검출할 수 있는 비파피검사가 필요하다. 적외선 열화상 이미지 패턴 분석에 의해서 내부 결함이 발생한 복합재 튜브의 내 외부 결함 부위를 확인할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 적외선열화상기법을 이용하여 충격 하중에 따른 복합재 튜브 표면에서 방출하는 적외선 에너지를 감지하여 열 분배로부터 복합재 튜브의 내부 결함을 검출하는 연구를 수행하였다.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.226-232
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 고출력 레이저를 재료 표면에 조사하였을 때 나타나는 어블레이션 현상에 의한 레이저 초음파의 특성을 시뮬레이션과 실험을 통해 분석하였다. 레이저 초음파 기법은 비파괴검사 분야에서 기존의 접촉식 초음파 기법을 적용하기 어려운 환경요인(고온 등)을 극복할 수 있는 장점들을 가지고 있다. 특히, 어블레이션 영역에서는 종파의 신호 세기 및 직진성이 강하므로, 투과 및 반사 신호를 통한 내부결함 검사법으로 활용하기 적합하다. 본 논문에서는 유한요소해석을 통해 어블레이션 영역에서의 레이저 초음파의 발생 및 전파를 해석하였다. 그리고 개발된 유한요소해석 모델을 활용해 결함모사시편을 대상으로 B-Scan을 수행한 결과, 실험 결과와 동일하게 나타나는 것을 확인하였고, 이로부터 개발된 해석모델의 타당성을 검증할 수 있었다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.803-812
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• 2019

Triplex composite is an epoxy-bonded joint structure, which constitutes the secondary barrier in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier. Defects in the triplex composite weaken its shear strength and may cause leakage of the LNG, thus compromising the structural integrity of the LNG carrier. This paper proposes an autonomous triplex composite inspection (ATCI) system for visualizing and classifying hidden defects in the triplex composite installed inside an LNG carrier. First, heat energy is generated on the surface of the triplex composite using halogen lamps, and the corresponding heat response is measured by an infrared (IR) camera. Next, the region of interest (ROI) is traced and noise components are removed to minimize false indications of defects. After a defect is identified, it is classified as internal void or uncured adhesive and its size and shape are quantified and visualized, respectively. The proposed ATCI system allows the fully automated and contactless detection, classification, and quantification of hidden defects inside the triplex composite. The effectiveness of the proposed ATCI system is validated using the data obtained from actual triplex composite installed in an LNG carrier membrane system.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2006년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.779-785
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• 2006

본 논문은 고속선에 사용 중인 UM71-C 궤도회로의 결함진단을 위한 내부 모델링 결과를 나타낸다. 실제, 고속선 운행선상의 샘플개소를 선정하여 환경에 따른 선로정수를 구하고 전송라인의 특성임피던스와 전파정수를 반영시켜 단락전류에 대한 시뮬레이션을 수행하였으며, 임의의 지점에 결함을 발생시켜 측정한 결과와 시뮬레이션 수행한 결과를 비교하였다. 이러한 모델링 작업은 궤도회로 구성요소의 기능저하를 사전 예측하여 열차의 안전운행을 확보하기 위한 기초자료로 사용되어 질 수 있으며, 차상 검측시스템에서 얻어진 검측데이터와의 비교를 통해 유지보수에 활용 가능한 활용지침 및 분석기준을 작성하기 위해 필요하다.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.22-29
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• 2008

This paper provides the evaluation method for the pressure vessel with internal wall-thinning defect, which is based on ASME design criteria. Pressure vessel has wall-thinning partially and patch reinforcement has been attached for reliable operating. However, present partial wall thinning could be through wall thinning at the next inspection time with present corrosion progress speed. Therefore safety margin was calculated for various conditions from present wall-thinning condition to additive patch reinforced condition via two-dimensional and three-dimensional, geometrically linear FE analyses using elastic materials.