Published March 3, 2009 | Version v1
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EDDY CURRENT SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF CRACKING BENEATH BRAIDING IN CORRUGATED METAL HOSE

Creators

  • 1. NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA 23681 (United States)
  • 2. Lockheed Martin Space Operations, Hampton, VA 23681 (United States)
  • 3. George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 20052 (United States)

Description

In this paper an eddy current system for the detection of partially-through-the-thickness cracks in corrugated metal hose is presented. Design criteria based upon the geometry and conductivity of the part are developed and applied to the fabrication of a prototype inspection system. Experimental data are used to highlight the capabilities of the system and an image processing technique is presented to improve flaw detection capabilities. A case study for detection of cracking damage in a space shuttle radiator retract flex hoses is also presented.

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1063/1.3114243;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
AIP Conference Proceedings
Journal Volume
1096
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 371-377
ISSN
0094-243X
CODEN
APCPCS

Conference

Title
35. annual review of progress in quantitative nondestructive evaluation
Dates
20-25 Jul 2008
Place
Chicago, IL (United States)

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
41011124
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CRACKING; CRACKS; DAMAGE; DEFECTS; DETECTION; EDDY CURRENTS; GEOMETRY; IMAGE PROCESSING; INSPECTION; METALS; RADIATORS; SPACE SHUTTLES
Descriptors DEC
AIRCRAFT; CHEMICAL REACTIONS; CURRENTS; DECOMPOSITION; ELECTRIC CURRENTS; ELEMENTS; HEAT EXCHANGERS; MATHEMATICS; PROCESSING; PYROLYSIS; SPACE VEHICLES; THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES; VEHICLES

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