Solution: Acoustic Emission Testing
Solution: Acoustic Emission Testing
In which region do you need this solution?
ntegrity measurement by means of acoustic emission
By means of an acoustic emission test with elevated pressure the integrity of your vessel is investigated. This acoustic emission test ensures 100% coverage and can be performed without the need to empty the vessel. In most cases this provides a full alternative for internal examination. The test has been standardized since many years:
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- EN 13554 ‘general principles’
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- EN 1330-9 ‘terminology’
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- EN 134771-1 and EN 13771-2 ‘measuring equipment’
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- EN 14584 ‘AT on pressure equipment – planar location’
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- Annex C of EN 12817, EN 12819 ‘inspection of LPG tanks’
Acoustic emission is used to localize defects in a material. Materials, and steel in particular, send out pulses of acoustic waves once they are brought under stress. The acoustic waves are registered by means of a measuring channel consisting of sensors, pre-amplifier, cable and measuring device. Through calculations with 2, 3 or more sensors the source of acoustic emission is localized. Via post-analysis the found sources are classified into three categories according to their criticality.