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Investigation of High-Frequency Guided Wave Modes Applicability in Defect Detection Using Phased Array Ultrasonic Transducer

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An ultrasonic phased array scanning method was used for lamb wave evaluation of surface and in-depth defects in a steel plate. The ultrasonic guided wave modes resulting from a phased array transducer were modeled using finite element method. The experimental results showed that the high-frequency A0 mode gives acceptable sensitivity and resolution for small diameter through-thickness and surface defects. The sectorial scanning showed better axial resolution rather than spatial resolution.

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  1. Department of Technical Inspection Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology, Abadan, Iran

    M. J. Ranjbar Naserabadi

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology, Abadan, Iran

    Sina Sodagar

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Ranjbar Naserabadi, M.J., Sina Sodagar Investigation of High-Frequency Guided Wave Modes Applicability in Defect Detection Using Phased Array Ultrasonic Transducer. Russ J Nondestruct Test 57, 762–768 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1061830921090084

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