Method and apparatus for inspection of corrosion and other defects through insulation
    1.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for inspection of corrosion and other defects through insulation 有权
    通过绝缘检查腐蚀和其他缺陷的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09255875B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-09

    申请号:US13660914

    申请日:2012-10-25

    摘要: Detection of corrosion and other defects in piping is needed to prevent catastrophic pipeline failure. Sensors, systems and methods are provided to enable detection of such defects. These apparatus and methods are configured to characterize pipe protected by insulation and conductive weather protection. The sensors may utilize inductive and/or solid state sensing element arrays operated in a magnetic field generated in part by a drive winding of the sensor. Multiple excitation frequencies are used to generate the magnetic field and record corresponding sensing element responses. Relatively high excitation frequencies may be used to estimate the properties of the weather protection and sensor lift-off while lower frequencies may be used to detect internal and external pipe damage. Linear arrays may be moved to generate damage images of the pipe providing size and location information for defects. Two dimensional sensor arrays may be used to provide imaging without moving the sensor.

    摘要翻译: 需要检测管道中的腐蚀和其他缺陷,以防止灾难性管道故障。 提供传感器,系统和方法以便能够检测这些缺陷。 这些设备和方法被配置为表征由绝缘和导电天气保护保护的管道。 传感器可以利用在部分由传感器的驱动绕组产生的磁场中操作的感应和/或固态感测元件阵列。 使用多个激发频率来产生磁场并记录相应的感测元件响应。 可以使用相对较高的激发频率来估计天气保护和传感器剥离的性质,而较低频率可用于检测内部和外部管道损坏。 可以移动线性阵列以产生管道的损伤图像,为缺陷提供尺寸和位置信息。 可以使用二维传感器阵列来提供成像而不移动传感器。

    Method and Apparatus for Measurement of Material Condition

    公开(公告)号:US20210372968A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-02

    申请号:US17403139

    申请日:2021-08-16

    IPC分类号: G01N27/90 G01R27/02

    摘要: System and method for characterizing material condition. The system includes a sensor, impedance instrument and processing unit to collect measurements and assess material properties. A model of the system may be used to enable accurate measurements of multiple material properties. A cylindrical model for an electromagnetic field sensor is disclosed for modeling substantially cylindrically symmetric material systems. Sensor designs and data processing approaches are provided to focus the sensitivity of the sensor to localize material conditions. Improved calibration methods are shown. Sizing algorithms are provided to estimate the size of defects such as cracks and corrosion. Corrective measures are provided where the actual material configuration differs from the data processing assumptions. Methods are provided for use of the system to characterize material condition, and detailed illustration is given for corrosion, stress, weld, heat treat, and mechanical damage assessment.

    Method And Apparatus For Inspection Of Corrosion And Other Defects Through Insulation

    公开(公告)号:US20180209894A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-26

    申请号:US15815639

    申请日:2017-11-16

    IPC分类号: G01N17/04 G06F17/00 G01N27/90

    摘要: Detection of corrosion and other defects in piping is needed to prevent catastrophic pipeline failure. Sensors, systems and methods are provided to enable detection of such defects. These apparatus and methods are configured to characterize pipe protected by insulation and conductive weather protection. The sensors may utilize inductive and/or solid state sensing element arrays operated in a magnetic field generated in part by a drive winding of the sensor. Multiple excitation frequencies are used to generate the magnetic field and record corresponding sensing element responses. Relatively high excitation frequencies may be used to estimate the properties of the weather protection and sensor lift-off while lower frequencies may be used to detect internal and external pipe damage. Linear arrays may be moved to generate damage images of the pipe providing size and location information for defects. Two dimensional sensor arrays may be used to provide imaging without moving the sensor.

    Method and Apparatus for Measurement of Material Condition

    公开(公告)号:US20190323992A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-24

    申请号:US16433320

    申请日:2019-06-06

    IPC分类号: G01N27/90 G01R27/02

    摘要: System and method for characterizing material condition. The system includes a sensor, impedance instrument and processing unit to collect measurements and assess material properties. A model of the system may be used to enable accurate measurements of multiple material properties. A cylindrical model for an electromagnetic field sensor is disclosed for modeling substantially cylindrically symmetric material systems. Sensor designs and and data processing approaches are provided to focus the sensitivity of the sensor to localize material conditions. Improved calibration methods are shown. Sizing algorithms are provided to estimate the size of defects such as cracks and corrosion. Corrective measures are provided where the actual material configuration differs from the data processing assumptions. Methods are provided for use of the system to characterize material condition, and detailed illustration is given for corrosion, stress, weld, heat treat, and mechanical damage assessment.

    INTEGRATED SENSOR CARTRIDGE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
    5.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED SENSOR CARTRIDGE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE 审中-公开
    集成传感器系统及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160349214A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-01

    申请号:US15169361

    申请日:2016-05-31

    IPC分类号: G01N27/90 G01R27/26 G01R33/00

    摘要: A sensor system has an integrated sensor cartridge, and instrument, and an instrument side connector. The integrated sensor cartridge has a mechanical support, a flexible sensor array, and a rigid connector. The mechanical support is shaped to facilitate sensor measurements on a test object. The rigid connector has a mechanical connection and an electrical connection for simultaneous electrical and mechanical mating of the sensor cartridge to the instrument side connector. The flexible array has a connecting portion, a lead portion, and a sensing portion. The sensing portion is attached to the mechanical support, and the connecting portion interfaces with the rigid connector. The connecting portion may form the electrical connection of the rigid connector or may simply mate internally with the electrical connection. The instrument side connector is connected to the instrument which measures the response of the flexible sensor array. Test objects may include bolt holes, fillets, disk slots, and other types of parts or components.

    摘要翻译: 传感器系统具有集成的传感器盒,仪器和仪器侧连接器。 集成传感器盒具有机械支撑件,柔性传感器阵列和刚性连接器。 机械支撑被成形为便于测试对象上的传感器测量。 刚性连接器具有机械连接和用于将传感器盒同时电气和机械配合到仪器侧连接器的电连接。 柔性阵列具有连接部分,引线部分和感测部分。 感测部分附接到机械支撑件,并且连接部分与刚性连接器接合。 连接部分可以形成刚性连接器的电连接,或者可以在内部简单地与电连接配合。 仪器侧连接器连接到测量柔性传感器阵列响应的仪器。 测试对象可能包括螺栓孔,圆角,圆盘槽和其他类型的零件或组件。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSPECTION OF CORROSION AND OTHER DEFECTS THROUGH INSULATION
    6.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSPECTION OF CORROSION AND OTHER DEFECTS THROUGH INSULATION 有权
    通过绝缘检查腐蚀和其他缺陷的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160238514A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-18

    申请号:US15003483

    申请日:2016-01-21

    IPC分类号: G01N17/04

    摘要: Detection of corrosion and other defects in piping is needed to prevent catastrophic pipeline failure. Sensors, systems and methods are provided to enable detection of such defects. These apparatus and methods are configured to characterize pipe protected by insulation and conductive weather protection. The sensors may utilize inductive and/or solid state sensing element arrays operated in a magnetic field generated in part by a drive winding of the sensor. Multiple excitation frequencies are used to generate the magnetic field and record corresponding sensing element responses. Relatively high excitation frequencies may be used to estimate the properties of the weather protection and sensor lift-off while lower frequencies may be used to detect internal and external pipe damage. Linear arrays may be moved to generate damage images of the pipe providing size and location information for defects. Two dimensional sensor arrays may be used to provide imaging without moving the sensor.

    摘要翻译: 需要检测管道中的腐蚀和其他缺陷,以防止灾难性管道故障。 提供传感器,系统和方法以便能够检测这些缺陷。 这些设备和方法被配置为表征由绝缘和导电天气保护保护的管道。 传感器可以利用在部分由传感器的驱动绕组产生的磁场中操作的感应和/或固态感测元件阵列。 使用多个激发频率来产生磁场并记录相应的感测元件响应。 可以使用相对较高的激发频率来估计天气保护和传感器剥离的性质,而较低频率可用于检测内部和外部管道损坏。 可以移动线性阵列以产生管道的损伤图像,为缺陷提供尺寸和位置信息。 可以使用二维传感器阵列来提供成像而不移动传感器。

    Method and apparatus for inspection of corrosion and other defects through insulation

    公开(公告)号:US10732096B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-04

    申请号:US15815639

    申请日:2017-11-16

    IPC分类号: G01N17/04 G06F17/00 G01N27/90

    摘要: Detection of corrosion and other defects in piping is needed to prevent catastrophic pipeline failure. Sensors, systems and methods are provided to enable detection of such defects. These apparatus and methods are configured to characterize pipe protected by insulation and conductive weather protection. The sensors may utilize inductive and/or solid state sensing element arrays operated in a magnetic field generated in part by a drive winding of the sensor. Multiple excitation frequencies are used to generate the magnetic field and record corresponding sensing element responses. Relatively high excitation frequencies may be used to estimate the properties of the weather protection and sensor lift-off while lower frequencies may be used to detect internal and external pipe damage. Linear arrays may be moved to generate damage images of the pipe providing size and location information for defects. Two dimensional sensor arrays may be used to provide imaging without moving the sensor.

    Method and apparatus for inspection of corrosion and other defects through insulation

    公开(公告)号:US09823179B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-21

    申请号:US15003483

    申请日:2016-01-21

    摘要: Detection of corrosion and other defects in piping is needed to prevent catastrophic pipeline failure. Sensors, systems and methods are provided to enable detection of such defects. These apparatus and methods are configured to characterize pipe protected by insulation and conductive weather protection. The sensors may utilize inductive and/or solid state sensing element arrays operated in a magnetic field generated in part by a drive winding of the sensor. Multiple excitation frequencies are used to generate the magnetic field and record corresponding sensing element responses. Relatively high excitation frequencies may be used to estimate the properties of the weather protection and sensor lift-off while lower frequencies may be used to detect internal and external pipe damage. Linear arrays may be moved to generate damage images of the pipe providing size and location information for defects. Two dimensional sensor arrays may be used to provide imaging without moving the sensor.

    Method and Apparatus for Inspection of Corrosion and Other Defects Through Insulation
    9.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Inspection of Corrosion and Other Defects Through Insulation 有权
    通过绝缘检查腐蚀和其他缺陷的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130124109A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-16

    申请号:US13660914

    申请日:2012-10-25

    IPC分类号: G01N17/04 G06F17/00

    摘要: Detection of corrosion and other defects in piping is needed to prevent catastrophic pipeline failure. Sensors, systems and methods are provided to enable detection of such defects. These apparatus and methods are configured to characterize pipe protected by insulation and conductive weather protection. The sensors may utilize inductive and/or solid state sensing element arrays operated in a magnetic field generated in part by a drive winding of the sensor. Multiple excitation frequencies are used to generate the magnetic field and record corresponding sensing element responses. Relatively high excitation frequencies may be used to estimate the properties of the weather protection and sensor lift-off while lower frequencies may be used to detect internal and external pipe damage. Linear arrays may be moved to generate damage images of the pipe providing size and location information for defects. Two dimensional sensor arrays may be used to provide imaging without moving the sensor.

    摘要翻译: 需要检测管道中的腐蚀和其他缺陷,以防止灾难性管道故障。 提供传感器,系统和方法以便能够检测这些缺陷。 这些设备和方法被配置为表征由绝缘和导电天气保护保护的管道。 传感器可以利用在部分由传感器的驱动绕组产生的磁场中操作的感应和/或固态感测元件阵列。 使用多个激发频率来产生磁场并记录相应的感测元件响应。 可以使用相对较高的激发频率来估计天气保护和传感器剥离的性质,而较低频率可用于检测内部和外部管道损坏。 可以移动线性阵列以产生管道的损伤图像,为缺陷提供尺寸和位置信息。 可以使用二维传感器阵列来提供成像而不移动传感器。