NDTnet 1998 Aug, Vol.3 No.8

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Use of X-Ray image processing for the defect detection of welded pipes for nuclclar fuel assemblies.

The radiographic X-ray inspection of weldings by using film technique has been one of the most important non destructive testing methods in production of nuclear fuel assemblies for several years now. But due to the high safety standards, the detection of smaller defects by using high resolution films requires a timeconsuming inspection procedure especially for longer specimen.

A better throughput as well as the fulfilment of the requirements for higher inspection reliability can be achieved utilizing real time imaging systems.

The development of highly efficient X-ray tubes with smaller focalspotsizes down to mini- or µ focus level and high definition image intensifiers in conjunction with computerized image processing leads to a new inspection philosphy.

The results of the development and experience of an according system applied to welded pipes as well as document archiving and digital data handling is presented in this paper.

Abstract Source:
Book of Abstracts, 7th European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing, 26-29 May 1998, ISBN: 87-986898-0-00

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Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing, 26-29 May 1998, ISBN:

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