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Improving grading methods for structural timber by non-destructive techniques Record Control Number : 29296 Quality Validation Date : 1999-10-21 Update Date : 1999-10-22 Title : Improving grading methods for structural timber by non-destructive techniques Subject Index Code : Aerospace Technology, Industrial Manufacture, Materials Technology Achievements : Conclusions on sampling: The sampling, in the forest and/or in the industry, has covered a wide range of species and sizes. A minimum of 900 pieces is required for the derivation of settings for a new machine with the full range of sizes and grades. The sampling of TIMGRAD (1600 pieces for FRANCE; 900 pieces for UK; 450 pieces for SW) is within this limit. In fact, a sampling method in order to decrease the amount of testing needed has been investigated (SW) . The number of specimens was decreased by 80-90% without affecting the relations between the mechanical properties of the material and the tested non-destructive properties. Conclusions on NDT: A lot of techniques applicable to timber strength grading have been studied: Some already existed (ScanWood, Metriguard, Cook Bolinder, Computermatic) and other ones have been set up during the project as follows The SNTRI camera is based on a smart sensor technique together with line-lasers. With this system it was possible to detect knots on Norway spruce timber with a sawn surface, which is generally very difficult with normal camera systems. By analysing the frequency response of the timber the modulus of elasticity can be determined. This technique available in Sweden enables cross transportation of the timber, which is the normal way of transporting timber at sawmills. The technique works as good as the bending type machines, although it does not measures the local timber characteristics, but rather the global behaviour of each piece of timber. CTBA introduce X rays device in the project to measure local density. The previous work (Rouger 1994) has shown good correlations between the non destructive parameters and the mechanical properties. The results obtained in TIMGRAD show that the X rays device is quite the best machine. BRE would recommend further development of the Metriguard ELDECO device, for the devices tested in the UK. There are several reasons for this; a) . It appears to provide the most reliability in operation b) . The operating algorithms are less complicated. c) . The calibration procedures for the device are the simplest and the most straight forward. d) despite a considerable amount during its development (software) , it stills shows problems in use. e) the calibration of the device will be difficult to prove. BRE strongly recommends further investigation and development of the electronic noise filtration technology on strength machine. Indications explain that this technology offers the quickest and most cost effective way to produce significant cost benefits for the Sawmillers, although there is still a need for more experimental work to define the magnitude of the benefits. Two particular methods offer the greatest potential; i) improving the prediction of strength by improving the correlation coeffiecient. ii) By filtering out frequencies there is a component of the grading machine speed, thereby allowing the grading machines to be run faster. The smart camera system is not a method with enough accuracy by itself for timber strength grading, but coupled with other techniques, such as the bending machines, grading accuracy can be increased. The camera system studied has the advantage that it can detect knots on sawn surfaces of species such as Norway spruce, which is normally very difficult with camera techniques. Furthermore, using the camera system an appearance grading can be performed, which is of great importance for certain products such as gluelam lamellas. The Maritime Pine is "Red Wood" species. During the measurements of nodosity, it has created difficulties (difference of contrast with Spruce species) . Start Date : 1994-12-01 End Date : 1996-11-30 Duration : 24 months Project Status : Completed Programme Type : 3rd FWP (Third Framework Programme) Programme Acronym : CRAFT Project Reference : CR184091/BRE21567 Prime Contractor Organisation : Centre Technique du Bois et de l'Ameublement (CTBA) Organisation Type : Research Department : Timber Engineering Address : 10 avenue de Saint-Mandé Postcode : 75012 City : Paris Region: ÎLE DE FRANCE Paris Country : FRANCE Other Contractors Organisation Name : Établissements Robert Weisrock Organisation Type : Industry Address : 7 rue Jean Jaurès City : Saulay-sur-Meurthe Org. Country : FRANCE Post Code : 88580 ------------------------------------------------------------------- NDE and life assessment of reformer tubes Record Control Number : 46799 Quality Validation Date : 1999-10-21 Update Date : 1999-10-22 Project Acronym : NART Title : Nde and life assessment of reformer tubes Subject Index Code : Aerospace Technology, Industrial Manufacture, Materials Technology General Information : Reformer units are critical to many processes in refining and chemical plants, being used in the production of syngas, ammonia, methanol, acetic acid and vari ous other chemicals. Due to the complexity factors influencing the life of refo rmer tubes. Due to the series of factors affecting the reformer tubes, present life prediction models are very limited and provide very conservative estimatio n. Equally, current inspection systems are not able to detect and quantify reli ably the present damage in the tubes. Reformer Tube End-users have a strong nee d of tools for reliable inspection and realistic life prediction. Therefore th e objectives of the project are: - To develop a new ultrasonic inspection syst em for assessment and monitoring of pre-crack microstructural damage, - To dev elop and implement a Knowledge-Based System (KBS) a quantitative model relating the remanent life of reformer tubes to their material and mechanical state. - To generate and implement in a KBS guidelines for assessment of reformer tubes inspection and remanent life time. The inspection techniques to be developed be based on multi-interogation approach using sensors with different characteri stics and measurements of the relevant parameter responses. The quantitative m odel to be developed will be based on a creep life consumption algorithm, valid ated by critical experimentation. The consortium comprises a manufacturer of re former tubes (Manoir) , a reformer tubes end-user (Air Liquide) , two specialised research organisations on materials and life assessment (ERA Technology and IS Q) , and a user of inspection equipment and inspection services provider (MT Int egridade) , and an inspection system developer and inspection service supplier ( Tecnatom) . Start Date : 1999-02-01 End Date : 2002-01-31 Duration : 36 months Project Status : Execution Programme Type : 4th FWP (Fourth Framework Programme) Programme Acronym : BRITE/EURAM 3 Subprogramme Area : PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES - Safety and reliability of production systems Project Reference : BRPR980808 Prime Contractor Organisation : Tecnatom SA Organisation Type : Industry Department : Research and Development Division Address : 1 Avenida Montes de Oca 1 Postcode : 28709 City : Madrid Region: COMUNIDAD DE MADRID Country : SPAIN Contact Person : Name: MARTINEZ-ONA, Rafael Tel: +34-1-6516700 Fax: +34-1-6541531 Other Contractors Organisation Name : Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade Organisation Type : Research Contact Person : VIANNA, Carlos Address : KM 3 Estrada Nacional 249 KM 3 PO Box 119 City : Oeiras Region : CONTINENTE LISBOA E VALE DO TEJO Península de Setúbal Org. Country : PORTUGAL Post Code : 2781 Telephone : +351-1-4228100-2325 Fax : +351-1-4228121 Organisation Name : ERA Technology Ltd. Organisation Type : Research Contact Person : BREAR, John M Department : Plant Integrity Department Address : Cleeve Road City : Leatherhead - Surrey Region : SOUTH EAST (UK) SURREY, EAST-WEST SUSSEX Surrey Org. Country : UNITED KINGDOM Post Code : KT22 7SA Telephone : +44-1372-367000 Fax : +44-1372-367099 Organisation Name : Manoir Industries SA Organisation Type : Industry Contact Person : VERDIER, Gilles Department : Usine de Pitres Address : Rue des Ardennes 12 City : Pitres Region : BASSIN PARISIEN HAUTE-NORMANDIE Eure Org. Country : FRANCE Post Code : 27590 Telephone : +33-2-32487200 Fax : +33-2-32481224 Organisation Name : Sociedade Portuguesa Do Ar Liquido "ARLIQUIDO" LDA Organisation Type : Industry Contact Person : BARATA, Joao Address : Apartado 91 City : Estarreja Org. Country : PORTUGAL Post Code : 3860 Telephone : +351-1-4418664 Fax : +351-1-4418663CORDIS Database: PARTNERS
Nondestructive diagnosis of isolations of electrical cables and resources Record Control Number : 51464 Quality Validation Date : 1999-11-17 Update Date : 1999-11-17 Remarks : 99-PS-hst Name : Thüringer Agentur für Technologietransfer und Innovationsförderung GmbH Address : Weimarische Str. 45 City : Erfurt PostCode : 99099 Region : THÜRINGEN Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt Country : GERMANY Type : Research, Education Subject Details : This organization is an Innovation Relay Centre (IRC) which is presenting this R&D partner search request on behalf of one of its client. This request provides a description of the collaboration needs and the target partner expertise the client is looking for. For more information on the proposed project or on the actual organization looking for partners, please contact the IRC. Full contact details of the contact person are provided at the bottom of this record. Collaboration Title : Nondestructive diagnosis of isolations of electrical cables and resources Type Details : A consortium led by a German university institute intends to develop and demonstrate new treatments for the diagnosis of time and frequency behaviour of plastic-insulated cables in the middle and high voltage range.The target of the project should be the evaluation of the natural-ageing of such cables and the reduction of wear-out failures causing damage and destruction in the whole energy supply and transmission range. Programme : EESD Research Interest : Energy research Target Partner Expertise : -Measurement & testing of energy supply systems -Time & frequency range measurements in the high and middle voltage areas -Measurements of cable isolations. Country : EUROPEAN UNION Contact Person Name : SCHMIDT, Hans-Jochen Network : Innovation Relay Centre Organisation : Thüringer Agentur für Technologietransfer und Innovationsförderung GmbH Address : Weimarische Str. 45 City : Erfurt Region : THÜRINGEN Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt Country : GERMANY PostCode : 99099 Telephone : +49-365-7349212 Fax : +49-365-7349219 Contact Org. URL : http://www.thati.de Electronic Mail : thati@gera-web.de