[HTML][HTML] In-process non-destructive evaluation of metal additive manufactured components at build using ultrasound and eddy-current approaches

R Zimermann, E Mohseni, EA Foster, M Vasilev… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2023 - Elsevier
Metal additive manufacturing is rapidly gaining popularity and interest from sectors aiming to
produce larger-scale high-value components cost-effectively. To ensure each component is …

[HTML][HTML] A review of pipe cutting, welding, and NDE technologies for use in fusion devices

Y Ren, R Skilton - Fusion Engineering and Design, 2024 - Elsevier
Piping systems that transport coolant and tritium breeding fluid are naturally an essential
part of the support system of nuclear fusion power plants. Following a campaign of …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal compensation of ultrasonic transmit and receive data for steel welded plates at the point of manufacture

EA Foster, NE Sweeney, E Nicolson, J Singh… - NDT & E …, 2023 - Elsevier
On modern manufacturing production lines, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is frequently a
bottleneck which could greatly be alleviated by integrating the inspection of components as …

Repair of additive manufactured thin-wall geometry using electrospark deposition

J Yan, PD Enrique, K Chan, N Scotchmer… - Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Additive manufacturing processes allow for significant design freedom when creating
components, encouraging lattices or thin structures that can easily be incorporated into parts …

[HTML][HTML] Towards an in-process ultrasonic phased array inspection method for narrow-gap welds

E Nicolson, E Mohseni, D Lines, KMM Tant… - NDT & E …, 2024 - Elsevier
The marriage of welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) processes at the point of
manufacture has enabled the detection and correction of defects during the welding …

Transforming industrial manipulators via kinesthetic guidance for automated inspection of complex geometries

C Loukas, M Vasilev, R Zimmerman, RKW Vithanage… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
The increased demand for cost-efficient manufacturing and metrology inspection solutions
for complex-shaped components in High-Value Manufacturing (HVM) sectors requires …

Laser induced phased arrays for volumetric imaging

P Lukacs - 2023 - stax.strath.ac.uk
Ultrasonic phased array imaging is an effective tool to detect and characterise defects for
NDE relevant applications. In order to achieve ultrasonic focusing in all dimensions for …

[PDF][PDF] In-process monitoring and non-destructive evaluation for metal additive manufacturing processes

A Donmez, J Fox, F Kim, B Lane, M Praniewicz… - 2024 - tsapps.nist.gov
The rapid pace of maturation of metal additive manufacturing (AM) technologies makes them
an excellent candidate for the fabrication of nuclear power plant (NPP) components …

Considerations for an in-process ultrasonic phased array inspection method for narrow gap welds

E Nicolson - 2024 - stax.strath.ac.uk
The nuclear industry in the UK has seeing a resurgence in recent years, joining the race to
net-zero energy production through renewable sources. This has led to an increasing …

Automated quantitative inspection of nuclear assets and canisters

E Foster - 2022 - stax.strath.ac.uk
Structural integrity of nuclear assets and their associated infrastructure is key to national
security, energy generation, and efficient deployment of capital. Furthermore, building …