nondestructive testing


Managing Thermal Quench Damage at Power Plants
Managing Thermal Quench Damage at Power Plants

Attemperation equipment is necessary to control steam temperatures at many power plants. However, when the equipment functions improperly or the design is flawed, thermal quenching/shock can damage piping. Proper inspections…


An “Acoustic Mouse” for Handheld 3-D Imaging
An “Acoustic Mouse” for Handheld 3-D Imaging

Ultrasonic testing (UT) has long been a key method for detecting defects and service-induced degradation in nuclear and fossil plant components and for supporting remaining component life assessment. But it…