Nondestructive Testing of Structural Deficiencies in Protective Filters.

Abstract

This report describes adaptations of nondestructive testing methods used for detecting defects in protective filter elements. Thermal imaging revealed some flaws in the plasticizer material used for sealing the charcoal impregnated filtration pads and in other areas of the filter. Radiation gauging and X-ray vidicon proved successful for inspecting filters by real-time scanning. These processes obviated the human element and were conducive to assembly-line-type production. Low kilovolt manual X-radiography proved invaluable in refining the other techniques used in this study, all of which hold promise for accelerated inspection. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA040346

Entities

People

  • Ponce D. Dixon

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly Lines
  • Beta Particles
  • Cameras
  • Connectors
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Elements
  • Gamma Rays
  • Images
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Materials
  • Nondestructive Testing
  • Physical Properties
  • Radiation
  • Surface Temperature
  • Test Methods
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design