Maximizing Inspection Efficiency: Leveraging Microwave Inspection as an Alternative to UT in Challenging Scenarios
Webinar
Explore microwave inspection as an alternative to UT, including applications, limitations, and effectiveness on complex surfaces like GFRP and reinforced thermoplastics.
Member: Free
Credit Info
- Contact Hours: 1
- IACET CEUs: 0.1
- Valid for ASNT Level III recertification: Yes
Original air date: 29 May 2024
Course Overview
Microwave inspection is explored as a viable substitute for UT in situations where UT is impractical or challenging. The session delves into the efficacy and applicability of microwave inspection techniques, offering insights into its advantages and limitations. Practical case studies and best practices illuminate the utilization of microwave inspection in various industrial contexts, fostering a deeper understanding of its role as a complementary method in non-traditional testing scenarios.
Upon Completion, Learners Will Be Able To:
- Apply microwave inspection principles to diverse testing scenarios to demonstrate proficiency in non-destructive testing techniques.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of microwave inspection as an alternative to traditional methods in specific challenging contexts through comparative analysis.
- Analyze microwave inspection techniques' effectiveness in detecting defects on rough surfaces, such as those found on wind turbine blades, to assess competency in defect identification.
- Synthesize information on microwave interaction with materials to optimize inspection strategies for GFRP structures with varying core materials, showcasing proficiency in material science applications.
- Assess the reliability and accuracy of microwave inspection in identifying wrinkle features in GFRP components, demonstrating competency in defect characterization.
- Develop implementation strategies for microwave inspection in the assessment of reinforced thermoplastic pipes with GFRP reinforcement, exhibiting problem-solving skills in inspection methodology.
- Compare and contrast microwave inspection results with those obtained from conventional UT methods across different testing scenarios, fostering analytical thinking in NDT method selection.
Meet the Speaker
Bob Stakenborghs
Bob Stakenborghs is a pioneer in microwave inspection and founder of Advanced Microwave Imaging, where he leads development of advanced systems for inspecting composite materials. His innovations, including proprietary multi-frequency VNAs and custom software, are used in diverse applications from HDPE pipe fusions to wind turbine blades. An ASME Fellow and active leader in ASME, ASTM, ASNT, and ISO, Bob helps shape standards and currently serves as Senior Vice President of ASME’s Technical and Engineering Communities Council.
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