TY - GEN
T1 - Analysis of Flaws in Fuel Flow Pipelines Using Conventional Non-Destructive Testing Methods
AU - Andoh-Acquah, Simon
AU - Tartibu, Lagouge K.
AU - Okwu, Modestus O.
AU - Olayode, Isaac O.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 IEEE.
PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - This study analyses the detectability of various flaws in fuel flow pipelines by using conventional NDT methods. Non-Destructive Test (NDT) is used to detect defects in weldment as it does not affect, destroy, or disturb the main features of the product or material. Radiography test, Manual Ultrasonic Test and Magnetic Particle Test were conducted on the 2-, 6- and 10-inches pipes and the flaw lengths were recorded. The data were analysed statistically with Rstudios to ascertain the most suitable methods. The results showed that there was not much statistical difference between the Radiographic Test and Manual Ultrasonic Test in terms of flaws detection in 2-, 6- and 10-inches pipelines as they all recorded mean values of 19.75mm and 19.25mm defect length when compared with the purposely Inserted defect at 20mm. Additionally, the study revealed that both Radiography Test and Manual Ultrasonic Test could be used interchangeably. Magnetic Particle test was found to be more suitable at detecting flaws on the surface of the weld but less likely to detect flaws deeper in the weld.
AB - This study analyses the detectability of various flaws in fuel flow pipelines by using conventional NDT methods. Non-Destructive Test (NDT) is used to detect defects in weldment as it does not affect, destroy, or disturb the main features of the product or material. Radiography test, Manual Ultrasonic Test and Magnetic Particle Test were conducted on the 2-, 6- and 10-inches pipes and the flaw lengths were recorded. The data were analysed statistically with Rstudios to ascertain the most suitable methods. The results showed that there was not much statistical difference between the Radiographic Test and Manual Ultrasonic Test in terms of flaws detection in 2-, 6- and 10-inches pipelines as they all recorded mean values of 19.75mm and 19.25mm defect length when compared with the purposely Inserted defect at 20mm. Additionally, the study revealed that both Radiography Test and Manual Ultrasonic Test could be used interchangeably. Magnetic Particle test was found to be more suitable at detecting flaws on the surface of the weld but less likely to detect flaws deeper in the weld.
KW - magnetic particle test
KW - manual ultrasonic test
KW - non-destructive test
KW - radiographic test
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U2 - 10.1109/ICMIMT55556.2022.9845250
DO - 10.1109/ICMIMT55556.2022.9845250
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85136161605
T3 - 2022 IEEE 13th International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies, ICMIMT 2022
SP - 152
EP - 157
BT - 2022 IEEE 13th International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies, ICMIMT 2022
PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
T2 - 13th IEEE International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies, ICMIMT 2022
Y2 - 25 May 2022 through 27 May 2022
ER -