Calibration of shear wave test ranges with the

V2 calibration block :
Position the exit point [ as found by scanning the 25 mm radius
of the block ] of the angle probe on the center of the
scale marked on the face of the V2 calibration block to obtain
the maximized signal from the 25 mm radius.
Alternatively, move the probe above the scale area to obtain the
maximized signal from the 25 mm radius.
Set the coarse range control to 50mm.
The echoes with distances of 25 and 100 mm will appear on the
screen [ use the fine range control to compress the screen and
bring the echoes within view ] Set the gain control to display clear
interpretable signals.
Full scale 100 mm :
Position the 25 mm echo at 12.5 th small scale division with the Only reflections from 25 mm radius reach crystal.
delay control.
Adjust the fine range control to position the 100 mm echo at
50 th scale division.
Repeat these adjustments till the echoes are accurately
positioned.
To confirm the accuracy of calibration, scan the 50 mm radius of
the block, the maximized indication shall form on the 25 th division
on the CRT screen [ 2 X 12.5 divisions ].
Full scale 125 mm :
To calibrate 125 mm full scale, position the 25 mm echo at
10 th small scale division with the delay control and the 100 mm
echo at 40 th small scale division with the fine range control.
Full scale 200 mm :
To calibrate 200 mm full scale, set the coarse range control to
250 mm position, because shear wave velocity is nearly 50 % of
longitudinal wave.
Bring the 25, 100 and 175 mm echoes within the screen [ use
fine range control ].
Now position the 25 mm echo at 6.25 th small scale division
with the delay control and the 100 mm echo at 25 th small scale
division with the fine range control, repeat adjustments till the
echoes are accurately positioned. Check accuracy of calibration.

Probe angle check using the 5 mm dia through drilled hole.

K. Chatterjee, 75643 Center for NDT P 00 Rv 02 Self study material.