Aim:

Utilize a gas porosimeter to measure the core plugs' porosity.

Introduction:

Gas porosity refers to the presence of gas pockets or voids within a solid material, such as
metal castings or welds. These voids can weaken the material and reduce its mechanical
properties, making it more prone to failure under stress.[1]

Gas porosity can be caused by a variety of factors, including improper casting or welding
techniques, inadequate degassing of the melt, or the presence of impurities in the
material. In some cases, gas porosity can be detected through non-destructive testing
methods such as X-ray or ultrasonic inspection.[1]

Gas porosity is an important issue in many industries, including aerospace, automotive,

and manufacturing. It can lead to costly product failures and safety hazards, and
therefore, it is important to take measures to prevent and detect gas porosity.[1]

Steps:

We first measure the length and diameter of the core plug using a vernier
caliper, after which we compute the volume of the core plug. The volume of
the smile is then determined using the porometer. We leave the coil empty on
the first attempt and record the initial pressure. The second pressure is noted
once we open the gas valve. Then, using Boyle's law to determine that
Vcoil=0.53Vcell, we tried again with a spacer inside the cell. The first
pressure is then noted. The gas valve is then opened, and the second pressure
is noted. Then, using Boyle's law once more, we arrive at another equation.
Once the two equations were resolved, we discovered that Vcell = 68.5 cm3.
The core plug and spacer were then placed into the cell on the third attempt.
The initial pressure is then noted.The gas valve is then opened, and the seco
nd pressure is recorded.Boyle's law helped us determine that the Vg=36.26 c
m 3.Next, we calculated the volume of the poor, which was equal to 48.79 c
m3 using the equation (Vbulk=Vpoors+Vgrin).After that, we determined tha
t the core plug's porosity was equivalent to 0.5.Last but not least, we determi
ned the density of the grin, which equaled to 2.3 g\cm3.

Calculation:

75
Length of the core plug = 75mm = = 7.5cm
10

38
Diameter of the core plug = 38mm = =¿ 3.8cm
10

π 2 π 2 2
Vbulk = D L= ×3.8 ×7.5=85.05 cm
4 4

For the first try:

p 1V 1= p 2 V 2

98.1 Vcoil=34.2 ( Vcoil+Vcell )

Vcoil=0.53Vcell ( equation1 )

For the second try:

p 1V 1= p 2 V 2

98.12 Vcoil=39.6 ( Vcoil+Vcell−Vspeacer )

98.12 Vcoil=39.6 Vcoil+39.6 Vcell−( 39.6 ×14.898 ) equation 2

By substitute equation 1 in 2 we get

98.12 ( 0.53 ×Vcell ) =39.6 ( 0.53Vcell )+ 39.6Vcell−589.9

We get that Vcell

Vcell=68.7 cm 2

then by substitute Vcell in equation 1 Vcoil=0.53× 68.7=36.411cm 2

From the third try:

p 1V 1= p 2 V 2

98.1 Vcoil=66.4 (Vcoil+ Vcell−Vspacer −Vgrin )

We know that:

Vcoil=36.411cm2

Vcell=68.7 cm 2

Vspacser= 14.898 cm 2

So Vgrin:

98.1 ×36.411=66.4 ( 36.411+ 68.7−14.898−Vgrin )

Vgrin=¿
Reference:

1) Gupta, R. K. (2009). Welding technology. New Delhi: New Age International (P)
Ltd., Publishers.