Single Sided Weld Inspection

Using TOFD
Presented By:-
Mohd Farhan
213115026

Under the Guidance of:-

Dr. J Hemalatha
Associate Professor
Department of Physics
NIT Trichy
&
Dharmveer Singh
Product Quality Control Manager
GE Power India Limited
 Contents
Introduction
Objective
Literature review
Methodology and work plan
Results
 References
 Introduction
 TOFD technique is based on diffraction.
 In TOFD diffraction take place at tips of
discontinuities.

Diffracted wave

Reflected wave

Fig: Reflected and Diffracted sound wave

 Introduction

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Transmitter Receiver
 TOFD Techniques

Single group TOFD Multiple group TOFD

TOFD with pulse echo/ creeping wave TOFD with phased Array
 Objectives

 Experimental investigation of complex

geometries using Single sided TOFD.

 Validation of TOFD results with Single sided

TOFD results.
 Literature reviews
Sr.n Author Title of the Paper Description
o
1. Dheeraj P Single Sided Weld a) Single sided access weld
et. all Inspection using examination in conventional approach using
Advanced Ultrasonic phased array is dependent on back
Methods diffraction signals.
b) Compares the detection proficiency
between conventional phased array scan
and Dual Matrix Phased Array.

2. Charles TOFD Inspection with a) Using multi-element probes, to perform

BRILLON Phased Arrays multiple TOFD inspections
et. all
b) Higher probability of detection (POD) using
TOFD.

3. Sana SIMULATION TOOLS a) TOFD modeling based on the geometrical

Chaffai et. FOR TOFD INSPECTION theory of diffraction (GTD).
all IN CIVA
SOFTWARE
 Literature reviews
Sr.n Author Title of the Paper Description
o
4. Michael Developments in Time- a) Improvement and reducing dead zones to
Moles et. Of-Flight Diffraction characterizing defects to
all (TOFD) more accurate sizing.

5. K.G.Prabh Time of Flight a) Compared and the feasibility of using

akaran Diffraction - An TOFD as an alternative NDT procedure to
et. All Alternate Non- replace the traditional
Destructive NDT methods.
Testing Procedure to
Replace Traditional
Methods

6. R. TIME OF FLIGHT a) Evaluation of flaws indications in terms of

Murugaiy DIFFRACTION (TOFD), height, length and position with greater
an AN ANDE TECHNIQUE accuracy and is suitable for weld thickness
FOR INSPECTION OF ranging from 1” to 16”.
WELDS FOR HEAVY
WALLED PRESSURE
VESSELS
 Methodology and Work plan
Detection of
Making single side Understanding the
different artificial
TOFD setup echo dynamic
defect in samples

Scanning the Validating TOFD

samples with results with Single
TOFD & PAUT sided TOFD
 Simulation of Single sided TOFD
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Schematic diagram of Single sided E beam tool simulation of single sided TOFD
TOFD

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3D model of TOFD and tandem technique

 Single sided TOFD
 In TOFD both sides access is needed to scan the
welds.
 In single sided TOFD only one side access is
required to scan the welds.
 Basically in TOFD complex geometry like
elbow, flanges, T & J joint, nozzles etc. are not
possible to scan from both sides .
Geometries where TOFD is not possible

Elbow Complex pipe geometry

T joint weld J joint weld

 References
1. ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code, Section V – Nondestructive
Examination, ASME, July 1 2013
2. Non-Destructive Testing Encyclopaedia-Ultrasonic Testing
http://www.ndt.net
3. TOFD the Time Of Flight Diffraction technique. Theoretical aspects
and practical applications, Harwell laboratory Mr. Silk, june 2016
4. Dheeraj P R, Mohsin I, Shaik Khaja Mohiuddin and Siraj H Masroor,
Effect of Focal Law Parameters on Probability of Detection in Phased
Array Ultrasonic Examination using Simulation and case study
approach, 7th MENDT, Bahrain, Manama, November 2015
5. Dheeraj P RAVICHANDRAN, Shaik K MOHIUDDIN and Mohsin
ISMAIl, Single Sided Weld Inspection using Advanced Ultrasonic
Methods, june 2016 , Singapore
Thanks You