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Acoustic Emission Test Platform
Customers: Exxon Mobil
Department of Energy
Team: Dan EdwardsTerry LottJohn LudesJoseph Oagaro
Consultant: Philip James Kulick
Project Manager: Dr. Shreekanth Mandayam
Dr. John Schmalzel
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Introduction
Acoustic Emission Applications Method of Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)
Metals, composites, ceramics, concrete, etc.
Advantages Passive method of testing
Waits for Acoustic Emission to occur
Can be used as a trigger to activate another formof NDE
Cost Effective
Disadvantages
AE alone allows only for location of defect,but not size and shape
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Purpose (WHY?)
Develop a system of inspection for non-piggablegas pipelines.
280,000 miles of 24-36 in diameter pipeline
Biaxial loading of specimen simulates axial and
hoop stresses of a pressurized pipeline. Determine if a difference is present in Acoustic
Emissions between 1 and 2D stresses.
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Semester Objectives
Modification and Perfection of AE testplatform Biaxial Loading of Specimens with stresses up to
30ksi
Incorporate hydraulic components
Develop method of signal processing AE data Filter out all extraneous noise from testing platform
Only analyze “AE Hits” directly around defect
Development of empirical relationshipsquantifying the effects of biaxial stressloading on AE signatures
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Specimen Fabrication
Provided by Shell Oil Co. 0.5” Thick SA-516 grade 70
Steel Coupons Simulated Cracks of varying
depths .08”, .16”, and .32” deep
Two sets of 3 specimenseach
Uniaxial and Biaxial Loading simulates axial and hoop
stresses of a pressurizedpipeline
Also machine specimens inhouse with saw cut defect
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Specimen Fabrication
Specimens made on Water Jet Machine
Defect manufactured on Milling Machine
Rowan Water Jet Machining Center
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Test Platform Design Criteria
Design Challenges
Rigid Frame
Perform Biaxial Loading of Specimen
30,000 psi (45,000lbs) 1st Dimension
15,000 psi (22,500lbs) 2nd Dimension
Short Manufacturing Time
Low Cost
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Mechanical Test Platform
Version 1
Prototype Design
13.5ksi (20,000lbs) max load
Version 2
Clamping Bracket Modification
20,000ksi (30,000lbs) max load
Version 3 Hydraulic Rams
Full Desired load of 30ksi (45,000lbs)
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Version 1
Frame
Load Transducer
Specimen
Loading
Screws
Specimen ClampingBracket
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Testing Parameters
Specimen was preloaded to:
Axis 1: 10,000 lbs
Axis 2: 20,000 lbs AE sensors activated and test run
for approximately 30 minutes
Crack Depth 60%, Length 2.5”
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AE Results: Version 1
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Amplitude (dB)
Test 1 Test 2 Test 3
Average Amplitude of Acoustic Emissions: Uniaxial vs. Biaxial
Uniaxial
Biaxial
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Amplitude (dB)
Test 1 Test 2 Test 3
Maximum Amplitude of Acoustic Emissions: Uniaxial vs. Biaxial
Loading
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Biaxial
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Acoustic Emissions
Test 1 Test 2 Test 3
Total Number of Acoustic Emissions: Uniaxial vs. Biaxial
Uniaxial
Biaxial
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Version 1 Design Limitations
Clamping method caused deformationof specimen producing spurious AEdata. Location View shows AE Hit concentration
in proximity of clamping brackets
Connection from load cell to specimen
fixed, causing bending moment andnon-uniform loading of specimen
Inability to reach desired load
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AE Location View: Version 1
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Version 2Frame
Load Transducer Specimen
LoadingScrews
Specimen ClampingBracket
•New Clamping Brackets
•Pinned connections for ensure uniform loading
•Max of 30,000 lbs
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Testing Parameters
AE sensors active throughoutloading of specimen
Specimen loaded in steps of2000lbs to: Axis 1: 30,000 lbs
Axis 2: 15,000 lbs
Signal Processing performed toremove spurious data due toloading of test platform
Crack Depth 80%, Length 2.5”
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AE Results: Version 2
Average Amplitude
Test 1
Uniaxial: 53 dB Biaxial: 64 dB
Test 2
Uniaxial: 52 dB
Biaxial: 54 dB
Test 3
Uniaxial: 63 dB
Biaxial: 61 dB
Average Amplitude of AE: Unaxial vs. Biaxial Loading
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Test 1 Test 2 Test 3
A m p l i t u d e ( d B )
Uniaxial
Biaxial
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AE Results: Version 2
Number of AE Hits: Unaxial vs. Biaxial
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Test 1 Test 2 Test 3
N u m b e r o f H i t s
Uniaxial
Biaxial
Number of AE Hits
Test 1 Uniaxial: 168
Biaxial: 340
Test 2 Uniaxial: 323
Biaxial: 382
Test 3 Uniaxial: 177 Biaxial: 304
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AE Results: Version 2
Maximum Amplitude of AE: Uniaxial vs. Biaxial
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Test 1 Test 2 Test 3
A m p l i t u d e ( d B )
Uniaxial
Biaxial
Maximum Amplitude
Test 1
Uniaxial: 88 dB
Biaxial: 91 dB
Test 2
Uniaxial: 92 dB
Biaxial: 98 dB
Test 3
Uniaxial: 98 dB
Biaxial: 99 dB
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AE Location: Version 2
AE Location Plot: Biaxial Loading Test 2
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X position (in)
Y p
o s i t i o n
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Biaxial
Sensor
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Why version 3?
Hydraulic design
Allows for increasing max load to 30ksi Controlled loading environment
New clamping bracket
Single pin piece – minimizes noise
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Version 3
Frame
Load Transducer
Specimen
HydraulicCylinders Specimen ClampingBracket
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Hydraulic Design
Hydraulics
Enerpac RC-SeriesSingle Acting
Cylinders 15 & 25 Ton
Capacity
Hand Pump
10,000PSI
Reach Full Load
Cost Estimation
Approx. $2000 forhydraulic setup
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Finite Element Analysis
Solid Works Modelling
Cosmos Static Analysis
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Specimen Analysis
Normal StressX Direction
Normal StressY Direction
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Specimen Analysis
Factor of Safety Plot
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Future Plans
Complete Version 3 of Test platform
Perform AE testing under full load of
30ksi on Shell Oil Specimens Prove Differences between Uniaxial
and Biaxial loading
Develop Calibration Curves of AE
signatures
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Gantt Chart