Inspection of wind turbine bolted connections using the ultrasonic phased array system

被引：4

作者：

Mills, Brandon ^{[1
]}

Javadi, Yashar ^{[1
,3
]}

Abad, Farhad ^{[2
]}

Lotfian, Saeid ^{[2
]}

Macleod, Charles ^{[1
]}

Mehmanparast, Ali ^{[2
]}

Pierce, Gareth ^{[1
]}

Gachagan, Anthony ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Strathclyde, Ctr Ultrason Engn, Dept Elect & Elect Engn, Glasgow G1 1XQ, Scotland

[2] Univ Strathclyde, Naval Architecture Ocean & Marine Engn, Glasgow G1 1XQ, Scotland

[3] Univ Strathclyde, Design Mfg & Engn Management, Glasgow G1 1XQ, Scotland

来源：

HELIYON | 2024年 / 10卷 / 14期

基金：

英国工程与自然科学研究理事会;

关键词：

Non-destructive testing; Phased array ultrasonic transducers; Stress measurement; Bolt inspection; Ultrasonic testing; CLAMPING FORCE;

D O I：

10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34579

中图分类号：

O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];

学科分类号：

07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;

摘要：

This study explores the inspection of bolted connections in wind turbines, specifically focusing on the application of Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT). The research comprises four sections: Acoustoelastic Constant calibration, high tension investigation on bolts, blind tests on larger bolts, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) verification. The methodology shows accurate results for stress while the bolt is under operative loads, and produces a clear indication of when it is above these loads and beginning to deform. PAUT emerges as a promising tool for bolt inspection, offering multiple imaging modes for simultaneous stress monitoring and defect detection. The study advocates for PAUT as a robust method to enhance wind turbine safety, longevity, and future insitu testing.

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