Acoustic and Electromagnetic Methods
Division 8.4
The use of acoustic and electromagnetic methods in the development, validation and application of non-destructive testing methods (NDT) as well as the human factor analysis in NDT constitutes the focus of the Acoustic and Electromagnetic Methods division.
We detect surface-level and hidden inconsistencies, defects and material changes before damage develops. Studies are conducted in the laboratory, in the production facility, or while components and machinery are in operation.
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Fields of expertise
- Ultrasonic and electromagnetic non-destructive testing
- Design and development of optimized NDT procedures
- Research of advanced methods for material testing and -characterization
- Simulation and modeling of test methods
- Visualization and reconstruction of test data for improved defect detection and evaluation
- Validation of NDT procedures and reliability
- Influence of human factors on NDT reliability
- Accredited testing laboratory in accordance with DIN EN ISO 17025
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Main activities
- Mechanized and imaging ultrasonic testing
- using phased arrays in contact testing
- high-resolution in immersion testing
- contactless using airborne ultrasonic waves and laser - Use of guided waves for structural health monitoring (SHM)
- Mechanised and imaging electromagnetic testing with Eddy current and magnetic flux leakage
- Simulation and modelling of test assignments
- Psychological and statistical methods for evaluating NDT reliability
- Mechanized and imaging ultrasonic testing
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Range of services/technical equipment
- Phased array testing systems for the use of linear and matrix arrays from 8 to 256 elements
- Testing equipment for high-resolution immersion ultrasonic testing
- Testing systems for studies using airborne ultrasound
- Ultrasonic testing at high temperatures
- GMR sensor arrays for high-resolution flux leakage tests
- Multiaxial manipulator systems for mechanised testing using acoustic and electromagnetic methods
- Laser vibrometer
- Directivity pattern measurement stations for sound field measurement
- Extensive software tools for simulating testing assignments
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Publications of the division
In the database PUBLICA you will find publications by BAM employees.
Publications of the division Acoustic and Electromagnetic Methods in PUBLICA
