EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantitative NDE
The Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantitative Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE) was the previous RCNDE-related CDT (now available to new student cohorts via the FIND-CDT), coordinating exciting opportunities for collaborative industry-university research at a doctoral level in advanced sensor and imaging technology. The Centre is jointly sponsored by EPSRC and industrial partners, with students registered at Imperial College London and the Universities of Bristol, Manchester, Strathclyde, Nottingham and Warwick.
CDT Case studies
2D ultrasonic array system for the in-situ inspection of single crystal turbine blades
Rolls-Royce
Two-dimensional (2D) ultrasonic arrays for non-destructive evaluation enable the detection and characterisation of sub-surface defects in three-dimensions (3D)…. Read More
Guided waves for power plant applications
E.ON
The aim of the project was to locate and size axially aligned cracking in cold-form bends using guided waves. Cold-form bends are prevalent in power stations, and a typical large power station might have a few thousand…. Read More
NDE to reduce defect-related failures in turbocharger turbine wheels
Cummins Turbo Technologies
The challenge was to develop a reliable technique for inspecting difficult-to-reach parts near the blade root of turbocharger turbine wheels, which are manufactured by investment casting of a nickel-based superalloy… Read More
Thermography for power station environments
RWE nPower
Power-plants of the 1960’s are currently being decommissioned, and their replacements need new inspection methods…. Read More
Use of microwaves for the detection of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
BP
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is a significant cause of pipeline failure in the oil and gas industry. When water breaches the external cladding used to protect the insulation… Read more
