Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurement
Automated Cavitation Characterization (65)
Problem: Effectively measure the size distribution of cavitation-induced pits in superplastic formed metal parts
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Measurement & Analysis System Applications
PNNL Solution:
- Digitized photographic images of polished cross-sectional slices
- Used mage processing/analysis software to measure pit diameters
- Developed software to automate the measurement for full image
- NOTE: Results allowed optimization of the superplastic forming parameters
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Image digitization; image processing and analysis; software development; data analysis and reporting.
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