Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurement
Ultrasonic Case Depth Hardness Method (102)
Problem: Develop method and equipment to perform non-destructive case depth hardness measurement on steels
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Measurement & Analysis System Applications
PNNL Solution:
- Developed ultrasonic test whose signal correlated with case depth hardness from destructive tests
- Developed instrument to perform in-plant sample measurements
- Commercialized technology
- This innovation won R&D 100 Award in 1994 and an FLC Award in 1995
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Acoustic interactions with steel; acoustic transducer design; analog and digital electronics design, fabrication, and testing; mechanical handler design; signal analysis.
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Contact: Morris Good
