Research on Region Noise Reduction and Feature Analysis of Total Focus Method Ultrasound Image Based on Branch Pipe Fillet Weld

As a technological advantage of ultrasonic non-destructive testing, fully focused imaging can accurately feedback the defective characteristics of the inspected object, greatly improving the detection efficiency. This article aims to address the challenges of outdated and low detection rates in the...

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Main Authors: Yuqin Wang, Yong Li, Yangguang Bu, Shaohua Dong, Haotian Wei, Jingwei Cheng
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Yong Li
Yangguang Bu
Shaohua Dong
Haotian Wei
Jingwei Cheng
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Yangguang Bu
Shaohua Dong
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Jingwei Cheng
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description As a technological advantage of ultrasonic non-destructive testing, fully focused imaging can accurately feedback the defective characteristics of the inspected object, greatly improving the detection efficiency. This article aims to address the challenges of outdated and low detection rates in the detection technology of branch pipe fillet welds. The full matrix acquisition (FMC) and total focus method (TFM) ultrasonic detection technology are used for detection and defect image feature analysis. Firstly, a multi-mode, fully focused real-time imaging software system was developed to address the specificity of the detection object; secondly, a phased array detection system based on 64 elements was constructed; finally, a region wavelet denoising method based on TFM images was proposed to solve the problem of artifacts caused by poor coupling; and based on the feature extraction method for a minimum rectangle, we analyzed the size, position, angle, and other information regarding defects. Through experiments, it has been found that this technology can effectively improve the detection efficiency of branch pipe weld defects, with a detection rate of 100%. Based on the partition fusion denoising method, the defect imaging quality can be further improved; at the same time, based on the feature extraction method, the error is 0.1 mm, the length range of various defects is 2.3 mm–6.3 mm, the width range is 0.6 mm–0.8 mm, and the angle range is 52°–75°, which can provide an application basis for the localization, classification, and risk assessment of corner weld defects in branch pipes.
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spelling doaj-art-3fbd615bb55042f8a2d0f2fb8b2c6e532024-11-08T14:33:12ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-10-011421973710.3390/app14219737Research on Region Noise Reduction and Feature Analysis of Total Focus Method Ultrasound Image Based on Branch Pipe Fillet WeldYuqin Wang0Yong Li1Yangguang Bu2Shaohua Dong3Haotian Wei4Jingwei Cheng5College of Safety and Ocean Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaCollege of Safety and Ocean Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaHefei General Machinery Research Institute, Hefei 230031, ChinaCollege of Safety and Ocean Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaCollege of Safety and Ocean Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaHefei General Machinery Research Institute, Hefei 230031, ChinaAs a technological advantage of ultrasonic non-destructive testing, fully focused imaging can accurately feedback the defective characteristics of the inspected object, greatly improving the detection efficiency. This article aims to address the challenges of outdated and low detection rates in the detection technology of branch pipe fillet welds. The full matrix acquisition (FMC) and total focus method (TFM) ultrasonic detection technology are used for detection and defect image feature analysis. Firstly, a multi-mode, fully focused real-time imaging software system was developed to address the specificity of the detection object; secondly, a phased array detection system based on 64 elements was constructed; finally, a region wavelet denoising method based on TFM images was proposed to solve the problem of artifacts caused by poor coupling; and based on the feature extraction method for a minimum rectangle, we analyzed the size, position, angle, and other information regarding defects. Through experiments, it has been found that this technology can effectively improve the detection efficiency of branch pipe weld defects, with a detection rate of 100%. Based on the partition fusion denoising method, the defect imaging quality can be further improved; at the same time, based on the feature extraction method, the error is 0.1 mm, the length range of various defects is 2.3 mm–6.3 mm, the width range is 0.6 mm–0.8 mm, and the angle range is 52°–75°, which can provide an application basis for the localization, classification, and risk assessment of corner weld defects in branch pipes.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/21/9737FMC-TFMweld inspectionnoise reductionfeature extraction
spellingShingle Yuqin Wang
Yong Li
Yangguang Bu
Shaohua Dong
Haotian Wei
Jingwei Cheng
Research on Region Noise Reduction and Feature Analysis of Total Focus Method Ultrasound Image Based on Branch Pipe Fillet Weld
Applied Sciences
FMC-TFM
weld inspection
noise reduction
feature extraction
title Research on Region Noise Reduction and Feature Analysis of Total Focus Method Ultrasound Image Based on Branch Pipe Fillet Weld
title_full Research on Region Noise Reduction and Feature Analysis of Total Focus Method Ultrasound Image Based on Branch Pipe Fillet Weld
title_fullStr Research on Region Noise Reduction and Feature Analysis of Total Focus Method Ultrasound Image Based on Branch Pipe Fillet Weld
title_full_unstemmed Research on Region Noise Reduction and Feature Analysis of Total Focus Method Ultrasound Image Based on Branch Pipe Fillet Weld
title_short Research on Region Noise Reduction and Feature Analysis of Total Focus Method Ultrasound Image Based on Branch Pipe Fillet Weld
title_sort research on region noise reduction and feature analysis of total focus method ultrasound image based on branch pipe fillet weld
topic FMC-TFM
weld inspection
noise reduction
feature extraction
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/21/9737
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