Ultrasound Inspection in Alberta, Canada

Ultrasound inspection, also known as ultrasonic testing (UT), is a non-destructive testing method that uses high-frequency sound waves (mainly shear waves and Longitudinal waves) to detect and characterize internal flaws or defects in materials. It is commonly used in manufacturing, construction, and maintenance industries.

During an ultrasound inspection, a transducer, which emits and receives ultrasonic waves, is placed in contact with the surface of the test object or coupled to it using a gel or water medium. The transducer generates high-frequency sound waves that travel through the material.

As the sound waves propagate through the material, they encounter interfaces, such as boundaries between different materials, voids, or defects within the material. When the sound waves encounter an interface or defect, they are partially reflected back to the transducer.

The transducer receives the reflected waves and converts them into electrical signals. These signals are analyzed by specialized equipment, such as an ultrasound flaw detector or an ultrasound imaging system. The equipment interprets the signals to determine the presence, location, size, and characteristics of the internal flaws or defects.