利用PVDF传感器检测激光超声的实验研究

简要介绍了激光超声技术以及声表面波的基本特点、激光超声产生和接收的基本原理及激光超声技术的应用。概述了聚偏二氟乙烯（PVDF）压电薄膜材料的结构、性质和应用，以及薄膜压电性产生的机理。对PVDF换能器的设计思路和实验方法进行了简单讨论。具体实验采用脉冲激光器激发声表面波，利用PVDF传感器接收实验信号，调试实验信号，得出波形，并对实验现象作出初步分析。证实了该实验装置应用于激光超声无损检测的可行性与可靠性。     

斐索光纤干涉仪在超声检测中的应用

针对激光超声中固体表面波的传播特性,研究了一套斐索光纤干涉仪系统并实现了对YAG激发的铝材料表面波的检测.该光纤干涉仪基于共光路干涉原理,消除了其他表面波检测手段的诸多弊端,具有环境要求低、结构简单、易于调节、频响高且为非接触式测量等优点,实验表明该干涉仪适合于激光超声检测.     

利用激光超声技术研究表面微裂纹缺陷材料的低通滤波效应

利用激光激发声表面波的理论模型,研究了被激发宽带声表面波在具有表面微裂纹缺陷金属材料上的传播特性.对具有不同形状的表面缺陷模型进行了数值分析.结果表明:表面微裂纹缺陷有明显的低通效应,缺陷深度越大高频截止频率就越低,缺陷深度与低通滤波的截止频率呈近似线性关系;缺陷的宽度增大对表面波透射能量有明显的衰减作用. 关键词： 激光超声 声表面波 有限元方法 低通滤波器     

激光超声检测铝合金材料的残余应力分布

为了有效检测铝合金材料上的残余应力分布,研究了用激光超声技术来检测铝合金材料上的残余应力分布的方法。该方法用Nd:YAG脉冲激光激发声表面波,并用外差激光干涉仪接收。理论分析表明可通过测量表面波在不同位置上声速的相对变化,来确定试样的残余应力分布。并对无残余应力、有压缩残余应力、有拉伸残余应力的三个试样应力分布,进行了实验测定。结果证实了试样的残余应力分布可引发声表面波在不同位置上声速的相对变化,也证实了激光激发声表面波及其接收技术是一种无损检测材料内残余应力分布的有效方法。     

用于铝板缺陷无损检测的激光超声有限元模拟研究

激光超声技术能够在材料表面形成超声波，是实现材料缺陷无损检测的重要环节。借助Abaqus有限元分析工具，基于激光超声热弹机制建立了轴对称铝板的表面缺陷模型，模拟了激光激发产生的表面波在材料中的传播特性及其与铝板缺陷的相互作用过程。数值模拟实验表明，铝板表面缺陷的分布深度值越大，反射波越强，并且当缺陷深度达到一定程度时，反射波的幅值趋于稳定；但缺陷的分布宽度对于反射波的影响则十分有限。所得结论为基于激光超声的材料缺陷的定量检测及识别提供有效的理论依据。     

基于激光超声临界频率的表面缺陷检测与评价

激光超声能够激发宽频带的表面波,可实现金属材料表面微缺陷的定位分析与深度检测。根据表面波在缺陷处的透射/反射阈值现象,提出了测量表面缺陷深度的临界频率法;基于光弹激发原理搭建了激光超声检测平台,得到了铝合金样品的B扫成像,实现了表面缺陷的定位;结合小波变换分析了表面缺陷的透射与反射波形能量分布,测得透射/反射阈值θ_0=1/4,进而采用临界频率法实现了表面微缺陷的深度估计。此外,还分析了激发点与探测点距离、待测样品材料对透射/反射阈值的影响。结果表明,基于激光超声临界频率法可以实现表面微缺陷的定位及深度检测,且透射/反射阈值大小与表面波传播距离、待测样品材质无关。     

激光超声无损检测技术

 传统的无损检测方法具有一定的局限性,例如:在高温高压、高湿、有毒等某些恶劣检测环境中,或被测工件具有放射性或腐蚀性,以及被测工件具有较快的运动速度时,已不能完全满足要求。因此,人们一直都在努力寻找适合于上述情况的无损检测方法。这里介绍一种激光超声检测技术,它是利用激光脉冲激发超声从而实现无损检测的一种方法,已逐渐成为材料无损检测的一种重要手段。本文详细介绍了激光超声的检测原理及应用,并指出目前尚存在的问题及解决措施。激光超声的激发原理激光超声是指用脉冲激光在介质中所产生的超声波或利用激光来产生超声这一物理过程。激光可以在固体中产生超声,也可以在气体和液体中产生超声。     

基于多模态信号的金属材料缺陷无损检测方法

金属材料缺陷检测对于经济发展具有重要意义.针对现有无损检测技术信号模态单一、检测范围有限等不足,提出了一种基于多模态信号的金属材料缺陷无损检测方法.该方法以光声无损检测方法为主体,首先利用有限元方法分析了缺陷对激光能量吸收量和光声表面波传播的影响,提出了基于激光吸收量和光声表面波的缺陷检测方法;然后搭建了多模态信号检测平台,采集了缺陷的光学、光声和超声三种模态的信号,检测出了裂纹的宽度和分布信息,以及深度和在内部的延伸状况.研究结果表明,本文提出的基于金属材料多模态信号的无损检测方法能够准确、全面地检测出金属材料的杂质和裂纹的尺寸信息,弥补了现有无损检测方法在检测范围上的不足,为缺陷定量检测和全面诊断提供了一个新的思路.     

声表面波检测铝板表面微缺陷深度实验研究

为了探究声表面波与不同深度微裂纹缺陷相互作用的关系,将脉冲激光作用于一系列不同缺陷的试件铝板上进行线光源激励,激发激光超声波。用超声传感器接收在铝板中传播的激光超声信号,通过数字荧光示波器采集激光超声在铝板中的传播数据。对采集到的反射波数据进行分离谱分离过程得到的铝板中激光超声的时域分布和透射波数据进行频域分析。实验发现:缺陷深度影响着反射回波两峰值特征点到达时间差,两者之间近似线性关系,也影响着透射波的截止频率且二者呈现递减关系。     

近表面层黏性模量梯度变化的复合平板中激光热弹激发声表面波的传播特性

考虑复合平板近表面层的黏性模量变化特性,建立激光在复合平板中热弹激发声表面波的有限元模型,系统研究复合平板中声表面波的传播特性,并讨论近表面层的黏性模量、厚度与Lamé常数对声表面波衰减特性的影响,在此基础上,结合理论计算的色散与衰减曲线对声表面波传播特性进行验证.本研究为激光超声技术无损评估复合平板近表面层的力学性能提供理论指导,同时也为研究复合平板表面微裂纹问题提供可行性思路.     

Numerical simulation of evaluation of surface breaking cracks by array-lasers generated narrow-band SAW

Most of the factors limiting the extensive application of laser-based ultrasonic for nondestructive evaluation of surface breaking crack are its poor sensitivity, low efficiency relative to conventional contact ultrasonic methods and limit on the dimension of the cracks. For this reason, a new technique that multiplepulse narrow-band ultrasound generated by laser arrays has been proposed. It is found that crack detection dependent on spectrum of narrow-band ultrasound generated by laser arrays can be operated with low amplitude requirements. In this paper, the narrow-band ultrasound generated by pulse laser arrays interacting with surface breaking cracks has been simulated in detail by the finite element method (FEM) according to the thermoelastic theory. The pulsed array lasers were assumed to be transient heat source, and the surface acoustic wave (SAW) which propagating on the top of the plate was computed based on thermoelastic theory. Then the frequency spectrums of both reflected waves by crack and transmission ones through crack were compared with the direct waves. Results demonstrate that multiple-frequency components of the narrow-band ultrasound were varied with change of the depth of surface breaking cracks significantly, which provides the possibility for precise evaluation of surface breaking cracks.     

Simulation on thermoelastic stress field and laser ultrasound waveform in non-metallic materials by using FEM

The thermoelastically generated stress and ultrasound fields in non-metallic materials by laser illumination are presented by using finite element method (FEM). The model accounts for the effects of thermal diffusion and optical penetration, as well as the finite width and duration of the laser source. The numerical results show that the strength and feature of the force source can be related to the heat input and certain material properties. The relationships between the stress waves and the ultrasound waveforms, particularly the precursor, are analyzed. The typical surface acoustic waves (SAWs) and the bulk waveforms at the epicenter are presented to illustrate the generated field and provide insight to the relevance of different mechanism taken into account in the model. PACS 02.70.Dh; 43.35.+d; 42.62.-b     

基于光声信号的高铁钢轨表面缺陷检测方法

针对传统的基于超声信号的高铁钢轨无损检测方法对于表面微裂纹检测效果不佳的问题,提出了一种基于光声信号的高铁钢轨表面缺陷检测方法.首先,使用有限元及K-wave方法建立了钢轨模型并获得了模拟光声信号;然后利用时间反演的方法对钢轨表面的光声图像进行了重建,并研究了不同传感器中心频率对成像结果的影响;最后设计实验采集了钢轨表面的光声信号并进行了处理和分析.实验结果表明,基于光声信号的高铁钢轨表面缺陷检测方法对于表面微裂纹有很好的检测效果,该方法在钢轨探伤领域有较大的可行性及发展潜力.     

The experimental study of fatigue crack detection using scanning laser point source technique

For the purpose of better understanding the interaction of Rayleigh wave and the fatigue crack in a metallic sample, a set of experimental setups is built, based on the scanning laser source (SLS) technique, utilizing a point source to take place of the line source to generate surface acoustic waves (SAWs), and an interferometer is to detect the SAWs signal. The information of the crack (such as position and length) can be obtained by utilizing a two-dimensional scan of the material surface. This paper focuses on the detection of visible and invisible fatigue crack by using this point-source-based scanning laser source technique, and comparing the results with those of conventional pitch-catch technique. The result shows that with two-dimensional scanning, and analyzing the amplitude of the generated SAWs, not only the visible fatigue can be identified, but also the invisible fatigue crack can be discriminated. As a result, the sensitivity of the scanning point laser source technique is higher than the conventional pitch-catch technique.     

Numerical simulation of laser-generated surface acoustic waves in the transparent coating on a substrate by the finite element method

The optimum finite element model in the system consisting of a transparent coating and an opaque substrate is established based on the analysis of two important parameters: meshing size and time step, and the stability of solution. Taking into account the temperature dependence of material properties, the transient temperature and temperature gradient field are obtained. According to the thermoelastic theory, this temperature gradient field can be taken as a buried bulk source to generate ultrasonic wave. The surface acoustic waves (SAWs) are obtained. The influence of the coating thickness on the SAWs is analyzed. The model provides a useful tool for the determination of modes which are generated by a laser source in transparent coating on opaque substrate. The surface skimming longitudinal wave exists for the multiple oscillations and it charges from unipolar waveforms to dipolar.     

Detection of physical defects in solar cells by hyperspectral imaging technology

A hyperspectral imaging system is developed and is used to identify cracks and fracture defects in solar cells. The basic principles and key technologies of this system are presented, along with a characterization of its performance. The system can provided both single-band images and spectrums of solar cells by laser scanning and hyperspectral imaging. The spectral angle mapper algorithm is used to identify cracks on the surface of solar cells. Experiment results show that this is a non-contact, no-destructive method for detecting cracks in solar cells.     

Investigation of surface acoustic waves in laser shock peened metals

Laser shock peening is a well-known method for extending the fatigue life of metal components by introducing near-surface compressive residual stress. The surface acoustic waves (SAWs) are dispersive when the near-surface properties of materials are changed. So the near-surface properties (such as the thickness of hardened layers, elastic properties, residual stresses, etc.) can be analyzed by the phase velocity dispersion. To study the propagation of SAWs in metal samples after peening, a more reasonable experimental method of broadband excitation and reception is introduced. The ultrasonic signals are excited by laser and received by polyvinylindene fluoride (PVDF) transducer. The SAW signals in aluminum alloy materials with different impact times by laser shock peening are detected. Signal spectrum and phase velocity dispersion curves of SAWs are analyzed. Moreover, reasons for dispersion are discussed.     

The interaction and the surface crack of single-crystal silicon induced by a millisecond laser

When the silicon material is irradiated by laser, it absorbs the laser energy leading to the temperature rise and the thermal stress. The damage effect includes melting, vaporation and thermal stress damage. Once the thermal stress exceeds the stress strength the crack will initiate. The silicon surface cracks induced by a millisecond laser are investigated. The experimental results show that three types of cracks are generated including cleavage crack, radial crack and circumferential crack. The cleavage crack is located within the laser spot. The radial crack and circumferential crack are located outside the laser spot. A two-dimensional spatial axisymmetric model of silicon irradiated by a 1064 nm millisecond laser is established. To assess what stresses generate and explain the generation mechanism of the different cracks, the thermal stress fields during laser irradiation and the cooling process are obtained using finite element method. The radial stress and hoop stress within the laser spot are tensile stress after the laser irradiation. The temperature in the center is the highest but the thermal stress in the center is not always highest during the laser irradiation. The cleavage cracks are induced by the tensile stress after the laser irradiation. The radial crack and the circumferential crack are generated during the laser irradiation.     

Frequency dependence of laser ultrasonic SAW phase velocities measurements

Advances in the field of laser ultrasonics have opened up new possibilities in applications in many areas. This paper verifies the relationship between phase velocities of different materials, including hard solid and soft solid, and the frequency range of SAW signal. We propose a novel approach that utilizes a low coherence interferometer to detect the laser-induced surface acoustic waves (SAWs). A Nd:YAG focused laser line-source is applied to steel, iron, plastic plates and a 3.5% agar–agar phantom. The generated SAW signals are detected by a time domain low coherence interferometry system. SAW phase velocity dispersion curves were calculated, from which the elasticity of the specimens was evaluated. The relationship between frequency content and phase velocities was analyzed. We show that the experimental results agreed well with those of the theoretical expectations.     

Numerical simulation of laser-generated ultrasound in non-metallic material by the finite element method

The use of a pulsed laser for the generation of the elastic waves in non-metallic materials in the thermoelastic regime is investigated by using finite element method (FEM), taking into account not only thermal diffusion and the finite spatial and temporal shape of the laser pulse, but also optical penetration and the temperature dependence of material properties. The optimum finite element model is established based on analysis of two important parameters, meshing size and time step, and the stability of solution. Temperature distributions and temperature gradient fields in non-metallic material for different time steps are obtained, this temperature field is equivalent to a bulk force source to generate ultrasonic wave. The laser-generated ultrasound waveforms at the epicenter and surface acoustic waveforms (SAWs) are obtained and the influence of optical penetration into the material on the temperature field and the ultrasound waveforms are analyzed. The numerical results indicate that the heat penetration into non-metallic material is caused mainly by the optical penetration, and the ultrasound waveforms, especially the shape of the precursor, are strongly dependent on the optical penetration depth into non-metallic material.