ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing
My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B
My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B
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5.1.3 Microstructural Interpretation<br />
To date, the greatest advances in the use of acetate replicas<br />
for nondestructive testing have come from their use in microstructural<br />
testing and interpretation. Replication is an integral part of visual tests in the<br />
power generation industries as well as in refining, chemical processing and<br />
pulp and paper plants. Replication, in conjunction with microstructural<br />
analysis, is used to quantify microstrain over time and to predict the remaining<br />
useful life of a component. Future applications are not limited by material type.<br />
In industry, tests are carried out at preselected intervals to assess the<br />
structural integrity of components in their systems. These components can be<br />
pressure vessels, piping systems or rotating equipment. Typically these<br />
components are exposed to stresses or an environment that limits their<br />
service life. Replication is used to evaluate such systems and to provide data<br />
regarding their metallurgical condition.<br />
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