Ultrasonic phased array testing in the power generation industry : novel wedge development for the inspection of steam turbine blades roots

The thesis presented herein comprises of the work undertaken to research novel methods of Phased array ultrasonic inspection of complex steam turbine blade roots as found in the power generation industry. The research was conducted as part of the Engineering Doctorate scheme, administered by the Res...

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Main Author: Charlesworth, Chris
Published: University of Warwick 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.560215