NF EN ISO 18081
Non-destructive testing - Acoustic emission testing (AT) - Leak detection by means of acoustic emission
This document specifies the general principles required for leak detection by acoustic emission testing (AT). It is addressed to the application of the methodology on structures and components, where a leak flow as a result of pressure differences appears and generates acoustic emission (AE).It describes phenomena of the AE generation and influence of the nature of fluids, shape of the gap, wave propagation and environment.The different application techniques, instrumentation and presentation of AE results are discussed. Also included are guidelines for the preparation of application documents which describe specific requirements for the application of the acoustic emission testing.Annex A gives procedures for some leak-testing applications.
This document specifies the general principles required for leak detection by acoustic emission testing (AT). It is addressed to the application of the methodology on structures and components, where a leak flow as a result of pressure differences appears and generates acoustic emission (AE).
It describes phenomena of the AE generation and influence of the nature of fluids, shape of the gap, wave propagation and environment.
The different application techniques, instrumentation and presentation of AE results are discussed. Also included are guidelines for the preparation of application documents which describe specific requirements for the application of the acoustic emission testing.
Annex A gives procedures for some leak-testing applications.
ISO 18081:2016 specifies the general principles required for leak detection by acoustic emission testing (AT). It is addressed to the application of the methodology on structures and components, where a leak flow as a result of pressure differences appears and generates acoustic emission (AE). It describes phenomena of the AE generation and influence of the nature of fluids, shape of the gap, wave propagation and environment. The different application methods, instrumentation and presentation of AE results is discussed. Also included are guidelines for the preparation of application documents which describe specific requirements for the application of the AE method. Different application examples are given. Unless otherwise specified in the referencing documents, the minimum requirements of this International Standard are applicable.
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1 Domaine d'application
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2 Références normatives
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3 Termes et définitions
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4 Qualification du personnel effectuant les essais
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5 Principe du contrôle par émission acoustique
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6 Applications
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7 Équipement d'essai
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8 Mode opératoire d'essai pour la détection de fuites
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9 Modes opératoires de localisation
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10 Présentation des données
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11 Interprétation des données
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12 Documents de management de la qualité
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13 Documentation et rapport d'essai
- A Exemples d'applications de la détection de fuites
- Bibliographie
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