Machine implemented analysis eddy current data
CA 1297585 C · Owner: Westinghouse Electric Corporation · Inventors: Taszarek, Bruce Joseph; Junker, Warren Robert; Attaar, Mustan
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74-, W.E. 53,323, Abstract of the Disclosure A digital computer performs a complete eddy current analysis of the tubes of a steam generator from data input to generation of a final report. The computer extracts signatures generated by various structural features and tube defects from the data, breaks down composite signatures into their component parts and classifies each such signature by applying thereto a cascading set of experience based rules. Signatures classified as structural features are examined closely for the presence of colocated tube defects. A post processor correlates the location of the indications identified from the time based eddy current data with the known physical …
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- Granted March 17, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 17, 2009.
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