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The Transparent Shaft

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Volker Steger
Supervisors: Johannes Vrana, Alexander Zimmer, Hubert Mooshofer

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YouTube Siemens YouTube Channel 05/2016

Hidden cavities in turbine or generator shafts can lead to catastrophic accidents. A new industrial ultrasound technique from Siemens can see inside these metal parts more clearly than ever before. In addition to improving safety and extending the service life of such parts, the method makes it possible to use new materials.
 

Tags | 3D-SAFT, Automated Testing, CT, Computed Tomography, NDT, NDE, Nondestructive Testing, Pictures of the Future, Power Generation, PoF, Reconstruction, SAFT, Siemens, UT, Ultrasonic Testing, Ultrasonics

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