Active Thermography in Non-destructive Testing
Energy excitation of a test object generates a heat flow that leads to temperature changes on its surface, which can be detected with highly sensitive infrared cameras. Based on the temporal course of these temperature changes, conclusions can be drawn about the material properties and condition of the test object. Active thermography, in combination with high-resolution camera technology and suitable analysis algorithms, allows the detection of even the smallest defects.
During this process, the test object remains intact and can be used for further tests or improved if necessary. Active thermography is a very efficient non-destructive testing method that allows rapid analysis of even large-area test objects made of a wide variety of materials.
Analysis of a Carbon Composite (CFC) using Lock-in Thermography
You Want to Learn More about Active Thermography?
Do not hesitate and register for our training "Active Thermography in NDT – Advantages, Challenges, Opportunities".
We are looking forward to your participation.
If you have questions about the event, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Upcoming Seminar Date
Note on the Event
- The seminar will take place as an online event and will be delivered via GoTo Webinar. You will receive all details after registering for the event.
- Scheduled break: 12:00 – 13:00 PM
- Registration deadline: 15 September 2023
Participation Fee
The participation fee for the training: "Active Thermography in NDT – Advantages, Challenges, Opportunities" is: 960 EUR*.
*The prices do not include VAT. The offer is exclusively valid for commercial customers.
Agenda* for the Training
We would like to familiarise you with active thermography in as clear a manner as possible, and in doing so, tie in directly with your experiences.
- Theoretical basics of active thermography
- Radiation physics: Thermographic measurement principle
- Thermodynamics: Transient heat flow, material property diffusivity
- Mathematics: Fourier transformation
- Equipment technology of active thermography
- Thermographic cameras: requirements and device parameters
- Excitation sources: Principles, practical realizations
- Image data acquisition and evaluation
- Variations of the temporal excitation process
- Excitation synchronous thermal image acquisition
- Evaluation methods, overview of software tools
- Task analysis, test strategy
- Application of NDT basics: acquisition and evaluation of inspection tasks
- Detectable defect types, sizes and depths
- Influences of material and test specimen design
- Informative value of preliminary tests
- Practical execution of the examination
- Selection of excitation type and time course
- Determination and optimization of excitation and acquisition parameters
- Evaluation and presentation of results
- Light excitation with halogen lamps and flash lamps
- Excitation with induction and direct current supply
* Subject to change