Current Research

Thermographic Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Pipes


Principal Investigator:

Mohammed Omar

Graduate Student(s):

Yi Zhou

Sponsor(s):

Electric Power Research Institute EPRI

Brief abstract:

This projects aims at developing a non-intrusive system capable of quantifying the thickness and cracks within power plants piping systems, with one side access. 


Impact:

Major impact on the safety and reliability of power plants operations.

Improving the maintenance schedules and operations.

Project Schedule:

Completed in 2009

Preliminary Results:

Initial investigation and proof of concept study submitted.

Clemson University