Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. - Charlotte NC, US Matthew Capps - San Antonio TX, US James Crane - San Antonio TX, US Stanley M. Walker - Midland NC, US
Assignee:
ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. - Charlotte NC
International Classification:
G01N 27/82
US Classification:
738658
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for inspection of tubes in a boiler is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sensor adapted to generate and detect guided-waves and a mechanical device adapted to reach into a tube bundle and clamp the sensor onto an interior tube selected for inspection. The mechanical device includes a housing adapted to contain the sensor and an air cylinder adapted to actuate the housing to allow the housing to clamp onto the interior tube.
- Palo Alto CA, US Gary Lane BURKHARDT - Adkins TX, US Matthew Louis CAPPS - San Antonio TX, US Jonathan Dale BARTLETT - San Antonio TX, US
International Classification:
G01N 27/90
Abstract:
A flexible eddy current probe and a method of use are provided. A flexible eddy current probe () includes at least one substantially planar eddy current array () capable of measuring an electromagnetic condition of a portion of a test object (), wherein the at least one eddy current array () is disposed on a flexible substrate (), and wherein the flexible substrate () is conformable to a portion of the test object (). The flexible eddy current probe includes at least one elongated electrical conductor () capable of electrically connecting the at least one eddy current array () to a test instrument, and a glove () capable of being fitted to an operator's hand and capable of carrying the eddy current array () and conforming the array in testing communication with the test object ().
Apparatus And Method For Inspection Of Tubes In A Boiler
- Charlotte NC, US Matthew Capps - San Antonio TX, US James Crane - San Antonio TX, US Stanley M. Walker - Midland NC, US
International Classification:
G01N 27/82
Abstract:
A method for inspection of tubes in a boiler is disclosed. The method of inspecting includes the steps of providing an apparatus having a sensor and a housing adapted to contain the sensor. The method further including the steps of extending the apparatus into a tube bundle until a desired tube for inspection is reached; rotating the apparatus until the sensor is positioned over the tube to be inspected; clamping the housing around the tube to be inspected, thereby clamping the sensor around the tube; transmitting a pulse of guided waves into the tube to be inspected and detecting reflected signals; and acquiring data from the reflected signals and determining the condition of the tube.
Methods And Devices For Long Term Structural Health Monitoring Of Pipelines And Vessels
- San Antonio TX, US Matthew L. CAPPS - San Antonio TX, US
International Classification:
G01N 29/22
US Classification:
73627
Abstract:
A system and method for non-destructive monitoring a component including a guided wave sensor positioned around a surface of the component, wherein the component has a perimeter. A first spring mounting clamp positioned around the component perimeter and a second spring mounting clamp positioned around the component perimeter, wherein the first and second mounting clamps are positioned a distance of 0.1 inches to 5.0 inches on either side of the guided wave sensor. A plurality of elongated springs is attached at a first end to the first spring mounting clamp and attached at a second end to the second spring mounting clamp. The central portion applying a pressure of at least 10 psi to the guided wave sensor.
Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Matthew Capps Vice Presi
THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE TEACHERS
5750 Balcones Dr STE 201, Austin, TX 78731 3410 Taft, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Resumes
Dean West College Of Education, Ncate Coordinator/Associate Professor At Midwestern State University
West Henderson High School Hendersonville NC 2004-2008
Community:
Trent Brumfield, Ethan Creasman, Mark Jones, Hayley Mckillop, Quinten Owens, Nereida Ceballos, Courtney Silcox, Leondra Metz, Brian Craig, Andrew Sikorski, Andrew Copney