Ultrasound NDT inspection training system - TrainNDT
Project Summary:
| Project Name: TrainNDT (A novel non-destructive testing training system based on wireless probe tracking) | |
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| Budget: 726,553 | Funded by: Innovate UK (Ref. 103614) |
| Project Partners: InnoTecUK, Applied Inspectiom, E.On Technologies, Eastpoint Software, TWI | |
| Project period: Feb 2019 – Nov 2019 | |
Project description:
Ultrasonic NDT inspectors are currently trained on sample workpieces containing actual or machined flaws. These workpieces are heavy and relatively few in number, causing major logistical challenges for training schools. TrainNDT aims to address this by developing an inexpensive system using replica workpieces and a probe tracking system. This system locates the probe with respect to the workpiece, and displays an A-scan waveform on-screen as if a real workpiece were being scanned.
Existing NDT tracking systems typically use draw-wire encoders to track the probe, however these are cumbersome and affect the operator’s scanning ability, making them ill-suited to training applications. TrainNDT has been developed using visual based tracking to minimise user impact.
Personal Role within project:
- Development of software backend for real-time position and orientations tracking of probes and work pieces within the workspace utilising ROS frame and Optitrack system.