Integrated Models of Ultrasonic Examination for NDT Expertise

For several years, the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) has developed a system calledCIVA for multiple-technique NDE data acquisition and processing [1]. Modeling tools for ultrasonic non-destructive testing have been developed and implemented within this system allowing direct comparison between measured and predicted results. These models are not only devoted to laboratory uses but also must be usable by ultrasonic operators without special training in simulation techniques. Therefore, emphasis has been on finding the best compromise between as accurate as possible quantitative predictions and ease, simplicity and speed, crucial requirements in the industrial context