Flaw detection trial using virtual ultrasonic testing

This report presents features of ultrasonic simulation and aspects to be considered in virtual inspection trials. A simulation trial implementation and results are reported, with main purpose to test different features of the selected simulation software in creation and analysis of a virtual detectability trial. A series of simulations was conducted using simple test block geometry that included notch shaped flaws with varying depths. To make the case realistic, significant structural noise and moderate attenuation were added to the simulation using the material properties settings. The simulation was run using different probe frequency values and crystal dimensions to produce variation in the flaw detectability. The simulated ultrasonic inspection data was analyzed using analysis tools of the used software. The signal-to-noise ratios and locations of the detected indications were characterized and detectability dependence on the notch height was assessed. Also, study about signal-to-noise ratios measured from the detected indications was performed.