Adaptive Laser Induced Phased Arrays (ALIPA)
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Strathclyde
Department Name: Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Abstract
Many current challenges in Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) stem from the increased use of advanced materials and manufacturing processes that push the limits of materials' performance. NDE techniques are required that can cope with extreme environments (high temperature / radioactive environments), restricted access (inside engines or though access ports), and complex geometries. To address these challenges, this project will develop a new capability for real-time, remote ultrasonic imaging that can be used for NDE. This engineering challenge will be achieved by introducing a conceptual change to phased array ultrasonics, beyond the limits of geometrical, ultrasonic frequency and mode array characteristics, by adapting the array to the demands of the inspected structure, on-the-fly, and thus transforming the field. The long-term vision behind this project goes beyond inspection, to develop a method for monitoring and control of in-process parameters, in places of extreme environments such as fusion reactors or turbine engines. The industrial importance of the project is demonstrated by the significant cash and in-kind contributions of the project partners.
Organisations
- University of Strathclyde (Lead Research Organisation)
- European Union (Collaboration)
- SELLAFIELD LTD (Collaboration)
- United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (Collaboration)
- BAE Systems (United Kingdom) (Collaboration, Project Partner)
- CCFE/UKAEA (Project Partner)
- Sellafield (United Kingdom) (Project Partner)
- Hitachi (Japan) (Project Partner)
Publications
Description | EPSRC Doctoral Prize |
Amount | £36,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/T517938/1 |
Organisation | University of Strathclyde |
Sector | Academic/University |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 02/2023 |
End | 01/2024 |
Description | BAE Systems: Project partner to the Adaptive LIPA project |
Organisation | BAE Systems |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | Expertise, access to data and experimental results. Site visits, demonstrations and trials of samples provided by the Project Partner. |
Collaborator Contribution | Provision of samples, expertise and participation in meetings. |
Impact | No outputs yet |
Start Year | 2022 |
Description | Independent advisor for USES of novel Ultrasonic and Seismic Embedded Sensors for the non-destructive evaluation and structural health monitoring of critical infrastructure and human-built objects (HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) ) |
Organisation | European Union |
Country | European Union (EU) |
Sector | Public |
PI Contribution | I am a member of the Independent advisory board for USES of novel Ultrasonic and Seismic Embedded Sensors for the non-destructive evaluation and structural health monitoring of critical infrastructure and human-built objects (HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) ), which is a European Union programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training. |
Collaborator Contribution | All travel expenses are paid for meetings. Opportunity for networking with the international ultrasonics community. |
Impact | This collaboration is multi-disciplinary bringing together physicists, mathematicians, engineers and geo-scientists. |
Start Year | 2023 |
Description | PhD co-supervision with UKAEA |
Organisation | UK Atomic Energy Authority |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Public |
PI Contribution | Expertise and experimental results. |
Collaborator Contribution | Time with experienced staff, specialised and characterised samples. |
Impact | One accepted conference paper at the IEEE Symposium on Fusion Engineering (SOFE) 2023, to be presented in July 2023 One accepted conference paper at NDE in Nuclear 2023, to be presented in June 2023 |
Start Year | 2023 |
Description | Sellafield Ltd: Project partner to the Adaptive LIPA project |
Organisation | Sellafield Ltd |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Private |
PI Contribution | Access to data and trials with project partner's own samples. Industrial visits and demonstrations.Expertise. |
Collaborator Contribution | Cash contributions, site visits, attendance to project meetings, expertise and provision of samples. |
Impact | No outcomes yet. |
Start Year | 2022 |
Description | Laser ultrasonics for non-contact, in-process NDE during manufacturing in extreme environments |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Laser ultrasonics for non-contact, in-process NDE during manufacturing in extreme environments |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
Description | Technology Transfer Event at the UK Research Centre for Non Destructive Evaluation |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | On line, remote demonstration of the remote ultrasonic volumetric imaging system using Laser Induced Phased Arrays. Around 100 participants from around the world from industrial sectors covering Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Energy, Manufacturing etc as well as organisations such as the British Institute of Non Destructive Testing. Other audience included PGR students and academics from 5 UK Universities. There has been followed up interest for industrial collaborations. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021,2022,2023 |
URL | https://rcnde.ac.uk/jan_meetings_online/ |