Title :
Localization of structural heterogeneities in refractory blocks using ground penetrating radar
Author :
Boinet, M. ; Franco, P. Pires ; Crouzet, A. ; Norgeot, C.
Author_Institution :
St.-Gobain Rech., Aubervilliers, France
Abstract :
High frequency handheld GPR system was successfully used for the localization of voids and heterogeneities within fused cast refractory blocks that are used in glass furnace. Results provide possibility to enhance the geometrical configuration of the blocks in the furnace and so its lifetime can be improved. Comparisons of GPR results were carried out with ultrasonic measurements.
Keywords :
condition monitoring; furnaces; glass manufacture; ground penetrating radar; nondestructive testing; quality control; refractories; ultrasonic measurement; voids (solid); fused cast refractory blocks; geometrical configuration; glass furnaces; ground penetrating radar; high frequency handheld GPR system; structural heterogeneities localization; ultrasonic measurements; voids localization; Acoustics; Antenna measurements; Furnaces; Glass industry; Glass manufacturing; Ground penetrating radar; Ultrasonic variables measurement; glass industry; handheld GPR; refractory;
Conference_Titel :
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), 2012 14th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2662-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICGPR.2012.6254995
