Finite element numerical simulation analysis based on ultrasonic phased array

Abstract

Abstract In this paper, the ultrasonic phased array technology is used to detect the defects in the welded seam test specimens. Using pulse echo method to detect a specimen with defects and establishing the corresponding numerical model. At the same time, the finite element is used to simulate the propagation of ultrasonic waves in the defective test specimens, and figures of the sound pressure amplitude are obtained. Compared with the theoretical values, the experimental values and the simulated values show good agreement, and the errors are only - 1.37% and 4.11%, respectively. The results show that the ultrasonic phased array with finite element simulation is effective.