BINDT - NDT 2011: Programme 12-13 September

NDT 2011: Programme 12-13 September
Provisional programme - subject to change

Monday 12 September
16.00 onwards	Registration
19.00- 21.00	Welcome buffet
Tuesday 13 September
08.00 onwards	Registration
09.00	President’s Welcome followed by the Roy Sharpe Prize Lecture – Development of guided wave techniques for non-destructive testing, Prof M J S Lowe, Imperial College, London
10.00	*Tea, Coffee and Exhibition*
	Session 1A – Transducers/sensors Chair: Dr I Baillie	Session 1B – Radiography Chair: Mr K Sharp	Session 1C – Thermography Chair: Prof D P Almond	Session 1D - Commercial session Chair: Mr C Sinclair
10.50	Designing process of an EMAT with pulsed electromagnet for high-temperature applications: an overview F Hernández-Valle and S Dixon University of Warwick	Advanced image enhancement filters for RT covering CR and DR applications R Evans and S Alderton GE Inspection Technologies	Transient thermography as a non-invasive NDT approach for composites assessment N P Avdelidis¹ and T-H Gan² ¹InnoTecUK Ltd ²TWI Ltd	Acoustic emission testing T Bradshaw Physical Acoustics
11.15	An investigation into single-crystal piezo composites for NDT M Wilson	A review of fluoroscopic screens for digital radiography use: Gadox and CsI L Pick Vidisco Ltd	Artificial disbonds for calibration of transient thermography inspection of thermal barrier coating systems G Ptaszek, P Cawley, D Almond and S Pickering University of Bath	Improvements in phased array data presentation K McLaughlin Advanced NDT Ltd
11.40	Bismuth titanate as a high-temperature piezoelectric transducer S Burrows, K McAughey, R S Edwards and S Dixon Dept of Physics, University of Warwick	The advancement of microfocus reflection tubes for industrial applications in measurement technology T Fröba and J P Steffen X-RAY WorX GmbH	IR thermographic NDT research at Tomsk Polytechnic University, Siberia, Russia V Vavilov Tomsk Polytechnic University, Institute for NDT	Utilisation of the Omniscan MX2 for advanced phased array UT and EC applications G Luckett Olympus Industrial
12.05	A low-cost torsional wave viscosity probe: design and implementation A Rabani, R Challis and V Pinfield Electrical Systems and Optics Division, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham	High-resolution X-ray computed tomography for 3D failure analysis and metrology A Egbert GE Sensing & Inspection	Pulsed thermography defect detection limits D Almond and S Pickering University of Bath	TOFD for beginners M Nel AGR
12.30	Effects of variation in phased array element performance D Duxbury^1,2, M Lowe² and J Russell¹ ¹Rolls-Royce plc – Nuclear ²UK Research Centre in NDE, Imperial College London	THIS SLOT IS AVAILABLE FOR A LATE SUBMISSION	Non-destructive analysis of composite structures using ultrasonic and thermographic imaging R Gr Maev, I Seviaryna, D Gavrilov, H Wehbe, F Severin and E Maeva University of Windsor	Ultrasound phased array inspection technology on seamless steel pipes Chen Zhifa, Candy Hong, Hu Tingping, Cai Henghui and Chen Honglong Shantou Institute of Ultrasonic Instruments Co
13.00-14.00	*Lunch and Exhibition* Industry Group Annual General Meeting
	Session 2A – Phased array Chair: Prof B Drinkwater	Session 2B – Technology transfer Chairs: Prof A K Dunhill and Prof K Newton	Session 2C – Certification Chair: Mr R Lyon	Session 2D – Commercial session Chair: Mr W Woodhead
14.15	Using pulsed array frequency measurements to locate defects S J Hill and S Dixon Department of Physics, University of Warwick	TFM – University to in-service inspection C Lane Rolls-Royce plc	Qualification, certification and accreditation systems for NDT personnel – Problems and solutions J R Thompson BINDT	Making the most of digital radiography in field NDT R Pincu Vidisco Ltd
14.40	Real-time full matrix capture and total focusing and other novel imaging options using general purpose PC-based array instrumentation D Lines¹, J Wharrie¹ and J Hottenroth² ¹Diagnostic Sonar Ltd ²National Instruments	POD using induction thermography B Weekes Rolls-Royce plc		NDT for vintage aircraft restoration T Wright Chemetall Ltd
15.05	A methodology for array inspection of rough cracks J Zhang, B Drinkwater and P Wilcox University of Bristol	Technology transfer and the high-value manufacturing technology innovation centre K Milne, Manufacturing Technology Centre	NDT certification harmonisation – the view from Australia G Martin ATTAR	Introduction to laser shearography and its applications R Wood Dantec Dynamics Ltd
15.30	*Tea, Coffee and Exhibition*
	Session 2A – Phased array continued Chair: Dr A Croxford	Session 2B – Technology transfer Chairs: Prof A K Dunhill and Prof K Newton	Session 2C - Defect sizing Chair: Dr C Brett
16.15	The application of conformal mapping for the design of sparse array layouts S N Ramadas, J C Jackson, A Tweedie and A Gachagan University of Strathclyde	The role of social networking in raising the profile of NDT D J Gilbert BINDT	Defects – size matters R Lyon BINDT	Optical condition monitoring Leon Lobo Optical Special Interest Group
16.40	Investigation of ultrasonic array measurements to refine weld maps of austenitic steel welds M Lowe and Z D Fan Mech Eng, Imperial College, London	What might we do differently to promote and advance the science and practice of NDT? An interactive session with: Cameron Sinclair CEO designate, BINDT	Manufacturing of welded joints with realistic defects M Consonni TWI
17.05	Plenary Paper – The future for UK manufacturing Industry, A Bailey, MP, Chairman of the Select Committee on Business Innovation and Skills
17.45 18.30-18.45	Evening Function – RAF COSFORD Evening meal in the Iron bridge 1 At 18.30-18.45 a coach will be waiting to take you to RAF Cosford to have a look at 70 aircraft on display throughout the museum and at 21.15 the coach will be waiting to return you to the International Centre.