Rutger van Duijn, Dacon - Pieter Troost, TiaT2017

Dacon Inspection Technology bv

• Visuele Inspectie Apparatuur

• Advies

• Training

Noordwijk, Nederland

TiaT europe bv

• NDT Training

• NDT Inspectie

• NDT Consultancy

Roosendaal, Nederland

▪ Current NDT Methods and Techniques

▪ Trends & Developments

o Causes for change

o General developments in NDT methods, techniques and approach

▪ Examples/Demo’s:

o Visual Inspection (borescope Inspections)

• Remote inspection

• Predix

Source: LCR Systems

Visual

Eddy Current

Ultrasonic Penetrant

Thermography

Shearography

Magnetic Particle Radiography

▪ Global growth in aviation demand of 4.7% per year until 2033

▪ Increased competition, Pressure on costs and turn-around time

▪ Growth in lease market and changes in ownership.

▪ Loss of skilled labor and/or limitation in foreign labor

employment

▪ Longer inspection intervals,

Source: aviationcv.com

▪ 50% of commercial aircraft fleet will be Composite by 2030

▪ Introduction of nonmetallic material in engines

(Composite & Ceramic)

▪ Introduction of new manufacturing processes

(3D printing, Special welding, etc.)

Source: CFM

▪ Aerospace Engine MRO NDT requires innovation to cope

with trends

▪ Innovation must lead to:

o Increased efficiency

o Faster inspection (Shorter Time on the Ground)

o Cost reduction

o Effective information systems

o Dedicated training of NDT personnel

Source: aerospace testing international

▪ Efficiency & Speed:

o Array Probes (UT & ET)

o Scanners (UT, ET, RT, ST, TT, VT)

o Automated Processing (PT)

o Automated Inspection Systems and Robots

(ET, UT, RT, TT, ST)

o Utilizing & Development of new NDT methods

Source: Sonatest

Source: Rohmann

Source: Dolphicam.com

o Utilizing & Development new NDT methods (continued)

• Infrared thermography

• Shearography and Optical

• Optical

Source: Faro

Source: Opgal

o Utilizing & Development new NDT methods (continued)

• Digital Radiography / Computed Tomography / Dual Energy

Source: Wikipedia

Source: Vidisco

Source: www.gemeasurement.com

o Utilizing & Development new NDT methods (continued)

• Next Generation of Remote Visual Equipment (for borescope

inspections); goals for near future:

1. Increasing Efficiency

2. Cost reduction

3. Accuracy of inspection

1. Efficiency: Automation, use of robots

for repetitive inspections, Robot controlled,

Remote Inspection

2. Costs: Innovation; using cheaper imaging techniques while

increasing image quality

3. Accuracy: 3D image overlay, defect recognition by artificial

intelligence, monitoring wear and predicting condition

Source: www.gemeasurement.com

▪ Cost reduction:

o Environmental friendly materials (PT, MT)

▪ Effective Information:

o Visualization of Inspection results

o Remote Inspection

o Big Data & Artificial Intelligence

Monitoring, Prediction, Reporting

Sharing results

▪ Training:

o Online training and examination

o Virtual Reality training

Source: Tecnatom

Source: ICRIT.nl

▪ Challenges:

o Automated Inspection

o Fast Inspection Methods and Techniques

o Usable on composite materials (including ceramic)

o Data Handling (Recording, Analysis and Evaluation, Accessibility)

o Remote Inspection

o Dedicated Personnel Training,

Qualification and Certification

Source: ceralink.com

▪ Automation Challenges for MRO NDT:

o Position and Orientation Sensor/Inspection System relative to

inspection surface

o Accurate location information of the data (results)

o Covering complex curved surfaces

o Smart movement

Source: LCR Systems

▪ NDT Inspection utilizing automated

inspection systems results in a

fast amount of Data

o A “platform” is needed for recording data,

to enable smart analysis and evaluation

of the data (combined with CAD information)

o Report generation

o Big Data approach to some extend

(Volume, Velocity, Varity and Veracity))

o Prediction of component condition

o Ownership

o Availability

o Configuration (arrangement) of all data

o Personnel responsibilities

▪ Predix Presentation Source: www.gemeasurement.com

▪ The legacy NDT systems rely mostly on evaluation on site by

well qualified personnel.

▪ When using the Automated Systems with more recent NDT

Techniques, the inspection data is digitally available and

can be send to specialists throughout the world using

internet, This increases speed of inspection and can

contribute to the consistency of the inspections.

Source: Sandia National Laboratories

▪ Remote Borescope Inspection; Demo Case

NDT

Automation

Remote

Data

▪ By further development and innovation of our Aerospace

NDT for MRO we assure our position on the global market

for the longer term.

▪ Future Aerospace MRO requires a more global approach

through (international) cooperation

Thank you for your attention.

Questions?

Rutger van Duijn Pieter Troost

Dacon TiaT