Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Techniques
Senthilkumar C., Utchimahali Muthuraja P., Senbagaraj R., G. Kausalya Sasikumar, Ramyakrishna Pothu
Detection of small-size defects is important to make sure that important components, having high-value use, do not lose their integrity. Detection often allows the parts to be recovered through repair, thus supporting the principles of the circular economy through the extension and reuse of resources. In order to extend the life of new and current systems while ensuring component safety and minimizing downtime to prevent financial losses, corrosion detection is one of the top concerns for the chemical, defense, and transportation sectors. This study aims to evaluate and explain the most widely used non-destructive methods for corrosion problem monitoring, early diagnosis, and repair in the industry. The advantages, disadvantages, and operational processes of certain important non-destructive approaches are thoroughly reviewed.
Keywords
Destructive Testing, Non-Destructive Testing, Corrosion Detection, Eddy Current, Radiography
Published online 1/5/2026, 15 pages
Citation: Senthilkumar C., Utchimahali Muthuraja P., Senbagaraj R., G. Kausalya Sasikumar, Ramyakrishna Pothu, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Techniques, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 188, pp 193-207, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903919-10
Part of the book on Advances in Corrosion Science and Surface Engineering
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