Papers by Author: P. Kalyanasundaram

Abstract: In this paper, the application of the photo-acoustic method to study the thermal properties of modified 9Cr-1Mo Steel is described. The photo-acoustic measurements are carried out for the thermal properties of modified 9Cr-1Mo steel samples of various thicknesses. The theoretical basis for quantitative measurements is discussed, together with the advantages and limitations of these methods as compared with conventional measurements.

Abstract: In this paper, the application of photoacoustic methods to study thermal properties of Al-Li alloy is described. The photoacoustic measurements are carried out for thermal properties on Al-Li alloy and studied for various thicknesses. The theoretical basis for quantitative measurements is discussed together with the advantages and limitations of these methods as compared with conventional measurements. Applications to spectroscopic and depth-profile analysis and also to thermal property measurements in Al-Li samples heat-treated at 755K per hour and annealed at 505K are discussed. The results are compared with literature values, and discussed.

Abstract: Zircaloy-2, an useful nuclear material is studied here by photoacoustics to correlate with the measurements of X-rays. The microstructure variations observed in X-rays could be explained on the basis of thermal diffusivity measured by photoacoustics technique.

Abstract: The nuclear material, Zircaloy-2 is studied here by photoacoustics and the results are correlated with ultrasonic measurements and metallographic microstructures. Precipitation of hard intermetalics and formation of α-martensite, due to thermal aging are also explained through photoacoustic studies.

Abstract: Alloy D9 is a candidate material for core components of fast breeder reactors. This alloy has been 20% cold worked and thermally aged at 1073 K for different time durations and their thermal properties have been studied using photoacoustic (PA) measurements. The results of the PA measurements have been correlated well with the ultrasonic velocity and hardness measurements.

Abstract: New software using VEE Pro was developed to integrate the various components of photoacoustic spectrometer through RS-232 interface and this is the first time such an effort is made not only to integrate but also to automatically acquire the data for depth profile and wave length scanning. The performance and validity was rigorously tested for repeatability and standard error for samples like air, glass and silicon wafer. As an application towards NDE, the thermal parameters obtained from photoacoustics are compared with ultrasonics and discussed.