Application of Image Based Methods for Monitoring and Measurements of Structures in Power Stations

Abstract:

The implementation of selected full-field optical methods for monitoring and measurements of displacements, strains and shape of structures in power plants are reported. Digital Image Correlation, Fringe Projection and integrated thermovision-DIC method have been utilized for monitoring and control of repair processes of selected elements during general overhauls in power plants, including control of welds annealing process in boiler drum and steam pipes and measurements of geometry changes of steam pipes in “hot” and “cold” states. The experience gathered during the measurement sessions in power plants has been used for enhancement and adaptation of typical architecture of measurement systems to demanding and difficult industrial environment conditions. The measurements had been carried out in different power plants located in Poland. The possible future application of full-field optical measurement methods as the alternative to standard techniques (ultrasound, X-ray, strain gauges) and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 518)
• Pages: 24-36
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.518.24
• Online since: July 2012
• Authors: Małgorzata Kujawińska, Marcin Malesa, Krzysztof Malowany, Paweł M. Błaszczyk
• Keywords: Digital Image Correlation (DIC), Displacement Maps, Fringe Projection, Optical Measurements, Power Station, Strain Maps

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