X-RAY LINE SCAN FOR FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS DETECTION

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X-RAY LINE SCAN FOR FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS DETECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240310306 titled 'X-RAY LINE SCAN FOR FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS DETECTION

The patent application describes a system for radiographic inspection that utilizes a line source emitting a fan-shaped beam of x-rays and a linear x-ray detector to detect the beam after transmission through the structure or component being inspected. The system includes movable platforms to position the source and detector, synchronized to reduce inspection time and minimize health risks.

Line source emitting fan-shaped x-ray beam
Linear x-ray detector for beam detection
Movable platforms for source and detector positioning
Synchronized movement to reduce inspection time
Filters blocking x-rays below specific energy thresholds for material inspection

Potential Applications: - Non-destructive testing in manufacturing - Quality control in aerospace industry - Inspection of pipelines and welds in construction

Problems Solved: - Efficient and accurate inspection of structures and components - Minimization of health risks associated with x-ray exposure - Ability to inspect various materials with different energy thresholds

Benefits: - Faster inspection process - Improved accuracy in defect detection - Enhanced safety for operators

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Radiographic Inspection System for Industrial Use This technology can be applied in industries such as aerospace, manufacturing, and construction for quality control and non-destructive testing purposes. It can improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety in inspection processes, leading to cost savings and enhanced product quality.

Questions about Radiographic Inspection System: 1. How does the synchronized movement of the platforms contribute to reducing inspection time? The synchronized movement ensures that the line source and detector are always aligned, allowing for continuous scanning without the need for manual adjustments, thus speeding up the inspection process.

2. What are the benefits of using filters to block x-rays below specific energy thresholds? Filters help to eliminate lower energy x-rays that may not provide useful information during inspection, allowing for more precise detection of defects and foreign objects in the materials being inspected.

Original Abstract Submitted

a system for radiographic inspection includes a line source that emits a fan shaped beam of x-rays and a linear x-ray detector that detects the fan shaped beam of x-rays. the system further includes a first movable platform that positions the line source to emit the fan shaped beam of x-rays towards the linear x-ray detector. a second movable platform positions the linear x-ray detector to detect the fan shaped beam of x-rays after transmission through the structure or component being inspected. synchronized movement of the first movable platform and the second movable platform significantly reduces the time of inspection while the fan shaped beam of x-rays minimizes health risks. the system further includes a first filter that blocks x-rays below a first energy threshold, and a second filter that blocks x-rays below a second energy threshold. the filters provide the system the ability to inspect structures and components formed of multiple types of materials, for example, foreign object debris.