FOTR has been setting new standards for non-destructive testing of steam locomotives using ultrasound and other modern techniques. FOTR member Brian Dadford has been carrying out this work (see http://www.friendsoftherail.com/phpBB2/ ... highlight= for more techincal details)
Recently Brian has been testing inside the smokebox of 3117.
The white areas are the bits being tested.
3117 - smokebox ultrasound
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3117 - smokebox ultrasound
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- 3117 smokebox
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- 3117 smokebox
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- 3117 smokebox
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- 3117 smokebox
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- Suspect area of tube in smokebox end of 15F 3117. The white area is the ultrasonic treated portion of the tubeplate which will show up any flaws, cracks etc.
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Re: Smokebox ultrasound
More non-destuctive testing
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- Brian Dadford sets his probe on the front tubeplate in the smokebox of 15F 3117. The firebox end has been completed as has most of the locomotive with ultrasonic testing.
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