To calculate the size and location of defects in a weld using ToFD, the following steps are typically performed:
- The distance between the transducers (d) and the angle of incidence (θ) are measured.
- The time it takes for the ultrasonic pulse to travel between the transducers and reflect off a flaw is measured (t).
- The velocity of the ultrasonic wave in the material is determined (v).
- The size of the defect is calculated using the following formula:
Size of defect = (d * t * sin(θ)) / (2 * v)
- The location of the defect is determined by measuring the time delay between the transmitted pulse and the reflected signal.