Plant Integrity Assessment by Acoustic Methods

Acoustic emission monitoring is a powerful tool for checking structural integrity which tells you about the dynamic behaviour of defects. The authors of this useful guide back their claims for acoustic emission monitoring with details of its use on equipment made from metals and glass-reinforced plastic. They explain the methodology, including Monsanto's established MONPAC procedure and they include results of a questionnaire sent to 92 organisations which use the technique. There are appendices on the use of the technique, international codes and standards plus a bibliography.