Ultrasonics: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Applications

The fourth edition of this best-selling industry and research reference covers the fundamental physical acoustics of ultrasonics and transducers,with a focus on piezoelectric and magnetostrictive modalities. It then discusses the full breadth of ultrasonics applications involving low power (sensing) and high power (processing) for research, industrial, and medical use. There is more attention on process monitoring and advanced nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT/NDE), including phased array ultrasound (PAUT), long-range inspection, using guided ultrasonic waves (GUW), internally rotary inspection systems (IRIS), time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD), and acoustic emission (AE). Three chapters provide a new treatment of high-power ultrasonics, for both fluids and solids, and again, with examples of industrial engineering, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and other process applications. Expanded coverage is given to medical and biological applications, covering diagnostics, therapy, and, at the highest powers, surgery.

Format: Hardback
Length: 876 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Updated, revised, and restructured to reflect the latest advances in science and applications, the fourth edition of this best-selling industry and research reference covers the fundamental physical acoustics of ultrasonics and transducers, with a focus on piezoelectric and magnetostrictive modalities. It then discusses the full breadth of ultrasonics applications involving low power (sensing) and high power (processing) for research, industrial, and medical use. This book includes new content covering computer modeling used for acoustic and elastic wave phenomena, including scattering, mode conversion, transmission through layered media, Rayleigh and Lamb waves, flexural plates, modern horn design tools, Langevin transducers, and material characterization. There is more attention on process monitoring and advanced nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT/NDE), including phased array ultrasound (PAUT), long-range inspection, using guided ultrasonic waves (GUW), internally rotary inspection systems (IRIS), time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD), and acoustic emission (AE). These methods are discussed and applied to both metals and nonmetals using illustrations in various industries, including now additionally for food and beverage products. The topics of defect sizing, capabilities, and limitations, including the probability of detection (POD), are introduced. Three chapters provide a new treatment of high-power ultrasonics, for both fluids and solids, and again, with examples of industrial engineering, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and other process applications. Expanded coverage is given to medical and biological applications, covering diagnostics, therapy, and, at the highest powers, surgery.

Key Features

Provides an overview of fundamental analysis and transduction techniques for ultrasonics and transducers.

Covers the physical principles of ultrasonics, including sound generation, propagation, and reception.

Introduces the concept of transducers, their types, and their applications in ultrasonics.

Explores the use of ultrasonics in various industries, such as manufacturing, medical, and environmental testing.

Discusses the principles of computer modeling in ultrasonics, including finite element and boundary element methods.

Provides detailed coverage of ultrasonics applications in sensing, imaging, and material characterization.

Highlights the use of ultrasonics in non-destructive testing and evaluation (NDT/NDE), including phased array ultrasound, ultrasonic testing, and acoustic emission.

Discusses the latest developments in high-power ultrasonics, including applications in fluids and solids.

Covers medical and biological applications of ultrasonics, including diagnostics, therapy, and surgery.

Includes examples and case studies from various industries to illustrate the practical applications of ultrasonics.

Weight: 1830g
Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367252816
Edition number: 4 ed