What is BS EN 16714-1-Thermographic testing for defect detection about?
EN 16714 is a European Standard series that discusses non-destructive testing (NDT).
BS EN 16714-1 is the first part of the series that specifies the general principles for thermography of non-destructive testing. Thermographic testing is used for the detection and localization of discontinuities (e.g. cracks, delamination, and inclusions) in different materials (e.g. composites, metals, and coatings). The main aim of BS EN 16714-1 is to provide best industry guidance on ensuring timely and accurate detection of defects and flaws in products and materials.
Acceptance criteria are not defined in BS EN 16714-1.
Who is BS EN 16714-1- Thermographic testing for defect detection for?
BS EN 16714-1 on thermographic testing is useful to:
- Manufacturing industry
- Electronic and electric industry
- Medical industry
- Laser industry
- Aerospace and Defence industry
- Operators and maintenance personnel of industrial plants and equipment
Why should you use BS EN 16714-1- Thermographic testing for defect detection?
NDT of components, materials, or systems using imaging of temperature fields, gradients, and/or patterns at the object's surface is referred to as thermographic testing. Thermographic testing is thus a preventive maintenance technique to detect flaws in structures.
Guidelines in BS EN 16714-1 provide you with the general principles for non-destructive testing using active thermography for the detection of various types of defects in different materials.
BS EN 16714-1 provides best industry practices for thermographic testing for products and materials for efficient detection of irregularities such as corrosion, cracking, delamination, disbands, diffusivity, impact damage, moisture ingress, porosity, systemic wall thinning and voids. For this, BS EN 16714-1 walks you through both passive and active thermography procedures that can be evaluated qualitatively, comparatively or quantitatively. Requirements for the success of thermography testing are also covered.
Thus, with BS EN 16714-1, you can benefit from accurate and timely identification of various mechanical defects before failure occurs, which further contribute the production of high-quality products. Timely detection can ultimately prevent downtime and loss of production.
