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Calculate Ultrasonic Beam Spread (Divergence) Angle for Circular Probes in NDT
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Ultrasonic Beam Spread (Divergence) Angle for Circular Probes in NDT calculator computes Beam Spread Angle (Full Divergence) in rad using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. Beam Spread Angle (Full Divergence) is expressed in rad. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Probe Diameter = 0.0127
- Ultrasonic Wavelength = 1.5E-6
Expected Result:
- Beam Spread Angle (Full Divergence) = 0.000289345
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Beam Spread Angle (Full Divergence) = 0.000289345 rad.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
Full Divergence = 2 * asin(1.22 * ultrasonic wavelength / probe diameter)Formula family: formula_ndt_ultrasonic_beam_spread_divergence_angle_calculator_for_circular_probes
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| probe_diameter | Probe Diameter | INPUT | Probe Diameter |
| wavelength | Ultrasonic Wavelength | INPUT | Ultrasonic Wavelength |
| beam_spread_angle | Beam Spread Angle (Full Divergence) | OUTPUT | Beam Spread Angle (Full Divergence) |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the probe diameter in m.
- Enter the ultrasonic wavelength in m.
- Step 1: Compute beam spread angle (full divergence).
- Read the beam spread angle (full divergence) (rad) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Ultrasonic Beam Spread (Divergence) Angle for Circular Probes in NDT
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Ultrasonic Beam Spread (Divergence) Angle for Circular Probes in NDT calculator estimates Beam Spread Angle (Full Divergence) based on the input parameters you provide
Why is probe diameter important in this calculation?
probe diameter is used directly in the calculation of beam spread angle (full divergence). Its effect on the result depends on the complete formula and the values of the other inputs.. When you enter probe diameter in m, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result beam spread angle (full divergence)?
The calculator outputs beam spread angle (full divergence) in rad. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Probe Diameter (m), Ultrasonic Wavelength (m). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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