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Calculate Ultrasonic Near-Field Length for Angle Beam Probes in Solids
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Ultrasonic Near-Field Length for Angle Beam Probes in Solids calculator computes Ultrasonic Near-Field Length in m using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. Ultrasonic Near-Field Length is expressed in m. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Transducer Active Width = 0.012
- Beam Angle from Normal (Degrees) = 30
- Ultrasonic Wavelength in Material = 0.00012
Expected Result:
- Ultrasonic Near-Field Length = 0.25980762113533
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Ultrasonic Near-Field Length = 0.25980762113533 m.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from deterministically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
ultrasonic near-field length = (transducer active width * transducer active width * cos(Degrees * 3.14159265358979 / 180.0)) / (4.0 * ultrasonic wavelength in material)Formula family: formula_ndt_ultrasonic_near_field_length_calculator_for_angle_beam_probes
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| transducer_width | Transducer Active Width | INPUT | Transducer Active Width |
| angle_deg | Beam Angle from Normal (Degrees) | INPUT | Beam Angle from Normal (Degrees) |
| wavelength | Ultrasonic Wavelength in Material | INPUT | Ultrasonic Wavelength in Material |
| ultrasonic_near_field_length | Ultrasonic Near-Field Length | OUTPUT | Ultrasonic Near-Field Length |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the transducer active width in m.
- Enter the beam angle from normal (degrees) in deg.
- Enter the ultrasonic wavelength in material in m.
- Step 1: Compute ultrasonic near-field length.
- Read the ultrasonic near-field length (m) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Ultrasonic Near-Field Length for Angle Beam Probes in Solids
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Ultrasonic Near-Field Length for Angle Beam Probes in Solids calculator estimates Ultrasonic Near-Field Length based on the input parameters you provide
Why is transducer active width important in this calculation?
transducer active width is used directly in the calculation of ultrasonic near-field length. Its effect on the result depends on the complete formula and the values of the other inputs.. When you enter transducer active width in m, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result ultrasonic near-field length?
The calculator outputs ultrasonic near-field length in m. 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: Transducer Active Width (m), Beam Angle from Normal (Degrees) (deg), Ultrasonic Wavelength in Material (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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