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Calculate Ultrasonic Near-Field Length for Straight Beam Probes
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Ultrasonic Near-Field Length for Straight Beam Probes calculator computes Near-Field Length in m using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. Near-Field Length is expressed in m. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Transducer Element Diameter = 0.0127
- Ultrasonic Wavelength in Test Material = 1.3E-6
Expected Result:
- Near-Field Length = 31.159615384615
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Near-Field Length = 31.159615384615 m.
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
near-field length = (transducer element diameter * transducer element diameter) / (4 * ultrasonic wavelength in test material)Formula family: formula_ndt_ultrasonic_near_field_length_calculator_for_straight_beam_probes
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| diameter | Transducer Element Diameter | INPUT | Transducer Element Diameter |
| wavelength | Ultrasonic Wavelength in Test Material | INPUT | Ultrasonic Wavelength in Test Material |
| result | Near-Field Length | OUTPUT | Near-Field Length |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the transducer element diameter in m.
- Enter the ultrasonic wavelength in test material in m.
- Step 1: Compute near-field length.
- Read the near-field length (m) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Ultrasonic Near-Field Length for Straight Beam Probes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Ultrasonic Near-Field Length for Straight Beam Probes calculator estimates Near-Field Length based on the input parameters you provide
Why is transducer element diameter important in this calculation?
transducer element diameter is used directly in the calculation of near-field length. Its effect on the result depends on the complete formula and the values of the other inputs.. When you enter transducer element diameter in m, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result near-field length?
The calculator outputs 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 Element Diameter (m), Ultrasonic Wavelength in Test 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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