Detection of wheel rim by immersion scan of phased array ultrasonic flaw testing

In order to achieve the in-service detection to high speed train wheel rims, this article analyzed the effects of the number of array elements to image focusing and image quality using water immersion ultrasonic phased array technology. Also, the effects of the depth of water to detecting technique had been researched. According to the results of the experiments, the number of optimal array elements, the corresponding thickness of immersion layer, and the optimal range of water’s depth had been obtained. Thus, appropriate references had been provided to water immersion ultrasonic phased array testing.