Nondestructive inspecting system, and nondestructive inspecting method
US11513084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T7/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A non-destructive inspection system 1 includes a neutron detecting unit 4 and an arithmetic unit 60. The neutron detecting unit 4 includes a collimator 30 and a neutron detector 20 integrated together. The collimator 30 has a wall defining a through passage P. The wall is made from a material that absorbs neutrons produced via an inspection object. The neutron detector 20 is capable of detecting neutrons that have passed through the collimator 30. The arithmetic unit 60 generates information on a position and composition of the inspection object, based on information on the neutrons detected by the neutron detector 20, positional information indicating the position of the neutron detecting unit 4, and posture information indicating the posture of the neutron detecting unit 4. The positional information and the posture information are detected by a position and posture detecting unit 5.
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