1st Edition

Ultrasonics Data, Equations and Their Practical Uses

Edited By Dale Ensminger, Foster B. Stulen Copyright 2008
    508 Pages 200 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Gain a Unique and Comprehensive Understanding of Ultrasonics
    Despite its importance, most books on ultrasonics cover only very specific sub-fields of the science. They generally also take a more mathematical approach and lack the wider scope needed to truly improve understanding and facilitate practical use of ultrasonics across a wide range of disciplines.

    Create Efficient Systems for Any Environment
    Ultrasonics Data covers the science, technology, and application of ultrasonics. It discusses everything from sensors to systems, dealing primarily with both low- and high-intensity industrial and medical ultrasonic applications. It presents data and functions from different areas of science and technology to help readers better comprehend and more effectively use ultrasound energy. Starting with relevant basic ultrasonic equations, the authors explore the application of finite elements to the design of vibrating bars, horns, plates, rings, large horns, and blades. They analyze properties and design data applicable to piezoelectric materials and transducers, as well as magnetostrictive, pneumatic, and liquid transducers. The book examines the mechanical and physical properties of materials, including those necessary for welding and forming. Using practical applications, the book explores the chemical properties and compatibilities of materials, and the chemical effects of ultrasound. There is also information on nondestructive testing applications and the modern equipment used to carry them out, including electromagnetic acoustic transducers (EMATs) and lasers.

    A "Big-Picture" Focus on Practical Data and Principles
    Versatile as a reference for engineers, researchers, and graduate students, this book summarizes the history of ultrasonics, projects future advances, and evaluates the practicality of new ideas. Helping system designers meet the requirements of present and future developments, it covers a range of applications to inspire new innovations using ultrasonics.

    Preface
    Editors
    Contributors
    Oscillatory Motion and Wave Equations
    Dale Ensminger
    Ultrasonic Horns, Couplers, and Tools Dale Ensminger
    Advanced Designs of Ultrasonic Transducers and Devices Using Finite Element Analysis Foster B. Stulen and Robert B. Francini
    Piezoelectric Materials: Properties and Design Data Dale Ensminger
    Magnetostriction: Materials and Transducers Dale Ensminger
    Pneumatic Transducer Design Data Dale Ensminger
    Properties of Materials Dale Ensminger
    Ultrasonics-Assisted Physical and Chemical Processes Dale Mangaraj, B. Vijayendran, and Dale Ensminger
    Advances in Generation and Detection of Ultrasound in the Field of Nondestructive Testing/Evaluation Allan F. Pardini, Gerald J. Posakony, and Theodore T. Taylor
    Medical Ultrasound: Therapeutic and Diagnostic Imaging Foster B. Stulen
    Mechanical Effects of Ultrasonic Energy Dale Ensminger
    Criteria for Choosing Ultrasonics Dale Ensminger
    Index

    Biography

    Dale Ensminger, Foster B. Stulen