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¹Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada.

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Summary

This special issue focuses on ultrasonic transducers designed for harsh environments, including high temperatures and radiation fields. These robust transducers are crucial for nuclear power plant inspections and high-temperature industrial applications.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering

Background:

Focuses on ultrasonic transducer design and operation in harsh environments.
Addresses challenges such as elevated temperatures, high gamma and neutron fields, and chemically aggressive species.
Highlights motivations rooted in nuclear power plant inspections, especially for liquid-sodium cooled reactors.

Discussion:

Explores the development of robust transducers for demanding industrial conditions.
Covers applications in non-destructive testing of high-temperature piping.
Discusses the integration of advanced ultrasonic technologies in safety-critical infrastructure.

Key Insights:

Successful design and operation of ultrasonic transducers in extreme conditions are demonstrated.
The research provides solutions for reliable inspection and monitoring in nuclear and petrochemical industries.
Advances in transducer technology enable operation in environments previously inaccessible to ultrasonic methods.

Outlook:

Predicts extensive use of permanently mounted transducers for in-service monitoring.
Envisions applications in petrochemical plants, power generation stations, and manufacturing quality control.
Suggests future roles in primary and secondary process monitoring during engineering material fabrication.