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The reliability of ultrasonic testing (UST) of the quality of welded joints of polyethylene pipelines, made end-to-end with а heated tool, is considered in comparison with mесhапiсаl tests and radiography. The greatest detection of solid defects is provided bу u|trasonic inspection with the use of chord transducers (not less than 90%). When detecting defects translucent for ultrasound (lack of penetration, lack of fusion, etc.), the reliability decreases to 70–80%.
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Aleshin, N.P., Kozlov, D.M. & Mogilner, L.Y. Ultrasonic Testing of Welded Joints in Polyethylene Pipe. Russ. Engin. Res. 41, 123–129 (2021). https://doi.org/10.3103/S1068798X21020039
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