Advancing Active Thermography for NDT: The Role of Standardization
Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Infrared thermography, particularly its active form, is increasingly used in various industries in non-destructive testing (NDT). To support its broader adoption, structured standardization efforts have been developed within CEN/TC 138/WG11 and coordinated with ISO. Key standards—such as EN 16714, EN 17119, and EN 17501—define principles, procedures, and equipment requirements. Current activities include finalizing the draft on induction thermography, revising EN 17119, and developing new projects on optical lock-in, laser weld inspection, and thermal diffusivity. Standardization enhances comparability, reliability, and certification, making thermography a robust and scalable solution within the global NDT framework.
Institutions: University of L'Aquila, Safran (France), University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Montanuniversität Leoben, IK4-Lortek, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Centre Technique des Industries Mécaniques, Polytechnic University of Bari, University of Žilina, Framatome (France), Federal Institute For Materials Research and Testing
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanics of Materials
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4414262962