Magnetostrictive Transducer (MsT) 1 (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

Magnetostrictive Transducer (MsT) 1

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Dr. Sergey Vinogradov, an SwRI staff engineer and expert in sensor systems and nondestructive evaluation technology, holds the improved MsT device. The circular, hard-shell MsT sensor clamps around pipes and other metal and nonmetal structures and is available in a variety of circumferences. It detects material flaws, corrosion and areas at risk of developing breaks, cracks and leaks.

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