1.1 System performance verification methods launch stress waves into the examination article on which the sensor is mounted. The resulting stress wave travels in the examination article and is detected by the sensor(s) in a manner similar to acoustic emission.
1.2 This guide describes methods which can be used to verify the response of an Acoustic Emission system including sensors, couplant, sensor mounting devices, cables and system electronic components.
1.3 Acoustic emission system performance characteristics, which may be evaluated using this document, include some waveform parameters, and source location accuracy.
1.4 Performance verification is usually conducted prior to beginning the examination.
1.5 Performance verification can be conducted during the examination if there is any suspicion that the system performance may have changed.
1.6 Performance verification may be conducted after the examination has been completed.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E2374-16(2021) Referenced Document
ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E1419 Standard Practice for Examination of Seamless, Gas-Filled, Pressure Vessels Using Acoustic Emission*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM E1781 Standard Practice for Secondary Calibration of Acoustic Emission Sensors
ASTM E750 Standard Practice for Characterizing Acoustic Emission Instrumentation
ASTM E976 Standard Guide for Determining the Reproducibility of Acoustic Emission Sensor Response
ASTM E2374-16(2021) history
2021ASTM E2374-16(2021) Standard Guide for Acoustic Emission System Performance Verification
2016ASTM E2374-16 Standard Guide for Acoustic Emission System Performance Verification
2015ASTM E2374-15 Standard Guide for Acoustic Emission System Performance Verification
2010ASTM E2374-10 Standard Guide for Acoustic Emission System Performance Verification
2004ASTM E2374-04 Standard Guide for Acoustic Emission System Performance Verification