Method, system and apparatus for non-destructive testing (NDT) of power line sleeves, dead-ends and other couplings

摘要

In one aspect the invention provides a system for non-destructive testing of overhead electrical power-line equipment. The system comprises a digital x-ray system and a support unit adapted to be suspended from said overhead electrical power-line equipment. The digital x-ray system comprises an x-ray source, an x-ray digital imager, an imager control unit and a wireless communication unit. The digital x-ray system is mounted on the support unit. Apparatus aspects for the support unit and method aspects are also provided.

主权项

1. A system for non-destructive testing of overhead electrical power-line equipment, the system comprising:
a digital x-ray system comprising an x-ray source, an x-ray digital imager, an imager control unit and a wireless communication unit, and a support unit comprising a base and a plurality of attachment members, each attachment member of said plurality of attachment members having a lower end and an upper end, each lower end coupled to the base and each upper end adapted to be releasably coupled to the overhead electrical power-line equipment, wherein at least one attachment member of the plurality of attachment members has an adjustable length, wherein the digital x-ray system is mounted on the base, whereby the plurality of attachment members suspend the base and at least a base portion of the digital x-ray system below the overhead electrical power-line equipment when the upper ends of the attachment members are mounted thereon.