International Journal of New Developments in Education, 2024, 6(4); doi: 10.25236/IJNDE.2024.060419.
Shumin Liu1, Jia Chen1, Hu Wang2, Liuqing Yang2
1School of Materials Science and Engineering, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang, 065000, China
2School of Foreign Languages, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang, 065000, China
With advancements in industrial manufacturing technology, large components have become increasingly prevalent across energy, transportation, and construction sectors. The quality of welds plays a critical role in ensuring the stability and safety of these components. Ultrasonic nondestructive testing (UT) has emerged as a prominent method for identifying weld defects, praised for its efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. However, the practical application of UT is hampered by the complexity of real-world environments and the prohibitive cost of testing equipment, making hands-on training challenging. Against this backdrop, this study explores the potential of a virtual simulation teaching and training platform for ultrasonic non-destructive testing of weld defects in large components. The platform aims to offer an interactive, cost-effective, and efficient means of enhancing the engineering quality training for welding students.
Ultrasonic non-destructive testing, Virtual simulation, Teaching experiment, Student training, Large components
Shumin Liu, Jia Chen, Hu Wang, Liuqing Yang. Applying Virtual Simulation in Teaching: An Experiment System for Ultrasonically Testing Weld Defects in Large Components. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 4: 107-111. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2024.060419.
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