Simulation of ultrasound imaging inside fully charged pipes

This paper describes an approach for the simulation of ultrasonic scans in water-filled pipes. Comparison of model predictions against experimental results shows the capability and accuracy of the simulation algorithms to generate realistic ultrasound images. The proposed routines were particularly developed for the modeling and simulation of rotating ultrasonic transducers inside tubular structures, but it is expected that this research could be expanded for the ultrasonic-based inspection of other water-filled structures, such as water tanks. The research provides insights into the behavior of the ultrasonic fields inside tubular structures and is a useful aid for the development and design of underwater inspection systems.