Ultrasonic Solution

SOLUTION_QUESTION_BANK_ULTRASONIC_SOUMYA
EI703 (a)
Soumyadev Adhikari
7th Semester
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Academy Of Technology
Aedconagar-712121, Hooghly
DECEMBER, 2008
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Part 1
Objective and MCQ
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Objective Type Questions (1):
1. What is ultrasonic wave?

Sound wave with frequency greater than 20kHz (frequency of sound wave audible
to human being is 20-20000Hz) is called ultrasonic wave. It obeys all the laws
that the low frequency sound wave obeys. The ultrasonic frequency range used
for non destructive testing and thickness gauging is about 100kHz to 100MHz
2. What is ultrasonic frequency range?

Any sound wave having frequency above 20kHz is ultrasound. The frequency of
ultrasound may be 200MHz also.
3. Mention the name of variable affecting the propagation of ultrasonic wave.

Medium inertia and elasticity are these variables.
4. What do you mean by acoustic impedance offered by any medium?

When wave travels through a medium, the medium offers an impedance to the
wave to propagate. In case of longitudinal wave (sound) this impedance is called
Acoustic impedance. From the force-voltage analogy, acoustic impedance =
Acoustic pressure / particle velocity, where acoustic pressure is analogous to
voltage and particle velocity is analogous to current. Acoustic pressure generates
due to wave propagation. It can be shown that if acoustic impedance = Z, then
Z = ρE
Where, ρ = Density of the medium, E = Bulk modulus of the medium.
5. Why attenuation of sound occurs in absorbing medium?

Attenuation is the exponential decrement of the amplitude of sound wave when it
propagates through the absorbing medium. This is occurred because when sound
wave propagates through an absorbing medium (e.g. sound wave in a stretched
string immersed in a viscous liquid), the medium absorbs the energy of the sound
wave as it propagates.
6. What is the relation between power level and total energy transmitted per
unit length in case of transverse wave propagating through a stretched
stribg?
Power level = (Total energy per unit length) * (wave velocity)
7. What do you mean by ultrasonic wavefront?

It is the plane perpendicular to the direction of propagation of ultrasonic wave,
where the phase and the velocity of all waves are equal.
Figure 1: Ultrasonic wavefront
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8. Draw the graph that shows the decay of amplitude of the wave with distance
in an absorbing medium.
Figure 2: Waves in absorbing medium
9. What do you mean by wave number of a wave?

The wave number (n) is the number of complete waves per unit length.
Therefore, n = 2π / λ
OR
[ Wavenumber in most physical sciences is a wave property inversely related to
wavelength, having SI units of reciprocal meters (m−1). Wavenumber is the spatial
analog of frequency, that is, it is the measurement of the number of repeating
units of a propagating wave (the number of times a wave has the same phase) per
unit of space.]
10. Define phase velocity of the ultrasonic wave.
Figure 3: Planes of equal phases
Wave velocity is called the phase velocity (V). It is the velocity with which planes
of equal phases (for transverse wave, crest & trough and for longitudinal wave
compression & rarefaction) travel through the medium.
V=ν∗λ
Where ν & λ = frequency & wavelength respectively of the wave
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11. What is the function of wear plate of the ultrasonic transducer?
Basic purpose is to protect the active element from the external testing
environment. In case of contact transducers, the wear plate must be a
corrosion resistant material (steel).
Also a wear plate having proper impedance (that depend upon the
impedances of active element & test medium) and proper size (λ / 4) can
allow as much as energy possible to come out from the active element.
12. Name two materials that show piezoelectric effect.

Two materials are barium titanate & quartz with 12*10^-3 Vm/N & 50*10^-3
Vm/N voltage sensitivity respectively.
13. Which parameters are measured in pulse echo method?

A material in-homogeneity, when illuminated by a pulsed ultrasonic beam,
reflects an echo which is measured by receiver probe. That is, the amplitude of the
echo and the transit time of the pulse from the transmitter to the reflector and back
are measured.
14. What is echo repetition frequency?
15. What is the test method by which US frequency can be measured?

In transit time method, the transit time or the corresponding US (ultrasonic)
frequency is measured. Also in frequency modulation method, US frequency is
measured.
16. What do you mean by ring down effect?

In the single element transducers, the element changes its status between
transmitter mode and receiver mode alternatively. Now if the time taken by the
element to change its status from one mode to another is anyhow less than the
total transit time of the ultrasound, a problem occurs. For example, if the element
takes 5mS to become a receiver from a transmitter and the total transit time (taken
by the ultrasound to cover the path between TX and RX) is 2Ms, then in time of
receiving the ultrasound, the element will can not be acting as a receiver, it will be
taking 3 more mS to become a receiver. So, nothing can be received. This is
called Ring Down Effect. It can be removed by use of dual element transducers,
delay line transducers (where, an acoustic path provides a delay between the
generation and arrival of the ultrasound).
17. Give two example of couplant?

In contact ultrasonic testing the couplants are generally a thin film of oil, grease,
glycerin and water used between transducer and test body. In immersion
ultrasonic testing the transducer and the test body are immersed in the couplant
which is generally water.
18. What do you mean by side lobe of ultrasonic transducer?
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19. What is necessary of suspended particles or bubbles in the liquid for
ultrasonic flow measurement?
Actually the suspended particles or bubbles act as the reflector of ultrasonic
waves in the liquid e. g. in Doppler flow-meter, the particles act as moving source
and moving observers. And the reflections of ultrasound in the particles cause the
frequency shift.
20. What is reverse piezoelectric effect?

If a varying potential is applied to the proper axis of a piezoelectric crystal then
the dimension of the crystal will be changed thereby deformation in the crystal
will be occurred. This is called reverse piezoelectric effect.
21. Which is better, magnetostrictive or piezoelectric transducer?

Piezoelectric transducer is better because it has:-
i. Lower cost.
ii. Smaller size.
iii. Ease of fabrication.
iv. Higher efficiency.
22. What is the major factor that severely limits the transmission and detective
devices used in Submarines using ultrasonic wave?
Figure 4: transmission of ultrasound from steel to water
Reflection coefficient of sound energy from steel to water is given by

RC = ((Z1 – Z2) / (Z1+Z2))
Where, Z1, Z2 = acoustic impedance of steel & water respectively
It is observed that the approximate value of RC in normal condition = 0.85
So, 85% of the energy transmitted by a transmitter from the inside of steel
bodied submarine will be reflected from the interface between submarine wall
(steel) and water and only 15% can be transmitted to destination. Therefore, the
transmitted signal becomes very weak making the transmission doubtful.
Choose the correct alternative
23. Propagation of ultrasonic wave through the material medium can be treated
as
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i. Isothermal
ii. Adiabatic
iii. Both (i) & (ii)
iv. None of these
24. If a string of mass 1 gm/m is stretched with a force of 10N, the velocity of
transverse wave on the string is
i. 10m/s
ii. 1000m/s
iii. 200m/s
iv. 100m/s
25. For a loss less medium, the impedance is
i. Real
ii. Complex
iv. None of these
26. In case of a wave propagating through an absorbing medium, the amplitude

with distance
i. Increases linearly
ii. Decreases linearly
iii. Falls exponentially
iv. None of these
27. If E is the bulk modulus of a loss free gas and ρ is its density, the
characteristic impedance offered by the gas to the sound wave traveling in it
is given by
i. Z = ρE
ii. Z = ρ2E
iii. ρE)0.5
Z = (ρ
iv. none of these
28. During propagation of ultrasonic wave, if there is a rigid wall between two
media, the incident wave is
i. Completely transmitted
ii. Completely reflected
iii. Partly reflected and partly transmitted
iv. None of these
29. The condition for which all the incident energy with the incident wave is
transmitted with no reflection is that impedance of the coupling medium is
i. Harmonic mean
ii. Arithmetic mean
iii. Product
iv. Sum of the two impedances to be matched
30. The sum of reflection & transmission coefficient at junction between two
media is
i. Zero
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ii. One
iii. Between zero and one
iv. None of these
31. All the energy arriving at the boundary with the incident wave leaves the
boundary with the
i. Reflected wave
ii. Transmitted
iv. None of these
32. If Z, ω, A are respectively impedance, angular frequency, amplitude the the
rate at which energy is carried per unit length along with string is
i. Zω 2A
ii. ZωA 2
iii. 0.5 Zωω 2A 2
iv. None of these
33. The piezo-electric material which are used to design ultrasonic trans-receiver
is
i. barium chloride
ii. potassium nitrate
iii. ADP and barium chloride
iv. None of these
34. Ultrasonic used for Doppler flow meter is of
i. Low frequency
ii. Medium frequency
iii. Both (i) and (ii)
iv. None of these
35. in case of ultrasonography, jelly used between probe and body surface for
the purpose of
i. pain relief
ii. removal of etching
iii. coupling
iv. None of these
36. The mounting of ultrasonic sensors at the ________ of a tank for the
measurement of level of fluid is advantageous
i. Top
ii. Side
iii. Base
iv. Both (i) and (iii)
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Part 2
5 Marks Questions
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Short answer type Questions (5):
1. What is ultrasound? Write down the advantages of ultrasonic measurement.

(2+3)
Sound wave with frequency greater than 20kHz (frequency of sound wave audible
to human being is 20-20000Hz) is called ultrasound. Actually pressure variations
travel through a medium at a velocity of sound. The term ultrasonic refers to
pressure disturbances (usually are short bursts of sine waves) whose frequency is
above 20 kHz. It obeys all the laws that the low frequency sound wave obeys. The
ultrasonic frequency range used for non destructive testing and thickness gauging
is about 100 kHz to 100MHz.
Advantages of ultrasonic measurement

Higher frequency ultrasounds have shorter wave length. So, the diffraction
or bending of the wave around the obstacle of given dimension is reduced.
Therefore, it is easier to focus or to direct a beam of ultrasound.
Ultrasound can pass easily through the metal wall. That means that the
entire measurement system can be mounted completely external to the
fluid i.e. it is non invasive. It is important for hostile fluids such as
corrosive acids, radioactive, explosives etc.
Ultrasound can propagate through biological tissues without causing any
harm to them. So, it is applicable in medical field.
The silence of ultrasound makes it useful in military applications.
2. Distinguish between particle velocity & wave velocity and obtain the relation
between them. (5)
For, any types of waves (transverse or longitudinal), the particle velocity refers to
the velocity of vibration of tiny particles of the medium (the vibration is
responsible for the generation of the wave), while the wave velocity is the velocity
at which the wave propagates through the medium as a result of the vibrations of
tiny particles of the medium.
Figure 1: Transverse wave
We know the displacement of a general particle in a transverse wave (fig-1) is

given by:
y(x,t) = Asin ((2π/λ)(Vt−x))
where, y=displacement of particle
x=travel of wave in +ve X direction
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V=velocity of wave in +ve X direction
A=amplitude of displacement curve
Particle velocity = dy/dt = (2AVπ/λ)cos ((2π/λ)(Vt−x)) = U (say)
And, slope of the displacement curve = dy/dx = −(2Aπ/λ)cos ((2π/λ)(Vt−x)) = m
(say)
Therefore, U = −(2Aπ/λ)cos((2π/λ)(Vt−x)) * V
= m*V
Therefore, U = m*V
3. A simple harmonic wave of amplitude 8 units transverse a line of particles in

the direction of +ve X axis. At any instant of time, at a distance 10cm from
origin, the displacement is +6 units, and for a particle at a distance 25cm
from the origin, the displacement is +4 units. Calculate the wavelength. (5)
Figure 2: Situation of question 3
We know, the displacement of particle for +X direction travel of the wave is

given by:
y(x,t) = Asin((2π/λ)(Vt−x)) -----------------(1)
Given that, at a time instant, y = +6 units for x = 10cm
and y = +4 units for x = 25cm
Putting these values in (1) we get,
6 = 8sin ((2π/λ)(Vt−10))--------------------------(2)
and 4 = 8sin ((2π/λ)(Vt−25))--------------------------(3)
From (2) we get, (6/8) = sin ((2π/λ)(Vt−10))

or, 0.85 = (2π/λ)(Vt−10)
or, 0.135 = Vt/λ−10/λ
or, Vt/λ = 0.135 + 10/λ ---------------------------(4)
From (3) we get, (4/8) = sin ((2π/λ)(Vt−25))
or, 0.52 = (2π/λ)(Vt−25)
or, 0.08 = Vt/λ−25/λ
or, Vt/λ = 0.08 + 25/λ -----------------------------(5)
From (4) & (5) we get 0.135 + 10/λ = 0.08 + 25/λ
Therefore, λ = 272.72cm
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4. Show that the characteristic impedance offered by a string to the traveling
waves is given by Z = µT ; where y is the linear density of the string and T is
the tension with which it is stretched.
Figure 3: Situation of question 4
The periodic transverse force F = FoCosωt is applied on the string at x = 0

position. Now, particle displacement is given by:
y(x,t) = Asin((2π/λ)(Vt−x)) --------------------(1)
Now, dy/dx = −(2Aπ/λ)cos ((2π/λ)(Vt−x)), dy/dt = (2AVπ/λ)cos ((2π/λ)(Vt−x))
Therefore, (dy/dx) = −(1/V) (dy/dt) -----------------------------(2)
Now, from fig-3, F = Focosωt = −Tsinθ = −Ttanθ

[Q for, small θ, sinθ = tanθ]
= −T(dy/dx)x=0
[Q tanθ = Slope of curve at x = 0 = (dy/dx)x=0 ]
= (T/V) (dy/dt) [from 2]
= (T/V) (2AVπ/λ)cos ((2π/λ)(Vt−x)) x=0
= (T/V) (Vo) cos(2Vtπ/λ) (Vo = 2AVπ/λ)
= (T/V) (Vo) cos(ωt) (ω = 2vπ/λ)
∴ Focosωt = (T/V) (Vo) cos(ωt)

Now, characteristic impedance is given by,
Z = (Transverse force amplitude) / (Transverse velocity amplitude)
= Fo/Vo
= T/V
= µT [Q velocity of transverse wave on a string is V = T / µ ]
5. Define intensity of sound wave. Also prove that intensity of sound wave
depends on amplitude, frequency and impedance.
Intensity: - When wave travels through a medium, energy is transported from one
part to another. The intensity of a sound wave is defined as the average energy
crossing a unit cross sectional area perpendicular to the direction of propagation
of the wave per unit time. Or, it may also be stated as the average power
transmitted across the unit cross sectional area perpendicular to the direction of
propagation of the wave.
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Consider an elemental volume ∆v containing n number of particles of a pipe
containing a gas of density ρ through which sound wave is propagating. Energy of
oscillation of each particle is given by:
E = mA 2ω 2 / 2
Where, m = mass of particles,
A= amplitude of their oscillation,
ω = angular velocity of particle.
Figure 4a: Sound in a pipe Figure 4b: Two consequent wave fronts
Now, E for n number of particles of that elemental volume ∆v is = nE

And, nE = (nm)A 2ω 2 / 2
= (ρ∆v) A 2ω 2 / 2 [Q nm = ρ∆v]
Now, energy per unit volume = U = nE / ∆v
= ρ A 2ω 2 / 2
= ρ A 2(4 π 2 ν 2) / 2 [Q ω = 2πν]
= 2ρ A 2 π 2 ν 2
Now, consider fig-4b. Here two consequent wave fronts are considered. The
separation between them is given by ∆x = V∆t
Where, V = velocity of sound,
∆t = time taken by the wave two form the second
wave front after the first one
Volume of the area between two wave fronts = S∆x
Where, S= wave front plane’s area
Energy received and transmitted by this volume = U S∆x
Energy transfer per unit time per unit area i.e. the intensity is, therefore, given by
I = U S∆x / S ∆t
=UV [Q V= ∆x / ∆t]
2 2 2
= 2ρ A π ν V
ρ A2 π 2 ν2 V
I= 2ρ
6. Define acoustic impedance. Prove that acoustic impedance offered by a loss-

free gas to the sound wave traveling in it is given by Z = ρE . Where, ρ is the
density of the gas and E is the bulk modulus.
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Acoustic impedance: - When wave travels through a medium, the medium offers
an impedance to the wave propagating. In case of longitudinal wave (sound) this
impedance is called Acoustic impedance. From the force-voltage analogy,
acoustic impedance = Acoustic pressure / particle velocity, where acoustic
pressure is analogous to voltage and particle velocity is analogous to current.
Acoustic pressure generates due to wave propagation.
Figure 5: Sound wave in pipes
Let us consider a pipe of uniform cross sectional area α which is filled with a loss-
free gas of density ρ and through which sound wave is propagating along positive
X direction (from left to right horizontally in fig-5). Consider two planes, separated
by a distance ∆x, perpendicular to the axis of the pipe. Volume of this element is v
= (α * ∆x )Due to the presence of a tuning fork at the left end of the pipe, the
displacements of the particles in the planes A & B are respectively given by y(x1)
& y(x2). The displacements might not be equal. At equilibrium, the particles of two
planes experience the same pressure(Po), but due to propagation of wave, the
change in pressure occurs. This is the acoustic pressure.
Now, increment in length ∆x is = y(x2) − y(x1)

Increment in volume V is ∆V = α * (y(x2) − y(x1)) = ∆v = α(δy/δx)∆x
[Q y(x2) = y(x1) + ((δy/δx)x1)∆x +…… by Taylor’s series expansion with x2 =
x1+∆x, and neglecting higher order terms]
∴ Volume strain = ∆v/v = (δy/δ

(δ /δx)
/δ
Now, bulk modulus E = −(change in pressure / volume strain)
= − (∆p) / (∆v/v)
∴ ∆p = − E(∆∆v/v) = − E(δ (δy/δ
(δ /δx)
/δ
Now, acoustic impedance = Z (rayls or kgm-2s-1)
= Acoustic pressure (Pa) / particle velocity (ms-1)
= ∆p / (δy/δt)
= (− E(δy/δx)) / (δy/δt)
= (− E )∗[−(2Aπ/λ)cos ((2π/λ)(Vt−x)] / [(2AVπ/λ)cos
((2π/λ)(Vt−x))]
= E/V (V = velocity of sound)
= ρE [Q we know V = E / ρ ]
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7. Derive the expression for intensity of sound in terms of maximum pressure.
Figure 6: Intensity of sound in a loss- free gas
Let us consider a pipe of uniform cross sectional area α which is filled with a loss-
by a distance ∆x, perpendicular to the axis of the pipe. Volume of this element is V
planes experience the same pressure(Po), but due to propagation of wave, the
change in pressure occurs.

Increment in volume V is ∆V = α * (y(x2) − y(x1)) = ∆v = α(δy/δx)∆x
∴ Volume strain = ∆v/v = (δy/δ

(δ /δx)
/δ
= − (∆p) / (∆v/v)
∴ ∆p = − E(∆∆v/v) = − E(δ(δy/δ
(δ /δx)
/δ
= − E(−(2Aπ/λ)cos ((2π/λ)(Vt−x)))
[putting the value of δy/δx]
∴ Maximum excess pressure = Pmax = E A (2π/λ)

= V 2ρA(2π/λ) [Q we know V = E / ρ ]
= 2 πA ρνV [Q V/λ = ν = frequency]
We know, Intensity of sound wave in a gas is I = 2 π 2A 2 ρν 2V

= (2 πA ρνV) 2 / 2ρ V
= (Pmax) 2 / 2ρ V
∴I= (Pmax) 2 / 2ρ V
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8. (a) Define decibel (dB).
(b) A sound is twice intense that another. What is their intensity ratio in dB?
(c) What is attenuation? What is its unit?
(a) Decibel is a unit to express the ratio of two values in the following manner:
dB = 10log 10 ( value1 / value2 )
Generally it is a unit (dB) for measuring the relative strength of signal power.
The number of decibels equals ten times the logarithm (base 10) of the ratio of
the measured signal power to a reference power. Decibel is one tenth of a bell.
Generally it is a logarithmic unit of sound intensity; 10 times the logarithm of
the ratio of the sound intensity to some reference intensity.
(b) Let the intensities are I1 = 2I & I2 = I. And the reference intensity is Io
Intensity ratio in normal scale = I1 : I2
Therefore, intensity ratio in dB is = 10log 10 ( I1 / I2)
= 10log 10 ( 2I / I )
= 10log 10 ( 2 )
= 3.010299957
(c) When sound wave travels in an absorbing medium, the amplitude or intensity
of the sound wave is reduced with the distance covered. This phenomena is
known as attenuation. Units of attenuation are dB, neper.
9. Explain the terms “Attenuation constant” and “Attenuation length”. Give

the relation between attenuation constant and energy flux.
Figure 7: Attenuation
Attenuation constant: - It is given by the decrement in amplitude, when wave travels
in an absorbing medium, per unit amplitude per unit length. We know, the amplitude
of wave that decreases with distance in absorbing medium is given by:
A(x) = Ao exp(−αx)
or dA(x)/dx = −αAo exp(−αx)
= −αA(x)
∴ α = − (1/A(x))
(1/ (dA(x)/dx)
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Attenuation length: - It is the distance traveled by wave over which the amplitude is
decreased by a factor “e = 2.718”, i.e. for x = 1/α, A(x) = Ao exp(−1) = Ao/e.
Now, We know, energy flux = intensity ∝ (Amplitude) 2

∝ [A(x)] 2
= Κ (Ao) 2 exp (−2αx) [K = constant]
= Io exp (−2αx) [Io= ΚAo 2]
∴ Energy flux =intensity = I = Io exp (−2αx)
10. Explain clearly what you mean by dispersive medium and dispersive
relation.
The displacement of particles of wave when traveling in an absorbing medium in
positive X direction s given by:
Y(x,t) = Ao exp(−αx) exp (i *(2π/λ)∗(Vt – x))
= Ao exp[(2πi/λ)(Vt – x)−αx]
= Ao exp[(2Vπi/λ)(t – x/V)−αx]
= Ao exp[2νπi(t – x/V)−αx] [Q V/λ = ν]
= Ao exp[2νπi(t – x/V−αx/2νπi)]
= Ao exp[2νπi{ t – x(1/V+α/2νπi)}]
= Ao exp[2νπi{t – x(1/V−αi/2νπ)}]
= Ao exp[2νπi(t – x/V*)]
Where, 1/V* = 1/V−α −αi/2νπ
−α νπ
This V* is called the complex wave velocity applicable for the waves traveling
through absorbing medium. In practice this method of introducing the complex
wave finds application chiefly in optics in which we define the refractive index as
n=c/V
Where, c is the velocity of light in vacuum and v is the velocity of light at that
medium. In absprbing medium the complex refractive index is given as:
n* = c / V*
= c / V − cαi/2νπ
= n − cαi/2νπ
This shows that the refractive index (and hence the wave velocity) depends on the
frequency ν (or the wavelength λ ) of the wave in an absorbing medium. Such a
medium is called dispersive medium and this relation between wave velocity and
frequency (or wavelength) is called dispersive relation.
11. Define the terms Intensity Level (IL) and Sound Pressure Level (SPL). Give
the relation between them.
Intensity Level: - It is defined as the ten times logarithmic (base 10) of the ratio of
the sound intensity (I) to the reference intensity (Io).
∴ IL = 10log 10 (I/Io) [in dB]
Sound Pressure Level: - It is defined as the twenty times logarithmic (base 10) of
the ratio of the measured effective sound pressure to the reference pressure.
∴ SPL = 20log 10 (P r.ms /Po, r.ms)
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Now, IL = 10log 10 (I/Io) = 10log 10 ( P 2 r.ms/ρoVΙο)
[Q We know I = P 2max / 2ροV = ( 2 P r.ms) 2 / 2ροV = P r.ms 2 / ροV ]
∴ IL = 10log 10 (P 2 r.ms) −10log 10 (ροVΙο)

= 20 log 10 (P r.ms) −10log 10 (ροVΙο)
∴ 20 log 10 (P r.ms) = IL + 10log 10 (ροVΙο) --------------------------(1)
Now, SPL = 20log 10 (P r.ms /Po, r.ms) = 20log 10 (P r.ms)−20log 10 (Po, r.ms)
= IL + 10log 10 (ροVΙο)−20log 10 (Po, r.ms)
= IL + 10log 10 (ροVΙο)−10log 10 (P 2o, r.ms)
= IL − 10log 10 (P 2o, r.ms)+ 10log 10 (ροVΙο)
= IL − 10log 10 (P 2o, r.ms / ροVΙο)
∴ SPL = IL − 10log 10 (P 2o, r.ms / ροVΙο)
12. (a) The intensity of sound in a normal conversation at home is about 3*10^-6
W/m 2 and the frequency of normal human voice is about 1000Hz. Find out
the amplitude of waves, assuming that the air is at standard condition.
(Given; density of air = 1.29 kg/m^3 & velocity of sound =332m/s)
We know, the intensity of sound is I = 2ρπ 2A 2ν 2 V = 3*10^-6 W/m 2
Where, ρ = density of traveling medium = 1.29 kg/m^3
A = Amplitude of the wave (to be calculated)
ν = Frequency of the wave = 1000 Hz
V = Velocity of the wave = 332m/s
∴ Now, I = 2ρπ 2A 2ν 2 V gives:
3*10^-6 = 2* 1.29 * π 2 ∗ A 2 ∗ 1000 2 ∗ 332
or Α = 1.88 ∗ 10^-8 m
= 18.8 nm
(b) A sound has an intensity of 1µW/cm 2. if the intensity of another sound is
14 dB higher, what is the intensity of the latter in dB?
Let the two intensities in SI unit is I1 (1µW/m 2) & I2. Io is the reference one.
Now I1(dB) = 10log 10 (I1/Io), I2 (dB)= 10log 10 (I2/Io)
Given that, I2(dB) − I1(dB) = 14 dB
or 10log 10 (I2/Io) −10log 10 (I1/Io) = 14
or 10log 10 (I2/I1) = 14
or log 10 (I2/I1) = 1.4
or I2/I1 = 10^1.4
or I2 = 10^1.4 * I1
= 10^1.4 * 1 (µW/cm 2)
= 25.11 µW/cm 2
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= 25.11*10^-2
= 0.25 W/m 2 (in SI unit)
13. (a) What is the need for matching layer in ultrasonic transmitter?
The needs are:-
For impedance matching. The TX and the test body have different
impedances. As a result, such a huge portion of transmitted wave may be
reflected back to TX portion from the interface of TX and test body that
the transmitted wave will be not enough to be detected by the receiver.
The matching layer is used to transmit as much as transmission possible
with nearly zero reflection from the interface.
Sometimes the matching layer provides isolation to the active element
from harmful test bodies.
(b) Derive the expression for characteristics impedance of matching layer for
maximum over all transmission coefficients.
Figure 8: Situation in problem 13(b)
Transmission energy coefficients (from medium1 to 2 and 2 to 3) are given by:-

α12 = 4ZZ1 / (Z+Z1) 2 and α23 = 4ZZ2 / (Z+Z2) 2 respectively.
But, transmission energy coefficient from medium 1 to 3 is given by:-
α13 = α12 * α23 = 16Z 2Z1Z2 / (Z+Z1) 2 (Z+Z2) 2
Now, for complete transmission from medium1 to 3, α13 should be maximum, i.e.
d (α13) / dZ = 0
2 2 2 2 2
Or [(Z+Z1) (Z+Z2) 32Z Z1Z2] - 16Z Z1Z2[(Z+Z1) 2(Z+Z2)+ (Z+Z2) 2(Z+Z1)] =0
2 2 2
[(Z+Z1) (Z+Z2) ]
2 2 2 2 2
Or [(Z+Z1) (Z+Z2) 32Z Z1Z2] - 16Z Z1Z2[(Z+Z1) 2(Z+Z2)+ (Z+Z2) 2(Z+Z1)] =0
Or 32Z Z1Z2 (Z+Z1) (Z+Z2) [ (Z+Z1)(Z+Z2) −Z{(Z+Z1) + (Z+Z2)}] = 0

Or (Z+Z1)(Z+Z2) −Z(2Z+Z1+Z2) = 0
Or Z 2 + ZZ2 + Z1Z + Z1Z2 = 2Z 2 + ZZ1 + ZZ2
Or Z 2 = Z1Z2
Or Z = Z1Z 2
∴ For complete transmission, imoedance of matching layer should be = Z1Z 2
14. (a) Describe delay line transducer.

(b) How dual element ultrasonic transducer works?
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(a) Delay line transducer: - As the name implies, the main feature of a delay line
transducer is that it provides a delay between the generation and arrival of
ultrasound from TX to RX. The delay is introduced by an acoustic path separated
by the test body and the transmitter probe as shown in fig-9. This prevents the
single element transducer from ring down effect. For example, say the
sender/receiver alternating time is below the total transit time. In this case if a
sufficient delay can be provided, then there will be no ring down effect. This
enables the transducer to complete its sending function before it starts receiving.
Figure 9: Delay line transducer
They have variety of replaceable options. Removable delay line, surface

conforming membrane and protective wear cap makes it useful in number of
applications like:-
High precision thickness measurement of thin materials.
Delamination check in composite materials.
High temperature application as the delay element provides an isolation to
the PZT from hot test body.
(b) Dual element ultrasonic transducers: - It contains two independently operating

crystal in a single housing. One of the crystals transmits and another one receives
the ultrasound. Actually the TX and RX are positioned in such a way, so that the
sound wave follows a crossed-beam sound path. They have no ring down effect as
the TX and RX operates independently. As a result they are useful in:
Figure 10: Dual element transducer
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Measurement of very thin materials.
Cases where the defects are at very distances from the surface of the test
body.
Inspection of course grain material.
15. (a) What is the reason of applying dc magnetic field for magnetostrictive
transducer?
Due to application of only an ac, the frequency of the US pulse becomes twice
that of the input ac. For the two halves of one complete cycle of the input ac, two
consequent pulses are generated (illustrated in fig-11(right)).
Figure 11a: Arrangements of ac and dc sources in series (left). Waveforms for only ac input
(right)
The above happening is not a problem. But to obtain a US pulse whose frequency
is same as that of the input ac we need to connect a dc source in series with the ac.
After adding the dc source the resultant input waveform becomes as it is shown in
fig-11b (Blue). In this case, the output vibration (below the blue input) frequency
is as same as that of the input.
Figure 11b: Waveforms for resultant input
(b) What are the reasons of humming sound in transformer?

Iron or ferrite core transformers if operate at frequency between 20- 20,000 Hz of
the applied ac voltage (in India, it is 50Hz) the core material's length is extended
& contracted in length by very small amount at that frequency known as
magnetostriction process. Magnetostriction causes air being pushed back & forth
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at that frequency causing sound generation which is hummung sound.
Transformers without core do not generate that sound.
16. An ultrasonic transmitter and receiver are attached to the same side of a
steel block having a length of 75 cm. calculate the percentage of received
energy in receiver. Neglect the noise due to cross talk.
Given (αT)Q/S = 0.73, absorption coefficient of steel αW = 2.0 and (αT)S/air =
3.7*10^-5
Attenuation of ultrasound in a medium occurs exponentially.
∴ The ratio of received and transmitted energy is given by:-
PRX / PTX = [(αT)Q/S * exp(−αW * L )]*[ (αR)S/air * exp(−αW * L )]*[(αT)S/Q]
= [(0.73)*exp (−2*0.75)]*[(1–3.7*10^–5)*exp(−2*0.75)]*[0.73]
= 0.0265 [Q (αR)S/air = 1 - (αT)S/air and (αT)Q/S = (αT)S/Q]
∴ Required percentage = 2.65%
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Part 3
15 Marks Questions
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Long Answer Type Questions(15):
1. (a) Prove that the velocity of longitudinal waves through a medium V = E / ρ .

Where, ρ is the medium density and E is the bulk modulus.
(b) Also prove that velocity of longitudinal wave in a rod V = Y / ρ . Where, Y is
the Young’s modulus of the rod and ρ is the density of the rod.
(c) Calculate the velocity of sound in
i. Water and
ii. Steel.
Given density of steel = 7800 kg/m^3. Young’s modulus of steel = 2* 10^10
N/m 2 and bulk modulus of water = 0.20 * 10^10 N/m 2
(a) Let us consider a pipe of uniform cross sectional area α which is filled with a loss-
by a distance ∆x, perpendicular to the axis of the pipe. Volume of this element is v
planes experience the same pressure (Po), but due to propagation of wave, the
change in pressure occurs.
Figure 1: Sound wave in a pipe

Increment in volume v is ∆v = α * (y(x2) − y(x1)) = ∆v = α(δy/δx)∆x
∴ Volume strain = ∆v/v = (δy/δx)

= − (∆p) / (∆v/v)
∴ ∆p = − E(∆v/v) = − E(δy/δx)
Now, change in pressure (decrement) = P(x2) − P(x1)
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= (δP(x)/δx)∆x
= (δ(Po −∆p)/δx)∆x
= − (δ∆p)/δx)∆x
= − (δ(−− E(∆v/v))/δx)∆x
= (δ(E(δy/δx))/δx)∆x [Q∆v/v = (δy/δx)]
= E∆x (δ 2y/δx 2 )
Net force = Cross sectional area of pipe * excess pressure
= αE∆x (δ 2y/δx 2 )
= F1 (Say)
Newtonian force = mass of the elemental area * acceleration
= density * volume * acceleration
= (ρα∆x) (δ 2y/δt 2 )
= F2 (Say)
In dynamic equilibrium, F2 = F1
or, (ρα∆x) (δ 2y/δt 2 ) = αE∆x (δ 2y/δx 2 )
or, ρ(δ 2y/δt 2 ) = E(δ 2y/δx 2 )
or, ρ(δ 2y/δt 2 ) = (E/ρ)(δ 2y/δx 2 )
Comparing the above equation with the Differential equation of wave motion i.e.
(δ 2y/δt 2 ) = V 2(δ 2y/δx 2 ), we get, velocity of longitudinal wave V = E / ρ
(b) Referring fig-7, the change in length is =∆x = y(x2) − y(x1)

= [(δy/δx)|x1]∆x
Longitudinal strain at x1 is given by ε = change in length / original length
= (δy/δx)|x1
Longitudinal stress at x1 is given by S1 = Y ε = Y(δy/δx)|x1
Where, Y is the Young’s modulus of the rod material.
Similarly, S2 = Y(δy/δx)|x2
Now, S2 – S1 = Y(δy/δx)|x1 – Y(δy/δx)|x2
= Y{(δy/δx)|x1 – Y(δy/δx)|x2}
= Y (δ 2y/δx 2 )∆x
Net force = area * stress = αY (δ 2y/δx 2 )∆x =F1 (say)
Newtonian force = mass * acceleration = (ρα∆x)* (δ 2y/δt 2 ) = F2 (say)
In dynamic equilibrium, F2 = F1
Or (ρα∆x)* (δ 2y/δt 2 ) = αY (δ 2y/δx 2 )∆x
(δ 2y/δt 2 ) = (Y/ρ)(δ 2y/δx 2 )
Comparing the above equation with the Differential equation of wave motion i.e.
(δ 2y/δt 2 ) = V 2(δ 2y/δx 2 ), we get, velocity of longitudinal wave V = Y / ρ
(c)
i. We know, velocity of longitudinal waves through a medium like water is
given by V = E / ρ . Where, ρ is the medium density and E is the bulk
modulus.
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Now, E = 0.20 * 10^10 N/m 2, ρ = 1000kg/m^3
∴V = E / ρ
= (0.20 *10^10) /(1000)
= 1414.21 m/sec
ii. Velocity of longitudinal wave in a rod V = Y / ρ . Where, Y is the Young’s

modulus of the rod material (steel) and ρ is the density of the rod.
Now, Y = 2 * 10^10 N/m 2, ρ = 7800kg/m^3
∴V = E / ρ
= (2 * 10^10) /(7800)
= 1601.28 m/sec
2. (a) Obtain an expression for total energy per wavelength in a string when
transverse waves travel in it.
(b) Show that the time averaged input power of the source generating waves in a
string is equal to the total energy per unit length of string times the wave
velocity.
Figure 2: Situation of problem 2

(a) Consider a small element of length dx of the string that carries the transverse
wave through it.
Total energy of the small element in vibration = kinetic energy + potential energy
Now, kinetic energy of element = (1/2) (mass) (velocity) 2
Or dK = (1/2) (µdx) (dy/dt) 2 −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−(1)
(Where, µ = linear density of string and dy/dt = particle velocity)
Now, potential energy of element is given by the work done by the tension T to
change the length of the element from dx to ds during vibration.
Therefore, potential energy of the element = dU = T (ds – dx)
Now, from fig-2,
dx/ds = cosθ
Or (ds/dx) 2 = sec 2θ = 1 + tan 2θ = 1 + (dy/dx) 2
ds =sqrt[1 + (dy/dx) 2]dx [Q tanθ = slope of the displacement curve = dy/dx]
= [1 + (1/2)(dy/dx) 2]dx [neglecting higher order terms]
∴ ds –dx = [1 + (1/2)(dy/dx) 2]dx – dx = (1/2)(dy/dx) 2dx
∴ Potential energy = T (ds – dx) = dU = (1/2) T (dy/dx) 2dx ------------------(2)
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Now, from (1) and (2) the kinetic and potential energy density are given respectively
by: dK/dx = (1/2) (µ) (dy/dt) 2 --------------------------------------------(3)
dU/dx = (1/2) T (dy/dx) 2 --------------------------------------------(4)
Now, displacement of particle a wave traveling in positive X direction is given by:
y(x,t) = Asin ((2π/λ)(Vt−x))
∴ dy/dt = (2AVπ/λ)cos ((2π/λ)(Vt−x))
and dy/dx = −(2Aπ/λ)cos ((2π/λ)(Vt−x))
∴ dK/dx = (1/2) (µ) (dy/dt) 2 = (1/2) (µ)[(2AVπ/λ)cos ((2π/λ)(Vt−x))] 2
∴ dK/dx|t=0 = (1/2) (µ)[(4A 2V 2π 2/λ 2)cos 2(2πx/λ)] ---------------------(5)
And dU/dx = (1/2) T (dy/dx) 2 = (1/2) T[(2Aπ/λ)cos ((2π/λ)(Vt−x))] 2
∴ dU/dx|t=0 = (1/2) T[(4A 2π 2/λ 2)cos 2 (2πx/λ)] -------------------------(6)
Now, the total energy associated with one complete wavelength of the sinusoidal
wave on the string is given by:
λ λ
E = ∫ (dU / dx)dx + ∫ (dK / dx )dx
0 0
λ
= (1/4) T (4A π /λ ) ∫ [1 + cos(4πx / λ )]dx
2 2 2
[ Q 2cos 2A = cos2A + 1]
0
λ
+ (1/4) (µ) [(4A 2V 2π 2/λ 2) ∫ [1 + cos(4πx / λ )]dx
0
2 2 2 2 2
=TA π /λ + µA V π /λ
= V 2µA 2π 2/λ + µA 2V 2π 2/λ [Putting T = V 2µ in the first term Q V = T / µ ]
= 2µA 2V 2π 2/λ
= 2µA 2ν 2λπ 2 [ Q V = νλ, ν being the frequency]
∴ E = 2µ
µA 2π 2 ν 2λ
(b)
3. (a) Obtain an expression of average energy density of ultrasonic wave when

passing through acoustic medium.
(b) Show that the intensity of plane sound wave in a gas is equal to the energy
density times the wave velocity.
(a)Consider an elemental volume ∆v containing n number of particles of a pipe

containing a gas of density ρ through which sound wave is propagating. Energy
of oscillation of each particle is given by:
E = mA 2ω 2 / 2
Where, m = mass of particles,
A= amplitude of their oscillation,
ω = angular velocity of particle.
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Figure 3a: Sound in a pipe Figure 3b: Two consequent wave fronts
Now, E for n number of particles of that elemental volume ∆v is = nE

And, nE = (nm)A 2ω 2 / 2
= (ρ∆v) A 2ω 2 / 2 [Q nm = ρ∆v]
Energy density = energy per unit volume = U = nE / ∆v
= ρ A 2ω 2 / 2
= ρ A 2(4 π 2 ν 2) / 2 [Qω = 2πν]
∴ Energy density = U = 2ρ A 2 π 2 ν 2
(b) Now, consider fig-3b. Here two consequent wave fronts are considered. The
separation between them is given by ∆x = V∆t
Where, V = velocity of sound,
∆t = time taken by the wave two form the second
wave front after the first one
Volume of the area between two wave fronts = S∆x
Where, S= wave front plane’s area
Energy received and transmitted by this volume = U S∆x
Energy transfer per unit time per unit area i.e. the intensity is, therefore, given by
I = U S∆x / S ∆t
=UV [Q V= ∆x / ∆t]
2 2 2
= 2ρ A π ν V
ρ A2 π 2 ν2 V
I= 2ρ
∴ Intensity = energy density * wave velocity
4. (a) When ultrasonic wave is incident on a plane boundary between two media,
then prove that the reflection and transmission amplitude coefficient depend on
medium impedance.
(b) Also prove that the total energy is conserved at the junction of two media.
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(a) Let, the ultrasonic wave is traveling from medium1 to medium2 and incident
normally on the boundary of the two mediums.
We know,
V1 = E / ρ1 , V2 = E / ρ 2 , Z1 = ρ1V1, Z2 = ρ2V2
Where, V = Velocity of wave,
E = Bulk modulus.
ρ = density of the medium
Z = Acoustic impedance
The displacement of particles in medium1 due to incident wave is given by:

yi(x,t) = Ai sin( ωt-k1x)
where, k1 = 2π/λ1 = 2πν/V1
The displacement of particles in medium1 due to reflected wave is given by:
yr(x,t) = Ar sin(ωt+k1x)
The displacement of particles in medium2 due to transmitted wave is given by:
yt(x,t) = At sin( ωt-k2x)
Now, the boundary conditions gives:
a) The displacement of particles is same to the left and right of the boundary at
x=0, i.e. y(x,t) is continuous across the boundary at x=0, the velocity of the
particle is also contiuous
b) The excess pressure (∆p = -Eδy/δx) is continuous across the boundary at x =
0.
Now, boundary condition a) gives:
yi(x,t)[x = 0] + yr(x,t)[x = 0] = yt(x,t)[x = 0]
or, Ai sin( ωt-k1x)[x = 0] + Ar sin( ωt+k1x)[x = 0] = At sin( ωt-k2x)[x = 0]
or, Ai sin( ωt) + Ar sin( ωt) = At sin( ωt)
∴ Ai + Ar = At -------------------------(1)
Now, boundary condition 2 gives:
-Eδyi/δx [x = 0] - Eδyr/δx [x = 0] = -Eδyt/δx [x = 0]
or, E Ai k1cos(ωt-k1x)[x = 0] - E Ar k1 cos(ωt+k1x)[x = 0] = E At k2 cos(ωt-k2x)[x = 0]
or, E Ai k1 cos(ωt) - E Ar k1 cos(ωt) = E At k2 cos(ωt)
or, E k1 Ai - E k1 Ar = E k2 At
or, Ai 2πνZ1 – Ar 2πνZ1 = At 2πνZ2 [ Q Z = E / V ]
∴ Ai – Ar = At (Z2/Z1)---------------------------(2)
Now, adding (1) and (2) we get,
Ai + Ar +Ai - Ar = At (Z1+Z2) / Z1
∴ Ai = 0.5 At (Z1+Z2) / Z1 -----------------------------------------(3)
Subtracting (2) from (1) we get,
Ai + Ar - Ai + Ar = At (Z1-Z2) / Z1
∴ Ar = 0.5 At (Z1-Z2) / Z1 -----------------------------------------(4)
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∴ Reflection amplitude coefficient = r12 = Ar/Ai = (Z1-Z2) / (Z1+Z2)
Now, from (1) we have
Ai + Ar = At
or, 1 + (Ar / Ai) = (At / Ai) [dividing both sides by Ai]
or, 1 + r12 = At / Ai
or 1 + (Z1-Z2) / (Z1+Z2) = At / Ai
∴ Transmission amplitude coefficient = t12 = At/Ai = 2Z1 / (Z1+Z2)

(b) Incident energy = Pi = 0.5 Z1 Ai 2 ω 2
Reflected energy = Pr = 0.5 Z1 Ar 2 ω2
Transmitted wave amplitude = Pt = 0.5 Z2 At 2 ω 2
Now, we know, Ar 2 = Ai 2 ((Z1-Z2) / (Z1+Z2)) 2 and At 2 = 4 Ai 2 Z1 2 / (Z1+Z2) 2
Now, Pr + Pt = 0.5 Z1 Ar 2 ω 2 + 0.5 Z2 At 2 ω 2
= 0.5 Z1 ω2 Ai 2 ((Z1-Z2) / (Z1+Z2)) 2 + 0.5 Z2 ω 2 4 Ai 2 Z1 2 / (Z1+Z2) 2
= 0.5 Z1 ω2 Ai 2 ( Ζ1 2 −2Z1Z2 + Z2 2 + 4Z1Z2) / (Z1+Z2) 2
= 0.5 Z1 ω 2 Ai 2 (Z1+Z2) 2 / (Z1+Z2) 2
= 0.5 Z1 ω 2 Ai 2
= Pi
∴ Pi = Pr + Pt
(i.e. total energy is conserved at the boundary)
5. Deduce the expressions for the reflection and transmission amplitude and energy
coefficient when a transverse wave traveling in the positive X direction in the
string of impedance Z1 meets the junction of strings of impedance Z2.(15)
Let, the transverse wave is traveling from medium1 to medium2. Two mediums
are represented by two different types of strings having different parameters. We
know, V1 = T / µ1 , V2 = T / µ 2 , Z1 = µ1V1, Z2 = µ2V2
Where, V = Velocity of wave, µ = Linear density of the medium
T = Tension in string, Z = characteristic impedance
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The displacement of particles in medium1 due to incident wave is given by:
yi(x,t) = Ai sin( ωt-k1x)
The displacement of particles in medium1 due to reflected wave is given by:
yr(x,t) = Ar sin(ωt+k1x)
The displacement of particles in medium2 due to transmitted wave is given by:
yt(x,t) = At sin( ωt-k2x)
Now, the boundary conditions gives:
c) The displacement of particles is same to the left and right of the boundary at
x=0, i.e. y(x,t) is continuous across the boundary at x=0, the velocity of the
particle is also contiuous
d) The restoring force or the transverse component of tension (-Tsinθ = -Tδy/δx)
is continuous across the boundary at x = 0.
Now, boundary condition a) gives:
yi(x,t)[x = 0] + yr(x,t)[x = 0] = yt(x,t)[x = 0]
or, Ai sin( ωt-k1x)[x = 0] + Ar sin( ωt+k1x)[x = 0] = At sin( ωt-k2x)[x = 0]
or, Ai sin( ωt) + Ar sin( ωt) = At sin( ωt)
∴ Ai + Ar = At -------------------------(1)
Now, boundary condition 2 gives:
-Tδyi/δx [x = 0] - Tδyr/δx [x = 0] = -Tδyt/δx [x = 0]
or, T Ai k1cos(ωt-k1x)[x = 0] - T Ar k1 cos(ωt+k1x)[x = 0] = T At k2 cos(ωt-k2x)[x = 0]
or, T Ai k1 cos(ωt) - T Ar k1 cos(ωt) = T At k2 cos(ωt)
or, T k1 Ai - T k1 Ar = T k2 At
or, Ai 2πνZ1 – Ar 2πνZ1 = At 2πνZ2 [ T k1 = T 2πν/V1 = 2πνZ1 Q Z1 = T / V1
and similarly, T k1 = 2πνZ1]
∴ Ai – Ar = At (Z2/Z1)---------------------------(2)
Now, adding (1) and (2) we get,
Ai + Ar +Ai - Ar = At (Z1+Z2) / Z1
∴ Ai = 0.5 At (Z1+Z2) / Z1 -----------------------------------------(3)
Subtracting (2) from (1) we get,
Ai + Ar - Ai + Ar = At (Z1-Z2) / Z1
∴ Ar = 0.5 At (Z1-Z2) / Z1 -----------------------------------------(4)
∴ Reflection amplitude coefficient = r12 = Ar/Ai = (Z1-Z2) / (Z1+Z2)
Now, from (1) we have
Ai + Ar = At
or, 1 + (Ar / Ai) = (At / Ai) [dividing both sides by Ai]
or, 1 + r12 = At / Ai
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or 1 + (Z1-Z2) / (Z1+Z2) = At / Ai
∴ Transmission amplitude coefficient = t12 = At/Ai = 2Z1 / (Z1+Z2)

6. (a) Two strings of linear densities µ1 & µ2 are joined together and stretched with
tension T. A transverse wave is incident on the boundary.
Find (i) The fraction of incident amplitude reflected and transmitted at the
boundary.
(ii) The fraction of the incident energy reflected and transmitted at the boundary
if µ2/µ1 = 4 & ¼
(b) A plane sound wave in air of density 1.29kg/m^3 falls on a water surface at
normal incidence. The speed of sound in air is 334m/s and in water, the speed of
sound is 1480m/s.
Calculate (i) What is the ratio of the amplitude of sound wave enters water to
that of incident wave?
(ii) What fraction of the incident energy flux enters the water?
(a)
We know, V= T / µ and Z = T/V. Therefore, Z = Tµ
∴ Z1/Z2 = µ1 / µ 2
(i)For, µ2/µ1 = 4, Z1/Z2 = 1/2, Z2 = 2Z1
Fraction of incident amplitude reflected = r12 = (Z1-Z2) / (Z1+Z2)
= (Z1 – 2Z1) / (Z1+2Z1)
= - 1/3
Fraction of incident amplitude transmitted = t12 = 2Z1 / (Z1+Z2)
= 2Z1 / (Z1+2Z1)
= 2/3
For, µ2/µ1 = 1/4, Z1/Z2 = 2, Z1 = 2Z2
Fraction of incident amplitude reflected = r12 = (Z1-Z2) / (Z1+Z2)
= (2Z2 – Z2) / (3Z2)
= 1/3
Fraction of incident amplitude transmitted = t12 = 2Z1 / (Z1+Z2)
= 4Z2 / (3Z2)
= 4/3
(ii) For, µ2/µ1 = 4, Z1/Z2 = 1/2, Z2 = 2Z1
Fraction of the incident energy reflected = Ir/Ii = ((Z1-Z2) / (Z1+Z2)) 2

= 1/ 9
Fraction of incident amplitude transmitted = It/Ii = 4Z1Z2 / (Z1+Z2) 2
=8/9
For, µ2/µ1 = 1/4, Z1/Z2 = 2, Z1 = 2Z2
Fraction of the incident energy reflected = Ir/Ii = ((Z1-Z2) / (Z1+Z2)) 2
= 1/ 9
Fraction of incident amplitude transmitted = It/Ii = 4Z1Z2 / (Z1+Z2) 2
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=8/9
(b)
Acoustic impedance of air = Z1 = ρair * Vair
= 1.29 * 334 kg/m^2/s
= 430.86 kg/m^2/s
Acoustic impedance of water = Z2 = ρwater * Vwater
= 1000 * 1480
= 1480000 kg/m^2/s
Ratio of the amplitude enters water to that of incident wave = t12
= 2Z1 / (Z1+Z2)
= 5.82*10^-4
Fraction of the incident energy flux enters the water = It/Ii
= 4Z2Z1 / (Z1+Z2) 2
= 1.16*10^-3
7. (a) Describe ultrasonic cross-correlation flow meter.

(b) Describe Doppler flow-meter with necessary diagram. Also draw and explain
the signal processing unit for the same.
(a) Cross correlation flow-meter: -
Figure 6: Cross correlation flow-meter

In most flowing fluids there exist naturally occurring random fluctuations such as
density, turbulence, and temperature which can be detected by suitably located
transducers. If two such transducers are installed in a pipeline separated by a known
distance (say L), the upstream transducer will pick up a random fluctuation t seconds
before the downstream transducer and the distance between the transducers divided
by the transit time (say T) will yield flow velocity. In practice the random fluctuations
will not be stable and are compared in a cross-correlator which has a peak response at
transit time T, and correlation velocity V = UT, meters per second. This is effectively
a non-intrusive measurement and could in principle be developed to measure flow of
most fluids. Very few commercial cross-correlation systems are in use for flow
measurement because of the slow response time of such systems. However, with the
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use of microprocessor techniques processing speed has been increased significantly,
and several manufacturers are now producing commercial systems for industrial use.
(b) Doppler flow-meter and signal conditioning circuit: -
Figure 7a: Doppler flowmeter

This type of flowmeter uses Doppler Effect as the principle. The transmitter TX sends
an ultrasonic wave of frequency “f1” & velocity “c” at an angle “θ ” relative to the
direction of the flow. Bubbles, solid particles, eddies in the flow stream are
considered as the moving observers (relative to the fixed transmitter i.e. source) with
velocity V equal to that of flow velocity.
Now, if the apparent frequency of the wave seen by the moving particle observers is
“f2 ”, then the Doppler shift for fixed source & moving observer is given by:
f2/ f1 = (velocity of waves relative to observer) / (normal wave velocity)
= (c + Vcosθ ) / c -----------------------------------------------------------(1)
The particles scattered the ultrasound in different directions. But a small amount of
the scattered wave is received by the receiver RX. Thus, RX now acts as a fixed
observer and particles act as moving source. Now, if the apparent wave length seen
by the fixed observer RX is λ3 then the Doppler shift is given by:
λ3 / λ2 = (velocity of wave relative to source) / (normal wave velocity)
= (c − Vcosθ ) / c ---------------------------------------------------------(2)
Q λ2 f2 = λ3 f3 = c, (2) can be written as f3 / f2 = c / (c − Vcosθ ) ------(3)
From equation (1) and (3), elimination of f2 gives
f3 = f1 (c + Vcosθ ) / (c − Vcosθ )
∴ the frequency shift in Doppler flowmeter is = ∆f = f3 – f1
= f1 (c + Vcosθ ) / (c − Vcosθ ) – f1
= (2 f1 Vcosθ) / (c − Vcosθ )
Now, c − Vcosθ = c (1 – (V/c)cosθ) = c, for V<<c

∴ ∆f = 2 f1 Vcosθ / c
Thus, frequency shift is proportional to the flow velocity as well as volume flow rate.
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8. (a) Briefly discuss the working principle of pulse echo flaw detector.
(b) Draw and describe the schematic block diagram of pulse echo method of flaw
detection system.
(c) What are the influences that affect the amplitude of the received echo?
(d) What are the general specifications that are accessed in accordance with
particular applications of pulse echo flaw detector?
(e) What is the role of repetition frequency generator and base line voltage in
pulse echo method of flaw detection? 3+4+2+3+3
(a) Working principle of pulse echo flaw detector:-
(a) Principle of pulse echo method (b) Display on the CR screen

Figure 8: Pulse echo method of flaw detection
An ultrasonic pulsed wave, usually in the form of damped oscillation, is generated by

transmitter (TX) and propagates through the specimen. Part of the wave will be
reflected back to the receiver (RX) by an obstacle (if any) and the rest will also be
reflected back to the receiver by the back wall of the specimen. One condition for the
above to be true is the specimen should be small in size. The signal obtained from the
receiver is displayed on a CR screen. The horizontal sweep is proportional to time, so
that the transit time of the pulse to & from the reflector (tR) corresponds to the
distance between initial peak to echo peak. And transit time of the pulse to & form the
back wall (tB) corresponds to the distance between initial peak and back wall. To
obtain standing image the pulses and the sweep of the CR tube are synchronized at
repetition frequency. By calibrating the base line in time per unit length the transit
times tR & tB can be read from the CR screen and we obtain
d = c*t / 2
Where, d = distance of reflector from front surface of the specimen
c = velocity of ultrasound in the specimen
tR = transit time for of pulse from reflector
Usually the time scale is calibrated in terms of length if the thickness of the specimen
is known.
(b) Block diagram of pulse echo flaw detector:-

Pulse echo flaw detectors are basically oscilloscopes with some special features. It
consists of a repetition frequency generator, sweep synchronization, pulse generator,
transducer, amplifier and the CR tube. If only one probe is used as TX and RX (usual
case) the pulse generator excites the transducer and the echoes received are fed to the
CR tube after being amplified.
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Figure 9a: Block diagram of pulse echo flaw detection system
The frequency generator triggers both the sweep generator and pulse generator. Now
the pulse generator excites the transducer. Now the fact to be noted is that, the sweep
generator is triggered a little before the pulse generator (as well as the transducer) is
triggered (Tt>Ts). This is because we want to obtain the main echo rather than the
side echoes for our measurement. Actually, during each ramp of the sweep generator
output, the bright voltage of CRO exists and echoes are visible. If, during the main
echo, ramp is not present then we will not be able to see that main echo.
Figure 9b: Waveforms of different blocks of pulse echo for Tt > Ts
(c) Influences that affect the amplitude of the received echo:-

i. Size of reflector.
ii. Direction of the transmitter probe.
iii. Power of transmitter pulse entering the sample.
iv. Surface quality of the reflector.
v. Position of reflector.
vi. Size and direction of the receiver probe.
vii. Losses at the receiver by reflection and coupling.
viii. Attenuation of wave by absorption.
ix. Shadow effect of any defect in front of the reflector.
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(d) General specifications:-
Ambient conditions
A testing device must be fully operational even when subjected to adverse ambient
conditions. According to DIN (a set of German standards), there must be a difference
between the conditions for “storage & transport” and for “use”. Under the first, it is
necessary for the device not to be damage when not in use. Under the second, it must
be guaranteed that all equipments functions operate in accordance with performance
specifications. The most important ambient conditions are:-
Range of temperature.
Humidity of the air and dew point.
Mechanical stress produced by shocks and vibrations.
Stability of the mains voltage.
Electromagnetic interference fields.
Rain, sprayed water, dust and dirt.
Ambient light intensity and its effect on the readability of the CRO screen
and / or any digital display.
Operation, reliability of inspection:-
Time needed for training of an operator.
Fail-safe properties.
Reproducibility of the results of any test.
Brightness of the screen, sharpness of focusing, size etc of the display unit.
Design, layout and number of control.
Calculating aids for sound beam calculation.
Simplicity of adjustments.
Potential for connection to computers.
To these general specifications must be added the safety requirements of the VDE
(Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker) and the requirements for possible interference
with communications by the German Post Office..
(e) Role of repetition frequency generator:-

To obtain stationary screen pictures, the repetition frequency generator triggers both
the transmitter and the start of the sweep generator. Usually the transmitter pulses are
triggered a little later than the sweep generator so that the main echo is visible on the
screen. The problem that occurs when the TX pulse delay becomes less than the
sweep generator delay is illustrated in fig-10. Here the TX pulse delay (Tt) is less
than the sweep time delay (Ts). The bright portion of CRO voltage lasts during the
each ramps. As a result, the side echos are only visible in the CRO screen rather than
the main echo during Tp. So, we can’t get the actual result.
The base line voltage (time base) was formerly given a fixed distance screen which is
today built into the CR tube screen. It is calibrated in terms of length e.g. 50, 100 and
250mm etc by varying the sweep velocity.
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Figure 10: Waveforms of different blocks of pulse echo flaw detector forTt<Ts
9. (a)????????????????????????
(b) Three strings are joined together and the composite string is stretched with a
tension of 10N. The linear densities of strings 1 & 3 are 1*10^-3Kg/m & 4*10^-
3Kg/m respectively. A transverse wave of frequency 100Hz is produced in string
1. Calculate the linear density and length of intermediate string 2 so that the
wave is completely transmitted through the composite string without any loss
due to reflection at the boundary.
We know, Z = T / V = T / T / µ = Tµ
∴ Z1 = Tµ1 = 10 * 1 * 10^ −3 = 0.1kg / m 2 / sec
and Z3 = Tµ 3 = 10 * 4 * 10^ −3 = 0.2 kg / m 2 / sec
For zero reflection, Z2 must be = Z1Z 3 = 0.1 * 0.2 kg / m 2 / sec
Again we know Z2 = Tµ 2
∴ µ2 = Z2 2 / T = 0.1*0.2 / 10 = 2 * 10^-3kg/m
Now, velocity (V) = frequency (f) * wavelength (λ)
V2 = f * λ2 (Frequency of the wave remains unchanged in 3 mediums)
λ2 = V2 / f = T / µ 2 / f = 10 /(2 * 10^ −3) / 100 = 5000 /100 = 0.707m
As per condition, the length of the 2nd medium should be = L = λ2/4 = 0.176m
10. (a) Describe the integration method of thickness measurement.

(b) With the help of neat diagram, briefly discuss the method of level
measurement using ultrasonic level detectors.
(c) A longitudinal wave traveling in a rod encounters discontinuity where the
Young’s modulus suddenly doubles, the density remaining the same. Calculate
the reflection and transmission amplitude coefficients.
(d) Assuming the expression of reflection and transmission amplitude coefficient,
prove that if a ultrasonic wave traveling in a medium of lower impedance meets
the boundary of a medium of higher impedance, the wave reflected at the
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boundary undergoes a phase change of π.
(b) The ultrasonic level measurement is based on transit time of ultrasonic wave
measuring (generally 30 to 300kHz is used) procedure. The ultrasound travels from
the transmitter TX and a part of it is reflected back from the liquid-air interface and
received by the receiver RX. When the TX & RX are placed at the bottom (bottom),
the transit time is directly proportional to the level. But when TX & RX are placed at
the (roof), the transit time is proportional to the gap (may be air gap) between roof
and liquid level. In this case, one has to subtract the directly obtained gap length from
the height of the tank to get the liquid level.
In fig-12, the transit time measuring arrangement is shown. The pulse generator (PG)
excites the Pulse oscillator (PO) at the same moment. Then and there the PO excites
the TX crystal and US wave is sent to the tank. At that moment, the SR input of the
SR F/F is S=1, R=0 and O/P=1. Now, after reflected back the US wave is received by
RX and the RX generates a pulse which is detected by the amplifier-comparator and
inputs of SR F/F becomes S = 1, R = 1 and output changes to 0. In fig-12, a single
element TX/RX is shown. Now the time taken by the SR F/F O/P from 1 to 0 is
nothing but the transit time and Fathometer is generally used to measure that time.
Figure 11: Ultrasonic level measurement. Unit at bottom (left) and unit at top (right)
Figure 12: Transit time measurement circuit
(c) Velocities of ultrasound in two mediums (1 & 2) = V1 and V2

Where, V1 = Y 1 / ρ and V2 = Y 2 / ρ
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Where, Y (1, 2) = Young’s modulus of medium (1, 2)
ρ = density of mediums (same for both 1 & 2)
Again, impedances of two mediums = Z1 and Z2
Where, Z1 = ρV1 and Z2 = ρV2
Now, Z1 / Z2 = V1 / V2 = Y 1 / Y 2 = 1/ 2
∴ Z2 = 2 Z1
Now, reflection amplitude coefficient = r12 = (Z1-Z2) / (Z1+Z2)
= (1- 2 ) / (1+ 2 )
= -0.17
Transmission amplitude coefficient = t12 = 2Z1 / (Z1+Z2)
= 2 / (1+ 2 )
= 0.82
(d)
We know, r12 = (Z1-Z2) / (Z1+Z2) and t12 = 2Z1 / (Z1+Z2)
The condition given is Z2 > Z1
∴ Always r12 < 0
But, r12 = Ar / Ai
Figure 13: Phase change of reflected wave
∴ Ar = −k Ai, where k is a constant depends on the values of Z1 & Z2

∴ Ar is always negative with respect to Ai. So the reflected wave must undergo a
phase change of π (as shown in fig-13).
11. (a) Discuss briefly how piezoelectric plate can be used as transmitter and
receiver of ultrasound.
(b) Briefly discuss the applications of ultrasonic waves in medical diagnosis.
(a) With a single crystal vertical probe (normal probe) the generated ultrasonic wave
passes into the test body in a perpendicular direction. The probe is shown in fig-14
and is coupled to the test body by coupling layers. It mainly consists of active
element, backing surface and wear plate. If necessary, there are also electrical
matching elements and all are kept in a single housing.
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Figure 14: Ddesign characteristics of PZT transducer

Active element: - It is a piezoelectric element that converts electrical energy into
mechanical wave. Quartz, Rochelle salt, lithium sulfate, ADP (ammonium
dihydrogen phosphate) etc are used as active element. Thickness of the active element
should be = (0.5*wavelength of ultrasound).
Backing: - It is a highly attenuating high density material. It is used to absorb the

waves (vibration) as much as possible from the back side of active element so that
maximum possible waves are passed through the test body.
Wear plate: - Its Basic purpose is to protect the active element from the external
testing environment. In case of contact transducers, the wear plate must be a
corrosion resistant material (steel). Also a wear plate having proper impedance (that
depend upon the impedances of active element & test medium) and proper size
(0.25*wavelength of ultrasound) can allow as much as energy possible to come out
from the active element.
(b) Applications of ultrasonic waves in medical diagnosis: -

In medical diagnosis, ultrasound of frequencies from 1.5 MHz to 20MHz is used.
Since 1940, ultrasound has been applied for various medical purposes. However its
acceptance as a powerful diagnostic tool was in the 1970s. Today, ultrasound is the
second most utilized diagnostic imaging technology used in medicine, after X-Rays.
Ultrasound scanning provides a less harmful but certainly effective method for “in
vivo” diagnosis. Two common uses of ultrasound imaging are the scanning of the
fetus during pregnancy and the scanning of the heart. Except these, ultrasound is used
in the following areas:-
i. Brain
ii. Pancreas
iii. Peritoneal cavity
iv. Blood flow measurement
v. Ovary
To keep up with the new developments in medical industry, and due to the necessity
for better diagnostic methods, new ultrasound scanners provide 3D imaging
capabilities. It should be noted that the ability of some tissues to absorb ultrasound
restrict the use of ultrasound in the diagnosis of bones or lungs.
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12. Write short notes on any three of the following:
a. Acoustic holography
b. Ultrasonic transit time flow-meter
c. A scan, B scan and C scan display
d. Attenuation of ultrasonic waves in an absorbing medium
e. Ultrasonography
b. Ultrasonic transit time flow-meter

This device measures flow by measuring the time taken by an ultrasonic energy pulse to
traverse a pipe section (of distance L), both with and against the flow of the fluid within
the pipe (fig-15).
Figure 15: Ultrasonic transit type flow-meter

The time taken by the pulse to go from transducer A to B is (with the flow)
tAB = L / (C + Vcosθ) −−−−−−−−−−−−−− (1)
The time taken by the pulse to go from transducer B to A is (against the flow)
tBA = L / (C − Vcosθ) −−−−−−−−−−−−−− (2)
Where, V = fluid velocity
C = velocity of ultrasonic pulse in the fluid
L = acoustic path length (the distance the pulse traverse) in the fluid
θ = the angle between the acoustic path and the pipe axis
From (1) and (2) we get, tBA − tAB = L / (C − Vcosθ) − L / (C + Vcosθ)
= 2LVcosθ / (C 2 − V 2cos 2θ)
= 2LVcosθ / C 2 [ Q C>>V ]
Now let ∆t = tBA − tAB ∴ V = C 2 ∆t / 2Lcosθ -------------------- (3)
Now, tBA + tAB = L / (C − Vcosθ) + L / (C + Vcosθ)
= 2LC / (C 2 − V 2cos 2θ)
= 2L / C [ Q C>>V ]
∴ (tBA + tAB) / 2 = L / C = tA (say) = averaging transit time between the transducers
∴ C 2 = (L / tA) 2
Now, equation (3) gives V = C 2 ∆t / 2Lcosθ
= (L / tA) 2 ∆t / 2Lcosθ
= L ∆t / 2 tA 2 cosθ
= K ∆t / tA 2 (where, K = L / 2cosθ = constant)
Now, if the cross sectional area (A) of the pipe is known, one can calculate the
volumetric flow rate (Q) by the equation: Q = AV
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c. A-scan, B-scan and C-scan display
Ultrasonic data can be controlled and displayed by number of formats. The 3 most
common formats are known in NDT world as A-scan, B-scan and C-scan presentation.
Each presentation mode provides a different way of looking at and evaluating the region
of the material to be inspected. Modern computerized US scanning systems can display
data in all 3 modes simultaneously.
A-scan presentation
It displays the amount of received US energy as a function of time. The relative amount
of received energy is plotted along the Y-axis where the elapsed time (time taken by the
US to travel within the material is plotted along X-axis. Most instruments with an A-scan
display allow the received signal to be displayed in its natural radio frequency form and
either rectified or non rectified form. The size of a defect is estimated by comparing the
defect echo amplitude with a known defect-echo amplitude. Position of the defect is
estimated by observing the position of the defect-echo signal on the horizontal sweep.
The test body and the scanning direction are shown in fig-16(a). And the A-scan
representation is shown in fig-16(b). When the transducer is in far left, only the IP and A
(energy reflected back from the surface A) are visible. As the body is scanned from left to
(a) (b)
Figure 16: A-scan representation
right, the BW (back wall) signal will be displayed but at the right most end because the
transit time, in this case, is maximum. Then signal B will appear and at last signal C will
be appear but it is positioned before B as the transit time in case of C is less than that of B
as the flaw C is nearer from the surface than flaw B is.
B-scan presentation
Figure 17: B-scan representation
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It is a profile view of the test specimen. Here the time-of-flight of US wave is plotted
along the Y-axis and the linear position of the transducer is plotted along the X-axis.
Here, the depth of the reflector and the linear dimension of the reflector in the scanning
direction are approximated. The B-scan is typically produced by establishing a trigger
gate on the A-scan. When the signal intensity is great enough to trigger the gate, a point
on the B-scan is produced. In the B-scan image of fig-17, line IP & A is produced as the
transducer is scanned over surface A. then line BW, line B, line C will be gradually
appear as the body is scanned from left to right. The limitation is that, reflectors may be
masked by larger reflectors near the surface.
C-scan presentation
The C-scan representation produces a plane type view of the location and size of the test
body features. The plane of the image is parallel to the scanning plane. C-scan
representation is produced with an automated DAS. Typically, a data collection gate is
established on the A-scan. Amplitude or the time of flight of the signal is recorded at
regular interval as the test body is scanned. The signal amplitude or the time of flight is
Figure 18: C-scan representation
displayed as a shade of gray or a color for each of the positions where data was recorded.
In this way, the C-scan produces an image of the reflectors within the test body (fig-18).
d. Attenuation of ultrasonic waves in an absorbing medium

In an absorbing medium (Sound waves in a viscous fluid), ultrasonic wave loses energy
as it propagates through the medium. It has been experimentally found that the amplitude
of the wave decays by a constant fraction of its value when the wave propagates through
a certain distance. This means that the amplitude falls exponentially with distance and the
amplitude (A(x)) and distance (x) relationship with respect to the origin at x = 0 is given
as follows:
A(x) = Ao exp(−αx) ------------------------ (1)
Where, Ao is the amplitude at x = 0, the constant term “α” is called the attenuation
constant. From (1) we have:
dA(x)/dx = −αAo exp(−αx)
= −αA(x)
∴ α = − (1/Ao) (dA(x)/dx)
Thus, attenuation constant (α) is given by the decrement in amplitude, when wave
travels in an absorbing medium, per unit amplitude per unit length.
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Figure 19: Attenuation of ultrasonic waves in an absorbing medium
The inverse of “α” is called the attenuation length (1/α). It is defined as the distance
traveled by wave over which the amplitude is decreased by a factor “e = 2.718”, i.e. for x
= 1/α, A(x) = Ao exp(−1) = Ao/e.
Dispersive medium and dispersion relation:- The displacement of particles of wave when
traveling in an absorbing medium in positive X direction s given by:
Y(x,t) = Ao exp(−αx) exp (i *(2π/λ)∗(Vt – x))
= Ao exp[(2πi/λ)(Vt – x)−αx]
= Ao exp[(2Vπi/λ)(t – x/V)−αx]
= Ao exp[2νπi(t – x/V)−αx] [Q V/λ = ν]
= Ao exp[2νπi(t – x/V−αx/2νπi)]
= Ao exp[2νπi{ t – x(1/V+α/2νπi)}]
= Ao exp[2νπi{t – x(1/V−αi/2νπ)}]
= Ao exp[2νπi(t – x/V*)]
Where, 1/V* = 1/V−α −αi/2νπ
−α νπ
This V* is called the complex wave velocity applicable for the waves traveling through
absorbing medium. In practice this method of introducing the complex wave finds
application chiefly in optics in which we define the refractive index as n = c / V Where, c
is the velocity of light in vacuum and v is the velocity of light at that medium. In
absorbing medium the complex refractive index is given as:
n* = c / V*
= c / V − cαi/2νπ
= n − cαi/2νπ
This shows that the refractive index (and hence the wave velocity) depends on the
frequency ν (or the wavelength λ ) of the wave in an absorbing medium. Such a
medium is called dispersive medium and this relation between wave velocity and
frequency (or wavelength) is called dispersive relation.
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Now, We know, energy flux = intensity ∝ (Amplitude) 2
∝ [A(x)] 2
= Κ (Ao) 2 exp (−2αx)
(Where, K is a constant)
∴ Energy flux = Κ (Ao) exp (−2αx)
2
This implies that the attenuation length in case of intensity is half that of amplitude. This
loss of intensity during the propagation of the ultrasonic wave is appears as heat in the
system.
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SOLUTION_QUESTION_BANK_ULTRASONIC_SOUMYA

1. What is ultrasonic wave?

2. What is ultrasonic frequency range?

3. Mention the name of variable affecting the propagation of ultrasonic wave.

4. What do you mean by acoustic impedance offered by any medium?

5. Why attenuation of sound occurs in absorbing medium?

7. What do you mean by ultrasonic wavefront?

Figure 1: Ultrasonic wavefront

Figure 2: Waves in absorbing medium

9. What do you mean by wave number of a wave?

10. Define phase velocity of the ultrasonic wave.

Figure 3: Planes of equal phases

12. Name two materials that show piezoelectric effect.

13. Which parameters are measured in pulse echo method?

14. What is echo repetition frequency?

15. What is the test method by which US frequency can be measured?

16. What do you mean by ring down effect?

17. Give two example of couplant?

18. What do you mean by side lobe of ultrasonic transducer?

20. What is reverse piezoelectric effect?

21. Which is better, magnetostrictive or piezoelectric transducer?

Figure 4: transmission of ultrasound from steel to water

Reflection coefficient of sound energy from steel to water is given by

Choose the correct alternative

26. In case of a wave propagating through an absorbing medium, the amplitude

1. What is ultrasound? Write down the advantages of ultrasonic measurement.

Advantages of ultrasonic measurement

Figure 1: Transverse wave

We know the displacement of a general particle in a transverse wave (fig-1) is

3. A simple harmonic wave of amplitude 8 units transverse a line of particles in

Figure 2: Situation of question 3

We know, the displacement of particle for +X direction travel of the wave is

From (2) we get, (6/8) = sin ((2π/λ)(Vt−10))

Figure 3: Situation of question 4

The periodic transverse force F = FoCosωt is applied on the string at x = 0

Now, from fig-3, F = Focosωt = −Tsinθ = −Ttanθ

∴ Focosωt = (T/V) (Vo) cos(ωt)

Now, E for n number of particles of that elemental volume ∆v is = nE

6. Define acoustic impedance. Prove that acoustic impedance offered by a loss-

Figure 5: Sound wave in pipes

Now, increment in length ∆x is = y(x2) − y(x1)

∴ Volume strain = ∆v/v = (δy/δ

Figure 6: Intensity of sound in a loss- free gas

Now, increment in length ∆x is = y(x2) − y(x1)

∴ Volume strain = ∆v/v = (δy/δ

∴ Maximum excess pressure = Pmax = E A (2π/λ)

We know, Intensity of sound wave in a gas is I = 2 π 2A 2 ρν 2V

9. Explain the terms “Attenuation constant” and “Attenuation length”. Give

Now, We know, energy flux = intensity ∝ (Amplitude) 2

∴ IL = 10log 10 (P 2 r.ms) −10log 10 (ροVΙο)

∴ SPL = IL − 10log 10 (P 2o, r.ms / ροVΙο)

Figure 8: Situation in problem 13(b)

Transmission energy coefficients (from medium1 to 2 and 2 to 3) are given by:-

Or 32Z Z1Z2 (Z+Z1) (Z+Z2) [ (Z+Z1)(Z+Z2) −Z{(Z+Z1) + (Z+Z2)}] = 0

14. (a) Describe delay line transducer.

Figure 9: Delay line transducer

They have variety of replaceable options. Removable delay line, surface

(b) Dual element ultrasonic transducers: - It contains two independently operating

Figure 10: Dual element transducer

Figure 11b: Waveforms for resultant input

(b) What are the reasons of humming sound in transformer?

1. (a) Prove that the velocity of longitudinal waves through a medium V = E / ρ .

Figure 1: Sound wave in a pipe

∴ Volume strain = ∆v/v = (δy/δx)