PREN 13554 : DRAFT 2009

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Personnel qualification
5 Principle of the acoustic emission method
   5.1 The acoustic emission (AE) phenomenon
   5.2 Advantages and features of AE
   5.3 Limitations of AE
6 Applications of the acoustic emission method
7 Instrumentation
   7.1 General
   7.2 AE sensors
   7.3 Signal conditioning and processing
   7.4 Settings
   7.5 External parameters inputs
8 Testing
   8.1 General
   8.2 Preliminary information
   8.3 Preliminary preparation
   8.4 Site preparations
   8.5 Data acquisition
   8.6 Presentation of results
   8.7 Subsequent operations
9 Data analysis
   9.1 General
   9.2 On-line analysis
   9.3 Post test analysis
10 Test instruction
11 Test documentation and report
Bibliography

Defines the general principles required for the acoustic emission (AE) testing of industrial structures, components, and different materials under stress and for harsh environment, in order to provide a defined and repeatable performance.