Abstract
To conduct, in an effective way, the non-destructive testing (NDT) of products—in particular, the fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI)—remains a challenge. Therefore, the aim of this work is to propose the method of support in the choice of a fluorescent penetrant to be used in FPI research. In the results of the usage of the proposed procedure, it is demonstrated that it is possible to reduce the negative impacts on the environment by FPI processes (through sustainability), while including other criteria, i.e., financial, security, productive (Industry 4.0), and societal (Society 5.0) criteria. The essence of the proposed method is to integrate two methods of decision support. These were the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method and the cost–quality analysis (AKJ). Using the AHP method, the quality level of fluorescent penetrant (to the satisfaction of the customer)—which included the sustainability criteria—are calculated. These criteria include natural environment, reactivity, combustibility, level of sensitivity, and type of washing (emulsification). Then, with the help of the AKJ, the most favorable penetrant—in terms of quality and cost—is calculated and, thus, indicated. This choice must include the concept of sustainable development. Therefore, this method can be used to choose fluorescent penetrants in manufacturing and service enterprises which carry out FPI.
Highlights
Product control of quality and properties is possible by destructive testing (DT) and non-destructive testing (NDT) [1,2], but non-destructive testing is more frequently used, less costly, and has a much larger range of applications than destructive testing [1,3]
The main limitations in carrying out consistent, reliable, and efficient fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) research result from the negative impact of fluorescent penetrants on the natural environment [13,14], hazards resulting from their reactivity and flammability [15,16,17,18,19], and from human factors which may occur in the processing, control, and assessment of products [10,20,21], which—in the light of other NDT studies—was considered important criteria of analysis
The aim of the test was to propose the method of choice of the fluorescent penetrants for FPI research, using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and AKJ methods and including, through the criteria, the idea of sustainable development, which involves the leading ideas of Society 5.0 and Industry 4.0 concepts
Summary
Product control of quality and properties is possible by destructive testing (DT) and non-destructive testing (NDT) [1,2], but non-destructive testing is more frequently used, less costly, and has a much larger range of applications than destructive testing [1,3]. Other research suggests thermographic and infrared thermographic tests that are performed via emitted heat radiation, and this research has its main applications in the control of narrow width products and results from the lack of a possibility to identify possible deeply embedded defects [6,8]. Another kind of NDT research is, for example, radiographic research (RT), in which, using radiation, and image is obtained, which is X-rayed using radiographic film in order to obtain a radiogram; in this case, the results from research are highly dependent on the interpretation of the person who conducted research [9]. It is possible to implement the proposed method in the framework of digital network systems, presenting the opportunity to develop enterprises towards Industry 4.0 [15]
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