The “PIK-UZ” installation for studying elastic core properties at atmospheric conditions

The PIK-UZ installation is designed to measure propagation velocity of longitudinal and transverse acoustic waves in rock samples at atmospheric conditions in accordance with GOST 21153.7-75 with automatic calculation of dynamic Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio.

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Benefits/Capabilities:

The installation complies with the requirements of GOST 21153.7-75.
Easy sample replacement procedure
Automatic calculation of the sample elastic constants
Marker determination of the first entry time of waves
Saving received signals in digital form

Measured parameters

• Longitudinal and transverse ultrasonic waves speed
• Dynamic Young’s module
• Dynamic Poisson’s ratio

Technical specifications

Tested samples diameter, mm	from 30 to 110
Tested samples length, mm	from 30 to 130
Speed measurement range of ultrasonic waves passing, m / s	from 500 to 9000
Ultrasonic generator operating frequency, kHz	300
Ultrasonic vibrations source	• independent excitation of longitudinal and transverse waves; • smooth adjustment of signal power; • computer and optionally manual control

Ultrasonic vibration preamplifier	• two independent channels • amplification up to + 40 dB • digital control interface • input protection
Vibration recorder	• 100 MHz bandwidth • 2 independent registration channels • digital signal transmission to a computer
Measurements storage and analysis	• marker determination of the first wave arrival time • possibility to save received signals in digital form • automatic calculation of sample elastic constants