MODERN POSSIBILITIES OF THE ACOUSTIC EMISSION METHOD IN ASSESSING THE TECHNICAL CONDITION OF INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION SCHEMES

The systematization and generalization of literature data on possible areas of application of the acoustic emission method (AE) for non-destructive testing, assessment of damage and technical condition of industrial equipment has been carried out. The classification of the acoustic emission method according to the main eleven directions of its application in industry is proposed: currently and in the near future. The known descriptions of methodological and algorithmic solutions are reduced to one or more generalizing schemes for the implementation of the method in each of the established areas of its application. The implemented and potential capabilities of the AE method are described, as well as the advantages and limitations that must be taken into account when solving production tasks.