SIST EN 1330-9:2017
(Main)Non-destructive testing - Terminology - Part 9: Terms used in acoustic emission testing
Non-destructive testing - Terminology - Part 9: Terms used in acoustic emission testing
This European Standard is concerned only with terms used specifically in acoustic emission testing (AT) and these fall into four parts:
- terms relating to the physical phenomenon;
- terms relating to the detection of the acoustic emission;
- terms relating to the measured characteristics of the signal(s);
- terms relating to acoustic emission applications.
Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung - Terminologie - Teil 9: Begriffe der Schallemissionsprüfung
Diese Europäische Norm betrifft nur Begriffe, die speziell auf dem Gebiet der Schallemissionsprüfung (en: acoustic emission testing, AT) verwendet werden, und diese sind in vier Gruppen eingeteilt:
- Begriffe in Bezug auf das physikalische Phänomen;
- Begriffe in Bezug auf den Nachweis von Schallemission;
- Begriffe, die sich auf die gemessenen Merkmale des (der) Signals (Signale) beziehen;
- Begriffe in Bezug auf die Anwendungen der Schallemission.
Essais Non Destructifs - Terminologie - Partie 9 : Termes utilisés en contrôle par émission acoustique
La présente Norme européenne définit uniquement les termes spécifiques du contrôle par émission acoustique (AT), lesquels sont répartis en quatre catégories :
- les termes relatifs au phénomène physique ;
- les termes relatifs à la détection de l'émission acoustique ;
- les termes relatifs aux caractéristiques mesurées des signaux ;
- les termes relatifs aux applications de l’émission acoustique.
Neporušitvene preiskave - Terminologija - 9. del: Izrazi, ki se uporabljajo pri akustični emisiji
Ta evropski standard se nanaša le na izraze, ki se uporabljajo posebej za preizkušanje akustične emisije (AT) in se delijo na štiri dele:
– izrazi, ki se nanašajo na fizikalni pojav;
– izrazi, ki se nanašajo na odkrivanje akustičnih emisij;
– izrazi, ki se nanašajo na izmerjene značilnosti signala(-ov);
– izrazi, ki se nanašajo na uporabo akustičnih emisij.
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 01-Feb-2016
- Publication Date
- 22-Oct-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 26-May-2026
- Technical Committee
- PKG - Testing of metallic materials
- Current Stage
- 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 27-May-2026
- Due Date
- 19-Jun-2026
- Completion Date
- 27-May-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 02-Aug-2017
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST-TS CEN/TS 13445-501:2019 - Unfired pressure vessels - Acoustic emission for pressure vessels - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 20-Dec-2023
Overview
SIST EN 1330-9:2017 is a European standard developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST), focusing on non-destructive testing (NDT) terminology related specifically to acoustic emission testing (AT). The standard provides a consistent set of terms and definitions tailored for acoustic emission applications, essential for effective communication and harmonization across the NDT industry. By unifying terminology, the standard supports quality control, safety assurance, and compliance throughout various sectors utilizing acoustic emission methods.
Key Topics
SIST EN 1330-9:2017 addresses terminology under four main categories:
- Physical Phenomena Terms: Definitions describing the underlying mechanisms and characteristics of acoustic emission (AE) events, such as AE source, event, and wave.
- Detection Terms: Vocabulary related to the identification and sensor-based detection of AE, including sensors, couplants, waveguides, and types of emission (burst vs. continuous).
- Signal Measurement Terms: Key measured parameters related to AE signals, including burst signal parameters such as amplitude, duration, rise time, energy, and also continuous signal characteristics like ASL (average signal level) and RMS.
- Application Terms: Concepts linked to the practical use of AE testing, such as AT procedures, monitoring, analysis, data sets, and event location strategies.
This structure ensures that all professionals-engineers, inspectors, researchers, and technicians-can use a shared language for AE testing processes, reporting, and data interpretation.
Applications
The consistent use of terminology defined in SIST EN 1330-9:2017 offers direct benefits in a range of fields utilizing acoustic emission testing:
- Industrial Equipment Monitoring: AE terms aid in the evaluation and monitoring of pressure vessels, pipelines, storage tanks, and structural components for defects such as cracks, leaks, and other deterioration.
- Aerospace & Automotive: Clear definitions for AE phenomena and measurements are critical for safety and performance integrity in aircraft and vehicle components.
- Research and Development: Use of standardized terms streamlines collaboration and publication of results, supporting innovation.
- Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance: Helps ensure reports, data sets, and testing procedures adhere to recognized European standards, simplifying audits and certification.
- Training and Certification: Supports consistent knowledge transfer and competence assessment for NDT practitioners working with AE technology.
Standardized vocabulary enables effective communication within teams and with clients, underpins digital data exchange, and reduces interpretation errors in testing results.
Related Standards
For broader context within the non-destructive testing field, SIST EN 1330-9:2017 is part of a series of terminology standards:
- EN 1330 Series: Covers general NDT terminology, with individual parts addressing radiographic (Part 3), leak tightness (Part 8), visual (Part 10), and X-ray diffraction (Part 11) testing.
- EN ISO 5577: Ultrasonic testing - Vocabulary
- EN ISO 12706: Penetrant testing - Vocabulary
- EN ISO 12707: Magnetic particle testing - Vocabulary
- EN ISO 12718: Eddy current testing - Vocabulary
Adoption of SIST EN 1330-9:2017 alongside these related standards optimizes consistency and interoperability for organizations using multiple NDT methods.
Keywords: Acoustic emission testing, non-destructive testing, NDT terminology, SIST EN 1330-9:2017, AE testing, European standard, signal measurement, industrial monitoring, standard vocabulary, non-destructive evaluation, safety compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1330-9:2017 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Non-destructive testing - Terminology - Part 9: Terms used in acoustic emission testing". This standard covers: This European Standard is concerned only with terms used specifically in acoustic emission testing (AT) and these fall into four parts: - terms relating to the physical phenomenon; - terms relating to the detection of the acoustic emission; - terms relating to the measured characteristics of the signal(s); - terms relating to acoustic emission applications.
This European Standard is concerned only with terms used specifically in acoustic emission testing (AT) and these fall into four parts: - terms relating to the physical phenomenon; - terms relating to the detection of the acoustic emission; - terms relating to the measured characteristics of the signal(s); - terms relating to acoustic emission applications.
SIST EN 1330-9:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.19 - Testing (Vocabularies); 19.100 - Non-destructive testing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 1330-9:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1330-9:2009, SIST-TP CEN ISO/TR 25107:2007, SIST EN ISO 16148:2006, SIST EN 12817:2010, SIST-TP CEN ISO/TR 25108:2007, SIST EN 17391:2022, SIST EN 12819:2010, SIST-TS CEN/TS 13445-501:2019, SIST EN ISO 18081:2024, SIST EN 12817:2019, SIST EN 13477-1:2001, SIST EN 13477-2:2021, SIST EN ISO 18081:2017, SIST EN 12819:2019, SIST EN ISO 12716:2026. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung - Terminologie - Teil 9: Begriffe der SchallemissionsprüfungEssais Non Destructifs - Terminologie - Partie 9 : Termes utilisés en contrôle par émission acoustiqueNon-destructive testing - Terminology - Part 9: Terms used in acoustic emission testing19.100Neporušitveno preskušanjeNon-destructive testing01.040.19Preskušanje (Slovarji)Testing (Vocabularies)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1330-9:2017SIST EN 1330-9:2017en01-december-2017SIST EN 1330-9:2017SLOVENSKI
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Key X time [µs] Y amplitude [mV] Figure 1 — Burst signal 2.3.8 continuous signal acoustic emission signal having no identifiable beginning and end Note 1 to entry:
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Key X time [µs] Y amplitude [mV] Figure 2 — Continuous signal 2.3.9 acoustic emission noise signals that are not relevant to the purpose of the test Note 1 to entry: It can have electromagnetic, thermal or mechanical origins. 2.3.10 background noise acoustic emission noise which can be rejected by raising the detection threshold or by frequency
filtering 2.3.11 disturbance noise acoustic emission noise which cannot be rejected by raising the detection threshold or frequency filtering and which might be rejected by logical filtering 2.3.12 acoustic emission channel complete measurement and signal processing chain for one AE signal, including sensor, cable, preamplifier and signal processor Note 1 to entry: Some applications may utilize more than one sensor per channel. SIST EN 1330-9:2017
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