BS EN 1330-9:2017

What is BS EN 1330-9 - Terms used in acoustic emission testing about?  

BS EN 1330-9 is concerned only with terms used specifically in acoustic emission testing (AT). 

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 

Who is BS EN 1330-9 - Terms used in acoustic emission testing for? 

BS EN 1330-9 on Terms used in acoustic emission testing is useful for: 

• Testing houses and laboratories 
• Electronics and telecommunication industry 
• Electronics engineers 

Why should you use BS EN 1330-9 - Terms used in acoustic emission testing? 

The purpose of the BS EN 1330-9 is to provide terms and definitions that are rigorous, uncomplicated and which can be understood by all concerned. 

Guidance in BS EN 1330-9 allows you to effectively communicate concepts related to acoustic emission testing and eliminate inconsistencies and ambiguities of ideas by following the terms and definitions in this guide which are based on international norms. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 1330-9:2017 supersedes EN 1330-9:2009.