Algorithm optimization of cross-interfaces computed tomography into full field

Tomographic approaches in confined space require advanced imaging algorithms that can properly consider the refractive distortion as the imaging rays pass through the optical wall. Our previous work established an algorithm (cross-interfaces computed tomography, CICT) and practically solved tomographic problems in confined space. However, critical restriction was found in CICT, which is that images simulated at small azimuth angles are contaminated with noticeable signal loss and become unusable. Based on this recognition, this work has developed an improved tomography approach, namely, full-field cross-interfaces computed tomography (FCICT), to extend the available view angles to all perspectives. The key to this approach involves the 3D domain discretization using voxel parallelepipeds instead of traditional voxel layers to establish the ray-tracing relationship between imaging planes and the measurement domain. The imaging process of FCICT is first validated by quantitatively comparing the grid imaging locations in measured and simulated projections of a calibration plate. By evenly distributing the view angles in the whole azimuth angle range, the FCICT reconstruction is then numerically validated by reconstructing a simulated double-cone flame phantom. The reconstruction presents a high correlation coefficient of ∼98% with the original phantom. Finally, the FCICT is employed to reconstruct an ethylene-air premixed flame. Comparisons show that re-projections generated by the FCICT reconstruction are in accordance with measured flame images, with the mean correlation coefficients of more than 95%.