Effect of eddy current frequency on measuring properties of devices used in non-destructive measurements of non-ferromagnetic metal plates

• Autorzy: Dziczkowski L.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: To determine optimal frequency of the electromagnetic field that raises eddy currents during the search for surface defects in non-ferromagnetic materials or conductivity measurements by means of eddy currents methods. The frequency choice takes into consideration sensitivity of measuring device, depth of the eddy currents penetration and elimination of undesirable phenomena that affects result of the exploration. Design/methodology/approach: During the design and scalling of the devices based on phenomenon of eddy currents implying changes of contact coil impedance components, significant influence of the electromagnetic field frequency on measurement results was observed. Additionally, some other phenomena can be observed which causes invalid interpretation of devices indications. Basing on a mathematical model of a contact coil located above a conductive non-ferromagnetic plate, the sensitivities to the measured parameters are determined. Furthermore, a novel definition of the eddy currents penetration depth is proposed. Findings: Depending on specific applications, recommendations enabling proper choice of the electromagnetic field frequency are formulated. Practical implications: Describred phenomena and calculations are useful for the designers of the devices utilising the phenomenon of eddy currents, and also for the users of flaw detectors and conductometers. Remarks included in this paper can be useful for proper interpretation of the observed results and phenomena. Originality/value: A modified definition of the actual penetration depth of eddy currents proposed in the paper differs from the classical approach based on the 1/e level. This definition may be especially convenient and useful for operators utilising eddy current devices. Described sensitivity model facilitates setting up the devices for a specific task involved in a different technological process.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

non-destructive testing; eddy current; flaw detection; conductometry

PL

badania nieniszczące; prądy wirowe; defektoskopia; konduktometria

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Archives of Materials Science and Engineering
• Rocznik: 2008
• Tom: Vol. 32, nr 2
• Strony: 77--84
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 16 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Dziczkowski L.

• Institute of Electronics, The Silesian University of Technology, ul. Akademicka 16, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland,

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