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Electromagnetic Testing - Eddy Current Testing Applications Chapter 5 & 6

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FIG. 5.19 shows the operating points for a number of materials at three<br />

different frequencies. It can be seen that, as the frequency increases, the<br />

operating point moves clockwise, further down the impedance curve.<br />

Furthermore, the greatest separation of the operating points for materials of<br />

different conductivity, and therefore the greatest sensitivity to conductivity is<br />

obtained if the operating point is in the central region of the impedance curve.<br />

If possible, conductivity testing and material sorting should therefore be<br />

carried out at a frequency which brings the operating points of the materials<br />

being tested to this central portion of the impedance curve. In addition, if liftoff<br />

compensation is important the operating point should be in the lower<br />

portion of this region, below the ‘knee’ of the curve. To allow the<br />

determination of an appropriate frequency, a relationship between frequency<br />

and operating point is required.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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