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Electromagnetic Testing - Eddy Current Testing Applications Chapter 5 & 6

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Calculate the optimum frequency for maximum sensitivity in sorting<br />

commercially pure titanium (conductivity approximately 2.5% IACS) from Ti-<br />

6AI-4Valloy (conductivity 1% IACS), using a coil with outer diameter 10 mm<br />

wound on a 6 mm diameter plastic core.<br />

Calculation:<br />

For maximum sensitivity to conductivity, and minimum response to lift-off, the<br />

operating point should be at or somewhat below the knee of the impedance<br />

curve. That is, PC should be between 10 and approximately 200. The PC<br />

value will be different for the two alloys, but, since PC is proportional to<br />

conductivity, the two values will differ by a factor of 2.5/1 = I (the ratio of the<br />

conductivities). Suitable values would be 30 for titanium and 75 for stainless<br />

steel, though other similar values within the range 10 to 200 could be chosen.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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