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Electromagnetic Testing - Eddy Current Testing Applications Chapter 5 & 6

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5.2.1.8 Correlating flaw depth and signal amplitude<br />

As mentioned previously, some flaws do not show the kind correlation of phase<br />

angle and flaw depth shown by the ASME reference tube. This can be the case<br />

for narrow flaws such as fretting wear at the tube support plates and antivibration<br />

bars. If it is known that the likely type of flaw shows correlation<br />

between signal amplitude and flaw depth, signal amplitude may be used to<br />

estimate flaw depth. A suitable reference standard containing artificial flaws<br />

simulating the type of flaw expected should be prepared and a graph correlating<br />

signal amplitude with flaw depth, such as shown in FIG. 5.40, should be<br />

prepared.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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