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Electromagnetic Testing - Eddy Current Testing Applications Chapter 5 & 6

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Associated with the f/f g concept is the law of similarity. This may be stated that, if<br />

two test bars are tested at the same f/f g ratio, the geometrical distribution and<br />

the eddy current density are the same. Thus, for instance, if two bars, which<br />

may differ in diameter, conductivity, and permeability, both have flaws of the<br />

same depth and width measured as a percentage of the bar diameter, the eddy<br />

current signals will be identical. This law can be helpful in that experience with<br />

bars of one material or diameter can assist in setting up to test and to interpret<br />

signals from bars of a different material or diameter. The law of similarity also<br />

applies to surface testing, using the Characteristic Parameter, but it is more<br />

commonly used to test bars and tubes during manufacture.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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