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Electromagnetic Testing - Eddy Current Testing Applications Chapter 5 & 6

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The optimum operating point depends on the test application, the general<br />

principle being to select a test frequency which optimizes the signal from the<br />

property of interest. <strong>Testing</strong> is usually not conducted near the top of the<br />

impedance curve (f/f g less than 4), because the angle between signals from<br />

variations in diameter and variations in conductivity, is quite small, making their<br />

separation difficult. In addition, the angle between the signals from flaws at<br />

different depths is small, making depth determination difficult. Occasionally, a<br />

low frequency and a consequent high operating point may be used to improve<br />

penetration in a high conductivity material like copper. Common applications<br />

include measurement of diameter, measurement of conductivity, and flaw<br />

detection. These as applied to non-ferromagnetic bars are discussed in the<br />

following paragraphs. <strong>Testing</strong> ferromagnetic bars shows some differences and<br />

is discussed later in this manual.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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