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Electromagnetic Testing Chapter 3- Electromagnetic Testing

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3.7 TEST FREQUENCY<br />

In theory, the maximum eddy current testing speed is determined by test coil<br />

frequency. In turn, the test frequency selected determines the initial<br />

impedance of the eddy current test coil; as operating frequency increases,<br />

empty coil impedance increases. If test frequency increases and field strength<br />

is held constant, the surface eddy current density increases. Small<br />

discontinuities are classified as high-frequency variables because they are<br />

tested at high frequencies. The relationship between coil impedance and<br />

frequency is given by Eq. (3.6):<br />

X L = ω∙ L = 2πf ∙ L (3.6)<br />

Where:<br />

X L = inductive reactance of the coil in ohms (Ω)<br />

π = 3.1416<br />

f = test frequency in Hertz (Hz)<br />

L = inductance in Henrys (H)<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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