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Electromagnetic Testing Chapter 3- Electromagnetic Testing

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As shown in Eq. (3.6), test frequency affects the inductance of the coil.<br />

Lowering the test frequency increases the depth of eddy current penetration.<br />

Lower test frequencies are typically used with ferromagnetic materials<br />

because of their low permeability. Frequency, temperature, material hardness,<br />

and permeability affect the formation of the skin effect that limits the depth of<br />

eddy current penetration. At a fixed frequency, eddy current penetration will<br />

be the greatest in a metal with the lowest-percentage International Annealed<br />

Copper Standard (% IACS) conductivity σ.<br />

For any given set of test conditions, there is a range of suitable frequencies<br />

centered on the optimum test frequency. In modulation analysis, conductivity,<br />

part dimensions, and defects modify frequency. Chemical composition, alloy,<br />

and heat treatment changes produce low-frequency modulation. The<br />

oscillator section of the eddy current instrument controls the test frequency.<br />

Proper selection of frequency, centering, and adjustment of phase obtain the<br />

optimum sensitivity to a known defect.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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