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Electromagnetic Testing Chapter 3- Electromagnetic Testing

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3.15.4 Specific Leakage Flux Applications<br />

The measurement of stranded wire cable and rope integrity is an example of<br />

a specific leakage flux application that deviates somewhat from our<br />

preconceived idea that the leakage flux method is merely a reliable flawetection<br />

technique for ferrous materials. Long lengths of wire rope can be<br />

easily inspected with the leakage flux method using encircling coils.<br />

Recorders are frequently used as the readout device for these high-speed<br />

tests. If the response time of the recorder is 60Hz, test speed is limited to<br />

about 300 fpm. The response time of the test coil is dependent on the crossectional<br />

area of the broken wire, the location of the wire within the cable, and<br />

the gap or spacing between the ends of the broken wire.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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