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Electromagnetic Testing Chapter 3- Electromagnetic Testing

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3.2 MAGNETIC FLUX LEAKAGE THEORY<br />

When ferromagnetic materials are magnetized, magnetic lines of force (or flux)<br />

flow through the material and complete a magnetic path between the pole<br />

pieces. These magnetic lines of flux increase from zero at the center of the<br />

test piece and increase in density and strength toward the outer surface.<br />

When the magnetic lines of flux are contained within the test piece, it is<br />

difficult if not impossible to detect them in the air space surrounding the object.<br />

However, if a crack or other defect disrupts the surface of the magnetized<br />

piece, the permeability is drastically changed and leakage flux will emanate<br />

from the discontinuity. By measuring the intensity of this leakage flux, we can<br />

determine to some extent the severity of the defect. Figure 3.9 shows<br />

magnetic flux patterns for a horseshoe magnet and flat bar magnet. Note the<br />

heavy buildup of magnetic particles is a three dimensional pattern at the<br />

poles.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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