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9.4.4 Particular Applications<br />

9.4.4.1 Wire Ropes<br />

An interesting example of an elongated steel product inspected by magnetic<br />

flux leakage testing is wire rope. Such ropes are used in the construction,<br />

marine and oil production industries, in mining applications and elevators for<br />

personnel and raw material transportation. <strong>Testing</strong> is performed to determine<br />

cross sectional loss caused by corrosion and wear and to detect internal and<br />

external broken wires. The type of flux loop used (electromagnet or<br />

permanent magnet) can depend on the accessibility of the rope. Permanent<br />

magnets might be used where taking power to an electromagnet might cause<br />

logistic or safety problems. By making suitable estimates of the parameters<br />

involved, a reasonably good estimate of the flux in the rope can be made.<br />

Because discontinuities can occur deep inside the rope material, it is<br />

essential to maintain the rope at a high value of magnetic flux density, 1.6 to<br />

1.8 T (16 to 18 kG). Under these conditions, breaks in the inner regions of the<br />

rope will produce magnetic flux leakage at the surface of the rope.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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