Kuohai Yu , Rui Guo , Saibo She , Lei Xiong , Xinnan Zheng , Xun Zou , Jialong Shen , Wuliang Yin
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Tilt effects analysis and evaluation in Pulsed Eddy Current measurements
Sensor tilt is regarded as one of the major causes of noise in eddy current testing. A tilted Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) probe can lead to signal distortion, resulting in errors in measurements and evaluations. For the first time, this paper investigates the tilt effect on PEC signals by developing an analytical solution for tilted PEC sensors. The analytical solution combines the theory of mutual impedance variation of tilted coils with PEC testing. It is found that the impact of tilt angles on PEC signals follows a double-exponential function in terms of both amplitude and the decreasing rate of transient voltage change. Corresponding experiments have been conducted, which agree well with the numerical results and validate the analytical solutions. Additionally, a sensor tilt angle estimation method based on the double-exponential relationship curve is developed and an average absolute error of 0.2829° has been achieved.
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NDT&E international publishes peer-reviewed results of original research and development in all categories of the fields of nondestructive testing and evaluation including ultrasonics, electromagnetics, radiography, optical and thermal methods. In addition to traditional NDE topics, the emerging technology area of inspection of civil structures and materials is also emphasized. The journal publishes original papers on research and development of new inspection techniques and methods, as well as on novel and innovative applications of established methods. Papers on NDE sensors and their applications both for inspection and process control, as well as papers describing novel NDE systems for structural health monitoring and their performance in industrial settings are also considered. Other regular features include international news, new equipment and a calendar of forthcoming worldwide meetings. This journal is listed in Current Contents.