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Non Destructive Testing

Phase Lag

Phase lag is a parameter of the eddy current signal that makes it possible to obtain information about…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Non Destructive Testing

Depth of Penetration & Current Density

Eddy currents are closed loops of induced current circulating in planes perpendicular to the magnetic flux. They normally…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Non Destructive Testing

Impedance

Electrical Impedance (Z), is the total opposition that a circuit presents to alternating current. Impedance is measured in ohms…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Non Destructive Testing

Circuits and Phase

A circuit can be thought of as a closed path in which current flows through the components that…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Non Destructive Testing

Mutual Inductance

The magnetic flux through a circuit can be related to the current in that circuit and the currents…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Non Destructive Testing

Self-Inductance and Inductive Reactance

The property of self-inductance is a particular form of electromagnetic induction. Self inductance is defined as the induction of a…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Non Destructive Testing

Induction and Inductance

Induction In 1824, Oersted discovered that current passing though a coil created a magnetic field capable of shifting a compass needle. Seven…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Non Destructive Testing

Current Flow and Ohm’s Law

Ohm’s law is the most important, basic law of electricity. It defines the relationship between the three fundamental…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Non Destructive Testing

Properties of Electricity

Since eddy current inspection makes use of electromagnetic induction, it is important to know about the scientific principles…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob