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What term is used for materials that have the highest resistance to electrical flow?
What property is measured alongside electrical conductivity in materials?
Which materials are of greatest interest in eddy-current inspection?
What happens to the magnetic permeability of a material when a strong magnetic field is applied?
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What is one key factor that affects the standard depth of penetration in magnetic inspections?
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According to the equation provided, what does the variable 'S' represent?
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What happens to the standard depth of penetration as the conductivity of the material increases?
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What role does the fill factor play in the inspection of rods and bars?
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In which case is it preferred to use higher frequencies in magnetic inspections?
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What effect does the outside diameter have on the magnetic inspection results?
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Which material property directly influences how low frequencies perform in magnetic inspections?
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What is the primary function of kick-out relays in eddy-current inspection?
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Why is a standard reference sample necessary in eddy-current testing?
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What capability does the high-speed computer provide in the eddy-current inspection process?
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What happens if the capability of the eddy-current inspection system is compromised?
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Which ASTM standard is associated with measuring coating thickness?
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What type of data can be processed in the eddy-current inspection system?
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Which of the following is NOT an application for eddy-current testing according to ASTM standards?
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What would likely occur if a high-speed computer is not utilized in eddy-current inspection?
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What is a disadvantage of using short coil in eddy-current inspection?
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Which type of coil is specifically mentioned as more effective for detecting small discontinuities?
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How do longer coils compare to shorter coils in eddy-current inspection?
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What is a characteristic of small-diameter probe coils?
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Which type of coil is NOT mentioned in the context of eddy-current inspection?
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What function does the voltage monitoring serve in a simple eddy-current instrument?
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What is a common property of longer coils compared to shorter ones?
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In the context of eddy-current coils, what does the term 'lift-off' refer to?
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What is one reason for selecting a standard reference sample for inspection?
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Which type of reference discontinuities should be used for specific applications?
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What is a necessary characteristic of reference discontinuities used in inspections?
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What is one advantage of using solid-state components in microwave systems?
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Which of the following describes the wavelengths of microwaves?
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What is a desirable feature of the reference sample in an inspection setup?
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Which type of notches are mentioned as reference standards?
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What aspect of the reference discontinuities is important during fabrication?
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Study Notes
Electrical Conductivity
- Materials have a characteristic resistance to the flow of electricity.
- Insulators have the highest resistivity, semiconductors have intermediate resistivity, and conductors have low resistivity.
- Conductors are of most interest in eddy-current inspection because they include metals.
Eddy-Current Inspection
- Eddy-current inspection is a non-destructive testing method used to evaluate the conductivity and permeability of materials.
- Eddy currents are induced in a conductive material when it is exposed to a changing electromagnetic field.
- The depth a flaw can be detected depends on the electrical conductivity and magnetic permeability of the material, along with the frequency of the electromagnetic field.
- Higher inspection frequencies are used for surface condition inspection.
- Lower frequencies are used when deeper flaws need to be detected in ferromagnetic materials.
Depth of Penetration
- The depth of penetration can be calculated using the formula: S = 1980 √(p/f)
- S is the depth of penetration in inches, p is the resistivity in ohm-centimeters, f is the inspection frequency in hertz (Hz), and ix is the magnetic permeability (1 for nonmagnetic materials).
- Higher conductivity, permeability, and frequency result in a lower depth of penetration.
Coil Types
- Probe-type coils are used for flat plate crack detection.
- Horseshoe-shaped coils are used for laminar flaw detection in flat plates.
- Encircling coils are used to inspect pipes and tubes.
- Internal, bobbin-type coils are used to inspect the inner surface of tubes.
- Long coils are less sensitive to part position but are not as effective for small discontinuities.
- Short coils are sensitive to part position but are better at detecting smaller discontinuities.
- Small-diameter probe coils have better resolution than larger ones but are more difficult to manipulate and sensitive to lift-off variations.
Eddy-Current Instruments
- A simple eddy-current instrument monitors the voltage across an inspection coil.
- Multiple channels of data can be fed to a computer for on-line processing.
- Computers can be used to separate parameters, calculate variables of interest, and determine significance.
- Standard reference samples are used to set instrument sensitivity.
Reference Standards
- Reference samples typically consist of a part with fabricated discontinuities.
- Reference standards should include:
- Discontinuities that meet the specified requirements.
- Discontinuities that are easy to fabricate and reproducible.
- Discontinuities with precisely graduated sizes.
- Discontinuities that produce indications similar to real-world discontinuities.
- Reference standards can include:
- Filed transverse notches.
- Machined or electrical discharge longitudinal and transverse notches.
- Drilled holes.
Microwave Inspection
- Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 1000 cm and 1 mm in free space.
- Complete microwave systems can be made with solid-state components which makes them small, rugged, and reliable.
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Explore the fundamentals of eddy-current inspection, a vital non-destructive testing method that assesses material conductivity and permeability. This quiz covers key concepts such as electrical conductivity, resistivity in different materials, and the depth of flaw detection based on inspection frequencies.
