Eddy Current

Eddy Current testing is used to detect discontinuities in assets, such as pipes and
tubing, by subjecting them to a strong external magnetic field.

Eddy current methods are generally only deployed in plant inspections for non-ferromagnetic metals or
special applications, such as heat exchanger tubes where a number of special coil designs are available.
Special differential EC probes have recently been developed for the inspection of steel components
including welds.
Our solution
Surface crack detection with ACFM (alternating current field measurement). Our Slofec technology is an
inspection method for detection of surface and subsurface corrosion in thin and thick walled plates up to
30 mm.
The Applus RTD INCOTEST system is a fast, accurate and reliable way of surveying ferrous pipes and
vessels through their thermal insulation.
Benefits
Key advantages of eddy current testing are:
No contact with component surface required, meaning high temperature testing or inspection of
coated or fouled surfaces is possible
High-speed

scanning achievable at 1 m/s

Component

evaluation at variable depths achievable through measurement at a range of frequencies

or through different coil sizing

No

consumable chemicals required.