School Science and Engineering Technology

Eddy Current Testing

QUIZ 8

Date____________________________________

Name ___________________________________

Student #_______________________________

SIGNATURE_______________________________
 FORMULA SHEET
 = permeability (webers/amp/m) B = flux density H = magnetizing force
 = resistivity (m/cm)  = conductivity (%iacs)  = standard depth
f = frequency  = phase lag () x = depth in material (mm)
Deff = coil sensing area Dc = coil ouside diameter f90 = tube test frequency
t = tube wall thickness (mm) E = voltage (V) I = amperage (A)
R = resistance () Xl = Inductive Reactance L = inductance (h)
C = capacitance Z = impedance n = number of turns
K = 50 (mm), 1.98 (in)

B
μ= ρ=
172 . 41
Permeability: H Resistivity: σ

ρ
Conductivity:
x
σ=

β= ×57
172.41
ρ Standard Depth:
δ=K
√ fμ
f 90=
3ρ
Phase Lag (degrees): δ Tube freq (kHz): t2
1.6 ρ
f= 2
Plate freq (kHz): t Impedance:
Z =√ X 2L +R 2

Ohm's Law: E=I×R Inductive Reactance: X L=2 π fL

2
d
Fill Factor:
η= ()
D Effective Probe Dia.:
Deff =Dc +4δ
d = smaller diameter, D = larger diameter

0.8(rn)2
L=
Coil Inductance (in air): (6r )+(9l)+(10b)

b r
1. To increase defect sensitivity to long surface defects we should use a
_______________ probe.
A. large absolute
B. small absolute
C. large differential
D. small differential

2. Differential coils should _________ wall thickness thickness.

A. larger than the
B. equal to the
C. smaller that the
D. all of the above

3. Using differential coils completely remove probe wobble effects.

A. true
B. false

4. Ferromagnetic inclusions need to be conductive to affect eddy currents.

A. True
B. false

5. Probe cable resonance has a less effects on inductance when we are

inspecting at
A. 10khz
B. 50khz
C. 200khz
D. 500khz

6. Defects will have maximum response when they are _________ to eddy
currents.
A. parallel
B. perpendicular
C. none of the above
D. all of the above
7. Fill factor is also known as __________ and should be ____________ than one
A. end effect, equal to or less
B. lift off, greater
C. lift off, equal to or less
D. none of the above

8. What frequency do we use for maximum sensitivity in the center of a bar?

A. 10kz
B. 20khz
C. 100hz
D. none of the above

9. Characteristic frequencies is also known as _______ and determines the

____________
A. testing, effectiveness
B. limit, impedance
C. limit, operating point
D. testing, operating point

10. If my wall thickness decreases what will I have to do to my frequency to

maximize my inspection capabilities?
A. decrease
B. increase
C. Nothing, frequency in thin wall material has no effect on capabilities.
D. Nothing, you require a calibration standard with the new wall thickness prior
to selecting any frequency.

Using the code provided please answer the questions

below.

11. Can this procedure be used for tubes over 3 1/8 inch? Provide para
reference to support answer.

12. Is MIL-Std-410 be used? Provide para reference to support answer.

13. Is this Standard used to qualify NDT personnel? Provide para
reference to support answer.

14. What is the largest fill factor that can be used? Provide para reference
to support answer.

15. Can I make 2 holes in one plane? Provide para reference to support
answer.

16. What direction are the holes drilled in? Provide para reference to
support answer.

17. Is tube speed crucial to inspection? Provide para reference to support

answer.

18. Is re inspection an option? Provide para reference to support answer.

19. What is the notch width for a 32 mm tube? Provide para reference to
support answer.

20. What is the hole width for a 60 mm tube? Provide para reference to
support answer.