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Numerical Solutions to Eddy-current Reflection Coefficient

  • Zihan Xia
  • , Ruochen Huang*
  • , Xue Bai
  • , Tian Meng
  • , Xiaofei Liu
  • , Qian Zhao
  • , Zhijie Zhang
  • , Wuliang Yin
  • , Wuqiang Yang
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • University of Manchester
  • Fuzhou University
  • Qufu Normal University
  • North University of China

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Abstract

In the analytical model of eddy-current (EC) testing, the reflection coefficient (RC) plays a crucial role in the calculation of mutual impedance and inductance. The RC describes the reflection characteristics of test pieces concerning incident electromagnetic waves and determines the phase of EC signals. Previously, the RC was computed using analytical solutions. However, obtaining it for test pieces with complex geometries proved challenging, limiting its application, e.g., in the calculation of defect signals. This study proposes a numerical solution to RC based on the second-order vector potential (SOVP). For metallic planar and cylindrical structures, the RC solution is calculated using numerical methods. In numerical simulations, the RC values obtained through the proposed method align well with analytical solutions. When compared with the finite element method (FEM) solution for coil inductance, the proposed method demonstrates fast and accurate inductance solutions for ferrite-core coils used in test pieces with defects.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationI2MTC 2024 - Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
Subtitle of host publicationInstrumentation and Measurement for Sustainable Future, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350380903
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes
Event2024 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2024 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 20 May 202423 May 2024

Publication series

NameConference Record - IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
ISSN (Print)1091-5281

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period20/05/2423/05/24

Keywords

  • analytical model
  • eddy current testing
  • Electromagnetic sensing
  • numerical solution
  • reflection coefficient

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