Inductive Imaging of the Concealed Defects with Radio-Frequency Atomic Magnetometers

We explore the capabilities of the radio-frequency atomic magnetometers in the non-destructive detection of concealed defects. We present results from the systematic magnetic inductive measurement of various defect types in an electrically conductive object at different rf field frequencies (0.4–12 kHz) that indicate the presence of an optimum operational frequency of the sensor. The optimum in the frequency dependence of the amplitude/phase contrast for defects under a 0.5–1.5 mm conductive barrier was observed within the 1–2 kHz frequency range. The experiments are performed in the self-compensated configuration that automatically removes the background signal created by the rf field producing object response.

Molten Aluminum: Inductive Technique for Electrical Conductivity Measurements

A rotational, contactless inductive measurement technique has been used to determine the effect of pores and metallic insertions on the electrical resistivity of A2011 aluminum alloy at different temperatures. It is shown that the electrical resistivity increases with the total volume of pores and is also dependent on the pores locations and orientation. Additional energy losses were found on the contact surfaces between sample and insertions.

Electrical Conductivity of Aluminum Alloy A2011

A rotational, contactless inductive measurement technique has been used to determine the effect of pores and metallic insertions on the electrical resistivity of A2011 aluminum alloy at different temperatures. It is shown that the electrical resistivity increases with the total volume of pores and is also dependent on the pores locations and orientation. Additional energy losses were found on the contact surfaces between sample and insertions.