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Title: Method for removal of random noise in eddy-current testing system

Abstract

Eddy-current response voltages, generated during inspection of metallic structures for anomalies, are often replete with noise. Therefore, analysis of the inspection data and results is difficult or near impossible, resulting in inconsistent or unreliable evaluation of the structure. This invention processes the eddy-current response voltage, removing the effect of random noise, to allow proper identification of anomalies within and associated with the structure.

Inventors:
 [1]
  1. Schenectady, NY
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL), Niskayuna, NY (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
869928
Patent Number(s):
5424640
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01N - INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
DOE Contract Number:  
AC12-76SN00052
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
method; removal; random; noise; eddy-current; testing; response; voltages; generated; inspection; metallic; structures; anomalies; replete; analysis; data; results; difficult; near; impossible; resulting; inconsistent; unreliable; evaluation; structure; processes; voltage; removing; effect; allow; proper; identification; associated; random noise; inspection data; current response; current testing; /324/

Citation Formats

Levy, Arthur J. Method for removal of random noise in eddy-current testing system. United States: N. p., 1995. Web.
Levy, Arthur J. Method for removal of random noise in eddy-current testing system. United States.
Levy, Arthur J. Sun . "Method for removal of random noise in eddy-current testing system". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/869928.
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abstractNote = {Eddy-current response voltages, generated during inspection of metallic structures for anomalies, are often replete with noise. Therefore, analysis of the inspection data and results is difficult or near impossible, resulting in inconsistent or unreliable evaluation of the structure. This invention processes the eddy-current response voltage, removing the effect of random noise, to allow proper identification of anomalies within and associated with the structure.},
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year = {Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1995},
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