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Method and apparatus for detecting flaws in conductive material

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OSTI ID:672592
The present invention uses a magnet in relative motion to a conductive material, and a coil that is stationary with respect to the magnet to measure perturbation or variation in the magnetic field in the presence of an inclusion. The magnet and coil sensor may be on the same side of the conductive material. 18 figs.
Research Organization:
Battelle Memorial Institute
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Inst., Richland, WA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,777,469/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-691,052
OSTI ID:
672592
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English