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Wire inhomogeneity detector having a core with opposing pole pieces and guide pieces adjacent the opposing pole pieces

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OSTI ID:867097
A device for uncovering imperfections in electrical conducting wire, particularly superconducting wire, by detecting variations in eddy currents. Eddy currents effect the magnetic field in a gap of an inductor, contained in a modified commercial ferrite core, through which the wire being tested is passed. A small increase or decrease in the amount of conductive material, such as copper, in a fixed cross section of wire will unbalance a bridge used to measure the impedance of the inductor, tripping a detector and sounding an alarm.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4864236
OSTI ID:
867097
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English