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Theory and application of non destructive testing method eddy current


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    A method of minimizing the effect of indications caused by gradual dimensional changes whileretaining the indications caused by discontinuities is to:

    • A.

      Include a high pass filter in the eddy current test equipment

    • B.

      Include a low pass filter in the eddy current test equipment

    • C.

      Increase the band pass of the amplifier

    • D.

      Use the impedance method of testing

    Correct Answer
    A. Include a high pass filter in the eddy current test equipment
  • 2. 

    Which of the following methods may be used to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of an eddycurrent test system?

    • A.

      Filtering or differentiation

    • B.

      Phase discrimination

    • C.

      Intergration

    • D.

      All 3 are correct

    Correct Answer
    D. All 3 are correct
  • 3. 

    In order to decrease the effect on conductivity readings due to variations in test part thickness:

    • A.

      The test frequency should be increased

    • B.

      The test frequency should be decreased

    • C.

      The fill factor should be decreased

    • D.

      There is no practical method for decreasing this effect

    Correct Answer
    A. The test frequency should be increased
  • 4. 

    When testing by the eddy current method, discontinuities will be most easily detected when the eddy currents are:

    • A.

      Coplanar with the major plane of the discontinuity

    • B.

      Perpendicular to the major plane of the discontinuity

    • C.

      Parallel to the major plane of the discontinuity

    • D.

      90 degress out of the phase with current in the coil

    Correct Answer
    B. Perpendicular to the major plane of the discontinuity
  • 5. 

     A term used to describe the effect observed due to a change in the electromagnetic coupling between a test specimen and a probe coil when the distance of separation between themis varied is:

    • A.

      Fill factor

    • B.

      Edge effect

    • C.

      End effect

    • D.

      Lift off

    Correct Answer
    D. Lift off
  • 6. 

    A term to define the phenomenon where, at very high frequencies, the eddy current flow is resrticted to an extremely thin outer layer of the conductor is:

    • A.

      Skin effect

    • B.

      High frequency filtration

    • C.

      Low frequency filtration

    • D.

      Any of these answers

    Correct Answer
    A. Skin effect
  • 7. 

    The fill factor when a 1/2 inch diameter bar is inserted in a 1 inch diameter coil is:

    • A.

      0.5 (50%)

    • B.

      0.75 (75%)

    • C.

      1.0 (100%)

    • D.

      0.25 (25%)

    Correct Answer
    D. 0.25 (25%)
  • 8. 

    The term used to define the difference between actual instrument output and expectedoutput as defined by a straight line calibration curve is:

    • A.

      Phase shift

    • B.

      Nonlinearity

    • C.

      Lift off

    • D.

      Skin effect

    Correct Answer
    B. Nonlinearity
  • 9. 

    Which of the following could be used to suppress unwanted high frequency harmonics?

    • A.

      Low pass filter

    • B.

      Oscillator

    • C.

      Phase discriminator

    • D.

      High pass filter

    Correct Answer
    A. Low pass filter
  • 10. 

    The impedance change of an eddy current test coil due to a change in the test partcharacteristics can be most easily analyzed as a combined change in:

    • A.

      Capacitive reactance and resistance

    • B.

      Harmonic frequencies and inductive reactance

    • C.

      Signal ampllitude and phase

    • D.

      Retentivity harmonic frequencies

    Correct Answer
    C. Signal ampllitude and phase
  • 11. 

    The inductive reactance of a test coil can be calculated using the formula:

    • A.

      Xr = 2 pie L

    • B.

      Xr = 1/2 pie L

    • C.

      Xr = 2 pie fL

    • D.

      Xr = 1R

    Correct Answer
    C. Xr = 2 pie fL
  • 12. 

     When conducting an eddy current test, variations in the test material can be detectedas variations in:

    • A.

      Test speed

    • B.

      Impedance of the pickup coil

    • C.

      None of the 2 answers

    • D.

      Both answers are correct

    Correct Answer
    B. Impedance of the pickup coil
  • 13. 

    A term used to define 2 or more coils electrically connected in opposition such that any electromagentic condition which is not common to both a test specimen and areference specimen will produce an unbalance in the system is:

    • A.

      Differential

    • B.

      Absolute

    • C.

      Laminar

    • D.

      Flying probes

    Correct Answer
    A. Differential
  • 14. 

    Tubing is generally inspected using:

    • A.

      U-Shaped coils

    • B.

      Gap coils

    • C.

      Encircling coils

    • D.

      None of the answers

    Correct Answer
    C. Encircling coils
  • 15. 

    When testing small parts in an eddy current encircling coil for permeability measurements,which of the following test parameters may be considered important?

    • A.

      Length of the test sample

    • B.

      Thickness of the test sample

    • C.

      Cross-sectional area of the test sample

    • D.

      All  answers are correct

    Correct Answer
    D. All  answers are correct
  • 16. 

    In a test coil consisting of both a primary and secondary winding, the voltage across thesecondary is a function of:

    • A.

      Test material permeability

    • B.

      Test frequency

    • C.

      Geometry of the test object

    • D.

      All answers are correct

    Correct Answer
    D. All answers are correct
  • 17. 

    Eddy current testing relies on the principle of:

    • A.

      Magnetostriction

    • B.

      Electromagnetic induction

    • C.

      Piezoelectric energy conversion

    • D.

      Magnetomotive force

    Correct Answer
    B. Electromagnetic induction
  • 18. 

    When the H field strength around a material is increased and then decreased to zero,the induction field B within the part does not return to zero, the term to define this Bvalue when H has returned to zero is:

    • A.

      Coercive force

    • B.

      Residual Magnetism

    • C.

      Saturation value

    • D.

      Hysteresis loss

    Correct Answer
    B. Residual Magnetism
  • 19. 

    The term used to define the value of H field required to decrease the remanence of a material to zero is:

    • A.

      Coercive force

    • B.

      Magnetizing force

    • C.

      Back emf

    • D.

      The overlap value

    Correct Answer
    A. Coercive force
  • 20. 

    The 3 major specimen parameters which influence eddy current testing are:

    • A.

      Electrical conductivity, frequency, and material geometry

    • B.

      Density, permeability, and frequency

    • C.

      Electrical conductivity, permeability, and material geometry

    • D.

      Thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, and permeability

    Correct Answer
    C. Electrical conductivity, permeability, and material geometry
  • 21. 

    Doubling the number of turns on a coil will:

    • A.

      Double the inductance

    • B.

      Halve the inductance

    • C.

      Decrease the inductance by a factor of 4

    • D.

      Increase the inductance by a factor of 4

    Correct Answer
    D. Increase the inductance by a factor of 4
  • 22. 

    Frequency ratio f/f can be defined as:

    • A.

      The argument of the mathematical function describing the electromagnetic field within the test specimen

    • B.

      Test frequency divided by limit frequency

    • C.

      Neither

    • D.

      Both

    Correct Answer
    B. Test frequency divided by limit frequency
  • 23. 

    When testing tubing, using an encircling (OD) coil, What is the phase relationship of the output signals from identical ID and OD discontinuities?

    • A.

      The signals are in phase

    • B.

      The phase of the OD discontinuity leads the phase of the ID discontinuity

    • C.

      The phase of the OD discontinuity lags the phase of the ID discontinuity

    • D.

      Indeterminate

    Correct Answer
    B. The phase of the OD discontinuity leads the phase of the ID discontinuity
  • 24. 

    A term used to define an instrumentation technique which discriminates betweenvariables in the test part by the different phase angle changes which these conditionsproduce in the test signal is:

    • A.

      Phase distortion

    • B.

      Phase shifting

    • C.

      Phase discrimination

    • D.

      Phase analysis

    Correct Answer
    D. Phase analysis
  • 25. 

    If the characteristic frequency (fq) of a material is 125 hz, the test frequency required to give an f/fq ratio of 10 would be:

    • A.

      1.25 Hz

    • B.

      12.5 Hz

    • C.

      1.25 kHz

    • D.

      12.5 kHz

    Correct Answer
    C. 1.25 kHz
  • 26. 

    At a fixed test frequency, in which of the following materials will the eddy currentpenetration be greatest?

    • A.

      Aluminum (35% IACS conductivity)

    • B.

      Brass (15% IACS conductivity)

    • C.

      Copper (95% IACS conductivity)

    • D.

      Lead (7% IACS conductivity)

    Correct Answer
    D. Lead (7% IACS conductivity)
  • 27. 

    The heating effect in magnetic materials caused by work required to rotate magneticdomains can be eliminated by:

    • A.

      Increasing the rate of displacement of the specimen through the coil

    • B.

      Magnetically saturating the test specimen

    • C.

      Decreasing the rate of displacement of the test specimen throughthe test coil

    • D.

      Testing in an air-conditioned room

    Correct Answer
    B. Magnetically saturating the test specimen
  • 28. 

    A term used to define any change in a sinusoidal signal when the output is not a linearreproduction of the input is:

    • A.

      Distortion

    • B.

      Linearity

    • C.

      Phase shifting

    • D.

      Dynamic range

    Correct Answer
    A. Distortion
  • 29. 

    If the test frequency increases while field strength is held constant, the surface  density:eddy current

    • A.

      Decreases

    • B.

      Increases

    • C.

      Remains the same

    • D.

      Could do any of the 3 answers

    Correct Answer
    B. Increases
  • 30. 

    As the fill factor decreases, the impedance variation of a pickup coil producedby a given chaange in conductivity will:

    • A.

      Increase

    • B.

      Remain the same

    • C.

      Decrease

    • D.

      Could do any of the 3

    Correct Answer
    C. Decrease
  • 31. 

    Which of the following would be easier to detect in tubing by the eddy currentmethod using self comparison differential coil arrangement?

    • A.

      Gradual changes in diameter

    • B.

      Gradual changes in conductivity

    • C.

      Changes in temperature

    • D.

      Short flaws

    Correct Answer
    D. Short flaws
  • 32. 

    The magnetic domains in an unmagnetized ferromagnetic material are:

    • A.

      Arranged to facilitate the condition of electrons

    • B.

      Randomly oriented and neutralize each other

    • C.

      Uniformly oriented

    • D.

      Create a major north and south pole in the material

    Correct Answer
    B. Randomly oriented and neutralize each other
  • 33. 

    When a magnetic material is placed in a region of an applied magnetizing force(H), magnetic field (B) is developed in the material by means of:

    • A.

      Induction

    • B.

      Conduction

    • C.

      Heat transfer

    • D.

      Magnetic domain transfer

    Correct Answer
    A. Induction
  • 34. 

    To eliminate any dependence upon the number of turns of a test coil, the inductancevalues of an impedance diagram are:

    • A.

      Disregarded

    • B.

      Normalized

    • C.

      Corrected to a value of 1

    • D.

      None of the 3 answers

    Correct Answer
    B. Normalized
  • 35. 

    A term used to define a system which indicates only the magnitude of variations in the totalcoil impedance regardless of the phase or direction in which it occurs on an impedance plane is:

    • A.

      Inductive reactance magnitude system

    • B.

      Feedback-controlled system

    • C.

      Impedance-magnitude system

    • D.

      Impedance vector analysis system

    Correct Answer
    C. Impedance-magnitude system
  • 36. 

    When eddy current testing tubing with a system that includes a frequency discriminating circuit,which of the following variables wolud be classified as a high frequency variable?

    • A.

      Small discontinuities

    • B.

      Conductivity changes

    • C.

      Diameter changes

    • D.

      Wall thickness variations

    Correct Answer
    A. Small discontinuities
  • 37. 

    A major problem associated with eddy current test method is the:

    • A.

      Inability of eddy current testing to accurately measure conductivity

    • B.

      Need to test at low speeds to prevent skipping

    • C.

      Large number of known or unknown variables which appear in the output indication

    • D.

      Inability of eddy current testing to detect small discontinuities

    Correct Answer
    C. Large number of known or unknown variables which appear in the output indication
  • 38. 

    The atoms of a metal showing magnetic characteristics are grouped into regions whichare the smallest known permanent magnets. These regions are called:

    • A.

      Lattice structures

    • B.

      Cells

    • C.

      Domains

    • D.

      Planetary spins

    Correct Answer
    C. Domains
  • 39. 

    When a coil's magnetizing force is applied to a ferromagnetic material, the flux densityin the material is:

    • A.

      Less than the flux density generated by the test coil because of heat losses

    • B.

      Less than the flux density generated by the test coil because of resistivity

    • C.

      The same as the flux density generated by the test coil

    • D.

      Greater than the flux density generated by the test coil

    Correct Answer
    D. Greater than the flux density generated by the test coil
  • 40. 

    The flux density in a magnetic material is usually designated by the :

    • A.

      Symbol u

    • B.

      Symbol o

    • C.

      Letter B

    • D.

      Letter H

    Correct Answer
    C. Letter B
  • 41. 

    The magnetizing force of an eddy current test coil is usually designated by the:

    • A.

      Symbol u

    • B.

      Symbol o

    • C.

      Letter--B

    • D.

      Letter--H

    Correct Answer
    D. Letter--H
  • 42. 

    In eddy current testing, the specimen is coupled to the test coil by:

    • A.

      Core coupling

    • B.

      Magnetic saturation

    • C.

      The coil's magnetic field

    • D.

      Magnetic domains

    Correct Answer
    C. The coil's magnetic field
  • 43. 

    The thickness of nonconductive coatings on a conductive base can be most simply measuredby:

    • A.

      Observing the lift-off effect caused by the coating

    • B.

      Testing both sides of the specimen

    • C.

      Varying the current in the test coil

    • D.

      Varying the test frequency over a given range during the test

    Correct Answer
    A. Observing the lift-off effect caused by the coating
  • 44. 

    The use of magnetic shielding around the exciting coil will generally:

    • A.

      Increase the magnetic field extension but decrease the eddy current penetration

    • B.

      Increase the magnetic field extension and eddy current penetration

    • C.

      Decrease the magnetic field extension but increase the eddy current penetration

    • D.

      Decrease the magnetic field extension and eddy current penetration

    Correct Answer
    D. Decrease the magnetic field extension and eddy current penetration
  • 45. 

    Which of the following is not a factor that affects the inductance of an eddy current test coil?

    • A.

      Diameter of coils

    • B.

      Test frequency

    • C.

      Overall shape of the coils

    • D.

      Distance from other coils

    Correct Answer
    B. Test frequency
  • 46. 

    The formula used to calculate the impedance of an eddy current test coil is:

    • A.

      Z = 2 pie fl

    • B.

      Z = X,+R

    • C.

      Z = the square root X,+R

    • D.

      Z = the square root X, to the 2nd power+R to the 2nd power

    Correct Answer
    D. Z = the square root X, to the 2nd power+R to the 2nd power
  • 47. 

    An out-of-phase condition between current and voltage:

    • A.

      Can exist only in the primary winding of an eddy current coil

    • B.

      Can exist only in the secondary winding of an eddy current coil

    • C.

      Can exist in both the primary and secondary windings of an eddy current coil

    • D.

      Exist only in the test specimen

    Correct Answer
    C. Can exist in both the primary and secondary windings of an eddy current coil
  • 48. 

    A term used to define a surface coil mounted so that the coil can be rotated about the circumference of a test specimen is:

    • A.

      Bobbin coil

    • B.

      Encircling coil

    • C.

      Spinning coil

    • D.

      Gap coil

    Correct Answer
    C. Spinning coil
  • 49. 

    A term used to define an eddy current test coil which uses magnetic material to purposelyshape the magnetic field is:

    • A.

      Bobbin coil

    • B.

      Encircling coil

    • C.

      Spinning coil

    • D.

      Gap coil

    Correct Answer
    D. Gap coil
  • 50. 

    The  vector-point, ellipse, and linear time-base methods are all subdivisions of the:

    • A.

      Impedance method of testing

    • B.

      The modulation analysis method of testing

    • C.

      The phase analysis method of testing

    • D.

      None of these are correct

    Correct Answer
    C. The phase analysis method of testing

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