Eddy Current Thermography: Advances in NDT Fusion Technology for Future Industrial Application
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Fusion of NDT techniques has proven to increase the capability and reliability of defect detection thus improve inspection results. It can also provide solution for the limitations posed by a single NDT technique in acquiring the intended information and so achieving the required inspection efficiency. Eddy current thermography is an emerging technology in advanced NDT, which provides and alternative solution to the demand by the current industry. The technology combines the well-established eddy current testing with thermography inspection to provide a fast and efficient method for defect detection and characterization over a relatively large area. This paper provides an insight to eddy current thermography system development and its potential for industrial application. Results from 3D FEM simulation and qualitative experimental investigations of eddy current thermography in defect detection on conductive samples are also presented. The work demonstrates the effectiveness of NDT technique fusion in providing comprehensive and reliable defect assessment.
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