• 한국정보통신설비학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2008.08a
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• pp.566-569
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• 2008

와전류탐상(ECT) Transmit-Receive 프로브를 이용한 ECT 방법은 센서코일의 유도기전력의 변화를 관찰하여 피검사체의 결함이나 특성의 변화를 탐지해내는 방법이다. ECT T/R 프로브는 여러 개의 Pancake 코일로 구성되어있고, 각각의 코일은 Transmit 코일과 Receive 코일로 나뉜다. 본 논문은 실제 TH 프로브 제작에 앞서 동일한 특성을 갖는 와전류센서를 설계 및 제작하여 그 특성을 파악하였다. 와전류센서에 인가되는 시험주파수와 Lift-off의 변화에 대한 특성을 파악하고 와전류센서의 임피던스값을 산출하여 정규화 임피던스도를 그려 와전류센서의 특성을 살펴보았다.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing
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• v.20 no.3
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• pp.191-199
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• 2000

In this paper, a numerical analysis using the finite element method (FEM) is presented which models the eddy current testing (ECT) of tubes with 3-dimensional defects. For the description of 3-dimensional eddy current problems, the governing equation is derived from the Maxwell's equations. The 3-dimensional FEM formulation with hexahedral elements is carried out using the Galerkin weighted residual method. The INCONEL 600 steam generator tube with inner and outer diameter defects is adopted for the numerical analysis, and the ECT signal, which is the trajectory of the probe impedance, is calculated. For the verification of the numerical analysis method, results of numerical calculations and experiments are compared and they show good agreements. Based on this verification, several defect signals are predicted and their characteristics are investigated with the variation in the defect depth and the circumferential angle of the defect.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.56-63
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• 2012

In this study, a field applicability of reboiler tube was evaluated by comparing ECT signal with IRIS signal about wall loss rate and remaining wall thickness using worked austenite STS 316L ASME standard calibration tube. In the case of wall-loss rate, as a result, tolerance about $20%{\times}4$ flat bottom hole and 10% O D groove(ECT), 80% defect and 10% O D groove(IRIS) occurred up to ${\pm}15%$. In the case of remaining wall thickness, ECT was satisfied with the both tolerance, but tolerance about 80% defect occurred up to ${\pm}15%$ in IRIS. Therefore, if the IRIS is performed for interpretation of non-relevant indication and measurement of wall-loss rate after ECT, reliability is supposed to be improved.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.85-91
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• 1998

In nuclear fuel manufacturing process, end-closure welding has long been recognized as requiring very high integrity. In this basic study, ECT(eddy current testing) method for end-closure welding has been developed to detect end cap weld discontinuities for nuclear fuel safety. In order to improve the inspection reliability, the maximum scanning speed and the maximum frequency is investigated for end-closure welding inspection. The bandpass filter(0-250Hz) is used for removing noise effects. This study shows that ECT method is effective and sensitive for the detection of small defect(0.35mm diameter).

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2007.07a
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• pp.2034-2035
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• 2007

투과형 펄스와전류(Pulsed Eddy Current; PEC) 탐상을 대상으로 수치해석 방법을 사용하여 펄스와전류 탐상신호를 예측하고, 펄스의 폭이 신호에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 그 결과 전도도나 두께가 증가하면 PEC 신호의 최대값이 작아지며 최대값 발생시간이 지연됨을 관찰할 수 있었고, 전도도나 두께를 측정할 때 펄스의 폭이 좁으면 신호의 최대치를 사용하는 것이 유리하고, 펄스의 폭이 넓으면 최대치가 나타나는 시간을 사용하는 것이 판별에 유리하다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 또한, lift-off가 커질수록 PEC 신호의 최대값은 작아지지만, 두 코일 사이의 간격만 일정하면 피검사체가 어디에 위치해도 신호는 거의 동일하며, 같은 두께에서 서로 다른 lift-off 변화는 PEC 신호를 한 점에서 만나게 하는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.137-144
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• 2009

In this paper, the signal analysis of eddy current array probe was performed to analyze the electromagnetic characteristics with the variation of FBH(flat bottomed hole) defects size on steam generator tube in NPP(nuclear power plants) using the electromagnetic finite element method. To obtain the electromagnetic characteristic of probes, the governing equation was derived from Maxwell's equations, and the individual problem was analyzed by using the 3-dimensional finite element method. For the simulation FBH defects were used. The depth of FBH defects were 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% of steam generator(SG) tube thickness, and it was assumed that the defects were located on the tube outside. And the operation frequencies of 100 kHz, 300 kHz and 400 kHz were used. Material of specimen was Inconel 600 which is usually used for SG tubes in NPP. The signal difference could be observed according to the size variation of depth of FBH defects and operation frequencies. The results in this paper can be helpful when the ECT(eddy current testing) signals from EC array probe are evaluated and analyzed.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing
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• v.21 no.5
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• pp.556-560
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• 2001

Remote field eddy current testing (RFECT) with through-wall transmission characteristic is being applied to pipes ranging from small tubes of heat exchanger to natural gas supply pipelines. Cast iron pipes with nominal diameter of 100mm are used primarily as the waterline pipes. The leakage of water occurs due to defects in the pipes caused by vibration of automobiles and corrosion. But, the use of direct inspection methods such as insertion of inspection equipment inside the pipelines has been limited due to its lack of economical efficiency. Economical development of inspection equipments is possible since RFECT method can be easily employed for system integration and quantitative evaluation of both inside and outside defects. In this study, the development of underground pipeline inspection system was tarried out by using RFECT method in consideration of the characteristics of waterline network. This paper specifically describes the design and production of RFECT pipeline inspection pig using centralizer mechanism, development of remote field eddy current signal acquisition and processing software, and review of RFECT system operation procedures.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing
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• v.21 no.5
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• pp.561-564
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• 2001

The cladding area of HANARO Research Reactor fuel rods should be checked not to have any defects larger than the size required at QA documents by using eddy torrent testing method doting fabrication process. To apply eddy current testing inspection to the fuel rods, encircling differential probes and standard specimen were designed and fabricated. The impedance of the fabricated probes was measured with impedance analyzer in order to cheek that the probe has a suitable impedance for the inspection frequency, and with this probe and MIZ-40A eddy current equipment, the detectability of this probes was investigated. The developed probes could detect artificial notch with 2mm length 10% depth of cladding thickness in cladding area. In addition, the probe was successfully applied to detect the defects in cladding area doting fabrication of the research reactor rods.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2011.07a
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• pp.906-907
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• 2011

본 논문은 3D 타원형 결함을 가진 알루미늄 판에 대하여 와전류 탐상 프로브 중 Impedance, T/R, T/T 프로브를 설계하여 결함에서의 특성을 파악하였다. 특성 파악을 위해 세 가지의 결함에 대하여 프로브 코일 임피던스의 실수, 허수 변화에 따른 와전류 센서의 특성을 비교하였다.

• 한국정보통신설비학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2008.08a
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• pp.509-512
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• 2008

본 논문에서는 원전 증기발생기세관 진단을 위한 와전류탐상의 전자기 수치해석을 수행하였다. 전자기적 특성을 해석하기 위하여 맥스웰 방정식을 이용하여 지배방정식을 유도하였고, 3차원 전자기 유한요소 프로그램인 OPERA 3D를 이용하여 전자기 수치 해석을 수행하였다. 신호해석을 위해 사용된 프로브의 종류는 배열와전류프로브이며, FBH 결함의 신호를 해석하였다. 결함의 깊이는 세관 두께의 40[%], 60[%] 및 100[%]로 하였다. 시험주파수는 100[kHz], 300[kHz], 400[kHz]를 사용하였고, 각각의 결함 및 시험주파수에 대한 결과를 비교 분석하였다. 본 논문의 결과는 앞으로 배열와전류프로브를 이용하여 원전 증기발생기세관 진단을 할 경우 신호 해석에 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.