Eddy Current Phase Analysis

Course Description:

Are you an NDT technician or engineer looking to deepen your expertise in eddy current inspection? Our Advanced Eddy Current Phase Analysis course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of impedance plane analysis. This intensive 3-day course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in a wide range of NDT inspection procedures using eddy current methods.

Prerequisites: Ideally, candidates should have achieved at least Level II certification in eddy current inspection before attending this course to maximize their learning experience.

Course Highlights:

• Review of Basic Eddy Current Theory: Revisit the fundamentals of Eddy's current theory to build a strong foundation for advanced concepts.
• Basic Test Equipment: Gain insights into the equipment used in eddy current inspection.
• Generation of Eddy Currents: Explore how eddy currents are generated and their behavior in various materials.
• Magnetic Field Around AC Coil: Understand the magnetic fields produced by AC coils and their significance in inspection.
• Impedance Calculations: Learn how to calculate impedance in eddy current testing.
• Simplified Impedance Diagrams: Master the interpretation of impedance diagrams.
• Bridge Circuits: Explore bridge circuits and their role in test equipment.
• Resonance Circuits: Understand resonance circuits in eddy current testing equipment.
• Multifrequency Equipment: Gain proficiency in using multifrequency equipment.
• Testing with Surface Probes: Learn about different types of surface probes and their sensitivity to defects.
• Factors Affecting Sensitivity: Understand how resistivity, permeability, thickness, and frequency influence sensitivity.
• Probe Diameter: Explore the impact of probe diameter on inspections.
• Measuring Resistivity and Thickness: Learn techniques for measuring resistivity, thickness, and non-conducting/conducting layers on a conductor.
• Probe Cable Resonance: Understand probe cable resonance and its implications.
• Eddy Current Signal Characteristics: Explore the characteristics of eddy current signals.
• Testing Ferromagnetic Materials: Learn the intricacies of inspecting ferromagnetic materials.
• Factors Affecting Resistivity and Permeability: Delve into the factors that affect resistivity and permeability.
• Assessment: Continuous assessment throughout the course via homework, progress tests, and a final theoretical examination.

Enhance your eddy current inspection skills and expand your career opportunities by enrolling in our Advanced Eddy Current Phase Analysis course. Our experienced instructors and state-of-the-art equipment will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to excel in this specialized field of non-destructive testing.

Join us and take your NDT expertise to the next level!

The International School of Aerospace NDT Limited is a British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing accredited training school for all methods of aerospace NDT and is recognized as a  BINDT-approved outside agency, by the requirements of the UK NANDTB.

ISA NDT  is conveniently situated at Norwich International Airport, just a short taxi ride away from Norwich city center, the thriving historical hub of the east.

With over 50 years of combined experience in the aviation and non-destructive testing industry, the School has an enviable reputation with practical and theoretical testing techniques. Consequently, we travel all over the world to train and certify students and attract students from all over the world to our premises in the UK.

With our purpose-built 200kV Radiographic and Isotope Exposure Room, automatic film processing facilities, and laboratories utilizing state-of-the-art equipment supplied by leading manufacturers, we make it our priority to offer students hands-on experience with the latest NDT equipment.

Classrooms come equipped with computer and WiFi access, as well as air-conditioning to ensure a comfortable learning atmosphere for all our students.

Light lunches are available in our student lounge, or nearby pubs and cafes. As a service to our customers we offer corporate-rated accommodation, from guest houses to 5 Star Hotels, The accommodation suppliers list is available on request.

“Our aim at ISA is to make learning as enjoyable as possible; student welfare is therefore always of the highest priority.”