APPLICATION OF PULSED EDDY CURRENT TECHNIQUE FOR INSPECTION OF INSULATED PIPES

Journal
Scientific Journal of Mechanical Engineering
Date Issued
2024
Author(s)
Krstevska, Aleksandra
Serafimovski, Filip
Abstract
In this paper the use of Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) technique is analyzed for inspecting insulated
pipes, commonly used in industries such as power generation, petrochemical, and oil and gas. PEC technique uses
pulsed electromagnetic fields to generate eddy currents in the conductive material, allowing detection in wall thickness
and material integrity. In the experimental part an insulated pipe is investigated with the PEC technique for corrosion
or wall thinning defect of the material, without the need to remove the insulation. The paper involves experimental
testing on insulated pipe of structural steel with composite insulation and the results show the potential of PEC as a
reliable tool for maintenance and inspection, especially for reducing operational costs and downtime associated with
insulation removal.
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insulated pipes; puls...

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Mechanical Engineering – Scientific Journal, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 75–81 (2024)
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