Advanced geometric formulations for the design of a long defects detection system

The aim of the paper is to highlight some of the innovative methodologies, techniques and systems for nondestructive electromagnetic testing, which have been developed in the framework of the applications of methods of a diagnostics electromagnetic project partially funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research. In particular, we will present the feasibility design of a suitable exciting-receiving coils configuration able to detect long defects by means of eddy-currents. To solve the forward eddy-currents problem, advanced analysis tools have been developed and validated.

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