Numerical simulation in alternating current field measurement inducer design

The present work develops a numerical simulation model to evaluate the magnetic field perturbation of a twin coil alternating current field measurement (ACFM) inducer passing above a surface-breaking crack for the purpose of enhanced crack detection. Model predictions show good agreement with experimental data, verifying the accuracy of the model. The model includes the influence of various parameters, such as core dimensions and core positions on the perturbed magnetic field above a crack. Optimized design parameters for a twin coil inducer are given according to the analysis results, which provide for a greatly improved detection effect.