Non-destructive structural imaging of steelwork with atomic magnetometers

Bevington, P. and Gartman, R. and Chalupczak, W. and Deans, C. and Marmugi, L. and Renzoni, F. (2018) Non-destructive structural imaging of steelwork with atomic magnetometers. Applied Physics Letters, 113 (6). 063503. ISSN 0003-6951 (https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5042033)

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Abstract

We demonstrate the imaging of ferromagnetic carbon steel samples and we detect the thinning of their profile with a sensitivity of 0.1 mm using a Cs radio-frequency atomic magnetometer. Images are obtained at room temperature, in magnetically unscreened environments. By using a dedicated arrangement of the setup and active compensation of background fields, the magnetic disturbance created by the samples’ magnetization is compensated. Proof-of-concept demonstrations of non-destructive structural evaluation in the presence of concealing conductive barriers are also provided. The relevant impact for steelwork inspection and health and usage monitoring without disruption of operation is envisaged, with direct benefit for industry, from welding in construction to pipeline inspection and corrosion under insulation in the energy sector. Published by AIP Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5042033

  • Item type:Article
    ID code:68972
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    9 August 2018
    Published
    26 July 2018
    Accepted
    Notes:This article may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the author and AIP Publishing. This article appeared in Bevington, P., Gartman, R., Chalupczak, W., Deans, C., Marmugi, L., & Renzoni, F. (2018). Non-destructive structural imaging of steelwork with atomic magnetometers. Applied Physics Letters, 113(0633503), [063503]. and may be found at https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5042033
    Subjects:Science > Physics
    Department:Faculty of Science > Physics
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:22 Jul 2019 15:48
    Last modified:16 Apr 2024 00:25
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/68972
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