A small-diameter tube weld crack alternating-current electromagnetic field detection method based on gyromagnetic focusing excitation and phase enhancement

By employing a method of gyromagnetic focusing excitation and phase enhancement, utilizing a conical gyromagnetic focusing excitation coil and a TMR sensor array, combined with a phase-amplitude joint enhancement algorithm and a geometric template compensation method, the problem of insufficient sensitivity and signal stability in the detection of small-diameter pipe welds in existing technologies is solved, achieving efficient and reliable identification of minute defects.

CN122409818APending Publication Date: 2026-07-17CHINA YANGTZE POWER

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA YANGTZE POWER
Filing Date
2026-05-20
Publication Date
2026-07-17

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Technical Problem

Existing AC electromagnetic field detection technology has insufficient sensitivity and limited signal resolution in the inspection of welds in austenitic stainless steel small-diameter pipes. It is also significantly affected by external interference, making it difficult to effectively identify minute defects, resulting in unclear detection response and insufficient signal stability and accuracy.

Method used

A method combining gyromagnetic focusing excitation and phase enhancement is adopted. An axial focusing magnetic field is generated by a conical gyromagnetic focusing excitation coil, and the magnetic field components are collected by a TMR sensor array. The phase-amplitude joint enhancement algorithm and geometric template compensation method are used to achieve efficient detection of weld cracks.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the sensitivity and reliability of weld inspection for small-diameter pipes, enhances adaptability to environmental noise, improves the authenticity and repeatability of inspection results, and can effectively identify minute defects.

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Abstract

一种基于旋磁聚焦激励与相位增强的小径管焊缝裂纹交流电磁场检测方法,属于无损检测技术领域。针对奥氏体不锈钢小径管焊缝检测中传统线圈磁场分散、微裂纹信号信噪比低以及焊缝余高引起的几何噪声干扰严重的技术瓶颈,本发明设计了一种改进型U型磁芯的锥形旋磁聚焦激励线圈。该线圈通过磁芯脚端部的锥形结构产生磁通收缩效应,并利用双侧同向绕制线圈的对称叠加,使磁通在开口中心区域轴向聚焦,显著提升了检测灵敏度。在信号处理方面,本发明采用TMR传感器阵列同步采集磁场切向与法向分量,创新性地引入相位‑幅值联合增强算法,利用马氏距离作为联合判据,有效抑制背景噪声。
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