Analytical method of mutual inductance for T-R rectangular coils perpendicular to the planar medium

Abstract

Some studies indicate that for specific defect detection in eddy current testing (ECT), the transmitter-receiver (T-R) probe models with tangential rectangular transmitter coil exhibit effective detection performance. In this context, mutual inductance being a crucial parameter. The calculation of mutual inductance for vertically oriented T-R coils is more intricate compared to that of parallel T-R coils, which is currently predominantly focused on circular mutual inductance analysis. This paper presents a closed-form formula for the mutual inductance of rectangular T-R coils oriented vertically to the conductor based on the method of the second-order vector potential approach. In this model, a form function concerning the coil's position and shape is defined, allowing convenient extension to T-R coils of arbitrary shapes and positions. Simultaneously, the validity of the theory is tested against experimental measurements on different positions and frequencies of coil systems above an aluminum plate. The results indicate good agreement between theoretical and experimental results within the 100 Hz to 100 kHz range. Consequently, this model can offer guidance for the calculation of mutual inductance for vertically oriented rectangular T-R coils in ECT.