Computer analysis of the configurations of magnetic fields of subsurface discontinuities of finite dimensions and arbitrary shapes in tested objects of finite length by the method of spatial integral equations

Abstract

Using software developed by the authors and based on the method of spatial integral equations, the spatial configurations of the magnetic fields of tested objects of finite length that contain subsurface discontinuity flaws of finite dimensions and arbitrary shapes are studied. It is possible to take into account the influence of both uniform and nonuniform magnetizing fields, including real sources; an arbitrary geometry of tested objects; and a nonlinear character of the magnetic properties of materials. It is shown that software can be used in studies of the influence of the geometrical parameters of a defect on the topography of the informative magnetic field in the testing zone.