Non-invasive, high resolution detection of electrical currents a

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1991-04-24

1992-02-11

Harvey, Jack B.

Electricity: measuring and testing

Determining nonelectric properties by measuring electric...

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324529, 20415311, 204404, 204196, G01N 2726, C23F 1302

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050878735

ABSTRACT:
Electrical current distribution in the soil surrounding a buried pipeline is detected by applying an AC electrical potential between the pipe and a buried electrode spaced from the pipe. The magnetic field at spaced localities along the pipe arising from currents transverse to the pipe is detected. Additionally, a potential containing a plurality of alternating frequencies is similarly applied to the pipe and the magnetic field induced by the resulting electrical current both along the pipe and transversely of the pipe is detected. The magnetic field is detected by correlation discrimination at spaced locations along the pipe and across the spectrum of the impressed frequencies. The detected data is used to determine the capacitance and resistance of the soil/pipe interface at localities along the pipe and to generate impedance plots which indicate characteristics of that interface.

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