Pulsed eddy-current (PEC)

Compared with conventional eddy current testing, during a PEC inspection there is no need for direct contact with the object being tested. Measurements can be performed through coatings, insulation materials, and even corrosion products. This means that this type of inspection can be carried out on any material that does not conduct electricity, a very useful characteristic that also enables high temperature testing or offshore well inspections. This fact also makes PEC very suitable for inspections where the surface of an object is not accessible.