CPC G01N 27/9046 (2013.01) [G01N 23/223 (2013.01); G01N 27/9073 (2013.01); G01N 2223/076 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. A method of inspecting a material, comprising the steps of: disposing an eddy current sensor proximate a material so that, when activated, the eddy current sensor outputs a measurement signal that varies with variations in electrical conductivity and magnetic permeability of the material; activating the eddy current sensor; acquiring the measurement signal from the activated eddy current sensor when the activated eddy current sensor is proximate a surface of the material at a location on the surface; comparing data corresponding to the measurement signal to a first predetermined criteria corresponding to presence of a first predetermined condition of the material; applying an X-ray signal to the material at the location; acquiring a fluorescence signal resulting from application of the X-ray signal at the location; comparing data corresponding to the fluorescence signal to a second predetermined criteria corresponding to presence of a second predetermined condition of the material; and in response to the comparing data corresponding to the measurement signal to a first predetermined criteria or the comparing data corresponding to the fluorescence signal to a second predetermined criteria, performing a repair on the material.
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