Eddy Current Testing Probe Optimization Using a Parallel Genetic Algorithm

Abstract

This paper uses the developed parallel version of Michalewicz’s Genocop III, Genetic Algorithm (GA) searching technique to optimize the coil geometry of an eddy current non-destructive testing probe (ECTP). The electromagnetic field is computed using FEMM 2D finite element code. The aim of this optimization was to determine coil dimensions and positions that improve ECTP sensitivity to physical properties of the tested devices.