| Magnetic field exposure in a nondestructive testing operation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18458022 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Nondestructive testing is any technique used to inspect the integrity of a manufactured item without diminishing its future usefulness. Magnetic particle inspection is one type of nondestructive testing that uses electromagnetism in the inspection procedure, thus potentially exposing the operator to magnetic fields. During magnetic particle inspection, investigators took peak magnetic field measurements of 8 turbine engine shafts at a turbine engine overhaul and repair center. They recorded 95 peak magnetic field measurements, ranging from < 0.1 to 29.27 mT. The exposure values measured were among the highest reported in the occupational setting. Further work is needed to characterize magnetic field exposures in magnetic particle inspection operations--in particular, by differentiating magnetic field magnitude by current frequency--and to understand exposure as it relates to different types of magnetic particle inspection devices. |
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Authors:
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Julia F Lippert; Steven E Lacey; Kathleen J Kennedy; Nurtan A Esmen; Jeanine M Buchanich; Gary M Marsh |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of environmental & occupational health Volume: 62 ISSN: 1933-8244 ISO Abbreviation: Arch Environ Occup Health Publication Date: 2007 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-05-06 Completed Date: 2008-06-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101282564 Medline TA: Arch Environ Occup Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 187-93 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Electromagnetic Fields* Environmental Monitoring / methods* Extraction and Processing Industry Humans Occupational Exposure / analysis* Radiation Dosage |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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T42/CCT522954-02//PHS HHS |
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