TS 11085

TS 11085 is a terminology standard for nondestructive testing that organizes the terms used in eddy current flaw detection together with the basic physical concepts behind them. The purpose of this kind of document is not to prescribe how the inspection is performed, but to ensure that the key concepts of the method are used with a common technical meaning.

Technical context of eddy current inspection

Eddy current inspection is based on electromagnetic induction in conductive materials. Near-surface flaws, discontinuities, changes in conductivity and geometric effects can alter the measured response. For that reason, the method is widely used for examining conductive components such as pipes, sheets, bars and weld areas. As a terminology standard, TS 11085 helps align the language used across this technical field.

What this standard covers conceptually

• Core terms related to the eddy current flaw detection method
• Basic physical definitions and concepts linked to the method
• A structured terminology framework that supports consistency
• Use within the nondestructive testing vocabulary for this specific method

This standard should be understood as a term-definition document rather than a procedure or acceptance-criteria standard. It focuses on defining the concepts used in eddy current inspection instead of specifying instrument settings, inspection steps, calibration arrangements or numerical limits. Its withdrawn status in the TSE record indicates that it is a historical terminology document, with the technical content centered on vocabulary rather than application rules.