The article’s subject is the investigation of electromagnetic fields (EMF) of the microwave frequency band in a typical human living environment, especially in shielded areas. The point of view of electromagnetic field presence in the environment with the rapid increase in the level of the electromagnetic background is currently an essential point concerning population protection against the potential adverse effects of such EMFs. The authors focus on actual measurements, especially in shielded spaces frequently used in everyday life, such as elevator cabins and cars. The goal is a quantitative evaluation of the distribution of specific vector quantities of the EM field and a comparison with the currently valid hygiene standards. Measured values in shielded spaces show elevated levels in contrast to the open space. However, the values do not exceed limits set by considering the thermal effect on living tissues.

An investigation of real corrosion cracks that can be partially conductive in electromagnetic non-destructive evaluation using sweep-frequency eddy-current frequency-response analysis is carried out in this study. A new approach incorporating innovative solutions is proposed. The goal was to increase the probability of detection of real corrosion cracks in contrast to the conventional sweep-frequency method that is based on single-point signal detection. The proposed procedure was tested on real material specimens where differential responses were gained from real corrosion cracks. Seven austenitic steel plate specimens having corrosion cracks were inspected. Eddy-current responses due to the material cracks were sensed, while a multi-point approach was used for this purpose. The presented unique results clearly showed that the detection ability of a fixed probe driven with sweep-frequency excitation signal could be increased when the multi-point detection is used, and the gained signals are further mathematically processed.

An investigation of artificial flaws in electromagnetic non-destructive evaluation using eddy-current frequency-response analysis is carried out in this study. A new approach incorporating innovative solution is proposed. The goal was to increase the resolution of gained signals in contrast to the conventional sweep-frequency method. The proposed procedure was tested on real material specimens where differential responses were gained from artificial electro-discharge machined flaws. Two plate specimens having EDM flaws of various dimensions were inspected. Eddy-current responses due to the material flaws were sensed and compared to a dataset that was obtained by numerical modelling. The presented unique results clearly show that the resolution of a fixed probe driven with sweep-frequency excitation signal can be increased when the appropriate probe instrumentation is used and the characteristics are further mathematically processed.