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Fundamentals of Nondestructive Testing

ASM HOMESTUDY COURSE (15 Lesson Series)

Course Overview:

Fundamentals of Nondestructive Testing is a comprehensive course that covers all the critical aspects of this rapidly growing field. It was developed jointly by ASM and ASNT, and was authored by 16 NDT industry experts.

With industry placing increasing emphasis on NDT for economical, environmental and safety reasons, it’s more important than ever that NDT personnel have a through working knowledge of all types of NDT techniques and be familiar with the wide variety of equipment that is best used with each specific technique. This in-depth course covers all this basic information and goes much further, teaching participants which types of testing should be done for numerous applications- and why, how to analyse NDT procedures, and how to interpret results. This technical and complex subject is presented in a way that makes it easy to comprehend in a relatively short time.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Nondestructive Testing: principles; test systems; applications; transducers; radiation; magnetic properties; glossary.

2. Liquid penetrants: principles; materials; processing cycles; applications; limitations.

3. Magnetic Particle Inspection Fundamentals: magnetism; testing principles; inducing magnetic fields; methods; materials; equipment; demagnetisation.

4. Magnetic Particle Inspection Applications: method selection; effect of magnetic field direction; conducting test; demagnetisation; interpretation of results.

5. Ultrasonic Testing Fundamentals: wave propagation and properties; reflection-refraction; mode conversion; diffraction attenuation; ultrasound generation and reception; crystal transducer.

6. Ultrasonic Testing Equipment: piezoelectric crystals: use; transducers; generator/indicator equipment; standards; accessories.

7. Ultrasonic Testing Applications: method selection; applications of various methods; metallurgical structures; calibration; standards.

8. Radiography Fundamentals I: principles; radiation sources; characteristics of radiation; exposure variables; screen scattering; films.

9. Radiography Fundamentals II: method selection; safety; interpretation; penetrometers; specifications; typical discontinuities.

10. Eddy Current Fundamentals: electromagnetic currents; impedance plane diagrams; magnetic permeability; coils; instrumentation.

11. Eddy Current Applications: discontinuity detection; IACS resistivity; automation; methods; physical properties; standards.

12. Specialised NDT Methods I: sonics; infrared/thermal; acoustic emission.

13. Specialised NDT Methods II: microwave; optical holography; acoustic holography; less common methods.

14. Interpretation and Classification of Indications: types of indications; types of discontinuities; interpretation.

15. Nondestructive Testing Standards and Specifications: definition of terms; specifying quality; reference standards; method selection.

Who Should Enrol:

This course is designed for technicians, engineers and managers who want an introduction to the fundamentals of NDT and a better understanding of this critical field. It also serves as an update to help seasoned personnel make decisions in environmental, economic and quality control areas.

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