Nondestructive testing course structure Basic NDT Course Training course objective: Understanding the basic principles of various NDT methods, fundamentals, discontinuities in different product forms, importance of NDT, applications, limitations of NDT methods and techniques and codes, standards and specifications related to non-destructive testing technology. Briefing NDT certification programs, levels, responsibilities of Level 1, 2 & 3. Basic NDT Course outline 1. NDT General Knowledge 2. Manufacturing processes 3. Types Discontinuities associated with manufacturing processes 4. Basics of Visual Testing - Principles, Techniques, Applications, Limitations, Codes, standards and Specifications related to Visual Testing 5. Basics of Liquid Penetrant Testing: Principles, Techniques, Applications, Limitations, Codes, standards and Specifications related to Liquid Penetrant testing 6. Basics of Magnetic Particle Testing: Principles, Techniques, Applications, Limitations, Codes, standards and Specifications related to Magnetic Particle testing 7. Basics of Ultrasonic Testing: Principles, Techniques, Applications, Limitations, Codes, standards and Specifications related to Ultrasonic Testing 8. Basics of Radiographic Testing: Principles, Techniques, Applications, Limitations, Codes, standards and Specifications related to Radiography 9. Conclusion NDT Courses 1. Ultrasonic testing(ut Level I, II), 2. Magnetic particle testing ((MT Level I, II), 3. Liquid/dye penetrant testing (PT Level I, II), 4. Visual testing (VT Level I, II), 5. Radiography Inspection (RT Level I, II),
All courses will be carried out as per As per ASNT SNT-TC-1A - 2006 Recommended Qualification Hours for Initial Training and Experience Ultrasonic testing Training Level I: 40 hrs Level II: 40-hrs Experience Level I: 210-hrs Level II: 630-hrs 40-Hours (5 days) Magnetic particle testing Training Level I: 12 hrs Level II: 08 hrs Experience Level I: 70-hrs Level II: 210-hrs 16-Hours (2 days) Liquid/dye penetrant testing Training Level I: 4-hrs Level II: 8-hrs Experience Level I: 70-hrs Level II: 140-hrs 16-Hours (2 days) Visual testing Training Level I: 08 hrs Level II: 16 hrs Experience Level I: 70-hrs Level II: 140-hrs 24-Hours (3 days) Radiography Inspection Training Level I: 40 hrs Level II: 40 hrs Experience Level I: 210-hrs Level II: 630-hrs 40-Hours (5 days)
1. Ultrasonic testing Training course objective: To provide a basic knowledge of UT to enable a participant to carryout tests according to an established procedure under the supervision of a level II or level III personnel. The course is especially designed to provide a sound theoretical knowledge and practical skill for UT required for a Level I (1) technician UT Level I Responsibilities To carryout operation as per written procedure/instruction from Level II personnel. He shall be able to set up the equipment, calibrate and carryout the tests, classify and report the results. He shall not be responsible for the choice of the test technique nor for assessment of the test results. UT Level I Course outline 1. Properties of Sound Waves 2. Generation of Ultrasonic waves 3. Interaction of ultrasound with matter and boundaries 4. Types of Probes 5. Test Methods 6. Test Equipment 7. Instrumentation 8. Test Variables 9. Inspection procedures 10. Types of Discontinuities UT Level I Practical training Complete calibration of ultrasonic flaw detection equipment for various types of transducers, Discontinuity Detection, Locating the flaw and Size Estimation Techniques.
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level-II Training course objectives The course is intended to provide through grounding in the principle of Ultrasonic Testing-UT and fundamentals of material and process such that the trainee would be able to Identify suitability of UT for the material and inspection technique Develop techniques and procedures that can be followed by a Level I operator Analyze the test result and document the same Be familiar with codes, standards and specifications for UT to evaluate results of the tests UT Level II Responsibilities A certified UT Level II (2) personnel is qualified to 1. Select proper test technique, equipment and probes 2. Set up and calibrate the equipment 3. Perform testing and interpret the results as per applicable standards 4. Have knowledge of the scope and limitations of UT 5. Be familiar with production processes of the test material and knowledge of type and location of expected defects 6. To develop UT technique for testing a particular job 7. Prepare written instruction for Level I 8. Guide and check test results of Level I operators 9. Responsible for care and maintenance of the NDT/UT equipment
UT Level II Course outline 1. Review of Level-I course 2. In-depth study of test Variables 3. Immersion Techniques 4. Principles of DGS/DAC Methods 5. Echo dynamics for Reflector Evaluation 6. Codes, standards and Procedures 7. Acceptance Standards 8. Evaluation of Test Equipment, 9. Manufacturing Process and Discontinuities UT Level II Practical Training Same as for Level 1 course + Interpretation, Evaluation of Indications using DGS/DAC. Evaluation Methods and Echo Dynamics, Beam Profile and Plotting
2. Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT) Level-I Training course objective: To provide a basic Knowledge of MT to enable a participant to carry out tests according to a established procedure under supervision of a level II or III personnel. The course is especially designed to provide a sound theoretical knowledge and practical skill for MT required for a level I technician. MT Level I Responsibilities To carry out operations as per written procedure/instruction from level II personnel. He shall be able to set up equipment, calibrate and carry out tests, classify and report the results. He shall not be responsible for the choice of test technique nor for assessment of the test results. MT Level I Course outline 1. Basic of Magnetism 2. Magnetisation Techniques 3. Inspection Mediums 4. Inspection Techniques 5. Indication Classification 6. Test Equipments and Accessories 7. Demagnetisation 8. Types of Discontinuities MT Level I Practical Training
Yokes, Prods, Headshot, Central Conductor, Coil Techniques, Using dry, wet ordinary and wet fluorescent powders, Demagnetisation. Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT) Level-II Training course objectives The course is intended to provide detailed instruction in theory and practice such that the personnel shall be able to Identify suitability of MT for material and inspection procedure. Develop inspection techniques and procedure that shall be followed by level I operator. Analyse the test results. MT Level II Responsibilities 1. To select proper test technique and equipment as per established procedure 2. To calibrate, set and carry out test or supervise testing by level I operator 3. Prepare test report for acceptance/rejection as per standard 4. Have knowledge of merits and limitations of MT and other common NDT methods 5. Prepare written procedure for level I operator 6. Responsible for care and maintenance of testing machines and accessories MT Level II Course outline
1. Review of Level-I course 2. Selection of Techniques 3. Codes, standards and Procedures 4. Acceptance Standards 5. Manufacturing Process and Discontinuities 6. Interpretation of Indications 7. Preservation of Indications 8. Evaluation of Test Equipment MT Level II Practical Training Same as Level-I + Interpretation, evaluation and recording of test results. 3. Liquid (Dye) Penetrant Testing (DPT/PT) Level-I Training Course objective: To provide basic knowledge of PT sufficient to enable a person to carry out tests in accordance with established procedures under the supervision of level II personnel. PT Level I Responsibilities To carry out operations according to written instructions, set up the equipment, carry out the test, record, classify, and report the results. The level I personnel shell be not responsible for choice of test method nor for assessment of test results. PT Level I Course outline 1. Basics of Penetrant Testing 2. Penetrant Groups 3. Pre-cleaning Methods 4. Penetrant testing methods and techniques 5. Types of Developers 6. Inspection Procedures 7. Sensitivity & Resolution checking of test systems 8. Types of Discontinuities
PT Level I Practical training Visible (Red) and Fluorescent Penetrants of various types of different surfaces use of dry, wet, solvent suspended developers. Liquid (Dye) Penetrant Testing (LPT) Level-II Training Course objectives To provide the personnel with full theoretical and practical knowledge of PT process and related standards. PT Level II Responsibilities To perform and direct PT according to the established or recognized procedures, select test methods to be used, set up and calibrate equipment, interpret and evaluate result according to applicable
standards. Develop PT techniques adopted to problems arising during testing, prepare written instructions, organize and report test results. PT Level II Course outline 1. Review of Level-I course 2. Selection of Techniques 3. Manufacturing Process and Discontinuities 4. Interpretation of Indications 5. Preservation of Indications 6. Evaluation of Test Equipment 7. Penetrant materials quality control 8. Codes, standards and Procedures PT Level II Practical Training Same as for Level I + Interpretation 4. Radiographic Testing (RT) Level-I Training Course objective To provide a basic knowledge of RT to enable a participant to carryout tests according to an established procedure under the supervision of a level II or level III personnel. The course is especially designed to provide a sound theoretical knowledge and practical skill for RT required for a Level I technician RT Level I Responsibilities To carryout operation as per written procedure/instruction from Level II personnel. He shall be able to set up the carryout the tests as per established and approved RT procedures, classify, report the results and to follow safety norms. He shall not be responsible for the choice of the test technique nor for assessment of the test results. RT Level I Course outline
1. Nuclear Physics-Interaction of Radiation with Matter 2. Shielding, Radiation Detectors, Biological Effects 3. Radiation Protection, Basic Rules & Techniques 4. Sources of Radiation and their characteristics 5. Film Radiography 6. Film Processing 7. Inspection Techniques and Procedures 8. Sensitivity & Definition, I.Q.Is, Other Accessories 9. Types of Discontinuities RT Level I Practical training Radiography of Castings and welds using X-ray and Gamma ray. Radiographic Testing (RT) Level-II Training course objectives The course is intended to provide through grounding in the principle of Radiographic Testing-RT and fundamentals of material and process such that the trainee would be able to Identify suitability of RT for the material and inspection technique Develop techniques and procedures that can be followed by a Level I operator Analyse the test result and document the same Be familiar with codes, standards and specifications for RT to evaluate results of the tests Be conversant with all statutory and safety norms of the authorities under jurisdiction RT Level II Responsibilities
A certified RT Level 2 personnel is qualified to 1. Select proper test technique, equipment, films, IQI and other test parameters 2. Set up the equipment 3. Perform testing, Manually process film for high contrast and resolution and interpret the results as per applicable standards 4. Have knowledge of the scope and limitations of RT 5. Be familiar with production processes of the test material and knowledge of type and location of expected defects 6. To develop RT technique for testing a particular job 7. Prepare test report for i. Accept ii. Reject iii. Rework 8. Prepare written instruction for Level I 9. Guide and check test results of Level I operators 10. Responsible for care and maintenance of the NDT/RT equipment RT Level II Course outline 1. Review of Level-I course 2. Non-conventional Radiography 3. Techniques in radiography 4. Codes, standards and Procedures 5. Acceptance Standards 6. Manufacturing processes and discontinuities 7. Interpretation of Radiographs RT Level II Practical training Same as level-i + Interpretation, evaluation of Radiographs, recording of test results and preparation of test reports. 5. Visual Training Level I & II Training Course objective 1. Identifying various weld discontinuities
2. Understanding the relevant welding technology related to visual inspection 3. Understanding the need for documentation in welding 4. Familiarity with codes and standards related to inspection requirements 5. Carrying out inspection of parent materials and consumables 6. Perform visual inspection of welds, report on them and assess their compliance with specified acceptance criteria 7. Gaining sufficient knowledge to successfully complete the CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector examinations. VT Course outline 1. Fundamentals of light and lighting 2. Physiology of vision 3. Fundamentals of Imaging 4. Visual Weld testing practices 5. Effect of fatigue 6. Fibre optic Bore scopes 7. Documentation of visual testing 8. Analysis of visual testing VT Practical training Light Intensity Measurements, Evaluating discontinuities in Cast, Rolled, Forged, Welded and inspection of engineering components.