Ultrasonic Testing Level II

Course details

This 87 hours course covers all the theoretical aspects of the ultrasonic method including application skills, defect sizing, immersion techniques and calibration. It is fully supported by 50% practical sessions and lectures on the latest developments.

COURSE CONTENT

• Product Technology
• Introduction to Ultrasonic Test Method
• Generation and Detection of Ultrasonic Energy
• Propagation of Ultrasonic Waves in Material
• Sound Distribution from Crystals
• Behaviour of Ultrasound at Materials Interfaces
• Probe Design Operating Frequency and Identification
• Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Principles
• Practical Applications
• Immersion Techniques
• Defect Sizing
• The Writing of Reports and Development of Procedures
• Calibration and Performance Checking of Equipment
• Other Ultrasonic Testing Methods and Latest Developments

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Basic principles of the ultrasonic test method
• Applications of the ultrasonic test method
• Types of discontinuities detected with the ultrasonic test method
• Cause and effect of various types of discontinuities
• Operational steps in the ultrasonic test and the importance of each step
• Ultrasonic examination following a written procedure
• Interpretation and evaluation of test results with respect to the applicable standards
• Test reports and written instruction (Procedure)
• Location of defects in various materials, components and structures with a high probability of detection

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course will benefit NDT personnel, maintenance personnel, Quality Assurance / Quality Control Inspectors, engineers, surveyors, technicians, trainees in the aerospace, metal fabrication, oil refinery, petrochemical, offshore, shipbuilding, ship-repairing and building construction industries.