Introduction to NDT

Three Day (24 Hour) Seminar

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION

This is a 24 hour introductory seminar on non-destructive testing for engineers, auditors, managers, quality assurance personnel, or newcomers to NDT technology, who require an in-depth introduction to the subject. The seminar identifies the practical and management aspects of non-destructive testing. The advantages and limitations of each main method are described with practical demonstrations and hands-on sessions to enable the student to objectively understand each method's reliance on the inspecting technician. NDT reliability is discussed, together with international personnel certification.

SEMINAR CONTENT

• Introduction to NDT.

• History and development of NDT.

• Personnel considerations - certification, the future; a common system.

• Discontinuities.

• Visual testing.

• Penetrant testing.

• Magnetic Particle testing.

• Radiographic testing.

• Ultrasonic testing.

• Eddy Current testing.

• Other NDT methods.

• Human factors : NDT reliability and probability of detection (POD).

• Glossary of NDT terms.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. At the conclusion of this seminar the student should be able to

2. Having an understand of international personnel certification systems;

3. Recognise the advantages and limitations of each NDT method;

4. Identify the basic areas of audit by FAA and CAA auditors;

5. Understand the critical human factors effecting probability of detection of defects;

6. Cost effectively manage and co-ordinate the NDT personnel within a technical department; and

7. Better plan short term and long term NDT logistic re-quirements.