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EDDY CURRENT TESTING (ET) – TUBES (WROUGHT PRODUCTS)
Course Content:
Introduction To Eddy Current Testing, Eddy Current Principles, Factors Affecting Eddy Current Testing, Direction And Distribution Of Eddy Current In Article, Eddy Current Equipment Requirements, Eddy Current Method, Discontinuity Testing, Eddy Current Method Control And Test System Development, Testing Of Tubes And Cylindrical Components, Tube Testing-Signal Analysis. Practical Eddy Current Examination Of Tubing As Found In Condensers, Heat Exchangers And Air Conditioning Unit.
Course Duration:
10 DAYS
Entry Requirements:
No Mandatory Course Entry Requirements.
Training Requirements:
The Minimum Duration For Experience Prior To Or Following Success In The Qualification Examination Is:
• Level 2 - 80 Hours
Certification Will Not Be Issued Until Successful Completion Of The Examination And The Required Experience Is Achieved.
Course Objectives:
To Detect Corrosion, Erosion, Cracks, Surface And Near-Surface Defects In Tubes- To Write Clear And Concise Inspection Instructions And Test Reports
- To Meet The Syllabus Requirements Of ISO 9712 Level 2
For fees details please refer our certification charges:
EDDY CURRENT TESTING (ET) - WELDS
Course Content:
Introduction to Eddy current testing, Eddy current principles, Factors affecting eddy current testing, Direction and Distribution of Eddy current in article, Eddy current Equipment requirements, Eddy current method, Discontinuity testing, Eddy current method control and Test system development, interpretation of the signal, defect sizing.
Course Duration:
10 DAYS
Entry Requirements:
No Mandatory Course Entry Requirements.
Training Requirements:
The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:
• Level 2 - 80 Hours
The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of recognized training courses of CB.
Certification requirements:
The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:
• Level 2 - 12 months
Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.
Course Objectives:
- To detect cracks, surface and near-surface, in aircraft components, structures, tubes and welds
- To detect corrosion and thinning in non-magnetic materials
- To grade and sort materials on the basis of conductivity and permeability
- To write clear and concise inspection instructions and test reports
- To meet the syllabus requirements of ISO 9712 Level 2
For fees details please refer our certification charges:
PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC TESTING (PAUT)
Course Content:
Principles of phased array inspection; principles of phased array probes; principles of inspection sensitivity; phased array instrument; scanning with phased array probes; calibration and checks; software for data collection and data analysis; principles of data analysis; software familiarity; use of software tools for defect detection and sizing; data analysis; procedures for verification of flaw existence and position;reporting. Typical equipment used on the course: Olympus Omniscan equipment. If your course is equipment specific please contact us to confirm the equipment that will be used for the event.
Course Duration:
12 DAYS (phased array theory and data acquisition practical and analysis practical)
Entry Requirements:
ISO 9712 candidates must be qualified to a minimum of ISO 9712 Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing.
PCI certification is available for candidates holding ASNT UT Welds. It will be considered on an individual basis and evidence of training and experience presented to the training centre on application. Additionally, holders of ASNT UT Welds qualification will be required to sit the PCI UT Welds Level 2 General Paper.
The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:
• Level 2 - 120 hours
The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:
• Level 2 - 120 hours
The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:
• Level 2 - 6 months
Course Objectives:
- To explain the theoretical background of phased array applications
- To correctly select probe/wedge to examine welded butt joints
- To calibrate and set up the phased array ultrasonic equipment
- To locate and evaluate flaws in the weld body, HAZ, and parent metal lamination
- To analyse scan data for location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints
- To accurately report weld condition
- To differentiate defects from geometric features
- To compile a written instruction
- To meet the ISO 9712 syllabus requirements
For fees details please refer our certification charges:
TIME OF FLIGHT DIFFRACTION ULTRASONIC TESTING (TOFD)
Course Content:
TOFD theory and principles of diffraction, ToFD hardware (pulsers, receivers, motor control, encoders), ToFD data acquisition and interpretation, ToFD techniques, ToFD applications, equipment selection, calibration and optimisation, optimising PCS and angles, flaw location and sizing, limitations of detection and resolution, codes and standards, reporting.
Course Duration:
12 DAYS
Entry Requirements:
ISO 9712 candidates must be qualified to a minimum of ISO 9712 Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing.
PCNI certification is available for candidates holding ASNT UT Welds. It will be considered on an individual basis and evidence of training and experience presented to the training centre on application. Additionally, holders of ASNT UT Welds qualification will be required to sit the PCNI UT Welds Level 2 General Paper.
The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:
• Level 2 - 80 hours
The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:
• Level 2 - 12 months
Course Objectives:
- To understand the theoretical background and limitations of ToFD applications
- To correctly select probe/wedge to examine welded butt joints
- To calibrate and set up the ToFD ultrasonic equipment
- To locate and evaluate flaws in the weld body, HAZ, and parent metal lamination
- To locate and evaluate flaws in the weld body and HAZ
- To differentiate defects from geometric features
- To analyse scan data for location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints
- To understand and apply digital processing processes (SAFT, linearization, averaging, filters etc)
- To compile written instructions
- To meet syllabus requirements for ISO 9712 Level 2
For fees details please refer our certification charges:
PAUT DATA INTERPRETATION
Course Content:
Reminiscence of conventional and advanced ultrasonic testing - Principle of phased array inspection; phased array equipment and probes; familiarisation of PAUT equipments and scan plans - phased array inspection calibrations - velocity, Wedge delay, sensitivity, TCG and encoder - PAUT data scanning, data acquisition; and data analysis; data integrity - scan representations - software familiarity; use of software tools for defect detection and sizing; evaluation - acceptance criteria procedures for verification of flaw existence and position; reporting; welding processes and weld defects - number of practical exercises on scanned data for interpretation familiarisation data analysis and interpretation.
Course Duration:
Level II - 6 Days Training and 1 Day Examination
Eligibility:
Candidate has to possess a valid ISO 9712 Level 2 in UT or ASNT Level 3 in UT. Candidate without valid ISO9712 Level 2 or ASNT Level 3 is eligible to write the ISO9712 Level 2 in PAUT provided candidate has to appear and Pass a 40 questions General paper in Ultrasonic Testing.
Course Objectives:
- To explain the theoretical background of PAUT welds inspections
- To calibrate and set up the phased array ultrasonic equipment
- To locate, analyse, evaluate & size of defects in typical weld joints
- To differentiate defects from geometric features
- To accurately report weld condition
- To comply applicable procedure and codes/standards
For fees details please refer our certification charges:
TOFD DATA INTERPRETATION
Course Content:
Reminiscence of Ultrasonic Testing and Advanced ultrasonic technologies - TOFD theory and principles of diffraction - TOFD technique - TOFD equipment - principle of TOFD inspection; software familirisation - scan plans - TOFD inspection calibrations and optimising PCS and angles - data scanning with TOFD probes; TOFD data acquisition and interpretation, analysis; use of software tools for defect detection, flaw location and sizing; data analysis; Interpretation & Evaluation - acceptance Criteria - limitations of detection and resolution - procedures for verification of flaw existence and position; reporting; TOFD applications - welding processes and weld defects - number of practical exercises on test specimens containing simulated flaws.
Course Duration:
Level II - 4 Days Training and 1 Day Exam
Eligibility:
Candidate without valid ISO9712 Level 2 or ASNT Level 3 is eligible to write the ISO9712 Level 2 in TOFD provided candidate has to appear and Pass a 40 questions General paper in Ultrasonic Testing.
Course Objectives:
- To understand the theoretical background of TOFD
- To correctly select probe/wedge to examine weld joints
- To calibrate and set up the TOFD equipment
- To analyse scan data for location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints
- To differentiate defects from geometric features
- To understand and apply digital processing
For fees details please refer our certification charges:
AUT DATA INTERPRETATION
Course Content:
Introduction of Manual UT, Phased Array UT and TOFD technique, In-depth knowledge of AUT systems and software, AUT inspection principle, Zonal discrimination concept, calibration requirements, Screen layout, Data acquisition Typical weld defects in automated welding, Interpretation of AUT results, Defect sizing, Over-trace concept, Operator check list, POD, ECA, Acceptance criteria, Reporting and Applicable code and standards, AUT procedure validation, AUT personnel qualification and AUT audits.
Course Duration:
ISO 9712 Level II - 6 days training + 1 day examination
Eligibility:
Candidate has to possess a valid ISO 9712 Level 2 in UT or ASNT NDT Level III in UT. Candidate without valid ISO9712 Level 2 or ASNT Level 3 is eligible to write the ISO9712 Level 2 in PAUT provided candidate has to appear and Pass a 40 questions General paper in Ultrasonic Testing.
Course Objectives:
- To explain the theoretical background of AUT pipeline girth welds inspections
- To verify calibration and set up AUT equipment
- To analysis the scan AUT data for location and size of defects in typical welded joints
- To accurately report weld condition
- To differentiate defects from geometric features
- To comply applicable procedure and codes/standards
- To meet the ISO 9712 requirements