OMNDT PT L-II NOTES Prepared by MAHESH PANDIT(ASNT L-III)MAHESH PANDIT
The document discusses the basic principles of liquid penetrant testing including capillary action and surface tension. It explains how penetrants are able to flow into surface-breaking discontinuities using concepts like cohesive and adhesive forces. It also covers factors that influence penetrant flow like surface cleanliness, flaw geometry and size, and liquid properties such as surface tension and viscosity. A brief history of penetrant testing and the visual acuity of the human eye in detecting indications are also summarized.
The document lists numerous standards published by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) for various nondestructive testing methods. It includes standards for ultrasonic testing (ASNT-2028), liquid penetrant testing (ASNT-2029), eddy current testing (ASNT-2030), and others. The standards cover topics like recommended practices, personnel qualification, study guides, and technical questions and answers for different testing methods.
This document establishes guidelines for qualification and certification of personnel in nondestructive testing (NDT). It provides recommendations on the education, training, and experience needed to qualify at different certification levels for various NDT methods. Employers should develop written practices adhering to these guidelines. The document also covers training programs, examinations, certification, recertification, and other topics related to an NDT personnel certification program.
NDT is a specialized branch of engineering that uses non-invasive techniques like liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, radiography testing, ultrasonic testing, and visual testing to determine the integrity of materials and structures without impairing their usefulness. It is an important part of quality assurance and control by confirming the quality of materials, components, and fabrication and joining processes like welding. Proper NDT training and certification is required for QA/QC engineers to follow standardized procedures.
This document provides sample questions for conducting non-destructive testing (NDT) examinations at levels 1 and 2. It contains questions for liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, radiographic testing, and ultrasonic testing at both level 1 and level 2. The questions cover general NDT knowledge as well as method-specific questions. This compilation of questions is intended to help NDT certification bodies in member states develop their own level 1 and 2 certification examinations.
Sholihin Tuhfa has over 15 years of experience in non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection as an MT/PT and UT technician. He has worked on numerous offshore oil and gas projects in Southeast Asia, conducting NDT on welds, pipes, vessels, and other equipment to ensure they meet quality standards. Tuhfa is qualified to ASNT Level II and specializes in UT, MT, and PT testing methods. He is responsible for performing NDT, calibrating equipment, documenting results, and assisting customers with any disputes around testing.
Metal Safety provides ASNT Level I and II Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) training and certification courses in Mumbai, India. The training is performance based and includes comprehensive exams. Metal Safety offers Level II certification courses in various NDT methods like Ultrasonic Testing, Radiographic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, and Liquid Penetrant Testing for fees ranging from Rs. 4000 to Rs. 9500 depending on the method. They also offer renewal of Level II certificates for Rs. 1000 per method and part-time evening, Sunday, and Friday batches for working professionals to obtain Level II certification in multiple methods for Rs. 15,000. The document promotes the career and salary benefits of NDT certification.
OMNDT PT L-II NOTES Prepared by MAHESH PANDIT(ASNT L-III)MAHESH PANDIT
The document discusses the basic principles of liquid penetrant testing including capillary action and surface tension. It explains how penetrants are able to flow into surface-breaking discontinuities using concepts like cohesive and adhesive forces. It also covers factors that influence penetrant flow like surface cleanliness, flaw geometry and size, and liquid properties such as surface tension and viscosity. A brief history of penetrant testing and the visual acuity of the human eye in detecting indications are also summarized.
The document lists numerous standards published by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) for various nondestructive testing methods. It includes standards for ultrasonic testing (ASNT-2028), liquid penetrant testing (ASNT-2029), eddy current testing (ASNT-2030), and others. The standards cover topics like recommended practices, personnel qualification, study guides, and technical questions and answers for different testing methods.
This document establishes guidelines for qualification and certification of personnel in nondestructive testing (NDT). It provides recommendations on the education, training, and experience needed to qualify at different certification levels for various NDT methods. Employers should develop written practices adhering to these guidelines. The document also covers training programs, examinations, certification, recertification, and other topics related to an NDT personnel certification program.
NDT is a specialized branch of engineering that uses non-invasive techniques like liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, radiography testing, ultrasonic testing, and visual testing to determine the integrity of materials and structures without impairing their usefulness. It is an important part of quality assurance and control by confirming the quality of materials, components, and fabrication and joining processes like welding. Proper NDT training and certification is required for QA/QC engineers to follow standardized procedures.
This document provides sample questions for conducting non-destructive testing (NDT) examinations at levels 1 and 2. It contains questions for liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, radiographic testing, and ultrasonic testing at both level 1 and level 2. The questions cover general NDT knowledge as well as method-specific questions. This compilation of questions is intended to help NDT certification bodies in member states develop their own level 1 and 2 certification examinations.
Sholihin Tuhfa has over 15 years of experience in non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection as an MT/PT and UT technician. He has worked on numerous offshore oil and gas projects in Southeast Asia, conducting NDT on welds, pipes, vessels, and other equipment to ensure they meet quality standards. Tuhfa is qualified to ASNT Level II and specializes in UT, MT, and PT testing methods. He is responsible for performing NDT, calibrating equipment, documenting results, and assisting customers with any disputes around testing.
Metal Safety provides ASNT Level I and II Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) training and certification courses in Mumbai, India. The training is performance based and includes comprehensive exams. Metal Safety offers Level II certification courses in various NDT methods like Ultrasonic Testing, Radiographic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, and Liquid Penetrant Testing for fees ranging from Rs. 4000 to Rs. 9500 depending on the method. They also offer renewal of Level II certificates for Rs. 1000 per method and part-time evening, Sunday, and Friday batches for working professionals to obtain Level II certification in multiple methods for Rs. 15,000. The document promotes the career and salary benefits of NDT certification.
El documento describe las principales estructuras que pueden formarse en el acero, incluyendo ferrita, cementita, perlita, austenita, martensita y bainita. Explica cómo estas estructuras aparecen dependiendo de la composición del acero y los tratamientos térmicos aplicados, como el temple o recocido. También proporciona detalles sobre las propiedades mecánicas de cada estructura.
Ultrasonic testing involves three key concepts:
1. Sensitivity refers to the ability of the system to detect the smallest specified defect at the maximum testing range, which depends on factors like the probe, flaw detector, material properties, and signal-to-noise ratio. Methods to set sensitivity include using the smallest defect, back wall echo, and artificial defects.
2. Sizing defects involves techniques like the 6dB drop method where the probe is moved until the echo is half the original height, or the maximum amplitude method for irregular defects where the probe is moved to find the peak signal.
3. Techniques like equalization and 20dB drop also help size defects by observing the echo levels and drop-off
Ultrasonic testing of steel castings requires careful calibration of ultrasonic instruments and probes to ensure accurate results. Key steps in calibration include:
1. Using reference blocks of known thickness to set the time base and zero point for thickness measurements.
2. Checking the linearity of the amplifier and time base by verifying a constant ratio between echo heights at different sensitivity levels.
3. Assessing the penetrating power by counting echoes from a thick plexiglass block, and relative sensitivity by measuring echo height from a small hole.
4. Measuring the dead zone by finding the minimum distance for visible echoes.
5. Checking resolving power by verifying that echoes from different depths within
El documento describe los pasos para preparar probetas metálicas para su observación microscópica, incluyendo desbastar la superficie manual o mecánicamente usando papel de esmeril de grano crecientemente fino, pulir la superficie en discos hasta lograr una superficie especular, y atacar químicamente la superficie para revelar la estructura interna. Una preparación adecuada es crucial para obtener una vista representativa de la microestructura y propiedades del material.
This document discusses ultrasonic testing techniques. It describes different methods for sound generation including hammers, magnetostrictive, and piezoelectric techniques. It then focuses on piezoelectric probes, explaining how they work using polarized crystal materials like lead zirconate titanate. Different probe designs are described for compression and shear waves. Factors that determine probe frequency like crystal thickness are also covered. Finally, automated inspection techniques are briefly outlined.
The document discusses the basics of ultrasonic testing including:
- A 9.5 day course to train participants in ultrasonic testing and prepare them for examinations.
- Common NDT methods and that the best method depends on various factors and conditions.
- Basic principles of ultrasonic testing including transmitting sound through materials to detect defects based on differences in signal return times.
- Key concepts in ultrasonic testing like frequency, wavelength, velocity and their relationships.
This document provides an inspector's handbook covering various non-destructive testing (NDT) methods including visual inspection, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic testing, and eddy current testing. It includes common definitions, formulas, charts, and other reference information to support on-the-job training in NDT. The handbook was created to be a portable field reference and was compiled based on input from various NDT professionals with the goal of sharing knowledge to benefit the entire NDT field.
Liquid Penetrant Testing L-III presentation prepared by MAHESH PANDIT,OMNDT,J...MAHESH PANDIT
The document provides information on the basic principles of liquid penetrant testing (PT). It discusses how PT works via capillary action, with low surface tension penetrant entering surface-breaking discontinuities. It explains factors that influence penetrant dwell time and the ability to detect flaws. It also covers visual acuity of the human eye in PT, the history of the technique, basic processing steps, and the importance of cleaning surfaces to be tested.
1) Ultrasonic testing techniques include pulse echo, through transmission, and transmission with reflection. Pulse echo uses a single probe to send and receive sound to detect defect depth and orientation. Through transmission uses probes on opposite sides to detect defects but not location. Transmission with reflection can locate defects.
2) The sound beam has a near zone where intensity varies and a far zone with exponential decay. The near zone length depends on probe frequency and diameter, with higher frequency and larger diameter increasing length.
3) Beam spread is smaller with higher frequency and larger diameter probes. Compression waves have a smaller beam spread than shear waves. Snell's law and critical angles determine how sound refracts between materials
This document provides an overview of ultrasonic testing. It begins with an introduction and outline. It then covers the basic principles of sound generation and propagation. The principles of ultrasonic inspection using pulse-echo and through transmission techniques are described. Details are provided about ultrasonic test equipment including transducers, instrumentation, and calibration standards. The advantages and limitations of ultrasonic testing are summarized.
El documento describe las principales estructuras que pueden formarse en el acero, incluyendo ferrita, cementita, perlita, austenita, martensita y bainita. Explica cómo estas estructuras aparecen dependiendo de la composición del acero y los tratamientos térmicos aplicados, como el temple o recocido. También proporciona detalles sobre las propiedades mecánicas de cada estructura.
Ultrasonic testing involves three key concepts:
1. Sensitivity refers to the ability of the system to detect the smallest specified defect at the maximum testing range, which depends on factors like the probe, flaw detector, material properties, and signal-to-noise ratio. Methods to set sensitivity include using the smallest defect, back wall echo, and artificial defects.
2. Sizing defects involves techniques like the 6dB drop method where the probe is moved until the echo is half the original height, or the maximum amplitude method for irregular defects where the probe is moved to find the peak signal.
3. Techniques like equalization and 20dB drop also help size defects by observing the echo levels and drop-off
Ultrasonic testing of steel castings requires careful calibration of ultrasonic instruments and probes to ensure accurate results. Key steps in calibration include:
1. Using reference blocks of known thickness to set the time base and zero point for thickness measurements.
2. Checking the linearity of the amplifier and time base by verifying a constant ratio between echo heights at different sensitivity levels.
3. Assessing the penetrating power by counting echoes from a thick plexiglass block, and relative sensitivity by measuring echo height from a small hole.
4. Measuring the dead zone by finding the minimum distance for visible echoes.
5. Checking resolving power by verifying that echoes from different depths within
El documento describe los pasos para preparar probetas metálicas para su observación microscópica, incluyendo desbastar la superficie manual o mecánicamente usando papel de esmeril de grano crecientemente fino, pulir la superficie en discos hasta lograr una superficie especular, y atacar químicamente la superficie para revelar la estructura interna. Una preparación adecuada es crucial para obtener una vista representativa de la microestructura y propiedades del material.
This document discusses ultrasonic testing techniques. It describes different methods for sound generation including hammers, magnetostrictive, and piezoelectric techniques. It then focuses on piezoelectric probes, explaining how they work using polarized crystal materials like lead zirconate titanate. Different probe designs are described for compression and shear waves. Factors that determine probe frequency like crystal thickness are also covered. Finally, automated inspection techniques are briefly outlined.
The document discusses the basics of ultrasonic testing including:
- A 9.5 day course to train participants in ultrasonic testing and prepare them for examinations.
- Common NDT methods and that the best method depends on various factors and conditions.
- Basic principles of ultrasonic testing including transmitting sound through materials to detect defects based on differences in signal return times.
- Key concepts in ultrasonic testing like frequency, wavelength, velocity and their relationships.
This document provides an inspector's handbook covering various non-destructive testing (NDT) methods including visual inspection, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic testing, and eddy current testing. It includes common definitions, formulas, charts, and other reference information to support on-the-job training in NDT. The handbook was created to be a portable field reference and was compiled based on input from various NDT professionals with the goal of sharing knowledge to benefit the entire NDT field.
Liquid Penetrant Testing L-III presentation prepared by MAHESH PANDIT,OMNDT,J...MAHESH PANDIT
The document provides information on the basic principles of liquid penetrant testing (PT). It discusses how PT works via capillary action, with low surface tension penetrant entering surface-breaking discontinuities. It explains factors that influence penetrant dwell time and the ability to detect flaws. It also covers visual acuity of the human eye in PT, the history of the technique, basic processing steps, and the importance of cleaning surfaces to be tested.
1) Ultrasonic testing techniques include pulse echo, through transmission, and transmission with reflection. Pulse echo uses a single probe to send and receive sound to detect defect depth and orientation. Through transmission uses probes on opposite sides to detect defects but not location. Transmission with reflection can locate defects.
2) The sound beam has a near zone where intensity varies and a far zone with exponential decay. The near zone length depends on probe frequency and diameter, with higher frequency and larger diameter increasing length.
3) Beam spread is smaller with higher frequency and larger diameter probes. Compression waves have a smaller beam spread than shear waves. Snell's law and critical angles determine how sound refracts between materials
This document provides an overview of ultrasonic testing. It begins with an introduction and outline. It then covers the basic principles of sound generation and propagation. The principles of ultrasonic inspection using pulse-echo and through transmission techniques are described. Details are provided about ultrasonic test equipment including transducers, instrumentation, and calibration standards. The advantages and limitations of ultrasonic testing are summarized.