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NDT TRAINING
THE NEED FOR
ADDITIONAL TRAINING OF
NDT PERSONNEL
Stephen Wisniewski
Courses and Examinations Manager
BEng(Hons), CEng, MWeldI, CSWIP L3, PCN L3, ASNT L3
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COMMON APPLICATIONS OF NDT
Question:
How well do NDT technicians
understand product technology?
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COMMON APPLICATIONS OF NDT
1. Inspection of Raw Products
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INSPECTION OF RAW PRODUCTS
• Forgings
• Castings
• Extrusions
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COMMON APPLICATIONS OF NDT
2. Inspection Following Primary or
Secondary Processing
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INSPECTION FOLLOWING
SECONDARY PROCESSING
• Machining
• Welding
• Grinding
• Heat treatment
• Plating
• etc.
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COMMON APPLICATIONS OF NDT
3. In-Service Damage Inspection
This area is generally weak amongst NDT technicians
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INSPECTION FOR IN-SERVICE
DAMAGE
• Cracking
• Corrosion
• Erosion/Wear
• Heat Damage
• Creep
• etc.
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2. Inspection Following Primary or Secondary Processing
In the vast majority of cases NDT Technicians working on
in-service plant will rarely be involved in:
1. Inspection of Raw Products
INSPECTION FOR IN-SERVICE
DAMAGE
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For Example:
Lets take a look at the inspection of corrosion using
ultrasonic testing
INSPECTION FOR IN-SERVICE
DAMAGE
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EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
Lake Type Pits
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EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
Lake Type Pits
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EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
Lake Type Pits
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EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
Lake Type Pits
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EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
Lake Type Pits
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EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
Lake Type Pits
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EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
Lake Type Pits
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EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
Lake Type Pits
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EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
Lake Type Pits
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EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
Lake Type Pits
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EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
Lake Type Pits
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Cone shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Cone shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Cone shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Cone shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Cone shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Cone shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Cone shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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Pipe shaped pits
EXAMPLES OF CORROSION
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INSPECTION FOR IN-SERVICE
DAMAGE
With this in mind BINDT are working with various training
organisations to aid development of a specialist course for
the Ultrasonic Inspection of corrosion and erosion.
The following slide details the course modules which lead
to certification in this area.
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INSPECTION FOR IN-SERVICE
DAMAGE
Reference: PCN ISI_Gen Appendix A1_ISI Issue 1
ANY QUESTIONS?
?
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ENGINEERING TRAINING
SOLUTIONS
BLENDED LEARNING
Stephen Wisniewski
Courses and Examinations Manager
BEng(Hons), CEng, MWeldI, CSWIP L3, PCN L3, ASNT L3
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BLENDED LEARNING
Blended learning routes are an essential
consideration for todays training
establishments.
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BLENDED LEARNING
Face to
face
learning
Online
learning
BLENDED
LEARNING
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BLENDED LEARNING
WHAT PEOPLE MAY THINK:
• It takes away the vital human interaction
WHY USE ONLINE LEARNING?
• Online learning can be an enhancement of the learning experience.
• Digital technology is now used by the vast majority of people (Smart
phones/laptops)
• People will use search engines to find information quickly on a regular basis,
inadvertently learning online.
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BLENDED LEARNING
COST AND TIME EFFECTIVENESS
NDT technicians can be extremely busy moving from contract to contract.
Companies and self-employed technicians have to take into account the cost of
travel, hotels which add to the overall training bill.
ACCESSIBILITY AND DISCREETNESS
Online learning is accessible 24/7 all over the world and is discrete. Not all people
are comfortable in large groups and feel embarrassed.
How often I have heard ‘there was too much to take in in such a short period of
time’
Online learning offers the advantage to work at your own pace.
An online tutor can also be available to answer questions and explain difficult
concepts.
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BLENDED LEARNING
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BLENDED LEARNING
Is it for everyone? No, but it can offer so
much.
ANY QUESTIONS?
?
THANK YOU
For more information please contact:
Stephen Wisniewski
s_wisniewski@imeche.org
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THANK YOU
For more information please contact:
Stephen Wisniewski
s_wisniewski@imeche.org
imeche.org/arl

NDT - the need for additional training