This document contains information about an NDT classroom ultrasonic testing course from July 20, 2016. The document was created by Jared Farris and pertains to ultrasonic testing techniques taught in a classroom setting.
Jared Farris wrote a document on June 28, 2016 about his NDT classroom ultrasonic testing class 1. The document appears to be notes from an introductory class on ultrasonic testing techniques for non-destructive testing.
Today I attended my first NDT classroom for radiography testing. The instructor provided an overview of x-ray physics and safety procedures. We learned about the equipment used to produce and detect x-rays and how they can be used to inspect materials and components for defects without damaging the part.
Ultrasonic testing is completely nondestructive and safe, and it is a well established test method in many basic manufacturing, process, and service industries, especially in applications involving welds and structural metals.
Introduction to Phased Array Using the OmniScan MX2 - Part FourOlympus IMS
Free webinar available: http://bit.ly/1ndAuAc
OmniScan MX2 product details: http://bit.ly/1e6mjY8
Part four of the series will cover inspection and analysis with an emphasis on flaw sizing and characterizations using the sector scan data view. The user will learn and see examples of how the tools in the OmniScan MX2 are used to measure and record data for a manual inspection. This will include pros and cons of sector scan and linear scan groups, focus and coverage strategies, and application examples while learning to navigate the OmniScan MX2 software. There will be a brief review of the previous Webinar that leads into the current topics. All basic concepts of parts 1-3 in preparing the OmniScan MX2 for a single group manual weld inspection will be covered.
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Introduction to Phased Array Using the OmniScan MX2 - Part ThreeOlympus IMS
Free webinar available: http://bit.ly/Mv7mc4
OmniScan MX2 product details: http://bit.ly/1e6mjY8
Part three of the series will cover gate and C-scan configurations for weld inspection, calibration options and limitations, and include explanation and demonstration of the OmniScan MX2 calibration wizards for manual inspection.
There will be a brief review of the previous Webinar that leads into the current topics. This will combine sector scan basics, and MX2 displays readings, and parameters in preparation for a manual sector scan weld inspection
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Question: For precision sizing of weld flaws using OmniScan phased array inspection, which is the preferred technique: Shear wave tip diffraction or amplitude drop sizing?
Answer: The decision to use shear wave tip diffraction or amplitude drop sizing is dependent on the flaw type, size, and orientation. In general, if the flaw is larger than the beam size and is near perpendicular to the beam as is typical in side wall lack of fusion, amplitude drop sizing will produce most accurate results. If the flaw is smaller than the beam size such as a crack ligament then tip diffraction will be most accurate.
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Introduction to Phased Array Using the OmniScan MX2 - Part TwoOlympus IMS
Free webinar available: http://bit.ly/LTH8jA
OmniScan MX2 product details: http://bit.ly/1e6mjY8
Part two of the series will cover sector scan basics and introduction to the data views and displays commonly used in automated UT and phased array. This includes use of the OmniScan MX2 group setup wizards, and setup and configuration of the UT parameters.
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Advancements in Phased Array Scan PlanningOlympus IMS
For more on Olympus Phased Array: http://bit.ly/1zo4CRu
A presentation from the webinar Advancements in Phased Array Scan Planning.
Scan planning is an integral, yet somewhat neglected step in the everyday Phased Array (PA) inspection process. Success in proper scan planning leads to reliable results, higher productivity, and ensures repeatability but can often be difficult due to the varying nature of the PA technique and its application.
In this presentation, learn advanced scan planning concepts, implementation of different PA inspections, and achieve a better overall understanding of the benefits and limitations of Phased Array.
Watch the webinar associated with this presentation: http://bit.ly/1EyHFg9
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Jared Farris wrote a document on June 28, 2016 about his NDT classroom ultrasonic testing class 1. The document appears to be notes from an introductory class on ultrasonic testing techniques for non-destructive testing.
Today I attended my first NDT classroom for radiography testing. The instructor provided an overview of x-ray physics and safety procedures. We learned about the equipment used to produce and detect x-rays and how they can be used to inspect materials and components for defects without damaging the part.
Ultrasonic testing is completely nondestructive and safe, and it is a well established test method in many basic manufacturing, process, and service industries, especially in applications involving welds and structural metals.
Introduction to Phased Array Using the OmniScan MX2 - Part FourOlympus IMS
Free webinar available: http://bit.ly/1ndAuAc
OmniScan MX2 product details: http://bit.ly/1e6mjY8
Part four of the series will cover inspection and analysis with an emphasis on flaw sizing and characterizations using the sector scan data view. The user will learn and see examples of how the tools in the OmniScan MX2 are used to measure and record data for a manual inspection. This will include pros and cons of sector scan and linear scan groups, focus and coverage strategies, and application examples while learning to navigate the OmniScan MX2 software. There will be a brief review of the previous Webinar that leads into the current topics. All basic concepts of parts 1-3 in preparing the OmniScan MX2 for a single group manual weld inspection will be covered.
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Introduction to Phased Array Using the OmniScan MX2 - Part ThreeOlympus IMS
Free webinar available: http://bit.ly/Mv7mc4
OmniScan MX2 product details: http://bit.ly/1e6mjY8
Part three of the series will cover gate and C-scan configurations for weld inspection, calibration options and limitations, and include explanation and demonstration of the OmniScan MX2 calibration wizards for manual inspection.
There will be a brief review of the previous Webinar that leads into the current topics. This will combine sector scan basics, and MX2 displays readings, and parameters in preparation for a manual sector scan weld inspection
Contact us: http://bit.ly/1rDmq94
Sign up for our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/1j5FOTy
See the video presentation: http://bit.ly/1vtsaCb
Question: For precision sizing of weld flaws using OmniScan phased array inspection, which is the preferred technique: Shear wave tip diffraction or amplitude drop sizing?
Answer: The decision to use shear wave tip diffraction or amplitude drop sizing is dependent on the flaw type, size, and orientation. In general, if the flaw is larger than the beam size and is near perpendicular to the beam as is typical in side wall lack of fusion, amplitude drop sizing will produce most accurate results. If the flaw is smaller than the beam size such as a crack ligament then tip diffraction will be most accurate.
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Introduction to Phased Array Using the OmniScan MX2 - Part TwoOlympus IMS
Free webinar available: http://bit.ly/LTH8jA
OmniScan MX2 product details: http://bit.ly/1e6mjY8
Part two of the series will cover sector scan basics and introduction to the data views and displays commonly used in automated UT and phased array. This includes use of the OmniScan MX2 group setup wizards, and setup and configuration of the UT parameters.
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Advancements in Phased Array Scan PlanningOlympus IMS
For more on Olympus Phased Array: http://bit.ly/1zo4CRu
A presentation from the webinar Advancements in Phased Array Scan Planning.
Scan planning is an integral, yet somewhat neglected step in the everyday Phased Array (PA) inspection process. Success in proper scan planning leads to reliable results, higher productivity, and ensures repeatability but can often be difficult due to the varying nature of the PA technique and its application.
In this presentation, learn advanced scan planning concepts, implementation of different PA inspections, and achieve a better overall understanding of the benefits and limitations of Phased Array.
Watch the webinar associated with this presentation: http://bit.ly/1EyHFg9
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Introduction to Phased Array Using the OmniScan MX2 - Part OneOlympus IMS
Free webinar available: http://bit.ly/1b5imIS
OmniScan MX2 product details: http://bit.ly/1e6mjY8
This series of webinars is designed to take participants through the basics of preparing a single group Phased Array inspection using the OmniScan MX2. Part one of the series will cover the essential ingredients of phased array and basic theory. It is geared toward understanding the equipment basics used to generate phased array inspections and includes the introduction to the OmniScan MX2 software user interface. Instrument module configurations, probe and wedge information, and basic beam forming concepts for a single sector scan group typical of manual inspection are explained while learning how those parameters are entered and controlled in the OmniScan MX2 software.
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This document discusses ultrasonic testing, which uses ultrasonic waves to detect flaws in materials. It describes how ultrasonic waves are reflected by changes in the material, allowing flaws to be detected. It discusses the different types of ultrasonic waves and testing methods, including pulse echo, through transmission, and resonance. It also covers transducers, couplants, displays of test results, and applications of ultrasonic testing in quality control and materials inspection.
Advances in Phased Array Weld Inspection Scan Plan DesignsOlympus IMS
The compound S-scan improves on traditional phased array weld inspection scan plan strategies by combining the S-scan and E-scan inspections as defined in ASME V, Article I into a single acquisition group providing more inspection coverage of the weld volume and heat affected zone. The compound S-scan improves the range and performance of existing phased array 1D pulse-echo probes, wedges, and instrumentation via new functionality in focal law calculators that are commercially available today from Olympus and other manufacturers.
Additional benefits of the compound S-scan inspection include ability to use pre-defined configurations over a larger range of weld bevels and thicknesses, enforcement of fewer essential variables in the inspection work procedure, and a more efficient work flow for phased array inspection setup, calibration, acquisition, and data analysis IAW ASME V, Article 4, Phased Array Mandatory Appendixes IV and V.
This paper presents an overview of the compound S-scan and demonstration of its benefits including examples of weld inspection data analysis and flaw sizing.
Ultrasonic applications can be used for medical imaging, detection, measurement, cleaning, and changing chemical properties. Some key applications include:
1. Medical imaging (sonography) which is used in veterinary and human medicine to visualize internal structures.
2. Non-destructive testing of products and structures to detect invisible flaws using ultrasound.
3. Range finding (sonar) which uses ultrasound pulses to determine the distance to objects underwater or in air. This is commonly used for submarine navigation.
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing in lieu of RadiographyMike Belcher
Phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) offers several advantages over conventional ultrasonic testing for pipeline inspection. It uses multi-element transducer arrays to provide increased beam steering and focusing capabilities. This allows for accurate multi-dimensional sizing of defects and generation of ultrasonic images of welds in various 2D orientations. PAUT inspection is more efficient and cost-effective compared to conventional UT, while providing higher quality ultrasonic data and images that can facilitate engineering critical assessments and fracture mechanics acceptance criteria. Its use is gaining acceptance in pipeline codes and standards due to benefits like increased production, improved safety by eliminating ionizing radiation, and potential for lower repair rates.
This document discusses ultrasonic waves, which are sound waves with frequencies above the normal hearing range of humans. It describes how ultrasonic waves are generated using piezoelectric and magnetostriction oscillators. The properties and applications of ultrasonic waves are then outlined, including using them to detect flaws in metals, measure distances, determine ocean depths, cut and weld metals, and for medical uses like removing kidney stones. The document concludes that ultrasonic technology is used widely across various fields like medicine, testing products, cleaning, and by some animals.
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.
Non-destructive testing (NDT) refers to techniques used to evaluate the properties of a material, component, or structure without damaging it. The document discusses several common NDT methods, including visual testing, dye penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, and radiography testing. It provides details on the basic principles, processes, advantages, and limitations of these important NDT techniques.
This document discusses the latest trends in nondestructive testing (NDT) with reference to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). It outlines the key NDT methods used in PAF, including visual inspection, liquid penetrant, magnetic, ultrasonic, eddy current, and radiography testing. It also discusses some modern NDT techniques such as acoustic emission testing, phased array ultrasonics, infrared thermography, digital radiography, pulsed eddy current, and shearography. The document emphasizes the importance of NDT for ensuring aircraft structural integrity and safety through flaw detection, as well as the benefits of structural health monitoring.
This document discusses nondestructive testing (NDT), which is a group of analysis techniques used in science and industry to evaluate materials, components, or systems without causing damage. Various NDT methods rely on electromagnetic radiation, sound, or inherent material properties to examine samples for flaws. Common NDT techniques mentioned include ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant inspection, radiographic testing, and eddy-current testing. These techniques are widely used across various industries such as aerospace, mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering.
Ultrasonic testing uses high frequency sound waves to examine materials and detect discontinuities. It can be used to test castings, forgings, welds and composites. Basic principles involve generating and transmitting sound waves into a material and analyzing reflections to determine features and thickness. Common techniques include pulse-echo, through transmission, normal beam and angle beam testing using contact or immersion coupling of transducers.
Introduction to Phased Array Using the OmniScan MX2 - Part OneOlympus IMS
Free webinar available: http://bit.ly/1b5imIS
OmniScan MX2 product details: http://bit.ly/1e6mjY8
This series of webinars is designed to take participants through the basics of preparing a single group Phased Array inspection using the OmniScan MX2. Part one of the series will cover the essential ingredients of phased array and basic theory. It is geared toward understanding the equipment basics used to generate phased array inspections and includes the introduction to the OmniScan MX2 software user interface. Instrument module configurations, probe and wedge information, and basic beam forming concepts for a single sector scan group typical of manual inspection are explained while learning how those parameters are entered and controlled in the OmniScan MX2 software.
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This document discusses ultrasonic testing, which uses ultrasonic waves to detect flaws in materials. It describes how ultrasonic waves are reflected by changes in the material, allowing flaws to be detected. It discusses the different types of ultrasonic waves and testing methods, including pulse echo, through transmission, and resonance. It also covers transducers, couplants, displays of test results, and applications of ultrasonic testing in quality control and materials inspection.
Advances in Phased Array Weld Inspection Scan Plan DesignsOlympus IMS
The compound S-scan improves on traditional phased array weld inspection scan plan strategies by combining the S-scan and E-scan inspections as defined in ASME V, Article I into a single acquisition group providing more inspection coverage of the weld volume and heat affected zone. The compound S-scan improves the range and performance of existing phased array 1D pulse-echo probes, wedges, and instrumentation via new functionality in focal law calculators that are commercially available today from Olympus and other manufacturers.
Additional benefits of the compound S-scan inspection include ability to use pre-defined configurations over a larger range of weld bevels and thicknesses, enforcement of fewer essential variables in the inspection work procedure, and a more efficient work flow for phased array inspection setup, calibration, acquisition, and data analysis IAW ASME V, Article 4, Phased Array Mandatory Appendixes IV and V.
This paper presents an overview of the compound S-scan and demonstration of its benefits including examples of weld inspection data analysis and flaw sizing.
Ultrasonic applications can be used for medical imaging, detection, measurement, cleaning, and changing chemical properties. Some key applications include:
1. Medical imaging (sonography) which is used in veterinary and human medicine to visualize internal structures.
2. Non-destructive testing of products and structures to detect invisible flaws using ultrasound.
3. Range finding (sonar) which uses ultrasound pulses to determine the distance to objects underwater or in air. This is commonly used for submarine navigation.
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing in lieu of RadiographyMike Belcher
Phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) offers several advantages over conventional ultrasonic testing for pipeline inspection. It uses multi-element transducer arrays to provide increased beam steering and focusing capabilities. This allows for accurate multi-dimensional sizing of defects and generation of ultrasonic images of welds in various 2D orientations. PAUT inspection is more efficient and cost-effective compared to conventional UT, while providing higher quality ultrasonic data and images that can facilitate engineering critical assessments and fracture mechanics acceptance criteria. Its use is gaining acceptance in pipeline codes and standards due to benefits like increased production, improved safety by eliminating ionizing radiation, and potential for lower repair rates.
This document discusses ultrasonic waves, which are sound waves with frequencies above the normal hearing range of humans. It describes how ultrasonic waves are generated using piezoelectric and magnetostriction oscillators. The properties and applications of ultrasonic waves are then outlined, including using them to detect flaws in metals, measure distances, determine ocean depths, cut and weld metals, and for medical uses like removing kidney stones. The document concludes that ultrasonic technology is used widely across various fields like medicine, testing products, cleaning, and by some animals.
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.
Non-destructive testing (NDT) refers to techniques used to evaluate the properties of a material, component, or structure without damaging it. The document discusses several common NDT methods, including visual testing, dye penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, and radiography testing. It provides details on the basic principles, processes, advantages, and limitations of these important NDT techniques.
This document discusses the latest trends in nondestructive testing (NDT) with reference to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). It outlines the key NDT methods used in PAF, including visual inspection, liquid penetrant, magnetic, ultrasonic, eddy current, and radiography testing. It also discusses some modern NDT techniques such as acoustic emission testing, phased array ultrasonics, infrared thermography, digital radiography, pulsed eddy current, and shearography. The document emphasizes the importance of NDT for ensuring aircraft structural integrity and safety through flaw detection, as well as the benefits of structural health monitoring.
This document discusses nondestructive testing (NDT), which is a group of analysis techniques used in science and industry to evaluate materials, components, or systems without causing damage. Various NDT methods rely on electromagnetic radiation, sound, or inherent material properties to examine samples for flaws. Common NDT techniques mentioned include ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant inspection, radiographic testing, and eddy-current testing. These techniques are widely used across various industries such as aerospace, mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering.
Ultrasonic testing uses high frequency sound waves to examine materials and detect discontinuities. It can be used to test castings, forgings, welds and composites. Basic principles involve generating and transmitting sound waves into a material and analyzing reflections to determine features and thickness. Common techniques include pulse-echo, through transmission, normal beam and angle beam testing using contact or immersion coupling of transducers.