ULTRASONIC TESTING (UT) – LEVEL 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A course for those who already have basic understanding of the techniques of ultrasonic inspection and are wanting intensive instruction to improve their knowledge and increase their experience. This course is suitable for candidates who are wishing to progress towards any of the examination qualification. This course has a high practical content.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is opened to all participants, in particular NDT personnel, supervisors, NDT trainers, contractors and researchers and those who are interested in Ultrasonic Testing technique.

SCOPE
This course introduces the basic principles of ultrasonic and prepares the candidate for straight beam inspections and thickness measurement. This course lead the candidate to carryout the

• Preparation of ultrasonic testing written instruction
• Planning of ultrasonic testing
• Ultrasonic testing
• Interpretation, evaluation and reporting of the test result
• Maintenance and calibration of ultrasonic equipment

TRAINING METHOD

• Theory
• Practical
• Quizzes and examinations

MODULE 1: General Knowledge

• Basic Principles Of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Materials And Defects – Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Materials
• Processing And Defects
• Materials In Service
• Quality And Standardization
• Service Discontinuities: Erosion, Wear, Fatigue, Corrosion, Creep

MODULE 2: TERMINOLOGY, PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES AND FUNDAMENTALS OF ULTRASONICS

• The Nature Of Ultrasonic Waves
• Characteristics Of Wave Propagation
• Types Of Ultrasonic Waves And Their Applications
• Wave Modes including Longitudinal, Shear, Surface and Lamb Waves
• Behavior Of Ultrasonic Waves
• Transfer Of Energy From One Medium To Another
• Piezoelectric And Magneto Strictive Effect On The Crystal
• The Characteristics Of The Ultrasonic Beam
• Attenuation Of Sound

MODULE 3: BASIC ULTRASONIC TESTING TECHNIQUES AND THEIR LIMITATIONS

• Basic Ultrasonic Test Methods
• Sensors/Transducer
• Techniques

MODULE 4: ULTRASONIC EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

• Construction And Mode Of Operation Of Ultrasonic Equipment
• Characteristics Of Equipment And System Controls
• Signal Presentation
• Recording Instruments

MODULE 4: CALIBRATION OF THE TESTING SYSTEM

• Purpose Of Calibration
• Standard Test Blocks
• Equipment Characteristics
• Calibration With Normal Probes
• Calibration With Angle Probes
• Calibration In Curved Work Pieces
• Construction Of DAC Using Reference Blocks
• DGS (Distance-Gain-Size) Diagram
• Coupling Medium

MODULE 5: FLAW DETECTION 

• Lamination Check on Different Thickness of Material
• Lamination Check Using Different 0 Degree Probe
• UT on Welded Plate and Pipe

MODULE 6: SPECIFIC APPLICATION

• Methods of examination
• Welded work pieces
• General procedure for ultrasonic testing of welds
• Components and systems
• Ultrasonic testing of rolled products

MODULE 7: CODES, STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES

• Codes, standards, specifications related to ultrasonic testing
• Standardization organizations
• Testing procedures and written instruction
• Ultrasonic Testing Standards

MODULE 8: RECORDING AND EVALUATION OF TEST RESULTS

• Significance of Defects and Need for Proper Evaluation
• Standardization Organizations
• Recordability Of Defects
• Data to be Recorded In UT
• Defect Characterization
• Determination Nature of Defects
• Evaluation Of Discontinuities In Accordance With Specifications, Standards
• Recording And Reporting The Results Of A Test

MODULE 9:  SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

• Phased Array
• Time Of Flight Diffraction
• Ultrasonic Guided Wave

MODULE 10: PRACTICLE

• Thickness measurement on various material
• Lamination check on different
• UT on butt welded plate
• UT on butt welded pipe

EXAMINATION METHOD

• General theory
• Specific theory
• Written instruction
• Practical
• Passing mark is 70% for each paper