PAUT Used to Inspect Rotor-Grade Titanium to SIM-16 Requirements
Ultrasonic testing has taken a technological step forward with phased-array ultrasonic testing (PAUT). This more accurate and more sophisticated system is being used to certify…
Are You Aware That OmniPC™ 5 Software Is Actually Freeware?
Beware of So-Called Freeware When it comes to some companies offering freeware, “free” sometimes translates to “hidden costs.” But this isn’t the case with our…
How Capture™ Software Continues to Improve Corrosion Mapping Inspections
Always innovating, Capture™ software version 3.2 introduced several features to users for improved corrosion mapping inspections — most notably an autosizing tool that enhances analysis…
Process Piping ASME B31.3 training
Introduction to Process Piping in Accordance with ASME B31.3 Design, Construction, and Mechanical Integrity
NDT Labs and NDT Research Labs
Argonne National Labs Energy Technology http://www.et.anl.gov/ Center for Non Destructive Evaluation at Johns Hopkins University http://www.cnde.com Center for Nondestructive Evaluation at Iowa State University http://www.cnde…e.edu/cnde.html…
NDT Schools and Non Destructive Training Providers
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 112 Anderson, IN, USA http://www.iuoelocal112.org Cowley County Community College Wichita, KS, USA http://www.cowl…ams/ndt/ndt.htm Great Bay Community College Rochester, NH,…
Manual UT inspection of thin metal welds
Manual UT inspection BS EN ISO 17640 contains standard ultrasonic inspection techniques for ferritic steel welds. The techniques in general include scans with different angles…
Heat Exchanger Inspection
The Heat Exchanger Inspection article provides you with information about the inspection of the heat exchanger and heat exchanger testing during the manufacturing phase, as…
Successful Ultrasonic Inspection of Austenitic Welds
Inspection of Austenitic Welds Inspection of austenitic steel welds has been performed for many years with varying success. With refinement to our knowledge of the…
Weld metal RT Film Interpretation
Welding seam Radiography interpretation. it explain the defect of the weld metal and area.
Defect Characterisation in Ultrasonic Testing
Written by: Jim Houf This article describes common defects found in angle beam UT weld inspections along with examples of the transducer positions and resulting…
Ultrasonic Flaw Detection across a Water Gap
Ultrasonic Flaw Crack detection in the region of the weld root for control rod nozzles installed in the reactor pressure vessel cap is difficult due…
PAUT of Welds in Nuclear Facilities
Advanced ultrasonic techniques for nondestructive testing of austenitic and dissimilar welds in nuclear facilities
Boiler Tube Analysis
Boiler Tube Analysis Finding the Root Cause is Critical Have you ever repaired a tube leak and put the boiler back in service, only to…
API 570 Course Notes
API 570 PIPING INSPECTOR PREPARATORY COURSE COURSE NOTES API 570 PIPING INSPECTOR PREPARATORY COURSE TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER DESCRIPTION 1. Overwiew of API 570…
