Curriculum of NE462

Topic Covered During Class

Weeks

Importance of NDT, Fundamental principles

1

Theory of ultrasounds (physical principles), Ultrasonic field characteristics

2

Attenuation of ultrasounds, Testing Techniques methods

1

Equipments, calibration and operating methods, Composition and functioning of an ultrasonic instrument, Equipments characteristics

1

Signal visualization, Equipments calibration, Transducers check

2

Distance Amplitude Correction (DAC)

1

Defects location, Defects sizing methods

1

Testing applications by UT, Limits of using UT

1

Defects types

2

Minimum equipment recommended,

1

Instructions and procedures

1

LIQUID PENETRANTS : Physical principles, Testing procedure, Testing procedure, Accessories and testing equipments

1

The application fields, Limits of the method, Practical and typical class of accessories, Calibration blocks

1

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