The liquid penetrant testing course is a twelve (12) hour class, consisting of classroom instruction, hands-on training session and a three-part final examination. This course is offered as an in-house program only. An in-house program is when a company hires ITAC to come to their facility and train a group of its employees. ITAC does not offer this class on a scheduled basis for individual attendance. Course outline appears on the following page.
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Major Topics |
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Introduction |
Interpretation of Test Results |
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Purpose of PT Testing |
Categories of True Indications |
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Industrial Applications |
Quality Control of PT Materials |
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Testing Philosophy |
Test Material Control Samples |
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Personnel |
Test Blocks |
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Testing Criteria |
Penetrant Tests |
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Test Procedures |
Emulsifier Tests |
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Test Objective |
Developer Tests |
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Principles of PT Testing |
NDT Process Comparison/Selection |
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Physics |
Method Identification |
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Visibility of Indications |
NDT Discontinuity Selection |
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Test Procedures |
Discontinuity Categories |
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Process Selection |
Discontinuity Characteristics |
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Test Processes |
Application and Limitations |
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Capabilities of Test |
Burst |
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Limitations |
Cold Shuts |
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Types of PT Materials Available |
Crack Discontinuities |
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PT Equipment and Materials |
Hydrogen Flake and Embrittlement |
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Precleaning and Postcleaning |
Inclusions |
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Stationary PT Equipment |
Lack of Penetration |
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Portable PT Equipment |
Laminations |
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Black Light |
Laps and Seams |
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Materials |
Microshrinkage |
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Techniques |
Gas Porosity |
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Surface Preparation |
Unfused Porosity |
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Penetrant Application |
Stress Corrosion |
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Application of Emulsifier |
Hot Tears |
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Penetrant Removal |
Intergranular Corrosion |
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Developer Application |
Safety Precautions |
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Drying |
Inspection and Evaluation of Indications |
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Penetrant Testing Processes |
Inspection Procedures and Standards |
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Oxygen Compatible |
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Leak-through Technique |
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Fixing/Recording Indications |
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