Liquid (Dye) Penetrant Testing (DPT/PT) Level-I

Training Course objective:
To provide basic knowledge of PT sufficient to enable a person to carry out tests in accordance with established procedures under the supervision of level II personnel.

PT Level I Responsibilities
To carry out operations according to written instructions, set up the equipment, carry out the test, record, classify, and report the results. The level I personnel shell be not responsible for choice of test method nor for assessment of test results.
PT Level I Course outline

• Basics of Penetrant Testing
• Penetrant Groups
• Pre-cleaning Methods
• Penetrant testing methods and techniques
• Types of Developers
• Inspection Procedures
• Sensitivity & Resolution checking of test systems
• Types of Discontinuities

PT Level I Practical training

Visible (Red) and Fluorescent Penetrants of various types of different surfaces use of dry, wet, solvent suspended developers.

Liquid (Dye) Penetrant Testing (LPT) Level-II

Training Course objectives

To provide the personnel with full theoretical and practical knowledge of PT process and related standards.

PT Level II Responsibilities

To perform and direct PT according to the established or recognized procedures, select test methods to be used, set up and calibrate equipment, interpret and evaluate result according to applicable standards. Develop PT techniques adapted to problems arising during testing, prepare written instructions, organize and report test results
PT Level II Course outline

• Review of Level-I course
• Selection of Techniques
• Manufacturing Process and Discontinuities
• Interpretation of Indications
• Preservation of Indications
• Evaluation of Test Equipment
• Penetrant materials quality control
• Codes, standards and Procedures

PT Level II Practical Training
Same as for Level I + Interpretation

Training Course objective
To provide a basic knowledge of RT to enable a participant to carryout tests according to an established procedure under the supervision of a level II or level III personnel. The course is especially designed to provide a sound theoretical knowledge and practical skill for RT required for a Level I technicianRT Level I Responsibilities
To carryout operation as per written procedure/instruction from Level II personnel. He shall be able to set up the carryout the tests as per established and approved RT procedures, classify, report the results and to follow safety norms. He shall not be responsible for the choice of the test technique nor for assessment of the test results.

RT Level I Course outline

• Nuclear Physics-Interaction of Radiation with Matter
• Shielding, Radiation Detectors, Biological Effects
• Radiation Protection, Basic Rules & Techniques
• Sources of Radiation and their characteristics
• Film Radiography
• Film Processing
• Inspection Techniques and Procedures
• Sensitivity & Definition, I.Q.Is, Other Accessories
• Types of Discontinuities

RT Level I Practical training
Radiography of Castings and welds using X-ray and Gamma ray

Radiographic Testing (RT) Level-II

Training course objectives
The course is intended to provide through grounding in the principle of Radiographic Testing-RT and fundamentals of material and process such that the trainee would be able to

• Identify suitability of RT for the material and inspection technique
• Develop techniques and procedures that can be followed by a Level I operator
• Analyze the test result and document the same
• Be familiar with codes, standards and specifications for RT to evaluate results of the tests
• Be conversant with all statutory and safety norms of the authorities under jurisdiction

RT Level II Responsibilities
A certified RT Level 2 personnel is qualified to

• Select proper test technique, equipment, films, IQI and other test parameters
• Set up the equipment
• Perform testing, Manually process film for high contrast and resolution and interpret the results as per applicable standards
• Have knowledge of the scope and limitations of RT
• Be familiar with production processes of the test material and knowledge of type and location of expected defects
• Describe the operational steps in the radiography test method and understand the importance of each step
• To develop RT technique for testing a particular job
• Prepare test report for i. Accept ii. Reject iii. Rework
• Prepare written instruction for Level I
• Guide and check test results of Level I operators
• Responsible for care and maintenance of the NDT/RT equipment

RT Level II Course outline

• Review of Level-I course
• Non-conventional Radiography
• Techniques in radiography
• Codes, standards and Procedures
• Acceptance Standards
• Manufacturing processes and discontinuities
• Interpretation of Radiographs

RT Level II Practical training
Same as level-I + Interpretation, evaluation of Radiographs, recording of test results and preparation of test reports.

Eddy Current Testing (ET) – Level I
Training Course objective:
This course prepares a candidate to conduct Eddy Current Inspection and

• Perform specific calibrations
• Specific NDT
• Specific evaluations for Accept or Reject Determinations according to written Instructions
• Recording results

Level I Course outline
MANUFACTURING DISCONTINUITIES

• Types of Discontinuities: Inherent, Processing and Service
• Casting Discontinuities: Hot Tear, Cold Shut, Porosity, Shrinkage
• Primary Processing Discontinuities including discontinuities in Rolling, Forging, Drawing, Extruding
• Secondary Processing Discontinuities including discontinuities in Grinding, Heat Treating, Machining, Welding, Plating
• Service Discontinuities:- Erosion, Wear, Fatigue, Corrosion, Creep

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF ET

• Electrical Parameters
• Impedance Curves
• Conductivity Curve
• Lift Off Curve
• Permeability

Types of Eddy Current Sensing Elements

• Probes
• Absolute
• Differential
• Lift-off
• Theory of operation

Materials

• Inspection of Non-Ferromagnetic Materials
• Inspection of Ferromagnetic Materials

Special Probes

• Lift Off Insensitive
• Fastener Probes- Ring Probe

Calibration Standards

• Conductivity Standards
• EDM notch Surface Standards

Applications

• Surface Inspection
• Inspection of Airframes
• Airframe Fastener Inspection
• Turbine Blade Inspection
• Inspection of Petrochemical Piping

ET Level I Practical training
Setting up the ET instruments, selection of frequency, calibration of equipments, testing various test samples, recoding results, preparing test reports

Eddy Current Testing – Level II
Training course objectives

• Describe the basic principles of the eddy current test method
• List several applications of the eddy current test method
• List the types of discontinuities detected with the eddy current test method
• Describe the cause and effect of various types of discontinuities
• Describe the operational steps in the eddy current test and understand the importance of each step following a written procedure
• Interpret and evaluate the test results with respect to the applicable standards
• Complete the required test reports, and prepare a clear and concise written instruction (Procedure)
• Locate defects in various materials, components and structures with a high probability of detection

Level II Course Outline

• Electromagnetic Testing
• Fundamentals
• Electromagnetic field generation

Properties of eddy current

• Effects of varying frequency
• Phase discrimination
• Sensors Electromagnetic testing
• Basic types of equipment; types of read out
• Reference standards
• Applications and test result interpretation
• Flaw detection
• Conductivity and permeability sorting
• Thickness gauging
• Process control

ET Level II Practical Training
Setting up the Instrument, Selection of Frequencies for Tube Inspection, Selection of Probe Size, Calibrations, Depth Curve, Data Acquisition, Test on Various Samples, Prepare test report

• Resistance
• Inductance
• Impedance

Electromagnetism

• Faradays Law
• Lenzs Law

Eddy Current Theory

• Generation of Eddy Currents
• Impedance changes by Eddy Currents
• Effect of change of impedance on instrumentation

Visual Training Level I & II
Training Course objective

• Identifying various weld discontinuities
• Understanding the relevant welding technology related to visual inspection
• Understanding the need for documentation in welding
• Familiarity with codes and standards related to inspection requirements
• Carrying out inspection of parent materials and consumables
• Perform visual inspection of welds, report on them and assess their compliance with specified acceptance criteria
• Gaining sufficient knowledge to successfully complete the CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector examinations.

VT Course outline

• Fundamentals of light and lighting
• Physiology of vision
• Fundamentals of Imaging
• Visual Weld testing practices
• Effect of fatigue
• Fibre optic Bore scopes
• Documentation of visual testing
• Analysis of visual testing

Practical training
Light Intensity Measurements, Evaluating discontinuities in Cast, Rolled, Forged, Welded and inspection of engineering components

A certification course exclusively designed for acquiring proficiency to conduct Ultrasonic testing (UT) of critical T-K-Y weld joints during fabrication of structures and piping. The course is meant for in depth learning of special techniques suitable for directly applying to actual T-K-Y weld joints on field. NDT Level III Trainers with vast experience in inspection of specialized weld inspection applications will teach the subject. The program consists of PowerPoint presentations, in depth study about interpretation of applicable codes related to these types of joints, practical sessions and technical discussions to quickly bring the students for easy understanding the subject.

Course Outline

• API-RP 2X (Tubular Connections)
• Selection of probes
• Construction of DAC
• Evaluation of defects
• Acceptance criteria
• AWS D 1.1 (Non tubular connection Steel Structures)
• Statically loaded
• Cyclically loaded Structures.
• Construction of weld cross section involving curvature using profile-gauge and other methods
• Estimating change of angle, beam-path, surface distance for curved surfaces
• Construction of a flaw locating rule for T K Y Weld Inspection
• Applying acceptance criteria
• Ultrasonic inspection report preparation

PRACTICAL TRAINING
Sample Test Specimens containing T, K, Y welded joints

Radiographic Test Film Interpretation (RTFI) Course – Level IITraining course objective:

• Understand the basic principles of the radiographic inspection procedure
• Understand the radiographic film processing procedures
• Recognise limitations in exposure quality
• Understand potential causes of processing artifacts
• Assess radiographic quality
• Understand viewing condition requirements
• Interpret radiographic codes and specifications
• Write reports based on code requirements
• Understand origins of defects
• Locate and recognize radiographic images of defects with a high probability of detection

Level II Course outline

• Review Of The Radiographic Variables Related To Film Interpretation
• Film
• Radiographic Viewing
• Radiographic Image Quality
• Exposure Techniques
• Discontinuities
• Radiographic artifacts
• Codes, Procedures, and Written Practices
• Radiographic Report Forms

RTFI Level II Practical training
Calibrating and using densitometers, evaluating radiographs related to casting and welds

We offer wide range of short course for Technicians, Inspectors and Engineers to improve their knowledge in respective area.

• Pre heat and PWHT
• Hardness Testing
• PMI Positive Metal Identification
• Basic NDT (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT, ET, LT, ML, IR, NR, AE, VA)
• Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing
• ASME Sec V Code Review
• ASME Sec IX Code Review
• ASME Sec VIII Div-I Code Review
• ASME B31.3 Code Review
• Basic for Piping Inspector
• Basic for Welding Inspector
• Basic for Coating Inspector
• Internal lead auditor

Training programs are offered at our training facilities on a regular calendar as well as on demand.