Ultrasonic Testing Level 1 & 2
Basic course to Ultrasonic Testing (UT) covering basic principles, theory, history,
ultrasonic systems, materials, techniques and inspections.80 Hours of Classroom training following ASNT standard outline for Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel. SNT-TC-1A recommended practice & NAS-410 standard practice.
Courses are offered online and can be studied and reviewed at the student’s
convenience and/or pace at any time.- Lessons are set up in individual chapters and subchapters to help in the learning process, making it easier to take a break to retain the material, or take care of life’s problems. Pick it back up whenever you want!
Course Includes:Digital ContentPhotosVideosAudioWritten TextReal world examples
Course Outline:Level 1Introduction to Ultrasonics HistoryApplications of Ultrasonic TestingUltrasonics BasicsQualification and CertificationPrinciples of AcousticsModes of Sound Wave GenerationComparison of Wave ModesSound ReflectionCritical AnglesCalculation of Critical AnglesUltrasonic EquipmentUltrasonic Equipment OperationReference StandardCalibration of Semiautomatic and Automatic SystemsUltrasonic Transducer TheoryTypes of Transducers Level 2Review of UltrasonicsUltrasonic Testing SystemsAcoustic CouplingMaterial TestingEquipment CalibrationEvaluation of Base MaterialsManufacturing DiscontinuitiesManufacturing Processes and Types of DiscontinuitiesUltrasonic Testing ApplicationsUses of Ultrasonic TestingCrack DetectionPhased ArrayTime of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)Guided Wave MethodEvaluation StandardsUse of Standards and CodesEvaluation of Indications Testing Includes:Exams –Written General, Level I and Level IIWritten Specific, Level I and Level II Course Learning Outcomes:Level IDefine UltrasonicsExplain the history of Ultrasonic TestingDescribe different types of inspections conducted with Ultrasonic TestingDescribe how the different characteristics of sound and materials can affect an inspectionExplain the difference between qualification and certification for an NDT Level II inspectorDescribe how sound behaves and how properties of different materials affect itList and describe the means of sound wave propagationCompare the different modes of sound wave propagation and their characteristicsExplain how reflection is used in Ultrasonic TestingDescribe the function of Snell’s Law and Explain why it is important in Ultrasonic TestingCalculate the first and second critical angles for use in angle beam inspectionsDescribe some of the equipment widely used in Ultrasonic TestingExplain the operation of some of the equipment widely used in Ultrasonic TestingDescribe some of the reference standards used in Ultrasonic TestingExplain how to calibrate different Ultrasonic Testing equipment for use in multiple tasksExplain the function of transducers and their characteristicsDescribe the different types of transducers and their applicationsDescribe the different techniques employed in Ultrasonic Testing Level IIRecall the basic principles of Ultrasonic TestingCompare the different types of Ultrasonic Testing equipment and their componentsCompare the different types of acoustic coupling and their applicationsDescribe different tests performed during Ultrasonic Testing and when they are applicableDemonstrate how to perform calibration on Ultrasonic Testing equipmentDemonstrate how to evaluate different base materialsIdentify different types of discontinuities commonly found with Ultrasonic TestingIdentify manufacturing processes and they types of discontinuities that result from themExplain when Ultrasonic Testing is used in the manufacturing processDemonstrate how to detect discontinuities on different types of materialsIdentify crack discontinuities on various types of materials and surfacesDescribe Phased Array and its applicationsDescribe Time of Flight Diffraction and its applicationsDescribe the Guided Wave Method and its applicationsExplain why the use of written standards is important in Ultrasonic TestingEvaluate different types of indications using multiple Ultrasonic Testing techniquesTroubleshoot common problems that occur when conducting an inspectionPrice $3,600.00
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