Why Attend This Training Course?

Since the effectiveness of any application of non-destructive testing (NDT) depends upon the capabilities of the persons who perform or are responsible for the test, a procedure has been developed to provide a means of evaluating and documenting the competence of personnel whose duties require the appropriate theoretical and practical knowledge of the non-destructive tests they perform, specify, supervise, monitor or evaluate. An added incentive stems from the worldwide comparability of a wide range of industrial applications requiring common non-destructive testing approaches. Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) is an advanced non-destructive examination technique that uses ultrasonic probes capable of pulsing elements individually at different time intervals. Compared with conventional ultrasonic, PAUT provides higher probability of detection, it is faster, more reliable, and it provides 2D or 3D images and a permanent record of the inspection through the data recorded. This program provides detailed instructions on the inspection of ferrite welds/castings/wrought products by the use of phased array ultrasonic testing.

What Is The Training Course Methodology?

This training course methodology depends on enabling participants to interact and exchange experiences, explore their competencies and achieve their career aspirations, using forward-thinking training arts, such as theoretical lectures and/or open discussion to exchange opinions and experiences, scenarios, innovative thinking brainstorming. Participants will receive an agenda including training material as a reference, in addition to some extra notes and booklets. 

Who Should Attend This Training Course?

This training course is designed for all administrative leaders, managers and supervisors and their relevant level of staff in different departments.

What Are The Training Course Objectives?

• Explain the theoretical background of phased array applications

• Correctly select probe/wedge to examine welded butt joints

• Calibrate and set up the phased array ultrasonic equipment

• Locate and evaluate flaws in the weld body, HAZ, and parent metal lamination

• Analyze scan data for location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints

• Accurately report weld condition

• Differentiate defects from geometric features

• Compile a written instruction

• The technician should leave the course with a sound understanding of Phased Arrays

• The technician will be able to carry out basic operations functions, including calibration, detection and Identification of indications

• The technician, with dedicated application will be able to apply code compliant examinations to welded components

What Is The Training Course Curriculum?

Module 1

• Theory and principles of Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing

• Choice of probes

• Review of methods and acceptance standards

• Practical assignments in Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing

• Data collection

• Scan data evaluation

• Scan data reporting

• Review of standards 

Module 2

• Preparation of scan instructions

• Principles of phased array probes

• Principles of inspection sensitivity

• Phased array instrumentation

• Scanning with phased array

• Calibration and checks

• Case study

Module 3

• Software for data collection

• Software familiarity

• Procedures for verification of flaw existence and position

• Use of software tools

• Data analysis

• EN ISO 9712:2012

• Practical application