Ultrasonic Testing Training

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level I

Training Course Objective

To provide a basic knowledge of UT to enable a participant to carry out 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 UT required for a Level I technician.

UT Level I Responsibilities

To carry out operation as per written procedure/instruction from Level II personnel. He shall be able to set up the equipment, calibrate and carry out the tests, classify and report the results. He shall not be responsible for the choice of the test technique nor for assessment of the test results.

UT Level I Course Outline

• Properties of Sound Waves
• Generation of Ultrasonic Waves
• Interaction of ultrasound with matter and boundaries
• Types of Probes
• Test Methods
• Test Equipment Instrumentation
• Test Variables
• Inspection procedures
• Types of Discontinuities

UT Level I Practical Training

Complete calibration of ultrasonic flaw detection equipment for various types of transducers, discontinuity detection, locating the flaw, and size estimation techniques.

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level II

Training Course Objective

The course is intended to provide thorough grounding in the principle of Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and fundamentals of material and process such that the trainee would be able to identify suitability of UT 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, and be familiar with codes, standards, and specifications for UT to evaluate results of the tests.

UT Level II Responsibilities

A certified UT Level II personnel is qualified to:

• Select proper test technique, equipment, and probes
• Set up and calibrate the equipment
• Perform testing and interpret the results as per applicable standards
• Have knowledge of the scope and limitations of UT
• Be familiar with production processes of the test material and knowledge of type and location of expected defects
• Develop UT technique for testing a particular job
• Prepare test reports for: (i) Accept, (ii) Reject, (iii) Rework
• Prepare written instructions for Level I
• Guide and check test results of Level I operators
• Be responsible for care and maintenance of the NDT/UT equipment

UT Level II Course Outline

• Review of Level I course
• In-depth study of test variables
• Immersion Techniques
• Principles of DGS/DAC Methods
• Echo dynamics for Reflector Evaluation
• Codes, standards, and Procedures
• Acceptance Standards
• Evaluation of Test Equipment
• Manufacturing Process and Discontinuities

UT Level II Practical Training

Same as for the Level I course, plus interpretation and evaluation of indications using DGS/DAC evaluation methods and echo dynamics, and beam profile plotting.

Course Details

Duration	50 hours
Levels	Level I, II, III
Theory	25 hours
Practical	25 hours