Radiographic Testing

NDT course on Radiographic Testing

Computer Based Training Course on RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING
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DETAILED CONTENTS: Radiographic Testing
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1. METALLURGY OF STEEL
1.1. Production of Carbon Steels
Manufacturing Process
Iron-carbon Diagram
Addition of Elements
Classification of Steels
Designation of Steels
Stainless Steels
1.2. Heat treatments
Introduction (theory)
Full Annealing
Normalisation
Hardening
Tempering
Thermo-chemical Treatments
- Cementation
- Nitriding
1.3. Mechanical Tests
Tensile Test
Hardness Test
- Brinell Test
- Vickers Test
- Rockwell Test
Resilience Test
Creep test
1.4. Types of fracture
Tough Fracture
Brittle Fractures
Fatigue Fractures
1.5. Steel Products
Classification of Products
Forged Pieces
Castings
Rolled Plates
Pipes
Welded Joints
1.6. Study of defects
Discontinuities in steel
Discontinuities in Forged Pieces
Discontinuities in Castings
Discontinuities in Rolled plates
Discontinuities in Pipes
Weld Discontinuities

2. PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS
2.1. Structure of the Matter
Structure of the Atom
Natural and Artificial Isotopes
Structure of Metals
2.2. Electromagnetic Waves
Waves
Characteristic Parameters
Electromagnetic Wave
2.3. Electricity
Electrical Charge
Electrical Field
Potential Difference
Electric Current
Resistance
Joule Effect
Transformer

3. RADIOACTIVITY AND RADIOPROTECTION
3.1. Radioactivity
Radiations
Decay
X-Rays
Emission Spectra
Penetration Power
Ionization
Absorption
Units of Measure
3.2. Radioprotection
Dose Concept
Radiation Biological Effects
Dose Limits
Radiation Measurement
Radiation Protection

4. EQUIPMENT AND RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES
4.1. Radiation Generators
X-ray Equipment
Gamma Ray Equipment
Crawler X and G Sources
4.2. Films
The films
Sensitometric Curves
Types of Films
Film Choice
Intensifying Screens
Comparison X and G rays
4.3. Image Quality
Sensitivity
Image Quality Factors
Image Quality Indicators
Quality Parameters Synthesis
4.4. Exposure Factors
Exposure Diagrams
Correction Factors
Equivalent Radiographs
Slide Rule for Gamma Rays
4.5. Radiographic Techniques
Weld Testing
Casting and Forging Testing
4.6. Examples and Exercises
Examples
Exercises

5. RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS
5.1. Preliminary Analysis
Study of the Test Piece
Films Preparation
Markers Positioning
Film Positioning
Source Positioning
Shield Positioning
Cordon off the Controlled Area
Filmed Synthesis of Preliminary Analysis
5.2. Radiographic Inspection
Setting of X-ray Parameters
Preparation of G-ray Equipment
Operations to carry out a Rx
Safety during the Exposure
Safety after the Exposure
5.3. Developing
Film Preparation
The Developing Process
Equipment for Manual Developing
Equipment for Automatic Developing
Filmed Synthesis of the Developing Process

6. ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
6.1. Instruments of Analysis
Negatoscopes
Densitometers
6.2. Radiographic Marks
Categories of Radiographic Marks
False Marks
Radiograph Interpretation
Welding Defects
Fusion Defects
6.3. Radiograph Reading
Conditions of Radiographic Reading
General Interpretation Aspects
Visibility of the Defects
Acceptability Standard
Radiographic Archive
Reading Exercise