Liquid Penetrant Testing I
Liquid Penetrant Testing is effective for detecting surface-breaking flaws. After preparing the surface, a liquid is applied and then removed, followed by a developer that draws the trapped penetrant back to the surface.
Course Content
- General principles of penetrants, covering fluorescent and visible contrast (red dye).
- Limitations of the methods, and following correct inspection procedures, i.e. pre-cleaning, penetrant application and removal, developer application.
- Advantages and disadvantages of the different methods – water washable, post emulsifiable and solvent removable.
- Different types of developers and applications, inspection, interpretation and evaluation of indications.
- Post cleaning of specimens and quality control checks of penetrant systems.
- Illumination and intensities of white light and ultraviolet energy used for inspection.
- Practical exercises.
- Reporting and procedures.
- End-of-course examinations.
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Duration
5 DAYS
What’s Included:
- Course Material/Notes
- Theory Exam
- Practical Exam
- Use of equipment/ consumables
Requirements
Grade 12 Certificate
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Liquid Penetrant Testing II
Course Content
- Same as for Level 1 but more in depth theory and more practical exercises.
- General principles of penetrants, covering fluorescent and visible contrast (red dye).
- Limitations of the methods, and following correct inspection procedures, i.e. pre-cleaning, penetrant application and removal, developer application.
- Advantages and disadvantages of the different methods – water washable, post emulsifiable and solvent removable.
- Different types of developers and applications, inspection, interpretation and evaluation of indications.
- Post cleaning of specimens and quality control checks of penetrant systems.
- Illumination and intensities of white light and ultraviolet energy used for inspection.
- Practical exercises.
- Reporting and procedures.
- End-of-course examinations.
Duration
5 DAYS
What’s Included:
- Course Material/Notes
- Theory Exam
- Practical Exam
- Use of equipment/ consumables