Advanced NDT

Course Content :

Introduction To Eddy Current Testing, Eddy Current Principles, Factors Affecting Eddy Current Testing, Direction And Distribution Of Eddy Current In Article, Eddy Current Equipment Requirements, Eddy Current Method, Discontinuity Testing, Eddy Current Method Control And Test System Development, Testing Of Tubes And Cylindrical Components, Tube Testing-Signal Analysis. Practical Eddy Current Examination Of Tubing As Found In Condensers, Heat Exchangers And Air Conditioning Unit.

Course Duration :

10 DAYS

Entry Requirements:

No Mandatory Course Entry Requirements.

Training Requirements:

The Minimum Duration For Experience Prior To Or Following Success In The Qualification Examination is:

  • Level 2 – 80 Hours

Certification Will Not Be Issued Until Successful Completion Of The Examination And The Required Experience Is Achieved.

Course Objectives:

  • To Detect Corrosion, Erosion, Cracks, Surface And Near-Surface Defects In Tubes
  • To Write Clear And Concise Inspection Instructions And Test Reports
  • To Meet The Syllabus Requirements Of ISO 9712 Level 2

Fees & Training Calendar:

Level 2: ₦ 580,000 + VAT

Course Content :

Introduction to Eddy current testing, Eddy current principles, Factors affecting eddy current testing, Direction and Distribution of Eddy current in article, Eddy current Equipment requirements, Eddy current method, Discontinuity testing, Eddy current method control and Test system development, interpretation of the signal, defect sizing.

Course Duration :

10 DAYS

Entry Requirements :

No Mandatory Course Entry Requirements.

Training Requirements :

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

  • Level 2 – 80 Hours

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of recognized training courses of CB.

Certification requirements :

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

  • Level 2 – 12 months

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

Course Objectives:

  • To detect cracks, surface and near-surface, in aircraft components, structures, tubes and welds
  • To detect corrosion and thinning in non-magnetic materials
  • To grade and sort materials on the basis of conductivity and permeability
  • To write clear and concise inspection instructions and test reports
  • To meet the syllabus requirements of ISO 9712 Level 2

Fees & Training Calendar:

Level 2: ₦ 450,000 + VAT

Course Content :

Principles of phased array inspection; principles of phased array probes; principles of inspection sensitivity; phased array instrument; scanning with phased array probes; calibration and checks; software for data collection and data analysis; principles of data analysis; software familiarity; use of software tools for defect detection and sizing; data analysis; procedures for verification of flaw existence and position;reporting. Typical equipment used on the course: Olympus Omniscan equipment. If your course is equipment specific please contact us to confirm the equipment that will be used for the event.

Course Duration :

12 DAYS (phased array theory and data acquisition practical and analysis practical)

Entry Requirements :

ISO 9712 candidates must be qualified to a minimum of ISO 9712 Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing.

PCNI certification is available for candidates holding ASNT UT Welds. It will be considered on an individual basis and evidence of training and experience presented to the training centre on application. Additionally, holders of ASNT UT Welds qualification will be required to sit the PCNI UT Welds Level 2 General Paper.

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

  • Level 2 – 120 hours

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

  • Level 2 – 120 hours

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

  • Level 2 – 6 months

Course Objectives:

  • To explain the theoretical background of phased array applications
  • To correctly select probe/wedge to examine welded butt joints
  • To calibrate and set up the phased array ultrasonic equipment
  • To locate and evaluate flaws in the weld body, HAZ, and parent metal lamination
  • To analyse scan data for location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints
  • To accurately report weld condition
  • To differentiate defects from geometric features
  • To compile a written instruction
  • To meet the ISO 9712 syllabus requirements

Fees & Training Calendar:

Level 2: ₦ 700,000 + VAT

Course Content :

TOFD theory and principles of diffraction, ToFD hardware (pulsers, receivers, motor control, encoders), ToFD data acquisition and interpretation, ToFD techniques, ToFD applications, equipment selection, calibration and optimisation, optimising PCS and angles, flaw location and sizing, limitations of detection and resolution, codes and standards, reporting.

Course Duration :

12 DAYS

Entry Requirements:

ISO 9712 candidates must be qualified to a minimum of ISO 9712 Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing.

PCNI certification is available for candidates holding ASNT UT Welds. It will be considered on an individual basis and evidence of training and experience presented to the training centre on application. Additionally, holders of ASNT UT Welds qualification will be required to sit the PCNI UT Welds Level 2 General Paper.

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

  • Level 2 – 80 hours

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

  • Level 2 – 12 months

Course Objectives:

  • To understand the theoretical background and limitations of ToFD applications
  • To correctly select probe/wedge to examine welded butt joints
  • To calibrate and set up the ToFD ultrasonic equipment
  • To locate and evaluate flaws in the weld body, HAZ, and parent metal lamination
  • To locate and evaluate flaws in the weld body and HAZ
  • To differentiate defects from geometric features
  • To analyse scan data for location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints
  • To understand and apply digital processing processes (SAFT, linearization, averaging, filters etc)
  • To compile written instructions
  • To meet syllabus requirements for ISO 9712 Level 2

Fees & Training Calendar:

Level 2: ₦ 6700,000 + VAT