Liquid Penetrant Testing Level II

Scope
This course covers the principles of Liquid Penetrant Testing and prepares a candidate to :
- Setup and calibrate equipment
- Interpret and Evaluate Results with respect to Applicable Codes, Standards and Specifications
- Familiar with the scope and limitations of the Methods
- Write test reports.

Training
Training Material is presented in Module that are followed by Quizzes

Examination
- General
- Specific
- Practical

Candidates must score a minimum of 70 % in each individual test and a minimum
average of 80% in all three tests.

 

 

General Training

Module 1 : Introduction
- Purpose of Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Physical Principles : Capillary Action
- Types of Dye: Type I and Type II
- Different Methods of Removal of Excess Penetrant including Water Washable, Emulsifiers and

   Solvent Removable
- Limitations of Penetrant Testing

Module 2 : Equipment and Material Required
- Different Cleaning Methods including Detergent, Solvent, Alkaline, Steam, Ultrasonic Cleaning, Vapor Degreasing, Etching,

   Paint Remover
- Penetrant Test Equipment Stationary & Portable kit
- Black Light Equipment
- Penetrant Testing Materials
- Safety Precautions

Module 3 : Surface Preparation and Penetrant Apllication
- Choice of Cleaning Method
- Physical Principles : Capillary Action
- Different ways of Applying Penetrants
- Dwell Time
- Choice of Remove Surface Excess Penetrant Method

Module 4 : Emulsification, Penetrant Removal & Apply Developer
- Penetrant Removal with Post-Emulsification Method
- Emulsification Time
- Application of Developers
- Types of Developers

Module 5 : Final Steps
- Interpretation of Test Results
- Types of Indications : True, False, Relevant and Non Relevant Indications
- Quality Control of Penetrant Test Materials

Module 6 : Types of Discontinuities and Indications
- Types of Discontinuities: Inherent, Processing and Service
- Casting Discontinuities: Hot Tear, Cold Shut, Porosity, Shrinkage
- Primary Processing Discontinuities including discontinuities in Rolling, Forging, Drawing, Extruding
- Secondary Processing Discontinuities including discontinuities in Grinding, Heat
- Treating, Machining, Welding, Plating
- Service Discontinuities: Erosion, Wear, Fatigue, Corrosion, Creep, Hydrogen Attack

Module 7 : Training, Certification, and Qualification
- ASNT SNT-TC-1A
- Written Practice
- Certification of NDT Personnel

 

Specific Training

Code
- ASME BPV Code Section V Article 6
     > T-610   Scope
     > T-620   General
     > T-630   Equipment
     > T-640   Miscellaneous Requirements
     > T-650   Technique
     > T-660   Calibration
     > T-670   Examination
     > T-680   Evaluation
     > T-690   Documentation
- ASME BPV Code Section VIII (Accept/Reject Criteria)
- ASME B 31.1 – Power Piping

Standard
- ASTM E-165
- ASTM E-1417

Other codes and standards can be discussed if pre arranged with the instructor at the time
of registration

Procedure
- Qualification Procedure (QP-01)

 

Practical Training