In-Service Inspection

Level bespoke

Course Overview

In-Service Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection is particularly effective in inspecting solid materials such as steels to uncover anomalies found through in-service degradation processes. Defects associated with degradation mechanisms include corrosion and/ or erosion.

In-Service Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection utilises high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to penetrate into the material being inspected, and then the returning echoes are analysed to reveal information about the internal structure and integrity of the material.

This is a broad course covering the entirety of the upstream and downstream processes and the effects of corrosion and erosion on components. This course is aimed at personnel who are responsible for the detection of anomalies on various in-service components within, but not limited to, the petrochemical, shipping, renewable energy, the power industries.

Course Objectives

Personnel certified in In-Service Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection Level 2 will have demonstrated an understanding of the subject and a level of confidence to perform In-Service Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection in accordance with NDT procedures and industry standards.

Within certification, Level 2 personnel may be authorised and qualified by the employer to:

• Understand the degradation processes and mechanisms
• Select the technique required to carry out the test method using compression, angle and shear waves
• Determine the limitations of each technique
• Interpret codes, standards and procedures to identify their application
• Prepare equipment, calibrate, function tests and use of reference test blocks
• Prepare and endorse written instructions for Ultrasonic Testing
• Perform the inspection tasks
• Interpret and evaluate the results of the inspection against inspection criteria
• Complete and endorse inspection reports and records
• Supervise all tasks carried out by personnel at Level 1 or Level 2

Course Content

This course consists of 4 modules, covering some of the following topics:

• Material characteristics and in-service surface conditions
• In-Service environmental effects on materials
• Lighting conditions and visual requirements
• Terminology and definitions used in NDT
• Principals and fundamentals of ultrasonic testing
• Ultrasonic Testing equipment, techniques and validations
• Flaw detector calibration, function tests and sensitivity settings
• Understanding procedures, codes and standards. The preparation of instruction writing
• Understanding of isometric drawings and P&IDs associated with piping/ plant
• Application of the Ultrasonic Inspection Method and relevant techniques
• Defect detection and plotting techniques
• Examination of samples, welds and wrought products
• Evaluation of the results against acceptance standards
• Reporting requirements
• Product technology covering the degradation processes associated with corrosion and erosion mechanisms