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Liquid Penetrant Inspection (DPI/PT)
Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI), also referred to as Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), is a commonly used non-destructive testing (NDT) method for the detection of surface-breaking defects in non-porous materials.
This course is available on both SNT and PCN schemes.
Please note: We advise customers to book in advance for this course due to demand/limited availability.
Level 2
Course Overview
Liquid Penetrant Inspection is highly effective in examining the integrity of materials such as metals, plastics, ceramics, and glass. It tests for surface defects like cracks, porosity, laps, or other discontinuities can potentially compromise their integrity.
This course aims to provide training for personnel tasked with identifying surface-breaking indications on non-porous materials. Liquid Penetrant Inspection is known for its simplicity and cost-effectiveness as a non-destructive testing (NDT) method, allowing for efficient inspection of large areas and a wide variety of materials.
This technique finds widespread application across industries such as aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, and power generation. It enables the examination of welds, castings, forgings, and other components for surface defects.
Liquid Penetrant Inspection is available in two techniques: fluorescent and colour contrast methods.
Course Objectives
Personnel certified to Liquid Penetrant Inspection Level 2 will have demonstrated an understanding of the subject and a level of confidence to perform Liquid Penetrant Inspection in accordance with NDT procedures.
Within certification, Level 2 personnel may be authorised and qualified by the employer to:
- Select the technique required to carry out the test method, visible or fluorescent
- Determine the limitations of its application
- Interpret codes, standards and procedures to identify their application
- Prepare equipment and test blocks used
- Perform the inspection tasks
- Interpret and evaluate the results of the inspection
- Complete and endorse inspection reports and records
- Supervise all tasks carried out by personnel at Level 1 or Level 2
Course Content
Below is an overview of the standard course, which includes but is not limited to:
- Material characteristics and surface condition
- Lighting conditions and visual requirements
- Terminology and definitions used in NDT
- Properties of penetrant materials
- Principles of Liquid Penetrant Inspection
- Liquid Penetrant Inspection equipment, techniques and verifications
- Function tests
- Understanding procedures, codes and standards. The preparation of instruction writing
- Application of the Penetrant Inspection Method
- Interpreting the results
- Acceptance standards
- Product technology
Course Information
Certification
- Attendance of training certificate
- SNT Level 2 or;
- PCN Level 2 certificate, issued by BINDT directly.
Duration
Level 2 is available to those candidates who have already obtained Level 1. Direct entry combines both Level 1 and Level 2 courses.
This course has two options:
- PCN Level 2 training and examination is 5 days.
- SNT Level 2 training and examination is 5 days.
The course duration is based on the full BINDT PCN course. SNT courses can be tailored to suit company requirements.
Pre-Requisites
- Level 2 candidates require 3 (months) / 480 (Hours) experience (Holds Level 1).
- Direct entry candidates require 4 months / 640 (Hours) experience.
Price
From £1,240.80
All prices include V.A.T.. Final costs will be confirmed by the team upon booking.
Course Dates
- Monday 9th December to Friday 13th December
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