NDT TRAINING & CERTIFICATION COURSE–PENETRANT TESTING – LEVEL-II

To provide a basic knowledge of PT to enable a participant to carryout tests according to an established procedure under the supervision of a level II.The course is especially designed to provide a sound theoretical knowledge and practical skill for PT required for a Level II (2) technician.
A certified PT Level II (2) personnel are qualified to:

• As per SNT-TC 1A 2011 Edition is the Recommended Practice for NDT Level II Personnel.
• Select proper test technique and Regarding inks.
• Must be Aware of Procedure to Conduct the Test.
• Interpret the results as per applicable standards
• Have knowledge of the scope and limitations of PT
• Prepare test report for i. Accept ii. Reject iii. Rework
• Responsible for care and maintenance of the NDT/PT equipment

PT Level-II Course Outline:

• Introduction & Principles
• Purpose of Liquid Penetrant Testing
• Physical Principles
• Wetting Ability and Contact Angle
• Surface Tension
• Capillary Action& Viscosity
• Reversed Capillary Action
• Visibility of Indication
• Categories of Test Processes
• Types of Dye: Type I (Fluorescent) and Type II (Visible)
• Methods of Removal of excess Penetrant including:
• Surface Preparation AND Pre-cleaning
• Applications and Removal of Penetrant
• Selection of Penetrant Materials                            
• Application of Penetrant
• Dwell time&Developing Time
• Drying Parameters& Drying Time Limits
• Visual Inspection
• Post Cleaning

PT Level-II Practical Training:

• To Perform Penetrant Testing on Butt weld joints with embedded Flaws.
• On Plates & Pipes.
• Analyzing of Inspection as per codes & Standards.
• Proper Visual Inspection over the part being Inspected.
• Reporting the Test Results.

Training Hours : Total 12 Hours
Examination:
Theory Exam               :     40 Multi Choice   --       01 Hour
Specification Exam      :     20 Multi Choice   --       30 Mins
Viva : 15 Questions    :     ---                       --       15 Mins