Course Contents

Introduction in PAUT, Basic Principals of PAUT, Basic components of PAUT, PAUT Probe Characteristics, Types of PAUT Probes, Beam Shaping & Steering Dynamic Depth Forms, Digitization Principles, Types of Scans, PAUT machine familiarization, Development of Scan Plan, Data acquisition, Data Interpretation etc.

Course Duration

14 Days

Course Objectives

• To explain the theoretical background of the techniques
• To explain the theoretical background of the techniques & the PAUT machine characteristics
• To calibrate PAUT equipment (velocity, Wedge delay, Sensivity, Encoder)
• To Scan the plates and acquire the data
• To locate and evaluate defects using PAUT
• To select the correct type of probe/ machine parameters to examine welded butt joints in steel plate
• To report on the location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints
• To interpret code requirements
• To meet the syllabus requirements for ISO 9712 / ASNT-SNT-TC-1A Level 2

Certification / Awarding Body

ISO 9712 / ASNT-SNT-TC-1A

Entry Requirements (For Examination)

• 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 - 12 Months