Radiography Training Course

This five day (40 hrs.) course provides basic knowledge into how to effectively set up, expose, process and interpret radiographs of weldments.  Emphasis is placed on the radiography technique requirements, image quality indicators, density, processing, radiation safety and requirements of codes and specifications.  This course is practical in nature, utilizes classroom participation, and allows for hands on application in the set up, exposure, processing and review of radiographic film.

Course Objectives

This course will:

• Provide classroom training hours in accordance with SNT-TC-1A and ANSI/ASNT CP-189 requirements.

• Provide training on radiation safety.

• Provide hands on training with various exposure and monitoring equipment.

• Provide processing demonstration in a darkroom.

• Provide hands on training on radiographic evaluation of indications.

• Prepare the candidate for Level I and II examinations.

• Discuss and apply code and standards acceptance criteria.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for NDT technicians, welding inspectors, auditors, supervisors, managers, engineers, quality assurance/quality control personnel, and others who desire to improve their skills in this area.

Course Notes

All attendees will be provided with relative technical notes and associated reference materials.

Course Program

DAY 1
8:00am-4:30pm

Introduction to Basic Radiographic Principles

• Radiation theory

• Theory of matter

• Interaction with matter

• Radiographic film

• Radiographic screens

• X-ray producing equipment

• Isotope producing equipment

• Radiation exposure techniques

• Biological effects of radiation

• Inverse square law

DAY 2
8:00am-4:30pm

Radiographic Exposure Factors

• Types of Image Quality Indicators (IQIs)

• Use of IQIs (penetrameters)

• Geometric unsharpness

• Radiographic density

• Radiographic techniques

• Film identification

Understanding Codes, Standards and Specifications

• Review codes and standards

• Discuss customer specification requirements

• Radiographic procedure requirements

• Quality of radiograph

DAY 3
8:00am-4:30pm

Radiographic Film Processing

• Darkroom requirements

• Automatic film processors

• Developing tanks

• Developer

• Stop bath

• Fixer

• Fixer neutralizer

• Wash

• Photo flo

• Drying

• Facilities for viewing of radiographs

USNRC and State Requirements Regarding Safety, Paperwork and Personal Protection

Single Wall and Double Wall Exposure Techniques

• Location markers

• IQI placement

• Identification

• Number of exposures

DAY 4
8:00am-4:30pm

Single Wall and Double Wall Exposure Techniques (continued)

• Importance of knowing welding process

• Importance of understanding bevel design/joint preparation

• Practical experience in viewing and reading radiographs

Description of Common Weld Discontinuities and Film Images

• Inadequate penetration

• Internal concavity

• Incomplete fusion

• Burn through

• Slag inclusion

• Porosity

• Crack

• Undercut

• Weld spatter

• Arc burn

• Film artifact

• Other

Group Participation Exercises in the Detection, Identification and Evaluation of Common Weld Defects

DAY 5
8:00am-4:30pm

Review of Radiographic Procedures

Review of week's subjects

Final Examination

• General and Specific written examinations

• Review of written examinations

• Open discussion

Course Location

• (To be determined)

Certificate of Completion

Certificates are given to all participants upon satisfactory completion of course.

Registration Fee

The registration fee for this course is $1,000

To register, complete the registration form, enclose payment, and mail to:

• NDT Technical Services, Inc.

• P.O. Box 721139

• Houston, Texas 77272-1139

Mail all registrations at least two (2) weeks in advance of course. All registrations after that date must be confirmed by telephone.

For additional information, call: (281) 341-0469

Payment

Payment by check, money order or cash is due in full prior to the start of the course.

Cancellations/substitutions

• Cancellations made in writing and received between 5 to 15 working days prior to course will be refunded less $50 handling fee.

• Cancellations received thereafter will not be refunded, and the full invoice fee will be payable regardless of whether or not you attend.

• Substitutions may be made at any time.

• Confirmation will be made in writing as soon as possible upon receipt of payment.  This confirmation will be sent to the address given on the registration form, unless otherwise indicated.

• The organizers reserve the right to cancel any course due to insufficient enrollment.  In this event, fees will be refunded in full.  However, the organizers assume no liability for travel or any expenses other than fees paid.

Tax Deduction

An income tax deduction is allowed for educational expenses (registration fees and cost of travel, meals and lodging) undertaken to 1) maintain or improve skills required in ones employment or other trade of business, or 2) meet express requirements of an employer or law imposed as a condition to retention of employment, job status or rate of compensation.