NDTE 1310 LIQUID PENETRANT/MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING CIP 4805080002 1. Course Description A theoretical study and practical application of the non-destructive testing techniques of penetrant and magnetic particle testing required by quality assurance and test personnel including proper test technique, or combination of techniques and interpretation, evaluation of test results. (3 SCH, 2 lecture, 4 lab) 2. Prerequisites None 3. Course Goals Without the aid of any reference, each student will correctly answer a minimum of 70% of the questions on the major quizzes. The questions for such quizzes will be obtained from reading assignments from the text and additional information that has been taken from notes in class lectures. Each student will be able to identify each of the following: 1. Organization governing non-destructive testing 2. Duties and levels of a NDT inspector 3. Each of the NDT processes listed in Section 1 as to: a. Equipment b. Physical laws c. Application d. Advantages & disadvantages e. Safety requirements When practical, the course instructor may conduct a demonstration of the various NDT testing processes presented in Section 1 of this syllabus 4. Instructor Information SYLLABUS PREPARED BY: James R. Bailey DATE: August, 2011 INSTRUCTOR RECOMMENDED BY: DATE: DIVISION CHAIRMAN APPROVED BY: DATE: DEAN. For Distance Education: provide contact for technical help such as the IT Helpdesk, 979-230-3266 or helpdesk@brazosport.edu, for students who have difficulty logging in the first time or have other technical issues such as browser problems. Consider Virtual Office Hours so your students know when you will be online and be able to reach you, either through email or chat.
5. Textbook or Course Material Information A. Introduction to Testing a. Historical background that leads to the various types of testing methods used to examine materials for the following conditions: 1. Visual indication 2. Surface discontinuities 3. Volumetric discontinuities b. Comparing various types of testing methods as to: 1. Why NDT is needed 2. NDT testing governing organizations 3. ASNT guidelines for NDT inspector certifications B. Liquid Penetrant Testing Method (PT) 1. Physical laws, principles of operation 2. Applications and families of penetrant concepts 4. Equipment and tools 2, Instructor demonstrations a. Performing demonstrations using equipment for visible or fluorescent dyes on available test samples. The following examination equipment will be available for the various penetrant demonstrations: 1. Applicable penetrant 2. Correct developer or the application 3. Correct family of cleaner 4. Black light, if applicable 5. Crack sensitivity blocks b. The penetrant examination is to be performed in accordance with the inspection procedures approved by the course instructor. C. Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) 1. Physical laws that pertain to electrical principles 2. Application of the following testing techniques: a. Prode b. Yoke c. Coil 3 Advantages and limitations 4. Type of equipment used b. Methods of calibrating and determining examination sensitivity levels 2. Instructor demonstrations
a. Performing demonstrations using the following equipment for visible and fluorescent particles. 1. Yoke 2. Prode 3. Coil 4. Wet or dry particles 5. Field strength meter 6. Field flux and sensitivity gauge 7. Principles of demagnetization b. The magnetic particle examination is to be performed in accordance with the inspection procedures approved by the course instructor. c. Major quiz over A, B & C D. Radiographic Testing (RT) a. The following topics are to be presented: 1. Physical laws as they apply to the principles of radiation 2. Application of this test method as applied to industry 4. Required equipment to perform radiographic examination b. The state and federal regulation in respect to radiation safety c. Dark room procedures and film processing 2. Instructor demonstrations a. The following demonstrations will be conducted in the classroom or lab: 1. Equipment a. Survey meter b. Film badge and dosimeter c. Film viewing procedures d. Radiographic film processor b. Viewing of processed film for discontinuities, film artifacts and false images c. The radiographic demonstration will be performed in accordance with the inspection procedures approved by the course instructor E. Ultrasonic Testing (UT) 1. Physical laws as they apply to the following: a. Mechanical waves b. Velocity c. Refraction d. Rarefaction e. Sensitivity requirements 2. Application of this test as applied to industry 4. Required equipment to perform ultrasonic examination 5. Test performance and testing sequence of operation 2. Instructor Demonstrations a. The following equipment will be demonstrated:
1. Typical flaw instrument 2. Transducer 3. Coaxial cable 4. Couplant 5. Calibration standards b. The following ultrasonic demonstration may be performed using: 1. Straight beam examination for limitation 2. Straight beam examination for thickness 3. Angle beam examination for flaw detection of selected test sample c. The ultrasonic examination will be performed in accordance with the inspection procedures approved by the course instructor. d. Major quiz over D&E F. Eddy Current Testing (ET) a. The following topics of interest are to be presented in the follow areas: 1. Physical laws that apply to electromagnetic principles 2. Application of this test method as applied to industry 4. Required equipment to perform eddy current examination 2. Instructor demonstrations a. The following eddy current equipment may be demonstrated: 1. Eddy current instrumentation 2. Probe coil (absolute or differential type) 3. Calibration standard b. The following eddy current application may be performed: 1. Thickness determination through lift off effect 2. Material sorting for the following properties: a. Conductive changes b. Permeability changes 3. Crack detection by either the absolute or differential technique c. Eddy current examination is to be performed in accordance with the inspection procedures approved by the course instructor. G. Visual Examination (VT) 1. Visually discernible attributes 2. Examination techniques 3. Advantages and disadvantages of visual examination 4. Personal skills and physical qualities 5. Application of visual examination as applied to industry 6. Translucent visual examination tools 7. Examination performance and sequence of operation 2. Instructor Demonstrations a. Demonstrate the required visual inspection tools necessary in performing a visual examination on a selected test sample.
b. Perform a visual examination on a test sample or samples approved by the course instructor c. The visual examination will be performed in accordance with the inspection procedures approved by the course instructor 6. Students with Disabilities BC is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. BC offers services for individuals with special needs and capabilities including counseling, tutoring, equipment, and software to assist students with special needs. Please contact Phil Robertson, Special Populations Counselor, 979-230- 3236 for further information. 7. Academic Honesty BC assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. Please refer to the BC Student Guide for more information, this is available online at http://www.brazosport.edu, click on the link found on the left side of the homepage. 8. Attendance and Withdrawal Policies The class meets for 1 lecture hour and 5 lab hours per week. Students are responsible for all class work assigned during any absence. The instructor will accept work without penalty, when, in his judgment an absence could not be avoided. Absences: Students not attending class regularly will be administratively withdrawn from class by the instructor. Students will be considered absent if not in class within the first hour of a five hour class time. Students in this class are subject to withdrawal for accumulating 3 consecutive or 4 total semester absences. The instructor may reinstate the student after withdrawal if, in the judgment of the instructor, the absences do not jeopardize satisfactory course completion or may not reinstate the student. Student will be dropped: Cell phones in the class room or in welding lab will no longer be allowed. If the student is caught using a cell phone 3 times, it will be an automatic drop from the class. Butane Lighters are not allowed with no further warning the student will be dropped from class. For Distance Education: Online students should be informed of course login policies, attendance requirements, submission of work as evidence of attendance, and how to withdraw from the course. 9. Course Requirements and Grading Policy 100-90 = A 89-80 = B 79-70 = C 69-60 = D Below 60 F 10. Testing Home work/lab assignment, attendance 10% Mid-term examination & major quizzes 20% Final course theory examination 70% 100%
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