COURSE OVERVIEW:

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is a fundamental engineering discipline used to evaluate the properties of a material, component, or system without causing damage. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the core methods used in the industry to ensure the safety and reliability of process equipment and infrastructure. Participants will explore the physical principles behind various testing techniques and learn how to select the most appropriate method based on the material type and expected defect morphology.

The scope of this training covers the five "classical" NDT methods: Visual Testing (VT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and Radiographic Testing (RT). We will examine how these methods are applied to detect surface-breaking cracks, internal volumetric flaws, and wall thinning in piping, pressure vessels, and storage tanks. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of following standardized procedures and understanding the limitations of each technique to ensure accurate and repeatable results.

Coverage includes an overview of personnel certification schemes, such as ISO 9712 and SNT-TC-1A, and the role of NDT in quality control during fabrication and in-service inspection. Attendees will investigate how NDT data is used by integrity engineers to make informed decisions about the remaining life of assets. By the end of this course, participants will have a solid foundation in NDT terminology and applications, enabling them to communicate effectively with NDT specialists and interpret basic inspection reports.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the core principles and importance of Non-Destructive Testing in modern industry.
• Identify the advantages and limitations of the primary NDT methods (VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT).
• Select the most effective NDT technique for detecting specific surface and subsurface flaws.
• Explain the physics of light and optics as applied to professional Visual Testing.
• Describe the capillary action principles used in Liquid Penetrant Testing.
• Analyze the magnetic flux leakage concept utilized in Magnetic Particle Testing.
• Understand the behavior of high-frequency sound waves in Ultrasonic Testing for thickness and flaw detection.
• Explain the use of X-rays and Gamma rays in creating Radiographic images of internal structures.
• Interpret NDT symbols and terminology used in engineering drawings and reports.
• Summarize the requirements for NDT personnel qualification and certification levels.
• Assess the importance of surface preparation for the success of various NDT methods.
• Differentiate between "indication," "discontinuity," and "defect" according to industry codes.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Entry-level Inspectors, Quality Control Technicians, Maintenance Supervisors, Plant Operators, and Engineers who require a foundational understanding of NDT to support their roles in asset integrity.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.