Typical pathway: attain Level II in core NDT methods (VT, PT, MT, UT) under a recognized scheme (ISO 9712/PCN/CSWIP or ASNT SNT-TC-1A/ACCP), complete required OJT hours with Level III oversight, pass ...

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is the name given to the family of techniques that can investigate materials or components without damaging them or impairing their function. The main applications of NDT ...

At-a-Glance: An oilfield NDT technician needs a tight blend of method proficiency (UT/PAUT/TOFD, RT/DR, MT, PT, VT), oilfield equipment literacy (OCTG, BOPs, risers, pipeline girth welds), ...

The growing requirements and diversity of nanotechnology applications have motivated scientists and researchers to work on the development of nanomaterials. The evolution of science and technology ...

The construction industry is responsible for consuming around 50% of the steel produced globally, given its strength and ability to be shaped into a myriad of different building components such as ...

Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods include a wide range of analytical techniques that can evaluate various kinds of materials, elements, welds, systems, etc., without rendering any damage or harm ...

Xarion’s laser-excited acoustics (LEA) is a couplant-free nondestructive testing (NDT) method that uses laser principles and an optical microphone without a membrane. In a single-sided “pitch-catch” ...

A new IAEA research project will investigate how artificial intelligence can be used to strengthen non-destructive testing techniques used in disaster response. The project aims to enable faster, ...