Preparatory Notes for ASNT NDT Level III Examination - Ultrasonic Testing, UT
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<strong>Preparatory</strong> <strong>Notes</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>ASNT</strong> <strong>NDT</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>III</strong> <strong>Examination</strong><br />
- <strong>Ultrasonic</strong> <strong>Testing</strong>, <strong>UT</strong><br />
2014-July<br />
Facilitators: Fion Zhang/ Charliechong
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_alphabet
Numerical Prefix<br />
• Micro - (µ) a prefix in the SI and other systems of units denoting a factor of<br />
10 -6 (one millionth)<br />
• Nano - a prefix in the SI and other systems of units denoting a factor of 10 -9<br />
(one billionth)<br />
• Pico - a prefix in the International System of Units (SI) denoting a factor of<br />
10 -12
Speaker: Fion Zhang<br />
2014/July/31<br />
http://meilishouxihu.blog.163.com/
Contents:<br />
1. <strong>ASNT</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>III</strong> Exam Topical Outline<br />
2. AE Codes and Standards<br />
■ ASTM.<br />
■ ASME V.<br />
3. Reading 01<br />
Introduction to <strong>UT</strong> by ndt-ed.org with thanks (always)<br />
1. Others reading.<br />
2. Addendum 1 – Equipment Calibrations<br />
3. Addendum 2 – Equations & Calculations.<br />
4. Addendum 3 – Questions & Answers<br />
5. Addendum 4 – Questions & Answers Part Calculations<br />
6. Addendum 5 – Questions & Answers <strong>Level</strong> I, II, <strong>III</strong>
<strong>ASNT</strong> <strong>UT</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>III</strong> <strong>Examination</strong> Topical Outline<br />
This examination is 4 hours in length, having 135 questions of equal value.<br />
1. Principles/Theory<br />
2. Equipment/Materials<br />
3. Techniques/Calibrations<br />
• Contact<br />
• Immersion<br />
• Comparison of contact and immersion methods<br />
• Remote monitoring<br />
• Calibration (electronic and functional)<br />
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4. Interpretation/Evaluations<br />
• Evaluation of base metal product <strong>for</strong>ms<br />
• Evaluation of weldments<br />
• Evaluation of bonded structures<br />
• Variables affecting test results<br />
• Evaluation (general)<br />
5. Procedures<br />
• Specific applications<br />
• Codes/Standards/Specifications<br />
6. Safety and Health
References<br />
1. <strong>Level</strong> <strong>III</strong> Study Guide: <strong>Ultrasonic</strong> <strong>Testing</strong> (2261)<br />
2. <strong>NDT</strong> Handbook: Volume 7, <strong>Ultrasonic</strong> <strong>Testing</strong> (147)<br />
3. Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) -<br />
<strong>Ultrasonic</strong> <strong>Testing</strong> Method (2028)<br />
4. <strong>Ultrasonic</strong>s: Fundamentals, Technology, Applications (341)<br />
5. Refresher Course: <strong>ASNT</strong> offers a <strong>UT</strong> Refresher Course based on the Body<br />
of Knowledge outlined above.<br />
The number in parentheses following each reference is the <strong>ASNT</strong> catalog<br />
number.
<strong>UT</strong> - <strong>Ultrasonic</strong> <strong>Testing</strong><br />
Length: 4 hours Questions: 135<br />
1. Principles/Theory<br />
• Nature of sound waves<br />
• Modes of sound wave generation<br />
• Velocity, frequency, and wavelength of sound waves<br />
• Attenuation of sound waves<br />
• Acoustic impedance<br />
• Reflection<br />
• Refraction and mode conversion<br />
• Snell’s law and critical angles<br />
• Fresnel and Fraunhofer effects
2. Equipment/Materials<br />
• Pulse/echo instrumentation<br />
• Digital thickness instrumentation<br />
• Transducer operation and theory<br />
• Transducer operation/manipulations<br />
• Resonance testing equipment<br />
• Couplants<br />
• Calibration blocks<br />
• Cables/connectors<br />
• Test specimen<br />
• Miscellaneous materials
3. Techniques/Calibrations<br />
•Contact<br />
• Immersion<br />
• Comparison of contact and immersion methods<br />
• Remote monitoring<br />
• Calibration (electronic and functional)
4. Interpretation/Evaluations<br />
• Evaluation of base metal product <strong>for</strong>ms<br />
• Evaluation of weldments<br />
• Evaluation of bonded structures<br />
• Variables affecting test results<br />
• Evaluation (general)<br />
5. Procedures<br />
• Specific applications<br />
• Codes/Standards/Specifications<br />
Reference Catalog Number<br />
<strong>NDT</strong> Handbook, Second Edition: Volume 7,<br />
<strong>Ultrasonic</strong> <strong>Testing</strong> 132<br />
<strong>ASNT</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>III</strong> Study Guide: <strong>Ultrasonic</strong> <strong>Testing</strong> 2261A<br />
<strong>Ultrasonic</strong>s: Fundamentals, Technology,<br />
Applications 341
ASME V Article Numbers:<br />
Gen Article 1<br />
RT Article 2<br />
Nil Article 3<br />
<strong>UT</strong> Article 4 <strong>for</strong> welds<br />
<strong>UT</strong> Article 5 <strong>for</strong> materials<br />
PT Article 6<br />
MT Article 7<br />
ET Article 8<br />
Visual Article 9<br />
LT Article 10<br />
AE Article 11 (FRP) /Article 12 (Metallic) / Article 13 (Continuous)<br />
Qualif. Article 14<br />
ACFM Article 15
ASTM/ AWS Standards<br />
• ASTM E494 – 10: Practice <strong>for</strong> Measuring <strong>Ultrasonic</strong> Velocity in Materials.<br />
• ASTM standard E-164, "Standard Practice <strong>for</strong> Contact <strong>Examination</strong> of<br />
Weldments“.<br />
• AWS Structural Welding Code, section 6.<br />
• Annual Book of the American Society of <strong>Testing</strong> and Materials,<br />
ASTM. Volume 03.03, Nondestructive <strong>Testing</strong>
Other Reading<br />
• http://techcorr.com/services/Inspection-and-<strong>Testing</strong>/<strong>Ultrasonic</strong>-Shear-Wave.cfm<br />
• http://www.cnde.iastate.edu/faacasr/engineers/Supporting%20Info/Supporting%20Info%20Pages/<strong>Ultrasonic</strong>%20Pages/Ultraprinciples.html<br />
• http://www.ndt.net/article/v05n09/berke/berke1.htm#0<br />
• http://www.mie.utoronto.ca/labs/undel/index.php?menu_path=menu_pages/projects_menu.htm<br />
l&content_path=content_pages/fac2_2.html&main_menu=projects&side_menu=page1&sub_si<br />
de_menu=s2<br />
• https://www.nde-ed.org/GeneralResources/Glossary/letter/d.htm<br />
• http://www.olympus-ims.com/en/ndt-tutorials/flaw-detection/general/<br />
• http://www.olympus-ims.com/en/ndt-tutorials/flaw-detection/<br />
• http://www.olympus-ims.com/en/knowledge/<br />
• http://wenku.baidu.com/view/3cf257781711cc7931b716e0.html<br />
• http://www.docin.com/p-148566003.html<br />
• http://www.studyblue.com/notes/note/n/ut-asnt-level-ii/deck/6278710