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Preparatory Notes for ASNT NDT Level III Examination - Ultrasonic Testing, UT

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3.16.2 Through Transmission Techniques<br />

Two probes are used, positioned on opposite sides. The present of reflector is<br />

indicated by reduction or loss of receiving signal amplitude.<br />

1. The advantages is that the sound has to travel a single path, thus material<br />

with higher attenuation could be checked, thicker material could be<br />

checked and higher frequency with improved sensitivity and resolution<br />

could be realized.<br />

2. The disadvantages is that there is no indication of depth, access to both<br />

sides of specimen is required and<br />

change in coupling condition may<br />

be mistaken as defect. More<br />

elaborate set-up<br />

3. The presentation is a Shadow Method

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