What is it?
This five day (40 hrs.) course provides basic knowledge into how to effectively set up, expose, process and interpret radiographs of weldments. The course covers both X and Gamma Radiography with an
approximately equal balance of theory and practical sessions. This Level I course is intended to introduce and provide participants with the theory and applications of radiographic inspection.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for manufacturers, NDT inspection companies, service organizations and
overhaul agencies who require their technicians or engineers to be trained in the application of
radiographic techniques.
Course Outline
| » | Structure of Matter | |
| » | Radiation/Nuclear Reactions | |
| » | Measurement of Radiation Dose | |
| » | Radiation Health Problems & Personnel Monitoring | |
| » | Radiation Detection and Hazards | |
| » | Handling of Controlled Material | |
| » | X-Radiation and Gamma Radiation | |
| » | Geometry of Image Formation | |
| » | Scattered Radiation | |
| » | Contrast/Latitude | |
| » | Radiographic Screens | |
| » | Film Processing | |
| » | Image Quality Indicators |
Basic Pre-requisites
Level I courses are basic programs for people with little or no technical background.
For the onsite training, the class size depends upon the requirement of the employer and is limited for maximum utilization of instructor and equipment.
