Liquid Penetrant Testing (Level I & II)

 Recommended Training for ASNT Liquid Penetrant Testing Level II 

Liquid Penetrant Testing Training Course

1.0  Review

1.1  Basic Principles

1.2  Process of various methods

1.3  Equipment

2.0  Selection of Appropriate Penetrant Testing Method

2.1  Advantages of various methods

2.2  Disadvantages of various methods

3.0  Inspection and Evaluation of Indications

3.1  General

3.1.1        Discontinuities inherent in various materials

3.1.2        Reason for indications

3.1.3        Appearance of indications

3.1.4        Time for indications to appear

3.1.5        Persistence of indications

3.1.6        Effects of temperature and lighting (white to UV)

3.1.7        Effects of metal smearing operations (shot peening, machining etc.)

3.1.8        Preferred sequence for penetrant inspection

3.1.9        Part preparation (precleaning, stripping, etc)

3.2  Factors affecting indications

3.2.1        Penetrant used

3.2.2        Prior processing

3.2.3        Technique used

3.3  Indications from cracks

3.3.1        Cracks occurring during solidification

3.3.2        Cracks occurring during processing

3.3.3        Cracks occurring during services

3.4  Indications from porosity

3.4.1        Indications from specific material forms

3.4.2        Forgings

3.4.3        Castings

3.4.4        Plate

3.4.5        Welds

3.4.6        Extrusions

3.5  Evaluation of indication

3.5.1        True indications

3.5.2        False indications

3.5.3        Relevant indications

3.5.4        Nonrelevant indications

3.5.5        Process control

3.5.5.1  Controlling process variables

3.5.5.2  Testing and maintenance materials

4.0  Inspection Procedures and standards

4.1  Inspection procedures (minimum requirements)

4.2  Standards/codes

4.2.1        Applicable methods/process

4.2.2        Acceptance criteria

5.0  Basic Methods of Instructions