RADIOGRAPHIC FILM INTERPRETATION

Radiographic Film Interpretation

This is a course suitable for all who require an in-depth knowledge of the radiographic interpretation of welds. The course concentrates on identification of weld defects, assessment of radiographic quality and sentencing to example specifications.

Duration 5 Days

Study Guides, Study Guides and Practical

Provided

Certification

Candidate must pass the examinations to receive certificates

Examination Papers

General Exam: Objective type closed book written exam address the basic principles of the applicable method.

Specific Exam: Objective type open book written exam address the equipment, operating procedure, NDT technique, Codes and standards.

Practical Exam: The Candidate should demonstrate familiarity with and ability to operate the necessary NDT equipment, record, and analyse the resultant information to the degree required.

Special Notes

This course is specifically designed for candidates wishing to become certificated as Radiographic film interpreter under the ASNT requirements.

Overall Course content

Properties and production of X and Gamma rays
Latent image formation
Radiographic film
Development/processing
Identification of weld types
Identification of weld defects
Assessment and measurement of weld quality
Radiographic quality
Image quality
RT techniques
Weld technology
Radiographic interpretation
Specifications

Course Syllabus

Film illuminator requirements
Background lighting
Multiple-composite viewing
Penetrameter placement
Personnel dark adaptation and vision acuity
Film identification
Film density measurements
Film Artifacts
Multiple film technique
Thickness-Variation parameters
Film speed
Film latitude
Enlargement and projection
Geometrical Unsharpness
Penetrameter sensitivity
Source to film distance
Focal spot size
Triangulation method for discontinuity location
Localized magnification
Film-handling techniques
Radiographic appearance of discontinuities
Origin and typical orientation of discontinuities
Reference radiographs
Welding method review
Welding discontinuities
Acceptable radiographic techniques and set ups
Applicable employer procedures
Codes, standards & specification
Acceptance criteria
Procedure for radiograph parameter verification
Radiographic inspection reports