Introduction to NDT

Introduction

Non-destructive Testing (NDT) is a test that does not alter the physical dimension and serviceability of the part.

What is NDT?

The conventional techniques used in NDT include Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and Eddy Current Testing (ET).

When Is NDT Used?

To ensure the serviceability of the aircraft component and structure as well as to ensure that a flawed component didnt enter the service. To inspect the component and structure without disassembled Reduced cost.
4

In-service inspection

underground pipelines are subject to corrosion and stress corrosion cracking; pipes in industrial plants may be subject to erosion and corrosion from the products they carry; concrete structures may be weakened if the inner reinforcing steel is corroded; pressure vessels may develop cracks in welds; the wire ropes in suspension bridges are subject to weather, vibration, and high loads, so testing for broken wires and other damage is important.

NDT effectiveness
To get the good result: Skill workers and authorized Inspection procedure Report system Standard judgement

NDT use in;

Automotive Engine parts, Frame Aviation / Aerospace Airframes Spaceframes Reciprocating Engines Jet Engines Rocketry Construction Structures Bridges Manufacturing Machine parts Castings and Forgings Industrial plants such as Nuclear, Petrochemical, Power, Refineries, Pulp and Paper, Fabrication shops, Mine processing and their Risk Based Inspection programmes. Pressure vessels Storage tanks Welds Boilers Heat exchangers Turbine bores In-plant Piping Miscellaneous Pipelines In-line Inspection using "pigs" Pipeline integrity Railways Rail Inspection Wheel Inspection Tubular NDT, for Tubing material

5 NDT methods

Radiography testing (RT) Ultrasonic testing (UT) Magnetic Particle testing (MT) Liquid Penetrant testing (PT) Eddy current testing (ET)