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.
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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.
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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)