Introduction

This short course covers the fundamentals of the basic Nondestructive Testing (NDT) methods, their classification and how they relate to one another. The course emphasizes advantages and disadvantages as well as major applications of each of the basic methods and introduces variations of the methods as well as some of the more significant advanced NDT methods. The course is intended for those having limited knowledge of NDT, yet have a need for a better understanding. Engineers, Supervisors and Managers will benefit equally with the knowledge they will gain.

More information about this course will be supplied on request.

Instructor Ghazzay Al-Subaii, Saudi Aramco

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With the advances in equipment design, material quality and operator training, incidents dealing with radioactive materials used for industrial radiography have significantly reduced, however remain a real possibility. This program address the fundamentals of source retrieval for incidents involving control cable disconnects, stuck or jammed isotopes or isotope controls and other situations that result in a loss of immediate control of radioactive materials. Participants will gain fundamental knowledge of source retrieval techniques, complications that could arise and precautionary measures to minimize radiation dose to recovery personnel.

This program will benefit personnel having a responsibility for emergency response for radiation safety incidents, source retrieval and incident prevention.

Participants will receive course notes, handouts and the publication “Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety”.More information about this course will be supplied on request.

Instructor Mr. Tom Scales, Saudi Aramco

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The course is aimed at inspection, maintenance and engineering staff who are likely to participate in RBI assessment projects on pressure systems, pipelines, boilers and storage tanks and who are likely to lead RBI assessment teams.The topics include: An overview of RBI in accordance with API Base Resource Document 581 Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Reasons for implementing RBI The benefits of using RBI

Instructor Mr. Chris Ablitt, The Welding Institute

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This course provides an overview of the implementation of Time-of-Flight Diffraction (ToFD) at Construction Projects and Offshore applications including the use of ASME Code Case 181 and 2235. The course will also cover the advantages of ToFD including greater probability of defect detection (POD) and improved inspection/reporting time - which have fostered the surge in usage of this technology.

Instructor Mr. Raymond J. Carswell

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This course provides an overview of the theory, Principle of operation, Applications including Tube Inspection and Tank Floor Plates. It is also discusses factors affecting signal amplitude, calibration and characteristics of corrosion pits. Who should attend- Inspectors, Technicians & IU Supervisors.

Instructor Mr. Alzaki Abdullah Alzaki

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This four hour seminar overviews the various code case developments in allowing automated ultrasonics (AUT), to replace radiography for weld inspections. The advantages – and limitations – of AUT are described, including a brief mention of the economics of switching from RT to AUT.  Specific guidelines for a Project Inspector will be included to maintain and maximize the quality of inspection on a project..

Instructor Mr. Michael Moles, Olympus

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This seminar is designed to provide the attendees with an overview of the philosophiesm of the NDT personnel certification. It is a highly emotional and sometimes controversial subject which directly affect the livelihood of most NDT practitioners. There has been widespread misunderstanding and abuse of this process and it is hoped that this seminar will help clear up some of the problems. While other certification program will primarily deal with the world's most widely used program, SNT-TC-IA. The ultimate goal of this seminar will be to provide guidance to assure that the certification and qualification of NDT personnel is done properly and in a way that will be beneficial to the employer and the practitioners

Instructor Mr. Charles J Hellier

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