In NDT what are the 2 RT sources?
X-ray and gamma ray
What thickness steel is the RT source x - ray good for?
60mm
In RT briefly describe the source and ill position for the four types.
SWSI - source out film in
SWSI panoramic - source in film out
DWSI - source out film out
DWDI- source out film out
Describe the ml of hydrogen and baking of mma rods and their types
Cellulosic - 90ml/100g no baking
Rutile - 25-30ml/100g
Basic - >5ml /100g 300-350* baking holding 150* quiver 70-80*
What principle does PT rely on?
Capillary action
What type of material does PT not work on?
Porous
What is the dwell time for the penetrant in PT?
15-20 mins
Once the penetrant has been removed from the weld what do you then apply to the welding PT?
Developer
What temperature range does pt work in?
5-60 degrees
MT - what materials is this suitable
Only ferromagnetic steels magnetic
What is the advantage of MT over PT?
It can test some shallow flaws below the surface
What sin the electro magnet called in MT?
Yolk
How does x ray beams shoot a specimen?
electron beam
what type of x ray can shoot 300mm thickness?
linear and betatron
What is a compression probe generally used for when testing plate?
Plate laminations
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