NDT to Evaluate Crevice Corrosion Initiation Sites in Alloy Pipe and Tubing
Certain nondestructive testing methods should be performed on material entering service to evaluate potential crevice corrosion initiation sites. This article focuses on crevice corrosion sites in the form of jaw marks produced during make-up of threaded pipe, inspection and evaluation of these initiation sites, and how to prevent them from acting as corrosion sites.
Assessing Mottled Indications When Digitally Radiographing Austenitic Stainless Steel Welds
When radiographing an austenitic stainless steel weld, selecting a low radiographic kilovoltage can contribute to producing a radiographic indication that is not an imperfection.
NDE Outlook: Informatization of NDT and NDE
Informatization is the process by which information technologies have transformed economic and social relations to such an extent that cultural and economic barriers are minimized. Though informatization in NDT and NDE has happened and will continue to happen, we can shape its future—together.
Overview of Digital Shearography for NDT
Digital shearography, an interferometric nondestructive testing technique, has proven to be an invaluable tool for material inspections and evaluations. In the last decade, the measurement sensitivity and efficiency of shearographic technology has increased tenfold, thus increasing its utility.
ICNDT Photograph Competition 2022—”NDT Stories in Pictures”
he International Committee for Non-Destructive Testing (ICNDT) is offering one free registration to the 20th World Conference on NDT (WCNDT) to the winner of the ICNDT Photograph Competition 2022.
National Nondestructive Testing Appreciation Week Recognized by Phoenix
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing announces the issuance of a proclamation designating the week of 15–19 November 2021 as National Nondestructive Testing Appreciation Week by Mayor Kate Gallego of the City of Phoenix.
Liquid Penetrant Testing on Oily Surfaces
MPI indications may not be verifiable with PT, as the indications that may have been open to the surface are now filled with MPI contrast paint and carrier liquid.
Robotic Aerial Inspection of Confined Spaces: New Episode of Chat NDT with ASNT
In this month’s episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, host Debbie Segor discusses confined space aerial inspections with Christian Smith of Interactive Aerial.
It’s Nuclear Science Week! Read About NDT in the Nuclear Industry
In a nuclear power plant, many of the components are similar to those in a fossil-fueled plant, except that the boiler is replaced by a nuclear steam supply system. At the heart of this system is a nuclear reactor.
New Episode of Chat NDT with ASNT Podcast on MFL of Storage Tanks
In the latest episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, host Debbie Segor speaks with Lloyd Graham from Eddyfi Technologies about how magnetic flux leakage testing scanners are used to inspect storage tanks.
What’s Your Idea for an NDT Reality Show?
A new reality competition television show Metal Shop Masters premiered on Netflix, showcasing contestants competing in metal fabrication challenges. The debut of this show got us wondering: what would an NDT-based reality show look like?
Best Practices for Peer Review—7 Tips
Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification. These seven tips will help you ensure that your reviews are helpful and fair.
New Pathways to NDT: 21st Century Technical Education Connects High School Students to Real-World Career
High schools in the United States are taking a fresh look at the future of career and technical education with the implementation of new learning pathways that lead directly to the workforce, including the nondestructive testing (NDT) industry. These programs directly connect high school curriculums with post-secondary education and employment, reaching kids as young as junior high.
Reading Ancient Sealed Letters with X-ray
In the field of cultural manuscripts, there is often a conflict between the preservation of an original manuscript and its complete study. For example, clay tablets were used in the Middle Bronze Age to communicate cuneiform messages. The clay tablets themselves were sometimes contained in a clay covering so that only the recipient could read […]