I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Penetrant Testing Level I & II

2. Course Prefix & Number:
WELD 1163

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 2

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

This course contains Level I and II material covering the theories and practices involved with liquid penetrant inspection. Equipment, light meters, code and procedure reference, types, forms, and methods are discussed. Level I focuses on penetrant dyes, developers, and basic theory. Level II continues to put the knowledge earned in Level I to practice.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Nondestructive Testing Technologies Certificate
Nondestructive Testing Technologies Diploma

 

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate oral communication skills	Explain capillary action, viscosity, and surface tension.
Demonstrate written communication skills	Perform penetrant inspections on multiple test objects and document findings.
Utilize appropriate technology	Choose the appropriate penetrant testing method for the related test object.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Demonstrate the ability to choose appropriate penetrant method;
• Explain penetrant theory and related factors that can affect its performance;
• Identify various related equipment and its uses;
• Recount the steps performed in a penetrant inspection;
• Identify and adjust for variables that can affect a penetrant inspection; and
• Perform penetrant inspections on multiple test objects and document findings.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Introduction to liquid penetrant testing
• History
• Basic principles
• Safety precautions
2. Liquid penetrant processing
• Procedures and techniques
• Pre-cleaning and post cleaning
• Interpretation and evaluation
3. Liquid penetrant testing methods
• Standard methods
• Inline penetrant systems
• Lipophilic emulsification
• Hydrophilic emulsification
4. Liquid penetrant testing equipment
• Liquid penetrant testing units
• Auxiliary equipment
• Portable equipment
• Ultraviolet radiation
5. Selection of liquid penetrant testing method
• Advantages and disadvantages
• Portability
6. Interpretation and evaluation of indications
• Discontinuity categories
• Indications
• Factors affecting indications
• Crack indications
7. Liquid penetrant process control
• Quality control of test materials
• Reference blocks
• Tests of liquid penetrant materials
8. Test procedures and standards
• Procedures, standards, and codes
• Acceptance criteria

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Liquid penetrant method selection
• Visible
• Fluorescent
2. Performing liquid penetrant examinations
• Proper application procedures
• Pass/fail tests
• Explaining test results
3. Interpretation and evaluation of indications
• Discontinuity categories
• Indications
• Factors affecting indications
• Crack indications
4. Recording results
• Completing various forms
• Generating reports for multiple audiences
5. Codes and standards
• Navigation of various applicable industry codes
• Understanding standards and their role