I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Magnetic Particle Testing Level I & II

2. Course Prefix & Number:
WELD 1164

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 2

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

This course contains Level I and II study material and covers the theory of magnetic particle examination. Magnetic fields, flux leakage, magnetization processes, particles/mediums, applications, basic principles, and safety considerations are addressed. Level I will focus on the medium and magnetic theory. Level II will put the knowledge learned 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 Diploma
Nondestructive Testing Technologies Certificate

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate oral communication skills	Explain magnetic theory as it applies to operations.
Demonstrate written communication skills	Report magnetic particle inspections on multiple test objects.
Utilize appropriate technology	Demonstrate the ability to choose appropriate magnetic particle inspection equipment.

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 magnetic particle inspection equipment;
• Explain magnetic field theory;
• Compare various inspection mediums used and their benefits;
• Identify the steps performed in magnetic particle inspection;
• Navigate related magnetic particle inspection procedures and codes;
• Identify requirements for company certification; and
• Perform magnetic particle 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. Principles of magnetic particle testing
• Capabilities of magnetic particle testing
• Magnets and magnetic fields
• Laws of magnetism
2. Effects of discontinuities on materials
• Surface discontinuities
• Subsurface discontinuities
3. Magnetization
• Circular fields
• Magnetization methods
• Multidirectional magnetization
• Longitudinal magnetization
4. Principles of demagnetization
• Alternating current demagnetization
• Efficiency of demagnetization
5. Equipment
• Equipment selection
• Mobile equipment
• Stationary equipment
6. Discontinuities
• Inherent discontinuities
• Processing discontinuities
• In-service discontinuities
7. Principles of magnetic particle testing
• Magnetic field theory
• Effect of materials on electromagnetic fields
8. Flux fields
• Electric current
• Alternating current
• Direct current
• Half wave direct current
9. Magnetic particles and methods of application
• Continuous method
• Residual method
• Field direction
10. Magnetization by means of electric current
• Circular magnetization
• Longitudinal magnetization
• Coil magnetization
• Types of magnetic materials
11. Demagnetization
• Principles of operation for demagnetization
• Requirements to demagnetize
• Demagnetization methods
12. Equipment
• Wet visible test equipment
• Wet fluorescent method
• Particle selection
• Fluorescent test materials
13. Types of discontinuities in depth
• List of Inherent discontinuities
• List of primary processing discontinuities
• List of secondary processing discontinuities
• List of in service discontinuities
14. Evaluation techniques
• Reference standards
• Reference standard test blocks
• Electronic reference standards
15. Quality control
• Material contamination
• Material control requirements
• Proper procedures
• Selection of technique

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. 1. Equipment selection
2. Equipment selection
3. Mobile equipment
4. Stationary equipment
5. Coils
6. Yokes
7. 2. Equipment calibration
8. Direct current lift test
9. Alternating current lift test
10. 3. Magnetic particles and methods of application
11. Continuous method
12. Residual method
13. Field direction
14. Color contrast selection
15. 4. Location of various discontinuities
16. Inspection of welds
17. Inspection of Plates
18. 5. Recording results
19. Completing various forms
20. Generated reports for multiple audiences
21. 6. Demagnetization
22. Use of gauss meter
23. Coil demagnetization
24. Yoke demagnetization
25. 7. Codes and standards
26. Navigation of various applicable industry codes
27. Understanding standards and explaining them to multiple audiences
28.