Description
SDT’s Level 1 Airborne and Structure Borne Ultrasound Inspector’s course is a two and a half day comprehensive mix of theory and practical experience. Working from the Level 1 course guide, students are exposed to introductory sound theory and how it is applied to the inspection disciplines demanded by an effective airborne ultrasound program. The training ends with a certification exam.
Recommended audience
- Ultrasound Inspectors
- Ultrasound Technicians
- Maintenance Technicians
- Lubrication Technicians
- Reliability Engineers
- PdM Program Managers/Supervisors
- Service Company Employees
Learning Objectives
- Boost the confidence of maintenance technicians
- Improve understanding of ultrasound
- Assess the potential for using ultrasound in industrial environments
- Meet ultrasound method standards
- Highlight and clarify the advantages of ultrasound detection in preventive maintenance plans.
The inspection techniques you will learn to master
- Leak detection
- Inspection of valves and steam traps
- Detection of wear and anomalies on rotating machinery
- Detection of anomalies on high-voltage electrical equipment
Program
- Overview of the SDT Certification Training
- Principles of Sound
- Types of Sounds, Wavelength, Mediums, Sound waves
- Human Ears and Hearing
- Types of Ultrasound
- Airborne Ultrasound Equipment Construction and Characteristics
- Airborne Ultrasound Testing Methods
- Indications and Types of Leaks
- Properties of Leaks
- Principles & Techniques in Leak Detection & Location
- Effects of Undesirable Leaks
- Electricity and Safety Considerations
- Disruptions in Electrical Flow
- Types of Electrical Discharge
- Effects of Stray Electrical Discharge
- Principles and Techniques in Corona, Tracking and Arcing Inspections
- Principles of Structure-borne Testing Method
- Valves and Steam Traps
- Operating Principles of Valves and Steam Traps
- Effects of a Defective Component
- Principles and Types of Mechanical Inspections
- Stages of Mechanical Failures
- Principles and Inspection Methods of Rotating Mechanical Equipments
- Principles and Methods for Valves and Steam Traps
- Principles of Acoustic Vibration Monitoring (AVM)
- Predictive Maintenance and Asset Management
- PC Interface
- Testing and Documentation Review & Questions from Day 1 & 2
- Written Examination
- Practical Examination
Prerequisites
Nihil
Course duration
2.5 days