Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)
This PAUT course is for you as an experienced Level 2 qualified ultrasonic technicians looking to expand their knowledge and ability to implements of your qualification & experience in Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT),
You can attain physically or e-learning training is part theory part of PAUT course;
you can mixed of both practical training followed by certification to ISO 9712 or SNT-TC-1a.
The online modules you can study when you have time and any where you are present, it is most convenient and at your own free time can used.
1. Principle:
Interference : constructive & destructive interference
Snell's Law, Hygens's Principle
2. Phased Array Probes & Wadges:
Neat Field & Limit of Focus
Focal Length, Depth of Field, Steering,
Beam Width, Beam Length, Sweep Range, Signal-to-noise ratio
3. Beam Forming:
Focal Kaw, Time Delay, Constant focal Law(Straight Beam), Linear focal Law( Angles Beam),
Focused Beam, Combination Focal Law)Angled & Focused Beam),
Beam Steering Modes:
Fixed Angles, E-scan(Linear Scanning), S-scan, Compound Scan, PA -TOFD
4. Focusing Mode:
Dynamic Focusing, Spatial Resolution, Lateral Resolution, Elevation Resolution
Lobes: Main Lobes, Grating Lobes, Side Lobes and Beam Resolution
5. Scanning Patterns:
Types : Automatic, Semi-automatic & Manual
Linear Scan, Bi-directional Scan, Uni-directional, Skewed Scan, Helicoidal Scan, Spiral Scan.
6. Instruments
Pulser- Receiver: Voltage-Pulsed Width-Rectification-Band Pass Filters-Smoothing
Digitizer -Frequency- Averaging-Pulse Repetition Rate(PRF), Compression, Acquisition Rate.