Acoustic Emission Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Course

Goals

The objectives of the training Acoustic Emission Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Course :

Train students to perform acoustic emission tests correctly and make the right choice, using a specific technique depending on the type of material.
They will classify results and write reports.

Program

• Module 1. Overview. Visual demonstration
• Module 2. AT and other NDT methods
• Module 3. Fields of application of AT
• Module 4. General characteristics of AT
• Module 5. Materials. Physical and chemical properties
• Module 6. AT sources in metals
• Module 7. Sources of AT in non-metallic materials
• Module 8. Other sources of AT.
• Module 9. Wave propagation
• Module 11. Introduction to the theory of AT source location
• Module 12. Sensors. Construction, operation and assembly
• Module 13. Electricity, electrical signals, cables and amplifiers.
• Module 14. Signal processing
• Module 15. Location processing / practical exercises
• Module 16. Parametric inputs. Distribution and correlation plots
• Module 17. Equipment and sensor verification
• Module 18. Loading procedure
• Module 19. Equipment adjustment, variables and test performance/practical exercises
• Module 20. Data visualisation. Types of plots/practical exercises
• Module 21. Types of noise. Precautions
• Module 22. Data evaluation.
*In accordance with ASNT recommended practice TC-1A