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By Mike Oden
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Summary
The UDT and NDT programs at
Ocean Corp. are geared toward men
and women who enjoy the challenge of
working with their hands to solve
complex problems. The majority of
training at the school is hands-on and
can be completed in 33 weeks. Job
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By Robert Ward
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Fig. 4 With traditional thickness gauges such as the one on the left, finding a pit
is as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack. Todays phased array ultrasonic
instruments make finding the needle possible.
Fig. 3 Using digital radiography
for flow accelerated corrosion can
yield fast, accurate results.
publication suggests that for some
types of structures (a bridge, for
instance), actual costs are greater than
five times the direct costs.
Given these enormous costs, it is
not surprising that there are large
industries centered on
1. Corrosion prevention (such as
additives in water systems, coating
materials like paint for automobiles, etc.)
2. Corrosion repair and
maintenance
3. Corrosion monitoring,
detection, and measurement.
This article focuses on corrosion
monitoring, detection, and
measurement as it pertains to pipes and
vessels fabricated from metals, with
and without protective coatings.
Corrosion Monitoring
Think of the industrial
infrastructure of a plant, mill, refinery
or manufacturing facility as a human
body; the metal pipes and vessels are
the circulatory system and organs.
Pipes transport water, processed
chemicals, and raw materials such as
crude oil and waste products. Vessels,
like organs, accept the materials
brought to them, and manage
temperature and pressure to circulate
materials (product and wastes) back
into the system for distribution.
Engineers choose pipe and vessel
materials that can withstand as much as
possible the elements that cause
corrosion in the intended temperature,
pressure, and product environment.
While these pipes and vessels are still
Corrosion Detection
Permanently installed sensors are
the early warning system of
unpredictable corrosion. In this case, a
rigorous process for measuring the
properties of the material entering the
asset cannot be managed well enough
to detect fast-acting corrosive agents
(sand, sulfur, acid, or base conditions
widely different than expected).
Corrosion under insulation and
FAC are conditions under which the
asset owner can expect the possibility
of corrosion, but cannot easily
determine the most likely area where it
may have occurred. Digital
radiography (DR) is one of the better
tools to use in these cases, as it is fast
and does not require the insulation be
removed and replaced. Digital
radiography also makes it easier to
manage large volumes of inspection
data using DICONDE-compliant
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Conclusion
The direct and indirect costs of
corrosion can be staggering. With
improved inspection technologies, such
as digital radiography and phased array
ultrasound, and maintenance schedules,
equipment manufacturers and
providers are helping organizations
control costs and get a better handle on
the health of their assets.
ROBERT WARD
is a senior project manager for
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and
Electromagnetics (EM) Innovation at
GE Measurement & Control, a
division of GE Oil & Gas, Lewistown,
Pa., www.gemeasurement.com.
By Jeffrey T. Wiswesser
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An ASNT RTLevel II instructor reviews film with students using a film viewer to evaluate an indication on a weld. The
densitometer is utilized to verify that the density of the film is acceptable.
along with
requirements of the
inspection personnel
to be qualified. SNTA UT trainee uses ultrasonic testing to inspect a pipe
TC-1A is a
groove weld to an ASME code.
recommended
practice, but other
including documentation such as the
standards, such as ASNT CP 189, are
employers written practice, method
mandated with minimum acceptable
procedures, and work instructions, as
limits.
well as inspector credentials as
Throughout the education process,
evidence of meeting the training and
NDTIs instructors bring the
examination requirements.
participants to a working knowledge of
The schools courses involve
what the standards require. The
hands-on activities to provide the
movement is toward more documented
student with a working knowledge of
qualification for methods thought to be
the equipment and techniques of the
previously simple. Customers are
method. This is accomplished through
requesting inspectors personnel
the use of specimens with known flaws
records and verifying them with the
for students to review during the
code or standard. If documentation is
instructional process. Some of these
not present or being maintained in a
items have been accumulated through
current state, then everything that
real-world applications, and may be
person has inspected may be in
production parts that have been
question. NDTI Level III services
rejected and maintained for
assist companies in developing and
instructional use. Training follows
maintaining NDE programs to meet
ASNT CP 105, Standard Topical
their customers requirements,
Outlines for Qualification of
Course Offerings
Of the many courses offered,
liquid penetrant and magnetic particle
testing are the shortest and most
common of the SNT-TC-1A-based
public seminars for Level I and/or
Level II qualification. These courses
can be taken individually or back to
back. Penetrant testing courses are two
days in length and have an emphasis on
the visible solvent removed technique.
Instructors also demonstrate other
techniques including water-washable
fluorescent and visible, as well as
postemulsified fluorescent and visible.
Magnetic particle testing courses
are three days in length with an
emphasis on the yoke method.
Instructors also demonstrate the use of
prods, head shot, central conductor, and
a coil. Demonstrations are conducted
on such items as bolts, welds, castings,
piping, and pressed-metal products.
Ultrasonic testing is divided into
two separate five-day courses for Level
I and Level II, respectively. During
these courses, there is a strong
emphasis on the practical application
of UT skills. Much of the focus is on
the conventional pulse echo contact
technique as applied principally to
weld testing. Practical exercises
concentrate on familiarization of the
trainees with two principal structural
welding codes used in industry: AWS
D1.1, Structural Welding Code
Steel, Part F/Annex S and AWS D1.5,
Bridge Welding Code, Part C.
Customized training is available for
other UT techniques such as thickness
measurement, ultrasonic corrosion
testing, ultrasonic verification of bolt
tension, and phased array, all of which
are discussed in the theory portion of
the public UT seminars. Candidates are
encouraged to bring their own UT
instrument to class, if they possess one;
however, equipment is available for use
JEFFREY T. WISWESSER
(info@ndtinstitute.com) is a director with
Nondestructive Testing Institute, Allentown, Pa. He is an AWS Certified Welding
Inspector and Certified Radiographic
Interpreter and an ASNT Level III.
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Profile
Challenges and Rewards of Working as a CWI
Todd Sabo discusses his road to becoming a CWI and what hes learned over the years
When I decided to become an
AWS Certified Welding Inspector 20
years ago, I hardly thought it would
become one of the most valuable
investments of my career Fig. 1. But
the CWI training and experience, along
with a degree in welding, proved
invaluable, opening doors to many new
job opportunities, even in todays
economy. The majority of U.S.
businesses have some products or
projects that require welding as well as
quality control and quality assurance,
in-house inspections, or independent
third-party inspections to ensure the
components meet requisite codes and
specifications. Following are some of
the challenges and rewards of my
personal CWI journey.
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Professional Challenges
When the training and certification
process is over, a beginning CWI needs
to be prepared to address professional
challenges competently. Customer
relations, interpreting codes, managing
documentation and data, as well as
clients and welders who may not be
familiar with the codes or changes to the
code requirements, are all part of the job.
For me, the most difficult part of
the CWI practice was learning how to
interpret the codes and explain the code
requirements to individuals whose work
I inspected. Most believe their welds to
be of the best quality, and things can
sometimes get emotional if it turns out
part of the weld was not done to code or
specification. I often have to inform
individuals of code changes and note
items as deficient, so it is important to
handle these conversations in a
professional manner. When explaining
the situation to individuals who may not
agree with my findings, I try to
remember two things: First, think about
what you say before you say it; second,
it is not what you say, but how you say
it. The key is to explain your views and
the codes objectively but accurately.
Knowing the codes along with speaking
objectively can help you gain the
respect of the client and individual
welders.
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International Conference on Emerging Technologies in NonDestructive Testing (ETNDT6). May 2729. Vrije Universiteit
Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. Contact Katja Bosman
Katja.Bosman@vub.ac.be or visit www.etndt6.be.
NDT in Canada 2015 Conference. June 1517. Edmonton Marriott
at River Cree Resort, Edmonton, AB, Canada. Contact Canadian
Institute for Non-Destructive Evaluation (CINDE), (905) 387-1655
ext. 238, www.cinde.ca, or events@cinde.ca.
ASNT Ultrasonics for Nondestructive Testing Conference. July
2931. Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Crossing, Warwick, R.I. Contact
American Society for Nondestructive Testing, (800) 222-2768 or
www.asnt.org.
International Symposium Non-Destructive Testing in Civil
Engineering (NDT-CE). September 1517. Technical University
Berlin, Peter Behrens Halle, Berlin, Germany. Contact BAM
Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, www.ndtce2015.net/home.
ASNT Annual Conference 2015. October 2629. Salt Palace
Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. Contact American Society for
Nondestructive Testing, (800) 222-2768 or www.asnt.org.
Educational Opportunities
GE Inspection Academy Courses. Online e-courses, on-site
classes, and week-long classroom programs in the major industrial
evaluation techniques. For information, visit
www.geinspectionacademy.com.
NDE Classes. Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, Ill.,
offers NDE classes in PT, MT, UT, RT, Radiation Safety, and Eddy
Current, as well as API 510 exam prep and weld inspection. For more
information, contact (708) 974-5735; wdcs@morainevalley.edu;
morainevalley.edu/NDE.
EPRI NDE Training Seminars. EPRI offers NDE technical skills
training in visual examination, ultrasonic examination, ASME Section
XI, UT operator training, etc. Contact Sherryl Stogner, (704) 5476174, e-mail: sstogner@epri.com.
Nondestructive Examination Courses. A course schedule is available
from Hellier, 277 W. Main St., Ste. 2, Niantic, CT 06357; (860) 7398950; FAX (860) 739-6732.
Preparatory and Visual Weld Inspection Courses. One- and twoweek courses presented in Pascagoula, Miss., Houston, Tex., and
Houma and Sulphur, La. Contact Real Educational Services, Inc.;
(800) 489-2890; info@realeducational.com.
CWI/CWE Course and Exam. A ten-day program presented in Troy,
Ohio. Contact Hobart Institute of Welding Technology; (800) 3329448; www.welding.org; hiwt@welding.org.
T.E.S.T. NDT, Inc., Courses. CWI preparation, NDE courses,
including ultrasonic thickness testing and advanced phased array. Onsite training available. T.E.S.T. NDT, Inc., 193 Viking Ave., Brea, CA
92821; (714) 255-1500; FAX (714) 255-1580; ndtguru@aol.com;
www.testndt.com.
NDE Training. NDE training at the companys St. Louis-area facility
or on-site. Level III services available. For a schedule of upcoming
courses, contact Quality Testing Services, Inc., 2305 Millpark Dr.,
Maryland Heights, MO 63043; (888) 770-0103;
training@qualitytesting.net; www.qualitytesting.net.
CWI/CWE Prep Course and Exam and NDT Inspector Training
Courses. An AWS Accredited Testing Facility. Courses held yearround in Allentown, Pa., and at customers facilities. Contact: Welder
Training & Testing Institute (WTTI). Call (800) 223-9884,
info@wtti.edu, or visit www.wtti.edu.
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Certification Schedule
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Location
Seminar Dates
Exam Date
Birmingham, AL
Hutchinson, KS
Spokane, WA
Pittsburgh, PA
Beaumont, TX
Hartford, CT
Orlando, FL
Memphis, TN
Miami, FL
Corpus Christi, TX
Miami, FL
Cleveland, OH
Jacksonville, FL
Kansas City, MO
Los Angeles, CA
Louisville, KY
Omaha, NE
Denver, CO
Scottsdale, AZ
Waco, TX
Bakersfield, CA
Miami, FL
Milwaukee, WI
Sacramento, CA
Corpus Christi, TX
Baton Rouge, LA
Chicago, IL
Las Vegas, NV
Philadelphia, PA
Seattle, WA
Rochester, NY
Mobile, AL
Portland, ME
Charlotte, NC
San Diego, CA
Minneapolis, MN
San Antonio, TX
Salt Lake City, UT
Anchorage, AK
Miami, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
St. Louis, MO
Houston, TX
May 31June 5
May 31June 5
May 31June 5
June 712
June 1419
June 1419
June 1419
June 1419
Exam only
Exam only
Exam only
July 1217
July 1217
July 1217
July 1217
July 1217
July 1217
July 1924
July 1924
July 1924
July 2126
July 2631
July 2631
July 2631
Exam only
Aug. 27
Aug. 27
Aug. 27
Aug. 27
Aug. 27
Exam only
Aug. 914
Aug. 914
Aug. 914
Aug. 1621
Aug. 1621
Aug. 1621
Aug. 1621
Exam only
Sept. 1318
Sept. 1318
Sept. 1318
Sept. 1318
June 6
June 6
June 6
June 13
June 20
June 20
June 20
June 20
June 25
June 27
July 16
July 18
July 18
July 18
July 18
July 18
July 18
July 25
July 25
July 25
July 27
Aug. 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 8
Aug. 8
Aug. 8
Aug. 8
Aug. 8
Aug. 8
Aug. 15
Aug. 15
Aug. 15
Aug. 22
Aug. 22
Aug. 22
Aug. 22
Sept. 19
Sept. 19
Sept. 19
Sept. 19
Sept. 19
Seminar Dates
May 31June 5
June 712
July 1924
July 2631
Aug. 1621
Sept. 1318
Seminar and exam are given at all sites listed under Certified
Welding Inspector. Seminar attendees will not attend the Code
Clinic portion of the seminar (usually the first two days).
IMPORTANT: This schedule is subject to change without notice. Please verify your event dates with the Certification Dept. to confirm your course status before making travel plans. Applications are to be received at leastsix weeks prior to the seminar/exam or exam.Applications received after that time will be assessed a $250 Fast Track fee. Please verify application deadline dates by visitin g our website
www.aws.org/certification/docs/schedules.html. For information on AWS seminars and certification programs, or to register online, visit
www.aws.org/certification or call (800/305) 443-9353, ext. 273, for Certification; or ext. 455 for Seminars.
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By Jim Merrill
T R E N D S
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Is There a Formula?
There is no simple formula for
determining the exact number of
inspectors required for each project. A
number of variables must be
considered when determining the
correct number. Consider all of the
items discussed in this article, the
experience of the inspectors who are
being considered, how much detailed
inspection information and
documentation are required for each
weld to be inspected, and the
anticipated quality of the work that will
be performed.
It is recommended that anyone
who is attempting to determine
inspection resourcing solicit the aid of
an experienced CWI to help in
developing realistic and achievable
expectations.
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JIM MERRILL, PE
(Jim.Merrill@amec.com), is senior principal engineer with AMEC Foster
Wheeler, Environment & Infrastructure,
San Diego, Calif. He is an AWS Certified
Welding Inspector, a registered metallurgical engineer, and a member of the AWS
D1 Structural Welding Committee, D1Q
Subcommittee on Steel Structures, D1I
Subcommittee on Reinforcing Steel, and
D1 Task Group 4 on Inspection.
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Don Hodges
8204 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore, MD 21237
(410) 687-8400
Dhodges@earlbeck.com
www.earlbeck.com
Indiana County
Technology Center
Garrett College
Continuing Education &
Workforce Development
Garrett College, a two-year community college, is located in scenic Western Maryland. Students enrolled in
the welding program receive hands-on
experience in a welding shop and computer based training in all classes to
support learning, along with personalized attention. Certification by the
American Welding Society and American Petroleum Industry. Time to
complete a welding training program
from start to finish is approximately 12
months. Classes are held 1-2 evenings
per week and an occasional Saturday.
The Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC) has been providing quality
career training for 35 years! ICTCs
Welding Technology Program follows
the AWS Sense curriculum, providing
students with a solid foundation in
safety, occupational orientation, and
fabrication skills, and covers SMAW,
GTAW, FCAW and GTAW processes.
Lecture, hands-on experience, and
interaction with instructors, who are
also professionals in the field,
prepares students for a successful
welding career! Federal Financial Aid
is available to qualified students.
carol.mowbraybrooks@garrettcollege.edu
Forsyth Technical
Community College
Forsyth Tech offers comprehensive
one-year diploma and certificate
curriculum programs in welding
technology as well as one-semester
noncurriculum programs in SMA
(ARC), GMA (MIG) and GTA (TIG)
welding. The college also offers
program participants AWS welder
certification testing as part of the National Association of Manufacturers
(NAM)-endorsed Skills Certification
System. Classes are taught at our main
campus location.
Founded 2012
5201 Taravella Rd
Marrero LA, 70072
1.888.837.8522 (504) 347-5600
Tmoore@inspectionspecialists.com
Inspection Trends / Spring 2015
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Lisa Jackson
4501 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37406-1097
(423) 697-4434
Corona, California
(800) 897-WELD
chancy@integritywelds.com
Moraine Valley
Community College
lisa.jackson@chattanoogastate.edu.
ISTUC
Founded 2001
Nondestructive Testing
Institute
The Nondestructive Testing Institute
offers training in the following methods: MT/PT/UT/VT/RT/ET, as well
as, the CWI/CWE prep course and
CWI endorsement training. Classes
occur monthly at our Allentown,
Pennsylvania facility, or can be
conducted at customer sites. NDT
courses are led by ASNT Level III
personnel. Our facilitys lab is accredited to ISO 17025 for destructive and
nondestructive test methods. Visit
our website for more information on
Inspection courses and schedules:
www.ndtinstitute.com
3 Nablos St.,
Cairo, Egypt, Postal Code: 12411
www.qualitycontrol-egypt.com
Quality Testing
Services, Inc.
QTS offers NDT courses in: VT,
PT, MT, UT, RT, ET, LT, TIR and
Radiation Safety. We are certified to
operate as a proprietary school by
the State of Missouri. We can train
personnel at your facility or ours to
SNT-TC-1A, NAS-410, etc. We also
offer Responsible Level 3 Services and
qualification examination administration. QTS is an ASNT Authorized
Exam Center. Ask about our
internship program to gain valuable
real world experience.
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Joe leonard
(347) 668-5396
101 Rome Street
Farmingdale, NY 11735
info@theweldingexpert.com
www.theweldingexpert.com
United Technical
Welding Academy
White Staffing
Management, LLC.
Weld Testing:
Plate testing only Welding training:
One and two week welding courses
Customized for your application
Plate fillet or groove
GMAW or FCAW processes
Weld qualification on the last day.
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