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RTFI Course Outline

The following is an example of the topics taught for RTFI.


All course outlines can be, and usually are, modified to meet
client needs.
Review Of The Radiation
Radiographic Energy-vs.-wavelength
Variables Related Intensity
To Film Sources (x-ray/gamma-
Interpretation ray)
Source to Film Distance
Film to Object Distance
Source/Target Size
Alignment
Material
Thickness
Type (Density)
Configuration
Process (Castings,
Forgings, Welds, etc.)
Film Speed
Graininess
Handling
Screens
Density
Exposure/Time
Fog
Density Equation

Radiographic Film Illuminator requirements


Viewing High Intensity Illuminator
Background Lighting
Multiple/composite viewing
Penetrameter Placement
Film Id
Location markers
Dark adaptation/visual acuity
Densitometer
Operation
Calibration
Maintenance
Density Measurements

Radiographic Radiographic Contrast


Image Quality Film Contrast
Subject Contrast
Radiographic Sensitivity
Definition
Latitude
Image Quality Indicators
(Penetrameters)
Types
Construction
Materials
Dimensions
Identification
Placement
Shims

Exposure Multiple Film


Techniques Coverage
Superimpose
Single Wall Exposure - Single
Wall View
Double Wall Exposure - Single
Wall View
Double Wall Exposure - Double
Wall View
Panoramic

Discontinuities Weld
Aircraft Assemblies
Composites
Miscellaneous Products

Radiographic Prior to Processing


Artifacts Scratches
Crimp Marks
Pressure Marks
Static Marks
Fog
Screen Defects
Light Leaks
Finger Marks
During Processing
Chemical Spots
Dirt
Pi Lines
Pressure Marks
Overlap
After Processing
Scratches
Dirt
Creases
Other

Codes, Military Standards (MIL-STD


Procedures, and 453, 271, etc.)
Written Practices ASME Section V
API 1104
AWS D1.1
ASTM E94
ASTM E142
Other
Procedures and Written
Practices

Radiographic Purposes of Report


Report Forms Forms
Requirements

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