NDTnet 1998 Aug, Vol.3 No.8

Full-Text - Abstract

After many decades of industrial application, industry has completely accepted NDT as an inevitable part of production and maintenance of components. Its application has been well-regulated, acceptance criteria for weld defects exist, good schemes for personnel qualification are in place and equipment has evolved to a standard of near perfection. NDT has become a commodity. Pioneering years are over.

However, such a situation implies a risk. Industry tends to cut costs on commodities such as NDT, especially when they are needed because the code says so. And therefore NDT prices are under pressure, and competition is heavy.

This presentation will highlight some NDT applications whereby NDT can be transformed from a "necessary evil" into a situation that is beneficial to the client. From an activity that has to be done because the code says so, to a solution to a problem that can improve safety, enhance quality and save money.

Examples will cover maintenance inspection such as corrosion detection in piping and tanks, but also routine weld inspection. The need for acceptance criteria for weld defects adapted for modem NDT techniques will be highlighted, because these form (in many cases) the key to benefit.

Abstract Source:
Book of Abstracts, 7th European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing, 26-29 May 1998, ISBN: 87-986898-0-00

Full-Text Source:
Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing, 26-29 May 1998, ISBN:

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