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BEST PRACTICE IN THE APPLICATION OF NDT - AN UPDATE
J.M. Farley
Mitsui Babcock Energy Limited, Renfrew, Scotland, United Kingdom
An update is provided on the developments of the global NDT quality infrastructure used in the power,
petrochemical, oil, gas and energy sectors. Particular attention is paid to international developments in the
systems designed with the intention of achieving and assuring quality in NDT. These include developments
in standards, certification of personnel, accreditation of NDT organisations, qualification/performance
demonstration and in the planning and management of inspections.Suggestions are made on what is the best
practice, and where further developments are needed.
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