QCCC

Advanced Ultrasonics

The QCCC (Quality Control Council of Canada) offers Phased Array PCN Level 2 and Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) courses through its NTS (National Training Society). This training is designed to introduce technicians to the field of Ultrasonic Testing within the NDT (Non Destructive Testing)/NDE (Non Destructive Examination) industry.

Phased Array

Course Description

The general theory covered includes:

  • Principles of Phased Array probes
  • Principles of inspection sensitivity
  • Phased Array Instrument
  • Scanning with Phased Array probes
  • Calibration and checks
  • Software for data collection and data analysis
  • Principles of data analysis
  • Software familiarity
  • Use of software tools for defect detection and sizing
  • Data analysis
  • Procedures for verification of flaw existence and position
  • Reporting
Prerequisites

CGSB Lev 2 UT or equivalent and working knowledge of the Olympus Omniscan

Course Material

All Student manuals, handouts, and textbooks will be provided which will become the property of the student.

Classroom hours

Unless otherwise notified classes will be conducted from 08:00 - 16:30 daily.

Attendance

Student will be required to attend 100% of the course to be eligible to complete the testing and advancement.

Certificate

BINDT PCN Lev 2 certificates will be issued upon successful completion of the course, written and practical exams, and demonstration of the requisite practical experience. These will be issued by the BINDT.

Equipment

Equipment required for the course is to be supplied by the attendee or is available for rent from the QCC NTS:

  • Omniscan MX or MX2 with 16/128 or 32/128 module
  • Omniscan loaded with multigroup option
  • Battery charger/power supply for Omniscan
  • Mini wheel endcoder assembly complete with brackets and screws
  • Memory card reader to download data to computer
  • 5L64 A2 array
  • SA2 0L parallel wedge
  • SA2 N55S angled wedge

OR

  • 5L64 A12 array
  • SA12 0L parallel wedge
  • SA12 N55S angled wedge

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TOFD (Time of Flight Diffraction)

Course Description

See Lavender International website for course syllabus.

Prerequisites

CGSB Lev 2 UT or equivalent and working knowledge of the Olympus Omniscan

Course Material

All Student manuals, handouts, and textbooks will be provided which will become the property of the student.

Classroom Hours

Unless otherwise notified classes will be conducted from 08:00 - 16:30 daily.

Attendance

Student will be required to attend 100% of the course to be eligible to complete the testing and advancement.

Certificate

BINDT PCN Lev 2 certificates will be issued upon successful completion of the course, written and practical exams, and demonstration of the requisite practical experience. These will be issued by the BINDT.

Equipment

Equipment required for the course will be supplied by the QCC NTS:

  • Omniscan MX2 with 16/128 module with 2 BNC sockets
  • Omniscan loaded with TOFD software option
  • Battery charger/power supply for Omniscan
  • Mini wheel encoder compatible with Omniscan
  • Memory card reader to download data to computer
  • TOFD caliper set with at least 60 degree and 70 degree wedges
  • TOFD transducers compatible with wedges
    • Pair of 5 MHz 0.25" diameter crystal
    • Pair of 10 MHz 0.125" diameter crystal
  • Pre-amplifier (battery powered) Cables to connect transducers and pre-amplifier to the Omniscan

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