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Top 7 NDT Training Institutes In the USA

Are you someone looking to build your career in the NDT field? Then here's a look at the best NDT training institutes in the US

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Non Destructive Testing on Concrete: A Complete Guide

Non-destructive testing on concrete provides quick, accurate, and accessible results. Take a look at how it identifies defects on concrete.

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Sulfur Analysis of Marine Fuel Oil Using Handheld XRF

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Handheld XRF is a rapid and accurate method to determine sulfur (S) concentrations in fuel oil. This information is vital to help ensure fuel oil complies with International Maritime Organization regulations. In addition, handheld XRF can aid preventative maintenance programs by identifying and quantifying wear metals in oil.

Due to the environmental risks posed by emissions from shipping vessels, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set regulations that limit the sulfur content in fuel. As of 2020, the latest regulatory update lowers the global cap on sulfur in fuel from 3.5% to 0.5%, while sulfur in fuel from sulfur emission control areas (SECAs) remains at 0.1%. The regulation covers oil used in both main and auxiliary engines and boilers.

This regulation change leaves ship owners with little room for error and requires refineries to be more stringent in regard to fuel production and blending.

Olympus handheld XRF instruments rapidly analyze sulfur in oil while meeting international standards like ASTM D4294 and ISO 8754. Obtain on-site results at multiple locations from the refinery to the ships.

Onboard vessels: It is common to have multiple bunkers containing oil of different specifications, such as ultra-low sulfur fuel oil (ULSFO)1, very-low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO)2, and high-sulfur heavy fuel oil (HSHFO)3. Since pipes from the bunkers to the engines or boilers may be shared at certain junctures, the oil can become contaminated before reaching the engine or boiler. Handheld XRF provides vessel personnel and surveyors with the flexibility to analyze oil from multiple locations between the bunker and the engine or boiler.

Regulators and laboratories: Handheld XRF provides regulators and laboratory staff with a fast, cost-effective way to screen oil samples onboard the vessel before selecting ones for further lab analysis.

Suppliers to vessels: The supply chain from the refinery to the bunker can be long, complex, and vary dramatically. As a result, the final product is often a blend of oil from multiple sources. Performing regular checks at the port or after blending helps ensure that incoming oil is compliant with the IMO regulations.

Analyzing wear metals in oil for preventative maintenance: Early identification and quantification of wear metals in oil is critical in preventative maintenance programs. Regularly analyzing oil samples with brief tests can help you avoid expensive damage and downtime to critical mechanical components. Table 1 below shows a list of common wear metal elements and their typical sources on a vessel.

Olympus handheld XRF instruments enable you to routinely analyze wear metals in oil with a wide concentration range from ppm to the percent level. Our XRF technology can also be automated for in-line (or online) oil analysis.

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Benefits of Vanta™ XRF Analyzers

The Olympus Vanta XRF instrument enables operators to analyze a range of coated materials in the warehouse or yard quickly and nondestructively. Features include:

Continuously operates at high temperatures up to 50 °C (122 °F)

Accurate results from parts per million (ppm) to the percent level of sulfur

Rugged (IP55/54 rated and MIL-STD-810G drop tested)

Cloud capable for efficient fleet management from different vessels

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NDT App Note | Detecting Cracks & Corrosion In Aircraft Longerons

Characterizing Fatigue & Stress cracks In The Vicinity Of Longeron Fasteners & Mapping Corrosion In a Multilayered Aluminium Structure. Read More

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Highway To The No-Danger Zone With Robotic NDT For Aerospace Sector

The Desire To Speed Up The Inspection Of Composite Parts Is Shared By Most Manufacturers. Read More At OnestopNDT

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Eligibility Criteria You Must Meet Before Enrolling for an NDT Course

As the demand for NDT engineers continues to rise, it’s no surprise to see more and more graduates opting for Non-destructive testing (NDT) training. With this training, the road to becoming an NDT engineer is half traveled as it prepares students beforehand and helps them gain hands-on experience and skill sets.

If you endeavor to become an NDT engineer for a fulfilling career with six figures income and career stability, here is the eligibility criterion you must meet for NDT courses:

Educational Qualifications

A candidate willing to undergo NDT training must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

● He/she must be graduated with a degree in engineering or science from a minimum four-year college or university curriculum.

● He/she must be an undergraduate with 3 or 4 years of diploma in any field of engineering.

● He/she must have finished a minimum two full academic years of engineering with passing grades or a physical science study at any university, technical school or college. Those with 1 year of experience in NDT testing in an assignment equivalent to Level II in the applicable test method, as mentioned in the American Society for Nondestructive Testing’s (ASNT) Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A can also apply.

● He/she must have completed High School/Higher Secondary School with passing grades as well as those who have completed Industrial Training with 3 years of experience in an assignment equivalent to Level II in the applicable test method, as specified in ASNT’s Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A.

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Are you interested in becoming an NDT professional? Then here are the eligibility criteria for your NDT course qualification.

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