SDT's Level 1 Airborne and Structure Borne Ultrasound Inspector's course is a 3 day comprehensive mix of theory and practical experience. The course is designed to provide maximum transfer of the knowledge, skills, and abilities identified by the Recommended Practice Number SNT-TC-1A for Ultrasound Inspector Level 1. Working from the Level 1 course guide students are exposed to introductory sound theory and how it is applied to the inspection disciplines demanded by an effective airborne ultrasound program.

This course follows strict guidelines governed by ASNT. Students who successfully complete the curriculum will receive a framed accreditation certificate from SDT and are eligible to receive 1.8 Continuing Education Units (CEU's) from the American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT).

You Will Learn

• The principles of ultrasound applied to predictive maintenance

• How to organize conduct and air leak survey program

• How to quickly find leaks in any industrial environment

• The principles of AVM - Acoustic Vibration Monitoring

• How to establish a condition monitoring program for rotating equipment

• The principles of AVM as applied to condition based lubrication of bearings

• How to inspect steam systems and trouble shoot hydraulic systems

• Ultrasound techniques for safe inspection of electrical systems

• Equipment and sensor selection for specific tasks

• Route creation and data management

• Instrumentation review and maintenance best practices

Level 1 Course Outline

• Overview of the SDT Certification Training

• Principles of Sound

• Types of Sounds, Wavelength, Mediums, Sound waves

• Human Ears and Hearing

• Types of Ultrasound

• Airborne Ultrasound Equipment Construction and Characteristics

• Airborne Ultrasound Testing Methods

• Indications and Types of Leaks

• Properties of Leaks

• Principles & Techniques in Leak Detection & Location

• Effects of Undesirable Leaks

• Electricity and Safety Considerations

• Disruptions in Electrical Flow

• Types of Electrical Discharge

• Effects of Stray Electrical Discharge

• Principles and Techniques in Corona, Tracking and Arcing Inspections

• Review the Day

• Review and Questions from Day 1

• Principles of Structure-borne Testing Method

• Valves and Steam Traps

• Operating Principles of Valves and Steam Traps

• Effects of a Defective Component

• Principles and Types of Mechanical Inspections

• Stages of Mechanical Failures

• Principles and Inspection Methods of Rotating Mechanical Equipments

• Principles and Methods for Valves and Steam Traps

• Principles of Acoustic Vibration Monitoring (AVM)

• Predictive Maintenance and Asset Management

• PC Interface

• Testing and Documentation

• Review & Questions from Day 1 & 2

• Written Examination

• Practical Examination