About Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

Ultrasonic testing uses the same principle as is used in naval SONAR and fish finders. Ultra-high
frequency sound is introduced into the part being inspected and if the sound hits a material with a
different acoustic impedance (density and acoustic velocity), some of the sound will reflect back to the
sending unit and can be presented on a visual display. By knowing the speed of the sound through the
part (the acoustic velocity) and the time required for the sound to return to the sending unit, the distance
to the reflector (the indication with the different acoustic impedance) can be determined.

Topical Outline
This examination is 4 hours in length, having 135 questions of equal value.

Principles/Theory

Equipment/Materials

Techniques/Calibrations

Contact

Immersion

Comparison of contact and immersion methods

Remote monitoring

Calibration (electronic and functional)

Interpretation/Evaluations

Evaluation of base metal product forms

Evaluation of weldments

Evaluation of bonded structures

Variables affecting test results

Evaluation (general)

Procedures

Specific applications

Codes/Standards/Specifications

Safety and Health

References
The number in parentheses following each reference is the ASNT catalog number.

Level III Study Guide: Ultrasonic Testing (2261)

NDT Handbook: Volume 7, Ultrasonic Testing (147)

Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Ultrasonic Testing

Method (2028)

Ultrasonics: Fundamentals, Technology, Applications (341)

Topical Outline
This examination is 2 hours in length, having 90 questions of equal value.

Principles/Theory

Principles of liquid penetrant process

Theory

Proper selection of PT as method of choice

Liquid penetrant processing

Equipment/Materials

Liquid penetrant test units

Methods of measurement

Lighting for liquid penetrant testing

Materials for liquid penetrant testing

Testing and maintenance of materials

Interpretation/Evaluation

General

Factor affecting indications

Indications from discontinuities

Relevant and Nonrelevant indications

Procedures

Liquid penetrant testing procedures, codes, standards and specifications

Safety and Health

Toxicity

Flammability

Electrical hazards

Personnel protective equipment

Right to know (MSDS)

Disposal of used materials

References
The number in parentheses following each reference is the ASNT catalog number.

Level III Study Guide: Liquid Penetrant Testing (2255)

NDT Handbook: Volume 2, Liquid Penetrant Tests (142, 142CD, 142WCD)

Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Liquid Penetrant Testing
Method, Revised Edition (2029)