Intro_to_ Penetrant.pdfVIP

PENETRANT TESTING Introduction ? This module is intended to provide an introduction to the NDT method of penetrant testing. ? Penetrant Testing, or PT, is a nondestructive testing method that builds on the principle of Visual Inspection. ? PT increases the “seeability” of small discontinuities that the human eye might not be able to detect alone. Outline ? General Introduction ? Penetrant Materials and Considerations ? Basic Steps in Penetrant Testing ? Common Equipment ? Advantages and Limitations ? Summary ? Glossary of Terms How Does PT Work? ? In penetrant testing, a liquid wit