Books
Hellier continues to provide knowledge with a series of NDT Textbooks. Written by experts from the NDT Industry, these books are essential for new students or experienced technicians who are brushing up on their skills.
Industrial Ultrasonic Inspection Levels 1, 2 & 3 – 4th Edition
Author: Ryan Chaplin
ISBN: 978-1-4602-9567-0 (Hardcover)
ISBN: 978-1-4602-9568-7 (Softcover)
Hardcover and Softcover, Full Color, 384 Pages
Ultrasonic testing (UT) has been an accepted practice of inspection in industrial environments for decades. Our new textbook, titled Industrial Ultrasonic Inspection Levels 1 & 2, is designed to meet and exceed ISO 9712 training requirements for Level 1 and 2 certification. The material presented in this book will provide readers with all the basic knowledge of the theory behind elastic wave propagation and its uses through easy to read text and clear pictorial descriptors. The second edition features a new lab appendix and foreword by Robert Ginzel.
Discussed UT concepts include:
- General engineering, materials, and components theory
- Theory of sound waves and their propagation
- The general uses of ultrasonic waves
- Methods of ultrasonic wave generation
- Different ultrasonic inspection techniques
- Ultrasonic flaw detectors, scanning systems, and probes
- Calibration fundamentals
- General scanning techniques
- Flaw sizing techniques
- Basic analysis principles for ultrasonic, phased array ultrasonic, and time of flight diffraction inspection techniques
- Codes and standards
- Principles of technical documentation and reporting
It is the author’s intention that this book is used for general training purposes and is the ideal classroom textbook.
Developing Qualified NDT Procedures & The Technical Justification Process – 1st Edition
Author: Michael Wright
ISBN: 978-0-9917095-7-1
Hardcover, Full Color, 438 Pages
Written by an expert NDT Research Scientist, this textbook provides essential guidelines for developing qualified NDT procedures. Documentation requirements and the process of creating a strong procedure are not commonly known to NDT personnel. Several topics are discussed in details in this book, including:
- NDT Documentation: Written instructions, procedure components, technical justifications, training plans, experiments and studies as stipulated in qualification standards. Also, the recommended contents and purpose for each document are discussed.
- Technical Justification: Essential and influential parameters are listed for both Eddy Current Testing and Ultrasonic Testing methods. Common studies required in technical justification documents are shown with real examples.
- Probability of Detection Evaluation: The mathematics of probability of detection is discussed in great detail. Every common POD model is solved from first principles. Model-Assisted Probability of Detection algorithms and usage techniques are explained, from model selection to performance optimization.
- NDT Studies & Experiments: Guidance is provided for performing, analyzing and reporting a variety of NDT Studies and Experiments. Several real example studies for noise, coverage, POD, probability of false call, and modeling examples for both ECT/ECAT and UT/PAUT are included.
Eddy Current Testing Technology – 2nd Edition
Author: Michael Wright
ISBN: 978-0-9917095-6-4
Hardcover, Full Color, 413 Pages
A fully updated Eddy Current Testing Technology textbook that meets and exceeds ISO9712, CGSB, ASNT, and CSWIP theoretical requirements for Level 1 & 2 certification.
This new textbook edition comes in hardcover with lamination for longer durability. Several new topics have been added to enable individuals to effectively apply Eddy Current Testing techniques to achieve a quality inspection, this includes:
- Theoretical Concepts: mathematical formulas support by worked examples, self-assessment questions, new graphs and tables are utilized to help illustrate theory concepts.
- Acquisition Techniques: a wide collection of real-life inspection applications are discussed with tips and guidelines.
- Analysis Methodologies: signal pattern recognition, sizing, flaw positioning methods, and reporting techniques are explained in detail with examples.
- Ferromagnetic Inspections: a completely new topic that outlines data acquisition and analysis.
- Technical Justification: concepts and principles for conducting case studies and qualifications.
- Inspection Procedures: awareness and guidelines for preparing effective procedures.
Eddy Current Array Technology – 1st Edition
Author: Michael Wright
ISBN: 978-0-9917095-5-7
Hardcover, Full Color, 302 Pages
This book is designed for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technicians, engineers, and technical people interested in learning Eddy Current Array (ECA) principles and applications. The main goal is to outline the material needed for a first course in eddy current array technology.
In order to understand eddy current array technology, a fundamental knowledge of conventional eddy current testing theory is required. All of the important aspects of conventional eddy current theory, including transmit-receive coil pairs, are touched on at the beginning; and eddy current probes, array elements, and types of array probes are discussed herein in detail.
ECA testing is made possible with the use of multiplexing technology. Multiplexing theory, and how it applies to array technology, is explained in this book. C-Scans, created by encoding eddy current data, are a major advancement of conventional ET. Types of encoders and their operation, as well as how data encoding enables the creation of C-Scans, are illustrated.
Steps necessary to accomplish high quality ECA inspections, including scan plan development, ECA instrument calibration, scanning, analyzing, and reporting, are outlined. Also covered is the ECA analysis software operation, along with a discussion of industrial applications and weld inspection guidelines.
Automated Ultrasonic Testing of Pipeline Girth Welds – 2nd Edition
Author: Ed Ginzel
ISBN: 978-0-9917095-3-3
Hardcover, Full Color, 322 Pages
Since 2005, the pipeline AUT has seen several advances, including a higher respect for phased array systems, formalised qualification processes for systems and an institutionalised certification program devoted to pipeline AUT operators. The number of personnel now involved in pipeline AUT, as compared to just ten years ago has increased by at least a factor of 10. Corresponding to increased personnel is the potential that there is a wider spread of competence of those involved in the industry. This book provides a useful single source for explanations of pipeline AUT details that readers may not find in more general books on ultrasonic testing.
New in the Second Edition:
- Hardcover with lamination for greater durability
- More emphasis on new AUT Phased Array systems and applications
- Examples using intuitive graphs from real applications and modeling software
- Self-assessment questions and math exercises
- Enhanced 3D illustrations
Ultrasonic Time of Flight Diffraction – 1st Edition
Author: Ed Ginzel
ISBN: 978-0-9917095-4-0
Hardcover, Full Color, 260 Pages
This handbook will provide technicians, students and instructors a single source publication for the fundamentals involved in TOFD. The topics covered in this handbook generally follow the requirements set out in the CSWIP document for TOFD training requirements. Where background fundamentals are deemed useful to explain pertinent aspects of TOFD, the basics will be explained with adequate detail.
To enhance the usefulness of this text as a training manual, problem solving exercises have been included. These assignments are typical of those questions and assignments that would be presented in a classroom environment and similar to those that may be used in certification examinations. This book comes in hardcover with lamination for greater durability. Many 2D and 3D illustrations are included to help the reader understand TOFD concepts and provide virtual presentation of TOFD field applications.
Phased Array Ultrasonic Technology – 2nd Edition
Author: Ed Ginzel
ISBN: 978-0-9917095-0-2
Hardcover, Full Color, 362 Pages
Advances in mechanisation capabilities, afforded by the rapid growth of the computer industry, have been wide spread. NDT is no exception to the variety of industries that have benefitted from these advances. This handbook is intended to improve the students’ understanding of phased array aspects of mechanised ultrasonic inspections. As well, some background is supplied with regard to the ancillary aspects of mechanised ultrasonic inspections, data acquisition and computer imaging.
New in the Second Edition:
- Hardcover with lamination for greater durability
- Examples using intuitive graphs
- Enhanced 3D illustrations
- Self-assessment questions and hands-on math exercises
- Exposure to new Phased Array technology and applications
