Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) comprises methods designed to assess the condition of materials, components, and equipment without affecting their serviceability. Its function is to identify discontinuities, degradation, and early damage mechanisms to determine service fitness and remaining life.
In the energy sector, NDT is a cornerstone of integrity management, supporting maintenance decisions, reducing unplanned failures, and optimizing availability. The evolution toward advanced techniques, digitalization, and remote inspection drives its growth in the U.S., Europe, and LATAM.
Main topics
This section gathers technical content aimed at professionals requiring a precise and applied view of NDT technologies.
Key topics include:
- Volumetric testing (UT, PAUT, TOFD)
- Surface techniques (MT, PT, VT)
- Digital and computed radiography
- Remote inspection and robotics
- Defect evaluation and remaining life assessment
- ASNT, ISO, API, and SNT-TC-1A standards
- Applications in O&G, petrochemical, energy, and mining
NDT is essential to ensure structural integrity and operational continuity of critical assets. Technical challenges include qualifications of techniques, accurate interpretation of indications, inspection in complex geometries, and adoption of advanced technologies.
codes and standards
63 Articlescorrosion and materials
223 Articlesengineering
15 Articlesequipment inspection
67 Articlesreliability
50 Articlesstudy cases
1 ArticleDetection and evaluation of failure using Lock-in Thermography (LIT)
Thickness measurement using Eddy Currents: Principles and applications
Artificial Intelligence in the evolution of Digital Radiography
IRRSP Practical Examination Guide for Industrial Radiography
NDT in carbon steel vs. stainless steel: a comparative analysis
Main types of NDT and their applications in the petroleum industry
How the NDT industry benefits major productive sectors
Non-destructive analysis using thermography in predictive maintenance
The impact of NDT on equipment and pipeline service life
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