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Application of Non-Destructive Testing in the foundry industry
Application of NDT in the Foundry Industry: techniques, defects, properties, personnel selection and training.
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
229 Articlesengineering
15 Articlesequipment inspection
67 Articlesreliability
50 Articlesstudy cases
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Quality assurance strategies for pressure vessel manufacturing
Ensure quality and safety in the manufacture of pressure vessels.
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Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particles: HTHA Detection Guide
Detecting High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) is most effective with wet fluorescent magnetic particles and magnetic flux.
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The ASNT’s Role in Non-Destructive Testing Techniques
Emphasizing how the role of the ASNT in NDT standards contributes to industrial safety and quality.
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AWS Standards and Non-Destructive Testing for welding integrity
Guarantee the quality of welds through the application of AWS Standards and Non-Destructive Testing.
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In-line Inspection of oil pipelines: methods and applications
ILI allows for assessing the integrity of pipelines without halting their operation using a variety of technologies.
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Pipe Support Inspection with Short-Range Guided Waves and EMAT
Under pipe support inspection is feasible with short-range guided waves and EMAT transducers.
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Pulsed Eddy Current Array (PECA) applied to marine terminal inspection
The Pulsed Eddy Current Array technique is a useful tool in the inspection of structures and components at marine terminals.
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ASTM E1211: Enhancing leak detection through Acoustic Emission sensors
ASTM E1211 standardizes and enhances leak detection with Acoustic Emission sensors, critical for industrial and environmental safety.
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Near Field Array for cooler tube failure detection
Discover how Near Field Array revolutionizes corrosion mapping in air cooler tubes.
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