Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) - Welds - Pre-course

Course Description:

If you're enrolling in a classroom-based ultrasonic testing course with TES Canada, you now have the opportunity to supercharge your preparedness with our pre-course eLearning packages. These optional add-ons are designed to familiarize you with the key concepts that will be covered in the classroom, ensuring you're primed for success and ready to absorb everything required for certification.

Key Features:

For Full Course Students: This option is exclusively available to students enrolling in full courses, enhancing your learning journey.

Early Access: Gain access to eLearning materials a full 30 days before the course commences, allowing you ample time to build your confidence before entering the classroom.

Certification: This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit hours, enhancing your professional development.

CPD Credits: 55 Credits

Duration: 55 hours

Price: CA$ 1,090.00

Course Structure:

Module 1: Basic Principles

• Explore fundamental concepts such as sound versus ultrasound.
• Understand the physical properties of ultrasound waves.
• Dive into the description of conventional UT hardware.
• Delve into the origin and use of A-, B-, and C-Scans.
• Learn about the production of ultrasound waves and the properties of the ultrasound beam.
• Discover the structure and content of a UT procedure, calibration, inspection guidelines, data analysis principles, and more.

Module 2: Principles underlying PAUT

• Uncover the origin of phasing.
• Explore phased-array hardware and specific scans and views.
• Learn about the production of phased-array ultrasound and the properties of 0-degree phased-array ultrasound beams.
• Understand phased-array specific procedures, setup, calibration, scanning, and data analysis.
• Engage in interactive exercises.

Module 3: Beam Steering

• Introduce the concept of beam steering.
• Delve into the inner workings of phased-array instruments.
• Explore scans and views specific to the angled phased array.
• Understand beam steering theory and limitations.
• Learn to build an angled phased-array ultrasound setup, calibration, scanning, and data analysis.
• Engage in interactive exercises.

Module 4: Beam Focusing

• Introduce focusing techniques.
• Explore phased-array probes and multiple scans/views.
• Understand beam focusing theory and limitations.
• Choose between focused and non-focused beams.
• Calibration with focused beams and defect shape vs. focal distance.
• Engage in interactive exercises.

Module 5: Optimizing Data Quality

• Delve into data quality concepts.
• Select optimal hardware and understand instrument limitations.
• Explore data quality theory and limitations.
• Learn to optimize setup parameters, encoder calibration, and remote data analysis.
• Engage in interactive exercises.

Module 6: Review

• Summarize and review key course concepts.
• Reflect on hardware, scans/views, theory, setups, calibration, inspection, data analysis, and more.
• Engage in interactive exercises for a comprehensive understanding.

System Requirements:

To ensure seamless access to the Phased Array eLearning modules, your computer should meet the following basic requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 10 and higher
• Browser: Chrome or Edge
• Internet Connection: A decent internet connection (5 Mb/s)

Prepare to excel in your classroom-based ultrasonic testing course with TES Canada's eLearning packages. Enroll today and embark on a learning journey that positions you for success.

TES CANADA was established in Alberta-Calgary, in January 2021, as TWI Associated Training Representative. TES CANADA continues the operation of TWI Canada, which was active from 2013 until Dec. 31st, 2020. TWI is the world’s largest Training organization in Welding, Welding Inspection, Plant Inspection, Advance NDT, and Painting Inspection. The trainings are supported by internationally recognized certifications including CSWIP, BGAS-CSWIP, IIW/EWF, PCN, and SNT-TC-1A, and are designed to service all major industry sectors including oil and gas, aerospace, construction, power, and automotive. TES CANADA offers a wide range of services, including Training and Examination, Consultancy and Engineering Solutions, Manufacturing Support, Welding Engineering, and Inspection Services. TES CANADA offers its services at its head office in Calgary - Alberta, where the company is based, as well as in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. TES CANADA offers its services in the Americas through its subordinate partners in Brazil and the USA, which are providing the services under the full direction and management of TES CANADA. TES CANADA plans to penetrate the market of other countries of the Americas (Argentina and Mexico) shortly. TES CANADA ensures that TES CANADA professional obligations/commitments are observed by the delivery of expertise, creative and optimal solutions, and services to clients within the Americas.