Leak Testing Training Course

This three day (24 hrs.) course provides basic knowledge of the principles of leak testing.  Emphasis is placed on bubble testing, absolute pressure testing and pressure testing.  The specific requirements of codes and specifications, including acceptance criteria are discussed in detail.  This course is practical in nature, utilizes classroom participation and exercises on scientific notation and calculation of leakage rates.

Course Objectives

This course will:

• Provide classroom training hours for both Level I and II certification in accordance with SNT-TC-1A and ANSI/ASNT CP-189 requirements.

• Prepare the candidate for Level I and II examinations.

• Discuss and apply code and standards acceptance criteria.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for NDT technicians, welding inspectors, auditors, supervisors, managers, engineers, quality assurance/quality control personnel, and others who desire to improve their skills in this area.

Course Notes

All attendees will be provided with relative technical notes and associated reference materials.

Course Program

DAY 1
8:00am-4:30pm

Introduction to Basic Principles of Bubble Testing and Equipment

• Solution film test pressurizing technique

• Terminology

•  Capabilities and limitation of solution film test method

• Factors affecting sensitivity of solution film test methods

• Vacuum boxes for solution film test methods

• Vacuum box gaskets

• Indicating gauges and liquid manometers for solution film test method

• Leak detector solutions

• Safety practices

• Solution film testing general sequence and practices

• Scientific notation exercise

• ASME code excerpts

DAY 2
8:00am-4:30pm

Introduction to Basic Principles of Absolute Pressure Testing and Equipment

• Gases

• Pressure and its measurement

• Dry bulb temperature and its measurement

• Vapor pressure and its measurement

• Mass flow and its measurement

• Pressure change techniques

• Volume change techniques

• Mass flow test

• Scientific notation exercise

Introduction to Leakage Rate Testing Principles

• Absolute method of leakage rate testing

• Measurement, calibration and verification

• Examples of various APT techniques

• Pressure change technique for high vacuum

• Method of determining leakage rates

• Calculating leakage rates

• Scientific notation exercise

• ASME code excerpts

DAY 3
8:00am-4:30pm

Final Examination

• Procedure Review

• Review of study material

• Bubble testing written examination

• Absolute pressure testing written examination

• Open discussion

Course Location

• (To be determined)

Certificate of Completion

Certificates are given to all participants upon satisfactory completion of course.

Registration Fee

The registration fee for this course is $600

To register, complete the registration form, enclose payment, and mail to:

• NDT Technical Services, Inc.

• P.O. Box 721139

• Houston, Texas 77272-1139

Mail all registrations at least two (2) weeks in advance of course. All registrations after that date must be confirmed by telephone.

For additional information, call: (281) 341-0469

Payment

Payment by check, money order or cash is due in full prior to the start of the course.

Cancellations/substitutions

• Cancellations made in writing and received between 5 to 15 working days prior to course will be refunded less $50 handling fee.

• Cancellations received thereafter will not be refunded, and the full invoice fee will be payable regardless of whether or not you attend.

• Substitutions may be made at any time.

• Confirmation will be made in writing as soon as possible upon receipt of payment.  This confirmation will be sent to the address given on the registration form, unless otherwise indicated.

• The organizers reserve the right to cancel any course due to insufficient enrollment.  In this event, fees will be refunded in full.  However, the organizers assume no liability for travel or any expenses other than fees paid.

Tax Deduction

An income tax deduction is allowed for educational expenses (registration fees and cost of travel, meals and lodging) undertaken to 1) maintain or improve skills required in ones employment or other trade of business, or 2) meet express requirements of an employer or law imposed as a condition to retention of employment, job status or rate of compensation.