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Radiographic Testing

Chapter 1: Introduction to Radiographic Testing

Before you start
Practical: Entire Radiographic Testing Process
Introduction to Radiographic Testing (3:55)
Electromagnetic Spectrum (1:07)
What is a Radiograph (11:27)
RT of Weld Plates (4:37)
Principles of RT (1:59)
Types of Industrial RT (1:17)
Advantages of RT (3:51)
Disadvantages of RT (6:03)
Practical: Applications of Radiographic Testing
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen 1845-1923
The genius of Marie Curie
Basic Math for Radiography (7:19)
Questions That Make You Go Hmmmm….
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Chapter 1 Review

Chapter 2: Types and Sources of Radiation

Structure of Atoms (9:55)
Proton, Neutron, Electron and Positron
Concept of Ionization (2:33)
Photoelectric Absorption, Compton Effect and Pair Production (8:37)
Types Of Radiation
What is Nuclear Radiation | Radioactivity?
What is an Alpha Particle?
Artificial Radioisotopes (7:06)
Half life
Definition of Activity and Math Problems on Activity (13:51)
Calculations on Activity after n Half Lives (7:31)
Expanding on the Math Problems on Activity (5:02)
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Quiz 2

Chapter 3: Radiation Safety

ALARA and Math Part 1 of 4 (Time Calculations) (12:03)
Math Part 2 of 4 (Inverse Square Law) (22:04)
Math Part 3 of 4 (Inverse Square Law) (8:31)
Math Part 4 of 4 (Shielding-Half Value Layer and Tenth Value Layer) (11:11)
Pocket Dosimeters
Film Badge
DSM-500 Digital Radiation Survey Meter Demo
Roentgen vs RAD vs REM
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Chapter 4: Radiographic Testing Principles

Image Formation part 1 (1:33)
Image Formation part 2 (2:17)
Defect orientation effects RT vs UT (7:58)
Image Distortion (3:53)
Image Enlargement (4:10)
Geometric Unsharpness (4:55)
Minimum SFD Calculations using Geometric Unsharpness (10:11)
Ug and Minimum SOD Math (17:32)
Types of Scatter (1:28)
Internal Scatter (2:40)
Side Scatter (2:07)
Back Scatter (5:56)
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Review Quiz on Geometric Unsharpness and Scatter

Chapter 5: Radiographic Equipment

Sample (7:32)
Animation: X-Ray Production
Practical: Simple X-Ray Tube Overview
How does X Ray Work (X-Ray Production)
The X-Ray Tube & Components
Practical: Taking the X Ray
Types of X-Ray Machines (4:31)
Practical: Demo X-ray Shot
Anode Heel Effect (X-Ray Tube)
Van De Graff Generator
Bremsstrahlung Radiation
Characteristic X-Rays
Focal Spot & Line Focus Principle
Review Quiz on X-ray
Securing the Radioisotope Source | QSA Global, Inc.
Connecting Guide Tubes and Controls | QSA Global, Inc.
How to Minimize Operator Dose | QSA Global, Inc.
How to Perform a Misconnect Test on 880 Series Delta | QSA Global, Inc.
How to Inspect the Drive Cable on a SENTINEL 880 Series Camera | QSA Global, Inc.
How to Survey your 880 Series Gamma Ray Source Projector | QSA Global, Inc.
Daily Inspection Showcase by QSA Global
Practical: Gamma Ray Camera Assembly
Practical: Demo Gamma Ray Shot
Practical: Gamma Radiography in Aerospace
ANSI Type I Device (4:39)
ANSI Type I and Type II Device (3:01)
Wavelength and Energy of Radiation (6:34)
Comparing IR-192, Co-60 & Cs-137
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Review Quiz on X and Gamma Rays

Chapter 6: Radiographic Film and Processing

RT Simulation Aluminum Step Wedge with X-Rays (14:02)
RT Simulation Steel Cal Block with X-Rays (20:54)
RT Simulation Pipe with Gamma Rays (27:04)
Practical: Film Loading
Radiographic Sensitivity and Contrast (4:24)
What is Subject Contrast (6:17)
What is Film Contrast (0:48)
Characteristic Curve (3:22)
Practical: Overview of Automatic Film Processor
Practical: Manual Film Processing
Practical: Automatic Film Processing
Practical: Inside my Dark Room: Part 1 (6:26)
Practical: Inside my Dark Room: Part 2 (7:46)
Practical: Wire Type IQI
Practical: Hole Type IQI
Practical: Density Readings Film Viewing
Math on Density based on Lux (6:25)
Practical: Shot Setup
Quiz on Radiographic Film and Processing

Chapter 7: Radiographic Artifacts

Film Processing Inside Dark Room #1 (6:26)
Film Processing Inside Dark Room #2 (7:46)
Film Artifacts
Scratches (1:27)
Crimp Marks (0:57)
Streaking (1:53)
Pressure Marks and Water Spots (2:24)
Hair, Scratches and Light Exposure (2:23)
Fog (2:10)
Types of Indications (2:17)
Static Marks (1:26)
Summarizing the Steps in Radiographic Testing (0:47)
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Review Quiz on Film Artifacts

Chapter 8: Radiographic Imaging and Viewing

Diaphragms, collimators, and cones (3:35)
Filters and Screens (8:01)
Masking and Area Shielding (1:53)
Download these tables
IQI part 1 (13:19)
IQI part 2 (7:35)
IQI part 3 (11:04)
Densitometer (0:34)
Step Wedge Film (2:35)
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Review Questions on Chapter 8

Chapter 9: Radiographic Exposures

What is Radiographic Exposure? (7:13)
X-ray Exposure Charts (7:19)
X-ray Exposure Charts #2 (3:00)

Chapter 10: Radiographic Techniques

RT Techniques-Single Wall Single Image (SWSI) (2:06)
Panoramic SWSI Technique (2:06)
Double Wall Single Image (DWSI) and Double Wall Double Image (DWDI) (5:44)
Recap of RT Techniques (28:09)
IQI Selection for various RT Techniques (20:17)
Quiz on RT Techniques

Chapter 11: Specialized Radiographic Techniques

Image Intensifiers
Steroradiography
Flash X-ray
Quiz on Specialized Radiographic Techniques
Double Film Technique (4:26)

Chapter 12: Standards, Codes and Procedures

Open book quiz on ISO 4993-2009
Open book quiz on ASTM E1254-13 RT film storage

Chapter 14: Interpretation of Welding Discontinuities

Weld Flaw Reference Radiographs

Final Recap

Practice Questions
RT Simulation Aluminum Step Wedge with X-Rays (14:02)
RT Simulation Steel Cal Block with X-Rays (20:54)
RT Simulation Pipe with Gamma Rays (27:04)
Practice Questions Answered (Part 1 of 3) (60:21)
Practice Questions Answered (Part 2 of 3) (63:52)
Practice Questions Answered (Part 3 of 3) (63:35)

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