113 - Introduction to Phased Array and OmniScan UT & Phased Array

The Introduction to Phased Arrays and OmniScan Ultrasonic and Phased Array course is designed to introduce industrial UT practitioners to the principles of ultrasonic phased arrays and operation/navigation of the OmniScan instrument.  The course is paced to provide a challenge for experienced technicians while emphasizing fundamentals of operation and standard practices for all attendees.  We recommend that attendees have attained Level 2 or 3 certification in industrial utrasonics prior to attending this course.

Objectives

• Ultrasonic phased array principals
  
• Applications of phased arrays
  
• Ultrasonic phased array digitization principles
  
• Benefits and limitations of phased array examination
  
• OmniScan features
  
• OmniScan operation
  
• OmniScan applications including:
  
  • Focal Laws
    
  • Probe design for phased array applications
    
  • Current industry applications using ultrasonic phased array applications
    
  • Ultrasonic beam steering
    
  • OmniScan orientation
    
  • Software and scanning configurations
    
  • Linear and sectorial definitions
    
  • Calibrations
    
  • Technique development
    
  • Data storage and file structure
    
  • Data acquisition
    
  • Data analysis
    
  • Reporting

Suitable For

The course is designed for initial Phased Array instrument operators seeking theoretical and phased array instrument application concepts. The benefit to the employer will be significant, as the graduate of this course will be capable of analyzing, solving and reporting clear comprehensive findings for those problematic NDT/NDE applications.

Duration

5 days (40 hours)
50% classroom, 40% hands-on, 10% testing

Course Equipment and Materials

The course instruments include the OmniScan MX 16/128 and the 32/128 as primary with additional instrumentation available, such as the OmniScan MX2 and the Focus LT. The sound interac- tion with side drilled holes and notches is demonstrated visually using the photoelastic system. Numerous samples are provided to enable students to learn and explore the many features of the hardware and software. With dozens of array and
wedge config- urations, such as longitu- dinal and shear (includ- ing lateral), and unique wedge & array options, the student will get an excellent exposure to the potential of the equipment.

Requirements for Successful Completion

A mark of 70% is required for successful completion and certification. Final pass mark is based on combined daily quiz marks and final exam. A Certificate of Completion is provided.