B1110

Visual Inspection Course Level I and II

This course complies with the recommendations of SNT-TC-1A

COURSE OUTLINE

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Visual Inspection Course Outline per CP-105

Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction

1.1. Overview of the Study Guide 1.2. Recommended References 1.3. Resource Materials

2.0 Fundamentals of Visual Testing 2.1. Vision 2.2. Visual Perception 2.3. Lighting

2.3.1. Fundamentals of Light 2.3.2. Measurement of Light 2.3.3. Recommended Lighting Levels 2.3.4. Lighting Techniques

2.4. Light Sources 2.4.1. Incandescent Lighting 2.4.2. Fluorescent Lighting 2.4.3. Discharge (Arc) Lighting

3.0 Factors That Affect Visual Testing 3.1. Material Attributes

3.1.1. Surface Conditions 3.1.1.1. Cleanliness 3.1.1.2. Color 3.1.1.3. Texture

3.1.2. Physical Conditions 3.1.2.4. Specimen Conditions 3.1.2.5. Shape 3.1.2.6. Size 3.1.2.7. Temperature

3.1.3. Environmental Factors 3.1.3.8. Atmosphere 3.1.3.9. Cleanliness 3.1.3.10. Humidity and Temperature 3.1.3.11. Safety

3.1.4. Physiological Factors 3.1.4.12. Physical Comfort 3.1.4.13. Health 3.1.4.14. Mental Attitude 3.1.4.15. Fatigue 3.1.4.16. Test Item Position

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3.1.4.17. 4.0 Equipment

4.1. Borescopes 4.2. Fiberscopes 4.3. Visual Inspection Instruments

4.3.1. Rules 4.3.2. Calipers 4.3.3. Gauges 4.3.4. Magnifiers 4.3.5. Mirrors (reflectors)

4.4. Automated Systems 4.5. Computer-based Systems 4.6. Imaging Systems 4.7. Special Optical Systems

4.7.1. Optical Rats 4.7.2. Optical Comparators

4.8. Closed-circuit Television 5.0 Discontinuities

5.1. Castings 5.2. Forgings 5.3. Machining Processes 5.4. Welds

6.0 Visual Testing Documents 6.1. Welding Specifications 6.2. Acceptance/Rejection Criteria 6.3. Examination Results

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