Outlines

 

1.0 Principles / Theory

 

            1.1       Nature of penetrating radiation

            1.2       Interaction between penetrating radiation and matter

            1.3       Radiography

                        1.3.1 Imaging by film

                        1.3.2 Imaging by fluorescent materials

                        1.3.3 Imaging by electronic devices

            1.4       Radiometry

 

 

2.0 Equipment / Materials

 

            2.1       Electrically generated sources

                        2.1.1 X-ray sources

                        2.1.1.1 Generators and tubes as an integrated system

                        2.1.1.2 Sources of electrons

                        2.1.1.3 Electron accelerating methods

                        2.1.1.4 Target materials and characteristics

                        2.1.1.5 Equipment design considerations

 

            2.2       Particulate radiation sources

            2.3       Radiation detectors

                        2.3.1 Imaging

                                    2.3.1.1 Film principles properties

                                    2.3.1.2 Fluoroscopy

                                    2.3.1.3 TV and optical systems

                                    2.3.1.4 Other non-film devices

 

3.0 Technique / Calibrations

 

            3.1       Imaging considerations

                        3.1.1 Sensitivity

                        3.1.2 Contrast and definition

                        3.1.3 Geometric factors

                        3.1.4 Intensifying screens

                        3.1.5 Scattered radiation

                        3.1.6 Source factors

                        3.1.7 Detection media

                        3.1.8 Exposure curve

 

 

            3.2       Film processing

                        3.2.1 Darkroom procedures

                        3.2.2 Darkroom equipment and chemicals

                        3.2.3 Film processing                                                                                                                                

 

            3.3       Viewing of radiographs

                        3.3.1 Illuminator requirements

                        3.3.2 Background lighting

                        3.3.3 Optical aids

 

            3.4       Judging radiographic quality

                        3.4.1 Density

                        3.4.2 Contrast

                        3.4.3 Definition

                        3.4.4 Artifacts

                        3.4.5 IQI’s

                        3.4.6 Causes and correction of unsatisfactory radiographs

 

            3.5       Exposure calculations

 

            3.6       Radiographic techniques

                        3.6.1 Blocking and filtering

                        3.6.2 Multi-film techniques

                        3.6.3 Enlargement and projection

                        3.6.4 Stereoradiography

                

Who Should Attend

 

• The course is designed for anyone who is interested in satisfying the certification requirements for Radiographic Testing Level III certification or who needs a thorough knowledge and practical experience of Radiographic Testing Techniques.

Duration

5 Days