Guide For The Nondestructive Inspection Of Welds

Acquaints readers with the common nondestructive inspection (NDT) methods available, and aids in selecting the method best suited for inspection of a given weld." -- Abstract.

This guide acquaints the user with the nondestructive examination methods commonly used to examine weldments. The standard also addresses which method best detects various types of discontinuities. The methods included are visual, liquid, penetrant, magnetic particle, radiographic, ultrasonic, electromagnetic (eddy current), and leak testing.

This second edition builds on the success of the first and covers the widespread introduction of computer technology, particularly the digitisation of data into the many branches of NDT. It surveys the new European (CEN) Standards and provisional CEN Standards on NDT, many of which are replacing British Standards. New NDT techniques not included in the first edition are also included.