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ET Level III Exam Prep Course

Designed for experienced NDT professionals preparing for ASNT Electromagnetic Testing (ET) Level III certification. Covers Eddy Current Testing (ECT), Remote Field Testing (RFT), and ACFM.

Course curriculum

1. Training Instructor: Video
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2. Learning Objectives Download
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3. What is NDT?: Video
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4. Thales of Miletus
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5. Lodestone Video
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6. Democritus of Thrace
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7. Oersted
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8. Oersted Video
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9. Ampere
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10. Arago
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11. Arago's Disk Video
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12. Eddy Current Damping Video
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13. Leon Foucault
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14. Foucault's Pendulum Video
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15. Jules Antoine Lissajous
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16. Michael Faraday
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17. Michael Faraday Video
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18. Emil Lenz
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19. Magnet Dripping Through Copper Tube Video
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20. Eddy Current Principles
21. What is ECT?: Video
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22. Basic Eddy Current System
23. Eddy Current Testing Advantages and Limitations
24. Personnel Qualification
25. Module 1 Notes
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26. Audio On-the-go!
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27. Homework Assignment
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28. End of Module Quiz
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1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Magnetism Part I
4. Magnetism Part II
5. Three Types of Magnetism Video
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6. Magnetism Part III
7. Magnetism Part IV
8. Magnetism Part V
9. Barkhausen Noise
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10. Hysteresis Loop: Identify Key Points
11. Review
12. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Electrical Theory
4. Review
5. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Electromagnetic Induction Part 1
4. Electromagnetic Induction Part 2
5. Bonus Video: Faraday's Disk
6. Review
7. End of Chapter Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Eddy Current Properties
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4. Generation of Eddy Currents
5. Eddy Current Density
6. Review
7. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Part 1
4. Part 2
5. Review
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6. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Test Frequency
3. Reading Material
4. Review
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5. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Effects of Test System Parameters
4. Effect of Test System Parameters on an Eddy Current Test
5. Review
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6. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Phase Lag
4. Video on Phase Lag
5. Phase Relationships
6. Interactive App on Phase Lag
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7. Phase Beyond 180 Degrees when test frequency is too high
8. Inside Bobbin Probe vs Encircling Coil Phase Lag
9. Review
10. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Phase Relationships
4. Review
5. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Signal Amplitude
4. Amplitude vs Depth Wear Sizing Curve
5. Review
6. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Impedance Changes
4. Impedance Changes Video
5. Review
6. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Conductivity
4. Making a Conductivity Curve with the Nortec 600
5. Conductivity Sorting- High vs Low Test Frequencies
6. Conductivity/Liftoff Calibration with the Nortec 600
7. EtherNDE SigmaCheck Digital Conductivity Meter
8. Review
9. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Permeability
4. Permeability Effect Video
5. Carbon Steel vs Aluminum Video
6. Cu/Ni plating over Carbon Steel Base Material
7. Carbon Steel Plating over Copper Base Material
8. Review
9. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Dimension, Homogeneity, and Mass
4. Other Discontinuity Considerations
5. Review
6. End of Module Quiz
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1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Handling Equipment
4. Review
5. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Test Instruments and Displays
4. Calibrated vs Non-Calibrated Displays
5. Review
6. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Historical Methods
4. Historical Methods Video
5. Vector Point Phase Analysis
6. Review
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7. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Pulsed ECT and Magneto Optic Imaging
4. Pulsed Eddy Current
5. Review
6. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Equipment Calibration
4. Review
5. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Multifrequency Systems
4. Single vs. Multifrequency Test Instruments
5. Review
6. Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Automation and Feedback
4. Alarm Gates
5. Alarm Gates for Testing Painted Carbon Steel
6. Review
7. Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Surface Coils Part 1
4. Surface Coils Part 2
5. Surface Coils Part 3
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6. Review
7. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Encircling (Feed-Through) Coils
4. Inside Bobbin Coil Phase Lag vs Encircling Coil Phase Lag
5. Review
6. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Other Probe/Coil Types
4. Coil Fixture Considerations
5. Review
6. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Coil Shielding
4. Review
5. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Coil Arrangement Types
4. Coil Configuration Types
5. Absolute Coil Arrangement
6. Self-Comparison Differential Coil Arrangement
7. Self-Comparison Differential Testing for Surface-Breaking Cracks
8. External Comparison Differential
9. Hybrid Coil Arrangements
10. Review
11. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Internal Functions of Instruments
4. Interactive App on Internal Function of Instruments
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5. Review
6. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Part 1
4. Part 2
5. Part 3
6. Test Coil Design and Properties
7. Review
8. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Impedance Effects
4. The Impedance Plane Explained
5. Review
6. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Instrument Settings Part 1
4. Instrument Settings Part 2
5. Nortec 600 Functions
6. Nortec 600 All Settings Menu
7. Nortec 600 Commercial Video
8. Review
9. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Coil Coupling Part 1
4. Coil Coupling Part 2
5. Coil Coupling Part 3
6. Interactive App on Coil Coupling
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7. Liftoff vs. Thinning vs. Edge Effect
8. Liftoff Reducing Flaw Detection Capability
9. Review
10. End of Module Quiz
11. Learning Objectives
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Part 1
4. Part 2
5. Test Object Effects on Test Coil
6. Test Parameters Video
7. Review
8. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Signal Filtering
4. Review
5. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Calibration Standards
4. Review
5. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Part 1
4. Part 2
5. Review
6. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Impedance Plane Diagrams
4. Impedance Plane Diagram Video
5. Review
6. End of Module Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. Reading Material
3. Accept / Reject Criteria
4. Review
5. End of Module Quiz
1. Math Video
2. ET Math Summary
3. Interactive ET Math App
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4. Math Problems
5. Math Problem Solution Guide
1. Governing Documents Quiz
2. Various Documents Governing Eddy Current Inspections
1. Report Requirements
1. Lab Demonstration Options
1. ET Level II Final Quiz
1. Adjusting X/Y Gain Ratio for Tube Testing
2. Alarm Gates
3. Arago's Wheel
4. Bobbin vs Array vs Rotating Probes
5. Bobbin vs Encircling Coils
6. Bobbin Probe Amplitude Sizing Curve
7. Bobbin Probe Phase Spread
8. Bobbin vs Rotating Probes
9. Calibration: Different Types of Calibration Standards
10. Calibration: The Importance of Using the Right Reference Samples
11. Carbon Steel Surface Testing
12. Corestar: Two-Channel TSP Mix Suppression
13. Corestar: Setting Spans and Rotations on 100% ASME Hole
14. Corestar Software: Creating a 2-Channel TSP Suppression Mix Channel
15. Detecting Second-Layer Corrosion
16. Ecutec: Simple HVAC Tubing Test Instrument
17. EtherNDE SigmaCheck Conductivity Tester
18. Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law
19. Fastener Hole Exams: Manual vs Rotating Scanner
20. Foucault's Pendulum
21. Historical Perspectives: The Evolution of Eddy Current Testing
22. Hocking Phasec 3D: Fastener Hole Inspection using Rotating Scanner
23. Hocking Locator UH: Absolute Probes and Surface Cracks
24. Hocking Locator UH: Non-Calibrated Displays
25. Impedance: Interpreting Dr. Foerster's Impedance Graphs
26. Impedance Plane: Connecting Theory to Actual Signals
27. Lenz's Law: Magnet Sliding on Aluminum Plate
28. Lenz's Law: Magnet Falling Through Copper Tube
29. Lenz's Law: Magnetic Braking
30. Lenz's Law: Magnets Falling Through Copper Tubes
31. Liftoff: The Language of Liftoff
32. Lodestones
33. Magnetic Effects on Phase Lag
34. Magnetic Effects: 300 vs 400 Series Stainless Steel
35. Magnetism: Ferromagnetic vs Paramagnetic vs Diamagnetic
36. Nortec PS5-AL Indexing Scanner for Fastener Hole Exams
37. Nortec 19: Differential Coil Arrangement
38. Nortec 19: Vintage Impedance Plane Test Instrument
39. Nortec 1000 vs Nortec 600
40. Nortec Workstation: Test Frequency Selection for Subsurface Flaws
41. Nortec Workstation: Early Vector Point Phase Analysis
42. Nortec Workstation: Filter Setup
43. Nortec Workstation: Self-Comparison Differential for Surface Cracks
44. Nortec Workstation: Plating Thickness Clockwise Rotation
45. Nortec Workstation: Vector Point Analysis
46. Nortec Workstation: Sorting High vs. Low Conductivity Materials
47. Nortec Workstation: Phase Lag Effects on Aluminum
48. Nortec Workstation: Tubing Calibration
49. Nortec 500D: Thinning Curves
50. Nortec 600: Conductivity Curves and Alloy Sorting
51. Nortec 600: All Settings Overview
52. Nortec 600: Alarm Gates
53. Nortec 600: Conductivity and Liftoff Measurements
54. Nortec 600: Effect of Test System Parameters on a Test
55. Nortec 600: Using A-Lift Feature to Set Probe Motion Horizontal
56. Nortec 600: Positive vs. Negative Alarm Gates
57. Nortec 600: Basic Settings and Features
58. Nortec 600: Fastener Hole Exams with Spitfire 2000 Scanner
59. Nortec 600: Increasing Liftoff Decreasing Flaw Sensitivity
60. Nortec 600: Pancake Absolute vs Self-Comparison Differential Coils
61. Nortec 600: Thinning vs Liftoff vs Edge Effects
62. Nortec 600: Tube Testing / Creating a TSP Mix
63. Nortec 600: Impedance Plane Explanation
64. Nortec 1000: Vintage Test Instrument
65. Nortec 2000D: Tube Inspection (Limited Capabilities)
66. Nortec 2000D+: Differential Coil Advantage
67. Nortec 2000D+: Manual Fastener Hole Exams
68. Nortec 2000D+: Signal Amplitude Increase with Pit Diameter
69. Nortec 2000D+: Ring Probe Inspection of Protruding Fasteners
70. Nortec 2000D: The Importance of Coil Size vs Flaw Size
71. Permeability Effects
72. Plating Thickness: Cu/Ni over Carbon Steel
73. Plating Thickness: Aluminum Over Carbon Steel
74. Plating Thickness: Carbon Steel over Copper
75. Plating Thickness: Aluminum Over Copper
76. Signal Analysis: Bulge vs Dent
77. Slide Rule: Calculating Prime Frequency for Tubing
78. Slide Rule: Cardboard Model vs Nortec 600
79. Slide Rule: Basic Features
80. Slide Rule: Determining F90 Test Frequency for Optimum Flaw Detection
81. Slide Rule for Determining Knee of the Thinning Curve
82. Slide Probe: F-28 Lap Joint Inspection
83. Test Frequency Selection: F90 for Optimum Detection
84. Test Instruments: A Variety of Testers
85. Titanium: Test Frequency Effects
86. Tubing Testing: Different Types of Probes
87. Tube Testing: Data Slewing to Align Data from Multiple Coils
88. Tube Testing: Inexpensive Option for Training
89. Tube Testing: Typical Data Analysis Setup
90. Tube Testing: Rotating Probe Exams
91. Tube Testing vs Surface Testing
92. Tube Testing: The Importance of Scan Direction
93. Tube Testing: Setting Manual Scale for Axial Location
94. Tubing Exams: Voltage Normalization
95. Uniwest EddyView US-454: Differential vs Absolute Modes
96. Uniwest EddyView US-454: Carbon Steel inspection using +Point Probe
97. Waygate Mentor EM: Setting Up Alarm Gates for Painted Carbon Steel
98. Waygate Mentor EM: Slide Probe for Installed Fastner Exams
99. Zetec Miz-21C: Fastener Hole Exams with ZM1 Rotating Scanner
100. Zetec Miz-21C: Weld Probe Exams
101. Zetec Miz-21C: Conductivity and Liftoff Calibration
102. Zetec Miz-21C: Slide Probe inspection of Installed Fasteners
103. Zetec Miz-27: Basic Tubing Data Acquisition Process
104. Zetec Miz-27: Eddy Current Weighted Average Effect on Signals
105. Zetec Miz-27: Test Frequency Effects on Phase Lag
106. Zetec Miz-27 and Corestar Software: Absolute Proe
107. Zetec Miz-27: Using Multi-Frequencies for Dents vs OD Flaw
108. Zetec Miz-27: Single vs Multi-Frequency Exams
109. Zetec Miz-27: When Test Frequency is Too High

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Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Magnetism

Module 3: Electric Current Theory

Module 4: Electromagnetic Induction Theory

Module 5: Eddy Current Properties

Module 6: Eddy Current Depth of Penetration

Module 7: Test Frequency Effects

Module 8: Effects of Test System Parameters

Module 9: Phase Lag and Phase-Based Flaw Sizing Techniques

Module 10: Frequency/Phase Relationships

Module 11: Signal Amplitude and Amplitude-Based Flaw Sizing

Module 12: Impedance Changes

Module 13: Conductivity

Module 14: Permeability

Module 15: Dimension, Mass, and Homogeneity

Module 16: Handling Equipment

Module 17: Instruments and Displays

Module 18: Historical Methods

Module 19: PEC and MOI

Module 20: Equipment Calibration

Module 21: Multifrequency Systems

Module 22: Automation and Feedback

Module 23: Surface Coils

Module 24: Encircling Coils

Module 25: Other Probe/Coil Types

Module 26: Coil Shielding

Module 27: Coil Configuration and Arrangements

Module 28: Internal Instrument Functions

Module 29: Test Coil Attributes

Module 30: Impedance Effects

Module 31: Instrument Settings, Field Strength, and Saturation Effects

Module 32: Coil Coupling

Module 33: S/N Ratio and Effects of Test Parameters

Module 34: Signal Filtering

Module 35: Calibration Standards

Module 36: Test Frequency Selection

Module 37: Impedance Plane Diagrams

Module 38: Accept/Reject Criteria

Module 39: ET Math

Module 40: Codes, Standards, Specifications, Procedures

Module 41: Reports

Module 42: Lab Exercises

Final Course Quiz

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