Radiographic Film Interpretation

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09 Nov 2025 Doha, Qatar $ 4,500 Register

Radiographic Film Interpretation

Introduction

This 5-day course provides basic knowledge into how to effectively interpret radiographs of weldments. Emphasis is placed on the radiographic image quality requirements of codes and specifications. This course is practical in nature, utilizes classroom participation, and allows for hands-on application in the review of radiographic film. The course is designed to provide opportunities for student evaluation of radiographs of pipe and vessel welds. One objective of the course is to produce understanding and confidence on the part of the student/interpreter. However, the primary objective is the enhancement of the student’s ability to make accurate, practical evaluations and decisions when charged with the very important responsibility of film interpretation. This course is designed for the certified level II RT personnel. Various codes and standards are included along with a number of Radiographs containing natural defects. (ASME Sec VIII, API 1104, AWS D 1.1, ASME B 31.3) Radiographic films with natural and artificial discontinuities in welds are being provided for the practical. Detailed acceptance-rejection criteria are being discussed during the class for a thorough understanding of the subject. The participant should be able to carry out film interpretation to the above codes independently upon completion of this course.

Objectives

    Radiographic Film Interpretation - Level II, Classroom NDT training course is developed to meet the requirements of ASNT SNT-TC-1A, CP -189 and other equivalent standards and customer-specific written practice for training and certification in this method of Non-Destructive Testing personnel.
    After completion of Radiographic Film Interpretation classes, you will get in-depth knowledge of Radiographic Film Interpretation principles, equipment, and application of radiographic techniques and interpretation of radiographic film of various product forms.

    • Understand the basic principles of the radiographic inspection procedure
    • Understand the radiographic film processing procedures
    • Recognize limitations in exposure quality
    • Understand the potential causes of processing artifacts
    • Assess radiographic quality
    • Understand viewing condition requirements
    • Interpret radiographic codes and specifications
    • Write reports based on code requirements
    • Understand the origins of defects
    • Locate and recognize radiographic images of defects with a high probability of detection
    • Review Of The Radiographic Variables Related To Film Interpretation
    • Film
    • Radiographic Viewing
    • Radiographic Image Quality
    • Exposure Techniques
    • Discontinuities
    • Radiographic artifacts
    • Codes, Procedures, and Written Practices
    • Radiographic Report Forms

Training Methodology

The course is delivered in a combination of lecture-style and computer-based training. In addition, a significant amount of time is set aside for small working group activity when addressing case study problems. Extensive use is made of case study material to underline the key aspects of the course and to give the delegates exposure to current best practice.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for welding inspectors, auditors, supervisors, managers, engineers, quality assurance/quality control personnel, radiographic personnel, and others who desire to improve their skills in this area.

Course Outline

  • Introduction to Basic Radiation Physics  
  • The principles of Radiographic Techniques  
  • Radiographic Film and Processing
  • Image Quality  
  • Exposure Techniques
  • Film Artifacts   
  • Welding Process
  • Interpretation of Radiographs
  • Evaluation of Discontinues as per Appendix 4
  • Code and Standards  
  • Review Of The Radiographic Variables Related To Film Interpretation
  • Film
  • Radiographic Viewing
  • Radiographic Image Quality
  • Exposure Techniques
  • Discontinuities
  • Radiographic artifacts
  • Codes, Procedures, and Written Practices
  • Radiographic Report Forms Calibrating and using densitometers, evaluating radiographs related to casting and welds

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