Penetrant testing principle and advantages

 ›Penetrant Testing is one of the effective method for detecting surface flaws,.

›It can be used on Metals, non-metals, plastics, ceramics & Glass.

›Not suitable for Porous materials such as wood, bricks, concrete, & other non graded castings, sponge



Qualification of Examination Personel

  • ›Able to read a Jaeger Type No. 2 Standard Chart at a distance of not less than 12 in. (300 mm),
  • ›Should be capable of distinguishing and differentiating contrast between colors used.
  • ›These requirements shall be checked annually.
  • ›Should clear the Examinations with percentage stated in ASNT SNT-TC-1A

Basic Principle

›Capillary Action

– Low surface tension fluid( dye) penetrates in to clean and dry defects open to the surface.

liquid penetrant testing

Advantages of PT

  • ›High sensitivity to small surface discontinuities.
  • ›Vast application -metallic and nonmetallic, magnetic and nonmagnetic, and conductive and nonconductive materials may be inspected.
  • ›Large areas and large volumes of parts/materials can be inspected rapidly and at low cost.
  • ›Parts with complex geometric shapes are routinely inspected.
  • ›Indications are produced directly on the surface of the part and constitute a visual representation of the flaw.
  • ›Aerosol spray cans make penetrant materials very portable.
  • Penetrant materials and associated equipment are relatively inexpensive.

Disadvantages of PT

  • ›Only surface breaking defects can be detected.
  • ›Only materials with a relatively nonporous surface can be inspected.
  • ›Pre-cleaning is critical since contaminants can mask defects.
  • ›Metal smearing from machining, grinding, and grit or vapor blasting must be removed prior to LPI.
  • ›The inspector must have direct access to the surface being inspected.
  • ›Surface finish and roughness can affect inspection sensitivity.
  • ›Multiple process operations must be performed and controlled.
  • ›Post cleaning of acceptable parts or materials is required.
  • Chemical handling and proper disposal is required.

General Steps:

  1. Pre- Cleaning
  2. Apply Penetrant
  3. Dwell Time
  4. Excess Penetrant Removal
  5. Apply Developer
  6. Developing time
  7. Indications
  8. Interpretation
  9. Report
  10. Post Cleaning

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