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Understanding NRT - Reading 1 - 2 of 2 - Radiogaphic Testing A PDF
Understanding NRT - Reading 1 - 2 of 2 - Radiogaphic Testing A PDF
NRT Reading 1
Part 2/2
Radiographic Testing
2nd Pre-exam self study note for
Neutron Radiographic Testing
7th April 2016
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NR- Neutron Radiographic Testing
Length: 4 hours Questions: 135
1. Principles/ Theory
Nature of penetrating radiation
Interaction between penetrating radiation and matter
Neutron radiography imaging
Radiometry
2. Equipment/Materials
Sources of neutrons
Radiation detectors
Nonimaging devices
3. Techniques/Calibrations
Blocking and filtering
Multifilm technique
Enlargement and projection
Stereoradiography
Triangulation methods
Autoradiography
Flash Radiography
In-motion radiography
Fluoroscopy
Electron emission radiography
Microradiography
Laminography (tomography)
Control of diffraction effects
Panoramic exposures
Gaging
Real time imaging
Image analysis techniques
4. Interpretation/Evaluation
Image-object relationships
Material considerations
Codes, standards, and specifications
5. Procedures
Imaging considerations
Film processing
Viewing of radiographs
Judging radiographic quality
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Industrial Radiography
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Cobalt-60
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobalt-60
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Activity of Co-60
Corresponding to its half-life the radioactive activity of one gram of 60Co is 44
TBq (about 1100 curies). The absorbed dose constant is related to the decay
energy and time. For 60Co it is equal to 0.35 mSv/(GBq h) at one meter from
the source. This allows calculation of the equivalent dose, which depends on
distance and activity.
Example: a 60Co source with an activity of 2.8 GBq, which is equivalent to 60
g of pure 60Co, generates a dose of 1 mSv at one meter distance within one
hour. The swallowing of 60Co reduces the distance to a few millimeters, and
the same dose is achieved within seconds.
Test sources, such as those used for school experiments, have an activity of
<100 kBq. Devices for nondestructive material testing use sources with
activities of 1 TBq and more.
The high -energies result in a significant mass difference between 60Ni and
60Co of 0.003 (g?). This amounts to nearly 20 watts (?) per gram, nearly
30 times larger than that of 238Pu.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobalt-60
Decay of Co-60
The decay scheme of 60Co and 60mCo.
The diagram shows a (simplified) decay scheme of 60Co and 60mCo. The main
-decay transitions are shown. The probability for population of the middle
energy level of 2.1 MeV by -decay is 0.0022%, with a maximum energy of
665.26 keV. Energy transfers between the three levels generate six different
gamma-ray frequencies.
In the diagram the two important ones are marked. Internal conversion
energies are well below the main energy levels.
60mCo
In the diagram the two important ones are marked. Internal conversion
energies are well below the main energy levels.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_isomer
Isomers
Nuclei can have the same neutron-proton composition but not be identical;
one nucleus can contain more energy than the other. Two nuclei that have
the same composition but varying energy are known as isomers. An example
of a pair of isomers is shown below. Technetium-99 can exist in two energy
states; the higher of the two is a temporary state generally referred to as a
metastable state. The symbol for a nuclide in the metastable state is obtained
by adding the letter m to the mass number (Tc-99m). A nucleus in the
metastable state will eventually give off its excess energy and change to the
other isomer. Such isomeric transitions have an important role in nuclear
medicine and are discussed in detail later.
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When x-rays, gamma rays, or light strike the grains of the sensitive silver
halide in the emulsion, a change takes place in the physical structure of the
grains. This change is of such a nature that it cannot be detected by ordinary
physical methods (latent image) . However, when the exposed film is treated
with a chemical solution (developer), a reaction takes place, causing
formation of black, metallic silver. It is this silver, suspended in the gelatin on
both sides of the base, that creates an image
Film Selection
The selection of a film when radiographing any particular component depends
on a number of different factors. Listed below are some of the factors that
must be considered when selected a film and developing a radiographic
technique.
1. the composition, shape, and size of the part being examined and, in some
cases, its weight and location.
2. the type of radiation used, whether x-rays from an x-ray generator or
gamma rays from a radioactive source.
3. the kilovoltages available with the x-ray equipment or the intensity of the
gamma radiation.
4. the relative importance of high radiographic detail or quick and economical
results.
Selecting the proper film and developing the optimal radiographic technique
usually involves arriving at a balance between a number of opposing factors.
For example, if high resolution and contrast sensitivity is of overall importance,
a slower and hence finer grained film should be used in place of a faster film.
Arithmetic of Exposure
RELATIONS OF MILLIAMPERAGE (SOURCE STRENGTH), DISTANCE,
AND TIME
With a given kilovoltage of x-radiation or with the gamma radiation from a
particular isotope, the three factors governing the exposure are the
milliamperage (for x-rays) or source strength (for gamma rays), time, and
source-film distance. The numerical relations among these three quantities
are demonstrated below, using x-rays as an example. The same relations
apply for gamma rays, provided the number of curies in the source is
substituted wherever milliamperage appears in an equation.
The necessary calculations for any changes in focus-film distance (D),
milliamperage (M), or time (T) are matters of simple arithmetic and are
illustrated in the following example. As noted earlier, kilovoltage changes
cannot be calculated directly but must be obtained from the exposure chart of
the equipment or the operator's logbook.
All of the equations shown on these pages can be solved easily for any of the
variables (mA, T, D), using one basic rule of mathematics: If one factor is
moved across the equals sign (=), it moves from the numerator to the
denominator or vice versa.
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Milliamperage-Distance Relation
The milliamperage employed in any exposure technique should be in
conformity with the manufacturer's rating of the x-ray tube. In most
laboratories, however, a constant value of milliamperage is usually adopted
for convenience.
Rule: The milliamperage (M) required for a given exposure is directly
proportional to the square of the focus-film distance (D). The equation is
expressed as follows:
When very low kilovoltages, say 20 kV or less, are used, the x-ray intensity
decreases with distance more rapidly than calculations based on the inverse
square law would indicate because of absorption of the x-rays by the air. Most
industrial radiography, however, is done with radiation so penetrating that the
air absorption need not be considered. These comments also apply to the
time-distance relations discussed below.
Time-Distance Relation
Rule: The exposure time (T) required for a given exposure is directly
proportional to the square of the focus-film distance (D). Thus:
To solve for either a new Time (T2) Or a new Distance (D2), simply follow the
steps shown in the example above.
Note that some approximation is involved in the use of such a table, since the
values in the boxes are rounded off to two significant figures. However, the
errors involved are always less than 5 percent and, in general, are
insignificant in actual practice.
Further, a table like the one below obviously cannot include all source-film
distances, because of limitations of space. However, in any one radiographic
department, only a few source-film distances are used in the great bulk of the
work, and a table of reasonable size can be constructed involving only these
few distances.
Milliamperage-Time Relation
Rule: The milliamperage (M) required for a given exposure is inversely
proportional to the time (T):
Another way of expressing this is to say that for a given set of conditions
(voltage, distance, etc), the product of milliamperage and time is constant for
the same photographic effect.
Thus, M1T1 = M2T2 = M3T3 = C, a constant.
This is commonly referred to as the reciprocity law. (Important exceptions are
discussed below.)
To solve for either a new time (T2) or a new milliamperage (M2), simply follow
the steps shown in the example in "Milliamperage-Distance Relation".
1Column
The table gives a rough estimate of the deviations from the rules given in the
foregoing section that are necessitated by failure of the reciprocity law for
exposures with fluorescent intensifying screens. It must be emphasized that
the figures in column 3 are only approximate. The exact values of the factors
vary widely with the intensity of the fluorescent light and with the density of
the radiograph.
When distance is held constant, the milliamperage may be increased or
decreased by a factor of 2, and the new exposure time may be calculated by
the method shown in "Time-Distance Relation", without introducing errors
caused by failure of the reciprocity law, which are serious in practice.
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Film Packaging
Radiographic film can be purchased in a number of different packaging
options. The most basic form is as individual sheets in a box. In preparation
for use, each sheet must be loaded into a cassette or film holder in the
darkroom to protect it from exposure to light. The sheet are available in a
variety of sizes and can be purchased with or without interleaving paper.
Interleaved packages have a layer of paper that separates each piece of film.
The interleaving paper is removed before the film is loaded into the film
holder. Many users find the interleaving paper useful in separating the sheets
of film and offer some protection against scratches and dirt during handling.
Industrial x-ray films are also available in a form in which each sheet is
enclosed in a light-tight envelope. The film can be exposed from either side
without removing it from the protective packaging. A rip strip makes it easy to
remove the film in the darkroom for processing. This form of packaging has
the advantage of eliminating the process of loading the film holders in the
darkroom. The film is completely protected from finger marks and dirt until the
time the film is removed from the envelope for processing.
Packaged film is also available in rolls, which allows the radiographer to cut
the film to any length. The ends of the packaging are sealed with electrical
tape in the darkroom. In applications such as the radiography of
circumferential welds and the examination of long joints on an aircraft
fuselage, long lengths of film offer great economic advantage. The film is
wrapped around the outside of a structure and the radiation source is
positioned on axis inside allowing for examination of a large area with a single
exposure.
Envelope packaged film can be purchased with the film sandwiched between
two lead oxide screens. The screens function to reduce scatter radiation at
energy levels below 150kV and as intensification screens above 150 kV.
Film Handling
X-ray film should always be handled carefully to avoid physical strains, such
as pressure, creasing, buckling, friction, etc. Whenever films are loaded in
semiflexible holders and external clamping devices are used, care should be
taken to be sure pressure is uniform. If a film holder bears against a few high
spots, such as on an un-ground weld, the pressure may be great enough to
produce desensitized areas in the radiograph. This precaution is particularly
important when using envelope-packed films.
Marks resulting from contact with fingers that are moist or contaminated with
processing chemicals, as well as crimp marks, are avoided if large films are
always grasped by the edges and allowed to hang free. A supply of clean
towels should be kept close at hand as an incentive to dry the hands often
and well. Use of envelope-packed films avoids many of these problems until
the envelope is opened for processing.
Another important precaution is to avoid drawing film rapidly from cartons,
exposure holders, or cassettes. Such care will help to eliminate circular or
treelike black markings in the radiograph that sometimes result due to static
electric discharges.
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Exposing the film to produce higher film densities will generally increase
contrast. In other words, darker areas will increase in density faster than
lighter areas because in any given period of time more x-rays are reaching
the darker areas. Lead screens in the thickness range of 0.004 to 0.015 inch
typically reduce scatter radiation at energy levels below 150, 000 volts. Above
this point they will emit electrons to provide more exposure of the film to
ionizing radiation thus increasing the density of the radiograph. Fluorescent
screens produce visible light when exposed to radiation and this light further
exposes the film.
Definition
Radiographic definition is the abruptness of change in going from one density
to another. There are a number of geometric factors of the X-ray equipment
and the radiographic setup that have an effect on definition. These geometric
factors include:
1. Focal spot size, which is the area of origin of the radiation. The focal spot size
should be as close to a point source as possible to produce the most definition.
2. Source to film distance, which is the distance from the source to the part. Definition
increases as the source to film distance increase.
3. Specimen to detector (film) distance, which is the distance between the specimen
and the detector. For optimal definition, the specimen and detector should be as
close together as possible. .
4. Abrupt changes in specimen thickness may cause distortion on the radiograph.
5. Movement of the specimen during the exposure will produce distortion on the
radiograph.
6. Film graininess, and screen mottling will decrease definition. The grain size of the
film will affect the definition of the radiograph. Wavelength of the radiation will
influence apparent graininess. As the wavelength shortens and penetration
increases, the apparent graininess of the film will increase. Also, increased
development of the film will increase the apparent graininess of the radiograph.
Film viewers should be clean and in good working condition. There are four
groups of film viewers. These include: strip viewers, area viewers, spot
viewers, and a combination of spot and area viewers. Film viewers should
provide a source of defused, adjustable, and relativity cool light as heat from
viewers can cause distortion of the radiograph. A film having a measured
density of 2.0 will allow only 1.0 percent of the incident light to pass. A film
containing a density of 4.0 will allow only 0.01 percent of the incident light to
pass. With such low levels of light passing through the radiograph the delivery
of a good light source is important.
The radiographic process should be performed in accordance with a written
procedure or code, or as required by contractual documents. The required
documents should be available in the viewing area and referenced as
necessary when evaluating components. Radiographic film quality and
acceptability, as required by the procedure, should first be determined.
It should be verified that the radiograph was produced to the correct density
on the required film type, and that it contains the correct identification
information. It should also be verified that the proper image quality indicator
was used and that the required sensitivity level was met. Next, the radiograph
should be checked to ensure that it does not contain processing and handling
artifacts that could mask discontinuities or other details of interest. The
technician should develop a standard process for evaluating the radiographs
so that details are not overlooked.
Once a radiograph passes these initial checks it is ready for interpretation.
Radiographic film interpretation is an acquired skill combining, visual acuity
with knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and their associated
discontinues. If the component is inspected while in service, an
understanding of applied loads and history of the component is helpful. A
process for viewing radiographs, left to right top to bottom etc., is helpful and
will prevent overlooking an area on the radiograph. This process is often
developed over time and individualized. One part of the interpretation process,
sometimes overlooked, is rest. The mind as well as the eyes need to
occasionally rest when interpreting radiographs.
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Radiographic Contrast
Definition
Besides radiographic contrast as a subjective criteria for determining
radiographic quality, there exists one other, radiographic detail. Essentially,
radiographic definition is the abruptness of change in going from one density
to another. For example, it is possible to radiograph a particular subject and,
by varying certain factors, produce two radiographs which possess different
degrees of definition.
In the example to the left, a two-step step tablet with the transition from step
to step represented by Line BC is quite sharp or abrupt. Translated into a
radiograph, we see that the transition from the high density to the low density
is abrupt. The Edge Line BC is still a vertical line quite similar to the step
tablet itself. We can say that the detail portrayed in the radiograph is
equivalent to physical change present in the step tablet. Hence, we can say
that the imaging system produced a faithful visual reproduction of the step
table. It produced essentially all of the information present in the step tablet
on the radiograph.
In the example on the right, the same two-step step tablet has been
radiographed. However, here we note that, for some reason, the imaging
system did not produce a faithful visual reproduction. The Edge Line BC on
the step tablet is not vertical. This is evidenced by the gradual transition
between the high and low density
areas on the radiograph. The edge definition or detail is not present because
of certain factors or conditions which exist in the imaging system.
In review, it is entirely possible to have radiographs with the following
qualities:
Low contrast and poor detail
High contrast and poor definition
Low contrast and good definition
High contrast and good definition
One must bear in mind that radiographic contrast and definition are not
dependent upon the same set of factors. If detail in a radiograph is originally
lacking, then attempts to manipulate radiographic contrast will have no effect
on the amount of detail present in that radiograph
This is true above 4.0 H&D, however as density reaches 4.0 H&D an
extremely bright viewing light is necessary for evaluation.
Density, technically should be stated "Transmitted Density" when associated
with transparent-base film. This density is the log of the intensity of light
incident on the film to the intensity of light transmitted through the film. A
density reading of 2.0 H&D is the result of only 1 percent of the transmitted
light reaching the sensor. At 4.0 H&D only 0.01% of transmitted light reaches
the far side of the film.
Hole-Type IQIs
ASTM Standard E1025 gives detailed requirements for the design and
material group classification of hole-type image quality indicators. E1025
designates eight groups of shims based on their radiation absorption
characteristics. A notching system is incorporated into the requirements
allowing the radiographer to easily determine if the penetrameter is the
correct material type for the product. The thickness in thousands of an inch is
noted on each pentameter by a lead number 0.250 to 0.375 inch wide
depending on the thickness of the shim. Military or Government standards
require a similar penetrameter but use lead letters to indicate the material
type rather than notching system as shown on the left in the image above.
Image quality levels are typically designated using a two part expression such
as 2-2T. The first term refers to the IQI thickness expressed as a percentage
of the region of interest of the part being inspected. The second term in the
expression refers to the diameter of the hole that must be revealed and it is
expressed as a multiple of the IQI thickness. Therefore, a 2-2T call-out would
mean that the shim thickness should be two percent of material thickness and
that a hole that is twice the IQI thickness must be detectable on the
radiograph. This presentation of a 2-2T IQI in the radiograph verifies
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Wire Penetrameters
ASTM Standard E747 covers the radiographic examination of materials using
wire penetrameters (IQIs) to control image quality. Wire IQIs consist of a set
of six wires arranged in order of increasing diameter and encapsulated
between two sheets of clear plastic. E747 specifies four wire IQIs sets, which
control the wire diameters. The set letter (A, B, C or D) is shown in the lower
right corner of the IQI. The number in the lower left corner indicates the
material group. The same image quality levels and expressions (i.e. 2-2T)
used for hole-type IQIs are typically also used for wire IQIs. The wire sizes
that correspond to various hole-type quality levels can be found in a table in
E747 or can be calculated using the following formula.
Where:
F = 0.79 (constant form factor for wire)
D = wire diameter (mm or inch)
L = 7.6 mm or 0.3 inch (effective length of wire)
T = Hole-type IQI thickness (mm or inch)
H = Hole-type IQI hole diameter (mm or inch)
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Placement of IQIs
IQIs should be placed on the source side of the part over a section with a
material thickness equivalent to the region of interest. If this is not possible,
the IQI may be placed on a block of similar material and thickness to the
region of interest. When a block is used, the IQI should the same distance
from the film as it would be if placed directly on the part in the region of
interest. The IQI should also be placed slightly away from the edge of the part
so that atleast three of its edges are visible in the radiograph.
Porosity is the result of gas entrapment in the solidifying metal. Porosity can
take many shapes on a radiograph but often appears as dark round or
irregular spots or specks appearing singularly, in clusters or rows. Sometimes
porosity is elongated and may have the appearance of having a tail This is
the result of gas attempting to escape while the metal is still in a liquid state
and is called wormhole porosity. All porosity is a void in the material it will
have a radiographic density more than the surrounding area.
Incomplete fusion is a condition where the weld filler metal does not
properly fuse with the base metal. Appearance on radiograph: usually
appears as a dark line or lines oriented in the direction of the weld seam
along the weld preparation or joining area.
Internal concavity or suck back is condition where the weld metal has
contracted as it cools and has been drawn up into the root of the weld. On a
radiograph it looks similar to lack of penetration but the line has irregular
edges and it is often quite wide in the center of the weld image.
Internal or root undercut is an erosion of the base metal next to the root of
the weld. In the radiographic image it appears as a dark irregular line offset
from the centerline of the weldment. Undercutting is not as straight edged as
LOP because it does not follow a ground edge.
Offset or mismatch are terms associated with a condition where two pieces
being welded together are not properly aligned. The radiographic image is a
noticeable difference in density between the two pieces. The difference in
density is caused by the difference in material thickness. The dark, straight
line is caused by failure of the weld metal to fuse with the land area.
Excess weld reinforcement is an area of a weld that has weld metal added
in excess of that specified by engineering drawings and codes. The
appearance on a radiograph is a localized, lighter area in the weld. A visual
inspection will easily determine if the weld reinforcement is in excess of that
specified by the engineering requirements.
Oxide inclusions are usually visible on the surface of material being welded
(especially aluminum). Oxide inclusions are less dense than the surrounding
materials and, therefore, appear as dark irregularly shaped discontinuities in
the radiograph.
Sponge shrinkage shows itself as areas of lacy texture with diffuse outlines,
generally toward the mid-thickness of heavier casting sections. Sponge
shrinkage may be dendritic or filamentary shrinkage; filamentary sponge
shrinkage appears more blurred because it is projected through the relatively
thick coating between the discontinuities and the film surface.
Hot tears are linearly disposed indications that represent fractures formed in
a metal during solidification because of hindered contraction. The latter may
occur due to overly hard (completely unyielding) mold or core walls. The
effect of hot tears, as a stress concentration, is similar to that of an ordinary
crack; how tears are usually systematic flaws. If flaws are identified as hot
tears in larger runs of a casting type, they may call for explicit improvements
in technique.
Misruns appear on the radiograph as prominent dense areas of variable
dimensions with a definite smooth outline. They are mostly random in
occurrence and not readily eliminated by specific remedial actions in the
process.
Root edge condition shows the penetration of weld metal into the backing
ring or into the clearance between backing ring or strip and the base metal. It
appears in radiographs as a sharply defined film density transition.
Root undercut appears as an intermittent or continuous groove in the
internal surface of the base metal, backing ring or strip along the edge of the
weld root.
Real-time Radiography
Real-time radiography (RTR), or real-time radioscopy, is a nondestructive test
(NDT) method whereby an image is produced electronically rather than on
film so that very little lag time occurs between the item being exposed to
radiation and the resulting image. In most instances, the electronic image that
is viewed, results from the radiation passing through the object being
inspected and interacting with a screen of material that fluoresces or gives off
light when the interaction occurs. The fluorescent elements of the screen form
the image much as the grains of silver form the image in film radiography.
The image formed is a "positive image" since brighter areas on the image
indicate where higher levels of transmitted radiation reached the screen. This
image is the opposite of the negative image produced in film radiography. In
other words, with RTR, the lighter, brighter areas represent thinner sections
or less dense sections of the test object.
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