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Penetrant Testing: Coursework 3
Penetrant Testing: Coursework 3
Penetrant Testing
Coursework 3
A. cold shut
B. shrink cracks
C. porosity
D. hot tear
E. both B and D are correct
F. both A and B are correct
2. The simple test blocks, which maybe used to compare two different penetrants are made
from which of the following material
A. stainless steel
B. aluminium
C. titanium
D. copper
A. shrinkage crack
B. fatigue crack
C. grinding crack
D. all could be service crack
4. A number of cutting tools were inspected with fluorescent penetrants and showed a number of
fine linear type indications running in all directions on the surface of the carbide tips. What is
the probable cause of these indications ?
A. photochromatic
B. bifocal
C. sun glasses
D. sodium glass
9. Which of the following documents covers the cleaning and preparation of metal surfaces?
A. BS 6443
B. BS EN 7773
C. COSSH regulations
D. BS 6072
A. 400 nm
B. 365 nm
C. 320 nm
D. 575 nm
11. Which of the following faults is more likely to be found in a forged product?
A. lap
B. porosity
C. cold shut
D. shrinkage
E. both A and B
12. What temperature shall the water not exceed when removing excess penetrant?
A. 30 ° C
B. 40 ° C
C. 60 ° C
D. 50 ° C
14. Which of the following penetrant methods is best suited for the testing of large castings?
A. fluorescent penetrants
B. ideal penetrant for inspection
C. combined colour pnetrants
D. poor penetrant for inspection
16. Prior to viewing fluorescent penetrants in a darkened area the inspector shall allow how long
for their eyes to become accustomed to the dark
A. 15 mins
B. 5 mins
C. 10 mins
D. 2 mins
17. What is the benefit of using a visible dye penetrant over a fluorescent penetrant?
18. Which of the following is not a control check carried out upon a penetrant line system
(tanks)?
A. Fluorescence of developer
B. Fluorescence intensity of penetrant
C. Oven temperature
D. Developer adhesive
A. Surface tension
B. Viscosity
C. Contact angle
D. All of the above
E. A and C above
20. What shall be the minimum dwell time if not specified by the manufacture
A. 30 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 5 minutes
D. 10 minutes
21. The most common type of contaminant in a line (tank) system is:
A. metal fillings
B. oil
C. detergents ( from cleaning)
D. water
23. Which of the following discontinuities would be impossible to detect using the penetrant
method?
A. Forging laps
B. Grinding cracks
C. Non-metallic internal inclusions
D. Crater cracks
24. In a penetrant test, scattered round indications on the surface of a weld would be indicative
of:
A. fatigue cracks
B. surface porosity
C. weld lap
D. weld spatter
25. Which of the following documents covers the occupational exposure limits for substances
hazardous to health?
A. BS 6443
B. COSHH regulations
C. CP 3012
D. BS 6072
26. Which of the following is not a control check carried out upon a penetrant line system
(tanks)?
A. Fluorescence of developer
B. Fluorescence of penetrant
C. Penetrant remover efficency
D. Developer adhesion
27. How would the performance of old and new batches of penetrant chemicals be checked?
28. The maximum level of ambient light allowed at the inspection area when using fluorescent
penetrant is:
29. When processing parts through an automated production line, which of the following would
be considered the best method of penetrant application?
A. Casting
B. Heat treatment
C. Forging
D. Welding