LITERATURE REVIEW

NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) can be referring to arrangement of inspection techniques

that let inspectors to collect the data about a material without ruin it. NDT stands for Non-
Destructive Testing. This refers to an arrangement of inspection technique that allow
inspectors to assess and gather the data about a material, system, or component without
permanently adjust it.

NDT can also be called as:

 NDE (non-destructive examination or evaluation)

 NDI (non-destructive inspection)

In the field, NDT is usually used as an umbrella term to refer to non-destructive inspection
technique, inspection tools, or even the entire field of non-destructive inspections.

The main objective of NDT is to make sure that serious substructure is accurately maintained
in order to avoid terrible accidents.

While NDT techniques are generally related with industrial use cases, like inspecting weak
points in a boiler used at an oil refinery and uses in medicine. For example, a mother getting
an ultrasound to check on her health and her baby can also be considered an NDT case, as
would getting an X-ray or MRI to learn more about their injury.

But it is really important to take note that NDT does not definitely need the use of special
tools, or any other tools at all.

A good maintenance is so important for the safety of the worker and people around them.
Most countries does have laws which demand companies to stick to specific inspection codes
and standards when conducting inspections.

These standards and codes usually require inspections to be managed regularly by following
specific guidelines. For the most important assets that give the greatest risk, these inspections
must be both conducted by a certified inspector and approved by a certified witness working
for a formal inspection body.
The organizations in the world that creating NDT standards and codes:

 API (American Petroleum Institute)

 ASME (American Society for Mechanical Engineers)
 ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
 ASNT (American Society For Nondestructive Testing)
 COFREND (French Committee for Non-destructive Testing Studies)
 CSA Group (Canadian Standards Association)
 CGSB (Canadian General Standards Board)

Top reasons NDT is being used by so many companies throughout the world:

 Savings. NDT is more engaging than destructive testing because it let the material or
being examined to make sure the examination unharmed, hence can saving money
and also resources.
 Safety. NDT is also likeable because almost all NDT techniques or methods (except
radiographic testing) are safe to people.
 Efficiency. NDT methods allow for the close and relative quick evaluation of assets.
 Accuracy. NDT methods have been proven for the accurancy and predictable.