Topic 1. Introduction to non-destructive testing (4h)
Introduction to the course. Definition of non-destructive method. Historical notes on non-destructive measures. Differences between destructive and non-destructivemethods. Classification of non-destructive method.
Topic 2. The classification of discontinuities (3h)
Types of discontinuity. Nomenclature of discontinuities. Cracks. Discontinuity due to welding. Discontinuity due to plastic deformation. Corrosion. Stress fractures. Effects of fragility. Geometric discontinuities.
Topic 3. Visual inspection (3h)
Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. The remote visual controls. Applications based on discontinuities. Advantages and disadvantages. Drafting Report. Reference legislation.
Topic 4. Controls with penetrant liquids (5h)
Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Penetrating materials. Procedure and techniques. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation.
Topic 5. Controls with magnetic particles (5h)
Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Drafting Report. Reference legislation.
Topic 6. Radiographic controls (8h)
Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Digital radiography. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation. In-depth study: radiography in the biomedical field.
Topic 7. Controls with ultrasound (6h)
Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation In-depth analysis: ultrasounds for thickness gauge checks of LPG tanks.
Topic 8. Controls with eddy currents (4h)
Theory and principles. AC. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation. Notes on other electromagnetic tests.
Topic 9. Thermographic checks (2h)
Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation.
Topic 10. Aucoustic emmision controls (4h)
Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation. In-depth study: the acoustic emission for structural integrity checks of LPG tanks.
Topic 11. Practical activities.
Field experience for thickness measures by ultrasounds with report (2h).
Non-destructive methods for agrifood (2h)

Material provided by teacher during lessons is sufficient to pass the exam.
Suggested books are:
AIM – “Le prove non distruttive” – Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia
Charles J. Hellier, “Handbook of Nondestructive Evaluation, Third Edition”, McGraw-Hill 2013