Courses

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

General

Course Contents

1. Introduction to non-destructive testing (NDT)
2. Visual and optical testing
3. Liquid penetrant testing
4. Magnetic particle testing
5. Electromagnetic – Eddy current testing
6. Radiographic testing
7. Radiation protection
8. Ultrasonic testing
9. Thermal / infrared testing
10. Acoustic emissions
11. X-ray florescence analysis, XRF testing
12. Educational visit to a relevant company
Presentation of student projects – discussions

Educational Goals

Learning goals:
Presentation of fault types and the fundamental natural and mechanical material characteristics that can be identified / measured using non-destructive testing methods.
Presentation of the main methods of non-destructive testing and material measurement techniques.
To become proficient in method selection and device design, and use appropriate instrumentation to conduct non-destructive tests and measurements.
To proficiently evaluate NDT results.
Design and implement quality control of materials and products. To perform measurements at different scales without destroying the measured object.

General Skills

Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information using the appropriate technologies, Adaptation to new situations and technical problems, Team work, Working in an international environment, Working in a multi-disciplinary environment, Production of novel research ideas.

Teaching Methods

Theory is taught in the classroom (face-to-face lectures), Use of slide presentations. Internet searches, Communication between teacher and students by e-mail, Experimental testing using measuring instruments, Submission of student projects, Educational visit to a relevant company.

Students Evaluation

Assessment Language: English / Greek
Written final examinations with multiple choice questions, essay-type questions and problem solving.
Optional Project: Presentation of a non-destructive testing (NDT) -related topic by either an individual student or a group of two students. If chosen, this project counts for 50% of the final examination mark.
Students must pass the final written examinations regardless of whether the optional project is chosen.
Transparent evaluation of examination results including explanations of student mistakes or shortcomings.

Recommended Bibliography

Nondestructive Testing, Theodoros Matikas [in Greek]
Handbook of Nondestructive Evaluation, Charles Hellier
Introduction to Nondestructive Testing: A Training Guide, Paul Mix
Industrial Radiology: Theory and Practice (Non-Destructive Evaluation Series), R. Halmshaw