Workshop No. 1      NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING FOR ENGINEERS

Introduction

This short course covers the fundamentals of the basic Nondestructive Testing (NDT) methods, their classification and how they relate to one another.  The course emphasizes advantages and disadvantages as well as major applications of each of the basic methods and introduces variations of the methods as well as some of the more significant advanced NDT methods.  The course is intended  for those having limited knowledge of NDT, yet have a need for a better understanding.

Engineers, Supervisors and Managers will benefit equally with the knowledge they will gain.
More information about this course will be supplied on request.

Instructor:
Fathi E. Al-Qadeeb, Saudi Aramco

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Workshop No. 2      TWO DAY COURSE ON FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIOACTIVE SOURCE RETRIEVAL

Introduction

With the advances in equipment design, material quality and operator training, incidents dealing with radioactive materials used for industrial radiography have significantly reduced, however remain a real possibility.  This program address the fundamentals of source retrieval for incidents involving control cable disconnects, stuck or jammed isotopes or isotope controls and other situations that result in a loss of immediate control of radioactive materials.  Participants will gain fundamental knowledge of source retrieval techniques, complications that could arise and precautionary measures to minimize radiation dose to recovery personnel.

This program will benefit personnel having a responsibility for emergency response for radiation safety incidents, source retrieval and incident prevention.

Participants will receive course notes, handouts and publication “Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety”

Instructor Mr. Tom Scales, Saudi Aramco

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Workshop No. 3      USE OF AUTOMATED ULTRASONICS ON CAPITAL PROJECTS

Introduction

This course provides an overview of the implementation of advanced UT testing at Construction Projects and Offshore applications including the use of ASME Code Case 181 and 2235.  The course will also cover the advantages of ToFD including greater probability of defect detection (POD) and improved inspection/reporting time – which have fostered the surge in usage of this technology.

Instructor:
Mr. Raymond J. Carswell, Saudi Aramco

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Workshop No. 4      CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING OF NDT PERSONNEL

Introduction

This course provides a road map to allow the participants to understand the complete requirements for certification in NDT methods.  The emphasis would be on understanding of the full requirements of the codes and standards and how fulfill these requirements.  The focus especially is on the different types of documentation as well as training requirements for NDT personnel qualification and certification.

Who should attend – All levels of NDT professional who are thinking about certification and their supervisors and managers who would like to gain knowledge of the NDT certification requirements. 

Instructor:
Mr Morteza K. Jafari, ASNT Board Member and Vice Chairman of the Research Council

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Workshop No. 5      IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING NDT PERSONNEL QUALITY ON PRODUCTS      (CANCELLED)

Introduction

This seminar is designed to provide the attendees with an overview of the philosophiesm of the NDT personnel certification.  It is a highly emotional and sometimes controversial subject which directly affect the livelihood of most NDT practitioners.  There has been widespread misunderstanding and abuse of this process and it is hoped that this seminar will help clear up some of the problems.  While other certification program will primarily deal with the world’s most widely used program, SNT-TC-IA.  The ultimate goal of this seminar will be to provide guidance to assure that the certification and qualification of NDT personnel is done properly and in a way that will be beneficial to the employer and the practitioners.

Instructor:
Mr. Charles J. Hellier

Workshop No. 6      COMPENSATING FOR VARIATIONS IN MATERIAL PROPERTIES IN REMOTE FIELD TESTING OF HEAT EXCHANGER AND BOILER TUBES

Introduction

It is well known that the properties of carbon steel tubes change with such things as applied stresses, (which affects the magnetic permeability of the tube). Tubes that have become bent in service, (such as bent boiler tubes); tubes that have been bent during manufacturing (such as return bends) and tubes that have been bent during handling (such as the outer rows of exchanger tubes removed for cleaning every shutdown), can give signals that can be mistaken for wall loss. Quite often, it is difficult to find calibration sample that is identical to actual tubes/pipes in both material properties and geometry. Difference in either material properties or tube wall thickness requires material compensation before defects can be quantified. It is a better solution to use material compensation technique than to prepare all types of calibration tubes to calibration all possible tube types that may exist in a tube bundle. NDT Technicians, Engineers, Supervisors and Managers will benefit equally with the knowledge they will gain.

Instructor:
Mr. Ankit Vajpayee, Russell N.D.E. Systems Inc

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Workshop No. 7      APPLICATION OF GUIDED WAVES ON BURIED AND ROAD CROSSING LINES

Introduction

This course will briefly outline the fundamental concepts governing guided wave testing, and then go on to explore the specific requirements for testing both buried lines and road crossings. These will be approached from the viewpoint of pipeline operators and outline what they need to provide to the technician before testing begins, and what they need to look for in the reports that is received at the end of the job. The information presented in the workshop will benefit the engineer/operator responsible for the pipeline in addition to the inspection supervisor overseeing the work.

Instructor:
Dr. Reyaz Sabet-Sharghi, IESCO

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Workshop No. 8      LIVING WITH DEFECTS - FITNESS-FOR-SERVICE (FFS) ASSESSMENT

Introduction

When plant items are replaced or when repairs are carried out simply because of non-compliance with the original design code or the corrosion allowance has been used up, the cost implications to companies are enormous.  The application of proven FFS technology is changing the way in which such decisions are made. Engineers attending this training will acquire a valuable appreciation of when to apply FFS technology; be able to choose the appropriate method or combination of methods to solve a given problem; understand the results of the assessment(s) to help make informed decisions, for example:-

Instructor:
Mr. Ron Selva, PP SIMTECH Solutions Ltd

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Workshop No. 9      ADVANCEMENT IN RBI TECHNOLOGY - IMPLEMENTING RBI BEST-PRACTICE

Introduction

When plant and equipment items are taken out of service for the purpose of inspection, the cost implications to companies are enormous. The application of RBI is changing the way in which inspection requirements are assessed.  However, implementing a reliable RBI technology which incorporates best practice can deliver significant improvements in current reliability and safety, whilst at the same time will optimise each item inspection interval, minimise downtime and maximise plant run-length time between TA. Engineers and Managers attending this training will acquire a valuable appreciation of what constitutes a reliable RBI technology and best practice for implementation; Damage Mechanisms and effects; Role of NDT.  This understanding is necessary in order to give total confidence to the decision makers involved with, for example:-

• Selection of the RBI technology process
• RBI study team and comprehensiveness of the team study
• Implementation of the RBI study output and outcome
• Subsequent updates following inspection or operational changes

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Instructor:
Mr. Ron Selva, PP SIMTECH Solutions Ltd

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Course Fee	BD. 100 or US$ 270
Course Venue	Awal1, Gulf Hotel
Date and Time	Saturday 7 November, 2009 – 8am –12pm (4hours)
Certificate	A certificate of attendance of the course will be issued to all participants
Registration	Please use the Conference Registration form for this workshop

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Workshop No. 10    SIZING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF INDICATIONS (PLANAR/VOLUMETRIC) USING PHASED ARRAY AND TOFD TECHNIQUES

Introduction

The course will cover the technical aspects of defect sizing and characterization utilizing data and techniques from field applications. Engineers, Supervisors and Managers will benefit equally with the knowledge they will gain.

Instructor:
Mr. Giuseppe, The NARDONI

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Workshop No. 11                    RISK BASED INSPECTION

Introduction

The course is aimed at inspection, maintenance and engineering staff who are likely to participate in RBI assessment projects on pressure systems, pipelines, boilers and storage tanks and who are likely to lead RBI assessment teams.
The topics include: * An overview of RBI in accordance with API Base Resource Document 581 Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 * Reasons for implementing RBI * The benefits of using RBI 

Instructor:
Mr. Chris Ablitt, The Welding Institute

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Workshop No. 12         THE ROLE OF NDT IN PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION

Introduction

A Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) is inspection of goods being exported prior to the shipment.  By performing inspections, companies are able to identify problems early with the goal of eliminating the causes. Utilized correctly, inspections save money by eliminating process problems and ensuring that the end product meets customers' requirements and expectations. The objective of this work shop is to the participants to understand principles, technology of pre shipment inspection.  The workshop consists of lectures, case study and discussions.

Instructor:
Dr. Mohamed Alaalam, IRC

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Workshop No. 13         An introduction to ACFM and its use during in-service inspection

Introduction

This workshop will provide a basic introduction to the ACFM technique and its application to in-service inspection. Examples of typical applications in the Oil & Gas sector will be given, showing applications both above and below water. Equipment will be available to allow demonstrations covering basic probes and advanced array applications. 

This half day workshop should be of interest to those involved in specifying, and conducting weld and thread inspection in the oil and gas industry.

.Instructor:
Dr David Topp,TSC Inspection Systems

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