NUC 130 - Applied NDE-Nuclear

Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

Prerequisites: Take one: DRE-097 or ENG-095 or ENG-111 or RED-090 AND Take one: MAT-121 or MAT-171
This course introduces the principles of nondestructive examination (NDE) of the quality of stainless steel pipe, reactor vessel, and nozzle welds. Topics include practical applications of visual inspection along with dye penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic testing, of acceptable and unacceptable welds. Upon completion, students should be able to select and apply the proper testing method to detect surface and subsurface flaws. (S22454)