RTFI Course Outline

The following is an example of the topics taught for RTFI.  All course outlines can be, and usually are, modified to meet client needs.

• Radiation

• Energy-vs.-wavelength

• Intensity

• Sources (x-ray/gamma-ray)

• Source to Film Distance

• Film to Object Distance

• Source/Target Size

• Alignment

• Material

• Thickness

• Type (Density)

• Configuration

• Process (Castings, Forgings, Welds, etc.)

• Speed

• Graininess

• Handling

• Screens

• Density

• Exposure/Time

• Fog

• Density Equation

• Film Illuminator requirements

• High Intensity Illuminator

• Background Lighting

• Multiple/composite viewing

• Penetrameter Placement

• Film Id

• Location markers

• Dark adaptation/visual acuity

• Densitometer
  Operation
  Calibration
  Maintenance

• Density Measurements

• Radiographic Contrast

• Film Contrast

• Subject Contrast

• Radiographic Sensitivity

• Definition

• Latitude

• Image Quality Indicators (Penetrameters)
  Types
  Construction
  Materials
  Dimensions
  Identification
  Placement
  Shims

• Multiple Film

• Coverage

• Superimpose

• Single Wall Exposure - Single Wall View

• Double Wall Exposure - Single Wall View

• Double Wall Exposure - Double Wall View

• Panoramic

• Weld

• Aircraft Assemblies

• Composites

• Miscellaneous Products

• Prior to Processing
  Scratches
  Crimp Marks
  Pressure Marks
  Static Marks
  Fog
  Screen Defects
  Light Leaks
  Finger Marks

• During Processing
  Chemical Spots
  Dirt
  Pi Lines
  Pressure Marks
  Overlap

• After Processing
  Scratches
  Dirt
  Creases

• Other

• Military Standards (MIL-STD 453, 271, etc.)

• ASME Section V

• API 1104

• AWS D1.1

• ASTM E94

• ASTM E142

• Other

• Procedures and Written Practices

• Purposes of Report Forms

• Requirements