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

Review Of The Radiographic Variables Related To Film Interpretation

• 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.)

Film

• Speed

• Graininess

• Handling

• Screens

• Density

• Exposure/Time

• Fog

• Density Equation

Radiographic Viewing

• 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 Image Quality

• Radiographic Contrast

• Film Contrast

• Subject Contrast

• Radiographic Sensitivity

• Definition

• Latitude

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

Exposure Techniques

• Multiple Film

• Coverage

• Superimpose

• Single Wall Exposure - Single Wall View

• Double Wall Exposure - Single Wall View

• Double Wall Exposure - Double Wall View

• Panoramic

Discontinuities

• Weld

• Aircraft Assemblies

• Composites

• Miscellaneous Products

Radiographic Artifacts

• 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

Codes, Procedures, and Written Practices

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

• ASME Section V

• API 1104

• AWS D1.1

• ASTM E94

• ASTM E142

• Other

• Procedures and Written Practices

Radiographic Report Forms

• Purposes of Report Forms

• Requirements