Radiographic Testing (RT): MENAT - Advanced CR/DR (Digital X-Ray) Testing, Level III

This 5-day (40-hour) NAS410-style course is designed to provide each student with the technical information required to properly evaluate, qualify, and implement various digital X-ray technologies in a production NDT environment.  Daily tests and a final examination will be administered to ensure each student’s comprehension of the course material.

Course Highlights:

Digital Detector Array Flat Panel Digital Radiography (DDA/DR)

• General DDA/DR technology overview
• Detector comparisons and selection criteria
• Detector calibration and long-term stability testing
• Technique and procedure development considerations
• Substantial DDA/DR hands-on time in the applications lab 

Computed Radiography (CR)

• General CR technology overview
• CR scanner comparisons and operation criteria
• Imaging plate comparisons and selection criteria
• Technique and procedure development considerations
• Qualification of CR systems using applicable industry standards
• Substantial CR hands-on time in the applications lab 

General Digital X-ray Imaging Topics

• Measuring image fidelity
• Visual perception and monitor selection/testing
• Image processing (post processing) advancements and proper usage guidelines
• Full review of all relevant digital X-ray industry standards
• Introduction to Computed Tomography (CT)