NG4H247 - Non-destructive Testing 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4H247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Non-destructive Testing | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Joao Ramos | ||
| Module Team: | Matthew Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The module will critically analyse condition monitoring and non-destructive testing, giving the learner an appreciation for the key concepts and tools in this subject. Learners will be expected to evaluate the use of these tools in different situations within industry and to make their recommendations on adjustments necessary.
Content Summary
NDT Systems, Standards and Applications
Materials
Ultrasonic Methods: Ultrasonic Sensing systems
Fundamental principles of ultrasonic systems
Applications of ultrasonic sensors including distance and position measurement, flow velocity measurement, non-destructive testing
Radiographic Methods
Electromagnetic Methods
Thermal and Optical MethodsIntroduction to thermal monitoring; thermal monitoring techniques, application of thermal monitoring to manufacturing processes. Thermal imaging camera, and its application as a condition monitoring tool
Introduction to condition monitoring: Maintenance strategies, concept of condition monitoring and main methods involved- vibration monitoring, visual / performance monitoring, Oil & debris analysis etc.
Vibration Monitoring : Basic vibration theory, vibration measurement and analysis, machine vibration; Rotational machine faults and vibration characteristics. Applications of vibration monitoring to rotating machines. Vibration monitoring in practice - overall vibration monitoring and experience based spectrum analysis to detect machine condition and faults in bearings and gears. Current diagnostic techniques/tools commercially available.
Lubricant analysis/monitoring: Introduction to tribology - lubricant types and their properties. Introduction to wear debris monitoring; collecting and quantifying wear debris; wear debris and oil analysis in practice. Sensors for condition monitoring: Accelerometers, strain gauges, eddy current probes and LVDT for measurement of displacement, velocity and acceleration. Lock in amplifier for signal conditioning
Thermocouples, thermistors, resistance thermometers and junction semiconductor devices for temperature measurement. Radiation pyrometers for temperature measurement, Thermal imaging devices
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 16 |
| Seminar | 4 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate condition monitoring and NDT techniques to select the most appropriate methods to examine a real life example and effectively interpret the results obtained |
| LO2 | Critically analyse and appraise the key concepts, tools and processes in the application of Condition Monitoring and NDT |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Individual assignment | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |