PT 74 CARDS HAROLD BENNETT Flashcards
Dye Penetrant Inspection
A commonly-used method of checking on the overall performance of a penetrant material system is by:?
comparing two sections of artificially cracked specimens.
A continuous linear indication can be caused by which of the following discontinuities?
CRACKS
can be linear and continuous.
A Crack type discontinuity will generally appear as:?
a Continuous line either Straight or Jagged
Cracks generally appear as continuous line indications.
Aluminum alloy test specimens that have been tested by the liquid penetrant method should be thoroughly cleaned after testing because:?
the alkaline content of wet developers and most emulsifiers could result in surface pitting, particularly in moist atmospheres.
An important difference between non-water-washable penetrants and water-washable penetrants is that:?
water-washable penetrants contain an emulsifier, while non- water washable penetrants do not.
Developer assists in the detection of penetrants retained in discontinuities by aiding the:?
Bleed-out process
bleed-out process is a capillary action where the developer acts as a blotting agent.
Developer assists in the detection of the visible dye penetrant test indications by:?
PROVIDING A CONTRASTING BACKGROUND
developers serve as a color contrast background for the visible dye used in the visible dye process.
Developing powder should always be:?
EVENLY APPLIED
even application of developing powder can enhance discontinuity penetrant indications
Developing time depends on the:?
type of developer used and type of discontinuity to be detected
developer draws penetrant contained in discontinuities thus, the type of flaw and developer influence developing time.
Dry developer should be applied:?
so that a light dusting covers all surfaces to be inspected
complete coverage with light dusting will enhance discontinuity indications.
Fluorescent materials used in fluorescent penetrants respond most actively to radiant energy, of a wavelength of approximately:?
3,650 Angstroms
3650 Angstroms is the optimum wavelength for fluorescent response.
The part is an aluminum casting with a very complex design. In one section a flat area having a thickness of 1/8 exists. In the center of this area is a round section, 2 thick and 1 in diameter. Linear indications about half the distance around the base where the thin section is joined are referred as:?
HOT TEAR
hot tears occur in castings and appear as ragged lines
In liquid penetrant testing when using solvent removable visible dye penetrant, several methods exist for excess penetrant removal from a surface part. Which of the methods is generally more suitable for giving accurate test results?
Wiping with dry paper wipes, then wiping with a solvent dampened cloth, and finally wiping with dry cloth.
Of the methods listed below, the most effective means of precleaning a test item prior to a penetrant test is:?
VAPOR DEGREASING
the process not only thoroughly cleans an item, but also eliminates moisture residue.
Penetrant residues may become entrapped under spines, fasteners, rivets, etc. Which of the following is the most likely reaction caused by such a residue?
Corrosion caused by the moisture attracted by such residues
residues may attract moisture which can cause corrosion.
Prior to penetrant testing of a previously machined soft metal part, which of the cleaning methods listed below would best remove any smeared metal that could mask discontinuities?
ETCHING
Yes, etching is normally used on soft metals which tend to smear
Rejection or acceptance of parts should be based on which of the following, in absence of written acceptance criteria?
The design of the part and its intended application
the location of discontinuities in reference to stress are more important criteria.
Shrinkage cracks are usually found in what areas of a casting?
Abrupt changes in thickness.
abrupt changes will likely result in shrinking cracks or other types of crack mechanisms.
The emulsifier is used:?
to emulsify the oil-soluble penetrant, thereby making it water washable.
emulsifiers must be added to oil soluble type penetrants.
The function of the emulsifier in the post-emulsification penetrant method is to:?
react with the surface penetrant to make the penetrant water- washable.
emulsifiers’ purpose is to make penetrants water-washable.
The part is a 1/2 thick aluminum plate with a Vee weld. Description – the indication appears in an area that is somewhat dish-shaped. The indication extends out from the center in a spoke formation. The indication is:?
A CRATER CRACK
Yes, a crater crack will likely appear as somewhat dish-shaped.
The part is an aluminum forging. Description – the indication is sharp, half-moon shape, NOT deep, and is called a:?
LAP
a lap is generally shallow, but sharp discontinuity.
The penetrant indication for a cold shut on the surface of a casting will be:?
a dotted or smooth continuous line indications are caused by cracks, cold shuts, forging laps, or die marks.
The penetrant indication of a forging lap will normally be:?
a continuous line indications are caused by crack, cold shuts, forging laps, or die marks.
The prime purpose of the black light for fluorescent penetrant inspection is:?
to make the indications visible.
a black light will make fluorescent penetrants apparent.
The speed with which a penetrant penetrates a surface flaw is influenced to the greatest extent by which of the following properties?
Viscosity is a measure of flow resistance; the lower the viscosity the faster the penetration.
The tendency of a liquid penetrant to enter a discontinuity is primarily related to:?
THE CAPILLARY FORCE
Yes, the capillary force is the property influencing flow penetration.
The term non-relevant indication is used to describe certain types of penetrant testing indications.
Which of the following would be a typical non-relevant indication?
INDICATIONS DUE TO PART GEOMETRY OR PART DESIGN CONFIGURATIONS.
geometry of a part may cause concentration of penetrant and provide false indications.
Water-washable liquid penetrants differ from post-emulsification penetrants in that water-washable penetrants:?
DO NOT NEED THE APPLICATION OF AN EMULSIFIER BEFORE RINSING.
water-washable penetrants contain an emulsifying agent.