Objectives:

Upon completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

1. Discuss why liquid (dye) penetrant (PT) inspections are suited to weld inspections.
2. Describe the six steps in the liquid (dye) penetrant inspection process.
3. Outline the steps to prepare a weld for a liquid (dye) penetrant inspection.
4. Explain how to apply a liquid penetrant cleaner to prepare a weld for a liquid (dye) penetrant inspection.
5. Explain how to apply a liquid penetrant developer on a weld to complete a liquid (dye) penetrant inspection.
6. Explain how to perform the post-cleaning of the tested weld area.
7. State the documentation requirements for a liquid (dye) penetrant inspection.
8. Define "Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs)" and describe the proper reactions to the identified conditions as they relate to penetrant inspections.