Fossil Plant Services

Advanced Linear Phased-Array Techniques for the Power Industry

Advanced nondestructive examination, including linear phased-array (LPA) ultrasonic techniques, is being used increasingly to achieve greater reliability and reduced forced outages at both nuclear and fossil units. This course covers fundamentals, applications, and hands-on demonstrations of emerging LPA techniques, including applications for generator rotors, turbine disks, header ligaments, girth welds, tube welds, and Class 1 welds.

Duration: 2½-day course
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About the Instructor

Allen Porter has an MS in Material Science from Southern Methodist University, and holds ASNT Level III Certification in ultrasonic and eddy-current testing. He has over 20 years of experience in the application, development, and qualification of nondestructive examination techniques and systems for the power generation and aerospace industries. Porter's expertise includes application of advanced NDE solutions, notably ultrasonic phased-array and eddy-current array technologies, and his experience spans procedure development, certification, and training in automated and phased-array ultrasonic inspection, as well as eddy-current inspection.

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