Our Courses
Magnetic Particle Inspection (Level I and II) (3 days each)
Magnetic Particle Inspection Courses are offered for both level I and level II inspectors. The courses cover magnetic theory and applications in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A, CP 105, and appropriate API documents, including use of central conductors, coils, and yokes. Thee Level I and the Level II courses are three days each.
Liquid penetrant inspection level I/ii (visible dye) (1 day)
Our Liquid Penetrant course combines both Level I and Level II topics in a single day class that covers the history, theory, and practical aspects of the use of liquid penetrant in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A and industry standards.
magnetic flux leakage inspection (Level I/II) (4 days)
This course was developed to meet the guidelines of SNT-TC-1A. This course covers the theory and application for operating an MFL inspection unit. Each of the inspection assemblies (transverse, longitudinal, gamma wall, magnetic wall and grade comparator) is covered in terms of theory, mechanical setup, electronic processing, electronic setup, and chart interpretations. The requirements of API Spec 5CT and API RP 5A5 are also covered.
1. Transverse inspection assembly2. Longitudinal inspection assembly3. Gamma wall thickness assembly (is it is being used by member so the class)4. Magnetic wall monitoring5. Grade comparator6. Requirements of API Spec 5CT and RP 5A5
1. Transverse inspection assembly2. Longitudinal inspection assembly3. Gamma wall thickness assembly (is it is being used by member so the class)4. Magnetic wall monitoring5. Grade comparator6. Requirements of API Spec 5CT and RP 5A5
Ultrasonic Inspection (Level I and Level II) (5 days Each)
UT Level -I is a prerequisite for UT Level II Students should have scientific calculator, ultrasonic unit if available should be sent with student to class.
These courses were developed to meet the guidelines of SNT-TC-1A. The Level I course provides a basic knowledge of Ultrasonic inspection. The course covers both compression and shear wave inspection. The student is provided with sufficient knowledge to standardize and use flaw detector ultrasonic equipment under the supervision of the Level II. The student is introduced to curved surfaces early in the course.
After a review of the Level I material, the Level II course work goes to work on flaw detection and sizing. The material is directed to being able to work with curved surfaces. The IPIA courses are the only ones we know of that are focused on curved surfaces. ASTM and API requirements are the basis of inspection requirements.
These courses were developed to meet the guidelines of SNT-TC-1A. The Level I course provides a basic knowledge of Ultrasonic inspection. The course covers both compression and shear wave inspection. The student is provided with sufficient knowledge to standardize and use flaw detector ultrasonic equipment under the supervision of the Level II. The student is introduced to curved surfaces early in the course.
After a review of the Level I material, the Level II course work goes to work on flaw detection and sizing. The material is directed to being able to work with curved surfaces. The IPIA courses are the only ones we know of that are focused on curved surfaces. ASTM and API requirements are the basis of inspection requirements.
visual thread inspection (1 Day)
This course covers the visual inspection on tubing and casing thread, based on the visual requirements of API Standard 5B, including how the various seals work, thread visual imperfections, area of threads and classification of thread imperfections are covered.
Thread gauging (5 days)
This course covers New API tubing, casing (except Extreme Line and line pipe threads). API STD 5B is used as the primary source for the inspection requirements.
The students are required to obtain all the inspection data required for API Std 5B. They are also required to gauge selected connections. This requires them to extract or calculate dimensions and tolerances from API STD 5B prior to the actual inspection. In addition to the standard API requirements, functional diameter gauging is also taught in this course. The course is designed for those who gauge threads but is also popular with oil company personnel and third party monitors.
The students are required to obtain all the inspection data required for API Std 5B. They are also required to gauge selected connections. This requires them to extract or calculate dimensions and tolerances from API STD 5B prior to the actual inspection. In addition to the standard API requirements, functional diameter gauging is also taught in this course. The course is designed for those who gauge threads but is also popular with oil company personnel and third party monitors.
used drill pipe inspection (5 days)
This Course covers inspection of used drill pipe in accordance with API RP 7G-2 and proprietary inspection standards, Topics include: Inspection of connections and tool joints, MFL inspection of Drill Pipe Body, Magnetic Particle Inspection of connections, tool joints, and pipe body, and ultrasonic thickness gauging. Students taking this course must have previously completed a magnetic particle inspection class.
Bottom Hole Assembly Inspection (4 days)
This course covers inspection of drill collars, subs, stabilizers, kellys, and specialized bottom hole tools in accordance with API RP 7G-2 and proprietary inspection standards. Additional material is drawn from API Specifications 7-1 and 7-2 with emphasis on manufacturing and inspection criteria related to the connections.