Radiography Test (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards
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What type of testing method is radiography?
What type of testing method is radiography?
Non-destructive testing method
What radiography uses to detect internal flaws
What radiography uses to detect internal flaws
X-rays
The principle radiography testing relies on
The principle radiography testing relies on
Differential absorption of X-rays
How X-rays are created in radiography
How X-rays are created in radiography
Rapid movement of electrons
What dense materials do to X-rays
What dense materials do to X-rays
Absorb more radiation
Dark areas on radiography film indicate
Dark areas on radiography film indicate
Flaws, voids, or less dense material
Bright areas on radiography film show
Bright areas on radiography film show
Dense, solid material
3 defect types radiography detects
3 defect types radiography detects
Cracks, voids, inclusions
What type of record does radiography create?
What type of record does radiography create?
Permanent photographic records
Does radiography damage the test component?
Does radiography damage the test component?
No, it's non-destructive
The major cost limitation of radiography
The major cost limitation of radiography
Extremely expensive to implement
Who must perform radiography testing?
Who must perform radiography testing?
Trained and certified operators only