Download or read book Practical Non-destructive Testing written by Baldev Raj and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book covers the five major NDT methods - liquid penetrants, eddy currents, magnetic particles, radiography and ultrasonics in detail and also considers newer methods such as acoustic emission and thermography and discusses their role in on-line monitoring of plant components. Analytical techniques such as reliability studies and statistical quality control are considered in terms of their ability to reduce inspection costs and limit down time. A useful chapter provides practical guidance on selecting the right method for a given situation.