QUESTIONNAIRE – PENETRATNT LIQUID TEST

1 What are the limitations of magnetic particle inspection and liquid penetrant inspection?
magnetic particle inspection limitations:
It is restricted to ferromagnetic materials
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liquid penetrant inspection limitations:
only superficial defects are detectable (non-porous materials)
2 Can you detect sub surface defects with Liquid (dye) Penetrant testing?
Answer: No
3 In penetrant testing why is it important to thoroughly clean the surface under test?
Answer: Because contaminants can mask/hide defects
What surface preparation is required on a material before magnetic particle or liquid
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penetrant inspection?
Answer The surface must be free of oil, grease, water, or other contaminants
PLEASE REPLY “A” or “B” or “C” or “D”.
Which of the following characteristics are to be considered before the specific liquid
penetrant test method is selected?
5 a) the kind and size of discontinuities most likely to occur;
b) the intended application of the part;
c) surface finish;
d) all the above
Answer
6 Can PT detect subsurface discontinuities?
Answer NO
7 Is any specific NDE required for Stainless Steel vessels greater than ¾ inch thickness?
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8 Is PT acceptable for non-ferrous materials?
Answer YES
9 What is the minimum temperature for LPI examination?
Answer: Min 40ºF max 125ºF
10 What are the different types of penetrants used for liquid penetrant inspection?
- Color contrast penetrant
Answer
- fluorescent penetrant
11 What penetrant method is more sensitive, colour contrast or fluorescent?
Answer fluorescent
When using a solvent cleaner, is it permissible to spray solvent (cleaner) directly on the
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part being examined?
Answer NO a rag shall be used
PLEASE REPLY “A” or “B” or “C” or “D”.
Which of the following is not recommended method to cleaning a surface prior a liquid
penetrant test:
a)acid etching;
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b)vapor degreasing;
c)liquid solvent;
d)sand blasting;
e)all the above are acceptable
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PLEASE REPLY “A” or “B” or “C” or “D”.
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Which of the following is not recommended to remove grease from a surface of a part to
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be liquid penetrant tested?

a) vapor degreasing;
b) alkaline cleaner;
c) cleaning with a solvent type material;
d) hot water rinsing
Answer
15 What is dwell time?
Answer The penetration time
Penetration time is always given in terms of:
a) seconds
16 b) minimum time
c)average time
d) maximum time
Answer:
17 During LPI examination do you have to increase "dwell" at lower temperature?
Answer: YES
In penetrant testing – when cleaning off the penetrant with a hose (rinsing), why is water
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pressure and temperature important?
Answer: to avoid “overwashing” and avoid removing the penetrant
PLEASE REPLY “A” or “B” or “C” or “D”.
Developer time depends on the:
a) type of pre-cleaner used;
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b) type of developer used and type of discontinuity to be detected;
c) temperature of the material to be tested;
d) all the above
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PLEASE REPLY “A” or “B” or “C” or “D”.
What procedural deviation can prevent liquid penetrants from relieving surfaces
discontinuities?
20 a) Failure to clean and open discontinuities of the surface;
b) Failure to allow sufficient time for penetration of development;
c) Both a and b;
d) None of the above
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