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Conforming to the classroom requirement of ASNT Recommended Practice, SNT-TC-1A, and in accordance with ISO 18436-8, the course offers 32 hours of instruction followed by a written examination. This is a comprehensive classroom course in which the theory, principles, and practices of airborne Ultrasound Technology are taught. Instructors for this course have been selected for their outstanding comprehension, experience, and technical expertise in Airborne/structure-borne ultrasound. The course was designed by a committee of experts, some of whom were responsible for pioneering and developing the technology.

Outline of Some of the Topics of Basic Course, Level I:

Day 1: Certification requirements for Level I, Level II and Level III reviewed, Theory of Sound, Basic Physics of Ultrasound, Concepts of Amplitude, Velocity, Wave Modes, Ultrasound Wave Transmission and Effects, Effectiveness of Airborne Ultrasound, Typical Applications Overview, Technology Integration, Equipment/Instrument/Software Overview, generalized methods of recording and reporting inspection results.

Day 2: Leak Detection: Concepts of Leak Detection, Fluids Defined, Leak Rates, Acoustic Properties of a Lea k, Types of Leaks, Leak Strategies, Leak Detection Methods: Pressure, Vacuum, Ultrasonic Sound Generation, Liquid Leak Amplification, Gross-to-Fine Method, Leak Confirmation Methods, Working in Noisy Environments, Shielding Techniques, Inspecting Heat Exchangers, Conducting a Compressed Air Leak Survey: determining CFM loss, computing energy savings, carbon footprint reduction, recording and reporting survey results.

Day 3: Electrical Inspection: Safety Considerations, Overview of Types of Electrical Equipment, Voltages Defined, Acoustic Effects Versus Heat Generated Defects, Integration of Ultrasound and Infrared Methods, Detection Methods for High Voltage Equipment, Overview of Equipment for High Voltage Inspection, Detection Methods, Confirmation Methods, Substation Inspection, Radio Frequency Interference, Television Frequency Interference Detection Methods, Spectral Analysis of common electric emissions. Contact approach, Mechanical Inspection overview, Valves, Compressor inspection, Hydraulic Valves.

Day 4: Steam Trap Inspection: Steam Applications, Steam Trap types, Acoustic properties, Inspection Techniques, Recording and reporting, Mechanical Inspection: Considerations of Ultrasonic Generation, Strategies of Mechanical Inspection, Review of Proactive and Predictive Maintenance Concepts, Generic Trouble Shooting Methods, Generic Trending Methods, Inspection of Compressors, Gears, Pumps, Motors, Fans, Isolating Sound Sources, Bearing Inspection/Trending Concepts, Condition Based Lubrication, Lubrication Starvation, Over Lubrication, Levels of Failure, Monitoring, Data Logging, Sound Analysis and Recording methods, Sound Spectral Analysis, Data Management, Recording and Reporting Results.

Day 5: Review of Airborne Ultrasound Technology, Applications and Methods, Practical Experience Review, and General, Specific and Practical Examination.

Who Should Attend This Course?

Inspectors seek to advance their knowledge in Airborne/Structure Borne Ultrasound Inspection, as well as supervisors, energy auditors, and service company personnel who perform PdM, energy audits, or leak detection for their clients. Service personnel who desire to demonstrate technical and inspection proficiency to their clients. Level I certified inspectors to advance to Level II certification.

Requirements for Level I and II Certification

To achieve an official certification, one must attend certification training and pass the General, Specific, and Practical examinations with a score of 80% or better. Documentation of education or experience must be maintained annually. Hearing acuity must meet the minimum requirement of one ear of less than 25 dBHL at 500 Hz to 4 kHz (with or without aid). Hearing acuity examinations must be documented annually.

Instructor:

Jasen P.

Jasen has been with UE Systems for five years. Jasen graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s in accounting. He worked in management & training for 18 years before coming to UE Systems.

Jasen is Level II Ultrasound Certified. He joined UE Systems' training division as a training specialist, teaching Level I certification courses across the United States. During this time, he taught technology implementation courses, application-specific technical training, software integration and support, and developed ASNT/ISO-compliant training courses.

His main objectives are to assist with implementing ultrasound into a plant or facility’s maintenance and reliability program, working hand-in-hand with maintenance professionals and engineers to improve plant and equipment reliability.

Jason C.

Jason C. Coon joined UE Systems in February 2017 as a member of the Training team.

Since then, Jason has worked with hundreds of our customers, teaching them how to implement ultrasound technology programs in their facilities. This has been done through classroom training in ultrasound theory, software, equipment, and hands-on field training. Jason has also been the instructor for hundreds of Level I Certification Courses and is UE Systems' primary Level II Certification course instructor. In 2022, Jason was promoted to Training Manager. 

Before joining UE Systems, Jason worked his way through college in the field of Physics before accepting his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Maryland. His education and field experience with ultrasound strategy, implementation, and program sustainability have given him the tools to become a very successful instructor.

In addition, Jason has conducted numerous webinars and technical training tutorials on UE Systems equipment, analytical processes, and software. Jason holds a Level 2 Airborne / Structure Borne Ultrasound certification and is a certified InfraRed Thermography. He has updated the Level I and Level II Airborne Certification Material, and along with his team, the entire class has been revamped. Jason continues to be innovative, developing new strategies and training material for other classes and guiding his colleagues in their teaching and training methodology.

Course Outline

Continuing Education Credits Included

Format: Public Course

Category: Leadership

Language: English

Members: $1,356
Non-Members: $1,695