Branch Calendar 2010-2011
SEPTEMBER 2010
South Wales Branch: Thursday 23 September 2010
Visit to GE Aircraft Engine Services
Venue: Nantgarw.
OCTOBER 2010
Scottish Branch: Thursday 7 October 2010
Nuclear new build in the UK and beyond
by Mr Bill Bryce, Director, Nuclear Industry Association.
Venue: Doosan Babcock, Renfrew PA4 8DJ.
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 12 October 2010
Sector specific: Saturated low frequency eddy current inspection
An
update from Innospection on the latest defect detection capabilities
and high inspection economics of multiple frequency and remote field
eddy current inspection systems.
by Carl Hamer of Innospection.
Venue: Exova Ltd, Materials Testing Laboratories, 182 Halesowen Road, Netherton DY2 9PJ. Tel: 01384 455751.
South Wales Branch: Thursday 21 October 2010
Composite inspection
by Rog Gregory.
Venue: Minton, Treharne & Davis Ltd.
Yorkshire Branch: Tuesday 26 October 2010
Progression in advanced UT with assisted inspections
by Gary Luckett of Olympus.
Venue: Argyll-Ruane.
NOVEMBER 2010
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 9 November 2010
In profile: Aircraft maintenance, overhaul and repair
Ensuring
safety and airworthiness in the aviation industry relies heavily of the
correct use and selection of NDT methods and techniques. The talk will
provide an insight into ‘real life’ inspection experiences, the various
techniques applied and typical problems encountered during aircraft
inspection and maintenance overhauls.
by Rob Bright of Flybe.
Venue: Aerotech Inspection & NDT Ltd, 21 Charlton Drive, Corngreaves Trading Estate, Cradley Heath B64 7BJ. Tel: 01384 564021.
North American Branch: Tuesday 16 November 2010
AGM
Venue: Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston, Texas, USA.
South Wales Branch: Thursday 18 November 2010
TOFD
by Meurig Davis.
Venue: Minton, Treharne & Davis Ltd.
Yorkshire Branch: Tuesday 23 November 2010
Various testing methods in sports engineering
by Tom Allen of Sheffield Hallam University.
Venue: Lavender International.
North East Scotland Branch: Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 November 2010
Technical Seminar and Table-top Exhibition
With the theme: Integrity and NDT/inspection contracting in the offshore and oil & gas industry.
Interested parties are invited to submit suitable technical material to include in the seminar programme.
The
format will be eight sessions over two days. It is anticipated that
sessions will cover integrity risk-based inspection, topside
inspection, sub-sea inspection, FPSO inspection, offshore wind towers
and foundations, recent NDT developments and personnel competency and
certification.
Presentations based on practical applications and developments are encouraged.
Proposals
detailing title, presenter and presenter’s background, together with an
abstract of no more than 200 words, should be sent to B J (Bill) Brown,
Honorary Branch Secretary.
Venue: Thistle Altens Hotel, Aberdeen.
Scottish Branch: Thursday 25 November 2010
‘Facility for Innovation and Research in Structural Testing (FIRST)’ – a dedicated NDE technology transfer laboratory
with Dr Tony Gachagan.
Venue: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.
North East Scotland Branch: Saturday 27 November 2010
Annual St Andrew’s Dinner and Ceilidh
Venue: Maryculter House Hotel.
DECEMBER 2010
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 14 December 2010
Learning zone: Phased arrays
An
introduction to ultrasonic phased array technology. Ultrasonic phased
array systems can potentially be employed in almost any test where
conventional ultrasonic flaw detectors have traditionally been used.
Ultrasonic phased array testing is a powerful NDT technology and one
whose use is growing rapidly. Its capabilities, applications and how it
works will be explained.
by Alan Hunscott of GE Inspection Technologies.
Venue: Argyll-Ruane, Halesowen Centre, Unit 5, Block 6, Shenstone Trading Estate, Halesowen B62 3XB. Tel: 0121 585 7616.
Yorkshire Branch: Tuesday 14 December 2010
Steelmaking in China and the experiences there
by Jackie Dixon of Corus.
Venue: Argyll-Ruane.
JANUARY 2011
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 11 January 2011
Industry news: Safety first with UV light
New
regulations controlling exposure to artificial optical radiation came
into force in the UK in 2010. The talk will provide an insight into the
new regulations, to help users (and those responsible for the health
and safety of persons exposed to UV light in the workplace) identify
their duties, responsibilities and obligations under the new
regulations.
by Paul Jackson/Steven Byrne of UV Light Technology Ltd.
Venue: Exova Ltd, Materials Testing Laboratories, 182 Halesowen Road, Netherton DY2 9PJ. Tel: 01384 455751.
Yorkshire Branch: Tuesday 18 January 2011
A strategy for the future
by Steve Lavender, BINDT President.
Venue: Lavender International.
South Wales Branch: Thursday 20 January 2011
Branch meal and talk by the BINDT President
with Steve Lavender, BINDT President.
Venue: Campanile Hotel, Cardiff.
Scottish Branch: Friday 28 January 2011
Scottish Branch Burns Supper
6.30 for 7.00 pm.
Venue: Glynhill Hotel, Renfrew PA4 8XB.
FEBRUARY 2011
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 8 February 2011
Overview: Olympus NDT
Olympus
NDT is a leading manufacturer of innovative testing instruments used in
industrial and research applications ranging from aerospace, power
generation, petrochemical, civil infrastructure and automotive
products. The capabilities of a range of equipment will be introduced
including remote visual inspection products, portable flaw detectors
and thickness gauges.
by Ghafoor Manzoor of Olympus NDT.
Venue: Argyll-Ruane, Halesowen Centre, Unit 5, Block 6, Shenstone Trading Estate, Halesowen B62 3XB. Tel: 0121 585 7616.
North East Scotland Branch: Thursday 10 February 2011
Arrangements will be confirmed nearer the date.
Scottish Branch: Thursday 10 February 2011
Title to be advised
by Mr Andrew Ward. (Joint meeting with the WJS.)
Venue: Doosan Babcock, Renfrew PA4 8DJ.
South Wales Branch: Thursday 17 February 2011
Flexible eddy current array probes for the aviation and general engineering business
by Mansoor Ghafoor.
Venue: Minton, Treharne & Davis Ltd.
Yorkshire Branch: Tuesday 22 February 2011
‘The other Phil Kolbe’
by Phil Kolbe.
Venue: Argyll-Ruane.
MARCH 2011
Scottish Branch: Thursday 3 March 2011
Competing risks and opportunistic informative maintenance
by Dr Babakalli Alkali.
Venue: Foster Wheeler, Glasgow G41 1HH.
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 8 March 2011
Special feature: West Midlands Branch Technical Symposium
A
one-day symposium organised by the West Midlands Branch, aimed at
providing opportunities to develop awareness and understanding of the
areas of latest technology. Including technical seminars and invited
presentations, practical guides and plenary sessions from key experts,
equipment manufacturers and special guest speakers. Buffet and
refreshments provided.
Arranged by agreement of Moog Aircraft Group, Wolverhampton.
Note: The symposium commences at 9.00 am. Entrance fee and pre-registration applies. Half-day or full-day bookings available.
Venue: Moog Aircraft Group, Wolverhampton Operations, Wobaston Road, Wolverhampton WV9 5EW. Tel: 01902 397700.
North East Scotland Branch: Thursday 10 March 2011
Arrangements will be confirmed nearer the date.
South Wales Branch: Thursday 17 March 2011
Airline
by Rob Bright.
Venue: Minton, Treharne & Davis Ltd.
Yorkshire Branch: Tuesday 29 March 2011
EMAT probes and testing methods
by Iain Baillie of Rolls-Royce Submarines.
Plus the Yorkshire Branch AGM.
Venue: Lavender International.
APRIL 2011
West Midlands Branch: Tuesday 12 April 2011
Point of view: Annual General Meeting
An
opportunity for members to share their views and opinions on the
Branch. The meeting starts at 7.30 pm and will be followed by:
A lifetime in NDT!
Phil
Morris is a well known character to many. Having spent a lifetime in
NDT from an early age he has held a number of different positions.
Nowadays, Phil is Operations Director at NDT Services Ltd. He has many
experiences and stories to tell in his usual robust and forthright
style!
All Branch members are encouraged to attend.
by Phil Morris of NDT Services Ltd.
Venue: Aerotech Inspection & NDT Ltd, 21 Charlton Drive, Corngreaves Trading Estate, Cradley Heath B64 7BJ. Tel: 01384 564021.
North East Scotland Branch: Thursday 14 April 2011
Annual Branch AGM
Venue: Details to be advised.
Scottish Branch: Thursday 21 April 2011
AGM
Venue: Inspection Ecosse, Falkirk FK2 9JU.
