Investing in the student learning experience
26/04/2022
IMechE Argyll Ruane has invested in a fleet of Sonatest Veo3 units for the delivery of phased array courses at its training facilities in Sheffield and at IMechE Fife NDT, Dunfermline.
Having previously invested in Sonatest WAVE ultrasonic testing (UT) units last autumn, this new investment in Sonatest’s leading phased array instrument will provide students with greater equipment choice and the opportunity to learn advanced ultrasonic testing on the latest technology.
“The student learning experience is our number one priority. With technology rapidly advancing, we believe it is important to give students the opportunity to learn on the latest equipment in the field,” said Dean Wagstaff, IMechE Argyll Ruane Training Manager.
Last month, Jordan Wood, an Advanced NDT Trainer at IMechE Argyll Ruane, taught what is believed to be the first PCN phased array course in the UK to students using the Sonatest Veo3. Students learned the theoretical aspects of phased array, how to set up and calibrate the equipment, the impact of changing parameters and how to acquire and analyse data.
The ease of navigation through the menus on the Veo3 enabled a quick set up. This, in addition to the data throughput and computational capacity, meant that students could scan samples quickly and accurately, allowing more practise time for testing samples.
Understanding the theoretical concepts of phased array can be a tricky area for many students. However, the UTstudio+ software complemented Jordan’s explanations as it allowed students to visualise focal law delay patterns, helping them to better understand and retain the information learnt.
“We want students to feel confident in locating and sizing defects accurately and be able to competently apply the knowledge learnt in the classroom to testing in real-life situations out in the field,” commented Jordan.
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