CONTENTS
News................................................. 1
Africa Regional Group................... 2-4
Asia-Pacific Regional Group........... 4-7
European Regional Group.............. 8-9
Pan-American Regional Group... 10-11
Calendar of Events........................... 12

The World Organisation for NDTVolume 8 Issue No 9
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

World Conference provides unique settingT

his issue of the ICNDT Journal marks the 18th
World Conference on NDT in Durban, South
Africa. The conference is the latest in a series
promoted by ICNDT, which started in Brussels in 1955
and is now held at four-yearly intervals.
South Africa was selected for the 18th World
Conference in 2006 in a competition with NDTsocieties from Europe and Australasia. A clear majorityof the International Committee voted to support theSouth African Institute of NDT (SAINT) bid, whichhighlighted the importance of promoting NDT in
Africa and supporting the new African Federation for
NDT (AFNDT).
Over the last four years, a small team in South
Africa, led by Manfred Johannes, Professor Arthur Every and Butch Davies, has worked
tirelessly to organise the conference, aiming for a high-quality technical programme anda very comprehensive exhibition. They have been delighted by the response of the invitedlecturers, those who submitted papers and the bookings for the exhibition. On behalfof ICNDT and the participants I would like to record our thanks to the SAINT team andencourage them to take great pride in their work.
The 18th World Conference provides a unique setting for each of us to learn from others
and to share best practice. Please take every opportunity to meet, talk, ask and listen in theconference sessions, the exhibition and the social events. You could make friends who willremain professional colleagues for years to come.
In parallel with the conference sessions, ICNDT will be meeting with around 50 national
NDT societies being represented. We have special ICNDT workshops for fledgling NDTsocieties, researchers in NDT and personnel certification bodies.
The Durban meetings of ICNDT will provide the opportunity for us to move up a gear andaccelerate our activities. ICNDT, following its legalisation as a not-for-profit organisation
registered in Vienna, has now matured and become more confident in its operation as aprofessional federation of NDT societies. Thanks to the support of key member societies,
donations from the organisers of World Conferences and now the fee income from member
societies, we are in a better position to pursue initiatives that require some resources.
The first of these opportunities is a response to members who have asked for stronger
action by ICNDT to promote mutual recognition of approved personnel certification. Our
Working Group 1, chaired by John Thompson, has prepared two new ICNDT initiatives:
1. A global Multilateral Recognition Agreement. This will supercede the existing MRAs
in the Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. In Europe, through the EFNDT, a Mutual
Recognition Agreement has operated since 1994. The member NDT societies
recognise third-party certification schemes accepted by the EFNDT. The objective of
the new agreement is to ensure that NDT certificates gained under any one of thecertification schemes recognised by ICNDT will be accepted in all of the countries thatare signatories to the agreement.
2. An ICNDT Approval Scheme for certification bodies to complement accreditation.
Continued on page two

April 2012

ICNDT Awards 2012 –winners announcedAt each World Conference, ICNDT
presents awards to people andorganisations that have made major
contributions to NDT.
The winners are chosen by secretballot of the members of the ICNDTPolicy and General Purposes Committee,
from nominations submitted by member
societies.
It is endeavoured to announce thewinners in good time, hopefully allowing
them to make arrangements to attend theconference in Durban in order to receive
their awards.
There are five awards:l Roentgen Award for major
contribution to the science andtechnology of NDTl Pawlowski Award for major
contribution to the promotion of NDTinternationallyl Havercroft Award for major
contribution to NDT education,
training or certificationl Sokolov Award for major contribution
to NDT researchl ICNDT Young Achiever Award forachievement of young people in NDT(<35 years).
The 2012 winners are:l Roentgen: Professors Peter Cawley andMichael Lowe (combined nomination)
and Professor Teruo Kishi
l Pawlowski: Douglas J Marshalll Havercroft: Patrick Fallouey and
Dr Hajime Hatano (combined
nomination)l Sokolov: Professor Chris Scrubyl Young Achiever: Dr Alexey Efimov andChristopher Lane.
Congratulations to all winners! Awards
will be presented at the opening ceremonyof the 18th World Conference on NDT on
16 April 2012.

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AFRICAAll systems go for the
18th WCNDT in Durban

ICNDT Journal
Publisher: 				

The International Committee for Non-Destructive Testing (ICNDT).
The ICNDT is registered as a legalised Association with its seat in Vienna,
Austria. A1010 Vienna, Krugerstraße 16.

		Secretariat: The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT),
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Editors:		

David Gilbert, The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT).
Tel: +44 (0)1604 89 3811; Fax: +44 (0)1604 89 3861; Email: david.gilbert@
bindt.org

				

Sharon Bond, CINDE
Email: s.bond@cinde.ca

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Published three times per year.

Your new ICNDTJournal is available
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Editorial contributions are welcomed.
Articles should be sent to Sharon Bond, CINDE. Email: s.bond@cinde.ca
Views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the International Committee for
Non-Destructive Testing. No liability is accepted whatsoever for errors or omissions.
ICNDT Member Societies are authorised to distribute this newsletter and/or its contents, however
permission should be obtained for reproduction of individual articles and extracts.

The next ICNDT Journal will be published in July 2012Material should be sent to Sharon Bond, email: s.bond@cinde.ca by 30 May 2012

Continued from front pageThe appropriate operating procedures to manage these initiatives have been prepared
and approved by the Policy and General Purposes Committee. The next step is ratificationby the General Assembly, to be followed by a vote on implementation by the General
Assembly and the election of a new Certification Executive Committee. I would like torecord our gratitude to John Thompson and WG1 for their hard work in this activity. The
new Chairman and Working Group have many opportunities to build on this work.
ICNDT needs to step up its support for new/fledgling NDT societies. We have many
new members and they, along with existing small societies, need help and encouragement.
We have already prepared a website framework for use by such societies and at aworkshop in Durban we will be asking how we can help further, either directly or throughour regional groups. The African Federation for NDT will be meeting in Durban andmay seek help. There is a need to create regional groups in other geographies, such as
Central Asia and the Middle East. We also need to strengthen our cooperation with the
IAEA.
NDT research and education is an area where more international cooperation could
bring huge benefits. With SAINT, we have organised a workshop and networking event
during the World Conference to bring together the large research organisations and discuss
what ICNDT can do to promote cooperation in R&D and the dissemination of results.
A new Executive Committee will be elected at our General Assembly in Durban,
probably a mixture of old faces and new. We hope to continue to have a diverse mix ofmembers from all parts of the globe. I would like to thank all the retiring executives fortheir work over the last four years, with a special vote of thanks to The British Institute of
NDT for its provision of the secretariat, led by David Gilbert. My personal thanks are due
to my employer, Doosan Power Systems, which has supported me during my period as
Chairman.
We are very fortunate to work in a field as interesting and important as NDT. Pleaseenjoy the World Conference and let us know how you can help ICNDT or what you needfrom us.

Dr J M Farley
Chairman, ICNDT

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For the first time in history, the World
Conference on Non-Destructive Testing
will be hosted in Africa.
I would like to provide you with an update
as to how the arrangements for the eventare proceeding. This really is going to be
the event on the NDT calendar that cannot
be missed!
The facts for the event are as follows:
l 120 companies involved in the NDTfield, either as equipment or service
providers, have purchased exhibition
space. The exhibition covers a surface
area of around 9,500 m2, which isapproximately the size of a rugby field.
In this exhibition, the NDT industry
is showcasing the state-of-the-art in
NDT technology to the world. What an
opportunity to have such an exhibition in
our country; what a privilege to be able
to communicate with the major players
in the field of NDT on our doorsteps.
Please make use of this opportunity byattending the conference.
l Five plenary speakers and 25
overview speakers have accepted theinvitation to present the state-of-the-art
technology to the international NDT
community. These lectures will haveas a purpose the outlining of the NDTindustry in the various technologies.
Everyone will learn from these papers.
l 520 papers will be read in eightparallel sessions, or will be presented
in the form of posters, which will
give the opportunity for one-onone discussions. Here, the industry
communicates regarding developments
which are on the go. Please make useof this unique opportunity to becomeaware of the latest developments.
l A number of discussion sessions
and podium discussions have beenscheduled on topics of interest to
various sectors in the industry.
l The programme has been submitted
to SAIMechE for the awarding of CPD
points for attendees who need to gain
the points for 2012. Please make thisthe event to gain at least three of the
CPD points for 2012.
As one can see, this will be a world-classevent. Please make use of the opportunity
to become conversant in NDT and to bea part of this prestigious event. Such an
opportunity will not come to South Africa
again in our lifetime.
Information is available on the conference
website: http://www.wcndt2012.org.za/
Manfred Johannes
SAINT President

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World Conference on
Non-Destructive Testing
Durban • South Africa
wants to WELCOME YOU
16-20 April 2012
International Convention Centre

Over 150 exhibition
stands within
6000 sq metres

SOLD OUT!

Over 450 abstracts
received

DISTINGUISHED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Professor Harold Kroto, Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry
Professor Peter Cawley, Imperial College London
Robert J. Potter, ASNT President 2012
Dr Allan Rogerson, Serco Technical Consulting Services, UK
Mr Chris Smallbone, CEO Welding Technology
Institute of Australia
Dr Baldev Raj, President Indian National
Academy of Engineering
Dr Wiggenhauser, BAM Federal Institutefor Materials Research and Testing+30 confirmed overview speakers

So now is the time to make your plans!
For further details and registration please visit our website:www.wcndt2012.org.za
Gold Sponsors

Contact:
N Wagle – narayan.wagle@hed.ltindia.com
N Ooka – nori.ooka@rio.odn.ne.jp

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ASIA-PACIFIC

Committee meetings and events at the 18th World ConferenceNews from The Malaysian Society for NDT

Day/Date/Time

Event

Venue

Saturday 14 April (am)Saturday 14 April (pm)Sunday 15 April (am/pm)
Sunday 15 April (09:00-17:00)
Monday 16 April (am)Monday 16 April (pm)Monday 16 April (pm)Monday 16 April (18:00)
Tuesday 17 April (08:50)
Tuesday 17 April (pm)Tuesday 17 April (pm)Tuesday 17 April (pm)Tuesday 17 April (evening)
Wednesday 18 April
Wednesday 18 April
Wednesday 18 April
Wednesday 18 April (am/pm)
Wednesday 18 April (pm)Wednesday 18 April (pm)Wednesday 18 April (pm)Thursday 19 April (08:30)
Thursday 19 April (am)Thursday 19 April (pm)Thursday 19 April (pm)Thursday 19 April (19:00)
Friday 20 April (am/pm)
Friday 20 April (am)Friday 20 April (pm)

ICNDT WG1 Meeting
ICNDT IEC & PGP Committee Meetings
ICNDT General Assembly
Registration of delegates
Registration & Opening Ceremony
ISO TC135/SC9 Meeting
Research Forum
Cocktails
ISO TC135/SC3 Meeting
ISO TC135/SC5 Meeting
Qualification and Certification
Academia NDT International
Beach party
ISO TC135/SC2 Meeting
ISO TC135/SC6 Meeting
ISO TC135/SC8 Meeting
AFNDT
Reliability, POD
APCNDT Meeting
Academia NDT International
ISO TC135/SC7 Meeting
Fledgling Societies
Security and EFNDT WG5ICNDT General Assembly
Conference Banquet
ISO TC135 Plenary Meeting
Radiation Protection
Closing Session

MR12
MR12
MR12
Conference Centre
Conference Centre
Mandela Suite
MR11B
Exhibition Hall
Mandela Suite
Mandela Suite
MR12A
MR22
Beach
Mandela Suite
Mandela Suite
Mandela Suite
MR11A
1AB
MR22B
1AB
Mandela Suite
Suite 23
MR11A
MR11B
Conference Centre
Mandela Suite
MR11A
1AB

MoU signing ceremonies between Malaysian and Korean NDT companiesM

SNT is very happy to note that Malaysian NDTcommunities are always following the development that
occurs around the nation. Realising the possibility that
Malaysia may go into the era of nuclear power, some of thesecompanies began to explore the possibility of a collaboration with
their counterparts from countries that have experience in applying
NDT for nuclear power plant inspection.
In relation to this, two Malaysian NDT companies, namely
Careion Sdn Bhd and Danamin Sdn Bhd, signed memoranda ofunderstanding for collaboration with two Korean NDT companies,
KDNT and ANSCO, on 23 November 2011. The signing took placeat the Malaysian Nuclear Agency and was witnessed by the Deputy
Director General (Technical) of the Malaysian Nuclear Agency,
Dr Mohd Ashhar Abd Khalid, and the Chief Executive Officer ofthe Malaysian Nuclear Power Organisation, Dr Zamzam Jaafar.
MSNT hopes that such collaborations will benefit both companies
in particular and the Malaysian and Korean NDT communities ingeneral.

NTC on QA/QC for NDT in Nuclear Power Plant
Inspection, 23-25 November 2011
In view of the possibility that Malaysia will finally choose nuclear
energy as one of the energy options to sustain her development,
MSNT invited an IEAE expert from South Korea to present a special
paper about the subject matter at MINDTCE 11.
Futher to this, the same expert was invited by the Malaysian Nuclear
Agency to conduct a three-day training course on QA/QC for NDT in
NPP inspection. It was a very informative and fruitful course where theexpert shared his experience of developing an organisational capability
to manage NDT during construction, pre-service inspection (PSI) andin-service inspection (ISI) of the plant. The course was attended by 32
participants representing Malaysian Nuclear Energy, Tenaga Nasional
Berhad, SIRIM and two NDT services companies.

region were discussed and debated heavily. A number of actions
were identified to be taken by members that were aimed at making
harmonisation a reality.

Meeting members at JSNDI’s exhibition booth

A visit to an exhibition was also organised,which gave membersa chance to see to the latest in NDT technology.
It is hoped that JSNDI will continue to organise such a meeting inline with its role and status as a leading industrial nation in the region.

MSNT President at the Nuclear Security Conference

Participants attending the course with the IAEA expert from Korea,
Dr Jong Po Lee

JSNDI Task Force Meeting, Tokyo
15-17 November 2011
The Malaysian Society for NDT (MSNT) wishes to thank theJapanese Society for Nondestructive Inspection (JSNDI) for its
continuous efforts to help countries in the Asia region to advancethe application of NDT in industry.
This year, once again, JSNDI invited a representative from the
Malaysian Society for NDT (MSNT) along with representatives ofAustralia, China, India, Korea and Singapore for another roundtable meeting at their office in Akihabara, Tokyo.

The security of radioactive materials, including those used forindustrial radiography purposes, has been recognised as a global
issue that needs to be resolved by the world community. For thisreason, the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) organiseda special workshop, entitled ‘Sharing best practices for enhancing
the security of high activity radioactive sources’, on the resort
island of Bohol, Phillippines, in January 2012.
MSNT President, Dr Adb Nassir Ibrahim, together with threeothers from Malaysia, was invited to represent the view of membersof the NDT community regarding the role that the society canplay to enhance the security of radiography sources. These views
were presented on the second day of the conference, in a paper
entitled ‘The role of professional societies for enhancing securityof radioactive material’.

Presidents of various NGOs from the Phillippines, Malaysia and theUnited Kingdom
Members of the meeting representing the NDT societies of Japan,
China, India, Australia, Malaysia, Korea and Singapore

In addition to reporting on activities that were implemented asa follow-up to the previous year’s meeting, several issues relating
to the harmonisation of NDT certification practices in the Asia

Signing of the MoU between two Malaysian NDT companies and two counterparts from Korea

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Lessons gained from this conference will certainly be usefulfor helping the relevant authority in Malaysia to formulate
a programme towards enhancing the security of radioactive
materials in this country.
MSNT once again thanks WINS for inviting its representative tothis prestigious workshop.

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ASIA-PACIFIC

ASIA-PACIFICMINDTCE 11 participants congratulated

Singapore International NDT Conference a successTT

he Malaysian Society for NDT wishes to congratulate
and thank members of all committees, paper presenters,
exhibitors, participants and many others who made the2011 Malaysian International NDT Conference and Exhibition(MINDTCE 11) such a great success.
The two-day event, which took place in Port Dickson from 21-22
November 2011, attracted more than 150 participants from morethan 10 countries throughout the world. It was very encouraging
to see that more than 50% of participants still remained in theconference room during the closing of the event by the Presidentof the Malaysian Welding and Joining Society.
See you all again at MINDTCE 13.

he NDT Society of Singapore (NDTSS) succesfully organised
its largest-scale event since its establishment when the
Singapore International NDT Conference and Exhibition
took place from 3-4 November 2011.

An exhibition took place concurrently, with the latest
equipment and technologies displayed by 14 exhibitors. A teamfrom APCNDT 2013, India, was there to promote the Asia-PacificConference. 170 visitors attended the exhibition over the two days.
NDTSS wishes to thank participants, sponsors, supportingorganisations, speakers, volunteers and NDTSS members, who gave
their significant contribution to make the event a great success.

MSNT President presenting a memento to one of the paper presenters
The Conference President Mr Sze Thiam Siong during his welcome
speechThe conference was attended by 130 delegates from all aroundthe world and 29 papers were published in the conference
proceedings, with well-known keynote speakers.

Keynote speaker Mr John Thompson

Keynote speaker Dr B Venkatraman

The closing ceremony by Dr Brian Stephen Wong, NDTSS President

Opening ceremony by Mr Pramod of PETRONAS

An exhibitor from Nuclear Malaysia explaining the exhibit to theguests of honour

Australian Institute for the Certification of Inspection
Personnel Service Award

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MSNT President presenting a memento to the MWSJ President

he Australian Institute for the Certification of Inspection
Personnel (AICIP), formed by and for the Australian pressure
equipment industry, supports the regulatory needs of industry
through the on-going certification of inspection personnel and thepromotion of quality plant inspection and maintenance.
Since its formation in 1997, AICIP has approved certificationof the skills of inspectors of plant and equipment supporting a vast
range of industries Australia-wide. At the end of 2010, over 490
AICIP in-service inspection certifications had been issued and thecertification has become highly respected and greatly in demand
within industry.
At the WTIA annual awards dinner in Melbourne on 25 May
2011, Mr John Maccarone was presented with a Service Award as
one of the many people who have contributed significantly to theestablishment, development and success of AICIP.
As a leading non-destructive testing expert working at BP
Refinery (Bulwer Island) Pty Ltd, John Maccarone has broughtsignificant wisdom and experience during his ten years’ service on
the AICIP Management Committee. His practical approach helped
to mould the institute into a nationally recognised and efficientcertification body for the industry.
Representing the Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing(AINDT), and a former President of this significant sister organisation,

Mr Pramod visiting a boothSome of the participants in the entrance of the Thistle Hotel

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John Maccarone receiving a Service AwardJohn has contributed valuable assistance and guidance to both the
AICIP Committee and to secretariat staff at the WTIA.
John is a great advocate of AICIP and its benefits to industry,and has presented papers at industry and technical conferences
and meetings promoting the certification scheme.
The successful scheme is a testament to the effort put in by Johnand his colleagues on the AICIP Management Committee.

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Contact:
E Romero – informacion@aend.org
V Krstelj – vjera.krstelj@fsb.hr

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EUROPEEUROPEInterlaboratory proficiency tests in Hungary

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AROVISZ, the Hungarian Association for NDT, isorganising interlaboratory proficiency tests as a service toits membership as well as other interested laboratories.
Since 2009, four tests have been completed in the field of nondestructive evaluation.
In March 2009, an interlaboratory testing procedure wasdeveloped, which described all aspects of the preparation,
implementation and evaluation of the interlaboratory tests. To date,four tests have been performed and completed in accordance withthis procedure. The participation in the interlaboratory tests was
open, without limitations, to all Hungarian laboratories as well as
to foreign partners from the Central-European region.
MAROVISZ collaborated with the National Accreditation
Body (NAB) regarding the interlaboratory tests, informing
the managing director of NAB about any forthcoming
tests to be published and launched, as well as submitting
the approved interlaboratory testing schemes. Upon request fromany participant, the approved interlaboratory testing scheme may
also be sent to other accreditation bodies specified by the applicant.
The subject of the first interlaboratory proficiency test was
ultrasonic thickness measurement. The measurements were
performed on a right steel prism as well as on a straight and abent tube. Thicknesses were to be determined on six designatedsurfaces with a set of five measurements each. The minimum
thickness had to be determined on the same surfaces too.
The measurement results were evaluated using the Z scoring
system, as described in Annex A of ISO/IEC Guide 43-1:1997.
The assigned values of quantities required for evaluation of theresults was determined by statistical means from the data of allparticipants. 19 participants’ proficiency tests were evaluated. All
Z scores for these were acceptable.
The subject of the second interlaboratory test was the evaluationof weld radiographs. The film evaluations were performed on

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20 radiographs. The radiographs had to be evaluated in accordancewith the requirements for acceptance level 1 of EN 12517-1: 2006
‘Non-destructive testing for welded joints’. The results were evaluatedin accordance with the specifications of the document provided
by MAROVISZ, entitled ‘Statistical evaluation for an interlaboratory
test with detection task’. It describes the use of the ROC diagram,
POD curves and demonstration of the reliability of test performance.
18 participants’ tests were evaluated.
The subject of the third interlaboratory test was the hardness
measurement with portable equipment. The measurements
were performed on three steel pieces modelling the hardness of
welded joints and their heat affected zones. The assigned valuesof steel blocks were measured with the Vickers method. The
measurement results were evaluated using the Z scoring system.
The proficiency tests of the hardness measurement were evaluatedin 16 participating laboratories.
The last proficiency test was the most interesting one.
An acoustic emission proficiency test was performed using
the opportunity of the II Acoustic Emission Symposium at
Dunaujváros, Hungary, in October 2011. The subject of thetest was the localisation of acoustic emission sources on thesurface of a pressure vessel during a burst test. The number andthe location of the artificial flaws was unknown to theparticipants. The measurement results were evaluated using
the Z scoring system. The results are currently under discussion
and evaluation. A total of five laboratories participatedin this exercise.
MAROVISZ prepared a medium-term plan for the future and,as the provider of the proficiency tests, intends to co-operate withlaboratories in neighbouring countries, and thus has informed theneighbouring NDT societies about this possibility.
Ferenc Fücsök

NDT 2012

11-13 September 2012
Barceló Daventry Hotel, Northamptonshire, UK
Offers of papers are invited on all aspects of non-destructive testing including:• Rail and Axle Testing • Aerospace • Power Generation • Nuclear • NDT of Food • NDT in Forensic Science •• Automated and Robotic NDT • Theoretical Modelling • Inspection Qualification • Composites •• Adhesives and Bonding • Thermography • Ultrasonics • Phased Arrays • Electromagnetics •• Radiography • Digital Radiography • Digital Signal Processing and Imaging • Novel Techniques •• Monitoring • Research • Time-of-Flight Diffraction • Technology Transfer in NDT •• Medical and related NDT • The Needs of NDT Users •Conference proceedings will be published in the form of extended abstracts (maximum 12 pages of A4 text)
and one copy will be provided for each delegate.
Full written papers that are submitted may be refereed with a view to publication in Insight.

Abstracts (of no more than 200 words) must be submitted online at:
http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ndt2012
or via the link on www.bindt.org by 11 May 2012
Contact: The Conference Department, The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, Newton Building,
St George’s Avenue, Northampton NN2 6JB, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1604 89 3811; Fax: +44 (0)1604 89 3861;
Email: samantha.mussard@bindt.org or karen.cambridge@bindt.org

Contact:
J Conte – abendi@abendi.org.br
W Holliday – wholliday@asnt.org

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PAN-AMERICA

News from The American Society for NDT
ASNT’s 2011 Annual Fall Conference and Quality
Testing Show in Palm Springs enjoyed by all
Palm Springs, California, was the site of the 2011 ASNT Fall
Conference and Quality Testing Show, held 24-28 October at
the Palm Springs Convention Center. NDT professionals andcommunity members from around the globe met to interact, learn
and network in an informative and energetic environment. The
2011 conference had 1665 registered participants, among thehighest on record. Attendees represented a diverse group of NDT
methods and techniques.
The professional programme was diverse as well, with 92
papers presented in 24 different sessions. The papers presented
showcased a variety of NDT techniques and applications, providing
participants with some of the most up-to-date information on the
NDT industry.
The Quality Testing Show provided a forum for attendees to
see the latest in NDT technology, devices and information firsthand from 144 exhibitors. Exhibitors discussed and demonstrated
their NDT products and applications, and attendees saw thepossibilities inherent in the new developments.
The conference opened on Monday morning with a short courseon ‘The art of phased array data analysis addressing detection,
characterisation and finite sizing of welding flaws’, taught by Tim
Armitt from Lavender International NDT USA, LLC.
The Annual Business Meeting convened on Monday, with64 members present representing 23 sections. ASNT Secretary/
Treasurer Raymond Morasse gave a detailed report on the state of
ASNT finances, noting the Society’s growth and success despite adownturned economy. Joel Whitaker, the 2010-2011 ASNT Chair,followed with the ‘State of the Society’ message. Milestones werean important part of the message and Whitaker pointed out that
ASNT is now 70 years old, ASNT Recommended Practice No
SNT-TC-1A is 45 years old and The NDT Technician is 10 years old.
As of the end of fiscal year 2011 (30 June 2011), ASNT membership
included 11,828 individuals and 554 corporate partners from 96
different countries. Even in an uncertain economy, ASNT had asuccessful year, much to the credit of hard-working and dedicatedvolunteer members.
ASNT looked to the future as its student members participatedin a career workshop on Monday, and ASNT corporate partner
members interviewed the students for possible employment on
Tuesday.
Tuesday’s events opened with a keynote address from John
Nyholt of BP America. His presentation, ‘An evolving relationshipbetween NDE technology and inspection operations’, examined
how hub and satellite operation models have impacted
petrochemical inspection strategies, improved their effectivenessand advanced NDT technologies. On Wednesday, current Chairof the Methods Division for the Technical and Education Counciland ASNT Past President Joe Mackin, of TEAM Industrial Services,
explained the changes being made to the 2011 edition of
SNT-TC-1A in a plenary address.
Thursday began with 2011-2012 ASNT Chair Ricky Morgan
addressing conference attendees. A member since 1987, Morgan
shared his ASNT experiences, insights and challenges. All
presentations were well received and well attended as part of thisconference’s strong professional programme.
Short courses and paper topics designed to educate attendees
and stimulate discussion captured attention all week. In addition
to Armitt’s course, Monday also saw Jennifer Brown, who holds
an MS in Statistics from Iowa State University, present ‘Applied
probability of detection methods’, intended to provide a basic

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understanding of hit/miss and probability of detection analysis
described in MIL-HDBK-1823. John Register, from R-CON NDTInc, taught a course on ‘NDT of composites’ and introduced
students to composite materials and the techniques used to inspectthem, including hands-on training in ultrasonic and bond testing
methods.
‘Guided wave testing (GWT) in pipeline’ was the topic
on Wednesday as Sang Young Kim of Guided Wave Analysis
LLC introduced the relatively new technique to an audienceof maintenance management personnel, inspectors andoperators responsible for pipeline integrity. Hussein Sadek fromTechnologies Consulting International Inc (TCI Inc) followedon Thursday with ‘Electromagnetic testing techniques’, examining
the basic principles and applications of eddy current testing,remote field testing and alternating current field measurements. He
also looked at the SNT-TC-1A recommendations for eachtechnique.
On Wednesday night, ASNT members gathered for the Annual
Awards Banquet. ASNT recognised its community members fortheir contributions to the NDT industry and to the Society itself.
William W Briody was recognised as the 2011 Phillip D Johnson
Honorary Member and Michael Ruddy received the Charles N
Sherlock Meritorious Service Award. In addition, 10 sections wererecognised for their achievements in the 2010-2011 President’sAwards Programme.
The presidential collar also changed hands at the banquet, as
outgoing president Ricky Morgan passed the title to 2011-2012
ASNT President, Robert J Potter.
The 2011 ASNT Fall Conference and Quality Testing Show
granted attendees an extensive and exclusive view of the state of the
NDT industry and provided multiple opportunities to participate inits future. ASNT thanks the volunteers and participants who helped
make the event a success.

ASNT invites section leaders to headquarters
Starting with the essential elements to facilitate section programmes
geared to the needs of today’s ASNT members and prospective
members, at the Section Leaders Conference (SLC) the programme
will cover how sections handle challenges and develop successfulprogrammes.
Knowledgeable and experienced speakers from the Section
Operations Council, headquarters professional staff and ASNT
Sections will provide their expertise. This conference is designed for
all current and future section leaders and regional directors. Eachparticipant brings value to the programme by sharing experiences
and perspectives. SLC provides an excellent opportunity forbuilding a network that has benefits long after the conference
concludes. Every new section leader and officer is encouraged toparticipate.

SLC will be held at Hyatt Place Columbus/Dublin and ASNT
headquarters. The registration fee is $25 per person. ASNT provides
conference materials, activities and transportation to events, andmeals for both Friday and Saturday are included.
Register online at www.asnt.org. If you have any questions or
require more details contact Heather Cowles, email: hcowles@
asnt.org

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Nondestructive Evaluation of Aerospace
Materials & Structures III set for St Louis
4-5 June 2012
Nondestructive Evaluation of Aerospace Materials & Structures
III brings to the forefront one of the Society’s largest membershipsegments, aerospace – accounting for more than 2,400 members.
The aerospace industry has a large presence in St Louisand the surrounding midwest, making it a perfect location
for ASNT’s aerospace conference, scheduled for May 2012.
In addition to Boeing’s R&D unit, Phantom Works, other notableaerospace organisations in the area include: Carr Lane Mfg
Co, Sabreliner Corp, GKN Aerospace North America, Thayer
Aerospace Inc, Flight Safety International Inc and Smiths
Aerospace.

The programme will cover topics related to the maintenanceand in-service inspection of aircraft. It will also address material
effects on ageing aircraft, including hydrogen embrittlement andfatigue.
Topics to be covered include:
l Impact of NDE on structures and designl New NDE methodsl Materials characterisationl In-process/online NDE
l Post-manufacturing quality assurancel Automated inspection systemsl Adhesive bond-line evaluationl In-service inspectionl NDE of composite repairsl NDE standards
l Structural health monitoringl Nanotechnology in NDE
l Aerospace applications.

New ASNT Section Charter approved
The ASNT Board of Directors approved a new Section Charteron 20 January 2012 during a meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The
Qatar Section is located in Doha, Qatar, and is in Region 19. A
banner and charter will be presented to the Qatar Section. ASNT
members in the surrounding areas who do not currently affiliate
with a Section are invited and encouraged to affiliate with the
Qatar Section.
Contact ASNT Member Services by email: asnt_membership@asnt.org or tel: 614 274 6003 to join the Qatar Section. For
information on upcoming meeting dates, contact Section Chair
Bassam Al-Momani, email: bmomani@qapco.com.qa or visit
www.asntregion19.webs.com

The 17th International Workshop on
Electromagnetic Nondestructive Evaluation

ENDE 201229 July-1 August 2012
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Orlando, Florida destination for2012 Fall Conference
The Society looks forward to the 2012 ASNT Fall Conference,
which will be held 29 October-2 November at the Rosen Shingle
Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.
The 2012 Fall Conference and Quality Testing Show will
provide a forum for the exchange of theoretical, scientific andapplication information. Participating in this conference will
expand your knowledge while increasing your visibility.

Abstracts pertaining to the following topics are being accepted
as they relate to industry, applications, processes or materials:
l Automotive			l Aerospace			l Chemical and petroleum		l Composites			l Digital radiography		l Eddy current			
l Education and training issuesl Emerging technologies		l General NDT/NDE		l Ground penetrating radar		l Health monitoring		l Homeland security		l Infrastructurel Laser methods
l Manufacturingl Millimetre/microwave
l Modelling and simulationl MT/PTl NDE for fleet sustainmentl Phased arrayl Pipeline inspectionl Radiation safetyl Reliability studiesl Sensorsl Space NDTl Utilities.
Prospective authors are requested to submit abstracts ofapproximately 200 words on all NDT methods. Abstracts should
be submitted via the ASNT website, www.asnt.org, under the
meetings and events section or via email to conferences@asnt.org
The abstract submission deadline is 16 April 2012. Each year ASNT
receives numerous abstracts that aren’t placed in the programme due
to late submission. Don’t delay, join ASNT in Orlando for the premier
NDT conference and submit your abstract today.
Questions concerning abstracts should be directed to Jacquie
Giunta in the ASNT Conference Department, email: jgiunta@asnt.
org or tel: 614 274 6003 ext 213.
Topics to be covered at ENDE 2012 include:

l New developments in electromagnetic NDE.
l Characterisation of materials.
l Advanced sensors and their novel industrial applications in NDE.
l Solutions to NDE inverse problems.
l Biomedical applications of electromagnetic NDE.

http://ende2012.metalmat.ufrj.br11

CALENDAR OF NDT EVENTS
Month

Date

Venue

18-20

DurbanSouth Africa

18th World Conference on NDT

24-26

Dayton, Ohio
USA

2012 Conference of the Society for
Machinery Failure Prevention Technology(MFPT)

chris@mfpt.org
www.mfpt.org

10-12

Beijing
China

2012 China (Beijing) International
Exposition of Application Technique of
NDT

jiangkunexpo@163.com

21-24

SeattleUSA

9th International Conference on NonDestructive Evaluation in Relation to
Structural Integrity for Nuclear andPressurised Components

9thNDE@epri.com
www.9thnde.com

24-26

Pula
Croatia

EUROJOIN 8 – Eighth European
Conference on Joining Technology

hdtz.cws@fsb.hr
www.fsb.hr/hdtz

12-14

London
UK

Ninth International Conference on
Condition Monitoring and Machinery
Failure Prevention Technologies –CM 2012 / MFPT 2012

karen.cambridge@bindt.org
www.cm-mfpt.org

18-21

TorontoCanada

4th International CANDU In-Service
Inspection and NDT in Canada 2012
Conference

events@cinde.ca
www.cinde.ca

3-6

DresdenGermany

6th European Workshop on Structural
Health Monitoring (EWSHM 2012)

tagungen@dgzfp.de
www.ewshm2012.com

15-20

DenverColorado, USA

39th Annual Review of Progress in
Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation(QNDE)

kallsen@iastate.edu
www.qndeprograms.org

29-1
Aug

Rio de Janeiro
BrazilENDE 2012 – The 17th International
Workshop on Electromagnetic NonDestructive Evaluation

ende2012@metalmat.ufrj.br
http://ende2012.metalmat.ufrj.br

September
2012

11-13

DaventryUK

51st Annual British Conference on NDT –NDT 2012

karen.cambridge@bindt.org
www.bindt.org

October
2012

29-2
Nov

OrlandoFlorida, USA

ASNT Fall Conference and Quality Testing
Show 2012conferences@asnt.org
www.asnt.org

November
2012

13-15

AugsburgGermany

4th International Symposium on NDT in
Aerospacetagungen@dgzfp.de
www.ndt-aerospace.com

April
2012

May
2012

June
2012

July
2012

12

Event

Contact
saint@acenet.co.za
www.saint.org.za

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