Level III
PdM Basic

Topical Outline

This examination is 2 hours in length, having 90 questions of equal value.

1. Administration of NDT personnel certification programs
   • SNT-TC-1A, 2006 edition
   • ASNT CP-189, 2006 edition
2. Basics of Common PDM Methods
   • Infrared Testing
   • Vibration Analysis
   • Oil/Lube Analysis
   • Motor Circuit Analysis
   • Alignment
   • Thermal Testing
   • System Performance
3. Machinery Technology
   • Machine Design
   • Electrical Components
   • Maintenance Practice
   • Machine Components
   • Engineering Mechanics
   • Lube Systems

References

The number in parentheses following each reference is the ASNT catalog number.

• SNT-TC-1A (2006 edition) (2065)
• ANSI/ASNT CP-189 (2006 edition) (2506)
• NDT Handbook: Volume 9, Special NDT Methods (134A)

 

 

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