Phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) gives inspectors electronic beam steering, focusing, and encoded data collection. Reliable results still depend on how well the examiner understands the method. This digital compendium brings together 36 ASNT-published articles from Materials Evaluation, The NDT Technician, and Research in Nondestructive Evaluation, organized as a study resource for PAUT Level II candidates.
The articles are grouped into six parts: fundamentals; equipment, probes, and scan setup; calibration and standardization; data displays and interpretation; discontinuity detection, characterization, and sizing; and applications. A suggested reading path, editorial guidance, and linked navigation help readers work through core concepts first, then move on to specialized topics such as dissimilar metal welds and aerospace composites. Each article keeps its original layout and citation information.
The compendium is meant to be used alongside formal training and the applicable codes and procedures. Instructors and training providers will also find it a useful reference.