EATS Dinner Meeting (February 1, 2010)

Advanced Non-Destructive Examination Techniques
It is with great pleasure that we announce the revival of the Edmonton Association of Technical Societies (EATS). With the joint effort of nine local technical societies, EATS will host one annual dinner meeting on a subject of common interest and in doing so will provide an exceptional networking opportunity. Our affiliate technical societies include ASME, ASQ, AWS, ASM, CSChE, CWA, NACE, SME and STLE.
To maintain quality for the fabrication of metallic components, non-destructive examination (NDE) is critical. As fabrication techniques, design criteria and quality systems have advanced, it should come as no surprise that great improvements in NDE have also occurred. For the inaugural annual EATS dinner meeting, we are pleased to announce two back-to-back presentations in the fields of RFT and ACFM.

“Advancements in Remote Field Technology (RFT),” by Ankit Vajpayee
Ankit Vajpayee (B.Sc., M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering) worked at the Kharkiv National University (1999 - 2003), before joining the Russell NDT Group of Companies. Ankit is currently the CEO and Managing director of Russell Technology India, the Director of Business Development of Russell NDE Systems Inc. Canada, and a senior consultant of Russell Technologies Co. He is actively involved with NDT societies world-wide, and holds credentials in Eddy Current Techniques (ECT) and Remote Field Technology (RFT), and is involved with R&D to further advance RFT and its applications. Ankit will introduce RFT and explain how it differs from Eddy Current and Magnetic Flux Leakage testing. Ankit will discuss conventional RFT probes and their applications before introducing advanced array probes. Ankit will also comment on the future of RFT, including the integration of robotics and recent
developments in the field.

“The Application of the ACFM Technique to Weld Inspection,” by David Topp
David Topp (B.Sc. Civil Engineering) received an M.Sc. in Offshore Structures at the Cranfield Institute of Technology (1979). After designing offshore platforms for Brown and Root, he joined the Mechanical Engineering Department of University College London, researching fatigue and fracture mechanics. David joined TSC Inspection Systems in 1987, where he is now Managing Director. As one of the original inventors of the AC Field Measurement (ACFM) technique, David continues to develop both ACFM and its application to non-destructive testing in a broad range of industries (including oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and railway). David will explain the ACFM technique and how it differs from other surface crack detection methods. David will discuss the use of both simple and advanced array probes, as well as the use of remote deployment (above and below water). David will also comment on recent ACFM developments and applications.

WHEN: Monday, February 1, 2010
WHERE: Alberta Research Council Building (250 Karl Clark Road, Edmonton)
TIMES:
6:00 pm – Reception
6:30 pm – Dinner
7:30 pm – Presentations

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required – please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for a copy of the event registration form!
** Any student attending this event will receive a 1-year AWS Student Membership **