Indian Welding Journal

Baldev Raj ¹, C. V. Subramanian ¹

Affiliations
1 Division for PIE & NDT Development, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, IN

Abstract

Non-destructive Testing (NDT) is an integral and the most important constituent of the Quality Assurance (QA) programme of any industry. The objectives of the QA programmes are safety, reliability and economy. Non-destructive evaluation (NDE) places due emphasis on characterisation of material including quantitative determination of the size, shape and location of a defect or anomaly thus enabling evaluation of structural integrity of a component.

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Baldev Raj ¹, C. V. Subramanian ¹

Affiliations
1 Division for Post-Irradiation Examination and NDT Development, IN

Abstract

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, India, is engaged in multidisciplinary R&D efforts in welding technology relevant to Fast Breeder Reactor Programme of the Country. R&D efforts initiated in the year 1974 have matured into groups with strong scientific and technological base in areas of design, processes and characterisation through complementary use of destructive and nondestructive test techniques.

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C. V. Subramanian ¹, Baldev Raj ¹

Affiliations
1 Indian Institute of Welding, IN

Abstract

Welding is an important means to fabricate structures and components from a wide spectrum of materials, of varied complexity and thickness ranges. Welds can be made with properties appropriate for service conditions. The requisite quality can be achieved based on adequate and appropriate testing, measurement and control of welds.

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