{"product_id":"introduction-to-non-destructive-testing-ndt-freya-sydney-samual-9798252130422","title":"Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): A Beginner's Guide to NDT Methods, Inspection Practice, Standards, Qualification, and Career Developmen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Non-Destructive Testing\u003c\/b\u003e is a clear, modern, beginner-friendly reference book for people entering the NDT field for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in plain technical language, this book explains what NDT is, where it is used, how the main methods work, and how inspection fits into real engineering practice. It is designed for trainees, career changers, students, developing technicians, and anyone who wants a strong foundation in non-destructive testing without being overwhelmed by jargon or overcomplicated explanations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than focusing on only one inspection method, this book gives readers the wider picture. It explains how NDT supports manufacturing, maintenance, quality control, safety, reliability, and asset integrity across industries such as oil and gas, power generation, aerospace, rail, transport, manufacturing, marine, offshore, and infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book, readers will find clear explanations of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat non-destructive testing is and why industry uses it\u003cbr\u003eWhere and when NDT is used in the life of a component\u003cbr\u003eHow product form, material type, and likely damage affect method choice\u003cbr\u003eThe main NDT methods, including VT, PT, MT, UT, RT, ET, leak testing, and other important techniques\u003cbr\u003eCommon discontinuity types and service damage mechanisms\u003cbr\u003eMethod comparison tables and practical inspection scenarios\u003cbr\u003eStandards, codes, specifications, procedures, and acceptance criteria\u003cbr\u003eCertification, qualification, authorisation, and the meaning of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3\u003cbr\u003eExperience hours, supervised development, training, exams, and entering the industry\u003cbr\u003eSafety, reporting, traceability, and professional conduct\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book has been built as both a learning guide and a long-term desk reference. It includes worked examples, revision questions, quick comparison tables, a long glossary, a topic finder, and practical planning pages to help readers revisit key subjects later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aim is not just to give definitions, but to help readers understand how NDT thinking works in real life: what the component is, what condition matters, where that condition is likely to be, which method best answers the question, and what documents control the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone looking for a serious but accessible starting point in NDT, this book provides a strong and useful foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this book is an educational and reference resource. Real inspection work must always follow the approved written procedure, applicable code or standard, and the governing acceptance criteria for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Freya Sydney Samual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798252130422\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.22d","brand":"Freya Sydney Samual","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997546000639,"sku":"9798252130422","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/introduction-to-non-destructive-testing-ndt-freya-sydney-samual-9798252130422","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}