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Visual inspection is a non-destructive examination method that uses the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to monitor parameters and visually assess test objects and surfaces for cracks, damage, wear, corrosion, and other conditions. It can be used to evaluate components and accept or reject them based solely on the visual examination results. To perform successful visual inspections, inspectors must have knowledge of the product and be able to identify and evaluate any defects from the perspective of whether the component is still useful or should be rejected.

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Visual inspection is a non-destructive examination method that uses the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to monitor parameters and visually assess test objects and surfaces for cracks, damage, wear, corrosion, and other conditions. It can be used to evaluate components and accept or reject them based solely on the visual examination results. To perform successful visual inspections, inspectors must have knowledge of the product and be able to identify and evaluate any defects from the perspective of whether the component is still useful or should be rejected.

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 Visual Inspection is the monitoring of specific parameters by visual & optical

assessments of test objects and surfaces using the visible portion of the
electromagnetic spectrum.

 Conditions that may be of interest to the examiner are


 cracks,
 physical damage or deformation,
 wear, erosion, corrosion, or
 more specific welding related conditions.

 Visual examination can produce effective evaluations in a minimum of time.

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 Component acceptance or rejection can be made based on the results of the visual
examination alone, and may be followed by other NDE examinations, depending on fabrication
code requirements.

 For a successful visual examination it is essential for the inspector to have as much
knowledge as possible of the product to be examined.

 One must not only discover defects, but also be able to evaluate them from the
point of usefulness or rejection.

 Knowledge of the cause of the defective materials is helpful for future prevention

 One should be well familiar with the types of defects those in the inspected part
 e.g., seams, scabs, and laminations in steel mill products,
 and corrosion, erosion, and physical abuse on parts that have been in service.

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 Visual examination is a common non-destructive examination method used for
weld inspection.

 It accompany at various stages of fabrication & welding.


 Visual examination can be used to supplement other non-destructive examination
methods,

 An experienced visual examiner can recognize conditions such as


 use of an improper welding technique

 Visual examination remains as one of the most effective means of controlling


process quality.

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 Visual inspection has applications in virtually every industry. It is used for
inspecting exposed or accessible surfaces of opaque objects, such as the surface
of a finished steel part, and for inspecting the interior of transparent objects, such
as the inside of a glass object

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 The methods employed are similar for all visual inspections in that the eye,
sometimes assisted by optical systems, picks up and transmits information to the
brain, which assimilates the information and is able to make a judgment with
reference to previous experience

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 The application can be broadly categorized as Primary
Processing (Raw material inspection, Ingot mould, ladle lining,
furnace condition etc)
 Secondary and Finishing Process (Die inspection of forgings,
extrusion and drawing, soldering, Brazing etc.) &
 in service Inspection (Pressure vessels, Exchangers, Columns,
rail roads, bridges, wire ropes etc.).

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 Checking of the surface condition of the test specimen.
 Checking of alignment of matting surfaces.
 Checking of shape of the component.
 Checking for evidence of leaking.
 Checking for internal defects.

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ADVANTAGES

 Simple technique.
 High speed of inspection.
 Low cost.
 Less training requirements for the operator.
 Can be used for online as well as offline
inspections.
 New facilities allow to record and store data’s.
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 Can detect only surface flaws.
 Eye resolution is weak.
 Cost of some equipment is high.
 Eye fatigue.

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For better visual inspection the following factors need to be adequate:

1. Cleanliness of the part under inspection.


2. Comfortable environment for performing visual Inspection.
3. Adequate lighting on the part surface and ambience.
4. Easy access to the part to be inspected.
5. Good inspector eye sight.

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