Ultrasonic Peening Qualification Course
5‑Day Ultrasonic Peening Qualification Course- Full Program
DAY 1 – Fundamentals & Equipment Introduction
Morning Session
• Course introduction and safety briefing
• Fundamental principles of Ultrasonic Peening (UP/UIT)
• Fatigue mechanisms in welded structures
• Review of surface treatment technologies
Midday Session – UP Equipment Introduction (Hands-on)
• Overview of UP system components:
– Ultrasonic generator
– Transducer
– Resonator / sonotrode
– Peening pins / needles
– Cables and connectors
• Demonstration of UP system assembly and function
• Understanding amplitude, frequency, and energy transfer
Afternoon Session – Equipment Care & Maintenance
• Daily inspection routines
• Pin set selection and replacement
• Safe handling and storage of UP tools
• Troubleshooting common equipment problems
• Practical familiarization and low‑energy operation
DAY 2 – Metallurgy, Microstructure & Parameter Control
Morning Session
• Metallurgical effects of UP: grain refinement, compressive stresses
• Microstructural transformations and fatigue‑life benefits
• Review of industrial research and best practices
Midday Session – Parameter Selection
• Understanding amplitude, frequency, travel speed, and pin geometry
• Material-specific parameter selection
• Demonstration of parameter changes on sample plates
Afternoon Session – Practical Work
• Students practice UP on welded samples
• Measurement of weld-toe radius and groove geometry
• Instructor technique correct on and feedback
DAY 3 – Application, Standards & Inspection Methods
Morning Session – Industrial Applications
• FPSOs, ships, rigs, bridges, cranes, offshore structures
• High-stress zone identification
• Review of defect cases and UP repair solutions
Midday Session – Standards and Compliance
• DNV, IIW, and classification requirements
• Documentation, traceability, and quality procedures
• Safety protocols and PPE review
Afternoon Session – Inspection Techniques
• Measuring UP effects: – Weld-toe geometry – Surface profile – Hardness tes ng
• Students perform full inspec on on treated samples
DAY 4 – Advanced Practical Training & Troubleshooting
Morning Session – Instructor Demonstrations
• UP on complex geometries: fillet welds, T-joints, stiffeners, padeyes
• Groove consistency and defect avoidance
Midday Session – Troubleshooting Workshop
• Inadequate treatment indicators
• Technique refinement
• Equipment fault diagnosis and recovery
Afternoon Session – Independent Practical Training
• Students apply UP on structural assemblies
• Evaluation of technique, coverage, and parameter selection
• Preparation for qualification exam