Perform liquid penetrant tests

Description

Detect surface cracks by covering the surface of objects with fluorescent dyes and applying developer.

Alternative labels

carry out liquid penetrant tests
conduct liquid penetrant tests
engage in liquid penetrant tests
liquid penetrant testing
liquid penetrant tests
performing liquid penetrant testing

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Perform liquid penetrant tests is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Perform liquid penetrant tests is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Non-destructive testing specialist: Non-destructive testing specialists carry out testing of vehicles, vessels, other manufactured objects, and construction structures without having to damage them. They use special equipment such as X-ray, ultrasound, radiographics, or infrared instruments to perform testing activities and report based on the observed results.

 


 

References

  1. Perform liquid penetrant tests – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022