A New ISO 9712 Certification in Eddy Current Arrays
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Knowledge Level - NDT Level III
Presentation Topic Level - Intermediate
Target Audience - Level III Managers
| Wednesday, October 8, 2025 |
| 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Yucatan 1-3 |
Speaker
James Watson
Lead Electromagnetics Tutor
Lavender International Ndt Ltd.
A New ISO 9712 Certification in Eddy Current Arrays
Presentation Description
This presentation summarizes the industrial engagement, technical scrutiny and framework development in the United Kingdom regarding their need and requirements for a new ISO 9712 certification in eddy current array technologies.
This presentation provides an overview of the technical justifications for why new certification is preferred by industry instead of extension to scope of existing certification(s). As well as this, an overview of the general abilities and limitations of eddy current array technologies are given.
Finally, an update is provided on the progress that has been made with implementation of this within the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing's PCN scheme.
This will be of interest to people who are keen to learn more about eddy current array technologies, as well as those involved in certification and training.
This presentation provides an overview of the technical justifications for why new certification is preferred by industry instead of extension to scope of existing certification(s). As well as this, an overview of the general abilities and limitations of eddy current array technologies are given.
Finally, an update is provided on the progress that has been made with implementation of this within the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing's PCN scheme.
This will be of interest to people who are keen to learn more about eddy current array technologies, as well as those involved in certification and training.
Short Course Description
Biography
Dr. James Martin Watson is the lead electromagnetics tutor at Lavender International for PCN (ISO 9712) Level 2 in eddy current testing welds, wrought products and tubes. In 2020 he completed his PhD doctorate in electromagnetic NDT funded by BAE Systems Submarines, for which he won The William Gardner Award for his work.
He has been a Member of British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing since 2021; is a member of Council; and Vice-Chair of the Technical Committee and Technical Sub-Committee.
