Project Number: RAS8110
Title: Applying Advanced Digital Industrial Radiology and Computed
Tomography in Industry and Civil Engineering (RCA)
Classification: New
FOA: 8P - Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Examination (NDE)
Justification: With the rapid globalization of the industrial sector in the region
at par with developed countries, there has been a manifold growth in the demand
for applications of established radiation based conventional radiography
techniques for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and examination for quality
assurance and vertical sustainability. However, this has also led to an
increased demand in consumables, such as films and chemicals, and an increased
burden of highly toxic disposables. In addition, there are some inherent
drawbacks of conventional radiographic techniques, such as low throughput,
increased radiation exposures and associated difficulties in maintaining
archives of high volumes of exposed films. Digital Radiography (DR) provides a
long felt suitable alternative providing excellent image and archival qualities
and manageability of huge data. Computed Tomography (CT) provides image
details, such as defect sizing, location, two-dimensional (2D). and
three-dimensional (3D) imaging, which are very vital but not provided by conventional
radiography techniques. Some of the advanced countries have already introduced
regular DR and CT facilities in their NDT laboratories. However, consistent
technological transition requires familiarity in advanced subjects and also an
inclination to adapt technologies to specific user needs. It is intended to
demonstrate the usefulness of these advanced technologies in industry and civil
engineering by increasing awareness of NDT practising industries/organizations
and end users, producing resource materials and brochures, conducting regional
and national training courses and regional executive management seminars (REMS)
for the period 2009-11. Implementation of the project will increase viability
of advanced nuclear techniques for increasing industrial product quality and
productivity, reducing environmental pollution and increasing the life of civil
engineering structures and industrial plants.
Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries of the proposed project will be industries engaged in
casting, welding and metallurgical works, piping and tyre industries,
industrial production houses for mechanical components and assemblies and civil
engineering companies for quality control and assurance. In addition, these
techniques will also be applied for life assessment and diagnosis of old civil
engineering structures. Participating countries include Australia, Bangladesh,
China, India, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar,
Pakistan, the Philippines, the Republic
of Korea, Sri
Lanka, Thailand
and Vietnam.
Strategy: Introduction and demonstration of technologies, promotion of
technologies and their benefits and enhancement of the capabilities of NDT
practising industries/organizations and service providers.
The project has the
following milestones:
(i) completion of the
model national work plans, appointment of national project teams, adoption of
national work plans and a project implementation planning meeting in the second
quarter of 2009;
(ii) production of training modules, resource
materials, brochures and information sheets on DR and CT for regional and
national use. Regional and national activities on training methodologies for
advanced DR in the third quarter of 2009;
(iii) regional and
national training activities on advanced DR for decision makers, entrepreneurs
and end users from specific industries in the third quarter of 2009;
(iv) round robin
testing of selected specimen by MSs using DR and CT in the fourth quarter of
2010;
(v) mid–term review
meeting in the third quarter of 2010;
(vi) regional and
national training activities on DR and CT for NDT of welding, light alloys and
casting in the second quarter of 2010;
(vii) regional and
national activities on planar and volume defect visualization techniques using
digital imaging techniques in the first quarter of 2011;
(viii) regional and
national activities on advanced software applications in digital radiography
and quality assurance of civil structures in the second quarter of 2011;
(ix) augmentation of RT-3 qualified and
certified personnel and generation of trained personnel in digital radiography
and tomography techniques in selected countries in the fourth quarter of 2011;
(x) REMS on benefit analysis of digital radiography and computerized tomography
in the third quarter of 2011; and
(xi) final project
review meeting in the fourth quarter of 2011.
The following
are key performance indicators for outputs for the project:
(i) all
participating MSs have national teams;
(ii) all
participating MSs initiate national programmes on digital radiography and
computed tomography;
(iii) all
participating MSs provide six monthly/annual reports;
(iv) regional
training materials prepared and made available to all participating MSs in soft
and hard form;
(v)
promotional materials prepared by at least seven MSs for their national
programmes in soft and hard form;
(vi) regional
training courses completed by at least 11 participating MSs;
(vii) national
training courses commenced by at least seven participating MSs;
(viii) special
protocols developed for regional use; and
(ix) special
protocols developed for national use.
The key performance
indicators for outcomes are based on:
(i) the number of
industries/organizations in the RCA MSs utilizing digital radiography/computed
tomography technologies;
(ii) the number of
demonstrations of digital radiography/computed tomography requested by the
industry; and
(iii) the increase
in the number of qualified and certified RT-3 personnel.
Sustainability: Sustainability can be achieved through the following steps: (i)
production of training materials and resource materials for regional and
national training programmes; (ii) production of technology promotional
brochures and information sheets for executives and end users in regional and
national executive seminars; (iii) conducting regional and national training
programmes and REMS on advanced technologies; (iv) using project technologies
for technical demonstrations and services to industries by national lead groups
through well established industry partnerships; (v) transfer of knowledge and
technology to industry service teams for routine applications; (vi) developing
common procedures for routine services.
Objective: To demonstrate, promote and transfer the applications of advanced
digital radiography and planar and volume imaging techniques for
non-destructive testing and examination of industrial specimens.
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CORE FINANCING
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Year
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Human Resource
Components (US $)
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Procurement Components (US $)
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Total (US
$)
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Experts
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Meetings/ Workshop
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Fellow-ships
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Scientific Visits
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Training Courses
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Sub-Total
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Equipment
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Sub-Contracts
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Sub-Total
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2009
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25 300
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65 900
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0
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0
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73 760
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164 960
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0
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0
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0
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164 960
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2010
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46 650
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46 800
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0
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0
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76 500
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169 950
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25 000
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0
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25 000
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194 950
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2011
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47 925
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82 500
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0
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0
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216 100
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346 525
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0
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0
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0
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346 525
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First
Year Approved: 2009
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Logical Framework Matrix (LFM)
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Design
Element
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Indicator
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Means of
Verification
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Assumptions
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Outcome
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1. Acceptance and use of the advanced Digital
Radiography and Computed Tomography technologies by NDT practicing
industries/organizations in RCA Member States
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1.“Number of industries/organizations in RCA MSs
utilising Digital Radiography/Computed Tomography technologies
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1.Progress/country Reports and other correspondence
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1. There is a suitable level of competent human and
physical resources available to support the application of these
technologies”.
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2. Increased awareness of the applications
and benefits of the utilization of Digital Radiography and Computed
Tomography applications for NDT among practicing industries/organizations in
RCA Member States.
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2. Number of demonstrations of DR and CT requested
by industry
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2. Progress/country Reports and other
correspondence
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2. National Project Teams succeed in creating the
awareness of advanced technologies among end-users.
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3. Increased number of MSs capable of
qualification and certification of RT-3 personnel.
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3. Increase in the number of MSs capable of
qualification and certification of RT-3 personnel
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3. Progress/country Reports and other
correspondence
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3. Member States who do not have sufficient
capability for RT-3 qualification and certification of NDT personnel will
nominate suitable candidates for training and provide the necessary support
and infrastructure
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4. DR and CT services provided for industry
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4. Number of Member States providing DIR and CT
services for industry
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4. Progress/country Reports and other
correspondence
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4. Requests are received from the industry for CT
and DR services
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5. Sustainable transfer of the DIR and CT
technologies.
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5. Number of trained persons in DIR and CT - Number
of training courses organized. Number of services provided by national
project teams and NDT companies
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5. Time tables, certificates of training courses -
Inspection reports of DIR and CT services
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5. Interested end-users able and willing to invest
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Output
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1 1. Project management structure.
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PMO, TO and national project teams in place
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Written documentary proof by responcible authority
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1.Project implementation and monitoring structure
will be adequate for proper implementation of the project.
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2 2. Regional/National training programmes in
DIR and CT.
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Number of regional and national training programmes
conducted on CT and DIR.
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Progress Reports submitted by National Project
Coordinators (NPCs). Reports of regional training courses.
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2. Participanst of regional training courses will
dissemniate the knowledge through national training courses.
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3 3.Information packages for NDT associations
and NDT users.
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Number of NDT associations and NDT users receiving
the information packages
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Six monthly reports of the NPCs
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3.Suitable information packages can be prepared.
The Member States will provide them to the relevant organizations.
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4 4. Data base on relative capabilities of
gamma/X-ray DIR Systems
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Establishment of the database
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Existance of the data base
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4.Database willbe prepared as planned.
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5 5. Qualified and Certified RT-3 personnel
and trained personnel in DIR and CT
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Number of qualified and certified RT-3 personnel
trained in DIR and CT
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Six monthly reports of the NPCs
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Activity
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1.1 Preparation of the model National Work plans by
the PLCC.
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1.1 Number of RCA MSs adopting and using the model
national work plans.
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1.1 Reports and correspondence from the NPCs
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All activities will be conducted as planned and
will lead to the desired results
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1. 2 Project Implementation Planning Meeting
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1.2 Successful conclusion of the project planning
meeting.
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1.2 Meeting report.
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1.3 Appointment of National project teams and
adoption of National Work plans.
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1.3 Number of MSs that have appointed National
Project teams and adopted National work plans.
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1.3 Progress reports of NPCs.
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1.4 Submission of six monthly progress reports by
the NPCs
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1.4 Number of MSs that submit six monthly progress
reports.
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1.4 Progress reports of NPCs.
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1.5 Mid –term review meeting.
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1.5 Successful conclusion of the meeting.
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1.5 Meeting report.
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1.6 Final project review meeting.
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1.6 Successful conclusion of the meeting.
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1.6 Meeting report.
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2.1 RTC on DIR applications for specific industries
( 2 weeks)
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2.1 Number of personnel succeeded in acquiring the
required expertise.
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2.1 Report of the RTC.
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2.2 Expert Meeting for production of training
modules and resource materials on DIR and CT for Regional and National use
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2.2 Training course material suitable for intended
purpose.
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2.2 Review by Technical staff of the agency.
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2.2.1 Expert assignment for editting the training
modules and resource materia on DIR and CT
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2.3 RTC on training methodologies for DIR.
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2.3 Number of personnel succeeded in acquiring the
required expertise.
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2.3 Report of the RTC.
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2.4 National Training courses on DIR for
entrepreneurs and end users.
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2.4 Number of national training courses DIR
conducted.
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2.4 Progress reports /country reports of NPCs.
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2.5 RTC on DIR and CT for NDT of welding, light
alloys and casting. (2 weeks)
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2.5 Number of personnel succeeded in acquiring the
required expertise.
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2.5 Report of the RTC.
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2.6 National Training courses on DIR and CT for NDT
of welding, light alloys and casting
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2.6 Number of National training courses conducted
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2.6 Progress reports country reports of NPCs.
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2.7 RTC on planar and volume defect visualization
techniques using Digital Imaging Techniques. ( 2 weeks)
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2.7 Number of personnel succeeded in acquiring the
required expertise.
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2.7 Report of the RTC.
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2.8 National Training courses on planar and volume
defect visualization techniques using Digital Imaging Techniques
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2.8 Number of National training courses conducted.
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2.8 Progress reports/ country reports of NPCs.
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2.9 RTC on advanced software applications in DIR and
QA of civil engineering structures ( 2 weeks)
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2.9 Number of personnel succeeded in acquiring the
required expertise.
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2.9 Report of the RTC.
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2.10 National Training courses on advanced software
applications in DIR and QA of civil engineering structures
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2.10 Number of National training courses conducted.
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2.10 Progress reports/ country reports of NPCs.
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3.1 National Executive Management Seminars for
policy makers, entrepreneurs and end users on use of Radiation based Advanced
NDT techniques
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3.1 Number of EMS
conducted.
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3.1 Progress reports/country reports of NPCs.
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3.2 Production of brochures and information sheets
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3.2 Number of brochures of required quality.
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3.2 Review by the technical staff of the agency.
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3.3 REMS on benefit analysis of DIR and CT
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3.3 Number of personnel benefited from the REMS.
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3.3 Report of the REMS.
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3.4 National seminars on benefit analysis of DIR
and CT for decision makers, entrepreneurs and end users.
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3.4 Number of EMS
conducted
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3.4 Progress reports/ country reports of NPCs
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4.1 Round Robin testing of selected specimens by
MSs using DR and CT.
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4.1 Number of participating MSs.
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4.1 Reports of NPCs
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5.1 Augmentation of RT-3 qualified and certified
personnel and generation of trained personnel in DIR and CT techniques in selected
countries [Expert Missions].
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5.1 Increase in number of trained and certified
RT-3 personnel and number of persons trained in DR and tomography techniques.
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5.1 Country reports of NPCs.
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5.2 National training courses on RT-3, DR and CT.
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5.2 Number of National training courses conducted
and additional NDT Societies formed.
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5.2 Country reports of NPCs.
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