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Clanton Wood

Clanton Wood is a distinguished School Director and NDT Instructor at The Ocean Corporation, boasting a robust eight-year tenure in educational leadership and technical training. With a Master's in accounting and a Bachelor's in economics, complemented by minors in Physics and Statistics, Clanton's academic foundation enriches his approach to teaching and curriculum development. He has been instrumental in launching the innovative hybrid NDT program and plays an active role on the Commercial Diving Training ANSI drafting committee and the board of the Association of Commercial Dive Educators. Clanton’s passion for continuous learning and excellence in education is evident in his dedication to expanding and enhancing the legacy of The Ocean Corporation. Outside the classroom, he is an avid hiker, voracious reader, and devoted dog lover, continually inspired by the sincerity, respect, and passion he shares with students and colleagues alike.

Thermographic Testing (TT)

Thermographic Testing (TT)

Thermographic Testing, also known as infrared testing, is a powerful non-destructive testing (NDT) method that uses infrared technology to detect and map temperature variations in equipment

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Acoustic Emission Testing (AE)

Acoustic Emission Testing (AE)

Acoustic Emission Testing (AET), also known as Acoustic Emission (AE), Acoustic Testing (AT), Acoustic NDT, or AE Testing, is a sophisticated non-destructive testing (NDT) method.

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Eddy Current Testing (ET)

Eddy Current Testing (ET)

Eddy Current Testing (ET), also known as Eddy-Current Testing (ECT), is a sophisticated method within the family of electromagnetic testing techniques used in nondestructive testing (NDT).

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Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) is a sophisticated non-destructive testing technique that employs high-frequency ultrasonic waves to evaluate the internal structure of materials.

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Radiographic Testing (RT)

Radiographic Testing (RT)

Radiographic Testing (RT) is a versatile non-destructive testing (NDT) method used to examine various manufactured components’ internal structure and integrity.

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Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)

Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)

Magnetic Particle Testing (MT or MPT), also referred to as Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), is a vital nondestructive testing (NDT) method designed to detect surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials such as iron, nickel, cobalt, and their alloys.

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Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)

Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)

Penetrant Testing (PT), also recognized as Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT), Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI), or Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI), is a cost-effective and extensively utilized nondestructive testing (NDT) method.

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Thermographic Testing (TT)

Thermographic Testing (TT)

Thermographic Testing, also known as infrared testing, is a powerful non-destructive testing (NDT) method that uses infrared technology to detect and map temperature variations in equipment

read more
Acoustic Emission Testing (AE)

Acoustic Emission Testing (AE)

Acoustic Emission Testing (AET), also known as Acoustic Emission (AE), Acoustic Testing (AT), Acoustic NDT, or AE Testing, is a sophisticated non-destructive testing (NDT) method.

read more
Eddy Current Testing (ET)

Eddy Current Testing (ET)

Eddy Current Testing (ET), also known as Eddy-Current Testing (ECT), is a sophisticated method within the family of electromagnetic testing techniques used in nondestructive testing (NDT).

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