TS EN 14096-1

TS EN 14096-1 is a non-destructive testing standard concerned with the qualification of systems that digitise radiographic film. It provides the technical framework for the terms used in this field, the quantitative measurement of image quality parameters, and the qualitative control approach based on a standard reference film. OFFICIAL SCOPE IS UNAVAILABLE.

Why digitisation quality matters

Radiographic film is the durable analogue record used in inspections of welds, castings, pipelines and many other components. In a digitisation chain, the goal is not only to scan the film but to preserve useful image information such as density response, contrast separation, visible detail and geometric fidelity. In non-destructive testing, that matters because the resulting digital image may be used for review, analysis, archiving and image processing.

Definitions, reference film and image quality parameters

From the title, this part focuses on the terminology and on the parameters used to characterise image quality. In general technical terms, these parameters commonly relate to spatial resolution, density response, noise influence, sharpness and the ability to reveal fine details. A standard reference film is a practical benchmark used to compare system behaviour, while qualitative control means checking whether the digitisation system is performing as expected through observation or comparison rather than only through numerical data.

• Systems used to produce digital copies of radiographic film for NDT applications
• Core performance concepts that influence image quality and measurability
• Qualitative control using a standard reference film
• A common terminology basis that supports consistent comparison between systems

Seen in this way, TS EN 14096-1 serves as a technical reference for the concepts and evaluation language used when qualifying film digitisation systems. In practice, proper qualification helps ensure that a digital image remains suitable for inspection support, but this record does not reproduce the full normative provisions of the standard.