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MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING

DOCUMENT #
NDE-MP H-10

THIS PROCEDURE MEETS THE

REQUIREMENTS OF ASME CODE WORKS

PREPARED BY:

Robert Desautels
Subcontractor Level III

APPROVED BY
DATE: 2011/01/20
ISSUE: 2
REVISION: 8

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

WE ARE CERTIFY THAT PROCEDURE NUMBER NDE-MP-H-10

MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF A.S.M.E. SECT. V, EDITION 2010

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DEMONSTRATION STATEMENT

WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE PROCEDURE NUMBER NDEMP H-10 HAS NOT BEEN CHANGED BY A.S.M.E. Sect. V, EDITION
2010 AND THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED AS
REQUIRED BY T-150 OF THE SAME SECTION.

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REVISION TABLE
ISSUE

DATE

PROCEDURE

1 REVISION 0

Oct.16th. 1995

NDE-MP-H-10

SUBJECT

PROCEDURE FOR MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION

OF WELDING AND WELD PREPARATIONS
APPROVAL

NUMBER

DATE

REVISION

14/9/01

General Revision (new issue)

11/01/05

Change as per ASME Edition 2004;

Change Table of contents.
Add para 5.4, change para 6.2
Add new 8.0, 10.0, 11.0, 14.0, 15.0,
16.0 and add FIGURE 1. Change
APPENDIX 5.

03/04/05

Add para. 3.1 Procedure

Qualification

06/03/13

Update regarding the Addenda

2005

06/11/27

Change cover page to be in

accordance with ASME Edition
2004, Addenda 2006.
Change Certification Statement,
Revision Table, add articles
7.5 and 7.6 and Appendix 5.

N.D.E.

Q.A.

ENG.

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2010/8/03 Revised para. 11.1 to match with

para. 2.2, edited para. 8.7 and
reviewed for the compliance with
ASME 2007 Edition, Addenda
2009

2010/8/3

Cover page, Certification

Statement to be in accordance
with ASME Code, 2007 <Eidition.
Revised paras. 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 8.7
and Appendix 5.

Edit cover page, Certification ,

introduction section 1.0 : statement
to match current ed 2007 , add 2009

2011-01-20 Edit Certification , introduction

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT ________________________________________________2
DEMONSTRATION STATEMENT _______________________________________________3
REVISION TABLE ____________________________________________________________4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ________________________________________________________6
1.0
INTRODUCTION _______________________________________________________7
2.0
SCOPE ________________________________________________________________7
3.0
PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS _________________________________________7
4.0
EQUIPMENT___________________________________________________________8
5.0
PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION __________________________________________8
6.0
GENERAL _____________________________________________________________8
7.0
SURFACE PREPARATION AND CLEANING _______________________________9
8.0
EXAMINATION MEDIUM ______________________________________________10
9.0
CALIBRATION ________________________________________________________10
10.0 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION _________________________________________12
11.0 MAGNETIZATION _____________________________________________________12
12.0 MAGNETIC FIELD ADEQUACY AND DIRECTION_________________________13
13.0 LIGHTING FOR NON-FLUORESCENT PARTICLES. _______________________13
14.0 DEFINITION OF INDICATIONS_________________________________________14
15.0 INTERPRETATION ____________________________________________________14
16.0 EVALUATION OF INDICATIONS ________________________________________15
17.0 RECORDING OF INDICATIONS _________________________________________15
18.0 REPAIRS _____________________________________________________________16
19.0 RECORDS ____________________________________________________________16
20.0 DEMAGNETIZATION AND POST CLEANING _____________________________17
FIGURE 1 __________________________________________________________________18
MT-1 TECHNIQUE YOKE___________________________________________________19
APPENDIX 1 ________________________________________________________________20
APPENDIX 2 ________________________________________________________________21
APPENDIX 3 ________________________________________________________________23
APPENDIX 4 ________________________________________________________________24
APPENDIX 5 ________________________________________________________________25
APPENDIX 6A_______________________________________________________________27
APPENDIX 6B_______________________________________________________________28
APPENDIX 7 ________________________________________________________________30
APPENDIX 8 ________________________________________________________________31
EXHIBIT 1__________________________________________________________________32
EXHIBIT 2__________________________________________________________________33

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INTRODUCTION
The following Magnetic Particle Examination Procedure, using dry powder
method with Yoke instrument is written in accordance to the requirements of
A.S.M.E. Sect. V, Article 7.
The Procedure conforms to the requirements of the following Codes : A.S.M.E.
Sect. I, A.S.M.E. Sect. VIII, A.S.M.E. B31.1 and A.S.M.E. B31.3.
The applicable edition and addendum to the Code in this entire procedure are listed on
page 2 , certification statement

2.0

3.0

SCOPE
2.1
This procedure along with the accompanying sketches describes the technique
used for the Magnetic Particle Examination of Welding and Weld preparations
using the dry powder method. Magnetization shall be achieved by means of a
AC/DC Yoke.
2.2

This procedure shall be used on ferromagnetic material only of any thickness, size
or shape to detect surface or near surface discontinuities of a round linear or crack
like nature.

2.3

This procedure shall be supplemented with additional special procedures when

considered inadequate, for special configurations or contract requirements.

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
3.1
Personnel performing magnetic particles as per this procedure shall be certified in
accordance with SNT-TC-1A Edition accepted to the current governing section of
ASME code.
3.2

The qualification of the NDE personnel is subcontracted by letter to a firm

specialized in NDE. (See exhibit 1).

3.3

The following documents shall be available on the Q.C. file for each technician.
1)
Training certificate
2)
Certificate of qualification
3)
Annual eye tests

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All test reports relating the complete magnetic particles examination and results
must be signed by a qualified technician Level II.

4.0

EQUIPMENT
4.1
Parker AC/DC Yoke, model B100,
The above equipment may be used for this method of examination. Should other
equipment be used it will be detailed in a supplementary procedure.

5.0

PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION
When procedure qualification is specified, a change of a requirement in Table T-721
identified as an essential variable from the specified value, or range values, shall require
requalification of the written procedure. A change of a requirement identified as a
nonessential variable from the specified value, or range of values, does not require
requalification of the written procedure. All changes of essential or nonessential variable
from the value, or range of values, specified by the written procedure shall require revision
of, or an addendum to, the written procedure.

6.0

GENERAL
6.1
The sensitivity of the method is greatest for surface discontinuities and diminishes
rapidly with depth below the surface.
6.2

One hundred percent (100%) of the surface of the finished welds shall be
examined. Components sections (other than welds) shall be examined as required
by the governing Code section, and/or customer specifications.

6.3

This method involves magnetizing an area to be examined, and applying

ferromagnetic particles (the examinations medium) to the surface. The particles
will form patterns on the surface where cracks and other discontinuities cause
distortions in the normal magnetic field. These patterns are usually characteristic
of the type of discontinuity that is detected.

6.4

Whichever technique is used to produce the magnetic flux in the part, maximum
sensitivity will be to linear discontinuities oriented perpendicular to the lines of
flux. For optimum effectiveness in detecting all types of discontinuities, each
area should be examined at least twice, with the lines of flux during one
examination approximately perpendicular to the lines of flux during the other.

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Surface discontinuity is indicated by accumulations of magnetic particle which

should contrast with the examination surface. The color of the magnetic particles
shall be sufficiently different than the color of the examination surface.

SURFACE PREPARATION AND CLEANING

7.1

The surface may be in the as-welded, as-rolled, as-cast or as-forged condition.

However, irregularities shall be grinded or machined when the following
conditions occurs :
1)
2)
3)

When they may mask discontinuities

When they might restrict particle movements
When they cause difficulty in the interpretations, because of mechanical
entrapment of the magnetic particles. In case of doubt, any questionable
area should be reconditioned and re-examined.

7.2

Prior to magnetic particle examination, the surfaces to be inspected and adjacent

area (at least one inch on either side) shall be dry and free of all dirt, grease, lint,
scale, welding flux and spatter, oil or other extraneous mather that could interfere
with the examination.

7.3

Cleaning may be accomplish using the following method :

-

Detergent
Organic solvents
Descaling solutions
Paint removers
Vapor degreasing
Sand and grid blasting
Mechanical brushing and/or grinding

7.4

If coating is left on the part in the area being examined, it must be demonstrated
that indications can be detected through the existing coating thickness applied.
When AC yoke technique is used on ferretic coated material a procedure shall be
written according to appendix 1 of art. 7 of ASME code Section V.

7.5

Nonmagnetic surface contrast may be applied by the examiner to uncoated

surfaces, only in amounts sufficient to enhance particle contrast. When
nonmagnetic surface contrast enhancement is used, it shall be demonstrated that

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indications can be detected through the enhancement. Thickness measurement of

this nonmagnetic surface contrast enhancement neither is nor required.
7.6

8.0

9.0

If nonmagnetic coating is left on the part in the area being examined, it shall be
demonstrated that indications can be detected through the existing maximum
coating thickness applied.

EXAMINATION MEDIUM
8.1
The dry particles may be applied on the surface to be examined, by spraying or
dusting from bulb applicators
8.2

Excess of dry particle shall be removed with a light air steam from a bulb or
serine providing low pressure dry air. The current shall be maintained while
removing the excess of particles

8.3

The color of the particles shall provide adequate contrast with the background of
the surface being examined.

8.4

Ardrox particles shall be used in the red colors. The color given the better contrast
shall be chosen.

8.5

The powder shall be dry to permit ease of application.

8.6

Magnetic Particle examination shall not be done on the surface of parts whose
temperature exceeds 600oF (315oC).

8.7

825R Ardrox , red powder shall be used only.

CALIBRATION
9.1
The calibration of the equipment shall be carried out annually, after major
equipment repairs or whenever and equipment has been damaged. Equipment has
not been in use for a year or more, a check shall be done to the first use.
9.2

For the calibration, each alternating current electromagnetic yoke shall have a
lifting power of at least 10 lb at the maximum pole spacing that will be used (in
no case more than 10 inches).

9.3

The DC Yoke shall have a lifting power of at least 40 lbs at the maximum pole
spacing that will be used (in no case more than 10 inches).

9.4

Each weight shall be weighed with a scale from a reputable manufacturer and
stencilled with the applicable nominal weight prior first use. A weight needs only
to be verified against damage in a manner that could have caused potential loss of

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10.0

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
10.1 Before the magnetic particle examination is conducted, a check of the
examination surface shall be conducted to locate any discontinuity surface
openings which may not attack and hold magnetic particles because of their
width.

11.0

MAGNETIZATION
11.1 This procedure shall be used on ferromagnetic material only of any thickness, size
or shape to detect surface or near surface discontinuities of a round linear or crack
like nature.
11.2

Electromagnetic yoke with AC or DC current shall be used

11.3

Magnetic particle examination shall be continuous. The current shall remain on

during the examination process including powder application.

11.4

Care should be taken to avoid excessive powder on the examination surface. If

this situation occurs, the surface shall be gently blown to remove excess of
powder.

11.5

The examination shall be carried out in two directions on each area; in the second
examination, the line of magnetic flux shall be approximately perpendicular to
those used for the first examination in that area. A different means of magnetizing
may be used for the second examination.

11.6

Coverage shall be such that the area being examined will ensure 100% overlap or
total coverage at the established test sensitivity.

11.7

The minimum pole spacing shall be 3 inches and the maximum shall be the pole
spacing used for the calibration, but in no case more than 8 inches.

11.8

Examination shall be carried out under adequate lighting conditions. The area of
interest shall be visually examined after each magnetizing sequence.

11.9

The calibration of the equipment shall be carried out as per article 7.0 of this
procedure.

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MAGNETIC FIELD ADEQUACY AND DIRECTION

12.1

Magnaflux field adequacy and direction.

When it is necessary to verify the adequacy of magnetic field strength, it shall be
verified by using pie-shaped magnetic particle field indicator (see figure 1). The
indication shall be positioned on the surface to be examined, such that the copperplated side is away from the inspected surface. A suitable field strength is
indicated when a clearly defined line(s) of magnetic particle form(s) across the
copper face of the indicator when the magnetic particle are applied
simultaneously with the magnetizing force. When a clearly defined line of
particle is not formed, the magnetizing technique shall be changed as needed.

12.2

Multidirectional Magnetisation
Multidirectional magnetisation technique is not permitted

13.0

LIGHTING FOR NON-FLUORESCENT PARTICLES.

13.1

A minimum light intensity of 100 fc. or (1000 LX) is required to ensure adequate
sensitivity during the examination and evaluation of indications.

13.2

For the Yoke technique the Parker model 300 with Y300 Parker Probe light shall
be used. (See Appendix 7)

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DEFINITION OF INDICATIONS
14.1

Valid indication All valid indications formed by magnetic particle examination

are the results of magnetic leakage field. Indication may be relevant or non
relevant.

14.2

Relevant indications Relevant indications are produced by leakage fields which

are the result of discontinuities. Relevant indications require evaluation with
regards of the acceptance standard mentioned in art. 8.1.

14.3

Non relevant indications Non relevant indications can occur as a single or in

patterns as a result of leakage fields created by conditions that require no
evaluation such as change in section (keyways, drill, holes, etc.) inherent material
properties, magnetic writing, etc

14.4

False indications False indications are not the results of magnetic forces.
Examples are; particles held mechanically or by gravity in shallow depressions or
particles held by rust or scale on the surface.

INTERPRETATION
15.1

The interpretation shall identify if an indications as false, nonrelevant, or relevant.

False and nonrelevant indications shall be proven as false or nonrelevant.

15.2

Interpretation shall be carried out to identify the locations of indications and the
character of the indication (see art. 15.0 of this procedure)

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EVALUATION OF INDICATIONS
16.1

All indications shall be evaluated in terms of the acceptance standards of the

referencing Code Section. See Appendix 2 to Appendix 7 attached.

16.2

Discontinuities at the surface are indicated by the retention of examination

medium; however, localised surface irregularities due to machining marks or
other surface conditions may produce false indications. Those area shall be
grinded a re-examined.

16.3

Broad is particle accumulation which could mask indications of discontinuities

are unacceptable, and those areas shall be cleaned and re-examined.

RECORDING OF INDICATIONS
17.1

Non rejectable indications shall be recorded as specified by the refereeing Code

Section.

17.2

Rejectable indications shall be recorded. As a minimum, the type of indications

(linear or rounded), location and extent (length or diameter or aligned) shall be
recorded.

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REPAIRS
18.1

If grinding is used to remove the defect then dressing shall be performed to ensure
no notches, crevices or corners exist and that a good surface contour is
maintained.

18.2

All unacceptable discontinuities shall be marked either directly on the piece or on

a sketch prepared for this purpose, (depending on the material marking
restrictions), indicating the length and type of defect.

18.3

Magnetic Particle Examination shall be performed on the excavated area to

ensure complete removal of the defect.

18.4

Upon completion, all repair areas shall be re-examined in accordance with this
procedure.

RECORDS
19.1

When an inspection and test plan is being used to control the work, the Magnetic
Particle Examination shall be verified on the Weld Joint Status Quality
Assurance list and the appropriate operation on the Inspection and Test Plan shall
be stamped to verify the date of the acceptance and the inspector who performed
the examination
An N.D.E. report shall be issued when the Magnetic Particle Examination reveals
a discontinuity which requires further rework and/or repair. The inspection report
shall include the following;
1.

Customers name and address

2.

Procedure number, issued and revision

3.

Medium used

4.

Equipment and method used

5.

Method and magnetization

6.

Material and thickness

7.

Lighting equipment

8.

Job number and weld number if not 100%

9.

MT procedure reference

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Identification of component

11.

Drawing no. if available

12.

Record indications

13.

Standard used for acceptance

14.

Results of examination

15.
16.

Inspectors name and certification level

Date and time examination where performed.

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See exhibit #2 attached to this procedure.

Note 1: Rejectable and non rejectable indication shall be recorded. As a minimum, the
type of indication (linear or rounded), location and extend (length
or diameter or aligned shall be recorded.
The rework and/or repair shall be re-examined by Magnetic Particle Examination
and when found acceptable, the Weld Joint Status Quality Assurance list and
the Inspection and Test Plan shall be stamped as stated above.
A record of the N.D.E. Report number will be made on the Weld Joint Status
Quality Assurance list.
19.2
19.3

20.0

When Work Plans or a Weld Joint Status list are not being used to control the
work, the N.D.E. report will be issued recording the Magnetic particle
Examination results.
Copies of all N.D.E. reports will become part of the history document for the item
being examined.

DEMAGNETIZATION AND POST CLEANING

20.1

Demagnetization following examination is required where residual magnetism

can interfere with subsequent processes or used.

20.2

Post cleaning of indication material shall be removed on completion of

inspection.

20.3

If demagnetisation required , this will be done with the Authorized Inspector.

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FIGURE 1
MAGNETIC PARTICLE FIELD INDICATOR

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MT-1 TECHNIQUE YOKE

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APPENDIX 2
ACCEPTANCE STANDARD FOR PRESSURE VESSEL (SECT. VIII)
A)

Evaluation of indication
An indication is the evidence of a mechanical imperfection. Only indications which have
dimensions greater than 1/16 in. shall be considered relevant.

B)

(a)

A linear indication is one having a length greater than three times the width.

(b)

A rounded indication is one of circular or elliptical shape with the length equal to or less
than three times the width.

(c)

Any questionable or doubtful indications shall be re-examined to determine whether or

not they are relevant.

Acceptance standards
These acceptance standards shall apply unless other more restrictive standards are specified for
specific materials or applications within division
All surfaces to be examined shall be free of:
a)
b)
c)
d)

relevant linear indications;

relevant rounded indications greater than 3/16 in.
four or more relevant rounded indications in a line separated by 1/16 in or less
(edge to edge).
An indication of an imperfection may be larger than the imperfection that causes
it; however, the size of the indication is the basis for acceptance evaluation

C) Treatment of indications believed non relevant

Any indication which is believed to be non relevant shall be regarded as an imperfection unless
it is shown by re-examination by the same method or by the use of other non destructive
methods and/or by surface conditioning that no unacceptable imperfection is perfect.

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APPENDIX 2 (cont'd)
ACCEPTANCE STANDARD FOR PRESSURE VESSEL (SECT. VIII Div. 1
AND API 650)

D)

Examination of areas from which imperfections have been removed.

After a defect is thought to remove and prior to making weld repairs, the area shall be examined
by suitable methods to ensure it has been removed or reduced to an acceptable size imperfection.

E)

Re-examination of repair areas

After repairs have been made, the repaired area shall be blended into the surrounding surface so
as to avoid sharp notches, crevices, or corners and re-examined by the magnetic particle method
and by all other methods of examination that were originally required for the affected area,
except that, when the dept of repair is less than the radiographic sensitivity required, reradiography may be omitted..

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APPENDIX 3
ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS FOR POWER PIPING AND BOILERS
B31.1 AND A.S.M.E. SECTION I
Evaluation of indications
1)

Mechanical discontinuities at the surface will be indicated by the retention of the

examination medium. All indications are not necessarily defects, however, since
certain metallurgical discontinuities and magnetic permeability variations may
produce similar indications which are not relevant to the detection of unacceptable
discontinuities.

2)

Any indication which is believed to be non-relevant shall be re-examined to verify

whether or not actual defects are present. Surface conditioning may precede the reexamination. Non-relevant indications which would mask indications of defects are
unacceptable.

3)

Relevant indications are those which result from unacceptable mechanical

discontinuities. Linear indications are those indications in which the length is more
than three times the width. Rounded indications are indications which are circular or
elliptical with the length less than three times the width.

4)

An indication of a discontinuity may be larger than the discontinuity that causes it;
however, the size of the indication and not the size of the discontinuity is the basis of
acceptance or rejection.

Acceptance Standards
The following relevant indications are unacceptable;
a)
b)
c)
d)

any cracks or linear indications;

rounded indications with dimensions greater than 3/16 in. (5.0mm);
four or more rounded indications in a line separated by 1/16 in. (2.0 mm) or less
edge to edge;
ten or more rounded indications in any 6 sq.in. (3870 mm2) of surface with the
major dimension of this area not to exceed 6 in. (150 mm) with the area taken in
the most unfavourable location relative to the indications being evaluated.

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APPENDIX 4
ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS
ASME SECT. VIII DIV. 2
Evaluation of indications
Indications will be revealed by retention of magnetic particles. All such indications are not necessarily
imperfections, however, since excessive surface roughness, magnetic permeability variations (such as at
the edge of heat affected zones, etc.) may produce similar indications.
An indication is the evidence of a mechanical imperfection. Only indications which have any dimension
greater 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) shall be considered relevant.
(a) A linear indication is one having a length greater than three times the width.
(b) A rounded indication is one of circular or elliptical shape with a length equal to or less than three
times its width.

ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS
These acceptance standards shall apply unless other more restrictive standards are specified for specific
materials or applications within Division 2.
All surfaces to be examined shall be free of:
(a) relevant linear indications;
(b) relevant rounded indications greater than 3/16 in. (5.0 mm) ;
(c) four or more relevant rounded indications in a line separated by 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) or less, edgeto-edge.

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APPENDIX 5
ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS ASME / ANSI B31.3
Table K341.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for Welds
Criteria (A-E) for Types of Welds, and for Required
Examination Methods (Note (1))
Methods
Type of
Imperfection
(4))

100%
Connection
Visual
Radiography

Type of Weld
Girth

Longitudinal
Groove

Groove (Note (2))

Branch
Filet
(Note (3) )

(Note

Crack

Lack of Fusion

Incomplete penetration

Internal porosity

--

N/A

Slag inclusion or
elongated indication

--

N/A

Undercutting

Surface porosity or
Exposed slag inclusion

--

Concave root surface

(suck-up)

N/A

Surface finish

--

Reinforcement or
Internal protrusion
X
-F
F
F
GENERAL NOTE: X = required examination; N/A = not applicable; -- = not required

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Criteria Value Notes for Table 341.3.2

Criterion
Symbol
A
B
C

Measure
Extent of imperfection
Size and distribution of internal porosity
Slag inclusion or elongated indication
Individual length
Individual width
Cumulative length
Depth of surface concavity

E
Surface roughness
B46.1)
F
Height of reinforcement or internal protrusion
Reinforcement
(Note (6)) in any plane through the weld shall
Protrusion
Be within the limits of the applicable height
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Value in the tabulation at the right. Weld metal
Shall be fused with and merge smoothly into
The component surfaces.

Acceptable Value Limits (Note (5))

Zero (no evident imperfection
See BPV Code, Section VIII, Div. 1, App.4
T w/4 and 4 mm (5/32 in.)
T w/4 and 2.5 mm (3/32 in.)
T w in any 12 Tw weld length
Total joint thickness including weld
Reinforcement, Tw.
12.5 m R0 (500 in. R0, per ASME
Wall Thickness
Tw mm(in.)

External Weld
or internal Weld

13 (1/2)
> 13 (1/2) and 51 (2)
> 51

1.5 (1/16)
3 (1/8)
4 (5/32)

Notes:
(1) Criteria given are for required examination. More stringent criteria may be specified in the
engineering design.
(2) Longitudinal welds include only those permitted in paras. K302.3.4 and K305. The radiographic
criteria shall be met by all welds.
(3) Filet welds include only those permitted in para. 311.22.5(b).
(4) Branch connection welds include only those permitted in para. K328.5.4.
(5) Where two limiting values are given, the lesser measured value governs acceptance Tw is the
nominal wall thickness of the thinner of two components joined by a butt weld.
(6) For groove welds, height is the lesser of the measurements made from the surfaces of the adjacent
components. For filet welds, height is measured from the theoretical throat; internal protrusion
does not apply. Required thickness tw shall not include reinforcement or internal protrusion.

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APPENDIX 6A
ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS FOR C.S.A W59 CLAUSE 11
Welds that are subject to magnetic particle testing in addition to visual inspection shall have no
cracks and shall be unacceptable if porosity or fusion-type discontinuities that are 2.5 mm or
larger in greatest dimensions exceed the following limits in size or frequency of occurrence :
(a)

Any such individual discontinuities having its greatest dimension larger than twothirds the joint or weld throat thickness involved, except that, regardless of joint
or weld throat thickness, no such discontinuity shall be larger than 20 mm in
greatest dimension ;

(b)

Any group of such discontinuities in line where the sum of the greatest dimension
of all such discontinuities is larger that "t" ("t" being the weld throat thickness
involved) in a length of 6t, and if the space between each pair of adjacent
discontinuities. When the length of the weld being examined is less than 6t, the
permissible sum of the greatest dimensions of all such discontinuities shall be
proportionately less than t;

(c)

Any such discontinuity closer than 3 times its greatest dimension to the end of a
groove welded joint carrying primary tensile stress or to the edge of a transverse
weld ;

(d)

Independent of the requirements of Items (a), (b) and (c) the sum of the greatest
dimension of scattered porosity and fusion-type discontinuities less than 2.5 mm
in greatest dimension shall not exceed 10 mm in any linear 25 mm of weld.

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APPENDIX 6B
ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS FOR C.S.A. W59 CLAUSE 12
Welds that are subject to magnetic particle testing in addition to visual inspection shall have no
cracks and shall be unacceptable if porosity or fusion-type defects exceed the following limits in
size or frequency of occurrence:
(a)

For welds subject to tensile stress under any conditions of loading, the greatest
dimension of any porosity1 or fusion-type defect2 that is 2 mm or larger in its
greater dimension shall not exceed the size indicated in figure 12-5 under the
dimension of defect "B", for the effective throat thickness or weld size involved.
The distance from any porosity or fusion-type defect described above to another
such defect, to an edge, of to any intersecting weld shall not be less than the
minimum clearance allowed "C" indicated by figure 12-5 for the size of defect
under examination ;
Porosity signifies gas pockets and similar generally globular-type voids.
Fusion-type defect signifies slag inclusions, incomplete fusion, inadequate
penetration, and similar generally elongated defects in weld fusion.

(b)

For welds subject to compressive stress only and specifically indicated as such in
the detail drawings, the greatest dimension of fusion-type defect that is 2 mm or
larger in greatest dimension shall not exceed the size "B" nor shall the space
between adjacent defects be less than the minimum clearance allowed "C"
indicated by figure 12-6 for the size of defect under examination;

(c)

For welds subject to shear stress only the greatest dimension of fusion-type defect
that is 2 mm or larger in greatest dimension shall not exceed the size "B" nor shall
that space between adjacent defects be less than the minimum clearance allowed
"C" indicated by figure 12-6 for the size of defect under examination.

(d)

The limitation given by figure 12-5 and 12-6 for 40 mm joint or weld throat
thickness shall apply to all joints or weld throats of greater thickness;

(e)

Independent of the requirements of Items (a), (b) and (c), the sum of the greatest
dimensions of porosity and fusion-type defects less than 2 mm in greatest
dimension shall not exceed 10 mm in any linear 25 mm of weld.

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EXHIBIT 1

I AM HEREBY APPOINTING
ROBERT DESAUTELS
From
LABORATOIRE D'ESSAIS MEQUALTECH INC.
AS ASNT-SNT-TC-1A LEVEL III FOR THE TRAINING
AND QUALIFICATION OF OUR NDE PERSONAL IN
THE FOLLOWING METHODS:

- Magnetic Particle Examination

- Liquid Penetrant Examination
- Visual Inspection

Nguyen Dang Loc P. Eng.

HASON STEEL PRODUCTS INC.
DATE : 2011/01/20

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MAGNETIC PARTICLE REPORT

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