Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.

UNRESTRICTED
July 2000

Document ID : SP-1176 (ERD 07-02)

Filing key :

Non-Destructive Examination
(Amendments/Supplements to
ASME BPV Code Section V)

Keywords:
Acceptance Criteria
ASME V
Examination Personnel
Liquid Penetrant Examination
Magnetic Particle Examination
Radiographic Examination
Ultrasonic Examination
This document is the property of Petroleum Development Oman, LLC. Neither the whole nor any part of
this document may be disclosed to others or reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form by any means (electronic, mechanical, reprographic recording or otherwise) without prior
written consent of the owner.

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

Authorised For Issue

Signed : ............................................................
UER (OTT/1)
CFDH Materials and Corrosion

The following table lists the four most recent revisions to this document. Details of all revisions prior to
these are held on file by the issuing department.

Version No.
Version 1.0

July 2000

Date
05/07/00

Author
OTT/15

Scope / Remarks
Reformatted and updated text of ERD-07-02
Rev. 1, Nov. 1996.

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Changes to the Specification...............................................................................................1
2. Specification for Non-Destructive Examination ..................................................................2
2.1 Specification Requirements ................................................................................................2
2.2 Process Deliverables ...........................................................................................................2
2.3 Process Owner's Responsibility ..........................................................................................2
2.4 Performance Levels / Indicators .........................................................................................2
2.5 Performance Monitoring .....................................................................................................2
2.6 Effective period ...................................................................................................................2
2.7 Review and Improvement ...................................................................................................2
Appendix A Glossary of Definitions, Terms and Abbreviations .............................................3
Appendix B Amendments/Supplements to ASME Section V ..................................................4
Contents of Appendix B
Article 1 - General Requirements ...............................................................................................4
T-120
General .....................................................................................................................4
T-140
Requirements ...........................................................................................................4
T-150
Procedure .................................................................................................................4
T-180
Evaluation ................................................................................................................4
Article 2 - Radiographic Examination .......................................................................................5
T-220
General Requirements .............................................................................................5
T-221 Procedure Requirements ..........................................................................................5
T-224 System of Identification ..........................................................................................5
T-225 Monitoring Density limitation of Radiographs.......................................................5
T-230
Equipment And Materials........................................................................................5
T-231 Film ..........................................................................................................................5
T-232 Intensifying Screens.................................................................................................5
T-233 Image Quality Indicator (IQI) Design .....................................................................6
T-260
Calibration................................................................................................................6
T-261 Source Size...............................................................................................................6
T-270
Examination .............................................................................................................6
T-272 Radiation Energy .....................................................................................................6
T-280
Evaluation ................................................................................................................7
T-282 Radiographic Density ..............................................................................................7
T-283 IQI Sensitivity ..........................................................................................................7
T-285 Geometric Unsharpness Limitations .......................................................................7
T-286 Evaluation by Manufacturer ....................................................................................7
T-290
Documentation .........................................................................................................7
T-291 Radiographic Technique Documentation Details ...................................................7
Article 4 - Ultrasonic Examination Methods For In-Service Inspection ................................9
T-420
General .....................................................................................................................9
T-422 Personnel Requirements ..........................................................................................9
T-430
Equipment. ...............................................................................................................9
T-431 Instrument Requirements.........................................................................................9
T-450
Procedure Requirements ..........................................................................................9
T-490
Records.....................................................................................................................9
T-494 Report .......................................................................................................................9
Article 5 - Ultrasonic Examination Methods For Materials And Fabrication ....................10
T-520
General Requirements ...........................................................................................10
T-522 Written Procedure Requirements ..........................................................................10
T-530
Equipment And Supplies .......................................................................................10
T-540
Applications ...........................................................................................................10
T-541 Material Product Forms .........................................................................................10
July 2000

ii

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

T-542 Welds .....................................................................................................................10

T-590
Reports And Records .............................................................................................11
T-593 Examination Records .............................................................................................11
Article 6 - Liquid Penetrant Examination ...............................................................................12
T-620
General ...................................................................................................................12
T-621 Procedure ...............................................................................................................12
T-630
Equipment ..............................................................................................................12
T-631 Penetrant Materials ................................................................................................12
T-640
Requirements .........................................................................................................12
T-641 Control of Contaminants .......................................................................................12
T-650
Procedure / Technique ...........................................................................................12
T-651 Techniques .............................................................................................................12
T-690
Documentation / Records ......................................................................................12
Article 7 - Magnetic Particle Examination. .............................................................................14
T-720
General ...................................................................................................................14
T-750
Procedure / Technique ...........................................................................................14
T-751 Method of Examination. ........................................................................................14
T-752 Techniques and Materials. .....................................................................................14
T-753 Magnetizing Field Adequacy and Direction. ........................................................14
T-760
Calibration of equipment .......................................................................................15
T-762 Lifting Power of Yokes .........................................................................................15
T-770
Examination ...........................................................................................................15
T-776 Yoke Technique .....................................................................................................15
T-790
Records...................................................................................................................15
Appendix C References ..............................................................................................................17
User Comment Form ..................................................................................................................18

July 2000

iii

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

1.

Introduction

1.1

Purpose

Version 1.0

This specification gives the minimum technical requirements for Non-Destructive

Examination, where the applicable Code has been designated by the Company as ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section V (generally referred to in this specification as
ASME V).
This specification replaces ERD 07-02, Non-Destructive Examination, issued in November
1996 and gives amendments and supplements to ASME V.

1.2

Changes to the Specification

This specification shall not be changed without approval from the Custodian, the Welding
Functional Discipline Head (CFDH), UER (OTT/1), who owns this specification. If you think
any part of this specification is not correct, write your comments on a copy of the User
Comments Form. The form is included as the last page of this specification. Send the copy
with your comments and personal details to DCS.

July 2000

Page 1

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

2.

Version 1.0

Specification for Non-Destructive Examination

This Specification gives the minimum technical requirements for Non-Destructive
Examination where ASME V is the applicable Code designated by the Company (or the
applicable Code referenced by a Construction Code/Specification designated by the Company).

2.1

Specification Requirements
The scope of this specification is limited to the following non-destructive examination (NDE)
methods:

Radiographic Examination
Ultrasonic Examination
Liquid Penetrant Examination
Magnetic Particle Examination

These NDE methods shall be used to detect surface and internal discontinuities in base
materials, welds, and fabricated parts and components.
Non-Destructive Examination shall be conducted in accordance with the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code Section V, 1998 Edition plus 1999 Addenda, as amended and
supplemented by Appendix B of this specification. The amendments and supplements given in
Appendix B have been necessary to incorporate special PDO requirements.
The Clause numbering in Appendix B follows that of ASME V. Clauses of ASME V that are
neither amended nor supplemented by this specification shall apply in their entirety.

2.2

Process Deliverables
Process deliverables comprise relevant NDE reports, produced and endorsed in accordance
with this specification.

2.3

Process Owner's Responsibility

The owner of this specification, OTT/1, as CFDH Welding, is responsible for authorising all
proposed deviations or amendments to the specification and for the instigation of periodic
reviews and updates in accordance with Clauses 1.2 and 2.7.

2.4

Performance Levels / Indicators

Not applicable to this specification.

2.5

Performance Monitoring
Not applicable to this specification.

2.6

Effective period
The requirements of this specification shall remain in force indefinitely unless superseded by
an authorised revision.

2.7

Review and Improvement

This specification will be reviewed and updated once every three years. The review authority
will be UER (OTT/1, CFDH Materials and Corrosion).

July 2000

Page 2

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

Appendix A Glossary of Definitions, Terms and Abbreviations

The definitions, terms and abbreviations of ASME V apply, with the following additions:

Definitions
Company

Petroleum Development Oman LLC.

Contractor

The party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a
project, or operation or maintenance of a facility. The Company
may undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.

Corporate Functional
Discipline Head

The person responsible for the discipline to which the standard

belongs.

User

The Company, Consultant or Contractor who uses this

document.

shall

Indicates a requirement.

should

Indicates a recommendation.

may

Indicates a possible course of action

Abbreviations
ASME

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASNT

American Society for Non-destructive Testing

BS

British Standard

CFDH

Corporate Functional Discipline Head

CSWIP

Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel

DCS

Document Control Section (OTB/2)

DWDI

Double Wall Double Image

DWSI

Double Wall Single Image

EN

European Standard (Europische Norm)

IIW

International Institute of Welding

IQI

Image Quality Indicator

ISO

International Organisation for Standardisation

MHz

Megahertz

NDE

Non-destructive Examination

PCN

Personnel Certification in Non-destructive Testing

TA

Technical Authority, as defined in ERD-00-02 and GU-272.

WPS

Welding Procedure Specification

July 2000

Page 3

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

Appendix B Amendments/Supplements to ASME Section V

Article 1 - General Requirements
T-120 General
Add the following:
NDE shall be performed only by Company registered NDE Contractors (Category G3). NDE
activities shall be controlled and documented in accordance with SP-1171.
Unless specified otherwise by the Company, all NDE of welds shall be carried out with the
weld at ambient temperature.

T-140 Requirements
Replace existing text as follows:
All non-destructive examination personnel shall be qualified and certificated for the method of
NDT to be carried out in accordance with ISO 9712, to NDT Level 2 or higher. The roles and
responsibilities of NDT personnel shall be as defined in the levels of competence in ISO 9712.
Personnel certified to ASNT (SNT-TC-1A) Level II are acceptable provided that the certifying
Level III NDT Engineer has been approved by the Company.
Equivalent inspection and NDT qualifications e.g. CSWIP/PCN Tester/Practitioner/ Interpreter
(Welds), Level 2, may be accepted at the sole discretion of the Company.
Personnel qualified to ASNT Level I or equivalent shall be used only as assistant to a Level II
performing NDE.

T-150 Procedure
Replace paragraph (c) with the following:
All NDE performed under this specification shall be done to an approved written procedure.
The Procedure shall be reviewed and endorsed by the NDE Contractor's ASNT Level III
personnel before submission to the Company for approval.
The Contractor shall perform a Procedure Qualification test to the satisfaction of the Company.
All qualification tests shall be witnessed by a Company TA-3 (or higher). The Company may
engage a third party agency to carry out inspection on its behalf. Where an inspection agency
has witnessed the testing, the agency shall also issue a Certificate of Conformance, which
states that the testing practices were in compliance with ASME V and this specification.
Where relevant, the testing of a WPS qualification may be used for NDE procedure
qualification. Previous test records may also be used to support a procedure. The procedure
shall be reviewed and approved by a Company TA-2 (or higher) before any NDE is performed
on each Project. At least one copy of each qualified procedure shall be readily available to the
Contractors NDE Personnel for their reference and use.

T-180 Evaluation
Replace existing text with the following:
The acceptance standards for these NDE methods shall be as stated in the referencing Code
Section and as specified in relevant Company Standards.

July 2000

Page 4

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

Article 2 - Radiographic Examination

T-220 General Requirements
T-221

Procedure Requirements
T-221.1

Compliance without a Written Radiographic Procedure.

Replace existing text with the following:

Radiography shall be carried out to an approved written procedure only. The procedure shall
be reviewed and endorsed by the NDE Contractor's ASNT Level III before submission to the
Company for approval.
T-224

System of Identification
Replace existing text with the following:
Each radiograph shall have the following information inherent within the film structure to
ensure traceability. This shall be achieved by using lead letters and numbers. The information
shall include:-

T-225

The Contract number.

Date.
Weld number or identification.
Repair number.
Welder's number.
Nominal diameter of pipe.
Wall thickness or pipe schedule.

Monitoring Density limitation of Radiographs

Replace existing text with the following:
Measurement of film density shall be made by a densitometer having a range of 0 4. The
instrument shall be calibrated to manufacturer's recommendations The calibration records
shall be available for review by the Company.

T-230 Equipment And Materials

T-231

Film
T-231.1

Selection

Add the following

Ultra-fine or fine-grain high contrast ( D4, D7 or equivalent) film shall be used in conjunction
with lead intensifying screens.
T-232

Intensifying Screens.
Add the following:
Lead intensifying screens shall be used on all Gamma ray exposures and all X-ray exposures
requiring more than 120 kV. The thickness of the screens (both front and back) shall be
0.125mm.

July 2000

Page 5

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

T-233

Version 1.0

Image Quality Indicator (IQI) Design

Replace existing text (including table) with the following:
Wire type penetrameters shall be used to determine radiographic sensitivity.
The
penetrameters shall be selected and utilised in accordance with EN 462-1. The selected IQI
model shall cover the wire thickness ranges listed in the table below.
Wall thickness

IQI Range (EN 462 - 1)

< 5mm

12 - 18

5 to 17mm

10 - 16

18 to 45mm

06 - 12

> 45mm

01 - 07

T-260 Calibration
T-261

Source Size
Add the following:
Iridium 192 sources shall have a physical size of not greater than 3x3mm.

T-270 Examination
T- 272

Radiation Energy
T-272.1

X-radiation.

Add the following:

X-ray Radiography shall be carried out using 200, 250 or 300 kV equipment, the power supply
being provided by a generator.
Battery operated X-ray equipment may also be used with prior approval of the Company. A
fully charged spare battery pack shall always be available on site as replacement.
T-272.2

Gamma Radiation.

Add the following:

Where examination using Gamma radiation is permitted, the source shall be Iridium 192. The
maximum strength shall be 30 curies in accordance with the limitation in the PDO HSE
Manual.
Sources of higher strength shall not be used on site without written approval from the
Company.

July 2000

Page 6

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

T-280 Evaluation
T-282

Radiographic Density
T-282.1

Density Limitations.

Replace existing text with the following:

For Gamma ray exposures the film density shall be between 2 and 3.5 measured in the portion
of film being interpreted. When X-ray is used then the density shall be between 1.8 and 3.5.
Viewing conditions shall conform to the requirements of EN 25580 (identical to ISO 5580).
T-283

IQI Sensitivity
Add the following:
Radiographic Sensitivity shall be equal to or better than that specified in the applicable code.
For the DWDI technique, the diameter of wires employed shall be based on the nominal
double wall thickness of the specimen.
For the DWSI technique, the diameter of wire shall be based on the nominal single wall
thickness of the specimen.
For weldments, the thickness of external weld reinforcement and internal weld protrusion shall
be included in the sensitivity calculation.

T-285

Geometric Unsharpness Limitations

Replace existing text as follows:
The geometric unsharpness shall not exceed the following values:

T-286

Material Thickness (mm)

Ug Max (mm)

< 50

0.5

50 75

0.75

75 - 100

1.00

> 100

1.70

Evaluation by Manufacturer
Add the following:
Radiographs shall be interpreted and the report endorsed by a radiographer qualified to a
minimum of ISO 9712 NDT Level 2 / ASNT Level II or PCN/ERS qualified radiographic
interpreter and then submitted to the Company TA-3 for approval.

T-290 Documentation
T-291

Radiographic Technique Documentation Details

Replace existing text with the following:

July 2000

Page 7

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

All radiographs shall be accompanied by a test report. As a minimum the report shall include
the following information:
-

July 2000

Weld identification number

Radiographers identity
Welders number(s)
Date of exposure
Code / specification
Location of film
Type of film
Radiographic procedure number
Whether original weld or repair
Heat treatment condition
Wall Thickness(es)
Radiographic technique
IQI type and size
Sensitivity achieved
Geometric unsharpness
Density achieved
Location and type of any flaws discovered
Conclusion - accept or reject with respect to applicable specification.

Page 8

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

Article 4 - Ultrasonic Examination Methods For In-Service

Inspection
T-420 General
T-422

Personnel Requirements
Replace second sentence of existing text as follows:
Personnel performing this examination shall be qualified to ISO 9712 NDT Level 2 or
equivalent in accordance with Section T-140 of this specification. Additional testing of
personnel, using appropriate test pieces and procedures, should be considered to verify the
minimum defect size and nature of defects that can be detected.

T-430 Equipment.
T-431

Instrument Requirements
T-431.1

Type

Add the following:

The specific ultrasonic unit (make and model), probe type and calibration blocks to be used
shall be specified in the procedure for Company approval. Calibration blocks should be IIWV1, IIW-V2 or step wedge type.

T-450 Procedure Requirements

Replace the first sentence of the existing text with the following:
Ultrasonic Examination shall be carried out to an approved written procedure. The procedure
shall be reviewed and endorsed by the NDE Contractor's ASNT Level III before submission to
the Company for Approval.
Procedures shall be qualified in accordance with Section T-150 of this specification.

T-490 Records
T-494

Report
Add the following:
When corrosion monitoring of piping systems and static equipment is carried, out the data shall
be entered in the report format shown in Attachment 1 of this specification to facilitate entry of
the data into the PACER - Corrosion Management System.
Key points monitored shall be identified on relevant isometric drawings for piping systems and
on schematic diagrams for static equipment.
Detailed sketches of any corrosion or other defects noted shall be recorded and attached with
the ultrasonic inspection report.

July 2000

Page 9

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

Article 5 - Ultrasonic Examination Methods For Materials And

Fabrication
T-520 General Requirements
T-522

Written Procedure Requirements

Replace first sentence of existing text with the following:
Ultrasonic Examination shall be carried out to an approved written procedure. The procedure
shall be reviewed and endorsed by the NDE Contractor's ASNT Level III before submission to
the Company for approval.
Procedures shall be qualified in accordance with Section T-150 of this specification.

T-530 Equipment and Supplies

Add the following:
See also Section T-431 of this specification.

T-540 Applications
T-541

Material Product Forms

T-541.1

Plate

Add the following:

Quality grades of ferritic steel plate and general lamination checks shall be carried out as per
BS 5996.
In edge testing scanning shall cover 100% of the area in a band of minimum 50 mm from the
cut edge.
T-542

Welds
T-542.7

Examination of Welds

T-542.7.2

Scanning

Add the following:

Nominal probe angle will be 45, 60 and 70. Each weld shall be examined with at least two
different probe angles.
Selection of probe angle shall be dependent on local weld geometry. A third probe angle may
be used at the discretion of the technician or when required by the company.

July 2000

Page 10

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

T-590 Reports And Records

T-593

Examination Records
Replace the existing text with the following:
For each ultrasonic examination the following information shall be identified and recorded:

July 2000

Ultrasonic procedure number

Date of examination
Examination personnel Identity, level and signature.
Ultrasonic examination equipment.
Calibration sheet identity
Weld identification and location
Welding process
NDE specification.
Surface condition.
Acceptance criteria.
Wall thickness and length of weld examined.
Heat treatment condition.
Original or repair weld.
Map or record of discontinuities assessed.
Conclusion - accept or reject according to Specification.

Page 11

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

Article 6 - Liquid Penetrant Examination

T-620 General
T-621

Procedure
T-621.1

Initial Procedure

Replace the first sentence of the existing text with the following:
Liquid Penetrant Examination shall be carried out to an approved written procedure. The
procedure shall be reviewed and endorsed by the NDE Contractor's ASNT level III before
submission to the Company for approval.

T-630 Equipment
T-631

Penetrant Materials
Add the following:
All penetrant material shall be aerosol applied.
The make and brand of the penetrant, developer and cleaner to be used shall be specified
individually in the procedure for Company approval.

T-640 Requirements
T-641

Control of Contaminants
Add the following to the end of the first paragraph:
The required certification shall be available for review by the Company.

T-650 Procedure / Technique

T-651

Techniques
Delete the first paragraph up to the colon and replace with the following:
Normally a colour contrast (daylight visible) penetrant shall be used with the penetrant
processes listed. Fluorescent penentrants shall be used only on special applications with the
prior approval of the Company.

T-690 Documentation / Records

T-690.1
Add the following:
The test report shall be prepared and contain as a minimum the following information:

July 2000

Procedure number
Date of examination
Examination personnel identity, level and signature.
Weld identification
Material
Technique
Page 12

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

July 2000

Version 1.0

Type of consumable
Acceptance criteria / standard
Size and location of any defect found
Acceptance or rejection with respect to acceptance standard

Page 13

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

Article 7 - Magnetic Particle Examination.

T-720 General
Replace the first sentence of the existing text with the following:
This procedure is intended to be limited to applications where flaws break the surface of
ferromagnetic materials.
It should not be assumed that magnetic particle examination is capable of detecting sub-surface
discontinuities.

T-750 Procedure / Technique

Add the following:
Magnetic particle examination shall be carried out to an approved written procedure. The
procedure shall be reviewed and endorsed by the NDE Contractor's ASNT level III before
submission to the Company for approval.
T-751

Method of Examination.
Replace the existing text with the following:
Examination shall be done using the continuous magnetic flow method by the application of a
permanent yoke magnet unless prior approval is obtained from the Company for other
methods. The magnet shall remain in position while the examination medium is applied and
while excess examination medium is being removed.

T-752

Techniques and Materials.

Add the following to the first paragraph:
When liquid ink is used as the testing media, the surfaces to be examined shall be painted with
a contrasting paint or strippable lacquer approved by the Company.
Replace the second paragraph (including listed items) with the following:
Magnetization shall be carried out by the yoke technique.

T-753

Magnetizing Field Adequacy and Direction.

T-753.1
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
When it is necessary to verify the adequacy or direction of the magnetizing field, this shall be
done by means of a Burmah-Castrol Strip positioned on the surface to be examined. This
indicator consists of a cracked strip of Mu-metal encased in thin copper.
When using this indicator, a suitable flux or field strength is indicated when a clearly defined
line of magnetic particles form across the copper face of the indicator, when the examination
medium is applied simultaneously with the magnetizing force

July 2000

Page 14

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

T-760 Calibration of equipment

T-762

Lifting Power of Yokes

Replace existing text as follows:
The Magnetizing force of the yokes used shall be checked prior to start of a new contract or
whenever a yoke has been damaged, but as a minimum once every 30 days. Records of
verification shall be available for review by the Company.
Each permanent magnet yoke shall have a lifting power of at least 11kgs at the maximum pole
spacing that will be used. If a magnet fails to lift the test block satisfactorily, then the magnet
shall be returned for re-magnetization and the number logged.

T-770 Examination
T-776

Yoke Technique
T-776.2

Magnetizing Procedure.

Replace existing text, including Note, with the following:

For this technique permanent magnet yokes shall be used.

T-790 Records
Add the following:
Each report shall contain the following information as a minimum :

July 2000

Procedure number
Examination personnel identity, level and signature
Weld identification
Method of magnetization
Date of inspection
Type of inspection medium
Applied magnetic field strength
Heat treatment condition of weld
Whether original weld or repair (O or R)
Flaws detected and locations
Acceptance criteria / Specification
Conclusions : Acceptance or rejection with respect to the specification

Page 15

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

Attachment 1 - Ultrasonic Inspection Report Form

Petroleum Development Oman
Date:
Ultrasonic Inspection Report No.
Title:
Inspector:
Tag No.:
Baseline Inspection: Yes/No
Probe Type:
Probe Diameter:
Min. Allowable Thickness:
Equipment Type & Method:
Description of Plant:
Inspection Point
Identity, Diameter and
Chainage.
(from manifold for gl,
from well if oil/water)

Key Point
TML

Sheet

of

Location:
Service:
Total Line Distance (m.):
In Service Y/N, (if N see Service Description.):
Couplant Type:
Retirement Action Thickness:

Minimum
Thickness
(mm)

Maximum
Thickness
(mm)

Required
Nominal
Wall
(as per
Piping Class)

Actual
Nominal Wall

Additional Information
(Defect Size etc.)

Remarks and Comments:

Service Description : PROD./LTSD./STSD./ABD.
Operating Pressure:

July 2000

Maximum Operating Pressure :

Page 16

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

Appendix C References
In this specification, reference is made to the following publications. Unless specifically designated by
date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used together with any amendments.

PDO Standards
Technical Authorities System

ERD-00-02

Non-Destructive Examination (Amendments/Supplements to ASME Section V)

ERD-07-02

Guideline for Granting Technical Authority System

GU-272

Specification for Quality Assurance of Design, Construction and Engineering Works SP-1171
Health, Safety and Environmental Manual

HSE Manual

American Standards
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, - Section V, Non-Destructive Examination, ASME V
1998 Edition including 1999 Addenda
Non-Destructive Examination, Recommended Practice for Non-Destructive
Examination Personnel Qualification and Certification

ASNT SNT-TC-1A

British and European Standards

Specification for acceptance levels for internal imperfections in steel plate, strip and
wide flats, based on ultrasonic testing

BS 5996

Non-destructive Testing Image Quality of Radiographs Part 1: Image Quality

Indicators (Wire Type) Determination of Image Quality Value

EN 462-1

Non-destructive Testing Industrial Radiographic Illuminators Minimum

Requirements (ISO 5580: 1985)

EN 25580

International Standards
Non-Destructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel

July 2000

Page 17

ISO 9712

SP-1176

Non-Destructive Examination

Version 1.0

User Comment Form

User Comment Form
If you find something that is incorrect, ambiguous or could be better in this document, write your comments
and suggestions on this form. Send the form to the Document Control Section (DCS). They make a record of
your comment and send the form to the correct CFDH. The form has spaces for your personal details. This
lets DCS or the CFDH ask you about your comments and tell you about the decision.
Procedure Details
Number:

Title:

Issue Date:

Page Number:

Heading Number:

Figure Number:

Comments:

Suggestions:

Users personal details

Name:

Ref.
Ind.:

Signature:

Date:
Phone:

Document Control Section Actions

Comment
Number:

Date:

CFDH
Ref. Ind.:

Recd.:
CFDH Actions
Recd.
Decision:
Date:
Reject:

To CFDH:
Inits.:

Accept, revise at next issue:

Accept, issue temporary amendment

Ref.
Ind.:

Date:

Comments:

Originator
Advised:

July 2000

Date:

Inits.:

Document
Control
Section
Advised:

Page 18

Date:

Inits.:

SP-1176