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1. SCOPE
2. APPLICATION FIELDS
3. REFERENCES DOCUMENTS
4. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
5. EXAMINATION SURFACE AND COUPLING CONDITIONS
6. EQUIPEMENTS
7. ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION
7-1) CALIBRATION OF FLAW DETECTOR AND PROBES
7-2) BASE METAL EXAMINATION
7-3) WELD EXAMINATION
7-4) CONSTRUCTION OF DISTANCE AMPLITERDE CURVE (DAC)
8. NOTATION CRITERIA
9. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
9-1- BASE METAL ZONE
9-2- WELDING JOINT
10. TESTING REPORT

APPENDIX 1 : ULTRASONIC TESTING REPORT

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1. SCOPE

This procedure defines procedures and techniques of ultrasonic examination detect

internal discontinuities of weldment.
This procedure will be applied to the:

¾ PROJECT :Surge vessels WADI TUMALLAH

¾ CUSTOMER : VINCI
¾ MANUFACTURER : SOCOMENIN

2 . APPLICATION FIELDS :

This specification is applicable for Groove weld of base metals with :

- Diameter : Minimum 8 Inches
- Thickness : Minimum 7 mm
- Material : P355GH

3. REFERENCES DOCUMENTS :

‰ British
standard 3923 :Ultrasonic examination of welds
‰ British
standard 5500 :Unfired fusion welded pressure vessels
‰ BSEN 10160

4- PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION :

Ultrasonic testing operator shall be qualified Level II ASNTTC1A or ISOEN473

Level II.

5 – EXAMINATION SURFACE AND COUPLING CONDITIONS

The base metal on each side of the weld shall be free of weld spatter, surface
irregularities, or foreign matter that might interfere with the examination.
The couplant (oil, glycerin, cellulose gum, etc) shall be of suitable viscosity and acoustic
impedance, which allows the transmission of the maximum quality of ultrasound energy
and reduces to a minimum the dead band. The same couplant shall be used for calibration
and for examination.

6- EQUIPEMENT :

‰ Flow detector witch have an A – scan presentation such us CEGELEC KARL

DEUTCH, KRAUT KRAMER,PANAMETRICS,OMNISCAN,RDTECH having
frequency range from 1MHZ to 6 MHZ can be used for inspection

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‰ Probes :
The choice of probe will depend upon the weld geometry , thickness and the weld
surface profile . In our case , the operator should use :
- A straight beam probes :(transmitter – receiver) 2 MHZ or 4 MHZ . for base
metal examination .
- Angle beam probes : (60° , 70° or both) 2 MHZ or 4 MHZ : For sweeping weld .
- Ultrasonic reference block : Type 1 ( See Fig.1 )
- Ultrasonic reference block IIW : for construction of DAC curve (See Fig.2)
- Two coaxial cables .
- Couplant :

A suitable liquid such as gel,glycerin, cellulose gum or water mixture of a suitable

consistency shall be applied to the surface under test . However, it is essential that
the same coupling medium is used for calibration of equipment and test purposes.
On completion of testing, the couplant shall be removed from the examined surface
The maximum surface temperature when using conventional couplants shall not
exeed 50°C.

Figure 1 - Ultrasonic reference bock IIW : Type 1

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40 mm

6 mm
10 mm
36 mm

8 mm

8 mm

8 mm
ø Hole : 3 mm
20 mm 20 mm 20 mm

150 mm

Figure 2 - Ultrasonic reference bock IIW for DAC curve

7- ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION :

7-1- Calibration of flow detector and probes :

The method of calibration of the flaw detector and probes shall be in accordance with
British standard BS 4331.

7-2- Base metal examination

The entire area subject to ultrasonic scanning shall be examined by the

longitudinal wave technique to detect laminar reflectors that could interfere with the
intended, directed sound wave propagation . All area contouring laminar reflectors shall be
marked prior to weld examination. Base materiel discontinuities that exceed the limit of
ASME VIII shall be brought to the attention of the engineer or the inspector.

7-3- Weld examination :

Scanning of weld shall be performed to detect transversal and longitudinal
discontinuities within the weld and heat affected zone. Shall be used angle beam search
units conforming to the requirement of paragraph 6 and calibrated in accordance with
paragraph 7-1.
7-4- Construction of DAC :

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Sensitivity shall be based up on the use of DAC, constructed from the side drilled holes
SDH in the appropriate reference block BIIW (see.1figure 2) . The calibrated gain setting
required to establish the DAC at peck amplitude of 80% full screen height shall be
recorded for each probe . This is the primary reference sensitivity .

8- EXAMINATION LEVEL :

Level 3 examination shall be in accordance with table 6 of BS 3923 for butt welds
in plate pipe and the scanning sensitivity shall be in accordance with table 2 of BS 3923.

9- ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA :

Ultrasonic acceptance levels applicable to ferritic steels and weld metals shall be in
accordance with table 5.7.2 of British standard BS 5500.
For and between nozzle and additional circle, acceptance level shall be class S2 as per
BS EN 10160.

10- TESTING REPORT :

The test report (see attached report Annexes 1) shall contain the flowing
information as a minimum requirement :
- Contract Name
- Contractor Name
- Manufacturer
- Weld identification (Line n°, weld n° , welder’s number )
- Scope of examination (eg: repair …)
- Type of flow detector (make, serial number )
- Probes details (mark, type, angle and frequency)
- Reference block (S) used
- Primary reference sensitivity and examination
- Sensitivity for each probe
- Report of base metal examination including access restriction
- Results of weld examination including defect location and maps
- Date of examination
- Operator name and signature

APPENDIX 1 : ULTRASONIC TESTING REPORT

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PROCES VERBAL D'EXAMIN PAR ULTRA - SONS Page 1/2

ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION REPORT
CLIENT PIECE PROCEDURE
Customer Part Procedure
DESTINATION MATIERE N° DE PLAN ET REP
Destination Material Drawing N° ./ Item
APPAREIL N° DE COULEE FOURNISSEUR
Apparatus Heat N° Supplier

NORMES N° DE COMMANDE
Standards Project N° .

STADE ET ETENDUE DU CONTRÔLE

Sequence and area of inspection
APPAREILLAGE UTILISE / Ultrasonic equipement
MARQUE
Trade mark KRAUTKRAMER ULTRASONIC

TYPE
APPAREIL Type
Apparatus
N° DE SERIE
Serial No
ONDES MARQUE Reference ELEMENT ANGLE DANS FREQUENCE SURF- PASTILLE
Wves Trade mark Reference Element L'ACIER Frequency imput puls area
L* T* K * S* Q* TB* Angle through steel

PALPEURS
Search units

*L L ongitudinale - T : Transversale - K : Krautkramer - S : Sonatest - Q : Quartz - T.B Tritanate de baryum

MANUEL AUTOMATIQUE CONDITIONS D'EXAMEN / Examination conditions
Manual Automatic

BRUT SABLE GENERALITE BROSSE

ETAT DE SURFACE Rough Sanded Shotted Brushed
Surface condition
MOULE USINE POLI RUGOSITE
Ground Machined Polished Roughness

NATURE PATE DE CONTACT HILE EAU

PRODUIT DE COUPLAGE Nature Contact paste Oil Water
Couplant product
REFERENCE
Reference

SUR PERPHERIE EN BOUT

SENS DE SONDAGE On periphery On end Sur SOUDURE
Orientation SUR PIECE MAILLE On weld
On part 2 SENS PERPENDICULAIRES Squaring
2 perpendicular ways

PLAN DE SONDAGE
Scanning plane

ETALONNAGE DE L'APPAREIL U.T / Equipement calibration

ONDES PALPEUR ETALONNAGE / Calibration REGLAGE / Reglage
Wves Search unit EN DISTANCE EN AMPLIFICATION / PUISSANCE ANE* AE* SEUIL
L* T* On distance On amplification Power Threshold

* ANE : Amplification non étalonnée / No calibrated gain * AE : Amplification étalonnée / Calibrated gain - L : Transversale
Resultats:

DATE CONTRÔLE NOM DE L'OPERATEUR RESP . SPECIALISTES CND CONTRÔLE CLIENT

Date of Exam Name of operator NDT specialists Supervisor Supervision of customer

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Y
CONTRACTER : ………………………………………………………………………………………………

MATERIAL : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
X
Z
EXAMINATED ZONE : …………………………………………………………………………………

CHARACTERISTIC OF INDICATIONS

-6dB -6dB JUDGMENT

Transducer dB X Y Z PS
N° Length Larger Defects type
Angle Max. mm mm mm mm
mm mm A NR

A : Acceptable NR :To repair

D E T A IL S O F C O N N E C T IO N S

N° 1 : N° 2 : N° 3 : N °4 : N° 5 : N° 6 :
O th e r :

S C A N IN G D IR E C T IO N

A B
A B
H C
8 1 2 A B
D C
7 3

G D
F E
6 5 4 D C E F G

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SUMMERY

1- Scope
2- References
3- Personnel
4- Equipment
5- Magnetic particle field indicator
6- Equipment calibration
7- Materials
8- Surface preparation
9- Technique
10- Sequence of operation
11- Examination coverage
12- Post examination cleaning
13- Interpretation of results
14- Records
15- Acceptance criteria

APPENDIX 1 :

- Magnetic particle examination report.

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1- Scope :
This standard provides the procedure to be employed for the continuous method
magnetic particle examination of ferromagnetic welds and adjacent base materials using
the yoke technique, using wet particles.
It is intended for use on work governed by the codes listed in paragraph 2.0 of
this standard.

2- References :
BS 6072
BS 5500
3- Personnel :
Personnel performing magnetic particle examinations to this standard shall be
qualified and certified as Level I and Level II ISO EN 473 or ASNTTC1A Level II.
Level II certified personnel shall interpret test results.

4- Equipment :
Electromagnetic yokes will be used.

Magnetizing units for electromagnetic yokes shall be capable of producing alternating

current, direct current, or both.

5- Magnetic particle field indicator :

A magnetic particle field indicator shall be used to determine the direction of the
magnetic field .

6- Equipment calibration :
For yokes, the magnetizing force shall be considered adequate it :
a) Each alternating current electromagnetic yoke has a lifting power of at least 10
lbs, at the maximum pole spacing at which it will be used.
b) Each direct current or permanent magnet yoke has a lifting power of at least 40
lbs at the maximum pole spacing at which it will be used.

7- Materials :
Magnetic particles color contrast.
The following color contrast magnetic particles or their equivalent shall be used :

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- Wet particles
Magneflux : N°9CM Red (prepared aerosol) Ardrox : Black (prepared aerosol)
The color of the particles shall be selected to provide adequate contrast with the item
being examined.

8- Surface preparation :

The surface to be examined may be in the as-welded, as-rolled, as-cost, or as

forged condition, however, it there are surface irregularities which could mask
indications or unacceptable discontinuities, surface preparation by grinding or machining
or other methods will be necessary.

9- Technique :

Prior to magnetic particle examination, the surface to be examined and all

adjacent area within I inch shall be cleaned to remove any dirt, grease, lint, scale,
welding flux, weld spatter, oil or other substance which could interface with the
examination.

Typical precleaning agents which may be used are detergents, organic solvents,
descaling solutions, paint removers, vapor degreasing, sand or grit blasting.

The surface to be examined shall be throughly dried before beginning the

examination.

Drying of the surface may be accomplished by normal evaporation or by using

forced air.

10- Sequence of operation :

The area to be examined will be sprayed with the appropriate white background
magnetic particle testing paint when required to give adequate colour contrast Wet

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magnetic particles shall be applied by spraying over the area to be inspected during the
application of the magnetizing field current, (continuous technique).
The area under examination must be observed during the application of the
magnetic particle powder the detect the formation of indications.
Yoke method : AC Yokes shall be used.
11- Examination coverage :
Examination shall be conducted with sufficient over lap to assure 100% coverage
at the test sensitivity 2 separate examinations shall be carried out at each area tested.
The magnetic lines of flux in one examination shall be approximately perpendicular to
the line of flux in the other for example :
a) When positioning a yoke longitudinally adjacent a weld, a minimum over lap of
inch shall be maintained between subsequent positions.
b) When positioning yoke transversely across the weld, prod spacing exceed 8’’
c) When examining a large surface area of base metal it may necessary to establish a
grid system to assure that the entire area requiring examination is covered.
12- Post examination cleaning :
All surfaces shall be cleaned of magnetic particles after examination.

13- Interpretation of results :

Adequate illumination shall be provided to ensure proper evaluation.
Indications will be revealed by retention of the magnetic particles. All indications are
not necessarily defects however, since excessive surface roughness and magnetic
permeability variations (such as at the edge of heat affected zones) may produce similar
indications which are not relevant.
Defective conditions are actual or real openings in the surfaces of the material such as
cracks, laps, porosity, incomplete fusion… etc, any interruption in the normal physical
structure of the material (weld or base metal) which will cause detectable magnetic
particle indications.

14- Records :
As a minimum, the following information shall be recorded :
a) Job number.
b) Weld or area examined.
c) Weld joint or part identification

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d) Date of examination
e) Examination material used
f) Examination results
g) Client
h) NDT operations name and certification level.

15- Acceptance criteria :

The acceptance criteria shall be according to the:
- Table 5.7.3 Visual and crack detection acceptance level

APPENDIX 1
MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION REPORT

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