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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0

6.0
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DESCRIPTION
Purpose
Scope
Reference
Definition
Procedures

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5.1

Qualification of Personnel

5.2

Magnetizing Apparatus

5.3

Detecting Medium

5.4

Contrast Aid

5.5

Field Intensity Indicator

5.6

Surface Condition

5.7

Electrical Safety

5.8

Test Technique

5.9

Test Procedure (Yoke Method)

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5.10 Acceptance Criteria

Special Requirement
Records
7.1 Reporting
Appendices
Appendix 1 Inspection Acceptance Criteria
Appendix 2 Procedure To check On the Magnetic
Field Strength of Ac Y6 Yoke
Appendix 3 Magnetic Particle Testing Form

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It is to carry out Magnetic Particle Inspection on ferromagnetic

materials and welds for structural / tubular and piping to meet
the codes requirements
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SCOPE
This procedure establishes the method and process for Magnetic
Particle Inspection using a magnetic yoke for
discontinuities on

surface or

sub

surface of

detection of
ferromagnetic

material. Magnetic Particle Examination shall be carried out after

Visual Examination of the joint has been accepted.
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REFERENCE
ASME section V (2007) - Nondestructive Examination
ASME / ANSI B31.3 (2007)

- Petroleum Plant and Petrochemical

Refinery Piping
AWS D1.1 2006 Edition

- Structural Welding Code Steel

CSP- 04 Rev.4

-Project Specific Procedure

Guidelines

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DEFINITIONS
CSB

- Calidad Sdn Bhd

ASTM

- The American Society for Testing and

Material

ASTN

- The American Society for Nondestructive

Testing

JPK

- Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran

PCN

- Personnel Certification of Nondestructive

Testing

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PROCEDURES
5.1

Qualification of Personnel
Personnel performing the magnetic particle testing shall be
trained and certified to NDT Level II in Magnetic Particle
Inspection in accordance with an approved company written
practice established in compliance with ASNTs SNT-TC-1A
(Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive
Testing), JPK/MLVK Level II, CSWIP level II & PCN level II.
In addition, the above personnel are required to undergo an
eye examination for visual acuity and as minimum be able
to read at least the Jaeger J2 Chart.

5.2

Magnetizing Apparatus
5.2.1 Prior

to

use,

the

magnetizing

power

of

electromagnetic yokes shall have been checked

within the past year. The magnetizing power of
permanent magnetic yokes shall be checked daily
prior to use. The magnetizing power of all yokes
shall be checked whenever the yoke has been
damaged or repaired.
5.2.2 Each alternating current electromagnetic yoke
shall have a lifting power of at least 10 lb (4.5 kg)
at the maximum pole spacing that will be used.
5.2.3 Each direct current or permanent magnetic yoke
shall have a lifting power of at least 40 lb (18 kg)
at the maximun pole spacing that will be used.
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5.2.4 Each weight shall be weighed with a scale from a

reputable manufacturer and stenciled with the
applicable nominal weight prior to first use. A
weight need only be again if damaged in a
manner that could have caused potential loss of
material.
Performance check shall be carried out every week by
use castrol

strip

and lifting block, result

of

the

performance check shall be recorded. Refer to Appendix

I of this section for

the procedure

to check the

magnetizing force of yokes. Use of permanent magnet

shall be limited to as

where the use of AC Yoke is not

practical. Weight stenciled with the applicable nominal

weight prior to first use .A weight of this type shall be
made available upon request by PCSB at all sites where
MPI is performed.

5.3

Detecting Medium

5.3.1 Premix

Black

Magnetic

Ink

having

concentration from 1.2 to 2.4mL per 1OOmL of

vehicle

for

nonfluorescent

particles

unless

otherwise specified by the particle manufacturer.

The particles shall not be toxic and shall be free
from substances like rust grease and dirt. The wet
method shall be applicable up to a maximum
temperature of l35F (57C).
5.3.2 Type of premix magnetic ink: used shall include
Ardrox or Magnaflux brands.
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When aerosol spray is used, care should be

taken

to

ensure

sufficient ventilation at the

location of test and no naked flame is close by.

White contrast paint used shall include Androx or
equivalent.
5.3.3 Dry iron powder red or yellow colour may be used
where temperature of parts to
higher

than

600F/315C

130F
(not

(54C)

be tested
but

recommended

lower
for

is

than

overhead

position).
5.3.4

The following detecting medium shall be used for

examination:
Manufactur

Brand

Type

er
Magnaflux
Magnaflux
2
Magnaflux
Magnaflux
8A
Table: Dry Iron Powder

Color
Yellow
Red

Manufactur

Brand

Type

Color

er
Magnaflux
Chemetall
Helling

Magnaflux
Ardox
Helling

7HF
800/3
NRS103

black
black
black

Table: Premix Black Magnetic Ink

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Contrast Paint
When test is performed on a surface, which may not
provide sufficient color contrast to the magnetic ink used, a
contrast aid in the form of a thin white adherent paint
coating may be applied to the metal surface.

This coating

thickness (dry thickness) shall thin uniform layer.

The following material shall be used as contrast paint:
Manufacture
r
Magnaflux
Chemetall
Helling
5.5

Brand

Type

Magnaflux
WCP-2
Ardox
8901-W
Helling
NR.104A
Table 3: Contrast Paint Used

Color
White
White
White

Field Intensity Indicator

5.5.1

A Burmah 'Castrol' strip or pie shaped

magnetic Field Intensity Indicator shall be used to
indicate

that

sufficient

field

intensity

has

been

applied.
5.5.2

Sufficient field intensity would be indicated by

the detection of the three lines artificial defect in the

indicators. The MPI technician shall carry the magnetic
field indicator with him at all times while performing
magnetic particle inspection.

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Figure 1: Burmah Castrol Strip Calibration

5.5.3 The Burmah Castrol strip is located parallel to the
weldment or approximately to the weldment at the
actual pole spacing to be used in the examination. The
Yoke

Magnetic

Pole

is

placed

on

the

area,

perpendicularly to the axis of the Burmah Castrol

Strip.
5.5.4 Switch on the current flow and apply black magnetic ink
on the Castrol Strip.
5.5.5 If the

three lines are

clearly visible,

then the

conclusion that can be made is the AC Yoke has

sufficient magnetic field to meet the requirements.
5.5.6 The MPI Technician shall carry the field intensity
indicator with him at all times while carrying out MPI.

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Surface Condition
Surface of the ferro-magnetic material to be tested and all
adjacent areas within at least 1 inch shall be dry and free
from rust, oil, grease, paint or any other material that may
hinder the movement of iron powder or the interpretation of
result indicatios. Welded surface should be free of flux
covering. Light grinding may be necessary to remove very
rough weld surface and paint coating, which may give rise
to spurious indication on the area being examined

5.7

Electrical Safety
AC Yoke equipment shall be subjected to PCSB approval
and shall be properly earthed Current supply shall be fitted
with an earth-leakage current circuit breaker. The circuit
shall trip with a leakage current to earth of not more than
10mA.

5.8

Test Technique
5.8.1 Use of Yoke- Magnetic Flow Technique
The use of the magnetic Yoke favours the detection of
flaws where the major axis lies transverse to the line
joining the pole pieces of the yoke. As such, two
magnetizing application, each being at right angle to
the other, should be applied over the same area.
When an indication is found, a third application
should be made at an axis where maximum
indication is obtained.

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5.9 Test Procedure (Yoke Method)

5.9.1
Wet Method
5.9.1.1

Clean and dry area of test free from rust,

oil, grease or any other material that
may

obstruct

movement

of

iron

particles or impair result interpretation.

Grind lightly if necessary.
5.9:1.2

Apply thin coat of white contrast paint on

area of test. Allow the paint to dry.

5.9.1.3

Place yoke on the area of test in a

direction where a second application at
90 to this first axis is possible.

Ensure

good contact of yoke to the test piece.

Switch on current flow.
5.9.1.4

Apply

magnetic

ink

either

through

aerosol (wet method) or onto area where

magnetic field has been induced, with
the current still on.
5.9.1.5

Observe

for

indications

formed

by

the

magnetic ink.
5.9.1.6

Cut of current flow before removing the

yoke.

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Repeat step 5.9.1.3 to 5.9.1.6 at an axis

perpendicular to first test.

5.9.1.8

When an indication is found, perform

step 5.9.1.3 to 5.9.1.6 at an axis
perpendicular to the axis of the indication
in order to obtain maximum sensitivity.

5.9.1.9

If in doubt, step 5.9.1.3 to 5.9.1.6 should

be

repeated,

and

the

indication

reevaluated until a result can be obtained.

5.9.1.10 Repeat step 5.9.1.3 to 5.9.1.7 over the
entire area of test. Maintain an overlap of
approximately

50rnm

to

ensure

100%

coverage of area of test.

5.9.1.11 Remove remaining solvent after test.
5.9.1.12 Record flaw indications, found with respect
to their location, size and type.

The number 1, 2 show the sequences of Yoke

Magnetic Pole during MPI
Figure 2: Yoke Scanning pattern and sequences
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5.9.2 Dry method

5.2.9.1 Clean and dry area of test free from rust,
oil, grease or any other material that may
obstruct movement of iron particles or
impair result interpretation. Grind lightly if
necessary.
5.2.9.2

Place Yoke on the area of test in a direction

where a second application at 90 to this first
axis is possible. Ensure good contact of Yoke
to the place. Switch on current flow.

5.2.9.3 Apply fine magnetic powder onto area where

magnetic field has been induced, with the
current still on
5.2.9.4 Observed for indication formed by the iron
powder.
5.2.9.5 Mark of defect location with the magnetic
field still induced
5.2.9.6 Cut of current flow before removing the Yoke.
5.2.9.7 Repeat step 5.9.2.2 to 5.9.2.6 at an axis
perpendicular to first test.
5.2.9.8 When an indication is found, perform step
5.9.2.3 to 5.9.2.6 at an axis perpendicular to the
axis of the indication i n order to maximum
sensitivity.
5.2.9.9 If in doubt, step 5.9.2.3 to 5.9.2.6
should be repeated, and the indication
reevaluated until a result can be obtained.
5.2.9.10

Repeat step 5.9.2.3 to 5.9.2.7 over the

entire area of test. Maintain an overlap of
approximately
50mm to ensure 100%
coverage of area of test.

5.2.9.11

Remove remaining solvent after test.

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Record flaw 'indications, found with

respect to their location, size and type.

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Acceptance Criteria
Indication shall b e evaluated in terms of the acceptance
standards o f the referencing code section:

Accept I Reject
Criteria
shall be in accordance to
Appendix 6, ASME VIII Div.l
for piping and Table 6.1,
Section 6, AWS D1.1 (2006) Section 6 for Structural.

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Special Requirements
Not applicable

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Records
7.1 Reporting
All tests carried out shall be reported in a format that
contains the f o l l o w i n g information:
i.
ii.
iii.

iv.

Job Identification.
Date of Test.
Type of Equipment Used.
Type of Technique Applied

v.

Identification of weld/ Component

vi.

Type of magnetizing Current

vii.

Result Interpretation

viii.

Name and signature of tester.

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APPENDICES

TABLE 6.1
Inspection Acceptance Criteria
Discontinuity Category and
Statically
Cyclically
inspection Criteria
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(1) Crack Prohibition

Any crack shall be
unacceptable, regardless of size
or location
(2) Weld/Base Metal Fusion
Through fusion shall exist
between adjacent layers of
weld and between weld and
base metal
(3) Porosity & linear indication
(A) CJP groove welds in butt
joints transverse to the
direction of computed
tensile stress shall have
no visible piping porosity.
For all other groove welds
and or fillet welds, the
sum of the visible piping
porosity 1 mm or greater
in diameter shall not
exceed 100 in any linear
inch of weld and shall not
exceed 20mm in any
300mm length of weld
(B) The frequency of piping
porosity in fillet welds
shall not exceed one in
each 100mm of weld
length and the maximum
diameter shall not
exceed 2.5mm.
exception: for filler welds
connection stifeners to
web, the sum of the
diameters of piping
porosity shall not exceed
10mm in any linear inch
of weld and shall not
exceed 20mm in any
300mm length of weld
(C) CJP Groove welds in butt
joints transverse to the
direction of computed
tensile stress shall have
no piping porosity. For all
other groove welds, the
frequency of piping
porosity shall not exceed
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Tabular
Connectio
n

Tabular
Connectio
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Loads)

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and the maximum

diameter shall not
exceed 2.5mm
(4) Undercut
(a) For material less than 1
in. [25 mm] thick,
undercut shall not exceed
1/32 in. [1 mm], with the
following exception:
undercut shall not exceed
1/16 in. [2mm ] for any
length of weld
(b) In primary members,
undercut shall be no
more than 0.01 in. [0.25]
deep when the weld is
transverse to tensile
stress under any design
loading condition.
Undercut shall be no
more than 1/32 in.[1mm]
deep for all other cases.
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X = Not Applicable

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ACCEPTANCE I REJECTION CRITERIA FOR PIPING &

PRESSURE VESSEL
Acceptance/Rejection Criteria for piping and pressure vessel shall be in accordance
with ASME VIII, appendix 6.
1)Indications of size .5 1.6mm to be considered as non relevant
indications.
2) Any crack shall be unacceptable, regardless of size and location.
3) Any other linear indications shall be unacceptable.
4) Rounded Indications greater than 4.8 mm diameter are unacceptable.
5) Four or more rounded indications in line separated by less than 1.6
mm edge to edge are unacceptable.
Linear indications are those L> 3 W

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PROCEDURE TO CHECK ON THE MAGNETIC FIELD STRENGTH OF ACY6YOKE

.
Equipment

: AC Magnaflux Y-6 Yoke or equivalent

Weight

: 4.5 kg ferromagnetic steel test plate with

clean and flat surface

Procedure

: The legs span of yoke should be adjusted to the

actual leg separation to be used in the
examination. Ensure good contacts are being
adjusted between the yoke and the surface of the
test price.
Connect the equipment to the AC source. With the
yoke in the proper contact with the weight (test
plate) surface, press the switch of the machine and
lift.

If the yoke can lift the weight, then conclusion can

be drawn that the AC yoke has sufficient magnetic
field strength to meet the requirement

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