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Subject :

TASDID OFFSHORE
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

Project No. :

Ultrasonic Testing Procedure


Document No.:

-2-88-4164

Date :

RSH-C3P-00-PL-PR-4121-D2
No. of Pages:

15/04/2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0

INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................5

1.1

PROJECT DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................................. 5

1.2

SCOPE OF DOCUMENT .................................................................................................................................. 6

1.3

DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 6

1.4

CODES AND STANDARDS AND REFERENCES .....................................................................6

2.0

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION..7

3.0

GENERAL.........................................................................................................................7

3.1

Examination Coverage .................................................................................................................................. 7

3.2

Rate of search unit movement...................................................................................................................... 7

3.3

Scanning Sensitivity ...................................................................................................................................... 7

3.4

Equipment .................................................................................................................................................... 7

3.5

Couplant ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.6

Surface Preparation ...................................................................................................................................... 9

4.0

INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION ............................................................................................9

4.1

Routine checks on the performance of instrumentation............................................................................... 9

4.2

Resolution....................................................................................................................................................12

5.0

SYSTEM CALIBRATION................................................................................................... 12

5.1

Basic Calibration Block .................................................................................................................................12

5.2

Angle Beam Method ....................................................................................................................................13

5.3

Calibration Confirmation .............................................................................................................................13

6.0

ESTABLISHMENT OF TRANSFER VALUES......................................................................... 17

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7.0

SCANNING .................................................................................................................... 17

7.1

Scanning Extent ...........................................................................................................................................17

7.2

Angle Beam Scanning...................................................................................................................................17

7.3

Straight Beam Scanning ...............................................................................................................................17

7.4

Evaluation....................................................................................................................................................17

8.0

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA.................................................................................................. 18

9.0

RECORDS ...................................................................................................................... 18

APPENDIX- A: UT EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION FORM.................................................................. 20


APPENDIX- B: ESTABLISHMENT OF TRANSFER VALUES .............................................................. 23
APPENDIX- C: SPECIFIC PROCEDURE ATTACHMENTS .................................................................25
APPENDIX- D: REPORT OF ULTRASONIC TESTING ......................................................................28

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INTRODUCTION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Iranian Offshore Oil COMPANY (IOOC) intends to renovate and further develop the
Reshadat oil fields through execution of the Reshadat Renovation and Development project.
The Reshadat Field, formerly called Rostam, is located in the Persian Gulf 110kms southwest of Lavan Island at approximate co-ordinates of 25o 56 17 N, 52o 54 17 E at R4 and
25o 54 26 N, 52o 54 42 E at R7 drilling platforms.
The Reshadat Field will comprise of one satellite wellhead platform (W0) and a central
complex at R4 consisting of a wellhead platform, (W4) replacing the existing R4 drilling
platform, a production platform (P4) a living quarter platform (Q4) and a flare platform (F4).
The satellite wellhead platform (W0) will be a new platform located approximately 1.2 km
south of the former R7 complex. This platform normally will not be a manned wellhead
platform housing both oil production and water injection wells, drilled using a jack-up rig.
All W0 wellhead produced untreated three phase fluid will be sent via a new 16 subsea
pipeline to the P4 production platform for processing. One 8 test line will also be provided
between W0 and P4 to allow wells on W0 to be tested in the test separator on P4. Injection
water for W0 will be generated on P4 and sent to W0 via a new 10 water injection line. A
new wellhead platform (W4) will be installed and bridge-linked to P4. The W4 drilling
facilities will be used to drill both oil production and water injection wells. Oil produced will
flow over a bridge connecting the W4 platform to the production platform (P4) for
processing. Injection water will be produced on the P4 platform and pumped over the bridge
to the injection wells on W4. Two three-phase production separators will be installed on the
new P4 platform. Production from the W0 platform will flow to one production separator,
and production from the W4 platform will flow to the other. Oil from P4 production
separators will be pumped to Lavan Island using the new 16 export pipeline which about
1100m of this line will be onshore. The associated gas will be compressed at P4 compression
facilities and will be sent to KPP platform via a new 10 gas export pipeline. The flare
platform (F4) is also bridge linked to the P4 platform. This platform will be used to safely
burn any hydrocarbon vapors released as a result of operating the P4 production facilities. In
addition two subsea Power and Control cables will be installed between the new Production
platform P4 and the new Wellhead platform W0. They will be installed within individual Jtubes
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SCOPE OF DOCUMENT
This procedure is to govern both straight and angle beam technique with contact method
of the ultrasonic examination for butt and branch welds in platform piping.
This procedure is applied to full penetration welds, heat affected zone, and adjacent
material in wrought and cast forms including pipes, fittings, but excluding pressure
vessels. ultrasonic testing can be implemented in lieu of radiographic testing in offshore
where the welds can not be tested with RT.

1.3

DEFINITIONS
The following abbreviations are used in this document:
IOOC

Iranian Offshore Oil Company, herein referred as COMPANY

TASDID

TASDID Offshore Development Company herein referred as


CONTRACTOR

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1.4

EPCI

Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Installation

PROJECT

Submarine pipeline renovation for Aboozar- Nowrooz fields

Shall

Indicates a mandatory requirement

May

indicates one possible course of action

Should

is used where a provision is preferred

SUBCONTRACTOR

Service Supplier of CONTRACTOR

VENDOR

Material Supplier of CONTRACTOR

TPA

GL Noble Denton (third party agency)

Codes And Standards And References


Specification for pipelay barge welding & NDT of pipeline (RSH-C3P-00PL-SP-1313D1)
ASME Sec. V, Non-destructive examination (1998 Edition)
ASME Sec. VIII Rules for construction of pressure vessels Div. 1 (1998 Edition)
ASME B31.3 Chemical plant and petroleum refinery piping (1998 Edition)
BS 4515-1:2009 Specification for welding of steel pipeline on land & offshore

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ASTM A578 Straight beam ultrasonic examination of plain and clad steel plates for
special applications.

2.0

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
NDT operator shall be qualified to level II of the relevant PCN standard or SNT-TC-1A.
SNT qualification will only be acceptable if they have been of awarded by an independent
THIRD PARTY AGENCY.
Responsibility
QC Manager shall be responsible for the implementation and control of this procedure.
NDT Level 2 Examiner shall be responsible for performing the tests and interpretation of
the radiographs with respect to this procedure and preparing the test reports.

3.0

General

3.1

Examination Coverage
The volume shall be examined by moving the search unit over the examination surface so
as to scan the entire examination volume.
Each pass of the search unit shall overlap a minimum of 10% of the transducer dimension
perpendicular to the direction of the scan.

3.2

Rate of search unit movement


The rate of search unit movement shall not exceed 6 in. (150mm) per second.

3.3

Scanning Sensitivity
Scanning shall be performed at a gain setting at least two times the reference level, which
is the primary reference response corrected for distance by the DAC curve in accordance
with paragraph 5.2.

3.4

Equipment
a) The ultrasonic test instrument shall be the pulse-echo type. It shall generate,
receive and present on a CRT screen pulses in the frequency range from 1 to 10
MHZ.
b) The instrument shall provide a horizontal sweep with linearity within 1% of the
full screen range.

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c) The instrument shall have a calibrated gain control (Attenuator) electrically


accurate to within 1dB over a range of not less 60dB. Adjustments shall be
possible in increments no larger than 2dB/STEP.
d) The dynamic range of the instruments CRT display shall be such that a difference
of 1dB of amplitude can be easily detected on the CRT.
e) Each instrument-transducer combination shall be capable of producing a
minimum 3/4 CRT vertical scale deflection from an echo received from the 4-in.
radius curved surface of the IIW calibration block with a minimum of 40dB
amplification in reserve.
Search Units
Straight beam probes (single or twin type)
a) Straight beam (longitudinal wave) probes shall be round in shape and shall have
an active area of not less than 10mm diameter not more than 25.4 mm diameter
maximum.
b) The frequency shall be 1 to 5 MHZ.
c) Probes shall be capable of resolving the three reflections from the notch in the
IIW reference block.
d) Probes of other sizes and frequencies may be used provided they are qualified as
described in ASME code, sec. V, whichever is applicable and approved by C.A /
COMPANY.
Angle Beam Probes
a) The oscillating element shall be approximately square or round in shape with
dimensions which result in an included beam angle of approximately 15 degrees
at 6dB less than the centerline maximum.
b) A probe with a transducer element in size from 8 to 16mm in width and from 9 to
16mm in height operating at 5MHZ shall be used, with exception of case-by-case
examination of material 50mm, whereby 1MHZ may be used.
c) The probe shall produce a sound beam in the material being tested within + 2
degrees of the following proper angles: 45, 60 and 70 degrees. The actual angle
shall be checked or verified during calibration for testing and reported on the
applicable test report.
d) The beam angle for each probe shall be verified after each 8 hours of use and the
permitted tolerance of beam angle shall be +2.
3.5

Couplant
A suitable liquid couplant such as reagent grade glycerin or machine oil shall be used to
couple search units to the surface being scanned.
Couplant materials used for examination shall be the same as used for the calibration.

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Surface Preparation
Base metal & Weld metal
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.
Prior to conducting ultrasonic examination the contractor shall ensure that the weld
deposit and surrounding area are sufficiently smooth to avoid false or misleading defect
indications.
Where the weld surface interferes with the examination, the weld shall be prepared as
needed to permit the examination.
All components and welds to undergo ultrasonic test shall be at ambient temperature.

4.0
4.1

Instrument Calibration
Routine checks on the performance of instrumentation
a) The ultrasonic instrument shall be checked periodically for the screen height
linearity the amplitude control linearity (dB Accuracy) and the time base linearity
in accordance with the applicable calibration procedures as outlined in this
procedure.
b) Frequency shall be checked before use and every 3 month intervals use thereafter
in addition to the 3 monthly calibration of ultrasonic flaw detectors, annual
calibration by an independent body traceable to national / international standards
shall be performs.
c) All assessment checks shall be carried out with instrument suppression reject
controls off or at zero.
d) The reports of these assessment tests shall be recorded on calibration record sheet
shown in appendix-A Basic instrument calibration sheet
e) All instrument qualification records shall be reviewed and approved by an NDE
level III technician before the instrument is permitted to be used. The records
shall be kept in the NDE office.
Screen Height Linearity (Amplitude Linearity)
The ultrasonic instrument shall provide linear vertical presentation within + 5% of the
full screen height for 20% to 80% of the calibrated screen height.
To verify the ability of the ultrasonic instrument to meet this linearity requirement.
a) Set a straight beam probe in position A (Fig.1) on the square (buttress) notch of
IIW block.

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b) Adjust the probe position to give a 2:1 ratio of amplitudes between the two
indications, with the larger set at 80% of full screen height.
c) Without moving the probe, adjust sensitivity (gain) to successively set the larger
indication from 100% to 20% of full screen height, in 10% increments (or 2dB
steps if a fine control is not available), And read the smaller indication at each
setting.
d) The reading must be 50% of larger amplitude, within 5% of full screen height.
e) The settings and readings must be estimated to the nearest 1% of full screen.

Amplitude Control Linearity (Attenuator Accuracy)


The ultrasonic instrument shall utilize an amplitude control accurate over its useful range
to +10% or 1dB of the nominal amplitude ratio.
To verify the accuracy of the amplitude control of the ultrasonic instrument to meet this
amplitude control linearity.
a) Position a straight beam probe as shown in Fig. 2 so that indication from the sidedrilled hole (25mm deep, 1.5mm diameter) in the IOW beam profile block is
peaked on the screen.
b) With the increases and decreases in attenuation shown in the following table, the
indication must fall within the specified limits.
c) The settings and readings must be estimated to the nearest 1% of full screen
height.

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of Full Screen

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Indication Limits
% of Full Screen

80%

-6 dB

32 to 48%

80%

-12 dB

16 to 24%

40%

+6 dB

64 to 96%

20%

+12 dB

64 to 96%

Time Base Linearity (Sweep range calibration)


The ultrasonic instrument shall provide a horizontal sweep with a linearity within 1% of
the full screen range.
a) Set a straight beam search unit in position B (Fig. 1) on the IIW block to attain
5 back reflection in the qualification range being certified.
b) Adjust the time base so that the first and fifth back reflections coincide with the
appropriate scale marks.
c) Bring successive back reflections, in turn, to approximately the same heights
(80% FSH).
d) The leading edge of each signal should line up/break the time base line at the
approximate graticule line.
e) Record any deviations, but measured at approximately half full screen height.

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f) Express the deviations from linearity as a percentage of the time base range
between the first and fifth back reflections displayed. (Maximum acceptable= 1%)
g) Report using a range of 250 mm
4.2

Resolution
Resolution of the combined electronic instrument and probe shall proved on IOW
(Institute of welding) and IIW (International institute of welding) standard blocks to
determine whether reflectors in close proximity to each other can be indicated clearly and
separately. The following method shall be used.
Straight beam probes
The straight beam probe shall resolve the reflectors at a range of 85mm (2mm slit),
91mm and 100mm (flat surface) of the IIW block (IIW-A1)
Angle Beam Probes
The angle probe shall resolve the three(3) hole at 2.5mm spacing for high frequencies
(usually of 4 Mhz and higher), or the two (2) holes at 4mm specing for IOW frequencies
(2 Mhz) of the IOW beam profile block in Fig. 3.

5.0

System Calibration

5.1

Basic Calibration Block

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The material from which the block is fabricated shall be of the same product form and
material specification or equivalent P-Number grouping as one of the material being
examined.
For welds in ferrite pipe, the basic calibration block shall be a section of pipe of the same
nominal size, schedule, heat treatment, and material specification or equivalent PNumber grouping of the material being examined.
The sizes of the basic calibration block and locations of the calibration reflectors shall be
as shown in Fig. 4 and 5. The surface finish shall be representative of the surface of the
piping, as per ASME V.
Distance Amplitude Correction (DAC)
5.2

Angle Beam Method


For pipe weld examination of a full wall thickness, the notches shall be used as
calibration reflectors. The angle beam shall be directed toward the calibration reflector
that yields the maximum response, setting the instrument adjustment to yield 80% screen
height, The search unit shall then be manipulated, without changing instrument settings,
to obtain the maximum responses from the calibration reflectors at the distance
increments necessary to generate a 3-point DAC curve. Refer to Fig. 5.
Straight Beam Method
Straight beam examination, when required by company, or of needed to evaluate an angle
beam indication, shall be calibrated on the side drilled holes in the basic calibration
block. When required, the straight beam calibration shall be performed to the
requirements of Article 4 of ASME sec. V (1998).
DAC Correction
If a point on the distance-amplitude correction (DAC) curve has decreased 20% or 2 dB
of its amplitude, all data sheets since the last calibration or calibration check shall be
marked void. A new calibration shall be made and recorded and the area covered by the
voided data shall be reexamined. If any point of the distance-amplitude correction (DAC)
curve has increased more than 20% or 2 db of its amplitude, all recorded indications since
the last valid calibration or calibration check shall be reexamined with the corrected
calibration and their values shall be changed on the data sheets.

5.3

Calibration Confirmation
Any change in the instrument, transducer, connecting cables, couplant, operator, or power
supply shall require re-verification of calibration for the system.
Calibration shall be verified at regular intervals, four hours maximum throughout the
examination period.
If during any calibration verification it is determined that the equipment is not properly
functioning and readjustment is required, all of the product that has been tested since the
last valid calibration or calibration check shall be reexamined with the corrected
calibration.

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If during any of the function checks , it is determined that the equipment is not
function properly and within the limits then following steps shall be taken .
All of the checks shall be carried out and documented as soon as possible for
failures.

other

Equipments shall not be used until receiving required repair / adjustments and issuance
of a new calibration certificate.
If find a equipment out of calibration all of the joints tested by it since last valid check
shall be reexamined.

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Establishment of Transfer Values


The reference level shall be adjusted to compensate for the differences in surface
character and attenuation between the reference block and the material being tested, by
means of the double probe technique as described in appendix B.
A transfer correction shall be performed and recorded once for each welded joint to be
tested using part of the test surface exhibiting the roughest condition, except for repetitive
testing of the same materials, size and configuration, in which case a transfer correction
shall be performed at the beginning of every shift by the ultrasonic operator.
It may also be used to accommodate ultrasonic testing through light layer of primer upon
demonstrating an acceptable technique to Company.
Calibration surfaces shall closely match that of the test surface to minimize correction
required.

7.0

Scanning

7.1

Scanning Extent
Wherever feasible, the scanning of the examination volume shall be carried out from both
sides of the weld on the same surface. Where configuration or sdjacent parts of the
component are such that scanning from both sides is feasible, this fact shall be included
in the report of examination. In addition, Company will be informed of restricted access
situations.

7.2

Angle Beam Scanning


The examination volume shall be scanned with angle beam search units directed both at
approximate right angles to the weld axis and at angles less than 15 degrees to the weld
axis. The angle beam search unit directed parallel to the weld axis shall be rotated 180
degrees and the examination repeated.

7.3

Straight Beam Scanning


When the straight beam scanning of weld is required, the weld and base metal shall be
scanned to extent possible with the straight beam search unit.
The scanning of the adjacent base metal shall be performed to detect reflectors that might
affect interpretation of angle beam results, and is not to be used as an acceptancerejection examination. Locations and areas of such reflectors shall be recorded.

7.4

Evaluation
All indications which produce a response greater than 20% of the reference level shall be
investigated to the extent that the operator can determine the shape, identity, and location
of all such reflectors and evaluate them in terms of the acceptance standards given in

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para. 8. In addition, all indications which produce a response greater than 50% of the
reference level shall be recorded.
When linear indications are detected and in excess of 20% DAC and positive defect type
interpretation cannot be ascertained, one of the following options shall be adopted:
Check with radiography if adequate. (Or MT if appears to be surface breaking access
permitting).
Consider the indication as a crack.
This does not apply to spot reflectors; therefore sizing further investigation (ie
supplementary NDT, flushing off cap, modifying technique to suit, etc.) should be carried
out before rejection. Alternate sizing techniques such as 20 dB drop and / or maximum
amplitude may be used as appropriate.

8.0
D2

Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance criteria for piping are in accordance with table 1 of this procedure. for
pipeline are in accordance with table 9 of BS 4515-1 standard .

9.0

Records
The results shall be recorded in the attached form by the certified personnel who perform
the Ultrasonic examination.
Identification of repairs or retest
First repairs shall be identified as R1, second repairs R2 etc report identification shall
indicate repair status i.e., R1 shall be identified as (report no.), Suffix A, R2, Suffix B.
Additional testing without repair will be identified on the report suffixed as (Report no.),
-1, -2 etc.

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TABLE 1 # ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS


NDT ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR PIPING IS AS BELOW TABLE
Defect Type
Planar

Cracks and lamellar tears

Defects

Lack of root fusion


Lack of side fusion

Max. Allowable

Not Allowed

Lack of inter-run fusion


Lack of root penetration
Cavities

Isolated pores (or individual pores in a


group).
Uniformly distributed or localised
porosity.
Worm holes, crater pipes
Linear porosity

Lesser of t/3 or 3mm


2% by area (relevant area is length of the
weld Width of weld image)
Length < 6mm, Width < 1.5mm
Should be investigated in case this means
lack of fusion (not permitted).
Else treat as individual pores in a group.

Solid

Slag inclusions

Inclusions

Width < t/3 max.2.4mm


Tungsten inclusions

Profile
Defects

Length < t/3

Inclusions, Min. separation t/3; max.

1) Isolated

Total length of t in weld length of 12t.

2) Grouped

As isolated pores.

Copper inclusions

As localized porosity Not Allowed

Root concavity

Radiographic density of indications shall


not exceed that of parent material

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APPENDIX- A: UT EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION FORM


A-1: INTERNAL REFLECTION

ULTRASONIC EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION REPORT

INTERNAL REFLECTION
Ultrasonic Unit Model :
Search Unit Size
Type :
Frequency :
Calibration Date :
Interval :
Method :
Block Serial No. :

Reort No. :
Serial No. :

Result:

Equipment Is :
Acceptable For Use
Recalibration Due Date :
Calibrated By :
Location Of Calibration :

Name :
Date :
Sign :

Not Acceptable For Use

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A-2: HORIZONTAL LINEARTY

ULTRASONIC EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION REPORT


HORIZONTAL LINEARTY
Ultrasonic Unit Model :

Peport No. :

Search Unit Size :

Serial No. :

Type :
Frequency :
Calibration Date :
Interval :
Method :
Block Serial No. :

Nummber Of Row

Range

Display Height

Reading

Reading Error

Accuracy Required :
Equipment Is :

Acceptable For Use

Recalibration Due Date :


Total Qualified Screen Range Up To 500 mm
Calibrated By :
Location Of Calibration :

Name :
Date :
Sign :

Not Acceptable For Use

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A-3: DB ACCURACY AND AMPLITUDE CALIBRATION

ULTRASONIC EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION REPORT


dB ACCURACY AND AMPLITUDE CALIBRATION
Ultrasonic Unit Model:

Report No. :

Search Unit Size :

Serial No. :

Frequency :
Type:
Calibration Date :
Interval :
Method :
Block Serial No. :
NUMBER OF
ROW

10

dB READING
DISPLAY
HEIGHT
CORRECTED
READING
dB ERROR
COLLECTIVE dB
ERROR
Accuracy Required:

Average % :

Equipment Is :

Not Acceptable For Use

Recalibration Due Date:


Total Qualified Range:
Calibrated By :
Location Of Calibration:
Name :
Date :
Sign. :

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APPENDIX- B: ESTABLISHMENT OF TRANSFER VALUES

Method for the determination of attenuation and transfer losses:


1) Transfer correction for angle beam testing shall be performed as per the following
procedure:
2) The time base shall be calibrated to a suitable range a single probe having the
same characteristics as the test probe.
3) Angle probes of the same characteristics as the test probe shall be used one (1)
as a transmitter and the other as a receiver so that they can be used in a through
transmission technique.
4) The probes shall be set in position (A) on the reference calibration block. See Fig.
B-1.
5) In the set up shown in fig. B-1, the probe distance (position A,A1) shall be
adjusted to obtain the maximum transmission amplitude response.
6) The gain control shall be adjusted to provide an 80% full screen height deflection.
7) The instrument gain setting (dB) is then recorded.
8) Steps (2) to (6) shall be repeated with probes in positions A and A2 (at two skip
distance), in order to obtain as readings as possible.
9) The results are plotted as shown by line A in. fig. B-3.
10) Without altering the instrument sensitivity, using the same angle probes as in step
(2) and (7) (one as a transmitter and the other as a receiver), the probes shall be
set on the scuttle material to be tested (See fig. B-2) and the maximum amplitude
response shall increase using the calibrated gain control to 80% FSH.
11) The instrument gain setting (dB) is then recorded.
12) The results are plotted as shown by line B in fig. B-3.
13) The difference in gain (dB) between the two lines at the appropriate sound path
distance anticipated during actual testing is the transfer loss and is added to any
gain setting derived from a reflectivity diagram.
Note: The results of this assessment shall be recorded on the Ultrasonic testing report.

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APPENDIX- C: SPECIFIC PROCEDURE ATTACHMENTS

1) Angle beam scanning for reflector oriented transverse to the weld. The angle
beam shall be directed essentially parallel to the weld axis. The search unit shall
be manipulated so that the angle beam passes through the required volumes of
weld and adjacent base metal specified by the referencing code section. The
scanning shall be performed at a gain setting at two time's primary reference level.
Evaluation shall be performed with respect to the primary reference level. The
search unit shall be rotated 180 deg. And the examination repeated.
2) Evaluation Any imperfection which causes an indication in excess of 20% DAC
shall be investigated to the extent that it can be evaluated in terms of the
acceptance standards of the referencing code section.
All welds require a transverse scan.

Both Side, One Surface


1) Shear wave scan on butt weld configuration for example:
45, 60 scanning both sides from cap to full skip distance, 70 from cap to 1/2
skip distance and 1/2 root gap only.
2) Compression waves scan on parent plate.

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Thick. Range

8 25 mm

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Used Probe

Range

0 - 100 mm

70

0 - 200 mm

60

0 - 125 mm

0 - 100 mm

70

0 - 400 mm

60

0 - 200 mm

45

0 - 200 mm

25 50 mm

Both Side, One Surface


1) Compression waves scan on parent plate.
2) Shear wave scan on external transition butt weld configuration for example:
45 & 60 or 70 scanning both sides from cap to full skip distance, if accessible
scanning surface.

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Used Probe

Range

0 - 100 mm

70

0 - 200 mm

60

0 - 125 mm

0 - 100 mm

70

0 - 400 mm

60

0 - 200 mm

45

0 - 200 mm

25 50 mm

Both Side, One Surface


1) Compression waves scan on parent plate.
2) Shear wave scan on branch weld configuration for example:
45, 60 scanning both sides from cap to full skip distance, 70 from cap to
1/2 skip distance and 1/2 root gap only.

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0,45 scanning outside surface from main member run pipe or header only.

Thick. Range

8 25 mm

Used Probe

Range

0 - 100 mm

70

0 - 200 mm

60

0 - 125 mm

0 - 100 mm

70

0 - 400 mm

60

0 - 200 mm

45

0 - 200 mm

25 50 mm

APPENDIX- D: REPORT OF ULTRASONIC TESTING

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EXAMINATION REPORT
LINE No:

Report No:

DWG NO:

Report Date:

Code/Standard:

Examination Date:

Procedure No. :

Req. No :

Rev.:

Welding Process:
Material:

Test Block:

Maker

PROBE
SPECIFICATION

Equipment:
Serial No:

Couplant:
Transfer Correction :

1
2
3
4
As Machined

Surface Condition: As Welded


As Forged
As Casted
Groove Type:
V
U
X
K
Others
Search Unit:
Straight Beam
AngleBeam
Contact
Standard Sensitivity:
Size:
80 % From
No.

Weld No.

WPS

Welders Dia
(Inch)
ID

SDH
Wall
Thk.
(mm)

FBH

SMAW
Model

GTAW
Freq.
(MHz)

Angle

Size
(mm)

0
45
60
70
Other

As Ground
Pulse-Echo

NOTCH
B/REF.
Discontinuity & Evaluation

TestedL
ength Location Length
(mm)
(mm)

Type
of
Width Depth
(mm) (mm) Defect

Other
Result
Acc

Rej

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Sketch:

Total Exam Length:

mm

Remarks:
NDT Co.

TASDID

TPA

Name:

Name:

Name:

Name:

Date:

Date:

Date:

Date:

Sign

Sign

Sign

Sign

IOOC

ODS-QC-T-108

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