OmniScan SX \ MX2 Training Program

Phased Array Analysis Data File Review

Chris Magruder

V4.1B2T9

OmniScan SX \ MX2 Training Analysis Data File Review - Overview

Prior to performing phased array or UT analysis it is beneficial to have a complete
understanding of under what conditions the inspection was acquired with regard to
the probes, system software configuration and hardware.
This section is a summary of the data file details that are reviewed prior to analysis if
not acquired by the same inspector.
The file referenced in this section can be found on the default OmniScan SX \ MX2
flashcard: TF_12_ID Crack.
ID connected HAZ crack in 12mm carbon steel V weld

OmniScan SX \ MX2 Training Data File Review - TF_12_ID Crack.Opd

Open the TF_12_ID Crack.Opd data file by a touch and hold or mouse right click on
the file name in the header and select open.
Change >File Type: Data, browse to TF_12_ID Crack.Opd using the scroll knob and
select open.

OmniScan SX \ MX2 Training Analysis Data File Review - Select Layout

The file will open with the display in the normal screen mode as opposed to full
screen.
Select the A-C-S layout from the title bar if it is not already displayed.
The next series of slide is to provide a brief overview of the inspection and to point
out where the information resides in the software prior to analysis.

OmniScan SX \ MX2 Training Data File Review - View Probe Details

Navigate to the >Probe\Wedge menu and view the following sub menus for
parameters used in the inspection:
1. >Probe\Wedge = 5L64-A2 probe and SA2N55S dual 5L64 wedge, auto detect off.
2. >Probe position = Skew 90 at -10mm on the index axis. (Green ruler on S-scan)
3. >Part = 12.7mm V weld.

Skew 90 probe

Skew 270 probe

SA2N55S wedge

Weld centerline

-10mm

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OmniScan SX \ MX2 Training Analysis Data File Review - One Line Scan
The inspection technique is a one line scan parallel to the weld from a fixed position
represented by the blue ruler on the C-scan and B-scan.
The fixed position of the probe is called the index offset and defines the distance
from the wedge face to the weld centerline represented by a green ruler.
0mm

-10mm

Probe movement

Scan axis

100mm

OmniScan SX \ MX2 Training Analysis Data File Review - Scan Details

Navigate to the >Scan menu and view the following sub menus for parameters used
in the inspection:
1. >Inspection = One line scan on encoder #1 at max scan speed of 50mm\sec.
2. >Encoder = Quad encoder in normal polarity with 16 step\mm resolution, and origin 0mm.
3. >Area = 0-100mm defines the length of the one line scan on the C-scan and B-scan (Blue
ruler). All A-scans acquired at 1mm intervals. Length sizing accuracy = +\- 2mm.

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100mm

OmniScan SX \ MX2 Training Data File Review - Focal Law Details

Navigate to the >Focal law menu and view the following sub menus for parameters
used in the inspection:
1. >Configuration = S-scan using probe associated to pulser and receiver element #1 of 64.
2. >Aperture = 16 element aperture using elements #48-63 of a 64 total element probe
3. >Beam = 45-70 degree S-scan at .5 degree resolution. (45, 45.5, 46, 46.5II.70)

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70 degrees

45 degrees

OmniScan SX \ MX2 Training Data File Review - UT Settings

Navigate to the >UT menu and view the following sub menus for parameters used in
the inspection:
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>General = The range on the 55 degree A-scan is 2-15mm. Velocity is shear wave. (3240)
>Pulser = 5Mhz probe, 80 volts selected, pulse width 100 ns, PRF 50 Hz.
>Receiver = 5Mhz filter, FW rectified, video filter on.
>55 degree beam = exit point -18.29mm (Index offset + beam offset inside wedge), wedge
delay 31.34us, gain offset +4.8 dB. (Parameters change with each A-scan)
5. >Advanced = Reference on +10 dB scan sensitivity, 640 pt. A-scan.

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OmniScan SX \ MX2 Training Data File Review - Full Screen Data Cursors
Select full screen from the layout menu in the title bar.
Select the scan position on the title bar and move the data cursor in the C-scan to
0mm with the scroll knob or mouse wheel.
The indication seen at 0mm in the root of the S-scan weld overlay is a geometric
indication typical of the entire weld. Not a defect.
Using the scroll knob slowly move the data cursor through the entire C-scan from 090mm while observing the S-scan and A-scan. Every 1mm represents a new S-scan
where all A-scans were recorded. This reproduces the probe movement.
An ID connected HAZ crack is detected
between 31-62mm on the scan axis.
Zoom from approx. 20-70mm on the Cscan.

Data cursor

31-62mm
ID HAZ crack

OmniScan SX \ MX2 Training Data File Review Data Point Review

Using the title bar, move the scan axis data cursor to 41mm and the angle data
cursor to 51.5 degrees.
Visualized in the S-scan and A-scan is the corner of the crack at the pipe ID. The
amplitude is 59.1% (A% reading) and the depth is 12.10mm. (DA reading)
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Move the scan axis data cursor to 50mm and the angle data cursor to 58.5 degrees.
Visualized in the S-scan and A-scan is the deepest tip diffracted signal from the
crack.
Crack corner trap at pipe ID. (51.5 degrees)

Diffracted signal from deepest crack tip. (58.5 degrees)

OmniScan SX\MX2 Training Analysis TF_12_ID_Crack.Opd cont.

Complete flaw analysis includes evaluation of amplitude, length, depth, and height
sizing, volumetric location, flaw characterization, and an accept\reject decision.
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Flaw max amplitude (A%): 59.1% measured at 41mm scan, 51.5 degrees. (Crack base)
Flaw volumetric position: -4.15mm measured at 50mm scan, 58.5 degrees. (Crack tip)
Embedded \ Surface connected?: Inside surface connected
Flaw start on scan axis (Sr): 31mm
Flaw end on scan axis (Sm): 62mm
Flaw length (Sm-r): 31mm
Flaw depth (DA): 7.80mm
Flaw upper extremity (Ur): 7.80mm
Flaw lower extremity (Um): 12.70mm
Flaw height (Um-r): 4.90mm
Flaw type: HAZ crack
Reject

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