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QP STANDARD FOR
NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
Part 2 : Radiographic Testing
(Addendum to ASME V-2013, Articles 1 and 2)
REVISION 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
FOREWORD
2.0 SCOPE........................ 4
9.0 APPENDICES.. 13
9.1 APPENDIX I: RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION REPORT. 13
FOREWORD
This document has been developed by Working Group 5 (Welding, Non-Destructive Testing NDT- and
Quality Control QAC) and managed by Corporate Quality and Management Systems Department, reviewed
by User Departments and endorsed by concerned QP Management for use as Corporate Standard.
This document is the replacement of section 7 x Ray and Gamma Radiography of ES-S-60, Specification
for the Non-Destructive Testing of Welds and will serve as technical guidance for preparing project
specifications on the specific subject. This document shall be used as supplementary to ASME Section V;
Article 1 and 2.
This standard, QP Standard for Non Destructive Testing - Part 2, Radiographic Testing (RT), QP-STD-R-
008-2, is the second part of series covering QP Non-Destructive Testing requirements, the first part is:
QP-STD-R-008-1: QP Standard for Non Destructive Testing, Contractor/Subcontractor Management
System and Personnel Qualification
Other new standards replacing the other sections of ES-S-60 will be issued separately as follows:
QP-STD-R-008-3 QP Standard for Non Destructive Testing, Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
QP-STD-R-008-4 QP Standard for Non Destructive Testing, Magnetic Testing (MT)
QP-STD-R-008-5 QP Standard for Non Destructive Testing, Penetrant Testing (PT)
QP-STD-R-008-6 QP Standard for Non Destructive Testing, Visual Testing (VT)
QP-STD-R-008-7 QP Standard for Non Destructive Testing, Eddy Current Testing (ET)
QP-STD-R-008-8 QP Standard for Non Destructive Testing, Infrared Thermo-graphic Testing (TT)
QP-STD-R-008-9 QP Standard for Non Destructive Testing, Leak Testing (LT)
QP-STD-R-008-10 QP Standard for Non Destructive Testing, Acoustic Emission Testing (AT)
This document is published for the utilization of project teams, business units, QP Departments and
Contractors / Consultants employed by them. It should be emphasized that the document is to be used for
QP operations wherever applicable and appropriate.
The document in its present numbering, layout and format was prepared in accordance with the
standardization procedures (QP-PRC-A-001 & QP-PRC-A-003).
The document in its present form reflects as far as possible the current QP requirements taking into account
the known available industry practices and the applicable latest national and international codes and
standards.
The document is subjected to periodical review to re-affirm its adequacy or to conform to any changes in the
corporate requirements or to include new developments on its subject.
It is recognized that there will be cases where addenda, data sheets, or other clarifications need to be
attached to the standard to suit a specific application or service environment. As such, the content of the
document shall not be changed or re-edited by any user (QP or its contractors, suppliers, agents, etc.), but
any addenda or clarifications entailing any changes shall be brought to the attention of the Custodian
Department.
The Custodian of this document is Corporate Quality and Management Systems Department, QAC Division.
Therefore, all technical comments, views, recommendations, etc on this document should be forwarded to:
The Manager, Corporate Quality and Management Systems Department Manager
Year: 2014
1.0 OBJECTIVE
This standard defines the minimum requirements for performing Radiographic Testing
(RT), as one of the Non Destructive Testing (NDT) methods, in accordance with the
referenced codes/standards.
2.0 SCOPE
This standard specifies QPs minimum requirements for conducting Radiographic
Testing (RT) for welds, materials and items such as pressure vessels, pipelines, piping,
offshore platforms & any structural parts, castings, forgings, rolled section, plates,
equipment etc, as required by the applicable projects specifications, material
specification/standards and other QP standards & specifications.
3.0 APPLICATION
This standard is applicable on all QP projects, new facilities and existing facilities
including service requirements onshore and offshore. QP concerned directorates and
departments will follow the requirements of this standard.
This standard shall be applied by QP departments and Contractors/Subcontractors who
are providing RT for QP new projects or existing facilities. Contractors/Subcontractors
shall prepare, qualify and perform their RT procedures in accordance with this
standard.
Manufacturers shall follow the requirements of this standard as applicable; however,
any deviation shall be subject to the approval of QP concerned department.
4.0 TERMINOLOGY
4.1 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply throughout this standard:
Company - QP or appointed managing consultant
Contractor - The party which entered into contract with QP for providing the
required NDT services and activities as mentioned in a written
agreement
Subcontractor - The party which entered into contract with EPIC Contractor for
providing the required NDT services and activities for QP as
mentioned in a written agreement.
Manufacturer/ - The party, which entered into agreement with QP or Contractor
Vendor for manufacturing, fabricating or supplying any items for delivery
to QP or Contractor.
NDT Level I, II - As given in ISO 9712
& III
Profile - A tangential radiograph produced by alignment of the
Radiography radiographic technique used to calculate the remaining wall
thickness of the pipe by using a comparator and/or pre
calculated tables.
Comparator - A carbon steel, nickel or chrome plated, spherical ball.
6.3 All relevant safety requirements of QP Safety and Fire Regulations and the Corporations
HSE policy shall be adhered to while performing works within QP operation areas.
6.4 The HSE specified requirements in the following references shall be followed by all
Contractors and Subcontractors who will provide or providing RT for QP:
QP-STD-S-056, QP Radiation Safety Standard for Industrial Radiography.
QP- STD- R- 008 1, QP Standard for Non-Destructive Testing Part 1 :
Contractor/Subcontractor Management System and Personnel Qualification,
Formerly ES-S-60, section 2
6.5 When operating in Qatar, CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Executive
Regulations of the Decree- Law No. 31 of Year 2002 and its amendment on 2006
Concerning Radiation Protection and Guidelines of Ministry of Environment and provide
the following licenses issued by the Ministry of Environment:
License of import/export of isotopes
License for location where to store isotopes
License for storage of isotopes
License for utilization of isotopes
Licenses for personnel to work with isotopes (individual licenses including Radiation
Protection Officer RPO).
License for transportation of isotopes
6.6 When operating outside Qatar, Contractor/Manufacturer shall comply with the
respective country rules and regulations.
7.0 RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING
7.1 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
This standard shall not only be applicable to all welds and materials of pressure vessels
but also applicable for all welds and materials of pipelines, piping, offshore platforms
and any structural parts, castings, forgings, rolled section, plates, equipment etc as
required by the applicable projects specifications and other QP standards &
specifications.
In all clauses of ASME Section V, Articles 1 and 2; add and QP or its representative
after Inspector as all the activities shall be approved by QP as well.
T-222.2 Welds
Add the following:
For flat part or weld with reinforcement flushed to base metal, arrow markers shall be
placed away from the toe of the weld on both sides of ground flush welds and pointing
towards the centre line of the weld
T-224 SYSTEM OF IDENTIFICATION
The following shall be used for welds identification as applicable:
R1 - First Repair
R2 - Second Repair
RS - Reshoot
RW Cut out and Re-Weld
T-226 EXTENT OF EXAMINATION
Add at the end and QP relevant standards and specifications.
T-231 Film
Films shall be processed and stored as per manufacturer recommendations to achieve
the required quality level. Film types shall be as per the following table:
RT may used for Profile radiography (Tangential radiography) for the determination of
remaining pipe wall thickness under insulation after fulfilling the above requirements.
MANDATORY APPENDIX V, INTERPRETATION, EVALUATION AND DISPOSTION
OF RADIOGRAPHIC AND RADIOSCOPIC EXAMINATION TEST RESULTS
PRODUCED BY THE DIGITAL IMAGE ACQUISITION AND DISPLAY PROCESS
IV-210 SCOPE
The digital image examination shall not be used without prior approval from QP.
Contractor/Subcontractor shall have previous experiences and run successful
demonstration and trails before seeking QP approval.
MANDATORY APPENDIX VI, DIGITAL IMAGE ACQUISITION, DISPLAY,
INTERPRETATION AND STORAGE OF RADIOGRAPHS FOR NUCLEAR
APPLICATIONS.
VI-210 SCOPE
Not applicable.
MANDATORY APPENDIX VII, RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION OF METALLIC
CASTINGS.
VII-282.1 Density limitations.
The maximum density shall be 3.5.
MANDATORY APPENDIX VIII, RADIOGRAPHY USING PHOSPHOR IMAGING
PLATE.
VIII- SCOPE
Radiography using phosphor image plate or computer radiography shall not be used
without prior approval from QP. Contractor/Subcontractor shall have previous
experiences and run successful demonstration and trails before seeking QP approval.
MANDATORY APPENDIX IX, APPLICATION OF DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY
Digital radiography shall not be used without prior approval from QP.
Contractor/Subcontractor shall have previous experiences and run successful
demonstration and trails before seeking QP approval.
9.0 APPENDICES
9.1 APPENDIX I: RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION REPORT
(CONVENTIONAL RT) A sample of RT report is given for reference.
Changes/Amendments Made:
This standard has been developed to incorporate latest available industry
practices and the applicable latest national and international codes and
standards.
Note:
The revision history log shall be updated with each revision of the document. It shall contain a
written audit trail of the reason why the changes/amendments have occurred, what the
changes/amendments were, and the date at which the changes/amendments were made.