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INTERPRETATIONS
NO. 12 -
SECTION V
Replies to Technical Inquiries
July 1, 1982, through December 31, 1982
and Revisions issued July 1, 1982, through April 1, 1983

FOREWORD

This publication includes all of the written replies issued between the indicated dates by the ASME
@- Staff on behalf of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee to inquiries concerning
%L interpretations of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. These interpretations are not a part of the
%Addenda or the Code.
These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and
editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the
interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply,
bearing the original interpretation Number with the suffix R, is presented. Following these revised
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assigned Interpretation Numbers in chronological order. Interpretations applying to more than one
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For detailed instructions on “Preparation of Technical Inquiries to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Committee,” refer to Appendix B.

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SECTION V
Subject Interpretation File No.
T-236.1, Placement of Penetrameters.. ......................................................... V-63-02 BC82-352
T-262, IQI Selection and Area of Interest ..................................................... V-83-O6 BC81-624
T-262.2.1 ......................................................................................... V-63-03 BC62-126
T-262.2.1 IWI Design and Selection, T-263.3(b) Shims Under Penetrameters. .............. V-63-08 BC82-441
T-263.2(c), Partial Panoramic Radiographs ..................................................... V-63-04 BC82-234
T-263.2(c), Radiography of Repaired Areas .................................................... V-63-05 BC81-425
Compatibility of Penetrant Materials ............................................................ V-63-07 BC82-11 O
Density Requirements.. .......................................................................... V-63-01 BC62-112

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Section V - Interpretations No. 12 V-83-01, V-83-02

Interpretation: V-83-01

Subject: Section V, Density Requirements

Date Issued: July 16, 1982

File: BC82-112

Question (1): When shims are used in accordance with T-263.3, 1980 Edition, W81 Addenda,
and the density of the area of interest exceeds the plus 30% density restriction of T-263.2(a), is the
radiograph acceptable if the required penetrameter sensitivity is displayed and the density limitations
of T-234.1 are not exceeded?

o Reply (11: Yes.

Question (2): When radiography is performed with shims in accordance with T-263.3, 1980
Edition, W81 Addenda, and the radiograph has a density of 3.3 in the area of interest and the area of
interest varies by no more than - 15% from the density through the body of the penetrameter, is
the radiograph rejectable based upon being too dark?

Reply (2): No. in accordance with T-234.1, the maximum density shall be 4.0 for either cingle or
composite viewing.

Interpretation: V-83-02

Subject: Section V, T-236.1, Placement of Penetrameters

Date issued: July 16, 1982

File: BC82-352

Question: In accordance with T-263.1 , 1980 Edition, a penetrameter may be placed on the film
side where inaccessibility prevents hand placing on the source side. Although the source side is
accessible for penetrameter placement, is it acceptable to place the penetrameter on the film side if
the following conditions are met?
(1) Reduce the designated penetrameter down to the next lower number as shown in Table T-
262.2.
(2) Identify penetrameter as film side by letter “F” as outlined in T-263.lk).
(3) All other parameters are met and in accordance with Article 2 (¡.e., image, density, etc.).

Reply: No.
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v-03-03, v-83-04 Section V - Interpretations No. 12

Interpretation: V-83-03

Subject: Section V I T-262.2.1

Date Issued: October 5, 1982

File: BC82-128

Question: When using a construction detail such as that in Fig. UW-13.1(0 in Section Vili,
Division 1, and radiography is required for the butt weld, what thickness should be used in
penetrameter selection according to T-262.2.1 with W81 Addenda?

Reply: When radiography i s performed in accordance with T-262.2.1 with W81 Addenda, the
penetrameter selection shall be based on the nominal single-wall thickness plus the maximum
reinforcement permitted by the referencing Code Section. Backing rings are not to be considered as
part of the weld or reinforcement thickness in penetrameter selection. Thus, if Fig. UW-13.l(f) is the
construction detail and rh is considered as a backing strip and not an integral part of the weld, then
penetrameter selection shall be based on t,, or rs2.

Interpretation: V-83-04

Subject: Section V I T-263.2(c), Partial Panoramic Radiographs

Date Issued: October 5, 1982

File: BC82-234

Question (1): When performing panoramic radiography on a portion of a circumference in

accordance with T-263.2(c), with S78 Addenda, is it permissible to use one penetrameter for each
120 deg. arc or less of radiographic coverage when using one or more films of a continuous or non-
continuous set?

Reply (1): At least three equally spaced penetrameters shall be used; otherwise, at least one
penetrameter image shall appear on each radiograph.

Question (2): When performing panoramic radiography on a portion of a circumference in

accordance with T-263.2(c), 578 Addenda, are three equally spaced penetrameters required if the
repair area i s limited to one or two areas separated by more than 120 deg.of arc?
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Reply (2): At least three equally spaced penetrameters shall be used; otherwise, at least one
penetrameter image shall appear on each radiograph.

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Section V - interpretations No. 12 V-83-05, V-83-O6

I'.. ' Interpretation: V-83-05

Subject: Section V I T-263.2(cìI Radiography of Repaired Areas

Date issued: November 29, 1982

File: BC8 1-42 5

Question: A circumferential weld is radiographed in accordance with the requirements of T-

263.2(c), 1977 Edition and Addenda. The radiographs where one or more penetrameters were
located during the original panoramic exposure were destroyed. These radiographs depicted areas
where repair was required. Will penetrameters on the repair radiographs satisfy the original exposure
penetrameter placement requirement provided the repair exposures are made using the same
radiographic technique as was used making the original panoramic exposure?

Reply: No. In order to establish the quality of radiographs taken during original exposure, the
original exposure radiographs showing the penetrameters must be retained.

Interpretation: V-83-06

Subject: Section V, Area of Interest and T-262 IQI Selection

Date Issued: November 29, 1982

File: BC81-624

Question (1): Is the area where the weld fuses into the base metal considered part of the weld?

Reply (11: Yes.

Question (2): When using a penetrameter selected on nominal single-wall thickness plus
reinforcement in accordance with T-262, 1980 Edition, W81 Addenda, is it necessary to use an
additional penetrameter selected only on nominal single-wail to cover the weld tie-in area?

Reply (2): No, provided density requirements are satisfied.

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V-83-07, V-83-08 Section V - interpretations No. 12

Interpretation: V-83-07

Subject: Section V, Compatibility of Penetrant Materials

Date Issued: November 30, 1982

File: BC82-11O

Question (1): The 575 Addenda to Section V, T-630(c), states: “Intermixing of penetrant
materials from different family groups is not permitted.” Please define “family groups.”

Reply (1): A family group of liquid penetrant inspection materials consists of the applicable
penetrant, emulsifier, solvent remover, and developer as recommended by the manufacturer.

Question (2): Is it acceptable to use a flammable cleaner and a non-flammable developer if the
manufacturer has stated in writing this practice is acceptable?

Reply (2): Yes.

Interpretation: V-83-08

Subject: Section V, T-262.2.1, IWI Design and Selection; T-263.3(b), Shims under
Penetrameters

Date Issued: December 1, 1982

File: BC82-441

Question (1): If the weld is ground flush on the outside surface, but reinforcement exists on the
inside surface, is penetrameter selection in accordance with T-262.2.1, 1980 Edition, W81 Addenda,
based only on the nominal single-wall thickness plus the maximum inside reinforcement permitted by
the referencing Code Section?

Reply (1): Yes. Any reinforcement ground flush shall not be considered in penetrameter
selection.

Question (2): If the weld is ground flush on the outside surface, but reinforcement exists on the
inside surface, i s the shim thickness selection in accordance with T-262.3(b), 1980 Edition, W81
Addenda, based on the maximum inside reinforcement permitted by the referencing Code Section?

Reply (2): Yes. Any reinforcement ground flush shall not be considered in shim thickness
selection.

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