Inspection Report

for
Ultrasonic Testing on Duplex Stainless Steel Piping Material
Welding Procedure Qualification

Ultrasonic testing has been performed using angled compression wave technique and results are as follows:
Reference Block : Reference block from 10 x 21.3 WT , 8 x 18.3 WT, 6 x 14.3 WT Duplex Stainless Steel pipe
Material Type
: UNS S31803
Project
: Skarv SPC - EPC & Associated Service
Date of Inspection : 28.07.08 - 30.07.08
Location
: Burntisland Fabrication Ltd
UT Technique
: Angled Compression Wave

1. Reference Block
10 Dia x 21.3 WT

Dia. 3mm Side drilled hole (SDH) at weld

Dia. 3mm Side drilled hole (SDH) at Heat Affected Zone (HAZ)

8 Dia x 18.3 WT

Dia. 3mm Side drilled hole (SDH) at weld

Dia. 3mm Side drilled hole (SDH) at Heat Affected Zone (HAZ)

6 Dia. x 14.3 WT

Dia. 3mm Side drilled hole (SDH) at weld

Dia. 3mm Side drilled hole (SDH) at Heat Affected Zone (HAZ)

Creep Wave
Reference Block

2.Calibration Block

Specific for Angled

compression wave

3.Angled Compression Wave and Creep Wave Transducer

TAC 45 4MHz Twin crystal 13x6

TAC 60 4MHz Twin crystal 13x6

Creep Wave 4MHz Twin crystal 13x6

TAC 70 4MHz Twin crystal 13x6

4. DAC Curve (Distance Amplitude Correction Curve)

DAC curve developed from 10 x 21.3 WT reference block using
TAC 45 4MHz Twin crystal 13x6

10 x 21.3 WT Reference Block

Transducer
TAC 45
4MHz
TAC 60
4MHz
TAC 70
4MHz

Based on back
surface echo
by SHEAR
WAVE

Beam path
Based on side drilled hole by
COMPRESSION WAVE
T
T
T

Expected First
back wall echo
from SHEAR
WAVE

First back echo from side

drilled hole by
COMPRESSION WAVE
T
T
T

23.1

22.6

15.1

7.5

42.14

22.6

15.1

7.5

24.2

32.0

21.3

10.6

44.0

32.0

21.3

10.6

24.8

46.7

31.0

15.5

46.7

31.0

15.5

45.0

(Note -1)

(Note -1)

Note -1: Both the echo from Shear and compression wave will be close together, but all other cases shear and compression wave will be separated in
the time base scale in the CRT screen

DAC curve developed from 8x 18.3mmWT reference block using

TAC 60 4MHz Twin crystal 13x6

DAC curve developed from 8x 18.3mmWT reference block using

TAC 70 4MHz Twin crystal 13x6

Transducer
TAC 45
4MHz
TAC 60
4MHz
TAC 70
4MHz

Based on back
surface echo
by SHEAR
WAVE

8 x 18.3 WT
Beam path
Based on side drilled hole by
COMPRESSION WAVE
T
T
T

Reference Block
Expected First
back wall echo
from SHEAR
WAVE

First back echo from side

drilled hole by
COMPRESSION WAVE
T
T
T

19.9

19.4

13.0

6.5

36.3

19.4

13.0

6.5

20.8

27.4

18.4

9.2

37.95

27.4

18.4

9.2

21.3

40.0

26.9

13.4

40.0

26.9

13.4

38.8

(Note -1)

(Note -1)

Note -1: Both the echo from Shear and compression wave will be close together, but all other cases shear and compression wave will be separated in
the time base scale in the CRT screen

DAC curve was not able to optimize the echo response from side drill hole of 6x 14.3mmWT reference block due to the following reason,

The available transducers shoes are shaped to suit diameter 8, so separate set of transducer need to be arrange for 6 diameter.

Existing transducers are shaped to suit diameter 8

Even we have tried with this transducer to develop DAC for 6x 14.3mmWT reference block, and we have got reasonable response, but still
need to be optimize the echo response with suitable shoe shape to suit 6 diameter.
6 x 14.3 WT Reference Block
Transducer
TAC 45
4MHz
TAC 60
4MHz
TAC 70
4MHz

Based on back
surface echo
by SHEAR
WAVE

Beam path
Based on side drilled hole by
COMPRESSION WAVE
T
T
T

Expected First
back wall echo
from SHEAR
WAVE

First back echo from side

drilled hole by
COMPRESSION WAVE
T
T
T

15.5

15.1

10.2

5.1

28.3

15.1

10.2

5.1

16.2

21.4

14.4

7.2

29.6

21.4

14.4

7.2

16.7

31.3

21.1

10.5

30.5 (Note -1)

21.1

10.5

31.3
(Note -1)

Note -1: Both the echo from Shear and compression wave will be close together, but all other cases shear and compression wave will be separated in
the time base scale in the CRT screen

5. Qualified NDT Operator

Mr. John Day

Experienced person
Qualification

PCN level 3 RT, UT, PT, MT

PCN level 2 RT, UT, PT, MT
CSWIP Welding Inspection

Mr. Alistair James

Mctee

Experienced person
Qualification

Mr. Alexander
Pattie

PCN level 2 RT, UT, PT, MT

Experienced person
Qualification

PCN level 3 RT, MT

PCN level 2 RT, UT, PT, MT
Note: Not available to meet, expected NDT operator end of August for the meeting

Mr. Thomas Shields

Experienced person
Qualification

PCN level 3 UT, MT

PCN level 2 UT, MT
PCN Radiographic Interpretation
Note: Not available to meet, expected NDT operator end of August for the meeting

6. Status of Procedure Qualification (PQR) of 10 dia of 625 clad ASTM A350 LF2 to
Duplex ( Procedure no. WPS 04)

Welding was completed on 29.07.08, and visually inspected and found satisfactory.
BiFab planning to perform NDT ( RT & PT) on 30.07.08.
Once NDT result s are satisfied, test coupon will be sent Bodycote for mechanical test.
PQR was performed very professional way by BiFab.

Prepared By : R.Baskar,
ASNT NDT Level 3 RT,UT,PT,MT
CSWIP 3.2
AWS - SCWI

Date

: 30.07.08