RT Technique Evaluation Report

Abstract:
Technique evaluation of Radiographic Testing of circumference weld of 1 Dia.
Pipe / fittings using
Double Wall Single Image (DWSI) technique.

Site Query Reference:

1. Sub-contractor - Burntisland fabrication Ltd
2. Query No. - 154 rev.0, Dated 04.04.09

Technique Parameters:
1. Size of weld joint - Dia. 1 x 5.1 WT:
2. Source - Se 75, Focal spot size - 2.5 x 2.5, Effective Focal Spot size - 3.5
3. Type of film used - Agfa D4
4. Technique - Double Wall Single Image ( DWSI )
5. No. of exposure - 5

Technique Evaluation:
The radiographic sample films of one complete weld joint has been reviewed and
observed the following
points:
1. Technique used is DWSI :
Radiation pass through two walls and only the weld on the film side wall is viewed
for
acceptance on the radiograph.
When complete coverage is required for circumferential welds, number of
exposure / shot to
cover the complete circumference with adequate overlap between the exposure.
Source
Object
Film
2. Geometric Unsharpness (Ug) :
Source
Object Source to Object Distance (SOD)
Object to Film Distance (OFD)
Film
Effective Focal Spot Size x OFD 3.5 x 5.1
Ug = = = 0.413 mm
SOD 43.2
Ug (max) value allowed as per ASME V, Article 2 , T-274.2 is 0.51mm

Geometric Unsharpness Ug is within limit

3. IQI Sensitivity :
Type IQI used: Wire type , 10 Fe EN, in accordance with EN 462-1
IQI sensitivity review status:
Film -1 & 2 : Wire W13 (0.2mm) was visible with 50% confident level
Film 3,4 & 5 : Wire W13 (0.2mm) was visible with 100% confident level
Least wire dia of IQI visible
% of Sensitivity = x 100
Penetrated Thickness
Considered penetrated thickness in accordance with ASME V para, T-276.2 (a)

ie, Penetrated thickness = wall thickness + weld cap height + root penetration
0.2
% of sensitivity = = 2.8
5.1 +1+1
4. Conclusion:
Based on the above technical evaluation, the proposed DWSI technique used on
1 x 5.1 mm WT is proves the achievement of required quality level.
Suggest to use this technique, subject to the following notes to Bifab,
Avoid the fouling of image of source side WT into the film side WT
Make sure 100% confident level visibility of penetrameter wire -13
No. of exposure shall be minimum 5 as in the technique qualification.