TWI Middle East 03-11-12

AUDIT of NDT Reports

Concise Reports Check List

UT

Ultrasonic Testing

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Material Type (Larger grain = lower Hz) 1)

Time/Stage of inspection
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Place of inspection
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Equipment/Set Type and Scanning method 4)
Shear/Comp Probe (Single/Twin MAP?) 5)
Probe Size (Usually 10 mm) & Type
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Probe Frequency (4-5 MHz < 3 for Cu/SS) 7)
Probe Angle <10 =70 /10-15 = 60-70 >15 = 45 -60 8)
Calibration Block ( & Depth Hole used) 9)
Calibration Range
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Scanning method/procedure
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Surface condition/finish
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Type of couplant
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Type of equipment
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Scanning Sensitivity
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Recording Level
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Joint configuration and area of weld tested 17)
All Defects Identified, Sized and Located 18)
NDT Technicians Qualifications & Name 19)
Report is signed stamped and dated
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BS Method BS 3923
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Now replaced by BS EN 585 & BS EN 1714 22)

MT Magnetic Particle Testing

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PT

Radiographic Testing
Material Type (All types)
Time/Stage of inspection
Place of inspection
Procedure/Standard number given
Radiographic Technique (DWDI etc)
Screens front & back (type & thickness)
Gamma/X-ray (Source or Focal Spot Size?)
Type/Strength of source or kva
SFD/OFD
Type and range of IQI
Speed of film (Characteristic Curve)
Sensitivity as % (< 3%)
Density range (2-3)
Focal Spot Size
Geometric Un-sharpness (g) (<0.25mm)
Exposure Time
Development method and time
All Defects Identified, Sized and Located
NDT Technicians Qualifications & Name
Report is signed stamped and dated
BS Method BS 2910 (pipe) BS 2600 (Plate)
Now replaced by BS EN 444

Penetrant Testing

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Material Type (Ferritic Steels Only)
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Material Type (Non Porous Only)
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Time/Stage of inspection
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Time/Stage of inspection
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Place of inspection
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Place of inspection
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Procedure/Standard number given
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Procedure/Standard number given
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Method (Wet/Dry Fluorescent/Contrast etc.) 5)
Method (Colour Contrast/Fluorescent)
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Method & standard of surface preparation 6)
Method & standard of surface preparation
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Equipment type (Prod/Yolk/Magnet/Bench) 7)
Surface finish is critical (EB as welded??)
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Method of Mag (+ DC or AC for Prods) 8)
Shelf Life of Chemicals (Normally 1 Year)
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Prod spacing amperage (7.5 amp/mm)
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Penetrant Application Method (Spray/Tank)
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Use of Correct Terms Prods or Poles etc
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Penetrant Dwell time (5 60 minutes)
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Contrast Paint (Type and application)11)
Method of Penetrant Removal
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Test sequence (2 x directions @ 90 )
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Type and application of developer
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Sub Surface imperfections (2mm Max)
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Evaluation time (10- 30 minutes)
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Black light 20 lux or 1000W/cm2
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Black Light (20 lux or 1000W/cm2)
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Contrast Light (Minimum 500 lux)
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Contrast Light (Minimum 500 lux)
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Flux measurement Strips/kg Force etc.
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Operating Temperature range (5-50C)
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> 50C dry powder inks are used
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Surface breaking only imperfections
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All Defects Identified, Sized and Located 18)
All Defects Identified, Sized and Located
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NDT Technicians Qualifications & Name 19)
NDT Technicians Qualifications & Name
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Report is signed stamped and dated
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Report is signed stamped and dated
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BS Method BS 6072 (Inks BS 4069 Paint 5044) 21)
BS Method BS 6443
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Now replaced by BS EN 9934 Parts 1-3/ BS EN 1290 22)
Now replaced by BS EN 571 Part 1
Correct Terminology shall be used on all NDT reports and identification and reporting of imperfections.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of the 4 basic NDT Methods

Penetrant Testing
Advantages

Disadvantages

1) Low operator skill level

1) High surface preparation

2) Non magnetic materials

2) Surface flaws only

3) Low cost method

Magnetic Particle Testing

Advantages

Disadvantages

1) Cleaning not as high as DPI 1) Fe Magnetic alloys only

2) Some near surface flaws

2) De-magnetize after use

3) Not for porous materials

3) Relatively low cost

3) Can cause arc strikes #

4) Relatively simple

4) No permanent record

4) Simple equipment

4) No permanent record

5) Very portable

5) Hazardous chemicals

5) Used through thin coatings

5) Test in 2 directions (90)

# When using the straight current prod technique

Ultrasonic Testing
Advantages

Radiographic Testing

Disadvantages

Advantages

Disadvantages

1) Can find lack of fusion

1) High operator skill

1) A permanent record ?

1) High interpretation skill

2) Most materials

2) Difficult to interpret

2) Most materials tested

2) Access to both sides

3) No safety requirements

3) Requires calibration

3) Detects internal flaws

3) Sensitive to orientation

4) Portable/instant results

4) Lower Hz for Cu. S/S etc.

4) Direct image of flaws

4) High health hazard

5) Can measure thickness

5) Restricted to job geometry

5) Fluoroscopy real time image 5) High capitol cost