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10 % of 2:1. Instrument settings used during inspection shall NOTE 1—Indications occurring midway between the initial pulse and
not cause variation outside the 10 % limits established above. the first back reflection may cause a second reflection at the location of the
4.2 The transducer shall be 1 or 11⁄8 in. [25 or 30 mm] in first back reflection. When this condition is observed it shall be investi-
gated additionally by use of multiple back reflections.
diameter or 1 in. [25 mm] square.
4.3 Other search units may be used for evaluating and 6.3 Where grid scanning is performed and recordable con-
pinpointing indications. ditions as in 6.1 and 6.2 are detected along a given grid line, the
entire surface area of the squares adjacent to this indication
5. Procedure shall be scanned. Where parallel path scanning is performed
5.1 Perform the inspection in an area free of operations that and recordable conditions as in 6.1 and 6.2 are detected, the
interfere with proper performance of the test. entire surface area of a 9 by 9-in. [225 by 225-mm] square
5.2 Unless otherwise specified, make the ultrasonic exami- centered on this indication shall be scanned. The true bound-
nation on either major surface of the plate. aries where these conditions exist shall be established in either
5.3 The plate surface shall be sufficiently clean and smooth method by the following technique: Move the transducer away
to maintain a first reflection from the opposite side of the plate from the center of the discontinuity until the height of the back
at least 50 % of full scale during scanning. This may involve reflection and discontinuity indications are equal. Mark the
suitable means of scale removal at the manufacturer’s option. plate at a point equivalent to the center of the transducer.
Condition local rough surfaces by grinding. Restore any Repeat the operation to establish the boundary.
specified identification which is removed when grinding to
7. Acceptance Standard—Level A
achieve proper surface smoothness.
5.4 Perform the test by one of the following methods: direct 7.1 Any area where one or more discontinuities produce a
contact, immersion, or liquid column coupling. Use a suitable continuous total loss of back reflection accompanied by con-
couplant such as water, soluble oil, or glycerin. As a result of tinuous indications on the same plane (within 5 % of plate
the test by this method, the surface of plates may be expected thickness) that cannot be encompassed within a circle whose
to have a residue of oil or rust or both. diameter is 3 in. [75 mm] or 1⁄2 of the plate thickness,
5.5 A nominal test frequency of 21⁄4 MHz is recommended. whichever is greater, is unacceptable.
When testing plates less than 3⁄4 in. [20 mm] thick a frequency 8. Acceptance Standards—Level B
of 5 MHz may be necessary. Thickness, grain size or micro-
8.1 Any area where one or more discontinuities produce a
structure of the material and nature of the equipment or method
continuous total loss of back reflection accompanied by con-
may require a higher or lower test frequency. Use the trans-
tinuous indications on the same plane (within 5 % of plate
ducers at their rated frequency. A clean, easily interpreted trace
thickness) that cannot be encompassed within a circle whose
pattern should be produced during the examination.
diameter is 3 in. [75 mm] or 1⁄2 of the plate thickness,
5.6 Scanning:
whichever is greater, is unacceptable.
5.6.1 Scanning shall be along continuous perpendicular grid
8.2 In addition, two or more discontinuities smaller than
lines on nominal 9-in. [225-mm] centers, or at the option of the
described in 8.1 shall be unacceptable unless separated by a
manufacturer, shall be along continuous parallel paths, trans-
minimum distance equal to the greatest diameter of the larger
verse to the major plate axis, on nominal 4-in. [100-mm]
discontinuity or unless they may be collectively encompassed
centers, or shall be along continuous parallel paths parallel to
by the circle described in 8.1.
the major plate axis, on 3-in. [75-mm] or smaller centers.
Measure the lines from the center or one corner of the plate 9. Acceptance Standard—Level C
with an additional path within 2 in. [50 mm] of all edges of the 9.1 Any area where one or more discontinuities produce a
plate on the searching surface. continuous total loss of back reflection accompanied by con-
5.6.2 Conduct the general scanning with an instrument tinuous indications on the same plane (within 5 % of plate
adjustment that will produce a first reflection from the opposite thickness) that cannot be encompassed within a 1-in. [25-mm]
side of a sound area of the plate from 50 to 90 % of full scale. diameter circle is unacceptable.
Minor sensitivity adjustments may be made to accommodate
for surface roughness. 10. Report
5.6.3 When a discontinuity condition is observed during 10.1 Unless otherwise agreed to by the purchaser and the
general scanning adjust the instrument to produce a first manufacturer, the manufacturer shall report the following data:
reflection from the opposite side of a sound area of the plate of 10.1.1 All recordable indications listed in Section 6 on a
75 6 5 % of full scale. Maintain this instrument setting during sketch of the plate with sufficient data to relate the geometry
evaluation of the discontinuity condition. and identity of the sketch to those of the plate.
10.1.2 Test parameters including: Make and model of in-
6. Recording
strument, test frequency, surface condition, transducer (type
6.1 Record all discontinuities causing complete loss of back and frequency), and couplant.
reflection. 10.1.3 Date of test.
6.2 For plates 3⁄4 in. [20 mm] thick and over, record all
indications with amplitudes equal to or greater than 50 % of the 11. Inspection
initial back reflection and accompanied by a 50 % loss of back 11.1 The inspector representing the purchaser shall have
reflection. access at all times, while work on the contract of the purchaser
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is being performed, to all parts of the manufacturer’s works 13. Marking
that concern the ultrasonic testing of the material ordered. The
13.1 Plates accepted according to this specification shall be
manufacturer shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities
identified by stenciling (stamping) “UT A 578—A” on one
to satisfy him that the material is being furnished in accordance
corner for Level A, “UT A 578—B” for Level B, and “UT A
with this specification. All tests and inspections shall be made
at the place of manufacture prior to shipment, unless otherwise 578—C” for Level C. The supplement number shall be added
specified, and shall be conducted without interfering unneces- for each supplementary requirement ordered.
sarily with the manufacturer’s operations.
14. Keywords
12. Rehearing
14.1 nondestructive testing; pressure containing parts; pres-
12.1 The manufacturer reserves the right to discuss reject- sure vessel steels; steel plate for pressure vessel applications;
able ultrasonically tested plate with the purchaser with the
steel plates; ultrasonic examinations
object of possible repair of the ultrasonically indicated defect
before rejection of the plate.
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
These supplementary requirements shall apply only when individually specified by the purchaser.
When details of these requirements are not covered herein, they are subject to agreement between the
manufacturer and the purchaser.
See Specifications A 263, A 264, and A 265 for equivalent Hole Diameter, in. [mm] ⁄ [16]
58 ⁄ [19]
34 ⁄ [22]
78 11⁄8 [29]
descriptions for clad quality level.
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instrument to produce a 75 6 5 % of full scale indication from TABLE S9.1 Calibration Hole Diameter as a Function of Plate
the reflector giving the highest amplitude. Thickness (S9)
S8.4.2 Without changing the instrument setting, couple and 1–4 >4–8 >8–12 >12–16
Plate Thickness, in. [mm]
[25–100] [>100–200] [>200–300] [>300–400]
position the search unit over each of the holes and mark on the
screen the maximum amplitude from each hole and each Hole Diameter, in. [mm] ⁄ [3]
18 ⁄ [6]
14 ⁄ [10]
38 ⁄ [13]
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 578/A 578M–96(2001)) that may impact the use of this standard.
(1) Changed title to reflect deletion of clad reference. include overlap provision.
(2) Deleted Supplementary Requirements S6 and S7. (4) Revised acceptance levels revised to clarify “same plane.”
(3) Expanded Supplementary Requirement S1 coverage to
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