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Rev. No. Date Description

Para 19.3-Revised with addition of
2 05.03.2014 Adjacent to essential hole

Para 9.1-Revised with addition of

The finished surface…..
Radiographic Examination Report revised with
SSOFD and addition of Drawing. No.,
Equipment No., Back Scatter, Density, and
deleting of Weld Seam No., Relevant
rounded relevant linear, ICP, ICF Crack,
Others & Artifact.
Para 10.1 Revised “the” to “each” to clarify
3 28.10.2015 the intent that “each” radiograph is required to
have the identification.
Radiography Technique-cum review report as
4 17.02.2017 stated “Examined By” and “Approved By” and
“Evaluated By” Adding Radiographic
examination and acceptance standard.

Para 12.2 and 12.3 added and Para 12.1

5 22.12.2017 changed editorially.
Para14.4 revised entirely.

6 01.01.2020 Radiography Technique-cum review report

Acceptance Standard: □ UW-51 □ UW-52

PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY: ACCEPTED BY: REVIEWED BY:

NDE LEVEL II NDE LEVEL III IC-QC AI

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TABLE OF CONTAINTS

PARA TITLE PAGE No;

1 Scope 03
2 Applicable Document 03
3 Personnel Qualification Requirements 03
4 Material Applicable to and Thickness range 03
5 Source of Radiation 03
6 Geometric Un-sharpness 03
7 Film Brand & designation 04
8 Screens 04
9 Surface Preparation 04
10 Identification System 04
11 Location Marker 04
12 Back Scatter 04
13 Technique 05
14 Image Quality Indicator 05
15 Placement of IQI 06
16 Number of IQI 07
17 Exposure Time 09
18 Film Processing & Quality 09
19 Evaluation of Radiograph 09
20 Radiographic Sensitivity 10
21 Acceptance Standard (UW-51 & UW-52) 10
22 Documentation 12
Table-1 Designation Hole Type IQI 13
(as per ASME Section V T-233.1)
Table-2 Designation Wire Type IQI 14
((as per ASME Section V T-233.2)
Table-3 Material Thickness. IQI Designation & Essential Wire 15
(as per ASME Section V T-276)
Table-4 Equivalent Hole Type IQI Sensitivity 16
(as per ASME Section V T-283)
Figure-1 Radiation Source Vs Location Marker 17
(as per ASME Section V T-275)
Form Radiography Request Format 18
Technique Sheet Radiography Examination Report 19

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1.0 Scope
This procedure covers the technique and acceptance standard for radiographic Examination of
welds in Pressure Vessels and Components manufactured in Accordance with Code ASME
Section VIII Div.1

2.0 Applicable Documents:

2.1 ASME Section V Article 2
2.2 ASME Section VIII Div. 1 UW 51 & UW 52

3.0 Personnel Qualification Requirements:

3.1 Personnel performing the radiographic examination shall be qualified and certified in
accordance with PCTL’s written Practice. Evaluation shall be done by NDE Level II or
NDE Level III.

4.0 Material Applicable to the Thickness Range:

4.1 All carbon steel and stainless steel of any thickness up to a maximum of 100mm.

5.0 Source of Radiation:

5.1 Source of radiation shall be either Gamma rays produced by Iridium 192/Cobalt 60
or X-rays with voltage not to exceed 440 volts.

6.0 Geometric Un-sharpness (Ug):

6.1 Minimum Source to Object Distance (SOD) shall be calculated by the formula given below:

Where, Ug = Geometric Un-sharpness in mm/inch.

F = Source size in mm/in. the maximum projected dimension of the radiating source
(or effective focal spot) perpendicular to SOD from the weld or object being
radiograph in the plane of weld.
SOD= Distance in mm/inch from source of radiation to weld or object being radiograph.
OFD(t) = Distance in mm/inch from the source side of weld or object being radiograph to the
film (Thickness of the weld or object being radiograph where the film is in close
Contact with the object under examination).
Geometric un-sharpness (Ug) of the radiograph shall not exceed following:
Material Thickness* Ug max.
Inch(mm) Inch(mm)
Under 2(50) 0.02 (0.51)
2 through 3 (50-75) 0.03 (0.76)
Over 3 through 4 (75 -100) 0.04 (1.02)
Greater than4 (100) 0.07 (1.78)
*Material thickness is the thickness on which IQI is based.
In case of gap between object and film (where such placement cannot be avoided
“T” shall be the thickness (t) of the object under examination+ the amount of gap
space between the film and object. In case of pipe radiography, by double wall
double image (DWDI) technique, “T” shall be the outside diameter (OD) of the pipe.
D and T shall be measured to the approximate center of the area of interest.

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7.0 Fil Brand and Designation:

7.1 Film used shall be industrial radiographic film. The following films or equivalent may be used:
Brand Designation
Agfa D7, D5, D4, D2

8.0 Screens:
8.1 Intensifying screens made of led should be used.

9.0 Surface Preparation:

9.1 The weld surface irregularities on the inside (where accessible) and outside surface should be
removed by any suitable process such that the indication of discontinuity is neither masked nor
confused with surface irregularities on radiograph.

The finished surface of all butt-welded joints may be flush with the base material or should have
reasonability uniform crowns, with reinforcement no to exceed that specified in the reference.

10.0 Identifications System:

10.1 Each Radiographs shall be identifiable as to job no., weld seam no., date of radiograph,
Manufacturer’s name or symbol. This identification system shall be either in the form of
radiographic image or had written with indelible ink.

11.0 Location Marker:

11.1 Location marker shall be placed by the side of weld seam (not on cassette/film holder) such
that their images appear as radiographic on radiographs providing evidence of coverage.
Location marker shall not be placed upon the exposure holder. Their location shall
be permanently marked on the surface of part being radiograph if permitted or on a map
so that the area of interest on radiograph is traceable accurately to its location on the part for
the required retention period of radiograph. Location markers should be placed either on source
side or film side as per the guidelines shown in Fig.1.
11.2 For, double wall viewing, at least one location marker shall be placed adjacent to the weld for
each artifacts and radiograph.
11.3 Lead screens shall be maintained clean and free of scratches, dust and moisture that might create
film impair radiographic quality.

12.0 Back Scatter:

12.1 A lead letter “B” of minimum height 11mm and 1.5mm thick should be attached to the back of
each film holder during each exposure to indicate the presence of back scatter if any. The letter
“B” shall be placed in allocation so that it would appear within an area of radiograph
which meets the applicable requirements for Radiography Density.
12.2 To protect radiographs from back scattered radiation, the job should be placed as far away
From the walls and floors as practicable and use 3.0mm or sufficient thick lead sheet,
Placed behind the film caseate,
12.3 No Image of “B” or dark image of “B” shows absence of absence of backscatter radiation and
a light image of “B” on the radiograph shall be cause of rejection.

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13.0 Technique:

13.1 Single Wall Single Image (SWSI): In the single wall technique, the radiation passes
through only one wall of weld material, which is viewed for acceptance on the radiograph.

13.2 Double Wall Technique: when it is not practical to use a single wall technique, one of
the following double-wall technique shall be used.

13.2.1 Double Wall Single Image (DWSI):

Radiation pass through the two walls and the image of the further weld on film side
is viewed for acceptance. when complete coverage is required of circumferential
welds, a minimum of three exposure shall be taken 120 º to each other.

13.2.2 Double Wall Viewing (DWDI):

For materials and welds in components 31/2 in(89mm) or less in nominal outside
diameter, a technique may be used in which Radiation pass through the two walls
and the weld material in both walls is viewed for acceptance on the same
radiograph. For weld , the radiation may be offset from the plane of weld at an angle
sufficient to separate the image of source side and film side areas of weld such that
there is no overlap of areas to be taken 90º to each other for each joint.

As an alternative, the weld may be radio graphed with the radiation beam positioned
so that the image of both walls are superimposed. When complete coverage is
required , a minimum of three exposures taken at either 60º or 120º to each other
shall be made for each joint.

14.0 Image Quality Indicator (IQI):

14.1 IQI shall be either hole or wire-type conforming to the specification SE-1025
for hole type and SE-747 for wire-type.
14.2 IQI shall be selected from either the same alloy material group or grade as identified in
SE-1025 or SE-747, as applicable or from an alloy material group or grade with less
radiation absorption than the material being radiograph.
14.3 IQI selection shall be as per Table 3. A thinner or thicker hole type IQI may be substituted
for any section thickness listed in Table 3 provided and equipment IQI sensitivity is
maintained as given in Table 4.
14.4 Welds with reinforcement: Selection of IQI shall be based on the nominal single wall
material thickness plus the actual weld reinforcement thickness estimated to be present
on the both side of weld (ID & OD). The values used for estimated weld reinforcement
of actual weld reinforcement is not required. Backing ring or strip shall not be
considered as part of thickness of IQI.
14.5 Welds without reinforcement: Selection of IQI shall be based on the nominal single wall
thickness. Backing strip are excluded.

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14.6 Welds jointing dissimilar materials or welds with dissimilar filler metal: When the
weld metal is of an alloy group or grade with a radiation attenuation different from base
material, the IQI material selection shall be based on the weld metal and be in accordance
with para 14.2. When the density limits as specified in para 19.4 cannot be met with one
IQI, and the exceptional densities are at the interface of weld metal and the base metal,
the material selection for additional IQI shall be based on the base material and in
accordance with para 14.2.

15.0 Placement of IQI:

15.1 A source side IQI of the thickness shown in Table 3, as may be applicable shall be
placed on the side nearest the radiation source (i.e. source side of the object).
Where it is impractical to hand place the IQI on the source side, a film side IQI from
Table-3, as may be applicable, shall be placed on the film side of the object, and a lead
“F” as high as the IQI identification number shall be placed adjacent to or on the IQI
but shall not mask the essential hole of the IQI, where hole type IQI are used.

15.2 When, due to part or weld configuration or size of the object prevents placing the IQI as
described above, it may be placed on a separate block. Separate block shall be
made of the same or radiographically similar material (as defined in SE-1025) and
may be used to facilitate IQI positioning. There is no restriction on the separate block
thickness provided the IQI/area of interest density tolerance requirements of Para 19.0

i) The IQI on the source side of the separate block shall be placed no closer to the film
than the source side of the part being radiograph.

ii) The separate block shall be placed as close as possible to the part being radiograph.

iii) When hole type IQIs are used, the block dimensions shall exceed to the IQI dimensions
such that outline of at least three sides of the IQI image shall be visible on the radiograph.

a) Hole Type IQI location for welds: The IQI shall be placed adjacent to the weld or on the
weld such that 2T hole is towards the end of the spot to be radiograph. The identification
numbers and film side indicator lead letter “F” when used shall not be in the area of interest,
except when geometric configuration makes it impractical to place the IQI, the lead numbers
and the lead letter “F” may be placed in the area of interest.

b) Wire Type location for welds: The IQI shall be placed on the weld with the length of
wires perpendicular to axis of weld & thinner wire towards the end of the spot to be
radiograph. The identification numbers and lead letter “F”, when used shall not be in the
area of interest, except when geometric configuration makes it is impractical to place the
IQI, the lead numbers and lead “F” may be placed in the area of interest.

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16.0 Number of IQIs:

16.1 when one or more film holders are used for an exposure, at least one IQI image shall
appear on each radiograph excepts as outline in (16.1 B) below:

a) Multiple IQIs: If the requirements of Para 19.0 are met by using more than one IQI, one
shall be representative of the lightest area of interest and the other darkest area of
interest; the intervening densities of the radiograph shall be considered as having
acceptable density.

b) Special Cases:
i) For cylindrical components where the source is places on the axis of the component
for a single exposure, at least three IQIs, spaced approximately 120degree apart, are
required under following conditions:

a) When a complete circumference is radiograph using one or more film holders or,

b) When a section or sections of the circumference the length between the ends of the
outermost sections span 240 or more degree is radiograph using one or more film
holders. Additional film locations may be required to obtain necessary IQI spacing.

ii) For cylindrical components where the source is placed on the axis of the component
for a single exposure, at least three IQI, with one placed at each end of the span of
the circumference radiograph and one in the approximate center of the span are
required under the following condition:
a) When a section of the circumference the length of which is greater than 120degree
and less than 240 degree is radiograph using just one film holder, or:
b) When a section or sections of the circumference, where the length between the ends
of the outer most sections span less than 240 degree is radiograph using more than
one film holder.
iii) In (i) and (ii) above, where sections of longitudinal welds adjoining the
circumferential weld are radiograph simultaneously with the circumferential weld, an
additional IQI shall be placed on each longitudinal weld at the end of the section most
remote from the junction with the circumferential weld being radiograph.
iv) For spherical components, where the source is placed at the center of the components
for a single exposure, at least three IQI spaced approximately 120 degree apart, are
required under the following conditions:
a) When a complete circumference is radiograph using one or more film holders or.
b) When a section or sections of a circumference where the length between the
ends of outermost sections span 240 degree or more degree, is radiograph using one
or more film holders. Additional film location may be required to obtain necessary
IQI spacing.

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v) For spherical components where the source is placed at the center of the components
for a single exposure, at least three IQIs, with one placed at each end of the
radiograph span of the circumference radiograph and one in the approximate
enter of the span, are required under the following conditions:
a) When a section of circumference, the length of which is greater than 120 degree
and less than 240 degrees is radiograph using just one film holder or:
b) When a section or sections of circumference, where the length between the ends
of the outermost sections span less than 240 degree is radiograph using more than
one film holder.
vi) In (iv) (v) above, where other welds are radiograph simultaneously with the
circumference weld, one additional IQI shall be placed on each other weld.
vii) For segments of a flat or curved (i.e. ellipsoidal, torisperical, toriconical, elliptical
etc.) Component where source is placed is placed perpendicular to the center of length
of a weld for single exposure when using more than three film holders, at least three
IQIs, one placed at each end of the radiograph span and one in the approximate
center of the span are required.

viii) When array of components in a circle is radiograph, at least one IQI shall
show on each component image.

ix) In order to maintain the continuity of records involving subsequent exposures, all
radiographs exhibiting IQI, which qualify the techniques, permitted in accordance
with (i) Through (vii) shall be retained.

16.2 Shims Under Hole IQI;

16.2.1 A shim of material radiographically similar to the weld metal shall be

placed between the part and the IQI, if needed, so that radiographic density
throughout the area of interest is no more than minus 15% from (lighter than) the
radiographic density through the IQI.

16.2.2 The shim dimensions shall exceed the IQI dimensions such that the outline of at
least three sides of IQI image shall be visible in the radiograph.

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17.0 Exposure Time:

17.1 For X-ray, the exposure time may be calculated from the exposure chart provided by
the manufacturer of X-ray equipment.

17.2 For Gamma ray, the exposure time may be calculated with the help of exposure
time calculator or formula.

Where,
FF = Film Factor
T = The thickness of the weld/object through which radiation passes(in mm/inch)
HVT = Haft Value Thickness (in mm/inch) SFD = Source to film distance(in cm)
RHM – radiation Intensity in Roentgens Ci = Source strength in Curies

18.0 Film Processing and Quality:

18.1 Film quality requirements: All radiographs shall be free from mechanical, chemical or
other processing defects that could interfere with proper interpretation of the radiograph,
such as:
i) Fogging
ii) Processing defects, like streaking, water marks or chemical strains.
iii) Scratches, finger marks, crimps, dirt, static marks and tears.
iv) Loss of detail due to poor screen-to-film contact, false indications due to
defective screens or artifacts caused by defective film.
18.2 Film processing: Film will be processed manually. The manual processing film shall be
carried out as per Procedure No. PCTL/NDE/RT-004 based on SE-999 & the guidelines
of the film manufacturer.
19.0 Evaluation of Radiographs:
19.1 Viewing facilities: Viewing facilities shall provide the following:
i) Subdued lighting condition
ii) Variable light source sufficient to show the designated wire or essential IQI hole
for the specified density range.
iii) No interference of the light from around the outer edge or low-density areas of
the radiograph.
19.2 Radiographic density shall be monitored using a calibrated densitometer or step
wedge comparison film in accordance with procedure no. PCTL/NDE/RT-1
19.3 Density Limitation:
The transmitted film density through the radiographic image of the body of the
appropriate hole IQI adjacent to the designated wire of the wire IQI adjacent to
essential hole or adjacent to the designated wire of wire IQI and area of interest
shall be 1.8 minimum for single film viewing for radiographs made with X-ray
source and 2.0 minimum for radiograph made with a Gamma ray source.

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For composite viewing of multiple film exposures each film of the composite
set shall have a minimum density of 1.3. The maximum density shall be 4.0
for either single or composite viewing.
A tolerance of 0.05 in density for variations between densitometer readings.

19.4 Density Variation:

a) General: If the density of the radiograph anywhere through the area of interest
varies by more than minus 15% or plus 30% from the density through the body of
hole IQI or adjacent to the designated wire of a wire IQI, within the maximum/
minimum allowable density ranges specified in 19.3, then an additional IQI shall
be used for each exceptional area or areas and the radiograph retaken.
When calculating allowable variation in the density, the calculation may be rounded
to the nearest 0.1 within the range specified 19.3.
b) With Shims: When shims are used with hole-type IQIs, the plus 30% density
restriction of (a) above may be exceeded, and the minimum density limitation
of 19.3 not exceeded.

20.0 Radiographic Sensitivity:

20.1 Require Sensitivity Radiographic shall be performed with such a technique, which
will have sufficient sensitivity to display designated hole IQI image, and 2T hole,
or the designated wire of wire IQI, which are essential indications of the image quality
of the radiograph. The radiograph shall also display the identifying numbers and
letters, If the designated hole IQI image and essential hole or essential wire, do not
show on any film in multiple film technique, but do show in composite film
viewing, interpretation shall be permitted only by composite fil viewing.
20.2 Demonstration of density and IQI image requirements of this written procedure on
production or technique radiographs shall be considered satisfactory compliance with
this procedure.
21.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARD:
21.1 Unless more restrictive standards are specified, the following acceptance standard
shall be followed for the radiographs:
21.2 FULL RADIOGRAPHY: (As per ASME Section VIII Div,1, UW-51)
A) Any indication characterized as a crack or zone of incomplete fusion or penetration.
B) Any other elongated indication on the radiograph which has greater than.
(a) ¼ in.(6mm) for t up to ¾ in. (19mm).
(b) 1/3 t for t from ¾ in. (19mm) to 2 ¼ in. (57mm).
(c) ¾ in. (19mm0 for t over 2 ¼ in. (57 mm).
where,
t= thickness of the weld excluding any allowable reinforcement. For a butt weld
joining two members having different thickness at the weld, t is thinner of the
two thickness. If a full penetration weld includes a fillet weld, thickness of throat
of the fillet shall be included in t.

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C) Any group of aligned indications that have an aggregate length greater than t in a
length of 12t, except when the distance between the successive imperfections
exceeds 6L where L is the length of the longest imperfection in the group.

D) Rounded indications in excess of that specified by the acceptance standards give in

Appendix 4 of ASME Section VIII Div.1

21.3 SPOT RADIOGRAPHY (As per ASME Section VIII Div.1, UW-52)
A) Welds in which indications are characterized as cracks or zones of incomplete
fusion or penetration shall be unacceptable.
B) Welds in which indications are characterized as slag inclusions or cavities shall be
unacceptable, if the length of any such indication is greater
than 2/3 t where t is the thickness of the weld excluding any allowable
reinforcement. For a butt weld joining two members having different
thickness at the weld, t is the thinner of the two thickness.
If a full penetration weld includes a fillet weld, the thickness of throat of the
Fillet shall be included in t. If several indications within the above limitations
exist in line, the welds shall be judged acceptable if the sum of the longest
dimensions of all such indications is not more than t in a length of 6t
(or proportionately for radiograph shorter than 6t) and if the longest indication
considered are separated by at least 3L of acceptable weld metal where
L is the length of the longest indication. The maximum length of acceptable
indications shall be ¾ in. (19mm). Any such indications shorter than ¼ in. (6mm)
shall be acceptable for any Plate thickness.

C) Rounded indications are not a factor in the acceptability of welds not required

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22.0 DOCUMENTAION:

22.1 Radiography request form: A radiography request shall be furnished by the Production-in-charge
to the IC-QC giving all the relevant details for performing the radiography.

22.2 Radiography Technique: Technique sheet shall be prepared before performing the radiographic
examination. This shall be prepared by NDT Level II or NDT Level III in the format attached to
this procedure (page no 19 Radiographic Examination Report).

22.3Review of Radiographs: All the radiographs shall be interpreted and evaluated by NDT Level II or
Level III as per the acceptance Standard given in para 21.0 and additional requirements /
specification, If any Radiograph review details shall be filled in the format attached to this
procedure (page no. 19) and submitted with set of radiographs to AI.

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TABLE-1

IQI DESIGNATION, THICKNESS 7 HOLE DIAMETER IN INCHES(mm)

(Identical to SME SEC, V Table No.233.1)

IQI IQI 1T HOLE 2T HOLE 4T HOLE

DESIGNATION THICKNESS DIAMETER DIAMETER DIAMETER
5 0.005(0.13) 0.005(0.13) 0.020(0.51) 0.040(1.02)
7 0.075(0.19) 0.075(0.19) 0.020(0.51) 0.040(1.02)
10 0.010(0.25) 0.010(0.25) 0.020(0.51) 0.040(1.02)
12 0.0125(0.32) 0.0125(0.32) 0.025(0.64) 0.050(1.270
15 0.015(0.38) 0.015(0.38) 0.030(0.76) 0.060(1.52)
17 0.0175(0.44) 0.0175(0.44) 0.035(0.89) 0.070(1.780
20 0.020(0.51) 0.020(0.51) 0.040(1.02) 0.080(2.03)
25 0.025(0.64) 0.025(0.64) 0.050(1.270 0.100(2.54)
30 0.030(0.76) 0.030(0.76) 0.060(1.52) 0.120(3.05)
35 0.035(0.89) 0.035(0.89) 0.070(1.78) 0.140(3.56)
40 0.040(1.02) 0.040(1.02) 0.080(2.03) 0.160(4.06)
45 0.045(1.14) 0.045(1.14) 0.090(2.29) 0.180(4.57)
50 0.050(1.27) 0.050(1.27) 0.100(2.54) 0.200(5.08)
60 0.060(1.52) 0.060(1.52) 0.120(3.05) 0.240(6.10)
80 0.080(2.03) 0.080(2.03) 0.160(4.06) 0.320(8.13)
100 0.100(2.54) 0.100(2.54) 0.200(5.08) 0.400(10.16)
120 0.120(3.05) 0.120(3.05) 0.240(6.10) 0.480(12.19)
160 0.160(4.06) 0.160(4.06) 0.320(8.13) 0.640(16.26)
200 0.200(5.08) 0.200(5.08) 0.400(10.16) ---

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TABLE-2

WIRE IQI DESIGNATION, WIRE DIAMETERS AND WIRE IDENTITY

(Identical to ASME SEC. V TABLE No.T-233.2)

Set A Set B
Wire Diameter Wire Wire Diameter Wire
Inch(mm) Identity Inch(mm) Identity
0.0032(0.08) 1 0.010(0.25) 6
0.004(0.10) 2 0.013(0.33) 7
0.005(0.13) 3 0.016(0.41) 8
0.0063(0.16) 4 0.020(0.51) 9
0.008(0.20) 5 0.025(0.64) 10
0.010(0.25) 6 0.032(0.81) 11

Set C Set D
Wire Diameter Wire Wire Diameter Wire
Inch(mm) Identity Inch(mm) Identity
0.032(0.81) 11 0.10(2.54) 16
0.040(1.02) 12 0.126(3.20) 17
0.050(1.27) 13 0.160(4.06) 18
0.063(1.60) 14 0.200(5.08) 19
0.080(2.03) 15 0.250(6.35) 20
0.100(2.54) 16 0.320(8.13) 21

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TABLE-3
MATERIAL THICKNESS, IQI DESIGNATION AND ESSENTIAL WIRE
(Identical to ASME SEC. V Table No. T 276)

IQI
Nominal Single Wall Source Side Film Side
Material Thickness Range Hole Type Hole Wire Hole Type Hole Wire
Inches (mm) Designation Visible Type Designation Visible Type
Essential Essential
Wire

Up to 0.25 (6.4) 12 2T 5 10 2T 4

Over 0.25 through 0.375 (6.4 through 9.5) 15 2T 6 12 2T 5

Over 0.375 through 0.50 (9.5 through 12.7) 17 2T 7 15 2T 6

Over 0.50 through 0.75 (12.7 through 19.0) 20 2T 8 17 2T 7

Over 0.75 through 1.00 (19.0 through 25.4) 25 2T 9 20 2T 8

Over 1.00 through 1.50 (25.4 through 38.1) 30 2T 10 25 2T 9

Over 1.50 through 2.00 (38.1 through 50.8) 35 2T 11 30 2T 10

Over 2.00 through 2.50 (50.8 through 63.5) 40 2T 12 35 2T 11

Over 2.50 through 4.00 (63.5 through 101.6) 50 2T 13 40 2T 12

Over 4.00 through 6.00 (101.6 through 152.4) 60 2T 14 50 2T 13

Over 6.00 through 8.00 (152.4 through 203.2) 80 2T 16 60 2T 14

Over 8.00 through 10.00 (203.2 through 254.4) 100 2T 17 80 2T 16

Over 10.00 through 12.00 (254.0 through 304.8) 120 2T 18 100 2T 17

Over 12.00 through 16.00 (304.8 through 406.4) 160 2T 20 120 2T 18

Over 16.00 through 20.00 (406,4 through 508.0) 200 2T 21 160 2T 20

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TABLE-4
EQUIVALENT HOLE TYPE IQI SENSITIVITY
(Identical to ASME SEC. V Table No. T 283)

Hole Type Equivalent Hole-Type Designation

Designation
2T Hole
1T Hole 2T Hole

10 15 5
12 17 7
15 20 10
17 25 12
20 30 15
25 35 17
30 40 20
35 50 25
40 60 30
50 70 35
60 80 40
80 120 60
100 140 70
120 160 80
160 240 120
200 280 140

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FIGURE-1. (Identical to ASME Section V Article Fig. T-275)

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