Total Procedure NDT Procedure (Ut For Steel Structure) - 1

SOUTH PARS FIELD DEVELOPMENT
(PHASE TWO AND THREE)

EPSCC3-CONTRACT NO. TSP/PJ/013
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NDT PROCEDURE Doc No. :
(UT FOR STEEL STRUCTURE) PP 99012 999 0001 0565 Rev. 2
SOUTH PARS FIELD DEVELOPMENT (PHASE TWO AND THREE)

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NDT PROCEDURE
(UT FOR STEEL STRUCTURE)
2 03/01/02 ISSUE OF APPROVED FINAL DOCUMENT J. K. MIN S. Y. KIM S. K. AN

1 18/08/01 APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION J. K. MIN S. Y. KIM S. K. AN
0 10/07/00 ISSUED FOR REVIEW S. J. KIM S. Y. KIM Y. H. KIM
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TOTAL SOUTH PARS

SOUTH PARS FIELD DEVELOPMENT (PHASE TWO & THREE)
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CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE.4

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2.0 REFERENCES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 4
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE 5
4.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION ------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 5
5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE 5
6.0 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL -------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 6
7.0 EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE ------------------------------------------------ PAGE 9
8.0 CALIBRATION FOR EXAMINATION ------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 15
9.0 EXAMINATION PROCEDURE --------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 17
10.0 EVALUATION OF INDICATION ------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 21
11.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 23
12.0 REPORT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE 23
13.0 APPENDICES------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE 24
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This procedure describes the requirements of ultrasonic examination straight or angle beam,
pulse echo, ultrasonic examination of welds in accordance with the requirements of AWS
D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel for TOTAL SOUTH PARS PROJECT. (Phases two and
tree).
1.2 This procedure will govern the ultrasonic examination of full penetration welds between the
thickness of 5/16in.(8.0mm) and 8in. (203mm) inclusive. These procedures and standards
are not to be used for examination tube-to-tube, T-, Y-, or K-connections.

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1.3 For the requirements not specified in this procedure, codes and standards in para.2.0 or/and
TSP’s specifications shall be applied.
2.0 REFERENCES
2.1 Unless otherwise specified by TSP's Specifications, the edition in para.2.2 through 2.8 shall
be used.
2.2 AWS D1.1 : Structural Welding Code-Steel (1998 Edition)
2.3 ASNT SNT-TC-1A : Recommended Practice for NDT Personnel Qualification and
Certification (1992 Edition)
2.4 Project Specification
RP 5561V 999 1882 001 Rev. 43 Structural Steel Design, Fabrication and Erection
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3.0 RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 The welding engineer is responsible for corporate with sub-contractor for NDT work
3.2 The sub-contractor is responsible for managing of general NDT work
3.3 The QA/QC Manager is responsible for control of sub-contractor and documents related to
the NDT.
4.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
4.1 Personnel who are performing ultrasonic examination to this procedure shall be qualified and
certified in accordance with ASNT Recommended Particle No. SNT-TC-1A.
4.2 Personnel qualified Level II or III shall perform the test and interpret test results.
5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Surface Preparation
5.1.1 The search unit contact surfaces on each side of the weld shall be free of weld spatter,
roughness, or any irregularities that would interfere with the free movement of the search
unit or with the transmission of ultrasound into the test part. The fabricator shall provide
for the search unit contact surfaces to be sufficiently finished so as to prevent non
relevant or false indications from masking or interfering with the evaluation of
discontinuities.
5.1.2 Where the weld surface interferes with the examination, the weld shall be prepared as
needed to permit examination.

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5.2 Examination Coverage
The volume shall be examined by moving the search unit over the examination surface so as
to scan the entire examination volume. Each pass of the search unit shall overlap a minimum
of 10% of the transducer dimension perpendicular to the direction of the scan.
5.3 Rate of Search Unit Movement
The rate of search unit movement for examination shall not exceed 6in./sec (152mm/sec)
unless calibration is verified at scanning speed.
5.4 Recording Sensitivity Level
Recording of indications shall be made with respect to the reference level.
5.5 Application
Information furnished to the NDE contractor shall clearly identify the materials, thickness,
location and lengths of welds to be examined in the drawings or NDE map.
6.0 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
6.1 Instrument
(1)The ultrasonic instrument shall be the pulse echo type suitable for use with transducers
oscillating at frequencies between 1 and 5MHz. The display shall be an "A" scan rectified
video trace.
(2) The horizontal linearity of the test instrument shall be qualified over the full sound path
distance to be used in examination.
(3) Test instruments shall include internal stabilization so that after warm-up, no variation in
response greater than ±1dB occurs with supply voltage change of 15% nominal or, in the
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case of a battery, through out the charge operating life. There shall be an alarm or meter
to signal a drop in battery voltage prior to instrument shutoff due to battery exhaustion.
(4) The test instrument shall have a calibrated gain control(attenuator) adjustable in discrete
1 or 2dB steps over a range of at least 60dB. The accuracy of the gain control setting
shall be within plus or minus 1dB.
(5) The dynamic range of the instrument's display shall be such that a difference of 1dB of
amplitude can be easily detected on the display.
6.2 Straight Beam(Longitudinal Wave) Search Units

Straight beam search unit transducers shall have on active area of not less than 78mm2 nor more
than 645 mm2. The transducer shall be round or square. Transducers shall be capable of
resolving the three reflections, when set the transducer in position F on the IIW Block shown in
Fig. 3.
6.3 Angle Beam Search Units

Angle beam search units shall consist of a transducer and an angle wedge. The unit may be
comprised of the two separate elements or may be an integral unit.

(1) The transducer frequency shall be between 2 and 4 MHz, inclusive.
(2) The transducer crystal shall be square or rectangular in shape and may vary from 8mm to
25mm in width and from 9mm to 21mm in height. The maximum width to height ratio shall
be 1.2 to 1.0, and the minimum width-to-height ratio shall be 1.0 to 1.0, (except that
transducers 12.7mm by 25.4mm shall be permitted.

(3) The search unit shall produce a sound beam in the material being tested within ±2deg of
one of the following proper angles: 70deg., 60deg., or 45deg..

(4) Each search unit shall be marked to clearly indicate the frequency of the transducer,
nominal angle or refraction, and index point.

(5) Maximum allowable internal reflections from the search unit shall be as described in
para. 7.3.
(6) The dimensions of the search unit shall be such that the distance form the leading edge
of the search unit to the index point shall not exceed 25mm.
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6.4 Shoes
Transducers may be fitted with shoes which maintain adequate sound penetration in the test
materials. Shoes for curved surfaces shall have the same nominal radius of curvature as the
material under examination.
6.5 Couplant
(1) A couplant shall be used between the search unit and the test material, shall be either
glycerin or a cellulose gum and water mixture of a suitable consistency. Light machine
oil or equivalent may be used for couplant on calibration blocks.

(2) Couplants shall be removed completely when their use in ultrasonic examination is no
longer required.
6.6 Calibration Block

(1) The International Institute of Welding (IIW) ultrasonic reference block, shown in Fig. 1,
shall be the standard used for both distance and sensitivity calibration. Other portable
blocks may be used, provided the reference level sensitivity for instrument search unit
combination is adjusted to be the equivalent of that achieved with the IIW Block.
(2) The use of corner reflection for calibration purposes is prohibited.
(3) The combination of search unit and instrument shall resolve three holes in the RC
resolution reference test block shown in Fig. 2.
(4) Calibration block shall be of similar metallurgical structure and have the same or
equivalent P-Number as the materials of the test part.
7.0 EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE
7.1 Horizontal Linearity
The horizontal linearity of the examination instrument shall be requalified after each 40
hours of instrument use in each of the distance ranges that the instrument will be used in
accordance with following procedure.
(1) Couple a straight beam search unit meeting the requirements of para.6.2 to the IIW or DS
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block in Position G, T or U (See Fig. 3) as necessary to attain five back reflections in the
qualification range being certified (See Fig. 3).
(2) Adjust the first and fifth back reflections to their proper locations with use of the distance
calibration and zero delay adjustments.
(3) Each indication shall be adjusted to reference level with the gain or attenuation control for
horizontal location examination.
(4) Each intermediate trace deflection location shall be correct within ±2% of the screen width.
7.2 Decibel Accuracy
The instrument's gain control or attenuator shall meet the requirements of para. 6.1.(4) and
shall be checked for correct calibration at two month intervals in accordance with followings.
(1) Procedure
In order to attain the required accuracy (±1%) in reading the indication height, the display
must be graduated vertically at 2% intervals at horizontal mid-screen. These graduations
shall be placed on the display between 60% and 100% of screen height. This may be
accomplished with use of a graduated transparent part of the ultrasonic unit, care
should be taken that the overlay does not obscure normal examination displays.
a) Couple a straight beam search unit, meeting the requirements of para. 6.2 to the DS block
shown in Fig. 2 and position "T", Fig. 3.

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Fig. 1 International Institute of Welding (IIW) Ultrasonic Reference Blocks

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(1) RC-Resolution Reference Block
(2) DS-Distance Sensitivity Reference Block
Fig. 2 Resolution and Distance Sensitivity Reference Blocks

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Fig. 3 Transducer Positions (Typical)
b) Adjust the distance calibration so that the first 2 in.(50mm) back reflection indication
(hereafter called the indication) is at horizontal mid-screen.
c) Adjust the calibrated gain or attenuation control so that the indication is exactly at or
slightly above 40% screen height.
d) Move the search unit toward position U, see Fig. 3, until the indication is at exactly 40%
screen height.
e) Increase the sound amplitude 6dB with the calibrated gain or attenuation control. The
indication level theoretically should be exactly at 80% screen height.
f) Record the dB reading under "a" and actual % screen height under "b" from step e) on
the certification sheet.

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g) Move the search unit further toward position U, Fig. 3, until the indication is at exactly
40% screen height.
h) Repeat Step e).
i) Repeat Step f) ; except, information should be applied to the next consecutive line on the
certification sheet.
j) Repeat step g), h) and i) consecutively until the full range of the gain control or
attenuator is reached (60dB minimum).
k) Apply the information from columns "a" and "b" to equation of para. 7.2.(2) to calculate the
corrected dB.
l) Apply corrected dB from step k) to column "c".
m) Subtract column "c" value from Column "a" value and the difference in column "d", dB
error.
n) Informations shall be tabulated on a form.
o) Evaluation form provides a relatively simple means of evaluating data from item(n).
Instructions for this evaluation are given in p) through r).
p) Apply the dB information from column "e" vertically and dB reading from column "a"
horizontally as X and Y coordinates for plotting a dB curve on evaluation form.
q) The longest horizontal length, as represented by the dB reading difference, which can
be inscribed in a rectangle representing 2dB in height, denotes the dB range in which the
equipment meets the code requirement. The minimum allowable range is 60dB.
r) Equipment than does not meet this minimum requirement may be used, provided
correction factors are developed and used for flaw evaluation outside the instrument
acceptable linearity range, or the weld examination and flaw evaluation is kept within
the acceptable vertical linearity range of the equipment.
(2) Decibel Calculating Equation
dB2 - dB1 = 20log (%2 ÷ %1)
dB2 = 20log (%2 ÷ %1) + dB1
As related to certification sheet:

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dB1 = Column a
dB2 = Column c
%1 = Column b
%2 = Defined on certification sheet
7.3 Internal Reflections
Maximum internal reflections from each search unit shall be verified at a maximum time
interval of 40 hours of instrument use in accordance with following procedure.
(1) Calibrate the equipment in accordance with para. 8.5
(2) Remove the search unit from the calibration block without changing any other equipment
adjustments.
(3) Increase the calibrated gain or attenuation 20dB more sensitive than reference level.
(4) The display area beyond 1/2in.(13mm) sound path and above reference level height shall
be free of any indication.
7.4 Calibration of Angle Beam Search Units

With the use of an approved calibration block, each angle beam search unit shall be
checked after each eight hours of use to determine that the contact face is flat, that the
sound entry point is correct, and that the beam angle is within the permitted ±2deg.
tolerance. Search units which do not meet these requirements shall be corrected or replaced.
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8.0 CALIBRATION FOR EXAMINATION
8.1 All calibrations and examinations shall be made with the reject control turned off. Use of the
reject control may alter the amplitude linearity of the instrument and invalidate examination
results.
8.2 Calibration for sensitivity and horizontal sweep (distance) shall be made by the ultrasonic
operator just prior to and at the location of testing each weld.

8.3 Recalibration shall be made after a change of operators, each 30minute maximum time
interval, or when the electrical circuitry is disturbed in any way which includes the following:
(1) Transducer change
(2) Battery change
(3) Electrical Outlet change
(4) Coaxial cable change
(5) Power outage (failure)
8.4 Straight Beam Examination of Base Metal
Calibration for straight beam examination of base metal shall be made with the search unit
applied to Face A of the base metal and performed as follows :
(1) Distance Calibration
Set the transducer in position G on the IIW block and adjust instrument to produce
indications at 1in., 2in., 3in., 4in., etc., on the display. The horizontal sweep shall be
adjusted for distance calibration to present the equivalent of the at least two plate
thickness on the display.
(2) Sensitivity Calibration
The sensitivity shall be adjusted at a location free of indications so that the first back
reflection from the far side of the plate (Set the transducer in position G on the IIW
block shown in Fig. 3) will be 50 to 75% of full screen height.
8.5 Calibration for Angle Beam Examination
Calibration for angle beam testing shall be performed as follows :

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(1) Index point check
Set the transducer in position D on the IIW block shown in Fig. 3, and move the
transducer until the signal from the radius maximized. The point on the transducer
which aligns with the radius line on the calibration block is the point of sound entry.
(2) Transducer beam angle determination
Set the transducer in position B for angles 40deg. through 60deg. or in position C for angle
60deg. through 70deg. on IIW block shown in Fig. 3, and move the transducers back and
forth over the line indicative of the transducer angle until the signal from the radius is
maximized. Compare the sound entry point on the transducer with the angle mark on the
calibration block (tolerance ±2deg.)
(3) Distance Calibration
The horizontal sweep shall be adjusted to represent to actual sound path distance by
using the IIW block or alternative blocks. The distance calibration shall be made using
either the 5in.(130mm) scale or 10in.(255mm) scale on the display. The transducer in
position D on the IIW Block shown in Fig. 3 (any angle), and adjust the instrument to
attain indications at 4in. and 8in. on the display.
(4) Zero Reference Level Sensitivity Calibration
The zero reference level sensitivity used for flaw evaluation is attained by adjusting the
calibrated gain control or attenuator of the flaw detector. The transducer in position A on
the IIW block (any angle) shown in Fig. 3, and adjust the maximized signal from the
0.06in.(1.5mm) hole to attain a horizontal reference line height indication. This basic
sensitivity then becomes the zero reference level for discontinuity evaluation. The
maximum decibel reading obtained in above shall be used as the "Reference Level" "b"
reading on the "Report of ultrasonic examination".
(5) Resolution
The resolution shall be evaluated with the instrument controls set at normal examination
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settings and with indications from the hole brought to mid-screen height. Set the
transducer on resolution block shown in Fig. 3, position Q for 70deg. angle, position R or
60deg. angle, or position S for 45deg. angle, transducer and instrument shall resolve the
three test holes, at least to the extent of distinguishing the peaks of the indications from
the three holes.
8.6 Any of the above checks found to be out of tolerance shall be cause for system repair
followed by full re-calibration of affected points.
Note1: The result of such calibration should be signed by contractor and certifying
authority and should be maintained for reference in the NDT department and available for
Company inspection as required.
9.0 EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
9.1 Surface Preparation
All surfaces to which a search unit is applied shall be free of weld spatter, dirt, grease, oil,
paint, and loose scale and shall have a contour permitting intimate coupling.
9.2 Base Metal
This procedure is not intended to be employed for the procurement testing of base metals.
However, welding related discontinuities (cracking, lamellar tearing, delaminations, etc.) in the
adjacent base metal which would not be acceptable under provisions of AWS D1.1 shall be
reported to the owner for disposition.
9.3 An "X" line for flaw location shall be marked on the test face of the weldment in a direction
parallel to the weld axis. The location distance perpendicular to the weld axis is based on the
dimensional figures on the detail drawing and usually falls on the centerline of the butt joint
welds, and always falls on the near face on the connecting member of T and corner joint
welds (the face opposite Face C).
9.4 A "Y" accompanied with a weld identification number shall be clearly marked on the base
metal adjacent to the weld that is ultrasonically tested. This marking is used for the
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following purposes:
(1) Weld identification
(2) Identification of Face A
(3) Distance measurements and direction (＋ or －) from the " X" line
(4) Location measurement from weld ends or edges.
9.5 Extent of Examination
(1) The entire base metal through which ultrasound must travel to test the weld shall be
tested from laminar reflectors using a straight beam search unit. If any area of base
metal exhibits total loss of back reflection or an indication equal to or greater than the
original back reflection height is located in a position that will interfere with the normal
weld scanning procedure (See Fig. 4) , its size, location, and depth from the A face shall
be determined and reported on the ultrasonic examination report, and an alternate weld
scanning procedure shall be used.
(2) If part of a weld is inaccessible to examination in accordance with the requirements
Appendix 1 due to laminar content recorded in accordance with para. 9.5.(1), the exami-
nation shall be conducted using one or more of the following alternative procedures as
necessary to attain full weld coverage;
a) Grind the weld surface(s) flush
b) Examination from Faces A and B
c) Use other search unit angels
9.6 Examination of Welds
(1) Welds shall be examined using an angle beam search unit with the instrument calibrated
using the angle as shown in Appendix 1. Following calibration and during examination, the
only instrument adjustment permitted is the sensitivity level adjustment with the calibrated
gain control or attenuator.
(2) Scanning Level
Sensitivity shall be increased from the reference level "b" for used scanning in accordance
with para. 11.0 for building.

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Notes :
1. Testing patterns are all symmetrical around the weld axis with the exception of
pattern D which is conducted directly over the weld axis.
2. Testing from both sides of the weld axis is to be made wherever mechanically
possible.
Fig. 4 Plan View of UT Scanning Patterns
(3) Scanning Technique
The examination angle and scanning procedure shall be in accordance with those
shown in Appendix 1. All butt joint welds shall be examined from each side of the weld
axis. Corner & T-joint welds shall be primarily examined from one side of the weld axis
only. All welds shall be examined using the applicable scanning pattern or patterns
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intended that, as a minimum, all welds be examined by passing sound through the entire
volume of the weld and the heat affected zone in two crossing directions, wherever
practical.
(4) Maximum Indication
When a discontinuity indication appears on the screen, the maximum attainable indication
from the discontinuity shall be adjusted to produce a horizontal reference level
trace deflection on the display. This adjustment shall be made with the calibrated gain
control. or attenuator and the instrument reading in decibels shall be recorded on the
ultrasonic examination report under the reading "Indication Level, a", for calculating the
"Indication Rating, d" .
(5) Attenuation Factor ("c")
The attenuation Factor, "c", on the examination report is attained by subtracting 1in.
(25mm) from the sound path distance and multiplying the remainder by 2. This factor shall
be rounded out to the nearest dB value. Factional values less than 1/2dB shall be reduced
to the lower dB level and those of 1/2 or greater increased to the higher level.
c = (sound path distance-1in.) x 2
(6) Indication Rating ("d")
The ＂indication rating, d," in the UT report, represents the algebraic difference in decibels
between the indication level and the reference level with correction for attenuation as
indicated in the following expressions :
Instruments with gain in dB :
a-b-c = d
Instruments with attenuation in dB :
b-a-c = d
10. EVALUATION OF INDICATIONS

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10.1 Each weld discontinuity shall be accepted or rejected on the basic of its indication rating and
its length, in accordance with para. 11.0 for statically loaded structures.
Only those discontinuities which are rejectable need be recorded on the examination report.
10.2 Each rejectable discontinuity shall be indicated on the weld by a mark directly over the
discontinuity for its entire length. The depth from the surface and indication rating shall be
noted on nearby base metal.
10.3 Welds found unacceptable by ultrasonic examination shall be repaired and shall be reexamined
ultrasonically.
10.4 Straight Beam (Longitudinal) Examination

The size of lamellar discontinuities is not always easily determined, especially those that are
smaller than the transducer size. When the discontinuity is larger than the transducer, a full
loss of back reflection will occur and a 6dB loss of amplitude and measurement to the
centerline of the transducer is usually reliable for determining flaw edges. However, the
approximate size evaluation of those reflectors, which are smaller than the transducer, must
be made by beginning outside of the discontinuity with equipment and moving the transducer
toward the area of discontinuity until an indication on the display begins to form. The leading
edge of the search unit at this point is indicative of the edge of the discontinuity.
10.5 Angle Beam (Shear) Examination

10.5.1The following procedure shall be used to determine lengths of indications which have a
relatively constant sound amplitude response, are longer than the search unit element
width, and are separated longitudinally from other indications by a distance of at least one
search unit element width. The length of such a discontinuity as entered under "Discontinuity
Length" on the examination report shall be determined by measuring the distance between
the center line of transducer locations where a 6dB reduction of sound amplitude below the
indication level occurs.

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10.5.2 The rejectable length of discontinuties that have variable dB ratings more serious than
Class D Level, and separation less than the search unit width, shall be determined as follows :
(1) Find the location where the most serious indication occurs and note the indication level.
(2) Classify this level as being a Class A, B, C or D flaw.
(3) Adjust the calibrated gain control or attenuator to the most serious Class D Level.
(4) Move the search unit from the point of most serious indication level (both directions)
until the indication decays to a reference level trace deflection height.

(5) Mark the trailing edge locations of the search unit on the test materials.
(6) The distance between these marks is the indication length at Class C, B or A amplitude
level(s).
(7) If this distance exceeds the allowable length of a Class C flaw, the indication is rejectable at
this length.
(8) If this length is equal to or less than the allowable Class C flaw length, further evaluation is
necessary as follows:
a) Adjust the calibrated gain control or attenuator to the most serious Class C Level.
b) Move the search unit toward the point of most serious indication level (Step (3)) until
the indication height reaches reference level trace deflection height.

c) Mark the locations of the leading edge of the search unit on the test piece.
d) The distance between these marks is the indication length at Class B or A amplitude
level.
e) If this distance exceeds the allowable length of a Class B flaw, the indication is
rejectable at this length.
f) If this length is equal to or less than the allowable Class B flaw length, further
evaluation is necessary.
g) If the flaw classification from Step(2) is Class B, C or D, the indication is acceptable.
h) If the flaw classification from Step(2) is Class A, further evaluation is necessary as
follows to determine the rejectable length.
i)Adjust the calibrated gain control or attenuator to the most serious Class B level.
ⅱ) Move the search unit further toward to most serious indication found in Step(1)
until the indication height reaches a reference level trace deflection height.
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ⅲ) Mark the locations of the leading edge of the search unit on the test piece.
ⅳ) The distance between these points is the rejectable length of indication as a Class
A Flaw.
11.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS
Statically Loaded Structures :
Welds that are subject to ultrasonic examination, in addition to visual inspection, shall be
acceptable if they meet the requirements of Appendix 2.
12.0 REPORT
12.1The results of ultrasonic examination shall be documented on the formal report form
(Appendix 4). The report made out and signed by the certified Level I personnel and approved
by certified Level Ⅱ or Level Ⅲ personnel.
12.2 The report shall be delivered to the responsible department of owner.
13.0 APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Testing Angle and Testing Procedure
Appendix 2. Ultrasonic Acceptance-Rejection Criteria (Statically Loaded Nontubular Connections)
Appendix 3. Scanning Techniques
Appendix 4. Copy of Examination Report
Appendix 5. Calibration Report of Utrasonic of Examination

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Appendix 1
Testing Angle and Testing Procedure
Procedure Chart
Material Thickness, in.(mm)
5/16(8.0) ＞1½ ＞1¾ ＞2½ ＞3½ ＞4½ ＞5 ＞6½ ＞7
Weld Type to to to to to to to to to
1½(38.1 1¾(44.5 2½(63.5) 3½(88.9 4½(114.3 5(127.0) 6½(165.1 7(177.8) 8(203)
) ) ) ) )
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
1G 1G 6 8 9 12
Butt 1 0 1 F or F or F or F or F or F or F 12 F
4 5 7 10 11 13
F F F F F F F
T 1 0 1 or 4 or 5 or 7 or 10 or 11 or 13 or - -
XF XF XF XF XF XF XF
F 1G F 1G F 6 F 8 F 9 F 13 F
Corner 1 0 1 or or or or or or or or or or or or or - -
XF 4 XF 5 XF 7 XF 10 XF 11 XF 14 XF
Electrogas 1G 1G P1 6 11 11 11 11
& 1 0 1 0 or 1** or or or P3 or P3 or P3 or P3 or P3
Electroslag 4 3 P3 7 15 15 15 15**
Notes :
1. Where possible, all examinations shall be made from Face A and in Leg 1, unless otherwise
specified in this Table.
2. Root areas of single groove weld joints which have backing not requiring removal by contract,
shall be tested in Leg 1, where possible, with Face A being that opposite the backing. (Grinding
of the weld face or testing from additional weld faces may be necessary to permit complete
scanning of the weld root.)

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3. Examination in Leg Ⅱ or Ⅲ shall be made only to satisfy provisions of this table or when
necessary to test weld areas made inaccessible by an unground weld surface, or interference
with other portions of the weldment, or to meet the requirements of Fig. 4.
4. A maximum of Leg Ⅲ shall be used only where thickness or geometry prevents scanning of
complete weld areas and heat affected zones in Leg Ⅰ or Leg Ⅱ.
5. On tension welds in cyclically loaded structures, the top quarter of thickness shall be tested
with the final leg of sound progressing from Face B to-ward Face A, the bottom quarter of
thickness shall be tested with the final leg of sound progressing from Face A toward Face B ;
i.e., the top quarter of thickness shall be tested either from Face A in Leg Ⅱ or from Face B in
Leg Ⅰ at the contractor's option, unless otherwise specified in the contract documents.
6. The weld face indicated shall be ground flush before using procedure 1G, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14 or 15.
Face A for both connected members shall be in the same plane.
Legend :
X - Check from Face "C".
G - Grind weld face flush.
O - Not required.
A Face - the face of the material from which the initial scanning is done (on T- and
corner joints, follow above sketches).
B Face - opposite the "A" face (same plate).
C Face - the face opposite the weld on the connecting member or a T- or corner joint.
* - Required only where display reference height indication of discontinuity is noted at
the weld metal-base metal interface while searching at scanning level with primary
procedures selected from first column.
** - Use 15in.(380mm) or 20in.(510mm) screen distance calibration.
P - Pitch and catch shall be conducted for further discontinuity evaluation in only the
middle half of the material thickness with only 45deg. or 70deg. transducers of
equal specification, both facing the weld. (Transducers must be held in fixture to
control positioning-see sketch.) Amplitude calibration for pitch and catch is normally
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made by calibrating a single search unit. When switching to dual search units for
pitch and catch inspection, there should be assurance that this calibration does not
change as a result of instrument variables.
F - Weld metal-base metal interface indications shall be further evaluated with either
70deg., 60deg. or 45deg. transducer-whichever sound path is nearest to being
perpendicular to the suspected fusion surface.
Procedure legend
Area of weld thickness
No. Top Middle Bottom
quarter half quarter
1 70° 70° 70°
2 60° 60° 60°
3 45° 45° 45°
4 60° 70° 70°
5 45° 70° 70°
6 70°G A 70° 60°
7 60°B 70° 60°
8 70°G A 60° 60°
9 70°G A 60° 45°
10 60°B 60° 60°
11 45°B 70°** 45°
12 70°G A 45° 70°G B
13 45°B 45° 45°
14 70°G A 45° 45°
15 70°G A 70°A B 70°G B

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Appendix 2
Ultrasonic Acceptance-Rejection Criteria

1. Statically Loaded Nontubular Connections
Weld Thickness* in in.(mm) and Search Unit Angle
Discontinuity 5/16(8) ＞3/4

∼ ∼ ＞1 1/2 ∼ 2 1/2(64) ＞2 1/2 ∼ 4(100) ＞4 ∼ 8(200)
Severity 3/4(19) 1 1/2(38)
Class
70° 70° 70° 60° 45° 70° 60° 45° 70° 60° 45°
+5 & +2 & -2 & +1 & +3 & -5 & -2 & 0& -7 & -4 & -1 &
Class A lower lower lower lower lower lower lower lower lower lower lower
+6 +3 -1 +2 +4 -4 -1 +1 -6 -3 0
Class B 0 +3 +5 -3 0 +2 -5 -2 +1
+7 +4 +1 +4 +6 +2 to +1 +3 -4 to -1 to +2
Class C +2 +5 +7 +2 +2 +4 +2 +2 +3
+8 +5 +3 +6 +8 +3 +3 +5 +3 +3 +4
Class D & up & up & up & up & up & up & up & up & up & up & up
Notes :
1. Class B and C discontinuities shall be separated by at least 2L, L being the length of the
longe discontinuity, except that when two or more such discontinuities are not separated
by at least 2L, but the combined length of discontinuities and their separation distance is
equal to or less than the maximum allowable length under the provisions of Class B or C,
the discontinuity shall be considered a single acceptable discontinuity.
2. Class B and C discontinuities shall not begin at a distance less than 2L from weld ends
carrying primary tensile stress, L being the discontinuity length.
3. Discontinuities detected at "scanning level" in the root face area of complete joint
penetration double groove weld joints shall be evaluated using an indicating rating 4dB
more sensitive than described in para. 8.6.(6) when such welds are designated as "tension
welds" on the drawing(subtract 4 dB from the indication rating "d")
4. Electroslag or electrogas welds : discontinuities detected at "scanning level" which exceed
2in.(51mm) in length shall be suspected as being piping porosity and shall be further
evaluated with radiography.
5. For indications that remain on the display as the search unit is moved AWS D1.1 6.13.1
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＊Weld thickness shall be defined as the nominal thickness of the thinner of the two parts
being joined.
Class A(large discontinuities) :
Any indication in this category shall be rejected(regardless of length).
Class B(medium discontinuities) :
Any indication in this category having a length greater than 3/4in.(19mm) shall be rejected.
Class C(small discontinuities) :
Any indication in this category having a length greater than 2in.(51mm) shall be rejected.
Class D(minor discontinuities) :
Any indication in this category shall be accepted regardless or length or location in the
weld.
Scanning Levels
Above Zero
Sound path in in.(mm)
Reference, dB
through 2 1/2(64mm) 14
＞2 1/2 through 5(64∼127mm) 19
＞5 through 10(127∼254mm) 29
＞10 through 15(254∼381mm) 39
2. Cyclically Loaded Nontubular Connections

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Weld Thickness* in in.(mm) and Search Unit Angle
Discontinuity 5/16(8) ＞3/4

∼ ∼ ＞1 1/2 ∼ 2 1/2(64) ＞2 1/2 ∼ 4(100) ＞4 ∼ 8(200)
Severity 3/4(19) 1 1/2(38)
Class
70° 70° 70° 60° 45° 70° 60° 45° 70° 60° 45°
+10 & +8 & +4 & +7 & +9 +1 & +4 & +6 & -2 & +1 & +3 &
Class A lower lower lower lower lower lower lower lower lower lower lower
+11 +9 +5 +8 +10 +2 +5 +7 -1 +2 +4
Class B +6 +9 +11 +3 +6 +8 0 +3 +5
+12 +10 +7 +10 +12 +4 +7 +9 +1 +4 +6
Class C +8 +11 +13 +5 +8 +10 +2 +5 +7
+13 +11 +9 +12 +14 +6 +9 +11 +3 +6 +8
Class D & up & up & up & up & up & up & up & up & up & up & up
Notes :
1. Class B and C discontinuities shall be separated by at least 2L, L being the length of the
longer discontinuity, except that when two or more such discontinuities are not separated at
least 2L, but the combined length of discontinuities and their separation distance is equal to
or less than the maximum allowable length under the provisions of Class B or C, the
discontinuity shall be considered a single acceptable discontinuity.
2. Class B and C discontinuities shall not begin at a distance less than 2L from weld
ends carrying primary tensile stress, L being the discontinuity length.
3. Discontinuities detected at "scanning level" in the root face area of complete joint
penetration double groove weld joints shall be evaluated using an indicating rating 4dB
more sensitive than described in para. 8.6.(6) when such welds are designated as
"tension welds" on the drawing(subtract 4 dB from the indication rating "d")
4. For indications that remain on the display as the search unit is moved AWS D1.1 6.13.1
＊ Weld thickness shall be defined as the nominal thickness of the thinner of the two parts
being joined.
Class A(large discontinuities) :
Any indication in this category shall be rejected(regardless of length).

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Class B(medium discontinuities) :
Any indication in this category having a length greater than 3/4in.(19mm) shall be rejected.
Class C(small discontinuities) :
Any indication in this category having a length greater than 2in.(51mm) shall be rejected.
Class D(minor discontinuities) :
Any indication in this category shall be accepted regardless or length or location in the
weld.
Scanning Levels
Above Zero
Sound path in in.(mm)
Reference, dB
through 2 1/2(64mm) 20
＞2 1/2 through 5(64∼127mm) 25
＞5 through 10(127∼254mm) 35
＞10 through 15(254∼381mm) 45
Appendix 3
SCANNING TECHNIQUES
(UT for Steel Structures)
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Technique 1
1. Joint Type : Butt Joint
2. Thickness (T) : T 8 – 14 mm thickness, plate
3. Probes
a) 0, 4MHz
b) 45, 4MHz
4. Range
a) 0 mm to 50 mm
b) 0 mm to 100 mm scanning with full skip distance
5. Scanning Sensitivity
a) Echo of first back reflection adjusted to 75% of full screen height
b) Refer to AWS D1.1, paragraph 6.25.5.2 “Zero Reference Level”
6. Sizing Method
Length : 6dB drop, Width and Height : 20dB drop
7. Scanning Patterns
SCANNING TECHNIQUES
(UT for Steel Structures)
Technique 2
1. Joint Type : T Joint

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2. Thickness (T) : T 8 – 14 mm thickness, plate
3. Probes
A. 0, 4MHz
B. 45, 4MHz
4. Range
A. 0 mm to 50 mm
B. 0 mm to 100 mm scanning with full skip distance
5. Scanning Sensitivity
A. Echo of first back reflection adjusted to 75% of full screen height
B. Refer to AWS D1.1, paragraph 6.25.5.2 “Zero Reference Level”
6. Sizing Method
Length : 6dB drop, Width and Height : 20dB drop
7. Scanning Patterns
Appendix 3
Report No.
Ultrasonic Examination Report Page No.
of
Date of Report
Project Name
(Total South Pars Projects Phase 2&3)
Owner/Customer
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Job No. Item Name Item No.
Drawing No. Rev. No Procedure No. Rev. No Acceptance Standard
Material/Thickness Equipment Model No./Tech. Sheet No. Transfer correction
□ mm
Calibration Block Couplant Water Surface Condition
□ Glycerin □ Oil □ C.M.C □ paste □As welded □As ground □Smooth
□ Technique 1 □ Technique 2
Decibels Discontinuity
Discontinuity
Attenuation Factor
(Sound Path) Angular Distance

Indication Rating
Reference Level
Indication Level
Identification Number
Transducer Angle
Depth from “A” Surface

Joint Number
Distance
Form Face
Remarks
Leg
Length
Attenuation
A b c d From X From Y
Examiner HDEC TPA TOTAL
Name
Sign
Date
UT-HYUN-002(Rev.0) A4(210X297)
Appendix 5
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INSTRUMENT TYPE :
CALIBRATION RECORD OF
I.D No. :
ULTRASONIC EQUIPMENT
ID/SERIAL No. :
1. TEST EQUIPMENT’S
Type Maker
Transducer
Frequency Size Sr. No.
2. SCREEN HEIGHT LINEARITY

100%FSH %FSH 50%FSH %FSH
Screen height linearity 80%FSH %FSH 30%FSH %FSH
60%FSH %FSH
3. AMPLITUDE CONTROL LINEARITY

80%FSH – 6dB %FSH(32-48)
Amplitude
80%FSH – 12dB %FSH(16-24)
Control
40%FSH + 6dB %FSH(64-96)
Linearity
20%FSH + 12dB %FSH(64-96)
4. HORIZONTAL LINEARITY
1) Range – 100 mm
Liner scale (a) 25 (b) 50 (c) 75 (d) 100
Echo position (a) (b) (c) (d)
2) Range – 200 mm
Liner scale (a) 25 (b) 50 (c) 75 (d) 100 (e) 125 (f) 150 (g) 175 (h) 200
Echo position (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
Examined by Approved by
Level Date Level Date

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SOUTH PARS FIELD DEVELOPMENT

(PHASE TWO AND THREE)

SOUTH PARS FIELD DEVELOPMENT (PHASE TWO AND THREE)

2 03/01/02 ISSUE OF APPROVED FINAL DOCUMENT J. K. MIN S. Y. KIM S. K. AN

TOTAL SOUTH PARS

DOCUMENT TITLE NDT PROCEDURE

PP 99012 999 0001 0565 2 IAFD NONE 2 1/35

DOCUMENT No. REV STATUS SCALE CLASS PAGE

TABULATION OF REVISED PAGES

PAGE Rev.0 Rev.1 Rev.2 PAGE Rev.0 Rev.1 Rev.2

1.0 SCOPE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE.4

2.0 REFERENCES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 4

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE 5

4.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION ------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 5

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE 5

6.0 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL -------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 6

7.0 EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE ------------------------------------------------ PAGE 9

8.0 CALIBRATION FOR EXAMINATION ------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 15

9.0 EXAMINATION PROCEDURE --------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 17

10.0 EVALUATION OF INDICATION ------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 21

11.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 23

12.0 REPORT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE 23

13.0 APPENDICES------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE 24

are not to be used for examination tube-to-tube, T-, Y-, or K-connections.

TSP’s specifications shall be applied.

2.2 AWS D1.1 : Structural Welding Code-Steel (1998 Edition)

Certification (1992 Edition)

2.4 Project Specification

3.2 The sub-contractor is responsible for managing of general NDT work

4.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION

certified in accordance with ASNT Recommended Particle No. SNT-TC-1A.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Surface Preparation

relevant or false indications from masking or interfering with the evaluation of

needed to permit examination.

5.2 Examination Coverage

of 10% of the transducer dimension perpendicular to the direction of the scan.

5.3 Rate of Search Unit Movement

unless calibration is verified at scanning speed.

5.4 Recording Sensitivity Level

Recording of indications shall be made with respect to the reference level.

location and lengths of welds to be examined in the drawings or NDE map.

6.0 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

amplitude can be easily detected on the display.

6.2 Straight Beam(Longitudinal Wave) Search Units

6.3 Angle Beam Search Units

comprised of the two separate elements or may be an integral unit.

transducers 12.7mm by 25.4mm shall be permitted.

one of the following proper angles: 70deg., 60deg., or 45deg..

nominal angle or refraction, and index point.

material under examination.

oil or equivalent may be used for couplant on calibration blocks.

6.6 Calibration Block

(2) The use of corner reflection for calibration purposes is prohibited.

resolution reference test block shown in Fig. 2.

equivalent P-Number as the materials of the test part.

7.0 EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE

7.1 Horizontal Linearity

accordance with following procedure.

qualification range being certified (See Fig. 3).

calibration and zero delay adjustments.

horizontal location examination.

7.2 Decibel Accuracy