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Manufacturer: BBM-Akustik Industrie GmbH, Ziegelweg 7, D-01640 Coswig
Inspector: Mr. Tilo Sperling
Document number: AA 17.4 (Rev. 01/2015)
VT- TEST INSTRUCTIONS
Pos. Contents Page

1 Application area 2
2 General Requirements 2
3 General 2
4 Technical auxiliary means 2
4.1 Use of gauges and measuring equipment 2
4.2 Use of magnifiers 2
5 Acceptance standards 2
5.1 Reference Code ASME B31.1-2010 3
5.2 Reference Code DIN EN ISO 5817 3
6 VT- Test reports 3
T. Sperling
5 Comments added 16.01.2015 T. Sperling U. Mütterlein
(VT – Level 2)
T. Reuß
4 Revision AWS D1.1 01.08.2013 T. Sperling T. Sperling
(VT – Level 2)
T. Reuß U. Mütterlein
3 Revision 09.10.2013 U. Mütterlein
(VT – Level 2)
I. Salvenmoser H. Dittrich T. Reuß
2 Final issue 19.09.2012
(VT – Level 2 (QM) (VT – Level 2)
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1 Application area
This procedure is applicable to the execution of visual inspections of welded joints.
2 General requirements
Personnel charged with the execution of inspections must be qualified and familiar with ASME V Art. 9
and ASME VIII Div. 1 UW 35, UW 36, UW 37 and ASME IX. Furthermore, an annual test of vision
carried out by an ophthalmologist / certified optician has to be submitted. The testing instruction is also
conform with AWS D1.1. Additional the requirements of ASME B31.1 are fulfilled.
3 General
Inspection is carried out under improved visual conditions (luminance  1000lx, visual angle  30°, non-
glaring, sight line). The distance between the inspector’s eye and the object to be examined is 600 mm
at maximum. The scope of inspection is 100 %. In case of doubt, a different non-destructive procedure
(e. g. MT test) has to be realised.
4 Technical auxiliary means

4.1 Use of gauges and measuring equipment
Measuring equipment and gauges are used to check the size and quality of the fabricated weldseam. To
support a proper evaluation the surface of the weldseam has to be cleaned of remainings from the
oxidation process, from sputter and other contaminitions. A suitable tool as a brush shall be used to
achieve this state.
4.2 Use of magnifiers

For a better classification of surface defects it is possible to use magnifiers (max. enlargement 12x). For
this purpose, the area to be examined has to be illuminated very well. Furthermore, control mirrors and
the like will be used.
5. Evaluation
The evaluation has to be done according the acceptance standards of the referencing code sections.

5.1 Reference Code ASME B31.1-2010

Is the reference code B 31.1 Visual examination shall be performed in accordance with the methods
described in Section V, Article 9, of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
The evaluation is defined in B31.1.
Section 136.4.2 defines acceptance standards. Unacceptable are:
• Cracks – external surface
• Undercuts
• Lack of fusion on surface
• Incomplete penetration
• Other linear (l=> 3*width) indications being longer than l > 5mm
• Circular surface porosity of a single indication of 5 mm or max. 4 indications with 2 mm
diameter in an edge to edge direction. Rounded indications (l=< 3*width)
5.2 Reference DIN EN ISO 5817

Under this code the given tables have to be used for the evaluation. Commonly pressure parts need to
be evaluated according the criteria’s of class B non-pressure parts as casings of class C.
6 VT test report
A written report of the examination shall contain the following information:
(a) the date of examination;

(b) procedure identification and revision used;
(c) technique used; + equipment
(d) results of the examination;
(e) examination personnel identity, and, when required by referencing Code Section, qualification
level;
(f) identification of the part or component examined;
(g) Luminance measured

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Magnetic Particle Examination Procedure
1. Purpose
These test instructions specify the method of magnetic particle tests using AC-electromagnetic yoke
(MT test) of welding seams on ferromagnetic material according to ASME Sect. V Art. 7.
2. Scope
The test specification applies to magnetic particle of magnetisable materials and welded
connexions. In case of magnetisable steel types, preference should be given to the magnetic particle
test instead of the dye penetrant inspection.
3. Regulations
ASME Sec. I, app. A-260, Edition 2017

ASME Sec. V, Art. 7, Edition 2017
ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, app. 6, Edition 2017
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4. Staff qualification
The personnel shall be qualified and certified in conformity with DIN EN ISO 9712 or
SNT-TC-1A.
Execution of tests and evaluation of test results: at least level 2 according to DIN EN ISO 9712
or SNT-TC-1A.
All testers working in the inspection must have an eye test certificate not older than 12 months.
5. Time and scope of testing
The time and scope of testing works shall be taken from the purchaser’s instruction and order
documents (drawings, inspection plans). Special attention is to be paid to the inspection time with
regard to thermal treatments prescribed. Only thin, one-layer colour coatings are allowed.
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6. Surface preparation
Surfaces to be tested and the adjacent area of at least 25 mm, shall be free from rust, scales, spatters,
scores or other contaminations impeding the inspection (paint coats see section 5). The test area
shall be dry as well as free from grease and oil. Depending on the test equipment, maximum
admissible temperatures are to be taken into account. Nonmagnetic (white) surface contrast may be
applied by the examiner to uncoated surfaces, only in amounts sufficient to enhance (black) particle
contrast. This contrast background must be used from the same test system.
7. Test system
The test is performed using wet, no fluorescent ferromagnetic particles with white priming colour.
The use of the following test materials is recommended:
- Ferromagnetic particles, wet, no fluorescent: DIFFUTHERM MPS-S

- White priming colour (background): DIFFUTHERM DPM
Manufakturer: HELMUT KLUMPF · TECHNISCHE CHEMIE KG

Industriestrasse 15
45699 Herten
The system may be used, preferably in terms of ready-for-use wet test agent, filled in aerosol tins.
This system is satisfied to ASME sec. V, art. 7 and related ASTM-standards.
8. Magnetisation
The test sections will always be magnetised with AC-electromagnetic yoke in two magnetisation
directions, possibly arranged shifted by 90°. The AC- electromagnetic yoke lifting power must be
checked once a year as minimum (or after damage or repair), in accordance with ASME sec.V,
art.7, T 762 (lift off with maximum pole spacing at least of 4,5 kg)

9. Evaluation of the test sections
Directly during magnetisation, the test section must complete moistened through spraying the
magnetic particles, whereby this area is to be observed for possible patterns. The determination of
the pattern size should possibly be done during magnetisation in order to get the whole pattern size.
During the examination it is to be guaranteed, that surplus wet inspection device can run off.
For the examination with no fluorescent method must be the light intensity at the test area more
than 1000 lux.
Evaluation of indications:
An indication of an imperfection may be larger than the real imperfection. However the size of the
indication will be the basis for the acceptance standard.
All indications with dimensions larger than 1,5 mm have to be considered relevant.
-a: a linear indication is an indication, of which the length is larger than 3 times the width
-b: a rounded indication is an indication of circular- and/or elliptical shape with a length equal to or less
than 3 times its width.
-c: any questionable or doubtful indication shall be re-examined, to determine whether or not they are
relevant.
Acceptance standard:
All surfaces examined shall be free of:
-a: relevant linear indications,

-b: relevant rounded indications greater than 5 mm
-c: four or more relevant indications in a line separated by 1,5 mm or less, measured from edge to edge

10. Test report
The tests evaluated according to the standards used and the admissible tolerances are documented in
test reports of Ernst GmbH.
Non-complying test sections shall be tested again after repair and be marked in the test report by
writing an “R” behind the weld designation.
The minimum information’s of the report shall be in accordance to T-793, as follow:
a) procedure identification and revision;

b) magnetic particle equipment and type of current;
c) magnetic particles (visible or fluorescent, wet or dry)
d) examination personnel identity and if required by referencing Code Section,
qualification level;
e) map or record of indications per T-792;
f) material and thickness
g) lighting equipment; and
h) date of examination

Liquid Penetrant Examination Procedure
1. Purpose
These test instructions specify the method of liquid penetrant tests of welding seams according
to the ASME Sect. V Art. 6.
2. Scope
The test specification applies to liquid penetrant tests on materials and welded connections.
In case of magnetisable steel types, preference should be given to the magnetic particle
test instead of the dye penetrant inspection.
3. Regulations
ASME Sec. I, app. A-260, Edition 2017
ASME Sec. V, Art. 7, Edition 2017
ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, app. 6, Edition 2017
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The personnel shall be qualified and certified in conformity with ISO 9712 (or SNT-TC-1A)
Execution of tests: at least level II according to ISO 9712 (or SNT-TC-1A)
Evaluation of test results: at least level II according to ISO 9712 (or SNT-TC-1A)
All testers working in the inspection must have an eye test certificate not older than 12 months.
documents (drawings, inspection plans). Special attention is to be paid to the inspection time with
regard to thermal treatments prescribed.

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In general, satisfactory results may be obtained when the surface of the part is in as-welded, as-
rolled, as-cast, or as-forged condition. Surface preparation by grinding, machining, or other
methods may be necessary when surface irregularities could mask indications of unacceptable
discontinuities. The surface to be examined and all adjacent areas within at least 25mm must be dry
and free of all dirt, grease, lint, welding flux, weld splatter, paint, oil and other extraneous matter
that could obscure surface openings interfere with the examination. Before applying the penetrant,
the surface to be tested shall be pre-treated with solvent ColorPEN RL 40. The surface may be dried
by normal evaporation or forced air. The standard temperature of the penetrant and inspection area
shall not be below 5°C and not above 52°C.
7. Test system
The use of the following test materials (Family group: ColorPEN) is recommended:
- Penetrant: ColorPEN - PWL1

- Solvent: ColorPEN - RL 40
- Developer: ColorPEN - DL 20
Manufacturer: Magnaflux GmbH

Bahnhofstraße 94-98
73457 Essingen -Germany
This non-fluorescent system may be used, preferably in terms of ready-for-use wet test agent, filled
in aerosol tins. The ColorPEN-test system is satisfied to ASME sec. V, art. 6 and related ASTM-
standards.
8. Examination

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All test units must take place, with consideration of the respective retention times, directly one
behind the other.
8.1 Penetration
The penetrant be applied by spraying. At temperature range from 10°C to 52°C the minimum
exposure time of the penetrant is 10 minutes. For temperatures from 5°C up to 10°C the minimum
penetrant dwell time shall be 20 minutes.
8.2 Method of removing excess surface penetrant

After the penetration dwell time elapsed, any penetrant remaining on the surface shall be removed
with purifier: ColorPEN RL 40 (ITW Tiede-Ndt GmbH). Excess solvent shall be removed by
wiping with a cloth or absorbent paper, repeating the operation until most traces of penetrant have
been removed. The remaining traces shall be removed by lightly wiping the surface with cloth or
absorbent paper moistened with solvent. To minimize removal of penetrant from discontinuities,
care shall be taken to avoid the use of excess solvent. Flushing the surface with solvent, following
the application of the penetrant and prior to developing, is prohibited!
8.3 Drying after excess penetrant removal

The surface may be dried by normal evaporation or forced air.
8.4 Developing
The (non-aqueous) developer shall be applied only to a dry surface. It shall be applied by spraying.
Drying shall be by normal evaporation. Developing time for final interpretation begins immediately
after the developer is dry. The minimum developing time for temperature range between 10°C to
52°C is 10 minutes. For temperatures from 5°C up to 10°C the minimum developing time shall be
20 minutes.
8.5 Evaluation of indications

For the examination with non-fluorescent method must the light intensity at the routing scope more
at least 1000 lux. The indication size shall be measured immediately after the end of developing
time. Final interpretation shall be made within 10 to 60 minutes after the developing time. If the
surface to be examined is large enough to preclude complete examination within the prescribed
time, the examination shall be performed in increments.
An indication is the evidence of a mechanical imperfection. All indications with major dimensions
greater than 1,5 mm shall be considered relevant. Indications of an imperfection may be larger that
causes it, however, the size of the indication is the basis for acceptance evaluation.

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A linear indication is one having a length greater than three times the width. A rounded indication is
one of circular or elliptical shape with the length equal or less than three times the width.
The following indications are not permissible:
- relevant linear indications
- relevant rounded indications greater than 5 mm
- four or more relevant rounded indications in a line, separated by 1,5 mm or less(edge to edge)
- ten or more rounded indications in any 3870 mm² area of surface with the major dimension of this
area not exceed 150 mm with the area taken in the most unfavorable location relative to the
indications being evaluated.
Any questionable or doubtful indications shall be reexamined to determine whether or not they are
relevant.
9. Test report
tests reports of Ernst GmbH.
Non-rejectable indications shall be recorded as specified by the referencing Code Section.
Rejectable indications shall be recorded, with the type of indications (linear or rounded), location
and extent (length, diameter or aligned). Non-complying test sections shall be tested again after
repair and be marked in the test report by writing an “R” behind the weld designation.
The minimum information of the report shall be in accordance to T-692, as follow:
a) procedure identification and revision;

b) liquid penetrant type (visible or fluorescent);
c) type (number or letter designation) of each penetrant, penetrant remover, emulsifier and
developer used;
d) examination personnel identity and if required by referencing Code Section,
qualification level;
e) map or record of indications per T-691;
f) material and thickness;
g) lighting equipment;
h) date of examination;
i) ambient temperature

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Test Specification for Ultrasonic Inspections acc. to ASME-Code
Written Practice
1. Purpose
These test instructions specify the method of ultrasonic inspections (UT) of welds within the
operational sphere of Messrs. Ernst GmbH.
2. Scope
The test specification applies to ultrasonic inspections of metallic materials and welded joints of a
thickness of  6mm through 19 mm. Lifting lugs and the areas where they will be installed on the
container must be 100% tested for laminar tears.
For smaller wall thicknesses, other test methods shall be preferred (RT, MT or PT tests) or should
this be regarded as not possible or not sufficient, the proceedings shall be determined separately
with the purchaser before starting the UT inspections.
3. Regulations
The following rules and standards apply in their respectively valid version.
ASME-Code Sec.V, Subsec.A, Art.4 Ultrasonic Examination, Methods for welds
Edition 2017
ASME Sec. VIII, Div.1, UW 51, 52, 53 Pressure tanks and vessels
Edition 2017
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The inspection staff has to be trained according to these test specification. The following conditions
apply:
- Execution of tests: at least level 1 according to DIN EN ISO 9712 (or SNT-TC-1A)
- Evaluation of test results: at least level 2 according to DIN EN ISO 9712 (or SNT-TC-1A)
- All testers working in the inspection must have an eye test certificate not older than 12 months.
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documents (drawings, inspection plans). Special attention is to be paid to the regulations valid at the
time of test regarding thermal treatments prescribed.
Surfaces to be tested shall be free from rust, scales, spatters, scores or other contaminations
impeding the inspection. Uneven surfaces and ripples may only occur to such an extent that the
resulting gap of the testing head sole does not exceed 0.5 mm. The width of the test surfaces shall
guarantee a complete determination of the test volume.
7. Devices for ultrasonic inspection
The UT devices shall comply with the requirements according to DIN EN 12668-1. A calibration
certificate to be renewed every year, shall be available.
8. Couplant
Paste, UT gel, water (only inspection for laminar-type defects) or oil can be used as a couplant. In
this context, corrosion protection questions may have to be cleared up with the purchaser before
starting the tests. In general both, adjustment and inspection have to be realised by using the same
couplant.
9. Calibration
9.1 Range calibration
The range calibration is realised by using the reference blocks K1 and K2, a step wedge or directly
on the constructional element, whereby always the echoes of two different known sound paths shall
be used.

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9.2 Scanning sensitivity calibration
9.2.1 Distance Amplitude Techniques (DAC method)
The calibration reflectors demanded by the standard for material-like calibration block
(ASME Sec.V; Fig. T-434.2.1) shall be used to determine a DAC curve.
9.3 Control of adjustments
Controls or new calibrations will be necessary:

- before starting the test
- after 4 hours of testing
- after changing the test system (e. g. testing head)
- when exchanging the tester
- at the end of the test.
10. Evaluation
Welds that are shown by ultrasonic examination to have discontinuities that produce an indication
greater than 20% of the reference level shall be investigated to the extent that can determine their
shape, identity and location. (Instead of drawing a 20% DAC or 20% reference level on the
instrument's screen, the gain may be increased 14 dB to make the reference
level DAC curve the 20% DAC curve or 20% of the reference level.)
Discontinuities evaluated as being cracks, lack of fusion or incomplete penetration are unacceptable
regardless of their length.
Laminar tears on lifting lug plates and for the welding area portion of silencers are none accepted.
Other discontinuities are unacceptable if the indication exceeds the reference level (greater than
20% DAC) and their length exceeds 6 mm.
11. Description of recordable ads
Ads are subject to registration by indicating their echo height is exceeded, recording length, depth
position (if necessary depth extent), position in the longitudinal and transverse directions to monitor
the weld. The respective zero point position must be indicated component-based.

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12. Test report
tests reports of Ernst GmbH. All necessary data shall be registered.
The weld sections shall primarily be marked as indicated in drawings and inspection plans. In case
specific weld designations are given, they shall be shown in a sketch, which forms an integral part
of the test report.
Non-complying test sections shall be tested again after repair and be marked in the test report by
writing an “R” behind the weld designation.

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Test Specification for Radiographic Examinations acc. to ASME-Code
Written Practice
1. Purpose
These written practice specify the method of radiographic examination of weld seams according to
the requirements of the ASME code within the operational sphere of Messrs. Ernst GmbH.
2. Scope
The test specifications apply to radiographic examinations of welded joints of ferritic and austenitic
steels up to a wall thickness of 76 mm.
3. Regulations
ASME-Code Sec.V, Subsec.A, Art.2 and Inspection technique, radiography of welds

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ASME Sec. VIII, Div.1, UW 51 and 52 Pressure tanks and vessels
Edition 2017
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The inspection staff has to be trained according to these test specification. The following conditions
apply:
- Execution of tests and evaluation of test results: at least level 2 according to ISO 9712 or
SNT-TC-1A
- All testers working in the inspection must have an eye test certificate not older than 12 months.
- When realising the radiographic examination, a person in charge of “radiation protection in situ”
of Ernst GmbH shall be present.
5. Scope and time of inspection
The scope and time of inspection works are shown in the purchaser’s instructions and order
documents (drawings, inspection plans). Please note that the radiographic examination has to be
performed after the last heat treatment.

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The surface shall be free from any contaminations, foreign particles or surface damage in the area
of the film layer. Appropriate measures shall be taken to avoid scattered radiation.
Contour grinding of welds on outside surface shall be performed to the extent that clarity of the
radiographic examination is maintained.
7. Demands on the inspection technique
7.1 Selection of radiation source and determination of maximum voltage
The following radiation sources will be used:

- X-ray systems Eresco MF2 (200 kV, 4.5 mA)
- Isotope iridium 192 (size: Ø < 3 mm)
When choosing the maximum voltage of the x-ray system, the conditions shown in Figure 1 are to
be complied with as a function of the smallest single wall thickness (pay attention to double wall
radiography!).
Figure 1
Maximalspannung für Röntgenstrahler
200
Maximalspannung
175
(kV)
150
125
100
0,05/ 1,3 0,1/ 2,5 0,15/ 3,8 0,2/ 5,1 0,25/ 6,3
einfache Wandstärke (inch/ mm)
When using iridium 192 the single wall thickness may not be inferior to 19 mm.

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7.2 Minimum distance radiation source / work piece
The minimum distance between radiation source and work piece is determined by the geometric
inaccuracy and is calculated as follows:
fmin = minimum distance radiation source / work piece

d = focal spot size
d*s
fmin = s = thickness of work piece
ug ug = geometric inaccuracy (s: < 51 mm ug = 0,51 mm
s: 51 – 76 mm ug = 0,76 mm)
7.3 Shot arrangements
Figure 2 shows the shot arrangements possible according to ASME-Code Sec. V, Art.2.
If technically possible, the single wall radiography is to be preferred to double wall radiography.
In order to minimize distortions as far as possible, the radiation source should be positioned
according to shot arrangement A or B (Fig. 2). When applying the double-wall technique,
preference is to be given to shot arrangement D or E with evaluation of the wall close to the film.
The double-wall radiography according to shot arrangement F or G is only admissible if the outer
diameter of the work piece is < 89 mm.

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Figure 2: Shot arrangement A to G
7.4. Films and foil combinations
Films shall be as mentioned below:

- Fine grain film (Class II) for X-Ray.
- Ultra-fine grain film (Class I) for gamma ray (Ir 192)
Films of AGFA-D5 with lead reinforced foils shall be used. The lead foils shall be chosen with
regard to the radiation energy according to Table 1:

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Table 1
Energy / isotope Lead foils: thickness / combination
up to 125 keV < 0.13 mm / front and rear intensifying screen
>125 keV – 200 keV 0.02 – 0.13 mm / front and rear intensifying
screen
Iridium 192 0.13 mm / front and rear intensifying screen
7.5. Proof of image quality, blackening
The proof of the image quality is to be provided by using wire penetrameter sets (SE-747). For each
individual shot at least one penetrameter shall be used (for central shots on round seams shot
arrangement A = 3 pieces, arranged shifted by 120°). The sensitivity of proof depends on the single-
wall thickness as well as on the position of the penetrameter and can be taken from Table 2. The
penetrameters shall preferably be positioned on the radiation source side (also applies to ellipse
technique and vertical radiography according to shot arrangements F and G). In case it is not
possible to place the penetrameters on the radiation source side (shot arrangements D and E), the
position close to the film is to be marked with the letter ‘F’ near the penetrameter. Penetrameters of
the same material group as the specimen (e. g. steel, copper, aluminium, titanium) shall be used.
The image quality is considered to be complied with if the required wire is recognized on a length
of 10 mm.
The required minimum blackening is 2.0 in the evaluable range. In dependency on the luminance of
the light boxes, the blackening level 4 should not be exceeded.
Table 2
Single wall thickness Position of the penetrameter
radiation source side film side
inch mm Ø wire No. wire Set Ø wire No. wire Set
(inch) (inch)
< 0.25 < 6.3 0.008 5 A 0.006 4 A
>0.25-0.375 >6.3-9.5 0.010 6 A/B 0.008 5 A
>0.375-0.5 >9.5-12.7 0.013 7 B 0.010 6 A/B
>0.5-0.75 >12.7-19.0 0.016 8 B 0.013 7 B
>0.75-1.0 >19.0-25.4 0.020 9 B 0.016 8 B
>1.0-1.5 >25.4-38,1 0.025 10 B 0.020 9 B
>1.5-2.0 >38.1-50.8 0.032 11 B/C 0.025 10 B
>2.0-2.5 >50.8-63.5 0.040 12 C 0.032 11 B/C

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>2.5-3.0 >63.5-76.0 0.050 13 C 0.040 12 C
7.5 Proof of scattered radiation control
During exposure, the letter ‘B’ has to be indicated on the rear side of the film / foil combination
(see chapter VIII, section 2, T-223). A too strong scattered radiation is proved by a bright
appearance of the letter ‚B’ on the film. In this case, the shot shall be repeated after taking adequate
measures to reduce scattered radiation. A dark appearance of letter ‘B’ is no reason for rejecting the
shot.
8. Identification of film overlay
For permanent marking the films, lead figures and lead letters shall be used. The marking of the
welds carried out from the inspection plans and drawings of the respective object. Order number,
part number and seam number must be mapped to each film.
The following information shall appear in the test report:
a) number of equipment, piping or part

b) joint number, in case of welded joint
c) thickness
d) material
e) film identification number
f) date service was performed
g) identification of level from professional
Overlay: > 2 cm, evidence is mainly provided by the lead figure ribbons used during radiography.

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9. Admissibility criteria
(ASME Sec. VIII, Div.1, UW 51 and Appendix 4)
The following indications are non-compliance criteria of the weld sections shown:
9.1 Inadmissible types of indication

(The occurrence of such a kind of fault already leads to non-compliance.)
- crack
- incomplete welding penetration
- lack of fusion,
9.2 any other elongated indications on the radiograph which has length greater than:
- 6 mm for t up to 19 mm
- 1/3 of the wall thickness for t > 19 mm up to 57 mm
- 19 mm for t > 57 mm
The letter ‘t’ stands for nominal wall thickness of the thinnest basic material adjacent to the weld
seam. The length of oblong indications is at least three times their width.
9.3 Groups of aligned indications,
any group of aligned indications that have an aggregate length greater than t in a length of 12 t,
except when the distance between the successive imperfections exceeds 6 L where L is the length of
the longest imperfection in the group
9.4 Round individual indications
Round indications have a maximum length which is smaller than the triplicate of their width. These
indications may be circular, elliptical, conical or irregular in shape and may have tails. The
indication may be from any imperfection, such as porosity, slag or tungsten. Only those indications
shall be considered in the evaluation, the dimensions of which (as a function of the wall thickness)
exceed the values shown in Table 3.

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Table 3
Nominal wall Maximum Size of Acceptable Rounded Indication Maximum Size of

thickness t (mm) Nonrelevant Indication
(mm) Random Isolated
(0,25*t; < 4 mm)
< 3 mm 1/4 t 1/3 t 1/10 t
3 0,79 1,07 0,38
5 1,19 1,60 0,38
6 1,60 2,11 0,38
8 1,98 2,64 0,79
10 2,31 3,18 0,79
11 2,77 3,71 0,79
13 3,18 4,27 0,79
14 3,61 4,78 0,79
16 3,96 5,33 0,79
17 3,96 5,84 0,79
19 to 50 3,96 6,35 0,79
over 50 3,96 9,53 1.60
9.4.1 Aligned Rounded Indications
Aligned rounded indications are acceptable when the summation of the diameters of the indications
is less than t in a length 12 times the wall thickness (see Fig. 4-1).

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The length of groups of aligned rounded indications and the spacing between the groups shall meet
the requirements of Fig. 4-2
9.4.2 Rounded Indication Charts
The rounded indications characterized as imperfections shall not exceed that shown in the charts.
The charts in Figs. 4-3 till 4-7 illustrate various types of assorted, randomly dispersed and clustered
rounded indications for different weld thickness > 3 mm. These charts represent the maximum
acceptable concentration limits for rounded indications.
For weld thickness less than 3 mm the maximum number of relevant rounded indications shall not
be exceed 12 in 150 mm length of weld. A proportionally fewer number of indications shall be
permitted in welds less than 150 mm length.
Clustered indications are four times as many indications in a local area (as shown in Figs. 4-3 till
4-7, each position (c)). The length of an acceptable cluster shall not exceed the lesser of 25 mm or
2*t. Where more than one cluster is present, the sum of the lengths of the clusters shall not be
exceeding 25 mm in 150 mm weld length.

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9.5 Rootcontacavity, when there is an abrupt change in density, as indicated on the radiograph
10. Logging and repairs
The evaluations of the tests are outlined in the Ernst GmbH test reports. All necessary data shall be
registered. Non-complying test sections shall be tested again after being repaired by radiographic
examination using the same parameters. Identification of these films see No.8.

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4 Technical auxiliary means

4.2 Use of magnifiers

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5.1 Reference Code ASME B31.1-2010

5.2 Reference DIN EN ISO 5817

(a) the date of examination;

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Magnetic Particle Examination Procedure

ASME Sec. I, app. A-260, Edition 2017

5. Time and scope of testing

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The use of the following test materials is recommended:

- Ferromagnetic particles, wet, no fluorescent: DIFFUTHERM MPS-S

Manufakturer: HELMUT KLUMPF · TECHNISCHE CHEMIE KG

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9. Evaluation of the test sections

All surfaces examined shall be free of:

-a: relevant linear indications,

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10. Test report

a) procedure identification and revision;

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Liquid Penetrant Examination Procedure

5. Time and scope of testing

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Liquid Penetrant Examination Procedure

- Penetrant: ColorPEN - PWL1

Manufacturer: Magnaflux GmbH

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8.2 Method of removing excess surface penetrant

8.3 Drying after excess penetrant removal

8.5 Evaluation of indications

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a) procedure identification and revision;

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Test Specification for Ultrasonic Inspections acc. to ASME-Code

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5. Time and scope of testing

7. Devices for ultrasonic inspection

9.1 Range calibration

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9.2 Scanning sensitivity calibration

9.2.1 Distance Amplitude Techniques (DAC method)

9.3 Control of adjustments

Controls or new calibrations will be necessary:

11. Description of recordable ads

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