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NDE PROCEDURE

(PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION PROCEDURE)

CUSTOMER : PSS A/C THAI OIL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED C

PROJECT : THAI OIL CLEAN FUEL PROJECT (CFP), THAILAND

CODE OF : ASME SEC-VIII, DIV. 1 ED.2017


CONSTRUCTION
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ITEM NO. : C-10603, C-10705

EQUIPMENT : PRODUCTION FRACTIONATOR & VACUUM TOWER


DESCRIPTION

IHZL JOB NO. : DV-0465 & DV-0466

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1. PURPOSE:
This procedure describes the method for Phased Array Ultrasonic Examination of butt weld joints
made up of steel only on accessible area as required. Details are given below in PAUT NDE MAP.
PAUT NDE MAP

Weld Joint Applicable Scan


Sr. No. Job No. Thickness
Detail Plan

As per
1 DV-465 & DV-466 24 mm to 56 mm 1
Figure-A

Weld Joint Detail:-

2. SCOPE:
This procedure shall be applicable for weld joints for thickness between 26 mm to 56 mm. The
PAUT examination area shall include the volume of the weld plus HAZ on each side of the weld.
Before examining the weld joint a scan plan shall be prepared and Bevel configuration, the same scan
plan shall be used for setting the parameters for PAUT Examination. The scan plan shall contain the
following information:
 Weld joint details (Diameter, Thickness, Bevel Configuration and Material Specification)

 Surface from which examination shall be performed.

 Minimum and maximum angle selected for Sectorial or Linear scanning

 Focal distance

 Index offset from the weld center

 Component coverage of weld and HAZ areas

 Beam direction with respect to weld centerline

 Search unit details: Element pitch, height & width, Number of element used
 Wedge refracted angle and curvature of wedge if applicable

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

 IHZL written practice (DCP/NDE/01) as per Recommended practice SNT-TC-1A, Edition


2006
 ASME Sec VIII Div-1, Edition-2017
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ASME Sec VIII Div-2 Edition 2017 Part 7 (Acceptance Criteria).



 ASME Sec V, Article 4 Edition-2017, Ultrasonic Examination methods for welds.
 DEP 31.22.00.31, PVM SV 1322I.
4. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION:

4.1 Personnel performing phased array ultrasonic examination (PAUT) shall be qualified and
certified in UT Level II or Level III as per the requirement of ASNT-SNT-TC-1A. The person
employed for conducting examination, interpretation, evaluation, and calibrations shall be
qualified to Level II as per IHZL’s written practice (DCP/NDE/01) for control and
administration of NDE personnel’s training, examination and certification, which complies with
the recommended practice SNT-TC-1A of ASNT.
4.2 In addition, only UT personnel trained in the use of the equipment and who have demonstrated
the ability to properly acquire examination data, shall conduct production scans.
4.3 Personnel who analyze and interpret the collected data shall also be trained in the use of the
equipment and software used. Personnel performing PAUT on actual job shall be participating
in the demonstration of procedure.
4.4 The personnel shall be able to demonstrate the following with PAUT equipment:
4.4.1 Scanning of test object.
4.4.2 Characterization of flaw indication.
4.4.3 Flaw sizing & Location.

5 QUALIFICATION OF TESTING PROCEDURE AND PERSONNEL:

Qualification blocks shall meet the requirements of Section V, Article –4; T-434.1.2 to T-434.1.6
and T-434.1.7. The blocks shall have thickness within ± 25% of the thickness to be examined. For
welds joining two materials of different base metal thicknesses, the demonstration block thickness
shall be based on the thinner of the two materials. Demonstration blocks shall be prepared by
welding and shall contain a minimum of three actual planer flaws or three EDM notches oriented to
simulate flaws parallel to the production weld’s axis and fusion faces. The qualification block shall
be prepared by welding as of the actual job condition and same process shall be used and shall
contain a minimum of three flaws, oriented to simulate flaws parallel to the production weld’s fusion
line as follows:
• One surface flaw on the side of the block representing the OD surface
• One surface flaw on the side of the block representing the ID surface
• One subsurface flaw
• If the block can be flipped during examination, then one flaw may represent both the ID &OD
surface.
• The Flaw size shall be no larger than the flaw in Clause 15 Acceptance Criteria. Flaw sizes in
the demonstration block shall be based on the thickness of the demonstration block itself and
shall be no larger than that specified in ASME Sec VIII Division 2 as per the details below:
- 0.25 aspect ratio acceptable flaw for material equal to or greater than 25mm thick.
- All the above flaw dimensions are based on demonstration block thickness.
• Weld Joint Configuration: The weld joint geometry of the demonstration block shall be
representative of the production welds joint details.
• Acceptable Limit- Acceptable performance is defined as response from the maximum
allowable flaw and other flaws of interest demonstrated to exceed the reference level.

This procedure shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Client representative (if applicable),
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prior to implementation. The ability of the system to satisfactorily show the artificially introduced
reflectors in a welded sample block shall be considered satisfactory evidence of compliance with
this procedure. Procedure qualification by demonstration for PAUT shall be carried out for each
thickness / thickness combination, for each weld configuration and by each operator for all these
conditions. The demonstration shall be witnessed by Inspector/Client representative (if applicable)
& recorded. On actual job, probe frequency shall in line with demonstration.

6 PREPARATION OF EXAMINATION AREA:


6.1 Surface preparation:
Examination shall be performed from the OD (Shell side only). The finished contact surface of
weld and a minimum 120 mm either side of the weld should be free from weld spatters and any
roughness that could interfere with free movement of the search unit or impair the transmission
of ultrasonic vibrations. The maximum temperature of the test surface shall not be greater than
50 °C, the temperature difference between the calibration block and examination surface shall
be within 14 °C. The initial straight beam examination for the reflectors that could interfere
with the PAUT examination shall be performed manually. Reflectors evaluated as laminar
defects in the base material which interfere with scanning of the examination volume shall
require the scan plan to be modified such that the maximum feasible volume is examined and
these shall be noted in the record of examination. Spot punching shall be marked on outside. All
T-Junction shall be ground flush from outside to facilitate scanning for the PAUT probes.
Production weld shall be done same as mentioned in Drawing. Weld will be in as welded
condition from inside and out ide as per drawing.
6.2 Weld Numbering:
Weld joints shall be identified with Equipment No and seam number. This unique weld
numbering system will be recorded as part of the file storage data. On the prepared area for
inspection there will be a “A, B, C.’ or “1, 2, 3” reference index. All circumferential
measurement shall be made clockwise from the zero reference position on the weld when
looking in the direction of product flow.

7 EQUIPMENT:
 The ultrasonic phased array instrument shall be an OMNI SCAN MX /MX-2, OLYMPUS Focus LT
pulse echo type and is equipped with a calibrated dB gain or attenuation control stepped in
increments of 1dB or less. The equipment shall be capable of operating at frequency range of 1MHz
to 10MHz.The system is capable of generating and storing the data in the form of B-scan, C-
scan, S-scan (Sectorial scan) along with display of A-scan.
 Software version of Focus LT / Omni PC shall be used in the data acquisition system.
 In addition to data storage, the PC will also be used by the data-analysis personnel for analyzing
data subsequent to the completion of data collection. Data-display Focus LT / Omni PC software
compatible to that residing on the Focus LT / Omni Scan MC2 phased array system shall also be
used for data play back.
 Manual Encoder: Encoder is used for the positioning and dimensioning of defects in the scan
axis. It can synchronize data acquisition with probe movement. The Probe motion shall be
achieved using manual movement.

7.1 Equipment Linearity Checks:


Equipment linearity shall be verified at intervals of 1year or prior to first use thereafter. The
instrument linearity verification shall be recorded on the ultrasonic instrument linearity
verification record.
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7.2 Transducers:
7.2.1 Ultrasonic transducer configurations are specified by the technique used for the
examination. Linear phased array probe used in this procedure shall have minimum of 16
elements. Periodically Probe has to be verified for dead elements. The number of dead
elements shall be less than 3 and there should not be any consecutive dead elements. Probe
selection shall be done as per approved scan plan.

Table -1

Suggested Probe:
Phased Array Transducer Selection
Number of
Model Make Frequency Pitch (mm)
elements
2.25L64-A2 Olympus 64 2.25MHz 0.6
5L64-A2 Olympus 64 5MHz 0.6
5L32-A32 Olympus 32 5MHz 1.0

7.3 Wedges:

7.3.1 Phased array wedges should be of a design to accommodate the respective probes.
e.g. (SA2-N55S-IHC, SA32-N55S-IHC)
8 PHASED ARRAY PROBE ELEMENT OPERABILITY VERIFICATION (DEAD
ELEMENT CHECK):
Before start of initial system configuration, the inactive element check shall be performed. Each
single element fired to check its operability. Within the probe as a whole, there shall be no more
than three inactive elements. In a selected focal law not a single element shall be inactive. The
inactive element check test shall be performed daily. Demonstration shall be witnessed by PSS 3
Level and shall be in compliance with ASME code. All involved NDT operator will participate to
the validation.

9 REFERENCE BLOCK:
The calibration block shall be of same P-Number material. The block size and reflector locations
shall be adequate to perform calibration for the beam angles used.
a) Calibration Reflectors: The calibration reflectors shall be side drilled holes (as applicable
depending on thickness) at depths 1/4t, 1/2t, and 3/4t of the block. TCG shall be done with
minimum 2 points, in the case of notch as calibration reflectors TCG shall be done with
minimum 2 points.
b) Material: The material from which the block is fabricated shall be of the same product form
and material specification or equivalent P-Number grouping as one of the materials being
examined. For the purposes of this paragraph, P-Nos.1,3,4, 5A through 5 C, and 15A through
15 F material s are considered equivalent. When the block material is not of the same product
form or has not received the same heat treatment, it may be used provided it meets all other
block requirements and a transfer correction for acoustical property differences is used.
Transfer correction shall be determined by noting the difference between the signal response,
using the same transducers and wedges to be used in the examination, received from either
- The corresponding reference reflector (same type and dimensions) in the basic calibration
block and in the component to be examined, or
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- Two search units positioned in the same orientation on the basic calibration block and
component to be examined.
The examination sensitivity shall be adjusted for the difference.
c) Quality: The quality of the calibration block shall be checked by straight beam search unit prior
to fabrication to ensure absence of any objectionable laminar type discontinuities that may
otherwise interfere with calibration procedures. Areas that contain indications exceeding the
remaining back wall reflection shall be excluded from the beam paths required to reach the
various calibration reflectors.

d) Heat Treatment: The calibration block shall receive at least the minimum tempering treatment
required by the material specification for the type and grade.
e) Surface Finish: The finish on the surfaces of the block shall be representative of the surface
finishes of the component.
f) Temperature: The temperature of the reference block must be within +/- 14 deg. C. of the
component being tested.

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Holes shall be drilled and reamed 1.5 in. (38 mm) deep minimum, essentially parallel to the
examination surface.
(b) For components equal to or less than 20 in. (500 mm) in diameter, calibration block diameter
shall meet the requirements of T-434.1.7.2. Two sets of calibration reflectors (holes, notches)
oriented 90 deg from each other shall be used. Alternatively, two curved calibration blocks may be
used.
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(c) The tolerance for hole diameter shall be ±1/32 in. (0.8 mm). The tolerance for hole location
through the calibration block thickness (i.e., distance from the examination surface) shall be ±1/8
in. (3 mm).
(d) For blocks less than 3/4 in. (19 mm) in thickness, only the 1/2T side-drilled hole and surface
notches are required.
(e) All holes may be located on the same face (side) of the calibration block, provided care is
exercised to locate all the reflectors (holes, notches) to prevent one reflector from affecting the
indication from another reflector during calibration. Notches may also be in the same plane as the
inline holes (see Non mandatory Appendix J, Figure J-431). As in Figure J-431, a sufficient number
of holes shall be provided for both angle and straight beam calibrations at the 1/4T, 1/2T, and 3/4T
depths.
(f) When cladding is present, notch depth on the cladding side of the block shall be increased by the
cladding thickness, CT (i.e., 1.6% T + CT minimum to 2.2% T + CT maximum).
(g) Maximum notch width is not critical. Notches may be made by EDM or with end mills up to 1/4
in. (6.4 mm) in diameter.
(h) Weld thickness, t, is the nominal material thickness for welds without reinforcement or, for
welds with reinforcement, the nominal material thickness plus the estimated weld reinforcement not
to exceed the maximum permitted by the referencing Code Section. When two or more base
material thicknesses are involved, the calibration block thickness, T, shall be determined by the
average thickness of the weld; alternatively, a calibration block based on the greater base material
thickness
may be used provided the reference reflector size is based upon the average weld thickness.

NOTES:
(1) Minimum dimension.
(2) For each increase in weld thickness of 2 in. (50 mm) or fraction thereof over 4 in. (100 mm), the
hole diameter shall increase
1/16 in.(1.5 mm).

Additional Blocks for System calibration:


In addition to the basic reference block, additional blocks may be used for system calibration .IIW
V1 block and IOW block shall be used for sensitivity, velocity and wedge delay calibration

10 COUPLANT: Cellulose Paste, Machine Oil, Water or equivalent may be used as couplant when
performing calibrations and examinations. The same couplant to be used during the examination
shall be used for calibration. Couplant used on austenitic stainless steel or titanium shall not contain
more than 30 ppm of Halide (chlorides plus fluorides).

11 PHASED ARRAY SYSTEM CALIBRATIONS:


Calibration shall be performed from the surface of the calibration block which corresponds to the
component surface to be examined. System calibration shall include the complete ultrasonic
examination system. During scanning, only the gain may be adjusted from the calibrated reference
dB. Adjustment of other controls requires recalibration.

Velocity Calibration: For FOCUS LT Machine, Velocity for scanning is automatically selected by
machine as per material selection.
For OMNI SCAN MX/MX2, Set the instrument to display the “S” scan and “A” scan images. To
choose the viewing range, adjust the start travel at Zero mm and stop travel at 250mm. Using the
IIW block, position the probe on the top of the block to simultaneously display the maximum “A”
scan signal response from the 25mm and 100mm radius curved edge. Using the vertical “A” scan
cursers, measure the values. If the measurement is not correct, adjust the velocity up or down as
required to achieve the correct measurement.
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Wedge / Beam Delay Calibration: The beam delays calibration shall be carried out for both linear
scan as well as sectorial scan. The beam delay calibration shall be carried out in true depth mode or
sound path mode and done with a known reflector depth or radius. Peak up this signal from the
calibration reflector and scan the phased array probe backwards through all the different angles or
focal laws. Scan forward over the calibration reflector through all the refracted angles of focal laws.

When the signal for all angles and focal laws lies within the threshold, the FOCUS LT system shall
adjust all the focal laws/angles to display the reflector’s true depth. Scanning sensitivity shall be
reference dB + 6 dB.

Sensitivity Calibration: The phased array system shall be calibrated for wedge delay and sensitivity.
The sensitivity calibration shall provide the required gain adjustments for each refracted angle and
sound path used. Select a calibration reflector from the reference block, which is approximately one-
half the thickness of the component to be examined or Ø1.5mm SDH on IIW V1 block. Pick up this
signal from the calibration reflector or radius and scan the phased array probe backwards through all
the different angles of focal laws. System shall calculate the required gain needed at each focal law
to adjust the amount of gain required to obtain the sensitivity.

Time Corrected Gain (TCG) Calibration: Time corrected gain calibration shall be used to
compensate for attenuation in the material at the sound paths used during calibration and
examination. To obtain the TCG calibration peak the signal from the SDH at half skips distance and
adjust the gain to obtain after welding of amplitude from the reflector. Place the phased array probe
perpendicular to the SDH axis. Move the phased array probe forward and backward to equal the
amplitude for all the focal laws and angles and plot the first point. Move the probe to the different
SDH of reference and obtain the second point. A minimum of 2 points for the equivalent beam path
of area to be inspected are to be calibrated.

Once all the points are picked the TCG can be accepted. TCG calibration has to be carried out for all
scan plans in a multi group option while using phased array probe. The examination system
calibration shall be stored in the Instrument System with electronic memory, on an external chip or
data storage device. This calibration may be used at a later date, provided that the system calibration
is verified prior to the examination. For every offset distance circle will be marked with reference to
weld line and probe will be moved on that line to ensure correct offset.

Encoder Calibration: Encoder shall be calibrated as per the manufacturer’s


recommendations and confirmed moving a minimum distance of 20 in. (500 mm) and the displayed
distance being ± 1% of the actual distance moved prior to inspection or start of shift and end of
inspection. In event the encoder is found to give an error of greater than ± 1%. The inspection
performed for the day shall be repeated on locations where linear flaws were detected. The encoder
calibration check shall be performed before each scanning.
A maximum sample spacing of 1 mm shall be used between A- scan collected.

Rate of search unit movement:


Scanning speed shall be such that data drop out is less than 2 data lines per inch (25mm) of the linear
scan length and that there are no adjacent data line skips.

12 SYSTEM CALIBRATION VERIFICATION: The system calibration verification shall include


the examination system. Sweep range and TCG calibration for PAUT shall be verified on the
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appropriate calibration block or simulator block as applicable under the following conditions.
 Prior to and within 24 hours of the start of a series of examinations.
 With any substitution of the same type and length of search unit cable.
 With any substitution of power using of batteries.
 At the completion of series of examinations.
 Whenever the validity of the calibration is in doubt.

Changes in System Calibration: The examination shall have deemed to be voided if any point of the
TCG decreases by 20% or 2 dB of its amplitude, or any point on the sweep line has moved more
than 10% of the sweep division reading. If the situation arises, carry out a new system calibration
and repeat voided examinations and reexamine all indications recorded since the valid calibration
verification. The change in values if any shall be entered on the applicable forms.

Recalibration: Any of the following conditions shall be caused for system recalibration:
 Change of search unit or wedge.
 Change of search unit cable type or length change.
 Change of ultrasonic instrument
 Change in examination personnel
 Couplant change
 Change in type of power source

13 EXAMINATION COVERAGE AND SCANNING TECHNIQUE:


13.1 Normal Beam Examination (Conventional Technique): Prior to start of the PAUT
Examination, the base metal area from the weld edge to maximum index offset length plus 50 mm
which also to includes the HAZ area shall be scanned manually with normal beam probe to locate
reflectors that can limit the capability of the Ultrasonic inspection to examine the weld volume. The
gain of the instrument is adjusted such that the second back wall echoes examine the weld volume.
The gain the instrument is adjusted such that the second back wall echo amplitude to 80% of FSH.

13.2 Angle Beam Examination (PAUT Technique): Scanning For Reflectors Parallel to the
Weld Seam: The specifics of the examination volume, weld definition and location shall be
identified in the scan plan. The examination volume shall cover the weld metal and HAZ plus
6mm.The scan plan shall demonstrated by plotting or with using a simulator the appropriate
examination angles for the weld preparation bevel angles that will be used during the
examination. This scan plan shall be documented to show that the examination volume was
examined. This scan plan shall be a part of the final examination.
 Omniscan MX2 / Focus LT system has the capability of using multiple-group settings to
establish sector scans and E-scans for the appropriate angles to ensure complete coverage of
the weld and heat affected zone.
 Scanning shall be performed using a line scan technique with a semi-automatic scanner. Each line
scan shall be parallel to the weld using a Sectorial scan (S-scan) and/or a linear scan.
 Appropriate refracted angle as accepted by ASME will define the position of the arrays and hence
angles. These should be detailed in the ultrasonic scan plan.
 Scans shall be parallel to the weld at skew 90º/270º (as per the scan plan) scan axes,
 Minimum scanning overlap of 25mm shall be done between successive scanning.

13.3 Reflectors Transverse to the Weld Seam: As an alternate to line scanning, a manual angle
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beam examination may be performed for reflectors transverse to the weld axis as per manual
ultrasonic procedure, 2019-DV-465-UT.

13.4 Scanning Data: The original scanning data, unprocessed, shall be saved electronically.
14 RECORDING/EVALUATING CRITERIA & AMPLITUDE DETERMINATION:
14.1 Only qualified and approved Level II or Level III UT operators shall calibrate, carry out UT
examination. Only personnel certified Level II or III in ultrasonic testing along with knowledge of
phase array and Omniscan MX2 / Focus LT equipment shall evaluate the results of ultrasonic
examination for acceptance. Evaluation of results shall be done of the calibrated reference gain only.
All indications that exceed 40% of reference level shall be investigated completely to determine the
type of indication. When discontinuity is observed flaw sizing shall be done using A-Scan echo by
6dB drop method.

14.2 Geometric Indication and discrimination – Recordable ultrasonic indications, of geometric


or metallurgical origin, shall be classified as such. Weld reinforcement, root geometry or variations
in metallurgical structure of materials may be classified as geometric indications.
The discrimination of indication in weld shall be done by plotting with the available data like weld
geometry/weld profile at actual, probe location from weld by measurement and corresponding beam
path observed form the machine. Geometric Indication need not be characterized or sized.
For welds joining two different thickness of material, material thickness shall be based on the
thinner of the two materials.

15 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:

FLAW ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA UP TO 25 mm THICK WELD


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12.0 REPORT AND DOCUMENTATION :


A report of the examination shall be made as per the IHZL standard format. (Annexure 3A-3B)
For each ultrasonic examination, the following information shall be recorded:
(a) Procedure identification and revision;
(b) Ultrasonic instrument identification (including manufacturer’s serial number);
(c) Search unit(s) identification (including manufacturer’s serial number, frequency, and size);
(d) Beam angle(s) used;
(e) couplant used, brand name or type;
(f) Search unit cable(s) used, type and length;
(g) Special equipment when used (search units, wedges, shoes, automatic scanning equipment,
recording equipment, etc.);
(h) Computerized program identification and revision when used;
(i) Calibration blocks identification;
(j) Simulation block(s) and electronic simulator(s) identification when used;
(k) Instrument reference level gain and, if used, damping and reject setting(s);
(l) Calibration data [including reference reflector(s), and distance reading(s)];
(m) Probe center spacing(PCS)
(n) Data sampling spacing
(o) Flaw Height
(p) Scan plan
(q) scanner
(r) Indication data( i.e position in weld, length, characterization)
(s) Supplemental manual technique(s) indication data, if applicable.
(t) The final display processing levels
(u) Identification and location of weld or volume scanned;
(v) Surface from which examination was conducted, including surface condition;
(w) Map or record of rejectable indications detected or areas cleared;
(x) Areas of restricted access or inaccessible welds;
(y) Examination personnel identity and, when required by referencing Code Section, qualification
level;
(z) Date of examination
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16 DOCUMENTATION:
Results of ultrasonic procedure qualification and joint examination shall be reported on the FOCUS
PX Data Report. All Phased array data shall be documented on the examination report. All the
columns in the report format should be completed with appropriate data or NA. The report shall
have at least the following information’s:-
 Procedure Identification and revision.
 Ultrasonic instrument identification.
 Search unit identification (manufacturer).
 Beam angle(s) used.
 Couplant used, brand name or type.
 Search unit cable (s) used, type and length.
 Special requirements when used (Search units, wedges, shoes, automatic scanning equipment,
recording equipment, etc).
 Calibration blocks identification.
 Instrument reference level gain and, if used, damping and reject setting (s).
 Calibration data (including reference reading).
 Identification and location of weld or volume scanned.
 Surface from which examination was conducted, including surface condition.
 Map or record of rejectable indications detected or areas cleared.
 Areas of restricted access or inaccessible welds.
 Examination personnel identify and level.
 Date of examinations performed.
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Appendix I

Table shows the Essential Variables as requirements of this procedure, any change in Essential Variable
shall require revision and demonstration (As per T-150 of Article I) for re-qualification of the procedure.
Any other change shall require revision of the procedure.

Sl. Essential Variable (*) Reference


No. Para
1.0 Weld configurations to be examined, including thickness dimensions 1,2
and base material product form (pipe, plate, etc.)
2.0 The surfaces from which the examination shall be performed. 2
3.0 Technique(s) (straight beam, angle beam, contact, and/or immersion) 1
4.0 Angle(s) and mode(s) of wave propagation in the material. 12.2
5.0 Search unit type(s), frequency(ies), and element size(s)/shape(s) 6.4,6.5
6.0 Special search units, wedges, shoes, or saddles, when used 6.4,6.5
7.0 Ultrasonic Instrument(s) 6
8.0 Calibration [calibration block(s) and technique(s)] 7
9.0 Direction and Extent of Scanning 12.2
10.0 Scanning (manual vs. automatic) 12.2
11.0 Method for discriminating geometric from flaw indications 12.2
12.0 Method for sizing indications 12.1
13.0 Computer enhanced data acquisition, when used NA
14.0 Scan overlap (decrease only) 11.2
15.0 Personnel performance requirements, when required 3.1,4
16.0 Search unit mechanical fixturing device (manufacturing and model) 12.2
17.0 Scanner, adhering and guiding mechanism 12.6
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Appendix-II
Requirement of Phased Array Linear Scanning Examination Procedure using Linear Arrays

Sl. No. Essential Variable (*) Reference Para


1.0 Search unit(s); (element pitch, size number, and gap As per Applicable Scan
2.0 dimensions
Focal range(s); (identity plane, depth, or sound path as Planper Actual Scan Plan
As
3.0 applicable)
Virtual aperture size(s); (number of elements element width As per Actual Scan Plan
4.0 and effective
Wedge naturalheight) : note-1
refracted angle As per Actual Scan Plan
5.0 Scan plan Attached
Additional Essential Variable for E-Scan
6.0 Rastering angle(s) As per Applicable Scan
7.0 Aperture start and stop element numbers Planper Applicable Scan
As
8.0 Aperture incremental change(s) (number of elements Planper Applicable Scan
As
stepped) Additional Essential Variable for S-ScanPlan
9.0 Sweep angular range(s) As per Applicable Scan
10.0 Angular sweep increment(incremental angle change, deg) Planper Applicable Scan
As
11.0 Aperture element numbers(first and last) Planper Applicable Scan
As
NOTE 1: Effective height is the distance measured from the outside edge Plan
of the first to last
element used in
the focal law.

Procedure shall be demonstrated using essential variable mentioned in Appendix –I & Appendix-II.
This essential variable shall be recorded upon acceptance of demonstration and used on actual job.
Procedure shall be revised on change of any essential variable and re-demonstrated, same shall be
submitted to client for review.
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Appendix-III
Demonstration Block details

Indication Table:

Indication Distance from Depth from Height (mm) Length Width


No Datum Point “0” Top/Bottom (mm) (mm) (mm)
(mm)
1 90 0(From Top) 1.5 7 3
2 150 30 (From Top) 4.5 9.5 6
3 210 75 (From Top) 1.5 7 3
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Appendix-IV
Demonstration Block details
(54mm thick)
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Indication Table:
Indication Distance from Depth from Height Length Width
No Datum Point “0” Top/Bottom (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
(mm)
1 90 0(From Top) 2.9 11 3
2 150 15(From Top) 6 15 6
3 210 27(From Top) 6 15 6
4 270 0(From Bottom) 2.9+7clad 11 3
5 320 0(From Top) 1 25 6
6 375 0(From Bottom) 1+7clad 25 6

 WEP of weld joint shall be as per drawing


 Type of Flaw : EDM Notches
 Welding process shall be same as job welding process.
 Weld shall be flush ground to base material

Calibration block requirement


(26 mm thick)
Holes Dimension Table:

Hole No. Depth from Top Length of the Diameter


Surface Hole (mm)
(mm) (mm)
H1 6.5 50 3
H2 13 50 3
H3 19.5 50 3

(32 mm thick)
Holes Dimension Table:

Hole No. Depth from Top Length of the Diameter


Surface Hole (mm)
(mm) (mm)
H1 8 50 3
H2 16 50 3
H3 24 50 3
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(40 mm thick)
Holes Dimension Table:

Hole No. Depth from Top Length of the Diameter


Surface Hole (mm)
(mm) (mm)
H1 10 50 3
H2 20 50 3
H3 30 50 3

(45 mm thick)
Holes Dimension Table:

Hole No. Depth from Top Length of the Diameter


Surface Hole (mm)
(mm) (mm)
H1 12 50 3
H2 23 50 3
H3 34 50 3

(52 mm thick)
Holes Dimension Table:
Hole No. Depth from Top Length of the Diameter
Surface Hole (mm)
(mm) (mm)
H1 7 50 5
H2 20 50 5
H3 33 50 5
H4 46 50 5

(32+3 mm thick)
Holes Dimension Table:

Hole No. Depth from Top Length of the Diameter


Surface Hole (mm)
(mm) (mm)
H1 8 50 3
H2 16 50 3
H3 24 50 3
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(40+3 mm thick)
Holes Dimension Table:

Hole No. Depth from Top Length of the Diameter


Surface Hole (mm)
(mm) (mm)
H1 10 50 3
H2 20 50 3
H3 30 50 3

(45+3 mm thick)
Holes Dimension Table:

Hole No. Depth from Top Length of the Diameter


Surface Hole (mm)
(mm) (mm)
H1 12 50 3
H2 23 50 3
H3 34 50 3

(52+3 mm thick)
Holes Dimension Table:
Hole No. Depth from Top Length of the Diameter
Surface Hole (mm)
(mm) (mm)
H1 7 50 5
H2 20 50 5
H3 33 50 5
H4 46 50 5
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Appendix-V
Scan Plan-1 for 32 mm Thick Weld
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Appendix-VI
Scan Plan-2 for 54 mm Thick Weld

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2020/02/19
19/02/2020
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Scan Plan-3 for 32+3 mm Thick Weld


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Scan Plan-4 for 54 mm Thick Weld

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19/02/2020
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Block Details
Calibration
Nozzle Validation Block
Job No Shell Thickness Block Scan Plan Scan Position
No Thickness
thickness
N2 26 26 32 1 Out Side
N1 50 52 52 2 Out Side
A9 50 52 52 2 Out Side
N3 45 45 52 2 Out Side
K2B 32 32 32 1 Out Side
N9 45 45 52 2 Out Side
A8 50 52 52 2 Out Side
N8 45 45 52 2 Out Side
K2A 32 32 32 1 Out Side
K3B 32 32 32 1 Out Side
N11 45 45 52 2 Out Side
A7 50 52 52 2 Out Side
N12A 32 32 32 1 Out Side
N12B 32 32 32 1 Out Side
K4B 32 32 32 1 Out Side
K3A 32 32 32 1 Out Side
A6 50 52 52 2 Out Side
N10A 45 45 52 2 Out Side
N10B 45 45 52 2 Out Side
K4A 32 32 32 1 Out Side
K5B 32 32 32 1 Out Side
N13 32 32 32 1 Out Side
K6B 32 32 32 1 Out Side
K5A 32 32 32 1 Out Side
A5 50 52 52 2 Out Side
N16A 45 45 52 2 Out Side
N16B 45 45 52 2 Out Side
A4 55+3 52+3 52 2 Out Side
DV-465
N17A 45+3 45+3 52+3 4 Out Side
N17B 45+3 45+3 52+3 4 Out Side
N14 45+3 45+3 52+3 4 Out Side
A3 55+3 52+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K6A 37+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K7B 37+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
N15 37+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K7A 37+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
N4 55+3 52+3 52+3 4 Out Side
A2 55+3 52+3 52+3 4 Out Side
N5 45+3 45+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K9 37+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K8A 37+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K1 37+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
A1 55+3 52+3 52+3 4 Out Side
N7 40+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
N18 40+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K8B 40+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K10B 40+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K11B 40+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K12B 40+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K13B 40+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
N19 40+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K10A 40+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K11A 40+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K12A 40+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
K13A 40+3 40+3 52+3 4 Out Side
N6 34+3 32+3 32+3 3 Out Side
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Calibration Validation
Shell Scan
Job No Nozzle No Block Block Scan Plan
Thickness Position
thickness Thickness
N1 30 32 32 1 Out side
N2 26 26 32 1 Out side
N21 26 26 32 1 Out side
A9 40 40 32 1 Out side
N10 24 26 32 1 Out side
K2B 24 26 32 1 Out side
H2A 34 32 32 1 Out side
K9B 34 32 32 1 Out side
K14B 34 32 32 1 Out side
K14A 34 32 32 1 Out side
K9A 34 32 32 1 Out side
K3B 28 26 32 1 Out side
N12 28 26 32 1 Out side
N11 28 26 32 1 Out side
A8 40 40 32 1 Out side
K3A 28 26 32 1 Out side
K10B 28 26 32 1 Out side
K15B 28 26 32 1 Out side
K4B 28+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
N14 38+3 40+3 32+3 3 Out side
K15A 28+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
K10A 28+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
N13 38+3 40+3 32+3 3 Out side
A7 38+3 40+3 32+3 3 Out side
N7 28+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
K4A 28+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
K11B 28+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
K16B 28+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
K11A 28+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
DV-466
N15 38+3 40+3 32+3 3 Out side
N16 28+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
K5B 28+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
A6 40+3 40+3 32+3 3 Out side
K5A 30+3 32+3 32+3 3 Out side
K6B 30+3 32+3 32+3 3 Out side
N17 30+3 32+3 32+3 3 Out side
A5 40+3 40+3 32+3 3 Out side
K6A 30+3 32+3 32+3 3 Out side
A3 40+3 40+3 32+3 3 Out side
K17B 32+3 32+3 32+3 3 Out side
K12B 32+3 32+3 32+3 3 Out side
K17A 32+3 32+3 32+3 3 Out side
K12A 32+3 32+3 32+3 3 Out side
N18 32+3 32+3 32+3 3 Out side
N4 56+3 52+3 52+3 4 Out side
N6 48+3 52+3 52+3 4 Out side
K1 36+3 40+3 32+3 3 Out side
K8 36+3 40+3 32+3 3 Out side
A2 28+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
N19 26+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
K7B 26+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
N22 26+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
N5 26+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
N3 26+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
N8 26+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
K7A 26+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
K18B 26+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
K13B 26+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
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K18A 26+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side


K13A 26+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
A1 36+3 40+3 32+3 3 Out side
N20 40+3 40+3 32+3 3 Out side
N9 28+3 26+3 32+3 3 Out side
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Appendix-VII

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