2 21 Sravcn80 1104 'b) Relevant indications are those caused by imperfections. Linear indications are those in which the length is more than three times the width, Rounded indications are those in which the length is three times the width or less. 9.4.2 Acceptance Standards Relevant indications shall be considered defects should any of the following conditions exist: 2) linear indications evaluated as crater cracks or star cracks exceed §/22 in. (4 mm) in length, ») linear indications are evaluated as cracks other than crater cracks or star cracks, ©) linear indications are evaluated as IF and exceed 1 in. (25 mm) in total length in a continuous 12 in. (300 mm) length of weld or 8 % of the weld length Rounded indications shall be evaluated according to the criteria of 9.3.9.2 and 9.3.9.3, as applicable. For evaluation purposes, the maximum dimension of a rounded indication shall be considered its size. NOTE _ When doubt exists about the type of imperfection being disclosed by an indication, verification may be obtained by using other NOT methods, 9.43 Base Material Imperfections Imperfections in base material detected by magnetic particle testing shall be reported to the company. The disposition of these imperfections shall be as directed by the company. 9.5 Liquid Penetrant Testing 9.5.1 Classification of Indications Indications produced by liquid penetrant testing are not necessarily imperfections. Machining marks, scratches, and surface conditions may produce indications that are similar to those produced by imperfections but that are not relevant to acceptability, The following criteria shall apply when indications are evaluated 2) Any indication with a maximum dimension of “is in. (2 mm) or less shall be classified as nonrelevant. Any larger indication believed to be nonrelevant shall be regarded as relevant unti reexamined by liquid penetrant or another NDT method to determine whether or not an actual imperfection exists. The surface may be ground or otherwise conditioned before reexamination. After an indication is determined to be nonrelevant, other nonrelevant indications of the same type need not be reexamined 'b) Relevant indications are those caused by imperfections. Linear indications are those in which the length is more than three times the width, Rounded indications are those in which the length is three times the width or less. 9.5.2 Acceptance Standards Relevant indications shall be considered defects should any ofthe following conditions exist 4) linear indications are evaluated as crater cracks or star cracks and exceed £/32 in. (4 mm) in length, ») linear indications are evaluated as cracks other than crater eracks or star cracks, ©) linear indications are evaluated as IF and exceed 1 in. (25 mm) in total length in a continuous 12 in. (300 mm) length of weld or 8 % of the weld lengthWELDING OF PIPELINES aND RELATED FACILITIES 3 Rounded indications shall be evaluated according to the criteria of 9.3.9.2 and 9.3.9.3, as applicable. For evaluation purposes, the maximum dimension of a rounded indication shall be considered its size. NOTE _ When doubt exsts about the type of imperfection being disclosed by an indication, vertication may be obtained by using ‘ther NOT methads, 9.5.3. Base Material Imperfections. Imperfections in the base material detected by liquid penetrant testing shall be reported to the company. The disposition of these imperfections shall be as directed by the company. 9.6 Ultrasonic Testing 9.6.1 Classification of Ini 9.6.1.1. General Indications produced by ultrasonic testing are not necessarily defects. Changes in the weld geometry due to alignment offset of abutting pipe ends, changes in weld reinforcement profile of ID root and OD capping passes, internal chamfering, and ultrasonic wave mode conversion due to such conditions may cause geometric indications that are similar to those caused by weld imperfections but that are not relevant to acceptability, 9.6.1.2 Linear Indications Linear indications are defined as indications with their greatest dimension in the weld length direction. Typical linear indications may be caused by, but are not limited to, the following types of imperfections: IP, IPD, ICP, IF, IFD, ESI, cracks, EU, IU, and HB. 9.6.1.3 Transverse Indications Transverse indications are defined as indications with their greatest dimension across the weld. Typical transverse indications may be caused by, but are not limited, to the following types of imperfections: cracks, ISls, and IFD at start/stops in the weld passes, 9.6.1.4 Volumetric Indications Volumetric indications are defined as three-dimensional indications. Such indications may be caused by single or mutiple inclusions, voids, or pores. Partially filled voids, pores, or small inclusions at start/stops in weld passes may cause larger indications in the transverse direction than in the weld length direction. Typical volumetric indications may be caused by, but are not limited to, the following types of imperfections: IC, BT, ISls, porosity, and CP. 9.6.1.5 Relevant Indications Relevant indications are those caused by imperfections. Relevant indications shall be evaluated at the evaluation level given in 11.4.7 to the acceptance standards given in 9.6.2. NOTE _ When doubt ex:sts about the type of imperfection being disclosed by an indication, verfication may be obtained by using other NOT methads,