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CONTEC
Comissão de Normalização
Técnica Non-destructive Testing - Computed
Radiography (CR) In Welded Joints
SC-27
Non-Destructive Testing
1st Amendment

This is the 1st amendment to PETROBRAS N-2821 REV. B, and it is used to alter the text of the
Standard in the part(s) indicated below:

NOTE 1 The new(s) page(s) with the performed amendment(s) is (are) placed in its corresponding
position(s).
NOTE 2 The amended pages, indicated the date of the amendment, are placed at the end of this
standard, in chronological order, and shall not be used.

CONTENTS OF THE 1st AMENDMENT - 10/2013

- Section 2:

The replacement of the ABNT NBR 15790:2010 of the ABNT NBR 15790-1:2012.

- Section 3:

The replacement of the ABNT NBR 15790:2010 of the ABNT NBR 15790-1:2012.

- Subsection 5.4:

The replacement of the ABNT NBR 15790:2010 of the ABNT NBR 15790-1:2012.

- Subsection 5.4.1, 5.4.2, 5.4.2.1, 5.4.2.2, 5.4.3 e 5.4.6:

Cancelled.

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Non-destructive Testing - Computed

Radiography (CR) In Welded Joints

Procedure

This Standard replaces and cancels its previous revision.

The CONTEC - Authoring Subcommittee provides guidance on the
interpretation of this Standard when questions arise regarding its contents. The
Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard is responsible for adopting
and applying the sections, subsections and enumerates thereof.

Technical Requirement: A provision established as the most adequate and

CONTEC which shall be used strictly in accordance with this Standard. If a decision is
taken not to follow the requirement (“non-conformity” to this Standard) it shall be
Comissão de Normalização based on well-founded economic and management reasons, and be approved
Técnica and registered by the Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard. It is
characterized by imperative nature.
Recommended Practice: A provision that may be adopted under the conditions
of this Standard, but which admits (and draws attention to) the possibility of
there being a more adequate alternative (not written in this Standard) to the
particular application. The alternative adopted shall be approved and registered
by the Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard. It is characterized
by verbs of a nonmandatory nature. It is indicated by the expression:
[Recommended Practice].
Copies of the registered “non-conformities” to this Standard that may contribute
to the improvement thereof shall be submitted to the CONTEC - Authoring
SC - 27 Subcommittee.

Non-destructive Testings
Proposed revisions to this Standard shall be submitted to the CONTEC -
Authoring Subcommittee, indicating the alphanumeric identification and revision
of the Standard, the section, subsection and enumerate to be revised, the
proposed text, and technical/economic justification for revision. The proposals
are evaluated during the work for alteration of this Standard.

“The present Standard is the exclusive property of PETRÓLEO

BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS, for internal use in the Company, and any
reproduction for external use or disclosure, without previous and express
authorization from the owner, will imply an unlawful act pursuant to the
relevant legislation through which the applicable responsibilities shall be
imputed. External circulation shall be regulated by a specific clause of
Secrecy and Confidentiality pursuant to the terms of intellectual and
industrial property law.”

Introduction
PETROBRAS Technical Standards are prepared by Working Groups - WG
(consisting specialized of Technical Collaborators from Company and its Subsidiaries), are
commented by Company Units and its Subsidiaries, are approved by the Authoring Subcommittees -
SCs (consisting of technicians from the same specialty, representing the various Company Units and
its Subsidiaries), and ratified by the Executive Nucleus (consisting of representatives of the Company
Units and its Subsidiaries). A PETROBRAS Technical Standard is subject to revision at any time by its
Authoring Subcommittee and shall be reviewed every 5 years to be revalidated, revised or cancelled.
PETROBRAS Technical Standards are prepared in accordance with PETROBRAS Technical
Standard N-1. For complete information about PETROBRAS Technical Standards see PETROBRAS
Technical Standards Catalog.
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Foreword
This Standard is the English version (issued in 04/2012) of PETROBRAS N-2821 REV. B 04/2011. In case
of doubt, the Portuguese version, which is the valid document for all intents and purposes, shall be used.

1 Scope

1.1 This Standard specifies the requirements for performance of the CR for the inspection of welded
joints by means of X-ray and Gamma rays.

1.2 This Standard is applicable to procedures started after the issuing date.

1.3 This Standard contains Technical Requirements and Recommended Practices.

2 Normative References

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document applies.

JCGM 200:2008 - International Vocabulary of Metrology - Basic and General Concepts and
Associated Terms (VIM);

PETROBRAS N-1738 - Descontinuidades em Juntas Soldadas, Fundidos, Forjados e Laminados

(Discontinuities in Welded Joints, Cast, Forged and Milled Parts);

ABNT NBR 15783:2009 - Ensaios não Destrutivos - Radiografia Industrial - Medição de

Espessura em Serviço de Tubulações e Acessórios com Uso de Radiografia Computadorizada
(Non-destructive Testing - Industrial Radiography - In Service Thickness Measurement in Pipes
and Small Bore Connectors using Computed Radiography);

ABNT NBR 15790-1:2012 - Ensaios não Destrutivos - Radiografia Industrial - Inspeção de Soldas
por Radiografia Computadorizada (Non-destructive Testings – Industrial Radiography – Weld
Inspection using Computed Radiography);

ABNT NBR NM 314:2007 - Ensaios não Destrutivos - Radiografia Industrial - Terminologia (Non-
destructive Testings - Industrial Radiography - Terminology);

ABNT NBR NM ISO 9712:2007 - Ensaio não Destrutivo - Qualificação e Certificação de Pessoal (Non-
destructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel);

ISO 9712:2005 - Non-Destructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel;

ISO 19232-1:2004 - Non-Destructive Testing - Image Quality of Radiographs - Part 1: Image

Quality Indicators (Wire Type) Determination of Image Quality Value;

ISO 19232-5:2004 - Non-Destructive Testing Image Quality of Radiographs - Part 5: Image

Quality indicators (Duplex Wire Type) Determination of Image Unsharpness Value;

ISO/IEC 17024:2003 - Conformity Assessment - General Requirements for Bodies Operating

Certification of Persons;

API STD 1104:2010 - Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities;

ASME BPVC Section V:2010 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Nondestructive Examination;

ASTM E 747:2004 - Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Grouping
Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology;

ASTM E 2002:2009 - Standard Practice for Determining Total Image Unsharpness in Radiology;

ASTM E 2445:2005 - Standard Practice for Qualification and Long-Term Stability of Computed
Radiology Systems;

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ASTM E 2446:2010 - Standard Practice for Classification of Computed Radiology Systems;

AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2008 - Structural Welding Code - Steel;

CEN EN 473:2008 - Non-Destructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of NDT

Personnel - General Principles;

CEN EN 14784-1:2005 - Non-Destructive Testing - Industrial Computed Radiography with

Storage Phosphor Imaging Plates - Part 1: Classification of Systems;

CEN EN 14784-2:2005 - Non-Destructive Testing - Industrial Computed Radiography with

Storage Phosphor Imaging Plates - Part 2: General Principles for Testing of Metallic
Materials Using X-rays and Gamma Rays;

DNV-OS-F101:2007 - Submarine Pipeline Systems;

DNV-OS-C401:2009 - Fabrication and Testing of Offshore Structures.

NOTE For documents referred in this Standard and for which only the Portuguese version is
available, the PETROBRAS department that uses this Standard should be consulted for any
information required for the specific application.

3 Terms And Definitions

For effects of this document, the terms and definitions of JCGM 200:2008, PETROBRAS N-1738,
ABNT NBR NM 314:2007, ABNT NBR 15783:2009 and ABNT NBR 15790-1:2012 and the following
are applicable.

3.1
addition
Insertion of a new paragraph or a text in a paragraph

3.2
modification
Replacement of a whole paragraph or modification of part of it

3.3
suppression
Exclusion of the paragraph or part of it

3.4
base standard
Design, manufacturing, construction and assembly standards related to the inspected equipment and
complementary standards mentioned by those

4 General Conditions

4.1 The radiographic testing shall be performed as established in the standards and its specifications
of design, manufacturing and assembly related to the inspected equipment, except for the
modifications, additions and suppressions mentioned in specific conditions.

4.2 When a standard mentioned in Section 2 is not mentioned in Section 5, it shall be integrally
applied in its items related to the Non-destructive testing using radiography.

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4.3 For all design, manufacturing and assembly standards are necessary the addition of 5.1 and 5.2
in order to complete them as for the requirements specified in them for performance of the testing.

5 Specified Conditions

5.1 Qualification of Personnel

5.1.1 For services performed in Brazil, the certification of personnel for the radiographic testing shall
be obtained through the Brazilian System of Qualification and Certification (SNQC) of Personnel in
Non-destructive Testing (END), by means of an agency accredited by INMETRO according to ABNT
NBR NM ISO 9712:2007.

5.1.2 While there is no implementation of SNQC specific for CR, the professionals shall be certified by
SNQC-END referring to the conventional radiography. In case of professionals from levels 1 and 2,
which shall act in digital techniques of radiography, shall be certified for X-rays or Gamma rays by
SNQC-END, added to the provisions in 5.1.3.

5.1.3 Additionally, the professionals involved in CR shall have specific training in the system used with
certification issued by the company’s radiography professional from Level 3.

5.1.4 After establishing the deadline in documentation for the implementation of SNQC specific for
CR, all professionals shall be certified according to this system and the provisions established in 5.1.2
and 5.1.3 become invalid.

5.1.5 For services performed abroad, the qualification and certification shall be as established in 5.1.2
and 5.1.3 or by independent international entities, accredited by the national bodies of its respective
countries integrally meeting the requirements of ISO/IEC 17024:2003 and that operate in total
accordance with ISO 9712:2005 or standards of standard bodies that integrally meet CEN EN
473:2008.

NOTE Self- certification systems for inspectors from Levels 1, 2 or 3, in which the certification
methodology is established or applied by the client itself, at his discretion, are not accepted
by PETROBRAS.

5.2 Procedure Qualification

5.2.1 The procedure shall be qualified and certified by inspector Level 3.

5.2.2 The objective evidences of procedure qualification shall be kept in order to enable its
confirmation to PETROBRAS, at any time, when requested.

5.3 Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria

The acceptance criteria shall be established by the design specification.

5.4 Modification, Addition and Suppression of ABNT NBR 15790-1:2012

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5.4.2 CANCELLED - AMENDMENT 10/2013

5.4.2.1 CANCELLED - AMENDMENT 10/2013

5.4.2.2 CANCELLED - AMENDMENT 10/2013

5.4.3 CANCELLED - AMENDMENT 10/2013

5.4.4 Item 11 Sources - Add

5.4.4.1 Item 11.3

It is recommended that, for improving the quality of the results, the maximum diameter of source shall
be equal to 1 mm. This recommendation stops existing for penetrable thickness superior to 40 mm of
steel. [Recommended Practice]

5.4.4.2 Item 11.4

For source of Gamma rays, the material thickness range that it is recommended to radiograph for
each radioactive isotope is indicated in Table 1. [Recommended Practice]

Table 1 - Penetrated Thickness Range Radiographable With Radioactive Isotope

Material Cobalt-60 Iridium-192 Selenium-75 Ytterbium-169

60 mm to 10 mm to 5 mm to 1 mm to
Steel
150 mm 80 mm 30 mm 15 mm
Copper alloys 60 mm to 10 mm to 5 mm to 1 mm to
and high nickel 150 mm 80 mm 30 mm 15 mm
35 mm to
Aluminum - ≥ 60 mm 10 mm to 70 mm
120 mm

5.4.5 Item 11.2 - Modify

If X-rays is impossible to be applied, due to local access problems or others previously related by the
contractor, it may be used an isotope, before agreement between the parties.

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5.4.7 Item 23.4 - Radiography Identification - Add

The contractor shall provide, without any burden to PETROBRAS, at least one media of the
installation program, original, in updated and compatible version with the platform of the operating
systems used by the Company with the respective licenses and activation keys of the radiographic
image treatment and visualization, along with the manuals for the program usage.

5.5 Modification, Addition and Suppression of ASME BPVC Section V:2010 - Article 2

5.5.1 T-221.1 - “Written Procedure” - Modify

The radiographic testing shall be performed according to a written procedure, which shall include, at
least, the requirements listed in Table 2.

Table 2 - Items Of Procedure And Essential Variables

Essential Non-Essential
Requirements
Variable Variable
Issuer´s name, number and review indication X
Objective X
Reference standards for procedure elaboration and qualification X
Type of radiation (specifying radioactive isotope or maximum tension
X
of X-ray instrument) and filters
Type of material, thickness range and diameter X (see Note 1)
Maximum dimensions of source or focus of x-ray devices X (see Note 2)
CR system
1- Manufacturer and scanner model: X
a) pixel size (in µm); X
b) focal spot size (in µm); X
c) faixa dinâmica; X
d) basic spatial resolution (in µm); X
2- Manufacturer and type of imaging plate; X
3- Manufacturer and monitor model: X
a) monitor characteristics: luminance, luminance ratio,
X (see Note 3)
resolution, pixel size and dynamic range;
b) physical size of the useful area of the monitor; X
4- Image visualization program:
a) used image pro cessing system; X
b) used version of the image processing system; X

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Table 2 - Items of Procedure and Essential Variables (Continued)

Non-
Essential
Requirements essential
Variable
variable
Sequence of image processing stages:
a) contrast enrichment operations; X
b) image filters; X
c) enlargement (zoom). X
Storage:
a) image identification; X
b) file format; X
c) media (including precautions to prevent loss of data). X
Booster Screens mentioning type, quantity and thickness X
Condition required for the surfaces to be tested and preparation
X
method
Radiographic technique and indicative draft of the exposure
X
arrangement
Execution table X
Radiography identification systems and draft X
Minimum source-objective distance X (see Note 4)
image quality indicators (IQI): type, material and localization X
Chassis arrangement X
Handling of imaging plates X
Radioprotection X
Results register systematics X
Form for results registry report X
Verification periodicity of the scanner stability X
NOTE 1 Except for material of the same group (see SE-747).
NOTE 2 Except when shortened.
NOTE 3 The replacement of monitor does not constitute alteration in essential variable since the
minimum normative requirements for monitors (T-235.1 of this standard) are met.
NOTE 4 Except when increased.

5.5.2 T-221.1.1 - “Revision and/or Requalification of Written Procedure” - Add

Every time that any variable in Table 2 is altered, it shall be issued a procedure review. If the variable
is essential, the procedure shall be requalified and reevaluated.

5.5.3 T-221.2 - “Procedure Demonstration” - Modify

The procedure is considered qualified when the radiography performed in the thickness and diameter
range established presents:

a) Image quality perfectly defined;

b) Essential wire visible in all interest area;
c) First unresolved wire pair specified;
d) Required normalized signal to noise ratio.

NOTE 1 Radiography shall be performed for each thickness range.

NOTE 2 Radiography shall be performed only for ranges that include the thickness values specified
in the inspection procedure.

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5.5.4 T-221.3 - “Procedure Validation” - Add

Additionally to the established in 5.5.3, the procedure shall be validated in comparison with the
conventional radiography, according to the minimum quantity defined in Table 3 and with satisfactory
results, according to criteria described in a) to k). The validation process shall be followed by the
technical representative of the client.

Table 3 - Combination of Nominal Diameter /Thickness

Thickness
Ø ≤ 1 1/2” 1 1/2” <Ø ≤ 3” 3” < Ø ≤ 10” Ø > 10” Plates
(mm)
e ≤ 4.0 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints
4.0 < e ≤ 6.0 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints
6.0 < e ≤ 8.0 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints
8.0 < e ≤ 12.7 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints
12.7 < e ≤ 25.0 - 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints
e > 25.0 - 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints 10 joints

5.5.5 T-221.3.1 - Criteria for Validation - Add

a) For each diameter and thickness range combination, the first joint to be inspected shall
be considered pilot-joint. The other joints of the same combination can be inspected only
if the results of the computed radiography in the pilot-joint are satisfactory;
b) For validation of the thickness ranges specified in the procedures, test samples shall be
prepared presenting planar flaws. The 10 joints of these test samples shall be inspected
by computed radiography and shall be reinspected by conventional radiography. If the
result is at least equal in terms of detectability and satisfactory, see in i) and j), the
inspection shall be performed with the computed radiography. If the result is not equal or
is unsatisfactory, the inspection by computed radiography shall not be performed;
c) The validation process shall be approved by a professional Level 3 of the client;
d) The qualified procedure shall have attached all documentation that proves its qualification
and validation (radiographies, reports etc.);
e) All documentation shall be accompanied by the form of “Registry of Validation
Documentation of Computed Radiography Procedure” that registries the information
required by the contractor to prove the validation, namely:
— name, signature and register number of the professional level 3 of the contractor,
responsible for the follow up of the validation process;
— signature of the professional level 3 of the client, responsible for the approval of the
validation process;
— number and review of the procedure of radiographic testing used, conventional and
computed, in the comparative radiographies;
— Diameter/thickness range validated;
— equipment/work(s) where were performed the radiographies;
— Welded joint code examined by the two techniques (conventional and computed);
— Number of radiography appraisal reports performed by conventional and computed
techniques;
— Comparative appraisal of pairs of computed and conventional radiographies by the
professional level 3 of the contractor, responsible for the follow up of the validation process;
— date of form issuance.
f) A form model of “Registry of Validation Documentation of Computed Radiography
Procedure” is available in Annex A;
g) Once validated for a determined range of diameter/thickness to be inspected in one (or
more) work or service, other validation is not necessary when performing the inspection
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h) The qualification and validation of the inspection procedure shall be accepted for
inspections in other works or services of other client, if agreed between the parties;
i) To verify that the computed radiography technique is equal/satisfactory in relation to the
conventional radiography technique, all the discontinuities detected by the conventional
radiography shall be detected by the computed radiography as well, in conditions that
simulate those executions, in other words, in conditions comparable to the ones in the
field and factory. Otherwise, the computed radiography cannot be used;
j) Increase of sampling: If any result of computed radiography is not equal or is
unsatisfactory in relation to the conventional radiography, the inspection using computed
radiography shall not be performed. It is admitted to perform the correction in the values
of exposure and/or energy, followed by an increase of sampling, where two additional
joints of the same combination diameter and thickness shall be radiographed by both
techniques. The client shall indicate which additional joints shall be radiographed. If the
results are satisfactory, according to the criteria established in i), the inspection using
computed radiography shall be performed and the procedure shall be modified to
contemplate the change of parameters adopted. If any result is unsatisfactory, the
inspection using computed radiography shall not be performed for the combination
diameter and thickness evaluated and all the inspection to be performed for this
combination diameter and thickness shall be performed using conventional radiography;
k) In addition to the equivalency in the detectability, comparing to the conventional
radiography, the requirements of quality expressed in T-276.4, with the addition of the
requirements of 5.5.27 of this Standard, shall be integrally met by the computed
radiography.

5.5.6 T-222 - “Surface Preparation” - Add

For stainless austenitic steel, duplex or superduplex, nickel alloy, aluminum alloy or other required
materials, the surface preparation tools of these materials shall be used only for the same materials
and shall meet the following requirements:

a) made of stainless austenitic steel or covered with this material for stainless steel
(austenitic, duplex and superduplex) and nickel alloys;
b) The cutting and grinding disks shall have nylon core or similar.

5.5.7 T-224 - “System of Identification” - Modify

5.5.7.1 It is required that the information provided by this identification system necessarily appears
as radiographic images, obtained with X-ray or Gamma rays. In any case, this information shall
obfuscate the interest area.

5.5.7.2 At least, the following information shall be included in the radiographic image:

a) Equipment, piping or part number;

b) Joint number, in case of welded joint;
c) Thickness
d) Material or, optionally in case of piping, its class;
e) Film identification number;
f) Service performance date
g) Identification of professional level 1;
h) According to the case, the following inscriptions:
— NR – radiography of partially repaired weld;
— NE – radiography of weld after its grinding;
— NT – radiography of weld completely remade;
— NX – repetition of radiography by mistake of performance;
— RX – repetition of radiography for flaw confirmation;

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— AM - radiography taken for increasing sampling due to the presentation of flaw by the
previous radiography;
— EX - radiography taken to delimitate the flaw.

5.5.7.3 The radiographic images in electronic media shall be at least related to the radiographic report
containing the following information:

a) Codes of reports referring to the recorded images;

b) Identification of the contractor.

5.5.7.4 It is recommended the use of protocol “Digital Imaging and Communication in Non-Destructive
Evaluation” (DICONDE) for image storing. [Recommended Practice]

5.5.7.5 Digital radiographies shall be identified through an exclusive code, not duplicated, but
generated by the user, allowing traceability with the corresponding equipment or piping.

5.5.7.6 The contractor shall provide, without any burden to PETROBRAS, at least one media of the
installation program, original, in updated and compatible version with the platform of the operating
systems used by the Company with the respective licenses and activation keys of the radiographic
image treatment and visualization, along with the manuals for the program usage.

5.5.8 T-225 - “Monitoring Density Limitations of Radiographs” - Suppress

Integrally Suppressed.

5.5.9 T-231- “Film” - Modify

Modify the title for “Imaging Plates”.

5.5.10 T-231.1 - “Selection” - Modify

5.5.10.1 The radiographies shall be performed using “Imaging Plates” developed for the industrial
area.

5.5.10.2 The length of the imaging plate in radiographic testing by sampling shall be at least of
150 mm.

5.5.10.3 The inspection company shall ensure the traceability of the imaging plates used, in order to
provide the unmistakable identification of the applied detector quality (type and model). This
identification shall be presented in the radiographic image.

5.5.10.4 Damaged plates that generate artifacts in the images, for example: scratches, shinning spots
or any others that induce interpretation errors or harm the radiographic image quality shall not be
used.

5.5.11 T-231.1 - “Processing” - Modify

5.5.11.1 Modify the title for “Image Processing”.

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5.5.11.2 The conversion of the latent image into visible image on the scanner shall be performed
according to the applied system manufacturer’s recommendations.

5.5.11.3 The temperature of the environment to be read where the scanner and the plates are placed
shall not be superior to 25 ºC.

5.5.11.4 It is recommended that the imaging plate, the scanner and the computer software for
acquisition and image processing applied are from the same manufacturer. [Recommended
Practice]

5.5.11.5 The time between the exposure and reading of plates shall be the maximum of 30 min, in
order to avoid the latent image fading.

5.5.12 T-231.3 - “Handling” - Add

5.5.12.1 The storing of imaging plates shall be made in an environment and conditions that ensure
the integrity for use in subsequent inspections. It is recommended that the maximum temperature is of
28 ºC and relative humidity less than 50 %. [Recommended Practice]

5.5.12.2 The screens shall be handled with clean and dry hands.

5.5.12.3 The chassis and filters shall be clean of any impurities that may harm the radiographic
image.

5.5.12.4 In service, the imaging plates shall be maintained inside the plastic enclosure light proof or in
specific cassette, so that there may be protection against the effects of environmental light. This
enclosure or cassette shall be made of material that does not interfere in the quality or sensitivity of
radiographic image.

5.5.12.5 The removal of latent image, for subsequent exposures, shall be made with the exposure of
the imaging plate to high density white light.

5.5.12.6 For the determination of the minimum duration of the image removal process, at the end of
the image removal process, the plates shall be read by the scanner again.

5.5.12.7 This inspection shall be performed in the beginning of each working time, performed in the
first five exposures, and each time that there are changes in any of the testing parameters.

5.5.12.8 Previous image traces shall not be presented in the image read again.

5.5.12.9 Imaging plates that remains more than two weeks without being used shall be submitted to
high intensity white light before a new exposure.

5.5.12.10 During the assembly of imaging plates on the scanner, it shall be ensured that the
environment has no direct light over the plate. The maximum illumination level is 10 lux.

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5.5.12.12 The cleaning of the imaging plates shall be performed only with the use of the product
recommended by the manufacturer.

5.5.12.13 The radiographic testing shall be performed in piping or equipment which recorded
temperature in the external wall is superior to 35 ºC.

5.5.13 T-232 - “Intensifying Screens” - Modify

5.5.13.1 The use of front lead screens is not allowed as a result of harm that imposes the spatial
resolution and signal-sound ratio.

5.5.13.2 Back lead screens shall be used in the protection against backscattered radiation.

5.5.14 T-233.1 - “Standard IQI Design” - Modify

5.5.14.1 The radiographic sensibility shall be verified by the use of contrast IQI. Only the wire IQI,
according to ISO 19232-1:2004 or ASTM E 747:2004, may be used. The hole IQI shall not be adopted
in the weld inspection by computed radiography.

5.5.14.2 For the verification of the radiographic sensitivity, only enlargements of image and contrast
enrichment operations are applicable. It is not allowed the use of filters or any other processing
resources.

5.5.14.3 For the determination of basic spatial resolution, only enlargements of image and contrast
enrichment operations are applicable. It is not allowed the use of filters or any other processing
resources.

5.5.14.4 The duplex wire IQI shall be placed in an angle of 5º from the scan direction (“fast scan
direction”) or in the vertical line direction (“slow scan direction”) to the weld bead, complying with a
minimum distance of 3 mm from the weld toe.

5.5.15 T-233.2 - “Alternative IQI Design” - Suppress

Integrally Suppressed.

5.5.16 T-234 - “Facilities for Viewing of Radiographs” - Modify

The report room shall have maximum illumination of 50 lux. This measure shall be performed when
the monitor is turned off and with a distance of 1 m from the monitor.

5.5.17 T-235 - “Equipment” - Add

5.5.17.1 T-235.1 - Monitor - Add

2
5.5.17.1.1 The monitor used shall have a minimum luminance of 250 cd/m and a resolution equal or
higher than 1 280 pixels x 1 024 pixels, with a maximum size of pixel of 250 µm. The ratio for
presentable luminance (maximum luminance/minimum luminance) shall be equal or higher than 250:1.

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5.5.17.1.2 The Monitor shall present a dynamic range, in levels of gray, minimum of 8 bits
(256 levels).

5.5.17.2 T-235.2 - CR Scanner - Add

5.5.17.2.1 The reading of the plates shall be performed with the size of a scanner pixel that provides
the best image resolution.

5.5.17.2.2 Dynamic range, in levels of gray, minimum of 12 bits (4 096 levels).

5.5.18 T-250 - “Source” - Add

5.5.18.1 For digital radiography, the application of X-rays sources is preferential.

5.5.18.2 If it is impossible to apply X-rays sources, due to local access problems or others previously
related by the contractor, an isotope may be used, before agreement between the parties.

5.5.18.3 In order to improve the results quality, it is recommended that the maximum diameter of
source is equal to 1 mm. This recommendation ceases to exist for penetrable thickness superior to
40 mm of steel. [Recommended Practice]

5.5.18.4 For Gamma rays source, the thickness range of the material recommended to radiograph for
each radioactive isotope is indicated in Table 4. [Recommended Practice]

Table 4 - Penetrated Thickness Range Radiographable with Radioactive Isotope

Material Cobalt-60 Iridium-192 Selenium-75 Ytterbium-169

60 mm to 10 mm to 5 mm to 1 mm to
Steel
150 mm 80 mm 30 mm 15 mm
Copper and high 60 mm to 10 mm to 5 mm to 1 mm to
nickel alloys 150 mm 80 mm 30 mm 15 mm
35 mm to 10 mm to
Aluminum - ≥ 60 mm
120 mm 70 mm

5.5.19 T-262 - “Densitometer and Step Wedge Comparison Film” - Modify

5.5.19.1 Modify the title to “Long Term Stability of the Computed Radiography System”.

5.5.19.2 With a frequency of 12 months, the computed radiography system shall be calibrated in a
specialized independent laboratory concerning the following aspects:

a) monitor: Luminance level;

b) Quality system parameters:
— Modulation transfer function (MTF80 and MTF20);
— Basic spatial resolution;
— Contrast sensitivity;
— dynamic range;

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— SNRN and average linearised signal intensity;

— Geometric distortions;
— laser beam function;
— blooming;
— slipping; and
— shading.

NOTE All of them obtained according to CEN EN 14784-1:2005, CEN EN 14784-2:2005,

ASTM E 2445:2005 and ASTM E 2446:2010.

5.5.19.3 The periodic evaluation of the computed radiography system shall be registered in the form
presented in Annex B, signed by the professional level 3 of the contractor, responsible for the
procedures preparation. The Annex B shall be filled as follows:

a) Reading unit: manufacturer, model, serial number and year of manufacture;

b) Used plate: trademark and type;
c) monitor: Manufacturer, model, serial number and luminance;
d) Image processing system: program and version;
e) last service: Date:
f) tests: results, performance dates and relevant notes, if necessary;
g) Evaluated parameters:
 SNRN in two directions: parallel, fast scan, and perpendicular, slow scan, to the laser
beam;
 Linearised signal intensity associated to the smallest SNRN found;
 fading: result expressed in terms of percentage of maximum reachable intensity in the
test conditions;
 MTF (pl/mm) and basic spatial resolution (μm) in two directions;
 Shading, expressed in percentage;
 Geometric distortions, laser beam function, blooming and slipping: described as
Compliance (C) or Noncompliance (NC);
 Contrast sensitivity (%);
h) conclusions: Adequate system, requiring repair and/or calibration or disqualified for use;
i) Test conditions;
j) Independent laboratory responsible for the evaluation, name of the representative
professional and the Company’s register number/personal ID of the responsible;
k) Company’s trade name and register number;
l) name, signature and identity document of the contractor’s professional level 3.

5.5.19.4 The form of Annex B shall be presented dully filled in the beginning of the service
performance. If the information required are not made available, the computed radiography system of
the contractor shall be considered inadequate.

5.5.19.5 To ensure the information´s traceability, the same form shall be used during the life cycle of
the computed radiography system, being kept under the conditions of the initial tests.

5.5.19.6 Noncompliance appointed in the results of parameter tests: Geometric distortions, laser
beam quality, glowing spots and scanner slipping, indicate that the reading unit shall be submitted to
calibration and/or repair, therefore its use shall be prohibited.

5.5.19.7 For new computed radiography systems, the manufacturer of this system shall provide the
certificate of stability assessment in accordance with CEN EN 14784-1:2005,
CEN EN 14784-2:2005, ASTM E 2445:2005 and ASTM E 2446:2010. However, after 1 year of this
evaluation, the other processes shall follow the provisions in this subsection.

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5.5.20 T-271 - “Radiographic Technique” - Modify

Drafts presenting source position, detector and IQIs (contrast and duplex wire) for piping are
presented in “Article 2, Non mandatory Appendix. A".

5.5.21 T-271.2 (b) (1) - Add

It is recommended that the ellipse presents the same size of the smallest inner shaft, between 10 mm
and 15 mm. [Recommended Practice]

5.5.22 T-271.2 (b) (3) - Add

5.5.22.1 For the DWDI technique, ellipse, the procedure shall contemplate the possibility of three
exposures to 60º when, due to diameter/thickness ratio, the complete view of the interest area is not
possible.

5.5.22.2 For the overlapped DWDI technique the procedure shall contemplate the possibility of
three exposures to 45º when, due to diameter/thickness ratio, the complete view of the interest area
is not possible.

5.5.23 T-271.4 - Tables of Performance - Add

5.5.23.1 Table of the exposure data shall contain the following information:

a) Diameter range;
b) Thickness range;
c) Minimum source-detector distance;
d) Indication of wire IQI (contrast) used and the required sensitivity;
e) Indication of duplex wire IQI and the first unresolved wire pair (resolution);
f) Radiographic technique.

5.5.23.2 The table of detector arrangement shall include the following information:

a) Diameter range;
b) Thickness range;
c) Image quantity;
d) Size of imaging plate;
e) Nominal overlap;
f) Minimum overlap.

5.5.23.3 The minimum overlap between detectors for plain surfaces or when the detector-source
distance is less than or equal or smaller to bending radius, shall be calculated using the following
formula:

C.e
S 6
Dff
Where:
S is the overlap in mm;
C is the film length, in mm;
e is the part thickness, in mm;
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5.5.23.4 The nominal overlap for circumferential joints completely radiographed shall never be inferior
to 30 mm.

5.5.24 T-273 - “Direction of Radiation” - Modify

As often as possible, the direct radiation over the section to be examined shall be collimated.

5.5.25 T-276.1- Material - Modify

The IQI material selection shall be in accordance with the material group to be radiographed as
identified in ASTM E 747:2004 or ISO 19232-1:2004, when applicable, or, starting in a group of
material with smaller radiation absorption capacity than the material being radiographed.

NOTE This requirement is not applied to duplex wire IQIs, which shall follow ASTM E 2002:2009
or ISO 19232-5:2004.

5.5.26 T-276.2 - “Size” - Add

NOTE The hole IQI shall not be used.

5.5.27 T-276.4 - “Image Quality Required” - Add

The Table 5 presents the maximum basic spatial resolution and unsharpness required in relation to the
penetrated thickness. The mentioned resolution refers to the first unresolved pair of wires in the image.

Table 5 - Maximum Basic Spatial resolution Required

Penetrated thickness
Radiation source Wire pair / SRb (µm)
(mm)
e<4 12 / 65
X-Rays
e≥ 4 10 / 100
Yb 169 any 11 / 80
e < 40 8 / 160
Se 75, Ir192
e ≥ 40 7 / 200
Co 60 any 6 / 250

5.5.27.1 The resolution shall be determined through the duplex wire IQI positioning over the part,
whenever applicable, through the source side. A profile of linearised signal intensity shall be drawed
over the IQI body to determine the first unresolved pair, which indicates the image spatial resolution.

5.5.27.2 The first unresolved pair taken by the determination of corresponding unsharpness value is
mentioned in ISO 19232-5:2004. This is the first wire pair that is projected with a dip between the
wires of less than 20 % (Figure 1). The basic spatial resolution corresponds to half of the unsharpness
value.

5.5.27.3 The image resolution verification shall be performed during the qualification and validation of
the written and in service procedure in the first radiography of each thickness range and diameter
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5.5.27.4 The radiographies shall present the image of wire IQI for contrast evaluation according to the
design and the duplex wire IQI for the basic spatial resolution evaluation, the latter when required.

5.5.27.5 The digital radiographies shall reach the average value of SNRN enough high to provide
detectability equal to the conventional radiography’s one. This value shall be equal or superior to 100,
but is mandatory to increase it if the computed radiography does not detect the same flaws as the
conventional. It shall be verified during the validation process of the written procedure.

1 st non-
resolved

Figure 1 - Duplex wire IQI Positioning in the Part

5.5.27.6 The size of the window used to measure the SNRN of the image shall ensure at least 1 100
points inside the measurement area.

5.5.27.7 The size of 20 x 55 points is recommended. The SNRN shall be measured in different regions
of the image to ensure that the results are representative. [Recommended Practice]

5.5.28 T-276.3 - “Welds Joining Dissimilar Materials or Welds With Dissimilar Filler Metal” -
Modify

When the weld metal is from a group of materials that possesses radiation attenuation different from
the base material, the IQI material selection shall be based on the weld metal and shall meet the
item T-276.1.

5.5.29 T-277.1 (c) - “IQI Placement for Welds - Hole IQIs” - Suppress

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5.5.30 T-277.3 - “Shims Under Hole IQIs” - Suppress

Integrally Suppressed.

5.5.31 T-281 - “Quality of Radiography” - Modify

All radiographies shall be exempt of marks or spots in its extension that may mask the results or be
mistaken for any discontinuity indication in the interest area of the radiographed object. Such marks
include, for example:

a) Artifacts;
b) Scanning flaws;
c) Scratches, finger prints, dirtiness or crimps;
d) Fake indications due to damaged screens.

5.5.32 T- 282 - “Radiographic Density” - Suppress

Integrally Suppressed.

5.5.33 T-283.1 - “Required Sensitivity” - Modify

The radiographic sensitivity shall be verified through the use of contrast IQI, which shall present in
the radiography a perfectly defined image, including its numbers, letters and identification and the
essential wire.

5.5.34 T-283.2 - “Equivalent Hole-Type Sensitivity” - Suppress

Integrally Suppressed.

5.6 Modification, Addition and Suppression API STD 1104:2010, AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2010,
DNV-OS-F101:2007 and DNV-OS-C401:2009

For the application of the computed radiography technique, the requirements of ASME BPVC Section V:2010
complemented by this Standard shall be followed.

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Annex A - Form model of “Registry of Validation Documentation of Computed

Radiography Procedure”

Nº
DATA SHEET
CLIENT: SHEET
Company’s Name of
PROGRAM:

AREA:

TITLE
REGISTRY OF VALIDATION DOCUMENTATION OF COMPUTED
RADIOGRAPHY PROCEDURE

REVIEW INDEX

REV. DESCRIPTION AND/OR AFFECTED SHEETS

REV. 0 REV. A REV. B REV. C REV. D REV. e REV. F REV. G REV. H

DATE
PROJECT
EXECUTION
CHECKING
APPROVAL

Figure A.1 - Form of “Registry of Validation Documentation of Computed Radiography

Procedure”

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Nº REV.
DATA SHEET
SHEET
of

Company’s Name TITLE

REGISTRY OF VALIDATION DOCUMENTATION OF COMPUTED
RADIOGRAPHY PROCEDURE
Date: Computed radiography procedure
Contract: Conventional radiography procedure
Diameter/Thickness combination or validated thickness:
Joint Work / Report Report Discontinuity Visible IQI
Item Unit
Code equipment (film) (RC) Film RC Film RC

Notes:

Professional Level 3
CLIENT: CONTRACTOR:
Name: Name:
Identification: Identification:
Signature: Signature:

Figure A.1 - Form of “Registry of Validation Documentation of Computed Radiography

Procedure” (Continued)

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Annex B - Model of Form for Long Term Stability Test Report

Long Term Stability Test Report

Scanner Manufacturer: Model: Serial number Year:
Used
Manufacturer: Type:
plate:
2
Monitor: Manufacturer: Model: Serial number Luminance: Cd/m
Image processing Program: Version:
system
Last service: Date: Date: Date:
Date: Date: Date:
Tests
Results Note: Results Note: Results Note:
Linearised signal line intensity;
Fast Scan
SNRN
Slow Scan
Date: Date: Date:
Tests
Results Note: Results Note: Results Note:
80 %
Fast Scan
20 %
MTF
Slow Scan 80 %
20 %
Basic spatial Fast Scan
resolution Slow Scan
Geometric distortions; C NC C NC C NC
Laser beam function C NC C NC C NC
blooming C NC C NC C NC
slipping C NC C NC C NC
shading % % %
Al % % %
Contrast: Cu % % %
Stainless Steel % % %
Conclusions:
Test
Focus Dfd Tube kV Exposure mA.s
conditions;

Laboratory of evaluation
Company’s register number
and responsible
/personal ID:
professional:
Company’s ID
Company’s trade name:
register number:
Professional
Name: Signature: ID no.:
Level 3

NOTE The indications C and NC correspond to Compliance and Noncompliance, respectively.

Figure B.1- Form for Long Term Stability Test Report

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INDEX OF REVISIONS

REV. A
Affected Parts Description of Alteration

All Revised

REV. B
Affected Parts Description of Alteration

All Revised

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Foreword
This Standard is the English version (issued in 04/2012) of PETROBRAS N-2821 REV. B 04/201. In case
of doubt, the Portuguese version, which is the valid document for all intents and purposes, shall be used.

1 Scope

1.1 This Standard specifies the requirements for performance of the CR for the inspection of welded
joints by means of X-ray and Gamma rays.

1.2 This Standard is applicable to procedures started after the issuing date.

1.3 This Standard contains Technical Requirements and Recommended Practices.

2 Normative References

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document applies.

JCGM 200:2008 - International Vocabulary of Metrology - Basic and General Concepts and
Associated Terms (VIM);

PETROBRAS N-1738 - Descontinuidades em Juntas Soldadas, Fundidos, Forjados e Laminados

(Discontinuities in Welded Joints, Cast, Forged and Milled Parts);

ABNT NBR 15783:2009 - Ensaios não Destrutivos - Radiografia Industrial - Medição de

Espessura em Serviço de Tubulações e Acessórios com Uso de Radiografia Computadorizada
(Non-destructive Testing - Industrial Radiography - In Service Thickness Measurement in Pipes
and Small Bore Connectors using Computed Radiography);

ABNT NBR 15790:2010 - Ensaios não Destrutivos - Radiografia Industrial - Inspeção de Soldas
por Radiografia Computadorizada (Non-destructive Testings – Industrial Radiography – Weld
Inspection using Computed Radiography);

ABNT NBR NM 314:2007 - Ensaios não Destrutivos - Radiografia Industrial - Terminologia (Non-
destructive Testings - Industrial Radiography - Terminology);

ABNT NBR NM ISO 9712:2007 - Ensaio não Destrutivo - Qualificação e Certificação de Pessoal (Non-
destructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel);

ISO 9712:2005 - Non-Destructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel;

ISO 19232-1:2004 - Non-Destructive Testing - Image Quality of Radiographs - Part 1: Image

Quality Indicators (Wire Type) Determination of Image Quality Value;

ISO 19232-5:2004 - Non-Destructive Testing Image Quality of Radiographs - Part 5: Image

Quality indicators (Duplex Wire Type) Determination of Image Unsharpness Value;

ISO/IEC 17024:2003 - Conformity Assessment - General Requirements for Bodies Operating

Certification of Persons;

API STD 1104:2010 - Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities;

ASME BPVC Section V:2010 - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Nondestructive Examination;

ASTM E 747:2004 - Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Grouping
Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology;

ASTM E 2002:2009 - Standard Practice for Determining Total Image Unsharpness in Radiology;

ASTM E 2445:2005 - Standard Practice for Qualification and Long-Term Stability of Computed
Radiology Systems;

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ASTM E 2446:2010 - Standard Practice for Classification of Computed Radiology Systems;

AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2008 - Structural Welding Code - Steel;

CEN EN 473:2008 - Non-Destructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of NDT

Personnel - General Principles;

CEN EN 14784-1:2005 - Non-Destructive Testing - Industrial Computed Radiography with

Storage Phosphor Imaging Plates - Part 1: Classification of Systems;

CEN EN 14784-2:2005 - Non-Destructive Testing - Industrial Computed Radiography with

Storage Phosphor Imaging Plates - Part 2: General Principles for Testing of Metallic
Materials Using X-rays and Gamma Rays;

DNV-OS-F101:2007 - Submarine Pipeline Systems;

DNV-OS-C401:2009 - Fabrication and Testing of Offshore Structures.

NOTE For documents referred in this Standard and for which only the Portuguese version is
available, the PETROBRAS department that uses this Standard should be consulted for any
information required for the specific application.

3 Terms and Definitions

For effects of this document, the terms and definitions of JCGM 200:2008, PETROBRAS N-1738,
ABNT NBR NM 314:2007, ABNT NBR 15783:2009 and ABNT NBR 15790:2010 and the following are
applicable.

3.1
addition
Insertion of a new paragraph or a text in a paragraph

3.2
modification
Replacement of a whole paragraph or modification of part of it

3.3
suppression
Exclusion of the paragraph or part of it

3.4
base standard
Design, manufacturing, construction and assembly standards related to the inspected equipment and
complementary standards mentioned by those

4 General Conditions

4.1 The radiographic testing shall be performed as established in the standards and its specifications
of design, manufacturing and assembly related to the inspected equipment, except for the
modifications, additions and suppressions mentioned in specific conditions.

4.2 When a standard mentioned in Section 2 is not mentioned in Section 5, it shall be integrally
applied in its items related to the Non-destructive testing using radiography.

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4.3 For all design, manufacturing and assembly standards are necessary the addition of 5.1 and 5.2
in order to complete them as for the requirements specified in them for performance of the testing.

5 Specified Conditions

5.1 Qualification of Personnel

5.1.1 For services performed in Brazil, the certification of personnel for the radiographic testing shall
be obtained through the Brazilian System of Qualification and Certification (SNQC) of Personnel in
Non-destructive Testing (END), by means of an agency accredited by INMETRO according to ABNT
NBR NM ISO 9712:2007.

5.1.2 While there is no implementation of SNQC specific for CR, the professionals shall be certified by
SNQC-END referring to the conventional radiography. In case of professionals from levels 1 and 2,
which shall act in digital techniques of radiography, shall be certified for X-rays or Gamma rays by
SNQC-END, added to the provisions in 5.1.3.

5.1.3 Additionally, the professionals involved in CR shall have specific training in the system used
with certification issued by the company’s radiography professional from Level 3.

5.1.4 After establishing the deadline in documentation for the implementation of SNQC specific for
CR, all professionals shall be certified according to this system and the provisions established in 5.1.2
and 5.1.3 become invalid.

5.1.5 For services performed abroad, the qualification and certification shall be as established in 5.1.2
and 5.1.3 or by independent international entities, accredited by the national bodies of its respective
countries integrally meeting the requirements of ISO/IEC 17024:2003 and that operate in total
accordance with ISO 9712:2005 or standards of standard bodies that integrally meet CEN EN
473:2008.

NOTE Self- certification systems for inspectors from Levels 1, 2 or 3, in which the certification
methodology is established or applied by the client itself, at his discretion, are not accepted
by PETROBRAS.

5.2 Procedure Qualification

5.2.1 The procedure shall be qualified and certified by inspector Level 3.

5.2.2 The objective evidences of procedure qualification shall be kept in order to enable its
confirmation to PETROBRAS, at any time, when requested.

5.3 Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria

The acceptance criteria shall be established by the design specification.

5.4 Modification, Addition and Suppression of ABNT NBR 15790:2010

5.4.1 Item 5 - Written Procedure - Add

The radiographic testing shall be performed according to a written procedure, which shall include, at
least, the requirements listed in Table 1 and in item 5.2 of ABNT NBR 15790:2010.

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5.4.2 Item 6 - Procedure Qualification - Modify

5.4.2.1 Item 6.1

The procedure is considered qualified when the radiography performed in the established thickness
and diameter ranges present:

a) Image quality indicator perfectly defined;

b) Essential wire visible in all interest area;
c) First unresolved wire pair specified;
d) Required normalized signal to noise ratio.

5.4.2.2 Item 6.4

The procedure shall comprise the possibility of execution of radiographies in three positions for DWDI
ellipse or four in case of DWDI superinposed.

5.4.3 Item 7.4 - Procedure Validation - Suppress

Integrally Suppressed.

5.4.4 Item 11 Sources - Add

5.4.4.1 Item 11.3

It is recommended that, for improving the quality of the results, the maximum diameter of source shall
be equal to 1 mm. This recommendation stops existing for penetrable thickness superior to 40 mm of
steel. [Recommended Practice]

5.4.4.2 Item 11.4

For source of Gamma rays, the material thickness range that it is recommended to radiograph for
each radioactive isotope is indicated in Table 1. [Recommended Practice]

Table 1 - Penetrated Thickness Range Radiographable with Radioactive Isotope

Material Cobalt-60 Iridium-192 Selenium-75 Ytterbium-169

60 mm to 10 mm to 5 mm to 1 mm to
Steel
150 mm 80 mm 30 mm 15 mm
Copper alloys 60 mm to 10 mm to 5 mm to 1 mm to
and high nickel 150 mm 80 mm 30 mm 15 mm
35 mm to
Aluminum - ≥ 60 mm 10 mm to 70 mm
120 mm

5.4.5 Item 11.2 - Modify

If X-rays is impossible to be applied, due to local access problems or others previously related by the
contractor, it may be used an isotope, before agreement between the parties.

5.4.6 Item 16.3 - Preparation of Surface - Modify

For austenitic stainless steel, duplex or superduplex, nickel alloy, aluminum alloy or other required
materials, the surface preparation tools of these materials shall be used only for the same materials
and shall meet the following requirements:

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a) made of austenitic stainless steel or covered with this material for stainless steel
(austenitic, duplex and superduplex) and nickel alloys;
b) The cutting and grinding disks shall have nylon core or similar.

5.4.7 Item 23.4 - Radiography Identification - Add

The contractor shall provide, without any burden to PETROBRAS, at least one media of the
installation program, original, in updated and compatible version with the platform of the operating
systems used by the Company with the respective licenses and activation keys of the radiographic
image treatment and visualization, along with the manuals for the program usage.

5.5 Modification, Addition and Suppression of ASME BPVC Section V:2010 - Article 2

5.5.1 T-221.1 - “Written Procedure” - Modify

The radiographic testing shall be performed according to a written procedure, which shall include, at
least, the requirements listed in Table 2.

Table 2 - Items of Procedure and Essential Variables

Essential Non-Essential
Requirements
Variable Variable
Issuer´s name, number and review indication X
Objective X
Reference standards for procedure elaboration and qualification X
Type of radiation (specifying radioactive isotope or maximum tension
X
of X-ray instrument) and filters
Type of material, thickness range and diameter X (see Note 1)
Maximum dimensions of source or focus of x-ray devices X (see Note 2)
CR system
1- Manufacturer and scanner model: X
a) pixel size (in µm); X
b) focal spot size (in µm); X
c) faixa dinâmica; X
d) basic spatial resolution (in µm); X
2- Manufacturer and type of imaging plate; X
3- Manufacturer and monitor model: X
a) monitor characteristics: luminance, luminance ratio,
X (see Note 3)
resolution, pixel size and dynamic range;
b) physical size of the useful area of the monitor; X
4- Image visualization program:
a) used image pro cessing system; X
b) used version of the image processing system; X