Kvaerner PS-101 Rev 19

Technical Specification Procedure No.
: PS – 101
NON DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION OF Revision No.: Rev 19
MATERIAL AND COMPONENTS UTILIZING
THE ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION METHOD Revision Date 11/24/2003
Rev Date Description Written By Date Level

Level III Approval Date
19 14/11/03 Entire specification revised to meet current John Morris 24 Nov. 03 MK JAFARI 24 Nov. 03
Applicable Standards.
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Print Date: 24 November 2003 Page 1 of 20
Technical Specification Procedure No.: PS – 101
1.0 SCOPE:
This specification covers non-destructive inspection of welds, and components utilizing the
Ultrasonic Examination method when required.
2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
Specific documents will be mentioned in each addendum.
3.0 EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT A - Non-destructive Ultrasonic Test Report
4.0 APPENDICES:
APPENDIX 1 - Establishes the requirements for a pulse-echo, contact or immersion

technique, ultrasonic examination to evaluate full penetration welds in forgings and wrought mill
shapes. Bars, plates, seamless or welded tubular products are examples of wrought mill shapes.
APPENDIX II - This procedure defines how to perform the UT inspection of steel forgings.
The intent of this document is to meet the requirement of API 6A and 17D. CRA Overlay is not
considered part of Aker Kvaerner s design criteria and is addressed in PS-303 when this is a
requirement of the customer.
5.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
Quality Assurance - KOPU or his designee shall be responsible for the proper administration of
this specification. The local Quality Assurance shall be responsible for the proper
implementation of this specification.
5.1 Non-Destructive Testing Procedure-Review and Approval by the Corporate NDE Level
III:
5.2 Applicable procedures are listed in the Appendix. Alternatively, NDE sub-contractor or
local facility may submit their written procedures for review and approval by KOPU. In
this case, the local Quality Assurance at that facility shall be responsible for submitting
them for approval by Corporate NDE Level III. Approved written procedures shall be
maintained by Quality Assurance and shall be available at all times for internal and
external audits. Scan plans will be reviewed and approved the Corporate NDE Level III
to ensure 100% volumetric inspection is performed for all accessible areas none
parallel surface must be reviewed and have a scan plan.
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6.0 PERSONNEL:
Personnel performing inspection evaluation and interpreting test results in accordance with
this specification shall be at minimum an NDE Level II in ultrasonic inspection. NDE personnel
qualification and certification shall be in accordance with the requirements specified in KOPU
Technical Specification QS-010.
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ADDENDUM I
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for a pulse-echo, contact or immersion
technique, ultrasonic examination to evaluate full penetration welds in forgings and wrought
mill shapes. Bars, plates, seamless or welded tubular products are examples of wrought mill
shapes.
1.1.1 Contact Technique – Testing in straight beam and angle beam transducers using
the manual or automated systems. Contact techniques are described as contact of
the search units with the part through a couplant paste or thin water film through the
wedges.
1.1.2 Immersion Technique – Testing in straight beam transducers either in the manual or
automated systems. The search units are immersed in a liquid medium with the
part. In other variations when the part is not immersed, the ultrasonic beam is
coupled through a jet of water column and directed normal or at an angle toward the
part surface.
1.1.3 Scan Presentation – “A”, “B”, or “C” scan can be used. When “B” or “C” scans are
utilized, digitized records of weld profiles and discontinuities may form part of the
ultrasonic report.
1.1.4 Automated system is defined as employing a single or combinations of

straight/angle transducers that are arranged to obtain desired scan of weld profiles.
The probe head that carries the transducer sets may rotate around the weldment or
be set stationary while the part rotate. Computerized imaging techniques in “B” or
“C” scan shall include a two or three-dimensional features of the imaged weld.
1.2 This specification covers ultrasonic examination of butt welds and full penetration welds in
accordance with ASME V, Article 5.
1.3 A scan plan, separate from this specification is required for complex geometry. It is required
on other weld profiles when stipulated by process procurement document, i.e., Quality Plan,
Purchase Order, etc.
1.4 This specification applies to welds in carbon and low alloy steels with section thickness from
0.250 to 8 inches (6.4 - 203 mm). Other alloy weldments can be examined provided that
ultrasonic beam penetration is demonstrated successfully through relevant reference
standards.
1.5 Timing of NDT: For specific customer or code requirements, examination of weldments
shall not be performed until 48 hours has elapsed since completion of welding or post heat
treatment.
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2.0 PERSONNEL
2.1 The operators that will perform the inspection will be certified to the Level
II according to KOPU Technical Specification: QS-010.
3.0 REFERENCES
3.1 ASME Section 5, Article 5 “Ultrasonic Examination Methods for Materials and Fabrication”.
3.2 ASTM A388- latest edition, “Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection of
Heavy Steel Forgings”.
3.3 ASTM E317-latest edition, “Standard Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristics
of Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Testing System Without the Use of Electronic Measurement
Instruments”.
3.4 ASTM E428-latest edition, “Standard Practice for Fabrication and Control of Steel
Reference Blocks Used in Ultrasonic Inspection”.
3.5 ASTM E114-latest edition, “Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Straight Beam
Testing by the Contact Method”.
3.6 ASTM E587-latest edition, “Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Examination by the Contact Method”.
3.7 SNT-TC-1A, latest edition, “Recommended Practice for Personnel Qualification and
Certification in Nondestructive Testing”.
3.8 API 6A-latest edition, “American Petroleum Institute”.
4.0 EQUIPMENT
4.1 Pulse-echo type ultrasonic equipment shall be used with contact or immersion transducers.
The examination shall be conducted with an ultrasonic, pulsed reflection system generating
frequencies over the nominal range of 2 MHz to 10 MHz. The unit shall have a calibrated
gain control accurate over its range to ±1 decibel (dB).
4.1.1 In automated systems-pulse echo techniques, digitized images in the “B” or “C”
presentations may be used for final evaluation.
4.1.2 Instruments with “time-of- flight” presentations will be used only as an aid to weld
evaluation. Time-of-Flight techniques shall not be used for final interpretation.
4.2 The ultrasonic unit shall provide a linear vertical presentation of 20% to 90%, ±5% of the full
screen height.
4.3 The ultrasonic unit shall have an amplitude control, accurate over its range to ±10% of
nominal amplitude ratio, to allow measurement of indications beyond the linear range of the
vertical presentation.
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4.4 Transducers should be 2.25 MHz nominal, for both longitudinal and shear wave
examinations. Straight beam (longitudinal wave) transducers should have a nominal
diameter of 0.500”. Angle beam (shear wave) transducers should be round or rectangular
in dimension. However, other variables may necessitate the use of other frequencies in
order to assure adequate penetration or better resolution.
4.5 Search units of frequencies or dimensions or angles other than the nominal specifications,
may be used provided it is determined that due to geometric or transmission limitations, it is
necessary to provide an adequate examination.
4.5.1 Other angles per paragraph 9.5.1 of this procedure may be used.
5.0 COUPLANTS
5.1 The couplant used for calibration shall be of the same type as used for the actual
examination.
5.2 For contact testing, the couplant shall be a water-cellulose, glycerin or light oil. It shall
provide both an intimate contact and be capable of transmission of the ultrasonic signal
without being detrimental to the process or material being examined.
5.3 For immersion testing, the couplant shall be water and treated with rust inhibitors, additives
to prevent air bubbles.
6.0 CALIBRATION BLOCKS
6.1 The calibration blocks shall conform to the requirements of ASME Section V, Article 5.
Figure T-542.2.1 and/or Figure T-542.8.1.1. Notches may be used to supplement side-
drilled holes (SDH) calibration.
6.2 A standard IIW block shall be used to verify actual refracted angle, and to establish time
base.
6.3 The basic calibration reflectors shall be used to establish a primary reference response of
the equipment. The basic calibration reflectors may be located either in the component
material or in a basic calibration block. Where the block thickness ± 1 in. (±25 mm) spans
two of the weld thickness ranges shown in ASME Sec. V Article 5, the blocks used shall be
acceptable in those portions of each thickness range covered by 1 in. (25 mm).
6.4 The reference sensitivity level calibration and distance amplitude correction curve (DAC)
shall be established on a standard fabricated from a material acoustically similar to the
material under examination. Reference sensitivity standards shall be fabricated in
accordance with ASME Section V, Article 5, as applicable. The surface finish of the
calibration block shall be representative of the material under examination. If like material is
not available, a standard ASME plate may be used. If this is done, a transfer procedure
shall be used to determine any difference in attenuation characteristics.
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6.5 For examination in materials where the examination surface diameter is greater than 20"
(508 mm), a block of essentially the same curvature, or, alternately, a flat basic calibration
block, may be used.
6.6 The basic calibration block shall be curved for materials with diameters 20" (508 mm) and
less. Except where otherwise stated in this specification, a single curved basic calibration
block may be used for surfaces in the curvature range from 0.9 to 1.5 times the basic
calibration block diameter.
6.7 In the automated testing of pipe weldments, the calibration block shall be of the same
nominal diameter or a prolongation. The block shall be of the same material composition as
the pipe weldment or acoustically similar material.
7.0 EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION
7.1 The calibration shall include the entire ultrasonic system, transducers, wedges, couplant,
cables, batteries, or power packs. A change in any one component or part of the ultrasonic
system shall require recalibration.
7.2 Horizontal, vertical and amplitude control linearity shall be checked daily or before each
work period in accordance with the requirements of ASME Section V, Article 5, and ASTM
E-317. The horizontal linearity shall be ±5% at full screen height for at least 80% of
calibrated screen height. The amplitude control shall be accurate to within ±10% of nominal
amplitude ratio.
7.3 The unit shall be checked at the beginning of each work period, and at intervals not to
exceed eight (8) hours or at the end of use, whichever is less. Calibration shall be
recorded.
7.4 Any change in vertical Reference Sensitivity Level (RSL), or sweep (base line) calibration
that exceeds 5% shall constitute a need for recalibration and re-inspection of areas
examined since last the acceptable calibration.
7.5 The IIW block shall be used to determine the beam exit point on the transducer wedge
assembly.
7.6 The IIW block shall also be used to verify the angle of beam refraction. The actual
measured angle shall be recorded on the examination report. The measured angle shall be
within ±2 degrees of its nominal angle.
7.7 Longitudinal (straight beam) sweep calibration and distance-amplitude correction curve shall
be done following ASME Section V, Article 4. The sweep controls shall be adjusted so the
horizontal distance along the base line shows, at a minimum, twice the examination
thickness.
7.8 The angle beam sweep shall be established on the IIW block type I, or the 4" (100mm)
radius and 2" (50mm) crescent notch on the IIW block type II. The sweep controls shall be
adjusted so that the horizontal distance along the baseline shows, at a minimum, 12/8 node.
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7.9 The Distance Amplitude Correction Curves (DAC) and the decibel level shall be recorded on
the examination report.
7.10 A DAC is not required where the examination is limited to one half V-paths in a material less
than 1" (25mm) thick, in which case the amplitude level from a single calibration reflector
may be used.
8.0 SURFACE CONDITION
8.1 The base metal on each side of the weld shall be free of weld splatter, surface irregularities,
or foreign matter that might interfere with the examination. The weld surfaces shall be
finished so that they cannot mask or be confused with reflections from defects. The weld
surface shall merge smoothly into the surfaces of the adjacent base materials.
8.2 Where the weld surface interferes with the examination, the weld shall be prepared as
needed to permit examination (such as grinding I.D. weld flush with I.D. of the pipe). For
special project application, surface irregularities removal shall be in accordance with part
specifications.
9.0 METHOD/TECHNIQUE
9.1 The manual scanning rate shall not exceed 6" (150 mm) per second. Scanning coverage
shall be such that each successive pass of the transducer shall overlap the previous pass
by a minimum of 15%. The scanning shall be with angle beam search units directed at right
angles to the weld axis and along the weld axis. Whenever possible, each examination
shall be performed in two directions, i.e., approaching the weld from opposite directions and
parallel to the weld from opposite directions. Scanning should be accomplished from both
sides of the weld, if this is not practical scanning should be done from the welded side.
9.2 The scanning rate in the automatic systems shall not exceed 6" (150 mm) per second or the
rate achieved in dynamic calibration.
9.3 The base material through which the angle beam shall pass shall be examined with
longitudinal (straight beam) for laminar reflectors prior to the angle beam examination.
Penetration shall be verified by obtaining a reflection from the opposite surface of the
material being examined. Scanning for laminar reflectors shall be performed at an
amplitude that will give an initial back reflection amplitude of 80+5% full screen height.
9.4 Where laminar reflectors interfere with the scanning examination for planar reflectors, the
angle beam technique shall be modified and the description of the volume excluded by the
lamination shall be noted and recorded on the report.
9.5 As a minimum, the shear wave examination shall be performed using 45o and 60o angle
beam transducers. Scanning shall be performed from a 1/2 V-path to a 1-1/2 V-path (4/8
node to 12/8 node) at 90○ to the longitudinal axis of the weld from two directions where
possible. Scanning for reflectors oriented transverse to the weld should be performed, with
the angle beam oriented essentially parallel to the weld axis. The search unit shall be
manipulated so that the angle beam passes through the required volume of weld material
and adjacent base material.
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9.5.1 Other angle beam transducers (30 to 45 o) for thick sections or (60 to 70 o) for thin
sections may be used.
9.6 The primary reference sensitivity level (RSL) shall be set at 80+5% full screen height. A
distance amplitude correction curve (DAC) shall be established at the primary RSL.
Additional curves should be established at 50% and 20% of the primary RSL for reference.
9.6.1 All indications that exceed 20% of the RSL shall be evaluated to show size,
amplitude, and position in relation to the weld center line and index point.
9.7 Upon completion of all scanning, the technician shall remove any couplant or other
materials that may be detrimental to the material or subsequent operations.
10. CALIBRATION
10.1 Calibration shall be accomplished prior to the examination. Upon completion, the technician
shall verify the original calibration or after eight hours or whichever occurs first.
10.1.1 Dynamic calibration shall be performed for the automated systems.
10.2 Recalibration shall be required whenever any of the following conditions occur:
10.2.1 The instrument has been turned off
10.2.3 The search unit and/or coaxial cable are changed.
10.2.4 At the beginning if each shift changes.
10.2.5 A change in power source or batteries.
10.2.6 If there is a change in the part size or thickness outside the range
established during the original calibration.
10.2.7 An adjustment in the instrument settings other than the db (gain) control.
10.2.8 A loss equal to or greater than 15% Full Screen Height (FSH) in signal
amplitude
10.2.9 A change in technicians
11.0 EVALUATION
11.1 When weldments are examined in accordance with this specification, the following
indications shall be evaluated.
11.2 All indications which produce a response greater that 50% of the reference level shall be
investigated to the extent that the technician can determine the shape, identity, and location
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of such reflectors and evaluate them in terms of the acceptance standards given in the
applicable appendix to this specification.
11.3 Surface discontinuities may be removed by grinding, and blended into the surrounding
surface so as to avoid sharp notches, crevices, or corners, then reexamined to this
procedure to assure acceptability.
11.4 All welds subject to repair shall be repaired and reexamined to this procedure.
13.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS
13.1 The acceptance criteria are stated in the SUPPLEMENTS, section 18 of this procedure.
14.0 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
14.1 Operational safety associated with the use of this procedure shall be the responsibility of
the user/contractor under the guidelines of the users or contractor’s site specific safety,
health, and environmental program.
14.2 The safe handling of couplant is governed by the supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS). The control of any waste associated with this procedure or any hazards to the
environment shall be the responsibility of the user/contractor under the guidelines of the
user’s or contractor’s site specific safety, health, and environmental program.
15.0 DOCUMENTATION
15.1 The scanning technique, evaluation, and disposition of each weld or area examined shall be
recorded on the ultrasonic examination report. All details of system calibration shall be
recorded on the ultrasonic calibration report. All reports shall be numbered and contain
sufficient information to facilitate traceability to the part, weld, or component and appropriate
fabrication router.
15.2 As a minimum, the following information shall be maintained in a traceable manner and be
available for review by quality assurance personnel.
12.2.1 Personnel qualification/certification
12.2.2 Procedures
12.2.3 Procedure and technique qualifications as applicable
12.2.4 Equipment as may be required (instrument calibrations, transducer

certifications, couplant assay reports, etc.)
16. EXAMINATION REPORT
16.1 For each ultrasonic examination, the following information shall be identified and recorded
with the following information as a minimum.
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16.1.1 Procedure/procedure number
16.1.2 Ultrasonic examination system (equipment)
161.3 Examination personnel identity (signature) and Level
16.1.4 Calibration sheet
16.1.5 Identification and location of weld examined
16.1.6 Surface from which examination was conducted
16.1.7 Scan plan and map or record of indication(s) or digitized images detected or
areas cleared
16.1.8 Date and time examinations were performed
16.1.9 Couplant used
16.1.10 Calibration block identification
16.1.11 Surface condition
16.1.12 Transducer frequency
16.1.13 Any special equipment used in examination
16.1.14 Evaluation of any indications recorded
16.1.15 In addition, a record of repaired areas shall be noted, as well as the results
of the reexamination of the repaired areas. The manufacturer shall also
maintain a record of all reflections from uncorrected areas having responses
that exceed 50% of the reference level. This record shall locate each area,
the response level, the dimensions, the depth below the surface, and the
classification.
17. RECORDS
17.1 All reports of ultrasonic examinations shall be maintained on file for traceability for the
period as specified in the Aker Kvaerner Quality Assurance Manual.
18. SUPPLEMENTS
18.1 One or more of the following supplementary requirements shall apply and become a part of
this specification when specified on the Aker Kvaerner drawing, part specification, or
purchase order.
S1 The following indications shall be considered unacceptable (ASME Section VIII, Division 1 &
2):
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A. Imperfections that are interpreted to be cracks, lack of fusion, or incomplete

penetration are unacceptable regardless of length.
B. All other linear type imperfections are unacceptable if the amplitude exceeds
the reference level and have lengths that exceed:
• 1/4 in. (6 mm) for t up to 3/4 in. (19 mm) inclusive.
• 1/3 t for t from 3/4 in. (19 mm) to 2-1/4 in. (57 mm), inclusive.
• 3/4 in. (19 mm) for t over 2-1/4 in. (57 mm) where t = the thickness of
the weld, excluding any allowable reinforcement. For a butt weld joining
two members having different thicknesses at the weld, t is the thinner
of the two thicknesses. If a full penetration weld includes a fillet weld,
the thickness of the throat of the fillet weld shall be included in t.
S2 The following indications shall be considered unacceptable (API 6A):
A. Indication whose signal amplitude exceeds the reference level.
B. Linear indications interpreted to be cracks, incomplete joint penetration or

incomplete fusion.
C. Slag indications with amplitude exceeding the reference level whose length exceed
the following:
• 1/4 in. (6 mm) for t up to 3/4 in. (19 mm) inclusive.
• 1/3 t for t from 3/4 in. (19 mm) to 2-1/4 in. (57 mm), inclusive.
• 3/4 in. (19 mm) for t over 2-1/4 in. (57 mm) where t = the thickness of the
weld being examined; if a weld joins two members having different
thicknesses at the weld, t is the thinner of the two thicknesses.
S3 For pressure piping, acceptance standards shall be in accordance with ANSI/ASME B31.3
Code, latest edition.
S4 For Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities, acceptance standards shall be in

accordance with API 1104, latest edition.
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ADDENDUM II
1. SCOPE
This procedure defines how to perform the UT inspection of steel forgings. The intent of this
document is to meet the requirement of API 6A and 17D. CRA Overlay is not considered part
of Aker Kvaerners design criteria and is addressed in PS-303 when this is a requirement of the
customer.
2. REFERENCES
API Specification 6A, current edition

API Specification 17D, current edition
ASTM A 388, current edition Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Heavy Steel
Forgings1
ASTM E 428, current edition Standard Practice for Fabrication and Control of Steel Reference
Blocks Used in Ultrasonic Inspection1
ASTM A 609
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section V, Article 5
ISO 13628-4 Subsea Wellhead and Tree Equipment
ISO 10423 Drilling and production equipment -- Wellhead and Christmas tree equipment
3. PERSONNEL
The operators that will perform the inspection will be certified to the Level II according to KOPU
Technical Specification: QS-010.
4. EQUIPMENT
4.1 Electronic Apparatus:
An ultrasonic, pulsed, reflection type of instrument that is capable of generating,

receiving, and amplifying frequencies of at least 1 to 5 MHz. On examining austenitic
stainless steel forgings the system shall have the capabilities for examining at
frequencies down to 0.4 MHz. The ultrasonic instrument shall provide linear
presentation (within +/- 5%) for at least 75% of the screen height (sweep line to top of
screen). Instrument linearity shall be verified in accordance with the intent of ASTM
E317. Any set of blocks processed in accordance with ASTM E317 or E428 may be
used to establish the specified +/- 5% instrument linearity. The electronic apparatus
shall contain a signal attenuator or calibrated gain control that shall be accurate over
its useful range to +/- 10% (+1dB) of the nominal attenuation or gain ratio to allow
measurement of signals beyond the linear range of the instrument. Instrument
calibration of 6-month intervals or less is required.
4.2 Search Units:
Search unit requirements review 4.4 and 4.5 page 12.
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4.3 Reference Blocks:
Reference blocks containing flat-bottom holes, notches and side drilled holes shall be
used to establish test sensitivity and for calibration of equipment and may be used to
establish recording levels for straight-beam examination if required. Reference blocks
shall be made from steels that give an acoustic response similar to the steels being
examined. Reference blocks shall be fabricated and controlled in accordance with
ASTM E428. Each reference block shall be permanently identified along the side of the
block indicating the material and unique identification number.
4.4 Couplant:
Glycerin, pine oil, water, or SAE NO. 20 or NO. 30 light oil or equivalent with good
wetting characteristics may be used. The same couplant shall be used for calibration
and examinations.
5. SURFACE PREPARATION
The inspection shall be performed after rough machining and quality heat treatment. Before the
inspection all the surfaces will be cleaned in order to be free from dirt and any other loose foreign
matter that could compromise the UT coupling. The surface finish for contact testing shall be 250
RMS or finer.
6. CALIBRATION
The calibration has to be realized or verified every 4 working hours.

The calibration of straight beam technique will be performed using DAC method and the
calibration blocks. The calibration of angle beam transducers will be performed using DAC
method through calibration blocks.
7. OPERATION PROCEDURE
7.1 All the forgings shall be inspected from 100% of the surface in radial and axial direction
with straight beam transducers. During the axial inspection of the forging with straight
beam transducer it is not always possible to inspect all areas, the piece will be inspected
axially in both directions as accessible.
7.2 Scanning speed will not exceed 100 mm/s and the max scanning index rate of 6 in./s
(152.4 mm/s).
7.3 During the inspection the gain shall be increased by 6 dB compared to the calibration
gain. The gain shall be decreased to the calibration level when evaluating some defect
indications.
7.4 Ultrasonic examination shall be performed, as far as practical, for the entire volume
after heat treatment for mechanical properties (exclusive of stress relief treatments)
and prior to machining operations that limit effective interpretation of the results of the
examination.
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7.5 Stems shall be inspected by ultrasonic method from the outside diameter and ends by
the straight beam technique. Stems which cannot be examined axially using the
straight beam technique shall be examined with a beam directed along the axis in both
directions utilizing the angle beam technique. For API-6A hot worked material
including stems (Product Specification Level, PSL 3 and 4), ultrasonic examination
shall be performed in accordance with the flat bottom hole procedures (straight beam
technique) specified in ASTM A 388 (except immersion method may be used) and
ASTM E 428. Stems shall be inspected by ultrasonic method from the outside
diameter and ends by the straight beam technique. Stems which cannot be examined
axially using the straight beam technique shall be examined with a beam directed
along the axis in both directions utilizing the angle beam technique using the side
drilled holes standard.
7.6 Calibration for Stems (API-6A PSL 3 and 4): Using a DAC based on 1/8" flat bottom
hole (straight beam technique) and, when required, 1/16" side drilled hole, 1" deep or
ID / OD notches (angle beam technique).
7.7 100% of all pressure containing welds shall be examined after all welding, post-weld
heat treatment and machining operations. Examinations shall include at least 1/2" of
adjacent base metal on all sides of the weld.
7.8 All repair welds where the repair is greater than 25% of the original wall thickness or 1"
(whichever is less) shall be examined after all welding and post-weld heat treatment
operations. For API 6A PSL 3, examination is required on all repair welds where the
repair exceeds 20% of the original wall thickness or 1 inch (whichever is smaller) or
where the extend of the cavity exceeds approximately 10 square inches or when a
pressure containing casting leaks on hydrostatic test after all welding and post-weld
heat treatment. Reference addendum 1.
7.9 For hollow forgings and rings with and outside to inside diameter ratio of less than 2 to
1, perform angle beam examination from the circumference of rings and hollow
forgings that have an axial length greater than 2 in. Establish a reference RSL from ID
/OD notches with a depth of 3% of the thickness or 0.25 inch, which ever is less.
7.10 Scan circumferentially all other cylindrical and hollow sections or forgings with angle
beam technique as required to 7.9. Establish reference RSL from ID /OD notches
with a depth of 3% of the thickness or 0.25 inch, which ever is less when practical.
When not practical establish a DAC using SDH side drilled holes using:
Reference Table.
Up to 1 in. 3/32 in.

Over 1 in. through 2 in. 1/8 in.
Over 2 in. through 4 in. 3/16 in.
Over 4 in. **
For each increase in thickness of 2 in. or fraction thereof over 4 in. the hole diameter
shall increase 1/16 in. Reference ASME Article 5 IV-560 for DAC Calibration.
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For API-6A PSL 3 and 4, distance amplitude curve (DAC) shall be based on:
1) 1/16" flat bottom hole for metal thickness through 1-1/2"
2) 1/8" flat bottom hole for metal thickness exceeding 1-1/2"
7.11 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR CASTING:
7.11.1 For API-6A PSL 3, No single indications exceeding reference DAC and No
multiple indications exceeding 50% of reference DAC.
NOTE: Multiple indications are defined as two or more indications (each exceeding 50% of the
reference DAC) within 1/2" of each other in any direction.
For API-6A PSL 4, the same acceptance criteria as in PSL-3 applies except No
continuous cluster of indications on the same plane, regardless of amplitude
found over area that is twice the diameter of the search unit.
7.12 WELD AND WELD REPAIR -API 6A EQUIPMENT:
7.12.1 TEST METHOD-API 6A WELD NDE:
Ultrasonic examination shall be performed in accordance with procedures

specified in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section V, Article 5.
Review addendum 1.
7.12.2 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA - API 6A WELD NDE:
For PSL 2, 3 and Overlays FOR PSL 4:
1) No indications whose signal amplitude exceeds the reference level.
2) No linear indications interpreted as cracks, incomplete joint penetration

or incomplete fusion.
3) No slag indications with amplitudes exceeding the reference level

whose length exceeds:
a) 0.25 in. for thickness less than .76 in.
b) 0.33 of the thickness for thickness from .76 to 2.25 inches.
c) 0.75 in. for thickness, of the weld being examined, over 2.25 in. (If a
weld joins 2 members having different thickness at the weld, the thinner
of the two thicknesses shall be used)
7.13 CALIBRATION:
DAC based on appropriate flat bottom hole. When required, 1/16", 1" deep side drilled
hole may be used for angle beam technique for stems.
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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:
No indications exceeding reference level.
TEST REQUIREMENTS - API 17D EQUIPMENT:
FORGING AND WROUGHT PRODUCTS (INCLUDING STEM) - API 17D:
TEST METHOD:
7.14 Ultrasonic examination shall be performed in accordance with the procedures specified
in ASTM A 388 including flat bottom hole (straight beam technique), back reflection
technique (straight beam technique) and angle beam technique, for rings and hollow
forgings.
CALIBRATION- API 17D FORGING AND WROUGHT PRODUCTS:
1) Back Reflection Technique - The instrument shall be set so that the first back
reflection is 75 plus or minus 5%, of screen height when the transducer is
placed on an indication-free area of the forging or wrought product. This
method is only applicable when forging surfaces have parallel entry and back
surfaces.
2) Flat Bottom Hole Technique - DAC based on 1/16" (1.6mm) flat bottom hole
through 1 1/2" of metal and 1/8" (3.2mm) flat bottom hole for metal distances
exceeding 1/1/2" to 6” and ¼” flat bottom hole for metal distance exceeding 6”.
3) Angle Beam technique - DAC shall be based on a v or rectangular notch of a

depth equal to the lesser of ¼ or 3% of the nominal section thickness (1/4 inch
maximum), with a length of approximately 1".
Reference 7.10 Addendum II
NOTE: A representative production item may also be used as a reference standard. Artificial
reflectors shall be machined in the item in such a manner as to represent any
significant change in sound and travel distance. The surface finish of the reference
standard shall be similar to the surface finish of the production items (but neither shall
exceed 250 rms). The reference standard shall be acoustically similar to the
production items. The artificial reflectors shall be in accordance with the requirements
of this specification.
7.15 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA- API 17D FORGING & WROUGHT RODUCTS:
Forging or wrought product shall be unacceptable if:
BACK REFLECTION TECHNIQUE - If there are indications greater than 50% of the
reference back reflection accompanied by a complete loss of back reflection.
FLAT BOTTOM HOLE TECHNIQUE- If there are indications equal to or greater than
the indications observed from calibration flat bottom hole.
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ANGLE BEAM TECHNIQUE - If the amplitude of the discontinuities exceeds those of

the reference notch.
Note: Acceptance criteria not addressed by code requirements are subject to approval by customer.
7.16 CASTINGS - API 17D EQUIPMENT:
TEST METHOD - API 17D CASTINGS:
Ultrasonic examination shall be performed in accordance with the procedures specified

in ASTM A 609 and ASTM E 428.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA - API 17D CASTINGS:
ASTM A 609 Ultrasonic Testing Quality Level 1, minimum.
WELD NDE -API 17D EQUIPMENT:
TEST METHOD-API 17D WELD NDE:
Ultrasonic examination shall be performed in accordance with procedures specified in

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section V, Article 5.
7.17 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR API 17D WELD NDE:
Shall be per ASME B and PV Code, Section VIII, Div. 1, Appendix 12 unless otherwise
specified by customer:
Discontinuities are unacceptable if the amplitudes exceeding the reference level and
discontinuities have lengths which exceed:
1) 1/4" for thickness up to 3/4" inclusive
2) 1/3 of the thickness for thickness from 3/4" to 2 1/4" inclusive
3) 3/4" for thickness, of the weld being examined, over 2 1/4" (If a weld joins 2
members having different thickness at the weld, the thinner of the two thickness
shall be used)
4) Where discontinuities are interpreted to be cracks, lack of fusion or incomplete

penetration, they are unacceptable regardless of discontinuity of signal amplitude.
8. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Acceptance criteria shall be the following for Castings, Wrought Materials, Welds and
repairs:
- Indications interpreted as produced by cracks are not acceptable regardless

of the signal amplitude.
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- No single indications higher than the 100% of the DAC curve.

- No multiple indications exceeding 50% of the DAC.
Note: Multiple indications are defined as two or more indications (each exceeding 50% of the
reference DAC) within 1/2" of each other in any direction.
9. REPORT
The report shall give the following information:
- Report nr.
- Order nr.
- Reference Technical Specification
- Acceptance criteria
- Equipment used
- Coupling medium
- Transducer dimensions and frequency
- Test results
- Signature Inspector
- Date of the inspection
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EXHIBIT A
NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST REPORT- ULTRASONIC (EXAMPLE)
PART NO.____________________ REPORT NO. ______________
PART NAME___________________ DATE OF REPORT___________
QUANTITY____________________ SPECIFICATION NO __________
WORK ORDER NO.______________ SPEC. REV. NO ______________
WORK ORDER OPERATION NO____________ DATE OF TEST ________
(PURCHASE ORDER NO)
INSTRUMENT______________________ SEARCH UNIT ______________
STRAIGHT BEAM ANGLE BEAM ________
FREQUENCY ______________ CONTACT _________
IMMERSION ______________ COUPLANT_______________
SURFACE FINISH____________ SENSIVITY SETTING _________
METHOD_____________
RECORDABLE INDICATIONS (SKETCH)
UNIQUE I.D. NO. RESULTS OF EXAMINATION
_____________ _____ _________________________

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Technical Specification Procedure No.

Rev Date Description Written By Date Level

2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

Specific documents will be mentioned in each addendum.

EXHIBIT A - Non-destructive Ultrasonic Test Report

APPENDIX 1 - Establishes the requirements for a pulse-echo, contact or immersion

1.1.4 Automated system is defined as employing a single or combinations of

3.8 API 6A-latest edition, “American Petroleum Institute”.

6.0 CALIBRATION BLOCKS

7.0 EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION

8.0 SURFACE CONDITION

10.1.1 Dynamic calibration shall be performed for the automated systems.

10.2.1 The instrument has been turned off

10.2.3 The search unit and/or coaxial cable are changed.

10.2.4 At the beginning if each shift changes.

10.2.5 A change in power source or batteries.

10.2.9 A change in technicians

13.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS

14.0 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

12.2.1 Personnel qualification/certification

12.2.3 Procedure and technique qualifications as applicable

12.2.4 Equipment as may be required (instrument calibrations, transducer

16. EXAMINATION REPORT

16.1.1 Procedure/procedure number

16.1.2 Ultrasonic examination system (equipment)

161.3 Examination personnel identity (signature) and Level

16.1.4 Calibration sheet

16.1.5 Identification and location of weld examined

16.1.6 Surface from which examination was conducted

16.1.8 Date and time examinations were performed

16.1.9 Couplant used

16.1.10 Calibration block identification

16.1.11 Surface condition

16.1.12 Transducer frequency

16.1.13 Any special equipment used in examination

16.1.14 Evaluation of any indications recorded

A. Imperfections that are interpreted to be cracks, lack of fusion, or incomplete

• 1/4 in. (6 mm) for t up to 3/4 in. (19 mm) inclusive.

S2 The following indications shall be considered unacceptable (API 6A):

A. Indication whose signal amplitude exceeds the reference level.

B. Linear indications interpreted to be cracks, incomplete joint penetration or

• 1/4 in. (6 mm) for t up to 3/4 in. (19 mm) inclusive.

S4 For Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities, acceptance standards shall be in

API Specification 6A, current edition

4.1 Electronic Apparatus:

An ultrasonic, pulsed, reflection type of instrument that is capable of generating,

4.2 Search Units:

Search unit requirements review 4.4 and 4.5 page 12.

4.3 Reference Blocks:

The calibration has to be realized or verified every 4 working hours.

Up to 1 in. 3/32 in.

1) 1/16" flat bottom hole for metal thickness through 1-1/2"

2) 1/8" flat bottom hole for metal thickness exceeding 1-1/2"

7.11 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR CASTING:

7.12 WELD AND WELD REPAIR -API 6A EQUIPMENT:

7.12.1 TEST METHOD-API 6A WELD NDE:

Ultrasonic examination shall be performed in accordance with procedures

7.12.2 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA - API 6A WELD NDE:

For PSL 2, 3 and Overlays FOR PSL 4:

1) No indications whose signal amplitude exceeds the reference level.

2) No linear indications interpreted as cracks, incomplete joint penetration

3) No slag indications with amplitudes exceeding the reference level

a) 0.25 in. for thickness less than .76 in.

b) 0.33 of the thickness for thickness from .76 to 2.25 inches.

PART NO.______ REPORT NO.

PART NAME_________ DATE OF REPORT_

QUANTITY__________ SPECIFICATION NO

WORK ORDER NO. SPEC. REV. NO

WORK ORDER OPERATION NO____ DATE OF TEST

INSTRUMENT________ SEARCH UNIT

FREQUENCY ______ CONTACT _

IMMERSION COUPLANT_

SURFACE FINISH____ SENSIVITY SETTING _

___________ _ _______________________