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Radiographic Testing Procedure: 1. SCOPE
Radiographic Testing Procedure: 1. SCOPE
1. SCOPE:
2. SURFACE CONDITION
3. RADIATION SOURCE
3.1- X-Radiation:
Table – 3.2
Aluminum 2.50 in --
The maximum thickness for the use of radioactive isotopes is primarily dictated by
exposure time, therefore; upper limits are not shown. The minimum Recommended
thickness limitation may be reduced when the radiography techniques are used to
demonstrate that the required radiographic testing sensitivity have been obtained, by
purchaser approval.
5. SCREENS
Any commercially available intensifying screen, except those of the fluorescent type,
may be used. Intensifying screen for x-ray or Gama ray method divided in two
categories: 1-front screen 2-back screen. Commonly lead screens use with 27
micron thickness. (Front screen)
6. PENETRAMETER (I.Q.I)
Penetrameters shall be either the whole type or the wire type and shall be
manufactured and identified in accordance with the requirements or alternatives
allowed in SE 142 or SE 1025 (for whole type) and SE-747 (for wire type), and
appending. ASME V 2007 ED & ASME Sec VIII Div I ED 2007.
Penetrameters shall consist of those in table 233.1 for hole type and those in table
233.2 for wire type. (Wire type IQI shall be used for welds.)
7. SELECTION OF PENETRAMETER (I.Q.I)
7.1. Material. IQIs shall be selected from either the same alloy material group
or grade as identified inSE-1025, or SE-747, as applicable, or from an alloy
material Group or grade with less radiation absorption than the material being
radiographed.
7.2 Size. The designated hole IQI or essential wire listed in Table T-276
provided an equivalent IQI sensitivity is maintained. See T-283.2.shall be as
specified in Table T-276. A thinner or thicker hole-type IQI may be substituted
for any section thickness
(a) Welds With Reinforcements. The thickness on which the IQI is based is
the nominal single-wall thickness plus the estimated weld reinforcement not to
exceed the maximum permitted by the referencing Code Section. Backing
rings or strips shall not be considered as part of the thickness in IQI selection.
The actual measurement of the weld reinforcement is not required.
(b) Welds Without Reinforcements. The thickness on which the IQI is based is
the nominal single-wall thickness. Backing rings or strips shall not be
considered as part of the weld thickness in IQI selection.
The penetrameters shall be placed on the source side of the part being
examined, except for the condition described in chapter 8.2.
Sensitivity:
When one or more film holders are used for an exposure, ate least one
penetrameter imager shall appear on each radiograph.
If the requirements of T-282 are met by using more than one penetrameter,
one shall be representative of the lightest area of interest and the other the
darkest area of interest.
(b) Double-Wall Viewing. For materials and for welds in components 31⁄2 in.
(89 mm) or less in nominal outside diameter, a technique may be used in
which the radiation passes through two walls and the weld (material) in both
walls is viewed for acceptance on the same radiograph .For double-wall
viewing, only a source-side IQI shall be used. Care should be exercised to
ensure that the required geometric unsharpness is not exceeded. If the
geometric unsharpness requirement cannot be met, then single-wall viewing
shall be used.
(1) For welds, the radiation beam may be offset from the plane of the weld at
an angle sufficient to separate the images of the source-side and film-side
portions of the weld so that there is no overlap of the areas to be interpreted.
When complete coverage is required, a minimum of two exposures taken 90
deg to each other shall be made for each joint.
(2) As an alternative, the weld may be radio graphed with the radiation beam
positioned so that the images of both walls are superimposed. When complete
coverage is required, a minimum of three exposures taken at either 60 deg or
120 deg to each other shall be made for each joint.
11. SOURCE TO OBJECT AND OBJECT TO FILM DISTANCE (SOD &
OFD)
a) Butt welded joints surfaces shall be sufficiently free from coarse ripples
,grooves , overlaps and abrupt ridges and valleys to permit proper
interpretation of radiographic and the required non-destructive examinations.
(b) 1/3 t for t from 3/4 in. (19mm) to 2 1/4 in. (57mm)
3) Any group of aligned indications that have an aggregate length greater than
t in a length of 12t , except when the distance between the successive
imperfections exceed 6L where L is the length of the longest imperfection in
the group.
Repair area shall be located on the weld line after evaluation & interpretation
of radiograph .defects shall be removed by suitable method such as grinding,
chipping or gouging (if permitted).welding of the repair area shall meet the
requirement of related WPS,PQR.