PART TE
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Article TE-1
Requirements for Examination Procedures and Personnel
Qualification
TE-100 GENERAL
Nondestructive examinations shall be conducted in
accordance with the methods of Section V, as modified
by the requirements of this Article.
TE-110 NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION
PROCEDURES
TE-110.1 General
(a) All nondestructive examinations required by this
Article shall be performed in accordance with the
detailed written procedures that have been proven by
actual demonstration to the satisfaction of the Inspector.
The procedures shall comply with the appropriate article
of Section V for the particular examination method.
Written procedures, records of demonstration of proce-
dure capability, and records of personnel qualification to
these procedures shall be made available to the Inspector.
(b) Following any nondestructive examination in
which examination materials are applied to the part, the
part shall be thoroughly cleaned in accordance with
applicable material or procedure specifications.
TE-110.2 Radiographic Examination
(a) Radiographic examination shall be in accordance
with Section V, Article 2, except as specified below:
(1) A complete set of radiographs and records, as
described in T-291 and T-292 of Section V, for each tank
or tank part shall be retained by the Manufacturer until
the Manufacturer’s Data Report has been signed by the
Inspector.
(2) The requirements of T-285 of Section V are to
be used only as a guide. Final acceptance of radiographs
shall be based on the ability to see the prescribed pene-
trameter image and the specified hole or the designated
wire of a wire penetrameter.
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(b) All welded joints to be examined by Real Time
Radioscopic Examination shall be examined in accor-
dance with Appendix II of Article 2, Section V as speci-
fied below.
(1) A complete set of records, as described in T-292
of Section V, shall be evaluated by the Manufacturer
prior to being presented to the Inspector. Records shall
be retained by the Manufacturer until the Manufactur-
er’s Data Report has been signed by the Inspector.
(2) The use of Real Time Radioscopic Examination
shall be noted on the Manufacturer’s Data Report.
(3) Provisions for training, experience, qualifica-
tion, and certification of personnel responsible for equip-
ment setup, calibration, operation, and evaluation of
examination data shall be described in the Manufactur-
er’s Quality Control System. (See Mandatory Appen-
dix I).
TE-110.3 Ultrasonic Examination
Ultrasonic examination of welded joints, when
required or permitted by this Section, shall be performed
in accordance with Mandatory Appendix IX [see TE-
230.1(a)(5) and TE-250.2(a)(2)(c)]. Imperfections shall be
evaluated to the acceptance standards specified in TE-
250.3. The written examination procedure shall be avail-
able to the Inspector and shall be proven by actual dem-
onstration to the satisfaction of the Inspector to be
capable of detecting imperfections described in this
Section.
TE-110.4 Magnetic Particle Examination
Magnetic particle examination shall be performed in
accordance with Mandatory Appendix V. Imperfections
shall be evaluated to the acceptance standards specified
in TE-250.4.
TE-110.5 Liquid-Penetrant Examination
Liquid-penetrant examination shall be performed in
accordance with Mandatory Appendix VI. Imperfec-
tions shall be evaluated to the acceptance standards
specified in TE-250.5.
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TE-120 QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF
NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION
PERSONNEL
TE-120.1 General
(a) Organizations performing and evaluating nonde-
structive examinations required by this Section shall
use personnel qualified to the requirements of TE-120.2
through TE-120.5.
(b) For nondestructive examination methods that
consist of more than one operation or type, it is permissi-
ble to use personnel qualified to perform one or more
operations. As an example, one person may be used
who is qualified to conduct radiographic examination
and another who is qualified may be used to interpret
and evaluate the radiographic film.
TE-120.2 Qualification of Personnel
(a) Personnel performing radiographic or ultrasonic
examinations shall be qualified under their Employer’s
written practice, prepared in compliance with the ASNT
SNT-TC-1A. Alternatively, personnel performing radio-
graphic or ultrasonic examination may be qualified in
accordance with ASNT CP-189 or ASNT ACCP-1 for
examination and test requirements. The Employer ’s
written practice shall address education and experience
requirements.
(b) The written practice and the procedures used for
examination and qualification of personnel shall be ref-
erenced in the Employer’s Quality Control System.
(c) The documented number of hours of training and
experience may be fewer than required by the referenced
document when examiners are qualified to perform only
one operation of a multiple operation nondestructive
examination method or examinations of a limited scope.
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The required hours of training and experience, and limi-
tations or restrictions on examiner certification, shall be
specified in the Employer’s written practice and on the
certificate of qualification.
(d) The Manufacturer shall certify that each magnetic
particle or liquid-penetrant examination shall be in
accordance with Mandatory Appendices V and VI. Per-
sonnel performing these examinations may, as an alter-
native, be qualified to ASNT SNT-TC-1A, ASNT CP-189,
or ASNT ACCP.
TE-120.3 Certification of Personnel
(a) The Employer retains responsibility for the ade-
quacy of the program and is responsible for certification
of Levels I, II, and III Nondestructive Examination per-
sonnel.
(b) The Employer may use a letter or other certifica-
tion documents from any technically competent certi-
fying organization as evidence of demonstrated
technical knowledge and proficiency.
(c) The examination results shall be included with the
Employer’s records in accordance with TE-120.5.
TE-120.4 Verification of Nondestructive Examination
Personnel Certification
The Manufacturer is responsible for the verification
of qualification and certification of nondestructive
examination personnel employed by subcontractors
who provide nondestructive examination services to
them.
TE-120.5 Records
Personnel qualification records shall be retained by
the Employer.
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 Article TE-2
Examination of Welds and Acceptance Criteria
TE-200 TIME OF EXAMINATION OF WELDED
JOINTS
Acceptance examinations of welded joints shall be
performed during the fabrication process as stipulated
below during construction.
(a) All butt-welded joints shall be visually examined
after completion of any required heat treatment.
(b) Magnetic particle or liquid-penetrant examina-
tions of base metal repairs shall be performed after any
required postweld heat treatment, except the welds in
P-No. 1 material may be examined either before or after
postweld heat treatment.
(c) The magnetic particle or liquid-penetrant exami-
nation of weld surfaces that are not accessible after a
postweld heat treatment (PWHT) shall be performed
prior to PWHT.
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TE-210 EXAMINATION OF WELD EDGE
PREPARATION SURFACES
(a) When a pressure part is to be welded to a flat
plate thicker than 13 mm (1⁄2 in.) to form a corner joint
where the peripheral edge will not be covered by weld
metal, the weld joint preparation and peripheral edge
of the flat plate shall be examined before welding by
either the magnetic particle or liquid-penetrant method.
After welding, both the peripheral edge of the flat plate
and any other remaining exposed surfaces of the weld
joint preparation shall be reexamined.
(b) Particular attention shall be given to cut edges
and other parts of rolled plate that would disclose the
existence of serious laminations, shearing cracks, and
other imperfections.
(c) These requirements do not apply if the configura-
tion of the corner joint is such that the toe of the weld
is farther in distance from the peripheral edge of the
flat plate than its thickness.
TE-220 TYPES OF WELDED JOINTS AND THEIR
EXAMINATION
TE-220.1 Welded Joint Categories
The term Category defines the location of a welded
joint in a tank, but not the type of joint. See TW-130.3
for description and location of the various categories of
welded joints. See TW-130.4 for permissible types of
welded joints for the various welded joint categories and
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the degree of radiographic examination for the various
types of welded joints.
TE-220.2 Examination of Welded Joints
The examination of welded joints shall be dictated by
the assigned joint efficiency of the joints under Parts TD
and TW (see TW-130.4). These examinations shall be
performed as specified in this Article.
TE-230 RADIOGRAPHIC AND ULTRASONIC
EXAMINATION
TE-230.1 General Requirements for Radiographic and
Ultrasonic Examination
(a) Full Radiography. The following welded joints shall
be examined radiographically for their full length in the
manner prescribed in TE-110.2 and TE-250.2(a):
(1) all butt welds in the shell and heads of vessels
used to contain fluids with United Nations Hazard Clas-
sifications 2.1, 2.3, or 6.1 [see TW-100.1(a)].
(2) all butt welds in vessels in which the nominal
thickness at the welded joint exceeds 38 mm (11⁄2 in.),
or exceeds the lesser thickness prescribed in TE-230.2,
TE-230.3, TE-230.4, or TE-230.5 for the materials permit-
ted by Part TM; however, except as required by TE-
230.5(a), Categories B and C butt welds in nozzles and
communicating chambers that neither exceed NPS 10
nor 29 mm (11⁄8 in.) wall thickness do not require radio-
graphic examination.
(3) all butt welds in nozzles, communicating cham-
bers, etc., attached to vessel sections or heads that are
required to be fully radiographed under TE-230.1(a)(1)
or (2); however, except as required by TE-230.5(a), Cate-
gories B and C butt welds in nozzles and communicating
chambers that neither exceed NPS 10 nor 29 mm (1
1
⁄8 in.) wall thickness do not require any radiographic
examination.
(4) all Categories A and D butt welds in vessel
sections and heads where the design of the joint or part
is based on a joint efficiency permitted by TW-130.4(a),
in which case:
(a) Categories A and B welds connecting the ves-
sel sections or heads shall be of Type No. (1) or Type
No. (2) of Table TW-130.4.
(b) Categories B and C butt welds [but not includ-
ing those in nozzles or communicating chambers, except
as required in TE-230.1(a)(2)] that intersect the Category
A butt welds in vessel sections or heads shall, as a
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minimum, meet the requirements for spot radiography
in accordance with TE-250.2(b). Spot radiographs
required by this paragraph shall not be used to satisfy
the spot radiography rules as applied to any other weld
increment.
(5) ultrasonic examination in accordance with TE-
110.3 may be substituted for radiography for the final
closure seam of a pressure vessel, if the construction of
the vessel does not permit interpretable radiographs
in accordance with Code requirements. The absence of
suitable radiographic equipment shall not be justifica-
tion for such substitution.
(b) Spot Radiography
(1) Except as required in TE-230.1(a)(4)(b), butt
welded joints made in accordance with Type No. (1) or
Type No. (2) of Table TW-130.4, which are not required
to be fully radiographed by TE-230.1(a), may be exam-
ined by spot radiography. Spot radiography shall be
in accordance with TE-250.2(b). If spot radiography is
specified for the entire vessel, radiographic examination
is not required of Categories B and C butt welds in
nozzles and communicating chambers that exceed nei-
ther NPS 10 nor 29 mm (11⁄8 in.) wall thickness.
NOTE: This requirement specifies spot radiography for butt welds
of Type No. 1 or Type No. 2 that are used in a vessel, but does
not preclude the use of fillet and/or corner welds permitted by
other paragraphs, such as for nozzle and manhole attachments,
welded stays, flat heads, etc., which need not be spot radiographed.
(2) Spot radiography shall be made in accordance
with the technique prescribed in TE-110.2(a). The mini-
mum length of spot radiograph shall be 150 mm (6 in.).
Spot radiographs may be retained or discarded by the
Manufacturer after acceptance of the tank by the
Inspector.
(3) Minimum Extent of Spot Radiographic Exami-
nation
(a) One spot shall be examined on each tank for
each 15 m (50 ft) increment of weld or fraction thereof
for which a joint efficiency from column (b) of Table
TW-130.4 is selected. However, for identical tanks, each
with less than 15 m (50 ft) of weld for which a joint
efficiency from column (b) of Table TW-130.4 is selected,
15 m (50 ft) increments of weld may be represented by
one spot examination.
(b) For each increment of weld to be examined,
a sufficient number of spot radiographs shall be taken to
examine the welding of each welder or welding operator.
Under conditions where two or more Welders or Weld-
ing Operators make weld layers in a joint, or on the
two sides of a double-welded butt joint, one spot may
represent the work of all Welders or Welding Operators.
(c) Each spot examination shall be made as soon
as practicable after completion of the increment of weld
to be examined. The location of the spot shall be chosen
by the Inspector after completion of the increment of
welding to be examined, except that when the Inspector
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has been notified in advance and cannot be present or
otherwise make the selection, the fabricator may exercise
his own judgment in selecting the spots.
(d) Radiographs required at specific locations to
satisfy the rules of other paragraphs shall not be used
to satisfy the requirements of spot radiography.
(c) No Radiography. Except as required in TE-
230.1(b)(3)(a), no radiographic examination of welded
joints is required when the vessel or vessel paart is
designed for external pressure only, or when the joint
design complies with TW-130.4(c).
(d) In addition to the requirements in TE-
230.1(b)(3)(a) and TE-230.1(b)(3)(b), all welds made by
the electron beam process shall be ultrasonically exam-
ined for their entire length in accordance with the
requirements of Mandatory Appendix IX.
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(e) For radiographic and ultrasonic examination of
butt welds, the definition of nominal thickness at the
welded joint under consideration shall be the nominal
thickness of the thinner of the two parts joined.
TE-230.2 Additional Requirements for Vessels
Constructed of Carbon and Low Alloy
Steels
In addition to the requirements in TE-230.1, complete
radiographic examination is required for each butt
welded joint at which the thinner of the plate or tank
wall thicknesses at the welded joint exceeds the thickness
limit above which full radiography is required in Table
TE-230.2.
TE-230.3 Additional Requirements for Vessels
Constructed of High Alloy Steels
(a) The requirements for radiographic examination in
Part TE apply to high alloy steels, except as provided
in TE-230.3(b) (see TF-410.2).
(b) Butt-welded joints in vessels conforming to Type
405 welded with straight chromium electrodes and to
Types 410, 429, and 430 welded with any electrode shall
be radiographed in all thicknesses. The final radiographs
of all straight chromium ferritic welds, including major
repairs to these welds, shall be made after postweld heat
treatment has been performed.
(c) Butt-welded joints in vessels constructed of aus-
tenitic chromium-nickel stainless steels that are radio-
graphed because of the thickness requirements of TE-
230.1, or for lesser thicknesses where the joint efficiency
reflects the credit for radiographic examination of Table
TW-130.4, shall be radiographed following post heating
if such is performed.
TE-230.4 Additional Requirements for Vessels
Constructed of Nonferrous Materials
(a) Tanks or parts of tanks constructed of nonferrous
materials shall be radiographed in accordance with the
requirements of TE-230.1.
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Table TE-230.2 Thickness Above Which Full Radiographic Examination
of Butt-Welded Joints Is Mandatory
P-No. and Gr. No. Classification of
Materials
1 Gr. 1, 2, 3
3 Gr. 1, 2, 3
9A Gr. 1
9B Gr. 1
10A Gr. 1
10B Gr. 2
10C Gr. 1
10F Gr. 6
(b) Welded butt joints in tanks constructed of materi-
als listed in Table TM-130.2-5, with the exception of
alloys 200 (UNS No. N02200), 201 (UNS No. N02201),
400 (UNS No. N04400), 401 (UNS No. N04401), and 600
(UNS No. N06600) shall be examined radiographically
for their full length as prescribed in TE-230.1 when the
thinner of the plate or tank wall thicknesses at the
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welded joint exceeds 10 mm (3⁄8 in.).
(c) Where a defect removed and welding repair is
not necessary, care shall be taken to contour notches or
corners. The contoured surface shall then be reinspected
by the same means originally used for locating the defect
to be sure it has been completely removed.
TE-230.5 Additional Requirements for Vessels
Constructed of Ferritic Steels That Are Heat
Treated to Enhance Tensile Properties
(a) Radiography. Radiographic examination for the
complete length of weld in accordance with the require-
ments of Part TE is required for all welded joints of Type
No. 1 of Table TW-130.4.
(b) Nozzle Attachment Welds. Nozzle attachment welds
as provided for in TW-130.7, Figs. TW-130.7-1 and TW-
130.7-2 shall be radiographically examined in accor-
dance with the requirements of Part TE.
TE-240 MAGNETIC PARTICLE AND LIQUID-
PENETRANT EXAMINATION
TE-240.1 Examination of Welds on Pneumatically
Tested Vessels
On welded pressure vessels to be pneumatically tested
in accordance with TT-210(b), the full length of the fol-
lowing welds shall be examined by the magnetic particle
or liquid-penetrant methods for the purpose of detecting
cracks:
(a) all welds around openings
(b) all attachment welds, including welds attaching
nonpressure parts to pressure parts, having a throat
thickness greater than 6 mm (1⁄4 in.)
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Nominal Thickness Above Which Butt-Welded Joints
Shall Be Fully Radiographed, mm (in.)
32 (11⁄4 )
19 ( 3⁄4 )
16 ( 5⁄8 )
16 ( 5⁄8 )
19 ( 3⁄4 )
16 ( 5⁄8 )
16 ( 5⁄8 )
19 ( 3⁄4 )
Examination shall be by magnetic particle or liquid-
penetrant methods when the material is ferromagnetic,
or by liquid-penetrant method when the material is non-
magnetic.
TE-240.2 Examination of Welds in Carbon and Low
Alloy Steel Vessels
All welds around nozzles, including reinforcing plate
attachment welds, shall be examined by the magnetic
particle method or liquid-penetrant method whenever
full radiography of butt-welded joints is mandatory (see
TE-230.2).
TE-240.3 Liquid-Penetrant Examination of Welds in
High Alloy Steel Vessels
All austenitic chromium-nickel alloy steel and austen-
itic-ferritic duplex steel welds, both groove and fillet,
that exceed 19 mm (3⁄4 in.) shall be examined for detection
of cracks by the liquid-penetrant method. This examina-
tion shall be made following heat treatment if heat treat-
ment is performed. All cracks shall be eliminated.
TE-240.4 Liquid-Penetrant Examination of Welds in
Vessels of Nonferrous Materials
(a) All welds, both groove and fillet, in tanks con-
structed of materials covered by UNS N06625 (for Grade
2 only in SB-443, SB-444, and SB-446), UNS N10001, and
UNS N10665 shall be examined for the detection of
cracks by the liquid-penetrant method. This examination
shall be made following heat treatment if heat treatment
is performed. All cracks shall be removed by grinding,
or grinding and filing. Where a defect is removed and
welding repair is not necessary, care shall be taken to
contour notches or corners. The contoured surface shall
then be reinspected by the same means originally used
for locating the defect to be sure it has been completely
removed.
(b) Welded joints in tanks or parts of tanks, con-
structed of materials listed in Table TM-130.2-5, with
the exception of alloys 200 (UNS No. N02200), 201 (UNS
No. N02201), 400 (UNS No. N04400), 405 (UNS No.
N04405), and 600 (UNS No. N06600), shall be examined
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by the liquid-penetrant method when they are not
required to be fully radiographed.
(c) Laser welded lap joints are exempt from liquid-
penetrant examination requirements of TE-240.4(a)
and (b).
TE-240.5 Examination of Welds in Vessels of Ferritic
Steels That Are Heat Treated to Enhance
Tensile Properties
(a) Magnetic Particle Method. All welds, including
welds for attaching nonpressure parts to heat-treated
steel listed in Table TM-130.2-6, shall be examined by
the magnetic particle method after the hydrostatic test,
except that those surfaces not accessible after the hydro-
static test shall be examined by the magnetic particle
method at the last feasible stage of vessel fabrication.
All welds to be stress relieved shall be examined after
the PWHT. A magnetization method shall be used that
will avoid arc strikes. Cracks are unacceptable and shall
be repaired or removed. Any relevant indications greater
than 1.5 mm (1⁄16 in.) shall be repaired or removed (see
Mandatory Appendix V).
(b) Liquid-Penetrant Method. As an acceptable alterna-
tive to magnetic particle examination or when magnetic
particle methods are not feasible because of the nonmag-
netic character of weld deposits, a liquid penetrant
method shall be used. For vessels constructed of SA-
333 Grade 8, SA-334 Grade 8, SA-353, SA-522, SA-553
Types I and II, and SA-645 materials, welds not exam-
ined radiographically shall be examined by the liquid-
penetrant method either before or after the hydrostatic
test. Cracks are unacceptable and shall be repaired or
removed. Relevant indications are those that result from
imperfections. Any relevant indications greater than 1.5
mm (1⁄16 in.) shall be repaired or removed (see Mandatory
Appendix VI).
TE-250 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
TE-250.1 General
(a) Linear indications are indications in which the
length is more than three times the width. Rounded
indications on the radiograph are indications, which are
circular or elliptical with the length less than three times
the width.
(b) When utilizing magnetic particle examination,
mechanical discontinuities at or near the surface will be
indicated by the retention of the examination medium.
However, all indications are not necessarily imperfec-
tions, because certain metallurgical discontinuities and
magnetic permeability variations may produce similar
indications, which are not relevant to the detection of
unacceptable discontinuities.
(c) When utilizing liquid-penetrant examination,
mechanical discontinuities at the surface will be indi-
cated by bleeding out of the penetrant. However, local-
ized surface imperfections, such as may occur from
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machining marks, surface conditions, or an incomplete
bond between base metal and cladding, may produce
similar indications, which are not relevant to the detec-
tion of imperfections.
TE-250.2 Radiographic Acceptance Criteria
(a) Full Radiography
(1) Indications in welds that are shown by full radi-
ography to be any of the following types of imperfec-
tions are unacceptable:
(a) any indication characterized as a crack or
zone of incomplete fusion or penetration
(b) any other linear indication that has a length
greater than:
(1) 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) for t < 19 mm (3⁄4 in.)
(2) t/3 for 19 mm (3⁄4 in.) ≤ t ≥ 57 mm (21⁄4 in.)
where
t p thickness of the weld, excluding any allowable
weld reinforcement. For a butt weld joining two
members having different thicknesses at the
weld, t is the thinner of these two thicknesses.
(c) any group of aligned, rounded indications
having an aggregate length greater than t in a length of
12t, unless the minimum distance between successive
indications exceeds 6L, in which case the aggregate
length is unlimited, L being the length of the largest
indication in the group
(d) rounded indications in excess of those shown
as acceptable in Mandatory Appendix IV
(2) Evaluation, Repair, and Retest
(a) Unacceptable indications shown on the radio-
graphs of welds shall be repaired by removing such
defects by mechanical means or by thermal gouging
processes, then repair welding, and radiographing the
repair to the requirements of Part TE.
(b) Repair welding shall be performed using a
qualified procedure and a qualified welder in a manner
acceptable to the Inspector.
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(c) At the option of the Manufacturer, the repair
may be ultrasonically examined in accordance with TE-
110.3 and to the satisfaction of the Inspector, provided
the defect is confirmed by ultrasonic examination prior
to making the repair. This ultrasonic examination shall
be noted under Remarks on the Manufacturer’s Data
Report Form.
(b) Spot Radiography
(1) The acceptability of welds examined by spot
radiography shall be judged by the following methods:
(a) Welds in which indication characterized as
cracks or zones of incomplete fusion or penetration shall
be unacceptable.
(b) Welds in which indications are characterized
as slag inclusion or cavities shall be unacceptable if the
length of any such indication is greater than 2⁄3t, where
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t is the thickness of the weld excluding any allowable
reinforcement. For butt welds joining two members hav-
ing different thicknesses at the weld, t is the thinner of
these two thicknesses. If a full-penetration weld includes
a fillet weld, the thickness of the throat of the fillet shall
be included in t. If several indications within the above
limitations exist in line, the welds shall be judged accept-
able if the sum of the longest dimensions of all such
indications is not more than t in a length of 6t (or propor-
tionately for radiographs shorter than 6t) and if the
longest indications considered are separated by at least
3L of acceptable weld metal, where L is the length of the
longest indication. The maximum length of acceptable
indications shall be 19 mm (3⁄4 in.). Any such indications
shorter than 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) shall be acceptable for any
plate thickness.
(c) Rounded indications are not a factor in the
acceptability of welds not required to be fully radio-
graphed.
(2) Evaluation, Repair, and Retests
(a) When a spot, radiographed as required in TE-
230.1(b)(3), is acceptable in accordance with TE-
250.2(b)(1), the entire weld increment represented by
this radiograph is acceptable.
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(b) When a spot, radiographed as required in TE-
230.1(b)(3), has been examined and the radiograph dis-
closes welding that does not comply with the minimum
quality requirements of TE-250.2(b)(1), two additional
spots shall be radiographically examined at the same
weld increment at locations away from the original spot.
The location of these additional spots shall be deter-
mined by the Inspector or fabricator as provided for the
original spot examination in TE-230.1(b)(3)(c).
(1) If the two additional spots examined show
welding that meets the minimum quality requirements
of TE-250.2(b)(1), the entire weld increment represented
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by the three radiographs is acceptable, provided the
defects disclosed by the first of the three radiographs
are removed and the area is repaired by welding. The
repaired area shall be radiographically examined and
evaluated in accordance with the requirements in TE-
230.1(b) and TE-250.2(b).
(2) If either of the two additional spots exam-
ined shows welding that does not comply with mini-
mum quality requirements of TE-250.2(b)(1), the entire
increment of weld represented shall be rejected. The
entire rejected weld shall be removed and the joint shall
be rewelded or, at the fabricator’s option, the entire incre-
ment of weld represented shall be completely radio-
graphed and only defects need be corrected.
(3) Repair welding shall be performed using a
qualified procedure and a qualified welder in a manner
acceptable to the Inspector. The repaired area shall be
reexamined reevaluated at one location in accordance
with the requirements of TE-230.1(b) and TE-250.2(b).
TE-250.3 Ultrasonic Acceptance Criteria
The ultrasonic examination acceptance criteria shall
be as specified in para. IX3 of Mandatory Appendix IX.
TE-250.4 Magnetic Particle Examination Acceptance
Criteria
The evaluation of indications revealed by magnetic
particle examination shall be as specified in para. V3
and the acceptance criteria shall be as specified in para.
V4 of Mandatory Appendix V.
TE-250.5 Liquid-Penetrant Examination Acceptance
Criteria
The evaluation of indications revealed by liquid-pene-
trant examination shall be as specified in para. VI3 and
the acceptance criteria shall be as specified in para. VI4
of Mandatory Appendix VI.
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