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ICS 25.160.40
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Non-destructive testing of welds

Ultrasonic testing
Acceptance levels
(ISO 11666:2010)
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Nasjonalt forord National foreword
Den engelskspråklige versjonen av europeisk The English language version of European
standard EN ISO 11666:2010 er fastsatt som Norsk Standard EN ISO 11666:2010 has been adopted as
Standard NS-EN ISO 11666:2010 i mars 2011. Norwegian Standard NS-EN ISO 11666:2010 in
March 2011.
Denne standarden erstatter NS-EN 1712:1997, NS-
EN 1712:1997/A2:2003, NS-EN This standard supersedes NS-EN 1712:1997, NS-
1712:1997/A1:2002. EN 1712:1997/A2:2003, NS-EN
1712:1997/A1:2002.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN ISO 11666
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2010
ICS 25.160.40 Supersedes EN 1712:1997
English Version
Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing -

Acceptance levels (ISO 11666:2010)
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par ultrasons - Niveaux d'acceptation (ISO 11666:2010) Ultraschallprüfung von Schweißverbindungen -
Zulässigkeitsgrenzen (ISO 11666:2010)
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EN ISO 11666:2010 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN ISO 11666:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding”, the
secretariat of which is held by DIN, in collaboration with Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 "Welding and allied
processes".
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2011, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by June 2011.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 1712:1997.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................iv
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................1
2 Normative references............................................................................................................................1
3 Measurement of indication length .......................................................................................................1
4 Sensitivity setting and levels ...............................................................................................................2
5 Acceptance levels .................................................................................................................................2
5.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................2
5.2 Longitudinal indications .......................................................................................................................3
5.3 Transverse indications .........................................................................................................................3
5.4 Grouping of indications ........................................................................................................................3
5.5 Cumulative length of acceptable indications .....................................................................................4
Annex A (normative) Levels...............................................................................................................................5
Annex B (normative) Fixed amplitude level technique .................................................................................17
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Foreword
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(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
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International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
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International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 11666 was prepared by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee
TC 121, Welding, Subcommittee SC 5, Testing of welds, in collaboration with ISO Technical Committee TC 44,
Welding and allied processes, Subcommittee SC 5, Testing and inspection of welds, in accordance with the
Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
Requests for official interpretations of any aspect of this International Standard should be directed to the
Secretariat of ISO/TC 44/SC 5 via your national standards body. A complete listing of these bodies can be
found at www.iso.org.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 11666:2010(E)
Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing —
Acceptance levels
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies ultrasonic acceptance levels 2 and 3 for full penetration welded joints in
ferritic steels, which correspond to ISO 5817 quality levels B and C. An acceptance level corresponding to
ISO 5817 quality level D is not included in this International Standard as ultrasonic testing is generally not
requested for this weld quality.
These acceptance levels are applicable to testing carried out in accordance with ISO 17640.
This International Standard applies to the examination of full penetration ferritic steel welds, with thicknesses
from 8 mm to 100 mm. It can also be used for other types of welds, materials and thicknesses above 100 mm,
provided the examinations have been performed with necessary consideration of the geometry and acoustic
properties of the component, and an adequate sensitivity can be employed to enable the acceptance levels of
this International Standard to be applied. The nominal frequency of probes used in this International Standard
is between 2 MHz and 5 MHz unless attenuation or requirements for higher resolution call for other
frequencies. The use of these acceptance levels in conjunction with frequencies outside this range needs to
be considered carefully.
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 (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 5817, Welding — Fusion-welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (beam welding
excluded) — Quality levels for imperfections
ISO 17635, Non-destructive testing of welds — General rules for metallic materials
ISO 17640, Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing — Techniques, testing levels, and
assessment
ISO 23279, Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing — Characterization of indications in welds
3 Measurement of indication length

The length of an indication shall be determined by measuring the distance along the length over which the
echo amplitude is above the evaluation level, using the fixed amplitude level technique specified in Annex B.
Alternative techniques for measuring indication length may be used when specified.
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4 Sensitivity setting and levels
The sensitivity setting may be performed by one of the following techniques. For sensitivity setting and the
subsequent examinations, the same technique shall be used:
a) technique 1: based on 3 mm diameter side-drilled holes;
b) technique 2: based on distance gain size (DGS) curves for flat-bottom holes (disk-shaped reflectors);
c) technique 3: using a distance-amplitude-corrected (DAC) curve of a rectangular notch of 1 mm depth and

1 mm width;
d) technique 4: using the tandem technique with reference to a 6 mm diameter flat-bottom hole (disk-shaped
reflector).
Four levels as defined in ISO 17640 are used in this International Standard:
1) reference level;
2) evaluation level;
3) recording levels (for two acceptance levels, reference levels are derived from the relevant
acceptance level minus 4 dB);
4) acceptance levels (for two quality levels).
All levels are linked to the reference reflectors specified in Table A.1.
Annex A specifies levels.
5 Acceptance levels
5.1 General
The relationship between acceptance levels, testing levels and quality levels is given in ISO 17635. See also
Table 1.
Table 1 — Ultrasonic pulse echo technique (UT)
Quality level in accordance with Testing technique and level in Acceptance level in accordance
ISO 5817 accordance with ISO 17640a with this International Standard
B at least B 2
C at least A 3
D at least A 3b
a When characterization of indications is required, ISO 23279 shall be applied.
b UT is not recommended but can be defined in a specification (with the same requirements as quality level C).
The acceptance levels in this International Standard are valid for all testing levels and for all techniques as
defined in ISO 17640, including tests with straight beam probes.
If characterization has been specified in accordance with ISO 23279, planar indications are not acceptable
and for non-planar indications, the acceptance levels in this International Standard apply.
If characterization has not been specified, the acceptance levels in this International Standard apply to all
indications.
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5.2 Longitudinal indications
Table A.1 gives information on the techniques used for evaluation of indications according to ISO 17640 and
the related evaluation and acceptance levels. Table A.2 specifies the acceptance levels for technique 2 using
transverse waves. Table A.3 specifies the acceptance levels for technique 2 using longitudinal waves.
For techniques 1 (side-drilled holes) and 3 (rectangular notch), see Figures A.1 to A.4.
For techniques 2 [flat-bottom holes (disk-shaped reflectors)] and 4 (tandem technique), see Figures A.5 to A.8.
Any indication with an amplitude below the acceptance level but with a length (above evaluation level)
exceeding t, for the thickness range of 8 mm u t < 15 mm, or t/2 or 20 mm, whichever is the larger, for all
other thickness ranges, shall be subject to further testing. This requires the use of additional probe angle(s),
and, if specified, the tandem technique.
The final evaluation shall be based on the maximum echo amplitude and length measured.
5.3 Transverse indications
When detection of transverse indications is specified, the acceptance levels stated in 5.2 apply.
5.4 Grouping of indications
Grouping is based on the length and the separation of two individually acceptable indications having
amplitudes above the recording level. The length of a group shall not be used for further grouping.
For evaluation, a group of indications shall be considered as a single one if:
a) the distance, dx, is less than twice the length of the longer indication (see Figure 1);
b) the distance, dy, is less than half of the thickness but not more than 10 mm;
c) the distance, dz, is less than half of the thickness but not more than 10 mm.
The combined length is:
l12 = l1 + l2 + dx
(see Figure 2).

The combined length, l12, and the larger maximum amplitude of the two indications shall then be assessed
against the applicable acceptance levels given in Table A.1.
Key
dx, dy, dz distances in the x-, y-, and z-directions, respectively
ln where n = 1 … 3, individual indications
Figure 1 — Geometric configuration for grouped indications

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Key
dx distance in the x-direction
l1, l2 individual indications
l12 combined length
Figure 2 — Length of a group of indications
5.5 Cumulative length of acceptable indications
The cumulative length of all individually acceptable indications above recording level is given as the sum of
lengths of both single indications and linearly aligned indications of combined length within a given section of
weld length.
Key
lc cumulative length
lc = l2 + l3 + l45 + l6
lw weld length
ln where n = 1 … 7, individual indications
Figure 3 — Cumulative length of indications
For any section of weld length, lw, the maximum cumulative length of all individually acceptable indications
above the recording level shall not exceed 20 % of this length for acceptance level 2, or 30 % of this length for
acceptance level 3, where lw = 6 t for t < 15 mm and lw = 100 mm for t W 15 mm.

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Annex A
(normative)
Levels
Key
1 reference level
2 acceptance level 2
3 recording level
4 evaluation level
H amplitude
l indication length
n multiplier of t
t thickness
Figure A.1 — Levels for techniques 1 and 3 for thicknesses 8 mm to 15 mm — Acceptance level 2

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Key
1 reference level
3 recording level
4 evaluation level
H amplitude
l indication length
n multiplier of t
t thickness
Figure A.2 — Levels for techniques 1 and 3 for thicknesses 8 mm to 15 mm — Acceptance level 3

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Key
1 reference level
3 recording level
4 evaluation level
H amplitude
l indication length
n multiplier of t
t thickness
Figure A.3 — Levels for technique 1 for thicknesses 15 mm to 100 mm — Acceptance level 2

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Key
1 reference level
3 recording level
4 evaluation level
H amplitude
l indication length
n multiplier of t
t thickness

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Key
1 reference level
3 recording level
4 evaluation level
H amplitude
l indication length
n multiplier of t
t thickness

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ISO 11666:2010(E)
Key
1 reference level
3 recording level
4 evaluation level
H amplitude
l indication length
n multiplier of t
t thickness

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ISO 11666:2010(E)
Key
1 reference level
3 recording level
4 evaluation level
H amplitude
l indication length
n multiplier of t
t thickness

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ISO 11666:2010(E)
Key
1 reference level
3 recording level
4 evaluation level
H amplitude
l indication length
n multiplier of t
t thickness

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ISO 11666:2010(E)
Key
1 reference level
3 recording level
4 evaluation level
H amplitude
l indication length
n multiplier of t
t thickness

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Key
1 reference level
3 recording level
4 evaluation level
H amplitude
l indication length
n multiplier of t
t thickness

Table A.1 — Acceptance levels 2 and 3 for techniques 1, 2, 3, and 4
Technique Evaluation level Acceptance level 2 (AL 2) Acceptance level 3 (AL 3)

(according to
for AL 2 for AL 3 8 mm u t < 15 mm 15 mm u t < 100 mm 8 mm u t < 15 mm 15 mm u t < 100 mm
ISO 17640)
For l u 0,5 t: For l u 0,5 t:
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For l u t: H0 For l u t: H0 + 4 dB
1 H0 − 4 dB For 0,5 t < l u t: H0 For 0,5 t < l u t:
H0 − 14 dB H0 − 10 dB
(side-drilled holes) For l > t: H0 − 6 dB For l > t: H0 − 2 dB
H0 − 10 dB For l > t: H0 − 6 dB For l > t:
H0 − 10 dB H0 − 6 dB
2 For l u t: H0 + 6 dB For l u t: H0 + 10 dB
H0 − 8 dB H0 − 4 dB
H0 + 2 dB For 0,5 t < l u t: H0 + 6 dB For 0,5 t < l u t:
[flat-bottom holes
in accordance with in accordance with H0 H0 + 4 dB
(disk-shaped For l > t: For l > t:
Table A.2 or A.3 Table A.2 or A.3
reflectors)] H0 − 4 dB For l > t: H0 For l > t:
H0 − 4 dB H0
For l u t: For l u t:
3 H0 − 4 dB H0
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H0 − 14 dB H0 − 10 dB — —
(rectangular notch) For l > t: For l > t:
H0 − 10 dB H0 − 6 dB
H0 − 8 dB H0 − 4 dB
4 For 0,5 t < l u t: For 0,5 t < l u t:
H0 − 22 dB H0 − 18 dB — —
(tandem technique) H0 − 14 dB H0 − 10 dB
For l > t: For l > t:
H0 − 18 dB H0 − 14 dB
Recording levels are 4 dB below the corresponding acceptance levels.

H0 is the reference level.
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Table A.2 — Reference levels for acceptance levels 2 and 3 for technique 2 using angle beam scanning with transverse waves
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Thickness of parent material, t

Nominal probe frequency
8 mm u t < 15 mm 15 mm u t < 40 mm 40 mm u t < 100 mm
MHz
AL 2 AL 3 AL 2 AL 3 AL 2 AL 3
1,5 to 2,5 — — DDSR = 2,5 mm DDSR = 2,5 mm DDSR = 3,0 mm DDSR = 3,0 mm
3,0 to 5,0 DDSR = 1,5 mm DDSR = 1,5 mm DDSR = 2,0 mm DDSR = 2,0 mm DDSR = 3,0 mm DDSR = 3,0 mm
DDSR is the diameter of the disk-shaped reflector.
Table A.3 — Reference levels for acceptance levels 2 and 3 for technique 2 using straight beam scanning with longitudinal waves
Thickness of parent material, t

Nominal probe frequency
8 mm u t < 15 mm 15 mm u t < 40 mm 40 mm u t < 100 mm
MHz
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AL 2 AL 3 AL 2 AL3 AL 2 AL 3
1,5 to 2,5 — — DDSR = 2,5 mm DDSR = 2,5 mm DDSR = 3,0 mm DDSR = 3,0 mm
3,0 to 5,0 DDSR = 2,0 mm DDSR = 2,0 mm DDSR = 2,0 mm DDSR = 2,0 mm DDSR = 3,0 mm DDSR = 3,0 mm
DDSR is the diameter of the disk-shaped reflector.
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Annex B
(normative)
Fixed amplitude level technique
The technique measures the lateral dimensions of an indication over which the echo is equal to or greater
than the evaluation level.
To make a measurement, the beam is scanned over the indications, and the probe position and beam path
range, at which the echo has fallen to the evaluation level, are noted (positions 1 and 2 in Figure B.1).
The lateral dimension, l, is then determined by the distance between the positions 1 and 2.
Key
l measured lateral dimension of indication
1, 2 positions where indication amplitudes are equal to the evaluation level
a Maximum echo.
b Evaluation level.
Figure B.1 — Fixed amplitude level technique using the beam axis

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Non-destructive testing of welds

Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing -

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 December 2010.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

This document supersedes EN 1712:1997.

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3 Measurement of indication length

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4 Sensitivity setting and levels

a) technique 1: based on 3 mm diameter side-drilled holes;

c) technique 3: using a distance-amplitude-corrected (DAC) curve of a rectangular notch of 1 mm depth and

4) acceptance levels (for two quality levels).

Annex A specifies levels.

Table 1 — Ultrasonic pulse echo technique (UT)

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5.2 Longitudinal indications

5.3 Transverse indications

5.4 Grouping of indications

(see Figure 2).

Figure 1 — Geometric configuration for grouped indications

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Figure 2 — Length of a group of indications

5.5 Cumulative length of acceptable indications

Figure 3 — Cumulative length of indications

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Figure A.5 — Levels for technique 2 for thicknesses 8 mm to 15 mm — Acceptance level 2

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Figure A.6 — Levels for technique 2 for thicknesses 8 mm to 15 mm — Acceptance level 3

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Technique Evaluation level Acceptance level 2 (AL 2) Acceptance level 3 (AL 3)

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Recording levels are 4 dB below the corresponding acceptance levels.

Thickness of parent material, t

DDSR is the diameter of the disk-shaped reflector.

Thickness of parent material, t

DDSR is the diameter of the disk-shaped reflector.

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