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Inspection and Test Plan indicates RT requirements as per API 6D, Annex A at points A.2
(RT on castings).

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Table of contents
1 PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
3 REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................................. 3
4 RESPONSIBILITY ........................................................................................................................................ 4
5 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 4
6 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ............................................................................................................... 4
7 EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 4
7.1 SOURCE OF RADIATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
7.2 FILM............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
7.3 SCREENS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
7.4 DENSITOMETERS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
7.5 FILM HOLDERS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
7.6 LEAD IDENTIFICATION MARKERS........................................................................................................................................... 5
7.7 PENETRAMETERS (IMAGE QUALITY INDICATORS)................................................................................................................ 5
7.8 DEVELOPING EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
7.9 VIEWING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................... 6
8 EXTENT OF EXAMINATION .......................................................................................................................... 6
8.1 BODIES, BONNETS, END AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS FOR API SPECIFICATION 6A PSL-2 APPLICATIONS ................. 6
8.1.1 PRESSURE CONTAINING PARTS AND FABRICATION WELDS ...................................................................................... 6
8.1.2 PRESSURE CONTAINING REPAIR WELDS ..................................................................................................................... 6
8.2 BODIES, BONNETS, END AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS FOR API SPECIFICATION 6A PSL-3 AND PSL-3G APPLICATIONS
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
8.2.1 BODIES, BONNETS, END AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS AND STEMS .......................................................................... 6
8.2.2 PRESSURE CONTAINING WELDS FOR BODIES, BONNETS, END AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS .............................. 6
8.2.3 PRESSURE CONTAINING REPAIR WELDS FOR BODIES, BONNETS, END AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS ................ 6
8.3 BODIES, BONNETS, END AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS FOR API SPECIFICATION 6A PSL-4 APPLICATIONS ............... 7
8.4 BODIES, BONNETS, FOR ASME B16.34 APPLICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 7
8.4.1 PRESSURE CONTAINING PARTS AND FABRICATION WELDS ...................................................................................... 7
8.4.2 BODIES & BONNETS ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
9 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCESS ......................................................................................................................... 7
9.1 TIME OF RADIOGRAPHY........................................................................................................................................................... 7
9.2 SURFACE PREPARATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
9.3 FILM IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
9.4 LOCATION MARKERS................................................................................................................................................................ 8
9.5 PENETRAMETERS .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
9.5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................................. 8
9.5.2 PENETRAMETERS PLACEMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 8
9.5.3 NUMBER OF PENETRAMETERS ................................................................................................................................... 9
9.5.4 SPECIAL CASES ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
9.6 GEOMETRIC UNSHARPNESS ................................................................................................................................................. 10
10 RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE ..................................................................................................................10
10.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................................. 10
10.2 FILM PROCESSING ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
10.3 QUALITY OF RADIOGRAPHS ................................................................................................................................................ 11
10.4 RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE RECORD ............................................................................................................................... 12
11 INTERPRETATION OF RADIOGRAPHS ...................................................................................................12
12 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ..........................................................................................................................13
12.1 BODIES, BONNETS, END AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................... 13
12.1.1 FORGING AND WROUGHT MATERIALS FOR API SPECIFICATION 6A PSL-3 AND PSL-3G APPLICATIONS ............ 13
12.1.2 FORGING AND WROUGHT MATERIALS FOR API SPECIFICATION 6A PSL-4 APPLICATIONS ................................ 13
12.1.3 WELDS AND WELD REPAIRS FOR ASME B16.34 CONSTRUCTION WELDS & API SPECIFICATION PSL-2, PSL-3
AND PSL-3G APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 14
12.2 STEM FOR API SPECIFICATION 6A, PSL-3, PSL-3G AND PSL-4 APPLICATIONS ............................................................... 14
12.2.1 BODIES & BONNETS FOR ASME B16.34 APPLICATIONS ........................................................................................... 14
13 REPORTING ..............................................................................................................................................15
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1 PURPOSE
Establishes the methods, personnel requirements and acceptance criteria for performing
radiographic examination of forgings,castings, welds and weld repairs in accordance with the
requirements of API Specification 6A, PSL-2 though PSL-4, API 6D, ASME B16.34
appendix I. Job ITP (inspection and test plan) defines the applicable reference standard
and the application field.

2 SCOPE
This procedure is applicable when radiographic examinations are performed on products
produced by FRIULCO facilities per the requirements of the referenced specifications.

3 REFERENCES
The latest effective editions of the following specification are incorporated as reference and
form a part of this specification:
• Project Specification: 7000085TIC00100 Testing Inspection Certification
• API 6D – Petroleum and natural gas industries – Pipeline transportation systems – Pipeline valves
• API Specification 6A – Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment
• ASME B16.34 – Valves –Flanged, Threaded, and welding end
• ASME B&PV Code, Section VIII, Division 1, Appendix 4
• ASTM E94 – Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination
• ASME CODE Sez.V art. 2 and art 22.
• ASTM E1815 ed.2006 Classification of Film Systems for Industrial Radiography
• ASTM E186 - Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (2 to 4 1/2-in. (51 to 114-mm))
Steel Castings
• ASTM E446 - Standard Reference Radiographs for Steel Castings Up to 2 in. (50.8 mm) in
Thickness
• ASTM E747 – Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping Classification of Wire Image
Quality Indicators used for Radiology.
• ASTM E Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality Indi-
cators (IQI) Used for Radiology
• UW-51 of ASME Sect. VIII. Div. 1 – Radiographic and radioscopic examination of welded joints
• ASTM E1025 – Design, manufacture and material grouping classification of hole-type image quality
indicators (IQI) used for radiology
• SNT-TC-1A – American Society for Nondestructive Testing Recommended Practice
• EN 473 – Non-destructive testing. Qualification and certification of NDT personnel. General princi-
ples
• IGQ 02 01 – Training, Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Personnel.
• I.SRT.xx – Radiation safety procedures

4 RESPONSIBILITY
The Quality Control Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of
this specification.
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5 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions are applicable to this written practice:
• Facilities – Includes all FRIULCO manufacturing sites, branch operations and field
service centers.
• Relevant indications – Only indications which have any dimension greater than 1⁄16
in. (1.5 mm) shall be considered relevant.
(a) A linear indication is one having a length greater than three times the width.
(b) A rounded indication is one of circular or elliptical shape with a length equal to or less
than three times its width.
(c) Any questionable or doubtful indications shall be reexamined to determine whether or
not they are relevant.

6 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL
Personnel performing examinations shall be qualified and certified in accordance with
requirements specified in FRIULCO IGQ 02 01, EN 473 and SNT-TC-1A, Level I as a minimum.
Personnel performing evaluation of findings shall be qualified and certified in accordance with
requirements specified in FRIULCO IGQ 02 01, EN 473 and SNT-TC-1A, Level II as a
minimum.
All personnel performing examinations per this procedure shall have an annual vision
examination that complies with the requirements of FRIULCO IGQ 02 01, EN 473 and SNT-
TC-1A.

7 EQUIPMENT
7.1 source of radiation
Both X-ray and gamma ray radiation sources are acceptable within the inherent thickness
range limitation of each. Whatever sources that are used, shall be capable of demonstrating
the required radiographic quality level.
Wire type image quality indicators are acceptable for use in accordance with ASTM
Specification E747. Hole and wire type image quality indicators are acceptable for use in
accordance with ASME V art.2 tab T276.
Radiography shall be performed with a technique of sufficient sensitivity to display the desig-
nated hole IQI image and the 2T hole, or the essential wire for wire IQI.
7.2 FILM
Radiographs shall be made using film Type I, II or III of ASTM E1815 ed.2006 Classification of
Film Systems for Industrial Radiography .
7.3 screens
Lead intensifying screens may be used. When they are used, they shall be in direct contact
with the film. These screens shall be free from dirt, scratches, wrinkles, pits and oxide coating.
Chemically coated fluorescent intensifying screens shall not be used.
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7.4 densitometers
Densitometers or step wedge comparison film shall be used for judging film density
requirements. The density of step wedge comparison films and densitometer calibration shall
be verified by comparison with a calibrated step wedge film traceable to a national standard.
The step wedge comparison film is acceptable if the density readings do not vary by more
than ± 0.1 density
units from the density stated on the step wedge comparison film.
Densitometers: Periodic calibration verification checks shall be performed as described at
the beginning of each shift, after 8 hr of continuous use, or after change of apertures, which-
ever comes first.
Step Wedge Comparison Films: Verification checks shall be performed annually.
7.5 film holders
Film Holders shall be light-tight and shall be free of sand, dirt or other foreign particles. A lead
letter "B" 1/2 inch high and 1/16 inch thick shall be attached to the back of each film holder as a
check for backscatter. If the image of this symbol records is a lighter image on the radiograph, it
shall be rejected.
7.6 Lead Identification Markers
Lead Identification Markers shall be of a sufficient size to be clearly visible in the finished
radiograph and in quantities necessary.
7.7 penetrameters (Image Quality Indicators)
Penetrameters shall comply with the requirements of ASTM E747 & E1025 as applicable.
The designated hole IQI or essential wire shall be as specified in Table T-276 ASME V art 2.
7.8 developing equipment
Either an automatic processor or hand tanks may be used.

7.9 viewing facilities and equipment

Viewing facilities shall provide subdued background lighting so as not to cause reflections,
shadows or glare on the radiograph being viewed.
Film viewers shall be of the high intensity type with a variable intensity control. They shall
produce sufficient illumination to view the maximum film density as required. The viewer shall
have provision to prevent light from around the edge of the radiograph or light from lower
density portions from interfering with the interpretation.

8 EXTENT OF EXAMINATION
8.1 bodies, bonnets, end and outlet connections for API specification 6a
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psl-2 applications
8.1.1 PRESSURE CONTAINING PARTS AND FABRICATION WELDS
100% of all pressure containing welds shall be examined after all welding, post-weld heat
treatment and machining operations.
8.1.2 PRESSURE CONTAINING REPAIR WELDS
All repair welds where the repair is greater than 25% of the original wall thickness or 1” (25
mm), whichever is less, shall be examined after all welding, post-weld heat treatment and
machining operations.
8.2 bodies, bonnets, end and outlet connections for API specification 6a
psl-3 and psl-3G applications
8.2.1 BODIES, BONNETS, END AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS AND
STEMS
As far as practical the entire volume of each part shall be volumetrically inspected after final
heat treatment for mechanical properties and prior to machining operations that limit effective
interpretation of the results of the examination.
For quenched and tempered products, the volumetric inspection shall be performed after heat
treatment for mechanical properties exclusive of stress-relief treatments or re-tempering to
reduce hardness
8.2.2 PRESSURE CONTAINING WELDS FOR BODIES, BONNETS,
END AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS
100% of all pressure containing welds shall be examined after all welding, post-weld heat
treatment and machining operations.
8.2.3 PRESSURE CONTAINING REPAIR WELDS FOR BODIES,
BONNETS, END AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS
All repair welds where the repair is greater than 20% of the original wall thickness or 1” (25
mm), whichever is less, or if the extent of the repair cavity exceeds 10 in2 (65 cm2) shall be
examined after all welding, post-weld heat treatment and machining operations.

8.3 bodies, bonnets, end and outlet connections for API specification 6a
psl-4 applications
As far as practical the entire volume of each part shall be volumetrically inspected after final
heat treatment for mechanical properties and prior to machining operations that limit effective
interpretation of the results of the examination.
For quenched and tempered products, the volumetric inspection shall be performed after heat
treatment for mechanical properties exclusive of stress-relief treatments or re-tempering to
reduce hardness.
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8.4 bodies, bonnets, for ASME b16.34 applications

8.4.1 PRESSURE CONTAINING PARTS AND FABRICATION WELDS
100% of all pressure containing welds shall be examined after all welding, post-weld heat
treatment and machining operations.
8.4.2 BODIES & BONNETS
As far as practical critical areas as defined by ASME B16.34 section 9 shall be inspected
Each part shall be inspected after final heat treatment for mechanical properties.

9 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCESS
9.1 time of radiography
Heat treatment and thickness at the time of radiography shall be determined by the drawing
or actual measurement of the area to be examined by radiography.
9.2 surface preparation
All components shall have relatively smooth surfaces, which are free of loose sand, oxides,
flash, scale, slag or other surface irregularities, which would tend to mask rejectable indications.
9.3 film identification
The Job Number and Serial Number and the date of the radiograph shall be plainly and
permanently included on the radiograph.
Each radiograph shall be traceable to the item being examined. Traceability shall be
maintained by Job Number and Serial Number combinations that are permanently included
on each radiograph, the radiographic reports and on the item.
The film identification shall not obscure the area of interest.

9.4 location markers

Location markers, which are to appear as radiographic images on the film, shall be placed on
the part, not on the exposure holder/cassette. Their location shall be permanently marked on
the surface of the part being examined by radiography or in a manner permitting the area of
interest on a radiograph to be accurately traceable to its location on the part for the required
retention period of the radiograph, and provide evidence on the radiograph that the required
coverage of the region being examined has been obtained. Location markers shall be placed
as follows:
For single-wall viewing, source side location markers shall be used, as far as pratical, when
examining the following:
1) Flat or cylindrical parts
2) Curved or spherical parts whose concave side is toward the source and when the source
to material distance is less than the inside radius of the parts.
3) Curved or spherical parts whose convex side is toward the source.
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9.5 penetrameters
9.5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The essential hole size and thickness of penetrameters shall be 2-2T. A smaller hole or a
thinner penetrameter, than listed for each range may be used, provided all other
requirements for radiography are met. The thickness on which the penetrameter is based is
the single wall thickness as follows:
1) For areas prior to finish machining, the penetrameter shall be based on a thickness, which
does not exceed the finished thickness by more than 20% or 1/4 inch, whichever is greater. In
no case shall a penetrameter size be based on a thickness greater than the thickness being
examined by radiography.
2) For areas that will remain in the as is condition, the penetrameter shall be based on the
thickness being radiographed.
9.5.2 PENETRAMETERS PLACEMENT
1) Source-Side penetrameters. The penetrameters shall be placed on the source side of the
part being examined. Wheter geometry or dimensions do not allow this method, see point 2).
2) Film-Side penetrameters. Where inaccessibility prevents hand placing the penetrameters
on the source side, the penetrameters shall be placed on the film side in contact with the part
being examined. A lead letter “F” shall be placed adjacent to or on the penetrameters, but
shall not mask the essential hole where hole penetrameters are used.

9.5.3 NUMBER OF PENETRAMETERS

The number of penetrameters to be used shall be as follows:
1) For parts where one or more film holders are used for an exposure, at least on
penetrameter image shall appear on each radiograph.
2) If the requirements of Section 10.3 of this specification 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; the intervening densities on the radiograph shall be considered as
having acceptable density.
9.5.4 SPECIAL CASES
For cylindrical parts where the source is placed on the axis of the object and four or more film
holders are used for a single exposure of a section of the circumference, at least three
penetrameters shall be used. One penetrameter shall be in the approximate center of the
section exposed, and one at each end. When the section of the circumference exposed
exceeds 240 degrees, the rules of paragraph 9.5.1 of this specification apply. Additional film
locations may be required to establish proper penetrameter spacing, otherwise at least one
penetrameter image shall appear on each radiograph.
When an array of objects in a circle are examined, at least one penetrameter shall show on
each object image.
For cylindrical parts where the source is placed on the axis of the object and one or more film
holders are used for a single exposure of a complete circumference, at least three
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penetrameters shall be spaced approximately 120 degrees apart.

For spherical parts, where the source is located at the center of the component and one or
more film holders are used for a single exposure of a complete circumference, at least three
penetrameters shall be spaced approximately 120 degrees apart.
For segments of spherical parts where the source is located at the center of the component
and four or more film holders are used for an exposure of the circumference, at least three
penetrameters shall be used. One penetrameter shall be in the approximate canter of the
portion exposed and one at each end. When the portion exposed exceeds 240 degrees, the
rules of the previous paragraph above apply. Additional film locations may be required to
obtain necessary penetrameter spacing; otherwise, at least one penetrameter image shall
appear on each radiograph.
In order to maintain the continuity of records involving subsequent exposures, all radiographs
exhibiting penetrameters that verify the techniques permitted in accordance with this section
of this procedure must be retained.

9.6 Geometric unsharpness

Geometric unsharpness of the radiograph shall be determinated in accordance with:
Ug = F d / D
where:
F is the source size
D is the distance from source to object being radiographed
d is the distance from source to the film
When required by the referencing Code Section, geometric unsharpness of the radiograph
shall not exceed the following:

Material Thickness Ug Maximum

(inches) (inches)

Under 2” 0.02

2” through 3” 0.03

Over 3” through 4” 0.04

Greater than 4” 0.07

NOTE: Material thickness is the thickness on which the penetrameter is based.

10 RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE
10.1 general requirements
A single-wall exposure technique shall be used for radiography whenever practical. An
adequate number of exposures shall be made to demonstrate that the required coverage has
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been obtained.
When it is not practical to use a single-wall technique, one of the following double-wall
techniques shall be used.
1) A technique may be used in which the radiation passes through two walls and only the
material on the film sidewall is viewed for acceptance.
2) For cylindrical parts 3-1/2 inches or less in nominal outside diameter, a technique may be
used in which the radiation passes through two walls and the material in both walls is viewed
for acceptance on the same radiograph. For double-wall viewing, only a source side
penetrameter shall be used.

10.2 film processing

ASTM E94, Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination, shall be used as the guide for
processing film.
10.3 quality of radiographs
All film shall be free from processing or other defects, which would interfere with proper
interpretation of the radiograph.
Radiography shall be performed with a technique of sufficient sensitivity to display the
identifying numbers and letters, the penetrameter outline and the essential hole.
The transmitted film density through the radiographic image of the body of the appropriate
penetrameter and the area of interest shall by 1.8 minimum for single film viewing for
radiographs made with an x-ray source and 2.0 minimum for radiographs made with a
gamma-ray source. For composite viewing of multiple film exposure, each film of the
composite set shall have a minimum density of 1.3. The maximum density shall be 4.0 for
either single or composite viewing. A tolerance of 0.05 in density is allowed for variations
between densitometer readings.
Radiograph density through the areas of interest shall be within -15% and +30% of the
density through the penetrameter.
If the penetrameter image does not show on one radiograph in double film technique but
does show in composite viewing, interpretation shall be permitted only by double film viewing.
All film not meeting the above requirements shall be discarded and the area of interest shall
be examined again unless the subject areas are interpretable on a second film.
If a light image of the "B" appears on the radiograph, the radiograph is unacceptable and
more backscatter protection is required. A dark image on a light background is not cause for
rejection.
10.4 radiographic technique Record
To aid in proper interpretation of radiographs, the details of the radiograph examination used
shall accompany each group of radiographs.
To assure that all parts are examined consistently in the same manner, layout details shall be
provided. As a minimum the layout details shall include:
1) Sketches, in as many views as necessary, to show the approximate position of each
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location marker.
2) Source angles if not perpendicular to film.
As a minimum, technique details information shall include:
1) Item Number and Serial/Heat Number,
2) Number of exposures,
3) Isotope or maximum x-ray voltage used,
4) Effective focal spot size,
5) Material type and thickness range,
6) Single or double-wall exposure,
7) Minimum source-to-film distances,
8) Film brand and designation,
9) Number of films per cassette, and
10) Single or double-wall viewing.

11 INTERPRETATION OF RADIOGRAPHS
An interpretation of the radiographs in accordance with the below listed acceptance
standards shall be done by a certified Level II or Level III.
Viewing shall be done with subdued background lighting so as to eliminate troublesome
glare, reflections, shadows, etc.

12 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
12.1 bodies, bonnets, end and outlet connections
12.1.1 FORGING AND WROUGHT MATERIALS FOR API
SPECIFICATION 6A PSL-3 AND PSL-3G APPLICATIONS
The following acceptance criteria shall be applied for radiographic examinations of forgings or
wrought materials and shapes (hot worked parts):
1) No cracks, laps or bursts
2) No elongated indications with length greater than that shown below:

THICKNESS (T) INCLUSION LENGTH

(Inches) (mm) (Inches) (mm)

< 0.75 (19.0) 0.25 (6.4)

0.75 to 2.25 (19.0 – 57.0) 0.33T (0.33T)

> 2.25 (57.0) 0.75 (19.0)

Where T is the pressure vessel wall thickness

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3) No group of indications in a line that have an aggregate length greater than T in a length
of 12T.

12.1.2 FORGING AND WROUGHT MATERIALS FOR API

SPECIFICATION 6A PSL-4 APPLICATIONS
The following acceptance criteria shall be applied for radiographic examinations of forgings or
wrought materials and shapes for the referenced application:
1) No cracks, laps or bursts
2) No elongated indications with length greater than that 1/4” (6.4 mm)
3) No more than two indications separated by less than 1/2” (13mm)

12.1.3 WELDS AND WELD REPAIRS FOR ASME B16.34

CONSTRUCTION WELDS & API SPECIFICATION PSL-2, PSL-3 AND
PSL-3G APPLICATIONS
The following acceptance criteria shall be applied for radiographic examinations of welds and
weld repairs:
1) No type of crack, zone of incomplete fusion or penetration
2) No elongated slag inclusion, which has a length equal to or greater than the following:

WELD THICKNESS (T) INCLUSION LENGTH

(Inches) (mm) (Inches) (mm)

< 0.75 (19.0) 0.25 (6.4)

0.75 to 2.25 (19.0 – 57.0) 0.33T (0.33T)

> 2.25 (57.0) 0.75 (19.0)

Where T is the pressure vessel wall thickness

3) No group of slag inclusions in a line having an aggregated length greater than the weld
thickness, T, in any total weld length of 12T, except where the distance between successive
inclusions exceeds six times the length of the longest inclusion.
4) No rounded indications in excess of that specified in ASME B&PV, Section VIII, Division 1,
Appendix 4.
12.2 stem for api specification 6a, psl-3, psl-3g and psl-4 applications
The acceptance criteria for stems shall be the same as those specified for bodies, bonnets,
end and outlet connection in Paragraph 12.1.1 of this procedure.
12.2.1 BODIES & BONNETS FOR ASME B16.34 APPLICATIONS
The following acceptance criteria shall be applied for radiographic examinations of cast
bodies & bonnets:
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• Wall thickness less than 2” :

Following comparative plates of ASTM E446 define acceptable defects as follows
• Gas porosity A acceptable :A2
• Sand & slag inclusions B acceptable: B3
• Shrinkage C acceptable: CA2 CB3 CC3 CD3
• Hot tears & cracks D&E none acceptable
• Inserts F none acceptable
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• Wall thickness 2” to 4.5”:

For castings having radiographed thicknesses from 2 in. to 41⁄2 in. (51 mm to 114 mm),
the radiographs shall be compared to those in ASTM E 186, Standard Reference
Radiographs for Heavy-Walled [2 to 41⁄2 in. (51 mm to 114 mm)] Steel Castings. The
maximum acceptable severity levels for imperfections shall be as follows:

[Abstract from ASME VIII, Div.1, App.7, 7-3]

13 REPORTING
Upon completion of the radiographic examination, a Radiographic Examination Report shall
be prepared to includes the following data as a minimum:
(a) identification
(b) the dimensional map (if used) of marker placement
(c) number of radiographs (exposures)
(d) isotope type used
(e) source size
(f) base material type and thickness, weld thickness, weld reinforcement thickness, as
applicable
(g) Ug (geometric unsharpness)
(h) film and type/designation
(i) number of film in each film holder/cassette
(l) single- or double-wall exposure
(m) single- or double-wall viewing
Radiographic films are appropriately stored in Quality Control archives