INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR AUTOMATIC ULTRASONIC SAIC NUMBER

DATE
APPROVED
TESTING (AUT) QR NUMBER
In-Process Verification of Techniques & Procedure
IC-AUT-001 SAS-SGCP-NDE-00
Impementation of AUT
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

SOUTH GAS COMPRESSION PALNT(SGCP) PIPELINES 10-01996-0006 SAIPEM / SIEVERT

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.
HRDH-254
LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.
TA-151161
SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SATIP-NDT-UT-01 3.5
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL
W**
CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL
W**
YES
ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
A General Requirements

Automated Ultrasonic Examination procedure approved by Inspection SAEP-1142

A1
Department is available SCH-Q

Resume of AUT personnel were submitted to Saudi Aramco for project SAEP-1142
A2
approval prior to commencing AUT activity SCH-Q

Verification examinations for personnel performing advanced NDT methods

SAEP-1142
A3 and personnel affecting the interpretation required approval prior to
Para.6.2.2
commencing AUT activity

The ultrasonic system shall provide an adequate number of examination

channels to ensure the complete volumetric examination of the weld
through thickness in one circumferential scan. The instrument
ASTM-E1961-11
A4 shall provide a linear A-scan presentation for each channel selected. B-
Para 6.1 & 6.2
scan or other form of “mapping” displays will be used for volumetric flaw
detection and characterizations and Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)
techniques may be added to improve characterization and sizing.

Surface Condition : A10 cm (4.0 in.) wide scanning

area on each side of the weld shall be clear of weld spatter and
ASTM-E1961-11
A5 other conditions which may interfere with the movement of the
Para 6.1 & 6.2
search units, the coupling liquid, or the transmission of
acoustic energy into the material.

ASTM-E1961-11
Calibration Block : Reference standard shall be manufactured
Para 7.5 SAL-
from a section of unflawed project-specific line pipe supplied
A6 TECH-SOP-AUT-004-
by the contracting agency. Block shall be made according to ASTM-E1961
2018 Rev.01 Para
Annex A3.
8.1

Calibration Confirmation :
SAES-W-011
Calibration check are made on the basic calibration block to verify that
A7 Para17.1.1 SAES-
distance range points and sensitivity setting(s) are not changed.(ASME,
W-013 Para 15.3.2
Section V, Article 4 Para. T-466.1)

B Procedure Requirements
A technique summary stating beam angles, wave types, search unit
ASTM-E 1961-11
B1 frequencies, beam sizes and profiles with sketches for each geometry to be
Para 6.7.7
examined.

Provide permanent copy of the scans in an easily interpretable format to ASTM-E 1961-11
B2
meet archival and audit needs Para 6.7.9

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INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR AUTOMATIC ULTRASONIC SAIC NUMBER
DATE
QR NUMBER
APPROVED
TESTING (AUT)
In-Process Verification of Techniques & Procedure
IC-AUT-001 SAS-SGCP-NDE-00
Impementation of AUT
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

SOUTH GAS COMPRESSION PALNT(SGCP) PIPELINES 10-01996-0006 SAIPEM / SIEVERT

ITEM RE-INSP
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A
No. DATE

Independently loaded ultrasonic search units mounted in an array that ASTM-E 1961-11 Para
B3
provides independent examination of the weld from both sides. 6.7.3

C Examination Requirements
The overall dynamic range shall be at least 40 dB. Acceptability of a system to
produce a standardization chart or record will be based on its ability to
SAL-TECH-SOP-AUT-
discriminate examination zones typical of those described in attached
C1 004-2018 Rev.01 Para
technique sheet. This will be demonstrated by signals from adjacent zones
7.5
being at least 6 dB and not more than 14 dB lower than from the zone for
which a search unit channel is standardized for.

Welds will be less than 60 °C prior to placement of probe array on pipe

SAL-TECH-SOP-AUT-
surface. The maximum surface temperature difference between pipe joint and
C2 004-2018 Rev.01 Para
reference block shall be ±10°C as determined by the built in temperature
10.7
sensor.

Each weld shall be identified by a unique number, a “0” mark and arrow,
ASTM-E1961-11 Para
C3 designating start point and direction of travel. The
10.1
mark shall not interfere with scanning.

Calibration Frequency : Prior

to start of inspection and/or every time a new set-up file is loaded. After
SAL-TECH-SOP-AUT-
C4 scanning of every 10 joints or every two hour whichever comes first. Following
004-2018 Para 9.2
any power off situation. Start and end of each day / shift. Prior to each repair
evaluation.

ENCODER CALIBRATION :
Prior to project start, and once per shift thereafter (minimum), the encoder SAL-TECH-SOP-AUT-
C5
accuracy shall be verified capable of measuring pipe circumference within 004-2018 Para 10.10
±10mm.

Circumferential scanning velocity shall not exceed 60mm/sec. Weld SAL-TECH-SOP-AUT-

C6 inspection scans shall be carried out at the same speed as the dynamic 004-2018 Rev.01
calibration scan Para 10.11

SAL-TECH-SOP-AUT-
C7 Acceptance criteria to be applied as per approved AUT procedure 004-2018 Rev.01
Para 12
REMARKS:
AUT caariedout no. of welds -

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. ASTM-E-1961-11 & SAL-TECH-SOP-AUT-004-2018 Rev.01
2. SAEP-1142--Qualification of Non-Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel (4 Dec. 2014)
Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco
Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: QC Record
T&I Witnessed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Reviewed
Name, Initials and Date:
Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Work / Rework May QC Record
T&I Witnessed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Inspection Proceed Reviewed
Name, Initials and Date:
Date:
Prithwin C Md. USMAN
QC Supervisor Proponent and Others
Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Sign and Name, Organization,
Date: Jagan Thirumala Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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