UT Procedure Rev. A1

Project : Improvement of Fire Fighting Facilities at
Abu Dhabi Refinery
Kharafi National
Company: Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER) Contractor:
Co. (L.L.C)
Document No.: xxxxxxxxxxxx Rev.: A1 Agreement No.: 14ETETE11210
Ultrasonic Testing Procedure for Project No.: 5642
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ULTRASONIC TESTING PROCEDURE FOR FABRICATION

AND INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY & PERMANENT
BRACING MEMBERS, WAILING BEAMS AND TIE RODS
A1 11 June 2017 Issued for Company Review and Approval

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By By By By By
Rev. Date Description
Sub-contractor Contractor Company
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REVISION RECORD SHEET

NOTES
i) Revisions after Rev. A and after Rev. 0 are denoted by a vertical line in the right
X
hand margin against the revised text, with the revision number (X) displayed next
to the revision line as shown by the example on the right.
ii) All Subcontractor / Vendor documents will be starting from A1 which is issued for
Contractor’s review and approval; subsequent revisions shall be A2, A3, A4, etc till
approval. Contractor approved Subcontractor/Vendor document shall be submitted
to company with Rev. A as per note (iii).
iii) Revision no. A is issued for Company Review and approval; subsequent
revisions shall be B, C, D, etc., for Company approval.
iv) Upon Company approval, Revision no. 0 shall be issued to implementation (for
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction & Fabrication and as applicable).
Subsequent revision thereafter shall be 1, 2, 3, etc.
v) For the details of the Contractor’s Name and Signatory authority for this
document Review and Approval, please refer List of Project Key Personnel,
Designation, Names and Sample Signature (5642-EPC-PA-007) Attachment-1.
Sub-contractor Contractor Company
Rev. Date Description

Prepared Reviewed Approved Reviewed Approved Approved
By By By By By By
11 June Issued for Company Review and

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TABLE OF CONTENT
SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

1 PURPOSE
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2 SCOPE
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3 DEFINITIONS/ABBREVIATIONS
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4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
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5 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
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6 EQUIPMENT
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7 COUPLING MEDIUM
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8 SURFACE CONDITION
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9 CALIBRATION FOR TESTING

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10 BASE METAL EVALUATION
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11 SCANNING
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12 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA AS PER AWS D1.1

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13 DOCUMENTATION
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14 SAMPLE REPORT FORMAT

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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is desire the minimum requirements performing Ultrasonic
examination as per the applicable code requirement and / or project specification for the
project titled, “Improvement of Fire Fighting Facilities at Abu Dhabi Refinery” Project Number-
5642.
2. SCOPE
This procedure is applicable to direct Ultrasonic examination of welds carried out by Aries
personnel in the workshop & site.
This Ultrasonic Examination procedure is to be used for the testing of groove welds and heat
affected zones between the thickness of 5/16” (8.0mm) and 8” (200mm) when such testing is
required.
For thicknesses less than 8 mm or greater than 200 mm, separate examination
procedure is to be adopted.
During testing of electro slag weld or electro gas weld, if any piping porosity is
suspected, that should be supplemented by Radiographic examination.
Any variation of this procedure with respect to essential variables shall imply re-issue of the
procedure with all the variations incorporated.
Extent of Examination in accordance to contract agreement and Clients Specification.
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3. DEFINITIONS/ABBREVIATIONS
COMPANY ABUDHABI OIL REFINING COMPANY (TAKREER)
PROJECT
MANAGEMENT Engineer’s India Limited
ASSISTANCE
CONTRACTOR KHARAFI NATIONAL Co. L.L.C
SUBCONTRACTOR TARGET Engineering Const. Co. (L.L.C)
Improvement of Fire Fighting Facilities at Abu Dhabi
PROJECT Refinery
4. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
Aries shall use the latest editions for the following;

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The following documents are referred:
AWS D1.1 – 2015 Edition

Personnel Qualification SNT-TC-1A-2011&2016 Edition
Aries Written Practice: Aries-NDT-GQP-01; Rev.10
ISO9712/EN473-Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel
5. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION.
All ARIES personnel performing Ultrasonic Examination using this Procedure shall be
qualified to a minimum of UT Level II and qualified by the Aries Written Practice Aries-
NDT-GQP-01;Rev.10 As Per Doc # SNT-TC-1A
Personnel performing Examination shall have vision, with correction if necessary, to
enable to read Jaeger Type No. 1 Standard Chart at a distance of not less than 12 in.,
and differentiate the contrast between the colors or shades of gray, and records of such
vision
Test shall be maintained by ARIES. Vision tests shall be conducted annually and shall be
valid during examination.
Personnel conducting Ultrasonic Examination shall be competent in conducting the
testing as described in this Procedure.
Wherever required, existing Personnel Qualification shall be verified for applicability as to
the Code conditions.
6. EQUIPMENT
Pulse Echo Equipment: - The UT instrument shall be the pulse echo type suitable for use
with transducers oscillating at frequencies between 1 and 6 megahertz. The display shall
be an “A” scan rectified video trace. The equipment shall have valid calibration certificate,
equipment must be calibrated at least every 12 months.
Equipment Requirements. The ultrasonic apparatus to be used shall be pulse echo type
and able to work with both combined and separated transmitter and receiver probe.
The following ultrasonic apparatus having frequency range from 0.5 to 10.0 MHz may be
used.
KRAUTKRAMER - USK 7 / USK 6 / USK 7B / USN 50 / USN 52 / USM 22 / USM 25/
USM 35 DAC/ USM Go/ USM 33.
Olympus-Epoch 600.

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Requirements for Test Instruments. Test instruments shall include internal stabilization
so that after warm up , no variation in response greater than +or- 1 db occurs with a
supply voltage change of 15% nominal or , in the case of a battery, throughout the charge
operating life. There shall be an alarm or meter to signal a drop in battery voltage prior to
instrument shutoff due to battery exhaustion.
Calibration of Test Instruments. The test instrument shall have a calibrated gain control
(attenuator) adjustable in discrete 1 or 2 dB steps over a range of at least 60db. The
accuracy of the attenuator settings shall be within + or- 1 db.
Display Range. The dynamic range of the instrument’s display shall be such that a
difference of 1db of amplitude can be easily detected on the display.
Equipment Qualification
Horizontal Linearity- This qualification procedure is performed with a straight-beam

search unit which produces longitudinal waves with a sound velocity of almost double that
of shear waves, it is necessary to double the shear wave distance ranges to be used in
applying this procedure. The horizontal linearity of the test instrument shall be qualified
over the full sound path distance to be used .Horizontal linearity shall be verified after 40
Hours of instrument use and shall be Performed. A straight-beam search unit shall be
coupled on IIW V1 Block. The first and fifth back reflections shall be adjusted to their
proper locations with use of the distance calibration and zero delay adjustments.
Each indication shall be adjusted to reference level with the gain or attenuation control for
horizontal location examination. Each intermediate trace deflection location shall be
correct within 2% of the screen width.
Gain Control- The test instrument shall have a calibrated gain control (attenuator)
adjustable in discrete 1 or 2 dB steps over a range of at least 60 dB The accuracy of the
attenuator settings shall be within plus or minus 1 dB
In order to attain the required accuracy (± 1%) in reading the indication height, the display
shall be graduated vertically at 2% intervals, or 2.5% for instruments with digital amplitude
readout, at horizontal mid-screen height. These graduations shall be placed on the
display between 60% and 100% of screen height. This may be accomplished with use of
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the UT unit, care should be taken that the overlay does not obscure normal testing
displays.
Internal Reflections-Maximum internal reflections from each search unit shall be verified
at a maximum time interval of 40 hours of instrument use in conformance with following
performance. Calibrate the equipment, Remove the search unit from the calibration block
without changing any other equipment adjustments. Increase the calibrated gain or
attenuation 20 dB more sensitive than reference level. The screen area beyond 1/2 in [12
mm] sound path and above reference level height shall be free of any indication.
Calibration of Angle-Beam Search Units.-With the use of an approved calibration

block, each angle beam search unit shall be checked after each eight hours of use to
determine that the contact face is flat, the sound entry point is correct, and that the beam
angle is within the allowed plus or minus 2° tolerance, Search units which do not meet
these requirements shall be corrected or replaced.
Index Point: The transducer sound entry point (index point) shall be located or checked
by the following procedure:
The transducer shall be set in position Index point line on the IIW type block. The
transducer shall be moved until the signal from the radius is maximized. The point on the
transducer which aligns with the radius line on the calibration block is the point of sound
entry.
Angle: The transducer sound-path angle shall be checked or determined by one of the
following procedures:
The transducer shall be set in position B on IIW type block for angles 40° through 60°, or
in position C on IIW type block for angles 60° through 70°

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For the selected angle, the transducer shall be moved back and forth over the line
indicative of the transducer angle until the signal from the radius is maximized. The sound
entry point on the transducer shall be compared with the angle mark on the calibration
block (tolerance ± 2°)
Resolution Requirements: - Angle-Beam - The combination of search unit and instrument
shall resolve three holes in the RC resolution reference test block shown in Figure. The
search unit position is described in below; the resolution shall be evaluated with the
instrument controls set at normal test settings and with indications from the holes brought
to mid screen height. Resolution shall be sufficient to distinguish at least the peaks of
indications from the three holes. Use of the RC resolution reference block for calibration
shall be prohibited. Each combination of instrument search unit (shoe and transducer)
shall be checked prior to its initial use. This equipment verification shall be done initially
with each search unit and UT unit combination. The verification need not be done again
provided documentation is maintained that records
The following items:
(1) UT machine’s make, model and serial number
(2) Search unit’s manufacturer, type, size, angle, and Sr. number
(3) Date of verification and technician’s name
(a) The transducer shall be set on resolution block RC position Q for 70° angle, position R
for 60° angle, or position S for 45° angle.
(b) (2) Transducer and instrument shall resolve the three test holes, at least to the extent
of distinguishing the peaks of the indications from the three holes.
Normal-Beam Transducer
(1) The transducer shall be set in position F on the IIW type block.
(2) Transducer and instrument shall resolve all three distances.

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Transducers: - Transducers with following characteristics shall be used. Angle: Shear

wave 70°, 60°, 45° (within plus minus 2°) and Normal (Longitudinal wave).
Transducers shall be as specified as below

Straight Beam (Longitudinal Wave) Search Units. Straight beam search unit transducers
shall have an active area of not less than ½ in² (323 mm²) nor more than 1 in² (645
mm²).The transducer shall be round or square. Transducers shall be capable of resolving
the three reflections from the IIW block.
Angle Beam Search Units. Angle beam search units shall consist of a transducer and an
angle wedge. The unit may be compromised of the two separate elements or may be an
integral unit
Type: Single Crystal for shear wave probes.
Single Crystal or Twin Crystal for compressional wave probes.
Frequency: The nominal probe frequencies shall be 2 to 2.5 MHz

Other probe frequencies may be used if material variable such as material grain structure
or size dictates.
The Transducer crystal shall be square or rectangular in shape and may vary from
15mm to 25mm in width and in height 15mm to 20mm.
Coaxial Cables: - Minimum 6 feet (1830 mm) and a maximum of 15feet (4772 mm) in
length with suitable connections shall be used.
Calibration Blocks: - IIW / V1block shall be the standard for both distance and sensitivity
calibration. Other portable blocks may be used provided the reference level sensitivity for
instrument / search unit combination is adjusted to be equivalent of that achieved with IIW
block. Only IIW V1 Block shall be used for Sensitivity setting.
Discontinuity Plotting Aids: - An array of devices are available for the ultrasonic
operator to be able to plot and verify where indications are coming from, the technician
may utilize the following.
Magnetic strips, Electronic calculators, Mimic gauges (wire type), Soldering wire, Perspex
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Plotting cards, Protractor, Compass, 150MM Stainless steel rulers, measuring tapes,
indelible markers.
7. COUPLING MEDIUM.
Oil, Polycell jelly, grease, water or equivalent Couplant that shall provide satisfactory
transmission of Ultrasonic sound waves. Couplant used for Calibration, the same
Couplant shall be used for Examination.
8. SURFACE CONDITION.
Scanning surface shall be free of weld spatters surface irregularities or foreign materials
that might interfere with the scanning during examination.
9. CALIBRATION FOR TESTING.
All calibrations and tests shall be made with the reject (clipping or suppression) control
turned off.
Calibration for sensitivity and horizontal sweep (distance) shall be made by the ultrasonic
operator just prior to and at the location of testing of each weld.
Recalibration shall be made after a change of operators, each 30-minute maximum time
interval, or when the electrical circuitry is disturbed in any way, which includes the
following:
(1) Transducer change

(2) Battery change
(3) Electrical outlet change
(4) Coaxial cable change
(5) Power outage (failure).
Calibration for straight beam testing of base metal shall be made with the search unit
applied to Face A OR B of the base metal. The examination is to be performed in order to
reveal possible imperfections, which might influence the angle probe testing.
The whole of the area (1.5 × S) which will transfer ultrasound when using angle probes
shall be tested. The gain setting shall be calibrated on a defect free place on the parent
material. The second back wall echo shall be set to 75% of FSH Imperfections with a
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extent of the imperfections is measured with the aid of the 6 dB-drop method when
complete loss of back wall echo occurs.
The horizontal sweep shall be adjusted for distance calibration to present the equivalent
of at least two-plate thickness on the CRT screen.
The sensitivity shall be adjusted at a location free of indications so that the first back
reflection from the far side of the plate will be minimum 75% of full screen height.
Calibration for angle beam testing shall be performed as follows.
1) The horizontal sweep shall be adjusted to represent the actual sound path distance by
using the IIW V1 block or alternative blocks. The distance calibration shall be made
using either the 125mm scale or 250mm scale on the CRT screen, whichever is
appropriate. If, however, the joint configuration or thickness prevents full examination
of the weld at either of these settings, the distance calibration shall be made using
500mm scale as required,
2) The zero reference level sensitivity used for flaw evaluation is attained by adjusting
the calibrated gain control (attenuator) of the flaw detector, so that a maximized
horizontal reference level trace deflection results on the CRT screen. For calibration
reflector with 1.6 mm dia of IIW V1 block shall be used.
3) Welds shall be tested using an angle beam search unit using the angle as shown in
Table 6.7Attached. Following calibration and during testing, the only instrument
adjustment permitted is the sensitivity level adjustment with the calibrated gain control
(attenuator). The reject (clipping or suppression) control shall be turned off. Sensitivity
shall be increased from the reference level for weld scanning in accordance with
Tables 6.2 or 6.3 (see attached) as applicable.
4) The testing angle and scanning procedure shall be in accordance with those shown in
Table 6.7 (see attached).
5) All butt joint welds shall be tested from each side of the weld axis. Corner and T- joint
welds shall be primarily tested from one side of the weld axis only. All welds shall be
tested using the applicable scanning pattern exhibit as necessary to detect both
longitudinal and transverse flaws. It is intended that, as a minimum, passing sound
through the entire volume of the weld and the heat-affected zone in two crossing
directions test all welds, wherever practical.

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6) Scanning Patterns:
Longitudinal Discontinuities- Scanning Movement A. Rotation angle a =10°
Scanning Movement B. Scanning distance b shall be such that the section of weld being
tested is covered.
Scanning Movement C. Progression distance c shall be approximately one-half the

transducer width.
NOTE: Movements A, B, and C may be combined into one scanning pattern.
Transverse Discontinuities- Ground Welds. Scanning pattern D shall be used when welds
are ground flush.
Unground Welds. Scanning pattern E shall be used when the weld reinforcement is not
ground flush Scanning angle e = 15° max.
NOTE: The scanning pattern shall cover the full weld section.
ESW or EGW Welds (Additional Scanning Pattern) - Scanning Pattern E Search unit
rotation angle e between 45° and 60°.
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Indication rating method:
The transducer shall be set in the position of IIW V1blockso that the maximum reflection
from 1.59 mm hole is received. The maximized signal shall then be adjusted to attain a
horizontal reference line height indication.
The maximum decibel reading shall be used as the reference level, “b” in the calculation
of the indication rating. This shall be ref.sensitivity and ‘dB shall be recorded for level ‘’b’’.
Indication rating, d = a-b-c
Where “a” – Instrument reading in decibels, when the indication from the discontinuity is
adjusted to the amplitude source as the indication from 1.59mm Ȃ hole at primary
reference level.

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“c”- Attenuation factor is attained by subtracting 1 inch (25mm) from the sound – path
distance and multiplying the remainder by 2. The factor shall be rounded out to the
nearest dB value.
10. BASE METAL EVALUATION
The area adjacent to the weld from which scanning is to be conducted shall be scanned
with a 0° compressional probe and the thickness shall be recorded. Areas where laminar
type defects are together with other reflectors that may interfere with the shear wave scan
shall be reported.
Discontinuity Size Evaluation:-

Straight-Beam (Longitudinal) Testing. The size of lamellar discontinuities is not always
easily determined, especially those that are smaller than the transducer size. When the
discontinuity is larger than the transducer, a full loss of back reflection will occur and a 6
dB loss of amplitude and measurement to the centerline of the transducer is usually
reliable for determining dis continuity edges. However, the approximate size evaluation of
those reflectors, which are smaller than the transducer, shall be made by beginning
outside of the discontinuity with equipment calibrated in and moving the transducer
toward the area of discontinuity until an indication on the display begins to form. The
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Angle-Beam (Shear) Testing. The following procedure shall be used to determine lengths
of indications which have dB ratings more serious than for a Class D indication. The
length of such indication shall be determined by measuring the distance between the
transducer centerline locations where the indication rating amplitude drops50% (6 dB)
below the rating for the applicable discontinuity classification. This length shall be
recorded under “discontinuity length” on the test report. Where warranted by discontinuity
amplitude, this procedure shall be repeated to determine the length of Class A, B, and C
discontinuities.
11. SCANNING
Scanning shall be by contact method using A Scan presentation. Recording may be

carried out using automatic alarm recording system or by manual method.
Scanning shall be carried out such that entire volume of weld is tested for longitudinal and
transverse discontinuities. Ref. fig 1 attached.
The volume to be scanned shall be examined by moving the search unit over the
scanning surface so as to scan the entire examination volume for each required search
unit. Each pass of the search unit shall overlap a minimum of 10% of the active
transducer (piezoelectric element) dimension perpendicular to the direction of scan.
Where mandated by code requirements, the percent minimum overlap may be increased.
Alternatively, each pass of the search unit may overlap a dimension less than the
minimum beam dimension (beam spread) if the same is already known. Oscillation of the
search unit is permitted provided improved coverage is demonstrated.

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The pulse Repetition rate shall be small enough to assure that a signal from a reflector
located at the maximum distance in the examination volume will arrive back at the search
unit before the next pulse is placed on the transducer.
The rate of search unit movement (scanning speed) shall not exceed 6 inch /s (152
mm/s) Scanning shall be performed from the branch connection.
12. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA.

Each weld discontinuity shall be accepted or rejected on the basis of its indication rating
and its length, in accordance with AWS D1.1 for statically Table 6.2(Attachment I) or
cyclically loaded structures Table 6.3 (Attachment II respectively.
Each rejected discontinuity shall be indicated on the weld by a mark directly over the
discontinuity for its entire length and depth from the surface shall be noted on nearby
base metal
Evaluation of the defects shall be performed from both the branch and the main branch.
13. DOCUMENTATION
UT examination conducted as per this procedure shall be reported on AWS D1.1

reporting format with standard Ultrasonic Examination report refer attached and shall
contain the following information as a minimum.
a. Client
b. Job No.
c. Drawing /Line
d. Location
e. Repair
f. Date
g. Weld Type
h. Flaw detector type, Serial No.
i. Probe, Frequency, Sensitivity, Transfer Correction
j. Technician’s Name with personnel qualification and signature. k. Test limitations /
Restrictions

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Attachment – I Acceptance Criteria as per AWS D1.1

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Attachment – II Acceptance Criteria as per AWS D1.1

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Attachment – III Table 6.7 Testing Angle

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Annexure I
Technique sheet-01
BUTT WELD – SINGLE “V” Scanning Pattern
Technique sheet-02
a. Parent Metal Examination
Scanning Positions : 1 & 2 over 2.5 times the parent

Metal thickness each side of the weld toes.
Thickness Range : 8mm to 20mm Single V Butt welds
Sensitivity : Sensitivity setting shall be 1.6mmSDH for straight
beam probe
(Single /Twin) when used for discontinuity detection
of weld metal.
BWE shall be used for base metal scanning only for
laminar discontinuity.
Probes : 0° - 2 MHz to 2.5 MHz T/C or S/C

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b. Weld Metal Examination:
Scanning Pattern : 10% Overlapping Scans
Probes Scanning Options Scanning Sensitivity
0° HAZ (1&2) II’nd BWE set to 80%+6 dB
70° 1&2 1.6mm Reference side drilled hole

set to 50%FSH
Sizing Technique : 6 dB drop, max amplitude and similar recognized technique.
Scanning dB : Refer attachment I & II AWS D1.1 Table 6.2 / 6.3.
Note: 45°&60° Angle Beam not required as Per Code Specification Ref: attachment I & II
AWS D1.1 Table 6.2 / 6.3.
Annexure I
Technique sheet-02
BUTT WELD – Double “V” Scanning Pattern

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Scanning Positions : 1 & 2or 3 & 4 over 2.5 times the parent
Thickness Range : 20mm and above Double V Butt weld
beam probe
(Single /Twin) when used for discontinuity
detection of weld metal.
BWE shall be used for base metal scanning only
for laminar discontinuity.
0° 1& 2 II’nd BWE set to 80%+6 dB
70° 1 &2/3&4 1.6mm Reference side

drilled hole set to 50%FSH
Sizing Technique : 6 dB drop / max amplitude or similar recognized technique.
AWS D1.1 Table 6.2 / 6.3.

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Annexure I
Technique sheet-03
T- WELD – (Single Bevel T) Scanning Pattern
Scanning Positions : 1 over 2.5 times the parent

Thickness Range : 8mm to 20mm Single Bevel T weld

beam probe
(Single /Twin) when used for discontinuity detection
of weld metal.
BWE shall be used for base metal scanning only for
laminar discontinuity.

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0° 1 II’nd BWE set to 80%+6 dB
0° 2(if required) 1.6mm Reference side drilled

hole set to 50%FSH hole set to 80%FSH
70° 1 1.6mm Reference side

drilled whole set to 50%FSH hole set to 50%FSH

AWS D1.1 Table 6.2 / 6.3.
Annexure I
Technique sheet-04
T- WELD – (Double Bevel T) Scanning Pattern

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Scanning Positions : 1 & 2 over 2.5 times the parent metal thickness each side of
the weld toes.
Thickness Range : Above 20mm Double Bevel T weld
Sensitivity : Sensitivity setting shall be 1.6mmSDH for straight beam probe

(Single /Twin) when used for discontinuity detection of weld
metal.
BWE shall be used for base metal scanning only for laminar
discontinuity.
0° 1 II’nd BWE set to 80%+6 dB
0° 3(if required) 1.6mm Reference side drilled

hole set to 50%FSH hole set to 80%FSH
70° 1&2 1.6mm Reference side

drilled whole set to 50%FSH hole set to 50%FSH

AWS D1.1 Table 6.2 / 6.3.

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14. Sample Report format

Abu Dhabi Refinery
Kharafi National Co.

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Document No.: Rev.: A1 Agreement No.: 14ETETE11210
Ultrasonic Testing Examination Procedure for Project No.: 5642

Fabrication and Installation of Temporary &
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Project : Improvement of Fire Fighting Facilities at

Abu Dhabi Refinery

ULTRASONIC TESTING PROCEDURE FOR FABRICATION

A1 11 June 2017 Issued for Company Review and Approval

Prepared Reviewed Approved Reviewed Approved

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REVISION RECORD SHEET

Sub-contractor Contractor Company

Rev. Date Description

11 June Issued for Company Review and

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SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

9 CALIBRATION FOR TESTING

12 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA AS PER AWS D1.1

14 SAMPLE REPORT FORMAT

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The following documents are referred:

AWS D1.1 – 2015 Edition

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Horizontal Linearity- This qualification procedure is performed with a straight-beam

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Calibration of Angle-Beam Search Units.-With the use of an approved calibration

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Transducers: - Transducers with following characteristics shall be used. Angle: Shear

Transducers shall be as specified as below

Single Crystal or Twin Crystal for compressional wave probes.

Frequency: The nominal probe frequencies shall be 2 to 2.5 MHz

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9. CALIBRATION FOR TESTING.

(1) Transducer change

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Calibration for angle beam testing shall be performed as follows.

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Longitudinal Discontinuities- Scanning Movement A. Rotation angle a =10°

Scanning Movement C. Progression distance c shall be approximately one-half the

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Indication rating method:

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10. BASE METAL EVALUATION

Discontinuity Size Evaluation:-

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Scanning shall be by contact method using A Scan presentation. Recording may be

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12. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA.

UT examination conducted as per this procedure shall be reported on AWS D1.1

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Attachment – I Acceptance Criteria as per AWS D1.1

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Attachment – II Acceptance Criteria as per AWS D1.1

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Attachment – III Table 6.7 Testing Angle

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BUTT WELD – SINGLE “V” Scanning Pattern

a. Parent Metal Examination

Scanning Positions : 1 & 2 over 2.5 times the parent

Probes : 0° - 2 MHz to 2.5 MHz T/C or S/C

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b. Weld Metal Examination:

Scanning Pattern : 10% Overlapping Scans