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COMPANY’S DOC.
N°
SONATRACH MLEG-00-SP-P-00OO60
First Calgary Petroleums 001411-00-DTSG-60912
JOB N° DOC. N° REV.
032076 00-GA-E-60912 0
MENZEL LEDJMET EAST PROJECT
MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
DATE 11-May-2010 SHEET 1 OF 10
OF PROCESS PIPING
Construction Contractor : JCC Prep’d Huang Minghai
Contractor review and Approval Chk’d Wei Chang
App’d Michelini

BLOCK 405b, ALGERIA
CONTRACT SH-FCP/EPC/2009-06

OF PROCESS PIPING
Wei Chang
ASNT - NDT Level III
RT - UT - MT - PT
Certificate Number
181155
Rev. Date Page Description Prep’d Chk’d App’d

A 29 Mar 2010 All Issued for comment Huang Minghai Wei Chang Michelini
0 11 May 2010 All Approved for construction (Ref. CA-SA-T-01011) Huang Minghai Wei Chang Michelini
This document is the property of Sonatrach and First Calgary Petroleums who will safeguard its rights according to the civil and penal provisions of the law.
Data file: mleg-00-sp-p-00oo60-a.doc
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CONTENT INDEX
1.0 SCOPE
2.0 REFERENCE
3.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND RESPONSIBILITY
4.0 EQUIPMENT
5.0 SURFACE CONDITION
6.0 EXAMINATION MEDIUM
7.0 MAGNETIZING FIELD STRENGTH ADEQUACY
8.0 PROCEDURE
9.0 INTERPRETATION
10.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARD
11.0 DEMAGNETIZATION
12.0 REPAIRS
13.0 REPORT
ATTACHMENT-1 MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION REPORT
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1. SCOPE
This procedure describes the methods and requirements for magnetic particle
examination by using AC electromagnetic yoke technique with wet particle in Menzel
Ledjmet East Project Block 405b, Algeria.
The material for examination is limited to carbon steel and other ferromagnetic
material with temperature not more than 135°F (57°C).
2. REFERENCE
♦ MLEG-00-SP-P-00OO22 PROCESS PIPING - GENERAL WELDING
SPECIFICATION
♦ Piping Materials Specification J828A-L-SP-14000
♦ ASME Sections V Nondestructive Examination Art.7 and 25
♦ ASME B31.3 Process Piping
3. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND RESPONSIBILITY
3.1. All personnel, who perform magnetic particle examination (MT), shall be qualified in
accordance with ASNT/SNT-TC-1A or an equivalent standard. The qualification
certificate for each examiner shall be available at site.
3.2. A person, who perform the examination and interpret the test results, shall be
qualified as level-II or level-III. A level I person can take the examination, subject he is
under the direct supervision of a Level-II or Level-III.
4. EQUIPMENT
4.1. Magnetizing Equipment
4.1.2 An A.C. electro-magnetic yoke shall be used as equipment for the magnetic particle
examination. A movable legs type yoke may be used to fit a particular contour of a
material for examination.
4.1.3 The yoke shall have a capability to lifting a weight of at least 10 1bs (4.5KG) at the
maximum pole space to be used for the examination, otherwise it shall be repaired or
discarded. The weight shall be checked by a scale from a reputable manufacturer as
specified by ASME code Sec. V, Article 7. The lifting test shall be witnessed by
inspector.
The lifting test for a yoke shall be performed once in a year, or after its major
maintenance.
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4.2. Black Light
4.1.4 A black light, if used, shall be capable of developing ultra-violet light of wavelength
330-390nm and provides intensity at the examination surface of 1000μw/cm2.
4.1.5 The black light intensity shall be verified by using a black light meter at least once
every 8 hours, or the work area is changed, or the light bulb is changed.
4.1.6 The black light shall be cleaned and checked daily. If the filter is broken or with
cracks, it shall be replaced immediately.
4.3. Light Meters
Light meters (both visible and black light meters) shall be used to check light intensity,
if so required. The light meters shall be calibrated by a government authorized
laboratory at least once a year or whenever the meter has been repaired.
5 SURFACE CONDITION
5.1 Satisfactory results are usually obtained for magnetic particle examination when the
surface is in the as welded or as rolled condition. However, if surface irregularities
could mask the indications due to defects, the surface shall be well dressed by
grinding.
5.2 Prior to magnetic particle examination, the surface to be examined and its adjacent
area, within at least 1’’(25mm), shall be dry, clean and free of all dirt, grease, lint,
scales, welding flux, spatter, oil or other extraneous matter that could interfere with
the examination.
6 EXAMINATION MEDIUM
6.1 Wet fluorescent or non-fluorescent (color contrast) particle will be used as an

examination medium for the magnetic particle examination in the project, depending
on site condition.
Generally, non-fluorescent particle shall be used, but if the light intensity is not
suitable for the color contrast particle examination, for example in night-time or
working inside of a vessel, then fluorescent particle shall be adopted.
6.2 Suspension medium
The particles shall be suspended in water, in which water conditioner has been
dissolved.
The wet medium shall be prepared as per vendor recommendation and ASME Sec.
V, Article 25, SE-709, Magnetic particle examination standard.
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6.3 Particle type
a) Non-fluorescent particle
The colour of the particle shall provide adequate contrast with the surface being
examined, usually is black or reddish brown.
b) Fluorescent particle
The fluorescent particle shall be able to develop a bright greenish-yellow light

under a black lamp.
The shape and size of either fluorescent particle or non- fluorescent particle shall
be so chosen that it can be proven adequacy as described in bellow, Section 7.0.
6.4 The temperature of the wet particle suspension and the surface of the part shall not
exceed 135°F (57°C).
6.5 A prepared wet particle suspension shall be used only within 24 hours. Beyond that
period the suspension shall be discarded.
7 MAGNETIC FIELD AND MAGNETIC PARTICLE MEDIUM ADEQUACY
7.1 Before start magnetic particle examination in each shift, it is necessary to verify the
adequacy or direction of the magnetic field and the particle medium suitability by
using an artificial flaw shim, as per ASME Section V, Article 7, T-753.
7.2 If a clearly defined line of magnetic particles forms on the shim face when the
magnetic particles are applied simultaneously with the magnetizing force to the
examination area, the magnetic examination system shall be acceptable for
operation, the A.C yoke and magnetic particle medium can be used, otherwise the
system shall be re-established and re-verified.
8 PROCEDURE
8.1 Procedure when using visible (color contrast) particle
Generally, in daytime or on in an area where the examination surface is adequately

lighted with intensity of 100 fc (1000Lx) or more, a wet visible (color contrast) particle
shall be used as an examination medium, and the following procedure shall be
followed:
a) Apply a layer of white coating to the cleaned examination surface for colour
contrast enhancement, if so required.
b) Apply a magnetic field by an A.C. electromagnetic yoke to the examination area.
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c) Apply magnetic particle solution on to the area (continuous technique).
d) Hold the magnetic field for 5 seconds to allow particle migration before
withdrawal of the yoke.
e) Examine the surface indications on the area carefully to detect any flaws.
During the operation, it must be noted:
♦ For each examination area, the above steps, from b) to e), shall be repeated at
least twice with the yoke positioned in such an orientation that they are
perpendicular to each other to ensure the defect in different direction is
delectable.
♦ The examination area shall have a sufficient overlap to its adjacent one, so that
100% coverage at the required sensitivity can be obtained.
8.2 Procedure when using fluorescent particle
When work in a darkened area, wet fluorescent particle shall be used as an

examination medium.
The procedure is essentially the same as in the above, in paragraph 8.1, provided
that the examination surface is lighted by a black light with the following requirements:
a) The examiner shall be in the darkened area for at least 5 minutes to adapt to dark
viewing before start the examination.
b) The black light shall be warmed up for 5 minutes to provide an enough ultraviolet
intensity for the examination area.
9 INTERPRETATION
9.1 Discontinuities on or near the surface are indicated by retention of the examination
medium. Care shall be taken to distinguish relevant indication from non-relevant
indication and false indication. If so required, the surface re-dressing and/or re-
examination shall be conducted. Broad areas of particle accumulation which might
mask indications from discontinuities are prohibited, and such areas shall be cleaned
and re-examined.
9.2 Only a person qualified as level II or level III is allowed to interpret the examination
results.
9.3 All relevant indications shall be evaluated in terms of the acceptance standards of the
reference specification and code in paragraph 10 as applicable.
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10 ACCEPTANCE STANDARD
Acceptance criteria of magnetic particle examination welds shall be in compliance with
ASME B31.3 as reported below. The service condition to be considered shall be in
accordance with the piping classes and with the document MLEG-00-SP-P-00OO22
PROCESS PIPING - GENERAL WELDING SPECIFICATION.
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11 DEMAGNETIZATION
Demagnetization shall be carried out for the material if residual magnetism could
interfere with subsequent processing or usage.
12 REPAIRS
All relevant indications shall be considered unacceptable and shall be removed or

reduced to acceptable dimensions through a suitable process.
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After a defect removal or reduction to acceptable dimension and before repairing
through welding, the area shall be tested using the same original procedure used for
its detection.
13 REPORT
13.1 The results of the examination shall be recorded in a QC form attached, with a sketch
showing the examination location, and signed by Level-II or Level-III before submitted
to owner and DPP for review.
13.2 All magnetic particle examination reports for the project shall be well maintained by
the construction team until the project mechanical completion.
ATTACHMENT-1
JOB UNIT
SONATRACH 032076
First Calgary Petroleums
QC CODE
REPORT N°
MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION REPORT

Current flow AMPS/MM/TURN AC/DC: Indicators (sensitivity):
Induced yoke: Contrast media: Pole spacing:
Permanent: Kg pull: Ink/powder: Viewing conditions:
DRAWING /CODE/SPECIFICATION:
ELEMENT : PLATE COLUMN LEG SUPPORT PIPING NOZZLE OTHER :

LINE TAG/ITEM Weld Nominal Wall Welder Location of Type of Evaluation
Material Material thk. stamp number defect
number size (mm) (mm) defect (1)
NOTES:
INSPECTION NOTIFICATION REFERENCE
Legend:
(1) A= Acceptable NR= Not acceptable (to be repaired) NC= Not acceptable (to be cut RFI N°
out)
QC CONSTRUCT.
SAIPEM TP1 CLIENT
SUBCONTRAC
NAME NAME NAME NAME
SIGNATURE SIGNATURE SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
Date Date Date Date
Form code: MDT.WL.CDQ.0144

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COMPANY’S DOC.

JOB N° DOC. N° REV.

MENZEL LEDJMET EAST PROJECT

MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Rev. Date Page Description Prep’d Chk’d App’d

JOB N° DOC. N° REV.

3.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND RESPONSIBILITY

5.0 SURFACE CONDITION

6.0 EXAMINATION MEDIUM

7.0 MAGNETIZING FIELD STRENGTH ADEQUACY

10.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARD

ATTACHMENT-1 MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION REPORT

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3. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND RESPONSIBILITY

4.1. Magnetizing Equipment

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4.3. Light Meters

6.1 Wet fluorescent or non-fluorescent (color contrast) particle will be used as an

6.2 Suspension medium

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The fluorescent particle shall be able to develop a bright greenish-yellow light

7 MAGNETIC FIELD AND MAGNETIC PARTICLE MEDIUM ADEQUACY

8.1 Procedure when using visible (color contrast) particle

Generally, in daytime or on in an area where the examination surface is adequately

b) Apply a magnetic field by an A.C. electromagnetic yoke to the examination area.

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During the operation, it must be noted:

8.2 Procedure when using fluorescent particle

When work in a darkened area, wet fluorescent particle shall be used as an

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All relevant indications shall be considered unacceptable and shall be removed or

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MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION REPORT

ELEMENT : PLATE COLUMN LEG SUPPORT PIPING NOZZLE OTHER :

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

Date Date Date Date

Form code: MDT.WL.CDQ.0144

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