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U LTRASONIC EXAM INATION

PROCEDURE
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(Based on API 650, 11th Edition

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INDEX

UST OF CONTENTS :

1.0 scoPE
2.0 APPUCABLE CODES

3.0 PERSONNEL QUAUFICAION

4.0 SURFACE PREPAMTION

5.0 GENEML EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

6.0 PROCEDURE QUAUFICAION

7.0 CHECK EQUTPMENTAND SUPPUES

8.0 CAUBMNON BLOCK

9.0 SYSTEM CALIBMTION

10.0 EXAMINATION TECHNIQUE

11.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS

Lz,O REPORT OF EXAMINATION

13.0 EXAMINANON OF REPAIRS

14.0 POST EXAMINATION CLEANING

15.0 RECORD

APPENDIX 1 REQUIREMENTS OF AN ULTMSONIC EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

APPENDIX 2 N. SURVEYOR INDONESIA ULTMSONIC EXAMINATION REPORT FORM

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REVISION SHEET

No Description Revision No. Revision Date

1. Initial Issued 0 October L9,2004

2. First Revision 1 April 19, 2008

3. Second Revision 2 February 0L,20LZ

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1.O SCOPE

This procedure provides the requirements and acceptance standards for the Ultrasonic Examination (UT)
for full penetration weld of plate materials including repair.
The nominal thickness of the material to be examined shall be more than 5 mm.

APPLICABTE CODES
2.L PT. Surueyor Indonesia Quality Manual

2.2 API 650 Eleven Edition, Addendum 3, August 20LL - Welded SteelTanks for Oil Storage
2.3 ASME BPV Sect. V Article 4 and 5 ,20L0 Edition
2.4 ASME BPV Sect. V SA-435/ SA-435M, 2010 Edition - Standard Specification for Straight Beam
Ultrasonic Examination of Steel plates
2.5 ASME BPV Sect. V SA-5771 SA-577M, 2010 Edition - Standard Specification for Ultrasonic Angle
Beam Examination of Steel plates
2.6 ASME BPV Sect. V SA-578/ SA-578M, 2010 Edition -
Standard Specification for Straight Beam
Ultrasonic Examination of Plain and Clad Steel Plates for Special Application.
2.7 PT. Surveyor Indonesia Written Practice for NDE Personnel Procedure No. SI-TC-IA Rev. 02 which
is in accordance with SNT-TC-IA, 2006.

3.O PERSON N EL QUALIFICATION

The examination personnel shall be NDE Level I and II who has been qualified and certified in
accordance with PT. Surueyor Indonesia Written Practice Procedure No. SI-TC-IA. The evaluation of the
result shall be performed by NDE Level II or III if required.
ASNT UT Level II technician shall be qualified to set up and interpret results to specification, should be
familiar with the scope of test methods to organize and report NDT results.

SURFACE PREPARATION
4.L Base metal
The base metal on each side of the weld shall be free of weld spatter, surface irregularities, or
foreign matter that might intefere with the examination. The extents of contact surface are
recommended in Figure 1.

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OOOO O Additional contact surface if further evaluation required, but not limited
XXX XX Minimum contact suface
4,2 Weld metal
Where the weld surface inteferes with the examination, the weld shall be prepared as needed to
permit examination.

5.0 GENERAT EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Examinationcoverage
The overlapping of search unit over the examination surface stall be minimum of L0o/o of the
transducer dimension perpendicular to the direction of the scan.
5,2 Rate of search unit movements
The rate of search unit movements for examination shall not exceed 5 inch/sec. unless calibration
is verified at scanning speed.

5.3 Recording sensitivity level

Recording of indication shall be made with respect to the reference level.

PROCEDURE QUALTFTCATTON
When procedure qualification is specified, a change of requirement in Appendix 1 identified as an
essential variable from the specified value, or range of values, shall require re-qualification of the written
procedure. A change of a requirement identified as a nonessential variable from the specified value, or
range of values, does not require re-qualification of the written procedure.

7.O CHECK EQUTPMENT AND SUPPLTES

7,1 Ultrasonicequipment
7.1.L Frequency of Unit
This examination shall be conducted with a pulse-echo ultrasonic instrument capable of
generating frequencies over the range of at least 1 Mhz to 5 Mhz. Instrument operating at
other frequencies may be used if equal or better sensitivity can be demonstrated and
documented.
7.L.2 Screen height linearity
The ultrasonic instrument shall provide linear vertical presentation within +l- 5o/o of the
full screen height for 20o/o to 80o/o of the calibrated screen height (base line to maximum
calibrated screen point(s). The procedure for evaluating screen height linearity is provided
in ASME Section V Appendix 1 and shall be performed at the beginning of each period of
extended use (or every 3 months, whichever is less)
7.L.3 Amplitude control linearity
The Ultrasonic instrument shall utilize an amplitude control accurate over it's useful range
to +/- 20o/o of the nominal amplitude ratio, to allow measurement of indications beyond
the linear range of the vertical display on the screen. The procedure for evaluating
amplitude linearity is given in Appendix 2 of ASME Section V and shall be performed at the
beginning of each period extended use (or every 3 months, whichever is less).
7.2 Frequency
Examination shall be performed at a nominal frequency 1 to 5 Mhz unless variables such as
production material grain structure require the use for other frequencies to assure adequate
penetration or better resolution.
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7.3 Couplant
Couplant having good wetting characteristics such as SAE 20 to SAE 30 machine oil, grease, wall
paper paste (Cellulose), more than 80o/o concentration of water and glycerin shall be used.
Couplant should be removed by wiping with a cloth or absorbent paper after examination.
7.4 Checking and calibration of equipment
The proper functioning of the examination equipment shall be checked and equipment shall be
calibrated by the use of the calibration standard at the beginning and end of each examination,
when examination personnel are changed, and at anytime that malfunctioning is suspected, as a
minimum.
7.5 Search units and Size
a) Search units may contain either single or dual transducer elements with polarized ceramic
crystals shall be used
b) No dimension of the crystals shallexceed 29 mm (1 1/B inch ) or 645 mm2 ( 1 sq inch), the
beam exit points and probe angle shall be clearly marked on the left and right side of angle
beam probe. The angle of angle beam probe shall be between 35" to 80' within the test
material.
c) Search units with contoured contact wedges may be used to aid ultrasonic compiling.
Calibration shall be done with the contact wedges used during the examination.

8.0 CALIBRATION BLOCK

8.1 Basic Calibration block(s)
The basic calibration reflectors shall be used to establish a primary reference response of the
equipment. The basic calibration reflectors may be located either in the component material or in a
basic calibration block. Where the block thickness +l- 25,4 mm spans two of the weld thickness
ranges shown in Figure 2, the block use shall be acceptable in those portions of each thickness
range covered by 25.4 mm.

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Basic calibration
Weld thickness f Block thickness f Hole diameter Notch size

1 in. or fess 314 in. or t 3132 in. Width = 1/8 in. to U4 in.
Over 1 in. through 2 in. t1/zin. or t U8 in.
Over 2 in. through 4 in. 3 in. or f 3lL6 in. Depth. = 2o/oT or 0.04 in.
Over 4 in. through 6 in. 5 in. or f Ll4 in. Whichever is
Greater into the
Over 6 in. through 8 in. 7 in. or t 5/16 in. Base metal
Over 8 in. through 10 in. 9 in. or f 3/8 in.
Overl0in. f +1in. [note (1)]
Length =2in.min.

General notes :

a) Holes shall be drilled and reamed a minimum of lVz in. deep, essentially parallel to the
examination suface.
b) Alternatively, the block may be constructed as shown in Afticle 4, Appendix ), Fig. J-10 on ASME
Section V.
c) Curves suface: for curved surfaces, two curued blocks, one for each representative curvature or
two sets of calibration reflectors oriented 90 deg. from each other shall be used.
d) Notches may be provided as required.
e) The tolerance for hole diameter shall be *
Ll32 in. the tolerance on notch depth shall be + 10
and -20o/o. The tolerance on hole location through the thickness shall be
UB in. r
Note :

(1) For each increase in weld thickness of 2 in. or fraction thereof over 10in., the hole diameter
shall increase U16 in.
8.2 Basic Calibration block materials
The materials from which the block is fabricated shall be of the same product form, and material
specification or equivalent P-Number grouping as one of the materials being examined p-No. 1, 3,
4 and 5 material are considered equivalent.
For calibration blocks for dissimilar metals welds, the material selection shall be based on the
material on the side of the weld from which the examination will be conducted from both sides,
calibration reflectors shall be provided in both materials. Where two or more base material
thickness are involved, the calibration block thickness shall be determined by the average
thickness of the weld.
The calibration block shall receive at least the minimum tempering treatment required by the
material specification for the type and grade, and also a post weld heat treatment of at I'east 2
hours, if the calibration block contains weld(s) other than cladding. The finish on the surfaces of
the block shall be representative of the suface on the components.
The calibration block material shall be completely examined with a straight beam search unit.
Areas that contains an indication exceeding the remaining back reflection shall be excluded from
the beam paths required to each the various calibration reflectors.
8.3 Welding in materials with diameters greater than 50g mm
For examinations in materials where the examination suface diameter is greater than 508 mm,
a block of essentially the same curuature, or alternatively, a flat basic calibration block
(see Fig. 2), shall be used.

9.O SYSTEM CALIBRATION

9.1 General requirements
Calibration shall include the complete ultrasonic examination system. The original calibration must
be peformed on the basic calibration block. Check shall be made to veri6, tne sweep range
calibration and distance amplitude correction. Check shall include the entire examination system.
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In all calibrations, it is impoftant that maximum indications be obtained with the sound beam
oriented perpendicular to the axis of the side-drilled holes and notches.
The center line of the search unit shall be at least Lth in. (38 mm) from the nearest side of the
block (rotation of the beam into the corner formed by the hole and the side of the block may
produce a higher amplitude at a longer beam path; this beam path shall not be used for
calibration). For contact examination, the temperature of the examination and basic calibration
block surface shall be within 25o F (14o C) otherwise, calibration block shall be at the within
temperature range and calculate dB TOL due to the difference of temperature deviation between
calibration block and specimen, it shall be documented and recorded.
9.2 Calibration technique
9.2.L Angle beam calibration
As applicable, the calibration shall provide the following measurements.
(1) Sweep range calibration (see Fig. 3)
Sweep range calibration shall be peformed as per ASME V Article 4, Appendix B-10
or by using reflections from concentric cylindrical surface provided by II W-VI or V2
standard test block shall be used to adjust display zero and sweep range for metal
path calibration for examination.

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from the R 100 mm

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Fig. 3. Sweep range calibration for angle beam transducer using II W Vl

(2) Distance amplitude correction (see Fig. 4)

a) Position the search unit for maximum response from the hole which gives the
highest amplitude.

b) Adjust the sensitivity control to provide an B0o/o (+l- 5o/o of full screen height)
of full screen indication from the hole. Mark the peak of the indication on the
screen.
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c) Position the search unit for maximum response from an other hole indication.

d) Mark the peak of the indication on the screen.

e) Position the search unit for maximum amplitude from the third hole indication
up to the L0l4Tm, if possible hole

0 indication after the beams has bounced from the opposite surface and mark
the peak on the screen.

s) Connect the screen marks for the side drilled holes to provide the distance
amplitude curve.

CRT 80% FSH

(primary reference
response set at 80% of

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Fig.4. Sensitivity and distance amplitude correction for angle

(3) Position/angle calibration (see Fig. 5)
Index point and beam angle of search unit shall be measured by II W-Vl
equivalent standard test block as per ASME V Article 4, Appendix B-40.

Fig. 5. Angle calibration for angle beam transducer using II W-VI

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(4) Echo amplitude measurement from the surface notch in the basic calibration block
(see Fig. 6)

a) Position in the search unit for maximum amplitude from the square notch on
the opposite surface, "X" mark the peak of the indication on the screen from
the notch.

DAC line "X" mark

the peak of indication on the
screen from the square notch on
the opposite surface.

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Fig. 5. Echo amplitude measurement from the sufface notch
b) The opposite surface square notch may give an indication 2 to 1 above DAC
at 45o and 1/z DAC at 50o. Therefore, the indication from the square notch
must be considered when evaluation reflectors at the opposite surface.
When an electronic the distance amplitude correction device is used, the primary
references responses from the basic calibration block shall be equalization line shall
be at a screen height of 40o/o to 80o/o of full screen height.

9.2.2 Straight beam calibration

The calibration shall provide the following measurement :

(1) Sweep range calibration (see Fig.7.)

Calibration by beam path measurement may be used by range control position of
the block reflection to the sweep division number (or multiple) equal to the
measured thickness of II W-VI or V2 or equivalent standard test block.
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2nd refection echo from the boffom
,f 3'd refection echo from the bottom
il t' 4fr refection echo from the bottom

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Fig.7. Sweep range calibration for straight

(2) Distance amplitude correction (see Fig. 8)

A. Materialthickness > 25 mm

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a) Position for maximum response from the hole which gives the highest
amplitude.

b) Adjust the sensitivity control to

provide an 80o/o (t. 5o/o of full
screen height) of full screen indication from the hole. Mark the peak of
the indication on the screen with a grease pencil or other suitable
marker.

c) Position the search unit for maximum response from another hole
indication.

d) Mark the peak of the indication on the screen.

e) Position the search unit for maximum amplitude from the third hole
indication and mark the peak on the screen.

f) Connect the screen mark and extend thorough the thickness to

provide the distance-amplitude curue for the side drilled holes.

g) When an electronic distance amplitude correction device is used, the

primary reference responses from the basic calibration block shall be
equally over the distance range to be employed in the examining.
The response equalization line shall be at a screen height of 40olo to
B0o/o.

B. Materialthickness [ 25 mm
Dual type search unit may be used where examination is for a material less
than 25 mm. thick. A DAC is not required where the examination is limited to
half way sweep range in a material less than 25 mm thick, in which case the
amplitude level from a single calibration reflector shall be used.
When an electronic distance-amplitude correction device is used, the primary
reference response shall be equalized on the basic calibration block at a
screen height between 40o/o and 80o/o of full screen height over the distance
range to be employed in the examination.
9.2.3 Transfer of Losses
There is a difference in instrument sensitivity between the reference
block and test component due to test roughness, contact area ,
component temperature and acoustical characteristic. A correction in
instrument sensitivity is required to compensate for these difference
(transfer correction) and is described below.

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PROCEDURE :

a) Use two angle beam probes of the same type. One acting as transmitter and the other
as receiver with the test unit set to dual mode.
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b) Place the probe in tandem directed at each other on the reference block at one skip
o/o
distance and maximized the signal to 75 . Note down the gain(dB)
c) Mark on the screen the peak of the maximized signal'
d) Reposition the probe without altering the test unit sensitivity to achieve peak signal at
two skip distance repeat step c) and join the two marks to obtain line R'
e) On the surface of the test component, carry out step b) at the same gain(dB) setting.
Increase or decrease the maximize signal peak (line F as shown above) as to bring it to
line R. Note down the gain (dB) difference.

0 The difference in gain (dB) in step b) and step e) is the transfer correction and has to
be added or subtracted to the primary reference sensitivity level prior to scanning.

c) The first skip distance has to be greater than four inches or other wise the successive
skip distance should be employed.
9.3 Calibration check on basic calibration block
9.3.1 Calibration check stage
A calibration check shall be made at the following stage.
(1) When any part of the examination system is changed.
(2) At the finish of each examination or series of similar examinations.
(3) When examination personnel (except for automated equipment) are changed.
9.3.2 Calibration check
1/zT and
A calibration check shall be made on the basic calibration block to verify that 7+T,
3/+T points on the sweep and distance amplitude correction values recorded satisff the
requirements of paragraph 8.4 (calibration confirmation).
9.4 Calibration confirmation
Calibration shall be peformed prior to use of the system in the thickness range under examination.
A calibration check shall verify the sweep range calibration and distance amplitude correction.
9.4.L SweeP range correction

If a point on the DAC curve has moved on the sweep, whichever is greater, correct the
sweep range calibration and note the correction in the examination record, if reflectors are
recorded on tne data sheets, those data sheets shall be voided and new calibration shall
be recorded. All recorded indications since the last valid calibration or calibration check
shall be re-examination with the corrected calibration and their values shall be changed on
the data sheets.
9.4.2 DAC correction

If a point on the distance-amplitude correction (DAC) curue has decreased 20o/o or 2 dB its
amplitude, all data sheets since the last calibration or calibration check shall be re-
examined with the corrected calibration and their values shall be changed on the data
sheets.

1O.O EXAMTNATTON TECHNTQUE

1O.1 Scanning
10.1.1 Weld Joint Distance Amplitude Technique
When the referencing code section specifies a distance amplitude technique, weld joints
shall be scanned with an angle beam search unit in the both parallel and transverse
directions (4 scans) to the weld axis, Before performing the angle beam examinations, a
straight beam examination shall be peformed on the volume of base material through
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which the angle beams will travel to locate any reflectors that can limit the ability of the
angle beam to examine the weld volume.
10.1.2 Straight beam
The scanning of the adjacent base metal shall be performed to detect reflectors that might
affect interpretation of angle beam results, and is not to be used as an acceptance-
rejection examination. The scanning shall be performed at a gain setting of at least two
times the primary reference level.
dB Scanning Sensitivity = dB DAC + dB TOL + 6 dB
dB Reference = dB DAC + dB TOL
Evaluation shall be peformed with respect to the primary reference level.
Length of Indication :

Use the 6 dB drop (50o/o DAC + TOL) technique or Equalization Technique. Marking the
probe centre at the defect end points.
Subsidiary maximum at the ends of the defect should be treated independently of the
major defect for overall assessment of length.
Depth of Indication : ( Sound Path on Screen / Scale of screen ) x Range

10.1.3 Angle beam scanning for reflectors oriented parallel to the weld
The angle beam shall be directed at approximate right angles to the weld axis from two
directions where possible. The search unit shall be manipulates so that the ultrasonic
energy passes through the required volumes of weld and adjacent base metal. The
scanning shall be peformed at a gain setting at least two time the primary reference level.
Evaluation shall be performed with respect to the primary reference level. Each
examination shall be performed with zig-zag scanning using following angle search unit :

Thickness Search

[60 mm 60o and 70o

>60mm 45o and 50o or 45o and 70o
10.1.4 Angle beam scanning for reflectors oriented transverse to the weld
The angle beam shall be directed essentially parallel to the weld axis. The search unit shall
be manipulated so that the angle beam passes through the required volumes of weld and
adjacent base metal specified by the referencing Code section. The scanning shall be
performed at a gain setting at least two times the primary reference level. Evaluation shall
be performed with respect to the primary reference level. The search unit shall be rotated
1800 and the examination repeated.
- dB Scanning Sensitivity : dB DAC + dB TOL + 6 dB
- dB Reference Level : dB DAC + dBTOL
Lenqth of Indication :

Use the 6 dB drop (50o/o DAC + TOL) technique. Marking the probe centre at the defect
end points. Subsidiary maximum at the ends of the defect should be treated
independently of the major defect for overall assessment of length.
Depth of Indication :

(Sound Path of Indication of 1 Leg) x Cosine of used probe angle

2T - (Sound Path of Indication of 2 Legs) x Cosine of used probe angle
Heiqht of Indication :

Use the 20 dB drop (10o/o) pulse echo height technique. Calculate the depth different
of flaws once probe move forward and backward to obtain 10olo DAC pulse height.
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Indication from Weld Center Line :

(Index point probe to Center Line of Weld ) - Indication Stand of Distance.

Indication Stand of Distance = Sound Path of Indication x Sinus used probe angle
10.2 Evaluation
10.2.1 Planar Reflector (Use Angle Beam Probe)
Any imperfection which causes an indication in excess of 20o/o (DAC dB TOL) shall be +
investigated to the extend that it can be evaluated in terms of the acceptance standards of
the referencing Code section.
10.2.1 Laminar Reflector (Use Norma Probe)
Reflectors evaluated as laminar reflectors in base material which interfere with the
scanning of examination volumes shall require the angle beam examination technique to
be modified such that the maximum feasible volume is examined and shall be noted in the
record.

11.O ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS

API 650, 1lth Edition, Addendum 3, August 2011, Paragraph 8.3 as stated below
11.1 Ultrasonic Examination in lieu of Radiography
It shall fulfill the requirement in Paragraph 7.3.2.L of Appendix U, Table U-l as below
11.1.1 Discontinuous flaws that are oriented primarily in parallel places shall be considered to be
in a single plane if the distance between the adjacent planes is equal to or less than
13 mm (Llzin.)

lL.L.z If the space between two flaws aligned along the axis of weld is less than the length of the
longer of the two , the two flaws shall be considered a singular flaw.
11.1.3 If the space between two flaws aligned in the through thickness direction is less the
height of the flaw of greater height, the two flaws shall be considered a singular flaws

Table U-'l-Flaw Acceptance Criteria for UT lndications May Be Used lor All Materials
Acceptable Flaw [engths-(l) mm (in)
For Surfac-c Flawb with Hcight. (h) For Suhsurllcc Flaw with Hcight" th) nrnr (in.)
Thickrrss at \\t'ld (r) a nrnr I in. ) mrn (iu.)
2 ((1.0n) 1.5 (0.10) I (O. l2) 2 (0.(B) 3 {0.t 2) .t (o.t6) 5 (0.2) 6 (O.24)
l0 (0.375) to <13 (0.50) It tl' 4 t4 J 4 Not Not
(0.,j0) (0.10) (0.15, (0.55) (0.:0) (0.15) allor,r,cd allowcd
l3 (0.-50) to < l9 (0.7-5) 8 t{ 4 3tl 8 : .t 3
(0.30) (0.l0) (0.15 r ( l.-i0) (0.-10t (0.20) (0.l5) (0.l0t
l9 (0.75) k) < 25 ( 1.0) 8 li 4 75 l3 I 6 5
(0.30) (0.1(|) (0.15) (3.{XU ( r).-5r) ) (0.30) (0.2s) ().20)
2,5(1.0)to< 32(1.2-5) I It -1 Iil) 20 I li 6
(0.3s) (0.30) r0.l 5 r (4.(X)) (0.tt{)) (0.3s) (0.30) (().25)
32 ( 1.25) to < 3lt ( l.5O) 9 {t 4 125 3{) l0 ti It
(0.35) (0.30) (0.15 r (-5.00) (1.i0) (0.10) (0.30) (0.30)
38 ( l.-50) ro < 44 ( 1.7-5) 9 tt -t 150 38 lo 9 U

i0..1-5i (0.30, (0.15) (6.00) ( l .-s0) r0.10r (0.35) (0.30)

a. r = rhickncss ol'tl*- wcld cxcluding any allowablc reinlorccnrnt. Rrr a butt rveld joining nnntarx having dillbrcnt thickncss at thc' weld. t is
the thinncr of tltc trvo.
b. Any surlacc llaw. to eL <iccnrctl acctptahlc. rnust srtisly hoth the sizc lirnitttions ol'this tlblc and addir ionally srtisly thc MT/PT charartcriza-
tion lirnitations ol' U.6.6.2.

11.2 Ultrasonic Examination NOT in lieu of Radiography

"Acceptance standards shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and the manufacturer".
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Lz.O REPORT OF EXAMINATION

All reflections from uncorrected areas having responses that exceed 50o/o of the reference level shall be
recorded on the attached recorded form. This record shall locate each area, the response level, the
dimensions, the depth bellow the suface, and the classification.

13.O EXAMINATION OF REPAIRS

Unacceptable discontinuities shall be removed and repaired. Repairs shall be re-examined by the same
procedures used for original of the discontinuity.

14.0 POST EXAMINATION CLEANING

Post examination cleaning shall be peformed after finish examination using the correct cleaning agents
or solvent.

15.O REPORTING
Reporting shall be in accordance with the PT. Surveyor Indonesia - Ultrasonic Examination Repoft
Appendix 2.
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REQUIREMENTS OF AN UTTRASONIC EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Requirement Essential Nonessential

Variable Variable
Weld Configurations to be examined, including thickness
Dimensions and base material product form (pipe, plate, etc.)
Personnel qualifi cation requirements x
Personnel performa nce req rements when req u ired
u i x
The sufaces from which the examination shall be performed X

Surface condition (examination suface, calibration block) x

Couplant : brand name or type x
Technique (s) ( straight beam, angle beam, contact, and/or immersion) x
Angle (s) and mode (s) of wave propagation in the material x
Search unit type (s) , frequency (ies), and element size (s) / shape (s) x
Special search unit , wedges, shoes, or saddles, when used x
Ultrasonic Instrument (s) x
Calibration (Calibration block (s) and technique (s) ) x
Directions and extent of scanning x
Automation alarm and/or recording equipment, when applicable X

Scanning (manual vs. automatic) x

Method for discriminating geometric from flaw indications x
Method for sizing indications x
Computer enhanced data acquisition, when used x
Records, including minimum calibration data to be recorded (e.q,
instrument settings) X
Scan overlap (decrease only) x
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APPENDIX 2

PT. SURVEYOR INDONESIA UTTRASONIC EXAMINATION REPORT FORM