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DNT INSPECTION SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED
MAGNETIC PARTICLE Document No. Rev. Effective Date Page No.

TESTING PROCEDURE CNT-Q-SP-004 00 01/09/2014 2 of 21
CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION Page 5
2.0 SCOPE Page 5
3.0 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL Page 5
4.0 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION Page 6
5.0 TECHNIQUE Page 6
6.0 EQUIPMENT Page 6
6.1 Main Unit Page 6
6.2 Field Strength Indicator Page 7
6.3 Ultraviolet Light (Black Light) Page 7
6.4 White/Black Light Intensity Meter Page 7
7.0 TESTING MEDIUM Page 7
8.0 SURFACE PREPARATION Page 8
9.0 TEMPERATURE RESTRICTION Page 9
9.1 Continuous Wet Particle Testing Page 9
9.2 Continuous Dry Particle Testing Page 9
10.0 ILLUMINATIONS REQUIREMENS Page 9
11.0 EXAMINATION COVERAGE Page 10
12.0 DIRECTION OF MAGNETIZATION Page 10
13.0 CALIBRATION OF EQUIPMENT Page 10
14.0 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION Page 11
14.1 TECHNIQUE 1 - Wet Continuous Particle Testing Page 11
14.2 TECHNIQUE 2 - Wet Continuous Fluorescent Particle Testing Page 12
14.3 TECHNIQUE 3 - Dry Continuous Particle Testing Page 13
DNT INSPECTION SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED.
15.0 DEMAGNETIZATION Page 14

16.0 POST INSPECTION CLEANING Page 14
17.0 INTERPRETATION OF INDICATIONS Page 15
18.0 EVALUATION Page 15
19.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Page16
20.0 EXAMINATION RECORDS Page 16
21.0 SAFETY Page 17
TABLE 1 REQUIREMENT OF A MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION
PROCEDURE Page 18
TECHNIQUE 1 WORK FLOW CONTINUOUS WET MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING
PROCESS VISIBLE BLACK MAGNETIC INK Page 19
TECHNIQUE 2 WORK FLOW CONTINUOUS WET FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC
PARTICLE TESTING PROCESS FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC INK Page 20
TECHNIQUE 3 WORK FLOW CONTINUOUS DRY MAGNETIC PARTICLE
TESTING PROCESS DRY POWDER METHOD Page 21

AMENDMENT LIST
Revision Page/
Date Reason By
No. Section
00 1 Sep.2014 - First release for DNT Varayuth S.

1.0 INTRODUCTION
This procedure is intended to develop for cover the Magnetic Particle Testing
requirements for industrial work as carried out by DNT INSPECTION SERVICE
COMPANY LIMITED.
This procedure is developed to be in compliance with ASME Section V (2010
Edition) Article 7 and Article 25 ASTM E709.
When required by the referencing code section, this examination method
performed under the following written procedure shall be demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the Authorized Inspector and as per requirements of ASME
Section V, Article 1 Para T-150.
2.0 SCOPE
2.1 This procedure applies to the Magnetic Particle Testing methods use to
detect cracks and other discontinuities on surface of ferromagnetic
materials.
It includes the examination of materials and welded joints of Type 1 to
6 and Category A to D in the following fabrication:
a) Pressure Vessels in accordance to the requirements of ASME
Section VIII - Division 1 and 2.
b) Power Boiler in accordance to the requirements of ASME Section
1.
c) Power Piping in accordance to the requirements of ANSI/ASME B
31.1.
d) Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping in accordance to
the requirements of ANSI/ASME B 31.3.
3.0 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL
Personnel performing Magnetic Particle Testing shall be Level II or Level III
Magnetic Particle Testing technician certified in accordance with DNT

INSPECTION SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED. Procedure for Qualification and

Certification of Non-Destructive Personnel, Document No. CNT-Q-SP-001
Revision 00.
4.0 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION
4.1 A change of a requirement in Table 1 identified as an essential variable
shall require re-qualification of this procedure.
4.2 A change of a requirement in Table 1 identified as a non-essential
variable does not require re-qualification of this procedure.
4.3 Al changes of essential and non-essential variables shall require
revision or addendum of this procedure.
5.0 TECHNIQUE
5.1 Permanent Magnetic Yoke or Alternating Current Electromagnetic Yoke
shall be used as a magnetizing force with either:
a) TECHNIQUE 1 - Continuous Wet Magnetic Particle Testing.
b) TECHNIQUE 2 - Continuous Wet Magnetic Fluorescent
Particle Testing.
c) TECHNIQUE 3 - Continuous Non Fluorescent Dry Magnetic
Particle Testing.
6.0 EQUIPMENT
6.1 Main Unit
Either Permanent Magnetic Yoke or DC Yoke shall be used.
Permanent Magnetic Yoke Unit shall be Magnaflux Permanent Magnetic
Yoke or equivalents.
Electromagnetic Yoke Unit used shall be Electro-Spec Testing System
Inc Model ES-6-AC or equivalents.

6.2 Field Strength Indicator

A field strength indicator shall be use to verify the adequacy or direction
and strength of the magnetic field induced into the part being tested.
Either ASME Flux Indicator or Burmah Castrol Flux Indicator shall be
used.
6.3 Ultraviolet Light (Black Light)
Ultraviolet Light (Black Light) shall be Magnaflux ZB 220/240 volts
and shall provide a concentrated beam with a typical peak 365 mm
intensity of 9,000 µw/cm² at 15 inches distance.
6.4 White/Black Light Intensity Meter
White/Black Light Intensity shall be measured using Ardrox DLM 1000
Intensity Meter.
For color contrast magnetic particle testing, white light intensity at the
testing surface shall not be less than 100 fc (1000 lx).
For fluorescent magnetic particle testing, black light intensity at the
testing surface at 15 inches from the face of the lens filter shall not be
less than 1000 µw/cm².
7.0 TESTING MEDIUM
Testing medium used in this procedure shall be as follows:
7.1 Wet Particles Visible Black Magnetic Ink shall be Magnaflux, Chemetall
or equivalents.
7.2 White Background Paint shall be Magnaflux, Chemetall or equivalents.
7.3 Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particles used shall be Magnaflux,Chemetall
or equivalents.
7.4 Dry Magnetic Particles (non fluorescent) used shall be either :
a) Econospect - M28G5 Grey color or equivalent.
b) Econospect - M28R5 Red color or equivalent.

7.5 Other medium shall not be used unless approved by Authorized

Inspector, and/or NDT Level III personnel.
7.6 Other medium shall not be used unless approved by Authorized
Inspector, and/or NDT Level III personnel.
7.7 Inspection medium used shall not be adversely affect the integrity of the
part examined.
7.8 Continuous Wet Particles Method shall provide adequate contrast with
the surface being examined.
8.0 SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation is critical to the integrity of the testing and shall be noted
in report and conforming to the following:
8.1 In general, surface or part is satisfactory as-welded, as rolled, as-cast
or as forged conditions.
8.2 All adjacent areas within at least 1 (one) inch of the surfaces shall be
dry and free of contaminate such as oil, dirt, grease, loose rust, loose
sand, scale, lint, thick paint, welding flux and weld spatter or the
extraneous matter that could interfere with the testing.
8.3 Thin non-conductive coatings, such as paint in the order of 1 or 2 mils
(0.02 to 0.05 mm) are permitted.
8.4 If coatings are left on the part in the area being examined, it must be
demonstrated that indicators can be detected through the maximum
coating thickness applied.
8.5 Weld surfaces, on removal of slag, shall be considered suitable.
Grinding, machining, wire brushing, chipping, scrapping, or other
methods may be necessary where surface irregularities could mask
indications due discontinuities.
8.6 Cleaning may be accomplished using detergents, organic solvents and
descaling methods.

8.7 All examination surfaces shall be dry prior to testing. Dry time after
solvent cleaning shall be 1 (one) minutes as a minimum.
8.8 When using wet magnetic non fluorescent method, surface areas to be
tested shall be spray painted with a thin layer of white contrast
background paint/lacquer and allow complete drying before
commencement of testing. Drying time shall be a minimum of 2
minutes.
8.9 In the area of the weld repair, the excavated area and a minimum of 1
(one) inch adjacent material on each side of the repair area will be
examined to ensure removal of defect to the adequate level.
9.0 TEMPERATURE RESTRICTION
9.1 Continuous Wet Particle Testing
Wet Magnetic Particle Testing shall not be performed if the surface
temperature of the part/weld exceeds 185 degree F (57 degree C).
9.2 Continuous Dry Particle Testing
Dry Magnetic Particle Testing shall not be performed if the surface
temperature of the part/weld exceeds 600 degree F (315 degree C).
10.0 ILLUMINATIONS REQUIREMENTS
10.1 Continuous Wet/Dry Magnetic Particle Testing
Lighting shall be such that adequate conditions exist for
interpretation/evaluation and shall normally be either from Natural
(daylight) or Artificial (white) light minimum 1000 lux to ensure no loss
of sensitivity during testing.
10.2 Continuous Wet Fluorescent Particle Testing
The testing is performed using Ultraviolet light (Black Light) and shall
be as follows:
10.2.1 It shall be performed in the darkened area.

10.2.2 The black light intensity shall not be less than 1000
µw/cm², when measured with a black light meter a minimum
distance of 15 (fifteen) inches from the test surface to the black
light lens surface.
10.3 Personnel shall be in the darker area at least 5 minutes before
testing to ensure that the eyes have adjusted.
11.0 EXAMINATION COVERAGE
All testing shall be conducted with sufficient overlap to ensure 100% coverage
at the required sensitivity.
12.0 DIRECTION OF MAGNETIZATION
To ensure detection of discontinuities having axis in any direction, the following
shall have to be carried out:
a) A minimum of 2 (two) separate testing shall be performed at
approximately right angle (90O) to each others, provided that the
geometry of the material/parts permits.
b) The second testing will have the magnetic field at right angle to that
employed for the first testing.
c) Whenever possible further directions of magnetization shall be employed
to further establish indications of low intensity.
13.0 CALIBRATION OF EQUIPMENT
13.1 The magnetizing force of the yoke shall be calibrate at least once a
year, or whenever a yoke has been in used for a year or more, a check
shall be done prior to the first use.
13.2 Each Permanent Magnetic Yoke or DC York shall have a lifting power of
at least 40 lbs (18 kgs) at the maximum pole spacing that will be
used.

13.3 Each Alternating-Current (AC) Yoke shall have a lifting power of at least
10 lbs (4.5 kgs) at the maximum pole spacing that will be used.
13.4 A field strength indicator shall be used to check the adequacy or

direction and strength of the magnetizing field and shall be used by
positioning the indicator on the surface to be tested. The field strength
is indicated when a clearly defined line of magnetic particles form
across the copper face of the indicator and when the magnetic particle
are applied simultaneously with the magnetizing force. When a clearly
defined line of particle is not formed in the desired direction, the
magnetizing technique shall be changed or adjusted.
14.0 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
14.1 TECHNIQUE 1 - Wet Continuous Particle Testing
14.1.1 Test surfaces shall be cleaned as per Section 8.0 of this
procedure.
14.1.2 Test surfaces shall be sprayed with a thin film background
lacquer/paint and allowed to dry prior to examination..
14.1.3 The poles of the units shall be placed on the centre of the
area to be examined. The distance between the poles
shall not exceed 8 (eight) inches and good contact shall
exist between poles and the surface to be examined.
14.1.4 Thoroughly, shake the aerosol for 10-15 seconds and
apply (spray) indicator liberally over the entire examination
area within the magnetizing force is in flow at a distance
not less than 6 (six) inches from the test surface.
14.1.5 Interpret and evaluate any indications while magnetic field
is still activated. Magnetization shall be 3 (three) to 4
(four) seconds.

14.1.6 Deactivate magnetizing force before removal of

magnetizing unit.
14.1.7 Repeat similar steps for second test on the same surface
at 90 degree to the original direction of magnetizing and
at any other angles as applicable for detecting possible
discontinuities.
14.1.8 If indications occur and where doubts exist as to their
relevance, the sequence should be repeated and the
indication re-evaluated.
14.2 TECHNIQUE 2 - Wet Continuous Fluorescent Particle Testing
14.2.1 Test surface shall be cleaned as per Section 8.0 of this
procedure.
14.2.2 Testing shall be performed in the darkened area.
14.2.3 The personnel shall be in the darkened area for at least 5
(five) minutes prior to performing the test to enable his
eyes to adapt to dark viewing.
14.2.4 The black light shall be allowed to warm up for a minimum
of 5 (five) minutes prior to use or measurement of the
intensity of the ultraviolet light (Black Light) emitted.
14.2.5 The black light intensity shall be measured with a black
light meter. The black light intensity shall be measured at
least once every 8 (eight) hours and whenever the work
station is changed.
14.2.6 The poles of the unit shall be placed on the centre of the
area to be tested. The distance between the poles shall
not exceed eight (8) inches and good contact shall exist
between the poles and the surface to be examined.

14.2.7 Thoroughly, shake the aerosol for 10-15 seconds and

apply (spray) fluorescent indicator liberally over the entire
test area within the magnetizing field while magnetizing
force is in flow a distance not less than 6 (six) inches
from the test surface after which, with the magnetizing
force still in flow, the black light shall be beam towards
the area at the minimum distance of 15 (fifteen) inches
from the tested surface.
14.2.8 Interpret and evaluate any indications while magnetic field
is still activated.
magnetizing unit.
at 90 degree to the original direction of magnetization and
at any other angles as applicable for detecting possible
discontinuities.
14.2.11 If indications occur and when doubts exist as to their
indication re-evaluated.
14.3 TECHNIQUE 3 - Dry Continuous Particle Testing
14.3.1 Test surfaces shall be cleaned as per Section 8.0 of this
procedure.
14.3.2 The poles of the unit shall be placed on the centre of the
area to be tested. The distance between the poles shall
not exceed 8 (eight) inches and the good contact shall
exist between the poles and the surface to be examined.
14.3.3 Apply dry powder onto the magnetized surface using
powder blower such that the powder reaches the surface
as fluffy dust.
14.3.4 Interpret and evaluate the indications while magnetic field

is still activated.
magnetizing unit.
at 90 degrees to the original direction magnetizing and at
any other angles as applicable for detecting possible
discontinuities.
14.3.7 If indications occur and where doubts exist as to their
indication re- evaluated.
15.0 DEMAGNETIZATION
Demagnetization is necessary where remaining magnetic field could interfere

with subsequent processing or with service requirements.
Alternating-Current (AC) yokes shall be used for localized demagnetization by
placing the poles on the surface moving them around the area, and slowly
withdrawing the AC yokes while it is still energized. Care should be exercised to
ensure that the part is entirely removed from the influenced of the AC yokes
before the demagnetizing force is discontinued.
16.0 POST INSPECTION CLEANING
Post cleaning is necessary where magnetic particle materials could interfere
with subsequent processing or with service requirements. Post cleaning
techniques shall be as follows:
16.1 The drying of wet particle and subsequent removal by brushing of use of
compressed air.
16.2 Removal of wet particle by flushing with solvent.
16.3 Any other techniques which may be used if they do not interfere with
subsequent requirements.
17.0 INTERPRETATION OF INDICATIONS
17.1 Illumination shall conform to the requirements detailed in Section 10.0
of this procedure.
17.2 All valid indications formed by magnetic particle testing are the result of
magnetic flux leakage fields. Indications may be “Relevant" or "Non-
Relevant".
17.3 Relevant caused by particles being held by non magnetic force are false,
examples include particles lying in the depression at the side of the
weld, or particles wedged to the scale on the surface.
17.4 Relevant Indications produced by flux leakage fields which are the
results of discontinuities that may or may not be acceptable and shall
be evaluated with regards to the acceptance standard.
17.5 Non Relevant Indications can occur singly or in pattern as a result of
flux leakage fields created by conditions such as changes in section,
inherent properties, etc., or may be associated with a discontinuity
which is not considered detrimental to the part.
18.0 EVALUATION
18.1 Linear Indications are those in which the length is more than 3 (three)
times the width. Only indications with a dimension greater than 1/16
inch (1.6 mm) shall be considered as relevant.
18.2 Rounded Indication/s which are circular, elliptical or in any other
shapes, with or without tail the length equal to or less than three times
the width.
18.3 Localized surface imperfections, which may occur from machining
marks, surface conditions, or incomplete bond between base metal and

cladding, may produce similar indications which are non relevant to the
detection of unacceptable discontinuities.
19.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
The following acceptance standards shall apply unless other Standards, Codes
and Project Specifications are specified by clients.
19.1 Pressure Vessels fabricated in accordance to the requirements of ASME
Section VIII Division 1 and shall conform to Appendix 6.
19.2 Pressure Vessels fabricated in accordance to the requirements of ASME
Section VIII Division 2 and shall conform to Article 9-1.
19.3 Power Piping fabricated in accordance to the requirements of
ANSI/ASME B31.1 and shall conform to Chapter VI Para. 136.4.3.
19.4 Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping to the requirements of
ANSI/ASME B31.3 and shall conform to Chapter VI Para. 341.3.2.
19.5 Power Boilers in accordance to the requirements of ASME SECTION I
Para PW-25.
20.0 EXAMINATION RECORDS
20.1 A Magnetic Particle Testing Report will be generated and will contain the
following minimum information as applicable:
a) Client's Name
b) Date of Testing
c) Report Number
d) Detailed of Item and Quantity Tested
e) Material
f) Temperature
g) Surface Preparation
h) Cleaning Method
i) Serial Number of Equipment
j) Technique

k) Procedure Number
l) Results of Testing
m) Sizes, Sketch and Location of Defect
n) NDE Technician
21.0 SAFETY
Safety must be observed at all times and should not be restricted to the
followings:
a) Observed all warning sign, notices and regulation at work site.
b) Dressed in proper working attires such as coverall, safety helmet, safety
boots etc.
c) When working in confine area, ensure ventilation fan with adequate
supply of fresh air.
d) Ensure confine area is gas free.
e) Ensure fire extinguisher is available.
f) Ensure magnetizing unit is free from leakage of electricity before
attempting examination.
g) Wear protective gloves, clothing etc., if testing medium/chemical is
sensitive to skin or eyes.
h) Do not accidentally aim jet of Aerosol Can to your eyes or other
personnel.
i) Remove and discard in proper place all dirty rags and other used items
and exhausted Aerosol Can.

TABLE – 1

TECHNIQUE 1
CONTINUOUS WET MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING PROCESS

VISIBLE BLACK MAGNETIC INK
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TECHNIQUE 2
CONTINUOUS WET FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING PROCESS

FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC INK
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TECHNIQUE 3
CONTINUOUS DRY MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING PROCESS

DRY POWDER METHOD
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Report No. : Page 1 of 1

MAGNETIC PARTICLE TEST REPORT
Request No. :
Client : Test Date : PJCS :
Project : Test Product : : Plate Pipe

Area : Material : Location : : Shop Field
Acceptance Standard : Applicable Standard : ASME Section V Aritcle 7 Procedure No. CNT-Q-SP-00 Rev.00
Stage of Examination Prepared Edge Before / After PWHT Back Chipping
As weld Before / After Hydro Test
Surface Preparation Grinding Brushing
Equipment Magnaflux Type : AC 220 V. DC 12 V. Permanent Magnet
Technique Yoke Prod Continuous Residual
1
Background Magnaflux WCP-2 Aerosol Spray Paint As Base Material
Magnetic Particle Magnaflux 7HF Type : Dry Wet Fluorescent
Sheet Size
Line No. / Dwg. No. Joint No. Weld Type Welder No. Results Remarks
No. Dia Thk.(mm.)
6
Total : dB.
Total : - mm.
Note : Bevel Root Pass Hot Pass Cover Pass

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DNT INSPECTION SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED

MAGNETIC PARTICLE Document No. Rev. Effective Date Page No.

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6.2 Field Strength Indicator

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7.5 Other medium shall not be used unless approved by Authorized

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13.4 A field strength indicator shall be used to check the adequacy or

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14.1.6 Deactivate magnetizing force before removal of

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14.2.7 Thoroughly, shake the aerosol for 10-15 seconds and

14.3.4 Interpret and evaluate the indications while magnetic field

Demagnetization is necessary where remaining magnetic field could interfere

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DNT INSPECTION SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED.

DNT INSPECTION SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED.

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CONTINUOUS WET MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING PROCESS

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CONTINUOUS WET FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING PROCESS

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CONTINUOUS DRY MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING PROCESS

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Report No. : Page 1 of 1

Project : Test Product : : Plate Pipe

Note : Bevel Root Pass Hot Pass Cover Pass

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