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This is to certify that this procedure has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Authorized
inspector as per the requirements of ASME Code Section V, Article 1, and Paragraph T‐150(a).
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1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This liquid penetrant testing method as paragraph 1.3 shall be used for detecting
discontinuities, which are open to the surface of nonporous metal and other material.
The material shape(s) and size(s) to be examined refer to construction drawing.
1.2 This procedure is certified to meet the requirements of Article 6 of the ASME Section V
Code.
1.3 Testing method used in this procedure are Visible, solvent-removable penetration
testing method.
2.0 PERSONNEL
2.1 Personnel performing this testing shall be qualified in accordance with Qualitech
Written Practice, which is in accordance with the guidelines of the SNT-TC-1A or
equivalent.
2.2 Personal certified to at least a Level II, who meet the requirements of applicable code,
shall perform, evaluate and report the testing.
3.0 REFERENCE
3.1 ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A, 2006 & 2016 Edition.
3.2 ASME Section V, Article 6 “Nondestructive Examination, Liquid Penetrant Examination”
2021 Edition.
3.3 ASME SECTION I “Rule for Construction of Power Boilers” 2021 Edition.
3.4 ASME SECTION VIII Div.1 “Rule for Construction of Pressure Vessels” 2021 Edition.
3.5 ASME SECTION VIII Div.2 “Alternative Rule for Construction of Pressure Vessels” 2021
Edition.
3.6 ASME B31.3 “Process Piping” 2020 Edition.
3.7 Project Specification No. ES‐20.02
4.1 Penetrant materials to be used with this procedure are as following: (Do not intermix
PT types)
4.2 All liquid penetrant materials used on nickel base alloys, austenitic or duplex stainless
steels and titanium shall be obtaining a certification which include the penetrant
manufacturers’ batch numbers and test results obtained in accordance with
Mandatory Appendix II of ASME Section V Article 6 and shall be checked by personnel
performing this testing.
NOTE: All materials, including penetrants, solvents or cleaning agents, developers,
etc., shall be analyzed individually for residual total sulfur, chlorine and fluorine
content in accordance with Section V, Appendix II, II‐640. For nickel base alloys,
the residual total sulfur content shall not exceed 0.1 percent by weight (II‐641).
For austenitic stainless steels or duplex stainless steel and titanium, the total
halogens content shall not exceed 0.1 percent by weight (II‐642). Cleaning
solvents and agents purchased with known chemical composition do not
require analysis.
4.3 Light meter shall be calibrated at least once a year or whenever a meter shall have
been repaired. If meters have not been in use for one year or more, calibration shall be
done before being used.
5.0 PROCEDURE
5.1 Prepare, clean and dry the surface to be examined and all adjacent areas within 25
mm.
5.1.1 Remove surface materials such as dirt, rust, scale, weld flux, spatter, paint,
grease, oily films, water, or other matter that could obstruct the entrance of
the penetrant into a discontinuity. As-welded, as-rolled, or as-forged condition
are generally satisfactory, but surface preparation by grinding or brushing shall
be necessary where surface irregularities could interfere with the final testing
results.
5.1.2 When brushing austenitic or nickel base alloys, stainless wire brush shall be
used.
5.2 Wet surfaces shall be dried 1 minutes as minimum before examined by normal
evaporation to ensure that no trace of cleaning agent remains on the surface.
5.3 The temperature of the surface to be examined, the penetrant, the remover and the
developer shall be between 10°C and 50°C throughout the testing. Local heating or
cooling is permitted provided temperatures remain in the range of 10‐50°C.
5.4 Apply penetrant by brushing or spraying. The penetration time shall be as a minimum
10 minutes and maximum 15 minutes for weld discontinuities and manufacturing
process discontinuities.
5.5 After the penetration time has elapsed, any penetrant remaining on the surface shall
be removed, take care to minimize removal of penetrant from discontinuities.
5.5.1 Solvent Removable Penetrants. Excess solvent removable penetrants shall be
removed by wiping with a clean, dry, lint‐free cloth or absorbent paper,
repeating the operation until most traces of penetrant have been removed.
The remaining traces shall be removed by wiping the surface with cloth or
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6.0 INTERPRETATION
6.1 Final Interpretation shall be made not less than 10 min nor more than 30 min after the
requirements of 5.9 are satisfied. If bleed‐out does not alter the testing results, longer
periods are permitted. If the surface to be examined is large enough to preclude
complete testing within the prescribed or established time, the testing shall be
performed in increments
6.2 Characterizing Indication(s). The types of discontinuities are difficult to evaluate if the
penetrant diffuses excessively into the developer. If this condition occurs, close
observation of the formation of indication(s) during application of the developer may
assist in characterizing and application of the developer may assist in characterizing
and determining the extent of the indication(s).
6.3 Color Contrast Penetrants. With a color contrast penetrant, the developer forms a
reasonably uniform white coating. Surface discontinuities are indicated by bleed‐out of
the penetrant which is normally a deep red color that stains the developer. Indications
with a light pink color may indicate excessive cleaning. Inadequate cleaning may leave
an excessive background making interpretation difficult. Illumination (natural or
supplemental white light) of the examination surface is required for the evaluation of
indications. The minimum light intensity shall be 100 fc (1,076 lx). The light intensity,
natural or supplemental white light source, shall be measured with a white light meter
prior to the evaluation of indications or a verified light source shall be used.
Verification of light sources is required to be demonstrated only one time,
documented, and maintained on file.
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7.0 EVALUATION
7.1 All relevant indications shall be evaluated in terms of the acceptance standards as
specified in paragraph 9.0.
7.2 Discontinuities at the surface will be indicated by bleed‐out of penetrant; however,
localized surface irregularities due to machining marks or other surface conditions may
produce false indications.
This procedure contains the requirements listed in Table T‐621.1 and T‐621.3 of ASME
Section V as shown in the next page of the procedure and Attachment No. II.
Minimum and maximum times shall be limited on various steps listed in Table T‐621.3
below.
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10.0 REPAIRS
After testing, surface shall be cleaned to remove penetrant and developer by solvent or
clean rags.
13.0 REPORT
No. Mark No. Joint No. Thk. (mm.) Size / Dia. ( mm.) Observation Result
Remark : NSDD : No Surface Discontinuity Detected, C : Complies, DNC : Does Not Complies
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