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PROCEDURE

FOR

ULTRASONIC TESTING FOR PRESSURE VESSEL AND PIPING

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, Paragraph T‐150(a).

Technique sheet demonstrated: SST UT‐01, SST UT‐02, SST UT‐03 and SST UT‐04

Certified by:
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QA/QC Manager Authorized Inspector
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Prepared By Reviewed and Approved By

Signature

Name Mr. Wichan Chunta Mr. Sorrawut Sarncharoen


Position NDE Level III NDT Level III
Sign Date June 1, 2022 June 1, 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE 3‐3


2.0 PERSONNEL 3‐3
3.0 REFERENCE 3‐3
4.0 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 3‐11
5.0 CALIBRATION 11‐15
6.0 PROCEDURE 16‐17
7.0 EVALUATION 18‐18
8.0 WRITTEN PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS 19‐19
9.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA 19‐19
10.0 EXAMINATION OF REPAIRS 19‐19
11.0 DOCUMENTATION 19‐20
ATTACHMENT NO. I : ULTRASONIC TESTING REPORT 21‐22
ATTACHMENT NO. II : SPECIFIC STANDARD TECHNIQUE SHEET NO. SST‐UT‐01 23‐28
ATTACHMENT NO. III : SPECIFIC STANDARD TECHNIQUE SHEET NO. SST‐UT‐02 29‐34
ATTACHMENT NO. II : SPECIFIC STANDARD TECHNIQUE SHEET NO. SST‐UT‐03 35‐39
ATTACHMENT NO. III : SPECIFIC STANDARD TECHNIQUE SHEET NO. SST‐UT‐04 40‐44
ATTACHMENT NO. VI : ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA 45‐48
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1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This ultrasonic testing procedure is applied for weldments and base material of carbon
steel, and low alloy steel in thickness range up to 75 mm.
1.2 Weld thickness can be tested by this procedure shall refer to scope of all qualified
technique sheets.
1.3 This ultrasonic testing procedure is not to be applied for overlay weldments of cladding
material.

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 At least a Level II personnel shall evaluate the results, interpret and make endorsed
signature on the reports.

3.0 REFERENCE
3.1 ASNT Recommended Practice No SNT-TC-1A, 2016 Edition.
3.2 ASME SECTION V, Article 4 “Ultrasonic Examination Methods for Welds” 2021 Edition.
3.3 ASME SECTION VIII Div.1 “Rule for Construction of Pressure Vessels” 2021 Edition.
3.4 ASME SECTION VIII Div.2 “Alternative Rule for Construction of Pressure Vessels” 2021
Edition.
3.5 ASME B31.1 “Power Piping” 2021 Edition.
3.6 ASME B31.3 “Process Piping” 2021 Edition

4.0 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS


A pulse‐echo‐type of ultrasonic instrument shall be used with a frequency range of at least 1
MHz to 5 MHz unless otherwise specified by the applicable code.
4.1 Search Units
Search units may contain either single or dual transducer elements and shall be
straight beam or angle beam type.
4.1.1 Contact Wedge
The examinations performed on a curved component having a diameter less
than 14” (350 mm) (at the examination surface) shall be performed using a
contoured wedge, to ensure sufficient ultrasonic coupling is achieved and limit
any potential rocking of the search unit as it move along the circumference of
the component.
(a) Search unit shall be contoured as required by the following equation:
D ≤ [(AxA) / 0.113 in (2.87 mm.)]
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Where
A = Length of search unit footprint during circumferential scanning or
the width
when scanning in the axial direction, in (mm.)
D = The component diameter at inspection surface (I.D/O.D), in.(mm.)
The footprint is defined as the physical dimension of the search unit in the
curved direction of the component.
(b) The search unit contoured dimension shall be selected from the tables in
(1) and (2) below, and shall be determined using the same component
dimension from which the examination is being performed (I.D or O.D)

Table 1: Maximum contour for examinations performed from O.D

Table 2: Minimum contour for examinations performed from I.D

4.2 Couplant
4.2.1 A couplant having well wetting properties (water, emulsifiable oil etc.) shall be
used.
4.2.2 The couplant shall be compatible with the temperature of the specimen.
4.2.3 For use on austenitic stainless steel or titanium, couplant shall not contain more
than 250 ppm of halides (chlorides plus fluorides).
4.2.4 For use on nickel base alloys, couplant shall not contain more than 250 ppm of
sulfur.
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4.3 Calibration blocks


4.3.1 Reflectors.
Known reflectors (i.e., side drilled holes, flat bottom holes, notches, etc.) shall
be used to establish primary reference responses of the equipment. An
alternative reflector(s) may be used provided that the alternative reflector (s)
produces a sensitivity equal to or greater than the specified reflector(s) (e.g.,
side drilled holes in lieu of notches, flat bottom holes in lieu of side drilled
holes) this page is partially illegible. Make it readable.
4.3.2 Material.
(a) Similar Metal Welds. The material 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.
For the purposes of this paragraph, P‐Nos. 1, 3, 4, 5A through 5C, and
15A through 15F materials are considered equivalent.
(b) Dissimilar Metal Welds. The material selection shall be based on the
material on the side of the weld from which the examination will be
conducted. If the examination will be conducted from both sides,
calibration reflection reflectors shall be provided in both materials
(c) Transfer correction. When the block material is not of the same product
form or has not received the same heat treatment, it may be used
provided it meets all other block requirements and a transfer correction
for acoustical property differences is used. Transfer correction shall be
determined by noting the difference between the signal response,
using the same transducers and wedges to be used in the examination,
received from either of the following:
(1) The corresponding reference reflector (same type & dimensions) in
the basic calibration block and in the component to be examined,
or
(2) Two search units positioned in the same orientation on the basic
calibration block and component to be examined.
The examination sensitivity shall be adjusted for the difference.
4.3.3 Quality.
Prior to fabrication, the block material shall be completely examined with a
straight beam search unit. Areas that contain an indication exceeding the
remaining back‐wall reflection shall be excluded from the beam paths required
to reach the various calibration reflectors.
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4.3.4 Heat Treatment.


The calibration block shall receive at least the minimum tempering treatment
required by the material specification for the type and grade. If the calibration
block contains welds other than cladding, and the component weld at the time
of the testing has been heat treated, the block shall receive the same heat
treatment.
4.3.5 Surface Finish.
The finish on the scanning surfaces of the block shall be representative of the
scanning surface finishes on the component to be examined.
4.3.6 Block Curvature.
4.3.6.1 Materials with diameters greater than 20 in. (500 mm).
For testing in materials where the testing surface diameter is greater
than 20 in. (500 mm), a block of essentially the same curvature, or
alternatively, a flat basic calibration block, may be used.
4.3.6.2 Materials with diameters 20 in. (500 mm) and less.
For testing in materials where the testing surface diameter is equal to
or less than 20 in. (500 mm), a curved block shall be used. Except
where otherwise stated in this procedure, a single curved basic
calibration block may be used for testing in the range of curvature
from 0.9 to 1.5 times the basic calibration block diameter. For
example, an 8 in (200 mm) diameter block may be used to calibrate
for testing on surfaces in the range of curvature from 7.2 in. to 12 in.
(180 mm to 305 mm) in diameter. The curvature range from 0.94 in.
to 20 in. (24 mm to 500 mm) in diameter requires 6 curved blocks as
shown in Fig. 1 for any thickness range.
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FIG. 1 RATIO LIMITS FOR CURVED SURFACES

4.3.7 Non‐Piping Calibration Blocks


4.3.7.1 Basic Calibration Block.
The basic calibration block configuration and reflectors shall be as
shown in Fig. 2. The block size and reflector locations shall be
adequate to perform calibrations for the beam angles and distance
range(s) used.
4.3.7.2 Block Thickness.
The block thickness shall be as per Fig. 2
4.3.7.3 Block Range of Use.
When the block thickness ± 1 in. (25 mm) spans two weld thickness
ranges as shown in Fig. 2, the block’s use shall be acceptable in those
portions of each thickness range covered by 1 in. (25 mm) of the
calibration block’s thickness.
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FIG. 2 NON‐PIPING CALIBRATION BLOCKS


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4.3.8 Piping Calibration Blocks.


The basic calibration block configuration and reflectors shall be as shown in
Fig.3 or the alternative provided in Fig.4 where curvature and/or wall thickness
permits. The basic calibration block curvature shall be in accordance with
paragraph 4.3.7. Thickness, T, shall be within 25% of the nominal thickness of
the component to be examined. The block size and reflector locations shall be
adequate to perform calibration for the beam angle(s) and distance range(s)
used.

FIG. 3 CALIBRATION BLOCK FOR PIPING


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FIG.4: ALTERNATIVE CALIBRATION BLOCK FOR PIPING


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4.3.9 Computerized Imaging Techniques


The major attribute of computerized Imaging Techniques (CITs) is their
effectiveness when used to characterize and evaluate indication; however,
CITs may also be used to perform the basic scanning functions required for
flaw detection. Computer‐processed data analysis and display techniques are
used in conjunction with automatic or semi‐automatic scanning mechanisms
to produce two and three‐dimensional images of flaws, which provides an
enhanced capability for examining critical components and structures.
Computer processes may be used to quantitatively evaluate the type, size,
shape, location, and orientation of flaws detected by ultrasonic examination
or other NDE methods. Descriptions for some CITs that may be used are
provided in Non‐mandatory Appendix E.

5.0 CALIBRATION
5.1. General Calibration Requirements
5.1.1. Ultrasonic System.
Calibrations shall include the complete ultrasonic system and shall be
performed prior to use of the system in the thickness range under
examination. Original calibration shall be performed on the basic calibration
block in accordance with Appendix B and C of ASME Section V article 4. A
calibration check shall verify the sweep range calibration and distance
amplitude correction (DAC) as defined in T‐463.1.
5.1.2. Calibration Surface.
Calibrations shall be performed from the surface (clad or unclad; convex or
concave) corresponding to the surface of the component from which the
testing will be performed.
5.1.3. Couplant.
The same couplant to be used during the testing shall be used for calibration.
5.1.4. Contact Wedge.
The same contact wedges to be used during the testing shall be used for
calibration.
5.1.5. Instrument Controls.
Any control which affects instrument linearity (e.g., filters, reject, or clipping)
shall be in the same position for calibration, calibration checks, instrument
linearity checks, and testing.
5.1.6. Temperature.
The temperature differential between the calibration block and testing
surfaces shall be within 25°F (14°C).
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5.1.7. Distance Amplitude Correction (DAC).


No point on the DAC curve shall be less than 20% of full screen height (FSH).
When any portion of the DAC curve will fall below 20% FSH, a split DAC shall
be used. The first calibration reflector on the second DAC shall start at 80% ±
5% FSH. When reflector signal‐to‐noise ratio precludes effective indication
evaluation and characterization, a split DAC should not be used.
5.2. Instrument Linearity Check.
Calibration shall include the complete ultrasonic testing system. Calibration shall be
performed prior to use of the system in the thickness range under testing. Original
calibration shall be performed on the basic calibration block. Both following
requirements shall be met at interval to exceed three month for analog type
instruments and one year for digital type instruments, or prior first use thereafter.
5.2.1. Screen Height Linearity.
The Ultrasonic instrument’s screen height linearity shall be evaluated as
below.
i. Position an angle beam search unit on a calibration block, as shown in
Fig.5 so that the indications from both ½ and ¾T holes give a 2:1 ratio of
amplitudes between the two indications.

Fig. 5 Linearity

ii. Adjust the sensitivity (gain) so that the larger indication is set at 80% of full
screen height (FSH).
iii. Without moving the search unit, adjust sensitivity (gain) to successively set
the larger indication from 100% to 20% of full screen height (FSH), in 10%
increment, and read the smaller indication at each setting. The reading of
smaller indication shall be 50% of the larger amplitude, within 5% of FSH.
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iv. The setting and readings shall be estimated to the nearest 1% of full
screen.
5.2.2. Amplitude Control Linearity.
The Ultrasonic instrument’s amplitude control linearity shall be evaluated as
below.
i. Position an angle beam search unit on a calibration block, as shown in Fig.
5 so that indications from the ½T side‐drilled hole give is peak on screen.
ii. Adjust the sensitivity (gain) so that indication is set at 80% of full screen
height (FSH).
iii. Adjust the sensitivity (gain) as shown in the following table.

Indication Limit at % of Full


Indication Set at % of Full Screen dB Control Change
Screen
80% ‐6 dB 35 to 45%
80% ‐12 dB 15 to 25%
40% +6 dB 65 to 95%
20% +12 dB 65 to 95%

iv. The indication shall fall within the specified limits.


v. The setting and readings shall be estimated to the nearest 1% of full
screen height.

5.3. Calibration for Non‐Piping


5.3.1. System Calibration for Distance Amplitude Techniques
5.3.1.1 Calibration Block(s).
Calibrations shall be performed utilizing the calibration block shown
in Fig. 2.
5.3.1.2 Angle Beam Calibration.
As applicable, the calibration shall provide the following
measurements:
(a) Distance range calibration on V1 or V2 block;
(b) Distance‐amplitude correction on basic calibration block;
(c) Echo amplitude measurement from the surface notch in the
basic calibration block.
When an electronic distance‐amplitude correction device is used, the
primary reference responses from the basic calibration block shall be
equalized over the distance range to be employed in the testing. The
response equalization line shall be at a screen height of 40% to 80%
of full screen height.
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5.3.1.3 Straight Beam Calibration.


The calibration shall provide the following measurements:
(a) Distance range calibration on V1 or V2 block;
(b) Distance‐amplitude correction on basic calibration block;
When an electronic distance‐amplitude correction device is used, the
primary reference responses from the basic calibration block shall be
equalized over the distance range to be employed in the testing. The
response equalization line shall be at a screen height of 40% to 80%
of full screen height.
5.4. Calibration for Piping
5.4.1. System Calibration for Distance Amplitude Techniques.
5.4.1.1 Calibration Block(s).
Calibrations shall be performed utilizing the calibration block shown
in Fig. 3 and Fig.4
5.4.1.2 Angle Beam Calibration with Notches (Fig.3).
The angle beam shall be directed toward the calibration reflector
that yields the maximum response. The gain control shall be set so
that this response is 80% ±5% of full screen height. This shall be the
primary reference level. The search unit shall then be manipulated,
without changing instrument settings, to obtain the maximum
responses from the calibration reflectors at the distance increments
necessary to generate a three‐point distance amplitude correction
(DAC) curve. Separate calibrations shall be established for both the
axial and circumferential notches. These calibrations shall establish
both the distance range calibration and the distance amplitude
correction.
5.4.1.3 Angle Beam Calibration with Side‐Drilled Holes (Fig.4).
The angle beam shall be directed toward the side‐drilled hole that
yields the maximum response. The gain control shall be set so that
this response is 80% ±5% of full screen height. This shall be the
primary reference level. The search unit shall then be manipulated,
without changing instrument settings, to obtain the maximum
responses from the calibration reflectors at the distance increments
necessary to generate up to a 3T distance amplitude correction (DAC)
curve, where T is the thickness of the calibration block. Next, position
the search unit for the maximum response for the surface notch
position and mark the peaks on the screen for consideration when
evaluating surface reflectors. Separate calibrations shall be
established for both the axial and circumferential notches. These
calibrations shall establish both the distance range calibration and
the distance amplitude correction.
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5.4.1.4 Straight Beam Calibration.


When required, straight beam calibrations shall be performed to the
requirements of Non‐mandatory Appendix C of ASME Section V
Article 4. This calibration shall establish both the distance range
calibration and the distance amplitude correction.
5.5. Calibration Confirmation
5.5.1. System Changes.
When any part of the testing system is changed, a calibration check shall be
made on the basic calibration block to verify that distance range points and
sensitivity setting(s) satisfy the requirements of 5.5.3.
5.5.2. Periodic Testing Checks.
A calibration check on at least one of the basic reflectors in the basic
calibration block or a check using a simulator shall be performed at the
completion of each examination or series of similar examinations, and when
examination personnel (except for automated equipment) are changed. The
distance range points and sensitivity setting(s) recorded shall satisfy the
requirements 5.5.3.
5.5.3. Confirmation Acceptance Values
5.5.3.1 Distance Range Points.
If any distance range point has moved on the sweep line by more
than 10% of the distance reading or 5% of full sweep, whichever is
greater, correct the distance range calibration and note the
correction in the testing record. All recorded indications since the last
valid calibration or calibration check shall be reexamined and their
values shall be changed on the data sheets or rerecorded.
5.5.3.2 Sensitivity Settings.
If any sensitivity setting has changed by more than 20% or 2 dB of its
amplitude, correct the sensitivity calibration and note the correction
in the testing record. If the sensitivity setting has decreased, all data
sheets since the last valid calibration check shall be marked void and
the area covered by the voided data shall be reexamined. If the
sensitivity setting has increased, all recorded indications since the
last valid calibration or calibration check shall be reexamined and
their values shall be changed on the data sheets or re‐recorded.
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6.0 PROCEDURE
6.1 General Testing Requirements
6.1.1. Testing technique the techniques in this are contact techniques with straight
beam and angle beam.
6.1.2. Testing Coverage.
The volume to be scanned shall be examined by moving the search unit over
the scanning surface so as to scan the entire testing 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 the scan.
6.1.3. Pulse Repetition Rate.
The pulse repetition rate shall be small enough to assure that a signal from a
reflector located at the maximum distance in the testing volume will arrive
back at the search unit before the next pulse is placed on the transducer.
6.1.4. Rate of Search Unit Movement.
The rate of search unit movement (scanning speed) shall not exceed 150 mm,
unless:
(a) The ultrasonic instrument pulse repetition rate is sufficient to pulse the
search unit at least six times within the time necessary to move one‐half
the transducer (piezoelectric element) dimension parallel to the direction
of the scan at maximum scanning speed; or,
(b) A dynamic calibration is performed on multiple reflectors, which are
within ±2 dB of a static calibration and the pulse repetition rate meets
the requirements of 6.1.3.
6.1.5. Scanning Sensitivity Level
6.1.5.1 Distance Amplitude Techniques.
The scanning sensitivity level shall be set a minimum of 6 dB higher
than the reference level gain setting.
6.1.6. Surface Preparation.
When the base material or weld surface interferes with the testing, the base
material or weld shall be prepared as needed to permit the testing.
6.2 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 both parallel and transverse
directions (4 scans) to the weld axis. Before performing the angle beam testing, a
straight beam testing shall be performed on the volume of base material through
which the angle beams will travel to locate any reflectors that can limit the ability of
the angle beam to examine the weld volume.
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6.2.1. Angle Beam Technique


6.2.1.1 Beam Angle.
The search unit and beam angle selected shall be appropriate for the
configuration being examined and shall be capable of detecting the
calibration reflectors, over the required angle beam path.
6.2.1.2 Reflectors Parallel to the Weld Seam.
The angle beam shall be directed at approximate right angles to the
weld axis from both sides of the weld (i.e., from two directions) on
the same surface when possible. The search unit shall be
manipulated so that the ultrasonic energy passes through the
required volume of weld and adjacent base material.
6.2.1.3 Reflectors Transverse to the Weld Seam.
6.2.1.3.1 Scanning with weld reinforcement. If the weld cap is not
machine or ground flat, the examination shall be
performed the base material on both sides of the weld
cap. While scanning parallel to the weld axis, the angle
beam shall be directed from 0 deg. to 60 deg. with
respect to the weld axis in both axial directions, with the
angle beam passing through the required examination
volume.
6.2.1.3.2 Scanning without weld reinforcement. If the weld cap is
machine or ground flat, the examination shall be
performed on the weld. While scanning, the angle beam
shall be directed essentially parallel to the weld axis in
both axial directions. The search unit shall be
manipulated so that the angle beam passed through the
required examination volume.
6.2.2. Restricted Access Welds.
Welds that cannot be fully examined from two directions using the angle
beam technique (e.g., corner and tee joints) shall also be examined, if
possible, with a straight beam technique. These areas of restricted access
shall be noted in the testing report.
6.2.3. Inaccessible Welds.
Welds that cannot be examined from at least one side (edge) using the angle
beam technique shall be noted in the testing report. For flange welds, the
weld may be examined with a straight beam or low angle longitudinal waves
from the flange face provided the testing volume can be covered.
6.2.4 Sizing. The length of indication shall be used 6 dB drop technique.
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7.0 EVALUATION
7.1 General
It is recognized that not all ultrasonic reflectors indicate flaws, since certain
metallurgical discontinuities and geometric conditions may produce indications that
are not relevant. Included in this category are plate segregates in the heat‐affected
zone that become reflective after fabrication. Under straight beam testing, these may
appear as spot or line indications. Under angle beam testing, indications that are
determined to originate from surface conditions (such as weld root geometry) or
variations in metallurgical structure in austenitic materials (such as the automatic‐to‐
manual weld clad interface) may be classified as geometric indications. The identity,
maximum amplitude, location, and extent of reflector causing a geometric indication
shall be recorded. [For example: internal attachment, 200% DAC, 1 in. (25 mm) above
weld center line, on the inside surface, from 90 deg to 95 deg.] The following steps
shall be taken to classify an indication as geometric:
(a) Interpret the area containing the reflector in accordance with the applicable
testing procedure.
(b) Plot and verify the reflector coordinates. Prepare a cross‐sectional sketch showing
the reflector position and surface discontinuities such as root and counter bore.
(c) Review fabrication or weld preparation drawings. Other ultrasonic techniques or
nondestructive testing methods may be helpful in determining a reflector’s true
position, size, and orientation.
7.2 Evaluation Level
7.2.1. Distance Amplitude Techniques.
All indications greater than 20% of the reference level shall be investigated to
the extent that they can be evaluated in terms of the acceptance criteria of the
applicable codes.
7.2.2. Evaluation of Laminar Reflectors
Reflectors evaluated as laminar reflectors in base material which interfere with
the scanning of testing volumes shall require the angle beam testing technique
to be modified such that the maximum feasible volume is examined, and shall
be noted in the record of the testing.
7.2.3. Alternative Evaluations
Reflector dimensions exceeding the applicable codes requirements may be
evaluated to any alternative standards provided by the applicable codes.
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8.0 WRITTEN PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS


This procedure contains the requirements listed in Table T‐421 of ASME Section V as shown
below and Attachment No. II of the procedure.

9.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA


The acceptance criteria shall be as per the applicable design Codes.

10.0 EXAMINATION OF REPAIRS


Repairs area shall be re‐examined by the same procedure used for the original testing.

11.0 DOCUMENTATION
11.1 Recording Indications
11.1.1 Non rejectable Indications.
Non rejectable indications shall be recorded as specified by the applicable
codes.
11.1.2 Rejectable Indications.
Rejectable indications shall be recorded. As a minimum, the type of indication
(i.e., crack, non‐fusion, slag, etc.), location, and extent (i.e., length) shall be
recorded.
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11.2 Report
The results shall be recorded in the report as shown in Attachment I of this procedure.
Reports shall be interpreted and signed by NDT personnel certified to at least a Level
II.
11.3 When the material or weld is not acceptable to the requirement, the items shall be
marked with words by white chalk or yellow marker as appropriated by the NDT
examiner.
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ATTACHMENT NO. I: ULTRASONIC TESTING REPORT

ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION Report No. : Page of


REPORT Test Date :
Client : Our Ref. No. : -
Project : Job No. : -
Drawing No. : Material :
Description : Equipment :
Acceptance Standard : Procedure No./SSP No. :
Stage of Examination Prepared Edge After Weld 24 Hr. As Base Material
As weld Before / After PWHT
Surface Preparation Grinding Brushing Non - Applicable
Type of weld : Welding Process :
Couplant : Coaxial Cable :
Calibration Block : Thickness Range :
Ref./ Sensitivity Setting : Scan Sensitivity :
Probe Serial Freq. Size Actual Index Sensitivity
Model Type Scanning Face
Angle No. (MHz.) (mm.) Angle (mm.) Setting (dB)

SKETCH :
I
II 100% DAC
III 50% DAC
IV 20% DAC

I > DAC
DAC ≥ II ≥ 50% DAC
50% DAC > III ≥ 20% DAC
IV < 20% DAC
Remark / Test Restriction : NDD : No Discontinuity Detected,PR : Porosity, SI : Slag Inclusion, IP : Incomplete Penetration,
LF : Lack of Fusion, CR : Crack , C : Complies, DNC : Does Not Comply, *C : Complies After Repair , RC:Root concavity
MD : Minor Discontinuities
Completed by Performed by Certified by Accepted by Owner Representative/AI
Company
Signature
Name/Level
Date
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REPORT Test Date :
Client : Our Ref. No. :
Project : Job No. :
Drawing No. : Material :
Description : Equipment :
Acceptance Standard : Procedure No./SSP No. :
Details of imperfection
Test Length (mm.)
Thickness (mm.)

Respone Level

Evaluation
Welder No.

(% DAC)
Length (mm.)
Joint No.

Location of indication

Width (mm.)

Result
Indication
Number
Item

X Y Z

Remark / Test Restriction : NDD : No Discontinuity Detected,PR : Porosity, SI : Slag Inclusion, IP : Incomplete Penetration,
LF : Lack of Fusion, CR : Crack , C : Complies, DNC : Does Not Comply, *C : Complies After Repair , RC : Root concavity
MD : Minor Discontinuities
Completed by Performed by Certified by Accepted by Owner Representative/AI
Company Aquatec Maxcon Asia Co.,Ltd.
Signature
Name/Level
Date
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ATTACHMENT No. II
SPECIFIC STANDARD TECHNIQUE SHEET No.: SST‐UT‐01
DESCRIPTION: ULTRASONIC TESTING‐FLAW DETECTION FOR CARBON AND
LOW ALLOY STEEL MATERIAL
Non
Essential
No. Topic Description Essential
Variable
Variable
1 Scope: Testing of weld by manual contact technique for carbon steel and low alloy steel material. Yes
Detection and dimension discontinuity on welds and Heat Affected Zone (HAZ), HAZ in this
Extent of
2 procedure is mean area of 10 mm from fusion line. This technique sheet covers single vee Yes
Application:
butt weld of material which has thickness range not more than 25 mm.
3 Material Carbon steel and low alloy material Yes
Inspection
4 ASME Section V Article 4
Method:
Testing Contact technique with Single both straight beam ‐ longitudinal wave and angle beam ‐
5 Yes
Technique: shear wave
Testing
6 Sonatest Site scan 140/150/150S/240 or SIUI CTS 9009 or GE USM GO+ Yes
Equipment:
1) 0°, 5 MHz, single crystal diameter 10 mm
Probe: 2) 60° , 5 MHz, single crystal 8x9 mm ( No Shoe )
7 3) 70° , 5 MHz, single crystal 8x9 mm ( No Shoe ) Yes
8 Couplant Water or light oil or starch paste Yes
1) IIW calibration block (V1) Type 1
9 Calibration Block 2) DAC block with Side Drill Hole (SDH) 2.5 mm (for material thickness up to 25 mm) Yes
1) Screen Height Linearity & Amplitude Control Linearity
2) Probe Index & Probe Angle
10 Calibration
3) Horizontal Linearity (Distance (Sweep) Range Calibration)
4) Set Distance Amplitude Correction (DAC) Curve at 100%, 50% and 20% DAC Yes
The temperature differential between the calibration block and testing surfaces shall be
11 Temperature: Yes
within 25°F (14°C).
Surface Scanning surface shall be clean and free from scale, rust, flux, spatter, grease, oil, paint or
12 Yes
Preparation: any other matter that will interface with proper inspection.
1) System calibration as clause 10 (1‐5) and set DAC curve as clause 10 (6)
2) Calculation scanning length of angle probe which cover weld, fusion line and HAZ
3) Testing by normal probe (straight beam) over scanning area
4) Direction of scanning pattern of Angle probe see page No. 24 and 25 Yes
13 Sequence of
5) Set scanning sensitivity level 6 dB or higher than reference dB which use to set DAC
Operation:
6) Scan by angle probe in both parallel and transverse direction (4 scans) to weld axis. The
rate of movement shall not exceed 6 in/s (150 mm/s). Each pass of probe shall overlap Yes
minimum 10% of piezoelectric element.
1) Find indication over 20% DAC curve, It shall be investigated in term of acceptance
criteria.
2) Find indication over 100% DAC curve, It shall be define length of indication that over
14 Interpretation: 100% DAC by 6 dB drop technique and method to discrimination geometric from flaw
Yes
indication. See page No.22 and 23
3) find indication over 50% DAC curve, It shall be recorded
1) ASME Section VIII Division 1, Appendix 12
Acceptance 2) ASME SECTION VIII DIV. 2, PARA 7.5.4.2
criteria (As 3) ASME B31.1, Para. 136.4.6 (6)
15
application) 4) ASME B31.3, Para. 344.6.2

16 General Client Specification is applicable for require not covered by the above items.
1) ASNT UT level II Yes
17 Personnel
2) Performance demonstration shall be done when require. Yes
18 Automatic alarm Automatic alarm and/or recording equipment, when applicable not require. Yes
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DESCRIPTION: ULTRASONIC TESTING ‐FLAW DETECTION FOR CARBON AND
LOW ALLOY STEEL MATERIAL

Technique to discrimination geometric from flaw indication


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LOW ALLOY STEEL MATERIAL

Scanning Plan for Single Vee Butt Joint (One Side Scan)

Step 1

HAZ

Step 2

Step 3

Method of
Movement
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Scanning Plan for Single Vee Butt Joint (Two Side Scan)

Step 1

HAZ

Step 2

Step 3

Method of
Movement
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ASME SECTION V 2021 Edition ARTICLE 4 – ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION METHODS FOR WELDS
TABLE T – 421
REQUIREMENTS OF AN ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Essential Nonessential Reference to
Requirement
Variable Variable SST UT‐01 ExWI‐NDT‐22112
Weld configuration to be examined,
including thickness dimension and base
X … SSP‐UT‐01 No. 1,2 Paragraph 4
material product form (pipe, plate, etc.)

The surface from which the examination SSP‐UT‐01 No.


shall be performed X … Paragraph 6.1.6
13(4)
Technique (s) (straight beam, angle beam,
contact, and,/or immersion) X … SSP‐UT‐01 No. 5 Paragraph 6.2.1

Angle(s) of wave propagation in the X … SSP‐UT‐01 No. 5,7 Paragraph 6.2.1


material
Search unit type(s), frequency(ies), and
element size(s) shape(s) X SSP‐UT‐01 No. 7 Paragraph 4

Special search units, wedges, shoes, or


saddles, when used X … SSP‐UT‐01 No. 7 Paragraph 4

Ultrasonic instrument(s) X … SSP‐UT‐01 No. 6 Paragraph 4


Calibration [calibration block(s) and
technique(s)] X … SSP‐UT‐01 No. 9,10 Paragraph 4.3

Directions and extent of scanning X … SSP‐UT‐01 No.


Paragraph 6.2
13(4)
Scanning (manual vs. automatic) X … SSP‐UT‐01 No. 1 Paragraph 6.1.5
Method for discriminating geometric from SSP‐UT‐01 No.
flaw indication X Paragraph 7.1
14(2)
Method for sizing indications X SSP‐UT‐01 No.
Paragraph 7.2
14(2)
Computer enhanced data acquisition,
when used X N/A N/A

Scan overlap (decrease only) X SSP‐UT‐01 No.


Paragraph 6.1.2
13(6)
Personnel performance requirements, SSP‐UT‐01 No. 17
when required X Paragraph 2
(ii)
Personnel qualification requirements X SSP‐UT‐01 No. 17
Paragraph 2
(i)
Surface condition (examination surface,
calibration block) … X SSP‐UT‐01 No. 12 Paragraph 4.3.6

Couplant: brand name or type X SSP‐UT‐01 No. 8 Paragraph 4.2


Automatic alarm and/or recording
equipment, when applicable X N/A

Records, including minimum calibration


data to be recorded (e.g., instrument … X ExWI‐NDT‐22112 Paragraph 11
settings)
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ATTACHMENT No. III


SPECIFIC STANDARD TECHNIQUE SHEET No.: SST‐UT‐02
DESCRIPTION: ULTRASONIC TESTING ‐FLAW DETECTION FOR CARBON AND
LOW ALLOY STEEL MATERIAL
Non
Essential
No. Topic Description Essential
Variable
Variable
Testing of weld by manual contact technique for carbon steel and low alloy steel
1 Scope: Yes
material.
Detection and dimension discontinuity on welds and Heat Affected Zone (HAZ), HAZ in
Extent of
2 this procedure is mean area of 10 mm from fusion line. This technique sheet cover single Yes
Application:
vee butt weld of material thickness over than 25 mm to 50 mm.
3 Material Carbon steel and low alloy material Yes
4 Inspection Method: ASME Section V Article 4
Contact technique with Single both straight beam – longitudinal wave and angle beam –
5 Testing Technique: Yes
shear wave
6 Testing Equipment: Sonatest Site scan 140/150/150S/240 or SIUI CTS 9009 or GE USM GO+ Yes
1) 0°, 5 MHz, single crystal diameter 10 mm
2) 45° , 5 MHz, single crystal 8x9 mm ( No Shoe )
Probe:
7 3) 60° , 5 MHz, single crystal 8x9 mm ( No Shoe ) Yes
4) 70° , 5 MHz, single crystal 8x9 mm ( No Shoe )
8 Couplant Water or light oil or starch paste Yes
1) IIW calibration block (V1) Type 1
2) DAC block with Side Drill Hole (SDH) 3.0 mm (for material thickness over 25 mm to 50
9 Calibration Block Yes
mm)
1) Screen Height Linearity & Amplitude Control Linearity
2) Probe Index & Probe Angle
10 Calibration
3) Horizontal Linearity (Distance (Sweep) Range Calibration)
4) Set Distance Amplitude Correction (DAC) Curve at 100%, 50% and 20% DAC Yes
The temperature differential between the calibration block and testing surfaces shall be
11 Temperature: Yes
within 25°F (14°C).
Surface Scanning surface shall be clean and free from scale, rust, flux, spatter, grease, oil, paint
12 Yes
Preparation: or any other matter that will interface with proper inspection.
1) System calibration as clause 10 (1‐5) and set DAC curve as clause 10 (6)
2) Calculation scanning length of angle probe which cover weld, fusion line and HAZ
3) Testing by normal probe (straight beam) over scanning area
4) Direction of scanning pattern of Angle probe see page No. 30 and 31 Yes
13 Sequence of
5) Set scanning sensitivity level 6 dB or higher than reference dB which use to set DAC
Operation:
6) Scan by angle probe in both parallel and transverse direction (4 scans) to weld axis.
The rate of movement shall not exceed 6 in/s (150 mm/s). Each pass of probe shall Yes
overlap minimum 10% of piezoelectric element.
1) Find indication over 20% DAC curve, It shall be investigated in term of acceptance
criteria.
2) Find indication over 100% DAC curve, It shall be define length of indication that over
14 Interpretation: 100% DAC by 6 dB drop technique and method to discrimination geometric from flaw
Yes
indication. See page No.28 and 29
3) find indication over 50% DAC curve, It shall be recorded
1) ASME Section VIII Division 1, Appendix 12
2) ASME SECTION VIII DIV. 2, PARA 7.5.4.2
Acceptance criteria
3) ASME B31.1, Para. 136.4.6 (6)
15 (As application)
4) ASME B31.3, Para. 344.6.2

16 General Client Specification is applicable for require not covered by the above items.
1) ASNT UT level II Yes
17 Personnel
2) Performance demonstration shall be done when require. Yes
18 Automatic alarm Automatic alarm and/or recording equipment, when applicable not require. Yes
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Technique to discrimination geometric from flaw indication

T echn iqu e to dis c ri minat ion geome t ric f rom fl aw in di cat ion
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Scanning Plan for Single Vee Butt Joint (One Side Scan)

Step 1

HAZ

Step 2

Step 3

Method
of
Moveme
nt
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Scanning Plan for Single Vee Butt Joint (Two Side Scan)

Step 1

HAZ

Step 2

Step 3

Method of
Movement
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ASME SECTION V 2021 EDITION ARTICLE 4 – ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION METHODS FOR WELDS
TABLE T – 421
REQUIREMENTS OF AN ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Essential Nonessential R ef e ren ce to
Requirement
Variable Variable SS T U T‐02 E xWI ‐N DT‐2211 2
Weld configuration to be examined,
including thickness dimension and X … SSP‐UT‐02 No.
Paragraph 4
base material product form (pipe, 1,2
plate, etc.)
The surface from which the X … SSP‐UT‐02 No.
Paragraph 6.1.6
examination shall be performed 13(4)
Technique (s) (straight beam, angle X … SSP‐UT‐02 No. 5 Paragraph 6.2.1
beam, contact, and,/or immersion)
Angle(s) of wave propagation in the X … SSP‐UT‐02 No.
Paragraph 6.2.1
material 5,7
Search unit type(s), frequency(ies), X SSP‐UT‐02 No. 7 Paragraph 4
and element size(s) shape(s)
Special search units, wedges, shoes,
X … SSP‐UT‐02 No. 7 Paragraph 4
or saddles, when used
Ultrasonic instrument(s) X … SSP‐UT‐02 No. 6 Paragraph 4
Calibration [calibration block(s) and X … SSP‐UT‐02 No.
Paragraph 4.3
technique(s)] 9,10
Directions and extent of scanning X … SSP‐UT‐02 No.
Paragraph 6.2
13(4)
Scanning (manual vs. automatic) X … SSP‐UT‐02 No. 1 Paragraph 6.1.5
Method for discriminating geometric X SSP‐UT‐02 No.
Paragraph 7.1
from flaw indication 14(2)
Method for sizing indications X SSP‐UT‐02 No.
Paragraph 7.2
14(2)
Computer enhanced data acquisition, X N/A N/A
when used
Scan overlap (decrease only) X SSP‐UT‐02 No.
Paragraph 6.1.2
13(6)
Personnel performance requirements, X SSP‐UT‐02 No. 17
Paragraph 2
when required (ii)
Personnel qualification requirements X SSP‐UT‐02 No. 17
Paragraph 2
(i)
Surface condition (examination … X SSP‐UT‐02 No. 12 Paragraph 4.3.6
surface, calibration block)
Couplant: brand name or type X SSP‐UT‐02 No. 8 Paragraph 4.2
Automatic alarm and/or recording X N/A
equipment, when applicable
Records, including minimum
calibration data to be recorded (e.g., … X ExWI‐NDT‐22112 Paragraph 11
instrument settings)
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ATTACHMENT No. IV
SPECIFIC STANDARD TECHNIQUE SHEET No.: SST‐UT‐03
DESCRIPTION: ULTRASONIC TESTING – FLAW DETECTION FOR CARBON AND LOW ALLOY STEEL
“NOZZLE CATEGORY D”
Non
Essential
No. Topic Description Essential
Variable
Variable
Testing of weld by manual contact technique for nozzle category D of carbon and low
1 Scope: Yes
alloy steel material thickness up to 25 mm.
Extent of Detection and dimension discontinuity on welds and Heat Affected Zone (HAZ), HAZ in
2 Yes
Application: this procedure is mean area of 10 mm from fusion line.
3 Material Carbon steel and low alloy material Yes
4 Inspection Method: ASME Section V Article 4
Contact technique with Single both straight beam – longitudinal wave and angle beam –
5 Testing Technique: Yes
shear wave
6 Testing Equipment: Sonatest Site scan 140/150/150S/240 or SIUI CTS 9009 or GE USM GO+ Yes
1) 0°, 5 MHz, single crystal diameter 10 mm
Probe: 2) 60°, 5 MHz, single crystal 8x9 mm ( No Shoe )
7 3) 70°, 5 MHz, single crystal 8x9 mm ( No Shoe ) Yes
8 Couplant Water or light oil or starch paste Yes
1) IIW calibration block (V1) Type 1
9 Calibration Block 2) DAC block with Side Drill Hole (SDH) 2.5 mm (for material thickness up to 25 mm) Yes
1) Screen Height Linearity & Amplitude Control Linearity
2) Probe Index & Probe Angle
10 Calibration
3) Horizontal Linearity (Distance (Sweep) Range Calibration)
4) Set Distance Amplitude Correction (DAC) Curve at 100%, 50% and 20% DAC Yes
The temperature differential between the calibration block and testing surfaces shall be
11 Temperature: Yes
within 25°F (14°C).
Surface Scanning surface shall be clean and free from scale, rust, flux, spatter, grease, oil, paint
12 Yes
Preparation: or any other matter that will interface with proper inspection.
1) System calibration as clause 10 (1‐5) and set DAC curve as clause 10 (6)
2) Calculation scanning length of angle probe which cover weld, fusion line and HAZ
3) Testing by normal probe (straight beam) over scanning area
4) Direction of scanning pattern of Angle probe see page No. 36 Yes
13 Sequence of
5) Set scanning sensitivity level 6 dB or higher than reference dB which use to set DAC
Operation:
6) Scan by angle probe in both parallel and transverse direction (4 scans) to weld axis.
The rate of movement shall not exceed 6 in/s (150 mm/s). Each pass of probe shall Yes
overlap minimum 10% of piezoelectric element.
1) Find indication over 20% DAC curve, It shall be investigated in term of acceptance
criteria.
2) Find indication over 100% DAC curve, It shall be define length of indication that over
14 Interpretation: 100% DAC by 6 dB drop technique and method to discrimination geometric from flaw
Yes
indication. See page No.34 and 35
3) find indication over 50% DAC curve, It shall be recorded
1) ASME Section VIII Division 1, Appendix 12
2) ASME SECTION VIII DIV. 2, PARA 7.5.4.2
Acceptance criteria
3) ASME B31.1, Para. 136.4.6 (6)
15 (As application)
4) ASME B31.3, Para. 344.6.2

16 General Client Specification is applicable for require not covered by the above items.
1) ASNT UT level II Yes
17 Personnel
2) Performance demonstration shall be done when require. Yes
18 Automatic alarm Automatic alarm and/or recording equipment, when applicable not require. Yes
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ASME SECTION V 2021 EDITION ARTICLE 4 – ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION METHODS FOR WELDS
TABLE T – 421
REQUIREMENTS OF AN ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

E sse n t ia l N on es se n t ia l R e fe r en ce to
R eq u i re me n t
V a r ia b le V a r ia b le S ST UT -03 E xWI-ND T -2 21 12
W e ld co n f igu r a ti o n to be e xa m in ed , i nc lu d ing
t h i ckn ess d im en s ion an d ba se m a te r i a l X … S SP - UT -0 3 N o . 1 , 2 P a ra g rap h 4
p r od uc t fo r m ( pi p e , p la t e , e t c . )
T he su r fa ce f r om w hi ch t he exa m in a t io n sh a ll S SP - UT -0 3 N o .
X … P a ra g rap h 6 . 1 .6
b e p e r fo r med 1 3 (4 )
T ec hn iq ue (s ) ( s t r a igh t be am , a ng l e be am ,
X … S SP - UT -0 3 N o . 5 P a ra g rap h 6 . 2 .1
c on t ac t , and , / or i m m e rs io n )
A ng l e (s ) o f wa ve p ro pag a t io n in t he ma t e r ia l X … S SP - UT -0 3 N o . 5 , 7 P a ra g rap h 6 . 2 .1
S ea r ch u n i t type ( s ) , f re que nc y(i e s ) , a nd
X S SP - UT -0 3 N o . 7 P a ra g rap h 4
e l emen t s i ze (s ) s hap e (s )
S pe ci a l se a rc h u n i ts , wed ges , s ho es , o r
X … S SP - UT -0 3 N o . 7 P a ra g rap h 4
s add l es , whe n u sed
U l tras on ic ins tru me n t(s ) X … S SP - UT -0 3 No . 6 P a ra g rap h 4
C a l ib r a t ion [ca lib ra tio n b l ock(s ) an d S SP - UT -0 3 No.
X … P a ra g rap h 4 . 3
t e ch n iqu e (s )] 9 , 10
D i r ec t i ons an d e x te n t o f s ca nni n g S SP - UT -0 3 No.
X … P a ra g rap h 6 . 2
1 3 (4 )
S ca nn in g (m anu a l vs . au t om a ti c ) X … S SP - UT -0 3 No. 1 P a ra g rap h 6 . 1 .5
Me th od fo r d is crimina ting g eome tric fro m S SP - UT -0 3 No.
X P a ra g rap h 7 . 1
flaw in dication 1 4 (2 )
Me th od fo r s iz in g ind i ca tions S SP - UT -0 3 No.
X P a ra g rap h 7 . 2
1 4 (2 )
C o mpu te r e nhan ce d da ta a cquis itio n , w he n
X N/A N/A
u sed
S ca n ov e r lap ( d ec r eas e o nl y ) S SP - UT -0 3 No .
X P a ra g rap h 6 . 1 .2
1 3 (6 )
P e rso nn e l pe r f orm an ce r eq ui r em en t s , w he n S SP - UT -0 3 N o . 1 7
X P a ra g rap h 2
required (ii)
P e rso nn e l qu a l ifi c a t io n req u i rem en t s S SP - UT -0 3 No . 1 7
X P a ra g rap h 2
(i)
S u rfa ce con d i tio n (e xa mina tion su rface ,
… X S SP - UT -0 3 N o . 1 2 P a ra g rap h 4 . 3 .6
c a l ib ra tion b lock )
C ou p lan t : b ra nd na me o r typ e X S SP - UT -0 3 No . 8 P a ra g rap h 4 . 2
A u to ma t i c a la r m an d /o r r ec o rd i ng e qu i pm en t,
X N/A
w he n a pp l ic ab le
R ec o rds , i nc l udi n g m i n im um cal i b r a t ion da t a
… X E xWI-ND T -2 21 12 P a ra g rap h 1 1
t o b e r e c o rd e d ( e . g . , ins t r u m e n t s e t t i n g s )
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SPECIFIC STANDARD TECHNIQUE SHEET No.: SST‐UT‐04


DESCRIPTION: ULTRASONIC TESTING ‐ FLAW DETECTION FOR CARBON AND LOW ALLOY STEEL
“NOZZLE CATEGORY D”
Non
Essential
No. Topic Description Essential
Variable
Variable
Testing of weld by manual contact technique for nozzle category D of carbon and low
1 Scope: Yes
alloy steel material thickness over 25 mm to 50 mm
Extent of Detection and dimension discontinuity on welds and Heat Affected Zone (HAZ), HAZ in
2
Application: this procedure is mean area of 10 mm from fusion line.
Yes
3 Material Carbon steel and low alloy material Yes
4 Inspection Method: ASME Section V Article 4
Contact technique with Single both straight beam ‐ longitudinal wave and angle beam ‐
5 Testing Technique: Yes
shear wave
6 Testing Equipment: Sonatest Site scan 140/150/150S/240 or SIUI CTS 9009 or GE USM GO+ Yes
1) 0°, 5 MHz, single crystal diameter 10 mm
2) 45°, 5 MHz, single crystal 8x9 mm ( No Shoe )
Probe:
7 3) 60°, 5 MHz, single crystal 8x9 mm ( No Shoe )
Yes
4) 70°, 5 MHz, single crystal 8x9 mm ( No Shoe )
8 Couplant Water or light oil or starch paste Yes
1) IIW calibration block (V1) Type 1
2) DAC block with Side Drill Hole (SDH) 3.0 mm (for material thickness over 25 mm to 50
9 Calibration Block Yes
mm)
1) Screen Height Linearity & Amplitude Control Linearity
2) Probe Index & Probe Angle
10 Calibration 3) Horizontal Linearity (Distance (Sweep) Range Calibration)
4) Set Distance Amplitude Correction (DAC) Curve at 100%, 50% and 20% DAC Yes
The temperature differential between the calibration block and testing surfaces shall be
11 Temperature: Yes
within 25°F (14°C)
Surface Scanning surface shall be clean and free from scale, rust, flux, spatter, grease, oil, paint
12 Yes
Preparation: or any other matter that will interface with proper inspection.
1) System calibration as clause 10 (1‐5) and set DAC curve as clause 10 (6)
2) Calculation scanning length of angle probe which cover weld, fusion line and HAZ
3) Testing by normal probe (straight beam) over scanning area
13 Sequence of 4) Direction of scanning pattern of Angle probe see page No. 41 Yes
Operation: 5) Set scanning sensitivity level 6 dB or higher than reference dB which use to set DAC
6) Scan by angle probe in both parallel and transverse direction (4 scans) to weld axis.
The rate of movement shall not exceed 6 in/s (150 mm/s). Each pass of probe shall Yes
overlap minimum 10% of piezoelectric element.
1) Find indication over 20% DAC curve, It shall be investigated in term of acceptance
criteria.
2) Find indication over 100% DAC curve, It shall be define length of indication that over
14 Interpretation: 100% DAC by 6 dB drop technique and method to discrimination geometric from flaw
indication. See page No.39 and 40 Yes
3) find indication over 50% DAC curve, It shall be recorded
1) ASME Section VIII Division 1, Appendix 12
2) ASME SECTION VIII DIV. 2, PARA 7.5.4.2
Acceptance criteria
3) ASME B31.1, Para. 136.4.6 (6)
15 (As application)
4) ASME B31.3, Para. 344.6.2

16 General Client Specification is applicable for require not covered by the above items.
1) ASNT UT level II Yes
17 Personnel
2) Performance demonstration shall be done when require. Yes
18 Automatic alarm Automatic alarm and/or recording equipment, when applicable not require. Yes
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Scanning Plan for Nozzle Category D


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“NOZZLE CATEGORY D”

ASME SECTION V 2021 EDITION ARTICLE 4 – ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION METHODS FOR WELDS
TABLE T – 421
REQUIREMENTS OF AN ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Essential Nonessential Reference to
Requirement
Variable Variable SST UT‐04 ExWI‐NDT‐22112
Weld configuration to be examined,
including thickness dimension and base X … SSP‐UT‐04 No. 1,2 Paragraph 4
material product form (pipe, plate, etc.)
The surface from which the examination X … SSP‐UT‐04 No.
Paragraph 6.1.6
shall be performed 13(4)
Technique (s) (straight beam, angle beam, X … SSP‐UT‐04 No. 5 Paragraph 6.2.1
contact, and,/or immersion)
Angle(s) of wave propagation in the X … SSP‐UT‐04 No. 5,7 Paragraph 6.2.1
material
Search unit type(s), frequency(ies), and X SSP‐UT‐04 No. 7 Paragraph 4
element size(s) shape(s)
Special search units, wedges, shoes, or
X … SSP‐UT‐04 No. 7 Paragraph 4
saddles, when used
Ultrasonic instrument(s) X … SSP‐UT‐04 No. 6 Paragraph 4
Calibration [calibration block(s) and SSP‐UT‐04 No.
X … Paragraph 4.3
technique(s)] 9,10
Directions and extent of scanning X … SSP‐UT‐04 No.
Paragraph 6.2
13(4)
Scanning (manual vs. automatic) X … SSP‐UT‐04 No. 1 Paragraph 6.1.5
Method for discriminating geometric from X SSP‐UT‐04 No.
Paragraph 7.1
flaw indication 14(2)
Method for sizing indications X SSP‐UT‐04 No.
Paragraph 7.2
14(2)
Computer enhanced data acquisition, when X N/A N/A
used
Scan overlap (decrease only) SSP‐UT‐04 No.
X Paragraph 6.1.2
13(6)
Personnel performance requirements, SSP‐UT‐04 No. 17
X Paragraph 2
when required (ii)
Personnel qualification requirements SSP‐UT‐04 No. 17
X Paragraph 2
(i)
Surface condition (examination surface, … X SSP‐UT‐04 No. 12 Paragraph 4.3.6
calibration block)
Couplant: brand name or type X SSP‐UT‐04 No. 8 Paragraph 4.2
Automatic alarm and/or recording X N/A
equipment, when applicable
Records, including minimum calibration
data to be recorded (e.g., instrument … X ExWI‐NDT‐22112 Paragraph 11
settings)
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ATTACHMENT NO. VI: ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

ASME SECTION VIII DIV.1, 2021 Edition


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ASME SECTION VIII DIV.2, 2021 Edition


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ASME B31.1 2020 EDITION


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ASME B31.3, 2020 EDITION

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