RT Welding
RT Welding
INDEX
1.0 SCOPE
2.0 REFERENCE
5.0 SAFETY
10.0 REQUIREMENTS
11.0 IQI
13.0 TECHNIQUE
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1] SCOPE
This procedure describes the method and techniques used in the Film
Radiography Testing of Fusion Weld Joints. These Procedures are applies to the
joints of plates and pipes.
2] REFERENCES
3] PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
Personnel performing non-destructive examination in accordance with this part of ISO 17636
shall be qualified in accordance with ISO 9712 or equivalent to an appropriate level in the
relevant industrial sector.
Radiation source: Gamma ray or X-ray may be used. Radiation source / Energy
selection based on the Location, accessibility and thickness of the material being
tested without compromising on the density and IQI image requirement unless
specified by the client.
Gamma rays Source Size: Ir192 and Co60 sources may be used with the available
size.
Image Quality Indicator (IQI) Design: The Quality of image shall be verified by use
of image
When using a wire IQI, the wires shall be directed perpendicular to the
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Films: Radiograph shall be made using industrial radiographic film. Selection of film
used for radiography based on source, radiation energy selection, the film
density and IQI image requirement unless otherwise specified by the client.
Film Brand: AGFA D7 or Kodak AA400, AGFA D4 or AGFA D2 or equivalent may
be used unless specified by the client.
Processing chemi cals : AGFA or Kodak Brand film processing chemical may
be used unless specified by the client.
Intensifying Screens: lead intensifying screens may by used unless or otherwise
specified by the client. The front and back screen thickness generally 0.1mm.
Film Density Monitor: either densitometer or step wedge comparison film shall be
used to judging f ilm density.
Facility (Film viewing room) for viewing of radiograph shall provide subdued
background lighting. Room illumination shall not give reflections, shadow or glare on
the radiograph.
Equipment (Film Viewer) used to view radiographs shall provide a variable
intensity variation facility to view radiograph with density range between 1.8 and 4.0.
The viewing condition shall be such that light from around the outer edge of the
radiograph does not interfere with the interpretation.
5] SAFETY
Radiography safety procedure shall be followed as per the BARC safety standard.
All activity related to radiography safety under the supervision of Site in charge / RT
Level 2 by BARC.
6] SURFACE PREPARATION
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resulting radiograph.
A lead letter “B” with a minimum dimension of 1/2” (13mm) in height and 1/16”
(1.6mm) in thickness shall be attached to the back of the each film cassette during
each exposure to determine, i f backscatter r a d i a t i o n i s exposing t h e film. If the
backscatter r a d i a t i o n exposing the film, a lead sheet is to be placed around the
back of each radiograph film cassette or a suitable rectangular lead sheet placed on
the ground / wall directly in line with radiation beam.
8] SYSTEM OF INDENTIFICATION
9] EXTENT OF EXAMINATION
10] REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure of any part of the human body to X-Rays or Gamma-rays can be highly injurious
to health. Wherever X-Rays equipment or radioactive source are in use, appropriate
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Where the radiograph does not show the weld, high density markers shall be placed on
either side of the weld. Identification of radiographs Symbols shall be affixed to each
section of the object being radio graphed. The images of these symbols shall appear in
the radiograph outside the region of interest where possible and shall ensure
unambiguous identification of the section.
When radio graphing an area with two or more separate films, the films shall overlap
sufficiently to ensure that the complete region of interest is radio graphed. This shall be
verified by a high density marker on the surface of the object which is to appear on each
film.
a. When using a wire IQI, the wires shall be directed perpendicular to the weld and its
location shall ensure that at least 10mm of the wire length shows in a section of
uniform optical density, which is normally in the parent metal adjacent to the weld
b. When using a step hole IQI, it shall be placed in such way that the whole number
required is placed close to the weld.
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The image of wire is accepted if a continuous length of an at least 10mm is clearly visible
in a section of uniform optical density. In the case of the step whole type IQI, if there are
two holes of the same diameter, both shall be dissemble in order that the step be
considered as visible.
14] TECHNIQUE
External diameter De > 100 mm or wall thickness t > 8 mm or weld width >De/4. Two 90
° displaced images are sufficient if t/De < 0, 12; otherwise three images are needed. The
distance between the two projected weld images shall be about one weld width.
When it is difficult to carry out an elliptical examination at De 100 mm, the perpendicular
technique in
Accordance with 7.1.7 may be used (see Figure 12). In this case, three exposures 120° or
60° apart are required.
For test arrangements in accordance with Figures 11, 13, and 14, the inclination of the beam
shall be kept as small as possible and be such as to prevent superimposition of the two
images. The source-to-object distance, f, shall be kept as small as possible for the technique
shown in Figure 13, in accordance with 7.6. The IQI shall be placed close to the film with a
lead letter F.
Other radiographic techniques may be agreed by the contracting parties when it is useful,
e.g. for reasons
Such as the geometry of the piece or differences in material thickness. In 7.1.9 an example
of such a case is presented. Multi-film techniques shall not be used to reduce exposure
times on uniform sections. Additionally, thickness compensation with the same material may
be applied.
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Exposure conditions should be such that the minimum optical density of the radiograph in
the radiograph in the area examined is greater than or equal to those given table 5.
A > 2,0b
B > 2,0C
b The value may be reduced by special agreement between the contracting parties
to 1,5
c The value may be reduced by special agreement between the contracting parties
to 2,0
16] PROCESSING
Films are processed in accordance with the conditions recommended by the film and
chemical manufacturer to obtain the selected film system class. Particular attention shall be
paid to temperature, developing time and washing time. The film processing shall be
controlled regularly accordance with ISO 11699-2
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The number of radiographs for a complete examination of flat welds (see Figures 1, 15, 17,
and 18) and of curved welds with the radiation source arranged off-centre (see Figures 2 to
4 and 8 to 16) should be specified in accordance with technical requirements.
The ratio of the penetrated thickness at the outer edge of an evaluated area of uniform
thickness to that at the centre beam shall not be more than 1,1 for class B and 1,2 for class
A.
The densities resulting from any variation of penetrated thickness should not be lower than
those indicated in 7.8 and not higher than those allowed by the available illuminator,
provided suitable masking is possible.
The size of the area to be examined includes the weld and the heat-affected zones. In
general, about 10 mm of parent metal shall be examined on each side of the weld.
Recommendations for the number of radiographs are indicated in Annex A which gives an
acceptable examination of a circumferential butt weld.
Where,
F = Source size, the maximum projected dimension of the effective focal spot, d
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= Distance from source side of weld or object being radio graphed to the film, D =
Distance from the radiation source to weld or object being radio graphed.
Film length: Film shall be sufficient length and shall be placed to provide at least 25
mm of film beyond the projected edge of weld / material or at least 25 mm overlap is
required to next film to cover continuous weld / material.
Film Width: film width shall be sufficient to cover width of material or weld joint
including HAZ and shall provide sufficient additional space for the required wire IQI
and film identification.
Film placement: film shall be touch with the part or weld being examined, parallel to
part being radio graphed and perpendicular to radiation beam whenever practical.
Source side IQI: The IQI shall be placed on the source side of the part being
examined where accessibility for hand placing the IQI on the source side of the part
except double wall- Double Viewing Technique.
Film side IQI: where inaccessibility prevents hand placing IQI on the source side,
the IQI shall be placed on the film side in contact with the part being examined. A
lead letter „F‟ shall be placed adjacent to or on the IQI, but shall not mask the
essential hole or where whole IQI are used.
IQI Placement for Welds: The Hole IQI may be placed adjacent to or on the weld
The Wire IQI shall be placed on the weld so that the length of the wires is perpendicular to
the length of the weld. In both case, IQI identification number and letter „F‟ if used,
shall not be in the area of interest, except when geometric configuration makes it
impractical.
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IQI Placement for Material other than weld: The IQI with the IQI Identification and
when used, the lead letter “F” may be placed in the area of interest.
Location Markers
Location Markers, that are to appear as radiographic images on the film, shall be
placed on the part, not on the exposure holder/cassette. Location markers shall not
intrude into the a r e a o f i n t e r e s t . Their l o c a t i o n s s h a l l b e p e r m a n e n t l y
m a r k e d ( hard p u n c h / engraving) on the surface of the part being radio graphed
when permitted, or on a map, in a manner permitting the area of interest on a radiograph
to be accurately traceable to its location on the part. Evidence shall also be provided on
the radiograph that the required coverage of the region being examined has been
obtained. Location markers shall be placed as follows.
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Report
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ISO 9001: 2015, 5TH API SPEC Q1, 9TH API SPEC 6D, 24TH CUSTOMER
EDITION EDITION EDITION REQUIREMENT
8.4, 8.4.1, 8.4.2 5.6.3 8, 8.1, Annex G nil
AMENDMENT HISTORY
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Existing work instruction revised & updated for system General Manager
01 19.05.2017
compliance, API Spc.Q1, 9th Edition. (Operations)
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