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MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION OF MATERIAL SURFACE, WELDING GROOVES AND WELD JOINTS OF X-20 AND P 91 MATERIAL

-------------------------------------------------------PREPARED BY : T.N. GANGADHARAN Manager Level III -------------------------------------------------------REVIEWED AND: R.J. PARDIKAR APPROVED BY Sr. Manager Sr. Level III --------------------------------------------------------

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RECORD OF REVISION

----------------------------------------------------------Revision Revision Details of Revision No. Date -----------------------------------------------------------01 27-07-98 (a) Revised to include Fluorescent Particle Testing (b) Editorial correction 02 15-03-2000 (a) Requirements of P 91 added. (b) Reference modified (c) Editorial corrections made

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1.0 1.1

SCOPE

This procedure deals with the testing methods and acceptance standard for the magnetic particle examination of material surface, welding groove bevels, Butt and Fillet weld joints of X-20 and P 91 materials. REFERENCES AD-Merkblatt HP 5/3 EQUIPMENT AC or HWDC Yoke magnet shall be used for examination. Non fluorescent wet magnetic particles black, gray or red or fluorescent magnetic particles, suspended either in kerosene or water conditioned with suitable wetting agent shall be used. The particle used shall be of high permeability, low retentivity and of suitable sizes and shapes to produce readily magnetic particle indications. The colour of the non fluorescent particle chosen shall be in sharp contrast to the material surface being examined. SURFACE PREPARATION The surface to be examined shall be even and free of impurities. Drag lines, notches or weld beads (also arc strikes or tacks) shall be removed if interfering the test result. A surface roughness equal to or smaller than 20 microns is desired. Undercuts, overlaps or abrupt edges and valleys in the weld metal shall be smoothly merged with the parent metal. TYPE OF MAGNETISATION Longitudinal magnetisation with yoke and current (AC) or half wave DC (HWDC) shall be examination. alternate used for

1.2 1.2.1 2.0 2.1 2.2

3.0 3.1

4.0 4.1

4.2

Examination shall be made by continuous method, i.e. magnetising current remains on while inspection medium is being applied. MAGNETIC FIELD STRENGTH The strength of the magnetic field should be adequate over the area to be tested to ensure complete magnetisation. Clear visibility of indication on a berthold type field indicator/ASTM Pie shaped Magnetic Particle Field Infdicator meets the adequacy of the field.

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5.2

Care shall be taken to ensure that field strength is not excess at the area to be tested; as excessive field strength may cause non relevant indications of edge, draglines etc. CONTROL OF THE INSPECTION MEDIUM

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The characteristics of the magnetic particle dispersion is checked by using the berthold type/ASTM Pie shaped field indicator. The reference piece shall be held at the test section (with the cross at an angle of about 45 degree for berthhold type) to the magnetisation direction and during the course of magnetisation the medium is sprayed. The concentration of the dispersion is considered good if the notch is clearly visible.

6.2

The wet testing method uses the liquids like kerosene or water with corrosion protective means and anti foam additives. The concentration of the magnetic particle shall be between 1.2 to 2.4 mL per 100 mL for non fluorescent particle method and 0.1 gms to 0.4 mL per 100 mL for fluorescent particle method. A centrifuge settling tube will be used to check the concentration. LIGHTING Visible Light Intensity The examination area and the accumulation particles shall be observed under adequate intensity of 500 lux is adequate. Black Light Black light intensity at the examination surface shall be not less than 1000 micro watt/cm. The black light intensity shall be measured at least once in every 8 hrs. and whenever the work station is changed. With fluorescent particles the examination is darkened area. performed in a of magnetic lighting. An

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7.2 7.2.1

7.2.2 7.2.3

The examiner shall be in the darkened area for at least 5 minutes prior to performing the examination for eye adaptation. The examiners shall not wear photosensitive glasses. The black light shall be warmed up for a minimum period of 5 minutes prior to use or measurement of the intensity. TEST PERFORMANCE The periodic checking of sensitivity shall be done twice in a shift on a berthold penetrameter. The magnetic Yoke shall be calibrated once in a year or after any major electrical

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repair with in a year. 8.2 Any test area shall overlap by 40 to 50mm. minimum periods shall be observed for a test (i) (ii) Magnetising & rinsing (minimum 3 seconds) post magnetising (minimum 5 seconds) shall be performed

The following

Interpretation and Evaluation post magnetisation period. 9.0 9.1 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION

during the

All personnel carrying out examination and be qualified to min Level-I as per BHE:NDT:G:CRT, latest revision. INTERPRETATION OF MAGNETIC PARTICLE INDICATION Linear indications greater than relevant.

evaluation shall BHEL Procedure

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1.5 mm is considered are

as not

Cracks, lack of fusion and lack of penetration acceptable.

Indications due to non-metallic inclusions not exceeding 6 mm are acceptable. A maximum of 10 indications within an area of 100 mm x 100 mm are acceptable. Isolated rounded indications are acceptable. POST CLEANING When inspection is concluded, the magnetic particle residue remaining on the surface shall be removed by any suitable mean leaving the product in dry and clean condition. REPORTS Report in the approved form No.235-011 or signed by a Level-II or Level-III shall be issued. equivalent

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