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1.0 SCOPE
2.0 PURPOSE:
2.1 The requirements are intended to detect discontinuities that are open to
test-surface and free from contaminants by interpreting the surface indications
and evaluating them in accordance with the applicable referenced codes,
standards or specifications by certified NDT personnel qualified in PT to Level II.
2.3 Any conflicts between any points of this procedure and the referenced
documents or job specifications of customer shall be resolved (if given in writing)
by the appointed ASNT NDT Level III or the Divisional Manager (NDT) or his
authorised representative.
3.6 API 1104 Standard for Welding Pipelines and related facilities
3.7 API 620 Dsign and Construction of Large, Welded Low Pressure Storage Tanks
3.8 API 650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
3.9 ASTM E-165 Standard Test method for liquid penetrant test
Standard Test Method for Fluorescent Penetrat Examination using Water Washable
3.10 ASTM E-1209
Process.
3.11 ASTM E-1418 Test Method for Visible PT using Water Washable
5.1 This procedure is intended for use with the following consumables or their
equivalent. It has to be ensured that the consumables are selected in such a
way that they are compatible to the test surface and object and as per test
requirements.
Dye Penetrant Inspection - Water Washable, Fluorescent Penetrant System
When testing nickel based alloys, austenitic stainless steels and titanium,
contaminant content of penetrant materials shall be controlled. Control shall
be based on the manufacturers batch certification which shall include, as a
minimum, the manufacturer’s name, batch number and chemical
contaminant content as determined in accordance with ASME Section V,
paragraph T-625.
This procedure shall be used for parts or welds in ferrous and non-ferrous
materials in accordance with applicable code or specifications for parts or
welds.
When welds are tested, at least one inch of the base material on both sides
of the weld is to be covered.
7.1 Prior to the test, the area to be inspected and at least one inch on
either side shall be free from all contaminants (dirt, grease, lint, slag,
spatter, oil, scale, water and protective coatings).
7.2 In general for welds, satisfactory results may be obtained when the
surface to be inspected is in as welded condition.
After etching, suitable neutralising solutions shall be used and test surface
be washed with water.
8.0 EXAMINATION:
c) Fillers shall be used on the upstream side of the air inlet when using
compressed air to apply penetrant.
c) Penetrant shall remain on the test surface for the entire dwell time
period.
d) Care shall be taken to prevent drying out of the applied penetrant and
additional penetrant must be applied to re-wet the surface.
Water-Washable Penetration
Material Form Type of Discontinuity
Time*
Aluminium Castings Porosity, Cold Shuts 5 to 15 min
Extrusions,
Aluminium Laps NR**
Forgings
Extrusions,
Magnesium Laps not recommended
Forgings
Extrusions,
Steel Laps not recommended
Forgings
Extrusions,
Brass & Bronze Laps not recommended
Forgings
Stress or Inter-Granular
All Metals All not recommended
Corrosion
When the drying process is complete, the specimen is ready for the
application of either dry or non-aqueous wet developer. When water-
based wet developer is used, it is applied by flooding the surface to the
wet specimen immediately after excess penetrant is
removed.
8.7.3 Indications getting formed and formed at the test surface (by
the blotting action of developer) be noticed, analysed (relevant
indications be noted) under adequate lighting conditions.
Black Light Warm Up - Allow the black light to warm up for a minimum
of 10 min prior to its use or measurement of the intensity of the
ultraviolet light emitted.
9.2 Acceptance Criteria are listed for specific codes in Annex-1 of this
document. Any conflicts between these documents and applicable
Code section shall be resolved by the NDT Level III or Divisional
Manager (NDT) .
9.5 Make sure that surface indications are not false indications i.e.
machining marks, mechanical conditions or other surface conditions
which cause or produce false indications.
10. SAFETY:
10.5 Avoid looking directly into black light source, since the eyeball
contains a fluid that fluoresces if black light shines directly into the
eye.
12.2 Only individuals qualified to NDT Level I and working under the
supervision of an NDT Level II or III or individuals qualified to NDT
Level II shall perform the examinations in accordance with this
procedure.
Rejection Criteria
1. Liner Indications
2. Rounded Indications.
2. Rounded indications
2. Rounded indications
1.2 Check to see that the black light bulb is on and has been allowed
to warm up for at least 5 minutes.
1.3 Ensure that the J-221 meter face is vertical and the meter has
been zeroed. (The zero should be checked with the sensor cell
unplugged). Correct the zero when necessary by turning the screw
located directly below the meter pointer.
1.4 Record the meter reading without the UPV Filter # 50107
attached to the J-221.
1.5 Attach the UPV Filter # 50107 over the sensing element of the J-
221 and record the meter reading.
1.6 Subtract the reading recorded in 1.5 from the reading recorded
in 1.4 and document the results.
1.7 Ensure that the value obtained in step 1.6 is a minimum of 3000
microwatt/cm2 for work in areas other than booths specifically
designed for ultraviolet light work. For work in a darkened booth, a
minimum value of 1000 microwatt/cm2 is required.
1.8 The black light intensity shall be measured at least once every 8
hours, or whenever the work station is changed.
Note: The J-221 meter has 2 scales. The A scale reads from 0-12 and
the B scale reads from 10-60. To convert the meter reading to
microwatts per square cm., multiply the meter reading by 100. For
example, a meter reading of 30 would be 30 x 100 = 3000
microwatts/cm2.
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