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INDEX PAGE

PURPOSE 3
SCOPE 3
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 3
REFERENCES 3
REQUIREMENTS 3

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PURPOSE:
This Procedure details the method for performing Ultrasonic Testing by Authorised Personnel on behalf of
XXXX (Pty) Ltd.

SCOPE:
Applicable to all castings, forgings, and butt welds in plate, piping and vessels when the Reference Code is:
• API 1104
• ASME B31.1
• ASME B31.3
• ASME III
• ASME IX
• ASME V
• ASME VIII
• ASME XI
• AWS D1.1
• BS 1113
• BS 2633
• BS 3923
• BS 5135
• BS 5500
• PD 5500

DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS:

NDT Non-Destructive Testing
UT Ultrasonic Testing
FSH Full Screen Height
SDH Side Drilled Hole
DAC Distance Amplitude Correction
BWE Back Wall Echo
Technique Sheet A document compiled, when required, in accordance with the Reference Code
detailing special instructions on equipment use and other information that will
assist the Technician during the use of a Specialised Technique.
Technician An authorized Level I, II or III RT Technician authorised by the Company in
(Operator) accordance with XXXX-WP-001 Rev 0
The Company XXXX (Pty) Ltd
Specialized Technique Any UT Technique not covered in this Procedure

REFERENCES:
XXXX-WP-001 REV 0 Written Practice for Authorization of NDT Personnel.
XXXX-WP-003 REV 0 Written Practice for the Performance of NDT Equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:
Prerequisites
• All Ultrasonic Inspections shall be performed in accordance with the relevant Reference Code.
• Technique parameters shall be recorded on the Ultrasonic Report.
• Additional techniques (as required) shall be compiled by an authorised RT Level II Operator, Evaluator or
Reviewer. Technique sheets shall be reviewed by the authorised Level II or Level III Reviewer before
Ultrasonic Inspection.
• All required information (e.g. weld configuration, drawings, material type, etc.) regarding the component shall
be supplied by the client before Ultrasonic inspection can be done.

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Personnel Requirements
• Ultrasonic Operators, Evaluators and Reviewers shall be authorised in accordance with the requirements of
XXXX-WP-001 REV 0.
• Evaluation and Reviewing of results shall only be done by Authorised Level II or Level III Technicians.

Equipment Requirements
• All equipment used shall be in a safe working condition and calibrated as required in accordance with the
applicable Reference Code Section and XXXX-WP-003 Rev 0.
• Daily calibrations shall be done by a Qualified Technician in accordance with XXXX-WP-003 Rev 0 and the
Reference Code Section.
• The Ultrasonic Flaw Detector to be used shall be an A-scan detector with graticule scale markings capable of
operating in the frequency range of 1 to 6 MHz
• The probes to be used shall be of operating frequencies as required by the applicable Reference Code
Section and can be either single or twin crystal type.
• Calibration and Reference blocks used shall meet the requirements of the Reference Code Section
applicable.

Consumable Requirements
Couplant: The couplant, including additives, shall not be detrimental to the material being examined. A gel or
paste with a smooth consistent texture or water shall be used, unless otherwise required by the Client.

Location and Component Identification

• Each item shall be identified on a work request together with an inspection package. At each weld location a
physical identification should be present, i.e. Plant Location Code (PLC).
• In cases where the inspection package and physical identification nomenclature cannot be reconciled, NO
inspection shall be performed until resolution is provided by the Client.
• Where temporary identification is allowed, the operator shall ensure that the type of marking will remain
present for any period of re-work, should repairs be necessary. The operator shall establish a zero reference
datum related to some prominent feature of the item (e.g. Top Dead Centre), which shall be detailed in the
inspection report.

Precautions and Limitations

• The component to be tested shall lend itself to sufficient accessibility as required by the applicable Reference
Code Section.
• Any limitation shall be recorded on the Ultrasonic Test Report.

Surface Preparation
When the base material or weld surface interferes with the examination, the base material or weld shall be
prepared as needed to permit the examination.

The maximum surface temperature when using conventional probes and couplants shall not exceed 50°C.

Timing of Inspection
Ultrasonic Inspection shall be performed as per the applicable Reference Code Section.

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Examination Coverage
Castings and Forgings
The complete volume as specified by the Client shall be inspected in accordance with the applicable
Referenced Code Section.

Welds
The examination coverage shall be as stipulated by the applicable Reference Code Section.

Probe Manipulation
Each pass of the probe shall overlap sufficiently in accordance with the applicable Reference Code Section. The
speed of probe movement shall not exceed the maximum as required by the Referenced Code Section.

Inspection Sensitivity
• Scanning and reference Sensitivities shall be as detailed in the applicable Reference Code Section or Clients
requirements.
• Scanning shall be performed at a gain setting of at least twice (+6dB) the reference level.
• The reference sensitivity for each probe is obtained using the relevant reference block.
• DAC should be drawn up on a block of the same material and thickness range, using specific diameter
SDH’s as detailed in the specific Reference Code Section.
• Transfer corrections shall be carried out between the reference blocks and the component to be tested.
• All other Client Requirements and/or reference Code Requirements shall be adhered to.

Recording Criteria
Recording of indications shall be done in accordance with the relevant Reference Code and/or Client
requirements.
The detail of recording shall be sufficient for off-site analysis.

Acceptance Criteria
Ultrasonic Inspection Results shall be interpreted and evaluated in accordance with the applicable Reference
Code Section and/or Client Requirements, by an Authorised Level II Technician.

Reporting
Reporting shall be done on a standard XXXX Report Sheet, unless otherwise required by the Client.
A detailed cross-sectional and plan view sketch of the component tested shall accompany the test report.

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