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ThisisageneralandsampleRTprocedureandyouneedtomodifyitto
meetyourprojectspecifications.
1.SCOPE:

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1.1This Procedure describes the general requirements for radiography

examination (RT) according to related approved weld map for the metallic
weldingandcastingasmayberequiredbythespecificationorunderwhich
componentisbeingdesignedandmanufactured.

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1.2This radiographic testing procedure provides the material, equipment,

calibration,personnelqualification,examinationprocess,evaluation,records
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2.SURFACECONDITION

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According to T.222.2, the weld ripples or weld surface irregularities on the

both the inside (where accessible) and out side shall be removed by any
suitable process to such a degree that the resulting radiographic testing
imageduetoanysurfaceirregularitiescannotmaskorbeconfusedwiththe
imageofanydiscontinuity.thefinishedsurfaceofallbuttweldedjointsmat
beflushwiththebasematerialormayhavereasonablyuniformcrowns,with
reinforcementnottoexceedthatspecifiedinthereferencingcodesection.

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3.RADIATIONSOURCE

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3.1XRadiation:
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The radiography testing techniques shall demonstrate that the required

radiography sensitivity has been obtained. Maximum xray voltage is 300
KV.
3.2Gammaradiation:
TherecommendedminimumthicknessforwhichRadioactiveisotopesmay
beusedasfollow:

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Iridium192 Cobalt60

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0.75in

1.50in

Copperorhighnickelcopper

0.65in

1.30in

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The maximum thickness for the use of radioactive isotopes is primarily dictated
by exposure time, therefore upper limits are not shown. The minimum
Recommended thickness limitation may be reduced when the radiography
techniques are used to demonstrate that the required radiographic testing
sensitivityhavebeenobtained,bypurchaserapproval.

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4.RADIGRAPHICFILMS
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Any commercially available industrial radiography films may be used in

accordance with SE 1815(ASTM) standard test method for film system in
industrial radiography. Radiography film shall be fine grain high definition, high
contrastfilm(KodaktypeAA400,FUJI100orAGFAD7).
5.SCREENS
Any commercially available intensifying screen, except those of the fluorescent
type,maybeused.IntensifyingscreenforxrayorGamaraymethoddividedin
two categories: 1front screen 2back screen. Commonly lead screens use with
27micronthickness.(Frontscreen)
6.PENETRAMETER(I.Q.I)
Penetrameters shall be either the whole type or the wire type and shall be
manufacturedandidentifiedinaccordancewiththerequirementsoralternatives
allowedinSE142orSE1025(forwholetype)andSE747(forwiretype),and
appending.ASMEV2007ED&ASMESecVIIIDivIED2007.
Penetrameters shall consist of those in table 233.1 for hole type and those in
table233.2forwiretype.(WiretypeIQIshallbeusedforwelds.)

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7.SELECTIONOFPENETRAMETER(I.Q.I)
7.1. Material. IQIs shall be selected from either the same alloy material
grouporgradeasidentifiedinSE1025,orSE747,asapplicable,orfroman
alloymaterialGrouporgradewithlessradiationabsorptionthanthematerial
beingradiographed.
7.2 Size. The designated hole IQI or essential wire listed in Table T276
providedanequivalentIQIsensitivityismaintained.SeeT283.2.shallbeas
specified in Table T276. A thinner or thicker holetype IQI may be
substitutedforanysectionthickness
(a)WeldsWithReinforcements.ThethicknessonwhichtheIQIisbasedis
thenominalsinglewallthicknessplustheestimatedweldreinforcementnot
toexceedthemaximumpermittedbythereferencingCodeSection.Backing
rings or strips shall not be considered as part of the thickness in IQI
selection.Theactualmeasurementoftheweldreinforcementisnotrequired.
(b)WeldsWithoutReinforcements.ThethicknessonwhichtheIQIisbased
is the nominal singlewall thickness. Backing rings or strips shall not be
consideredaspartoftheweldthicknessinIQIselection.
7.3 Welds Joining Dissimilar Materials or Welds with Dissimilar Filler
Metal.Whentheweldmetalisofanalloygrouporgradethathasaradiation
attenuation that differs from the base material, the IQI material selection
shallbebasedontheweldmetalandbeinaccordancewithT276.1.When
thedensitylimitsofT282.2cannotbemetwithoneIQIandtheexceptional
density area is at the interface of the weld metal and the base metal, the
materialselectionfortheadditionalIQIsshallbebasedonthebasematerial
andisinaccordancewithT276.1

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8.PLACEMENTOFRADIOGRAPHICTESTINGPENETRAMETER(I.Q.I)
8.1Sourcesidepenetrameters:
The penetrameters shall be placed on the source side of the part being
examined,exceptfortheconditiondescribedinchapter8.2.
8.2filmsidepenetrameters:
Sensitivity:
ThesensitivityrequiredusingwiretypeIQIshallbe2%.
Sensitivity:(Diameterofthinnestwirevisibleonradiograph/Partthicknessat
IQIlocation)x100

Where inaccessibility prevents hand placing the penetrameter (s) on the

sourceside,itshallbeplacedonthefilmsideincontactwiththepartbeing
examined. A lead letter F shall be placed adjacent to or on the
penetrameter(s).

9.NUMBEROFPENETRAMETER(I.Q.I)
When one or more film holders are used for an exposure, ate least one
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