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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE 3
2.0 REFERENCES 3
3.0 DEIFNITIONS 3
4.1 EQUIPMENT 3
4.5 MEASURING 4
4.7 REPORTING 5
4.9 SAFETY 5
5.0 ATTACHMENTs 5
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1.0 SCOPE
This document describes the minimum requirements for hardness testing of metals using
EQUOTIP 3 with D type Impact Device D. This document has specific reference to the
project- OL2K Mechanical works (M3). This procedure is applicable to production welds. This
procedure is not applicable to test welded PQR specimen.
2.0 REFERENCES
3.0 DEFINITIONS
4.0 PROCEDURE
4.1 EQUIPMENT
Testing shall be performed using the portable test equipment EQUOTIP 3 with Impact
device type 'D'.
4.2 METHOD
Prepare the test locations by using the 200 grit grinding wheel or disc for surface finish
63 in. (2m). The testing position is to be adjusted to the required testing position and
Impact device to be released. 5 (Base Metal, Heat affected Zone, Weld Metal, Heat
affected Zone, Base Metal) readings shall be taken to constitute and average of all the
readings is one value in an area of 1 sq in. Readings shall be noted in the Hardness Test
Report - (NBTC-M3-QF-14.01, Rev-3, and Date 02-08-2007)
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4.2.1 A spring loaded impact device hits the surface to be tested and rebounds. The impact and
rebound velocities are measured in a contact less manner at the precise moment, where
the spherical test tip is located at approximately 1 mm from the test surface.
4.2.2 The ratio between the two velocities is determined electronically and the hardness of the
material is given digitally for immediate reading.
4.2.3 For each spot of hardness test, a minimum of 3 readings shall be taken and average is
calculated as the hardness value of that spot.
4.3.2 While preparing the surface for hardness test, over heating shall be avoided.
4.3.3 Light weight specimens shall be rigidly held with non-yielding supports to avoid flexing
during the impact load
4.3.4 All the spots shall be grind to make smooth surface with 200 grit grinding wheel for 63
in (2m).
4.4 CALIBRATION
4.4.1 Equipment shall be calibrated once in a year and calibration certificate shall be made
available for record and references. On site calibration shall be performed using a
certified test block provided with the equipment prior to use.
4.4.2 In no case Hardness testing shall be performed if the temperatures are above 380c without
submitting the correction curve.
4.5 MEASURING
4.5.1 Measurements shall be made on properly prepared surfaces of the weld and heat affected
zones.
4.5.2 The temperature of testing area (Joint) shall be checked with digital thermometer and will
be allowed for measuring if and only if temperature is below 380c.
4.5.4 The device is held firm on the test surface and the trigger is activated.
4.5.5 the spring loaded weight hits the test surface and rebounds
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4.6.1 In general, hardness survey shall be applied to all heat treated production weld in order to
check weather PWHT is applied satisfactorily as required by the standard and
specification. Heat treated socket and fillet weld shall be checked as far as practicable, at
any requirement location. Each repair welds shall be re-tested.
4.7 REPORTING
4.7.1 The hardness value shall be reported in the format as shown in the attached report - form
no (M3-QF-14.01, Rev-3, Date-02-08-2007)
4.8.1 The hardness shall be determined as an average of three (3) tests as follows:
4.8.2 The weld itself, the heat affected zone and the base material of each shell section,
Head and nozzle and each longitudinal, girth and nozzle weld with a minimum of one
hardness determination per weld seam.
4.8.3 On carbon steel parts readings shall be made on the inside, on alloy steel parts readings
shall be made on the inside and the outside. All hardness readings to be reported in the
hardness test report.
4.9 SAFETY
4.9.1 All Requirements of the Contractors Approved HSE Plan and Fire & Safety Regulations
of OL2K Project shall be strictly applied on the all phase of the execution of Hardness
Testing.
5.0 ATTACHMENTs
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13. Correction factor when impact device is Correction Factor according to the Table 1 given in
not held perpendicular to the test piece. the ASTM A 956 for Impact Device 'D'.
14. Samples of reports to be provided Attached herewith (Inspection Test Report M3-QF-22.01
documenting the hardness test results. Rev.1 dtd 5-7-2007
7.0 Checking the Magnetic Field using Gauss Meter
7.6.2 Buffing of any Ferritic surface area will rise the magnetism of local area for some time.
7.6.3 Sand Wheel cleaning is recommended for checking Magnetism and thus Hardness.
7.6.6 Incert the Probe (Axial or Transeverse) with / without extension cable.
7.6.7 Look for the Probe CAL No. Display and should be the same as given on Probes.
7.6.8 Make the reading Zero by using Zero Probe (Soft Key).
7.6.12 Hold the probe around 3 5 mm distance from the Pipe to sense the magnetic field.
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7.6.13 Note down the Max. Reading and can be taken as Max. Residual Magnetism.
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