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ENGINEERING PROCEDURE
QCS / EP / UT 01
Revision - 04
ENGINEERING PROCEDURE FOR

ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION OF WELD JOINTS.
Date of Issue: 20th Nov, 2011

Revision -01 : 24th Apr, 2012
Revision -02 : 19th Nov, 2012
Revision -03 : 17th Aug, 2014
Revision -04 : 29th Oct, 2014
Total Pages: 20 (Twenty)

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Prepared By: Reviewed By: Approved By:
Nesan Charles Eng. Mohammed Al-Armouti Nesan Charles
QA/QC Manager
ASNT UT Level III
ASNT Level III RT, MT, PT ,UT ASNT UT Level III
ASNT No. 200696
ASNT No. 209876 ASNT No. 200696
QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES. Procedure Control No.
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ENGINEERING PROCEDURE FOR ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION OF Date
WELD JOINT Revision 04
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Revision Summary
Rev. Para Page Date Changes

No. No. No.
1 Title 1-18 20.11.11 Modified Title
2 - - 14.04.12 General Updates
3 7 9 17.08.14 Test Sequence as per SAEP-1146 Sec 7.2
7.8 13 17.08.14 Calibration Confirmation as per SAEP-1146 Sec 6
8.0 14 17.08.14 Post Cleaning added as per SAEP-1146 Sec 8
4 7.2 B 10 29.10.14 Added UT Lamination for Steel Plates (SA-435)
7.2 C 10 29.10.14 Added UT of Heavy Steel Forgings (SA-388)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. Scope ............................................................................................................. 4
2. Test Applicable Document ............................................................................... 4
3. Personnel Qualification .................................................................................... 4
4. Equipment and Materials ................................................................................. 4
5. Calibration ...................................................................................................... 5
6. Preparation for Examination............................................................................. 9
7. Test Sequence ................................................................................................ 9
8. Post Cleaning ................................................................................................ 14
9. Reporting ..................................................................................................... 15
10. Acceptance and Rejection Criteria .................................................................. 15
Figure-A Screen Height Linearity .......................................................... 6

Figure-A-1 Sweep range calibration for angle beam .................................. 7
Figure-A-2 Screen range calibration for straight beam ............................... 8
Figure-A-3 Sensitivity and DAC curve ....................................................... 9
Figure-B Basic Calibration Block ........................................................ 16
Figure-C Calibration for Pipe Weld ....................................................... 17
Figure-D & E Scanning Technique .............................................................. 18
Table - 1 Amplitude linearity table .......................................................... 6

Table - 2 Recommended Probe Selection ................................................ 9
Exhibit-1 Report Fomat ....................................................................... 19
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1.0 SCOPE:
This practice is applicable to ultrasonic testing of butt joints in ferrite welds using pulse echo,
contact. Applicable to thicknesses 6mm through 350mm (Inclusive).
2.0 TEST APPLICABLE DOCUMENT AND REFERENCE:
a. ASME Section V. 2010 Edition.

b. ASME section VIII Division 1 & II. 2010 Edition.
c. ASME/ANSI B31.1. 2012 Edition.
d. ASME/ANSI B31.3. 2010 Edition.
e. API 1104. 2010 Edition.
f. API 650 2009 Edition.
g. SAEP-1146 2008 Edition.
3.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION:
Personnel performing ultrasonic testing shall be qualified and certified as UT Level I and II
as per the written practice of Quality Control Services complying with ANSI/ASNT CP 189
edition 2006.However technicians performing the UT test shall be Saudi Aramco approved
technician for working in Saudi Aramco facility.
4.0 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:
A pulse echo type of ultrasonic instrument shall be used. The instrument shall meet the
following below requirements as a minimum.
a. The presentation shall be of A-scan.
b. The equipment shall permit testing at frequencies from 1MHz to 5MHz as a minimum.
c. The flaw detector shall have a minimum gain control calibrated in units of 2.0db or
less.
d. The ultrasonic instrument shall provide linear vertical presentation within 5 % of
the full screen height for at least 20% to 80% of the calibrated screen height [base
line to maximum calibrated screen point (s)].The procedure for evaluating the screen
height linearity is provided in 5.1.
e. Only Saudi Aramco approved equipment shall be used.
4.1 PROBES:
Probes should be free from internal noise in the beam path distance and at the
working sensitivity used for the weld examination.
Probes of 45, 60 and 70 degrees in steel for Weld Examination. Normal beam or
TR probes shall be used for Thickness and Lamination Examination. The actual
angle is determined by the test variables.
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Typical search unit sizes shall having a range from 1/4 (6.3mm) in diameter to
3/4(19mm) in diameter and The nominal frequency shall be from 1 MHz to 5
MHZ unless variables such as production materials grain structure, requires the
use of other frequency to assure adequate penetration or better resolution.
Search units with contoured wedge may be used to aid UT coupling.
4.1.1 For testing heavy walls the search units shall having a transducer with a
maximum active area of 1 in2(650mm2) with in.(20mm) minimum to
1 1/8 (30mm) maximum dimensions for straight beam scanning and
search unit equipped from by 1 ( 13mm by 25mm) to 1 by
1in.(25mm by 25mm) shall be used for angle-beam scanning. A nominal
frequency shall be 2.25MHz. Other frequencies may be used if desirable
for better resolution, penetrability, or delectability of flaws.
4.2 COUPLANT:
a. Commercial available couplant or cellulose glue or Ultragel II.

b. Client approved couplant may be used in specific case if applicable.
The couplant including additives shall not be detrimental to the
materials being examined.
c. Couplants used on nickel base alloys shall not contain more than
250PPM of sulfur.
d. Couplants used on austenitic stainless steel or titanium shall not
contain more than 250PPM of halides (Chlorides plus fluorides).
e. High Temperature Couplant shall be used for performing at High
Temperatures.
5.0 CALIBRATION:
5.1 SCREEN HEIGHT LINEARITY:
Position an angle beam transducer as shown in the below figure A such that
indications can be obtained from the T and T holes in the basic calibration
block. Adjust the position of the search unit to give 2:1 ratio of amplitude
between the two indications.
Set the larger of the two indications at 80% of full screen height (FSH) without
moving the search unit adjust the gain in 2 dB to successively set the larger of
the indications from 100% to 20% of FSH. Record the amplitude of both
indications. Evaluate the results in terms of the paragraph given below.
The lower amplitude must be 50% of the higher amplitude within 5% of FSH.
The procedure for evaluating the screen height linearity shall be performed at
the beginning of each period of extended use or every 3 months which ever is
less.
For checking and calibration confirmation requirements of equipment refer 7.8.
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Figure - A
A 5.2 AMPLITUDE CONTROL LINEARITY:

Position an angle beam transducer as shown in Figure A, such that the
indication obtained from the hole in the basic calibration block is peaked on
the screen.
Increase/ decrease the dB as shown in the below table.
Table: 1
Sl.No : Indication set at dB Control Change Indication limits %

% of FSH of FSH.
1 80 -6 32 to 48
2 80 -12 16 to 24
3 40 6 64 to 96
4 20 12 64 to 96
The procedure for evaluating the amplitude control linearity shall be performed
at the beginning of each period of extended use or every 3 months which ever is
less.
Confirmation requirements for checking and calibration of equipment refer 7.8.
5.2 RANGE CALIBRATION:

This calibration must be performed at the beginning of each sift and verified at
the end of this shift.
5.2.1 ANGLE BEAM:
Beam exit point and beam angle shall be verified using V1 block. The
required sweep range shall be adjusted from the side drilled hole
representing 20% and 60% of sweep range.
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Figure A -1.
SWEEP RANGE CALIBRATION FOR ANGLE BEAM.

General technique for angle beam calibration: Refer Figure- A-1
a) Angle beam calibration block of thickness T shall be used.

b) Position the search unit for the maximum first indication from
the1/4T SDH. Adjust the left edge of this indication to line 2 on the
screen with the delay control.
c) Position the search unit for the maximum indication from the 3/4T
SDH. Adjust the left edge of this indication to the line 6 on the
screen with the range control.
d) Repeat delay and range control adjustments until the 1/4T and 3/4T
SDH reflectors start at sweep lines 2 and 6.
e) Position the search unit for the maximum response from the square
notch on the opposite surface. The indication will appear near sweep
line 8 as two division on sweep equal 1/4T.
The required sweep range can also be set using the IIW block V1 or
V2.
5.2.2 STRAIGHT BEAM:

Straight beam sweep range shall be adjusted from side drilled hole at
various depths representing 20% and 60% of sweep range.
The square notch on the opposite side of the block shall be set to 80%
FSH.
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Figure A 2.
5.3 SWEEP RANGE CALIBRATION FOR STRAIGHT BEAM
General technique for straight beam calibration :Refer-Figure-A- 2.

a) Position the search unit for the maximum first indication from the
T SDH. Adjust the left edge of this indication to line 2 on the screen
with the delay control.
b) Position the search unit for the maximum indication from T hole.
Adjust the left edge of this indication to line 6 on the screen with the
range control.
c) Repeat delay and range control adjustments until the T and T
SDH reflections start at sweep lines 2 and 6.
The required sweep range can also be set using the IIW block V1 or V2.
5.4 DISTANCE AMPLITUDE CORRECTION (DAC) carve :

This calibration must be performed at the beginning of each sift and verified at
the end of each sift.
For plotting the DAC curve the sensitivity control (gain) shall be adjusted to
provide 80% FSH (+ or 5% FSH) from the hole which gives the highest
response or 1/4 T ( T; thickness of the block) side drilled hole. For the second
point the response shall be taken from the 3/4 T side drilled hole and the third
point from 3/4 T side drilled hole after bouncing from the opposite face.
Refer Figure A 3.
As the referencing code section requires the detection and evaluation of all
indications exceeding 20% DAC curve, the gain should be increased by an
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additional amount so that no calibration reflector indication is less than 40% FSH.
As an alternative, the scanning sensitivity level may be set at 14db higher than
the reference level gain setting. (This additional gain makes reference DAC curve
a 20% DAC curve so that indications exceeding 20% DAC curve may be easily
identified and evaluated.
Figure- A-3.
SENSITIVITY AND DAC CURVE .
6.0 PREPARATION FOR EXAMINATION:

It shall be checked that all surface from which scanning is to be done are free from loose
scale or lightly adhering matter, weld spatter, roughness etc. and any unsatisfactory
surface condition found should be rectified.
7.0 TEST SEQUENCE:

7.1 TEMPERATURE CHECK
It is necessary that the examiner take into consideration the surface temperature
of the component. If the surface temperature is below 32F (0C) or above 215F
(101C), the surface temperature shall be measured and recorded.
7.1.1 If Temperature is Below 32F and over 215F.
Ultrasonic Sound Velocity (Correction) in metal is not required within a
thickness range of Zero (0) to One Inch.
Temperature Correction shall be performed for metal thickness greater than 1
inch for temperatures below 32F and over 215F using the below formula.
Ta = Tm x [1.007 (0.0001 x Temp)]
Where, Ta The actual thickness of the part in inches
Tm Measured thickness of the part in inches
Temp Surface temperature in F
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7.1.2 The transducer face shall be cleaned before each measurement at

temperatures greater than 400F as evaporated couplant can leave deposits
on the transducer face.
7.1.3 The transducer shall not be held against "hot surfaces" for long time. It
shall be held for few second to establish steady thickness reading and then
removed immediately.
7.1.4 Use the "touch test" to monitor the transducer temperature. If the
transducer face is too hot to be held against your skin then it shall be cooled in
air or water prior to taking readings.
7.2 A) BASE METAL THICKNESS TESTING
7.2.1 Examinations shall be conducted from Top or Bottom Surface of the Flat
Plates, if Pipe the OD surface or ID surface, as applicable.
7.2.2 The transducer acoustic barrier shall be placed perpendicular to the
center axis when taking measurements on pipe or round objects up to 24
inches in diameter. The acoustic barrier orientation is not important on pipe
and round objects greater than 24 inches in diameter.
7.2.3 The transducer shall be held flat on the surface then slowly rocked
tangentially after contact to find the lowest reading.
7.2.4 A-scan presentation shall be used for thickness reading. The lowest
reading shall be recorded. For difficult readings, additional gain may be
required to avoid grinding the transducer into the surface.
7.2.5 A valid reading is one that can be maintained on the A-Scan display for
several seconds and the value is steady within 0.002 inch (0.05 mm).
7.2.6 Thickness readings shall be measured and recorded to three decimal
places when working in inches or two decimal places when working with
millimeters.
B) BASE METAL ROLLED PLATES STRAIGHT BEAM TESTING

For Fully Killed Carbon and alloy Steel Plates the Scanning shall be tested
for gross internal discontinuities such as pipe, ruptures or lamination as
per ASME Section V, Article 23 SA-435.
C) BASE METAL HEAVY STEEL FORGED TESTING

For Heavy Steel Forgings shall be tested by Straight or Angle Beam
Pulse Echo Ultrasonic Examination as per ASME Section V, Article 23 SA-
388.
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7.3 PROBES AND CALIBRATION BLOCK SELECTION:
7.3.1 PROBE SELECTION (ANGLE BEAM)

Recommended selection of probe with reference to thickness is given below in
the Table-2
Table - 2
Angle Selection for Below Thickness Range.
Butt Weld
< 12 12 to 38 38 to 63 63 to 127 127 to 200
Thickness (mm)
Weld Primary 70 70 or 60 70, 60 or 45 60 or 45 60 or 45
Part Top 70 45 or 60 45 or 60 45 or 60 45
Other angles shall be used if found suitable for the configuration.
7.3.2 CALIBRATION BLOCKS:

For welds in Pressure vessels above 20 in OD the ASME Basic calibration block
must be used and for 20 and less a curved block shall be used. For welds in
pipes the calibration block for pipe shall be used.
Refer Figure - C
The thickness of the calibration block shall be in accordance with the Figure - B
Where two dissimilar thicknesses are involved the calibration block shall be
based on the average thickness of the weld.
The material of the blocks shall be of the same product form and specification or
equivalent P Number grouping as one of the materials being fabricated. P
number 1,3,4,5 shall be considered equivalent.
For dissimilar materials, the selection shall be based on the material on the side
of the weld from which the examination will be conducted. If the examination
will be conducted from both sides, calibration reflectors shall be provided n both
materials.
Where the component material is clad the calibration block shall be cladded by
the same procedure as the production part.
The calibration block shall be from same material with same heat treatment,
surface condition and with similar metallurgical factors.
Prior to fabrication, the block material shall be completely examined with a
straight beam search unit. Areas that contain an indication exceeding the
remaining back wall reflection shall be excluded from the beam paths required to
reach the various calibration reflectors.
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7.4 CALIBRATION:
Calibration of the instrument shall be verified as per paragraph 5.0 for screen
height linearity and amplitude control linearity.
DAC curve shall be established as per 5.4.
For pipe welds the notches shall be used for establishing DAC curve using angle
beam. Basic calibration block shall be used for straight beam calibration with the
appropriate curvature.
For other welds ASME basic calibration block shall be used.
For examination in materials where the examination surface diameter is equal to
or less than 20inch (500mm) a curved block shall be used. Except where
otherwise stated in this procedure a single curved basic calibration block may be
used for examinations in the range of curvature from 0.9 to 1.5 times the basic
calibration block diameter.
7.5 SURFACE CONDITION:
The surface shall be sufficiently ground and made free from loose scale, dirt,
particles; weld spatters etc. for free moment and good coupling of the probe.
7.6 ESTABLISHING REFERENCE LINE OR DATUM:

Mark a reference line or establish a datum on the inspection location so as to use
this as a reference for marking the discontinuities location.
7.7 SCANNING:
The scanning shall be 100%. The entire volume shall be examined with a 10%
overlap of the probe.
Separate calibration and technique shall be established for both the axial and
circumference notches.
The rate of search unit movement for examination shall not exceed 6 inches per
second (152mm/sec) unless calibration is verified at scanning speed.
7.7.1 STRAIGHT BEAM:

The adjacent base metal shall be scanned to detect reflectors that might
interfere with angle beam reflections and hence shall be taken care during
subsequent scanning.
7.7.2 ANGLE BEAM:
7.7.2.1 Scanning for reflectors oriented parallel to the weld:

After establishing DAC curve the scanning sensitivity level shall be set at
a minimum of 6dB higher than the reference level gain.
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The angle beam shall be directed at the weld at approximately right

angles. This shall be done from two directions. The probe shall be
manipulated such that the complete volume of the weld is scanned.
Refer Figure D and E.
7.7.2.2 Scanning for reflectors oriented transverse to the weld:

The scanning shall be done parallel to the weld axis. If the weld is not
ground flushed the probe shall be faced such that it faces nearly parallel
to the weld body.
The search unit shall be manipulated so that the ultrasonic energy
passes through the required volume of weld and adjacent base material.
The search unit shall be rotated 180 deg and the examination repeated.
If the weld cap is not machined or ground flat, the examination shall be
performed from the base metal on both sides of the weld cap in both
weld axis directions.
Refer Figure D and E.
7.8 CALIBRATION CONFIRMATION:

7.8.1 The proper functioning of the examination system shall be checked and
the equipment shall be calibrated by the use of the calibration standard
at the beginning and end of each shift; every four (4) hours during the
examination; when examination personnel are changed; when any
equipment is changed; and at any time that malfunctioning is suspected.
7.8.2 Calibration blocks shall be at ambient temperature during calibration.
Calibration blocks shall not be cooled or heated for cryogenic or high
temperature applications. A low viscosity couplant such as Ultragel II
shall be used for calibration. High viscosity couplants are not acceptable
for calibration but are usually required for high temperature
measurements.
7.8.3 Calibration Check
7.8.3.1 Calibration for Thickness - The equipment shall be calibrated
using a two-point calibration range that overlaps the expected
measurement range, i.e., select a calibration block or step wedge
thickness value greater than the maximum expected measurement
value and a calibration block or step wedge value less than the
expected measurement value.
7.8.3.2 Straight Beam Calibration - The Sweep Range shall be calibrated
for Lamination Check covering the Job thickness or Greater Range
using IIW V1 Block or Miniature Block.
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7.8.3.3 Angle Beam Calibration - The Sweep Range shall be calibrated

covering the whole weld thickness using IIW V1 Block or Miniature
Block.
7.8.4 Apply couplant to the calibration blocks and apply firm steady pressure
to the transducer during calibration.
7.8.5 Tolerance Range
7.8.5.1 Thickness Limit - All calibration values shall be within 0.002
inch (0.05 mm) of the known thickness value.
7.8.5.2 Sweep Range All Sweep shall be within 10% (Distance
Reading) or 5% (Full Screen Sweep).
7.8.5.3 Sensitivity Range All Calibration Sensitivity shall be within
20%, or 2dB of its amplitude.
7.8.6 Re-Examination If there is any deviation in Calibration[at the Interval,
In between or at the End of the shift ] mentioned in the Limit 7.8.5, the
whole data sheets since the last valid calibration check shall be marked void
and the area covered by the voided data shall be Re-Calibrated and Re-
Examined with the Correct Calibration.
7.9 FLAW INVESTIGATION:
When a flaw indication is obtained whose height exceeds 20% of DAC

curve, efforts shall be made to obtain maximum possible information about the
flaw by manipulating the probe around the defect and observing the behavior of
the echo.
The extent of the defect perpendicular to the scanning direction shall be
judged by the 6db-reduction method. If the extent thus obtained is equal to or
less than the probe width, then this estimate is not reliable and the defect length
shall be recorded as equal to the probe width.
7.10 RECORDING:
All rejectable indications whose height exceeds 20% of the DAC curve shall be
recorded. As a minimum the type of indication , location and extent i.e. length of
the indication shall be recorded.
8.0 POST CLEANING:
All water based couplant shall be completely removed from the specimen, i.e., wiped
with a dry absorbent cloth or paper towel, fresh water wash etc.
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9.0 REPORTING:
All recorded indications shall be reported in formUT-01 given in exhibit -1 . The report
shall also contain the calculated location of the flaws as well as remarks about the type
of the flaw.
Welds that cannot be fully examined from two directions using the angle beam technique
(e.g., corner and tee joints) shall also be examined, if possible, with a straight beam
technique. These areas of restricted access shall be noted in the examination report.
Welds that cannot be examined from at least one side (edge) using the angle beam
technique shall be noted in the examination report. For flange welds, the weld may be
examined with a straight beam or low angle longitudinal waves from the flange face
provided the examination volume can be covered.
10.0 ACCEPTANCE -REJECTION CRITERIA:
10.1 The client shall state the acceptance and rejection criteria.
10.2 The evaluation shall be as per the applicable code and Standards.
10.3 The below acceptance criteria in this procedure are as reference and guidelines
only. Code or contract governs.
10.4 Other acceptance standards other than mentioned in this procedure can be
used upon as applicable case to case. Applicable Code (Current Edition) or
Contract shall govern.
Acceptance and Rejection Criteria as per ASME Sec.-VIII, Div.- 1.
Imperfection which produces a response greater than 20% of the reference level shall be
investigated to the extent that the operator can identify the shape, size, location and
evaluate them in terms of acceptance given below.
a). Indication characterized as crack, lack of fusion or lack of penetration are
unacceptable regardless of length.
b). other imperfections are unacceptable if the indication exceeds the reference level and
have length, which exceeds:
1.) (6mm) for t up to (19mm)
2.) 1/3t for t from to 2 (19mm to 57mm)
3.) for t over 2 (57mm)
Where t is the thickness of the weld excluding any allowable reinforcement. For butt
welds joining two members have different thickness at the weld, t is the thinner of these
two thicknesses. If a full penetration weld includes a fillet weld the thickness of the
throat of the fillet shall be indicated in t.
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Figure B.
BASIC CALIBRATION BLOCK
Weld Thickness (t) Calibration Block Hole Notch Dimensions in Inch (mm)
Inch(mm) Thicknes (T) Diameter
Inch(mm) Inch(mm) Depth - 2%T
1
Upto 1(25)
(19) or t 3
/32(2.50 Width - /6(6) max.
Over 1(25) through 2950) 11/2(38) or t 1
/8(3) Length - 1(25) min.
3
Over 2(50) through 4(100) 3(75) or t /16(5)
Over 4(100) t + 1(25) [Note (1)] * Minimum dimension.
GENERAL NOTES
a. Holes shall be drilled and reamed 1.5 inch(38mm) deep minimum, essentially parallel to the examination surface.
b. For components equal to or less than 20 inch(500mm) in diameter, a curved block shall be used. A single curved
block shall be used for examinations in the range of curvature from 0.9 to 1.5 times the basic calibration block
diameter. Two sets of calibration reflectors (holes, notches) oriented 90 degree from each other shall be used.
Alternatively, two curved calibration blocks may be used.
c. The tolerance for hole diameter shall be + 1/32 inch (0.8mm). the tolerance for hole location through the calibration
block thickness (i.e. distance from the examination surface) shall be + 1/8 inch (3mm).
d. For blocks less than inch (19mm) in thickness, only the T side drilled hole and surface notches are required.
e. All holes may be located on the same face (side) of the calibration block , provided care is exercised to locate all
the reflectors (holes, notches) to prevent one reflector from affecting the indication from another reflector during
calibration. Notches may also be in the same plane as the inline holes. A sufficient number of holes shall be
provided for both angle and straight beam calibrations at the T, 1/2T, and 3/4T depths.
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f. Minimum notch depth shall be 1.6%T and maximum depth shall be 2.2%T plus the thickness of cladding, if
present.
g. Maximum notch width is not critical. Notches may be made by EDM or with end mills up to inch(6.4mm) in
diameter.
h. Weld thickness, t, is the nominal material thickness for welds without reinforcement or, for welds with
reinforcement, the nominal material thickness plus the estimated weld reinforcement not to exceed the maximum
permitted by the referencing code. When two or more base material thicknesses are involved, the calibration block
thickness, T, shall be determined by the average thickness of the weld; alternatively, a calibration block based on
the greater base material thickness may be used provided the reference reflector size is based upon the average
weld thickness.
i. For each increase in weld thickness of 2 inch (50mm) or fraction thereof over 4 inch (100mm), the hole diameter
shall increase 1/16 inch (1.5mm).
Figure C
CALIBRATION FOR PIPE WELDS
* Notches shall be located not closer than T or 1 in. (25 mm), whichever is greater, to any block edge or to
other notches.
GENERAL NOTES:
a. The minimum calibration block length (L) shall be 8 in. (200 mm) or 8 T, whichever is greater.
b. For OD 4 in. (lO0 mm) or less, the minimum arc length shall be 270 deg. For OD greater than 4 in. (lO0 mm),
the minimum arc length shall be 8 in. (200 mm) or 3 T, whichever is greater.
c. Notch depths shall be from 8% T minimum to 11% T maximum. Notch widths shall be in. (6 mm) maximum.
Notch lengths shall be 1 in. (25 mm) minimum.
d. Maximum notch width is not critical. Notches may be made with EDM or with end mills up to in. (6 mm) in
diameter.
e. Notch lengths shall be sufficient to provide for calibration with a minimum 3 to 1 signal-to-noise ratio.
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Figure D.
Figure E
SCANNING TECHNIQUES
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Exhibit-1 : REPORT FORMAT Form: UT-01
Request No.:
ULTRASONIC TEST REPORT
Client: Project/J.O. No.: Location: Date:
Surface Condition: Reference Code: Procedure: Material: Calibration:

Attached
Equipment: Model: S/N: Surface Temperature:
# Drawing Equipment / Weld W.S Dia. Probe % discontinuity Result Remark

Thick Angle of length & Accept
/ ISO Line No
DAC Location /
Number Reference Reject
Sketch:
Signature: _______________ ___________ ______ _________________
Name : _______________ __________________ __________________

UT Technician Reviewed / Verified By Approved By
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CALIBRATION SHEET
UT Report No: Page No: of
Probe Details:
# Angle Size Frequency Made Serial Number
1 0
2 45
3 60
4 70
Probe Cable: Couplant:
Calibration Details:
Calibration Block Material Thickness Reflector size
Sound Beam Angle 45 60 70

Correction
DAC Details:
DAC Block Size Reflector Size
Angle Reflector Depth Amplitude Height dB Range

45
60
70
Job Scanning Details:

Angle Half Skip Full Skip Half Sound Full Sound Range Scanning dB
Distance Distance Beam Path Beam Path
45
60
70
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ENGINEERING PROCEDURE

ENGINEERING PROCEDURE FOR

Date of Issue: 20th Nov, 2011

Total Pages: 20 (Twenty)

Prepared By: Reviewed By: Approved By:

Nesan Charles Eng. Mohammed Al-Armouti Nesan Charles

Rev. Para Page Date Changes

Figure-A Screen Height Linearity .......................................................... 6

Table - 1 Amplitude linearity table .......................................................... 6

Exhibit-1 Report Fomat ....................................................................... 19

2.0 TEST APPLICABLE DOCUMENT AND REFERENCE:

a. ASME Section V. 2010 Edition.

3.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION:

4.0 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:

a. Commercial available couplant or cellulose glue or Ultragel II.

A 5.2 AMPLITUDE CONTROL LINEARITY:

Sl.No : Indication set at dB Control Change Indication limits %

5.2 RANGE CALIBRATION:

SWEEP RANGE CALIBRATION FOR ANGLE BEAM.

a) Angle beam calibration block of thickness T shall be used.

5.2.2 STRAIGHT BEAM:

5.3 SWEEP RANGE CALIBRATION FOR STRAIGHT BEAM

General technique for straight beam calibration :Refer-Figure-A- 2.

5.4 DISTANCE AMPLITUDE CORRECTION (DAC) carve :

SENSITIVITY AND DAC CURVE .

6.0 PREPARATION FOR EXAMINATION:

7.0 TEST SEQUENCE:

7.1.2 The transducer face shall be cleaned before each measurement at

B) BASE METAL ROLLED PLATES STRAIGHT BEAM TESTING

C) BASE METAL HEAVY STEEL FORGED TESTING

7.3 PROBES AND CALIBRATION BLOCK SELECTION:

7.3.1 PROBE SELECTION (ANGLE BEAM)

7.3.2 CALIBRATION BLOCKS:

7.5 SURFACE CONDITION:

7.6 ESTABLISHING REFERENCE LINE OR DATUM:

7.7.1 STRAIGHT BEAM:

7.7.2 ANGLE BEAM:

7.7.2.1 Scanning for reflectors oriented parallel to the weld:

The angle beam shall be directed at the weld at approximately right

7.7.2.2 Scanning for reflectors oriented transverse to the weld:

7.8 CALIBRATION CONFIRMATION:

7.8.3.3 Angle Beam Calibration - The Sweep Range shall be calibrated

7.9 FLAW INVESTIGATION:

When a flaw indication is obtained whose height exceeds 20% of DAC

8.0 POST CLEANING:

10.0 ACCEPTANCE -REJECTION CRITERIA:

Acceptance and Rejection Criteria as per ASME Sec.-VIII, Div.- 1.

BASIC CALIBRATION BLOCK

CALIBRATION FOR PIPE WELDS

Exhibit-1 : REPORT FORMAT Form: UT-01

Surface Condition: Reference Code: Procedure: Material: Calibration:

# Drawing Equipment / Weld W.S Dia. Probe % discontinuity Result Remark

Signature: _______________ ___________ ______ _________________

Name : _______________ __________________ __________________

Sound Beam Angle 45 60 70

Angle Reflector Depth Amplitude Height dB Range

Job Scanning Details:

Technician Name: Client Rep.Name: Date

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