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Non-Destructive Testing Procedure
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NDT Proc UT Welds.001 - Ed.00 from 2016/12/10
1 TITLE
Procedure Title:
Ultrasonic inspection procedure for the inspection of single sided,

single V straight butt-welded carbon steel plate in accordance to
EN ISO 17640: 2010 Non-Destructive Testing Techniques,
testing levels and assessment.
Company:
Oliveiras NDT
Document nr:
NDT Proc UT Welds.001 - Ed.00
Name:
Issued by:
Approved by:
Authorized by:
Pedro Oliveira
Fausto guia
Carlos Vaz
EN ISO 9712 Level 3 Welds
Site Manager
2016/12/09
2016/12/09
2016/12/10
Signature:
Date:
2 CURRENT STATUS
Ed.:
00
Description:
Initial draft / all pages
Date of
Release:
Issue by:
Approved
by:
Authorized
by:
2016/12/10
P.Oliveira
F.guia
C.Vaz
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3 INDEX
Section
Title
Page
Title.......................................................................................................................0
Current Status.......................................................................................................0
Index.....................................................................................................................1
Figures..................................................................................................................2
Tables....................................................................................................................2
Scope....................................................................................................................3
6.1 Introduction.................................................................................................... 3
6.2 Details of the Component.............................................................................. 3
6.3 Test Area........................................................................................................ 3
Standards and References...................................................................................4
Definitions and Abbreviations...............................................................................6
Safety....................................................................................................................7
10
Personnel..............................................................................................................8
11
Identification and DATUM Points..........................................................................9
11.1 Identification of the component.....................................................................9

11.2 DATUM points................................................................................................. 9
11.3 Retest............................................................................................................. 9
12
Surface................................................................................................................10
13
Extent of Inspection............................................................................................11
14
Equipment Specification.....................................................................................12
15
Equipment Checks / Calibration Setup...............................................................13
15.1 Linearity of time base.................................................................................. 13

15.2 Linearity of the gain/amplitude....................................................................13
15.3 Probe Index Point and Incident Angle...........................................................14
15.4 DAC curve.................................................................................................... 15
15.5 Couplant....................................................................................................... 16
15.6 Transfer Correction....................................................................................... 16
15.7 Scanning Sensitivity..................................................................................... 17
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Performance of Testing.......................................................................................18
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16.1 Visual Inspection.......................................................................................... 18
16.2 Parent Material Inspection............................................................................18
16.3 Weld Examination........................................................................................ 18
16.4 Transverse Scanning.................................................................................... 19
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Evaluation and sizing Defects............................................................................20
18
Reporting............................................................................................................21
19
Post Examination................................................................................................23
20
Non-compliance Statement................................................................................23
21
Attachments........................................................................................................23
4 FIGURES
Figure 1 - Weld Cross Section...............................................................................................3
Figure 2 - DAC typical representation.................................................................................15
Figure 3 - Determination of transfer correction....................................................................16
5 TABLES
Table 1 - EN 12668-3:2014 Acceptance Values..................................................................14
Table 2 - Acceptance Criteira...............................................................................................21
6 SCOPE
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6.1
Introduction
This procedure defines the criteria and general requirements to carry out ultrasonic
inspection of single sided, single V straight butt-weld, carbon steel plate in accordance to
EN ISO 17640: 2010 Non-Destructive Testing Techniques, testing levels and
assessment, to a testing level B in accordance with table A.1.
6.2
Details of the Component
The component to be tested under this procedure shall me made from carbon steel, 18mm
thickness with a weld configuration of 60 preparation angle; 2mm root face and 2mm root
gap, welded from both sides, using the MMA welding process.
The potential discontinuities and defects likely to be detected in this test are lack of side
wall and inter run fusion, lack of penetration, slag inclusion, solidification cracking, heat
affected zone/weld toe cracking and porosity.
Insert weld cross section
Figure 1 - Weld Cross Section
6.3
Test Area
This procedure is for the ultrasonic inspection of the full length of the weld, heat affected
zone and parent material for the full volume of material adjacent to the weld over which
angle beam scanning will transverse when scanned from both sides of the plate.
The ultrasonic velocities for which this procedure is written are nominally 5960 m/s 50
m/s for longitudinal scanning and 3240 m/s 30 m/s for shear wave scanning but these
shall be verified at the time of inspection and equivalent calibration.
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7 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

The following standards and references shall be applicable to the undertaking of this
procedure:
EN ISO 9712:2012 Non-destructive testing Qualification and certification of NDT

personnel;
EN 1330-4:2010 Non-destructive testing Terminology. Part 4 Terms used in

ultrasonic testing:
EN ISO 17640:2010 - Non-Destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic Testing

Technique, testing levels and assessment;
EN ISO 11666: 2011 - Non-Destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic Testing of welded

joints - Acceptance level for UT;
EN ISO 23279:2010 Non-Destructive testing of welds Characterization of

indications in welds;
EN 12688-1:2010 - Non-Destructive testing of welds Characterization and

Verification of Ultrasonic examination. Part 1 Instruments;

Verification of Ultrasonic examination. Part 2 Probes;

Verification of Ultrasonic examination. Part 3 Combined Equipment;
EN ISO 16810:2014 - Non-Destructive testing Ultrasonic testing. General principles;
EN ISO 12611:2014 - Non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic testing. Sensitivity and range

setting;
EN ISO 16823:2014 - Non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic testing. Transmission

technique;
EN ISO 16826:2014 - Non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic testing. Examination for

discontinuities perpendicular to the surface;
EN ISO 16827:2014 - Non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic testing. Characterization and

sizing of discontinuities;
EN ISO 2400:2012 - Non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic testing. Specification for

calibration block No. 1;
BS EN ISO 7963:2010 - Non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic testing. Specification for

calibration block No. 2;
NDT UT Instruction for the inspection of double V straight butt-welded carbon steel
plate in accordance to EN ISO 17640: 2010 Non-Destructive Testing Techniques,
testing levels and assessment, to a testing level B in accordance with table A.1.;
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PCN DOC PSL/44 and other relevant documentation.
NOTE: All standards and referenced documentation are to latest edition issue
unless otherwise specified and agreed to prior to the inspection.
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8 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

The specific definitions and abbreviation that shall apply to this procedure are as specified
in EN 10330-4 and elsewhere. Nominally they are as follow:
Symbol
Description
Extension of the defect in depth
Length of defect
lx
Length of the defect in x direction
ly
Length of the defect on y direction
lh
Height of the defect in z direction
H0
Scanning sensitivity
Indication Amplitude
Position of the indication in longitudinal direction
Position of the indication in transverse direction
Position of the indication in height
UT
Ultrasonic testing
DAC
Distance Amplitude Correction
SDH
Side drilled holes
FSH
Full screen height
BWE
Back wall echo
SBWE
Second back wall echo
MBPL
Maximum beam path length
HAZ
Heat affected zone
NDT
Non-Destructive testing
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
MMA
Manuel Metal Arc weld
HSE
Health and Safety Executive
COSHH
MSDS
PCN
S
PWHT
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Material Safety Data Sheets
Personal Certification in non-destructive testing
Difference between sound path
Post Weld Heat Treatment
Other definitions as listed in EN 1330-4 shall apply.

There are no non-standard definitions applicable to this procedure.
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9 SAFETY
This procedure shall be undertaken in accordance with all relevant safety regulations, local
rules and guidelines.
Ultrasonic examinations require the use of couplant and cleaning fluids, some of which
may be hazardous to health.
Specified site PPE shall be worn all times when conducting inspections in accordance to
this procedure. As minimum safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs and boots shall be worn.
For further information the following shall be consulted for reference:

Health and Safety Executive
COSHH Regulations
Local Rules
Site Specific Rules
Company Health and Safety Procedure on NDT
Material Safety Data Sheets
Manual Handling Procedures
10 PERSONNEL
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Personnel performing inspections in accordance to this procedure shall be qualified to a

minimum of Level 2, UT welds, in accordance to EN ISO 9712:2012 or equivalent.
Shall have a minimum of 12 months experience in similar tests and be familiar with the
welding process use.
Operator and hold a valid eye-sight certificate to a minimum of Jaeger No.1 or Times New
Roman N4.5, and should be able to distinguish and differentiate contrast on Ishihara
plates.
Evaluation and validation of test results shall be performed by personnel qualified to a
minimum of Level 2, UT welds, in accordance to EN ISO 9712:2012 or equivalent.
11 IDENTIFICATION AND DATUM POINTS
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The component is to be uniquely identified using an alphanumeric identification system

permanent marked at the DATUM point (Master) side.
11.1 Identification of the component

138D
All records shall nominate the relevant unique identification for traceability.
11.2 DATUM points

DATUM points are as nominated on the Reporting Diagram, refer to section 21 of this
procedure. All reference is to and from the DATUM point (Master) side of the component.
The centerline of the weld is to be marked on the component, on each side of the plate, for
stand of distance measurement and discontinuity position reference.
11.3 Retest
Where a retest is called for, an additional suffix R shall be added to the identification to
signify that the additional inspection was a retest activity.
12 SURFACE
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Scanning surface shall be even (less than 0.5mm deviation) and free from foreign material
or mechanical damage which may impede accurate scanning and assessment of the
component (e.g. scale, spatter, paint...). Surface shall permit full and uniform coupling.
Surface roughness shall not be greater than 6.3m on the areas transversed by the
ultrasonic probes.
Component surface temperature shall remain within 15C of the calibration standard
used for the calibration setup.
13 EXTENT OF INSPECTION
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100% of the weld body, HAZ from each side of the weld (10mm from the weld toe either
side), on both side of the component.
For the conduct of tests in accordance to this procedure visual inspection shall be carried
out on the full length of the weld, HAZ and adjacent parent material from both sides of the
weld and both sides of the component, with a width of not less than 5.5t+Probe width
dimensions.
This visual inspection is intended to detect any discontinuities that may interfere with
scanning. Any discontinuities detected shall be recorded as part of this inspection.
14 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION
The equipment used during this procedure shall be as follow:
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A-Scan, Pulse-echo unit (e.g. GE USM35X) compliant with EN 12668-1:2000;

Ultrasonic Twin Crystal probe, 0, 10mm diameter, 5MHz;
Ultrasonic Shear Wave probe, 45, 10mm diameter, 4MHz;
Ultrasonic Calibration Block, A2 Block, Carbon Steel;
Ultrasonic Calibration Block, DAC Block, Carbon Steel
Probes Leads/Connectors;
Magnetic guides/rulers
Marker Pen and Beam plotting Material;
Probes shall comply with the requirements of EN 12668-2:2010. The overall equipment
shall comply with EN 12668-3:2000 and hold a valid calibration certificate and calibration
status, and this shall be undertaken within the last week or sooner.
15 EQUIPMENT CHECKS / CALIBRATION SETUP

The equipment checks and calibrations setup to be applied to this procedure shall be as
follow:
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The equipment shell be verified for completeness and correct operation (physical
state) prior to commencement of this procedure.
The ultrasonic test unit shall have current calibration status and this shall have
been, if required, due to service or maintenance requirements and or in accordance
with EN 12688-3:2013.
Nominally, linearity of time base and gain/amplitude shall be carried out weekly. This shall
be undertaken utilizing the A2 block and a 0 probe.
15.1 Linearity of time base

a. Place the 0 ultrasonic probe on the 25mm thick section of the A2 block;
b. Adjust the range and gain to obtain 10 BWE signals, the first of which shall be
raised to 80% FSH;
c. Adjust delay control to bring the first BWE to alignment with the first graticule on the
time base line;
d. Adjust the gain control to bring the sixth BWE to 80% FSH;
e. Check horizontal position of sixth BWE relative to the sixth graticule on the time
base line;
f. Record the variance.
Linearity of time base is compliant if the tolerance at the assessed graticule is less than
2% FSW.
15.2 Linearity of the gain/amplitude

a. Place 0 ultrasonic probe on the A2 block above 1.5mm SDH;
b. Adjust the range and gain to bring the signal to mid-way along the time base line
and to 80% FSH. Note gain setting;
c. Adjust gain by 2 dB, confirm signal goes to approximately 101%FSH, and record
this actual value of signal amplitude.
d. Reduce gain to original value and confirm signal to returns to 80%FSH, reduce the
gain for a further 6dB, confirm signal goes to approximately 40%FSH and record
this actual value of signal amplitude;
e. Reduce gain by a further 6dB, confirm signal goes to approximately 20%FSH and
record this actual value of signal amplitude.
f. Reduce gain by a further 6dB, confirm signal goes to approximately 10%FSH and
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g. Reduce gain by a further 6dB, confirm signal goes to approximately 5%FSH and
h. Determine compliance by assessing against the following table as per EN 126683:2014
Gain [dB]
Excepted
Screen Height
Limits
+2
101%
>95%FSH
80%
80%FSH
-6
40%
37-43%FSH
-12
20%
17-23%FSH
-18
10%
8-12%FSH
-24
5%
< 8%FSH
Table 1 - EN 12668-3:2014 Acceptance Values
Linearity of gain/amplitude is compliant if the tolerance at the assessed screen height and
gain setting is within the limits above.
The current status of this calibration check shall be entered upon the master equipment
record card and the test report format, refer to section 21.
15.3 Probe Index Point and Incident Angle

The ultrasonic probes shall have a current verification for angle, 0 index point verification
and resolution status and this shall have been undertaken in accordance with and EN
12668-2-2010 prior to and during the performance of this procedure.
Nominally this shall be carried out on a daily basis whilst the ultrasonic unit is in service.
Probe index point verification shall be undertaken utilizing either the A2 block or the A4
block and each of the angle beam (45, 60 and 70) ultrasonic probes.
This shall be undertaken by maximizing the signal of the 100mm radius of the A2 block or
the 25mm radius of the A4 block.
The relative probe position shall be marked upon each probe body, on each side of the
probe and the distance from the index point to the front/edge of the probe shall be
recorded on the equipment record card.
The maximum allowable variation shall be 1 mm (1 graduation).
The incident angle shall be verified for the 45, 60 and 70 probes, and the probe wear
surface reshoed and gently lapped to adjust to the correct angle if wear is evident.
The correct angle verification shall be undertaken using the Perspex plug on the A2 block
as the reflector and the graduated angle scale on the block as the angle confirmation.
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Note: Current status of verification shall be entered upon the test report format,
refer to section 21 of this procedure.
15.4 DAC curve

A Distance Amplitude Correction curve shall be plotted for each of the angle beam probes
to be utilized during this inspection for the varying beam path lengths for the testing of the
component.
This can be undertaken using the onboard electronic programming of the ultrasonic test
unit or by using a screen overlay.
Nominally this is performed by initially selecting the range to be utilized for the angle beam
probes. The probe is then placed in the position to maximizing the signal response from
the uppermost SDH in the DAC block and the gain setting is adjusting so that it achieves
80%FSH.
This dB setting is recorded/saved and the trace maximum peak either electronically
captured or hard marked in the overlay using a permanent marker.
The probe is then repositioned to maximize the signal response from the next lower SDH
and the trace maximum peak either electronically captured or hard marked.
This is repeated on each of the subsequent SDHs until the full range of the beam path is
plotted for DAC correction.
This process shall be repeated for each of the others angle beam probes used during this
inspection until the full set of probes has been plotted for DAC. Refer below showing a
typical DAC curve representation for an angle beam probe.
Figure 2 - DAC typical representation
The ultrasonic calibration blocks used for the initial calibration of the ultrasonic test unit
and the ultrasonic probes shall be in accordance with the requirements of EN ISO
2400:2012 for the A2 block and EN ISO 7963:2010 for the A4 block. DAC block shall be in
accordance to EN ISO 16811:2014.
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15.5 Couplant
The couplant utilized during this procedure shall be of sufficient viscosity and inherent
wetting ability to ensure good coupling of the probe to the test component and be of low
acoustic impedance. Batch numbers shall be maintained on record.
The couplant used during this procedure shall be entered upon the test report format, refer
to section 20 of this procedure.
15.6 Transfer Correction

Transfer correction shall be assessed and any variation between calibration block and
component shall be adjusted for and recorded.
As you cannot get a BWE with angle probes from a plate or pipe wall, you have to use two
probes with the same angle.
Place the two probes on the DAC block, first in V-formation, and then in W-formation, and
the gain settings required to bring to the same height on the screen are recorded (values
VA1 and VA2 respectively). The probes are then similarly positioned on the component, and
the procedure repeated (Values VB1 and VB2).
The recorded gain values are plotted against the sound path length, and lines drawn
through each pair of points.
The transfer correction, V, is given by the difference in gain between the two lines at the
appropriate sound path length.
Figure 3 - Determination of transfer correction
Note: Transfer loss/coupling loss can significantly influence the assessment of

signal response and must be assessed and accounted for. The range from a 2dB up
to 12dB can be accounted for by correction.
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Any greater losses shall require supervision advice prior to proceeding.
15.7 Scanning Sensitivity

Scanning sensitivity shall be 80%FSH on the SBWE at MBPL for the 0 twin crystal probe.
Scanning sensitivity for the angle beam probes shall be determined by the DAC gain
setting + transfer correction assessed + 2dB.
These shall be entered upon the test report format, refer to section 21 of this procedure.
Scanning sensitivity, correction loss and coupling are to be regularly checked and verified
at no greater than 4h intervals.
Probe near zone limits for discontinuities near to the scanning surface shall be allowed for
by scanning at full skip distances or by scanning from other side of the component.
Any equipment, which is unserviceable, out of tolerance or is not operating to requirement
shall be removed from service, tagged out and sent for assessment/repair by a certify
person.
Records shall be kept on file for all equipment as the current status shall be entered.
16 PERFORMANCE OF TESTING
The performance of the test procedure undertaken in accordance with the specific
requirements of the NDT instructions, refer to section 21, and as follow:
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16.1 Visual Inspection

The full length of the weld, HAZ and adjacent parent material shall be visually inspected on
both sides of the weld, both sides of the component for discontinuities that may impede
with the longitudinal and angle beam inspection of the weld, HAZ and parent material.
All such discontinuities noted shall be recorded as part of this inspection.
16.2 Parent Material Inspection

The full surface of the component shall be longitudinal beam scanned using the twin
crystal 0 probe to detect lamination type discontinuities within the parent material, which
may impede the accurate angle beam scanning of the weld, and determine component
thickness. This shall be performed utilizing the scanning pattern as per section 21 (written
instruction) of this procedure. All scanning runs will overlap a minimum of 10% to ensure
the full coverage of the scanned area.
Inspection extent shall comprehend the full length of the weld and a width of a minimum of
5.5t+probe width on each side of the weld toe.
A scanning speed of no greater than 50mm per second shall be used.
All discontinuities of greater than 40%FSH on the SBWE noted during this part of the
inspection shall be sized for length, breadth and relative position, shall recorded and a
statement limiting the validity of the further inspection across this area shall be declared.
Supervision advice shall be sought prior to proceeding further with this procedure if
discontinuities are identified during scan.
16.3 Weld Examination

A critical root scan shall be carried out from both sides of the weld, with at least the 70
probe directed perpendicular to the weld axis so as to distinguish between root variations
and the existence of root defects or crack-like defects.
This may be done where practicable with the aid of a magnetic strip ruler placed so that
the distance from the probe index will be constant. This distance shall be set to t * tan(70)
+ root gap
The body and fusion faces of the weld shall be then inspected using a continuous
scanning raster from both sides of the weld between the weld toe and full skip plus the cap
width using 60 and 45 angle probes.
60 angle probes are more suitable for detecting side wall defects taken in consideration
the preparation angle.
The scanning shall be performed at approximate right angles to the weld axis from both
sides for the detection of discontinuities parallel to the weld axis.
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For scanning schemes, refer to section 21 (written instruction).
16.4 Transverse Scanning

The 45 angle probe shall be used directed essentially parallel to the weld axis and shall
be manipulated so that the angle beam passes through the required volumes of weld, HAZ
and adjacent parent material in order to detect discontinuities oriented transverse to the
weld axis.
This operation shall be performed on both sides of the weld and both directions, making a
total of 4 scans.
For scanning schemes, refer to section 21 (written instruction).
17 EVALUATION AND SIZING DEFECTS

Any discontinuities which cause an indication in excess of -14dB scanning level shall be
investigated to the extent that it can be evaluated in terms of the acceptance criteria.
The indication shall be investigated to:
Confirm its existence;
Determine its location with reference to the established DATUM points;
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Determine its size;
Determine its depth.
For length sizing, 6dB drop technique shall be used.

This technique consists by maximize the indication using gain setting until 100%FSH has
been achieved. By moving laterally the probe until the signal drops to 50%FSH (-6dB), the
front/center of the probe indicates the position of one of the ends of the indication.
With gain at the same level, the probe shall be moved laterally in the opposite direction.
The signal will increase in height at the screen and when it drops again to 50%FSH (-6dB)
at the front/center of the probe it will be the other end of the indication.
For through thickness dimension 20dB drop technique.

This technique consists by maximize the indication using gain setting until 100%FSH has
been achieved.
By moving traversing, towards the weld, until the signal drops 1/10 (-20dB), the stand of to
centerline and the corresponded sound path shall be noted.
Move the probe in the opposite direction until the signal drops 1/10 (-20dB), take note of
stand of and sound path of this signal.
Through thickness dimension is assessed by calculating lh=S x cos (probe angle) being
S the difference between the sound paths noted.
18 REPORTING
Upon completion of the test the operator shall prepare an examination report using the
approved report sheet, refer to section 21 for template.
All restrictions which limit the effectiveness of the test must be recorded.
Defects shall be stated as acceptable or non-acceptable according to table 2.
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Acceptable/Non-Acceptable
Gain Assessed
[dB]
Length [mm]
H > H0
Any
Non-Acceptable
H H0
l 0,5t
Non-Acceptable
H > H0 - 6dB
0,5t > l t
Non-Acceptable
H > H0 - 10dB
l>t
Non-Acceptable
Table 2 - Acceptance Criteira
All other indications shall be considered acceptable.

Recording levels are 4 dB below the corresponding acceptance levels.
The report shall contain as minimum:
a. identification of the object under test (material and product form, dimensions,
location of weld/welded joint examined, reference to the welding procedure,
specification and heat treatment, state of manufacture, surface conditions,
temperature of the component);
b. place and date of testing;
c. identification of test organizations and identification and certification of operator;
d. maker and type of ultrasonic instrument with identification number;
e. maker, type, nominal frequency, size of element and actual angle of incidence of
probes used;
f. identification of reference blocks used;
g. couplant medium;
h. testing level(s) and reference to written procedure when used;
i. Reference standards
j. extent of testing;
k. location of the scanning areas;
l. reference points and details of coordinate system used;
m. identification of probe positions;
n. time base range;
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o. method and values used for sensitivity setting (gain setting for reference levels and
values used for transfer corrections);
p. reference levels;
q. result of the parent material test;
r. standards for acceptance levels;
s. deviations from this International Standard, or contract requirements;
t. coordinates of the indication, with details of associated probes and corresponding
probe positions;
u. maximum echo amplitude and information on the type and size of defect;
v. lengths of defects;
w. results of evaluation according to specified acceptance levels;
19 POST EXAMINATION
All traces of couplant, markings, water or other contaminants are to be removed from
component surfaces.
Light covering of oil applied prior to storage.
Component to be tagged with Inspection Approved green label in case of no indications
or acceptable indications only are found.
Component to be tagged with Inspection Reproved red label in case of non-acceptable
indications are found.
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20 NON-COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
If any aspects of this Procedure are contradictory, cannot be interpreted or carried out as
intended then this procedure and any associated instructions are top e ceased
immediately and supervision approval/advice to be sought prior to recommencing.
All records are to be completed to the point of ceasing the procedure and these are to be
supplied to supervision for reference.
The test piece is to be marked as Inspection on hold, surface preservative applied as/if
required and be placed in Quarantine Area subject to approval to recommence this
inspection procedure.
21 ATTACHMENTS
Written Instruction
Ultrasonic Test Report form
Equipment Checks / Calibration Setup form
Drawings and Scanning Patterns
1 TITLE
Document Title:
Ultrasonic inspection written instruction for the inspection of single

sided, single V straight butt-welded carbon steel plate in
accordance to EN ISO 17640: 2010 Non-Destructive Testing
Techniques, testing levels and assessment.
Company:
Oliveiras NDT
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Document nr:
Name:
NDT WI UT Welds.001 - Ed.00
Issued by:
Approved by:
Authorized by:
Pedro Oliveira
Fausto guia
Carlos Vaz
Site Manager
2016/12/09
2016/12/09
2016/12/10
Signature:
Date:
2 CURRENT STATUS
Ed.:
00
Description:
Initial draft / all pages
Date of
Release:
Issue by:
Approved
by:
Authorized
by:
2016/12/10
P.Oliveira
F.guia
C.Vaz
3 PURPOSE OF
TEST
100% examination to find defects in weld body and HAZ

carried out in accordance with EN ISO 17640:2010
Technique 1, testing level 2 and UT Proc. UT Welds.001
Ed.00
4 AREA OF TEST
100% of weld body, HAZ and 10mm parent material either side
of weld.
5 COMPONENT
REFERENCE
138D
6 COMPONENT
18mm carbon steel plate, with 60 preparation angle, a 2mm
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DESCRIPTION
root face and a 2mm root gap, welded by MMA welding

process
7 STAGE OF
MANUFACTURE
After PWHT
8 SURFACE
CONDITION
Scanning surfaces shall be even and free from foreign matter

likely to interfere with probe movement or coupling (e.g. rust,
scale, spatter...)
Scanning surfaces shall permit full and uniform coupling and
have a roughness not more than 6,3m.
9 SAFETY
Care to be taken when lifting components.

Company statutory national Health and Safety procedures shall
be adhered to. Correct PPE shall be worn all times when
conducting inspections according to this written instruction.
Refer to section 9 of NDT Proc UT Welds.001 Ed.00 for
further information.
10 PERSONNEL

further information.
11 EQUIPMENT
A-Scan, Pulse-echo unit (e.g. GE USM35X) compliant with EN

12668-1:2000;
Ultrasonic Twin Crystal probe, 0, 10mm diameter, 5MHz;
Ultrasonic Calibration Block, DAC Block, Carbon Steel
Probes Leads/Connectors;
Magnetic guides/rulers
Marker Pen and Beam plotting Material;
Please refer to section 12 of NDT Proc UT Welds.001 Ed.00
for equipment compliance
12 COUPLANT
UCA1 Ultragel or equivalent.
13 TIME BASE
For 0 Compression probes : 0-100mm

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CALIBRATION
For 45 angle probe: 0-100mm
For 60 and 70 probes: 0-200mm
14 SENSITIVITY
SETTINGS
DAC plotted for all angle probes from the 3mm SDH.
15 TRANSFER
CORRECTION
Transfer correction to be assessed in accordance to EN ISO

16811:2014, refer to section 15.6 of NDT Proc UT Welds.001
Ed.00.
0 Compression probe SBWE at FSH
16 VISUAL
INSPECTION
Carry out visual inspection of surface and report

irregularities or non-conformance to supervisor
17 EQUIPMENT
CHECKS AND
CALIBRATION
All equipment to be tested in accordance with EN 12668-3
any
Linearity of time base, Linearity of the gain/amplitude and

Probe Index Point and Incident Angle shall be assessed. Refer
to section 15 of NDT Proc UT Welds.001 Ed.00
Records of all checks and calibrations to be kept.
18 SCANNING
Scan 1 0 compression wave scan to all surface where

ultrasonic examination will be conducted. Scan width shall
comprehend HAZ and 5.5t+probe width from the weld toe, on
each side of the full length of the weld.
Scan 2 Fixed root scan with 70 angle probe at skip
distance + root gap, from the centerline of the weld.
Scan 3 60 angle probe scan for fusion faces and weld body.
Scan 4 45 angle probe scan for weld body inclusions and
confirmation of any indications detected with previous scan
Scan 5 45 angle probe for transverse scanning of the weld
for the detection of transverse indications.
Maximum scanning speed 50 mm/s.
Scanning level for 0 probe SBWE at FSH
Scanning level for angle probes DAC reference level +
transfer correction + 2dB, for each probe respectively.
Refer to section 16 of NDT Proc UT Welds.001 Ed.00
19 EVALUATION OF
INDICATIONS
All indications equal or exceeding scanning level 114dB shall

be evaluated using beam spread geometry technique to
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establish maximum echo amplitude, length, through wall
dimensions and defect characterization.
For assessing length 6dB drop technique shall be use.
For assessing through wall dimension 20dB drop technique
shall be use.
guidance.
20 REPORTING
All inspections to be recorded on approved report format.

Identification of the weld following information to be recorded
for each defect (length, maximum amplitude, depth, through
wall dimension, position with respect to DATUM and defect
characterization) shall be recorded. Refer to section 18 of NDT
Proc UT Welds.002 Ed.00 for acceptance criteria and
reporting.
Sketches to be produce for each defect evaluated giving
length, maximum amplitude, depth, through wall dimension,
position with respect to DATUM and defect characterization.
An overall plan view shall be produced giving all defects
positions in respect to DATUM.
21 NONCOMPLIANCE
Any non-conformance in relation to this written instruction shall

be brought to the supervisors attention immediately.
All work shall be stopped and area be safely controlled.
Work shall be restart only after non-conformance be solved or
instructions being given by supervisor or by him designated.
22 POST
EXAMINATION
All traces of couplant, markings, water or other contaminants

are to be removed from component surfaces.
Light covering of oil applied prior to storage.
0 compression probe scanning
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Angle probes scanning (cross section)
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Ultrasonic Examination Report
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Client:
Report nr
Component:
Date of Test
Extent
of
inspection
Reference documents:
Standard
Technique
Testing level
Others:
Item inspected
Material
Stage of Manufacture
Surface condition
Dimensions
Equipment
Make and Model
Serial number
Probes
Make and
Model
Angle of
Incidence
Frequency
[MHz]
Range [mm]
Serial number
Reference
Gain [dB]
Couplant
Type
Batch no
Test Settings
Blocks:
Reporting level
Acceptance level
Probe positions
Results
Indication
Coordinates
Length
Through
Maximum
Type of
Accept/Reject
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Ultrasonic Examination Report
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Thickness
X
Remarks
Amplitude
Indication
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Ultrasonic Equipment Checks
Attached to Report nr:_________________
Date:___________
Linearity of time base
Value of FSW:
Value read:
Linearity of time base is compliant if the tolerance at the assessed graticule is less than
2% FSW.
Linearity of the gain/amplitude
Gain [dB]
Excepted
Screen Height
Actual Screen
Height
+2
101%
>95%FSH
80%
80%FSH
-6
40%
37-43%FSH
-12
20%
17-23%FSH
-18
10%
8-12%FSH
-24
5%
< 8%FSH
Limits
Probe Index Point and Incident Angle

Make / Model
Serial number
Distance of Index
Point to front edge
[mm]
Index
Marked
(Y/N)
Angle of
Incidence
OK (Y/N)

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Non-Destructive Testing Procedure

NDT Proc UT Welds.001 - Ed.00 from 2016/12/10

Ultrasonic inspection procedure for the inspection of single sided,

NDT Proc UT Welds.001 - Ed.00

EN ISO 9712 Level 3 Welds

EN ISO 9712 Level 3 Welds

Initial draft / all pages

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NDT Proc UT Welds.001 - Ed.00 from 2016/12/10

Standards and References...................................................................................4

Definitions and Abbreviations...............................................................................6

Identification and DATUM Points..........................................................................9

11.1 Identification of the component.....................................................................9

Equipment Checks / Calibration Setup...............................................................13

15.1 Linearity of time base.................................................................................. 13

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NDT Proc UT Welds.001 - Ed.00 from 2016/12/10

Evaluation and sizing Defects............................................................................20

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Details of the Component

Figure 1 - Weld Cross Section

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7 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

EN ISO 9712:2012 Non-destructive testing Qualification and certification of NDT

EN 1330-4:2010 Non-destructive testing Terminology. Part 4 Terms used in

EN ISO 17640:2010 - Non-Destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic Testing

EN ISO 11666: 2011 - Non-Destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic Testing of welded

EN ISO 23279:2010 Non-Destructive testing of welds Characterization of

EN 12688-1:2010 - Non-Destructive testing of welds Characterization and

EN 12688-2:2010 - Non-Destructive testing of welds Characterization and

EN 12688-3:2013 - Non-Destructive testing of welds Characterization and

EN ISO 16810:2014 - Non-Destructive testing Ultrasonic testing. General principles;

EN ISO 12611:2014 - Non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic testing. Sensitivity and range

EN ISO 16823:2014 - Non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic testing. Transmission

EN ISO 16826:2014 - Non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic testing. Examination for

EN ISO 16827:2014 - Non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic testing. Characterization and

EN ISO 2400:2012 - Non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic testing. Specification for

BS EN ISO 7963:2010 - Non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic testing. Specification for

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PCN DOC PSL/44 and other relevant documentation.

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8 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Extension of the defect in depth

Length of the defect in x direction

Length of the defect on y direction

Height of the defect in z direction

Position of the indication in longitudinal direction

Position of the indication in transverse direction

Position of the indication in height

Distance Amplitude Correction

Side drilled holes

Full screen height

Back wall echo

Second back wall echo

Maximum beam path length

Heat affected zone

Personal Protective Equipment

Manuel Metal Arc weld

Health and Safety Executive

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Other definitions as listed in EN 1330-4 shall apply.

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