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    This document summarizes requirements for qualifying ultrasonic examination procedures for flaw sizing and categorization when using fracture mechanics-based acceptance criteria. It specifies that demonstration blocks must contain actual or simulated flaws of certain sizes located at surfaces or subsurface to test the procedure. The blocks must be similar to the joints and thicknesses being examined in production. Flaws must be correctly detected, sized equal or greater than actual size, and categorized as surface or subsurface for the procedure to be qualified. Qualification data and records must be retained.

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    This document summarizes requirements for qualifying ultrasonic examination procedures for flaw sizing and categorization when using fracture mechanics-based acceptance criteria. It specifies that demonstration blocks must contain actual or simulated flaws of certain sizes located at surfaces or subsurface to test the procedure. The blocks must be similar to the joints and thicknesses being examined in production. Flaws must be correctly detected, sized equal or greater than actual size, and categorized as surface or subsurface for the procedure to be qualified. Qualification data and records must be retained.

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    This document summarizes requirements for qualifying ultrasonic examination procedures for flaw sizing and categorization when using fracture mechanics-based acceptance criteria. It specifies that demonstration blocks must contain actual or simulated flaws of certain sizes located at surfaces or subsurface to test the procedure. The blocks must be similar to the joints and thicknesses being examined in production. Flaws must be correctly detected, sized equal or greater than actual size, and categorized as surface or subsurface for the procedure to be qualified. Qualification data and records must be retained.

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    2013 SECTION V

    MANDATORY APPENDIX IX
    PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FLAW SIZING
    AND CATEGORIZATION
    IX-410

    SCOPE

    IX-435.6 Flaw Size. Demonstration block flaw sizes


    shall be based on the demonstration block thickness and
    shall be no larger than that specified by the referencing
    Code Section
    (a) maximum acceptable flaw height for material less
    than 1 in. (25 mm) thick, or
    (b) 0.25 aspect ratio acceptable flaw for material equal
    to or greater than 1 in. (25 mm) thick
    based on the demonstration block thickness.

    This Mandatory Appendix provides requirements for


    the qualification21 of ultrasonic examination procedures
    when flaw sizing (i.e., length and through-wall height)
    and categorization (i.e., surface or subsurface) determination are specified for fracture mechanics based acceptance
    criteria.

    IX-420

    IX-435.7 Single I.D./O.D. Flaw Alternative. When the


    demonstration block can be scanned from both major surfaces during the qualification scan [e.g., joint I.D. and O.D.
    have a similar detail, diameter of curvature is greater than
    20 in. (500 mm), no cladding or weld overlay present,
    etc.], then only one surface flaw is required.

    GENERAL

    The requirements of Article 4 apply except as modified


    by this Appendix.

    IX-435

    DEMONSTRATION BLOCKS

    IX-435.1 General. The following Article 4 paragraphs


    apply to demonstration blocks: T-434.1.2, T-434.1.3,
    T-434.1.4, T-434.1.5, T-434.1.6, and T-434.1.7.

    IX-435.8 One-Sided Exams. When, due to obstructions, the weld examination can only be performed from
    one side of the weld axis, the demonstration block shall
    contain two sets of flaws, one set on each side of the weld
    axis. When the demonstration block can be scanned from
    both sides of the weld axis during the qualification scan
    (e.g., similar joint detail and no obstructions), then only
    one set of flaws is required.

    IX-435.2 Preparation. A demonstration block shall be


    prepared by welding or, provided the acoustic properties
    are similar, the hot isostatic process (HIP) may be used.
    IX-435.3 Thickness. The demonstration block shall
    be within 25% of the thickness to be examined. For welds
    joining two different thicknesses of material, demonstration block thickness shall be based on the thinner of the
    two materials.

    IX-442

    QUALIFICATION DATA

    The demonstration block shall be scanned and the qualification data saved per the procedure being qualified and
    shall be available to the Inspector and Owner/User along
    with a copy of any software necessary to view the data.

    IX-435.4 Weld Joint Configuration. The demonstration blocks weld joint geometry shall be representative
    of the production joints details.
    IX-435.5 Flaw Location. Unless specified otherwise
    by the referencing Code Section, the demonstration block
    shall contain a minimum of three actual planar flaws or
    three EDM notches oriented to simulate flaws parallel to
    the production welds axis and major groove faces. The
    flaws shall be located at or adjacent to the blocks groove
    faces as follows:
    (a) one surface flaw on the side of the block representing the component O.D. surface
    (b) one surface flaw on the side of the block representing the component I.D. surface
    (c) one subsurface flaw
    When the scan plan to be utilized subdivides a weld into
    multiple examination zones, a minimum of one flaw per
    zone is required.

    IX-480
    IX-481

    EVALUATION
    SIZE AND CATEGORY

    Flaws shall be sized and categorized in accordance with


    the written procedure being qualified.

    IX-482

    AUTOMATED AND SEMI-AUTOMATED


    ACCEPTANCE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

    Acceptable performance, unless specified by the User or


    referencing Code, is defined as the detection of all the
    flaws in the demonstration block and
    (a) recorded responses or imaged lengths, as applicable,
    exceed the specified evaluation criteria of the procedure
    (b) the flaws are sized as being equal to or greater than
    their actual size (i.e., both length and height)
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    No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.

    ARTICLE 4

    IX-492

    (c) the flaws are properly categorized (i.e., surface or


    subsurface)

    IX-483

    ARTICLE 4

    DEMONSTRATION BLOCK RECORD

    The following information shall be recorded:


    (a) the information specified by the procedure being
    qualified
    (b) demonstration block thickness, joint geometry including any cladding or weld overlays, and flaw data
    [i.e., position in block, size (length and height)], separation
    distance to nearest surface, category (surface or
    subsurface)
    (c) scanning sensitivity and search unit travel speed
    (d) qualification scan data
    (e) flaw sizing data [same information as flaw data in
    (b)]
    (f) supplemental manual technique(s) sizing data, if applicable [same information as flaw data in (b)]

    SUPPLEMENTAL MANUAL TECHNIQUE(S)


    ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE

    Demonstration block flaws may be sized and categorized by a supplemental manual technique(s) outlined in
    the procedure, only if the automated or semi-automated
    flaw recorded responses meet the requirements of
    IX-482(a) and/or it is used for the detection of transverse
    reflectors. Acceptable performance, unless specified by
    the User or referencing Code, is defined as the demonstration blocks flaws being
    (a) sized as being equal to or greater than their actual
    size (i.e., both length and height)
    (b) properly categorized (i.e., surface or subsurface)

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    No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.

    2013 SECTION V

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