RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATIONPROCEDURE

RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION
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1.0. Scope
1.1. This procedure describes the method, techniques and acceptance criteria for radiographic
examination of welds in carbon steel, alloy steel and stainless steel fabricated equipment of
thickness 50mm (Max).

2.0. Reference
2.1. ASME Sec. V Edition 2019, Article 2.
2.2. ASME Sec. VIII, Div.1, Edition 2019, Para UW-51, UW-52 and Appendix 4.
2.3. ASME Sec IX, QW-191.1.2. Edition 2019.

3.0. Surface Preparation

3.1. Welds: The weld ripples or welds surface irregularities on both the inside (where accessible)
and outside shall be removed by any suitable process to such a degree that the images of the
surface irregularities cannot mask or be confused with the image of any discontinuity.
3.2 The finished surface of all butt-welded joints may be flush with the base material or may have
reasonably uniform crowns, with reinforcement not to exceed that specified in the referencing
Code section.

4.0. Personnel Qualification

4.1. All personnel involved in performing Radiographic Examination, interpretation and evaluation shall
be certified as NDE Level II as per written practice SWEPL/WP/1 latest revision framed in
accordance with ASNT document SNT-TC-1A, 2016 Edition and Mandatory Appendix III, Article-1 of
ASME Sec V 2019 Edition.

5.0. Back Scatter Radiation

5.1. A lead symbol “B” with minimum dimensions of 11 mm in height and 1.5 mm in thickness shall
be attached to the back of each film holder, during each exposure to determine if back scatter
radiation is exposing the film.
5.2 The lead symbol “B” shall be placed in a location so that it would appear with in an area on the
radiograph that meets the requirements of Para 20.7.2.of this procedure.

6.0. System of Identification

6.1. A system shall be used to produce permanent identification on each radiograph traceable to the
Name of company, Job No., MSN No., joint No., welder No., Thickness of job and date of
radiography.
6.2. An NDE sub contractor’s name or symbol may also be used together with that of the manufacturer.
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6.3. This identification system does not necessarily require that the information appear as radiographic
images.

6.4. In any case, this information shall not obscure the area of interest

7.0. Extent of Examination

7.1. The extent of radiographic examination shall be as specified in the approved drawing,fabrication
ITP and Welding & NDE Plan.

8.0. Equipment & Material

8.1. Radiation Sources
8.1.1. Any radiation energy employed for any radiographic technique shall achieve the required density
and image of essential hole or wire IQI. However, the radiographic isotope Iridium- 192 shall be
used.

8.2. Films
8.2.1. Radiographs shall be made using industrial radiographic film.
8.2.2. The approved Radiographic films are furnished as follows.
8.2.3. AGFA D7 & KODAK AA 400 or Equivalent.

8.3 Processing
8.3.1. All exposed radiographic films shall be processed as per Standard guide for controlling the
quality of industrial radiographic film processing SE-999 or film manufacturer recommendation.

9.0. Intensifying Screens

9.1. Lead Intensifying screens shall be used when performing radiographic examination. Lead
intensifying screens shall be used in direct contact with the films for intensification. The
minimumthickness of the front lead screens shall be 0.13mm for Iridium-192 and 0.25mm for
Cobalt 60.

10.0. Image Quality Indicator (IQI)

10.1. IQIs used shall be either the hole type or the wire type. ASME standard hole type IQIs shall
consistof those given in Table - IA and for wire type in Table – IB.

10.2. These shall be suitably selected based on thickness of job and plus allowable reinforcement, as
given in respective referring code.

TABLE – 1A
Hole – Type IQI Designation, Thickness and Hole Diameters.
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1T Hole Diameter 2T Hole Diameter 4T Hole Diameter
IQI Designation IQI Thickness mm
mm Mm mm
5 0.13 0.25 0.51 1.02
7 0.19 0.25 0.51 1.02
10 0.25 0.25 0.51 1.02
12 0.32 0.32 0.64 1.27
15 0.38 0.38 0.76 1.52
17 0.44 0.44 0.89 1.78
20 0.51 0.51 1.02 2.03
25 0.64 0.64 1.27 2.54
30 0.76 0.76 1.52 3.05
35 0.89 0.89 1.78 3.56
40 1.02 1.02 2.03 4.06
45 1.14 1.14 2.29 4.57
50 1.27 1.27 2.54 5.08

TABLE – 1B
Wire IQI Designation, Wire Diameter, and Wire Identity

Set A Set B
Wire Diameter, mm Wire Identity Wire Diameter, mm Wire Identity
0.08 1 0.25 6
0.10 2 0.33 7
0.13 3 0.41 8
0.16 4 0.51 9
0.20 5 0.64 10
0.25 6 0.81 11
Set C Set D
Wire Diameter, mm Wire Identity Wire Diameter, mm Wire Identity
0.81 11 2.54 16
1.02 12 3.20 17
1.27 13 4.06 18
1.60 14 5.08 19
2.03 15 6.35 20
2.54 16 8.13 21
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11.0. Facilities for Viewing of Radiographs

11.1. Viewing facility shall provide subdued back ground lighting of an intensity that will not cause
troublesome reflections, shadows or glare on the radiograph with interpretation process.

11.2. Equipment used to view radiographs for interpretation shall provide a variable light source
sufficient for the essential IQI hole or designated wire to be visible for the specified density
range. The viewing condition shall be such that light from around the outer edge of the
radiograph or coming through low density portions of the radiograph does not interfere with
interpretation.

12.0. Calibration
12.1. Verification of Source Size
12.1.1. The equipment manufacturers or supplier publications, such as technical manuals, decay curves or
written statements documenting the actual or maximum source size of focal spot shall be
acceptable as source size verified by NDE Level II and it shall be maintained on file.

12.2. Image Quality Indicator

12.2.1. Calibration certificate from the manufacturer or supplier shall be acceptable as verification of
dimensions of hole type and wire type IQI. It shall be verified by NDE Level II prior to use.

12.3. Densitometer and Step Wedge Comparison Film

12.3.1 Calibration of Densitometer
12.3.1.1. Densitometers shall be calibrated at least every three months during use as follows;
1.A national standard step tablet or a step wedge calibration film, traceable to a national standard
step tablet and having at least 5 steps with neutral densities from at least 1.0 through 4.0, shall be
used. The step wedge calibration film shall have been verified within the last year by comparison
with a national standard step tablet unless, prior to first use, it was maintained in the original
light-tight and waterproof sealed package as supplied by the manufacturer, Step wedge
calibration films may be used without verification for one year upon opening, provided it is within
the manufacturer’s stated shelf life.

2. The densitometer manufacturer’s step-by-step instructions for the operation of the densitometer
shall be followed.

3.The density steps closest to 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 on the national standard step tablet or step
wedge calibration film shall be read.
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4. The densitometer is acceptable if the density readings do not vary by more than ± 0.05 density
units from the actual density stated on the national standard step tablet or step wedge calibration
film.

12.3.2. Periodic Verification

12.3.2.1. Periodic calibration verification checks shall be performed as described in para12.3.1.1.(1) at the
beginning of each shift, after 8hr of continuous use, or after change of apertures, whichever
comes first.

12.3.3. Documentation
12.3.3.1. Densitometer calibrations as described in para12.3.1.1. (2) Shall be documented, but the actual
readings for each step do not have to be recorded. Periodic densitometer verification checks
required by para12.3.2.1 do not have to be documented.

13.0. Examinations
13.1. Radiographic Techniques
13.1.1. A single wall exposure technique shall be used for radiography whenever practical. When it is not
practical to use a single wall technique, a double wall technique shall beused. An adequate number
of exposures shall be made to demonstrate that the required coverage has been obtained.

13.1.1.1. Single Wall Technique

In the Single Wall Technique, the radiation passes through only one wall of the weld which is
viewed for acceptance on the radiograph.

13.1.1.2.Double Wall Technique

a) Single Wall Viewing

For welds in components, a technique may be used in which radiation passes through two walls
and only the weld on the film-side wall is viewed for acceptance on the radiograph. When
complete coverage is required for circumferential welds a minimum of three exposures taken
120° to each other shall be made.

b)Double Wall Viewing

For welds in components, 89 mm or less in nominal outside diameter, a technique may be used
in which the radiation passes through two walls of weld and both the walls are viewed for
acceptance on the same radiograph. For double wall viewing only source side IQI shall be used. If
the geometric un-sharpness requirement cannot be met, then single wall viewing shall be used.

13.2. For Welds with outer diameter less than 89mm

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13.2.1. The radiation beam may be offset from the plane of the weld at an angle sufficient to
separate the images of the source side and film side portions of the weld so that there is no overlap
of the areas to be interpreted. When complete coverage is required a minimum of 2 exposures
taken at 90 deg. to each other shall be made for each joint.

13.2.2. As an alternative, the weld may be radiographed with the radiation beam positioned so that the
images of both walls are superimposed. When complete coverage is required, a minimum of 3
exposures taken at either 60 deg. or 120 deg. to each other shall be made for each joint.

13.2.3. Additional exposures shall be made if the required radiographic coverage cannot be
obtained using the minimum number of exposures indicated in 13.1.1.2(b) or 13.2.2
above.

14.0. Direction of Radiation

14.1. The direction of the central beam of radiation shall be centered on the area of interest whenever
practical.

15.0. Geometric Un-sharpness

15.1. Geometric Un-sharpness of the radiograph shall be determined in accordance with the
formula given below;
Ug = F*d/D
Where,
Ug = Geometric Un-sharpness
F = Source size: the maximum projected dimension of the radiation source in the plane
perpendicular to the distance D from the weld or object being radiographed.
d = Distance from source side of weld or object being radiographed to the film.
D = Distance from source of radiation to weld or object being radiographed.
“D” and “d” as referred above shall be determined at the approximate centre of the area of
interest.

15.2. Geometric Un-sharpness of the radiograph shall not exceed the following limits.

Material Thickness ‘Ug’ Maximum

Under 50 mm 0.51 mm
50 mm through 75 mm 0.76 mm
Over 75 mm through 100 mm 1.02 mm
Greater than 100 mm 1.78 mm
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Material thickness is the thickness on which the IQI is based.

16.0. Exposure Time

16.1. The exposure time is calculated based on the exposure chart as supplied by film manufacturer.

17.0. Location Markers

17.1. Location markers which are to appear as radiographic images on the film shall be placed on the
part adjacent to the weld. Their location shall be permanently marked on the surface of the part
being radiographed, when permitted or on a map in a manner permitting the area of interest on a
radiograph to be accurately traceable to its location on the part, for the required retention period
of the radiograph.

17.2. Evidence shall also be provided on the radiograph that the required coverage of the region being
examined has been obtained. Location markers of lead letter A-B, B-C etc. for Longitudinal seams
and circumferential seams shall be placed on the part at 10mm away from the weld border and
lead arrows shall also be placed as radiographic image to indicate the weld.

18.0. Placement of location markers shall be, as follows (shown in figure.1)

18.1. Single Wall Viewing

18.1.1.Source Side Markers

Location markers shall be placed on the source side when radiographingthe following;
1. Flat components or longitudinal joints in cylindrical or conical components.
2. Curved or spherical components whose concave side is toward the source and when
thesource to material distance is less than the inside radius of the component.
3. Curved or spherical component whose convex side is towards the source.

18.1.2. Film Side Markers

18.1.2.1.Location marker shall be placed on the film side when radio graphing either curved or spherical
components whose concave side is toward the source and when the “source to material” distance
is greater than the inside radius.

18.1.3. Either Side Markers

18.1.3.1.Location markers may be placed on either source side or film side when radiographing either
curved or spherical components whose concave side is toward the source and source to material
distance equals the inside radius of the component. e.g. Panoramic exposures for welds in drums,
vessels and pipes.

18.2.Double Wall Viewing

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18.2.1.For double wall viewing, at least one location marker shall be placed adjacent to the weld (or on
the material in the area of interest) for each radiograph. Mapping the placement of location
markers when inaccessibility or other limitations prevent the placement of markers as stipulated
above, a dimensional map of the marker placement shall accompany the radiographs to show
that full coverage has been obtained.

19.0. IQI SELECTION

19.1.Material
19.1.1. IQIs shall be selected from either the same alloy material group or grade as identified in SE 1025
for Hole type or SE 747 for wire type or from an alloy material groups or grade with less
radiationabsorption than the material being radiographed. For radiography of steel IQIs made of
carbon steel or 300 series stainless steel shall be used.
19.2. Size
19.2.1. The designated hole IQI or essential wire shall be as specified in Table - II. A thinner or thicker hole
type IQI may be substituted for any section thickness listed in Table - II, provided an Equivalent
Hole type IQI Sensitivity is maintained as per Para 21.2 of this procedure.

TABLE – II IQI Selection

IQI
Nominal Single-Wall Source Side Film Side
Material Thickness Range Wire-Type Wire-Type
Hole-Type Essential Hole-Type Essential
(mm) Essential Essential
Designation Hole Designation Hole
Wire Wire
Up to 6.4, incl. 12 2T 5 10 2T 4
Over 6.4 through 9.5 15 2T 6 12 2T 5
Over 9.5 through 12.7 17 2T 7 15 2T 6
Over 12.7 through 19.0 20 2T 8 17 2T 7
Over 19.0 through 25.4 25 2T 9 20 2T 8
Over 25.4 through 38.1 30 2T 10 25 2T 9
Over 38.1through 50.8 35 2T 11 30 2T 10

19.2.2. Weld with Reinforcement

19.2.2.1.The thickness on which the IQI is based is the nominal single wall material thickness plus the
weld reinforcement thickness reinforcement estimated to be present on both sides of the weld.
The values used for the estimated weld reinforcement thickness shall be representative of the weld
conditions and shall not exceed the maximum permitted by the referencing Code section. Physical
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measurement of the actual weld reinforcement is not required. Backing rings or strips shall not be
considered as part of the thickness in the IQI selection.

19.2.3.Welds without Reinforcement

19.2.3.1. The thickness on which the IQI is based is the nominal single wall material thickness. Backing
rings or strips that shall not be considered as part of the weld thickness in IQI selection.

19.2.4. Actual Values

19.2.4.1. With regard to para 19.2.2 and 19.2.3 above, when the actual material/weld thickness is
measured, IQI selection may be based on these known values.

19.3.Welds Joining Dissimilar Materials or Welds with Dissimilar Filler Metal

19.3.1.When the weld metal is of an alloy group or grade that has a radiation attenuation that is differing
from the base material the IQI material selection shall be based on the weld metal and be in
accordance with 19.1. When the density limits in para 21.2.2 cannot be met with one IQI and the
exceptional density area(s) is at the interface of the weld metal and the base metals, then the
material selection for additional IQI shall be based on the base material and be in accordance with
19.1.

20.0. Use of IQIs to Monitor Radiographic Examination

20.1. Placement of IQIs
20.1.1. Source Side IQI
20.1.1.1. The IQIs shall be placed on the source side of the part being examined except for the condition
described in para20.1.2. When due to part or weld configuration or size it is not practicable to place
the IQI on the part or weld, the IQI may be placed on a separate block, called shim. Shims shall be
made of the same or radiographically similar materials and may be used to facilitate IQI positioning.
There is no restriction on the shim thickness, provided the IQI / area of interest density tolerance
requirements of 21.2.2 are met.

20.1.1.2. The shim shall be placed as close as possible to the part being radiographed.

20.1.1.3. The shim dimension shall exceed the IQI dimensions such that the outline of at least three sides
of the IQI images shall be visible on the radiograph.

20.1.2. Film Side IQI

20.1.2.1.Where inaccessibility prevents hand placing the IQI(s) on the source side, the IQIs shall be placed
on the film side in contact with the part being examined. A lead letter ‘F’ shall be placed adjacent to
or on the IQI(s) but shall not mask the essential hole where hole types IQIs are used.
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20.1.3. IQI Location for Welds
20.1.3.1. Hole IQIs
20.1.3.1.1.The IQI(s) shall be placed adjacent to or on the weld. The identification number(s) and when
used, the lead letter ‘F’ shall not be in the area of interest, except when geometric configuration
makes it impractical.

20.1.3.2.Wire IQIs
20.1.3.2.1. The IQI(s) shall be placed on the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the
length of the weld. The IQI identification numbers and when used, the lead letter ‘F’ shall not be in
the area of interest, except when geometric configuration makes it impractical.

20.1.4. IQI Location for Materials Other Than Welds

20.1.4.1.The IQI(s) with the IQI identification and, when used, the lead letter ‘F’ may be placed in the
area of interest.

20.2. Number of IQIs

20.2.1. When one or more film holders are used for an exposure, at least one IQI imageshall appear on
each radiograph except as outlined in para 20.4.

20.3. Multiple IQIs

20.3.1. If the requirements of para21.2 are met by using more than one IQI, one shall be representative of
the lightest area of interest and the other the darkest area of interest, the intervening densities on
the radiograph shall be considered as having acceptable density.

20.4. Special Cases

20.4.1.For cylindrical components where the source is placed on the axis of the components and one or
more film holders are used for a single exposure, of a complete circumference at- least three IQIs
shall be spaced approximately 120° apart. Where sections of longitudinal welds adjoining the
circumferential welds are radiographed simultaneously with the circumferential weld, an additional
IQI shall be placed on each longitudinal weld at the end of each section most remote from the
junction with the circumferential weld being radiographed.
20.4.2. For cylindrical components where the source is placed on the axis of the components and four or
more film holders are used for a single exposure of a section of the circumference at least three IQI
shall be used. One IQI shall be in the approximate center of the section and one at each end, where
the section of the circumference exposed, exceeds 240°, the rules of Para 20.4.1 above apply.
Additional film locations may be required to obtain necessary IQI spacing; otherwise at least one
IQI image shall appear on each radiograph.
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20.4.3.For spherical components, where the source is located at the center of the components and one or
more film holders are used for a single exposure of a complete circumference, at least three IQIs
shall be spaced approximately 120° apart. For other welds radiographed simultaneously, one
additional IQI shall be placed on each other weld.

20.4.4. For segments of spherical components, where the source is located at the center of the
components and four or more film holders are used for an exposure of a circumferential weld, at
least three IQIs shall be used. One IQI shall be in the approximate center and one at each end of the
portion exposed, when 240° exceeds, the rules of para 20.4.3.above apply.Additional film locations
may be required to obtain necessary IQI spacing. For other welds radiographed simultaneously one
additional IQI shall be placed on each weld.

20.4.5. In order to maintain the continuity of records involving subsequent exposures, all radiographs
exhibiting IQIs which qualify the techniques permitted in accordance with Para 20.3, 20.4, 20.4.1.,
20.4.2., 20.4.3., 20.4.4.above shall be retained. When an array of objects in a circle is radiographed
at least one IQI shall show on each object image.

20.4.6. For segments of a flat or curved (i.e. ellipsoidal, tori-spherical, tori conical, elliptical, etc.)
component where the source is placed perpendicular to the center of a length of weld for a single
exposure when using more than three film holders, at least three IQIs, one placed at each end of
the radiographed span and one in the approximate center of the span, are required.

20.5. Shims under Hole IQI

20.5.1.For welds with shims under hole type IQI, the radiographic density throughout the area of interest
shall be no more than minus 15% from (lighter than) the radiographic density through the IQI.

21.0. Evaluation
21.1. Quality of Radiograph
21.1.1. All radiographs shall be free from mechanical, chemical or other blemishes to the extent that
they do not mask and are not confused with the image of any discontinuity in the area of
interest of the object being radiographed. Such blemishes include, but are not limited to;
a) Fogging.
b) Processing defects such as streaks, water marks or chemical stains.
c) Scratches, finger marks, crimps, dirtiness, static marks, smudges or tears.
d) False indication due to defective screens.
When above condition seen on the area of interested radiographic. It shall be re-Radiographic.

21.2. Radiographic Density

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21.2.1. Radiographic density shall be measured by either calibrated densitometer or step wedge
comparison film.

21.2.2. Density Limitation

21.2.2.1.The transmitted film density through the radiographic image of the body of the appropriate hole
IQI or adjacent to essential hole or designated wire of a wire IQI and the area of interest shall be
1.8 minimum for single film viewing for radiographs made with an X-ray source and 2.0 minimum
for radiograph made with gamma ray source. For composite viewing of multiple film exposures,
each film of the composite set shall have a minimum density of 1.3. The maximum density shall be
4.0 for either single or composite viewing. A tolerance of ±0.05 in density is allowed for variations
between densitometer readings.

21.2.3. Density Variation

21.2.3.1. General
21.2.3.1.1. If the density of the radiograph anywhere through the area of interest varies by more than
minus 15% or plus 30% from the density through the body of the designated hole type IQI adjacent
to essential hole or adjacent to the designated wire of a wire IQI, within the minimum / maximum
allowable density ranges specified in para21.2.2 then an additional IQI shall be used for each
exceptional area or areas and the radiograph retaken. When calculating the allowable variation in
density, the calculation may be rounded to the nearest 0.1 within the range specified in 21.2.2.

21.2.3.2. With Shims

21.2.3.2.1. When shims are used the plus 30% density restriction of Para 21.2.3.1 above may be exceeded
and the minimum density requirements of para 21.2.2 do not apply for the IQI provided the
required IQI sensitivity of 22.1 is achieved.

22.0. IQI Sensitivity

22.1. Required Sensitivity
22.1.1. Radiography shall be performed with a technique of sufficient sensitivity to display the
designated holetype IQI image and the essential hole, or essential wire of a wire type IQI. The
radiographsshall also display the IQI identifying numbers and letters. If the designated holetype IQI
image andessential hole or essential wire of a wire type IQI do not show on any film in multiple film
technique, but do showin composite film viewing, interpretation shall be permitted only by
composite film viewing.

22.1.2.For wire type IQIs, the essential wire shall be visible within area of interest representing the
thickness used for determining the essential wire, inclusive of the allowable density variations
described in Para 21.2.3.
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22.2. EquivalentHole Type Sensitivity
22.2.1. If a thinner or thicker hole type IQI than listed in Table – IIwas substituted, an Equivalent IQI
Sensitivity as specified in Table – IIIshall have been maintained as well as all other requirements for
radiography having been met.

TABLE –III Equivalent Hole Type IQI Sensitivity

Equivalent Hole-Type Designations

Hole-type Designation 2T Hole
1T Hole 4T Hole
10 15 5
12 17 7
15 20 10
17 25 12
20 30 15
25 35 17
30 40 20
35 50 25
40 60 30
50 70 35

23.0. Excessive Back Scatter

23.1. If the image of letter ‘B’ appears on the radiograph as a lighter image on a darker background, the
protection from back scatter is insufficient and the radiograph shall be consideredunacceptable. A
dark image of the letter ‘B’ on a lighter background is not cause for rejection.

24.0. Evaluation
24.1. Radiographs shall be interpreted and evaluated by SWEPL Certified NDE Personnel complying with
SWEPL Written Practice procedure.

24.2. Acceptance standard for the discontinuities identified has been detailed in Attachment – II.

24.3. Discontinuity that is exceeding the specification limit is to be repaired and re-radiographed and
evaluated as per the original requirements.

25.0. Documentation
25.1. The Details of the radiographic examination shall be documented in radiographic Examination
report as shown in Attachment-1.

26.0. Repair & Retest

26.1. Any geometric imperfection that requires rework by surface conditioning (and not by welding)
after initial radiography, the affected area shall be blended smooth with adjoining surfaces by
grinding to avoid sharp notches, crevices or corners.
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26.2.When radiographs are taken after repair by welding, letters R1, R2 etc., shall be suffixed to the
original identification number, to denote the number of times the weld has undergone repair.

26.3. Wherever retake has been performed due to technique and processing fault letters RT 1, RT 2
shall be suffixed to the original identification number.

ATTACHMENT – I
NDE INTERPRETATION REPORT(RT)

Customer Name Report No

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Job Description Date of Report
Drawing No Date of Test
Material Technique
Thickness & Weld
Reinforcement Selection of IQI
Procedure No & Rev
No Placement of IQI
Surface Condition Sensitivity
Source to Object
distance Lead Screens
Distance from source Film Manufacturer &
side weld to film Designation
KV : No of Radiographs
X Ray mA x Minutes : No of films/cassette
Focal spot : Type of viewing
Source : Size of B letter
Activity : Placement of B letter
Gamma Ray
Source size : Image of B letter
Exposure Time : Acceptance Standard
Type of
Film Evalua
discontinu
SL Job size tion
Segment Density through ity
No identification
Weld HAZ Top HAZ Bottom
IQI Min Max IQI MIN Max IQI Min Max

For Sub Contractor For SWEPL For AI/Client/TPI

Name Name Name
Signature Signature Signature
NDE Level I /II NDE Level II/III Designation
Performed By Interpreted & Evaluated By Reviewed By
Format No: SWEPL/F/RT/01 Rev.0 Date: 06.11.2019

ATTACHMENT – II ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

As Per ASME Sec VIII Div. 1 & ASME Sec – IX

ASME SEC VIII Div.1 ASME SEC VIII Div.1 ASME SEC-IX
Defect
Para. UW-51 Para. UW-52 Para QW-191.1.2
Crack Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted
Lack of Fusion Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted
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ASME SEC VIII Div.1 ASME SEC VIII Div.1 ASME SEC-IX
Defect
Para. UW-51 Para. UW-52 Para QW-191.1.2
Incomplete
Penetration Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted
Elongated 6.0 mm for t up to 19.0 2/3 t where t is the 3.0mm for t up to
Indications mm; thickness of the weld 10.0 mm;
1/3t for t from 19.0 mm to excluding allowed 1/3t for t from
57.0 mm inclusive; reinforcement 10.0mm to 57.0mm
19.0 mm for t over 57.0 inclusive;
mm 19.0 mm for t over
57.0mm
Group of Aligned aggregate length greater The sum of the longest aggregate length
Indications than t in a length of 12t, dimensions of all such greater than t in a
except when the distance indications is < t in a length length of 12t, except
between successive of 6t & the longest when the distance
indications exceeds 6L indications are separated by between successive
where L is the longest 3L where L is the length of indications exceeds
indication in the group the longest indication. The 6L where L is the
maximum length of longest indication in
acceptable indication shall the group
be 19 mm. Any such
indication shorter than 6
mm shall be acceptable for
any plate thickness.
Porosity & Refer ASME SEC VIII Div.1, Round indications are not a Refer ASME SEC -IX
Rounded Appendix 4. factor in the acceptability of QW-191.1.2.2 Para
Indications welds not required to be (b)
fully radiographed.

Where t = the thickness of weld excluding any allowable reinforcement, for a butt weld joining twomembers
having different thickness at the weld, t is the thinner of these two thicknesses.