Ut Procedure 1
Ut Procedure 1
Ut Procedure 1
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1.0 SCOPE
This procedure establishes requirements for Ultrasonic Testing (UT) of Rods &
Tubes materials by manual, contact pulse echo method. This is applicable for
Martensitic (SS 410), Austenitic steel (304L), PH steels (17-4 PH) & Non Ferrous
(Aluminum Bronze) Forged & proof Machined bars and Rings.
2.0 REFERENCE
This procedure is based on the following
a) ASME Section V, Article 5 (2021 Edition)
b) PP-P-2012 & PP-E-1214
c) QAD-NDT-PPROC-UT-03 Rev.03
d) ASTM A 745
e) P.O. NO.CMM/NAPS/III/24308/PO-32220 date: 02/03/2021 & ANNEXURE 1
a) IIW V1, V2 blocks shall be used for screen distance range calibration, beam exit
point and measurement of actual angle of probe.
b) UT for Rods shall be carried out in accordance with specification ASTM A745
using straight beam with sensitivity of 3 mm flat bottom hole in both axial and
radial directions.
c) After machining to Rings, UT shall be carried out using angle beam with 3%
notch sensitivity in circumferential direction (both clockwise & anti clockwise).
d) For shuttle tube after ID machining UT shall be carried-out using angle beam with
3% notch sensitivity in circumferential and axial direction (both CW & CCW)
e) Ref. Calibration notches on the raw material shall be used to establish primary
reference level/ Distance amplitude correction curve for examination &
evaluation.
f) For Al. Bronze Rings, both (b) & (c) shall be carried out.
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g) For SS 304L & SS 410 Rings, both (b) & (c) shall be carried out.
h) For SS 304L Rods, (b) shall be carried out.
i) For 17-4PH rods (used for shuttle tubes), Straight beam examination
in Radial direction & Angle beam examination in Axial Direction shall
be carried out.
j) For 17-4PH tubes, (ID machined), (d) shall be carried out.
k) For 17-4PH rods (used for bumper & nose piece), (b) & (c) shall be carried out.
4.0 COUPLANT
Oil, grease, glycerin, water or cellulose paste shall be used as couplant. Select a
suitable couplant based on the surface conditions and orientation; roughness and
non- horizontal conditions require a more viscous couplant.
The scanning surface shall be neat & clean, free of dirt, scale, grease paint and other
foreign materials. The surface finish shall be better than 3 µm. Excessive surface
roughness and scratches which interferes with free movement of search unit shall be
removed.
Scanning speed shall be less than 150 mm/ sec. Minimum overlap shall be 10% of
probe size. Signal to Noise ratio shall be at least 3:1 when the notch is picked up by
the search unit and also during scanning.
8.0 CALIBRATION
Reference standard shall be of the same nominal diameter and thickness and the
same nominal composition and heat treatment as the material being examined and
should be of sufficient length to establish efficient calibration facility and the
maximum scanning speed.
NORMAL PROBE
A sketch of the block is provided in Sketch 1, part of Annexure 1.
Probe size, frequency & angle are mentioned in Table 1.
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ANGLE PROBE
A sketch of the block is provided in Sketch 2, part of Annexure 1.
Probe size, freq, angle mentioned in Table 1.
For circumferential scanning, the reference standard shall have axial rectangular
notches on the inside and outside surfaces. Rectangular Notches of 30 mm
maximum surface length, width not greater than twice its depth not greater than the
larger of 0.1 mm or 3% of the nominal wall thickness.
For axial scanning the reference standard shall have a transverse (circumferential)
notch on the inner and outer surfaces. Dimensions of the transverse notches shall be
same as that of longitudinal notches. Using the calibration standard adjust the
equipment to produce clearly identifiable indications from both the inner and outer
surface notches. The relative response from the inner and outer surface notches
shall be as nearly equal as possible by probe selection. Use the lesser of the two
responses to establish the rejection level.
If the inner and outer surface notch amplitude cannot be made equal because of test
metal distance and inside diameter curvature, make DAC curve using inner and
outer surface notches to establish separate rejection levels for flaws clearly
identifiable as located at the inner and outer surfaces.
9.0 EXAMINATION
Examination shall be conducted on the proof machined product. Scanning shall be
done at +6 dB above calibration dB, and recording / evaluation shall be carried out
at calibration / reference dB.
10.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
All indications that are equal to or greater than the rejection level established during
calibration shall be considered unacceptable.
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12.0 REPORTING
The report shall include at least the following information. Identification of the
material, type, size, lot, heat.
Identification of the examination equipment and accessories. Name &
Qualifications of UT operator and reviewing Engineer.
Details of examination technique , including examination speed and testing
frequency. Dimensions of the artificial discontinuities.
Description of the calibration standard with sketches, including the actual
(measured)
Description of the distance – amplitude correction procedure if used, Examination results and
method of eliminating defects (details of re-work/repair etc).
Calibration data and examination results shall be entered in the Proforma provided as
Annexure 2.
After the examination the test surface shall be thoroughly cleaned free from
grease, oil etc using dry cloth, acetone etc.
14.0 DOCUMENTATION
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TABLE 1
NORMAL PROBE
SL NO MODEL SIZE FREQUENCY ANGLE
1 MB2SN D 10 2MHz 0°
TR PROBE (DUEL PROBE)
2 MSEB4H D 10 4MHz 0°
ANGLE PROBE
3 MWB 45 8/9 4MHz 45°
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ANNEXURE 2
MATERIAL DIMENSIONS
IDENTIFICATION SURFACE MACHINED/ROLLED/WELDED
CONDITION
INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
INSTRUMENT USED( MACHINE No., MAKE etc.)
SEARCH UNIT COUPLANT OIL / WATER
CALIBRATION
RANGE CALIBRATION
CALIBRATION STANDARD SENSITIVITY
METHOD
&TECHNIQUE
EXAMINATION
SCANNING
EXAMINATION STARTED AT HRS. CLOSED AT HRS
CALIBRATION 1. Hrs 2. Hrs 3. Hrs
RE-CHECKED AT
OBSERVATION OF 1. 2. 3.
RE-CALIBRATION
CHECK
OBSERVATION
EVALUATION
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