NDT Quality Check List Handout 2

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Appendix 2

Senior Welding Inspector

NDT Reports: Quality Check ListRadiographic testing

BS EN 1330 Terms used in NDT radiological fla detectionReplaces BS 3683 Part 3

BS EN 1435 !ethods for radiographic examination of fusion"elded btt !oints insteel plate"pipe# Replaces BS $600 Parts 1 %$

BS EN 444 !ethods for radiographic examination of fusion elded btt !ointsin steel pipe# Replaces BS $&10

BS EN 46$ Part 1 #mage Quality #ndicators and recommendations for their useReplaces BS 3&'1

BS $'3' $current% Radiology of internal defects in castings as re&ealed 'y radiography(

)% *ocal spot or source si+e and strength should 'e displayed on the apparatus ande&idence of this should 'e a&aila'le(

2% Cali'ration of densitometers using a tracea'le film density strip,% Regular checks to 'e carried out on safe lights(

-% Records to 'e kept of processing solutions including replenisher(

.% Lead and salt screens to 'e checked regularly(

/% Characteristic cur&es0 exposure charts and #Q# charts should 'e a&aila'le(

1% !etals strip edges should 'e a&aila'le(

% Radiation safety measures should 'e employed to the latest regulations(3&idence of radiation monitor cali'ration should 'e a&aila'le(

4% *ilm storage(

)5% Certificate of competency(

))% *ilm test strips should 'e used for 'oth manual and automatic systems(

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(ltrasonic testing $manual operation%

BS EN 1$668

Part 1 Assessing the performance characteristics of 6T e7uipment

Part $ 3lectrical performance of 6T e7uipment

Part 3 8uidance on in"ser&ice monitoring of pro'es$excluding immersion pro'es%Replaces BS 4331 Parts 1–3

BS $'04 )crrent* 9pecification for cali'ration 'locks for use in 6T

BS EN 585 ;arts )". !ethod of 6T examination ofelded structures

BS EN 1'14 replaces BS 3&$3

Part 1 Manual examination of fusion welds in ferritic steelsPart 2 Automatic examination of fusion welded butt joints in ferritic steelsPart 3 Manual examination of nole welds

)% 3&idence should 'e a&aila'le that regular checks carried out to <9 3N )2//

2% Correct cali'ration 'locks are a&aila'le ith e&idence of dimensional checks ha&ing'een carried out

,% Check e&idence of certified personnel

-% #dentification of e7uipment and pro'es0 'eam plots if appropriate

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Penetrant testing

BS EN 5'1 Part 1 ;enetrant fla detectionReplaces BS !443

BS EN 305& !easurement of 6= A radiation $'lack light% used in NDTReplaces BS 44"#

BS EN 1330 Terms used in NDT: penetrant fla detectionPart 1 Replaces BS 3!"3 Part 1

)% =apour degreaser for acidity(

2% Date stamp aerosol cans( $) year life for red dye%

,% Check fluorescent and red penetrant comparison of filter papers 'y eye or 'lack lightmonitor( Check for ater contamination( Add .5> 'y &olume to manufacturers7uoted ater tolerance( #f penetrant turns milky it is a'o&e the ater tolerancespecified(

-% Remo&er is self"checking( *ailure to ash properly(

.% Check temperature of ash ater max ,.?C $6se thermometer%

/% Check cleanliness of compressed air line( $6se filter paper at ,5cm%

1% Check for contamination of de&eloper as follos:

a% @et de&eloper $=isual inspection for red( <lack light inspection for fluorescent%'% Dry de&eloper $=isual inspection for dampness eg(8rey in colour0 not fluffy( <lack

light inspection for fluorescent

% Air circulating o&en( Check thermostat ( !aximum permissi'le temp .? C

4% <lack light( Check minimum intensity depending upon type eg $0 +, or 1000-W"c.$

)5% Check le&el of hite light for red dye operation )/ini.. 500 +,%

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/agnetic particle testing

BS EN &&34 Parts 13 !agnetic ;article *la Detection #nks and;oders

Replaces BS !$%2 and 4$4#

BS EN 305& !easurement of 6= A radiation $<lack Light% used in NDTReplaces BS 44"#

BS EN 1330 Terms used in NDT !agnetic ;article *la DetectionReplaces BS 3!"3 Part 2

BS 5044 )crrent* Contrast aid paints used in !;#

BS 8& )crrent* 9pecification for direct acting indicating electrical measuringinstruments and their accessories

)% =apour degreaser for acidity

2% Ammeter checks( Difference 'eteen check ammeter and mc ammeter shall notexceed )5> of scale reading( Note check ammeter shall 'e cali'rated to tracea'lestandard

,% !agnetic #nk composition:Non"fluorescent inks not less than 1#$5 and not more than 3#5 'y &olume*luorescent inks not less than 0#1 and not more than 0#3 'y &olumeBther solids if present not more than )5> 'y mass of ferromagnetic content;article si+e in at least 44> of a representati&e sample no particle shall exceed100-.;oders in at least 44> of a representati&e sample no particle shall exceed $00-.

-% Test for solid content and general condition of inks0 agitate ink0 place sample of )55ml into settlement flask0 allo to settle for /5 minutes( Read off result to nearest5() ml( Record as solid content 'y &olume( 9pecial test for fluorescent inks: Check

ink for e&idence of yello green fluorescence in the supernatant li7uid( #f o'ser&eddiscard the ink

.% *unctioning test for magnetic inks and poders(6se ring piece *ig 2 <9 -5/4( 6sing 1.5 amps $R!9% at least 2 holes should gi&ean indication( Residual magnetism techni7ue for poders:6se test piece *ig , <9 -5/4 !ount test piece on an insulated rod0 apply .55

Amps DC through threading 'ar and apply dry poder to each hole in turn

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commencing ith the hole nearest the surface( poder should 'e applied at adistance of 255,55mm At least . holes should gi&e an indication!agnetic flo techni7ue for inks and poders: 6se test piece *ig - <9 -5/4!agnetise test piece parallel to coil axis or use electro"magnets( The hole shouldgi&e and indication( Aerosol containers should 'e date stamped

/% Corrosion test: 6se lo car'on steel 'ar ).5mm long )2(.mm ith surfacetexture of 3#$ -. R2( ;artially immerse the 'ar in ink sample form minimum of )2hours at 2. ?C There should 'e no e&idence of corrosion

1% <lack light: Check minimum intensity depending on type:$0 +, or 1#0.W"c.$ or 1000-W"c.$

% Check le&el of hite light: !inimum 500 +,

4% ;ermanent magnet DC magnets !aximum pole spacing of ).5mm*or pole spacing less than 1.mm the lifting capacity shall 'e not less than0#$4g".. of pole spacing( #f greater than 1.mm lifting poer shall 'e 18g

AC electromagnets: *or pole spacing of ,55mm or less lifting capacity shall 'e4#5g

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