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1.
Scope
1.1 This practice describes general ultrasonic test procedures for the detection of discontinuities in the weld
and adjacent heat affected zones of pipe and tubing. It
is intended for tubular products having diameters
2 in. ( 50 mm) and wall thicknesses of 18 to 1116 in.
(3 to 27 mm).
4.
Summary of Practice
4.1 Angle projection of pulsed ultrasonic beam by
either the surface contact or immersion method shall be
used. Figure 1 illustrates the characteristic oblique sound
entry into the pipe wall for both contact and immersion
testing using a single search unit.
NOTE 2 Immersion test method may include tanks, wheel search
units, or bubbler systems.
1.2 This practice does not establish acceptance criteria; they must be specified by the using parties.
5.
Apparatus
5.1 The instruments and accessory equipment shall
be capable of producing, receiving, amplifying, and displaying electrical pulses at frequencies and pulse rates
deemed necessary by the using parties. They shall be
capable of distinguishing the reference reflectors
described in Section 7 to the extent required in the calibration procedure outlined in Section 8.
Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.2 For pulse echo test systems, the contact or immersion search units should produce ultrasonic waves that
travel in the pipe or tube wall at a refracted angle of from
35 to 70 and perpendicular to the weld seam. For pitch/
catch or through transmission test systems, orientation of
the entry sound beam other than perpendicular to the
weld seam may be required.
Terminology
3.1 Definitions For definitions of terms used in this
practice, see Terminology E 1316.
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transducer to the pipe or tube shall be used. Rust inhibitors, softeners, and wetting agents may be added to the
couplant. The couplant liquid with all additives should
not be detrimental to the surface condition of the pipe or
tubing and should wet the surface. In the testing of electric-resistance-welded pipe, water-soluble oil used in
cooling the pipe serves as a satisfactory couplant.
8.
Reference Standards
6.
Basis of Application
6.1 The following are items that require decision for
use of this practice:
8.1.2 Fusion-Welded Pipe The reference reflectors shall be placed in the weld. When longitudinal
notches are used as reference reflectors, they shall be
placed in the crown of the fusion-weld bead as shown in
Fig. 2(a). In fusion-welded pipe containing both inside
and outside surface weld beads, a longitudinal notch reference reflector shall be placed in the weld-bead crown on
both the outside and inside surfaces.
7.
Personnel Qualification
7.1 The ultrasonic examination shall be performed
by qualified personnel. Qualification shall be based on a
documented program that certifies personnel capable of
conducting ultrasonic weld examinations.
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12. Keywords
12.1 angle beam; longitudinal welded pipe; longitudinal welded tubing; nondestructive examination; ultrasonic examination
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