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Date :14.04.05

SCOPE:
This procedure describes the method for detection and evaluation of
discontinuities at or near the surface in Magnetic particle testing of ferritic
materials in QUAL, using dry powder.

1.0 REFERENCE:
ASME Sec. V (Article 7 & SE 709 of Article 25),
ASME Sec. I,
ASME Sec.VIII DIV.I,

2.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION:

The personnel performing examination shall be certified in accordance with
QUAL’s written practice QUAL/WP/001/Latest revision for qualification and
certification of NDT personnel.

3.0 EQUIPMENT:
Equipment shall be mobile portable prod type, built in remote control switch into
the prod handles. Electrical contact is established when prods are pressed
against the surface of the area to be examined. The open circuit voltage should
not exceed 25V.

4.0 EXAMINATION MEDIUM:

Finely divided ferromagnetic particles of high permeability and low retentivity
shall be used. The colour of the powder shall be grey or red, so as to provide
adequate contrast with the surface being examined.

5.0 SURFACE CONDITION:

5.1 Preparation:
As welded surface with temperature less than 315°C, is generally acceptable.
The surface irregularities shall not mask the indications from discontinuities.
Otherwise surface preparation by grinding or machining may be necessary.
Undercuts, overlaps or abrupt ridges and valleys in the welds shall be smoothly
merged with parent metal.

5.2 Prior to magnetic particle examination, the surface to be examined and

any adjacent area within atleast 25 mm of the surface to be examined shall be
dry and free of any dirt, grease, lint, welding flux, spatter, oil or other extraneous
matter that would interfere with the examination.

5.3 The prod tips shall be kept clean and dressed to minimize electrical
arcing.

5.4 Cleaning may be accomplished by detergents, organic solvents, Paint

removers, Grit or Sand blasting methods.
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6.0 METHOD OF EXAMINATION:

The examination shall be made by applying the Magnetic Particle, and removing
the excess particle while the magnetizing current remains on.

7.0 TECHNIQUE:
7.1 Half wave rectified D.C and circular magnetization by prod shall be used
for examination. Care should be taken to prevent local over heating, arcing or
burning the surface being inspected.

7.2 Prod Spacing shall be between 76mm and 203mm depending upon the
limitation of geometry of dimensions of the area being examined or to increase
the sensitivity.

7.3 Magnetizing Current:

The current shall be 100 (minimum) to 125 (maximum) amperes per 25mm of
prod spacing for sections 19mm thickness or greater.

7.4 For sections less than 19mm the current shall be 90 to 110 amperes per
25mm of prod spacing.

8.0 DIRECTION OF MAGNETISATION:

Atleast two separate examinations shall be carried out on each area. During the
second examination the lines of magnetic flux shall be approximately
perpendicular to those used during the first examination.

9.0 EXAMINATION COVERAGE:

All examinations shall be conducted with sufficient overlap to assure 100%
coverage.

10.0 VERIFICATION OF PERFORMANCE OF THE TECHNIQUE:

Verification of performance of the equipment shall be done before starting the
examination and once in a shift on a specimen with known defects (test plate
with grooves) on one side at different depths to ensure proper functioning of the
test system. The indication of a groove at 3mm depth from the surface of the
test plate will indicate adequate sensitivity.

11.0 DRY POWDER APPLICATION:

11.1 The dry powder shall be applied in such a manner that a light uniform
dust like coating settles upon the surface of the part while it is being
magnetized. The preferred application technique suspends the particle in air in
such a manner that they reach the part surface being magnetized in a uniform
cloud with a minimum of force. Specially designed powder blowers (squeeze
bulbs) shall be used.
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11.2 Excess Powder Removal:

Excess powder shall be removed with a gentle air stream.

12.0 CALIBRATION OF THE EQUIPMENT:

12.1 The ammeter, fitted with the magnetizing equipment, shall be calibrated
atleast once a year or whenever the equipment has been subjected to major
electrical repair, periodic overhaul or damage. If equipment has not been used
for a year or more, calibration shall be done prior to first use.

12.2 The accuracy of the unit's meter shall be verified annually by equipment
traceable to national standard. Comparative readings shall be taken for atleast
three different current output levels encompassing the usable range.

12.3 The units meter reading shall not deviate by more than ±10% of full
scale, relative to the actual current value as shown by the test meter.

12.4 Calibration can be done through accredited labs.

13.0 INTERPRETATION OF INDICATION:

13.1 A minimum white light intensity of 1000 Lux (100 fc) is required to
ensure adequate sensitivity during the examination and evaluation of
indications.

13.2 Relevant Indication:

Relevant Indications are produced by Magnetic leakage fields, which are the
result of mechanical discontinuities. Indications exceeding 1.6 mm size in any
dimension shall be considered as relevant indications. All relevant indications
shall be evaluated to the requirements of paragraph15.0.

13.3 Non-Relevant Indication:

Non Relevant Indications can occur singly or in patterns as a result of leakage
fields created by conditions that require no evaluation such as changes in
sections (like keyways and drilled holes), inherent material properties (like the
edge of a bimetallic weld), Magnetic writing, etc.

13.4 False Indications:

False Indications are not the result of magnetic flux leakages. Examples are
particles held mechanically or by gravity in shallow depressions or particles held
by rust or scale on the surface. Areas showing false indications shall be
retested.

13.5 Linear Indications:

A Linear Indication shall be defined as the one having a length greater than 3
times the width.
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13.6 Rounded Indications:

A Rounded Indication shall be defined as the one of circular or elliptical shape
with the length equal to or less than 3 times the width.

13.7 Treatment of Non-relevant Indications:

Any indication, which is believed to be non-relevant, shall be regarded as an
imperfection unless it is shown by re-examination by the same method or by the
use of other Non Destructive methods and/or by surface conditioning that no
unacceptable imperfection is present.

14.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARD:

15.1 ASME Sec VIII Div – I.

All surfaces to be examined shall be free of :

14.1.1 Relevant linear indications;

14.1.2 Relevant rounded indications greater than 3/16 inch (4.8 mm);

14.1.3 Four or more relevant rounded indications in a line separated by

1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) or less, edge to edge.

15.0 REPAIR:
The defect shall be removed or reduced to an imperfection of acceptable size.
Whenever an imperfection is removed by chipping or grinding and subsequent
repair by welding is not required, the excavated area shall be blended into the
surrounding surface so as to avoid sharp notches, or corners. Where welding is
required after removal of an imperfection, the area shall be cleaned and welding
performed in accordance with a qualified welding procedure.

16.0 REEXAMINATION OF REPAIR AREAS:

After repairs have been made, the repaired area shall be blended into the
surrounding surface so as to avoid sharp notches, crevices, or corners and
reexamined by the magnetic particle method and by all other methods of
examination that were originally required for the affected area, except that,
when the depth of repair is less than the radiographic sensitivity required, re-
radiography may be omitted.

17.0 DEMAGNETISATION:
Demagnetization shall be done only if specified in the drawings, specification, or
purchase order.

18.0 FINAL CLEANING:

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When the inspection is concluded, materials shall be cleaned by dry cotton

waste, leaving the product in a dry and a clean condition.

19.0 Reporting:

Magnetic Particle Inspection Report Format shall be used for preparing the
reports as required by code.

ATTACHMENT 1 MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING REPORT FORMAT

QUAL TECH

MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING REPORT

Client Report No.
Job Date of Test
Description
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Drawing No. Time of Test

Material Particle Visible / Fluorescent
Thickness Brand Name
Procedure Colour
No.
Equipment Prod / Yoke Lighting White / Fluorescent
Method Wet / Dry Light White______ Lux
Intensity Fluorescent______µW/cm²
Current Used AC / HWDC Lifting Power 4.5 Kg / 18.1 Kg

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Job Identification Interpretation Disposition
No.

For QUALTECH Witnessed by

Sign: Sign:
Name: Name:
Date: Date: