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Levels I, II, and III
Halogen Diode Detector
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No. SNT-TC-lA
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 Table of Contents

References 5

Reference Usage List 6

Level I 7
Questions 7
Answers 13

Level II 15
Questions 15
Answers 19

Level III 21
Questions 21
Answers 25

• Sample Specification
Sample Specification Attachment
Sample Specification Questions
Sample Specification Answers
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 Recommended Training References
Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing
The following references were used in formulating the questions contained in this book.

A. Instructions for type LS-20 Leak Standard Yokogawa Corp, 2 Dart Rd., Shenandoah, GA 30265.
Publication 198, 450K52-001EMI.

B. Leakage Testing Handbook, revised edition. Prepared by General Electric and NASA under contracts
CR-952, NAS 7-396, and NASA CR 06139. NASA Report #N69-38843 is available from NTIS,
Springfield, VA, as report #IST-295. U.S. Department of Commerce, National Technical Information
Service (NTIS). 1969.

C.* Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volume 03.03, Nondestructive Testing. "Standard Terminology for
Nondestructive Examinations," Standard ASTM E 1316. Philadelphia, PA: American Society for Testing
and Materials. Latest edition.

D.* Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volume 03.03, Nondestructive Testing. "Standard Guide for
Preparation of a Leak Testing Specification," Standard ASTM E 479. Philadelphia, PA: American
Society for Testing and Materials. Latest edition.

E.* Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volume 03.03, Nondestructive Testing. "Standard Guide for Selection
of a Leak Testing Method," Standard ASTM E 432. Philadelphia, PA: American Society for Testing and
Materials. Latest edition.

F.* Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volume 03.03, Nondestructive Testing. "Standard Practice for Testing
for Leaks Using the Halogen Leak Detector (Alkali-Ion Diode)," Standard ASTM E 427. Philadelphia,
PA: American Society for Testing and Materials. Latest edition.

G. Operating Instructions for Ferret (Type H-25) Leak Detector. Yokogawa Corp., 2 Dart Rd., Shenandoah,
GA. Publication 198 450K15-001c.

H.* McMaster, R.C., ed. Nondestructive Testing Handbook, second edition: Volume 1, Leak Testing.
Columbus, OH: The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. 1982.

* Available from The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc.

Each question found in this book contains letter(s) and page number(s) in bold type immediately following the answers.
For example,
13. Which of the following refrigerants would it be
permissible to use when a halogen diode detector test
procedure specifies the use of R-12''

a. Genetron 12
b. Freon 12
c. IsotJ·on 12
d. any of the above

In this example, the letter "H" refers to Reference H in the list provided above and "pg. 551" is the specitlc page in
Reference H where the answer to the question can be found.

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 Reference Usage List
Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing
Reference A: Total = 5 Reference E: Total =3
Level I (5) Level I (0)
Level II (0) Level II (2)
Level III (0) Level III (1)

Reference B: Total = 26 Reference F: Total = 9

Level I (7) Level I (2)
Level II (10) Level II (5)
Level III (9) Level III (2)

Reference C: Total = 7 Reference G: Total = 8

Level I (2) Level I (5)
Level II (3) Level II (3)
Level III (2) Level III (0)

ReferenceD: Total = 0
Level I (0)
Level II (0)
Level III (0)
Reference H: Total = 94
Level I (28)
Level II (31)
Level III (35)
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 Level I Questions
Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing

I. Good operating practice dictates that the period of 5. When performing a halogen diode detector probe
time to allow for warm up of the halogen diode (sniffer) test of a large object, in the absence of
detector prior to calibrating is: significant air movement, sniffing or scanning should
normally proceed from the:
a. 30 minutes
h. 15 minutes a. weld furthermost from the test manifold
c. l h b. highest to the lowest point in the test system
d. as recommended by the manufacturer c. leeward to the windward side of the test system
F; H.116, 569, 599,601-602 d. lowest to the highest point in the test system
H.600
2. An operator smoking a cigarette while performing a
halogen diode leak detector test in a confined area 6. Halogen diode type leak detectors should never be
discovers repeated erratic signals on the instrument used in an explosive atmosphere because:
meter. Which of the following is most likely the cause
of the signals? a. this is a violation of good-safety practices and
OSHA Standards
a. a dirty instrument sensing element b. the sensing element of the instrument which
b. high background caused by the halogen rich operates at a very high temperature could ignite the

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cigarette smoke explosive mixture
c. low 1ine voltage to the instrument control unit air c. the instrument contains electrical circuits which
pump could ignite the explosive mixture
d. low line voltage to the instrument d. all of the above are applicable
H.579 B; H.562, 579, 588

3. \Vhen preparing objects for halogen diode leak 7. As the surrounding temperature increases, the
testing, the areas to be tested must be free of: maximum pressure attainable from a bottle of halogen
rich refrigerant gas:
a. dirt
b. grease a. increases
c. moisture b. remains the same
d. all of the above c. decreases
H.579, 622 d. varies with the square of the temperature
H.533
4. For accurate leak location during halogen leak testing,
if air movement is encountered which does not reduce 8. When recharging a reservoir type halogen standard
the required sensitivity of the test, the: leak with refrigerant, personnel should:

a. probing operation should begin at the first located
leak and proceed in a clockwise direction
b. probing operation should begin at the downstream
side of the draft
c. probing operation should begin at the upstream side
of the draft
d. test should be stopped and the detector recalihrated
H.600
a. always use the "Freon" brand of refrigerant
b. for economy, use whatever refrigerant number that
is on hand, i.e., R-ll, R-12. R-22. etc.
c. always wear safety glasses with side shields to
protect their eyes
d. always wear asbestos gloves to keep from burning
their hands
A.!3

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Table 1 (for question number 9)

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PSIG
For Systems Pressurized from Atmospheric Pressure with Refrigerant

Halogen
Pressure
2
%by Volume Halogen Concentration

5 10 15 20 25
Test Pressure- PSIG
30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
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2 12 10 8 6.7 5.7 s 4.5 4 3.6 3.3 3.1 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.3
5 25 20 16.7 14.3 12.5 11.1 10 9.1 8.3 7.7 7.1 6.7 6.3 5.9
40 72.7 66.6 61.5 57.1 53.3 50 47.1
45 75 69.2 64.3 60 56.3 53

Table 2 (for question number 10)

%by Volume Halogen Standard Leak Setting- Std. cm3/s
Halogen
Concentration Required Test Sensitivity- Std. cm3/s
1 X 10-2 1 X 1Q-3 1 X 10-4 1 X 10-5 1 X lQ-6

1 1 X 10-4 1 X 10-5 1 X 10-6 1 X 10-7

2 2 X 10-4 2 X 10-5 2 X 10-6 2 X 10-7

9.
10
5 5 X 10-4
1 X 10-3
5 X 10-5
1 X 10-4

A halogen diode detector test procedure requires

5 X 10-6
1 X 10-5
5x IQ-7
1 X 10-6 1 X 10-7

11. When erratic signals are indicated during a halogen

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34 kPa (5 psi g) ofR-12 and a total pressure of 310 diode detector probe (sniffer) test, one cause of the
kPa (45 psig) for the test. From Table I above, the problem could most likely be:
percent by volume halogen mixture at test pressure is:
a. erratic sniffing technique by the operator
a. 6.7 b. halogen background from a large leak
b. 8.3 c. a downstream virtual leak
c. 40 d. inadequate instrument sensitivity
d. 75 B; H.583
H.584
12. Good operating practice dictates that the sensitivity of
10. A halogen diode detector test is to be performed at a the halogen diode detector should be detem1incd
test sensitivity of 1 x l()-4 std. cm 3/s with a 5 percent before and after testing and at intervals of
by volume halogen mixture in the test object. From _ _ _ _ _ _ _ minimum while scanning.
Table 2 above, the approximate maximum size
standard leak setting that should be used to calibrate a. 2h
the halogen leak detector for the test is: b. I h
c. 0.5 h
a. 2 x ]Q-4 std. cm 3Is d. 3h
b. 5 x 10-5 std. cm 3/s H.565, 580
C. 5 X 10-<> Std. cm 3/s
d. 2 X l0-7 Std. cm 3/s
H.S85

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13. While increasing the leak rate setting on a reservoir
type variable halogen standard leak, if the instrument
pointer continues to go up the scale after the
INCREASE valve is closed, this is an indication that
the:
a. DECREASE valve is not firmly closed
b. gas reservoir is overpressurized
c. liquid tank is too full
d. INCREASE valve is not firmly closed
A.5; H.115
14. When adjusting a reservoir type variable halogen
standard leak, if the DECREASE valve is opened
when the INCREASE valve is not fully closed, the:
a. valve between the liquid tank and gas reservoir will
close
b. instrument pointer will rapidly go to the top of the
scale
c. refrigerant will vent from the standard leak
reservoir and refilling will most likely be necessary
d. instrument pointer will slowly decrease to half
scale
A.6
15. The basis for the scanning or sniffing direction during
a halogen diode detector probe (sniffer) test is that
refrigerant gas:
18. Materials that contain halogens are usually called:
a. fluorines
b. inert
c. halides
d. ozone
B; C; H.560
19. While adjusting a reservoir type variable halogen
standard leak, the operator accidentally vents the gas
from the only standard leak available. Which of the
following actions would quickly resolve the problem?
a. replace the standard leak
b. replace the cylinder in the standard leak
c. recharge the standard leak
d. send the standard leak to the manufacturer for
recharging
A.12
20. The test connections used for pressurizing a halogen
diode detector probe (sniffer) test system should be
halogen leak tested prior to performing the halogen
diode detector probe test of the system, in order to:
a. complete the training of the operator and qualify
that individual in this test method
b. check the adequacy of the instrument calibration
c. detect and eliminate leakage that could create
background contamination

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a. is heavier than air and will settle to the lowest point d. verify the adequacy of the soak time
b. is lighter than air and will rise during testing H.579
c. is the same weight as air and will stay in the
immediate area of the leak or leaks from which it is 21. Placing the sniffer probe or gun of a halogen diode
escaping leak detector in a stream of pure refrigerant:
d. will rapidly change chemical composition as it
escapes into the surrounding air a. is a rough method of checking instrument
B; H.357, 554 sensitivity in the absence of a standard leak
b. \vill temporarily or permanently contaminate and
16. Which of the listed items could temporarily plug leaks shorten or end the life of the instrument sensing
in a test object? element
c. is a method of determining the percentage of
a. water halogen compound in the refrigerant
b. cleaning solvent d. enables the operator to simulate background
c. paint contamination
d. all of the above B; G; H.565, 579
B; H.564, 579, 622
22. One purpose of a built-in automatic zeroing circuit in
17. A halogen diode detector test procedure specifies the a halogen diode leak detector is to:
use of R-12 as the source of tracer gas. Which of the
following refrigerants would it be permissible to use? a. enable the operator to use a faster scanning speed
b. eliminate the steady background signal caused by
a. Genetron 12 local atmospheric halogen content
b. Freon 12 c. ensure that the operator will not miss a leak
c. Ucon 12 d. make it easier to more rapidly pinpoint very small
d. any of the above leaks
G; H.551 G.5; H.405, 563, 572

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23. The size of the smallest leakage detectable with a 26. When venting a halogen mixture from a vessel or
halogen leak detector is known as: component in order to repair detected leaks, the
location of the end of the vent or exhaust line:
a. total leakage rate
b. leak indicator range a. is dependent on the percent by volume mixture
c. response time b. is unimportant since the initial test is already
d. sensitivity complete
C; G; H.SSS, 581 c. must be downwind and far enough away to prevent
the halogen mixture from re-entering the test area
24. When pressurizing a vessel or component with a d. is not important at this stage of the test since the
mixture of compressed air and halide refrigerant, repairs can be made without releasing the pressure
adding the refrigerant to the system first: from the system
B; F; H.S84
a. reduces the total quantity of refrigerant required for
the test 27. Which of the following leak rate values does not
b. aids in the dispersion and mixing of the refrigerant match any of the halogen standard 1eak settings shown
throughout the system in Figure l.l?
c. minimizes the possibility of the operator missing
leaks due to the higher concentration of tracer gas a. 5.3 X JO-l OZ. per year
at the start of scanning b. 1.2 X J Q-6 std. cm 3/s
d. speeds the stratification of refrigerant within the C. 2.6 X 10-S std. cm 3/s
test system which increases the reliability of the d. 1.5 X I o- 1 oz. per year
results A; H.578
H.589, 607
28. One of the better methods of assuring that the distance
25. While performing a halogen diode detector test, the between the sniffer probe tip and the test surface does
leak detector becomes difficult to zero and the pointer not exceed the maximum allowed by the code and/or
on the leak rate meter repeatedly swings up scale. test procedure is to:
The most likely cause of the problem could be the use
of too high a sensitivity range, shorted element, a. fit the end of the sniffer with a notched piece of
excessive heater voltage, or: plastic that projects no more than the allowed
maximum distance beyond the tip of the sniffer
a. poor air flow b. trim the tip of the sniffer by the amount of allowed
b. sensing element is too new maximum distance
c. high halogen background c. tape a wire rode to the sniffer with the end
d. faulty leak rate meter projecting beyond the tip of the sniffer by twice the
G; H.SS6, 563, 608 required maximum distance
d. estimate the distance bet,veen the sniffer and the
test surface during scanning
H.576, 580

Figure 1,1,

R-12

LEAK RATE _- 8...::

~• OZ.PERYEAR 5,..- ::::

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29. A leak test procedure for a halogen diode detector
probe (sniffer) test requires a mixture of halogen and
air or inert gas. If compressed air is not available,
which of the following types of available bottled gases
could be use<l to safely complete the pressurization?
Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing, Level I
31. From Figure 1.2, what would be the minimum
ambient temperature needed for R-12 to reach a
required halogen pressure of 276 kPa (40 psig) in a
system pressurized to a test pressure of 414 kPa
(60 psig)?

a. oxygen a. -9.4 oc (15 °F)

b. carbon dioxide b. 2 oc (35 °F)
c. butane c. 7 oc (45 °F)
d. propane d. 18 oc (65 °F)
H.579, 589 H.S53

30. R-12 in the presence of high temperature (such as a

weld puddle) will break down into hydrogen chloride,
hydrogen fluoride, chlorine, and:

a. carbon monoxide
b. sulfur dioxide
c. phosgene (mustard gas)
d. sodium sulfate
H.S80

Figure 1.2.

300
300

200
200
.:s
Vl 150 (')
c. 150 to)
I '10
"'... ",,_ 100 "''"l:l
=
Vl
100 90
80
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Vl 90
... v 70
c."' 3/
Vl
80
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"''"I'
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....."' ./ f- 50
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Temperature- Degrees Fahrenheit (°F)

Pressure vs. Temperature

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Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing

1. d 12. a 22. b
2. b 13. d 23. d
3. d 14. c 24. b
4. c 15. a 25. c
5. b 16. d 26. c
6. d 17. d 27. a
7. a 18. c 28. a
8. c 19. c 29. b
9. b 20. c 30. c
10. c 21. b 31. c
11. b

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 Level II Questions
Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing

I. Which of the following can directly affect the 6. \Vhen cold weather reduces the rate of vaporization
perfonnance of a halogen diode leak detector during a from the refrigerant bottle, increasing the time
halogen diode detector probe (sniffer) test? required to pressurize the test system, the best course
of action is to:
a. brand name of refrigerant
b. cigarette or industrial smoke a. obtain the customer's verbal agreement for
c. make of standard leak acceptance of a lower halogen pressure
d. configuration of the test system b. delay the test until the weather warms up
H.579 c. place the refrigerant bottle in a tank of very warm
water
2. The halogen-rich refrigerant gas, detectable by a d. be satisfied with the best halogen pressure possible
halogen diode leak detector as it passes through a within the time scheduled for the test
leak, is generaily referred to as: B; H.552

a. a sensing gas 7. Most leaks detected during a halogen diode detector

b. a tracer gas probe (sniffer) test could have been detected, and
c. an ionizer gas usually can be verified, by:
d. a detector gas
C; H.558 a. a bubble leak test
b. an ultrasonic examination
3. Which one of the following elements is detectable c. a visual examination
with a halogen diode leak detector? d. a pressure change measurement test
H.579, 605
a. helium
b. argon 8. The volume of one gas in one or more other gases,
c. carbon dioxide related to the total volume of all gases is called:
d. chlorine
C; G.l; 11.556 a. conductance of the connecting piping
b. concentration by volume
4. Which of the following is the most commonly used c. diffusion of the mixture
tracer gas for halogen diode leak detector testing? d. concentration by weight
c
a. coolant #6
b. acetate #18 9. The factor which most determines the maximum
c. reagent #901 pressure that it is possible to obtain from a particular
d. R-12 type of refrigerant is the:
F; H.597
a. sun·ounding temperature
5. In the presence of moisture, halogen-rich test gas left b. volume of the container
in a stainless steel container over a period of time: c. atmospheric pressure
d. shape of the container
a. can cool the container because of the refrigerant I-1.552-553
effect
b. will become an explosive mixture
c. can accelerate stress COITosion
d. can decompose into phosgene gas
F; H.598

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10. The purpose of performing a bubble leak test before 15. When a test system is to be both halogen diode
performing a halogen diode detector probe (sniffer) detector probe (sniffer) tested and hydrostatically (. --

test is to:

a. make it unnecessary to have qualified personnel for

the halogen diode detector probe test
b. structurally overload the component or vessel being
tested before the halogen diode detector probe test
c. pinpoint as many leaks as possible so they can be
tested, the halogen diode test should be performed
first because water residue could:

a.
b.
c.
d.
contaminate the halogen gas
temporarily plug leaks
prevent purging the halogen gas from the system
reduce the volume of the system sufficiently to
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located faster during the halogen diode detector affect test sensitivity
probe test H.579
d. eliminate gross leaks that could cause background
signals during the halogen diode detector probe test 16. The purpose of a soak time when pressurizing a
H.579, 589 system with a halogen air mixture for a halogen diode
detector probe (sniffer) test is to allow the:
II. Which of the following is important when choosing a
method for leak testing? a. halogen leak detector time to warm up
b. test pressure and temperature to stabilize
a. cost c. halogen gas to disperse throughout the system
b. sensitivity d. percent halogen gas concentration to increase to its
c. reliability full potential
d. repeatability B.I0-10; F; H.589
e. all of the above
E; H.12 I 7. Which of the following is not a common tracer gas
used for halogen diode detector testing?
12. Which of the following methods is generally
considered the most sensitive leak test method for a a. neon
pressurized system? b. R-21
c. methylene chloride

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a. flow measurement d. R-12
b. halogen diode leak detection B; H.552
c. pressure change measurement
d. helium mass spectrometer leak detection 18. A periodic instrument calibration conducted during a
B; E; H.14-15, 606 halogen diode leak detector test determines that the
leak detector sensitivity is less than that determined at
13. The presence of small traces of halogen vapors in the the previous calibration. After repairing and/or
halogen diode leak detector: adjusting and recalibrating the instrument, which of
the following is the correct procedure to follow?
a. increases the emission of negative ions
b. decreases the emission of positive ions a, continue to test from where testing had last stopped
c. increases the emission of positive ions b, retest all areas that were previously tested and then
d. decreases the emission of negative ions continue testing other untested areas
B; G; H.S60 c. vent the system and repair all leaks detected
d. retest all areas which were tested after the last
l4. Care must be exercised when halogen diode leak satisfactory calibration check and then continue
testing around plastics and rubber because: testing other untested areas
H.S98, 609, 617
a. they are explosive when using a sniffer
b. they absorb halogens readily and give off false 19. Which one of the following is a true statement
indications regarding the halogen diode detector probe (sniffer)
c. they have high melting points test method?
d. ions will change their color
B; F; H.565, 596 a. the test can be perfom1ed in any type of
surrounding atmosphere
b. detected leaks can never be closely pinpointed
c. it can be performed on most vessels or components
that are capable of withstanding internal pressure
d. the total leakage rate of a component or vessel is
accurately known on completion of a halogen diode
detector probe test
H.S75

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20. 'When performing a halogen diode detector leak test,
which of the following requires a re-evaluation of
operating technique?
a. a change in the concentration of test gas
b. a change in the type of refrigerant
c. a change in type of manufacturer of test equipment
d. all of the above
H.599, 606
21. Which of the following statements are true in regard
to the halogen diode (heated anode) leak detector?
a. sensitivity of this method is generally limited to
IO""' std. cm3/s
b. the rate of which ions are formed is proportional to
the halogen concentration in the gas which passes
into the detector element
c. the sensitivity of the detector will increase after
prolonged exposure to concentrations of halide gas
d. all of the above
B; G; H.560, 562, 565, 610
22. Which of the following statements is true when a test
system is pressurized with a halogen-air mixture prior
to leak testing with a halogen diode (heated anode)
leak detector?
a. halogenated gases should not always be tlushed out
of systems after a leak test has been successfully
conducted
b. halogenated gas should have a concentration of at
least 1 000 ppm in order to achieve maximum
sensitivity
c. vessels with a significant vertical height may
require a means of rrllxing the test gases before and
during the test
d. the element life of a halogen diode (heated anode)
leak detector is relatively unlimited with proper
maintenance and operation
B; F; H.38, 600
23. In accordance with good operating practice, if
rejectable leaks are detected and marked, and the
system is depressurized, which of the following
statements is true?
a. the leaks should be repaired and retested as
required by the procedure specification
b. after repair, the part should be liquid penetrant
tested
c. after repair, the procedure should be repeated using
a different type of refrigerant
d. all of the above
H.600
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Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing, Level II
24. In accordance with good operating practice, the
requirements for normal scanning during halogen
diode detector probe (sniffer) testing are:
a. the scanning rate must detect leakage of at I east
that required by the procedure
b. the probe tip should be kept within the minimum
distance of the test surface required by the
procedure
c. both a and b
d. none of the above
H.575, 580, 599-600
25. In the halide torch method of leak detection, which of
the following statements is true?
a. the sensitivity of this method exceeds that of the
bubble leak test
b. the halide torch consists of a burner connected to a
tank of halogenated gas
c. a trace of halogenated gas would likely show up as
a green or violet flame
d. both b and c
H.559-560
26. The thermal conductivity method of halogen leak
detection measures the:
a. affinity of the halogens for electrons
b. difference in the ionization potential of air and
helium
c. temperature of ionizion for two different gases
d. difference in the transfer of heat by conduction in
two gases
H.37
27. Which of tbe following statements concerning test
gases used in halogen leak testing is not true?
a. argon and helium will readily react with certain
halogens under ordinary conditions
b. certain halogenated gases, such as R~l2, can
become corrosive in the presence of moisture
c. non~ toxic gases can act as an asphyxiant by
displacing the necessary amount of air to support
life
d. R-12 in the presence of high temperature (such as
weld puddle) will break down into hydrogen
chloride, hydrogen fluoride, chlorine and phosgene
(mustard gas)
H.149, 580, 598
28. When performing a halogen leak test, good operating
practice requires that the minimum time allowed for
dispersion of the halogen gas is:
a.5 minuteS
b. equal to halrthe total test time
c. as required by the specification or code
d. 15 minutes
H.554
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29. A "halogen" is any of the five very active nonmetallic 31. If an operator knows the test sensitivity of a halogen
chemical elements astatine, iodine, bromine, chlorine, diode detector probe (sniffer) test, that individual
and: knows for certain upon completion of the test that:

a. barium a. no leaks of a certain size or larger have gone

b. fluorine undetected
c. calcium b. the total leak rate of the test object is less than a
d. postassium certain amount
B; H.556, 560 c. the instrument was capable of detecting leakage of
a certain size during the test
30. Which of the following factors can affect the d. all of the above
sensitivity attainable by the halogen diode detector B; H.S77, 581
method of leak testing?
32. A halogen standard leak of a certain size produces a
a. differential test pressure known signal on a halogen leak detector. To receive
b. halogen concentration this same intensity signal on the instrument during the
c. type of halogen tracer gas test of an object containing a 2 percent by volume
d. all of the above halogen-air mixture, the size leak in the object causing
H.554, 562, 579 the signal would theoretically have to be at least
_____ times larger than the standard leak.

a. 20
b. 50
c. 40
d. 10
H.585

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1. b 12. b 23. a
2. b 13. c 24. c
3. d 14. b 25. c
4. d 15. b 26. d
5. c 16. c 27. a
6. c 17. a 28. c
7. a 18. d 29. b
8. b 19. c 30. d
9. a 20. d 31. c
10. d 21. b 32. b
11. e 22. c

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 Level III Questions
Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing
1. A periodic instrument calibration conducted during a
halogen diode detector test determines that the leak
detector sensitivity is less than that determined at the
previous calibration. After repairing and/or adjusting
and recalibrating the instrument, which of the
following is the correct procedure to follow?
a. continue to test from where testing was last stopped
b. retest all areas that were previously tested and then
continue testing other untested areas
c. vent the system and repair all leaks detected
d. retest all areas wruch were tested after the last
satisfactory calibration check and then continue
testing other untested areas
H.598, 609,617
2. Which of the following requires a review and/or
revision of the operating technique when conducting
halogen diode detector leak testing?
a. a change in the concentration of test gas
b. a major change in the refrigerant number used
c. a change in type or manufacturer of test equipment
d. all of the above
H.599, 606
3. Which one of the following statements is true in
regard to the halogen diode (heated anode) leak
detector or test method?
a. the sensitivity of this method is generally limited to
w-< std. cm 3/s
b. the rate at 'vhich ions are fanned is proportional to
the halogen concentration in the gas which passes
into the detector element
c. the sensitivity of the detector will increase after
prolonged exposure to concentrations of halide gas
d. the element life of a heated anode detector is
relatively unlimited with proper maintenance and
operation
H.560, 562, 565, 610·
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4. Which of the following statements is true regarding a
test system which is pressurized with a halogen-air
mixture for leak testing with a halogen diode (heated
anode) detector?
a. halogenated gases should be flushed out of systems
after a leak test has been conducted
b. halogenated gas should have a concentration of at
least 100 ppm in order to achieve maximum
sensitivity
c. total leakage rate of a component or vessel is
accurately known on completion of a halogen
sniffer test
d. test can be performed in any type of surrounding
atmosphere
H.598
5. Using the most sensitive of respective instruments
under the same test conditions, which of the following
pressure leak testing methods or techniques would
enable a test operator to detect smaller size leakage
than could be detected by the halogen diode detector
probe (sniffer) test method"
a. sonic detector sniffer test
b. thermal conductivity detector sniffer test
c. helium mass spectrometer detector probe (sniffer)
test
d. none of the ahove
B.3-3; E.2·4; H.l4·15, 606
6. The thermal conductivity method of halogen leak
detection measures the:
a. affinity of the halogen for electrons
b. difference in the ionization potential of air and
helium
c. temperature of ionization for two different gases
d. difference in the transfer of heat by conduction in
two gases
B.21·2; H.37
Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing, Level Ill
7. Which of the following statements concerning test 12. When performing a halogen diode detector test, the leak
gases used in halogen leak testing is true? detector becomes difficult to zero and the pointer on the ( ·
leak rate meter repeatedly swings up scale. The most -. ~
a. argon and helium will readily react with certain likely cause of the problem could be the use of too high WJ
halogens under ordinary conditions a sensitivity range, shorted element, excessive heater
b. halogenated gases cannot become corrosive at high voltage, or:
temperatures
c. non-toxic gases can act as an asphyxiant by a. poor air flow
displacing the necessary amount of air to support b. sensing element too new
life, and safety precautions must be observed c. high halogen background
d. R-12 is stable in the presence of very high d. faulty leak rate meter
temperatures such as weld puddle H.556, 563, 608
B.A-3; H.149, 580, 598
13. Which of the following refrigerants would it be
8. The more sophisticated and most sensitive of halogen permissible to use when a halogen diode detector test
diode leak detectors have the maximum capability of procedure specifies the use of R-12?
detecting leakage as small as:
a. Genetron 12
a. w-
5 to w-6 std. cm 3/s b. Freon 12
b. IQ-6 to w-7 std. cm 3/s c. Isotron 12
c. JQ-7 to w-s std. cm3/s d. any of the above
d. w-s to w-9 std. cm 3/s H.551
B.3-3; H.562, 613
14. What is the most important factor which determines the
9. Which of the following chemical elements is not maximum pressure that it is possible to obtain from a
classified as a "halogen?'' bottle of refrigerant gas?

a. fluorine a. temperature surrounding the bottle

b. calcium b. volume of the container
c. bromine c. atmospheric pressure
d. chlorine d. differential pressure
H.556, 560 H.553

10. Which of the following factors affects the sensitivity 15. Which of the following is the tenn generally used to
attainable by the halogen diode detector method of describe the halogen rich refrigerant gas, detectable by a
testing? halogen diode leak detector as it passes through a leak?

a. differential pressure a. sensing gas

b. halogen concentration b. tracer gas
c. type of refrigerant c. ionizer gas
d. all of the above d. detector gas
F; H.606 C; H.558

11. When an operator knows the sensitivity of the halogen 16. When the temperature surrounding a bottle of
leak detector throughout a test, which of the following refrigerant gas decreases, how is the maximum pressure
is true upon completion of the test? attainable from the bottle affected?

a. no leaks of a certain size or larger have gone a. rncreases

undetected b. remains the same
b. the total leak rate of the test object is less than a c. decreases
certain amount d. varies with the square root of the temperature
c. the instrument was capable of detecting leakage of H.553
the size required by the test procedure during the
test 17. Which of the following is the terrn used to indicate the
d. all of the above difference between absolute pressure and atmospheric
H.609 pressure?

a. ambient pressure
h. gage pressure
c. air pressure
d. negative pressure
H.192

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18. Which of the following indicates an instrument or 24. When the required test sensitivity for a halogen diode
system calibration with the greatest sensitivity? detector test is 1 x 10-4 std. cm3fs and the test gas is
I percent R-12 in air, the setting of the halogen leak
a. 2.5 X 10-5 std. cm 3fsfdiv. standard should be at least:
b. 1.0 x 10-8 std. cm3fsfdiv.
c. I 000 X 10-7 std. cm 3fsfdiv. a. I X w- 6 std. cm 3fs
d. 10 X 10-ll std. cm 3fsfdiv. b. 1 X J0-5 std. cm 3fs
H.38, 108, 581 C. 1 X J0- 4 std. cm 3fs
d. ] X 1o- 3 std. cm 3fs
19. Which of the following is the most sensitive method H.585
or technique of leak detection among those listed?
25. Of the following types of halogen leak sensors or
a. bubble formation testing detectors, which is potentially the most sensitive?
b. halogen diode leak detector
c. helium mass spectrometer tracer probe or hood a. halide torch
(vacuum) b. halide sensitive tape
d. helium mass spectrometer detector probe or sniffer c. halogen diode leak detector
(pressure) d. halide sensitive paint
B.3-3; H.19 B.3·3; H.14

20. Which of the following is the term used to describe 26. To determine the approximate quantity of refrigerant
the percentage of volume of one gas mixed in one or required to conduet a halogen diode detector probe
more other gases, related to the total volume? (sniffer) test on a particular system, it is necessary to
know three variables. Whieh of the following is one
a. conductance of those variables?
b. concentration
c. diffusion a. system total surface area
d. absorption b. system volume
C; H.581 c. configuration of the system
d. total weld footage in the system
21. The presence of small traces of halogen vapors in the H.576
halogen diode leak detector:
27. Which one of the following is a limitation of halogen
a. increases the emission of negative ions diode type leak detectors?
h. decreases the emission of positive ions
c. increases the emission of positive ions a. the high temperature of the element heater can be
d. decreases the emission of negative ions hazardous in the presence of explosive or
H.560 flammable gases
b. the more sophisticated and sensitive of these
22. Which of the follmving is the reason why care must be instruments are not portable
exercised when testing by the halogen diode detector c. these are the least sensitive of the types of halogen
method near plastics or rubber'? leak detectors used by industry
d. these instruments need a high halogen background
a. they are explosive when using a sniffer atmosphere in which to function properly
b. they absorb halogens readily and may give off H.579
gases which can cause false indications
c. they have high melting points 28. To determine if a particular halogen leak detector and
d. ions will change their color standard leak arc adequate for a particular test system,
B.4-8; H.565, 596 two variables must be known. Which of the following
is one of those variables?
23. Which of the following best describes the type of test
when the interior of the test object is evacuated and a a. frequency of instrument verification
tracer gas is applied to the exteriors while the leak b. system sensitivity required
detector is connected to the evacuating system? c. refrigerant brand name
d. barometric pressure
a. static leak test B.3-l; H.579
h. helium leak test
c. dynamic leak test
d. halogen leak test
B.4-8; H.562

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29. When a system is to be both hydrostatically tested and 31. Which one of the following is the descriptive name
halogen diode detector probe (sniffer) tested, the for part number 1 shown in Figure 3.1. - Schematic
reason tbe halogen diode detector probe test should be of the Element for a Halogen Diode Leak Detector?
performed first is because water residue could:
a. heater
a. contaminate the halogen gas b. electron focus
b. prevent purging the halogen gas from the system c. anode emitter
c. temporarily plug leaks d. cathode collector
d. reduce the volume of the system sufficiently to H.38, 560, 610
affect test sensitivity
H.579 32. Which one of the following is the descriptive name
for part number 2 shown in Figure 3.1. ~Schematic
30. When the airflow pump in a halogen diode type leak of the Element for a Halogen Diode Leak Detector?
detector draws halogen tracer gas into the instrument
sensing element, which of the following occurs? a. heater
b. anode emitter
a. the halogen gas present is ionized by an anode c. ion current
emitter and accelerated by a repeller grid through a d. target
magnetic field where the ion paths are bent. All are H.38, 560, 610
baffled except the halogen ions which reach a
collector and are amplitled and transmitted as an 33. Which one of the following is the descriptive name
indicator signal. for part number 3 shown in Figure 3.1. ~Schematic
b. the positive ion current between the emitter and of the Element for a Halogen Diode Leak Detector?
collector increases in proportion to the halogen gas
present. The increase in ion current is amplified a. magnet
and transmitted as an indicator signal. b. cathode collector
c. the conductivity of the halogen gas present changes c. anode emitter
the resistance on one side of a balanced bridge. d. repeller grid
The increase in current to balance the bridge is H.38, 560, 610
amplified and transmitted as an indicator signal.
d. the halogen gas present is ionized by the anode 34. The more sophisticated halogen diode type leak
emitter. The halogen ions are amplified and detectors contain a heater control adjustment which
transmitted as an indicator signal. directly regulates the:
H.571, 610
a. voltage to the sensing element heater
b. ion current flow in the sensing element
c. voltage to the sensing element anode emitter
Figure 3.1. - Schematic of the Element d. voltage to the indicator signal amplifier
for a Halogen Diode Leak Detector H.10-15

/ Leak Indicator 35. When a test system with dead ends is to be halogen
diode detector probe (sniffer) tested, the most

&111111_1 effective method of obtaining a uniform mixture

throughout the system is to:

a. inject the refrigerant into the top of the system

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b. partially or totally evacuate the system and then

I / introduce the refrigerant into the system

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c. inject the refrigerant rapidly
~ d. inject a mixture of refrigerant and nitrogen into the
' system in the concentration required
Gas F; H.579, 589, 596
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Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing

1. d 13. d 25. c
2. d 14. a 26. b
3. b 15. b 27. a
4. a 16. c 28. b
5. d 17. b 29. c
6. d 18. d 30. b
7. c 19. c 31. d
8. d 20. b 32. a
9. b 21. c 33. c
10. d 22. b 34. a
11. c 23. c 35. b
12. c 24. a

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 Halogen Diode Sniffer Testing
Sample Specification
1.0 Scope: 2.0 Applicable Documents:
1.1 This sample consists only of those excerpts The various documents mentioned herein are as
applicable to the halogen leak testing follows:
requirements of the sample specification for a
nuclear containment liner structure.

Short Name Date of Complete Identification of the Document

As Used Herein Issue and of the Sponsor Organization
2.1 ASME 1977 through American Society of Mechanical Engineers ·
Summer, 1979 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Addenda

I. Section II Material Specifications Part A-Ferrous,

Part c.Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals

2. Section III Nuclear Power Plant Components

Division I

3. Section III Nuclear Power Plant Components·

Division 2 Concrete Reactor Vessels and Containments
4. Section V Nondestructive Examination
5. Section IX Welding Qualifications

2.2 NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission

I. Regulatory Guide August II, Nondestructive Examination of Primary Containment Liner Welds
1.19 1972

2.3 ANSI N45.2.6 1978 American National Standards Institute,

Qualification of Inspection, Examination, and Testing Personnel for
Construction Phase of Nuclear Power Plants

2.4 SNT-TC-lA 1975 American Society for Nondestructive Testing,

Recommended Practice for Personnel Qualification and Certification
in Nondestructive Testing
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2.5 10CFR21 611177 Code of Federal Regulations, Title I 0, Part 21,
Reporting of Defects and Nonconformances I
2.6 Design Specification
ABC 1980 2/28/80
ABC Corporation
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3.0 Design Criteria:
3.1 Concrete lined containment
310 kPa (45 psig) internal
4.0 Description of Work:
4.1 Liner welds in specified areas are covered by test
channel or angles (leak chase) to augment
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3.2 Test channels or angles (leak chase) nondestructive and leak tightness test programs
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Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing, Sample Specification
4.Ll Test channels (or angles) required:
I. 9.5 mm (0.04 in.) thick liner bottom, sump
and shell plate welds with backing strips
2. Piping penetration to liner assemblies
3. Hatch to liner assemblies
4.2 Double gasketed closures
5.0 Personnel:
5.1 Nondestructive testing personnel shall be
qualified as required by SNT-TC-JA or ANSI
N45.2.6 as applicable.
6.0 Procedures:
6. I Nondestructive halogen sniffer testing
procedures shall be in accordance with the
methods and techniques as described in ASME
Section V, Article 10 and section 7.0 of this
specification, whichever governs.
6.2 Acceptance requirements shall be in accordance
with the applicable sections of ASME Ill
NE-5000 and CC-5500 and ASME V, Article 10,
whichever governs.
6.3 Procedures shall have had prior review and been
stamped «Approval" or "Approved Revised/
Released for Fabrication" by the Engineers
before proceeding with NDT.
7.0 Leakage Detection Tests To Be
Performed by The Seller:
7.1 After the gas testing channel and angles have
been installed on the piping penetration
assemblies, hatches, the liner bottom and the
sump and shell plates, as outlined in the
"Erection Procedures," the completed gas testing
channel and angle seal welds shall be tested in
convenient lengths (zones). All the test channel
and angle seal welds, before halogen leak testing,
shall be pressurized with air to 345 kPa (50 psig)
and bubble (snoop) leak tested for leakage. After
test and subsequent repairs, if required, evacuate
the test area utilizing a vacuum pump to a
pressure of 22-18 kPa ( 1-0.5 psia). Pressurize
the test area witb pure Freon R-22 gas to 345 kPa
(50 psig). See specification attachments for
additional information. Any leakage in excess of
1.8 X IQ-5 cm 3/s detected on the high range of a
halogen detector similar to General Electric
Type H2 or HI 0 shall be repaired by
depressurizing, chipping out, rewelding and
retesting. This testing shall be carried out in
accordance with the following procedure:
1. Start vacuum pump
2. Evacuate test channels to pressure of
22-18 kPa (l-0 .5 psi a)
3. Slowly pressurize test channels until gage
reads 345 kPa (50 psi)
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4. The maximum rate of travel of probe is
13 mm (0.5 in.) per sec during testing
7.2 At the completion of a test, vent the Freon R-22
gas to an area outside of the reactor containment
to avoid contaminating the working area with
Freon gas before disconnecting apparatus and
proceeding to the next test area. All welds at
penetration and access opening will be similarly
tested. After testing, the gas shall be expelled
from channels and the threaded connections
plugged. All double gasketed closures shall also
be halogen leak tested and shall not show a leak
indication in excess of 10 times that allowed for
welded joints.
7.3 The Seller shall utilize the General Electric Type
HIO halogen leak detector for I 00 percent
coverage of the test areas. Approximately
5 percent of all the tested areas shall be retested
with a General Electric Type H2 or H25 leak
detector to substantiate the results of the HI 0.
7.4 Procedure for setting up Type HIO leak detector
is as follows:
I. Connect power supply cable to l00-I27 V
supply.
2. Allow unit to warm up for a minimum time
of 5 min.
3. Check air flow by holding the probe vertical,
probe tip down. The ball should rise and •
float above tip of probe. ~
4. Select sensitivity switch to "high" position. ~~!/
5. Adjust balance control so that the Freon lamp
(in the upper half of the prohe) just ceases to
flash.
6. Pass the probe slowly across the calibrated
adjustable leak rate General Electric LS20 set
to 1.8 x JO-' cm'is or a General Electric leak
rate capsule 1.8 X w-j cm 3/s. Adjust the
balance so that the light flashes at a
recognizable rate v.'hen passing the leak and
ceases to flash when moved away from the
leak. The leak rate built into the set shall not
be used.
7. As the H10 unit may lose its sensitivity when
in use for a prolonged period, the check in
paragraph 6 shall be carried out before and
after every section is tested or every 6.1 m
(20 ft) whichever is the smaller length.
7.5 Prior to leak testing, the Seller shall submit to the
Engineers for approval ten copies of the testing
procedures.
8.0 NDT Operator Qualification:
8.1 Each operator performing and evaluating NOT
examinations and tests on this Contract shall be
qualified. Records of their qualification shall be ·. A.
in the Seller's file. W
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9.0 Engineer's Specifications:
9.1 On a surveillance basis, the Engineers shall
verify that the tests listed in Leak Testing
subsection are performed in accordance with the
Seller's test procedures as approved by the
Engineers.
10.0 Records System:
10.1 A records system shall be established and
maintained that provides for the identification
and correlation of test and inspection records and
certificates.
11.0 Document Submittals:
11.1 This specification requires specific documents to
be formally submitted to the Engineers for
information and approval. When required by this
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specification, those documents generated by the
Seller's suppliers shall also be submitted. Prior
to submittal to the Engineers, the Seller shall
review them for conformance to the requirements
and note his approval on the face of the
documents. Revisions to documents after
Engineers' approval of same shall require that
the revised documents be resubmitted for
approvaL
12.0 Final Check of Records:
12.1 The Seller shall be responsible for inspecting the
item(s) and checking the applicable records, prior
to completion of work to verify that all
specification requirements have been complied
with. Acceptance of the completed sets of
records does not relieve the Seller of
responsibility for compliance with specification
requirements.
 Halogen Diode Sniffer Testing
Sample Specification Attachment
Pounds of Refrigerant Required at 70 op for a One (1) Cubic Foot Volume
for Systems Evacuated to One (1) PSIA Before Pressurizing
vs.
Halogen Pressure Required in PSIG
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 Sample Specification Questions
Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing

The following questions, answers, and references are 5. To comply with this sample specification, the halogen
based on the attached sample specification. sniffer leak testing procedure must require that the
sensitivity of the instrument be checked:
I. By this sample specification, the brand and type of
refrigerant that has to be used to perfonn the required a. before and after testing and at intervals of not more
halogen sniffer testing is: than 2 h during testing
b. befo~e and after testing every section or every 6 m
a. Genetron R-12 (20ft), whichever is the smaller length
b. Freon R-12 c. each morning at the start of testing
c. Freon R-22 d. a or b, whichever governs
d. Westron R-22 Para. 6.1 or 7.4.7
Para. 7.1, 7.2
6. When halogen sniffer leak testing is performed in
2. Which of the foJiowing items in this sample accordance with this sample specification, during
specification excerpt is too extensively defined for scanning the sniffer probe tip must be kept within:
inclusion in a well-written specification?
a. the confines of the welds being tested
a. required leakage rate or test sensitivity b. 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) of the test surface
b. scanning speed or rate when testing c. 3.2 mm (0.03 in.) of the test surface
c. required halogen pressure d. the same distance from the test surface as was used
d. procedural details with the standard leak when checking sensitivity
Para. 7.1.1-7.1.4, 7.4.1-7.4.7 Para. 6.1

3. Personnel who perform halogen testing in accordance 7. When halogen sniffer testing welds in accordance
with this sample srecification must be qualified and with this sample specification, the maximum
certified in accordance with: allowable size leakage rate per leak in a weld shall not
exceed:
a. the Seller's program written in accordance with the
guidelines of SNT-TC-IA and/or the requirements a. 1.0 X 10-4 std. cm 3/s
of ANSI N45.2.6 b. 1.8 X 1o-4 std. cm 3/s
b. either SNT- TC-1 A or ANSI N45.2.6 as preferred by c. 1.0 X I o-5 std. cm3/s
the Seller d. 1.8 X JO-S std. cm 3/s
c. the requirements of Regulatory Guide IOCFR21 Para. 7.1, 7.4.6
d. the Seller's requirements based on extensive past
expenence 8. In accordance with the requirements of this sample
Para. 5.1, 8.1 specification, when performing a sensitivity check of
the instrument, the scanning rate past the standard
4. A well-written specification should provide flexibility leak shall not exceed that which can detect leakage of:
to allow the usc of alternate procedures, techniques,
and equipment which will meet or exceed the desired a. 1.0 x J0-4 std. cm 3/s
final requirements. Which of the following in this b. !.8 X 1o- 4 std. cm 3/s
sample specification is too rigidly defined? C. J.Q X J0- 5 std. cm 1/s
d. 1 .8 X 1 o-s
std. cm 3/s
a. brand name of refrigerant Para. 6.1
b. required test sensitivity
c. model and manufacturer of halogen leak detector
d. both a and c
Para. 7.1, 7.3, 7.4

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9. In accordance with the requirements of this sample 13. Assuming evacuation to 101 kPa (I psia) before
specification, the scanning rate to be used during pressurizing with refrigerant to the required test
testing shall not exceed: pressure in accordance with the requirements of this
sample specification, the percent by volume halogen
a. 13 mm (0.5 in.) per second mixture attained would be approximately:
b. the width of the weld per second
c. that which can detect leakage of a. 77.3 percent
o-
I X 1 5 std. cm 3/s from the calibration standard b. 79.6 percent
d. a or c depending on whichever governs c. 98.5 percent
Para. 6.1 and 7.1.4 d. 100 percent
Para. 7.1
I 0. In accordance with the requirements of this sample
specification, the test pressure required during 14. In accordance with the sample specification and graph
halogen leak testing shall be: attachment, and assuming 31 cm 3 (I ft3) of volume for
every 15 m (50ft) of test channel, how many
a. 396 kPa (57.5 psig) kilograms (pounds) of R-22 would be required to test
b. 357 kPa (51.75 psig) a 61 m (200ft) long test channel zone?
c. 345 kPa (50 psig)
d. 310 kPa (45 psig) a. 2 kg (4.3 !b)
Para. 7.1 b. 2.1 kg (4.6lb)
C. 2.4 kg (5.2 ]b)
II. Before any halogen sniffer leak testing proceeds, this d. 2.8 kg (6.llb)
sample specification requires that the procedure or Para. 7.1 and attachment
procedures involved must have been reviewed and
stamped: 15. Which of the following are procedural requirements
for halogen sniffer tests performed in accordance with
a. "Approved" by the Seller's Level III reviewer the sample specification?
b. "Approval" or "Approved as Revised/Released for
Fabrication" by the Engineers a. a minimum of 30 minutes soak time must be
c. "Approved" by the Customer and Engineer's Site allowed

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Inspector b. R-12 must be used to obtain the halogen
d. "Approved" by the NRC and the Customer concentration
Para. 6.3 c. temperature of the test system must be at least
40°F(4°C) -
12_ When halogen sniffer testing double gasket enclosures d. dial or recording pressure gages used must be at
in accordance with this sample specification, the least 152 mm (6 in.) in size
maximum al1owable size leakage rate per leak in a Para. 6.1
gasket shall not exceed:

a. 1.0 x J0-4 std. cm 3 /s

b. 1.8 x 10-4 std. cm 3/s
c. 1.0 x 10-5 std. cm 3/s
d. 1.8 x I0-5 std. cm 3/s
Para. 6.1

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Sample Specification Answers

1. c 6. c 11. b
2. d 7. d 12. a
3. a 8. c 13. c
4. d 9. d 14. b
5. d 10. c 15. a

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