WHP01-PMC1-ASYYY-23-302008-0001 - Rev01 - NDE Magnetic Particle Testing Procedure For Structure

Block 5 - AL SHAHEEN FIELD Development
Document Title: NDE Magnetic Particle Testing Procedure for Structure (Topsides & Bridges)
Document Number: WHP01-PMC1-ASYYY-23-302008-0001 Date: 12-Feb-2019 Rev.: 01

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01 12-Feb-2019 AFC Accepted for Construction P.T.Dung V.N.Thach M.A.Tai
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................... 3
1. PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................ 4
2. SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 4
3. REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................... 4
4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................................................... 4
5. PERSONNEL ............................................................................................................................ 5
6. EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................ 5
7. DETECTING MEDIUM ............................................................................................................... 6
8. CONTRAST LACQUER ............................................................................................................... 7
9. SURFACE PREPARATION .......................................................................................................... 7
10. LIGHTING ............................................................................................................................... 8
11. MAGNETIZING FIELD ADEQUACY.............................................................................................. 8
12. TEST PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................. 10
13. INSPECTION ......................................................................................................................... 10
14. INTERPRETATION OF INDICATIONS ....................................................................................... 10
15. DEMAGNETIZATION .............................................................................................................. 11
16. POST INSPECTION CLEANING ................................................................................................ 11
17. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ......................................................................................................... 11
18. REPORT ................................................................................................................................ 12
19. lIST OF EXHIBITS AND APPENDICES ....................................................................................... 12
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1. PURPOSE
This procedure describes the techniques and methods to be employed for performing
visible magnetic particle testing for welds, scared or repaired areas after
grinding/gouging to remove discontinuities, parent materials and other items made
from ferromagnetic materials to detect cracks and other discontinuities on the test
surface and recording the results of examination for GALLAF project.
2. SCOPE
This document is used for Magnetic Particle Testing of steel structure
Applicable method: the continuous method with visible magnetic particle shall be
applied. Applicable technique: the yoke technique shall be used.
3. REFERENCES
SD-NOC-STR-301 : Fabrication of Offshore Steel Structures
SD-NOC-STR-304 : Fabrication of Welded Plate Girders (W.P.G.) and Box Girders

(B.G.)
ASME SE-709 - 2017 : Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
ASME V - 2017 : Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Nondestructive Examination
AWS D1.1 - 2015 : Structural Welding Code - Steel
ISO 9712:2012 : Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT

personnel
4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Company, NOC : NORTH OIL COMPANY
Contractor, PTSC : PTSC Mechanical & Construction Ltd. Sub-contractor,

M&C
Sub- con : NDT subcontractor
CA : Certifying Authority
Class : Classification Society
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NDT : Non-Destructive Testing
MPI or MT : Magnetic Particle Testing
ASNT : American Society for Non-destructive Testing
CSWIP : Certification Scheme of Welding and Inspection Personnel
PCN : Personnel certification on Non-Destructive Testing
5. PERSONNEL
Personnel performing testing shall be suitably trained and qualified to ISO 9712 or
other recognized national standard or certification schemes (e.g. CSWIP or PCN). Only
personnel qualified to level II or III shall carry out the interpretation and evaluation
of test results.
6. EQUIPMENT
Magnetization shall be induced by an AC/DC electromagnetic yoke or a permanent

magnet yoke having adjustable pole pieces.
Equipment type: Nawoo-MY2, DKE-MP 2AL, MP H2L or other equivalent

equipment may be substituted.
A lifting power of at least 4.5 kg for the AC yokes and 18 kg for the permanent or DC
magnetic yokes at the maximum pole spacing shall be required. The magnetizing
(lifting) power of yokes shall be verified prior to use each day the yoke is used or
whenever the yoke has been damaged or malfunction is suspected. The results of
these verifications shall be recorded on the Magnetic Yoke Test Log (see Exhibit 1).
Normally, the AC yoke shall be primary technique to be used whenever possible. The
permanent magnetic yoke should only be used when a power supply is not available or
the working environment does not permit hot work.
For field strength assessment, a Burmah Castrol Flux Indicator or Pie-Shaped

Magnetic Particle Field Indicator shall be used.
Calibration procedure for yoke:
a) Visual check the yoke for any physical damage, cracking of casing, wire connections
b) Lifting power check:

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- Lifting power check of electromagnetic yoke shall have been checked within the past
year
- The magnetizing power of yokes shall be verified prior to use each day the yoke is used.
The magnetizing power of yokes shall be verified whenever the yoke has been
damaged or repaired
- The lifting power of all yokes shall be checked daily.
- Adjust maximum spacing of poles from 75 mm to 200 mm depend on each yoke type
- Lifting power of yoke is accepted if yoke should be capable of lifting a standard weight
steel block as below:
 For AC electromagnetic yoke: a weight steel block of at least 4.5 kg
 For DC electromagnetic & permanent magnet yoke: a weight steel block of at least 18 kg
c) Value of poles spacing shall be recorded
7. DETECTING MEDIUM
Either water or paraffin based magnetic ink, which meets the requirements of ASME
SE-709 / ASTM E709 shall be used. The particle concentration of mixed ink at site from
bulk shall be verified in accordance with section 7.1. The particle concentration of pre-
mixed ink (usually aerosol cans) will be verified by certificate from the manufacture.
The color of magnetic particles shall be chosen so that a high contrast shall be
provided on a white background.
Temperature limitations: the magnetic particles shall be used within temperature limits
set by the manufacturer. Under normal conditions, the wet particles shall only be used
for temperature range from 10oC to 52oC and the dry particle method shall be applied
for temperature over 520C
Manufacturer and type of magnetic particles: Magnaflux - 7C black or Nabakem -

SM-15 black for wet method and Magnaflux - Grey or 8A Red Power for dry method
or other equivalent materials.
7.1 Quality control of magnetic ink
a) Particle concentration check
For each new batch of mixed ink from bulk, the particle concentration shall be checked
as follow:
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 The ink shall be thoroughly agitated.
 A 100 ml sample shall be transferred to a Pear-shaped centrifuge tube.
 The sample shall be allowed to settle under gravity only for approximately 60
minutes with petroleum distillate suspensions or 30 minutes with water-based
suspensions before reading. The batch shall be considered acceptable when the
solid’s concentration is within 1.2% - 2.4% by volume.
b) Break Test
Prior to the initial usage of each new batch of water based mixed ink from bulk, a
break test to check for adequate wetting properties shall be carried out as follow:
 Prepare a test piece having the finish surface similar to subject to be tested
and apply a thin layer of contrast paint.
 Apply sample of the newly mixed ink to the surface of the test piece.
 The ink should flow evenly over the surface. If the ink collects in globules on
the surface, then it shall be rejected.
 Particle concentration check and break test shall be repeated on a daily basis
and the result recorded on the Magnetic Ink Test Log (see Exhibit 2)
7.2 Application of detecting medium
The magnetic inks shall be applied by spraying over the test surface
7.3 Method of removing excess particle
The excess particles shall be removed from the test surface by means of an air
blower with active magnetic current.
8. CONTRAST LACQUER
In order to improve contrast, a thin layer of a proprietary brand of rapid drying high
opacity white contrast, nonmagnetic lacquer shall be applied. The lacquer must adhere
firmly to the test surface and not be soluble in the detection medium.
9. SURFACE PREPARATION
The surface to be tested and all adjacent areas within at least 1 inch (25 mm) which
are subjects to magnetic particle testing shall be clean and free from paint, oil grease,
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heavy scale or corrosion deposits and any other extraneous matter which could
interfere with the test. In most cases adequate surface cleaning will be achieved by
means of a wire brush. Surfaces may also be prepared by solvent cleaning, grit
blasting or a combination of these methods.
Welds will normally be tested in the as welded condition however where there is
reasonable cause to suspect the presence of defects it may be necessary to prepare
the surface by grinding.
After cleaning, a thin layer of white contrast lacquer shall be applied. The maximum
temperature shall be less than 52oC.
10. LIGHTING
A minimum white light intensity of 1076 lux (100 fc) at the test surface is
required during the examination and evaluation of indications. The light intensity,
natural or supplemental white light source (such as LED or fluorescent bulb), shall
be measured with a white light meter prior to the evaluation of indications or a verified
light source shall be used. Verification of light sources is required to be demonstrated
only one time, documented, and maintained on file.
Light meters shall be calibrated at least once a year or whenever the light meter has
been repaired. If meters have not been in use for one year or more, calibration shall
be done before being used.
11. MAGNETIZING FIELD ADEQUACY
Pie Field Indicator
 The indicator, shown in Figure 1 shall be positioned on the surface to be examined,

such that the copper-plated side is away from the inspected surface. A suitable field
strength is indicated when a clearly defined line (or lines) of magnetic particles
form(s) across the copper face of the indicator when the magnetic particles are
applied simultaneously with the magnetizing force. When a clearly defined line of
particles is not formed, the magnetizing technique shall be changed as needed.
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Figure 1: Pie-Shaped Magnetic Particle Field Indicator
 The direction of magnetization shall be determined by particle indications obtained

using an indicator as shown in Fig. 1. When a clearly defined line of particles is not
formed in the desired direction, the magnetizing technique shall be changed as
needed.
Magnetic flux indicators
 Place the flux indicator in intimate contact with the material to be examined, the
strip may be held in place manually or with the use of an adhesive tape.
 Hold or attach the strip tightly to the surface with the lines on the strip parallel to the
field.
 Indicators provide the strongest indications when positioned so that the long side of
the indicator is perpendicular to the applied magnetic field.
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 Gently apply the suspension and then energize.
 Weld defined 3 lines will indicate a strong field and adequacy is present
12. PROCEDURE OF INSPECTION
 All tested areas shall be magnetized in a minimum of two mutually perpendicular

directions. See technique sheets for detail (Appendix 1).
 Examination area shall be covered weld, heat affected zone (HAZ) plus at least
25mm each side.
 All tested areas shall be examined at least twice. For the second test the magnetic
field shall be orientated perpendicular to the first test. The magnetized area shall be
considered to be not larger than a circle described through the contact points with
a poles spacing of maximum 200 mm
 Inspection shall commence immediately the detecting medium has been applied
and shall continue during and for a short time after the application of the magnetic
field
 The magnetic field shall be removed after the termination of MPI ink application.
13. INTERPRETATION OF INDICATIONS
 All valid indications formed by magnetic examination are the results of magnetic
leakage fields. Indication may be relevant, non-relevant or false.
 Relevant indications are produced by leakage fields which are result of

discontinuities. Relevant indications require evaluation with regard to the
acceptance standards as specified in Para. 17 of this procedure.
 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 section (like
keyways and drilled holes), inherent material properties (like the edge of a
bimetallic weld), magnetic writing, etc.
 False indications are not the result of magnetic forces. Examples are particles held
mechanically or by gravity in shallow depression or particles held by rust or scale on
the surface.
 Board areas of particle accumulation, which might mask indications from

discontinuities, are prohibited, such areas shall be cleaned and re-examined.
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 An indication of an imperfection may be larger than the imperfection that causes it.
However, the size of the indication is the basis for acceptance evaluation.
 Any questionable or doubtful indications shall be reexamined to determine whether

or not they are relevant.
14. DEMAGNETIZATION
 When residual magnetism in the part could interfere with subsequent processing or
usage, the part shall be demagnetized any time after completion of the
examination.
 Alternating - Current (AC) yokes shall be used for localized demagnetization by

placing the poles on the surface moving them around the area, and slowly
withdrawing the AC yokes while it is still energized.
 Care should be exercised to ensure that the part is entirely removed from the
influenced of the AC yokes before the demagnetizing force is discontinued.
15. POST INSPECTION CLEANING
 Post cleaning is necessary where magnetic particle materials could interfere with
subsequent processing or with service requirements. Post cleaning techniques shall
be as follows:
 Removal of wet particle by flushing with solvent.
 Any other techniques which may be used if they do not interfere with subsequent
requirements.
16. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
 Acceptance criteria for structural welds shall be in accordance with Table 10.1 of
SD-NOC-STR-301 below:
Table 10.1 - Standards of Acceptance for Weld Defects in Structural
Steels
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17. REPORT
The test results shall be reported on a “Magnetic Particle Testing Report” form (see
Exhibit 3). The report shall identify batch numbers of material used.
18. LIST OF EXHIBITS AND APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Magnetic particle inspection - MPI technique sheets
Exhibit 1: Magnetic particle inspection - Magnetic yoke test log
Exhibit 2: Magnetic particle inspection - Magnetic ink test log
Exhibit 3: “Magnetic particle testing report” form
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APPENDIX 1
MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION Technique no. MPI-1A

MPI TECHNIQUE SHEET
Application: All T, Y, K joints on tubular, plates
Technique Illustration:
Weld being tested
Yoke
Yoke
First magnetization / Section View Second Magnetization/Side view
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- MPI operator: ISO 9712 level II or recognized national standard.

- MPI method: Continuous method.
- Magnetization Unit: AC yoke, Nawoo-MY2, DKE-MP 2AL, MP H2L (for wet method only) or equivalent
- Lifting Test: 4.5 kg for AC yoke ; 18 kg for permanent magnet yoke.
- Pole spacing: 75 ÷ 200 mm
- Field aquadecy assessment: Burmah Castrol Indicator (brass) - Three lines.
- Detection medium: Magnaflux-7C black and Nabakem - SM-15 black for wet method; Magnaflux - Grey or 8A Red
Power for dry method or other equivalent materials.
- Background: Cleaned, spray with white contrast paint for wet method; Cleaned to bare metal for dry method.
TEST SEQUENCE:
For wet method
1. Visual inspection, clean the test surface
2. Spray contrast white paint on the test surface
3. Position the yoke on the test surface
4. Apply MPI ink between the poles and magnetize the weld while the ink is flowing away from surface.
5. Inspection and evaluation of indication is taken place while magnetic field is being applied.
6. Reposition the yoke so that the magnetic field is perpendiculars to step 3 above. Repeat step 4, 5 above.
For Dry Method
3. Apply MPI powder between the poles by plastic container blower or blower. Magnetize the weld while the excess
powder is blowing away.
4. Inspection and evaluation of indication is taken while magnetic field is being applied.
5. Reposition the yoke so that the magnetic field is perpendiculars to step 2 above. Repeat step 3, 4, above.
Notes:
- Overlap requirement: At least 1 inch between subsequence magnetisations
- Whenever possible, both surfaces of weld shall be tested.
- If indication is observed, determine whether the indication is caused by discontinuity or irrelevant indication. This can
be done by light grinding, visually inspect the surface and Re-MPI
MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION Technique no. MPI-2A

MPI TECHNIQUE SHEET
Application: All welds except T, Y, K joints
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- MPI operator: ISO 9712 level II or recognized national standard.

- MPI method: Continuous method.
- Magnetization Unit: Nawoo-MY2, DKE-MP 2AL, MP H2L (for wet method only) or equivalent
- Lifting Test: 4.5 kg for AC yoke ; 18 kg for permanent magnet yoke.
- Pole spacing: 75 ÷ 200 mm
- Field aquadecy assessment: Burmah Castrol Indicator (brass) - Three lines.
- Detection medium: Magnaflux-7C black and Nabakem - SM-15 black for wet method; Magnaflux - Grey or 8A Red
Power for dry method or other equivalent materials.
- Background: Cleaned, spray with white contrast paint for wet method; Cleaned to bare metal for dry method.
TEST SEQUENCE:
For wet method
2. Spray contrast white paint on the test surface
4. Apply MPI ink between the poles and magnetize the weld while the ink is flowing away from surface.
6. Reposition the yoke so that the magnetic field is perpendiculars to step 3 above. Repeat step 4, 5 above.
For Dry Method
3. Apply MPI powder between the poles by plastic container blower or blower. Magnetize the weld while the excess
powder is blowing away.
5. Reposition the yoke so that the magnetic field is perpendiculars to step 2 above. Repeat step 3, 4, above.
Notes:
- Overlap requirement: At least 1 inch between subsequence magnetizations
- Whenever possible, both surfaces of weld shall be tested.
- If indication is observed, determine whether the indication is caused by discontinuity or irrelevant indication. This can
be done by light grinding, visually inspect the surface and Re-MPI
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EXHIBIT 1
MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION Sheet No.:

MAGNETIC YOKE TEST LOG
Form No.: IF-001A
Magnetization Unit: Manufacturer: Model: Serial No.: Lifting Test: Test frequency:
≥ 4.5 kg prior to use each
day
Date Maximum Performed by Date Maximum Pole Performed by
Pole spacing /Signature spacing (mm) /Signature
(mm)
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EXHIBIT 2
MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION Sheet No.:

MAGNETIC INK TEST LOG Form
No.: IF-001B
Manufacturer Type Batch No. Test frequency
Magnetic particles prior to use each day
Medium prior to use each day
Contrast paint
Date Concentration (%) Break Test Performed by /Signature
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EXHIBIT 3: “MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING REPORT” FORM
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Block 5 - AL SHAHEEN FIELD Development

Document Number: WHP01-PMC1-ASYYY-23-302008-0001 Date: 12-Feb-2019 Rev.: 01

Rev. Rev. Date Status Histotry Issuer Reviewer Approver

00 30-Jan-2019 IFR Issue for review P.T.Dung V.N.Thach M.A.Tai

Document Number: WHP01-PMC1-ASYYY-23-302008-0001 Date: 12-Feb-2019 Rev.: 01

4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................................................... 4

7. DETECTING MEDIUM ............................................................................................................... 6

8. CONTRAST LACQUER ............................................................................................................... 7

9. SURFACE PREPARATION .......................................................................................................... 7

10. LIGHTING ............................................................................................................................... 8

11. MAGNETIZING FIELD ADEQUACY.............................................................................................. 8

12. TEST PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................. 10

13. INSPECTION ......................................................................................................................... 10

14. INTERPRETATION OF INDICATIONS ....................................................................................... 10

15. DEMAGNETIZATION .............................................................................................................. 11

16. POST INSPECTION CLEANING ................................................................................................ 11

17. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ......................................................................................................... 11

18. REPORT ................................................................................................................................ 12

19. lIST OF EXHIBITS AND APPENDICES ....................................................................................... 12

Document Number: WHP01-PMC1-ASYYY-23-302008-0001 Date: 12-Feb-2019 Rev.: 01

This document is used for Magnetic Particle Testing of steel structure

SD-NOC-STR-301 : Fabrication of Offshore Steel Structures

SD-NOC-STR-304 : Fabrication of Welded Plate Girders (W.P.G.) and Box Girders

ASME SE-709 - 2017 : Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing

ASME V - 2017 : Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Nondestructive Examination

AWS D1.1 - 2015 : Structural Welding Code - Steel

ISO 9712:2012 : Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT

4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Company, NOC : NORTH OIL COMPANY

Contractor, PTSC : PTSC Mechanical & Construction Ltd. Sub-contractor,

Sub- con : NDT subcontractor

Class : Classification Society

Document Number: WHP01-PMC1-ASYYY-23-302008-0001 Date: 12-Feb-2019 Rev.: 01

NDT : Non-Destructive Testing

MPI or MT : Magnetic Particle Testing

ASNT : American Society for Non-destructive Testing

CSWIP : Certification Scheme of Welding and Inspection Personnel

PCN : Personnel certification on Non-Destructive Testing

Magnetization shall be induced by an AC/DC electromagnetic yoke or a permanent

Equipment type: Nawoo-MY2, DKE-MP 2AL, MP H2L or other equivalent

For field strength assessment, a Burmah Castrol Flux Indicator or Pie-Shaped

Calibration procedure for yoke:

b) Lifting power check:

Document Number: WHP01-PMC1-ASYYY-23-302008-0001 Date: 12-Feb-2019 Rev.: 01

 For AC electromagnetic yoke: a weight steel block of at least 4.5 kg

c) Value of poles spacing shall be recorded

Manufacturer and type of magnetic particles: Magnaflux - 7C black or Nabakem -

7.1 Quality control of magnetic ink

a) Particle concentration check

Document Number: WHP01-PMC1-ASYYY-23-302008-0001 Date: 12-Feb-2019 Rev.: 01

 The ink shall be thoroughly agitated.

 A 100 ml sample shall be transferred to a Pear-shaped centrifuge tube.

7.2 Application of detecting medium

7.3 Method of removing excess particle

Document Number: WHP01-PMC1-ASYYY-23-302008-0001 Date: 12-Feb-2019 Rev.: 01

11. MAGNETIZING FIELD ADEQUACY

Pie Field Indicator