Thermax Limited (B & H Group) – Unit-II

A Division of Thermax Limited

QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL PROCEDURES

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1.0 SCOPE :
1.1 This Procedure covers Magnetic Particle Examination by Fluorescent and
Visible (non-fluorescent) wet Method and acceptance standards, which shall be
followed whenever this procedure is specified.
1.2 This procedure meets the requirements of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code Section I, Section V,B31.1,Section VIII Division 1 and Division 2.
1.3 All ferromagnetic materials and weldments of any shape or size shall be
examined for 100% of their areas unless otherwise specified.

2.0 EQUIPMENT
2.1 `Magnaflux' make Electromagnetic yoke model Y7 or equivalent meeting the
requirements of para 2.2,2.3 and 2.4 shall be used.
2.2 Electro Magnetic Yoke in AC mode shall be able to lift a Ferromagnetic block having
minimum weight of 4.5 Kg at the maximum pole spacing to be used. The block shall
be duly identified with weight measured and recorded.
2.3 The block shall be lifted in such a way that its center of gravity falls in the center of the
pole spacing. The pole spacing shall be maximum, with the full surface of the legs in
contact with the plate. Yoke is acceptable, if the Ferromagnetic block is lifted freely
against gravitational force.
2.4 Yoke shall be calibrated once in every year or earlier if malfunction or damage is
suspected.

3.0 FERROMAGNETIC PARTICLES

One of the following approved grades of consumables shall be used for Magnetic
Particle Testing.

PREPARED BY : REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY : REVIEWED BY : 14

GHANSHYAM PRAJAPATI S VENKATARAMANA AI
NDE LEVEL III THE NDE LEVEL III

DATE : DATE : DATE :

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Method Make Grade Concentration
Visible Magnaflux 9C Red 1.2 to 2.4 ml / 100ml (or) as per
Manufacturer’s Recommendation.
Visible Ferrochem 147A Black 1.2 to 2.4 ml / 100ml (or) as per
Manufacturer’s Recommendation.
Flourescent Magnaflux 2410 10gms/Liter or 0.1 to 0.4 ml/100ml (or)
as per Manufacturer Recommendation.
Flourescent Ferrochem 135C 10gms/Liter or 0.1 to 0.4 ml/100ml (or)
as per Manufacturer Recommendation.
3.1 Ferrochem make or Magnaflux make white contrast paint shall be used, at the
discretion of MT Level II, based on the contrast of the test object and the
configuration.
3.2 If water is used as a vehicle, the water conditioner shall be added, as recommended
by manufacturer.
The strength of wet bath shall be checked by allowing 100 ml suspension to settle in a
pear shaped centrifuge tube. Settling time for consumable grades 9C Red, 147 A Black
shall be 60 Minutes and for 2410,135C shall be 30 Minutes.
The settling volume shall be 0.1 to 0.4 ml for consumable grades 2410,135C
and 1.2 to 2.4 ml for grades 9C red,147A Black.

The concentration of the bath shall be checked prior to use every day or every 8
hours.
4.0 SURFACE PREPARATION :
4.1 Surface may be in the as weld, as Ground , as Machined condition. However surface
preparation by grinding or other suitable means may be necessary in case of doubt
to resolve the actual indication. Surface to be examined and all adjacent areas within
atleast 25 mm, shall be dry and free of all coatings,paints, all dirt, grease, lint, scale,
welding flux and spatter, oil or other extraneous matter that could interfere with the
examination.

5.0 METHOD OF EXAMINATION :

5.1 Only AC shall be used unless otherwise specified. Always the full magnetic field
intensity available from the equipment shall be used, unless otherwise stated.
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5.2 Examination shall be done by the continuous method, i.e., the magnetising force
remains on while the examination medium is being applied and while excess of
the examination medium is being removed by blowing.
5.3 The particle medium shall be applied on the job surface uniformly by a sprayer
from a sufficiently longer distance. The temperature of the job surface shall not be
more than 135F(57ºC) or as per the temperature range limitations set by the particle
manufacturer.
5.4 Visible Method - A minium light intensity of 100 fc (1000 Lx) shall be maintained
during examination and evaluation. The light intensity meter shall be calibrated at
least once in a year or whenever a meter has been repaired.
5.5 Fluorescent Method :
Interpretation shall be performed in a darkened area.
Examiner shall be in a darkened area for at least 5min. prior to performing
Examination to enable their eyes to adapt to dark viewing.
Black light shall achieve a minimum intensity of 1000  W/ Sq cm at 200mm, on the
surface of the part being examined throughout the examination. The light intensity
meter shall be calibrated at least once in a year or whenever a meter has been
repaired.
Reflectors and filters should be checked and if necessary, clean prior to use. Cracked
or broken filters shall be replaced immediately.
The black light intensity shall be measured with a black light meter prior to use
Whenever the lights power source is interrupted or changed and at the completion
of the examination or series of examination.
5.6 All areas to be examined shall be magnetised in two perpendicular directions,
with a minimum overlap of 10% of pole spacing.
5.7 The pole spacing, as measured along the surface of the component being
tested, shall not be more than that used during calibration of yoke(i.e 225mm
maximum)and not less than 75 mm.
5.8 The inspection medium once applied on the job shall not be re-used.
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6.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION :
6.1 Personnel performing the testing shall have atleast Level I certification in
accordance with Written practice, Complying to SNT-TC-1A latest code applicable
edition. However Level I personnel shall be under the general supervision of
Level II/III personnel. Interpretation of indications shall be performed by Level II or
Level III personnel.

7.0 INTERPRETATION AND EVALUATION OF INDICATIONS :

7.1 Only indications which have any dimension greater than 1/16”(1.5mm) shall be
considered relevant.
7.2 A linear indication is one having a length greater than 3 times its width.
7.3 A rounded indication is one of circular or elliptical shape with a length equal to or less
than 3 times its width.
7.4 Any questionable or doubtful indications shall be re- examined to determine their
relevance.
7.5 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.

8.0 ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS

All examined surfaces shall be free of :
8.1 Relevant cracks and linear indications.
8.2 Relevant rounded indications greater than 3/16” (5mm).
8.3 Four or more relevant rounded indications in a line separated by 1/16” (1.5mm) or
less, edge to edge.
8.4 Ten or more rounded indications in any 6 sq.in. (3870mm2) of surface with the major
dimension of this area not to exceed 6 in. (150mm) with the area taken in the most
unfavourable location relative to the indications being evaluated.

9.0 DEMAGNETISATION :
9.1 This is generally not required to be done. If required the testing personnel shall get a
separate procedure for demagnetisation.
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10.0 POST-EXAMINATION CLEANING :

10.1 This is generally not required to be done. If required, the testing personnel shall
get a separate procedure for post-examination cleaning.

11.0 PERFORMANCE DEMONSTARTION :

11.1 Performance demonstration is to be carried out as per ASME Section V, Article 1,
Para T-150 covering Essential Variables as outlined in attached Annexure 1 and
Documented.
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12.0 REPORT FORMATS :
Report Formats are attached with this procedures with Exhibit details as
mentioned below :
For BaaN (Electronic Generated) Report Format refer Exhibit-1, and for Manual
Report Format refer Exhibit-2.
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EXHIBIT-1 :
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BOILER & HEATER GROUP
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| NDE REPORT Report No : Date :
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Location : | Material form : |
Procedure No :
| Project : | | Item : | Boiler No : |
Mfg Process : |
| Drawing No : | Surface : | Inspecting Authority:
| Design Code: | Stage : | Extent of Testing :
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Part No |Description | Size | Qty | Recordable Indications- Location/Length/Width/Type | Result
| | | | | |
|---------+------------------------------+------------------------------+--------+---------------------| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Remarks :
|
| Indentor: Date: VI Cleared by : Date:
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Test Method : Lighting Equipment:
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Equipment : | Medium Form : | Demagnetisation :
| Direction : | Suspension : | Temperature
| Technique : | Concentration : | Job :
| Current : | Medium :
| Contrast : | Colour : | Viewing :
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
| TEST PERFORMED :LEVEL- Name : Sign : Date & Time :
|
| EVALUATION BY : LEVEL- Name : Sign : Date & Time :
|
| APPROVED BY : LEVEL - Name : Sign : Date :
|
| INSPECTING AUTHORITY : Sign : Date :
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

EXHIBIT-2 :
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