Magnetic Particle Examination Procedure (Piping) : Tuv Pakistan Third Party Inspection & Certification

TUV PAKISTAN THIRD PARTY INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION
Document No. : TUV PAK/ASME/B31.3/MT/001

Rev: 06 Date: 26.04.2018 Page: 1 of 11
OPERATION CONTROLS - PROCEDURE
MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION

PROCEDURE (PIPING)
Muslim Ali Chohan Santanu Saha

Regionl Technical Manager
Technical Supervisor (NDT Level II) ASNT&PCN NDT LEVEL III
Prepared by: Reviewed & Approved By:
Document No. : TUV PAK/ASME/B31.3/MT/001 Rev. 06 dated 26.04.2018 Page No.: 1 of 11

This document is a property of TUV PAK and for use by its authorized personnel only. Use of this Procedure by non-
TUV PAK Organizations is by specific agreement. This document is subject for revisions and only the latest revision
stands current. Approved Master Copy of this document is filed and stored under the custody of TUV PAK Technical
manager. This document shall not be reproduced without the written consent of TUV PAK. Controlled Distribution
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REVISION CONTROL
Revision Number
Changes Remarks
& Date
00
New Issue -
24th June 2007
01
Sec 2 Revised Latest Edition added
22nd July 2010
02 Sec 2 Revised
th Ed: 2010 Added
06 September 2011 Report format revised
03 Sec 2 revised
Latest Edition Added
10th March 2012 Annexure 1 revised
04 Latest Editions Added
th Sec 2 & report format revised
27 September 2015 General comments incorporated
05 Issued to address the requirements of
Sec 2 revised
09th September 2017 ASME B31.3: 2016 edition
06 Sec 2 Latest code/general comments
th
26 April 2018 Report format revised incorporated
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Master Copy of this document is filed and stored under the custody of TUV PAK Technical manager. This document shall not be
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PROCEDURE (PIPING)
INDEX
Clause
Description of Content Page Ref.
Ref...
1 Scope 4
2 Reference Documents 4
3 Personnel Qualification 4
4 NDE Method Technique 4
5 Test Equipment 5
6 Test Materials 5
7 Surface Condition and Preparation 5
8 QC of Test Equipment 6
9 Examination 6
10 Contrast Enhancement 6
11 Test Temperature 7
12 Viewing Conditions 7
13 Interpretation of Indications 7
14 Evaluation for Acceptance 8
15 Documentation and Reporting of Results 8
16 Final Cleaning 8
17 Demagnetizing 9
18 Safety 9
ANNEXURE
Annexure I - Acceptance Criteria 10
Annexure II - Sample Report Format 11

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1 Scope:
1.1 This Non-destructive Examination Procedure details the minimum requirements for conducting
Magnetic Particle Examination by AC Electromagnet or Permanent Magnet with the application of
non-fluorescent particles on the test surface.
1.2 This Magnetic Particle Examination procedure is an effective means for detecting discontinuities,
which are open to the surfaces of ferromagnetic materials (including but not limited to
wrought/cast products, welds, forgings etc).
1.3 The extent of examination shall be as per applicable construction-code requirements / project
specifications and client directives.
2 Reference Documents:
Current editions of the following documents are referred:
2.1 ASME B31.3: Process Piping Ed.2016
2.2 ASME Section V, Ed 2017
2.3 ASNT SNT TC 1A Ed.2006
2.4 INSPEC Written Procedure INS/SNT/WP/01 Rev 03
3 Personnel Qualification:
3.1 All INSPEC personnel conducting Magnetic Particle Examination using this Procedure shall be
qualified to a minimum of Level II in accordance with INSPEC written practice in compliance
with ASNT SNT TC-1A.
3.2 Personnel conducting Magnetic Particle Examination shall have vision, with correction if
necessary, to enable to read Jaeger Type No. 2 Standard Chart at a distance of not less than
300mm, and is capable of distinguishing and differentiating contrast between colors or shades of
gray used. Vision tests shall be conducted annually and be current during examination.
3.3 Personnel conducting Magnetic Particle Examination shall be competent in conducting the testing
as described in this Procedure.
4 NDE Method Technique:
4.1 Wet Continuous Color Contrast Magnetic Particle Examination using AC ElectromagneticYoke
magnetization technique.
4.2 Wet Continuous Color Contrast Magnetic Particle Examination using Permanent Magnetic Yoke
magnetization technique.

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5 Test Equipment:
5.1 Alternating Current electromagnetic yoke with adjustable poles shall be used. The minimum and
maximum pole spacing utilized during examination shall be 3 in. and 8 in. respectively.
5.2 Permanent magnetic Yoke with adjustable poles shall be used. The minimum and maximum pole
spacing utilized during examination shall be 3 in. and 8 in. respectively.
This equipment essentially produces longitudinal magnetization in the component tested.
 The equipment model is Y6 manufactured by Magnaflux, MYII from Gammatec for AC
Electromagnetic Yoke and ELYMAG 1, PM 2000 from Gammatec, PY-1 from EECI
Permanent Magnetic Yoke.
6 Test Materials:
6.1 Test materials as defined in Table 6.1 are used during the examination
Table 6.1
Material Brand Manufacturer Group

Black Ink (Magnetic Ink) 7 HF Magnaflux MT 1
White Contrast Paint WCP-2
Black Ink (Magnetic Ink) Supramor-4 Chemetall MT 2
White Contrast Paint WCP712
Black Ink (Magnetic Ink) MR 76 MRchemie MT 3
White Contrast Paint MR 72
6.2 Test materials will be in ready-mix aerosol containers.
6.3 Intermixing of test materials from different Groups is not permitted.
7 Surface condition & preparation:

7.1 Satisfactory results are usually obtained when the surface of the component is as rolled, as-welded,
as-cast or as-forged condition. Surface preparation may be necessary by grinding, machining or
other methods where surface irregularities could mask indications.
7.2 Prior to magnetic particle examination all areas to be examined and all adjacent areas within in at
least 25 mm shall be dry and free of all dirt, grease, lint, scale, welding flux or slag or spatter, paint,
oil or other extraneous matter that could interfere with the examination.
7.3 Cleaning may be accomplished using detergents, organic solvents, de-scaling solutions, paint
removers, sand or grit blasting.

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8 QC of Test Equipment:
8.1 The equipment shall be checked for adequacy of magnetization strength. This can be accomplished
by setting the pole spacing to the required maximum and verify lifting of a 4.5 kg steel weight for
AC Electromagnetic Yoke and 18 kg for Permanent Magnetic Yoke.
This check shall be done everyday prior to use.
9 Examination:
9.1 The test surface shall be magnetized using the yoke. Magnetizing shall be done in such a way that a
complete coverage of the test area is done and discontinuities of all probable orientation can be
detected. This can be accomplished by at least two separate examinations on each area producing
approximately perpendicular directions of magnetic lines. (Turn the yoke by 90º alternately).
9.2 A field indicator will be used to check the adequacy of magnetic field. This can be either a pie type
or Burmah Castrol type flux indicator.
9.3 The magnetic ink (Black Ink) shall be applied to the test area by uniform spraying, when the current
is on (i.e. whenever the magnetizing force is applied). The magnetic ink shall be applied to an
extent just sufficient to aid free flow of particles on test surface. Care shall be exercised to avoid
excess application of magnetic ink (since it might lead to excess build up of particles near the legs
and mar the examination).
9.4 Indications will be revealed by retention of magnetic particles.
9.5 For weld examinations, yoke legs should be positioned on either side of weld axis (transverse) and
spacing shall not exceed the spacing used during the lifting-power test and the minimum spacing
should not be less than 75mm (3”) to avoid any excess particle build-up. The maximum spacing
shall not exceed 200mm (8”).
9.6 The examination shall proceed with a minimum of 10% overlap on each progressive area tested.
10 Contrast enhancement:
10.1 To enhance particle contrast with the test surface, a uniform thin spray of white contrast paint may
be applied (Refer Table 6.1) before start of magnetizing and allowed to have normal evaporation
resulting in a uniform white background.
10.1.1 Such coating should be applied only on uncoated surfaces as required.
10.2 When such coating is applied on coated surfaces, it must be demonstrated that indications to
desired level can still be achieved through enhancement coating.

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11 Test temperature:
11.1 The temperature of the test surface and the magnetic ink shall not exceed 57 ºC. Where the
manufacturer’s recommendation is more stringent than this temperature limit, the same shall be
followed.
12 Viewing conditions:
12.1 The test area shall be adequately illuminated for proper evaluation of indications revealed on the
test surface.
12.2 A minimum light intensity of 100 fc (1000 lux) is required on the surface to be examined to
ensure adequate sensitivity during the examination and evaluation of indications.
12.3 The light-source technique used (day light or artificial) shall be documented and maintained.
12.3.1 A hand lamp with a focusing curvature hood, with a 100-watt bulb placed at a distance
maximum 1 meter from the surface will fulfill the minimum light intensity requirement
(100 fc) on the test surface.
12.4 Where required, the area of examination can be viewed under magnification using lenses
(generally at 5x magnification).
13 Interpretation of Indications:
13.1 The evaluation of indications will be during the period when the magnetic ink is applied and the
current is on.
13.2 Indications will be revealed by retention of magnetic particles. The size of the indication is the
basis for acceptance evaluation.
13.2.1 All such indications are not necessarily imperfections, however, since excessive surface
roughness, magnetic permeability variations (such as at the edge of heat affected zones),
etc., may produce similar indications.
13.2.2 Broad areas of particle accumulation, which might mask indications from discontinuities,
are prohibited and such areas shall be cleaned and reexamined.
13.3 Relevant indications are those indications, which have any dimension greater than 1/16 in. (1.6
mm).
13.3.1 Linear indication is one having a length greater than three times the width.
13.3.2 Rounded indication is one of circular or elliptical shape with length equal to or less than
three times the width.
13.3.3 Any questionable or doubtful indications shall be explored by visual or other means, and

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if necessary, evaluated by a re-examination
14 Evaluation for Acceptance:

14.1 All relevant (including non-relevant or non-rejectable, if necessitated by any referencing
document or client requirement) indications (type of indication – linear or rounded, location,
length or diameter or aligned) shall be recorded as a minimum and interpreted against the
relevant acceptance criteria. Where none specified, all the relevant indications shall be recorded.
14.2 Acceptance criteria shall be as per ASME B31.3 (Refer Annexure 1)
14.3 Acceptance criteria used shall be documented in the NDE Report (Annexure II).
15 Documentation & reporting of results

15.1 For each Magnetic Particle Examination as per this Procedure, the following minimum
information shall be recorded and suitably addressed in the relevant INSPEC Report (Refer
Annexure II):
15.1.1 Client / Project / Job details
15.1.2 Location
15.1.3 Item
15.1.4 Material, Dimension & thickness, as appropriate
15.1.5 Surface Condition
15.1.6 Procedure Identification & Revision.
15.1.7 Method of initial cleaning
15.1.8 Test Method / Technique
15.1.9 Equipment & current type.
15.1.10 Test Temperature
15.1.11 Viewing (lighting) Conditions
15.1.12 MPI Materials’ Group & Batch Ref.
15.1.13 Post-examination cleaning
15.1.14 Examination personnel & qualification level
15.1.15 Accept / Reject status (as appropriate & applicable)
15.1.16 Examination date & Time
15.1.17 Map of indications (attach as appropriate)
16 Final Cleaning:
16.1 When post examination cleaning is required it shall be conducted as soon as practical by using a
process that does not adversely affect the part.

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17 Demagnetizing:
17.1 Demagnetizing, if required, shall be done on the following conditions:
17.2 Prior to testing, if the material contains strong remnant magnetic fields from some previous
operation or inspection.
17.3 On completion of Examination, if any existing remnant field could interfere with the removal of
magnetic particle while cleaning the part or when necessitated by the component requirement
post-examination.
18 Safety:
18.1 All inspection personnel shall be responsible for compliance with applicable safety rules in the
use of Test materials.
18.2 Test materials are highly volatile, relatively toxic and the liquids may cause skin irritation. Use
adequate ventilation at all times and avoid prolonged skin contact.
18.3 Test materials shall never be heated above the recommended temperature limits prescribed by the
manufacturer.
18.4 Test materials shall never be exposed to open flames
18.5 Keep aerosol cans containing Test materials out of direct sunlight and storage areas in excess of
the recommended temperature limits specified by manufacturer; an excessive heat may cause
aerosol cans to explode.
18.6 The test system has electrical input for the Test equipment and safe practices should be followed
to avoid any electrical shocks.

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Annexure – I
(Acceptance Criteria in accordance with ASME B31.3)
Only Indications that have any dimension greater than 1.5 mm (1/16 in.) shall be considered as relevant.
1) Indications
a) A linear indication is one having a length greater than three times its width.
b) A rounded indication is one of circular or elliptical shape with a length equal to or less than
three times its width.
2) Examination. All surfaces to be examined shall be free of

c) Relevant linear indications
d) Relevent rounded indications > 5.0 mm ( 3/16 in)
e) Four or more relevant rounded indications in a line separated by 1.5 mm (1/16 in.) or less, edge
to edge.

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Organizations is by specific agreement. This document is subject for revisions and only the latest revision stands current.
Approved Master Copy of this document is filed and stored under the custody of TUV PAK Technical manager. This document
shall not be reproduced without the written consent of TUV PAK. Controlled Distribution Copy Holders will receive current
versions
PROCEDURE (PIPING)
ANNEXURE II – SAMPLE REPORT FORM

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Approved Master Copy of this document is filed and stored under the custody of TUV PAK Technical manager. This document
shall not be reproduced without the written consent of TUV PAK. Controlled Distribution Copy Holders will receive current
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Document No. : TUV PAK/ASME/B31.3/MT/001

OPERATION CONTROLS - PROCEDURE

MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION

Muslim Ali Chohan Santanu Saha

Prepared by: Reviewed & Approved By:

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14 Evaluation for Acceptance:

15 Documentation & reporting of results

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