GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR LIQUID PENETRANT INSPECTION

1. GENERAL REMARKS

1.1 PURPOSE

This document describes general provisions to be applied when inspectors are commissioned to witness non-
destructive Liquid Penetrant testing of equipment, components, appliances, Ferrous and Non-ferrous materials
such as CS, SS, DSS and CRA etc. and weldments, and to report their satisfactory completion.

1.2 SCOPE OF APPLICATION

The provisions described below apply to any request for non-destructive Liquid Penetrant Inspection.
This covers examination of the rotary shouldered connection and adjacent surfaces on non- magnetic Drill stem
equipment for surface flaws. Methods covered are Water washable and Solvent removable.

1.3 REFERENCES

1.3.1 Standard Specification

 ASNT SNT TC-1A - Guidelines for Personnel Qualification & Certification.
 ASME Sec. VIII div.1
 ASME B31.3

1.3.2 Client & Internal Procedures:

 Client Specifications.

1.4 TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS

NDT: non-destructive test(s).

Definitions used in reference documents apply in this procedure.
Equipment: appliances, components, apparatuses, metal structures and welds undergoing non-destructive tests,
as covered by this procedure.
NDT agent: member of personnel carrying out a non-destructive test.
Inspector: generic term applied to qualified technicians responsible, among other duties, for witnessing NDT
operations.
Inspection Report: Upon satisfactory completion of the Inspection, the Inspection Report shall be issued with
detailed references.

1.5 ASSESSMENT / REVIEW OF RELEVANT TESTING PROCEDURE

Review the applicable procedure as per the requirement.

1.6 ASSESSMENTS/REVIEW PRIOR TO TESTING

Review the Batch certificates for Cleaner, Penetrant and Developer shall indicate levels of chlorine and
Sulphur are as per recommendations of ASME V and is safe for use on austenitic and high nickel steels. For the
purpose of this procedure consumables in aerosol can form shall be used.

1.7 TRACEABILITY

Spot or area tested should be identified and marked by marker or as per client requirements.
1.8 ASSESSMENT OF CONDITIONS

For the non-destructive Liquid Penetrant testing operation, the inspector:

 Checks and records:
o Type and references Penetrant of used.
o Type and references of developer used.
o Type and references of Cleaner/ Remover used.
o Type and technical characteristics of generator.
o Type of lighting used and its technical characteristics.
 Checks proper preparation of the surface for examination.
 Sees to it that the NDT agent:
o Records the zones undergoing testing,
o Indicates the limits of any zone which cannot be examined.

1.9 ADHERENCE OF TESTING RULES

The inspector shall check the technician complies with applicable testing procedure / Standards / specifications.

1.10 TEMPERATURE RESTRICTION

The temperature of the part surface and of the suspension shall not exceed 57 0 C (1350 F). For the case

that surface temperature reaches values higher than 57 0 C (1350 F), a sensitivity test as per applicable
standard must be performed to provide adequacy. If acceptable, inspection can be performed up to the
established acceptable temperature. However in no case surface temperature shall be outside the
temperature limitation range set by the manufacturer.

1.11 ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum light intensity shall be 100 fc (1000 lx). Where necessary, ambient conditions shall be
illuminated by artificial light source to ensure no loss of sensitivity during examination.
1.12 REPORTING

 The test report sheet shall generally contain, as a minimum, the following information:
 Client.
 Client Reference No.
 Part Identification.
 Date of Test.
 Report No.
 Procedure No, and Revision.
 Equipment used.
 Material type.
 Surface condition.
 Operator name and Signature.

After satisfactory completion of visual inspection report will be issued or the clients report shall be
endorsed by the Inspector.

1.13 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

The element shall meet the requirement of applicable Standards / Specification to determine acceptance. If
any disposition required, Client’s acceptance deemed to be final approval.

1.14 REPORT REVIEW

The report shall be reviewed with respect to the applicable Standard / Specification.

1.15 RETEST

Retest of all repaired areas shall be carried

2. SAFETY

The Client is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment to inspector(s), wherever the
inspection takes place. Prior to inspection, inspectors’ responsibility to fulfil the 2 minutes for own safety
and ensures work location safe for inspection.