P 11 CNDT JP42 Mt-Aws D1.1 Rev 07

Job Procedure for Magnetic Particle Testing
As per AWS D1.1
Document
Rev Issue Date Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
No:
Name & Signature: Name & Signature: Name & Signature:

Vipin Kumar Prakriti Samanta Ganesh Babu M
P 11/CNDT/JP42
07 14.01.2022
/MT-AWS D1.1
Date: 14.01.2022 Date: 14.01.2022 Date: 14.01.2022

As per AWS D1.1
INDEX
Sl. No. Description of Content Page Ref.
Amendment Record 3
1 Scope 4
2 Reference Documents 4
3 Extent of Examination 4
4 Performance Demonstration 4
5 Personnel Qualification 5
6 NDE Method Technique 5
7 Test Equipment 5
8 Test Materials 6
9 Surface Condition and Preparation 6
10 QC of Test Equipment 7
11 Examination 7
12 Contrast Enhancement 8
13 Test Temperature 8
14 Viewing Conditions 8
15 Interpretation of Indications 9
16 Evaluation for Acceptance 9
17 Documentation and Reporting of Results 10
18 Final Cleaning 10
19 Demagnetizing 10
20 Safety 11
ANNEXURE
Annexure I Acceptance Criteria 12

Annexure II Sample Report Format 13
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As per AWS D1.1
AMENDMENT RECORD
Section / Name
Revision Date of
Checklist Amendment Details
No. Amendment Reviewed Approved
Amended
Sec : 2.7,
Prakriti
07 14 Jan 2022 17 & Revised. 2.7, 17 & Annex: I Ganesh Babu
Samanta
Annex: I
Sec : 2.1,
Prakriti
06 15 Feb 2021 17 & Revised. 2.1, 17 & Annex: I Ganesh Babu
Samanta
Annex: I
Sec 2, 7, 8 Prakriti
05 30 Dec 2019 Revised. 2, 7, 8 & 14 Ganesh Babu
& 14 Samanta
Aries written practice number Prakriti
04 30 Dec 2018 Sec 2 Ganesh Babu
added Samanta
Sec: 2, Sec: 2, Annex: II & Overall Prakriti
03 28 Dec 2017 Ganesh Babu
Annex: II formatting Samanta
1,2,5,17 & Section - 1,2,5,17 & Annexure I Prakriti
02 26 Dec 2016 Ganesh Babu
,II ,II Samanta
Overall formatting and old
Procedure Reference No.
Prakriti
01 03 Jan 2016 All Aries-MPI-13 changed to new Ganesh Babu
Samanta
number P 11/CNDT/JP51 MT-
API 1104
00 20 Apr 2014 All Initial Issue Ganesh Babu Ramasamy
As per AWS D1.1
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 and welds).
1.3. Typical types of discontinuities that can be detected by this method are cracks, laps,
seams, cold shuts, and laminations.
1.4. This procedure may be applicable to other MPI methods/ techniques subject to
satisfactory demonstration for qualification and revision of the procedure.
2. Reference Documents:
2.1. Codes referenced:
· ASME Section V Ed-2021
· ASNT SNT TC 1A -2016 & 2020 edition 7
· AWS D1.1 -2020 Edition

· ASTM E709-2021 Standard Recommended Practice for Magnetic Particle
Examination
· Aries Written Practice- -QHSE/P11/CNDT/WP/P01
3. Extent of Examination:
3.1. The extent of examination shall be based on the applicable code section, design
drawing and shall be mutually agreed upon.
4. Performance demonstration:
4.1. When required by referencing Code Section or per Client requirements, performance
demonstration shall be carried out and documented in records. Copies of such records
shall be maintained by ARIES.
4.2. Whenever required, a certification statement either incorporated in the Procedure
Demonstration Record or attached separately to the procedure. It shall be made
available to the Authorized Inspector/ client representative.
As per AWS D1.1
5. Personnel Qualification:
5.1. All Aries personnel conducting Magnetic Particle Examination using this Procedure
shall be qualified to a minimum of Level II. However, personnel evaluating results of
such inspections shall be qualified to Level II as a minimum.
5.2. Personnel conducting Magnetic Particle Examination shall have vision, corrected or
uncorrected to enable to read Jaeger Type No. 1 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.
5.5. Personnel conducting Magnetic Particle Examination should be aware of the safe-
practice requirements during examination. (Refer 20.)
6. NDE Method Technique:

6.1. Wet Continuous Magnetic Particle Examination using AC Electromagnetic Yoke
magnetization technique.
6.2.1. Wet Continuous Color Contrast Magnetic Particle Examination using Permanent
magnetic Yoke magnetization technique.
(All essential variables relevant to this NDE method technique has been included)
7. Test Equipment:
7.1. 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.
7.2. 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.
7.3. This equipment essentially produces longitudinal magnetization in the component
tested.
7.4. Calibration: Test weight 4.5 kg for AC electro magnet & 18 kg for Permanent
Magnetic Yoke. Each weight shall be weighed with a scale from a reputable
manufacture and stenciled with the applicable nominal weight prior to the first use. A
weight need only be verified again if damaged in a manner that could have caused
potential loss of material. The yoke shall lift the test weight at the maximum pole
As per AWS D1.1
spacing recommended for testing. The yoke shall be verified prior to use each day the
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yoke is used.
7.5. Light meter: The light intensity at the test surface shall be at least 1076 lux. A
calibrated light meter shall be used to check the adequacy of the light intensity. The
meter shall be calibrated annually or after any repair is carried out.
7.6. Surface temperature: Petroleum distillate is used for wet particle inspection, the
surface temperature of the test area shall be 5˚ C to 52 ˚ C. The temperature shall be
measured using calibrated temperature measuring instrument like thermocouple,
pyrometer, thermometers etc.,.
8. Test Materials:
8.1. Test materials as defined in Table 8.1 are used during the examination
Table 8.1
Material Brand Manufacturer Group
Black Ink (Magnetic Ink) 7 HF Magnaflux MT 1

White Contrast Paint WCP-2
Black Ink (Magnetic Ink) Supramor-4 Chemetell MT 2
White Contrast Paint WCP-712
Black Ink (Magnetic Ink) MR 76 Mrchemie MT 3
White Contrast Paint MR 72
8.2. Test materials will be in ready-mix aerosol containers

8.3. Intermixing of test materials from different Groups is not permitted
9. Surface condition & preparation:
9.1. 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 due to discontinuities.
9.2. 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.
As per AWS D1.1
9.3. Cleaning may be accomplished using detergents, organic solvents, de-scaling

solutions, paint removers, vapour degreasing, sand or grit blasting or ultrasonic
cleaning methods.
9.4. If non-magnetic coatings are left on the part in the area being examined, it shall be
demonstrated that the indications can be detected through the existing maximum
coating thickness applied.
10. QC of Test Equipment:

10.1. 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.
10.2. The yokes shall be verified prior to use each day the yoke is used.
11. Examination:
11.1. White contrast paint shall be applied to the test area. The coating shall be as thin as
possible. Normally a two coat will cover the entire testing surface and will leave no
area uncoated.
11.1. 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).
11.2. A field indicator will be used to check the direction of magnetic field. This can be
either a pie type or Burmah Castrol type flux indicator.
11.3. 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) for AC yoke.
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
mask the indication produced by the examination).
11.4. Indications will be revealed by retention of magnetic particles.
11.5. 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
As per AWS D1.1
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”).
11.6. The examination shall proceed with a minimum of 10% overlap on each progressive
area tested.
12. Contrast enhancement:

12.1. To enhance particle contrast with the test surface, a uniform thin spray of white
contrast paint may be applied (Refer Table 8.1) before start of magnetizing and
allowed to have normal evaporation resulting in a uniform white background.
12.1.1. Such coating should be applied only on uncoated surfaces as required.
12.2. When such coating is applied on coated surfaces, it must be demonstrated that
indications to Desired level can still be achieved through enhancement coating.
13. Test temperature:

13.1. 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.
14. Viewing conditions:

14.1. The test area shall be adequately illuminated for proper evaluation of indications
revealed on the test surface.
14.2. A minimum light intensity of 100 fc (1076 lux) is required on the surface to be
examined to ensure adequate sensitivity during the examination and evaluation of
indications.
14.3. Light meters: Light meters shall be calibrated at least once a year or whenever a meter
has been repaired. If meter has not been in used for one year or more, calibration shall
be done before being used.
14.4. The light-source technique used (day light or artificial) shall be documented and
maintained.
14.4.1. A hand lamp with a focusing curvature hood, with a 100 watt bulb placed at a
distance maximum1 meter from the surface will fulfill the minimum light intensity
requirement (100 fc) on the test surface.
As per AWS D1.1
14.5. Where required, the area of examination can be viewed under magnification using
lenses (generally at 5x magnification).
15. Interpretation of indications:

15.1. The evaluation of indications will be during the period when the magnetic ink is
applied and the current is on.
15.2. Indications will be revealed by retention of magnetic particles. The size of the
indication is the basis for acceptance evaluation.
15.2.1. 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.
15.2.2. Broad areas of particle accumulation, which might mask indications from
discontinuities, are prohibited and such areas shall be cleaned and reexamined.
15.3. Relevant indications are those indications, which have any dimension greater than
1/16 in. (1.6 mm).
15.3.1 Linear indication is one having a length greater than three times the width.
15.3.2. Rounded indication is one of circular or elliptical shape with length equal to or less
than three times the width.
15.3.3. Any questionable or doubtful indications shall be explored by visual or other means,
and if necessary, evaluated by a re-examination
16. Evaluation for Acceptance:

16.1. All relevant (including non-relevant or non-reject able, 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.
16.2. Acceptance shall be based on AWS D1.1or client specification (Refer Annexure I)
16.3. Acceptance criteria used shall be documented in the NDE Report (Annexure - II)
17. Documentation & reporting of results
17.1. For each Magnetic Particle Examination as per this Procedure, the following
minimum information shall be recorded and suitably addressed in the relevant report
(Refer Annexure III):
As per AWS D1.1
17.1.1. Client / Project / Job details

17.1.2. Location
17.1.3. Item 7
17.1.4. Material, Dimension & thickness, as appropriate

17.1.5. Surface Condition
17.1.6. Procedure Identification & Revision.
17.1.7. Method of initial cleaning
17.1.8. Test Method / Technique
17.1.9. Equipment & current type.
17.1.10. Test Temperature
17.1.11. Viewing (lighting) Conditions
17.1.12. MPI Materials’ Group & Batch Ref.
17.1.13. Post-examination cleaning
17.1.14. Examination personnel & qualification level
17.1.15. Accept / Reject status (as appropriate & applicable)
17.1.16. Examination date & Time
17.1.17. Map or record of indications (attach as appropriate)
18. Final cleaning:

18.1. 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.
19. Demagnetizing:
19.1. Demagnetizing, if required, shall be done on the following conditions:
19.2. Prior to testing, if the material contains strong remnant magnetic fields from some
previous operation or inspection.
19.3. 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.
20. Safety:
20.1. All inspection personnel shall be responsible for compliance with applicable safety
rules in the use of Test materials.
As per AWS D1.1
20.2. 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.
20.3. Test materials shall never be heated above the recommended temperature limits
prescribed by the manufacturer.
20.4. Test materials shall never be exposed to open flames
20.5. 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.
20.6. The test system has electrical input for the Test equipment and safe practices should
be followed to avoid any electrical shocks.
As per AWS D1.1
ANNEXURE I
Acceptance Criteria
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Annexure II
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Job Procedure for Magnetic Particle Testing

As per AWS D1.1

Name & Signature: Name & Signature: Name & Signature:

Date: 14.01.2022 Date: 14.01.2022 Date: 14.01.2022

Sl. No. Description of Content Page Ref.

Annexure I Acceptance Criteria 12

· AWS D1.1 -2020 Edition

6. NDE Method Technique:

Material Brand Manufacturer Group

Black Ink (Magnetic Ink) 7 HF Magnaflux MT 1

8.2. Test materials will be in ready-mix aerosol containers

9.3. Cleaning may be accomplished using detergents, organic solvents, de-scaling

10. QC of Test Equipment:

12. Contrast enhancement:

13. Test temperature:

14. Viewing conditions:

15. Interpretation of indications:

16. Evaluation for Acceptance:

17.1.1. Client / Project / Job details

17.1.4. Material, Dimension & thickness, as appropriate

18. Final cleaning:

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