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1.1. SCOPE
1.1.1. This Section describes system for Code required Non Destructive
Examination activities.
1.1.2. Visual examination for Power piping which shall be carried out by operators
qualified as per 8.8 below.
1.1.3. HICC is currently subcontracting the NDE activities.
1.1.4. The subcontractors shall be approved by the QC Manager; Qualification of
their personnel shall be reviewed and verified by QC Manager.
1.1.5. Currently HICC is not using UT, when it will be used, the required procedures
shall be prepared and demonstrated in accordance with the ASME Code
requirements

1.2. NDE LEVEL III & WRITTEN PRACTICE

1.2.1. Company uses services of Outside Agency Level III to control and monitor
the NDE activities on behalf of the company.
1.2.2. The level III of the subcontractor Agency shall have certification as per his
employer's written practice and shall maintain the validity of his ASNT
certificate during appointment period

1.3. CONTROL OF SUBCONTRACTOR'S NDE ACTIVITIES

1.3.1. The Subcontractor shall provide the following documents for review and
verification
 Written Practice in accordance with Code adopted Edition of SNT-TC-1A.
 Personnel qualification and certification records in accordance with his
written practice
 Calibration records of the instruments to be used.
 Eye examination record.
1.3.2. All above documents shall be reviewed by NDE Level III on behalf of the
company and approved by QC Manager and a copy of all the above
documents shall be kept for records and for review by AI.

1.4. NDE PROCEDURES

1.4.1. The NDE Procedures for PT and MT shall be demonstrated to the

satisfaction of the AI for producing meaningful results. NDE Level III and QC
Manager shall certify the NDE procedures to be in accordance with T-150 (a
and b) of ASME Code Section V.
1.4.2. RT procedure does not require demonstration and achieving the required
density and penetrometer image on technique or production radiographs is
considered as satisfactory demonstration of technique.
1.4.3. QC Manager shall be responsible to maintain the records of procedure
demonstration and qualifications.
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1.4.4. Subcontractor shall use his approved procedures or WA procedures for

carrying out NDE.

1.5. NDE EXECUTION

1.5.1. Type and Extent of NDE requirements shall be specified on the drawings and
ITP.
1.5.2. QC Manager shall ensure that the required NDE is carried out at the
appropriate stage.
1.5.3. When RT is required, QC Inspector shall make NDE Request (Exhibit 08-01)
and send it to the subcontractor. This request shall clearly indicate the Job
details and type, location and extent of NDE.
1.5.4. In case of spot radiography, the spots shall be clearly marked on the job with
identification of the spot. AI shall be given the opportunity to identify the spots
for radiography.

1.6. NDE EVALUATION AND REPORT

1.6.1. Evaluation and acceptance of NDE results shall be as per the applicable
Codes and NDE procedures.
1.6.2. Evaluation shall be done by approved Subcontractor’s Level II or Level III
only. The names of the persons who performed and who evaluated the
results shall be clearly indicated on reports.
1.6.3. Subcontractor shall use WA format of NDE reports (as approved by Level III).
1.6.4. NDE reports shall be signed and accepted by QC Manager on behalf of the
Company.

1.7. REVIEW BY AI

1.7.1. Written practice, NDE procedures and NDE Personnel Qualification Records
shall be available for review by AI.
1.7.2. Results of all NDE including Radiographs and other related documents shall
be made available to AI for his review.
1.7.3. AI may ask for demonstration by NDE personnel of NDE examination or NDE
demonstration of procedures for cause.

1.8. OPERATORS FOR VISUAL EXAMINATION

1.8.1. All personnel that perform visual examination of power piping to B31.1 welds
shall be qualified and certified in compliance with the followings
requirements:
1.8.1.1. Four (4) hours instruction in the fundamentals of visual welding
inspection methods.
1.8.1.2. Each Operator shall have an eye examination performed each year
to determine optical capability to perform the required examinations.
Operators shall be at least capable of reading Jaeger No. 1, with or
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without correction, and capable of distinguishing contrast between

colors.
1.8.1.3. On the job training for 2 days (4 hours each day) to familiarize the
Operator with the appearance and interpretation of indications of
weld defects.
1.8.1.4. Upon completion of 8.8.1.1 thru 8.8.1.3 above, the Operator shall be
given a written examination of 15 questions and a performance
examination to determine if they are qualified to perform the required
examinations and interpretation of results.
1.8.1.5. An oral examination may be given in place of the written one
consisting of the same number of predetermined questions as the
written examination and the answers documented by the Quality
Control Manager or the Company Level III.
1.8.1.6. Visual examination personnel who have not performed power piping
inspections for a period of one year or more shall be reexamined as
required by 8.8.1.4 or 8.8.1.5 and also pass the eye examination of
8.8.1.2 above and be recertified prior to performing any weld
inspections.
1.8.1.7. The following may be used as alternatives to the proceeding
program, as applicable: SNT-TC-1A or CP-1 89; and personnel
qualified to AWS QC1 may be used for visual examinations of power
piping welds.

1.9. Related Exhibits

1. NDE Request (Exhibit 08-01)