ENERGY & INDUSTRY DIVISION

REMOTE VISUAL INSPECTION

WORK PROCEDURE

IMS DOCUMENT NO.: L3-MYS-025

REVISION NO.: 4

REVISION DATE: 15 October 2021

PREPARED BY: Hafizul Ali

REVIEWED BY: Sasivan Rajakrishnan

APPROVED BY: Gangatharan Kaniappan

ENDORSED BY: Pinnoju Venkatesh, ASNT NDT Level III (UT, MT, RT, PT & ET)

Applus Energy & Industry Division operates an Integrated Management System (IMS) certified to ISO 9001
ISO 14001, ISO 45001 & TS ISO 29001 by certifying body accredited to ISO 17021 by an IAF signatory.

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 Contents

1. Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Scope ................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Responsibility........................................................................................................................................ 4
4. Definitions/Abbreviations ....................................................................................................................... 4
5. Procedure Qualification.......................................................................................................................... 5
6. Personnel ............................................................................................................................................. 6
7. Equipment ............................................................................................................................................ 6
8. Test Object Preparation ......................................................................................................................... 7
9. Examination.......................................................................................................................................... 8
10. Acceptance Criteria ............................................................................................................................... 8
11. Reporting ............................................................................................................................................. 8
12. Safety Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 9
13. Associated documents ......................................................................................................................... 10
14. Records .............................................................................................................................................. 10
15. Revision History .................................................................................................................................. 10

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 1. Purpose

1.1. The purpose of the procedure is to ensure that visual inspection is performed and reported in line with
the valid (project) requirements, norms and specifications in order to achieve a constant and repeatable
level of quality during each inspection.

1.2. This procedure is developed to be in compliance with ASME Section V, 2019 edition.

1.3. When required by the referencing Code Section, this examination method performed under the following
written procedure shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Authorized Inspector and as per
requirements of ASME Section V, Article 1 Para T-150.

2. Scope

2.1. The procedure applies to the inspection for detecting abnormalities and discontinuities in tubes, piping,
pressure vessel, etc., using one (1) or more of the following techniques:

2.1.1. Borescope Inspection

2.1.2. Fiberscope Inspection
2.1.3. Videoscope Inspection

2.2. It includes remote visual inspection of all types of enclosed areas to inspect any of the following;

2.2.1. Surface condition

2.2.2. Alignment
2.2.3. Shape
2.2.4. Evidence of leaking
2.2.5. Blockage
2.2.6. Existence of foreign product/object
2.2.7. Cleanliness
2.2.8. Welding

2.3. This procedure will be shared between each inspection team, inspection coordinator and client’s
representative upon request.

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 3. Responsibility

S/I FUNCTION RESPONSIBILITY

1 Viewing/ Revising procedure. Technical Department

2 Approving procedure. Country Manager

3 Applying/ Implementing procedure. Field Inspector

4. Definitions/Abbreviations
RVI Remote Visual Inspection

EEX Explosion proof

IS Intrinsically Safe

NDT Non-Destructive Testing

Push rode used to connect the camera to the Camera Control Unit and to push/pull the camera in a pipe. It
is semi-rigid and can therefore project around elbows. It is strong enough to allow up to 150
meters to be pushed in one direction from the access point.

Skids used to protect the cameras and light heads as well as to position the camera on, or close to, the
centre line of the pipe.

Tractor sometimes called ‘crawler’. A motorised vehicle used to carry a light head and camera into a pipe.
It can be driven forward and backward. Different sizes and types of wheels can be fitted for use
in different size and material pipes. It has pan & tilt capabilities to view the circumference of the
pipe.

PTW Permit to Work

JSA Job Safety Analysis

LEL Lower Explosive Limit

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 5. Procedure Qualification
5.1. When procedure qualification is specified by the referencing Code Section, requirements for Visual
Examination shall be met as per Table 1.

5.2. A change of a requirement in Table 1 identified as an essential variable shall require requalification of
the written procedure by demonstration

5.3. A change of a requirement in Table 1 identified as a nonessential variable does not require requalification
of the written procedure

5.4. NDT Level III shall approve this procedure upon satisfactory demonstration.

Table 1: Requirements for a Visual Examination Procedure

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 6. Personnel

6.1. Personnel conducting tubes inspection shall have a minimum certification of Level 1 in accordance with
L3-MYS-029.

6.2. Personnel analysing test results shall have a minimum certification of Level 2 in accordance with L3-
MYS-029.

6.3. Personnel undergoing training shall conduct inspections under the supervision of a certified technician.

7. Equipment

7.1. General

7.1.1. The equipment used shall have the capabilities include, but are not limited to viewing, magnifying,
identifying, measuring, and/or recording observations in accordance with requirements of the
referencing Code Section.

7.1.2. Such systems shall have a resolution capability at least equivalent to that obtainable by direct
visual observation.

7.1.3. The equipment shall have a light source to satisfactorily illuminate the surface under examination.

7.1.4. The RVI equipment to be used depends on many aspects and varies with each inspection. Basic
equipment required on every inspection is:

7.1.5. Choice of RVI equipment as per Table 2 or equivalent and depends on access diameters,
diameters of the item to be inspected, length, environment etc. To achieve the best vision and
lighting during inspection it is of utmost importance to choose a camera with the largest diameter
possible.

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 Table 2: Borescope Equipment List

Camera diameter
Camera systems available: Type Cable length (m)
(mm)
Combiscope small camera Non-EX 23 30

Combiscope small camera Non-EX 32 30

Welch Allyn XL Pro Non-EX 6.1 3

Welch Allyn Long Steer Non-EX 6.1 12

IS Flexiprobe IS 23 60

Flexiprobe Standard Non-EX 44 150

Flexiprobe with lighthead Non-EX 200 150

EEX Flexicoiler Twin View
EX 59 150
camera
EEX Flexicoiler Standard EX 44 150

EEX Flexicoiler with lighthead EX 200 150

EEX Ibak Minilight camera EX 80 40

Vizaar 8mm probe camera EX 8 8

EEX-IBAK KRA 75 150 – 2000 200

Tank zoom camera 200 – 10,000 30

8. Test Object Preparation

8.1. It shall be determined that the light source is adequate to produce the desired luminance across the
entire area or weld surface to be inspected.

8.2. Parts, areas, welds or tubes to be tested shall be free of oil, grease, paint, or other contaminants that
might mask the discontinuity. If liquids are used to clean the component, the component shall be dry
before the testing.

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 9. Examination

9.1. Surface to be inspected shall include 1” of the adjacent surface

9.1.1. For weld inspection this is to include 1” of the adjacent parent material measured from either toe
of the weld so as to include the HAZ.

9.1.2. For tube inspection, the entire length of the tube shall be inspected or as per client’s requirement.

9.2. The applicable gauges shall be used to determine dimensions of anomalies if any.

9.3. Articulation of the light, mirror or any other device being employed to assist in the inspection shall be
made to avoid shadows.

10. Acceptance Criteria

10.1. All discontinuities found shall be evaluated in accordance with the applicable code or specification as
dictated by the client. In most all instances, cracks are prohibited and shall be brought to the attention of
the client or client representative immediately.

11. Reporting

11.1. Site Preliminary Report

A preliminary shall be produced by the technician after each inspection to allow Customer receive translated
inspection information to decide next activity. The following minimum information shall become part of the
Site Preliminary Report:
a. Client/Owner
b. Project Name
c. Plant site location
d. Technique
e. Equipment used
f. Software used
g. Transducer/probe size used
h. Equipment identification
i. Specimen material and dimensions
j. Defects detected summary
k. Analysts identification and date of report

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 11.2. Final Report

A written final report shall be produced after completion of project and shall include but not be limited to the
following:

a. INTRODUCTION : General outline of the survey including dates of inspection and

inspection clarification. The calibration tube used in the inspection also
must be specified.

b. SCOPE : Details of the unit inspected such as tube dimensions, material, and
service.

c. RESULTS : Details of defects detected and severity thereof as well as other relevant
details of the inspection.

d. DISCUSSION : Statistical and general information.

e. CONCLUSION : Overall state of heat exchanger, possible trends and recommendations

for future inspections.

f. APPENDICES : As required to augment report, e.g. Tables, sample scan,

photographs etc.

Reporting of indications shall be in accordance with ASME Section 5 Article 9.

12. Safety Requirements

Safety must be observed at all time and should not be restricted to the following:

a. Check medium inside – Most importantly is to check the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) or Upper
Explosive Limit (UEL) of the medium inside the item to be inspected. Refer to the camera
specifications whether it is safe to use with the surrounding medium. Use only Ex cameras for Zone
1 contained areas.

b. Check the cleanliness – Cleanliness of the item to inspect is important to obtain high quality images.
Remaining debris on the item’s surface may mask potential anomalies.

c. Check temperature – In most cases, ambient temperature is required. When in doubt check with the
control room or operations on site if they can tell the temperature of the item to be inspected.

d. Check presence of Liquids – Is the camera used waterproof? If yes, how high can the camera
withstand the pressure (bar). Muddy water may limit the visibility of the camera system thus reducing
inspection image quality and potentially damaging the camera system if not maneuverer properly.

e. Check configuration – Refer to the drawing provided. Some scopes are not possible to inspect.
Forcing to inspect a unit may cause the camera to get stuck or damaged. Make an inspection plan
on how to cover the scope entirely by using an optional camera system of not accessible.

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 f. Do not attempt to touch any product inside the item inspected if not sure what the product is.

g. Keep camera cables away from walkways to avoid damaging the cables. It may be necessary to
barricade the work area if afraid of unwanted interference from other personnel.

h. Do not leave the equipment soaked in product and dirty after inspection process is completed. Some
products may be corrosive if left on the camera equipment for some time. It is the inspector’s
responsibility to keep equipment clean and uncontaminated.

i. Do not leave the worksite without performing proper housekeeping.

j. Do not perform any work activity not authorized in the permit to work such as modifying scaffolding
or mechanical work.

13. Associated documents

i. ASME V ARTICLE 9, 2019 edition, Article 9, Visual Examination

ii. L3-MYS-029 Personnel Qualification & Certification in Non-Destructive Testing

14. Records

S/I Document No. Name of Document Retention Period

15. Revision History

Rev. Date Section Outline of Change Authorization

0 23 Sept 2019 All First Issue Sasivan Rajakrishnan

1 16 June 2020 5.3 Updated Tools & Equipment Sasivan Rajakrishnan

2 07 May 2021 Editorial adaptation to ISO 45001. Muhd Faiz Mubarak Ali

3 06 July 2021 All Updated general procedure based on ASME Hafizul Ali
BPVC 2019 Section V

4 15 October 5.1 Updated the content. Yuganeshvaran Ramayah

2021
8.2

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