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Oilfield Inspection
Services, Inc.
Standard Operating Procedure Annual Review
Review Year: 2021
All the above documents have been reviewed by a Level 3 Technician for accuracy
and are up to date with current standards. All changes shall be noted here as well as
on the master document.
Signature: __________________________________
ASNT Level 3 #213323
This procedure defines the requirements and specifies responsibilities for performing
magnetic particle examinations on weldments to identify surface and near surface
transverse flaws and longitudinal flaws. This procedure shall be used to inspect all structural
welds.
3.0 DEFINITIONS
4.0 PERSONNEL
4.1 Personnel shall be qualified and certified in accordance with Eagle Oilfield
Inspection Service, Inc. Quality Assurance Manual and ASNT SNT-TC-1 A.
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also be inspected.
7.3 The magnetic field strength must be of sufficient strength to indicate
unacceptable discontinuities, but not too strong that an excess of particles
accumulates and masks any relevant indications.
7.4 The continuous method shall be used in all inspection of weldments.
8.1 INSPECTION
8.2 If using the dry visible or wet visible magnetic particles, spray the area of
inspection with a contrast paint before magnetization of the part. A contrast
is a color that will allow the particles to be easily visible when applied
(normally white).
8.3 While magnetizing the part, apply the dry magnetic particles or magnetic
particle solution.
8.4 Allow the particles to settle before turning off the magnetizing current. In
the case of dry magnetic particles, gently blow off the excess particles, and
inspect the area while the current is flowing.
8.5 If fluorescent particles are used, use a 100-watt black light bulb to inspect the
area. A black cape shall be used to block sunlight or artificial light while
inspecting. Eyes shall adjust to the darkness for a minimum of five (5) minutes
before inspecting.
8.6 Mark all indications and evaluate according to customer specifications.
8.7 Magnetize the part in a direction 90° from the previous direction.
8.8 Repeat Steps 8.2 through 8.5.
8.9 Repeat if necessary.
8.10 All cracks are cause for rejection in accordance with Table 8.1 or 10.15(for tubular
connections) using Visual Acceptance criteria as per 2020 AWS D1.1 Section 8.10.
10.1 Upon completion of the inspection, all tools should be cleaned to remove any
magnetic particles if the magnetic particle material could interfere withthe
service of the part.
11.0 DEMAGNETIZATION
11.1 If required, demagnetization of the part shall be performed in accordance
with EOIS-DM-001.
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12.1 An inspection report will be prepared at the end of each job and provided to
the customer. It will include, at minimum, the following information:
a. serial numbers
b. description of tools
c. customer job number
d. quantity
e. date of examination
f. name of NDE technician and ASNT Level
g. examination parameter
h. scope of examination
1. location and size of any defects
J. any other information required by the customer (i.e., P.O. numbers)
k. cost of services
13.0 COMPLIANCE
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1.0 Scope
0.1 This procedure covers the Ultrasonic Shearwave examination of groove welds. This
procedure and standards are not to be used for testing tube to tube T, K, or Y member
connections.
1.0 Equipment
1.1 The ultrasonic scanning instrument used for both scanning and prove-up:
1.1.1 Be the pulse echo type with an A-scan presentation and gain control increments
no greater than 2 Db.
1.1.3 The horizontal linearity of the unit shall be requalified after each 40 hours of
instrument use in each of the distance ranges that the unit will be used in.
1.1.5 Maximum internal reflections from the unit shall be verified at a maximum time
interval of 40 hours of instrument use.
1.2 The transducer crystal shall be square or rectangular in shape and may vary from 5/8" to
13/16" (16 to 21 mm) in height. The transducer frequency shall be between 2 and 2.5 MHz
inclusive.
1.3 The search unit shall produce a sound beam in the material being tested within +/- 2 degrees
of the following angles 45°, 60°, and 70°.
1.4 Each search unit shall be marked to clearly indicate the frequency of the transducer, nominal
angle of refraction and index point.
1.5 A couplant material shall be used between the search unit and the test material. The
couplant shall be either glycerin, cellulose/ water mixture, or light oil of a suitable
consistency.
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1.5.1 The couplant shall not contain any material or contaminants which may be
injurious to the material being tested.
2.0 CALIBRATION
2.1 The ultrasonic pulse echo unit shall be warmed up for a period of not less than 3 minutes
prior to calibration or when the unit was turned off then turned back on.
2.2 Calibration of angle beam search units shall be checked after each eight hours of use to
determine that the contact face if flat, that the sound entry point is correct and that the beam
angle is within the permitted +/- 2° tolerance with the use of an approved calibration block.
2.3 All calibrations and test shall be made with the reject control turned off. Use of this control
may alter the amplitude linearity of the instrument and invalidate test results.
2.4 Calibration for sensitivity and horizontal sweep (distance) shall be made by the operator just
prior to and at the location of testing of each weld.
2.5 Recalibration shall be made after a change of operators, each 30 minute maximum time
interval, or when the electrical circuitry is disturbed in any way which include the
following:
2.6 The horizontal sweep shall be adjusted to represent the actual sound path distance by using
the IIW block or alternative blocks. The distance calibration shall be made using either the
5"(130mm) scale or 10” (255mm) scale on the display, whichever is appropriate. If, however,
the joint configuration or thickness prevents full examination of the weld at either of these
settings, the distance calibration shall be made using 15"(380111111) or 20"(510mm) scale as
required in AWS D1.1 section 6
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3.0 PREPARATION
3.1 All surfaces to which a search unit is applied shall be free of weld splatter, dirt, grease, oil
(other than that used as a couplant), paint and loose scale and shall have a contour
permitting intimate coupling.
4.0 SCANNING
4.1 Scanning from both sides of the weld axis is to be made whenever mechanically possible.
4.2 Scanning patterns are all symmetrical around the weld axis except for scanning directing
over the weld axis.
5.1 Each weld discontinuity shall be accepted or rejected based on its indication rating andits
length as per AWS D1.1 2020 Table 8.2 (statically loaded) and Table 8.3 (cyclically
loaded). Only those discontinuities which are rejectable will be recorded on the test report,
except for welds designated as "Fracture Critical" acceptable ratings that are within 6 Db,
inclusive, of the minimum rejectable rating shall be recorded on the test report.
5.2 Each rejectable discontinuity shall be indicated on the weld by a mark directly over the
discontinuity for its entire length. The depth from the surface and indication rating shall be
noted on nearby base metal and on the test report.
5.3 Welds found unacceptable shall be repaired and then retested ultrasonically with the results
tabulated on the original form (if available) or on an additional form.
6.0 REPORTING
6.1 A written report shall be prepared by the inspector. The written report shall include at least
the following:
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7.0 REFERENCE
7.1 Refer to introduction chapter in this manual for a complete listing of the reference
documents.
7.2 AWS D1.1 2020 used for acceptance criteria and addendum A and B.
8.0 COMPLIANCE
8.1 All personnel at EAGLE OILFIELD INSPECTION SERV IC ES, Inc. shall comply with thi s
procedure in its entirety.
8.2 Any deviation from this procedure will be at the sole discretion of the President of EAGLE
OILFIELD INSPECTION SERVICES, Inc.
9.0 PERSONNEL
9.1 Personnel shall be qualified and certified in accordance with EAGLE OILFIELD
INSPECTION SERVICES, Inc.
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Addendum A
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Addendum B
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