Writing instruction

(Application for PCN examination)

Document No.: PTC.UT.I-001 Issued date:..../....../........

Written by: Phan Hoang Diep -PCN-UT level II Sign: _______________

Approval by: ______________________ Sign: _______________

1.0 Purpose:
This instruction applies for ultrasonic testing to detect discontinuties/defects
in parent metal, weld body and HAZ of butt weld carbon steel with weld
thickness T mm.

2.0 Reference document:

BS EN 1714: 2003
BS EN 1712: 2003
BS EN 583-2:2001
BS EN 583-1:1998
BS EN 473
ASME V

3.0 Personnel qualification:

Personnel performing testing in accordance to this instruction shall have a
minimum qualification to SNT-TC-1A UT level 1 or equivalent

4.0 Equipment used:

4.1. Flaw detector:
An A-can flaw detector with valid calibration certificate.
USM 35X-DAC, Seri No……a, cal due date is …./…../………….
4.2. Probe:
a. Compress wave probe: 10 mm dia., Twin crystal, freq. 4 MHz
b. Shear wave probe: 70, 60 and 45 degree, single crystal 8x9 mm,
freq. 4MHz
4.3. Calibration block: IIW V1, V2
4.4. Reference block: DAC block with 3 mm SDH
4.5. Couplant: oil
4.6. Other: magnet rule, rule, pencil, paper, blank report form…

5.0 Component identification:

Specimen No: ..........................................:
Size: Length x Width x Thickness
 Single V – But weld in carbon steel plate

6.0 Safety Precaution:

All operators and supervisors shall be aware of any local safety rules
regarding the wearing of safety clothing and footwear, the use of safety
equipment and etc.
Surface temperature of the component shall not exceed 50oC
Component must be securely situated and accessible.

7.0 Testing Area:

Parent metal – at maximum full skip for 70 Deg. probe + Weld body + HAZ
both side of weld
For weld in plate thickness T mm, required area is: 2T*Tan(70)

8.0 Preparation for test:

8.1. Use probe zero and V1 block to calibration time base at range of
100mm and save setting to a data set and change name according to
serial number of probe.
8.2. Use V1 block and DAC block to calibrate for each angle probe (45, 60,
70 degree):
- Probe index, marking probe index on each probe
- Time base 1.5 x 2t/cos for all angle probes
8.3. - Actual reflected angle determine
- Build DAC with SDH 3mm until point got sound part > full V-path for
every concrete probe.
- Build 20dB drop beam profile using IOW block and draw on beam
plotting card
- After finished calibration for each, save all setting with concrete name
for every probe. ( file 0 Deg.; file 45 Deg.; file 60 Deg.; file 70 Deg., file
transfer loss built by two 45 Deg. Probes).
8.4. All scanning surface shall be free from loose scale and weld spatter
and shall be of uniform contour. For plate T mm, 2T/cos (70 Deg.) mm
both side of weld to be cleaning.
8.5. Draw sketch of sample to be test, record its thickness and draw up
cross sectional drawing of the joint configuration to the actual
measurement. Draw up center line of the weld and 1/2 skip, full skip
distance for all angle probe, clearly identify datum point.
8.6. Perform visual inspection of the weld and noted any visual defect found

9.0 Testing procedure:

9.1 Parent metal testing and measure thickness:

- Recall file for straight probe, position probe on parent material area free
from imperfections, change range setting to 2T mm (T is weld thickness) and
adjust gain so that 2nd BWE to 80% FSH
- Measure thickness and record thickness in report form
- Carry out parent metal examination by scan probe over maximum
 required testing area of both side weld, use 6dB drop method to sizing any
lamination/inclusion found and record onto rough report. ( See Figure 1)

9.2 Root Scaning:

- Recall file of 70 Deg. probe, increate 12 dB, set gate at suitable

position, place probe at ½ skip distance with a magnet guide strip
after close probe. Moving probe from datum point to end of weld both
sides of weld. Evaluation any indication before root echo got
maximum amplitude more than 33% DAC at Reference level+
transfer loss. Record any defects found onto rough report. (See
Figure 2)

9.3 Body Scaning:

9.3.1 Longitudinal scannig:

- Recall file 60 Deg. probe, increate 12 dB, set gate at suitable

position.Move the probe back and forth from ½ skip to full skip
distance both sides of weld. Evaluation any echo got maximum
amplitude more than 33% DAC at reference level + transfer loss.
Record any defect found regarding its amplitude, size, type and
position onto rough report. (see Figure 3).

- Continue for 45 Deg. probe, carry out same 9.4 step for 60 Deg.
probe.

9.3.2 Transverse scaning:

- Carry out weld body scanning for transverse defect. Place the probe
beside the weld cap angled slightly inwards along the weld to scan
for transverse defect. Turn the probe around and check in the
opposite direction on both sides of the weld. Investigate each signal
got maximum amplitude more than 33% DAC at reference level +
transfer loss. Record any defect found regarding its amplitude, size,
type and position onto rough report. (see Figure 4).

Transfer all the defects found onto the standard report form and
report shall be submitted to NDT supervisor.

10.0 Scanning Pattern for Single V Butt joint:

130mm (Full skip) 130mm (Full skip)

Figure 1: Scanning for parent metal

 ½ skip ½ skip
Guide strip Guide strip

Figure 2: Scanning for critical root

Full skip Full skip

½ skip ½ skip

Figure 3: Scanning for weld body

Figure 4: Scanning for transverse defect

11.0 Acceptance/ Reject:

All indication to be record on a standard report and submit to NDT supervisor
for recheck and judgement

12.0 Post Test Procedure:

Remove all couplant and marking from surface of component and protect
with a thin layer of oil.
Report all indication on a standard report sheet showing clearly the size,
position with reference to datum point, orientation and nature of the defects.

13.0 Non Compliance:

If the operator unable to follow this instruction, more guidance shall be
sought from the NDT supervisor.

14.0 Reporting:
Record to a report at least information for: Client; Test or Project No; Work
Location; Technique used; Part Description; Findings / Results; Test
Procedure number; Date of Test