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Dye Penetrant Testing Procedure

This document outlines the dye penetrant testing procedure using the visible method. It details the scope, reference documents, surface preparation including cleaning, the penetrant application technique, inspection process, post cleaning, acceptance criteria, safety considerations, and reporting requirements. The procedure is intended to test welds using liquid penetrant to check for discontinuities like porosity and lack of fusion.

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Dye Penetrant Testing Procedure

This document outlines the dye penetrant testing procedure using the visible method. It details the scope, reference documents, surface preparation including cleaning, the penetrant application technique, inspection process, post cleaning, acceptance criteria, safety considerations, and reporting requirements. The procedure is intended to test welds using liquid penetrant to check for discontinuities like porosity and lack of fusion.

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Date: 01 / 12 /2010 Atharaa Engineering Services AES /DP/ 01

Rev # 01 Dye Penetrant Testing Page 1 of 5


Visible Method

ATHARAA ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC


P.O Box-3356, PC 111 CPO
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
www.atharaa.com

Dye penetrant testing procedure


Visible Method

PREPARED BY REVIEW AND CHECKED BY


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Visible Method

Table of Content

SR NO Description of content Page


1.0 Scope
2.0 Reference Document
3.0 Surface Prepration
4.0 Technique
5.0 Inspection
6.0 Post Cleaning
7.0 Acceptance Criteria
8.0 Safety
9.0 Reporting
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Visible Method

1.0 SCOPE

The liquid penetrant examination shall be carried out for socket & branch joint for piping and
fillet joints of structural.

2.0 REFFERENCE

ASME Sec V - 2007 ASME B 31.3 (2007)

AWS D 1.1 (2007)

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF NDT PERSONNEL — ASNT—SNT-TC- IA (2006)

3.0 SURFACE PREPARATION.

3.1 In general, satisfactory results are obtained when the surface of the part is in the as welded,
as rolled, as cast or as forged condition. Surface preparation by grinding, machining, or other
methods may be necessary when surface irregularities could mask indications of unacceptable
discontinuities.

3.2 Prior all liquid penetrant examination, the surface to be examined and all adjacent areas
within at least 1 inch shall be dry and free of all dirt, grease, welding flux spatter and other
extraneous matter that could obscure surface openings or otherwise interfere with the
examination.

3.3 Typical cleaning agents, which may be used as detergents, organic solvents, descaling
solutions and paint removers. Degreasing methods may also be used, if necessary.

3.4 After cleaning, drying of the surfaces to be examined shall be accomplished by normal
evaporation or with forced/hot air.

4 TECHNIQUE

Manufacturer's solvent Technique shall be used. Consumables to be used shall be of either P-


Met, Magnaflux & Spray fill or Equivalent manufacturer. The brands like of SC-30, SC-20 & SC-
10 or Equivalent brands shall be used for Cleaner, developer & Penetrant. The brands of
different manufacturer shall not mixed during liquid penterant test. Single manufacturer's brands
of cleaner, Penetrant & Developer shall be used throughout testing. The

Penetrant used shall be Water washable or Solvent washable.


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4.1 PRE CLEANING

After removal of any rust, scale, welding flux spatter etc., the surface to be inspected shall be
cleaned with a dry, lint free cloth. Subsequently with a lightly moistened cloth of
cleaner/remover. The drying process shall be accomplished by normal evaporation.

4.2.1 PENETRANT APPLICATION

After the part has been cleaned, the temperature of the surface and penetrant are within the
range of 60 F to 125 F, the penetrant shall be either applied with a paint brush or sprayed
directly to the surface to be inspected by means of an aerosol container, such that the entire
part or area under inspection is completely covered with penetrant. Dwell time shall be as given
in following table.

Material Form Type of Discontinuity Penetrant Dwell


Time( Minute)
CS, CS NACE , WELD Porosity, Lack of (5-10 min) As per
INCOLLOY& CUNI Fusion, Cracks Manufacturers
recommendations

4.3 REMOVAL OF EXCESS PENETRANT

After the required penetration dwell time, the penetrant remaining on the surface shall be
removed by wipes of clean, lint free cloth repeating the operation until most traces of penetrant
have been removed. Then lightly moistened cloth solvent will be used to wipe until all remaining
traces of excess penetrant is removed.

On removal of all excess penetrant drying shall be accomplished by normal evaporation.


Minimum time for drying shall be one minute.

4.4 DEVELOPER APPLICATION

The non-aqueous wet developer will be sprayed directly to the surface of the part from an
aerosol container. The non-aqueous developer evaporates rapidly at room temperature.
Parts/areas shall be sprayed in a manner so as to have complete coverage with a thin and even
film of developer. Final interpretation shall be carried out after 10 minutes as per C1. 1-676.1 of
ASME Sec V
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5 INSPECTION

Inspection of test surfaces will be performed after the development time to assure proper bleed
out of penetrant from discontinuities on to the developer coating. To aid in evaluations, the
observation shall commence with the application of developer.

6 POST CLEANING

Post cleaning is necessary in cases where residual penetrant or developer could interfere with
subsequent processing or service requirements. A suitable technique such as simple water
rinse/or solvent cleaning may be employed. Post cleaning can also be done by a dry cloth or
wire brushing.

7 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

The acceptance criteria shall be as per ASME B 31.3 (2007) for Piping, AWS D 1.1 (2007) for
Structural and as per client Standard/specification.

8 SAFETY

Inspection personnel involved in liquid penetrant examination shall take precautions because of
the toxic and inflammable nature of the chemical used. The safe use, handling and disposal of
pressurized container shall be as per Manufacturer's instruction.

9 REPORT

The liquid penetrant report format is attached with this procedure. The inspection status of the
weld will be marked by paint marker adjacent to the tested weld. The marking will indicate
PT/Date/Result.

10 ATTACHMENT

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