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Visual Testing Procedure For Weld

This document provides a visual testing procedure for welds. It outlines the scope, application, responsibilities, general requirements, acceptance criteria, and reports required. The procedure specifies that welds must be free of materials that could obscure defects. It describes examination methods including observation angles, illumination levels, and measurement tools. All indications found during testing must be evaluated against acceptance standards and nonconforming welds must be repaired and reinspected.

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Visual Testing Procedure For Weld

This document provides a visual testing procedure for welds. It outlines the scope, application, responsibilities, general requirements, acceptance criteria, and reports required. The procedure specifies that welds must be free of materials that could obscure defects. It describes examination methods including observation angles, illumination levels, and measurement tools. All indications found during testing must be evaluated against acceptance standards and nonconforming welds must be repaired and reinspected.

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VISUAL TESTING PROCEDURE FOR WELD

CONTENTS

1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE

2. APPLICATION

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENT

4. RESPONSIBILITIES

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

7. NONCONFORMANCE

8. REPORTS

9. RE-EXAMINATION

10. ATTACHMENTS
1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE

1.1 This procedure is written to provide visual examination methods and requirements for
piping components which are fabricated in compliance with the requirements of
European Codes & Standards (eg. EN 1090, EN 3834, EN 5817...etc)

1.2 This procedure shall be used in conjunction with applicable documents as listed in
Section 3.

2 APPLICATION

This procedure covers the direct and remote visual examination methods on welds of piping
and their supports before, during or after welding and hydrostatic test. But it does not cover
other visual examination required on nondestructive examinations

3 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.1 Contractor’s QA Manual


3.2 EN ISO 5817
3.3 EN 17647
3.4 Form 167 Welding & NDE Matrix
3.5 FLSmidth Regulations

4 RESPONSIBLITIES

4.1 The NDE level - I (EN 9712) shall conduct the test under the supervision of certified
NDE level -II (EN 9712 ) and he shall prepare the Visual Inspection Test report in
accordance with this procedure, drawings, specifications.

4.2 The NDE level - II shall interpret or evaluate the test results.

4.3 The Q.C Chief shall approve the Visual Inspection Test report.

4.4 The Q.C Manager shall be responsible for procedure qualification in accordance with
this procedure, and shall review the Visual Inspection Test report.

5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Surface Preparation

1) The surface to be examined shall be free of extraneous materials that could


obscure surface defects or otherwise interfere with examination, eg: paint.

2) As welded surfaces are permitted, however, the surfaces of welds shall be


sufficiently free from; coarse ripple, grooves, overlaps, abrupt ridges, and
valleys,

3) Liquid materials, such as; oil, grease, paint, etc. shall be cleaned with cloth or
Paper towel,

4) Solid materials such as weld spatter, heavy rust, scale, etc. shall be removed
By suitable hand tools (wire brush, flat chisel, grinder, etc.),
5) The inside diameter of piping components to be joined shall be aligned
accurately as is practical. Internal misalignment shall not exceed 2.0 mm,
unless internally trimmed,

6) Tack welds to be incorporated into the final welds shall be visually checked to
assure their contour will permit fusion into the root pass.

5.2 Examination Methods

1) The extent of examination should be stated.

2) Observation angle :

Permissible Observation Angle

A: Observation Point
30 Deg.
A
30 Deg.

Surface to be examined

3) In all cases, observation distance shall be within 610 mm.

4) If necessary, visual aids such as magnifying lens, mirrors and suitable


instruments may be used to improve the angle of vision and/or to assist
observation.

5) Intensity of illumination on surface shall be minimum 1000 lux (100 Foot-


candle). per Asme V Article 9.

6) If insufficient, flashlight or suitable auxiliary lighting shall be used.

7) Leg-length and throat of fillet welding shall be measured by using a welding


gauge.

8) Inside mismatch shall be measured using Hi-Low gauges.

9) Internal surfaces of welds shall be visually examined where accessible.

6 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

All indications shall be evaluated as per EN 5817

7 NONCONFORMANCE

Nonconformances identified by the Visual Inspection shall be reported in accordance with


the AGATSAS QA Manual. Defects found by Visual Inspection (VT) shall be repaired and re-
inspected by the same VT method.
8 REPORTS

8.1 After satisfactorily completion of the examination, the Visual Examiner performing
exam shall
prepare the Visual Examination Report, if required.

8.2 The examination reports shall be reviewed and approved by the QC Supervisor.

9 RE-EXAMINATION

9.1 Repaired welds shall be visually re-examined in accordance with the procedure.

9.2 If the surface of the weld requires grinding to meet the above acceptance criteria, re-
examination shall include thickness check whether or not the weld or base material is
reduced below the required minimum thickness.

10 ATTACHMENTS

10.1 Attachment-1 Sample spool drawing.


10.2 Attachment-2 Acceptance Criteria for Welds and Examination Methods for
Evaluating Weld Imperfections Table 341.3.2 (ASME B31.3)
10.3 Attachment-3 Criterion Value Notes for Table 341.3.2 (ASME B31.3)

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