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Ultrasonic Inspection of Weldolets, Weldoflanges and Sweepolets

This document discusses using phased array ultrasonic testing to inspect weldolets, weldoflanges, and sweepolets. Standard techniques cannot reliably inspect these complex welded joints. Phased array testing provides full penetration inspection with 3D imaging and encoding of test data. Probes, scanners, and acoustic coupling methods are selected based on pipe diameter, wall thickness, and nozzle geometry. Reference blocks are needed to validate the technique for each pipe type. Future steps include producing reference blocks, testing the method, and determining its suitability for branch weld inspection.

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Ultrasonic Inspection of Weldolets, Weldoflanges and Sweepolets

This document discusses using phased array ultrasonic testing to inspect weldolets, weldoflanges, and sweepolets. Standard techniques cannot reliably inspect these complex welded joints. Phased array testing provides full penetration inspection with 3D imaging and encoding of test data. Probes, scanners, and acoustic coupling methods are selected based on pipe diameter, wall thickness, and nozzle geometry. Reference blocks are needed to validate the technique for each pipe type. Future steps include producing reference blocks, testing the method, and determining its suitability for branch weld inspection.

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ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF WELDOLETS,

WELDOFLANGES AND SWEEPOLETS

SPC ECHOPLUS
Andrey Bazulin,
Deputy commercial director, PhD
WELD DESIGN
WELD-O-LET, WELD-O-FLANGE

 Full penetration weld


 Surface of detail is not always flat
 Weld bevel is varying along the
circumference

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SWEEP-O-LET (INSERT WELDOLET)

 Full penetration weld


 Surface of detail is not always flat
 Weld bevel is varying along the
circumference

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UT CONSTRAINTS
• Access from the side of the nozzle is limited or absent: the
inspection technique from the side of the base pipe is not
described in GOST R 55724 and ISO 17640
• Inspection from the base pipe side with a large pipe thickness is
difficult (a large thickness and a decrease in signal amplitude
when reflected from the inner surface)
• With a small pipe diameter, it is possible to use a probe with
only a small shoe
• The changing geometry of the bevel greatly complicates the
interpretation of the results
• Inspection of welded joints from austenitic materials introduces
additional difficulties

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PROPOSED TECHNIQUE

 Use of PA (TFM) ultrasonic imaging


 100% encoded record
 Data visualization with use of 3D CAD model
 It is required to
 Develop the inspection procedure describing
 Requirements to equipment (flaw detector, probes, scanners, software)

 Set up (sensitivity adjustment, scan plan)

 Reference to the codes

 Produce the reference blocks made from each pipe type (with SDH or FBH)
and full scale blocks with hole for weldoled

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Phased array inspections

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FLEXIBILITY of Phased arrays

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EXAMPLES

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SWEEP-O-LET at 426 mm pipe

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WELD-O-LET at 426 mm pipe

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WELD-O-LET at 426 mm pipe

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WELD-O-LET at 219 mm pipe

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WELD-O-LET at pipe 826 mm

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WELD-O-LET на трубе диаметром 826 мм

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WELD-O-LET 1” на трубе диаметром 6” (150 мм)

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PROBES AND WEDGES

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ACOUSTIC COUPLING

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SCANNERS

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SUMMARY
 It is possible to provide UT inspection of
weldolets, weldoflanges and sweepolets with use
of phased array (TFM) imaging for pipe diameter
6”+ (150+ mm), WT 10+ mm and nozzle thickness
10+ mm
 Reliability of inspection is provided with
 Visualization of object cross sections and
proper chose of the scan plan
 Permanent record of the UT data
 Building the 3D model and adjustment of the
UT data to the model, this assist to evaluate
indications
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NEXT ACTIONS

• To produce the reference and validation


blocks (MSU-90)
• To make tests (ECHOPLUS)
• To make a decision about the technique
for branch welds inspection

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Thank you for your attention

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