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Kejin Park, Nr 12, Directors: G. Hefer (South Telephone:+264 (0) 64 200

Langer Heinrich African) 104
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1. SCOPE
This procedure provides instructions to perform magnetic particle examination using wet or dry
magnetic particles and details the acceptance criteria.

2. RÉFÉRENCE DOCUMENTS
ASME V article 7 ed. '95 +add. '95 + add. '96 + add.
'97 ASME B31.3 ed. 96 + add. 96 + add. '97
ASME 8 Div 1 App 6

3. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
3.1 As a minimum, NDE personnel shall be qualified in accordance with equivalent (ASNT,
PCN) lev.2, or level 1 to the requirements of EN 473.
Personnel qualified in accordance with EN 473 level 2 or equivalent shall be responsible for
evaluation of the examined welds.
Vision requirements Inspection personnel shall meet the following requirements for visual acuity
and color contrast.
Near vision Acuity-Inspection personnel shall demonstrate the ability to read a minimum of
Jaeger Number 2 or equivalent type and size letter at twelve inches or greater distance on a
standard Jaeger test chart .This test shall be given annually.
Color Contrast –Inspection personnel shall demonstrate the ability to distinguish and differentiate
contrast among colors used in the inspection methods to be performed. This test shall be given at
each certification level.

4. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY
4.1 Principles of method
The magnetic particle examination method may be applied to detect cracks and other
discontinuities on/or near the surfaces of ferromagnetic materials.
Typical types of discontinuities that can be detected by this method are cracks, laps, seams, cold
shuts and laminations.

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cracks and other discontinuities cause distortions in the normal magnetic field. These patterns are 6
usually characteristic of the type of discontinuity that is detected.
Whichever technique is used to produce the magnetic flux in the part, maximum sensitivity will
be to linear discontinuities, oriented perpendicular to the lines of flux. For optimum effectiveness
in detecting all types of discontinuities, each area should be examined at least twice, with the lines
of flux during one examination approximately perpendicular to the lines of flux during the other.
The best results are obtained when the magnetic field is perpendicular to the length of existing
indications joints between metals of dissimilar magnetic characteristics create magnetic
discontinuities that may produce indications.
A dr. Berthold field indicator or magnetic flux indicator shall be used to verify the adequacy of
the magnetising field.
4.2 Time and extent of examination
The project Typical Inspection Plan shall be followed.
Examination shall be performed as welded
Examination shall be performed on areas where local repair excavations have been made.
Examination shall be performed where local arc strikes on material surface have been ground off.

4.3 Examination conditions

4.3.1 Lighting
Natural or artificial light, sufficient (500 lux) to illuminate the area to be examined.
Light intensity should be routinely checked to assure adequate lighting at the surface of the
part being examined.
4.3.2 Direct visual examination
Direct visual examination may be made when access is sufficient to enable examination
within 300 mm of the surface to be examined and an angle of not less than 30° to the
surface to be examined. Mirrors may be used to improve the angle of vision.

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4.4 Application
4.4.1 Surface preparation
a) Satisfactory results are normally obtained in the finished conditions.
Surface preparation by grinding is necessary when surface irregularities might mask the
indications of unacceptable discontinuities, or otherwise interfere with the effectiveness of
the examination.
Rough surfaces might decrease the sensitivity and tend to distort the magnetic field. In this
case light grinding may be used to smooth rough surfaces.
b) Prior to magnetic particle examination, the surface to be examined shall be dry and free
of all dirt, grease, lint, scale, welding flux and spatter, oil, or other extraneous matter that
could interfere with the examination.
c) Cleaning if necessary, shall be performed with a wire brush, or by grinding.
4.4.2 Magnetisation
a) An AC electromagnetic yoke shall be used the capacity of the yoke to lift ten pound
weight shall have been demonstrated in the last six months. The ten pound weight used for
the lift test shall show evidence of certification in the past three years.
b) The field shall be applied for a minimum of 4 seconds to allow for effective particle
migration. Magnetic particle sprinkling will be carried out during magnetisation. A
supplementary impulsion should be realised after sprinkling is complete in order to fix the
magnetic spectrum of discontinuities as revealed.
c) Direction of magnetisation : see fig.1
At least two separate examinations shall be performed on each area. During the second
examination, the magnetic lines of force shall be approximately perpendicular to those
used during the first examination.
d) Examination coverage :
All examination shall be conducted with sufficient overlap to assure 100% coverage at the
required sensitivity.
e) The field strength of the yoke shall be determined in accordance with paragraph 5.9 of
this procedure.

Kejin Park, Nr 12, Directors: G. Hefer (South Telephone:+264 (0) 64 200

Langer Heinrich African) 104
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PO Box 3589 . N°: 2008/0233
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4.4.3 Examination medium
a) wet magnetic particles :
Particles shall be suspended in a suitable liquid medium, generally in a low viscosity oil or
conditioned water.
The recommended settling particle volume is from 1,2 to 2,4 ml per 100 ml of liquid medium
unless otherwise specified by the particle manufacturer. Continuous agitation of the
solution is necessary to prevent the indicating particles from settling out.
The temperature of the wet particle suspension and the surface of the part shall not exceed 57°
C.
If the suspension medium is mixed at site it must be checked each morning for quantity of
particles in suspension by means of a Sutherland flack or similar.
b) A white background spray on the examination area shall be applied before examination,
for contrast.
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4.4.4 Evaluation of Indications
Indications will be revealed by retention of magnetic particles. All such indications are not
necessarily imperfections, however, since excessive surface roughness, magnetic permeability variations
(such as the edge of heat affected zones) etc..., may produce similar indications
An indication is the evidence of a mechanical imperfection. Only indications which have any
dimension greater than 1.59 mm shall be considered relevant.
A linear indication is one having a length greater than three times the width.
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A rounded indication is one of circular or elliptical shape a length equal or less than three
times its width.

4.5 Post cleaning

Wet magnetic particles shall be removed by cleaning with either acetone, or by brushing, or using
compressed air but only after the drying of magnetic particles.
Dry magnetic particles shall be removed either with a wire brushing or by using compressed air.
4.6 Demagnetisation
When there is residual magnetism in the examined area, detrimental for subsequent processing,
the area shall be demagnetised after the completion of the examination in accordance with ASME
V SE-709 paragraph 16.
4.7 Type of equipment and products used

Equipment Products

- AC Yokes Tiede type TWM42V or - Wet magnetic particles

equivalent. - Magnetic ink : Ferroflux 606.1 or Ardrox
800/3 or Equivalent.
- White background lacquer : Ardox 8386
W or equivalent.
- Dry magnetic particles Ferroflux Grey
150 or equivalent.

Other equivalent equipment and/or products may be used, providing product certification and client
approval has been given.
4.8 Calibration of inspection equipment
The magnetising force of yokes shall be verified at least once a year, or immediately after a yoke has been
damaged.
If a yoke has not been in use for a year or more, a check shall be made immediately prior to its first
use.
The magnetisation force of the yokes will be verified before each shift by means of a suitable field
indicator, and a daily record endorsed by the NDE-operator.
Each alternating current electromagnetic yoke shall have a lifting power of at least 4,5 Kg at the
maximum pole spacing to be used.

Kejin Park, Nr 12, Directors: G. Hefer (South Telephone:+264 (0) 64 200

Langer Heinrich African) 104
Crescent Walvis Bay, E.M.A. Bigot (French)
Namibia
PO Box 3589 . N°: 2008/0233
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4.9 Flow diagram of procedure
PRE CLEAN
As-welded-Wire brushing-Grinding. Including at least 25 mm of adjacent areas. Surfaces
free of foreign matter.

MAGNETISATION
A.C. Yokes Tiede type TWM42V or equivalent.
Wet magnetic particles (part temperature  57° C).
Ferroflux 606.1 or Ardrox 800/3 or Magnaflux 7 HT or equivalent (magnetic ink) and
Ardrox 8386W or Magnaflux WCP-2 or equivalent (white background lacquer).
Field strength flux monitoring via a meter or indicator
Two separate examination as indicated in paragraph 4.4.2

INTERPRETATION
Immediately after magnetisation
Check of light intensity to assure adequate lighting

POST CLEAN
Wet magnetic particles : with acetone or after drying by brushing or compressed air.
Dry magnetic particles : wire brushing or compressed air.

DEMAGNETISATION
Checking the residual magnetism using a magnetic field indicator.
No demagnetisation required if the indication does not exceed 1500 A x m.
If these values are exceeded : demagnetise in accordance with ASME Section V SE-709
paragraph 16.

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5. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Acceptance standards shall be in accordance with ASME 8 div 1 app 6 + ASME B-31-3.
All surfaces to be examined shall be free of :
. relevant linear indications
. relevant rounded indications greater than 4.75 mm.
. Four or more relevant rounded indications in a line separated by 1.59 mm or less, edge to edge.

6. REPAIRS
Unacceptable imperfections shall be removed and re-examination made to assure complete removal.
Whenever an imperfection is removed by chipping or grinding and subsequent repair by welding
is not required, the excavated area shall be blended into the surrounding surface so as to avoid
sharp notches, crevices, or corners.
Where welding is required after removal of an imperfection, the area shall be cleaned and welding
performed in accordance with a qualified welding procedure.
After a imperfection is thought to have been removed and prior to making weld repairs, the area
shall be examined by suitable methods to ensure that the imperfection has been eliminated.
After repairs have been made, the repaired area shall be blended into the surrounding surface so as
to avoid sharp notches, crevices, or corners, and re-examined by the magnetic particle method and
by all other methods of examination that were originally required for the affected area, except
that, when the depth of the repair is less than the radiographic sensitivity required, re-radiography
may be omitted.

7. REPORTS
A BV magnetic particle examination report shall be recorded for all examined areas which are
found defective.
All areas with defects and reportable indications shall be documented with :
a) The interpretation of finding(s)
b) The full tracebility of all testing conditions
c) The global location and the local position, size and orientation of every defect and reportable
indication.
Kejin Park, Nr 12, Directors: G. Hefer (South Telephone:+264 (0) 64 200
Langer Heinrich African) 104
Crescent Walvis Bay, E.M.A. Bigot (French)
Namibia
PO Box 3589 . N°: 2008/0233
www.bureauveritas.c
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Les informations contenues dans ces documents peuvent être de nature confidentielle et sont destinées à l’usage exclusif du destinataire indiqué ci dessus. Si
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for the exclusive use of the addressee designated above.If you are not the addressee you are hereby notified that any disclosure
reproduction,distribution,or other dissemination or use of this communication is strictly prohibited.If you have received this transmission in error,
please contact us immediatly by telephone so that we can arrange for its return.
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