API V Flashcards
Examination records shall include the following information as a minimum:
(1) date of the examination
(2) name and/or identity and certification level
(3) identification of the weld, part, or component examined including weld number, serial number, or other identifier
4) examination method, technique, procedure identification, and revision
(5) results of the examination
difference between inspection and examination?
INSPECTION: functions performed by the Inspector,
EXAMINATION - applies to those quality control functions performed by personnel employed by the organization.
lead symbol “B” for RT should be placed where?
attached to the back of each film holder
What is IQI stand for
Image quality indicator
2 Types of IQI?
wire and hole type
how often should Densitometers be calibrated
at least every 3 months
what is a Densitometers
device for measuring the optical density
of radiograph film.
step wedge:
a device with discrete step thickness increments / used to obtain an image with discrete density step values.
What to use to calibrate densitometers? (2)
national standard step tablet or a step wedge calibration film
When is the densitometer is acceptable if the density readings…..
do not vary by more than ±0.05 density
when to verify densitometers?
beginning of each shift, after 8 hr of continuous use
2 type of RT technique?
- single wall
2. double wall
where is the placement of location markers?
placed on the part, not on the exposure holder/cassette
/ source side
The IQI(s) shall be placed on the
source side of the part
When the IQI not practical to be placed in the source side? and what letter to put?
Film side , with A lead letter “F” shall be placed adjacent to or on the IQI(s), but shall not mask the essential hole where hole IQIs are used.
Where to place the hole IQI?
adjacent to or on the weld.
The lead letter “F,” shall not be place
be in the area of interest, except when geometric configuration makes it impractical.
All radiographs shall be free
from mechanical, chemical, or other blemishes to the extent that they do not mask and are not confused with the image of any discontinuity
density limitation for single film view with X-ray?
1.8 minimum for single film view for radiographs made with an X-ray source , max is 4.0
density limitation for single film view with gamma ray?
2.0 minimum for radiographs made with a gamma ray source max is 4.0
density limitation for composite viewing (min/max)
minimum density of 1.3 ,max is 4.0
density allowable variation (%), ) (- / +)
vary by more than minus 15% or plus 30% through the IQI
when shim are used what is the density variation allowed?
the plus 30% may be exceeded, the minimum density requirements do not apply for the IQI,
if needed, so that the radiographic density throughout the area of interest is no more than minus 15% from (lighter than) the radiographic density through the designated IQI adjacent
to the essential hole
where are shims placed?
shall be placed between the part and the IQI,
The organization shall prepare and document the radiographic technique details. As a minimum, the following information shall be provided.
(a) the requirements of Article 1, T-190(a)
(b) identification as required by T-224
(c) the dimensional map (if used) of marker placement
(d) number of radiographs (exposures)
(e) X-ray voltage or isotope type used
(f) source size (F in T-274.1)
(g) base material type and thickness, weld thickness,weld reinforcement thickness, as applicable
(h) source-to-object distance (D in T-274.1)
(i) distance from source side of object to film (d inT-274.1)
(j) film manufacturer and their assigned type/designation
(k) number of film in each film holder/cassette
(l) single- or double-wall exposure
(m) single- or double-wall viewing
when is back scatter consider unacceptable?
if a light image of the “B,” appears on a darker background of the radiograph,
RT-what type of identification is needed? (3)
- Manufacturer’s symbol or name and
- the date of the radiograph ,
- and permanent identification
What to use to verify the film density? (2)
- densitometer
2. step wedge comparison film
RT/ Liquid penetrant/MT/VT examination shall be performed in accordance
with a written procedure
Prior to each liquid penetrant examination, the surface to be examined and all adjacent areas within at least __________ shall be dry and free of all dirt, grease, lint, scale, welding flux, weld spatter, paint, oil,
1 in. (25 mm)
After cleaning, drying of the surfaces to be examined shall be accomplished by (2)
normal evaporation or with forced hot or cold air
the 3 penetrant processes:
(a) water washable
(b) post-emulsifying
(c) solvent removable
temp requirement of penetrant?
not be below 40°F (5°C) nor above 125°F (52°C)
Light meters, both visible and fluorescent (black) light meters, shall be calibrated __(2’)__. and what it has not been in use for +1 years
- at least once a year or whenever the meter has been repaired.
- calibration shall be done before being used.
max dwell time of penetrant
2 hours
steps of LP (4)
- clean
- apply penetrant
- clean excessive
- apply developer
can the penetrant be allowed to be dried?
no –> REdo
2 types of penetrant?
- color
2. flourensent
type of developer to use with color ?fluorescent?
- Only a wet developer
2. a wet or dry developer may be used.
Developing time for final interpretation begins immediately for dry and wet?
dry –>immediately
wet –> as soon as coating is dry
Time requirements for final interpretation (PT)
shall be made not less than 10 min nor more than 60 min after the requirements
With a color contrast penetrant, the developer forms a reasonably uniform white coating. Surface discontinuities are indicated by bleed-out of the penetrant which is normally a (color)…?
deep red color that stains the developer.
Light requirement for color contrast penetrant?
The minimum light intensity shall be 100 fc (1 076 lx).
Fluorescent requirement for both LP/MT
a) It shall be performed in a darkened area with a max ambient white light level of 2 fc (21.5 lx)
(b) Examiners shall be in a darkened area for at least 5 min prior to performing examinations
(c) The examination area shall be illuminated with UV-A lights that operate in the range between 320 nm and 400 nm.
(d) UV-A light shall achieve 1000 μW/cm2 on the surface of the part being examined throughout the examination.
For each examination, the following information shall be recorded:
(a) the requirements of Article 1, T-190(a);
(b) liquid penetrant type (visible or fluorescent);
(c) type (number or letter designation) of each penetrant, penetrant remover, emulsifier, and developer used;
(d) map or record of indications per T-691;
(e) material and thickness, and;
(f) lighting equipment
for LP, Rejectable indications shall be recorded. As a minimum, (3)
- type of indications (linear or rounded),
- location and
- extent (length or diameter or aligned) shall be recorded.
Prior to magnetic particle examination, the surface to be examined and all adjacent areas within at least _____ 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.
1 in. (25 mm)
2 type of magnetizing current shall be used
Direct or rectified