Data Sheets- Time intervals Flashcards
NDE- Min time an examiner should be in a darkened area prior to use using a black light for MT & PT exams
5 minutes
Testing- Min duration for a pressure test per B31.3
10 minutes
NDE- Final interpretation of a PT exam after application of developer (Time Range)
10-60 minutes
Testing- Min duration for a pressure test per API 577
30 minutes (Conflict with B31.3)
Testing- Min duration of a hydro to evaluate the integrity of buried pipe
8 Hours
NDE- Max calibrating interval - For all MT Magnetic Yokes
Daily (Prior to use)
Testing- Max calibrating interval - RT Densitometer
90 days or 3 months
Max time for obtaining thickness readings when corrosion rate on new pipe is not known ( No other available data)
3 months
Welding - Max time a welder or Welding operator maintains qualifications for a process without using that process
6 months
Interval- Suggested interval for Above-Ground visual surveillance of buried pipe
6 months
NDE- Max interval for a visual examiners eye exam
1 year
NDE- Max interval to calibrate pressure gauge using in testing
1 year
AI- Length of time before an API 570 AI must recertify
3 years
INSP - Max thickness inspection interval for an Injection point
Lesser of:
- 3 years
- (1/2) life
Insp- Max external inspection interval for Class 1 and 2 piping
5 years
Insp- Max interval for relief devices in fouling or corrosive service
5 years
Insp- Suggested interval for close-interval potential survey of buried pipe with poor CP
3 - 5 years
Insp- Max thickness inspection interval for class 1 piping
Lesser of:
- 5 years
- (1/2) life
AI- Length of time before an API 570 aI must recertify by on-line exam
6 years
Insp- Max interval for Relief devices in non-fouling or non-corrosive service
10 years
Insp- Min years of experience for owners inspector during new fabrication
10 years
Insp- Max external inspection interval for class 3 piping
10 years
RBI- Max interval for the RBI Reassessment
10 years
Insp- Max thickness inspection interval for Class 2 & 3 piping
Lesser of:
- 10 years
- (1/2) life
Repairs- When should temporary welded pipe repairs be replaced
Next opportunity
Repairs- When shall non-welded repairs & temporary leak sealing devices and be removed and pipe removed
Next Turnaround
NDE- Max calibrating interval- check the light intensify of a black light used ina MT or PT exam
Before and After usage