Time Intervals Flashcards
NDE - Minimum time an examiner should be in a darkened area prior to using a black light for MT & PT exams
5 minutes
NDE - Final interpretation of a PT exam after application of developer (time range)
10-60 minutes
Testing - Minimum time to let oil to penetrate when performing a diesel oil test of shell-to-bottom weld
4 hour
Testing - Minimum duration for a tank hydrotest to be held at full height
24 hours
NDE - Max Calibrating Interval - Permanent magnet MT Yoke
1 day
Intervals - Maximum Interval - Routine In-Service inspection
1 month
CP - Maximum Interval - Routine check of CP impressed current sources
2 months
NDE - Max Calibrating Interval - RT densitometer
90 days
Reconstruction - Maximum allowed age of last thickness readings, used to design a reconstructed tank
180 days
Weld Qualification – Maximum Time - Welder or operator maintains qualifications for a welding process without using that process
6 months
NDE - Max Calibrating Interval - Electromagnetic MT Yoke
1 year
CP - Maximum Interval - Detailed check of CP impressed current facilities
1 year
CP - Maximum Interval - CP surveys (field potential measurements)
1 year
NDE - Minimum Time - To keep RT’s acquired during tank repairs and reconstructions
1 year
Vac Box – Max Test Interval - Jaeger 2 eye test for VB oper
1 year
NDE – Max Test Interval - Jaeger 2 eye test for PT/ MT tech
1 year
AI – Time period between API AI recertification
3 years
Intervals - Maximum Interval - UT readings of a tank shell when the corrosion rate is unknown
5 years
Intervals - Maximum Interval - External Inspection
Lesser 5 years or 1/4 life
AI – Time period between API AI on-line recertification
6 years
Intervals - Maximum Interval - Initial Internal Inspection (without RBI or other special situations)
10 years
RBI - Maximum Interval - RBI reassessments
10 years
Intervals - Maximum Interval - UT readings of a tank shell when the corrosion rate is known
Lesser 15 yr or 1/2 life
Intervals - Maximum Interval - Internal Inspection when the corrosion rate is known (without RBI assessment)
20 yr or full bttm life
Linings - Typical life of a properly applied tank lining
> 20 years
NDE - Max Calibrating Interval - Check the light intensity of a black light used in a MT or PT exam
Before and after use
Vacuum Box - Minimum duration of each vacuum-testing exam
5 seconds