ISO 13588:2012
Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing — Use of automated phased array technology
ISO 13588:2012 specifies the application of the phased array technology for the semi- or fully automated ultrasonic testing of fusion-welded joints in metallic materials of minimum thickness 6 mm. It applies to full penetration welded joints of simple geometry in plates, pipes, and vessels, where both the weld and parent material are low-alloyed carbon steel.
Where material-dependent ultrasonic parameters are specified in ISO 13588:2012, they are based on steels having an ultrasonic sound velocity of (5 920 ± 50) m/s for longitudinal waves, and (3 255 ± 30) m/s for transverse waves. It is necessary to take this fact into account when examining materials with a different velocity.
ISO 13588:2012 provides guidance on the specific capabilities and limitations of phased array technology for the detection, location, sizing and characterization of discontinuities in fusion-welded joints. Phased array technology can be used as a stand-alone technology or in combination with other non-destructive testing (NDT) methods or techniques, for manufacturing inspection, pre-service and for in-service inspection.
ISO 13588:2012 specifies four testing levels, each corresponding to a different probability of detection of imperfections.
ISO 13588:2012 permits assessment of indications for acceptance purposes based on either amplitude (equivalent reflector size) and length or height and length.
ISO 13588:2012 does not include acceptance levels for discontinuities.
ISO 13588:2012 is not applicable: for coarse-grained metals and austenitic welds; for automated testing of welds during the production of steel products covered by ISO 10893-8, ISO 10893-11, and ISO 3183.
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Testing levels
5 Information required prior to testing
5.1 Items to be defined prior to procedure development
5.2 Specific information required by the operator before testing
5.3 Written test procedure
6 Requirements for personnel and equipment
6.1 Personnel qualifications
6.2 Equipment
7 Preparation for testing
7.1 Volume to be inspected
7.2 Verification of test set-up
7.3 Scan increment setting
7.4 Geometry considerations
7.5 Preparation of scanning surfaces
7.6 Temperature
7.7 Couplant
8 Testing of base material
9 Range and sensitivity settings
9.1 Settings
9.2 Checking of the settings
9.3 Reference blocks
10 Equipment checks
11 Procedure qualification
12 Weld testing
13 Data storage
14 Interpretation and analysis of phased array data
14.1 General
14.2 Assessing the quality of the phased array data
14.3 Identification of relevant indications
14.4 Classification of relevant indications
14.5 Determination of location and length of an indication
14.6 Indication assessment
14.7 Evaluation against acceptance criteria
15 Test report
Annex A (informative) Typical reference blocks and reference reflectors
Bibliography
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CVP_Secretariat_Loca
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Testing levels
5 Information required prior to testing
5.1 Items to be defined prior to procedure development
5.2 Specific information required by the operator before testing
5.3 Written test procedure
6 Requirements for personnel and equipment
6.1 Personnel qualifications
6.2 Equipment
7 Preparation for testing
7.1 Volume to be inspected
7.2 Verification of test set-up
7.3 Scan increment setting
7.4 Geometry considerations
7.5 Preparation of scanning surfaces
7.6 Temperature
7.7 Couplant
8 Testing of base material
9 Range and sensitivity settings
9.1 Settings
9.2 Checking of the settings
9.3 Reference blocks
10 Equipment checks
11 Procedure qualification
12 Weld testing
13 Data storage
14 Interpretation and analysis of phased array data
14.1 General
14.2 Assessing the quality of the phased array data
14.3 Identification of relevant indications
14.4 Classification of relevant indications
14.5 Determination of location and length of an indication
14.6 Indication assessment
14.7 Evaluation against acceptance criteria
15 Test report
Annex A (informative) Typical reference blocks and reference reflectors
Bibliography