MFL Procedure
MFL Procedure
MFL Procedure
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2.0 References :
ASME section V article 16
API 653, Annex G
Equipment manufacturer/model:
MFE 2412 Mark II Stop-On-Defect Scanner
Sensor type:
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Overlap:
Test plate
Minimum of 70 ft2 from new steel or used steel with
designed flaws
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Flaw details
Shape:
Test pits should generally be hemispherical having a
depth to-diameter ratio of from 20% to 50% ,should
not be flat bottom holes ,machined conical holes
should not be used .
No. off :
a- for underside test pits located in test plate
Remaining Bottom
Thickness [t] , in.
t < 0.05
0.05< t < 1/2T
1/2T < t < 2/3T
Equipment Parameter
Parameter
Equipment
manufacture
Equipment
Essential / Non
essential
Essential
Essential
Value
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model
Scanning speed
Essential
Evaluation of indications
Surface conditioning:
can be coated
if not coated the surface shall be cleaned of all
loose scale and debris that could interfere with
the examination and movement of the scanner.
The surface should be sufficiently flat to minimize
excessive changes in lift-off and vibration.
Cleaning methods :
high pressure water blast
sand blast
Coating/sheet thickness : up to 12 mm
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( PETROMAINT )
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Scanning equipment/fixtures
: It is
supported on four low rolling resistance, durable
wheels at each corner allowing easy maneuverability
of the scanning head