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    Magnetic Particle Examination of Welds

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    This document outlines the procedure for magnetic particle testing of welds to detect surface and subsurface imperfections in ferromagnetic materials. The test is performed according to various international standards to qualify welding processes and welder performance. Only qualified personnel at Level II or above can perform the tests. They are responsible for conducting the tests, interpreting results, and reporting according to test requirements. The procedure provides detailed guidelines on equipment, examination medium, lighting conditions, testing process, and acceptance criteria to properly perform magnetic particle testing of welds.

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    This document outlines the procedure for magnetic particle testing of welds to detect surface and subsurface imperfections in ferromagnetic materials. The test is performed according to various international standards to qualify welding processes and welder performance. Only qualified personnel at Level II or above can perform the tests. They are responsible for conducting the tests, interpreting results, and reporting according to test requirements. The procedure provides detailed guidelines on equipment, examination medium, lighting conditions, testing process, and acceptance criteria to properly perform magnetic particle testing of welds.

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    This document outlines the procedure for magnetic particle testing of welds to detect surface and subsurface imperfections in ferromagnetic materials. The test is performed according to various international standards to qualify welding processes and welder performance. Only qualified personnel at Level II or above can perform the tests. They are responsible for conducting the tests, interpreting results, and reporting according to test requirements. The procedure provides detailed guidelines on equipment, examination medium, lighting conditions, testing process, and acceptance criteria to properly perform magnetic particle testing of welds.

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    This document outlines the procedure for magnetic particle testing of welds to detect surface and subsurface imperfections in ferromagnetic materials. The test is performed according to various international standards to qualify welding processes and welder performance. Only qualified personnel at Level II or above can perform the tests. They are responsible for conducting the tests, interpreting results, and reporting according to test requirements. The procedure provides detailed guidelines on equipment, examination medium, lighting conditions, testing process, and acceptance criteria to properly perform magnetic particle testing of welds.

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    The key takeaways are that magnetic particle testing is used to detect surface and subsurface imperfections in welds. It is carried out according to various standards to qualify welding processes and welder performance. Proper cleaning, equipment, lighting conditions, and evaluation criteria are important for conducting the test effectively.

    Magnetic particle testing is carried out to qualify welding processes and welder performance according to various standards. It helps detect surface and subsurface imperfections in ferromagnetic welded materials.

    Personnel conducting magnetic particle testing must be qualified to at least Level II according to standards like SNT/TC 1A, ISO 9712 or EN 473. They are responsible for performing the test, interpreting indications and reporting results as per requirements.

    MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION OF WELDS

    1. SCOPE :
    This work instruction specifies the procedure for magnetic particle testing of
    welded test coupons for detection of surface and sub surface imperfections in welds in
    ferromagnetic materials.
    This document shall be used for carrying out the magnetic particle testing to the
    following standards namely, IS 7307, IS 7310, ISO 15613, ISO 15614 and any other
    application standard as required from time to time.
    2. PURPOSE:
    Magnetic particle testing is carried out as a qualifying welding processes and
    welder performance to various Indian and International Standards.
    3. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION:
    The personnel engaged in performing magnetic particle test shall be qualified to at
    least Level II in any one of the following standards or any other equivalent formalized
    system.
    a. SNT/TC 1A
    b. ISO 9712
    c. EN 473
    4. RESPONSIBILITY:
    CMS/CMA shall be responsibe for conducting the test, interpretation of
    indications and reporting of results in accordance with test requirements.
    5. PROCEDURE:
    A. GENERAL GUIDELINES:

    A1 This test is applicable for all types of welded test coupons made from
    ferromagnetic material.

    A2 This test is performed on weld test coupons which have already passed visual
    examination in normal case.

    A3 Special consideration shall be given to toxic, inflammable and/or volatile matters,


    electrical safety and UV radiation. Suitable precautions shall be followed in this
    regard.
    A4 Adequate PPEs shall be used during handling of the welded test coupons to
    prevent injury from metal burrs and accidental slip/fall of test coupons.

    A5 Results of magnetic particle testing shall be recorded in the respective test reports.

    A6 The rejected samples shall be preserved for 3 months from date of receipt of weld
    coupon before disposing.
    B. SURFACE CONDITION:
    Areas to be tested shall be free from scale, oil, grease, weld spatter,
    machining marks, dirt, heavy & loose paint and any other foreign matter that can
    affect the sensitivity of the test method.

    C. EQUIPMENT:

    C1 Unless otherwise specified, hand held portable electromagnetic yokes


    producing longitudinal magnetization (or) fixed installation benches with multi
    direction magnetization facilities shall be used for testing.
    C2 The electromagnetic yoke shall be capable of operating in both AC and DC
    modes.
    C3 Lifting power of the electromagnetic yoke shall be atleast 4.5 kg in AC mode and
    18 kg in DC mode with a pole spacing of 200 mm.

    D. MAGNETIC FIELD STRENGTH VERIFICATION:


    Adequacy of magnetic field strength produced by electromagnetic yoke shall be
    verified by any one of the following method:
    Magnetic field indicators such as ASTM 8 segment specimen/Pie field indicator
    Using a ASTM (BHEL) subsurface imperfection detecting test block.
    A component containing fine, natural or artificial imperfections.
    By measuring the tangential field strength as close as possible to the surface
    using a Hall effet probe

    E EXAMINATION MEDIUM
    Finely divided ferromagnetic particles treated with fluorescent pigments
    Conforming to MIL-STD-271 (or) MIL-STD-2132 (or) ASTM E 709
    (E-138) /ASME B & PV code Sec V shall be used for testing.
    In case of wet method, carrier vehicle shall be light petroleum distillate such as
    kerosene shall be used.

    Settling volume for fluorescent particles shall be 0.1 to 0.4 ml.


    Concentration shall be checked periodically and adjusted suitably.
    The fluorescent particles in suspension shall be analyzed for contamination. When
    the band/striation exceeds 30% of volume of magnetic particle or if the liquid is
    noticeably fluorescent, the bath shall be replaced.
    The carrier vehicle shall be analysed for fluorescence in comparison with fresh
    one. When the used vehicle has more fluorescence, the bath shall be replaced.
    F LIGHTING CONDITIONS:
    The illumination on the surface shall be 500 lux or greater.
    Testing shall be carried out with UV-A radiation (315 nm to 400 nm )using a
    source with a nominal maximum intensity at 365 nm.
    The UV-A irradiance shall be greater than 10 W/m2 (1000W/cm2) and the
    illuminance less than 20 lux on the test surface.

    G PROCEDURE:
    The test shall be carried out between +20o C and 45 o C.
    The welded test coupon shall be thoroughly cleaned free from oil, grease, weld
    spatter etc.,
    Before the magnetic particle examination is conducted, the examination surface
    shall be analyzed to locate any irrelevant indications.
    The electromagnetic yoke shall be placed in such a way that the magnetic lines of
    force align with the weld direction during first examination.
    Current shall be applied and suspension of fluorescent particle in carrier vehicle
    shall be applied simultaneously.
    During second examination, the electromagnetic yoke shall be placed such that
    the magnetic lines force intersects the weld direction at right angle.
    Every specimen shall be examined by two separate examination, during the
    second examination, the magnetic flux lines shall be approximately
    perpendicular to those used during the first examination.

    The indications are examined under UV light for relevant indications and
    recorded.
    The indications shall be evaluated as per application standard/acceptance criteria.
    When residual magnetism in the part could interfere with subsequent processing
    or usage, the part shall be demagnetized any time after completion of the
    examination.
    Post cleaning shall be done, if required, as soon as the test is over by a process
    that does not adversely affect the part.

    H ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:
    All relevant indications shall be evaluated in accordance with the
    applicable clauses of governing standard / acceptance criteria such as IS 7307, IS 7310,
    ISO 9606, ISO 15614, ISO 15613 etc.,

    I. CROSS REFERENCES:
    IS 5334
    ISO 5817
    ISO 17638
    ISO 9934-3
    ISO 3059
    ASME SECTION V ARTICLE 7

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