MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION TECHNIQUE

Technique: 01-M100 Issue 2 Sheet 1 of 3

Title: Colour Contrast Magnetic Particle Inspection of Welds using a Prods (Current Flow)
Inspection Standard: Oceaneering Procedure: BS EN 1290 1998 NDT-OPR-030 Material Type: Material Thickness: Carbon Steels As per Drawing

TECHNIQUE DETAILS
This Technique is prepared to meet the requirements of BS EN 1290 1998 for the Magnetic Particle Inspection of welds in Magnetic materials using prods and colour contrast method.(Current Flow) 1) EQUIPMENT Equipment Manufacture: Magnaflux or equivalent Model and/or Type: KH 10 or equivalent 2) SURFACE PREPARATION Surface Condition: Sufficient to allow good electrical conductivity and test scrutiny - See Special Instruction 8(a) 3) TEST MATERIALS -CONSUMABLES Contrast Coat Paint: Johnson & Allen NPT 16 or equivalent to BS5044 Contrast Coat Application: Fine spray ensuring thin even coating on test area Magnetic Ink : Johnson & Allen Neocol B or equivalent to BS4069 Suspension Fluid: Paraffin or water - See special Instruction 8(b) Magnetic Ink Application: Spray prior to and during current energisation allowing time for indications to form. Care must be taken so as not to wash away indications by applying Ink after removal of magnetic field. 4) MAGNETISING TECHNIQUE Magnetising Method: Prod Unit - Current Flow Prod Spacing Range: 75 mm (min) to 150 mm (max) Coverage: The area to be inspected shall be magnetised in at least two approximately perpendicular directions unless otherwise specified. See Special Instruction 8(c) Current Application time: 5 - 7 seconds intermittently Amperage: > 5 amps / mm (RMS) of Prod Spacing Magnetic Field Verification: Berthold Gauge - See Special Instruction 8(d) 5) VIEWING CONDITIONS Minimum Background Illumination: 500 Lux -See Special Instruction 8(e) 6) POST TEST CLEANING / DRYING / DE-MAGNETISATION Post Test De-Magnetisation: Not normally required. When specifically requested the Electromagnetic withdrawal method shall be used. Post Test Cleaning Method: Wipe with solvent dampened cloths Post Test Drying: Natural Evaporation (wipe assisted where required) 7) ACCEPTANCE STANDARD / SPECIFICATION BS EN 1291 unless otherwise specified by client prior to contract. Prepared By: Signature: Date: 20/01/99 A.W. Parsons Approved By: Signature: Date: 20/01/99 A. Coley Client Approval By: Signature: Date:

MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION TECHNIQUE

Technique: 01-M100 Issue 2 Sheet 2 of 3

8) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS a) Satisfactory results may be obtained when the surfaces are in the as welded, as rolled, as cast or as forged conditions. However, surface preparation by grinding or machining may be necessary where surface irregularities could mask indications due to discontinuities. Prior to magnetic particle examination, the surface to be examined and all adjacent areas within 25mm shall be dry and free of all dirt, grease, lint, scale, welding flux and spatter, oil or other extraneous matter that could interfere with the examination. Cleaning may be accomplished using detergents, organic solvents, descaling solutions, paint removers, vapour degreasing, sand or grit blasting or ultrasonic cleaning methods. Care should be taken to avoid surface arcing Arc burns may be removed by grinding and the area concerned should be re-tested. b) c) When using Water based inks, care should be taken to ensure rust prevention by means of applying a suitable protective coating (de-watering oil) where required. To ensure maximum defect detection, the area under inspection shall be tested in at least two directions approximately perpendicular to each other. The Heat Affected Zone (approx. 25 mm on each side of the weld) should also be considered. The direction and sensitivity of the magnetic field shall be verified by using a Berthold gauge on setting No. 2. or by other suitable agreed means.

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e) The level of background illumination shall be checked by means of a white light meter, prior to commencing activities or following any change in conditions and shall not be less than 500 lux (As per BS 6072 : 1981) . This instruction is to remain in place until the issue and review of pr. BS EN 1956. f) Inspectors/ Technicians shall be qualified to PCN II/ ASNT II/ Mil Std. 410E II or agreed equivalent.

TYPICAL MAGNETISATION TECHNIQUES - PRODS Fig. 1 Magnetising in two perpendicular directions across a plate or pipe butt weld.
2 1 Prod Position 1-1 followed by 2-2, then 3-3, 4-4 and 5-5 etc. covering all areas in two perpendicular directions ensuring overlap of test areas

4 1 6 3 8 5 d

3 2 5 4 7 6

b d > 75 mm b < d/2

Technique: 01-M100 Issue 2 MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION TECHNIQUE Sheet 3 of 3 TYPICAL MAGNETISATION TECHNIQUES - PRODS (Continued) Fig. 2 Magnetising in two perpendicular directions across fillet, branch and/or nozzle welds
2 3 1 4 1 4 2 b 3 d Prods placed 1-1 then 2-2, 3-3, 4-4 etc. along length of weld

d b

b d > 75 mm b < d/2 mm