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THANG LONG-DONG DO WHP TOPSIDES AND INFIELD

PIPELINES EPCI PROJECT

DYE PENETRANT TESTING PROCEDURE

Document Number

TLDD-2007-1AAG-Q02-2001

A1

28 Sep 2012

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DYE PENETRANT TESTING PROCEDURE

TABLE AND CONTENT

SECTION

DESCRIPTION

PAGE

1.

PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................... 3

2.

SCOPE ........................................................................................................................... 3

3.

DEFINITION ................................................................................................................ 3

4.

REFERENCES.............................................................................................................. 3

5.

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION .............................................................................. 4

6.

SURFACE PREPARATION ....................................................................................... 4

7.

EXAMINATION TYPE AND METHOD .................................................................. 4

8.

ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS........................................................................ 5

9.

PROCEDURE REVISION .......................................................................................... 5

10.

TECHNIQUE CAUTIONS .......................................................................................... 5

11.

EXAMINATION COVERAGE................................................................................... 6

12.

INSPECTION SEQUENCE......................................................................................... 6

13.

POST CLEANING ....................................................................................................... 7

14.

INTERPRETATION .................................................................................................... 7

15.

EVALUATION ............................................................................................................. 7

16.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ........................................................................................ 7

17.

REPORTING ................................................................................................................ 8

18.

SAFETY ......................................................................................................................... 8

APPENDIX 1 - RECOMMENDED DWELL TIMES ........................................................ 10

APPENDIX 2 - LIQUID PENETRANT EXAMINATION REPORT .............................. 11

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1.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to describe the test procedure for color contrast liquid
penetrant examination using Solvent removable process and the acceptance criteria for Non
Ferrous and ferrous materials for THANGLONG DONG DO Topside Project Lam Son
JOC.

2.

SCOPE
This procedure applies to the Penetrant Examination methods for detecting discontinuities
that are open to the surface such as crack and other discontinuities on surface of materials.
This procedure applied on surface of nonporous metal and other material as per T-620 of
ASME V Article 6.

3.

DEFINITION
Company: Lam Son joint Operating Company (LS JOC)
Contractor: Petroleum Equipment Assembly and metal Structure J.S Company (PVC MS)
Vendor:

Southern Petroleum Construction J.S Company (Alpha-ECC)

Sub-vendor: Alpha Inspection JSC (Alpha NDT)

CA: Certifying Authority
NDT: Non-destructive testing
PT: Penetrant testing
4.

REFERENCES
-

TLDD-0003-3AAS-A09-1002 Rev C1: General Specification for Welding and

Fabrication Offshore Structures

TLDD-0003-1AAM-A09-1007 Rev C3: General specification for QA/QC inspection

and testing for topside and jacket.

AWS D1.1:

Structural Welding Code Steel, latest version.

ASME B31.3:

Process Piping Code, latest version.

ASME Section V: Non Destructive Examination Code, latest edition;

ASTM E 165: Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Inspection.

ASNT Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A: Personnel Qualifications, latest edition;

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5.

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
All personnel performing Penetrant Testing shall be qualified by an ASNT Level III
specialist in accordance with ASNT Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A to NDE Level II
or above (or internationally and Company recognised equivalent such as PCN or CSWIP).
All personnel involved in interpretation, evaluation of test results and writing of report shall
be qualified to a minimum of Level II.
All technicians performing dye-penetrant examination shall hold current valid certification
to Level II in welds sector as a minimum. The original certification of personnel shall be
submitted to TLJOC prior to work commencement for verification.

6.

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation is critical to the integrity of the examination and shall be noted in report
and conforming to the followings:

7.

i)

In general, surface of part is satisfactory as-welded, as-rolled, as-cast or as-forged

condition.

ii)

Surface shall be free of any contaminant such as excessive rust, scale, welding flux.
Spatter, grease, paint, oil films, dirt etc. That might interfere with the penetrant
process.

iii)

Surface shall be of a sufficiently nonporous nature so that excessive irrelevant

indications are not produced.

iv)

Approved cleaning methods shall include only methods that will not cause surface
discontinuities.

v)

Grinding, machining, wire brushing, scraping or other methods may be necessary

where surface irregularities could mask indications that may be present.

vi)

Cleaning by shot blasting or sand blasting is not permitted.

vii)

Solvent and detergent cleaning can be used whenever possible.

viii)

Cleaning shall extend a distance of 50 mm outside the examination area.

ix)

All examination surfaces shall be dry prior to examination. Drying time after solvent
cleaning shall be 5 minutes as a minimum.

x)

For safety reasons, in confined areas where examination is to be conducted, adequate

ventilation shall be provided where toxic or irritant chemicals are used.

EXAMINATION TYPE AND METHOD

Liquid penetrant examination type and methods used in this procedure are classified as
Type II - Visible Penetrant Examination; Method C - Solvent Removable (ASTM SE 165).
Visible Penetrant Examination uses a penetrant that can be seen in visible light. The
penetrant is usually red, so that the indications produce a definite contrast with the white

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background of the developer. The visible penetrant process does not require the use of black
light. However, visible penetrant indications must be viewed under adequate white light.
i)

8.

Examination medium shall be as follows:

Penetrant

Dye Check P2 Kyung Do or equivalent

Remover

Dye Check D4 Kyung Do or equivalent

Developer

Dye Check R1-3 Kyung Do or equivalent

ii)

Examination medium used shall not adversely affect the integrity of the part being
examined.

iii)

The surface temperature being tested shall be within 160-520C.

iv)

When examining nickel base alloy, the sulfur content shall be certified by the
manufacturer, not to exceed 1% of residue by weight.

v)

When examining austenitic stainless steel or titanium, the chlorine plus fluorine
content shall not exceed 1% of the residue by weight.

vi)

An Analysis of the Examination Medium shall be in accordance with ASTM D 129

or ASTM D 1552.

vii)

A record of the examination medium shall include chemical batch numbers and test
result shall be maintained for certification.

ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Lighting shall be such that adequate condition exist for interpretation and evaluation and
shall normally be either from Nature (day light) or Artificial (white) light to ensure that no
loss of sensitivity in the examination. Minimum requirements shall be 100 fc (1000 Lux) at
the inspection surface.

9.

PROCEDURE REVISION
A revision of procedure shall be required whenever a change or substitution is made in:

10.

i)

The type of penetrant materials or in the processing technique.

ii)

The type pre-cleaning material or processes.

iii)

The cleaning processes that can close surface opening of discontinuities or leave
interfering deposits, such as the use of Remover material or acid treatments.

TECHNIQUE CAUTIONS
Intermixing of dye penetrant materials from different family groups is not permitted.

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11.

EXAMINATION COVERAGE
All examination shall conduct with sufficient overlap to ensure 100 percent coverage.

12.

INSPECTION SEQUENCE

12.1

Surface shall be clean and dry prior to examination and as per Chapter 5.0 of this procedure.

12.2

Penetrant Application
a)

Thoroughly shake the aerosol for 10-15 seconds, and apply the penetrant to the dry
surface to be examined such that the entire part or area under examination are
completely covered with penetrant.

b)

Penetration Time shall be in accordance to ASTM SE 165, Table 2. Recommended

Dwell Time, see Appendix 1
The Minimum Dwell Time shall be 10 minutes or as per the manufacturers
recommendations. The Dwell time shall be closely monitored.

c)

12.3

12.4

Temperature range for conducting examinations shall be within 10C - 52C.

When it is not practical to conduct a liquid penetrant examination within the
temperature range of 50F to 125F (10C to 52C), the examination procedure at
the proposed lower or higher temperature range requires qualification. This shall
require the use of a quench cracked aluminum block, which is designated as a Liquid
Penetrant Comparator Block. The test shall be carried out using an Aluminum
Sensitivity Test Block that compiles with ASTM and ASME codes. The test will be
carried out in accordance with ASME V Article 6 Section T-653 and the test results
shall be documented and approved by Client representative.

Penetrant Removal Application

a)

Upon achieving the required penetration time, excess penetrant shall be removed by
wiping off with clean and lint - free cloth or tissues initially and then with a solvent
dampened cloths and finally with a dry cloth.

b)

Excess penetrant to be removed shall be such that removal of penetrant from

indications is minimal. Direct spraying of solvent to the test surface is not permitted.

Drying After Excess Penetrant Removal

For the solvent removable technique, the surfaces may be dried by normal
evaporation, blotting, wiping, or forced air.

12.5

Developer Application
a)

Thoroughly shake the aerosol for 10-15 seconds, and apply the developer to the dry
surface to be examined such that the entire part or area under examination are
completely covered with developer.

b)

Developer shall be applied evenly as soon as possible after removal of excess

penetrant and drying of the test surface.

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c)

13.

Developer shall be applied (sprayed) at not less than 300 mm away from
examination surface to obtain a thin even film and developer left to develop a
minimum of 10 minutes but not exceed 1hours for both aqueous and no aqueous as
paragraph T-676.1 of ASME V. Insufficient coating thickness may not draw the
penetrant out of the discontinuities but conversely, excessive coating thickness may
result in pooling and thus mask indications

POST CLEANING
Post cleaning shall be necessary when residual penetrant materials may combine with other
servicing factors to produce corrosion. Post cleaning shall be accomplished by solvent or
detergent cleaning.

14.

INTERPRETATION

14.1

Illumination shall conform to the requirements as detailed in Section 8 of this procedure.

14.2

Observation shall be made while applying the Developer during the bleed out process so
that the larger indication may be reviewed before excessive diffusion occurs.

14.3

Indications shall be classified as non- relevant or relevant.

a)

Relevant Indications:

The visible presence of detectable bleeds - out of Liquid Penetrant from the discontinuities
and shall be evaluated as per acceptance criteria. (See section 16)
b)

Non - relevant indications:

The visible presence of Liquid Penetrant readings resulting from a condition not associated
with the discontinuity.
15.

EVALUATION
An indication is the evidence of a mechanical imperfection. Only indications with major
dimensions greater than 1.6mm shall be considered relevant.

16.

(i)

A linear indication one having a length greater than 3 (three) times the width.

(ii)

A rounded indication is one of circular or elliptical shape with the length equal to or
less than 3 (three) times the width.

(iii)

Any question or doubtful indication shall be re-examined to determine whether or

More detail for this
not they are relevant.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
i)

project (Pressure
Vessel)

For structural welds: acceptance criteria shall be based on AWS D1-1 Latest
Edition.

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ii)
17.

For Process Piping Joints: Acceptance Criteria shall be based on ASME B31.3.

REPORTING
The Liquid Penetrant Examination Reports shall include:
i)

Clients Name and Details of Item Inspected

ii)

Report Reference Number and Date of Inspection

iii)

Material Type, Temperature and Surface Preparation

iv)

Cleaning Method

v)

Method and Chemical used

vi)

Dwell Time

vii)

Acceptance Criteria and Evaluation

viii)

Size and Location of Defect

ix)

Result, restrictions, inspectors name, signature and qualification.

(See Appendix: Liquid Penetrant Examination Report)

18.

SAFETY
i)

Observe all warning signs, notices and regulations at work site.

ii)

Dressed in proper working attires such as safety helmet, coveralls, safety boots,
safety glass etc

iii)

Obtain approval/ pass for entering into work area if required.

iv)

When working in confined area- e.g. inside piping or pressure vessel, install
ventilation fan such that supply of fresh air is adequate. This would only be
permitted under the control of a confined space entry permit.

v)

Inspection medium/ chemical use may be irritating to sensitive skin, wear protective
gloves if required.

vi)

Exercise caution when using aerosol spray can, be aware of the direction of spray
before use.

vii)

Remove from site all empty aerosol cans, dirty rags and other used items for
disposal.

viii)

All instrument/ tool shall be removed from inspection Area on completion of

examination.

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ix)

Any incident or area of concern regarding safety shall be brought to the immediate
attention of the company safety representative

APPENDICES

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Appendix 1 - RECOMMENDED DWELL TIMES

RECOMMENDED DWELL TIMES

Dwell Times(in minutes) a, b
Material

Form

Aluminum,
magnesium,
steel, brass and
bronze, titanium
and high temperature
alloys

Cast - castings
and welds
Wroughtextrusions,

Type of
Discontinuity

Penetrant C

Developer D

10

10

15

10

10

10

Cold shuts,
porosity,
Laps, cracks (all
forms)
Lack of fusion,
porosity,

a.

For temperature range from 160C to 520C.

b.

All dwell times given are recommended minimums

c.

Maximum penetrant dwell time referred to manufacturer recommendation.

d.

Development time begins directly after application or dry developer and as soon
as wet developer coating has dried on surface of parts (recommended minimum).

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Appendix 2 - LIQUID PENETRANT EXAMINATION REPORT

LIQUID PENETRANT
EXAMINATION REPORT
Project:

Procedure No.:

Report No.:

Client:

Acceptance/Standard

Request No.:

DWG. No:

WPS No.:

Page

Item:

Material:

Date of inspection:

Of

State of Examination
Surface Preparation

Prepared edge

As weld

After PWHT

Base Metal

Other

Repair

Grinding

PT Consumables

Brushing

As weld

Red Penetrant

Other

Remover

Developer

Type
Brand
Dwell Time
Temperature
Batch No.
Mfg. Date
Exp. Date

EVALUATION
Joint
No

SPOOL No.
No

Note:

Diameter
inch

ACC: Accepted
C: Crack
LF: Lack of Fusion
ALPHA-ECC
ALPHANDT

Sch/Thick
(mm)

Welder
No.

Defect

REJ: Rejected
U: Under Cut
CR: Crater Crack
PVC MS
LSJOC

Evaluated by
Signature
Date

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Result

Interpretation
Type

Length

Location

CP: Cluster Porosity

P: Porosity
C.A.

Acc/Rej