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MANDATORY APPENDIX III

MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION USING THE YOKE
TECHNIQUE WITH FLUORESCENT PARTICLES IN AN
UNDARKENED AREA
III-710

SCOPE

III-750
III-751

This Appendix provides the Magnetic Particle examination methodology and equipment requirements applicable
for performing Magnetic Particle examinations using a
yoke with fluorescent particles in an undarkened area.

III-761

GENERAL

CALIBRATION
BLACK LIGHT INTENSITY MEASUREMENT

The black light intensity on the surface of the component shall be no less than that used in the qualification
test.

Requirements of Article 7 apply unless modified by this

Appendix.

III-762
III-721

QUALIFICATION STANDARD

A standard slotted shim(s) as described in T-764.1.2

shall be used as the qualification standard.

III-760
III-720

TECHNIQUE

WRITTEN PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS

WHITE LIGHT INTENSITY MEASUREMENT

III-721.1 Requirements. The requirements of Tables

T-721 and III-721 apply.

The white light intensity on the surface of the component shall be no greater than that used in the qualification
test.

III-721.2 Procedure Qualification. The requirements

of Tables T-721 and III-721 apply.

III-770

III-723

EXAMINATION

The qualification standard shall be placed on a carbon

steel plate and examined in accordance with the procedure to be qualified and a standard procedure that has
previously been demonstrated as suitable for use. The
standard procedure may utilize a visible or fluorescent
technique. The flaw indications shall be compared; if the

PROCEDURE DEMONSTRATION

The procedure shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction

of the Inspector in accordance with the requirements of
the referencing Code Section.

Table III-721
Requirements for an AC or HWDC Yoke Technique With Fluorescent Particles in an Undarkened Area
Requirement

Essential Variable

Nonessential
Variable

Identification of surface configurations to be examined and product forms (e.g., base material or
welded surface)
Surface condition requirement and preparation methods
Yoke manufacturer and model
Particle manufacturer and designation
Minimum and maximum pole separation
Identification of steps in performing the examination
Maximum white light intensity
Minimum black light intensity
Personnel qualification requirements
Reference to the procedure qualification records

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III-790

indication obtained under the proposed conditions appears the same or better than that obtained under standard conditions, the proposed procedure shall be
considered qualified for use.

III-777

III-791

DOCUMENTATION
EXAMINATION RECORD

For each examination, the information required in

T-793 and the following information shall be recorded:
(a) procedure identification and revision qualified
(b) standard procedure identification and revision
(c) qualification standard identification
(d) identification of the personnel performing and witnessing the qualification
(e) equipment and materials used
(f) illumination levels (white and black light)
(g) qualification results

INTERPRETATION

For interpretation, both black and white light intensity

shall be measured with light meters.

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