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SOP No.
: GISPL/UT/02
Revision
: 2.00
Effective date
Name
Designation
08/08/08
Supersedes
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Checked by
Manoj Gatty
Approved by
V K Babel
General Manger
Technical Director
Signature
Modifications Details
Sr.No
New
Rev. No.
01
2.00
Clause
No.
Details
Entire procedure reviewed &
revised , renamed as SOP &
released as Rev 2.00 in line
with Quality Manual
Reason for
Change
As per ASME
Sec V - 2007
edition
This document is the property of Geecy Industrial Services Pvt. Ltd. Navi
Mumbai. and is confidential. The document may not be reproduced, issued or
removed without written authority from Management.
Copy Holder : Manoj Gatty
Master Copy
Controlled Copy
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GISPL/UT/02
Section
Title
1.
Purpose
2.
Scope
3.
Reference Documents
4.
5.
Auxiliary Apparatus
6.
Calibration Methods
7.
8.
9.
Control of Calibration
10.
Frequency of Calibration
11.
Reporting
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Purpose
1.1
Scope
2.1
This procedure is limited to calibration of pulse echo type Digital Ultrasonic Thickness
Measuring Meter used for measuring metallic and non-metallic materials.
2.2
Electronic adjustment of internal potentiometers for calibrations are not included in this
procedure.
Reference Documents
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4.1
Auxiliary Apparatus
Reference Material - One or more test blocks of known velocity or thickness same as
material to be tested
Vernier Caliper/Micrometer
Measuring scale
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Calibration Methods
6.1
Method used sets up the zero point of the probe and the velocity of ultrasound in the target
material
6.2
Any one of the methods described below may be adopted for calibration of digital ultrasonic thickness
gauging meters
6.3
6.3.1 Apply couplant to the calibration block mounted on the machine front panel for Probe
recognition ( Automatic zero adjustment) and hold the probe firmly on the surface of the
block switch the machine on
6.3.2 Wait for reading to stabilize then press the probe key
6.3.3 After 2-3 seconds LCD displays thickness of the mounted block in mm
6.3.4 Verify measurement accuracy on calibrated step wedge for 3 to 5 step / thickness
6.3.5 Record the result in format
6.3.6 Acceptance criteria 1 % of reading
6.3.7 Declare & put the status of the Instrument as acceptable or not acceptable
6.4
6.5
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7.1
7.2
7.3
8.1
The composition of material under examination and of calibration block may influence the
accuracy of thickness measurement by UTM. Effects due to temperature are also known to
influence measurements
8.2
Operating limits of UTM meter are attributed to temperature, battery life, type of probe, wear
and tear of probe surface. Influence of these may effect resolution and accuracy of
measurements
Drift in reading of thickness are also due to rough or pitted surface, unstable position or poor
coupling , damaged probe or cables
8.3
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Control of Calibration
9.1
The UTM meter calibrated by this method described above and showing deviations in measured and actual
values within 1% are certified for use with a green tag giving calibration status
9.2
The UTM meter showing deviation from actual thickness by more than
calibrated
9.3
All UTM instruments not meeting the calibration requirements shall be removed from
operation and tagged as NOT OK / NOT IN USE & stored separately
9.4
Manufacturers sealing of integrity to safe guard setting of the instruments internal adjustable
potentiometers, whose setting affects the performance shall not be tampered during the
calibration
10
Frequency of Calibration
10.1
10.2
10.3
Verification of calibration may be carried out as frequent as Site In Charge / User finds
needful
11
Reporting
All Ultrasonic calibration conducted in accordance with this procedure are reported on a
standard test report, a copy of which is appended
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