SIEVERT INTERNATIONAL INSPECTION CO. W.L.

Procedure
For
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging

CLIENT M/s QATAR SHELL GTL

PROVISION OF INSPECTION SERVICE, STATIC
PROJECT NAME EQUIPMENT, PIPELINES AND STRUCTURALS,
(ONSHORE & OFFSHORE)
PROCEDURE NO SIIC-TECH-SOP-UTT
CONTRACT NO UI31985

Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

TOMSON JOY ALK PILLAI

OPERATIONS MANAGER COUNTRY MANAGER

Revision Date Remarks

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REVISION CONTROL SHEET

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INDEX

SR.NO DESCRIPTIONS PAGE NO.

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1. PURPOSE 4
2. SCOPE 4
3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 4
4. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION 4
5. EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES 4
6. STANDARD AND REFERENCE BLOCKS 4
7. CALIBRATION OF ULTRASONIC THICKNESS METER 5
8. SURFACE PREPARATION 5
9. PROBE SELECTION 5
10. AREA OF COVERAGE 5
11. PROCEDURE 5
12. PERIODIC CHECK OF CALIBRATION 6
13. RECORDING OF READINGS 6
14. ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION CRITERIA 6
15. RETEST 6
16. REPORTING 6
17. SAFETY 6
18. REPORT FORMAT 7
ESSENTIAL VARIABLES 8

1. PURPOSE :
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This procedure is used to manually measure the thickness of a given

Metallic Object.

2. SCOPE:

This is a general procedure which describes Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging

of Objects, Using Digital UTM equipment by using Pulse Echo (Single or
Dual crystal probe) Longitudinal Waves Contact Beam Method. This
technique could be used as prove up to MFL results for detectable
corroded areas.

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section V, Non Destructive

Examination 2010 Edition
API 650, Welded steel tanks for oil storage 2009 edition
API 653, Tank inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction 2009
Edition.
ASME B 31.3, Process Piping 2010 Edition
QP ES-S-60 Specification for the Non Destructive Testing of Welds
ASNT SNT-TC-1A, Guidelines for Personnel Qualification &
Certification 2011 Edition
SIIC/WP/001/2013, Written Procedure for Training & Certification
of NDT Personnel
SIIC-TECH-SOP-CUT, Procedure for Calibration of UT Equipments

4. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION:

The qualification of NDT inspector to carry out this testing should be

minimum ASNT level II or I & / or Companys level II in accordance with
documents ASNT SNT- TC -1A 2006 Edition in Ultrasonic Testing Method

5. EQUIPMENTS & ACCESSORIES:

1) Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging Equipment (Digital Equipments)/ UFD.

2) TR / Normal Probes with connecting cable
3) Suitable Couplant
4) Scrapper

6. STANDARD & REFERENCE BLOCKS

Manufacturers reference block,

Step Wedge.
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7. CALIBRATION OF ULTRASONIC THICKNESS METER:

The calibration of UTM should be carried out with reference blocks provided
by manufacturer for specific material.

8. SURFACE PREPARATION : -

The spot to be checked for thickness shall be free from any irregularities and
all loose scale or painting or coating shall be removed from area of interest

9. PROBE SELECTION :-

Normally rounded TR Probe of 5 to 24 mm dia shall be used for thickness

gauging with a suitable frequency upto 2 to 4 MHz and the surface
temperature shall be considered for suitable probe as recommended by
manufacturer.

10. AREA OF COVERAGE :-

The area of location and No. of reading shall be predetermined as per

clients specification.

11. PROCEDURE :-

The calibration and Thickness measurement shall be carried out in

accordance to manufacturer Manual and following steps shall be followed.

Connect the suitable probe to UTM

Switch ON the Equipment.

Calibrate the UTM by checking the thickness of reference standard block

after applying couplant.

Prepare the surface of the test specimen

Apply the couplant

Take the readings

12. PERIODIC CHECK OF CALIBRATION :-

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Calibration of gauge shall be checked prior to any inspection run, prior

equipment shut down and at least 4 hours during continuous equipment
operation.

13. RECORDING OF READINGS :-

All Readings shall be noted down in Format No. SIIC-TECH-SOP-FM-UTR and

where ever possible the sketch shall be provided, at least low thickness
reading locations (where the deviation is more towards the lesser side).

14. ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION CRITERIA :-

Acceptance or rejection criteria shall be in accordance to ASME B31.3 or

clients specification.

15. RETEST :-

Doubtful location shall be reexamined at least once to be sure about

effective are and nearby locations.

16. REPORTING :-

All details of inspection and results of inspection shall be documented in

report Format and shall be signed by NDT inspector and clients
representative.

17. SAFETY :-

Safe work shall be carried out in accordance to client / SIICs safety guide,
WP/SIIC/017/2003.
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ULTRASONIC THICKNESS MEASUREMENT REPORT

REPORT NO.: DATE:

CLIENT: GAUGE DETAILS:

LOCATION: PROBE DETAILS:

REF. STANDARD:
EQUIPMENT / GAUGES

RECORDS OF MEASUREMENT ACCEPTANCE REMARKS

Sr.No TOLERANCE

1 2 3 Average

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RECOMMENDATION :

FOR SIEVERT INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTOR QA/AC CLIENTSS REP.

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ASNT LEVEL II

Format No. SIIC-TECH-SOP-FM-UTR

ESSENTIAL VARIABLES
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