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Subject Ferrite Content Testing Procedure

Procedure Control Ref. No. ANASS/FC/001
Revision No. 0
Date of Issue May 17, 2004

Prepared by
Reviewed and Approved by K. Subram~
ACCP Pr~essi~ L;vellll, 9584

FERRITE CONTENT TESTING PROCEDURE

CLIENT: NASSER S. AL-HAJRI CORPORATION

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PROJECT: BDO PROJECT, SIPC COMPLEX

LOCATION: JUBAIL, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

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CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
COVER PAGE 1
CONTENTS 2
SECTION 1.0 PURPOSE 3
2.0 SCOPE 3
3.0 REFERENCES 3
4.0 TEST PRINCIPLE 3
5.0 DEFINITIONS 3
6.0 EQUIPMENT 4
7.0 SURFACE PREPARATION 4
8.0 CALIBRATION 4
9.0 METHOD 4
10.0 MEASUREMENT FACTORS 4
11.0 CORRECTION FAcrOR 4
12.0 REPORTING 5

ATTACHMENT SAMPLE REPORT

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1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this work instruction is to establish ferrite content in
weldments and clad layers of austenitic and duplex stainless steels.
2.0 SCOPE
This instruction sets forth the minimum requirements to be observed for
ferrite measurement by using FERITSCOPE MP30. This equipment is
suitable for ferrite content measurement in weld metal and clad layers of
austenitic and duplex stainless steels.
3.0 REFERENCES
The following documents are referred in this Procedure
SIPC Site Safety Procedures
ANSI/ AWS A4.2M/ A4.2, Standard procedures for calibrating magnetic
equipment to measure the delta ferrite content of austenitic and duplex
ferrite-austenitic stainless steel weld metal Draft revision of ISO 8249 -
1985 (E) and II - C - 023 - 94 welding - determination of ferrite numbeT in
austenitic and duplex ferrite austenite Cr-Ni stainless steel weld metal, IIW
document II 1269 - 95 (II-C-034-95)
ASTM 8499, Standard test method for measurement of coating thickness
by magnetic method: Non-magnetic coatings on magnetic base metals
Equipment Operations Manual
Project Specification 127 29700-285-0011, Rev AO, for Welding of Pipe,
Shop and Field Erection.
Project Specification 127 29700-285-0020, Rev AO, for Nondestructive
Examination of Pipe Fabrication Welds.
4.0 TEST PRINCIPLE
The equipment uses the magnetic induction test method whereby the
ferrite content shall be obtained from the magnetic permeability.
5.0 DEFINITIONS
5.1 Unit of measurement
Unit used for measurement display. In ferrite content measurement,
the common units of measurement are point count ferrite (Fe %) or
ferrite numbers (FN).
5.2 Measuring object
The measurements are performed on objects to determine the ferrite
content.
5.3 Calibration standards (ferrite standards)
Objects with the same attributes as the measuring object with
known ferrite contents. The ferrite content of the calibration
standards shall be measured with an extremely accurate test
method.

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5.4 Calibration standard set

The calibration standard set used for the calibration of the
FERITSCOPE MP30 consists of a base and three calibration
standards of different known ferrite contents.
5.5 Normalisa tion
Adjustments of the measuring equipment to a new zero value.
6.0 EQUIPMENT
The equipment used to measure the ferrite content is FERITSCOPE MP30
which shall give digital, read out of the value either in % Fe or FN.
7.0 SURFACE PREPARATION
The object on which the ferrite content to be measured shall be cleaned
using solvent cleaner to remove grease, dirt etc. There shall be no item or
the like near the object, which shall interfere with the magnetic
characteristics of the equipment.
8.0 CALIBRATION
Before start of the shift and actual measurement on the object, switch on
the equipment and the normalisation and calibration shall be performed
using the base and the calibration standards set as per the equipment
operations manual. Every time when the Ferritoscope is restarted accuracy
of the test equipment is checked against a known standard reference
sample.
9.0 METHOD
9.1 The probe shall be placed vertically on the surface of the measuring
object to perform the measurement.
9.2 The measurement shall be performed within the reference area.
9.3 On observation of reading as it appears in the display, the probe can
be shifted to next area of interest as required.
9.4 The probe shall be lifted at least 50mm (2") from the measuring
object between readings.
10.0 MEASUREMENT FACTORS
The following factors affect the ferrite content measurement with the
FERITSCOPE MP30 equipment.
a) Curvature of the measuring object
b) Thickness of the measuring object
c) Layer thickness
d) Distance of the measuring position to the edge.

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11.0 CORRECTION FACTOR

The effect of these factors shall be corrected by multiplying the measured
ferrite content with the corresponding correction factors. The attached
sheets from the Equipment operation manual describes in detail the
situations, which warrants the application of correction factors.
12.0 REPORTING
An average of three to five readings shall be reported as % Fe or FN in
Olayan DesconjClient Approved format for that particular reference object.
A sample report format attached with this Procedure. The completed report
will be forwarded to Olayan Descon for their review and approval.

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FERRITE CONTENT REPORT

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~Report N o.:ANASS/BDO/SIPCXXX
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Client: NASSER AL HAJRI CORPORATION Testing Equipment: FERITSCOPE MP30

Project: SMJ PROJECT-SIPC Reference Spec.:

Item/Equipment: WELDED SPOOLS Procedure Ref.: ANASS/FC/OO1 Rev 0

Ferrite Content Per Weld (FN)

S.No. AREA NO. Line No. Joint No.
1 2 3 4 5 Average

FN W (or) Fe 0 Project Specification Range: FN 3 - 8

FOR A.NASS & PARTNERS CO. LTD. FOR CLIENT ODIC CPL SIPC
OPERATOR'S NAME: NAME
REVIEWED BY: SIGNATURE
DATE: DATE
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15 Correction Factors

The following factors affect the ferrite content l11r.asurcmcnl with rhe r-r:R 11'-
SCOPE@ MP30:
. curvalure of the measuring object

. thickness of the measuring object

. layer thickness
. distance of the measuring position to the r.dge

The effects of these factors can be corrected for by multiplying the rn~:1~\lrr:d
ferrite contenl with the corresponding correction factors.

15.1 Influence of the Curvature of the MC;'1suring

Object

'I11edeviation of the measured ferrite content from the I[I:~ ferrite co"!!':nl of
curved measuring objects increases with increasing curvalurc.

The true ferrite content can be calculated as follows:

Fe, = Fern .CorreclionFBctor

with: Fe, true ferrite content
Fern measured ferrite contenl

The correction faclor depends on the diameler of curvature 0c of IIlI'mc:tsur-

ing object and can be laken from figures 15.1 and 15.2 for convex and r0rv:Wr.
curvatures.

Figure IS. I shows Ihal convex curvatures with diamclrr, l:Jrger Ih;Jn'i() mm
(2") have a negligible influence.
The influence of concave curvatures with diameters larcer than 80 mm 0") is
I1cgJigible (see fig~Jre 152)

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measured ferrite content In FN

FIgura 15.2: Correction Faclors (Measuring Oblects with Concave Curv:1f'!rr,) ,

Figure 15.1: Corrccllon factors (Measuring Objects with Convex Curvature)

Example:
A ferrite content of 50 FN is measured on a cylindrical surface with a diameter
of 20 mm (790 mils). The correction factor 1.0S C;1nbe taken from figure 15.1.
The true ferrite content is calculated as follows:

Fe, = FOm.CorrcclionFaclor
Fe, = 50 FN .1.05
Fe, = 525 FN "

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The deviation of the measured ferrile content from the true ferrite content of !O
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The true ferrite con lent c<lnbe calclll<lted as follows: ~
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Fe, = Fern .CorrecllonFacfor
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with: Fe, true ferrite content!
Fern measured ferrite content
1.2

The correction factor depends on the thickness of the measuring object and
can he taken from figure 15.3. 1.1 -

As shown in figure 15.3 the influence of the thickness of the measuring object
is negligible for measuring objects having a thickness larger than 2 mm 10 -
(80 mils).

0.9 - 1
O.Omm 0.5mm 1.0mrn 1.5rrm 2.0 mm 2.5 mm 3.0 rrm
(0rrils) (20 mtls) (40 mils) (60 mils) (80mils) (1rl) r';!~) (120 mjl~)
Example:
A ferrite content of 1.8 %Fe is measured on a sher:: metal with a thickness of thickness of Iho mc,:~,...t:1g oblcc~
I mm (40 mils).
The correction factor 1.1 can be taken from f:tllre 15.3. The true ferrite Rguro 15.3: Corroclion Factors (ThIckness ollhe Measmlng Object)
content is calculated as follows:

Fe, = Fern .CorrectionFactor

Fo, =1.8%Fe.1.1
FB, = 1.98 %FB

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When mC;lsuring the ferrite content of auslellitic layers the deviation of Ihe a ro.. = 27 %
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measured ferrite content from the true ferrile can lent increases with decreas- n3
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The true ferrile content can be calculated as follows: dI
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with: FBt true ferrite content

Fern measured ferrite content 0.6 -

The correction factor depends on the layer thickness and can be taken from
figure 15.4.
0.4 -

As shown in figure 15.4 the influence of the layer thickness is negligible for
measuring objects with layers which have a thickness larger than 2 mm
(80 mils). 0.2

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Example: 1.0mm 2.0mm 3.0mm 4 mm
O.Omm
(40 nYls) (80 mils) (120 mils) (1 C~ ,.,.-.ils)
(0 mils)
A ferrite content of 3.9 %Fe is measured on a lilyer wilh a thickness of I mm !i1j'cr thlcknc~~
(40 mils).
The correction factor 0.75 can be taken from figure 15.4. The true ferrite
contcnt is calculated asfollows: Figure 15.4: Correction Factors (Layer Thickness)

FB, = FBm .Correction Factor

FB, =3.9 %FB-O.75
Fe, = 2.925 %Fe

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The deviation of the measured ferrite contcnt from the true ferrite conten
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increases with increasing distance of the measuring position to the edge.
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1.5 -
The true ferrite content can be calculated as follows:

Fe, = F8m .Correct/on Faclor

with: Fe, true ferrite content Fo... = B.7 F

FOm measured ferrite content
1.3 .
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The correction factor depends on the distance to the edge and can be taken 1.2 .
from figure 15.5.
Fe... = 24 FN
As shown in figure 15.5 the influence of the distance to the edge is negligible 1.1
for measuring positions which have a distance to the edge larger than 2 mm
(80 mils).
1.0 4 rrm
2.0mm 3.0 nvn
O.Omm 1.0mm (160 r,,;:<)
(80 mils) (120 mi15)
(0 mils) (.10 mils)

posl!lnn to the ed~1(~

Example: <.!Istance of the measuring

A ferrite content of24 FN is measured on a measuring position which is I mm

(40 mils) from the edge. FIgure 15.5: Correction Factors (Distance 01 the Measuring Position to the Ed!Jo)

The correction factor 1.1 can be taken from figure 15.5. The true ferrite
content is calculated as follows:

Fe, = F8m .CorreclionFaclor

Fe, =24FN.1.t
Fe, = 26.4 FN

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