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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Scope Reference documents Qualification of Visual Testing Personnel Equipment & Calibration Inspection method and lighting Sequence of inspection Surface finish and extent of inspection Application Reports and documentation Acceptance criteria Appendix 1: measuring apparatus Attachments 1 & 2: Acceptance criteria.
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Scope This procedure gives minimum requirements to perform Direct Visual Inspection on all types of welds and components as required by
3.1.2 On-the-job training to familiarize the VT personnel with the appearance and interpretation of indications of weld defects. The length of time for such training shall be at least 8 hours in addition to the training mentioned in 3.1.1, to assure adequate assimilation of the knowledge required. 3.1.3 An eye examination performed at least once each year to determine optical capability of NDE personnel to perform the required examinations. 3.1.4 Upon completion of 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 above, the NDE personnel shall be given a written examination and performance examination by QICL to determine if the NDE personnel are qualified to perform the required examinations and interpretation of results. The passing grade for the examination shall be at least 80%. The complete examination shall be divided in to three parts namely General, Specific and Practical (performance examination). The candidate must obtain at least 70% marks in each examination with no less than 80% in aggregate. 3.1.5 Certified NDE personnel whose work has not included performance of a specific examination method for a period of 1 year or more shall be recertified by successfully completing the examination of 3.1.4 above and also passing the visual examination of 3.1.3 above. Substantial changes in procedures or equipment shall require recertification of the NDE personnel.
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Reports & Documentation Visual Inspection Report shall include the following as minimum 1. Client Name / Symbol 2. Date 3. Job No 4. Item No. / Weld ID 5. Drawing No 6. Status e.g.:- As received, before welding, after welding, before painting etc. 7. Name and Signature 8. Observation 9. Disposition Accept / Reject 10. Remarks - e.g. Subjected to NDE, PWHT, Blasting, painting etc.
10.0 Acceptance Criteria 10.1 Acceptance Acceptance standards shall be as required by the governing documents. Discontinuities shall be classified in accordance with applicable acceptance standards. Refer attachment 1 acceptance criteria as per ASME B 31.1 and attachment 2 as per ASME Sec VIII Div 2.
ATTACHMENT 1 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA VISUAL EXAMINATION ASME B31.1: 2007, Addenda 2008 Acceptance Standards. The following indications are unacceptable: