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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0

SCOPE

2.0

RESPONSIBILITIES

3.0

FREQUENCY OF CALIBRATION

4.0

TEST EQUIPMENT

5.0

METHOD OF TEST
5.1 Permanent Magnets
5.2 AC Electromagnets
5.3 DC Electromagnets

6.0

CALIBRATION CERTIFICATES AND LABELS

7.0

NON-COMPLIANCE ON SITE

8.0

REFERENCES

Appendix I

CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE

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Scope
The scope of this Standard Practice Instruction is to ensure that all
electromagnetic yokes and permanent magnets used by CIT personnel are
calibrated in accordance with the requirements specified by ASME V, Article 7

2.0

Responsibilities
The Technical Manager or his authorized representative shall ensure that this
procedure is followed. Where calibration or recalibration is carried out at a
regional location, it shall only be performed by those personnel authorized in
writing by the Technical Manager.

3.0

4.0

Frequency of Calibration
3.1

All electromagnetic shall be calibrated every 3 months or after a repair. In

addition, verification checks shall be carried out weekly, when a yoke is in
continuous use or alternatively prior to issue from store on each occasion
of use, in accordance with section 5.0

3.2

All permanent magnets shall be calibrated every 3 months and, in

addition, verification checks shall be carried out on a daily basis, during
periods of continuous use in accordance with section 5.0

Test Equipment
4.1

The test equipment shall consist, where applicable of the following :

(i)

Power Source : 220-250 volts AC (for 240 volts magnets)

(ii)

Certified test weight of 4.5 Kg (10 lb). This weight shall be

stamped with its exact weight shall be calibrated traceable to
national syandard. Test weight verification frequency 5 years.

(iii)

A certified 18Kg (40 lb) test weight. This weight shall be stamped
with is exact weight and shall be calibrated traceable to national

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standard. Test weight verification frequency 5 years.

5.0

Method of Test
5.1

5.2

Permanent Magnets
5.1.1

Before any test commences, the magnets must be cleaned and if

they are of the moveable leg variety, the legs must function
without undue force

5.1.2

The test shall be carried out in accordance with Work Instruction

for Lifting Test

5.1.3

If the magnet lifts the test weight, then a calibration certificate

shall be issued

5.1.4

If the magnet fails to lift the test weight, then the magnet, where
applicable, shall be recharged using coils or removed from service
and scrapped (suitably labeled, and records adjusted accordingly)

5.1.5

On completion of the recharging process the magnet shall be

retested

AC Electromagnetic Yokes
5.2.1

Before any tests are carried out the equipment should be checked
for any physical damage, plugs and cables shall also be inspected
the legs of the yokes must be free and must move without undue
force. If necessary, all moveable parts shall be dismantled and
cleaned before the test commences.

5.2.2

The test shall be carried out in accordance with Work Instruction

for Lifting Test

5.2.3

If the yoke lifts the weight, then a calibration certificate shall be

issued

5.2.4

If the yoke fails to lift the weight, then the yoke shall be returned
to the Technical Manager for disposal.

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DC Electromagnetic Yokes
5.3.1

Before any tests are carried out the equipment should be checked
for any physical damage, plugs and cables shall also be inspected
the legs of the yokes must be free and must move without undue
force. If necessary, all moveable parts shall be dismantled and
cleaned before the test commences.

5.3.2

The test shall be carried out in accordance with Work Instruction

for Lifting Test

5.3.3

If the yoke lifts the weight, then a calibration certificate shall be

issued

5.3.4

If the yoke fails to lift the weight, then the yoke shall be returned
to the Technical Manager for disposal.

Calibration Certificates and Labels

6.1

Once a satisfactory test has been carried out the Calibration

certificate shall be completed, signed by the designated technician,
and stamped with a company stamp. A copy certificate shall
accompany the equipment to site and the original certificate shall
be retained by Technical Department

6.2

A calibration label shall also fixed to the equipment in such a

manner that it will not be easily damaged or removed

The calibration label shall display the following information:

- Equipment unique identification
- Date of calibration
- Date of next calibration
- Signature/Initials of person carrying out the calibration

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Non-Compliance Site
7.1

In the event of a verification check resulting in non compliance

with the requirements of Work Instruction for Lifting Test the
remedial actions specified shall be implemented
The electromagnet/permanent magnet shall not be used until the
necessary remedial action and re-certification have been carried
out

8.0

References
This procedure is based on the requirements of the following standards:
ASME V
Article 7
Article 25

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: Non Destructive Examination

: Magnetic Particle Examination
: SE 709 Standard Recommended Practice for Magnetic
Particle Examination

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APPENDIX I
CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE
SERIAL NO :_________________

CERTIFICATE NO :__________________

ITEM : ____________________

CLIENT : __________________________

DATE OF TEST : _____________

NEXT TEST DUE : ___________________

PARAMETERS : MAGNET/YOKE LIFTING CAPACITY _______________________

POLE SPACING

______________________

AC/DC YOKE/PERMANENT MAGNET ______________________

CERTIFIED TEST WEIGHT :

4.5 Kg (10 lb) TEST BLOCK TO ASME SECTION V AND BS 6072 (*) (**)
18 Kg (40 Ib) TEST BLOCK TP ASME SECTION V AND BS 6072 (*) (**)

TEST WEIGHT IDENTIFICATION :

SIGNED ____________________________

(*) Delete as appropriate

(**) Latest issue at time of verification check

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WORK INSTRUCTION FOR LIFTING TEST

1.0 VERIFICATION OF AC AND DC ELECTRO-MAGNETIC YOKE
1.1

When in use, all AC and DC electro-magnetic yokes will be verified on a daily basis for magnetic
flux field strength by its lifting power

1.2

If the pole spacing of the electro-magnet is adjustable it shall be set at a distance of between 50 and
200mm apart. (Measured between the internal pole faces)

1.3

When using an AC yoke, place the yoke on 4.5 kilogram steel test plate , see clause 3.0 and switch
On the electric current

1.4

When using a DC Yoke, plate the yoke on 18 kilogram steel test plate and switch on the electric
current.

1.5

Ensure that the pole faces are in full contact with the plates surface

1.6

If the yoke will not lift the plate check the pole contacts for cleanliness

1.7

If the electro magnet still does not lift the plate it shall be withdrawn from use, the supervisor and
the maintenance/calibration department notified

1.8

Note results of check in the Verification Log

2.0 VERIFICATION OF PERMANENT MAGNETS FIELD STRENGTH

2.1

When in use, all permanent magnets will be checked on a daily basis for magnetic flux field
Strength by measuring their lifting power

2.2

If the poles of the magnet are adjustable they shall be set at a distance of between 50 and 200mm
apart.

2.3

Place the magnets poles on an 18 kilogram steel test plate, see Clause 3.0

2.4

Ensure that the pole faces are in full contact with the plates surface

2.5

If the magnet will not lift the plate check the pole contact for cleanliness.

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2.6

If the magnet still does not lift the plate, it shall be withdrawn from use, the Supervisor notified
and the magnet returned to a regional base for re-charging and re-calibration

2.7

Note the results of the check in the verification log

3.0 CALIBRATION OF TEST WEIGHT

The calibration of test weights shall be carried out traceable to National Measurement
Standards, complete with calibration certification
Calibration/re-calibration shall be carried out on newly acquired test weights, on test weights
where there is any doubt as to their accuracy, and at five year intervals
4.0 VERIFICATION LOG
A typical example of the format for a verification log is given as below :

SERIAL NO . _____________________

CERTIFICATE NO ________________

ITEM _______________________

LOCATION _____________________

DATE
RESULT

DATE
RESULT

DATE
RESULT

DATE
RESULT

DATE
RESULT

A tick may be used in the results box to indicate verification of the calibration

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WORK INSTRUCTION FOR MAGNETIC INK SETTLING TEST

1.0

It is the responsibility of the Branch Managers and / or Branch / Site Supervisors to ensure that
the appropriate checks on the solid content of magnetic inks are carried out and recorded
Personal carrying out checks on the solid content of magnetic inks shall : a) Be approved to a nationally recognized certification scheme level II standard or,
b) Have undergone formal documented training by personnel qualified in accordance a)

2.0

Prior to use the solid content of bulk supply and mixed magnetic inks shall be checked on a
daily basis
Whilst prepared inks in aerosol cans shall be tested at the ratio of 1 can in 20

3.0

Throughly agitate the magnetic ink and pour into a clean Sutherland Flask to the 100 cc line

4.0

Place the Surtherland Flask into its vertical support housing and stand it in a vibration free
area for one hour to allow the particles to settle

5.0

After one hour read the volume of the particles settled at the bottom of the Sutherland Flask
and record the particle concentration in a register. The carrier fluid and solids shall also be
checked for contaminants

6.0

Magnetic ink solid content shall be in compliance with the following, dependent upon the
Inspection Standard being worked to ;
Non-Fluorescent Ink : 1.2% to 2.4% (ASME V)
Fluorescent Ink : 0.1% to 0.5% (ASME V)

7.0

Th ink shall not be used if the solid content of the magnetic ink falls outside the limits stated
in paragraph 6.0

8.0

Where practical the magnetic ink shall be diluted or have concentrate (powder or liquid) added
In order to bring the solid content within the limits specified in 5.0 above. Prior to use the ink
shall be re tested in accordance with sections 2.0 and 6.0 above

9.0

Ink found to be contaminated shall be discarded

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WORK INSTRUCTION FOR VERIFICATION OF BLACK LIGHT LAMP OUTPUT

1.0

When in use, ultra-violet lamp light emissions shall be checked on a daily basis

2.0

The ultra violet lamp shall be switched on and allowed at least 10 minutes to reach its
maximum arc temperature

3.0

The lamp shall be positioned directly above a currently calibrated black light meter and
adjusted until the meter reads 1000 micro watts per square centimeter

4.0

The distance between the black light meter and the ultra violet lamp shall be measured and
recorded

5.0

The recorded distance shall be the maximum working distance between the ultra violet light
and the work piece

6.0

When maximum working distance between the ultra violet light and the work piece becomes
too small to be practical, the ultra violet light bulb shall be replaced

7.0

The results shall be recorded on the verification certificate shown in APPENDIX I

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