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WI – 7.5.5.1A - 2
Hardness Testing
(work instruction)
Contents
▪ Cover Page ……………. Pg. (1)
▪ Purpose …………………. Pg. (2)
▪ Scope ……………………. Pg. (2)
▪ Instructions ……………… Pg. (2,3,4)
▪ Reference & forms ………. Pg. (4)
▪ Attachments
Reviewed by
Eng.Reda Abd El-Dayem ........... SGS/DSD Q.A
Manager
WI –7.5.5.1A - 2 Iss.date 1/4/08
Hardness Testing Iss.5 /Rev.0
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1. Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to describe the method & techniques to be utilized in
determining the hardness values of weldments and base metals using a portable
instrument.
2. Scope
This test method covers the determination of hardness value of metallic materials.
3. References
3.1 ASTM A833,E92,E384
3.2 ASME code section II , part A , SA 370
3.3 Manufacturer's operating manual for the portable instrument being used .
3.4 client specification
4.2 Equipment
4.3 Calibration
4.3.1 In process calibration checks shall be performed by tester before each shift
using calibration block.
4.3.2 Annual calibration
A complete calibration by a certified laboratory shall be performed every 12
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months .
4.3.3 The equipment shall be calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
The surface on witch the impression is to be made shall be clean and completely free
of scale oxides , grease , paints ……. Etc. as specified by the instrument
manufacturer , cleaning may be done by machining , polishing or any mechanicals
process.
A minimum three readings taken per pipe at terminal and middle of pipe on
different axis .
4.6.1 Harp
Each harp shall have three tube per header tested , one at each end and one
in the center.
4.7 Temperature
4.8 If test results do not meet requirements , three additional readings on the same area
Of interest shall be taken.
4.9.1 Harness value shall be within acceptable value as stated in codes or client
specification , for EX.,
P-no. 5A 158-350 VH
P-no. 5B 190-300 VH
4.9.2 If the hardness value dose not meet the required value ,a NCR shall be
issued .the item which does not meet allowable hardness value shall be
heat treated again And retested.
Hardness test inspection reports shall be issued , the report shall contain as a
minimum the following information :
1. Customer /supplier
2. Applicable instrument & serial no.
3. Date
4. Project name &number
5. Type of material
6. Actual hardness readings
7. Item name or drawing no.
8. operator name &signature.