# HazMat Resources, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation **Citation:** 08-0125 **Type / status:** guidance / guidance **Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration **Effective:** Not stated **Published:** 2008-08-21 08-0125 response to HazMat Resources, Inc. concerning 180.407, 180.417. ## Document text <<>> U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Mr. Daniel G. Shelton Vice President HazMat Resources, Inc. 1 0 1 04 Creedmoor Road Raleigh, NC 276 15 Ref. No. 08-0 125 Dear Mr. Shelton: This is in response to your May 3,2008 letter requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-1 80) applicable to registration and recordkeeping requirements pertaining to Department of Transportation (DOT) specification cargo tanks. Your questions are paraphrased and answered as follows: Q1. Do the registration requirements specified in Part 107, Subpart F of the HMR apply to a company that performs a Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Examination (WFMPE) on MC 330 and MC 33 1 cargo tanks? A l . Yes. In accordance with § 107.502, no person may engage in the manufacture, assembly, certification, inspection or repair of a cargo tank or cargo tank motor vehicle manufactured under the terms of a DOT specification or a special permit unless the person is registered with the Department in accordance with the provisions of Subpart F. A person employed as an inspector or design certifying engineer is considered to be registered if the person's employer is registered. 42. Section V of the ASME code requires a written report when a WFMPE is performed. Is a written report required as part of the pressure test when a WFMPE is performed, or is it allowable to indicate on the pressure test report required by'$ 180.41 7 that a WFMPE was completed? A2. In accordance with Section V of the ASME Code, a written report is required when a WFMPE is performed. In addition, each person performing a test or inspection specified in 5 180.407 must prepare a written report in accordance with the reporting and recordkeeping requirements specified in 5 180.4 17. 43. Section V of the ASME Code requires specific qualification and training requirements and documentation for persons performing a WFMPE. Are these documents required to be maintained and produced in accordance with the requirements of Section V of the ASME Code? <<>> A3. Yes. 44. A4. Q5. A5. What DOT regulations require the maintenance of the additional documentation referenced in Q3? As required in 8 180.407(g)(3), the wet fluorescent magnetic particle inspection must be in accordance with Section V of the ASME Code and CGA Technical Bulletin TB-2. CGA Technical Bulletin TB-2, Section 5.6 states: "Determine the proper documentation has been completed, including marking of the tank. Refer to 49 CFR 180.41 5 and 180.41 7." Is this documentation required by the ASME Code or the HMR? The HMR incorporate Section V of the ASME Code by reference. Thus, when a WFMPE is performed, the HMR require a written report in accordance with Section V. In addition, the requirements of test and marking requirements specified in 8 180.41 5 and the reporting and record retention requirements specified in 8 180.41 7 must also be met. I hope this information is helpful. Sincerely, Susan Gorsky, U Acting Chief, Standards Development Office of Hazardous Materials Standards <<>> / 10104 Creedmoor Road K9isbaii bvl/b~ Raleigh, N.C. 27615 08-0125 May 3,2608 Mr. Edward Mazzullo Office Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration East Building, 2nd Floor Mail Stop: E21-3 17 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 Mr. Mazzullo, Please accept this letter as our request for an interpretation of the registration requirements in 49 CFR 107.502(b) which states in part the following: "(b) No person may engage in the manufacture, assembly, certification, inspection or repair of a cargo tank or cargo tank motor vehicle manufactured under the terms of a DOT specification under subchapter C of this chapter or a special pennit issued under this part unless the person is registered with the Department in accordance with the provisions of this subpart.. . ." I have attached for your reference e-mail correspondence dated October 6,2004 which states that a person performing a welded repair to the cargo tank wall must have a CT number. I am sorry that the question was not in the attached e-mail but the question that prompted this response was this: "If a facility that is registered with the Department does not have an " R stamp, can they sub-contract the welded repair to a company that has an " R stamp but does not have a CT number" I addition, I have attached for your reference interpretation 05-0071 dated April 27,2005 which further supports the Departments' position and creates the appearance that, even though a CT number is only a registration requirement, this interpretation states very clearly that without a CT number you are not AUTHORIZED (emphasis added) to Fax (877) 841 -6023 Phone (423)863-2252 <<>> perform any function where registration is required. So, in effect, a CT number is an authorization to perform any of the functions where registration is required. I have also provided for your reference materials incorporated by reference CGA P-26 (formerly TB- 2 titled Guidelines for Inspection and Repair of MC 330 and MC 33 1 anhydrous ammonia cargo tanks) and Section V article 7 of the ASME code. MC 330 and 331 cargo tank motor vehicles are generally required to undergo a pressure test at certain intervals. The requirements in 49 CFR 1 80a407(g)(3)state as follows: "Each MC 330 and MC 33 1 cargo tank constructed of quenched and tempered steel in accordance with Part UHT in Section VIII of the ASME Code (IBR, see $ 17 1.7 of this subchapter), or constructed of other than quenched and tempered steel but without postweld heat treatment, used for the transportation of anhydrous ammonia or any other hazardous materials that may cause corrosion stress cracking, must be internally inspected by the wet fluorescent magnetic particle method immediately prior to and in conjunction with the performance of the pressure test prescribed in this section. Each MC 330 and MC 33 1 cargo tank constructed of quenched and tempered steel in accordance with Part UHT in Section VIII of the ASME Code and used for the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas must be internally inspected by the wet fluorescent magnetic particle method immediately prior to and in conjunction with the performance of the pressure test prescribed in this section. The wet fluorescent magnetic particle inspection must be in accordance with Section V of the ASME Code and CGA Technical Bulletin TB-2 (IBR, see $171.7 of this subchapter). This paragraph does not apply to cargo tanks that do not have manholes. (See $180.4 17(c) for reporting requirements.) Question 1: Not all MC 330 and MC 33 1 cargo tanks requ.ired a Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Examination (WFMPE) immediately prior to and in conjunction with a pressure test so it appears this WFMPE is an additional test that must be performed. Because this non destructive testing (NDE) is very technical in nature most facilities contract this service out to companies that specialize in NDE. Because this is a separate test, is the person who performs the WFMPE required to be registered with the Department and get a CT number. The WFMPE must be performed in accordance with Section V of the ASME Code and CGA Technical Bulletin TB-2. The following questions refer to these documents: Question 1 : Section V of the ASME Code requires a written report. Is a written report required as part of the pressure test when a WFMPE is performed or can one simply say on the pressure test report required by 180.417 that a WFMPE was completed? Question 2: Section V of the ASME Code requires specific qualification and training requirements and documentation for anyone performing a WFMPE. Are these documents required to be maintained and produced in accordance with the requirements of Section V of the ASME Code? <<>> Question 3: Regarding the qualification and training documents reference in Question 2, what DOT regulations would require me to maintain these additional qualification documents over and above what is currently required in 49 CFR 172.704(d). Question 4: CGA Technical Bulletin TB-2 Section 5.6 states as follows: "Determine the proper documentation has been completed, including marking of the tank. Refer to 49 CFR 180.4 1 5 and 180.4 17. What proper documentation is this bulletin referring to? Is it the documentation required by Section V of the ASME Code, the documentation required in 180.41 7(b), the documentation required in 180.41 7(c), none of the above, all of the above or some combination? Thank you in advance for your reply. Sincerely Daniel G. Shelton Vice President HazMat Resources, Inc. Attachments: Reply from Joe Solomey dated 10/06/2004 Letter to Determan Brownie, Inc. dated 04/27/2005 Ref - 05-0071 CGA Pamphlet 26 Section V of the ASME Code <<>> From: Solomey, Joe Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 12:44 PM To: Shelton, Danny Danny sorry for the delayed reply. Repair is defined in 49 CFR Part 5 180.403 as any welding on a cargo tank wall done to return a cargo tank or a cargo tank motor vehicle to its original design and construction specification, or to a condition prescribed for a later equivalent specification in effect at the time of the repair. The repair function is identified in 49 CFR Part 5 107.502 as a function where registration is required. 49 CFR § 107.502(b) specifically states that no person may engage in the manufacture, assembly, certification, inspection or repair of a cargo tank or cargo tank motor vehicle manufactured under the terms of a DOT specification under subchapter C of this chapter or an exemption issued under this part unless the person is registered with the Department in accordance with the provisions of this subpart. The short version of this is if you are performing a function where registration is required, you need to be registered with the Department. There is no cost to the registration process and places no unnecessary burden on the public. I hope this information is helpful. Joe Joseph Solomey Research and Special Programs Administration Assistant Chief Counsel Hazardous Materials Safety and Emergency Transportation Law Division 400 7th. Street, S.W., Room 8417 Washington, D.C. 20590 (202) 366-0977 (Phone) (202) 366-7041 (Fax) <<>> US. Departmerit of Ttdnsgondlon Plpeline and Hazwdaus MateslaBs S e w Adminis?ration 400 Seventh sveet, S.W. VarsMngton, D.C. 20590 a m 2 7 36 Mr. Dave Anderson Detman Brownie, Inc. 124 1 - 72"d Avenue Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55432 Ref No-: 05-0071 Dear Mr. Andexson, This is in response to your 1,etter dated March 24,2005, requesting clarification of ae. requirements contained in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR 49 CFR Parts 100-185) applicable to manufa~turing apd retesting a DOT .Specification 406 cargo tank motor vehicle (CTMV). Specifically, you ask several questions regarding the testing requirements for a DOT Specificati~n 406 CTMV. In addition, you indicate that the cargo tank does not meet the requirements prescribed in Part 278, Subpart 5 for the specification. Your questions are paraphrased and answered as follows: Q1. May a company that is not registered with the D~partment, in accordance with Part 107, Subpart F, manufactme a DOT Specification 406 CTMVS ' A1 . No. The definition of a ~atldacturer provided in 5 178.320 states that a manufa~turer must register with the Deparhmt in accordance with Part 107, Subpart F of the HMFL h addition, 5 107.502(b) indicates that no pmon may manufacture a DOT specification cargo tank or CTMV unless that person is registered 42. In accordance with tj 180.417(a)(3), may thc owner prepare a manufa~tura's certificate based on specificatiofi markings that were placed on the cargo tank by a person. who manufactured the C W, but was not registered with the Department? A2. No. Section 180.41 7(a)(3) applies to DOT specification CTMVs manuf~cttued before September 1, 1995. However, even if the C W was manufactured prior to Sqtemba 1,1995, you may not prepare a manufacturer's certificate based on informntim supplied by a person who was not authorized to manufacture the CTMV. 43. ' May the owner ~f the CTMV create the documents that are required to be maintaiaed by 4 178.345-15? A3. No. The owner o f the CTMV is not permitted to create thc documents identified in 8 178.345- 15. The docummts must be supplied to the owner by the manufacturer of the CTMV. This hcludss the certification documents that display the registration <<>> number of the manufacturer, the Design. Certifying Engineer, and the Registered Inspmtor. h addition, these dc~cumetlts must iaclude a certificate signed by a responsible official of the manufacturer and a Design Certifying Engineer certifying that the CTMV meas the applicable specification. Because the owner is unable to provide any of the required documents and because the person who manufactured the CTMV was not an authorized manufacturer, the cargo tank must be ctxhl'ied wder the procedures applicable to newly constructed cargo tanks. In the situation described in your letter, you would be converting a non-specification CTMV into a POT specification CTMV, To accomplish this, your company could b e c ~ m the manufacturer of the CTMV and issue the certificates identified in 3 178.345-15. This would entail registration as a cargo tank manufacturer in accordance with Part 107, Subpart F and performance of all, tests and inspecdons under Pm 178, Subpart J, as applicable to the DOT Specification 406 CTMV described in your documented QC program used to obtain your ASME Code "W" stamp. I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you require additional assistance. 'Sincerely, Chief, Standards Development M f i c e of Hazarbus Materials. Standards <<>> -. ' CGA P-26--1997 (Formerly TB-2) . . , GUIDELINES FOR INSPECTION AND . REPAIR OF MC-330 AND MC-331 'ANHYDROUS AMMONLA CARGO TANKS , . Fifth Edition, 1997 COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION, INC. 1725 Jeffaraoa Davb Hwy., Suite 1004 Arlington, VA 22202 703-412-0900 <<>> PAGE ii COMPRBSSED a / i , & J . , & J . . INC. COA P-261997 PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this document was obtained fiom sources believed to be reliable and is based on technical infom.atlon and experience currently available fimm members of the Compressed Gas Association, Inc. and othm. However, the Association or their membsrs, jointly or saverally, make no guaranQe of the re- sults and assume no liability or responsibility in comedon with the information or suggeetions herein con- tained. Moreover, it should not be assumed that every acceptable commodity grade, test or safety procedure or method, precaution, equipment or device is contained within, or that abnormal or unusual circumstances may not warrant or suggest further requirements or addltlonal procedure. This document is ~ubject to periodic review and wers an cautioned to obtain the larest edition. Comments and suggestions are invitad from all usm for consideration by the Assaclation in connection with such review; any such comments or suggestions will be Nly reviewed by the Associatiw after giving the party, upon request, a reasonable opportunity to be heard. (See proposed change sheet on iast printed page of this document.) This document should not be confused with federal, stale, provincial or municipal specifications or regulations, insurance requirements or national safety codes. While the Association rdcommends reference to or use of this document by government agencies and others, this document is purely voluntary and not binding. A c.stdog listing of all publications, audiovisual pmpams, safety and technical bulletins, and safety posten is available at no charge upon =quest fKrm the Compressed Gas Association, Inc. Phone 70341 2-0900, ext. 799. Fax 703-4 12-0 128. E-mail CustomtrService@cganet.com. BOTE: Technical & ~ B S from the Iq~vious editipaate underlined to identifv them forthe reader. 3 FIFTH EDITION: 1997 a .,I. FOURTH EDITION: 1989 ?. :.I . .I - TWRD EDITION! 1900 SECOND EDITION: 1975 O 1997 BY THE COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 1723 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY.. SUlTE 1004. ARLINGTON. VA. 22202 <<>> . CGA P-26-1997 . CO-D G A S ~ ~ T I O N J N C . PAGE iii 1 Introduction .......................... :.. ........................................................................................................ 1 2 Inspe~tlon ................... ;.\l..y.l..l ........................................................................................................................ I 3 Repair 1 ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Preparetlons prior to cargo tank entry. inspection, and =pair 2 ......................................................................... 5 Stqgastad inspection procedure ...................................................................................................................... 3 6 Pereonnel health, safety and tnhing ................................................................................................................ 4 7 Reference ................................................................................................................................................. 4 8 Additionel source of information ... 5........................................................................... ......................... <<>> 1 Inhoducllon 1.1 The US. Department c$ Traruportation (DOT) HazarQus Materials Regplathns in 49 CFR . 4 0 7 U q u i r e that MC-330 and MC-33 1 8 Wucted of quenched and tempered steel or con- A struded of at.m than quenched and tnmpewi i h l at a level that does not appreciably lessen the fluo- rescent hags. Fluarescant ,materials should be mixed according to the recommenddons of the manufacturer md should be agitated frequently during we. Black light output diminishoe with use and should be cheoked poriodicdly with a light meter according to the rscommendatlons of the fluorescent mabrlal'er manufacturer. but without poalweld heat treatment be intenrally inspected by the wet Duororcclt rnlpMic p.lhcle 2 m d o d a c e d n promibed intowals. Cracka and 2.3 The wet fluorescent magnetic particle inspec- tion shall include: other defects found during the inspection shall be repairud in accordance with the nquirements in 49 - all welds in or on the interior surface of the tank, $ CFR Part 180. Subuart E, "Qualification and and the adjacent base plate axtending 2 inches % Maintenance of Cargo Tanks," if a cargo tank is to (5 cm) from either side of such welds; % be returned m traneportatlon servica [I],' 8 - the entire Interior 8urface of tank heads; and 1.2 In order to promote uniformity within tho in- 3 dwtry, the Comprcesed Gas Association has pre- - all interior surfaces at least 2 inches (5 cm) in all pared these guidelines for use by pnonnol havlng directions from exterior welds that are visibly ~ e s p o n s i b i l i t y fn the inspecti611 and repair of them f cargo bnb. discernible on the interior d t h o tank. 5 In addition, the entire intarior surface of the tank \ 2 Inspec tion should be visually inspected, and any areas show- 'r ing evidence of grinding or other repairs or distur- 4 2.1 The wet fluarescant magnetic particle method bmcss of the plate surface should be inspected by ? shall be used, and the test procedure shall be In the wet flucrescent miignetic particle method. If accordance with the applicable portions of Section any cracks are found, the entire interior surface I V of the ASME Code [2]. The alternating cunent shall also be inspected. yoke mothod shall be used. i 3 Rsprlr ! 2.2 The surfaces to be inspected shall be cleaned to ! remove oil, loose scale, and rust. All of these mate- : rials shall be removed from surfaces with BUS- oient cam to clean crevices end corners so that416 : test solution will flow h l y . Failure to do this will I result in erroneous indications w the masking of indications. Care should be exercised to magnetize each area in directions that would cross any crack regardless of the crack's orientation. Yokes should be positioned to effectively overlap magnetimd amas. The speed of inspecdon should be slow enough to allow particle buildup at cracks. The continuous method of inspection should be wed eo t . currant and tost solution ers flowing while the inspection is being made with the black light. Visible light should be.eliminated entirely or kept References in this document are shown by bmckacd numbers and are listed iu order of eppcarance in section 7, Refennccs.3.1 All craaks and otha defects, areopt porosity and dag incluelons in the weld deposit that are mptable under the ASME Code, Section VIII Division I shdl be m o v e d or repaired [3], The rsmoval and repair procedures employed shall comply with those contained in the latsst edition and addenda of the National Board Inspection Code [4]. Where specific procedures are not given, it is intended that, subject to the approval of the inspector, dl repairs shall conform Insofar as pose sible to the ASME Coda most applicable to the best perfarmance of the work planned [S]. The construction standard selected shall be the one considered by ths inspector as the most compatible with the nahw of the repalr and the conditions of origind construction. Before procssdlng with any welded repairs, the repair facility should have a copy of the Manufacturer's Data Report, Form U1 or UIA. <<>> PAGE 2, COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION. INC. CGA P-26-1997 32 Some minor cracks and other defects may be removed by grinding. Iu no case shall grinding be done that would reduce the wall thickness below that shown on the data plate minus 0.010 inch (0.254 mm). Oiindlng pressure should be light, and the material should not be overheated, Heavy pinding preesure will produce mechanical work hardening, and werheating will induce hard spots and high residual stresses. Material can be pre- vented. fiam getting too hot by using a coolant or intermittently grinding and cooling. All ground areas must be properly contoured and feathered to eliminate stress raisers such m a sharp dlscontinu- ity h the surface. 3.3 Repairs by welding on the pressure vessel shall only be performed by a repair organization holding a valid Nadonal Board Certificate authorizing the use of the 'R" stamp and rtglstered in accordance with Title 49 CFR 107, Subpart F [I]. A u t h o ~ o n and acceptan* of any repain mlds shall be in accordance with the requirements of Paranra~w-IOOQ of the National Board Inspec- tion Code (41. 3.4 Welding on the pressute vessel, thermal heat treatment, materids ernployod for repdrs, re- placement of pressure parts, nondestructive exmi- nation, and pressure tests as required shall, all. con- fonn to the requirements of Prnmanhs RC-100Q BPQRC-2004 of the National Board Inspecdon Code [4]. 36 Defect rsmoval, replacement of major pressure pans, and the repair methods employed shall'meet . the applicable roquimsnts of Paraprmh RD- 100Q of the Natiod B o d Inspection Code [4]. 3.6 Cracks that ari not removable in accordance with the ASME Code by surface grinding shall be removed by acceptable means until no avther cracks are revealed by wet fluo~scent magnetic particle inspection, and the m a filled by waldiag Ln an approved manner. Preheat the m a td be- twmn 100 "F to 200 OF (37.8 'C to 933 O C ) to remove moisture and prevent too rapid cooling, 'which occurs on small welds. The straight- stringer-bead technique is suggatod for weld ' metal deposition. This is considered a minor re- Pair. 3.7 In some was, cracks may be so numerous that repairing oaoh crack would not be practical. In this case, a section may be removed and a new section installed &P the aame vrocedums a W n tecMoua@red by the A- a 4 9 CFR 180. S- E 117. 3.8 AAer welding, the weld reinfmemeni should be ground k accordnnce with the ASME Codu, and any undercuts .found should either be h a t h ground or weld-repai,md and ground. Precautiops should be taken to avoid overheating a d creating coarse eurfkces from grinding. Groove weld m- pairs Bhdl be radiographed whemer practical. 3.9 No post-weld heat troatmont after minor rep& is required. Post-weld heat batment Is required after d o r repairs. . . 3,10 Aftar welding npalrs, the area shell'.be *in- ~pected by the wet fluorescent magnetic particle method. The tank shall ale0 be hydrcistatically retested to a preesm a! least twice the tank design pressure for quonchsd. and tempered swls or I 1R times the tank design pressuro for other than quenched and tempered steels. The repalred are+ including tho URador pordon of tha weld. if it penetrates the entire thickness of tho nymial,.shall then be rehspected by tho wet fluorescent mag. netic, particle method. 3.11 Documontatlon and niarkii of any prassura vessel repair made shall aatisfy the applicable re;; quiromenb of @riimnuhs RC-2070 and RC-206a of the National Board Inspection Code ind re- quirements of the DOT [4]. See 5.6. 4 Preparrfionr pdor b esrgd bnk entry, in- rpsrtlon, ind repalr The following suggestions are general in nature and are not Intended to be all~inclusive or fully .descriptive of a plan to provide for every conse- qwxe that may occur. Rspalt shop owners or managers are advised to devdop specific proce- dures auitad to their panlcular workplace require- ments for the prorcftj~n of .employees, the general public, property, bnd ~ surrounding environment from liquid or gaseous hazardous materials, which may be corrosive, explosive, or otherwise harmful. 4.1 Repair shop ownen or ma&&ers should com- ply with the requirements promulga!ed by the <<>> CGA P-261997 COMPRESSED Gd isB- INC. PAGE 3 DOT in 49 CFR 177.854(g), "Repairs and Mainte- nance of Vehicles Containing Certain Hazardous Materials;" 49 CFR 180.413, 'Repalrl Modifica- tion, Stretchiig, or ~e-bakr$lk of Cargo Tanks;" and 29 CFR 19 10.146, "Permit-required Confined Spaces" [I, 1, 61. State and local regulations may also apply and should be obsenred accordingly, At a minimum, no work shoul,d be performed on a cargo tank containing a hazardous material inslde a shop building wlass: - the cargo tank and .auxiliary piping have been datermined to be fieo of leakage; - means are provided to immediately remove the cargo tank fmm the building, if necessary, in an emergency; and - d l sources of spark, flame, or glowing heat witbin the building (including any heating sys- tem drawing air there) are extinguished, .made inopkable, or rendered explosion-proof by. suit- able means if the h d o u s materlal is flammp- bls or can be ignited. 4.i .Identify any residual. material in tank Review the Materid Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to deter- mina the chemical and physical properties, meth- ods of haadling, health hazards, personal protec- tive requhments, and environmental protective requirements. 4.3 Transfer residual material from the tank and awillary piping to a suitable and approved storage moalner or to a properly en'gIneered disppsd ayatem that is designed and operated In a manner consistent with all applicable requirements of lo- cal, emto, and federal environmental and safkfy .regulatory agencies; 4.4 Remove residual impor fiom the tank 8nd aw- #iay piping by suitable means, which lhay include ventilating with air, hert gas, or displacing with water. The method selected shall be mmpetible with the reslduel vapor being m o v e d and shall not msult in.off-slte contamination or cause condi- tions that can lead to combustion, respiratory ef- fects, or other harmful oonsequemss, AS Rovlde an d e q w supply of h tank interior. h air to ths 4.6 Determine that a safe atmosphere exists within the tank before allowing personnel to enter. Oxy- gen, combustible gas, md alr contaminant level readings shall be taken with suitable monitoring instruments properly operated and maintained in accordance with fhe manufircturer's itlstructions. In general, oxygen antent should be greater than 19.5% and not more than 20.9%. Combustible gas levels should be less than 10% of the Lower EK- plosive Limit GEL) for tho material involved, and air contaminant levels ahould be held within Ilmits that will permit compliance .with tho standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Admini- stration (OSHA) in 29 CFR 1910.1000, which governs employee exposure in the workplace [6]. Guidelines for threshold limit values';for chemical sub-ces in t2le work environment are given in the American Confe~ence of aovemmeMal Indus- trial Hygienist's publication, TLVs: Threshold Limit Valuesjor Chemical Stlbstmrces in the Work Environment [7]. State and local regulations may impose more stringent requinmonts than those Indicatad and should be reviewed. 5 Suggested Inspection procedure For the added guidance of those not experienced in the inspection of cargo lanks, the following steps are suggested: 5.1 Remove the manhole cover(s), valves, and fit- tings as required. 5.2 Check that the interior surface is clean and free from all, loose tust or scale, and residue at h e bottom. Clean ns rsquind wlrh the following s u p gestiom: - oil: Steam or solvent cIcan. (Avoid flammable solvenrs.); '- rust and loose scele: Wire brush or sandblast; and - residue: Scoop out and vacuum; 63 Visdly inspea che interior with a floodlight, : marking any a m showing evidence of weld re- pair of the parent mdal, manufacturing cllps, grindin& or other disturbance of the plate surface. <<>> PAOE4. .CO~~E&SSED GAS A s 9 0 ~ INC. CQA P-26--1997 . W, 5.4 Mark interior areas corresponding to external stmaural pad attachmex&, which must be in- spected in accordance with 2.3. or permitting welding, grlndi, cutting, clean- ing, or other activities. Pkriodic d r quality de- terminatlous during a work cycle may be appro- priate; 3.3 Inspect marked areas, interior of heads, and anas up to 2 Jnches (5 cm) from all interior welds using the wet fluorescent magnetic particle method. - maintaining continuous and adequate fiesh air flow into the lank interlor for employee safety during the work cycle; . 5.5.1 Start on the head opposite the manhole; work toward the manhole. 5.53 Work from the bottom up. 5.5.3 Be equippod with a grinder to evaluate the -requiring employees working In a confined spacs to use the "hddy" system. Provisions should be made to maintain constant visual and audlble communication betweon the employees who should be trained in rescue and first hid procedures; findings. - avoiding excessive contact wlth cleaning and inspection fluids, und using protective creams; S.S,4 Proceed with an inspection of the entire in: terior surface if craoks or defects requiring such inspection are discovered. 2 5.5.5 Mark and record the repaired areas. - providing appropriate protective clothing for employee uae euch as chemical-resistant .cloth- ing, boots, gloves, goggles, and face shields; S.6 Determine that the proper documentation hss - fiunbhing approved respiratory protective @ been complttsd, inoluding marking of the tank. equipment for employee use as needed together R Refer to 49 CFR m415 and 180.417 111. wlth safety belts, safety lines, and ladders; 6 Pemonnel health, rafety, m d trniniig - grounding the tank, and using only lighting and electrical tquipment that is either intrineically safe or grounded; and The health and safety hazands et a repair ahop will' ba speciflc to that particular facility. Thus, a corn- plete list of precautions and recommendations ad: dressing all possible hazards is beyond the scope 'of this publication. Ri6k~ associated with shop op- eration om be minimizad through the implem?nta- don of appropriate engineering, administrative, &rid personal protective controls, These include the proper selection and application of facility de~ign, shop equipment, personal protective quipment and clothing, snfety preoautiom, and thorough ern- ployee training. Smndards and guidelines for minimizing hazards to personnel in the, workplace may be found in the OSHA Standards, 29 CFR 1910 [6]. Repalr shop owners or managers should and comply with these regulations. - providing employee training on a periodic basis in areas such es, but not limited to, firat aid eafe job procedures, proper use of mspir~tory pmtec- tive equipment, mergmcy contingency plans, , . and phydcal and ohemieal W d s msociated 'with the work, kquirsrnents, ' 7 References [l] Code ofFederal Regulatiom, Title 49 CFR : Parts 100-180, Superintendent of Documente, U.S. Governem Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Some examples of safety procedures and programs to be implemented and vfgarously enforced we: , [2] ASh4E Boiler and Pre~sure Vessel Code, Sec- tion V-Nondeshrclivq &aminatton, American So- ciety of Me~haniod h&neea, 345 East 47th St,, New York, NY 1001'7. - determining that the Interior tank &nosphere is such as combustible gas, oxygen, and air con- [3] ASMIG Boller and ~ r e s w r e Ve68el Code, SBC- lion ~111 (Dtvlston 1) .- Unflred Pwsure Vessels, C <<>> CGA P-261997 COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION. INC. American Sooiety of Mechanioal Engineers, 345 East 47th St., New York, NY 10017. 14) ~ a t l ~ n a l ~ o m d ~ns~e&pwc'ode - I995 MI- tton: NB-23, National Board of Boiler and Res- sure Vessel Inspectors, 1055 Crupper Avenue, Columbus. Ohio, 43229. [5 J ASME Boller and Pressure Vessel Code, Sec- tion IX- Welding Qualipcatrons, American Soci- cty of Mechanical Enginem, 345 East 47th St., New York, NY 10017. @ [[a] Coda ofFederal Ragulatfm~, Title 29 Pane W . 1900 - 1910, Superintendent of Documerits, U.S. $4 6% S 4 R Q a 3 'f 4 3 a B L t t t t I 1 I : ? I I 1 I Government Printing Oflce, Washington, D.C. 20402. Substances h the Work Environment, 1997, American Conference of Governmentel Industrial Hygienists 1330 Kemper .Meadow Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45240. 8 AddltIonal source of informstlon Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, NIOSWOSHA, DHEW (NIOSH) Publication No. 85-1 14, Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Qov- emment Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, <<>> ARTICLE 7 Scope .................................................................................................................................... General ................................................................................................................................. Equipment ........................................................................................................................... Examination Medium ........................................................................................................ Requirements ...................................................................................................................... Surface Conditioning ......................................................................................................... Procedure/Technique ........................................................................................................ Method of Examination .................................................................................................... Techniques and Materials ................................................................................................. Magnetizing Field Adequacy and Direction ................................................................. Rectified Current ................................................................................................................ Demagnetization ................................................................................................................ Postexamination Cleaning ................................................................................................ Calibration of Equipment ................................................................................................. Frequency of Calibration .................................................................................................. Lifting Power of Yokes ..................................................................................................... Gaussmeters ........................................................................................................................ Examination ........................................................................................................................ Direction of Magnetization .............................................................................................. Examination Coverage ...................................................................................................... Prod Technique .................................................................................................................. Longitudinal Magnetization Technique ......................................................................... Circular Magnetization Technique ................................................................................. Yoke Technique ................................................................................................................. Multidirectional Magnetization Technique ................................................................... Interpretation ..................................................................................................................... Evaluation ............................................................................................................................ Records ................................................................................................................................ Multidirectional Magnetization Technique Sketch ...................................................... Figures T.753.1.1 T.753.1.2 T.775.2 Pie-Shaped Magnetic Particle Field Indicator ............................................................... 150 Artificial Flaw Shims ........................................................................................................ 151 Single-Turn and Two-Turn Central Conductor Technique ........................................ 154 Mandatory Appendices Appendix 1 Magnetic Particle Examination on Coated Ferritic Materials Using the AC Yoke Technique ..................................................................................................... 155 1-710 Scope ...................................................................................................................................... 155 1-720 General .................................................................................................................................. 155 1-72 1 Personnel Qualification ...................................................................................................... 155 1-730 Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 155 1-750 ProcedureITechnique ......................................................................................................... 155 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reprodudion or nelworhng permined without license from IHS Licensee=Dept of Transparlat1an15908201001 Not far Resale . 0Z0612006 14:14:05 MST <<>> 1-751 Coating Thickness Measurement ................................................................................. 155 1-752 Procedure Demonstration .................................................................................................. 156 1-753 Procedure Qualification ..................................................................................................... 156 1-770 Examination ............................................................................................. ; .................... 156 1-780 Evaluation ............................................................................................................................. 156 1-790 Documentation/Records .................................................................................................... 156 Appendix I1 11-7 2 0 Glossary of Terms for Magnetic Particle Examination ................................................ 157 11-7 10 Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 157 General Requirements ........................................................................................................ 157 11-730 Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 157 : Nonmandatory Appendix : Appendix A Measurement of Tangential Field Strength With Gaussmeters ................................... 158.1 i A-710 Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 158.1 :' A-720 General Requirements ........................................................................................................ 158.1 .. A-730 Equipment ............................................................................................................................. 158.1 ... A-750 Procedure .............................................................................................................................. 158.1 : A-790 Documentation/Records ............................................................................................... 158.1 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME NO reproduction or nehvaRing prminsd wthaut license from IHS Licensee=Dept of Transporlalionl59082OlOOl Not for Resale . 0210612006 14:14.05 MST <<>> ARTICLE 7 MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION T-710 SCOPE When specified by the referencing Code Section, the magnetic particle examination techniques described in this Article shall be used. In general, this Article is in conformance with SEr709, Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination. This document provides details to be considered in the procedures used. When this Article is specified by a referencing Code Section, the magnetic particle method described in this Article shall be used together with Article 1, General Requirements. Definition of terms used in this Article are in Mandatory Appendix 11. T-730 EQUIPMENT A99 A suitable and appropriate means for producing the necessary magnetic flux in the part shall be employed, using one or more of the techniques listed in T752 and described in T-770. T-731 Examination Medium A99 A00 The finely divided ferromagnetic particles used for the examination shall meet the following requirements. (a) Particle Types. The particles shall be treated to impart color (fluorescent pigments, nonfluorescent pigments, or both) in order to make them highly visible (contrasting) against the background of the surface being examined. (b) Particles. Dry and wet particles, including wet particle suspension vehicles, and particle concentrations shall be in accordance with SE-709. (c) Temperature Limitations. Particles shall be used within the temperature range limitations set by the manufacturer. Alternatively, particles may be used out- side the manufacturer's recommendations providing the procedure is qualified in accordance with Article 1, T-150. 2 7 2 0 GENERAL :'The magnetic particle examination method may be applied to detect cracks and other discontinuities on or near the surfaces of ferromagnetic materials. The sensitivity is greatest for surface discontinuities and diminishes rapidly with increasing depth of subsurface discontinuities below the surface. Typical types of discontinuities that can be detected by this method are cracks, laps, seams, cold shuts, and laminations. In principle, this method involves magnetizing an area to be examined, and applying ferromagnetic parti- cles (the examinations medium) to the surface. The particles will form patterns on the surface where cracks and other discontinuities cause distortions in the normal magnetic field. These patterns are usually characteristic of the type of discontinuity that is detected. Whichever technique is used to produce the magnetic flux in the part, maximum sensitivity will be to linear discontinuities oriented perpendicular to the lines of flux. For optimum effectiveness in detecting all types of discontinuities, each area should be examined at least twice, with the lines of flux during one examination approximately perpendicular to the lines of flux during the other. T-740 REQUIREMENTS T-741 Surface Conditioning T-741.1 Preparation A99 (a) Satisfactory results are usually obtained when the surfaces are in the as-welded, as-rolled, as-cast, or as-forged conditions. However, surface preparation by grinding or machining may be necessary where surface irregularities could mask indications due to discontinu- ities. (b) Prior to magnetic particle examination, the surface to be examined and all adjacent areas within at least 1 in. shall be dry and free of all dirt, grease, lint, Copyright ASME International Pmvided by IHS under license wlth ASME NO repmduction or netwoking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Dopl of Transparlation15908201001 Not for Resale, 0210612006 14:14:05 MST <<>> T-741.1 1998 SECTION V A99 scale, welding flux and spatter, oil, or other extraneous matter that could interfere with the examination. (c) Cleaning may be accomplished using detergents, drganic solvents, descaling solutions, paint removers, Yapor degreasing, sand or grit blasting, or ultrasonic cleaning methods. '. (d) If coatings are left on the part in the area being examined, it must be demonstrated that indications can $e detected through the existing maximum coating thickness applied. When AC yoke technique is used, the demonstration must be in accordance with Mandatory Appendix I of this Article. T-741.2 Surface Contrast Enhancement. When coatings are applied temporarily to uncoated surfaces only in amounts sufficient to enhance particle contrast, it must be demonstrated that indications can be detected through the enhancement coating. NOTE: Refer to T-150(a) for guidance for the demonstration required in T-741.l(d) and T-741.2. Eight low carbon steel pie sections furnace brazed together and copper plated (0.79 mm), max. of convenient Nonferrous trunions Copper plate 0.010 in. * 0.001 in. (0.25 mm : 0.025 mml thick 'I8 in. (3.176 mml FIG. T-753.1.1 PIE - SHAPED MAGNETIC PARTICLE A99 FIELD INDICATOR Examination procedures shall be based on the follow- ing information: (a) the materials, shapes, or sizes to be examined, and the extent ofthe examination; (b) magnetization techniques to be used; (c) equipment to be used for magnetization; (d) surface preparation (finishing and cleaning); (e) type of ferromagnetic particles to be used: manu. facturer, color, wet or dry, etc.; Cf) magnetization currents (type and amperage); (g) demagnetization; (h) postexamination cleaning. (c) circular magnetization technique; (d) yoke technique; (e) multidirectional magnetization technique. T-751 Method of Examination Examination shall be done by the continuous method; that is, the magnetizing current remains on while the examination medium is being applied and while excess of the examination medium is being removed. T-752 Techniques and Materials The ferromagnetic particles used as an examination medium shall be either wet or dry, and may be either fluorescent or nonfluorescent. One or more of the following five magnetization techniques shall be used: (a) prod technique; (b) longitudinal magnetization technique; T-753 Magnetizing Field Adequacy and Direction T-753.1 Magnetic Field Adequacy. The applied magnetic field shall have sufficient strength to produce satisfactory indications, but it shall not be so strong that it causes the masking of relevant indications by nonrelevant accumulations of magnetic particles. Factors that influence the required field strength include the size, shape, and material permeability of the part; the technique of magnetization; coatings; the method of particle application; and the type and location of discon- tinuities to be detected. When it is necessary to verify the adequacy of magnetic field strength. it shall be verified by using one or more of the following three methods. T-753.1.1 Pie-Shaped Magnetic Particle Field Indicator. The indicator, shown in Fig. T-753.1.1, shall be positioned on the surface to be examined, such that the copper-plated side is away from the inspected Copyrighl ASME inlernali~nal Provided by IHS under license with ASME No repraductlon or networking permined wilhout license from IHS Licen~ee-Depl of Transpo~alion15908201OOl Nal for Resale, 0210612006 14.14:05 MST <<>> T-753.1.1 ARTICLE 7 - MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION T-754 0 , t ~ in. (0.05 mml O,W5 irp. f W.1Z3 mrnf 7 twbel O.t10? In, (8,435 mm I 6+OGM in. IO,Q16 mml GENERAL NOTE: Above are examples of artificial flaw shims used in magnetic particle inspection system verification (not drawn to scale). The shims are made of low carbon steel (1005 steel foil). The artificial flaw is etched or machined on one side of the foil to a depth of 30% of the foil thickness. are applied simultaneously with the magnetizing force. When a clearly defined line of particles is not formed, the magnetizing technique shall be changed as needed. Shimtype indicators are best used with wet particle procedures. T-753.1.3 Hall-Effect Tangential-Field Probe. A gaussmeter and Hall-Effect tangential-field probe shall be used for measuring the peak value of a tangential field. The probe shall be positioned on the surface to be examined, such that the maximum field strength is determined. A suitable field strength is indicated when the measured field is within the range of 30 G to 60 G (2.4 k ~ m ' to 4.8 k ~ m ' ) while the magnetizing force is being applied. See Article 7, Nonmandatory Appendix A. T-753.2 Magnetic Field Direction. The direction of magnetization shall be determined by particle indications obtained using an indicator or shims as shown in Fig. T-753.1.1 or Fig. T-753.1.2. When a clearly defined line of particles is not formed in the desired direction, the magnetizing technique shall be changedas needed. T-753.2.1 For multidirectional magnetization tech- niques, the orientation of the lines of flux shall be in at least two nearly perpendicular directions. When clearly defined lines of particles are not formed in at least two nearly perpendicular directions, the magnetizing technique shall be changed a s needed. T-753.3 Determination of the adequacy and direction of magnetizing fields using magnetic field indicators or artificial flaws are only permitted when specifically referenced by the magnetizing technique in T774.2(c), T-774.2(d), T-775.l(b)(3), T775.2(a), T-775.2(b), and T-777.2. surface. A suitable field strength is indicated when a clearly defined line (or lines) of magnetic particles form(s) across the copper face of the indicator when the magnetic particles are applied simultaneously with the magnetizing force. When a clearly defined line of particles is not formed, the magnetizing technique shall be changed as needed. Pie-type indicators are best used with dry particle procedures. T-753.1.2 Artificial Flaw Shims. The shim, shown in Fig. T-753.1.2, shall be attached to the surface to be examined, such that the artificial flaw side of the shim is toward the inspected surface. A suitable field strength is indicated when a clearly defined line (or lines) of magnetic particles, representing the 30% depth flaw, appear(s) on the shim face when magnetic particles T-754 Rectified Current (a) Whenever direct current is required rectified cur- rent may be used. The rectified current for magnetization shall be either three-phase (full-wave rectified) current, or single phase (half-wave rectified) current. (b) The amperage required with three-phase, full- wave rectified current shall be verified by measuring the average current. (c) The amperage required with single-phase (half- wave rectified) current shall be verified by measuring the average current output during the conducting half cycle only. (d) When measuring half-wave rectified current with a direct current test meter, readings shall be multiplied by two. Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME NO reproduction or networking perrn~ned without license from IHS Licensee=Depl of Transpo~at1onl5908201001 Not for Resale. 02/06/2006 14.14:OS MST <<>> 1998 SECTION V T-755 Demagnetization When residual magnetism in the part could interfere with subsequent processing or usage, the part shall be demagnetized any time after completion of the examination. T-763 Gaussmeters Hall-Effect probe gaussmeters used to verify mag- netizing field strength in accordance with T753 shall be calibrated at least once a year or whenever the equipment has been subjected to a major repair, periodic overhaul, or damage. If equipment has not been in use for a year or more, calibration shall be done prior to first use. A00 T-756 Postexamination Cleaning When postexamination cleaning is required by the procedure, it should be conducted as soon as practical using a process that does not adversely affect the part. T-770 EXAMINATION T-771 Direction of Magnetization At least two separate examinations shall be performed on each area. During the second examination, the lines of magnetic flux shall be approximately perpendicular to those used during the first examination. A different technique for magnetization may be used for the second examination. T-760 CALIBRATION OF EQUIPMENT A99 T-761 Frequency of Calibration (a) Frequency. Each piece of magnetizing equipment with an ammeter shall be calibrated at least once a year, or whenever the equipment has been subjected to major electric repair, periodic overhaul, or damage. If equipment has not been in use for a year or more, calibration shall be done prior to first use. (b) Procedure. The accuracy of the unit's meter shall be verified annually by equipment traceable to a national standard. Comparative readings shall be taken for at least three different current output levels encompassing the usable range. (c) Tolerance. The unit's meter reading shall not deviate by more than +lo% of full scale, relative to the actual current value as shown by the test meter. T-772 Examination Coverage A99 All examinations shall be conducted with sufficient .' field overlap to ensure 100% coverage at the required : sensitivity (T-753). A00 T-762 Lifting Power of Yokes (a) Prior to use, the magnetizing power of electro- magnetic yokes shall have been checked within the past year. The magnetizing power of permanent mag- netic yokes shall be checked daily prior to use. The magnetizing power of all yokes shall be checked when- ever the yoke has been damaged o r repaired. (b) Each alternating current electromagnetic yoke shall have a lifting power of at least 10 lb (4.5 kg) at the maximum pole spacing that will be used. (c) Each direct current or permanent magnetic yoke shall have a lifting power of at least 40 lb (18.1 kg) at the maximum pole spacing that will be used. (d) Each weight shall be weighed with a scale from a reputable manufacturer and stenciled with the applicable nominal weight prior to first use. A weight need only be verified again if damaged in a manner that could have caused potential loss of material. T-773 Prod Technique T-773.1 Magnetizing Procedure. For the prod tech- nique, magnetization is accomplished by portable prod type electrical contacts pressed against the surface in the area to be examined. To avoid arcing, a remote control switch, which may be built into the prod handles, shall be provided to permit the current to be turned on after the prods have been properly positioned. T-773.2 Magnetizing Current. Direct or rectified magnetizing current shall be used. The current shall be 100 (minimum) amplin. to 125 (maximum) amplin. of prod spacing for sections 314 in. (19 mm) thick or greater. For sections less than 314 in. (19 mm) thick, the current shall be 90 amplin. to 110 amplin. of prod spacing. T-773.3 Prod Spacing. Prod spacing shall not exceed 8 in. (203 mm). Shorter spacing may be used to accommodate the geometric limitations of the area being examined or to increase the sensitivity, but prod spacings of less than 3 in. (76 mm) are usually not practical due to banding of the particles around the prods. The prod tips shall be kept clean and dressed. If the open circuit voltage of the magnetizing current source is greater than 25 V, lead, steel, or aluminum Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME NO reprodudion or nsrwoning permitted wilhaut license from IHS Llcsnsee=Depl of Tianspanat~an.5938201001 No1 lot Resa e. 0210612306 14 14 05 MST <<>> ARTICLE 7 - MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION (rather than copper) tipped prods are recommended to avoid copper deposits on the part being examined. T-774 Longitudinal Magnetization Technique T-774.1 Magnetizing Procedure. For this technique, magnetization is accomplished by passing current through a multi-turn fixed coil (or cables) that is wrapped around the part or section of the part to be examined. This produces a longitudinal magnetic field parallel to the axis of the coil. Copyright ASME inlernatlonal Pmvided by IHS under license with ASME NO reproduction or networking permitted wilhout license from IHS - censea=Dopl of Tran~p0rtal.on~5908201001 hot for Resa e. 020612006 1.4 14 05 MST <<>> T-774.1 ARTICLE 7 - MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION T-775.2 If a fixed, prewound coil is used the part shall be Amperes (meter reading) = placed near the side of the coil during inspection. This ampere-turns turns is of special importance when the coil opening is more than 10 times the cross-sectional area of the part. For example, if a 5-turn coil is used and the ampere- A99 T-774.2 Magnetic Field Strength. Direct or rectified required are 50007 use current shall be used to magnetize parts examined by this technique. The required field strength shall be 5000 = 1000 amperes ( 2 10%) calculated based on the length L and the diameter D 5 of the part in accordance with (a), (b), or as established in (c), below. Long parts shall be examined in sections not to exceed 18 in. (457 mm), and 18 in. (457 mm) shall be used for the part L in calculating the required field strength. For noncylindrical parts, D shall be the maximum cross-sectional diagonal. (a) Parts With L/D Ratios Equal to or Greater Than 4. The magnetizing current shall be within 2 10% of the ampere-turns' value determined as follows: Ampere-turns = 35,000 (L/D) + 2 For example, a part 10 in. long x 2 in. diameter has an L/D ratio of 5. Therefore, -- 353000 - 5000 ampere-turns (5 + 2) (b) Parts With L / D Ratios Less Than 4 but Not Less Than 2. The magnetizing ampere-turns shall be within 210% of the ampere-turns' value determined as follows: (c) If the area to be magnetized extends beyond 6 in. on either side of the coils, field adequacy shall be demonstrated using the magnetic field indicator per T-753. (d) For large parts due to size and shape, the mag- netizing current shall be 1200 ampere-turns to 4500 ampere-turns. The field adequacy shall be demonstrated using artificial flaw shims or a pie-shaped magnetic field indicator in accordance with T-753. A Hall-Effect probe gaussmeter shall not be used with encircling coil magnetization techniques. T-774.3 Magnetizing Current. The current required to obtain the necessary magnetizing field strength shall be determined by dividing the ampere-turns obtained in steps (a) or (b) above by the number of turns in the coil as follows: T-775 Circular Magnetization Technique T-775.1 Direct Contact Technique (a) Magnetizing Procedure. For this technique, mag- netization is accomplished by passing current through the part to be examined. This produces a circular magnetic field that is approximately perpendicular to the direction of current flow in the part. (b) Magnetizing Current. Direct or rectified (half- wave rectified or full-wave rectified) magnetizing cur- rent shall be used. (1) The current shall be 300 amplin. (12AImm) to 800 amplin. (31Almm) of outer diameter. (2) Parts with geometric shapes other than round with the greatest cross-sectional diagonal in a plane at right angles to the current flow shall determine the inches to be used in (b)(l) above. (3) If the current levels required for (b)(l) cannot be obtained, the maximum current obtainable shall be used and the field adequacy shall be demonstrated in accordance with T-753. A99 T-775.2 Central Conductor Technique A99 (a) Magnetizing Procedure. For this technique, a central conductor is used to examine the internal surfaces of cylindrically or ring-shaped parts. The central conduc- tor technique may also be used for examining the outside surfaces of these shapes. Where large diameter : cylinders are to be examined, the conductor shall be positioned close to the internal surface of the cylinder. When the conductor is not centered, the circumference of the cylinder shall be examined in increments. Field ': - i j: ' I strength measurements in accordance with T-753 shall be used to determine the extent of the arc that may be examined for each conductor position. Bars or cables, ', passed through the bore of a cylinder, may be used to induce circular magnetization. (b) Magnetizing Current. The field strength required shall be equal to that determined in T-775.l(b) for a single-turn central conductor. The magnetic field will increase in proportion to the number of times the central conductor cable passes through a hollow part. For example, if 6000 amperes are required to examine a <<>> 1998 SECTION V T-778.2 Single-Turn + Central Conductor Technique + Two-Turn Central Conductor - 3000 A Technique FIG. T-775.2 SINGLE-TURN A N D TWO-TURN CENTRAL CONDUCTOR TECHNIQUE part using a single central conductor, then 3000 amperes are required when 2 turns of the through-cable are used, and 1200 amperes are required if 5 turns are used (see Fig. T-775.2). When the central conductor technique is used, magnetic field adequacy shall be verified using a magnetic particle field indicator in accordance with T-753. T-776 Yoke Technique T-776.1 Application. This method shall only be applied to detect discontinuities that are open to the surface of the part. T-776.2 Magnetizing Procedure. For this technique alternating or direct current electromagnetic yokes, or permanent magnet yokes, shall be used. NOTE: Except for materials 1/4 in. (6 mm) or less in thickness, alternating current yokes are superior to direct or permanent magnet yokes of equal lifting power for the detection of surface discontinuities. for each circuit shall be established using the previously described guidelines (see T-774 and T-775). The ade- quacy of the magnetic field shall be demonstrated using artificial flaw shims or a pie-shaped magnetic particle field indicator in accordance with T-753. A Hall-Effect probe gaussmeter shall not be used to measure field adequacy for the multidirectional magnetization tech- nique. An adequate field shall be obtained in at least two nearly perpendicular directions, and the field intensi- ties shall be balanced so that a strong field in one direction does not overwhelm the field in the other direction. For areas where adequate field strengths cannot be demonstrated, additional magnetic particle techniques shall be used to obtain the required two- directional coverage. A99 T-777 Multidirectional Magnetization Technique T-777.1 Magnetizing Procedure. For this technique magnetization is accomplished by high amperage power packs operating as many as three circuits that are energized one at a time in rapid succession. The effect of these rapidly alternating magnetizing currents is to produce an overall magnetization of the part in multiple directions. Circular or longitudinal magnetic fields may be generated in any combination using the various techniques described in T-774 and T-775. T-777.2 Magnetic Field Strength. Only three phase, full-wave rectified current shall be used to magnetize the part. The initial magnetizing current requirements T-778 Interpretation , A99 T-778.1 Nonfluorescent Particles. With nonfluores- A99 cent particles, the examination is performed using visible light. A minimum light intensity of 50 fc (500 Lx) is required to ensure adequate sensitivity during the examination and evaluation of indications. T-778.2 Fluorescent Particles. With fluorescent par- ticles the examination is performed using an ultraviolet light, called black light. The examination shall be performed as follows: (a) It shall be performed in a darkened area. (b) The examiner shall be in the darkened area for at least 5 min prior to performing the examination to enable his eyes to adapt to dark viewing. If the examiner wears glasses or lenses, they shall not be photosensitive. (c) The black light shall be allowed to warm up for a minimum of 5 min prior to use or measurement of the intensity of the ultraviolet light emitted. <<>> T-778.2 ARTICLE 7 - MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION T-791 (d) The black light intensity shall be measured with a black light meter. A minimum of 1000 pWlcm2 on the surface of the part being examined shall be required. The black light intensity shall be measured at least once every 8 hr, and whenever the work station is changed. (c) Broad areas of particle accumulation which might mask indications from discontinuities are prohibited, and such areas shall be cleaned and reexamined. T-780 EVALUATION (a) All indications shall be evaluated in terms of the acceptance standards of the referencing Code Section. (b) Discontinuities on or near the surface are indi- cated by retention of the examination medium. However, localized surface irregularities due to machining marks or other surface conditions may produce false indica- tions. T-790 RECORDS T-791 Multidirectional Magnetization Technique Sketch A technique sketch shall be prepared for each different geometry examined, showing the part geometry, cable arrangement and connections, magnetizing current for each circuit, and the areas of examination where ade- quate field strengths are obtained. Parts with repetitive geometries, but different dimensions, may be examined using a single sketch provided that the magnetic field strength is adequate when demonstrated in accordance with T-777.2. <<>> A99 A99 ARTICLE 7 MANDATORY APPENDICES APPENDIX I - MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION ON COATED FERRITIC MATERIALS USING THE AC YOKE TECHNIQUE 1-71 0 SCOPE This Appendix provides the Magnetic Particle exami- nation methodology and equipment requirements appli- cable for performing Magnetic Particle examination on coated ferritic materials. 1-720 GENERAL 1-721 Personnel Qualification Personnel qualification requirements shall be in ac- cordance with the referencing Code Section. 1-730 EQUIPMENT 1-730.1 The magnetizing equipment shall be in ac- cordance with Article 7. 1-750 PROCEDURE /TECHNIQUE 1-750.1 Procedure Magnetic particle examination shall be performed in accordance with a written procedure. The procedure shall include the following: (a) identification of surface configurations to be ex- amined, including coating materials, maximum qualified coating thickness, and product forms (e.g., base material or welded surface) (b) surface condition requirements and preparation methods (c) manufacturer and model of AC yoke (a') manufacturer and type of magnetic particles (e) minimum and maximum yoke leg separation 0 method of measuring coating thickness (g;) identification of the steps in performing the exam- ination (h) minimum lighting and AC yoke lifiing power requirements (as measured in accordance with Procedure Qualification 1-752) (i) methods of identifying flaw indications and dis- criminating between flaw indications and nonrelevant indications (e.g., magnetic writing or particle held by surface irregularities) (j,) instructions for identification and confirmation of suspected flaw indications (k) recording criteria (I) personnel qualification requirements (m) reference to the procedure qualification records (n) method of verifying that the yoke lifting power and the illumination source used in the production examination are at least as great as specified. 1-730.2 When the dry powder technique is used, a powder blower shall be utilized for powder application. Hand squeezed particle applicators shall not be used when the dry powder technique is utilized. 1-730.3 Magnetic particles shall contrast with the component background. 1-730.4 Nonconductive materials such as plastic shim stock may be used to simulate nonconductive coatings for procedure and personnel qualification. 1-751 Coating Thickness Measurement The procedure demonstration and performance of examinations shall be preceded by measurement of the coating thickness in the areas to be examined. If the coating is nonconductive, an eddy current technique may be used to measure the coating thickness. If the .i <<>> 1-751 1998 SECTION V 1-790 coating is conductive, a magnetic coating thickness technique shall be used in accordance with ASTM Dl 186. Coating measurement equipment shall be used in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's in- structions. Coating thickness measurements shall be taken at the intersections of a 2 in. (51 mm) maximum grid pattern over the area of examination and at least one-half the maximum yoke leg separation beyond the examination area. The thickness shall be the mean of three separate readings within '/, in. (6 mm) of each intersection. 0 Examine the coated specimen in the most unfavor- able orientation expected during the performance of the production examination. Document the measured yoke maximum lifting power, illumination level, and examination results. (g;) Compare the length of the indication resulting from the longest flaw no longer than the maximum flaw size allowed by the applicable acceptance criteria, before and after coating. The coating thickness is qualified when the length of the indication on the coated surface is at least 50% of the length of the corresponding indication prior to coating. (h) Requalification of the procedure is required for a decrease in either the AC yoke lifting power or the illumination level, or for an increase in the coating thickness. 1-752 Procedure Demonstration The procedure shall be demonstrated to the satisfac- tion of the Inspector in accordance with the requirements of the referencing Code Section. Procedure Qualification (a) A qualification specimen is required. The speci- men shall be of similar geometry or weld profile and contain at least one surface crack no longer than the maximum flaw size allowed in the applicable acceptance criteria. The material used for the specimen shall be the same specification and heat treatment as the coated ferromagnetic material to be examined. As an alternative to the material requirement, other materials and heat treatments may be qualified provided: (I) The measured yoke maximum lifting force on the material to be examined is equal to or greater than the maximum lifting force on the qualification specimen material. Both values shall be determined with the same or comparable equipment and shall be documented as required in paragraph (c). (2) All the requirements of paragraphs (b) through (g) are met for the alternate material. (b) Examine the uncoated specimen in the most unfavorable orientation expected during the performance of the production examination. (c) Document the measured yoke maximum lifting power, illumination levels, and the results. ( 4 Measure the maximum coating thickness on the item to be examined in accordance with the requirements of 1-75 1. (e) Coat the specimen with the same type of coating, conductive or nonconductive, to the maximum thickness measured on the production item to be examined. Alternately, nonconductive shim stock may be used to simulate nonconductive coatings. EXAMINATION (a) Surfaces to be examined, and all adjacent areas within at least 1 in. (25 mm), shall be free of all dirt, grease, lint, scale, welding flux and spatter, oil, and loose, blistered, flaking, or peeling coating. (b) Examine the coated item in accordance with the qualified procedure. 1-780 EVALUATION If an indication greater than 50% of the maximum allowable flaw size is detected, the coating in the area of the indication shall be removed and the examination repeated. 1-790 DOCUMENTATION IRECORDS Procedure qualification documentation shall include the following: (a) identification of the procedure (b) identification of the personnel performing and witnessing the qualification (c) description and drawings or sketches of the quali- fication specimen, including coating thickness measure- ments and flaw dimensions ( 4 equipment and materials used (e) illumination level and yoke lifting power @ qualification results, including maximum coating thickness and flaws detected. <<>> I1 ARTICLE 7 - MANDATORY APPENDICES 11-730 APPENDIX I1 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION 11-710 SCOPE This Mandatory Appendix is used for the purpose of establishing standard terms and definition of terms which appear in Article 7, Magnetic Particle Exami- nation. 11-720 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (a) The Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations (ASTM E 13 16) has been adopted by the Committee as SE-13 16. (b) SE-1316 Section G provides the definitions of terms listed in 11-730(a). (c) For general terms, such as Indica~ion, Flaw, Disconfinuity, Evaluafion, etc., refer to Article 1, Man- datory Appendix 1. (d) Paragraph 11-730(b) provides a list of terms and definitions which are in addition to SE-13 16 and are Code specific. 11-730 REQUIREMENTS (a) The following SE-13 16 terms are used in conjunc- tion with this Article: ampere turns, black light, central conductor, circular magnetization, demagnetization, dry powder, full-wave direct current, half-wave current, longitudinal magnetization, magnetic field, magnetic field strength, magnetic particle examination, magnetic particle field indicator, magnetic particles, multidirec- tional magnetization, permanent magnet, prods, sensitiv- ity, suspension, yoke. (b) The following Code terms are used in conjunction with this Article: black light infensity - a quantitative expression of ultraviolet irradiance magnefic flux - the concept that the magnetic field is flowing along the lines of force suggests that these lines are therefore "flux7' lines, and they are called magnetic flux. The strength of the field is defined by the number of flux lines crossing a unit area taken at right angles to the direction of the lines. rectified magnefic current - by means of a device called a rectifier, which permits current to flow in one direction only, alternating current can be converted to unidirectional current. This differs from direct current in that the current value varies from a steady level. This variation may be extreme, as in the case of the half-wave rectified single phase AC, or slight, as in the case of three-phase rectified AC. half-wave rectified current AC - when a single- phase alternating current is rectified in the simplest manner, the reverse of the cycle is blocked out entirely. The result is a pulsating unidirectional current with intervals when no current at all is flowing. This is , often referred to as "half-wave" or pulsating direct ,: current. full-wave rectified current - when the reverse half ., of the cycle is turned around to flow in the same ,: direction as the forward half. The result is full-wave : i rectified current. Three-phase alternating current when i full-wave rectified is unidirectional with very little !, pulsation; only a ripple of varying voltage distinguishes ' it from straight DC single-phase, full rectified current is usually not employed for magnetic particle examination. <<>> ARTICLE NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A99 APPENDIX A - MEASUREMENT OF TANGENTIAL FIELD STRENGTH WITH GAUSSMETERS A-710 SCOPE This Nonrnandatory Appendix is used for the purpose of establishing procedures and 'equipment specifications for measuring the tangential applied magnetic field strength. A-720 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Personnel qualification requirements shall be in ac- cordance with Article 1. Gaussmeters and related equipment shall be calibrated in accordance with T-763 of Article 7. Definitions: standard terminology for magnetic parti- cle examinations is presented in SE-1316. A-750 PROCEDURE Care must be exercised when measuring the tangential applied field strengths specified in T-753.1.3. The plane of the probe must be perpendicular to the surface of the part at the location of measurement to within 5 deg. This may be difficult to accomplish by hand orientation. A jig or fixture may be used to ensure this orientation is achieved and maintained. The direction and magnitude of the tangential field on the part surface can be determined by placing the Hall-Effect tangential field probe on the part surface in the area of interest. The direction of the field can be determined during the application of the magnetizing field by rotating the tangential field probe while in contact with the part until the highest field reading is obtained on the Gaussmeter. The orientation of the probe, when the highest field is obtained, will indicate the field direction at that point. Gaussmeters cannot be used to determine the adequacy of magnetizing fields for multidirectional and coil magnetization techniques. Once adequate field strength has been demonstrated with artificial flaw shims, Gaussmeter readings may be used at the location of shim attachment on identical parts or similar configurations to verify field intensity and direction. A-730 EQUIPMENT Gaussmeter having the capability of being set to read peak values of field intensity. The frequency response of the gaussmeter shall be at least 0 Hz to 300 Hz. The Hall-Effect tangential field probe should be no larger than 0.2 in. (5 mrn) by 0.2 in. (5 mm) and should have a maximum center location 0.2 in. (5 mm) from the part surface. Probe leads shall be shielded or twisted to prevent reading errors due to voltage induced during the large field changes encountered during mag- netic particle examinations. 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