ASTM E1961-98(2003)e1

ASTM E1961-98(2003)e1 - 10.6.2003

1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the requirements for mechanized ultrasonic examination of girth welds. Evaluation is based upon the results of mechanized ultrasonic examination. Acceptance criteria are based upon flaw limits defined by an Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) or other accept/reject criteria defined by the Contracting Agency.

1.2 This practice shall be applicable to the development of an examination procedure agreed upon between the users of this practice.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in brackets are for information only.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

E317-21	Standard Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Testing Instruments and Systems without the Use of Electronic Measurement Instruments
E164-19	Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments
API STD–1104
E543-21	Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
E1316-24	Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
	Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
ISO 9712
CSA Z-662	Oil and Gas Pipelines Systems Available from Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 5060 Spectrum Way, Mississauga, ON L4W 5N6, Canada, http://www.csa.ca.
	Nondestructive Testing Personnel Qualification and Certification Available from Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc. (AIA), 1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1700, Arlington, VA 22209-3928, http://www.aia-aerospace.org.
	Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel