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ULTRASONIC TESTING
TITLE:
PROCEDURE - STRUCTURAL

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SECTION
TITLE PAGE

1.0 SCOPE 03

2.0 REFERENCES 03

3.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 03

4.0 SURFACE PREPARATION 03

5.0 COUPLANTS 03

6.0 EQUIPMENT 04

7.0 REFERNCE BLOCKS 05

8.0 SEARCH UNITS 05

9.0 TECHNIQUE 05

10.0 CALIBRATION 06

11.0 EXAMINATION 06

12.0 DISCONTINUITY LOCATION 07

13.0 EVALUATION 08

14.0 SCANNING TECHNIQUES 08

15.0 FINAL ASSESSMENT 09

16.0 RECORDING OF REFLECTORS 09

17.0 ACCEPTANCE / REJECTION CRITERIA 09

18.0 IDENTIFICATION OF REJECTED AREA 09

19.0 REPAIR 09

20.0 EXTENT OF NDT 10

21.0 REPORTING 10

22.0 APPENDIX A TO G 11~29

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1. SCOPE
1.1 This procedure describes the ultrasonic examination of structural welds, parts, components of carbon
steels existing in range of thickness from 10mm and upto 200mm.This procedure provides the
Ultrasonic examination. Using pulse echo testing (Contact Method) of groove welds and heat
affected zone (HAZ) in Non-tubular steel structure for ONE GUYANA FPSO.

1.2 This procedure shall be prohibited for testing tube-to-tube T-, Y-, or K-connections.

1.3 All welds shall be 100% visually inspected and accepted prior to carrying out NDT.

1.4 For steel grades with SMYS < 415 MPa the testing of welds for acceptance shall be performed not
sooner than 24 hours after completion.

1.5 For steel grades with SMYS = 415 MPa, testing for acceptance shall not be performed sooner than 48
hours after completion.

1.6 Testing of shop welds shall be done prior to field installation.in all acceptance testing of PWHT parts
shall be carried out at any time after PWHT and when cooled to ambient temperature. Only the final
acceptance inspection is required to meet the 24hour / 48 hour specified hold period. On process NDE
inspection by the CONTRACTOR is not limited.

2. REFERENCES
2.1 AWS D1.1 (2020 Edition) – Structural Welding Code – Steel
2.2 ASTM E164-19 (2019 Edition) – Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments.
2.3 ASME Sec V :2021 – Nondestructive Examination
2.4 PECEMCPF999004 -Material & Corrosion protection Structural Steel Fabrication Supporting
Specification
2.5 PESDMCPF999003-FPSO Structural Welding & Fabrication Specification.
2.6 PECEMCPF999003-Materials - Structural Steel Fabrication - Specification
2.7 ISO 9712 – Personnel Qualification and Certification in NDT
2.8 *ABS guide for Non Destructive Inspection of Hull Welds (2020 Edition)

3 PERSONNEL
3.1 Personnel performing and evaluating ultrasonic testing shall be qualified and certified to ISO 9712
Level 2 certification schemes such as PCN, CSWIP or ISO Level II.

3.2 All the NDT Inspector involving ONE GUYANA FPSO Project works shall pass Mock Up test by SBM.”

4 SURFACE PREPARATION
4.1 The surface shall be smooth finished .The Surface condition of the material to be examined shall be
clean and free from dirt, loose scale, weld spatter, or other extraneous matter which may interfere the
transmission of Ultrasound waves into the material.

5 COUPLANTS
5.1 The couplant shall wet the surfaces of the search unit and the test piece, and eliminate any air gap
between the two.
5.2 Water, oil or cellulose gum (paste) may be used as the couplant.
5.3 The couplant used shall be the same for calibration and examination.
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6 EQUIPMENT
6.1. The examination shall be conducted with a pulse echo (“A” scan presentation) capable of generating
frequencies.
E.g. Krautkramer–USM 35X DAC, Panametrics, Sonatest or equivalent.
6.2. Screen Height Linearity. The ultrasonic instrument's screen height linearity shall be evaluated in
accordance with Appendix D.
6.3. Amplitude Control Linearity. The ultrasonic instrument's amplitude control linearity shall be evaluated
in accordance with Appendix D.

6.4. The proper functioning of the examination equipment shall be checked and the equipment shall be
calibrated by the use of calibration standard at the beginning and end of each examination, when
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examination personnel are changed, when probe, co - axial cable or battery is changed, and at any
time that malfunctioning is suspected as a minimum.

7 REFERENCE BLOCKS
Reference blocks used for equipment calibration shall be as follows
IIW (V1) Block
V2 (Din 54122) Block
IOW Beam Profile Block

8 SEARCH UNITS (PROBES)

8.1 The search units may contain either single or dual transducer elements.
8.2 The transducer frequencies shall be between 2 and 5 MHz, inclusive for both longitudinal and angle
beam search units.
8.3 Angle probes: The transducer crystal shall be square or rectangular in shape and range may vary from
8mm X 9mm to 20mm X 22mm.
8.4 Longitudinal probes: The transducer crystal shall be round and crystal size shall be between 10mm to
25mm in diameter.
8.5 The rate of search unit movement for examination shall not exceed 6 in. /sec unless calibration is
verified at scanning speed.
8.6 The search unit shall produce a sound beam in the material being tested within +2º of 70º, 60º or 45º
angles
8.7 Each search unit shall be marked to clearly indicate the frequency of the transducer, nominal angle of
refraction and the index point.

Probe Selection:

Weld Thickness Probe Size Frequency

Upto 38mm 8X9mm 4Mhz
≥38 to 65mm 14X14mm 2Mhz
65 to 100mm 22X22mm 2Mhz

9 TECHNIQUE
9.1 Scanning shall be done by Contact method using both Normal Probes (0 compression waves) and
Shear Probes (Angle probes).

9.1.1 Parent Metal Examination: This is a Mandatory requirement prior to weld examination, the testing to
be done for :
a) Location of Laminations or other internal defects which may be present that could interfere with test
results.
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b) To ascertain the actual thickness of the job. This scanning shall be done over the entire region of
the parent metal on which subsequent scanning for weld examination is to be done. A report of the
parent metal examination is to be provided stating any defects or areas of high attenuation, which
may be encountered. If no defects are encountered, a statement to this effect is to be incorporated.

9.1.2 Weld Metal Examination: The search unit over the examination surface shall be overlap a minimum
of 10% of the transducer dimension parallel to the direction of scan indexing.

10 CALIBRATION
10.1 The IIW VI or V2 Block shall be used for sweep range calibration of the equipment for both straight
beam and angle beam transducers (Refer Appendix E)
10.2 Sensitivity shall be taken from Ø1.5 hole from IIW VI block. (Refer Appendix E)
10.3 For contact examination the temperature differential between the calibration block and examination
surface shall be within 14ºC
10.4 Sensitivity setting for longitudinal probe: The sensitivity shall be adjusted at a location free of
indications so that the first back reflection from the far side of the plate will be 50% to 75% of full
screen height
10.5 Sensitivity Setting for Angle Beam Testing: Sensitivity setting for angle beam probes are adjusted by
amplifier control setting (dB setting), when angle beam directed towards 1.5 mm diameter through
hole at 15mm depth side in IIW-V1 Block, attains CRT indication at reference height level. This gain
setting (in dB) is zero reference level sensitivity (mentioned as ‘b’ on UT report). Scanning sensitivity
levels for weld scanning shall be done by increasing reference level sensitivity as tabulated below, for
statically loaded structure and cyclically loaded structure.

SCANNING SENSITIVITY LEVELS (in dB)

ABOVE ZERO REFERENCE LEVEL (dB)

ANGLE BEAM PATH (mm) STATICALLY LOADED CYCLICALLY LOADED
STRUCTURE STRUCTURE

Upto 65mm 14 20

>65mm through 125mm 19 25

>125mm through 250mm 29 35

>250mm through 380mm 39 45

11 EXAMINATION
11.1 Angle Beam Testing: All UT shall be performed in accordance with AWS D1.1. Clause 8, to achieve
100% volumetric coverage. Probe selection and scanning procedure shall be in accordance with
Table 8.7 of AWS D1.1. When 100% volumetric coverage can’t be achieved by scanning from face A
on each side of the weld axis, the weldment shall be examined from face B side as well.

11.1.1 Testing angle selection for angle beam weld inspection depends on following factors
a) Weld joint type e.g., Butt, Corner, T etc.
b) Thickness and different areas of weld thickness.
c) Selection of special angles beam inspection in case where any discontinuity indication noted
at the weld metal and base metal interface which is equal to reference height
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11.1.2 All the above factors have been represented in Appendix A. All butt joint welds shall be tested from
both sides of the weld axis from the weld face sides only from which the initial scanning done. Corner
and T Joint weld shall be tested from one side of weld axis only. (For chamfering Joints Refer the
Annex-A)

11.1.3 All testing, wherever possible, shall be tested in Leg.1 (Refer Appendix A) of beam path of angle
beam. Leg 2 or Leg 3 beam path of angle beam shall be used only for weld areas inaccessible due to
ungrounded weld surface or interference with other portions of weldments.
A maximum of Leg 3 beam path recommended only when thickness or geometry prevents scanning of
complete weld areas or heat affected zones.

11.2 Indication Rating Procedure: To evaluate the indication rating (d) for any discontinuity indication, the
following procedure shall be adopted. Indication level ‘a’ for a discontinuity indication is attained by
getting the dB level as the indication is adjusted to reference level height
11.2.1 ‘b’ is zero reference level sensitivity in dB.
11.2.2 The attenuation factor ‘c’ on test report is attained by subtracting 1 inch from the sound path distance
and multiplying the remainder by 2. This factor shall be rounded to the closest significant decimal
place (0.1). Values less than 0.05 shall be reduced to the lower 0.1 and those of 0.05 or greater
increased to the higher 0.1.
11.2.3 Fractional values less than 0.5 dB shall be reduced to lower dB level and those of 0.5 or
greater increased to higher level.
11.2.4 Indication Rating‘d’ of discontinuity indication is attained by:
• For Instrument with gain in dB.
• a- b- c = d
• For Instrument with attenuation in dB.
• b- a- c = d

The indication rating shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (1 dB) value. Resulting decimal
values less than 0.5 dB shall be rounded down and those of 0.5 dB or greater shall be rounded up.

On the basis of Indication Rating of a discontinuity indication, the discontinuity severity class is
determined as in Table -8.2 and Table-8.3 in Appendix.B for statically loaded structure and cyclically
loaded structure respectively.

12 DISCONTINUITY LOCATION
Discontinuities shall be confirmed and located within the weld cross section by means probe
manipulation to maximize the response obtained, and to measure beam path lengths and distance
from established reference points.
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13 EVALUATION
13.1. The length of all reportable discontinuities shall be determined by the ‘Beam boundary’ method, i.e.
establishment of discontinuity linear extremities by the 6dB drop limits. Cross sectional heights of
reflectors and echo intensity shall initially be evaluated by the ‘Amplitude Comparison’ method to
establish status, however when cross sectional representation is required for further investigation to
identify reflectors, ‘Beam Boundary’ and/or ‘Maximum Amplitude’ shall be used to determine height
dimensions and depth positions.

13.1.1 Discontinuity Size Evaluation Procedures

a) Straight-Beam (Longitudinal) Testing. The size of lamellar discontinuities is not always easily deter-
mined, especially those that are smaller than the transducer size. When the discontinuity is Larger than
the transducer, a full loss of back reflection will occur and a 6 dB loss of amplitude and measurement to
the centerline of the transducer is usually reliable for determining discontinuity edges. However, the
approximate size evaluation of those reflectors, which are smaller than the transducer, shall be made by
beginning outside of the discontinuity with equipment calibrated in conformance with 6.2 and moving the
transducer toward the area of discontinuity until an indication on the display begins to form. The leading
edge of the search unit at this point is indicative of the edge of the discontinuity.

b) Angle-Beam (Shear) Testing. The following procedure shall be used to determine lengths of indications
which have dB ratings more serious than for a Class D indication. The length of such indication shall be
determined by measuring the distance between the transducer centerline locations where the indication
rating amplitude drops 50% (6 dB) below the rating for the applicable discontinuity classification. This
Length shall be recorded under "discontinuity length" on the test report. Where warranted by
discontinuity amplitude, this procedure shall be repeated to determine the length of Class A, B, and C
discontinuities (Refer Appendix B).

14 SCANNING TECHNIQUES
14.1 Evaluation and assessment / characterization of indication will be carried out using the following
technique where possible.

14.1.1 Longitudinal discontinuities ( APPENDIX –C ) :

Scanning Movement A - Rotation angle a = 10°.
Scanning Movement B - Scanning distance b shall be such that the section of weld being tested is
covered.
Scanning Movement C - Progression distance c shall be approximately one-half the transducer width.

14.1.2 Transverse discontinuities ( APPENDIX –C ) :

Ground Welds - Scanning pattern D shall be used when welds are ground flush.
Unground Welds - Scanning pattern E shall be used when the weld reinforcement is not ground flush.
Scanning angle e = 15° max.
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14.1.3 Scanning Technique (A to F), Refer page No: 16~22

15 FINAL ASSESSMENT
15.1. Reflectors shall be sized using those probes, which receive the optimum response. If necessary,
the defect shall be plotted with more than one probe to accurately position and size cross-sectional
height and length of the reflector.

16 RECORDING OF REFLECTORS
16.1 When specified discontinuities approaching rejectable size particularly those about which there is
some doubt in their evaluation shall be reported. All discontinuities that produce reflectors greater
than 50% of reference level shall be represented in cross section, plan view stating maximum
response level and documented in association with the corresponding report.

17 ACCEPTANCE / REJECTION CRITERIA

The acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with AWS D1.1 Clause 8.13 (2020 Edition).
Acceptance criteria for cyclically loaded connections shall be applied for Inspection
Categories1 and 2 (Special and Primary steel). Acceptance criteria for cyclically loaded connections
shall be applied for Inspection
Categories 3 and 4 (Secondary and Tertiary steel). Acceptance criteria for statically loaded
connections shall be applied for Inspection.

17.1. Non Tubular Welds

17.1.1 Straight Beam Testing: Discontinuities larger than probe size: Discontinuity sizing shall be done by
6dB drop method. Discontinuities smaller than probe size: Discontinuity sizing done by leading
Edge of probe positions as the indication is forming with probe approaching towards discontinuity
from all sides.
17.1.2 The length /size shall be determined by measuring distance between the probe centre line locations
when the indication rating amplitude drops 50% (6dB) below the rating for the applicable flaw
classification.

18 IDENTIFICATION OF REJECTED AREA

Each rejectable discontinuity shall be indicated on the weld by a mark directly over the discontinuity for
its entire length and draw the side view sketch with defect depth Minimum excavation length of 50mm
shall be adopted for any weld repair. Ensure the lead in and lead out of the excavation has a smooth
taper of minimum1:4. Depending on location and extent of defect, alternative excavation may be agreed
with Company

19 REPAIR

Welds found unacceptable by ultrasonic testing shall be repaired. Repaired areas shall be retested
ultrasonically.
Repair report should be indicate as "R1" first time and as "R2" second time repair.
Repair Report Represent “R” for first time and as “R1” second time repair. If it is accepted after repair
mentioned as “A”. (Applicable only for Keppel Fels).
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20 EXTENT OF NDT
The extent of welds to be inspected is stated as a percentage in Appendix Where a % lower the 100%
is stated, such as 20% volumetric examination of Primary welds, this means that 20% of weld joints on
each module or structure is required. Each selected weld joint shall then be 100% examined.
Please see Appendix G

21 REPORTING
All the ultrasonic test results shall be recorded in the Keppel Shipyard - Ultrasonic Test Report.
(Please see Appendix F).
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APPENDIX - A
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APPENDIX B
Categories 3 and 4 (Secondary and Tertiary steel)
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Categories1 and 2 (Special and Primary steel).

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APPENDIX-C

Scanning Techniques:

Movement A : Rotational Scanning

Movement B &C : Transverse & Lateral Scanning
Movement D : Transverse Discontinuities scanning pattern when welds are ground flush
Movement E : Transverse Discontinuities scanning pattern when welds are not ground flush
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Scanning Technique A

*Scanning technique A: If plate thickness over 38mm

shall be scanned from all accessible direction (4
directions) (Using angle probe and thickness range
follow Table 8.2 and 8.3)
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Scanning Technique B

*Scanning technique B, C, D: If plate thickness over

38mm shall be scanned from all accessible direction
(3 direction) (Using angle probe and thickness range
follow Table 8.2 and 8.3) (Where accessible)
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Scanning Technique C
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Scanning Technique D
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Scanning Technique E

*Scanning technique E: If plate thickness over 38mm

shall be scanned from all accessible direction
(4 direction) (Using angle probe and thickness range
follow Table 8.2 and 8.3) (Where accessible)
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Scanning Technique F
Double Side chamfering Joints Scan as per below drawing.

Note :

- Shear Probe

- Compressional Probe
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APPENDIX - D
ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTOR PERFORMANCE CHECK

1.0 INTRODUCTION:
This is intended to provide detailed methods and techniques for assessment and
calibration of Ultrasonic Flaw Detector, as required by this procedure Section 6.0

2.0 TYPE OF EQUIPMENT:

As defined by section 6.0 of this procedure.

3.0 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:

The instrument calibration shall be performed every two months.

3.1 Horizontal Linearity

Calibrate the screen for the test range of 125mm using Single Crystal
Transducer and IIW Block. Place the probe on 25mm thickness side and
read the back wall echoes. The Percentage of error is calculated based on
actual reading and the expected reading. The error should not exceed ±2%
of Test Range.

3.2 Screen Height Linearity

A straight beam probe is coupled with the IIW (V1) block to get multiple
echoes from 25mm back wall. Select any two echoes whose amplitudes are
in the ratio of 2:1 with larger echo set at 80% of full screen height. Adjust the
gain successively without moving search unit and set the larger indication
from 100% to 20% of full screen height in 10% increments or 2dB steps if a
fine control is not available. Read the smaller indication at each setting. The
settings and readings must be estimated to the nearest 1% of full screen
height. Deviation should not exceed ±5% of Full Screen Height. Alternately,
a straight beam search unit shall be used on any calibration block, which will
provide amplitude differences with sufficient signal separation to prevent
overlapping of the two signals.

3.3 Amplitude Control Linearity

Couple the angle beam search units to IIW (V1) block and get multiple
echoes from 25 mm thickness side. Select any echo and note its amplitude.
Reduce the gain by 6dB and read the amplitude of the same indication. It
must be 50% of the initial amplitude within 10% of the nominal amplitude
ratio. Perform this exercise for full range of Gain settings and readings must
be estimated to the nearest 1% of full screen and the readings should fall
within the limits of following table. Other convenient reflectors from any
calibration block shall be used with straight or angle beam search units.
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Indication Set at % of Indication Limits % of

dB Control Change
Full Screen Height Full Screen Height

80 -6 dB 32 to 48
80 -12 dB 16 to 24
40 +6 dB 64 to 96
20 +12 dB 64 to 96

4.0 RECORDS:
All calibration readings shall be recorded and documented till next calibration
period and calibration block identity shall be included in the ultrasonic
calibration records.
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KEPPEL SHIPYARD LTD

ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTOR PERFORMANCE CHECK

Equipment Type & Make: Probe Type: Single

Serial No: Serial No:
IIW Block S.No. Dia. / Frequency:

Date of calibration:
Calibration Due Date:

TIME BASE LINEARITY

Block thickness Back wall echoe Reading (mm)
Test Range Result
(mm) 1 2 3 4 5

Deviation
Deviation shall be with in ±2% of Test Range

SCREEN HEIGHT LINEARITY

Description Amplitude (in FSH%) Result
Reference Echo 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 Pass Fail
nd
2 Echo
Deviation %
Deviation shall be with in ±5% of FSH

AMPLITUDE CONTROL LINEARIRY

Indication Set Required Indication Observed Indication
dB Control Change Remarks
at % of FSH Limits in % of FSH in % FSH
80 -6 32 to 48
80 -12 16 to 24
40 6 64 to 96
20 12 64 to 96
Note: FSH-Full Screen Height. TR-Test Range.

TESTED BY: APPROVED BY:

LEVEL-II
LEVEL-III

NAME NAME

DATE: DATE:
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APPENDIX – E
PROBE CHARACTERISTICS CHECK
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This has been written in order to provide detailed methods and techniques to evaluate
the Probe’s characteristics.

2.0 TYPE OF PROBES & EQUIPMENT

As defined by section 10.0 of this procedure.

3.0 PROBE RESOLUTION

3.1 Place 0 compression probe on the V1 (IIW) Block as shown in the figure 3.1.
The echoes from the bottom of the milled slot at 85mm and from the steps at
91mm and 100mm shall be clearly discernible on the screen.
Figure 3.1

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Ra
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0m
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V1 (IIW) Block

3.2 Place shear wave probes on the IOW Beam Profile Block with the beam directed
towards the series of 5 side drilled holes. Al least 3 of the series shall be clearly
discernible.
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4.0 PROBE INDEX

Place shear wave probe on the V1 (IIW) block’s 100mm quadrant side as shown in the
figure 4.0 and maximize the eco from the quadrant. Hold the probe and measure the
distance (d) from block edge to probe edge.
The probe index = (100 – d) mm.
For example, if ‘d’ is 86mm, then Probe index = 100-86=14mm.
This distance shall be transferred to the probe.

5.0 PROBE ANGLE

Place the shear wave probe on the V1 Block as shown in the figure 5.1 and maximize
the echo from 1.6mm hole.

5.1

Figure 5.1
1.6mm hole

V1 (IIW Block) – Probe Angle

5.2 Note the beam path and Probe angle is calculated using formula:
Probe Angle = Cos-1(15/Beam Path)
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ULTRASONIC TESTING REPORT
TITLE

PAGE
Project : PROSPERITY
ONE GUYANA FPSO REPORT NO :
DOC. NO.
Classification : American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) PAGE NO :

Item Tested :

Location :

Location of Defect

Indication Distance from Defect Detail Class/Code

WELD Total Weld Inspected "0" Datum
Rating
S/No. Dwg/Weld Map No. Rev PROCESS/ Weld No. Welder No. Length Length (mm) (mm) Result Technician
WPS No (mm) %
dB
Length Depth Allowable
X Y Type
(mm) (mm) Limit (mm)
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APPENDIX - G