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NDT Level-Il Training and Examination
NDT Level-ll/2
Visual and Optical Testing
Document No: VT/Level-II/2 Rev:00 Date:30 October 2022
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Gavade Institute of Nondestructive Testing & Training (GINDT)
710/34 Ground Floor, Swami Vivekananda Road, Angol, Belgaum - 590 006, Karnataka State, INDIA
> Walk-able Distance from 34 No. Marathi Government School Bus Stop:2 minutes
Phone No.:+091-831-2484060, Fax No.:+091-831-2469074, Mobile No.:+091-9632916690
Email: gindthelgaum@gmail.com., Website: www.gindt.in
Page 1 of 11VT- Visual and Optical Testing
+ Fundamentals
+ Vision and light
+ Ambient conditions
+ Test object characteristics
‘+ Equipment Accessories
‘+ Magnifiers/microscopes
© Mirrors
+ Dimensional
+ Borescopes
+ Video systems
+ Machine vision
© Replication
+ Temperature indicating devices and materials,
© Chemical aids
‘+ Surface comparators and Surface Plates or Tables.
+ CMMarm type and Bench type
© Lasers
+ Applications and Requirements
+ Raw materials
+ Primary process materials
+ Joining processes
+ Fabricated components
+ In-service materials
+ Coatings, Metallic Coating, Corrosion
+ Other applications
+ Requirements
+ Variables Affecting Results of interpretation/ Evaluations
+ Equipment including type and intensity of light
‘+ Material including the variations of surface finish
+ Discontinuity
+ Determination of dimensions (ie: depth, width, length and bore, etc.)
+ Sampling/scanning
‘+ Process for reporting visual discontinuities
+ Personnel (human factors) such as work fatigue etc.
* Documentation
+ Safety
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VT - Visual and Optical Testing
1al Testing Level I/1 Topical Outline
Note: The guidelines listed below should be implemented using equipment and procedures relevant to
theemployer's industry. No times are given for a specific subject; this should be specified in the
employer's written practice. Based upon the employer's product, not all of the referenced subcategories
need apply.
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Definition of visual testing (VT)
1.2 History of VT visual testing
1.3. Overview of VT visual testing applications
2.0 Definitions
Standard terms and their meanings in the employer's industry
3.0 Fundamentals,
3.1 Vision
3.2 Lighting
3.3 Material attributes
3.4 Environmental factors
3.5 Visual perception
3.6 Direct and indirect methods
4.0 Equipment (as applicable)
41 Micrors
4.2 Magnifiers
43 Borescopes
4.4 Fiber borescopes scopes
45 Video borescopes probes
4.6 Remote visual inspection systems
4.7 ight sources and special lighting
48 Gauges (welding, go/no-~go, etc.) templates, scales, micrometers, calipers, special tools, etc.
49 Automated systems
4.10 Computer~-enhanced systems
5.0 Employer-~Defined Applications
(Includes a description of inherent, processing, and service—induced discontinuities)
5.1 Mineral-~based material
5.2 Metallic materials, including welds
53 Organic—based materials
5.4 Other materials (employer defined)
6.0 VT Visual Testing to Specific Procedures (based on industry specific)
6.1 Selection of parameters
6.1.1 Inspection objectives
6.1.2 Inspection checkpoints
6.1.3 Sampling plans
6.1.4 Inspection patterns
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6.15 Documented procedures
6.2 Test standards/standardization calibration
6.3 Classification of indications per acceptance criteria,
6.4 Reports and documentation
Testing Level il/2 T !
The guidelines listed below should be implemented using equipment and procedures relevant to the
employer's industry. The employer should tailor the program to the company’s particular application area.
Discontinuity cause, appearance, and how to best visually detect and identify these discontinuities should be
emphasized, No times are given for a specific subject; this should be specified in the employer's written
practice. Depending upon the employer's product, not all the referenced subcategories need apply
1.0 Purpose and Scope of VT
11 Scope
1.11 Internal quality control
1.1.2 Quality control by the customer
1.13 Quality control by authorities
1.2 VTlooks for
1.21 _Discontinuities
1.2.2 Shape and geometry deviations
1.2.3. Surface finish
1.3 Time of application
1.3.1 During manufacture
132 Inservice
2.0 Elements of Vision
2.1 Mechanics of vision
2.2 Adaptation and accommodation
2.3 Vision limitations
2.3.1 Perception and environmental conditions
2.3.2 Orientation, visual angle, and distance
2.3.3 Ophthalmic disorders
2.3.4 Mental attitude and fatigue
2.3.5 Physiology and health
2.4 Vision acuity examination and charts,
24.4 Vision acuity tests
24.2 Color and grey shade differentiation
3.0 Elements of Lighting
3.1 Fundamentals of light
3.2 Light sources
3.2.1 Incandescent radiators
3.22 Luminescent radiators (fluorescent light, high-~intensity discharge light, light-emitting diodes, lasers)
3.3 Adequate light levels
3.4 Glare and fatigue
3.5 General lighting requirements
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4.0 Contrast and Resolution
4.1 Reflection at smooth and rough/textured surfaces
4.2 Lawofillumination
4.3 Reflectivity and luminance
4.4 Luminous contrast
4.5 Influence of cleanliness on contrast
46 Dark field contrast
4.7 Colors and contribution of colors to contrast
4.8 Surface geometry and contrast
5.0
5.1 Transmission of light through solid and liquid media
5.2 Refraction of light
5.3 Refractive indexes of glasses
5.4 How prisms change the direction of light
5.5 How lenses focus and disperse light
5.6 Lens optics and lens trains
5.7 Fiber optics and fiber bundles
5.8 Digitization and digital technology
6.0 VT Equipment’s and Accessories
6.1 Generic tools such as magnifiers and mirrors
6.2 Rigid borescopes
6.3 Fiber borescopes
64 Video borescopes
6.5 Video borescopes measurement techniques
6.5.1 Comparison technique
6.5.2 Shadow technique
6.5.3 Stereo technique
6.5.4 Laser—-based measurements
6.6 Specialized inspection systems
6.6.1 Push~-tube cameras
6.6.2 Pipe crawler camera systems
6.6.3 Subsea remote camera systems
7.0 Visual Appearance of Discontinuities
7.1 Primary manufacturing discontinuities (e.g., Castings)
7.2 Secondary manufacturing discontinuities (e.g., Forgings)
7.3. Service-—induced discontinuities
7.3.1 Caused by mechanical loads (e.g., Fatigue)
7.3.2 Caused by thermal loads (e.g,, Thermal shock)
7.3.3 Caused by corrosion (e-g., Pitting)
7.3.4 Caused by abrasive wear (e.g, Erosion)
7.4 Inherent discontinuities
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VT - Visual and Optical Testing
Evaluation and Reporting
General evaluation scheme (ASTM £1316)
Evaluation criteria
Verbal descriptions
Comparison standards or catalogues (e.g., photos/replica)
Size--based criteria (measures)
Mixtures of the above
Evaluation techniques
Visual—tactile recognition
Grading by comparison with a standard
Measurement
Reporting and documentation
Technique reports
Data reports
Image reports (sketches, hard---copy photo, or digital photo)
Completion of testing confirmed with a checklist, SOP-Standard Operating Procedure
Codes, Standards, and Specifications
\VTas an engineering task
\VTasa technician task
US standards (e.g., ASME BPVC Sections, AWS D1.1),
US Specification (e.g., API Monogram and SCM-Supply Chain Management)
European standards (based on PED EN 10204-3.1 and EN 10204-3.1)
ISO standards
Employer-~-specific Topics
Applications and techniques
Specifications
Lighting Techniques
Materials tested
Special evaluation criteria
Safety rules
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Sector Specific and Use of other NDT Methods
Sector Testing Methods
eddy current, quid penetrant, magnetic particle, radiographic and ultrasonic
Aerospace testing of aerorpace mater, components and stucures.
Castings radiographic and ultrasonic testing of light and dense metal castings
Wiens radiographic, ultrasonic (including time-of fight difraction techniques) and
electromagnetic testing of ight and dense metal welds.
Wrought Products eddy current and ultrasonic testing of wrought products.
(forged, rolled, ring rolled,
extruded,etc...)
General Products
ultrasonic thickness measurement, quid penetrant testing, magnetic particle
testing and visual testing of general engineering products (multi-sector,
including castings, welds and wrought products), and radiation safety
certification.
Railways
Tiquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing and ultrasonic testing of rail
and ultrasonic testing of railway axles; liquid penetrant and magnetic particle
testing of general railway products (multi-sector, including castings and
wrought products).
Tubes & Pipes
Tiquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing eddy current testing and
ultrasonic testing of tubes and pipes [including fiat products for tube
fabrication) for pressure purposes.
Oil and Gas
ultrasonic thickness measurement, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle
testing and visual testing of general engineering products (multi-sector,
including castings, welds and wrought products), and radiation safety
certification.
Energy-Thermal Power
ultrasonic thickness measurement, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle
testing and visual testing of general engineering products (multi-sector,
including castings, welds and wrought products), and radiation safety
certification.
Energy-Nuclear Power
ultrasonic thickness measurement, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle
testing and visual testing of general engineering products (multi-sector,
including castings, welds and wrought products), and radiation safety
certification.
Energy-Hydrogen
ultrasonic thickness measurement, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle |
testing and visual testing of general engineering products (mult-sector,
including castings, welds and wrought products), and radiation safety
certification.
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‘Stud, Nut, Bolts as per Metric Thread and other Thread Practice
Internal Thread E
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AXIS OF SCREW THREAD
ISO Metric Thread
The ISO metric screw threads are the worldwide most commonly used type of general-purpose screw thread.
They were one of the first international standards agreed upon when the International Organization for
‘Standardization (ISO) was set up in 1947.
‘The design principles of ISO general-purpose metric screw threads ("M'" series threads) are defined in
international standard ISO 68-1. Each thread is characterized by its major diameter and its pitch. ISO metric
threads consist of symmetric V-shaped thread. In the plane of the thread axis, the flanks of the V have an angle
of 60° to each other.
180 Metric Thread Preferred Size
Superfine pitch metric threads are occasionally used in automotive components, such as suspension struts, and
are commonly used in the aviation manufacturing industry. This is because extra fine threads are more
resistant to coming loose from vibrations.
Thread Count (TP!)
PI stands for Threads Per Inch, which means the total number of threads per inch measured along the length
of a fastener. TPIis used only with American fasteners. Metric Fasteners use a thread Pitch. In general, smaller
fasteners have finer threads, so the thread count is higher.
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Thread Pitch
Metric fasteners are specified with a thread pitch, instead of a thread count. The thread pitch is the distance
between threads expressed in millimeters. In general, smaller fasteners have finer threads, so they have a
lower thread pitch.
SoMevic External Thread
Thread Major Diameter Pitch Diameter Minor Diameter
‘Size xPitch | Maximum [Minimum [Maximum [Minimum [Maximum [Minimum
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Supply Chain Management (SCM) related products supporting and affecting the quality of Final products.
‘API 20 Series ~ Supply Chain Management (SCM)
+ Specification 20A: Castings for use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry.
+ Specification 208: Open Die Forgings for use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry.
+ Specification 20C: Closed Die Forgings for use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry.
+ Specification 200: Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Operations for use in the Petroleum and Natural
Gas Industry.
+ Specification 20€: Specification for Low Alloy Steel Bolting for Pressure Containing Gas Equipment.
+ Specification 20F: Specification for CRA Steel Bolting for Pressure Containing Gas Equipment.
+ Specification 206: Welding services used in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry.
+ Specification 20H: Hest treat services used in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry.
+ Specification 201: Quality requirements for Distributors of Raw materials for use in the Petroleum and Natural
Gas Industry.
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API Specification 6D 25" Edition: 01-Novernber-2021
Annexure-| (Normative)
Quality Specification Level (QSL) and Supplemental Testing
Table-I.2—Extent, Method, and Acceptance
ria of NDE/Item Examination Code
NOTE See Table 1.1 for application of the examinations referred to in this table.
Sam Bent iethod crear
via | 1003 sessile as Cstsuraces ae a
(Castings)
van | 200K accessble as Forged sracee ae ae
(Forgings)
005 acessie ae Welded
vrs eae 153201780178 | 153.20r780r79
ma w0% acewile surface”) Petmanufactrer” | Permandactrer
requirements requirements
100% acesibie machined
vis Surfaces (Machining) aaa eae
~ASIIE, BPVCSeeton-V NDE Edon:202, Article 9 Visual Examination
PguidPenetant Testing
by Visual Examination
Sam Beant Wiethod fecepance
ASME BPVC, | ASME BPC Section
ma Al ccessibe surfaces Seeéon, NDE | Vil, Division 3,
Article 6 Appendix 8
TSMEBPVC, | ASME BPVC, Seton
PT-2 All accessible surfaces Section V, NDE Vill, Division 1,
Article 6 Appendix 7_
‘No relevant rounded or
asucsove, | ttt ines
ms Al sealing surfaces secion, noe | indcations
Article 7 a
sealing surfaces shall be
permitted *
For PT-3 on machined surface:
*A relevant indication is defined as a surface NDE indication with major dimensions greater than 1/16 in. (1.6
mm). An indication not associated with a surface rupture Is not considered to be a relevant indication
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