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INTERNATIONAL IS0
STANDARD 9764
First edition
1989-08-01

Electric resistance and induction welded steel

tubes for pressure purposes - Ultrasonic testing
of the weld seam for the detection of
longitudinal imperfections

Tubes en acier soudks par rhsistance klectrique ou induction pour service sous
pression - ContrGle par ultrasons du cordon de soudure pour la dhtection des
imperfections longitudinales

Reference number
IS0 9764 : 1989 (El,
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Foreword
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the IS0 Council. They are approved in accordance with IS0 procedures requiring at
least 75 % approval by the member bodies voting.

International Standard IS0 9764 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 17,
Steel.

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This International Standard concerns ultrasonic testing of the weld seam of electric
resistance and induction weld steel tubes for pressure purposes, for the detection of
longitudinal imperfections.

Two different acceptance levels are considered in table 1. The choice between these
acceptance levels will depend on the intended application.

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD IS0 9794 : 1999 (E)

Electric resistance and induction welded steel tubes

for pressure purposes - Ultrasonic testing of the weld
seam for the detection of longitudinal imperfections

1 Scope 3.4 The maximum width of each individual transducer,

measured parallel to the major axis of the tube, shall be
25 mm.
This International Standard specifies requirements for the
ultrasonic testing of the weld seam of electric resistance and
induction welded steel tubes for the detection of predominantly
radial longitudinal imperfections, according to two different 3.5 Equipment for automatic testing shall be capable of dif-
acceptance levels (see table 1). ferentiating between acceptable and suspect tube by means of
an automatic trigger/alarm level combined with marking
and/or sorting systems.

2 General requirements
4 Reference standards

2.1 The ultrasonic inspection covered by this International

Standard is usually carried out on tubes after completion of all 4.1 The reference standards defined in this International
the production process operations. Standard are designed for establishing the sensitivity of non-
destructive testing equipment. The dimensions of these
This inspection shall be carried out by suitably trained operators standards should not be construed as the minimum size of im-
and be supervised by competent personnel nominated by the perfection detectable by such equipment.
manufacturer. In the case of third-party inspection, this shall be
agreed between the purchaser and manufacturer.
4.2 The ultrasonic equipment shall be calibrated using a
longitudinal reference notch on the outside and inside surfaces,
2.2 The tubes to be tested shall be sufficiently straight to or on the outside surface only, of a tubular test piece. The inter-
ensure the validity of the test. The surfaces shall be sufficiently nal notch shall not be used when the tube internal diameter is
free from such foreign matter as would interfere with the less than 15 mm, unless otherwise agreed between purchaser
validity of the test. and manufacturer.

Alternatively, a reference hole drilled radially through the full

thickness of the test piece may be used for equipment calibra-
3 Method of test tion, by agreement between purchaser and manufacturer.
In this case, the diameter of the drill required to produce
the reference hole for a specific acceptance level shall
3.1 The weld of the tube shall be tested using an ultrasonic also be agreed and the manufacturer shall demonstrate to the
shear wave technique for the detection of predominantly radial satisfaction of the purchaser that the test sensitivity achieved
longitudinal imperfections. using the reference hole is essentially equivalent to that
obtained when using the specified reference notch or
notches.
3.2 During testing, the tubes and/or the transducer assembly
shall be maintained in proper alignment with the weld so that
the specified test sensitivity is maintained over the whole of the 4.3 The test piece shall have the same nominal diameter,
weld seam area over the tube length. thickness, surface finish and heat-treated condition as the tube
to be tested, and shall have similar acoustic properties
NOTE - It is recognized that there is a short length at both tube ends (velocity, attenuation coefficient, etc.).
which it may not be possible to test.

4.4 The external and internal notches, or the reference hole,

3.3 During testing, the weld seam shall be scanned in two shall be sufficiently separated from the extremities of the test
opposing circumferential directions of beam travel, unless piece and from each other when both are used, so that clearly
otherwise agreed between purchaser and manufacturer. distinguishable signal indications are obtained.

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4.5 The reference notch or notches shall lie parallel to the 5.2.1 Minimum notch depth
major axis of the tube.
The minimum notch depth shall be 0,3 mm for L3 category
The reference notch or notches shall be of the “N” type except tubes and 0,5 mm for L4 category tubes.
that the “V” type notch may be used at the discretion of the
manufacturer when the specified notch depth is less than or
5.2.2 Maximum notch depth
equal to 0.5 mm (see figure 1). In the case of the “N” type
notch, the sides shall be nominally parallel and the bottom shall
The maximum notch depth for all acceptance levels shall be
be nominally perpendicular to the sides.
1,5 mm.

5.2.3 Tolerance on depth (h)

k 15 % of reference notch depth or f 0,05 mm, whichever is

the larger.

5.3 Length

The reference notch or notches shall be of a convenient length

selected by the manufacturer for calibration and checking pur-
poses.
“V” type notch “N” type notch
(only to be used when h < 0,5 mm)

al2 = 300 * 20 5.4 Verification

b = width
The reference notch dimensions and shape shall be verified by a
h = depth suitable technique.

Figure 1 - Reference notch forms

The diameter of the reference hole, when used, shall be verified
and shall not exceed the agreed drill diameter by more than
4.6 The reference notch shall be formed by machining or 0,2 mm.
spark erosion or other methods.

NOTE - It is recognized that the bottom or the bottom corners of the 6 Equipment calibration and checking
notch may be rounded.

6.1 The equipment shall be adjusted to produce consistently,

5 Dimensions of reference notches to the satisfaction of the purchaser, clearly identifiable signals
from both the external and internal reference notches, or from
The dimensions of the reference notches shall be as follows: the external notch when this alone is used (see 4.21, or from the
reference hole.

5.1 Width b (see figure 1)

These signals shall be used to set the trigger/alarm level(s) of
1,5 mm max. the equipment. Where a single trigger/alarm level is used, the
transducer(s) shall be adjusted so that the signals from the
internal and external reference notches are as nearly equal as
5.2 Depth h (see figure 1)
possible, and the full signal amplitude of the lesser of the two
As given in table 1. signals shall be used to set the trigger/alarm level of the equip-
ment. Where separate trigger/alarm levels are used for internal
Table 1 and external reference notches, the full signal amplitude from
each notch shall be used to set the relevant trigger/alarm level
of the equipment.

When using the reference hole, the manufacturer shall

demonstrate to the satisfaction of the purchaser that the test
sensitivity achieved at the inner and outer surfaces is essentially
NOTES equivalent to that achieved when using the specified external
1 The values of notch depth specified in this table are the same, and internal reference notches.
for the corresponding categories, in all International Standards
concerning non-destructive testing of steel tubes where reference
6.2 During calibration, the relative speed of movement
is made to different acceptance levels. It should, however, be kept
between the test piece and the transducer assembly shall be the
in mind that although the reference standards are identical, the
various test methods involved can give different test results.
same as that to be used during the production test, except that
semi-dynamic calibration may be used when dynamic calibra-
2 Acceptance level L2 (5 % notch depth, with a minimum depth tion is impractical. In this case, any necessary adjustment to
of 0.3 mm) can be used in special circumstances by agreement
sensitivity shall be made to allow for differences in signal
between the purchaser and manufacturer.
magnitude between semi-dynamic and dynamic calibration.

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6.3 The calibration of the equipment shall be checked at 7.3 If, upon retesting, no signal is obtained equal to or
regular intervals during the production testing of tubes of the greater than the trigger/alarm level, the tube shall be deemed
same diameter, thickness and grade, by passing the test piece to have passed this test.
through the inspection equipment. The frequency of checking
the calibration shall be at least every 4 h or once every 10 pro- Tubes giving signals from the zone defined in 7.2 equal to or
duction tubes tested, whichever represents the longer time greater than the trigger/alarm level shall be designated suspect.
period, but the calibration shall also be checked whenever there
is an equipment operator change-over and at the start and end 7.4 For a suspect tube, one or more of the following actions
of the production run. shall be taken, subject to the requirements of the product
standard :
NOTE - In cases where a production testing run is continuous from
one shift period to the next, the 4 h maximum period may be extended a) The suspect area shall be explored by dressing using an
by agreement between purchaser and manufacturer. acceptable method. After checking that the remaining
thickness is within tolerance, the tube shall be retested as
previously specified. If no signals are obtained equal to or
6.4 The equipment shall be recalibrated following any system greater than the trigger/alarm level, the tube shall be
adjustments or whenever the specified nominal tube diameter, deemed to have passed this test.
thickness, or grade of steel is changed.
The suspect area may be retested by other non-destructive
techniques and test methods, by agreement between pur-
6.6 If, on checking during production testing, the calibration chaser and manufacturer to agreed acceptance levels.
requirements are not satisfied, even after increasing the test
b) The suspect area shall be cropped off. The manufac-
sensitivity by 3 dB to allow for system drift, then all tubes
turer shall ensure, to the satisfaction of the purchaser, that
tested since the previous check shall be retested after the
all the suspect area has been removed.
equipment has been recalibrated.
c) The tube shall be deemed not to have passed this test.
Retesting shall not be necessary, even after a drop in test sen-
sitivity of more than 3 dS since the previous calibration, if
suitable recordings from individually identifiable tubes are 8 Test report
available which permit accurate classification into suspect and
acceptable categories. When so specified, the manufacturer shall submit to the pur-
chaser a test report that includes at least the following informa-
tion :
7 Acceptance
a) reference to this International Standard;

b) date of test report;

7.1 Any tube producing signals lower than the trigger/alarm
level shall be deemed to have passed this test. c) acceptance level;

d) statement of conformity;
7.2 Any tube producing signals originating from within
e) material designation by grade and size;
f 612 of the fusion line, where 6 is the specified tube
thickness, equal to or greater than the trigger/alarm level shall f) type and details of inspection technique;
be designated suspect or, at the manufacturer’s option, may be
retested as above. g) description of the reference standard.
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tests.
nondestructive
tests,
specifications,
pressure pipes,
tubes,
welded
steel tubes,
: 620.179.16

metal tubes,
: pipes (tubes),
9764 : 1969 (E)

669.14-462.2

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