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Film requirements for pressure vessels
Film requirements for pressure vessels
Posted by terri on 26/03/2024 at 6:46 pmCan anyone refer me to the requirements of radiographs? Specifically, what information ‘shall’ be on each view and what ASME section drives that information? Thank you!
kevinmendoza1 replied 1 month ago 2 Members · 1 Reply- 1 Reply
Terri,
ASME BPVC.V Article 2 Section T-290 will detail the requirements.
T-290 DOCUMENTATION
T-291 RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE
DOCUMENTATION DETAILS
The organization shall prepare and document the
radiographic technique details. As a minimum, the following
information shall be provided.
(a) the requirements of Article 1, T-190(a)
(b) identification as required by T-224
(c) the dimensional map (if used) of marker placement
in accordance with T-275.3
(d) number of exposures
(e) X-ray voltage or isotope type used
(f) source size (F in T-274.1)
(g) base material type and thickness, weld thickness,
weld reinforcement thickness, as applicable
(h) source-to-object distance (D in T-274.1)
(i) distance from source side of object to film (d in
T-274.1)
(j) film manufacturer and their assigned type/
designation
(k) number of film in each film holder/cassette
(l) single- or double-wall exposure
(m) single- or double-wall viewing
T-292 RADIOGRAPH REVIEW FORM
The Manufacturer shall be responsible for the preparation
of a radiograph review form. As a minimum, the following
information shall be provided.
(a) a listing of each radiograph location
(b) the information required in T-291, by inclusion of
the information on the review form or by reference to
an attached radiographic technique details sheet
(c) evaluation and disposition of the material(s) or
weld(s) examined
(d) identification (name) of the Manufacturer’s representative
who performed the final acceptance of the
radiographs
(e) date of Manufacturer’s evaluation
Hope this helps.
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