ASTM E2033-99(2013)

Standard Practice for Computed Radiology (Photostimulable Luminescence Method)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The X-, gamma-ray detector discussed in this practice is a storage phosphor imaging plate, hereafter referred to as SPIP. The SPIP, which is the key component in the CR process, differentiates CR from other radiologic methods. This practice is written so that it can be specified on the engineering drawing, specification, or contract and must be supplemented by a detailed procedure (see Section 6 and Annex A1 and Annex A2).
SCOPE
1.1 This practice2 covers application details for computed radiology (CR) examination using a process in which photostimulable luminescence is emitted by the penetrating radiation detector, a storage phosphor imaging plate (SPIP). Because the techniques involved and the applications for CR examination are diverse, this practice is not intended to be limiting or restrictive, but rather to address the general applications of the technology and thereby facilitate its use. Refer to Guides E94 and E2007, Terminology E1316, and Practices E747 and E1025, and 21 CFR 1020.40 and 29 CFR 1910.96 for additional information and guidance.  
1.2 The general principles discussed in this practice apply broadly to penetrating radiation CR systems. However, this document is written specifically for use with X-ray and gamma-ray systems. Other CR systems, such as those employing neutrons, will involve equipment and application details unique to such systems.  
1.3 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. For specific safety statements, see Section 10 and 21 CFR 1020.40 and 29 CFR 1910.96.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2013
• ICS: 87.060.10 - Pigments and extenders
• Technical Committee: E07 - Nondestructive Testing
• Drafting Committee: E07.01 - Radiology (X and Gamma) Method

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E2033-99(2006) - Standard Practice for Computed Radiology (Photostimulable Luminescence Method)
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E1165-20 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Focal Spots of Industrial X-Ray Tubes by Pinhole Imaging
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2445/E2445M-20 - Standard Practice for Performance Evaluation and Long-Term Stability of Computed Radiography Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2662-15(2022) - Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination of Flat Panel Composites and Sandwich Core Materials Used in Aerospace Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2903-18 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of the Effective Focal Spot Size of Mini and Micro Focus X-ray Tubes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2982-21 - Standard Guide for Nondestructive Examination of Thin-Walled Metallic Liners in Filament-Wound Pressure Vessels Used in Aerospace Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E94/E94M-22 - Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination Using Industrial Radiographic Film
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E1735-19 - Standard Practice for Determining Relative Image Quality Response of Industrial Radiographic Imaging Systems from 4 to 25 MeV
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2981-21 - Standard Guide for Nondestructive Examination of Composite Overwraps in Filament Wound Pressure Vessels Used in Aerospace Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E543-21 - Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E1416-23 - Standard Practice for Radioscopic Examination of Weldments
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2533-21 - Standard Guide for Nondestructive Examination of Polymer Matrix Composites Used in Aerospace Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2446-23 - Standard Practice for Manufacturing Characterization of Computed Radiography Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E1161-21 - Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination of Semiconductors and Electronic Components
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2007-10(2023) - Standard Guide for Computed Radiography
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E2033 − 99 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Practice for
Computed Radiology (Photostimulable Luminescence
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Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2033; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope ing Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI)
2 Used for Radiology
1.1 This practice covers application details for computed
E1025 Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material
radiology (CR) examination using a process in which photo-
Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality In-
stimulableluminescenceisemittedbythepenetratingradiation
dicators (IQI) Used for Radiology
detector,astoragephosphorimagingplate(SPIP).Becausethe
E1316Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
techniques involved and the applications for CR examination
E1453Guide for Storage of Magnetic Tape Media that
are diverse, this practice is not intended to be limiting or
Contains Analog or Digital Radioscopic Data
restrictive, but rather to address the general applications of the
E1475Guide for Data Fields for Computerized Transfer of
technology and thereby facilitate its use. Refer to Guides E94
Digital Radiological Examination Data
and E2007, Terminology E1316, and Practices E747 and
E1817Practice for Controlling Quality of Radiological Ex-
E1025, and 21 CFR 1020.40 and 29 CFR 1910.96 for addi-
amination by Using Representative Quality Indicators
tional information and guidance.
(RQIs)
1.2 The general principles discussed in this practice apply
E2007Guide for Computed Radiography
broadly to penetrating radiation CR systems. However, this
2.2 ASNT Standards:
document is written specifically for use with X-ray and
SNT-TC-1ARecommended Practice for Personnel Qualifi-
gamma-ray systems. Other CR systems, such as those employ- 4
cation and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
ing neutrons, will involve equipment and application details
ANSI/ASNT-CP-189Standard for Qualification and Certifi-
unique to such systems. 4
cation of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
2.3 Federal Standards:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Title 21, CFR 1020.40Safety Requirements of Cabinet
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responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
X-Ray Systems
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priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Title 29, CFR 1910.96Ionizing Radiation
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific safety
2.4 AIA Standard:
statements, see Section 10 and 21 CFR 1020.40 and 29 CFR
NAS-410Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive
1910.96. 6
Testing Personnel
2. Referenced Documents
3. Summary of Practice
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 ACRexaminationsystemcanbeusedforawidevariety
E94Guide for Radiographic Examination
of applications.Atypical CR examination system consists of a
E747Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Group-
radiation source, a storage phosphor imaging plate detector, a
plate reader, an electronic imaging system, a digital image
processor, a monitor display, a digital image archiving system,
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on
and, if desired, equipment for producing hard copy analog
Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.01 on
images. This practice establishes the basic parameters for the
Radiology (X and Gamma) Method.
application and control of the CR method.
Current edition approved June 1, 2013. Published June 2013. Originally
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E2033-99 (2006).
DOI: 10.1520/E2033-99R13.
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