ASTM E2192-13(2018)

Standard Guide for Planar Flaw Height Sizing by Ultrasonics

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The practices referenced in this document are applicable to measuring the height of planar flaws open to the surface that originate on the far-surface or near-surface of the component. These practices are applicable to through-wall sizing of mechanical or thermal fatigue flaws, stress corrosion flaws, or any other surface-connected planar flaws.  
5.2 The techniques outlined describe proven ultrasonic flaw sizing practices and their associated limitations, using refracted longitudinal wave and shear wave techniques as applied to ferritic or austenitic components. Other materials may be examined using this guide with appropriate standardization reference blocks. The practices described are applicable to both manual and automated examinations.  
5.3 The techniques recommended in this standard guide use Time of Flight (TOF) or Delta Time of Flight (ΔTOF) methods to accurately measure the flaw size. This guide does not include the use of signal amplitude methods to determine flaw size.  
5.4 Generally, with these sizing methods the volume of material (or component thickness) to be sized is divided into thirds; the inner 1/3 , the middle 1/3 and the near 1/3. Using the far-surface Creeping Wave Method the user can qualitatively segregate the flaw into the approximate 1/3 zone.  
5.5 The sizing methods are used in 1/3 zones to quantitatively size the crack, that is, Tip-diffraction for the far 1/3 , Bi-Modal method for the middle 1/3 , and the Focused Longitudinal Wave or Focused Shear Wave Methods for the near 1/3 . These 1/3 zones are generally applicable to most sizing applications, however, the various sizing methods have applications outside these 1/3 zones provided a proper reference block and technique is demonstrated.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides tutorial information and a description of the principles and ultrasonic examination techniques for measuring the height of planar flaws which are open to the surface. The practices and technology described in this standard guide are intended as a reference to be used when selecting a specific ultrasonic flaw sizing technique as well as establishing a means for instrument standardization.2  
1.2 This standard guide does not provide or suggest accuracy or tolerances of the techniques described. Parameters such as search units, examination surface conditions, material composition, etc. can all have a bearing on the accuracy of results. It is recommended that users assess accuracy and tolerances applicable for each application.  
1.3 This guide does not purport to provide instruction to measure flaw length.  
1.4 This standard guide does not provide, suggest, or specify acceptance standards. After flaw-sizing evaluation has been made, the results should be applied to an appropriate code or standard that specifies acceptance criteria.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2018
• ICS: 19.100 - Non-destructive testing
• Technical Committee: E07 - Nondestructive Testing
• Drafting Committee: E07.06 - Ultrasonic Method

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Designation: E2192 − 13 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Guide for
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Planar Flaw Height Sizing by Ultrasonics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2192; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This guide provides tutorial information and a descrip- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
tionoftheprinciplesandultrasonicexaminationtechniquesfor E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
measuring the height of planar flaws which are open to the E543 Specification forAgencies Performing Nondestructive
surface. The practices and technology described in this stan- Testing
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dard guide are intended as a reference to be used when
2.2 ASNT Standards
selecting a specific ultrasonic flaw sizing technique as well as
SNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in
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establishing a means for instrument standardization.
Nondestructive Testing
ANSI/ASNT-CP-189 Standard for Qualification and Certifi-
1.2 This standard guide does not provide or suggest accu-
cation of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
racyortolerancesofthetechniquesdescribed.Parameterssuch
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2.3 AIA Standards
as search units, examination surface conditions, material
composition, etc. can all have a bearing on the accuracy of NAS-410 Nondestructive Testing Personnel Qualification
and Certification
results. It is recommended that users assess accuracy and
tolerances applicable for each application.
3. Terminology
1.3 This guide does not purport to provide instruction to
3.1 Definitions—Related terminology is defined in Termi-
measure flaw length.
nology E1316.
1.4 This standard guide does not provide, suggest, or
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
specify acceptance standards. After flaw-sizing evaluation has
3.2.1 corner reflection—the reflected ultrasonic energy re-
beenmade,theresultsshouldbeappliedtoanappropriatecode
sulting from the interaction of ultrasound with the intersection
or standard that specifies acceptance criteria.
of a flaw and the component surface at essentially 90 degrees.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.2.2 doublet—two ultrasonic signals that appear on the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
screen simultaneously and move in unison as search unit is
only.
manipulated toward and away from the flaw. During tip-
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
diffraction flaw sizing, the flaw tip signal and flaw base signal
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
(corner reflector) will appear as a doublet.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.3 far-surface—the surface of the examination piece
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
opposite the surface on which the search unit is placed. (For
mine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
example, when examining pipe from the outside surface the
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
far-surface would be the inside pipe surface).
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 3.2.4 focus—the term as used in this document applies to
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- dualcrossed-beamsearchunitsthathavebeenmanufacturedso
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical that they have a maximum sensitivity at a predetermined depth
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. or sound path in the component. Focusing effect may be
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestruc- For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
tive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.06 on Ultrasonic contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Method. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved July 1, 2018. Published July 2018. Originally approved the ASTM website.
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in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as E2192 - 13. DOI: 10.1520/ AvailablefromAmericanSocietyforNondestructiveTesting(ASNT),P.O.Box
E2192-13R18. 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518, http://www.asnt.org
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: E2192 − 13 E2192 − 13 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Guide for
1
Planar Flaw Height Sizing by Ultrasonics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2192; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This guide provides tutorial information and a description of the principles and ultrasonic examination techniques for
measuring the height of planar flaws which are open to the surface. The practices and technology described in this standard guide
are intended as a reference to be used when selecting a specific ultrasonic flaw sizing technique as well as establishing a means
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for instrument standardization.
1.2 This standard guide does not provide or suggest accuracy or tolerances of the techniques described. Parameters such as
search units, examination surface conditions, material composition, etc. can all have a bearing on the accuracy of results. It is
recommended that users assess accuracy and tolerances applicable for each application.
1.3 This guide does not purport to provide instruction to measure flaw length.
1.4 This standard guide does not provide, suggest, or specify acceptance standards. After flaw-sizing evaluation has been made,
the results should be applied to an appropriate code or standard that specifies acceptance criteria.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
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2.2 ASNT Standards
SNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
ANSI/ASNT-CP-189 Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
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2.3 AIA Standards
NAS-410 Nondestructive Testing Personnel Qualification and Certification
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Related terminology is defined in Terminology E1316.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 corner reflection—the reflected ultrasonic energy resulting from the interaction of ultrasound with the intersection of a
flaw and the component surface at essentially 90 degrees.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.06 on Ultrasonic Method.
Current edition approved June 1, 2013July 1, 2018. Published June 2013July 2018. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20082013 as
E2192 - 08.E2192 - 13. DOI: 10.1520/E2192-13.10.1520/E2192-13R18.
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This Standard Guide is adapted from material supplied to ASTM Subcommittee E07.06 by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), P.O. Box 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518, http://www.asnt.org
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Available from Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc. (AIA), 1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1700, Arlington, VA22209-3928, http://www.aia-aerospace.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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