EN 13068-1:1999

Non-destructive testing - Radioscopic testing - Part 1: Quantitative measurement of imaging properties

The procedures given in this standard can be applied to all radioscopic systems which provide an electronic signal to a display unit or an automated image interpretation system. The radioscopic system is analysed for the response to well defined test specimen. The measurement should be performed by a sufficiently equipped and experienced laboratory. From the results, the specifications of the imaging system regarding image properties can be derived. This standard so far does not include imaging properties under moving conditions.

Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung - Radioskopische Prüfung - Teil 1: Quantitative Messung der bildgebenden Eigenschaften

Die Verfahren, die in dieser Norm beschrieben werden, können auf alle radioskopischen Systeme angewendet werden, die ein elektronisches Signal an einen Bildschirm oder an ein automatisches Bildauswertesystem übertragen. Die Antwort des radioskopischen Systems auf genau definierte Prüfkörper wird gemessen. Die Messung sollte von einem ausreichend ausgestatteten Labor ausgeführt werden. Von den Ergebnissen können Spezifikationen der bildgebenden Systeme bezüglich ihrer Bildeigenschaften abgeleitet werden. DieseNorm behandelt nicht die bildgebenden Eigenschaften bei Prüfung in Bewegung.

Essais non destructifs - Contrôle par radioscopie - Partie 1: Mesure quantitative des caractéristiques d'image

Les modes opératoires donnés dans cette norme peuvent être appliqués à tous les systèmes radioscopiques émettant un signal électronique en direction d'un dispositif de visualisation ou d'un système automatique d'interprétation de l'image. La réponse du système radioscopique à des test spécifiques bien définis est analysée. Il convient que les mesures soient effectués par un laboratoire disposant d'un matériel suffisant. On peut déduire des résultats obtenus les spécifications du dispositif d'imagerie en ce qui concerne les caractéristiques de l'image.L

Neporušitveno preskušanje - Radioskopski pregled - 1. del: Kvantitativna meritev lastnosti slike

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 07-Dec-1999
• ICS: 19.100 - Non-destructive testing
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 138 - Non-destructive testing
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 138/WG 1 - Ionizing radiation testing
• Current Stage: 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 02-Dec-2024
• Completion Date: 02-Dec-2024
• Directive: 97/23/EC - Directive 97/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 May 1997 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning pressure equipment
• Mandate: M/071 - Mandate to CEN for standardization in the field of Pressure equipment
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13068-1:2000 - Non-destructive testing - Radioscopic testing - Part 1: Quantitative measurement of imaging properties

Overview

EN 13068-1:1999 is a CEN standard for non‑destructive testing (NDT) focusing on radioscopic testing. Part 1 defines procedures for the quantitative measurement of imaging properties of radioscopic systems that provide an electronic signal to a display unit or to an automated image‑interpretation system. Measurements are carried out on well‑defined test specimens by suitably equipped and experienced laboratories to derive formal specifications of the imaging system. The standard explicitly excludes imaging properties under moving conditions.

Keywords: EN 13068-1:1999, radioscopic testing, non-destructive testing, NDT, quantitative measurement, imaging properties, radioscopy, CEN.

Key Topics

• Scope and applicability to radioscopic systems delivering an electronic output for display or automated analysis.
• Requirements for laboratory capability: measurement should be performed by a sufficiently equipped and experienced laboratory.
• Procedures for analysing a radioscopic system’s response to well‑defined test specimens.
• Methodology to convert measurement results into specifications of imaging system properties.
• Explicit exclusion: imaging under moving conditions is not covered in this part.

Note: The standard is part of the CEN suite for NDT and has been adopted nationally by member bodies (example shown as SIST EN 13068-1:2000).

Applications

EN 13068-1:1999 is practical for organisations that need to quantify and document the performance of radioscopic imaging systems, including:

• NDT laboratories performing system characterization, acceptance testing and quality assurance.
• Manufacturers of radioscopic equipment validating and specifying imaging performance.
• Facility technical managers procuring or specifying radioscopic inspection systems.
• Regulators and certification bodies requiring documented, repeatable measurement methods for imaging properties.
• R&D teams comparing system designs or evaluating upgrades to detectors, electronics, or image processing chains.

Benefits include consistent measurement practices, reproducible performance specifications, and a stronger basis for procurement, maintenance and automated image‑interpretation validation.

Related standards

• Other CEN and ISO standards covering non‑destructive testing and radiographic/radioscopic methods (users should consult the CEN and ISO catalogues for linked parts and later revisions).
• National adoptions and translations (example: SIST EN 13068-1:2000 as a Slovenian adoption).

For implementation details and the definitive list of measured imaging parameters, refer to the full EN 13068-1:1999 text and any later amendments or related parts published by CEN.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Neporušitveno preskušanje - Radioskopski pregled - 1. del: Kvantitativna meritev lastnosti slikeZerstörungsfreie Prüfung - Radioskopische Prüfung - Teil 1: Quantitative Messung der bildgebenden EigenschaftenEssais non destructifs - Contrôle par radioscopie - Partie 1: Mesure quantitative des caractéristiques d'imageNon-destructive testing - Radioscopic testing - Part 1: Quantitative measurement of imaging properties19.100Neporušitveno preskušanjeNon-destructive testingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13068-1
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