SIST EN ISO 16810:2014

Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - General principles (ISO 16810:2012)

EN ISO 16810 defines the general principles required for the ultrasonic examination of industrial products that permit the transmission of ultrasound. The specific conditions of application and use of ultrasonic examination, which depend on the type of product examined, are described in documents which could include: - product standards; - specifications; - codes; - contractual documents; - written procedures. Unless otherwise specified in the referencing documents the minimum requirements of this International Standard are applicable.

Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung - Ultraschallprüfung - Allgemeine Grundsätze (ISO 16810:2012)

Diese Internationale Norm legt die allgemeinen Grundsätze fest, die bei der Ultraschallprüfung von industriellen Erzeugnissen beachtet werden müssen, soweit sich Ultraschall in diesen Gegenständen ausbreiten kann.
Die besonderen Bedingungen der Anwendung und Durchführung von Ultraschallprüfungen, die von der Art des Prüfgegenstandes abhängen, sind in Dokumenten beschrieben, wie:
 Spezifikationen;
 Richtlinien;
 Regeln;
 vertragliche Vereinbarungen;
 schriftliche Prüfanweisungen.
Sofern in den zitierten Normen nichts anderes beschrieben ist, gelten die Mindestanaforderungen dieser Internationalen Norm.
Diese Norm behandelt nicht:
 Prüfumfang und Abtastpläne;
 Zulässigkeitskriterien.

Essais non destructifs - Contrôle par ultrasons - Principes généraux (ISO 16810:2012)

L'ISO 16810:2012 définit les principes généraux du contrôle ultrasonore des produits industriels perméables aux ondes ultrasonores.
Les conditions particulières d'application et d'utilisation des contrôles ultrasonores, qui dépendent du type de produit examiné, font l'objet de documents tels que normes de produit, spécifications, codes, documents contractuels et procédures écrites.
Sauf indications contraires dans les documents de référence, les exigences minimales de l'ISO 16810:2012 sont applicables.
L'ISO 16810:2012 ne définit pas l'étendue des essais et des plans de contrôle et les critères d'acceptation.

Neporušitvene preiskave - Ultrazvočne preiskave - Splošna načela (ISO 16810:2012)

Standard EN ISO 16810 opredeljuje splošna načela za ultrazvočne preiskave industrijskih izdelkov, ki omogočajo prenos ultrazvoka. Posebni pogoji izvajanja in uporabe ultrazvočnih preiskav, ki so odvisni od vrste izdelka, so opisani v dokumentih, med katerimi so lahko: - standardi izdelka; - specifikacije; - oznake; - pogodbeni dokumenti; - zapisani postopki. Minimalne zahteve tega mednarodnega standarda so veljavne, razen če je v referenčnih dokumentih drugače določeno.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 29-Nov-2013
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2014
• ICS: 19.100 - Non-destructive testing
• Technical Committee: PKG - Testing of metallic materials
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 29-May-2014
• Due Date: 03-Aug-2014
• Completion Date: 01-Jul-2014
• Ref Project: EN ISO 16810:2014 - Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - General principles (ISO 16810:2012)

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 583-1:2000/A1:2004 - Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic examination - Part 1: General principles
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2014
• Replaces: SIST EN 583-1:2000 - Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic examination - Part 1: General principles
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2014
• Replaces: SIST EN 583-1:2000 - Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic examination - Part 1: General principles
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

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SIST EN ISO 16810:2014
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Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - General principles (ISO 16810:2012)
Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung - Ultraschallprüfung - Allgemeine Grundsätze (ISO
16810:2012)
Essais non destructifs - Contrôle par ultrasons - Principes généraux (ISO 16810:2012)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 16810:2014
ICS:
19.100 Neporušitveno preskušanje Non-destructive testing
SIST EN ISO 16810:2014 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN ISO 16810:2014

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 16810

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2014
ICS 19.100 Supersedes EN 583-1:1998
English Version
Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - General principles
(ISO 16810:2012)
Essais non destructifs - Contrôle par ultrasons - Principes Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung - Ultraschallprüfung - Allgemeine
généraux (ISO 16810:2012) Grundsätze (ISO 16810:2012)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 February 2014.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.





EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2014 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 16810:2014 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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EN ISO 16810:2014 (E)
Contents Page
Foreword .3
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SIST EN ISO 16810:2014
EN ISO 16810:2014 (E)
Foreword
The text of ISO 16810:2012 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 135 “Non-destructive testing”
of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 16810:2014 by
Technical Committee CEN/TC 138 “Non-destructive testing” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2014, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by September 2014.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 583-1:1998.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 16810:2012 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 16810:2014 without any modification.

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SIST EN ISO 16810:2014

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 16810
First edition
2012-04-01

Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic
testing — General principles
Essais non destructifs — Contrôle par ultrasons — Principes généraux




Reference number
ISO 16810:2012(E)
©
ISO 2012

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ISO 16810:2012(E)

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©  ISO 2012
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means,
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SIST EN ISO 16810:2014
ISO 16810:2012(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.v
1 Scope.1

2 Normative references.1
3 Qualification and certification of personnel .2
4 Information required prior to examination.2
5 Principles of ultrasonic examination.3
5.1 General.3
5.2 Vibration mode and direction of sound propagation .3
5.3 Transmission technique.3
5.4 Pulse echo technique.3
6 Equipment.4
6.1 Ultrasonic instrument.4
6.2 Ultrasonic probes.4
6.2.1 Probe selection.4
6.2.2 Frequency and dimensions of transducer.4
6.2.3 Dead zone.4
6.2.4 Damping.5
6.2.5 Focusing probes.5
6.3 Coupling media.5
6.4 Calibration blocks.5
6.5 Reference blocks.5
6.6 Specific blocks.6
7 Settings.6
7.1 General settings.6
7.2 Range settings.6
7.3 Amplification.7
7.4 Pulse repetition frequency .7
8 Preparation for examination.7
8.1 Surface preparation.7
8.2 Identification and datum points .7
8.3 Application of transfer correction .7
9 Examination.8
9.1 Examination coverage.8
9.2 Overlap and scanning speed .8
9.2.1 Overlap.8
9.2.2 Scanning speed.8
9.3 Evaluation and recording levels .8
9.3.1 Pulse echo technique.8
9.3.2 Transmission technique.8
10 Characterization of imperfections .8
10.1 Pulse echo technique.8
10.2 Transmission techniques.9
11 Examination procedure.9
12     Examination report.10


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SIST EN ISO 16810:2014
ISO 16810:2012(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 16810 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 135, Non-destructive testing, Subcommittee SC 3,
Ultrasonic testing.
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SIST EN ISO 16810:2014
ISO 16810:2012(E)
Introduction
This International Standard is based on EN 583-1:1998, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic examination —
Part 1: General principles.
The following International Standards are linked.
ISO 16810, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — General principles
ISO 16811, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Sensitivity and range setting
ISO 16823, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Transmission technique
ISO 16826, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Examination for discontinuities perpendicular to
the surface
ISO 16827, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Characterization and sizing of discontinuities
ISO 16828, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Time-of-flight diffraction technique as a method for
detection and sizing of discontinuities


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SIST EN ISO 16810:2014
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 16810:2012(E)

Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — General
principles
1 Scope
This International Standard defines the general principles required for the ultrasonic examination of industrial
products that permit the transmission of ultrasound.
The specific conditions of application and use of ultrasonic examination, which depend on the type of product
examined, are described in documents which could include:
⎯ product standards;
⎯ specifications;
⎯ codes;
⎯ contractual documents;
⎯ written procedures.
Unless otherwise specified in the referencing documents the minimum requirements of this International
Standard are applicable.
This International Standard does not define:
⎯ extent of examination and scanning plans;
⎯ acceptance criteria.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 9712, Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of personnel
ISO 7963, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Specification for calibration block No. 2
ISO 16811, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Sensitivity and range setting
ISO 16823, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Transmission technique
ISO 2400, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Specification for calibration block No. 1
EN 12668-1, Non-destructive testing — Characterization and verification of ultrasonic examination equipment
— Part 1: Instruments
EN 12668-2, Non-destructive testing — Characterization and verification of ultrasonic examination equipment
— Part 2: Probes
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ISO 16810:2012(E)
EN 12668-3, Non-destructive testing — Characterization and verification of ultrasonic examination equipment
— Part 3: Combined equipment
3 Qualification and certification of personnel
The examination shall be performed by personnel qualified in accordance with ISO 9712.
The requirements for qualification and certification shall be specified in the product standards and/or other
applicable documents.
4 Information required prior to examination
Prior to examination the following information shall be available, as applicable:
⎯ purpose of examination;
⎯ qualification and certification of personnel;
⎯ environmental conditions and state of examination object;
⎯ requirement for a written examination procedure;
⎯ any special requirements for preparation of scanning surface;
⎯ examination volume;
⎯ examination sensitivity and method of setting-up sensitivity;
⎯ requirements for evaluation and recording level;
⎯ acceptance criteria;
⎯ extent of examination including scanning plan;
⎯ requirements for a written examination report.
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ISO 16810:2012(E)
5 Principles of ultrasonic examination
5.1 General
An ultrasonic examination is ba
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
kSIST FprEN ISO 16810:2013
01-november-2013
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Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - General principles (ISO 16810:2012)
Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung - Ultraschallprüfung - Allgemeine Grundsätze (ISO
16810:2012)
Essais non destructifs - Contrôle par ultrasons - Principes généraux (ISO 16810:2012)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: FprEN ISO 16810
ICS:
19.100 Neporušitveno preskušanje Non-destructive testing
kSIST FprEN ISO 16810:2013 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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kSIST FprEN ISO 16810:2013


EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
FprEN ISO 16810
NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

August 2013
ICS 19.100 Will supersede EN 583-1:1998
English Version
Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - General principles
(ISO 16810:2012)
Essais non destructifs - Contrôle par ultrasons - Principes
généraux (ISO 16810:2012)
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical
Committee CEN/TC 138.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.


EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2013 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. FprEN ISO 16810:2013: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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FprEN ISO 16810:2013 (E)
Contents
Page
Foreword .3


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kSIST FprEN ISO 16810:2013
FprEN ISO 16810:2013 (E)
Foreword
The text of ISO 16810:2012 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 135 “Non-destructive testing”
of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as FprEN ISO
16810:2013 by Technical Committee CEN/TC 138 “Non-destructive testing” the secretariat of which is held by
AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
This document will supersede EN 583-1:1998.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 16810:2012 has been approved by CEN as FprEN ISO 16810:2013 without any modification.

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kSIST FprEN ISO 16810:2013

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 16810
First edition
2012-04-01

Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic
testing — General principles
Essais non destructifs — Contrôle par ultrasons — Principes généraux




Reference number
ISO 16810:2012(E)
©
ISO 2012

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ISO 16810:2012(E)

COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DOCUMENT


©  ISO 2012
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from either ISO at the address below or
ISO's member body in the country of the requester.
ISO copyright office
Case postale 56  CH-1211 Geneva 20
Tel. + 41 22 749 01 11
Fax + 41 22 749 09 47
E-mail [e-mail]
Web www.iso.org
Published in Switzerland

ii © ISO 2012 – All rights reserved

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kSIST FprEN ISO 16810:2013
ISO 16810:2012(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.v
1 Scope.1

2 Normative references.1
3 Qualification and certification of personnel .2
4 Information required prior to examination.2
5 Principles of ultrasonic examination.3
5.1 General.3
5.2 Vibration mode and direction of sound propagation .3
5.3 Transmission technique.3
5.4 Pulse echo technique.3
6 Equipment.4
6.1 Ultrasonic instrument.4
6.2 Ultrasonic probes.4
6.2.1 Probe selection.4
6.2.2 Frequency and dimensions of transducer.4
6.2.3 Dead zone.4
6.2.4 Damping.5
6.2.5 Focusing probes.5
6.3 Coupling media.5
6.4 Calibration blocks.5
6.5 Reference blocks.5
6.6 Specific blocks.6
7 Settings.6
7.1 General settings.6
7.2 Range settings.6
7.3 Amplification.7
7.4 Pulse repetition frequency .7
8 Preparation for examination.7
8.1 Surface preparation.7
8.2 Identification and datum points .7
8.3 Application of transfer correction .7
9 Examination.8
9.1 Examination coverage.8
9.2 Overlap and scanning speed .8
9.2.1 Overlap.8
9.2.2 Scanning speed.8
9.3 Evaluation and recording levels .8
9.3.1 Pulse echo technique.8
9.3.2 Transmission technique.8
10 Characterization of imperfections .8
10.1 Pulse echo technique.8
10.2 Transmission techniques.9
11 Examination procedure.9
12     Examination report.10


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kSIST FprEN ISO 16810:2013
ISO 16810:2012(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 16810 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 135, Non-destructive testing, Subcommittee SC 3,
Ultrasonic testing.
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kSIST FprEN ISO 16810:2013
ISO 16810:2012(E)
Introduction
This International Standard is based on EN 583-1:1998, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic examination —
Part 1: General principles.
The following International Standards are linked.
ISO 16810, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — General principles
ISO 16811, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Sensitivity and range setting
ISO 16823, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Transmission technique
ISO 16826, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Examination for discontinuities perpendicular to
the surface
ISO 16827, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Characterization and sizing of discontinuities
ISO 16828, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Time-of-flight diffraction technique as a method for
detection and sizing of discontinuities


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kSIST FprEN ISO 16810:2013
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 16810:2012(E)

Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — General
principles
1 Scope
This International Standard defines the general principles required for the ultrasonic examination of industrial
products that permit the transmission of ultrasound.
The specific conditions of application and use of ultrasonic examination, which depend on the type of product
examined, are described in documents which could include:
⎯ product standards;
⎯ specifications;
⎯ codes;
⎯ contractual documents;
⎯ written procedures.
Unless otherwise specified in the referencing documents the minimum requirements of this International
Standard are applicable.
This International Standard does not define:
⎯ extent of examination and scanning plans;
⎯ acceptance criteria.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 9712, Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of personnel
ISO 7963, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Specification for calibration block No. 2
ISO 16811, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Sensitivity and range setting
ISO 16823, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Transmission technique
ISO 2400, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Specification for calibration block No. 1
EN 12668-1, Non-destructive testing — Characterization and verification of ultrasonic examination equipment
— Part 1: Instruments
EN 12668-2, Non-destructive testing — Characterization and verification of ultrasonic examination equipment
— Part 2: Probes
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kSIST FprEN ISO 16810:2013
ISO 16810:2012(E)
EN 12668-3, Non-destructive testing — Characterization and verification of ultrasonic examination equipment
— Part 3: Combined equipment
3 Qualification and certification of personnel
The examination shall be performed by personnel qualified in accordance with ISO 9712.
The requirements for qualification and certification shall be specified in the product standards and/or other
applicable documents.
4 Information required prior to examination
Prior to examination the following information shall be available, as applicable:
⎯ purpose of examination;
⎯ qualification and certification of personnel;
⎯ environmental conditions and state of examination object;
⎯ requirement for a written examination procedure;
⎯ any special requirements for preparation of scanning surface;
⎯ examination volume;
⎯ examination sensitivity and method of setting-up sensitivity;
⎯ requirements for evaluation and recording level;
⎯ acceptance criteria;
⎯ extent of examination including scanning plan;
⎯ requirements for a written examination report.
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kSIST FprEN ISO 16810:2013
ISO 16810:2012(E)
5 Principles of ultrasonic examination
5.1 General
An ultrasonic examination is based on propagation of ultrasonic waves through the object to be examined,
and monitoring either the transmitted signal (termed the transmission technique), or the signal reflected or
diffracted from any surface or discontinuity (termed the pulse echo technique).
Both techniques can employ a single probe acting as both
...