SIST EN ISO 17636-1:2023
(Main)Non-destructive testing of welds - Radiographic testing - Part 1: X- and gamma-ray techniques with film (ISO 17636-1:2022)
Non-destructive testing of welds - Radiographic testing - Part 1: X- and gamma-ray techniques with film (ISO 17636-1:2022)
This document specifies techniques of radiographic testing of fusion-welded joints in metallic materials using industrial radiographic film techniques with the object of enabling satisfactory and repeatable results. The techniques are based on generally recognized practice and fundamental theory of the subject.
It applies to the joints of plates and pipes in metallic materials. Besides its conventional meaning, “pipe” as used in this document covers other cylindrical bodies, such as tubes, penstocks, boiler drums and pressure vessels.
This document does not specify acceptance levels for any of the indications found on the radiographs. The ISO 10675 series provides information on acceptance levels for weld evaluation.
If contracting parties apply lower test criteria, it is possible that the quality achieved will be significantly lower than when this document is strictly applied.
Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Schweißverbindungen - Durchstrahlungsprüfung - Teil 1: Röntgen- und Gammastrahlungstechniken mit Filmen (ISO 17636-1:2022)
Dieses Dokument gilt für die Durchstrahlungsprüfung von Schmelzschweißverbindungen in metallischen Werkstoffen unter Anwendung von Techniken mit industriellen radiographischen Filmen.
Dieses Dokument gilt für Schweißverbindungen von Platten und Rohren. Neben der konventionellen Bedeutung umfasst der Begriff "Rohr" in diesem Dokument auch andere zylindrische Körper wie Druckleitungen, Kesseltrommeln und Druckbehälter.
ANMERKUNG Dieses Dokument steht mit den meisten Anforderungen der ISO 5579 [1] im Einklang.
Dieses Dokument legt keine Zulässigkeitsgrenzen für Anzeigen in den Durchstrahlungsaufnahmen fest.
Wenn die Vertragspartner niedrigere Prüfkriterien verwenden, kann die erreichte Güte deutlich niedriger sein als bei strikter Anwendung dieses Dokuments.
Essais non destructifs des assemblages soudés - Contrôle par radiographie - Partie 1: Techniques par rayons X ou gamma à l'aide de film (ISO 17636-1:2022)
Le présent document spécifie des techniques de contrôle par radiographie des assemblages soudés par fusion de matériaux métalliques en utilisant des techniques employant un film pour radiographie industrielle, dans le but d'obtenir des résultats satisfaisants et reproductibles. Les techniques reposent sur une pratique généralement reconnue et sur la théorie fondamentale en la matière.
Il est applicable aux assemblages de plaques et de tubes dans les matériaux métalliques. Outre sa signification conventionnelle, le terme «tube», tel qu'il est utilisé dans le présent document, couvre d'autres corps cylindriques, tels que tuyaux, conduites forcées, réservoirs de chaudières et appareils à pression.
Le présent document ne spécifie pas les niveaux d'acceptation des indications trouvées sur les radiogrammes. La série des ISO 10675 fournit des informations sur les niveaux d'acceptation pour le contrôle des soudures.
Si les parties contractantes appliquent des critères d'essai moins rigoureux, il se peut que la qualité obtenue soit nettement inférieure à celle atteinte par l'application stricte du présent document.
Neporušitveno preskušanje zvarnih spojev - Radiografsko preskušanje - 1. del: Tehnike z rentgenskimi in gama žarki z uporabo filmov (ISO 17636-1:2022)
Ta dokument določa tehnike radiografskega preskušanja talilno zvarjenih spojev kovinskih materialov s tehnikami industrijskega radiografskega filma z namenom omogočanja zadovoljivih in ponovljivih rezultatov. Tehnike so osnovane na splošno priznani praksi in temeljnem poznavanju subjekta.
Uporablja se za spoje plošč in cevi kovinskih materialov. Poleg svojega klasičnega pomena izraz »cev«, kot je uporabljen v tem dokumentu, zajema tudi druga cilindrična telesa, kot so dovodni kanali, bobni kotlov in tlačne posode.
Ta dokument ne določa stopenj sprejemljivosti za indikacije na rentgenskih slikah. Skupina standardov ISO 10675 podaja informacije o stopnjah sprejemljivosti za ocenjevanje zvarnih spojev.
Če pogodbene stranke uporabijo nizka preskusna merila, bo dosežena kakovost morda znatno nižja od kakovosti, dosežene s strogim upoštevanjem tega dokumenta.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 17636-1:2023
01-marec-2023
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 17636-1:2013
Neporušitveno preskušanje zvarnih spojev - Radiografsko preskušanje - 1. del:
Tehnike z rentgenskimi in gama žarki z uporabo filmov (ISO 17636-1:2022)
Non-destructive testing of welds - Radiographic testing - Part 1: X- and gamma-ray
techniques with film (ISO 17636-1:2022)
Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Schweißverbindungen - Durchstrahlungsprüfung - Teil 1:
Röntgen- und Gammastrahlungstechniken mit Filmen (ISO 17636-1:2022)
Essais non destructifs des assemblages soudés - Contrôle par radiographie - Partie 1:
Techniques par rayons X ou gamma à l'aide de film (ISO 17636-1:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 17636-1:2022
ICS:
25.160.40 Varjeni spoji in vari Welded joints and welds
SIST EN ISO 17636-1:2023 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EN ISO 17636-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 25.160.40 Supersedes EN ISO 17636-1:2013
English Version
Non-destructive testing of welds - Radiographic testing -
Part 1: X- and gamma-ray techniques with film (ISO
17636-1:2022)
Essais non destructifs des assemblages soudés - Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Schweißverbindungen -
Contrôle par radiographie - Partie 1: Techniques par Durchstrahlungsprüfung - Teil 1: Röntgen- und
rayons X ou gamma à l'aide de film (ISO 17636-1:2022) Gammastrahlungstechniken mit Filmen (ISO 17636-
1:2022)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 June 2022.
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European foreword . 3
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 17636-1:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 "Welding
and allied processes" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding and allied
processes” the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
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 February 2023, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 17636-1:2013.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 17636-1:2022 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 17636-1:2022 without any
modification.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 17636-1
Second edition
2022-07
Non-destructive testing of welds —
Radiographic testing —
Part 1:
X- and gamma-ray techniques with
film
Essais non destructifs des assemblages soudés — Contrôle par
radiographie —
Partie 1: Techniques par rayons X ou gamma à l'aide de film
Reference number
ISO 17636-1:2022(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms.3
5 Classification of radiographic techniques . 4
6 General preparations and requirements . 4
6.1 Protection against ionizing radiation . 4
6.2 Surface preparation and stage of manufacture . 4
6.3 Location of the weld in the radiograph . 5
6.4 Identification of radiographs . 5
6.5 Marking . 5
6.6 Overlap of films . 5
6.7 Types and positions of image quality indicators (IQIs) . 5
6.8 E valuation of image quality . 6
6.9 Minimum image quality values. 6
6.10 Personnel qualification . 7
7 Recommended techniques . 7
7.1 Test arrangements . 7
7.1.1 General . 7
7.1.2 Single-wall penetration of plane objects (see Figure 1) . 8
7.1.3 Single-wall penetration of curved objects with the source outside the
object (see Figures 2 to 4) . 8
7.1.4 Single-wall penetration of curved objects with the source inside the object
for panoramic exposure (see Figures 5 to 7) . 9
7.1.5 Single-wall penetration of curved objects with the source located off-
centre and inside the object (see Figures 8 to 10) . 10
7.1.6 Double-wall penetration and double-image evaluation (DWDI) of pipes
with the elliptic technique and the source and the film outside the object
(see Figure 11) . 11
7.1.7 Double-wall penetration and double-image evaluation (DWDI) with the
perpendicular technique and source and film outside the object (see
Figure 12) . 11
7.1.8 Double-wall penetration and single-image evaluation (DWSI) of curved
objects for evaluation of the wall next to the film (see Figures 13 to 16) . 11
7.1.9 Penetration of objects with different material thicknesses (see Figure 17
to 19) .13
7.2 Choice of tube voltage and radiation source . 13
7.2.1 X-ray devices up to 1 000 kV . 13
7.2.2 Other radiation sources . 14
7.3 Film systems and metal screens . 15
7.4 Alignment of beam . 17
7.5 Reduction of scattered radiation . 17
7.5.1 Metal filters and collimators . 17
7.5.2 Interception of backscattered radiation . 17
7.6 Source-to-object distance . 18
7.7 Maximum area for a single exposure . 20
7.8 Optical density of radiograph . 20
7.9 Processing . 21
7.10 Film viewing conditions . 21
8 Test report .21
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Annex A (normative) Number of exposures for acceptable testing of a circumferential butt
weld .23
Annex B (normative) Minimum image quality values .28
Annex C (informative) Calculation of maximum X-ray tube voltages from Figure 20 .35
Bibliography .36
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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
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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.
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described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
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patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
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iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44, Welding and allied processes,
Subcommittee SC 5, Testing and inspection of welds, in collaboration with the European Committee for
Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 121, Welding and allied processes, in accordance
with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 17636-1:2013), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— the normative references have been updated;
— the Figures have been updated;
— references to Figures 1 to 19 have been updated throughout the document;
— in 6.7 the use of ASTM wires and other image quality indicators (IQIs) by agreement of contracting
parties has been added;
— in 6.7 a) the acceptance of a shorter wire visibility than 10 mm for pipes with an external
diameter < 50 mm has been added;
— in 6.7, 6.8 and 6.9 a clarification for the IQI usage for the double-wall double-image (DWDI) technique
has been added;
— in 6.9 and 7.2.2 the lower thickness limit for Se 75 applications has been deleted;
— measurement of optical density in the root of the weld has been clarified;
— IQI use for the DWDI technique has been clarified.
A list of all parts in the ISO 17636 series can be found on the ISO website.
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Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html. Official interpretations of
ISO/TC 44 documents, where they exist, are available from this page: https://committee.iso.org/sites/
tc44/home/interpretation.html.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 17636-1:2022(E)
Non-destructive testing of welds — Radiographic testing —
Part 1:
X- and gamma-ray techniques with film
1 Scope
This document specifies techniques of radiographic testing of fusion-welded joints in metallic materials
using industrial radiographic film techniques with the object of enabling satisfactory and repeatable
results. The techniques are based on generally recognized practice and fundamental theory of the
subject.
It applies to the joints of plates and pipes in metallic materials. Besides its conventional meaning, “pipe”
as used in this document covers other cylindrical bodies, such as tubes, penstocks, boiler drums and
pressure vessels.
This document does not specify acceptance levels for any of the indications found on the radiographs.
The ISO 10675 series provides information on acceptance levels for weld evaluation.
If contracting parties apply lower test criteria, it is possible that the quality achieved will be significantly
lower than when this document is strictly applied.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 5576, Non-destructive testing — Industrial X-ray and gamma-ray radiology — Vocabulary
ISO 9712, Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel
ISO 11699-1, Non-destructive testing — Industrial radiographic film — Part 1: Classification of film
systems for industrial radiography
ISO 11699-2, Non-destructive testing — Industrial radiographic films — Part 2: Control of film processing
by means of reference values
ISO 19232-1, Non-destructive testing — Image quality of radiographs — Part 1: Determination of the
image quality value using wire-type image quality indicators
ISO 19232-2, Non-destructive testing — Image quality of radiographs — Part 2: Determination of the
image quality value using step/hole-type image quality indicators
ISO 19232-4, Non-destructive testing — Image quality of radiographs — Part 4: Experimental evaluation
of image quality values and image quality tables
ASTM E 747, Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Grouping Classification of Wire
Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology
EN 12543 (all parts), Non-destructive testing — Characteristics of focal spots in industrial X-ray systems
for use in non-destructive testing
EN 12679, Non-destructive testing — Radiographic testing — Determination of the size of industrial
radiographic gamma sources
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JIS Z2306, Radiographic image quality indicators for non-destructive testing
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 5576 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
nominal thickness
t
thickness of the parent material only where manufacturing tolerances do not have to be considered
3.2
penetration thickness change
Δt
change of penetrated thickness (3.3) relative to the nominal thickness (3.1) due to beam angle
3.3
penetrated thickness
w
thickness of material in the direction of the radiation beam calculated on the basis of the nominal
thicknesses (3.1) of all penetrated walls
3.4
object-to-film distance
b
distance between the radiation side of the radiographed part of the test object and the film surface,
measured along the central axis of the radiation beam
Note 1 to entry: The abbreviated term OFD can also be used.
3.5
source size
d
size of the radiation source or focal spot size
Note 1 to entry: See the EN 12543 series or EN 12679.
3.6
source-to-film distance
SFD
distance between the source of radiation and the film, measured in the direction of the beam
Note 1 to entry: SFD = f + b
where
f is source-to-object distance (3.7);
b is object-to-film distance (3.4).
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3.7
source-to-object distance
f
distance between the source of radiation and the source side of the test object, measured along the
central axis of the radiation beam
Note 1 to entry: The abbreviated term SOD can also be used.
3.8
external diameter
D
e
nominal diameter of the outer surface of the pipe
3.9
weld area to evaluate
WAE
area to be evaluated on the radiograph, which contains the weld and the heat-affected zone (3.11) on
both sides
3.10
area of interest
AoI
minimum area which should be evaluated on the radiograph and which contains the weld, the heat-
affected zone (3.11) on both sides and all lead letters, markers and image quality indicators (IQIs)
3.11
heat-affected zone
HAZ
area beside the weld influenced by the heating and cooling process of the welding
Note 1 to entry: This is considered to be the two areas beside the weld, each with the same width as the weld cap
but with at least 10 mm to be considered for evaluation.
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
For the purposes of this document, the symbols and abbreviated terms given in Table 1 apply.
Table 1 — Symbols and abbreviated terms
Symbol or abbreviated Definition
term
AoI area of interest
b object-to-film distance
b′ object-to-film distance perpendicular to test object
d source size, focal spot size (see EN 12679 and the EN 12543 series)
D external diameter
e
d value of the diagonal extension of the film, used for testing
f
DWDI double-wall double-image
DWSI double-wall single-image
f source-to-object distance
f′ source-to-object distance perpendicular to test object
F film
f minimum source-to-object distance
min
NOTE The source-to-detector-distance (SDD), as used in digital radiography (see ISO 17636-2), is equivalent to SFD in
film radiography.
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Table 1 (continued)
Symbol or abbreviated Definition
term
HAZ heat-affected zone
IQI image quality indicator
S radiation source
SFD source-to-film distance
t nominal thickness
Δt penetration thickness change
w penetrated thickness
WAE weld area to evaluate
β opening angle of source window or collimator to central beam
NOTE The source-to-detector-distance (SDD), as used in digital radiography (see ISO 17636-2), is equivalent to SFD in
film radiography.
5 Classification of radiographic techniques
The radiographic techniques are divided into two testing classes:
— testing class A: basic techniques;
— testing class B: improved techniques.
Testing class B techniques are used when testing class A techniques are insufficiently sensitive.
Radiographic techniques providing higher sensitivity than testing class B are possible and may be
agreed between the contracting parties by specification of all appropriate test parameters.
The choice of radiographic technique shall be agreed between the contracting parties.
If, for technical or industrial reasons, it is not possible to meet one of the conditions specified for testing
class B, such as the type of radiation source or the source-to-object distance, f, it may be agreed by
contracting parties that the condition selected can be that specified for testing class A. The loss of
sensitivity shall be compensated by an increase of minimum density to 3,0 or by selection of a better
film system testing class with a minimum optical density of 2,6. The other conditions for testing class
B remain unchanged, especially the image quality achieved (see Tables B.1 to B.12 and 6.9). Because of
the better sensitivity than testing class A, the test specimen may be regarded as being tested to testing
class B. This does not apply if the special SFD reductions as described in 7.6 for test arrangements 7.1.4
and 7.1.5 (Figures 5 to 10) are used.
6 General preparations and requirements
6.1 Protection against ionizing radiation
WARNING — Exposure of any part of the human body to X-rays or gamma-rays can be highly
injurious to health. Wherever X-ray equipment or radioactive sources are in use, appropriate
health and safety requirements shall be applied.
NOTE Local, national and international regulations and safety precautions provide additional information.
6.2 Surface preparation and stage of manufacture
In general, surface preparation is not necessary, but where surface imperfections or coatings can cause
difficulty in detecting defects, the surface shall be ground smooth or the coatings shall be removed.
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Unless otherwise specified, radiography shall be carried out after the final stage of manufacture, for
example after grinding or heat treatment.
6.3 Location of the weld in the radiograph
Where the radiograph does not show the weld, high-density markers shall be placed on both sides of
the weld outside the WAE.
6.4 Identification of radiographs
Symbols shall be affixed to each section of the object being radiographed. The images of these symbols
shall appear in the radiograph outside the WAE where possible and shall ensure unambiguous
identification of the section. Another identification system may be part of the contract agreement.
6.5 Marking
Permanent markings on the object to be tested shall be made in order to accurately locate the position
of each radiograph, for example zero-point, direction, identification, measure.
Where the nature of the material and/or its service conditions do not permit permanent marking, the
location may be recorded by means of accurate sketches or photographs.
6.6 Ov
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN ISO 17636-1:2021
01-junij-2021
Neporušitveno preskušanje zvarnih spojev - Radiografske preiskave - 1. del:
Tehnike z rentgenskmii in gama žarki z uporabo filmov (ISO/DIS 17636-1:2021)
Non-destructive testing of welds - Radiographic testing - Part 1: X- and gamma-ray
techniques with film (ISO/DIS 17636-1:2021)
Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Schweißverbindungen - Durchstrahlungsprüfung - Teil 1:
Röntgen- und Gammastrahlungstechniken mit Filmen (ISO/DIS 17636-1:2021)
Contrôle non destructif des assemblages soudés - Contrôle par radiographie - Partie 1:
Techniques par rayons X ou gamma à l'aide de film (ISO/DIS 17636-1:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 17636-1
ICS:
25.160.40 Varjeni spoji in vari Welded joints and welds
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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Non-destructive testing of welds — Radiographic testing —
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Partie 1: Techniques par rayons X ou gamma à l'aide de film
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vii
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms . 3
5 Classification of radiographic techniques . 3
6 General preparations and requirements . 4
6.1 Protection against ionizing radiation . 4
6.2 Surface preparation and stage of manufacture . 4
6.3 Location of the weld in the radiograph . 4
6.4 Identification of radiographs . 4
6.5 Marking . 4
6.6 Overlap of films. 4
6.7 Types and positions of image quality indicators . 5
6.8 E valuation of image quality . 5
6.9 Minimum image quality values . 6
6.10 Personnel qualification . 6
7 Recommended techniques for making radiographs . 6
7.1 General . 6
7.2 Test arrangements . 7
7.2.1 General. 7
7.2.2 Radiation source located in front of the object and with the film at the
opposite side (see Figure 1) . 7
7.2.3 Radiation source located outside the object and film inside (see Figures 2 to 4) . 8
7.2.4 Radiation source centrally located inside the object and with the film
outside (see Figures 5 to 7) . 9
7.2.5 Radiation source located off-centre inside the object and film outside (see
Figures 8 to 10) . 9
7.2.6 Elliptical technique (see Figure 11) .10
7.2.7 Perpendicular technique (see Figure 12) .11
7.2.8 Radiation source located outside the object and film on the other side
(see Figures 13 to 18) .11
7.2.9 Technique for different material thicknesses (see Figure 19) .13
7.3 Choice of tube voltage and radiation source .13
7.3.1 X-ray devices up to 1 000 kV.13
7.3.2 Other radiation sources .14
7.3.3 Film systems and metal screens .15
7.4 Alignment of beam .17
7.5 Reduction of scattered radiation .17
7.5.1 Metal filters and collimators .17
7.5.2 Interception of backscattered radiation .17
7.6 Source-to-object distance .18
7.7 Maximum area for a single exposure .20
7.8 Density of radiograph .20
7.9 Processing .21
7.10 Film viewing conditions .21
8 Test report .21
Annex A (normative) Number of exposures which give an acceptable examination of a
circumferential butt weld .23
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Annex B (normative) Minimum image quality values .28
Annex C (informative) The maximum tube voltages of Figure 20. .35
Bibliography .36
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 Welding and allied processes,
Subcommittee SC 5 Testing and inspection of welds, in collaboration with the European Committee for
Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 121, Welding, in accordance with the Agreement
on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces ISO 17636-1:2013, which has been technically revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— the normative references have been updated;
— the figures have been updated;
— in 6.9 the lower thickness limit for Se-75 applications has been deleted;
— in 7.3.2 the lower thickness limit for Se-75 by agreement of contracting parties has been deleted;
— Update of references to the Figures 1 to 19 in the whole document;
— in 6.7 the usage of ASTM wires and other IQIs by agreement of contracting parties has been added;
— Clarification for measurement of optical density in the weld root;
— Clarification for IQI usage for DWDI technique;
— Addition of the acceptance of shorter wire visibility than 10 mm for pipes with an external diameter
< 50 mm in 6.7 a);
— the document has been editorial revised.
A list of all parts in the ISO 17636 series can be found on the ISO website.
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Introduction
This document specifies fundamental techniques of radiography with the objective of enabling
satisfactory and repeatable results. The techniques are based on generally recognized practice and
fundamental theory of the subject, inspection of fusion welded joints with industrial radiographic films.
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Non-destructive testing of welds — Radiographic testing —
Part 1:
X- and gamma-ray techniques with film
1 Scope
This document specifies techniques of radiographic examination of fusion welded joints in metallic
materials using industrial radiographic film techniques.
This document applies to the joints of plates and pipes. Besides its conventional meaning, “pipe” as used
in this document it covers other cylindrical bodies such as tubes, penstocks, boiler drums, and pressure
vessels.
[1]
NOTE This document complies with most requirements of ISO 5579 .
This document does not specify acceptance levels for any of the indications found on the radiographs.
If contracting parties apply lower test criteria, it is possible that the quality achieved is significantly
lower than when this document is strictly applied.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 5576, Non-destructive testing — Industrial X-ray and gamma-ray radiology — Vocabulary
ISO 5580, Non-destructive testing — Industrial radiographic illuminators — Minimum requirements
ISO 9712, Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel
ISO 11699-1, Non-destructive testing — Industrial radiographic film — Part 1: Classification of film
systems for industrial radiography
ISO 11699-2, Non-destructive testing — Industrial radiographic films — Part 2: Control of film processing
by means of reference values
ISO 19232-1, Non-destructive testing — Image quality of radiographs — Part 1: Determination of the
image quality value using wire-type image quality indicators
ISO 19232-2, Non-destructive testing — Image quality of radiographs — Part 2: Determination of the
image quality value using step/hole-type image quality indicators
EN 12543 (all parts), Non-destructive testing — Characteristics of focal spots in industrial X-ray systems
for use in non-destructive testing
EN 12679, Non-destructive testing — Determination of the size of industrial radiographic sources —
Radiographic method
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 5576 and the following apply.
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3.1
nominal thickness
t
nominal thickness of the parent material only where manufacturing tolerances do not have to be taken
into account
3.2
penetration thickness change
Δt
change of penetrated thickness relative to the nominal thickness due to beam angle
3.3
penetrated thickness
w
thickness of material in the direction of the radiation beam calculated on the basis of the nominal
thicknesses of all penetrated walls
3.4
object-to-film distance
b
distance between the radiation side of the radiographed part of the test object and the film surface
measured along the central axis of the radiation beam
3.5
source size
d
size of the radiation source or focal spot size
Note 1 to entry: See EN 12679 or EN 12543.
3.6
source-to-film distance
SFD
distance between the source of radiation and the film measured in the direction of the beam
Note 1 to entry: SFD = f + b
where
f source-to-object distance
b object-to-film distance
3.7
source-to-object distance
f (SOD)
distance between the source of radiation and the source side of the test object measured along the
central axis of the radiation beam
3.8
external diameter
D
e
nominal external diameter of the pipe
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3.9
Region of Interest
RoI
minimum area which should be visible on the radiograph and contains the weld and the heat affected
zone (HAZ) on both sides
3.10
Area of Interest
AoI
minimum area which should be visible on the radiograph and contains the weld, the heat affected zone
HAZ on both sides and all IQIs
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
For the purposes of this document, the symbols given in Table 1 apply.
Table 1 — Symbols and terms
Symbol Term
b object-to-film distance
b′ object-to-film distance perpendicular to test object
D external diameter
e
d source size
f source-to-object distance
f′ source-to-object distance perpendicular to test object
f minimum source-to-object distance
min
t nominal thickness
Δt penetration thickness change
w penetrated thickness
F film
IQI image quality indicator
S radiation source
SFD source-to-film distance
NOTE Object-to-film distance (OFD) is equivalent to b.
Object-to-detector distance (ODD) as used in part 2 is equivalent to b.
The source-to-detector-distance (SDD) as used in digital radiography is equivalent to SFD.
The source-to-object distance (SOD) is equivalent to f.
5 Classification of radiographic techniques
The radiographic techniques are divided into two classes:
— Class A: basic techniques;
— Class B: improved techniques.
Class B techniques are used when class A might be insufficiently sensitive.
Radiographic techniques providing higher sensitivity than class B are possible and may be agreed
between the contracting parties by specification of all appropriate test parameters.
The choice of radiographic technique shall be agreed between the contracting parties.
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If, for technical or industrial reasons, it is not possible to meet one of the conditions specified for class B,
such as the type of radiation source or the source-to-object distance, f, it may be agreed by contracting
parties that the condition selected may be that specified for class A. The loss of sensitivity shall be
compensated by an increase of minimum density to 3,0 or by selection of a better film system class with
a minimum density of 2,6. The other conditions for class B remain unchanged, especially the image
quality achieved (see Tables B.1 to B.12 and 6.9). Because of the better sensitivity compared to class A,
the test specimen may be regarded as being examined to class B. This does not apply if the special SFD
reductions as described in 7.7 for test arrangements 7.2.4 and 7.2.5 (Figures 5 to 10) are used.
6 General preparations and requirements
6.1 Protection against ionizing radiation
WARNING — Exposure of any part of the human body to X-rays or gamma-rays can be highly
injurious to health. Wherever X-ray equipment or radioactive sources are in use, appropriate
legal requirements shall be applied.
Local and/or national and/or international regulations and safety precautions when using ionizing
radiation shall be strictly applied.
6.2 Surface preparation and stage of manufacture
In general, surface preparation is not necessary, but where surface imperfections or coatings can cause
difficulty in detecting defects, the surface shall be ground smooth or the coatings shall be removed.
Unless otherwise specified, radiography shall be carried out after the final stage of manufacture, e.g.
after grinding or heat treatment.
6.3 Location of the weld in the radiograph
Where the radiograph does not show the weld, high density markers shall be placed on both sides of the
weld outside the region of interest (RoI).
6.4 Identification of radiographs
Symbols shall be affixed to each section of the object being radiographed. The images of these symbols
shall appear in the radiograph outside the region of interest (RoI) where possible and shall ensure
unambiguous identification of the section. Another identification system may be part of contract
agreement
6.5 Marking
Permanent markings on the object to be examined shall be made in order to accurately locate the
position of each radiograph (e.g. zero point, direction, identification, measure).
Where the nature of the material and/or its service conditions do not permit permanent marking, the
location may be recorded by means of accurate sketches or photographs.
6.6 Overlap of films
When radiographing an area with two or more separate films, the films shall overlap sufficiently to
ensure that the complete region of interest is radiographed. This shall be verified by a high density
marker on the surface of the object which is to appear on each film.
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6.7 Types and positions of image quality indicators
The quality of image shall be verified by use of image quality indicators (IQIs) in accordance with
ISO 19232-1 or ISO 19232-2. ASTM E 747 IQIs may be used if the material group of this document fits
better to the testing task. Tables for the conversion of wire numbers from the documemts ASTM E 747
and ISO 19232-1 can be found in both documents. By agreement between contracting parties, other
image quality indicators with the same radiographic attenuation as the test object and same dimensions
as defined in ISO 19232-1 or ISO 19232-2 may be used.
The IQI used shall be placed on the source side of the test object at the centre of the area of interest on
the parent metal beside the weld. The identification numbers and, when used, the lead letter F, shall not
be in the area of interest, except when geometric configuration makes it impractical. The IQI shall be in
close contact with the surface of the object.
Its location shall be made in a section of uniform thickness characterized by a uniform optical density
on the film.
According to the IQI type used, cases a) and b) shall be considered.
a) When using a wire IQI, the wires shall be directed perpendicular to the weld and its location shall
ensure that at least 10 mm of the wire length shows in a section of uniform optical density, which is
normally in the parent metal adjacent to the weld. For exposures in accordance with 7.2.6 and 7.2.7
(Figures 11 and 12), the IQI should be placed with the wires across the pipe axis and they should
not be projected into the image of the weld. The visible wire length can be shorter than 10 mm for
external pipe diameters smaller than 50 mm. The visible wire length shall be ≥ 20 % of the external
pipe diameter.
b) When using a step hole IQI, it shall be placed in such way that the hole number required is placed
close to the weld.
For single wall exposures in accordance with 7.2.4 and 7.2.5 (Figures 5 to 10), the IQI type used can be
placed either on the source side or on the film side. If the IQIs cannot be placed at the source side, the
IQIs are placed on the film side and the image quality shall be determined at least once from comparison
exposure with one IQI placed at the source side and one at the film side under the same conditions.
For double wall exposures in accordance with 7.2.6 and 7.2.7 (Figures 11 to 12) the IQI type used shall
be placed on the source side (use Tables B.5 to B.8). By agreement between contracting parties the IQI
may be placed on the film side (use Tables B.9 to B.12).
For double wall exposures in accordance with 7.2.8 (Figures 13 to 16), the IQI type used can be placed
on the film side. When the IQI is placed on the film side refer to the tables B.9 to B.12.
Where the IQIs are placed on the film side, the letter F shall be placed near the IQI and shall be visible in
the radiographic image and this shall be stated in the test report.
The identification numbers and, when used, the lead letter F, shall not be in the region of interest, except
when geometric configuration makes it impractical.
If steps have been taken to guarantee that radiographs of similar test objects and regions are produced
with identical exposure and processing techniques, and no differences in the image quality value
are likely, the image quality need not be verified for every radiograph. The extent of image quality
verification should be subject to agreement between the contracting parties.
For exposures of pipes with the source centrally located at least three IQIs should be placed equally
spaced at the circumference. The film(s) showing IQI images are then considered representative for the
whole circumference.
6.8 E valuation of image quality
The films shall be viewed in accordance with ISO 5580.
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