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GB/T 2970-2016: Method for ultrasonic testing of thicker steel plates

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GB NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ICS 77.040.20 H 26 Replacing GB/T 2970-2004 Method for ultrasonic testing of thicker steel plates Issued on. FEBRUARY 24, 2016 Implemented on. SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 Issued by. General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China; Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China.

Table of Contents

Foreword... 3 1 Scope... 4 2 Normative references... 4 3 General requirements... 4 4 Contrast samples... 5 5 Testing instruments and equipment... 8 6 Test conditions and methods... 9 7 Defect determination and assessment... 10 8 Quality grading of steel plates... 12 9 Testing report... 12 Appendix A (Normative) Methods for transverse wave testing of steel plates 13 Appendix B (Normative) Property requirements of dual-crystal probes... 17

Foreword

This Standard is drafted according to the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009. This Standard replaces GB/T 2970-2004 Thicker steel plates - Method for ultrasonic inspection. Compared with GB/T 2970-2004, the major technical changes are as follows. — MODIFY the debugging method for sensitivity of dual-crystal straight beam probes. For the steel plates with the thicknesses of greater than 60mm, the debugging method for testing sensitivity of dual-crystal straight beam probes is consistent with that of single-crystal straight beam probes. — STIPULATE similar acoustic properties, which is “the acoustic attenuation bias shall be within the range of ± 25%”. — ADD the provisions on the contrast samples of the single-crystal straight beam probes for the steel plates with the thicknesses of greater than 200mm. — ADD “rectangular groove” to the “dynamic samples”. — MODIFY the test method of defect boundaries and lengths. — ADD Appendix A (Normative). This Standard was proposed by China Iron and Steel Association. This Standard shall be under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Steels (SAC/TC 183). Drafting organizations of this Standard. Central Iron and Steel Research Institute, Eddysun (Xiamen) Electronic Co., Ltd, China Metallurgical Information and Standardization Institute, Sichuan Xingtianyuan Material Testing Technology Co., Ltd, and NCS Testing Technology Co., Ltd. Main drafters of this Standard. Zhang Jianwei, Fan Hong, Lin Junming, Dong Li, Liu Changqing, Zhang Ke, Shen Haihong, Jia Huiming, Yuan Gangqiang and Zhang Weixu. The previous released editions replaced by this Standard are as follows. — GB/T 2970-1982, GB/T 2970-1991 and GB/T 2970-2004. Method for ultrasonic testing of thicker steel plates

1 Scope

This Standard specifies the general requirements, contrast samples, testing instruments and equipment, test conditions and methods, defect determination and assessment, quality grading of steel plates, and testing report of the ultrasonic testing of thicker steel plates. This Standard is applicable to the ultrasonic testing of the steel plates with the thicknesses of not less than 6mm and used in pressure elements, bridges, buildings, shipbuilding, steel structures, pipelines, moulds, etc. The austenitic stainless steel plates can also make reference to this Standard.

2 Normative references

The following documents are essential to the application of this document. For dated references, only the editions with the dates indicated are applicable to this document. For undated references, only the latest editions (including all the amendments) are applicable to this document. GB/T 8651 Flaw detection method by the ultrasonic plate wave for metal plates JB/T 10061 Commonly used specification for A-mode ultrasonic flaw detector using pulse echo technique

3 General requirements

3.1 The surfaces of the tested plates shall be flat and smooth along with uniform thickness. There shall be no droplets, oil stains, corrosions and other dirt. 3.2 During testing, the internal constitutions of the tested plates shall not generate interference echoes affecting the testing. 3.4 The personnel engaged in ultrasonic testing of steel plates shall be trained, and obtained Level 1 qualification certificate and above of professional ultrasonic flaw detection issued by certification authorities. 3.5 It is allowed to scan manually and automatically. It is allowed to use the piezoelectric (contact and immersion methods) and electromagnetic ultrasonic testing methods. 3.6 The adopted ultrasonic wave shapes can be longitudinal waves, transverse waves and plate waves. When using transverse waves as the supplement of the longitudinal wave testing, it shall be agreed upon by the supply and requisitioning parties when ordering goods.

4 Contrast samples

4.1 The materials and acoustic properties of the contrast samples shall be the same or similar with those of the tested steel plates (the acoustic attenuation bias shall be within the range of ± 25%). Furthermore, ENSURE that there are no defects affecting the testing inside. 4.2 When using a dual-crystal straight beam probe to test the steel plates with the thicknesses of not greater than 60mm, the contrast samples being used are shown in Figure 1. 4.3 When using a single-crystal straight beam probe for testing, the contrast samples shall conform to the provisions of Figure 2 as well as Tables 1 and 2. 4.4 When using the piezoelectric or electromagnetic automatic ultrasonic testing method, the long side of the dynamic contrast sample shall be parallel to the calendaring direction. In the meantime, the end surface shall be straight. It is allowed to make reference to Figure 3 for the preparation of the dynamic contrast sample.

5 Testing instruments and equipment

5.1 Flaw detector The properties of the flaw detector being used shall conform to the relevant provisions of JB/T 10061. 5.2 Transducer 5.2.1 For the selection of piezoelectric straight beam probes, SEE Table 3. 5.2.2 For the dual-crystal straight beam probes whose tested plates are not greater than 60mm in thickness, the properties shall conform to the requirements of Appendix B. 5.2.3 When using the plate waves for flaw detection, the selection of the wave shape, wave mode and test method shall conform to the requirements of GB/T 8651. 5.2.4 When using the transverse waves for flaw detection, EXECUTE according to the Appendix A of this Standard.

6 Test conditions and methods

6.1 Testing time In principle, the testing shall be conducted after steel plate processing. It is also allowed to be conducted after rolling. 6.2 Tested surface It is allowed to test from any rolled surface of the steel plate. 6.3 Testing sensitivity 6.3.1 When using the piezoelectric probes, the testing sensitivity shall be included in the surface coupling acoustic energy loss (dB) between contrast sample and tested steel plate. 6.3.5 In dynamic status, ADJUST the testing sensitivity of each channel according to the methods given in Sections 6.3.1 to 6.3.4.USE the dynamic samples described in Section 4.4 to determine the dynamic underreporting and misinformation. SCAN afterwards. 6.4 Probe scanning forms 6.4.1 When using the piezoelectric probes, the probes scan along the direction perpendicular to the steel plate’s calendaring direction, and the parallel lines with the spacing of not greater than 100mm. 6.4.2 When using the dual-crystal probes, the sound insulation layers of the probes shall be parallel to the calendaring direction (SCAN along the direction perpendicular to the calendaring direction). 6.4.3 According to the requirements of the contract or technical agreement or drawings, it is allowed to perform other forms of scanning. 6.5 Testing speed The testing speed shall not affect the flaw detection. However, when using the flaw detectors without automatic alarm function for scanning, the testing speed shall not be greater than 200 mm/s.

7 Defect determination and assessment

7.1 Defect records During testing, RECORD the following circumstances discovered within the testing sensitivity. 7.2 Determination method for defect boundaries or indicating lengths 7.2.1 After discovering the defects during testing, TEST around to determine the extension of the defects. 7.2.2 When using a dual-crystal probe to determine the defect boundaries or indicating lengths, the probe’s moving direction shall be perpendicular to its sound insulation layer. 7.2.5 When determining the defect boundary or indicating length in Section 7.1 c) of this Standard, MOVE the probe, until the first reflected wave of the steel plate’s bottom surface (or end) increases to 50% of the full scale of the fluorescent screen under the condition of testing sensitivity. 7.2.6 When using the automatic ultrasonic method for testing, after discovering suspected defect, QUANTIFY and POSITION the defect manually. USE the manual method to accurately determine the defect indicating length and boundary as well. 7.4 Assessment rules of single defect indicating area 7.4.1 For single defect, CONSIDER its showing area as the single indicating area of this defect. 7.5 Assessment rules of defect density Within any 1m × 1m testing area, DETERMINE according to the percentage of the defect area.

8 Quality grading of steel plates

8.1 For the quality grading of steel plates, SEE Table 4. 8.2 Within the testing area 50mm around the steel plate (when the plate thickness is greater than 100mm, TAKE half of the plate thickness) and within 25mm away from both sides of the groove predetermined line, the single defect indicating lengths shall not be greater than or equal to 50mm.

9 Testing report

The testing report shall include the following contents. ......
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