Projekta Nr.ISO/TS 16943:2023
Nosaukums<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document describes phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) of polyethylene electrofusion (EF) socket joints used for the conveyance of fluids. </span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document provides a test whereby the presence of imperfections such as voids, wire dislocation, misalignment, pipe under-penetration, particulate contamination and lack of fusion in electrofusion socket joints can be detected. </span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">The technique is only applicable to polyethylene electrofusion socket fittings without a barrier to ultrasonic waves.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document also provides requirements for procedure qualification and guidance for personnel qualifications, which are essential for the application of this test technique.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document covers the test equipment, the preparation and performance of the test, the assessment of indications and the reporting for polyethylene EF joints.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">Acceptance criteria are not covered in this document.</span></p> <p class="Note"><span lang="EN-GB">NOTE 1<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>At the time of publication, experience only exists in the use of PAUT for polyethylene (PE80 and PE100) electrofusion socket joint sizes between 90 mm and 710 mm (SDR 11 and 17).<sup>[</sup><sup>1</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>2</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>3</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>4</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>5</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>6</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>7</sup><sup>]</sup></span></p> <p class="Note"><span lang="EN-GB">NOTE 2<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Interlaboratory testing has shown that PAUT is a viable method for enhancing the integrity assessment of electrofusion joints.<sup>[</sup><sup>8</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>15</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>16</sup><sup>]</sup></span></p> <p class="Note"><span lang="EN-GB">NOTE 3<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>This document does not apply to the detection of unscraped pipe. Such detection can be achieved by simple visual testing, provided mechanical scraping tools are employed.</span></p> <p class="Note"><span lang="EN-GB">NOTE 4<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>PAUT techniques for cold fusion detection are known to be available. However further research verification and experience are needed to transfer the technique into an ISO International Standard. This document does not provide any information regarding the detection of cold fusions.</span></p>
Reģistrācijas numurs (WIID)83935
Darbības sfēra<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document describes phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) of polyethylene electrofusion (EF) socket joints used for the conveyance of fluids. </span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document provides a test whereby the presence of imperfections such as voids, wire dislocation, misalignment, pipe under-penetration, particulate contamination and lack of fusion in electrofusion socket joints can be detected. </span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">The technique is only applicable to polyethylene electrofusion socket fittings without a barrier to ultrasonic waves.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document also provides requirements for procedure qualification and guidance for personnel qualifications, which are essential for the application of this test technique.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document covers the test equipment, the preparation and performance of the test, the assessment of indications and the reporting for polyethylene EF joints.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">Acceptance criteria are not covered in this document.</span></p> <p class="Note"><span lang="EN-GB">NOTE 1<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>At the time of publication, experience only exists in the use of PAUT for polyethylene (PE80 and PE100) electrofusion socket joint sizes between 90 mm and 710 mm (SDR 11 and 17).<sup>[</sup><sup>1</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>2</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>3</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>4</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>5</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>6</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>7</sup><sup>]</sup></span></p> <p class="Note"><span lang="EN-GB">NOTE 2<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>Interlaboratory testing has shown that PAUT is a viable method for enhancing the integrity assessment of electrofusion joints.<sup>[</sup><sup>8</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>15</sup><sup>][</sup><sup>16</sup><sup>]</sup></span></p> <p class="Note"><span lang="EN-GB">NOTE 3<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>This document does not apply to the detection of unscraped pipe. Such detection can be achieved by simple visual testing, provided mechanical scraping tools are employed.</span></p> <p class="Note"><span lang="EN-GB">NOTE 4<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">        </span>PAUT techniques for cold fusion detection are known to be available. However further research verification and experience are needed to transfer the technique into an ISO International Standard. This document does not provide any information regarding the detection of cold fusions.</span></p>
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ICS grupa23.040.20