NDT - Non-Destructive Testing NDT Codes and Standards Questions and Answers

Question 1

An NDT inspector is required to perform ultrasonic testing on a new power boiler during fabrication.
Which section of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code provides the detailed methods and procedures for conducting this examination?

Accepted Answer

ASME Section V - Nondestructive Examination

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ASME Section I - Rules for Construction of Power Boilers

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ASME Section VIII - Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels

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ASME Section IX - Welding and Brazing Qualifications

Question 2

A welding inspector is overseeing the fabrication of a new steel pedestrian bridge. Which of the following codes would be the primary governing document for the welding and inspection requirements?

Accepted Answer

AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code — Steel

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API 1104 - Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities

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ASME BPVC Section IX - Welding and Brazing Qualifications

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ASTM E164 - Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of ASNT's Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A?

Accepted Answer

To provide guidelines for employers to establish their own written practice for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel.

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To provide a mandatory, government-enforced standard for NDT personnel certification.

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To establish internationally recognized NDT Level III certification through a central body.

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To provide detailed, step-by-step procedures for performing specific NDT methods.

Question 4

An NDT Level II technician performs a liquid penetrant examination on a weld for a new pressure vessel built to ASME Section VIII, Div. 1. The technician finds several rounded indications. In which document would the technician find the specific criteria to determine if these indications are acceptable or rejectable?

Accepted Answer

ASME Section VIII, Div. 1, Mandatory Appendix 8

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ASNT SNT-TC-1A

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ASTM E165 - Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry

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ASME Section V, Article 6 - Liquid Penetrant Examination

Question 5

An oil refinery needs to conduct an in-service inspection of its existing process piping systems to assess for corrosion and other degradation. Which American Petroleum Institute (API) code specifically governs the inspection, rating, repair, and alteration of these in-service piping systems?

Accepted Answer

API 570 - Piping Inspection Code

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API 510 - Pressure Vessel Inspection Code

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API 653 - Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction

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API 1104 - Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the role of ASTM International standards, such as ASTM E709 (Magnetic Particle Testing) or ASTM E1417 (Liquid Penetrant Testing), within the larger framework of NDT codes?

Accepted Answer

They provide detailed, consensus-based procedures and practices for how to perform a specific NDT method.

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They are construction codes that dictate when and where NDT must be performed.

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They are personnel qualification documents used to certify NDT inspectors.

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They are federal regulations that are legally binding in all industries.