Licensed Copy: :FULLNAME, : DATE, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBRITISH STANDARD BS EN13100-3:2004Non destructive testing of welded joints in thermoplasticssemi-finished products —Part 3: Ultrasonic testingThe European Standard EN 13100-3:2004 has the status of aBritish StandardICS 25.160.40 BS EN 13100-3:2004National forewordThis British Standard is the official English language version ofEN 13100-3:2004.The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical CommitteePRI/80, Welding of plastics, which has the responsibility to:— aid enquirers to understand the text;— present to the responsible international/European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed;— monitor related international and European developments and promulgate them in the UK.A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.Cross-referencesThe British Standards which implement international or European publications referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Catalogue under the section entitled “International Standards Correspondence Index”, or by using the “Search” facility of the BSI Electronic Catalogue or of British Standards Online.This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. 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No.DateCommentsAmendments issued since publicationEUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13100-3November 2004ICS 25.160.40English versionNon destructive testing of welded joints in thermoplastics semi- finished products - Part 3: Ultrasonic testingContrôle non destructif des assemblages soudés sur produits semi-finis en thermoplastiques - Partie 3 : Contrôle par ultrasonsZerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Schweißverbindungen thermoplastischer Kunststoffe - Teil 3: UltraschallprüfungThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 October 2004.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 Central Secretariat 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION C O M I TÉ EUR O P ÉEN DE NOR M A L I S A TI ON EUR O P Ä I S C H ES KOM I TEE F Ü R NOR M UNG Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 BrusselsLicensed Copy: :FULLNAME, : DATE, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI© 2004 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13100-3:2004: EEN 13100-3:2004 (E)Licensed Copy: :FULLNAME, : DATE, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIContentspageForeword..............................................................................................................................................................31 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................42 Normative references ............................................................................................................................43 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................44 Symbols and designations ...................................................................................................................45 General....................................................................................................................................................56 Information required prior to examination ..........................................................................................56.1 Examination procedure .........................................................................................................................56.2 Information required by the operator ..................................................................................................56.3 Written examination procedure ............................................................................................................67 Requirements for personnel and equipment ......................................................................................67.1 Personnel qualifications .......................................................................................................................67.2 Equipment ..............................................................................................................................................67.3 Probe parameters ..................................................................................................................................68 Examination volume ..............................................................................................................................79 Preparation of scanning surfaces ........................................................................................................710 Range and sensitivity setting ...............................................................................................................810.1 General....................................................................................................................................................810.2 Reference level.......................................................................................................................................910.3 Evaluation levels ..................................................................................................................................1110.4 Transfer correction ..............................................................................................................................1110.5 Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................................................................................................1111 Examination technique .......................................................................................................................1111.1 Ultrasonic techniques .........................................................................................................................1111.2 Location of indications .......................................................................................................................1311.3 Evaluation of indications ....................................................................................................................1412 Examination report ..............................................................................................................................1412.1 General..................................................................................................................................................1412.2 General data .........................................................................................................................................1412.3 Information relating to equipment .....................................................................................................1512.4 Information relating to examination technique ................................................................................1512.5 Results of the examination .................................................................................................................15Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................................163Licensed Copy: :FULLNAME, : DATE, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIEN 13100-3:2004 (E)ForewordThis document (EN 13100-3:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 “Plastics”, the secretariat of which is held by IBN.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 May 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2005.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EN 13100-3:2004 (E)Licensed Copy: :FULLNAME, : DATE, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI1 ScopeThis document specifies methods for the manual ultrasonic examination of heated tool, electrofusion, extrusion and hot gas joints in plastics materials. It applies to joints in single wall pipes and plates. The range of thicknesses covered is from 10 mm to 100 mm.This document does not specify acceptance levels of the indications.2 Normative referencesThe 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.EN 473, Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel — General principlesEN 583-2, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic examination — Part 2: Sensitivity and range settingEN 583-4, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic examination — Part 4: Examination for discontinuities perpendicular to the surfaceEN 1330-2:1998, Non-destructive testing — Terminology — Part 2: Terms common to the non-destructive testing methodsEN 1330-4:2000, Non-destructive testing — Terminology — Part 4: Terms used in ultrasonic testingEN 12668-1, Non-destructive testing equipment — Part 1: Instruments—CharacterizationandverificationofultrasonicexaminationEN 12668-2, Non-destructive testing equipment — Part 2: Probes—CharacterizationandverificationofultrasonicexaminationEN 12668-3, Non-destructive testing—Characterizationandverificationofultrasonicexaminationequipment — Part 3: Combined equipmentENV 583-6, Non-destructive testing — Ultrasonic examination – Part 6: Time-of-flight diffraction technique as a method for detection and sizing of discontinuities3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1330-2:1998 and EN 1330-4:2000 apply.4 Symbols and designationsSymbols and designations are given in Table 1.5Licensed Copy: :FULLNAME, : DATE, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIEN 13100-3:2004 (E)Table 1 — Symbols and designationsSymbolDesignationsUnitt l h x y zDaThickness of parent material (thinnest part) Length of the indicationExtension of the indication in depth direction Position of the indication in the longitudinal direction Position of the indication in the transverse direction Position of the indication in depthDiameter of the componentDimension of the wedge in the direction of examinationmm mm mm mm mm mm mmmm5 GeneralThe purpose of this document is to describe general methods of ultrasonic examination for the most commonly used welded joints in thermoplastics. The specific requirements specified by this document cover the equipment, preparation, performance of the examination and reporting. Methods to be used for ultrasonic assessment of indications and acceptance criteria shall be specified.6 Information required prior to examination6.1 Examination procedureThe following items shall be specified:¾ method for setting the reference level;¾ method to be used for evaluation of indications;¾ acceptance levels;¾ examination level;¾ manufacturing and operation stage(s) at which the examination is to be carried out;¾ qualification of personnel;¾ whether or not a written examination procedure is required;¾ requirements for written examination procedures.6.2 Information required by the operatorBefore any examination of a welded joint can begin, the operator shall have access to the following information:¾ written examination procedure, if required (see 6.3);¾ type(s) of parent material;¾ joint preparation and dimensions;EN 13100-3:2004 (E)Licensed Copy: :FULLNAME, : DATE, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI¾ welding procedure or relevant information on the welding process;¾ reporting requirements.6.3 Written examination procedureThe definitions and requirements in this document will normally satisfy the need for a written examination procedure. When this is not the case, or when the techniques described in this document are not applicable to the welded joint to be examined, additional written examination procedures shall be used.7 Requirements for personnel and equipment7.1 Personnel qualificationsPersonnel performing examinations in accordance with this document shall be qualified to an appropriate level in accordance with the relevant document, e.g. EN 473.In addition to a general knowledge of ultrasonic weld inspection, the personnel shall be aware of testing problems specifically associated with the thermoplastic material and type of welded joints to be examined.7.2 EquipmentAny equipment used in conjunction with this document shall comply with the requirements of EN 12668-1 to EN 12668-3. Prior to the publication of a document related to the subject, the corresponding national documents may be used.7.3 Probe parameters7.3.1 FrequencyOnly longitudinal (compression) wave transducers shall be used for the inspection of thermoplastics. The frequency of the transducers shall be in the range 1 MHz to 5 MHz and shall be chosen such that flaw sensitivity is maximised without compromising signal-to-noise performance.To improve signal-to-noise performance piezo-composite transducers may be used.7.3.2 Angles of incidenceThe probe angle(s) used shall ensure that the weld fusion face(s) are examined at, or as near as possible to, normal incidence. This means that for electrofusion joints, for example, a 0° probe angle shall be used.7.3.3 FocusingFor the examination of electrofusion joints focusing probes should be used. These probes shall be focused to the depth of the welded interfaces, i.e. their focal distance shall be equal to the wall thickness of the socket.Focused probes should not be used for the examination of heated tool, extrusion or hot gas welded joints unless otherwise specified.7.3.4 Wedge materialWedges should be made of PTFE.15Licensed Copy: :FULLNAME, : DATE, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI7.3.5 Adoption of probes to curved scanning surfacesThe gap between the test surface and the bottom of the wedge shall not be greater than 0,5 mm. For cylindrical or spherical surfaces this requirement will normally be met when the following equation is fulfilled:D ³ 15 aIf this requirement cannot be met, the wedge shall be adapted to the surface and the sensitivity and range shall be set accordingly.8 Examination volumeThe examination volume (see Figure 1) shall include weld and parent material for at least 5 mm on each side of the weld, or the width of the heat affected zone, whichever is greater.In all cases scanning shall cover the whole examination volume. If individual sections of this volume cannot be covered by a single scanning technique, alternative or supplementary ultrasonic techniques shall be used.9 Preparation of scanning surfacesScanning surfaces shall be wide enough to permit the examination volume to be fully covered. Alternatively, the width of the scanning surfaces may be smaller if equivalent coverage of the examination volume can be achieved by scanning either from both sides of the joint or from both the upper and the lower surface of the joint.Scanning surfaces shall be even and free from foreign matter likely to interfere with probe coupling (e.g. soil, notches, grooves etc.). Unevenness of the test surface shall not result in a gap between the probe and test surface greater than 0,5 mmThe examination can be performed with either the weld bead intact or removed.Licensed Copy: :FULLNAME, : DATE, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIa) Electrofusion (socket) jointsb) Heated tool jointsc) Hot-gas / extrusion jointsKey1 Examination volumeFigure 1 — Examination volume10 Range and sensitivity setting10.1 GeneralSetting of range and sensitivity shall be carried out whenever the probe type, probe angle, weld type, material type or material thickness is changed in accordance with this document and EN 583-2. Checks to confirm these settings shall be performed at least every 4 h and on completion of the examination. Checks shall also be carried out if the operator or surface condition change, the leads are changed, a new weld (of the sameLicensed Copy: :FULLNAME, : DATE, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSItype) is examined or if changes in the equivalent settings (for example noise level, backwall echo) are suspected. If deviations are found during these checks the corrections given in Table 2 shall be carried out.Table 2 — Sensitivity and range correctionsSensitivity1Deviations ≤ 4 dBThe setting shall be corrected before the examination is continued2Reduction of the sensitivity > 4 dBSetting shall be corrected and all examinations carried out with the equipment over the previous period shall be repeated3Increase in sensitivity > 4 dBSetting shall be corrected and all recorded indications shall be re- examinedRange1Deviations ≤ 2 % of the rangeThe setting shall be corrected before exam。