Radio graphic Test (RT) and Magnetic particle Test (MT)
Radio graphic Test (RT) and Magnetic particle Test (MT)
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I have a requirement of 10" gate valve WCB, Class 300, Trim 1. My client requires Radio graphic Test (RT) and Magnetic particle Test (MT) to be carried out on the valves during the manufacturing process. But my manufacturer is informing that only Radio graphic Test (RT) can be carried out on the valves & Magnetic particle Test (MT) is not required for this valve. I have a doubt. Can any one inform me if it is true.





RE: Radio graphic Test (RT) and Magnetic particle Test (MT)
If you do not have done it already:
Get your end-user to specify exactly, or agree with client/end user, what rules/paragraphs/procedures/instructions it is referred to. It is necessary to agree in detail on what parts are expected going to be tested, and to which procedures and which results/passing qualifications you are expected to have.
Cross-check same with maqnufacturor and ask for the reason magnetic particle test can not be used. (Material reasons?)
Testing details discussions are not uncommon, and normally a result of generalization or repetition of earlier procedures or routines not suitable for the particular product.
Misinterpretation can be at either side, even yours.....
RE: Radio graphic Test (RT) and Magnetic particle Test (MT)
RE: Radio graphic Test (RT) and Magnetic particle Test (MT)
Many thanks for your valuable suggestion. Yes, acceptance criteria is as per ASME B16.34. Please send your valuable suggestion. A local testing lab is informing that they can carry out RT/MT on our stock valves. They informed that they will dismanle the valve, carry out NDE & assemble the valve again. Is this procedure acceptable. I have a doubt that the testing lab might damage the internal parts while dismantling & reassembling. Please send your suggestion as to how to proceed further.
RE: Radio graphic Test (RT) and Magnetic particle Test (MT)
If you are not the manufacturer of the valves I would suggest you contact the manufacture before dis-assembly. typically this action can void the warranty.
also it's important that gate valves be assembled properly. flipping the wedge will cause the valve to leak.
RE: Radio graphic Test (RT) and Magnetic particle Test (MT)
Bob