Appendix A: May UT also be omitted?
Appendix A: May UT also be omitted?
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Dear community,
So it comes to a point where Appendix A can be used. Using E = 0.7, spot radiograpy may be omitted. But, what about UT if we're using UT instead of RT. May it also be omitted?
Thanks in advance,
So it comes to a point where Appendix A can be used. Using E = 0.7, spot radiograpy may be omitted. But, what about UT if we're using UT instead of RT. May it also be omitted?
Thanks in advance,





RE: Appendix A: May UT also be omitted?
620-I-13/00 refers to Table 5-2, and Table 5-2 indicates Radiographed requirements, therefore the query only referred to RT. But per Note 1, directs you to section 5.26 which confirms RT or UT which both are referred to as examinations.
RE: Appendix A: May UT also be omitted?
"This is logic. If normally RT is performed, but we are using UT in lieu of RT, if App A says we won't need RT, thereafter we won't need UT at all"
But they cannnot accept my explanation
RE: Appendix A: May UT also be omitted?
8.3.1 When Ultrasonic Examination is applied in order to fulfill the requirement of 7.3.2.1, the provisions of Appendix U shall apply.
U.1.2c Number and Locations (see 8.1.2)
When these sections refer to radiography, for purposes of this appendix, they shall be read as applied to UT.
8.1.2.1 Except when omitted under the provisions of A.3.4, radiographs shall be taken as specified in 8.1.2 through 8.1.9.
A.3.4 By agreement between the Purchaser and the Manufacturer, the spot radiography may be omitted, and a joint efficiency factor of 0.70 shall be used.
This still depends on the contract between you and your client.
If you have previously agreed upon using a joint efficiency factor of 0.7 and omitting the radiography requirements then it is not required.
If not, then they have the option to specify a higher joint efficiency factor which requires RT or UT testing.
RE: Appendix A: May UT also be omitted?
I couldn't do better.