ASTM E243-13

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Designation: E243 − 09 E243 − 13
Standard Practice for
Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) (Eddy Current) Examination
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of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E243; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope Scope*
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1.1 This practice covers the procedures that shall be followed in eddy-current eddy current examination of copper and
copper-alloy tubes for detecting discontinuities of a severity likely to cause failure of the tube. These procedures are applicable
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for tubes with outside diameters to 3 ⁄8 in. (79.4 mm), inclusive, and wall thicknesses from 0.017 in. (0.432 mm) to 0.120 in. (3.04
mm), inclusive, or as otherwise stated in ASTM product specifications; or by other users of this practice. These procedures may
be used for tubes beyond the size range recommended, upon contractual agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
1.2 The procedures described in this practice are based on methods making use of encircling annular examination coil systems.
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
NOTE 1—This practice may be used as a guideline for the examination, by means of internal probe examination coil systems, of installations using
tubular products where the outer surface of the tube is not accessible. For such applications, the technical differences associated with the use of internal
probe coils should be recognized and accommodated. The effect of foreign materials on the tube surface and signals due to tube supports are typical of
the factors that must be considered. See E690 for additional details regarding the in-situ examinations using internal probes.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B111/B111M Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser Tubes and Ferrule Stock
B395/B395M Specification for U-Bend Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Heat Exchanger and Condenser Tubes
B543 Specification for Welded Copper and Copper-Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube
E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
E690 Practice for In Situ Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Nonmagnetic Heat Exchanger Tubes
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
2.2 Other Documents:
SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice for Nondestructive Testing Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive
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Testing
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ANSI/ASNT CP-189 ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
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NAS-410 NAS Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive Personnel (Quality Assurance Committee)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to this Standard
3.1.1 The following terms are defined in relation to this standard.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.07 on Electromagnetic
Method.
Current edition approved June 1, 2009Dec. 1, 2013. Published June 2009December 2013. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 20042009 as
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E243 - 97E243 - 09.(2004) . DOI: 10.1520/E0243-09.10.1520/E0243-13.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Practice SE-243 in the Code.
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Available from American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), P.O. Box 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518, http://www.asnt.org.
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Available from Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc. (AIA), 1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1700, Arlington, VA 22209-3928, http://www.aia-aerospace.org.
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