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Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Use of automated phased array
technology (ISO 13588:2012)
Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Schweißverbindungen - Ultraschallprüfung - Verwendung
von (halb-)automatisierter phasengesteuerter Array-Technologie (ISO 13588:2012)
Contrôle non destructif des assemblages soudés - Contrôle par ultrasons - Utilisation de
la technique multi-éléments automatisés (ISO 13588:2012)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 13588:2012
ICS:
25.160.40 Varjeni spoji in vari Welded joints
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 13588
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2012
ICS 25.160.40
English Version
Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Use of
automated phased array technology (ISO 13588:2012)
Contrôle non destructif des assemblages soudés - Contrôle Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Schweißverbindungen -
par ultrasons - Utilisation de la technique multi-éléments Ultraschallprüfung - Verwendung von (halb-)automatisierter
automatisés (ISO 13588:2012) phasengesteuerter Array-Technologie (ISO 13588:2012)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 September 2012.

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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Foreword
This document (EN ISO 13588:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding”, the
secretariat of which is held by DIN, in collaboration with Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 "Welding and allied
processes".
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text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by April 2013.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 13588
First edition
2012-10-01
Non-destructive testing of welds —
Ultrasonic testing — Use of automated
phased array technology
Contrôle non destructif des assemblages soudés — Contrôle par
ultrasons — Utilisation de la technique multi-éléments automatisés
Reference number
ISO 13588:2012(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Testing levels . 2
5 Information required prior to testing. 4
5.1 Items to be defined prior to procedure development . 4
5.2 Specific information required by the operator before testing . 4
5.3 Written test procedure . 4
6 Requirements for personnel and equipment . 5
6.1 Personnel qualifications . 5
6.2 Equipment . 5
7 Preparation for testing . 5
7.1 Volume to be inspected . 5
7.2 Verification of test set-up . 6
7.3 Scan increment setting . 6
7.4 Geometry considerations . 6
7.5 Preparation of scanning surfaces . 6
7.6 Temperature . 6
7.7 Couplant . 6
8 Testing of base material . 7
9 Range and sensitivity settings . 7
9.1 Settings . 7
9.2 Checking of the settings . 8
9.3 Reference blocks . 8
10 Equipment checks . 9
11 Procedure qualification . 9
12 Weld testing . 9
13 Data storage .10
14 Interpretation and analysis of phased array data .10
14.1 General .10
14.2 Assessing the quality of the phased array data .10
14.3 Identification of relevant indications .10
14.4 Classification of relevant indications .10
14.5 Determination of location and length of an indication . 11
14.6 Indication assessment . 11
14.7 Evaluation against acceptance criteria . 11
15 Test report . 11
Annex A (informative) Typical reference blocks and reference reflectors .13
Bibliography .17
ISO 13588:2012(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
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International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 13588 was prepared by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) in collaboration with ISO
Technical Committee TC 44, Welding and allied processes, Subcommittee SC 5, Testing and inspection of
welds, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
Requests for official interpretations of any aspect of this International Standard should be directed to the
Secretariat of ISO/TC 44/SC 5 via your national standards body. A complete listing of these bodies can be
found at www.iso.org.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 13588:2012(E)
Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing — Use
of automated phased array technology
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the application of the phased array technology for the semi- or fully
automated ultrasonic testing of fusion-welded joints in metallic materials of minimum thickness 6 mm. It applies
to full penetration welded joints of simple geometry in plates, pipes, and vessels, where both the weld and
parent material are low-alloyed carbon steel.
Where material-dependent ultrasonic parameters are specified in this International Standard, they are based on
steels having an ultrasonic sound velocity of (5 920 ± 50) m/s for longitudinal waves, and (3 255 ± 30) m/s for
transverse waves. It is necessary to take this fact into account when examining materials with a different velocity.
This International Standard provides guidance on the specific capabilities and limitations of phased array
technology for the detection, location, sizing and characterization of discontinuities in fusion-welded joints.
Phased array technology can be used as a stand-alone technology or in combination with other non-destructive
testing (NDT) methods or techniques, for manufacturing inspection, pre-service and for in-service inspection.
This International Standard specifies four testing levels, each corresponding to a different probability of
detection of imperfections.
This International Standard permits assessment of indications for acceptance purposes based on either
amplitude (equivalent reflector size) and length or height and length.
This International Standard does not include acceptance levels for discontinuities.
This International Standard is not applicable:
— for coarse-grained metals and austenitic welds;
[3]
— for automated testing of welds during the production of steel products covered by ISO 10893-8,
[4] [1]
ISO 10893-11, and ISO 3183.
2 Normative references
The 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.
ISO 9712, Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel
ISO 10863, Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing — Use of time-of-flight diffraction
technique (TOFD)
ISO 17635, Non-destructive testing of welds — General rules for metallic materials
ISO 17640, Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing — Techniques, testing levels, and assessment
EN 473, Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel — General principles
EN 1330-4, Non-destructive testing — Terminology — Part 4: Terms used in ultrasonic testing
EN 16392-1, Non-destructive testing — Characterization and verification of ultrasonic phased array systems —
Part 1: Instruments
ISO 13588:2012(E)
EN 16392-2, Non-destructive testing — Characterization and verification of ultrasonic phased array systems —
Part 2: Probes
EN 16392-3, Non-destructive testing — Characterization and verification of ultrasonic phased array systems —
Part 3: Complete systems
EN 16018, Non-destructive testing — Terminology — Terms used in ultrasonic testing with phased arrays
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1330-4 and EN 16018 and the
following apply.
3.1
phased array set-up
probe arrangement defined by probe characteristics (e.g. frequency, probe element size, beam angle, wave
mode), probe position, and the number of probes
3.2
phased array image
one- or two-dimensional display, constructed from the collected information of phased array operation
3.3
probe position
PP
distance between the front of the wedge and the weld centreline
3.4
phased array indication
pattern or disturbance in the phased array image which may need further evaluation
3.5
skewed scan
scan performed with a skewed angle
NOTE The skewed angle can be achieved electronically or by means of probe orientation
3.6
scan increment
distance between successive data collection points in the direction of scanning (mechanically or electronically)
4 Testing levels
Quality requirements for welded joints are mainly associated with the material, welding process and service
conditions. To accommodate all of these requirements, this International Standard specifies four testing levels
(A, B, C, and D).
From testing level A to testing level C, an increasing probability of detection is achieved by an increasing testing
coverage, e.g. number of incidences, combining techniques.
Testing level D may be agreed for special application using a written procedure which shall take into account the
general requirements of this International Standard. This includes tests of metals other than ferritic steel, tests
on partial penetration welds, tests with automated equipment, tests at object temperatures outside the range.
[2]
In general, the testing levels are related to quality levels (e.g. ISO 5817 ). The appropriate testing level can
be specified by standards for testing of welds (e.g. ISO 17635), product standards or other documents. When
ISO 17635 is specified, the recommended testing levels are as given in Table 1.
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Table 1 — Recommended testing levels
[2]
Testing level Quality level in ISO 5817
A C, D
B B
C by agreement
D special application
Table 2 shows the minimum requirements and in all cases as described in 7.2 the set-up shall be verified with
a reference block. In cases where scanning is from one face (excluding TOFD), half and full skip shall be used
and stored; if scanning is performed from both faces, half skip is sufficient.
If the evaluation of the indications is based on amplitude only, the deviation from the normal to the weld shall
not exceed 6°.
Table 2 — Description of testing levels
Testing levels
A B C
Mode Example of sketches
Reference block (see Annex A)
Block A Block B Block C
Test set-up
Fixed angles at fixed
Not suitable as single
probe position to weld Two sides Two sides
technique
a
(line scans)
Fixed angles with
One side One side One side
a
raster scanning
E-scan at fixed probe
Two sides with
position One side Two sides
c
two angles
a
(line scan)
S-scan at fixed probe Two sides
Two sides or two probe
position to weld One side or two probe
positions
a
(line scan) positions
S-scan raster Not recommended One side
TOFD generated with Not recommended, TOFD testing in
One set-up
a
phased array accordance with ISO 10863
b
Skewed scan If required by specification
a
For testing level C, at least two different test set-ups from this table shall be combined; at least one of them shall be S-scan or
TOFD.
b
If detection of transverse discontinuities is required by specification, a suitable additional test set-up shall be applied. Skewed
probe or electronically skewed beam can be used.
c
At least 10° difference.
ISO 13588:2012(E)
5 Information required prior to testing
5.1 Items to be defined prior to procedure development
Information on the following items is required:
a) purpose and extent of testing;
b) testing levels;
c) acceptance criteria;
d) specification of reference blocks;
e) manufacturing or operation stage at which the testing is to be carried out;
f) weld details and information on the size of the heat-affected zone;
g) requirements for access and surface conditions and temperature;
h) personnel qualifications;
i) reporting requirements.
5.2 Specific information required by the operator before testing
Before any testing of a welded joint can begin, the operator shall have access to all the information as specified
in 5.1 together with the following additional information:
a) written test procedure;
b) type(s) of parent material and product form (i.e. cast, forged, rolled);
c) joint preparation and dimensions;
d) welding instruction or relevant information on the welding process;
e) time of inspection relative to any post-weld heat treatment;
f) result of any parent metal testing carried out prior to and/or after welding.
5.3 Written test procedure
For all testing levels a written test procedure is required.
A procedure shall be written and shall include the following information as a minimum:
a) the purpose and extent of testing;
b) testing techniques;
c) testing levels;
d) personnel qualification/training requirements;
e) equipment requirements (including but not limited to frequency, sampling rate, pitch between elements,
element size);
f) reference and/or test blocks;
g) the setting of equipment;
h) available access and surface conditions;
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i) the testing of parent material;
j) the evaluation of indications;
k) acceptance levels and/or recording levels;
l) reporting requirements;
m) environmental and safety issues.
The procedure shall include a documented testing strategy or scan plan showing probe placement, movement,
and component coverage that provides a standardized and repeatable methodology for weld testing. The scan
plan shall also include ultrasonic beam angles used, beam directions with respect to the weld centreline, and
volume examined for each weld.
6 Req
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