1、Designation: E570 151Standard Practice forFlux Leakage Examination of Ferromagnetic Steel TubularProducts1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E570; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last re
2、vision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript 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.1NOTEEditorially corrected 10.1.1 in March 2016.1.
3、Scope*1.1 This practice covers the application and standardizationof equipment using the flux leakage test method for detectionof outer surface, inner surface, and subsurface discontinuitiesin ferromagnetic steel tubular products (Note 1) of uniformcross section such as seamless and welded tubing.NO
4、TE 1The term “tube” or “tubular product” will be used to refer toboth pipe and tubing.1.2 This practice is intended for use on tubular productshaving outside diameters from approximately12 to 24 in. (12.7to 610 mm) with wall thicknesses to12 in. (12.7 mm). Thesetechniques have been used for other si
5、zes, however, and maybe so specified upon contractual agreement between thepurchaser and the supplier.1.3 This practice does not establish acceptance criteria; theymust be specified by the using parties.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard. The values given in
6、parentheses are mathemati-cal conversions to SI units that are provided for informationonly and are not considered standard.1.5 This standard does not purport to address the safetyconcerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate
7、 safety andhealth practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E543 Specification for Agencies Performing NondestructiveTestingE1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations2.2 Other Documents:SNT-TC-1A Recommended Prac
8、tice for Personnel Qualifi-cation and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Person-nel3ANSI/ASNT CP-189 ASNT Standard for Qualification andCertification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel3NAS-410 NAS Certification and Qualification of Nonde-structive Personnel (Quality Assurance Committee)4ISO 97
9、12 Non-destructive TestingQualification and Cer-tification of NDT Personnel53. Terminology3.1 Definitions of terms relating to flux leakage examinationare provided in Terminology E1316.4. Summary of Practice4.1 This method consists of the following steps:4.1.1 The tube wall is magnetized at the area
10、 under exami-nation to a proper level approaching magnetic saturation.NOTE 2Tubes subjected to magnetic inspections can retain variousstrengths and configuration of residual magnetic fields depending upon themagnetization technique. If the residual field resulting from a giventechnique can interfere
11、 with subsequent applications of the tube, then asupplemental demagnetization process may be required.4.1.2 A flux sensor containing magnetic transducers isplaced on or above the outside surface of the tube in themagnetized area.4.1.3 Either the tube or the flux sensor is moved at aconstant speed in
12、 the direction of the magnetic field so that thesensor scans the entire surface of the tube.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nonde-structive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.07 onElectromagnetic Method.Current edition approved June 1, 2015
13、. Published July 2015. Originally approvedin 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as E570 - 09. DOI: 10.1520/E0570-15E01.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume informati
14、on, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available fromAmerican Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), P.O. Box28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518, http:/www.asnt.org.4Available from Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc., 1250 EyeSt., NW, Wa
15、shington, DC 20005.5Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1, ch. dela Voie-Creuse, CP 56, CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland, http:/www.iso.org.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700
16、, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States14.1.4 Each magnetic transducer in the flux sensor is con-nected to an electronic console which amplifies, filters, andelectronically processes the signals such that significant dis-continuities are indicated (visually, audibly), and marked withpaint,
17、 or automatically removed from the production line, orboth.4.1.5 Asuitable means for assuring near magnetic saturationof the product (subject to periodic check or calibration) must beprovided as part of the examination to verify the capability ofdetection of outside diameter and inside diameter disc
18、ontinui-ties.5. Significance and Use5.1 This practice outlines a procedure for examining ferro-magnetic tubular products using the flux leakage method. Ifproperly applied, this method is capable of detecting thepresence and location of significant longitudinally or trans-versely oriented discontinui
19、ties such as pits, scabs, slivers,gouges, roll-ins, laps, seams, cracks, holes, and improper weldsin ferromagnetic tubes under inspection. In addition, theseverity of a discontinuity may be estimated and a rejectionlevel set with respect to the magnitude of the electromagneticindication produced by
20、the discontinuity.5.2 The response from natural discontinuities can be signifi-cantly different from the response for artificial discontinuitiessuch as drilled holes or notches of equivalent depth. For thisreason, sufficient work should be done to determine theconditions necessary to detect and mark
21、 natural discontinuitieswhose characteristics will adversely affect the serviceability ofthe tube, in order to establish acceptance criteria between thesupplier and purchaser.6. Basis of Application6.1 The following criteria may be specified in the purchasespecification, contractual agreement, or el
22、sewhere, and mayrequire agreement between the purchaser and supplier:6.1.1 Acceptance criteria.6.1.2 Type, dimensions, location, and number of artificialdiscontinuities to be placed on the reference standard.6.1.3 Size and type of tubing to be examined.6.1.4 Extent of examination (that is, full leng
23、th, weld zoneonly if welded, etc.).6.1.5 Disposition of material with discontinuity indications.6.1.6 Methods of verifying dimensions of artificial discon-tinuities and allowable tolerances.6.1.7 Time of inspection, that is, the point(s) in the manu-facturing process at which the material will be in
24、spected.6.1.8 Nondestructive testing (NDT) personnel shall bequalified in accordance with a nationally recognized NDTpersonnel qualification practice or standard such as ANSI/ASNT CP-189, SNT-TC-1A, NAS-410, ISO 9712 or a similardocument. The practice or standard used and its applicablerevision shal
25、l be specified in the purchase specification orcontractual agreement between the using parties.6.1.9 If specified in the purchase specification or contractualagreement, NDT agencies shall be evaluated and qualified asdescribed in Practice E543. The applicable edition of PracticeE543 shall be identif
26、ied in the purchase specification orcontractual agreement between the using parties.7. Interferences7.1 There are some manufacturing processes that producetubing with surface conditions that could interfere with orobscure signals related to inner surface discontinuities. In theexamination of heavy-w
27、alled tubing having these conditions,the ability to examine reliably for inner surface discontinuitiesmay be affected.7.2 When examining tubes with large rapid surfacevariations, false signals may be caused by the sensors bouncingalong the surface of the tubes.7.3 For active pole magnetizing systems
28、, a small air gapbetween the magnetizing system and material under examina-tion could cause a heavy accumulation of scale buildup on thepole pieces.DETECTION OF LONGITUDINALDISCONTINUITIES8. Apparatus8.1 Rotary MechanismThe rotary mechanism shall becapable of rotating a magnetizing system or flux le
29、akagesensors, or both, in unison around tubing that is beingtranslated axially through the mechanism, thereby producing ahelical scan over the surface. Good examination practicesrequire that the pole pieces of the magnetizing system rotateuniformly about the tube and that the flux sensor ride on the
30、tube or be spaced uniformly above the surface of the tubeduring rotation.8.2 Spin Feed MechanismThe spin feed mechanism shallbe capable of positioning a magnetizing system or flux leakagesensors, or both, on or near the surface of a translating rotatingtube such that there is a uniform spacing betwe
31、en the polepieces of the magnetizing system and the tube. The fluxleakage sensors shall ride on the surface of the tube or be helduniformly from the surface of the tube during examination.8.3 Magnetizing System:8.3.1 An active field magnetizing system consists of asuitable means of applying a strong
32、 adjustable transversemagnetic field to the region of the tube under the flux sensorsand shall be capable of bringing that region of the tube to nearsaturation. Typical systems employ either permanent magnetsor controllable electromagnets. If permanent magnets are used,a means shall be provided to a
33、djust the spacing of the polepieces in order to reach the proper magnetization level. Referto Section 13 for application of longitudinal magnetic fields.8.3.2 A residual field magnetizing system consists of ameans of applying a circular residual magnetic field to an entiretube before the tube is ins
34、pected. Typical systems employ acentrally positioned conducting rod through which a highdirect current is passed; alternatively, the current may beconducted through the tube itself. The current produces acircular active magnetic field which is concentric with thecurrent distribution. When the curren
35、t ceases, there remains aresidual magnetic field which is circular, concentric with thetube, and wholly contained within the tube wall.E570 15128.4 Flux Leakage Sensors:8.4.1 The flux sensor shall consist of magnetic field trans-ducers that respond to variations in magnetic flux density.These sensor
36、s generally consist of one of the following types:electromagnetic coils, Hall probes, magneto diodes,magnistors, or magnetoresistors. These sensors are normallyused to detect the flux leakage directly from the discontinuityin the tube; however, they may also be used to detect fluxleakage patterns th
37、at have been transferred from the tube to astrip of magnetic tape. The flux sensors should be of sufficientnumber and length so as to provide 100 % coverage whilescanning the tube surface to be examined at the desiredexamination speed. Their location (with respect to the mag-netic pole pieces and th
38、e tubular product) should result inmaximum response to the leakage field caused by a disconti-nuity in the tubular product.8.4.2 The depth and orientation of a discontinuity below theoutside surface will affect the magnitude of the signal receivedfrom it. Sensitivity decreases significantly as the d
39、istancebetween the flux leakage sensor and the tube under examina-tion is increased. Therefore, the sensors should remain cleanand have uniform contact with the tube surface, or if air ridingthe sensors should be held at a uniform distance above thesurface of the tube.8.5 Electronic InstrumentationT
40、he electronic apparatusshall be capable of amplifying signals from the flux sensors andprocessing them for the operation of alarms. Multiple probesmay be used to increase the speed of examination. The signalsmay be processed in two separate channels to result in adifferentiation between inner and ou
41、ter surface discontinuities.Each of the two sets of electronic channels should contain itsown sensitivity and threshold triggering controls for indepen-dent setting of percentage of wall rejection levels.8.6 Driving MechanismA mechanical drive mechanismshall be used which is capable of rigidly holdi
42、ng and passingthe tube through the inspection apparatus at constant speed andconcentric with the inspection apparatus. As required, thedriving mechanism shall be capable of rotating and advancing,or just advancing the tube with a constant speed.9. Principles of Examination9.1 Conduct the examination
43、 of tubular products for longi-tudinal discontinuities employing a transverse magnetic fieldand flux leakage detectors using one or more of the followingtechniques:9.1.1 Obtain a transverse magnetic field by either (1)positioning north and south poles of a magnet on opposite sidesof a tube on a diam
44、eter or chord as shown in Fig. 1(a) and 1(b);or (2) passing a high direct current through a conducting rodcentrally positioned in the tube under examination.9.1.2 Position a flux sensor (or sensors) containing magneticfield transducers on or near the tube surface and move at auniform speed over the
45、area being magnetized.9.1.3 At a discontinuity in the tube wall, the flux lines aredistorted, producing a leakage field. The maximum flux leak-age for a discontinuity normally occurs when magnetization isperpendicular to the discontinuity.9.1.4 For active pole magnetization, rotation of the magne-ti
46、zing system about the tube results in transverse magnetizationof the tube wall that is periodically perpendicular to all radii ofthe tube (Fig. 2(a). Rotation of the tube with the magnetizingpoles held stationary will also produce the same effect (Fig.2(b).9.1.5 Relative motion between the flux sens
47、or and the fluxleakage field caused by the discontinuity is generally utilized togenerate a voltage in the flux sensor. The amplitude of thevoltage generated by the sensor is generally indicative of theseverity of the discontinuity when all other factors are constant.The flux leakage field measured
48、at the outside surface of thetube resulting from an inside surface discontinuity is muchbroader than the leakage field from a discontinuity of equalseverity located on the outer surface of the tube, resulting in alower signal frequency for the inner surface discontinuity (Fig.3(a) and 3(b). Several
49、types of equipment utilize this infor-mation to determine whether the discontinuity is located on theinner or outer surface of the tube.9.1.6 Near saturation is required to provide repeatable andreliable indications for the presence of outer surface, innersurface, or subsurface discontinuities. A suitable measuringmeans or reference samples or both are required to properlyadjust the equipment for operation at the required sensitivityand magnetization level.9.2 The examination of tubular products for transversediscontinuities utilizing a longitudinal magnetic field is
