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VT Procedure 1

This document describes a visual inspection procedure for oil and gas components. It outlines the scope, referenced documents, personnel qualifications, inspection techniques, and equipment requirements for visual inspections. The procedure can be applied to structural welds, tools, connections, and other parts. Inspections will be performed by Level II or higher certified personnel in accordance with ASNT and AWS standards. Direct inspection within 24 inches or remote inspection with visual aids like cameras may be used. Required equipment includes a ruler and flashlight.

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VT Procedure 1

This document describes a visual inspection procedure for oil and gas components. It outlines the scope, referenced documents, personnel qualifications, inspection techniques, and equipment requirements for visual inspections. The procedure can be applied to structural welds, tools, connections, and other parts. Inspections will be performed by Level II or higher certified personnel in accordance with ASNT and AWS standards. Direct inspection within 24 inches or remote inspection with visual aids like cameras may be used. Required equipment includes a ruler and flashlight.

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ASNT LEVEL-II / VISUAL & OPTICAL TESTING / PROCEUDRE / OIL & GAS INSPECTION SERVICES

1. Scope

1.1 This procedure describes the visual examination that may be performed on any number of items or
components such as structural welds, tools, threaded connections, castings, forgings or other machined
parts

1.2 This procedure may be applied to the standard practices set forth in TH Hill’s DS-1 Volume 3 latest
edition

1.3 This procedure may also be applied to the requirements set forth in AWS D1.1 structural weld inspection
for both tubular and non-tubular inspection as well as API 6A requirements

2. Referenced Documents

2.1 TH Hill DS-1 Volume 3 – Drill Stem Inspection, latest edition

2.2 AWS D1.1 – Structural Welding Code-Steel, latest edition

2.3 ASME Section V, Article 9 – Visual Inspection, latest edition

2.4 API 6A/ ISO 10423 – Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment, latest edition

2.5 ASNT SNT-TC-1A – Recommended Practice for the Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel

2.6 If contract requirements specify reference documents other than the latest edition Frontline Testing and
Inspection’s Management will ensure that all details of this procedure still comply. If noncompliance is found
this procedure shall be revised or a project specific procedure shall be written

3. Personnel Qualification

3.1 Personnel performing inspections to this procedure shall be qualified and certified in accordance with
ASNT SNT-TC-1A latest edition and Frontline Testing and Inspection’s procedure for the qualification and
certification of personnel

3.2 Only those personnel, certified Level II or higher in the method being employed, can perform inspections
in accordance with this procedure

3.3 For weld inspection, current AWS CWI certification meets the personnel qualification requirements of
this procedure

4. Techniques

4.1 Direct inspection

When direct inspection is employed it shall be performed when access is sufficient to place the eye within
24” of the surface to be examined and at an angle not less than 30° to the surface to be examined. Mirrors
shall be used, when deemed necessary to improve the angle of vision, and aids such as a magnifying lens
may be used to assist examinations

4.2 Remote inspection

When conducting remote inspection, the use of visual aids such as telescopes, bore scopes, fiber scopes,
cameras, or other suitable instruments shall be used. Such systems shall have a resolution capability at least
equivalent to that obtainable by direct visual observation

5. Equipment Requirements

5.1 The following is a list of standard required equipment for direct visual inspection

5.1.1 6” long, 1/64” graduated, rule

5.1.2 Flash light or another adequate light source

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