AS 2168.

2—2009
AS 2168.2—2009

Australian Standard®
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Non-destructive testing—Computerized
radiography

Part 2: Testing of metallic materials

using X-rays and gamma rays
 This Australian Standard® was prepared by Committee MT-007, Non-destructive Testing of
Metals and Materials. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on
17 June 2009.
This Standard was published on 30 June 2009.

The following are represented on Committee MT-007:

• Australian Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing Committee

• Australian Industry Group
• Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing
• Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation
• Australian Pipeline Industry Association
• Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
•
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Engineers Australia
• Metals Trade Industry Association
• National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia
• New Zealand Non-Destructive Testing Association
• NSW WorkCover Authority
• Victorian WorkCover Authority
• Welding Technology Institute of Australia

This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 06539.

Standards Australia wishes to acknowledge the participation of the expert individuals that
contributed to the development of this Standard through their representation on the
Committee and through the public comment period.

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Australian Standard®
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Non-destructive testing—Computerized
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Part 2: Testing of metallic materials

using X-rays and gamma rays

First published as AS 2168.2—2009.

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Published by Standards Australia GPO Box 476, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia
ISBN 0 7337 9178 6
 AS 2168.2—2009 2

PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Australian members of the Joint Standards
Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee MT-007, Non-destructive Testing of Metals
and Materials. After consultation with stakeholders in both countries, Standards Australia
and Standards New Zealand decided to develop this Standard as an Australian Standard
rather than an Australian/New Zealand Standard.
The objective of this Standard is to ensure that the parameter of computed radiography
systems as a progression for the next generation of radiographic methods are achieved.
In the preparation of this Standard cognizance was taken of the following Standards:
EN
14784 Non-destructive testing—Industrial computed radiograph with storage
phosphor imaging plates
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14784-1 Part 1: Classification of systems

14784-2 Part 2: General principles for testing of metallic materials using X-rays and
gamma rays
This Standard is one of a series of Standards covering the range radiography of metals and
materials.
AS
2168 Non-destructive testing—Computerized radiography
2168.1 Part 1: Systems
2168.2 Part 2: Testing of metallic materials using X-rays and gamma rays (this
Standard)
2177 Non-destructive testing—Radiography of welded butt joints in metal
2314 Radiography of metals—Image quality indicators (IQI) and recommendations
for their use
3507 Non-destructive testing
3507.1 Part 1: Guide to radiography for ferrous castings
3507.2 Part 2: Radiographic determination of quality of ferrous castings
3669 Non-destructive testing—Qualification and approval of personnel—Aerospace
4749 Non-destructive testing—Terminology of and abbreviations for fusion weld
imperfections as revealed by radiography
Statements expressed in mandatory terms in footnotes to tables are deemed to be
requirements of this Standard.
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CONTENTS

Page
1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................ 4
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.................................................................................. 4
3 DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................ 4
4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 5
5 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND VISION REQUIREMENTS........................ 5
6 CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES................. 6
7 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................... 6
8 RECOMMENDED TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING COMPUTED
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RADIOGRAPHS ........................................................................................................ 7
9 PRESENTATION DATA ......................................................................................... 16
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

Australian Standard
Non-destructive testing—Computerized radiography

Part 2: Testing of metallic materials using X-rays and gamma rays

1 SCOPE
This Standard specifies fundamental techniques of computed radiography with the aim of
enabling satisfactory and repeatable results to be obtained economically. The techniques are
based on the fundamental theory of the subject and test measurements. This Standard
specifies the general rules for industrial computed X-ray and gamma radiography for flaw
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detection purposes, using storage phosphor imaging plates (IP). It is based on the general
principles for radiographic examination of metallic materials on the basis of films, (refer to
AS 2177.)

2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
The following documents are referred to in this Standard:
AS
1929 Non-destructive testing—Glossary of terms
2177 Non-destructive testing—Radiography of welded butt joints in metals
2314 Radiography of metals—Image quality indicators (IQI) and recommendations
for their use
2168 Non-destructive testing—Computerized radiography
2168.1 Part 1: Systems
2243 Safety in laboratories
2243.4 Part 4: Ionizing radiations
2452 Non-destructive testing—Determination of thickness
2452.1 Part 1: Determination of wall thickness of pipe by the use of radiography
3507 Non-destructive testing
3507.1 Part 1: Guide to radiography for ferrous castings
3669 Non-destructive testing—Qualification and approval of personnel—Aerospace
3998 Non-destructive testing—Qualification and certification of personnel
EN
462 Non-destructive testing—Image quality of radiographs
462-5 Part 5: Image quality indicators (duplex wire type), determination of image
unsharpness value

3 DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Standard the following definitions and those in AS 1929 apply.
3.1 Computed radiography system (CR system)
Complete system of a storage phosphor imaging plate (IP) and corresponding read out unit
(scanner or reader), and system software, which converts the information of the IP into a
digital image.

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