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ASTM E 317 : 2016

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Standard Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Testing Instruments and Systems without the Use of Electronic Measurement Instruments

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

01-07-2021

Superseded by

ASTM E 317 : 2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-07-2016

$135.86
Including GST where applicable

Committee
E 07
DocumentType
Standard Practice
Pages
13
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

1.1This practice describes procedures for evaluating the following performance characteristics of ultrasonic pulse-echo examination instruments and systems: Horizontal Limit and Linearity; Vertical Limit and Linearity; Resolution - Entry Surface and Far Surface; Sensitivity and Noise; Accuracy of Calibrated Gain Controls. Evaluation of these characteristics is intended to be used for comparing instruments and systems or, by periodic repetition, for detecting long-term changes in the characteristics of a given instrument or system that may be indicative of impending failure, and which, if beyond certain limits, will require corrective maintenance. Instrument characteristics measured in accordance with this practice are expressed in terms that relate to their potential usefulness for ultrasonic testing. Instrument characteristics expressed in purely electronic terms may be measured as described in E1324.

1.2Ultrasonic examination systems using pulsed-wave trains and A-scan presentation (rf or video) may be evaluated.

1.3The procedures are applicable to shop or field conditions; additional electronic measurement instrumentation is not required.

1.4This practice establishes no performance limits for examination systems; if such acceptance criteria are required, these must be specified by the using parties. Where acceptance criteria are implied herein they are for example only and are subject to more or less restrictive limits imposed by customer's and end user's controlling documents.

1.5The specific parameters to be evaluated, conditions and frequency of test, and report data required, must also be determined by the user.

1.6This practice may be used for the evaluation of a complete examination system, including search unit, instrument, interconnections, fixtures and connected alarm and auxiliary devices, primarily in cases where such a system is used repetitively without change or substitution. This practice is not intended to be used as a substitute for calibration or standardization of an instrument or system to inspect any given material. There are limitations to the use of standard reference blocks for that purpose.2

1.7Required test apparatus includes selected test blocks and a precision external attenuator (where specified) in addition to the instrument or system to be evaluated.

1.8Precautions relating to the applicability of the procedures and interpretation of the results are included.

1.9Alternate procedures, such as examples described in this document, or others, may only be used with customer approval.

1.10Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.11This 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.

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ASTM E 1316 : 2013 : REV C Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
ASTM E 1316 : 2000 : REV A Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
ASTM E 1316 : 2019 : REV A Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
ASTM E 1316 : 2014 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
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ASTM E 1316 : 2011 : REV A Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
ASTM E 1316 : 2007 : REV A Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
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ASTM E 1316 : 2001 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
ASTM E 1316 : 2003 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
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ASTM E 1316 : 2013 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
ASTM E 1316 : 2017 : REV A Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
ASTM E 1316 : 2016 : REV A Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
ASTM E 1316 : 2009 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
ASTM E 1316 : 2002 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
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ASTM E 1316 : 2007 : REV C Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
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ASTM E 1316 : 2004 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
ASTM E 1316 : 2007 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
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