Table of Contents

Foreword<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 Test personnel<br>5 General<br>6 Factors influencing GWT performance<br>7 Test equipment<br>8 Test procedure<br>9 Requirements for test data quality<br>10 Testing<br>11 Complementary NDT to support the GWT<br>12 Test report<br>Annex A (informative) - Selection of guided wave modes<br>Bibliography

Abstract

Defines a method for long-range testing of carbon and low-alloy steel above-ground pipelines and plant piping using guided ultrasonic waves with axial propagation applied on the entire circumferential pipe section, in order to detect corrosion or erosion damage.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Pages
ISBN
Committee	WEE/46
Supersedes	14/30300013 DC : 0