ASTM E2223-13(2022)
Standard Practice for Examination of Seamless, Gas-Filled, Steel Pressure Vessels Using Angle Beam Ultrasonics

Standard No.

ASTM E2223-13(2022)

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E2223-13(2022)

Scope

1.1 This practice describes a contact angle-beam shear wave ultrasonic technique to detect and locate the circumferential position of longitudinally oriented discontinuities and to compare the amplitude of the indication from such discontinuities to that of a specified reference notch. This practice does not address examination of the vessel ends. The basic principles of contact angle-beam examination can be found in Practice E587. Application to pipe and tubing, including the use of notches for standardization, is described in Practice E213. 1.2 This practice is appropriate for the ultrasonic examination of cylindrical sections of gas-filled, seamless, steel pressure vessels such as those used for the storage and transportation of pressurized gasses. It is applicable to both isolated vessels and those in assemblies. 1.3 The practice is intended to be used following an Acoustic Emission (AE) examination of stacked seamless gaseous pressure vessels (with limited surface scanning area) described in Test Method E1419. 1.4 This practice does not establish acceptance criteria. These are determined by the reference notch dimensions, which must be specified by the using parties. NOTE 1—Background information relating to the technical requirements of this practice can be found in the references sited in Test Method E1419, Appendix X1. 1.5 Dimensional values stated in inch-pound units are regarded as standard; SI equivalents, in parentheses may be approximate. 1.6 This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E2223-13(2022) Referenced Document

• ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ASTM E1419 Standard Practice for Examination of Seamless, Gas-Filled, Pressure Vessels Using Acoustic Emission*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM E213 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Metal Pipe and Tubing
• ASTM E2192 Standard Guide for Planar Flaw Height Sizing by Ultrasonics
• ASTM E543 Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• ASTM E587 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Contact Testing

ASTM E2223-13(2022) history

• 2022 ASTM E2223-13(2022) Standard Practice for Examination of Seamless, Gas-Filled, Steel Pressure Vessels Using Angle Beam Ultrasonics
• 2018 ASTM E2223-13(2018)e1 Standard Practice for Examination of Seamless, Gas-Filled, Steel Pressure Vessels Using Angle Beam Ultrasonics
• 2013 ASTM E2223-13 Standard Practice for Examination of Seamless, Gas-Filled, Steel Pressure Vessels Using Angle Beam Ultrasonics
• 2012 ASTM E2223-12 Standard Practice for Examination of Seamless, Gas-Filled, Steel Pressure Vessels Using Angle Beam Ultrasonics
• 2007 ASTM E2223-07 Standard Practice for Examination of Seamless, Gas-Filled, Steel Pressure Vessels Using Angle Beam Ultrasonics
• 2002 ASTM E2223-02 Standard Practice for Examination of Seamless, Gas-Filled, Steel Pressure Vessels Using Angle Beam Ultrasonics