8-Pmi (Xmet) Procedure
Content
PROCEDURE FOR POSITIVE MATERIAL
IDENTIFICATION USING X-MET 3000 TX
(Written in Accordance to API 578)
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CIT/PMIXM/001
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DATE
01/01/2008
PROCEDURE FOR POSITIVE MATERIAL
IDENTIFICATION USING X-MET 3000 TX
(Written in Accordance to API 578)
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SCOPE
This document describes the testing method to carry out Positive Material
Identification (PMI) using Portable X-MET 3000 TX
It is a quantative and qualitative analysis of the ferrous and non-ferrous
materials using X-ray Florescence XRF Analyzer.
2.0
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
ASME II – Materials
X-MET 3000 TX user’s manual0
3.0
PERSONNEEL
The personnel shall be able to demonstrate their ability to correctly use of
this equipment.
4.0
EQUIPMENT
X-MET 3000 TX XRF Analyzer
5.0
PRE-INSPECTION START UP AND CALIBRATION
5.1
The X-MET 3000 TX XRF analyzer will be turned on and logged
in (password entered). It will then be allowed 10 minutes time
stabilize before
Proceeding.
5.2
After the program is started, the program will prompt to make an
energy calibration measurement. This is done by measuring the
DUPLEX 2205 sample supplied with the instrument.
PROCEDURE FOR POSITIVE MATERIAL
IDENTIFICATION USING X-MET 3000 TX
(Written in Accordance to API 578)
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SURFACE PREPARATION
6.1
Good surface preparation is essential for obtaining accurate test
results. Material surface shall be free from any foreign material
( e.g, paint, coating, scale ) that would hinder accurate test results.
6.2
Surface preparation may be accomplished by grinding or
mechanically wire brush to obtain a clean metal area on which to
conduct the test.
i)
ii)
Two type of grinding disc &
used :
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Wire Brush to
Note : Remove the paint only without damage the parent metal .
If the parent metal no coating used the wire brush to clean
the parent metal surface .
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6.3
Test area on weld shall be ground flat to allow good contact
between the analyzer window and the weld.
6.4
Care shall be taken to use suitable brush / disc as to avoid
contamination.
TESTING OF ITEM / COMPONENT
7.1
Materials selected for testing shall be placed at designated
inspection area and properly arranged to allow access for each
item.
7.2
Rejected items shall be clearly marked and segregated at a
designated reject area.
7.3
Accepted items shall be clearly marked and segregated from
materials pending testing.
PROCEDURE FOR POSITIVE MATERIAL
IDENTIFICATION USING X-MET 3000 TX
(Written in Accordance to API 578)
8.0
DOC. NO.
REV.
PAGE
DATE
CIT/PMIXM/001
1
Page 3 of 3
01/01/2008
REPORTING
Standard report print out from the X-MET 3000 TX download to the
computer.
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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
•
•
ASME Section II
Client Specification
IDENTIFICATION USING X-MET 3000 TX
(Written in Accordance to API 578)
DOC. NO.
REV.
CIT/PMIXM/001
1
PAGE
DATE
01/01/2008
PROCEDURE FOR POSITIVE MATERIAL
IDENTIFICATION USING X-MET 3000 TX
(Written in Accordance to API 578)
1.0
DOC. NO.
REV.
PAGE
DATE
CIT/PMIXM/001
1
Page 1 of 3
01/01/2008
SCOPE
This document describes the testing method to carry out Positive Material
Identification (PMI) using Portable X-MET 3000 TX
It is a quantative and qualitative analysis of the ferrous and non-ferrous
materials using X-ray Florescence XRF Analyzer.
2.0
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
ASME II – Materials
X-MET 3000 TX user’s manual0
3.0
PERSONNEEL
The personnel shall be able to demonstrate their ability to correctly use of
this equipment.
4.0
EQUIPMENT
X-MET 3000 TX XRF Analyzer
5.0
PRE-INSPECTION START UP AND CALIBRATION
5.1
The X-MET 3000 TX XRF analyzer will be turned on and logged
in (password entered). It will then be allowed 10 minutes time
stabilize before
Proceeding.
5.2
After the program is started, the program will prompt to make an
energy calibration measurement. This is done by measuring the
DUPLEX 2205 sample supplied with the instrument.
PROCEDURE FOR POSITIVE MATERIAL
IDENTIFICATION USING X-MET 3000 TX
(Written in Accordance to API 578)
6.0
DOC. NO.
REV.
PAGE
DATE
CIT/PMIXM/001
1
Page 2 of 3
01/01/2008
SURFACE PREPARATION
6.1
Good surface preparation is essential for obtaining accurate test
results. Material surface shall be free from any foreign material
( e.g, paint, coating, scale ) that would hinder accurate test results.
6.2
Surface preparation may be accomplished by grinding or
mechanically wire brush to obtain a clean metal area on which to
conduct the test.
i)
ii)
Two type of grinding disc &
used :
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Wire Brush to
Note : Remove the paint only without damage the parent metal .
If the parent metal no coating used the wire brush to clean
the parent metal surface .
7.0
6.3
Test area on weld shall be ground flat to allow good contact
between the analyzer window and the weld.
6.4
Care shall be taken to use suitable brush / disc as to avoid
contamination.
TESTING OF ITEM / COMPONENT
7.1
Materials selected for testing shall be placed at designated
inspection area and properly arranged to allow access for each
item.
7.2
Rejected items shall be clearly marked and segregated at a
designated reject area.
7.3
Accepted items shall be clearly marked and segregated from
materials pending testing.
PROCEDURE FOR POSITIVE MATERIAL
IDENTIFICATION USING X-MET 3000 TX
(Written in Accordance to API 578)
8.0
DOC. NO.
REV.
PAGE
DATE
CIT/PMIXM/001
1
Page 3 of 3
01/01/2008
REPORTING
Standard report print out from the X-MET 3000 TX download to the
computer.
9.0
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
•
•
ASME Section II
Client Specification
