GOST 3242-79
GOST 3242−79 welded Connections. Quality control methods
GOST 3242−79
Group B09
INTERSTATE STANDARD
WELDED CONNECTIONS
Quality control methods
Welded joints. Quality control methods
Date of introduction 01.01.81
Resolution of the USSR State Committee on standards of 2 August 1979. N 2930 validity period is set with 01.01.81
The expiration time limit is removed by the resolution of Gosstandart of Russia from
REPLACE GOST 3242−69
REPRINTING. May 2002
1. This standard specifies the quality control methods and their application in the detection of defects in welded joints of metals and alloys made by the methods of welding, is given in GOST 19521−74.
The standard is consistent with the recommendations of the CMEA standardization 5246−73 PC*, PC 4099−73, PC 789−67 and international standard ISO 2437−72.
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* Access to international and foreign documents referred to here and hereinafter, can be obtained by clicking on the link. — Note the manufacturer’s database.
2. Application of a method or set of methods of monitoring for detection of defects in welded joints during technical control of constructions at all stages of their manufacture, repair and modernization depends on the requirements imposed on welded joints in the technical documentation for construction.
Methods of control shall be as given in the table and indicated in the technical (design and technological) documentation on the structure.
3. The admissibility of the application is not installed in this standard, methods must be provided in the technical documentation for construction. Technology weld inspection by any method should be established in the normative-technical documentation on the control.
Non-destructive methods of quality control of welded joints
Control | Control method | The description of the method |
Scope | Standard of method of control | |||
Identifiable defects |
Sensitivity |
Features of the method | |||||
Technical inspection | External inspection and measurement | Surface defects | It identifies the discontinuities and deviations of the size and shape of the welded joint from specified values by more than 0.1 mm, and also surface oxidation of the welded connection |
The method allows to detect the defects of the minimal detectable size for the inspection and measurement of weld using optical devices with magnification up to 10and measuring instruments |
Not limited to | - | |
Capillary | Color Fluorescent Fluorescent — colored |
Defects (discontinuities) coming to the surface | Conventional levels of sensitivity according to GOST 18442−80 | The sensitivity and accuracy of the method depend on the quality of surface preparation of joints to control |
Not limited to | GOST 18442−80 | |
Radiation | Radiographic Radioscopic Radiometric |
Internal and surface defects (defect) and defects in the form of compounds |
From 0.5 to 5.0% of the controlled thickness of the metal From 3 to 8% of the controlled thickness of the metal From 0.3 to 10% of the controlled thickness of the metal |
The detectability of defects according to GOST 7512−82. The sensitivity depends on the characteristics of the controlled welded connections and controls |
According to GOST 20426−82 | GOST 7512−82 | |
Acoustic | Ultrasonic | Internal and surface defects (defect) | The thickness of the welded soedineniya, mm | Extreme sensitivity, mm |
The size, number and nature of defects are defined in conventional indicators according to GOST 14782−86 | GOST 14782−86 | GOST 14782−86 |
From 1.5 to 10 incl. |
0,5−2,5 | ||||||
SV. 10 to 50 « |
2,0−7,0 | ||||||
«50» 150 « |
3,5−15,0 | ||||||
«150» 400 « |
10,0−80,0 | ||||||
«400» 2000 « |
35,0−200,0 | ||||||
Magnetic | Magnetic fluxgate | Surface and subsurface discontinuities | Conventional levels of sensitivity according to GOST 21104−80* | Method provides detection of: internal discontinuities located at a depth of 10 mm from the surface of the compound; mixed defects. The sensitivity and accuracy of the method depends on the quality of preparation of connection to the control |
According to GOST 21104−75 | GOST 21104−75 | |
_______________ * Probably, the error of the original. Should read: GOST 1770−74. — Note the manufacturer’s database. | |||||||
Magnetic powder |
Surface and subsurface discontinuities |
Conventional levels of sensitivity according to GOST 21105−87 | Method provides detection of internal discontinuities located between the surface connections at depths up to 2 mm inclusive. The sensitivity and accuracy of the method depend on the quality of preparation of connection to the control |
According to GOST 21105−87 | GOST 21105−87 | ||
Magnetic graphic |
Surface, subsurface and internal discontinuities |
From 2 to 7% of the thickness of the test metal | The accuracy of the control is reduced in the presence of irregularities on the controlled surface connections larger than 1 mm. the Sensitivity decreases with increasing depth of defect |
Butt-welded joints, performed arc and gas welding, structures made of ferromagnetic materials. Controlled thickness not exceeding 25 mm |
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Leak testing | Radiation | Through defects | The krypton 85 from 1·10to 1·10mmMPa/s |
The radiation hazard | Detection of leaks in welded joints operating under pressure, confined designs of nuclear power, and closed structures, when it is impossible to use other methods of leakage detection. Controlled thickness is not limited to |
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Mass spectrometric |
Through defects | By the way: |
The operating conditions of leak detectors: the ambient temperature is 10−35 °C, highest relative humidity 80% | A method for accumulating pressure — determination of total extent of leakage of confined structures. Vacuuming method — determination of total extent of leakage from the closed and open structures. Method of probe — definition of local leaks in welded joints of large-size structures Controlled thickness is not limited to |
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Gauge | Through defects | By the way: |
The sensitivity of the method decreases when the control structures of large volume. The duration of the test time, the temperature control gas and the environment, as well as the amount of atmospheric pressure affect the accuracy of the tests |
Weld closed structures, working under pressure: method pressure drop — to determine the magnitude of the total leakage; a method of differential pressure gauge for locating leaks. Controlled thickness is not limited to |
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Halide | Through defects | For freon 12: |
The accuracy and sensitivity of the control is reduced if the controlled surface has irregularities (nodules, indentations) preventing the approach of the probe to the controlled surface |
Detection locations and values of the local leakages in the welded joints of closed structures, working under pressure. Controlled thickness is not limited to |
- | ||
Gas analysis | Through defects | For freon 12 (90%) in mixtures with air from 2·10to 4·10mmMPa/s |
The accuracy of the control is reduced in the presence of an ambient atmosphere of various gases and vapours including solvents for surface preparation of controlled compounds, tobacco smoke and gases produced by welding |
Detection of local leaks in the welded joints of closed structures, working under pressure. Controlled thickness is not limited to |
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Chemical | Through defects | Ammonia — to 6.65·10mmMPa/s |
Requires compliance with fire safety rules and rules of work with hazardous chemical substances | Detection of local leaks in the welded joints of public and private structures working under pressure or intended to store liquids. Controlled thickness is not limited to |
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Acoustic |
Through defects | Not less than 1·10mmMPa/s |
The control produced in the absence of noise. You can remote control |
Detection of leaks in welded joints of underground water and high pressure pipelines. Controlled thickness is not limited to |
- | ||
Capillary |
Through defects | Luminous — from 1·10to 5·10mmMPa/s |
Requires careful cleaning of the controlled surface. The sensitivity of the method decreases when control of large thickness and the control of welded joints in all spatial positions other than the bottom. Under the control by wetting with kerosene — high fire risk |
Detection of leaks in welded connections of open and closed structures: fluorescent and luminescent- color — weld designs, the working medium of which is gas or liquid; fluorescent — the water and by wetting with kerosene — weld designs, the working medium which is liquid. Controlled thickness is not limited to |
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Bulk water under pressure |
Through defects | From 3·10to 2·10mmMPa/s |
At the control of welded joints of large capacity must be provided for rigidity |
Detection of local leaks in welded joints in closed structures, working under pressure. Controlled thickness, is not limited to |
Normative — technical documentation approved in the established order | ||
Bulk water without pressure |
Through defects | Not more than 1·10mmMPa/s |
At the control of welded joints of large capacity must be provided for rigidity |
Detection of local leaks in the welded joints of open constructions. Controlled thickness is not limited to |
Normative — technical documentation approved in the established order | ||
Pouring a stream of water under pressure |
Through defects | Not more than 1·10mmMPa/s |
The sensitivity of the method increases when fluorescent-indica — thorn inspect the coating surface. Control make up the hardware installation |
Detection of local leaks in the welded joints of open constructions. Controlled thickness is not limited to |
Normative — technical documentation approved in the established order | ||
Pouring sprayed water |
Through defects | Not more than 1·10mmMPa/s |
The sensitivity of the method increases with luminescent indicator coating to inspect the surface. Control make up the hardware installation |
Detection of local leaks in the welded joints of open constructions. Controlled thickness is not limited to |
Normative — technical documentation approved in the established order | ||
Bubble |
Through defects | Pneumatic: |
The control is done with compressed air. The foam-forming composition of the coatings depends on the air temperature during tests of the pneumatic and vacuum controls |
Detection of local leaks. Pneumatic method: air blow — weld closed structures, which working medium is gas or liquid; a blowout with compressed air — welded joints of large outdoor structures. Pneumohydraulic aquarium and barakvanunu ways: weld small, closed structures, working under pressure. Vacuum method — when a unilateral approach to controlled connections. Controlled thickness is not limited to |
Normative — technical documentation approved in the established order | ||
The autopsy |
Internal defects | Identify macroscopic defects |
The opening is made by cutting, drilling, gas or air-arc gouging, grinding and cutting area of a welded joint with subsequent layer-by-layer fabrication into thin sections. After the control requires welding the exposed area of the welded connection |
Welds that are not heat treated or is not available for radiation and acoustic control. Controlled thickness is not limited to |
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Technology preview |
Internal and surface defects | Identify macroscopic and microscopic defects | The test sample is performed in the same process and the same welder (welders), and controlled weld |
Not limited to | - |