ISO 13588:2019 PDF

Scope: This document specifies the application of the phased array technology for the semi- or fully automated ultrasonic testing of fusion-welded joints in metallic materials of minimum thickness 6 mm. It applies to full penetration welded joints of simple geometry in plates, pipes, and vessels, where both the weld and the parent material are low-alloy and/or fine grained steel. For the testing of welds in other steel materials this document gives guidance. For coarse-grained or austenitic steels, ISO 22825 applies in addition to this document. This document provides guidance on the specific capabilities and limitations of the phased array technology for the detection, location, sizing and characterization of discontinuities in fusion-welded joints. Phased array technology can be used as a stand-alone technology or in combination with other non-destructive testing (NDT) methods or techniques, for manufacturing inspection, pre-service and for in-service inspection. This document specifies four testing levels, each corresponding to a different probability of detection of imperfections. This document permits assessment of discontinuities for acceptance purposes based either on amplitude (equivalent reflector size) and length, or on height and length. This document does not include acceptance levels for discontinuities. This document is not applicable for automated testing of welds during the production of steel products covered by ISO 10893-8, ISO 10893-11 and ISO 3183.

ISO 13588:2019 Referenced Document

EN 16018 Non-destructive testing - Terminology - Terms used in ultrasonic testing with phased arrays*， 2024-04-20 Update
ISO 10863 Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing — Use of time-of-flight diffraction technique (TOFD)*， 2020-05-14 Update
ISO 17640 Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Techniques, testing levels, and assessment
ISO 18563-1 Non-destructive testing — Characterization and verification of ultrasonic phased array equipment — Part 1: Instruments*， 2022-08-30 Update
ISO 18563-2 Non-destructive testing - Characterization and verification of ultrasonic phased array equipment - Part 2: Probes
ISO 18563-3 Non-destructive testing*， 2024-02-01 Update
ISO 19285 Non-destructive testing of welds — Phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) — Acceptance levels
ISO 22825 Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Testing of welds in austenitic steels and nickel-based alloys
ISO 5577 Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - Vocabulary
ISO 5817 Welding — Fusion-welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (beam welding excluded) — Quality levels for imperfections*， 2023-02-24 Update
ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel*， 2021-12-21 Update

2019 ISO 13588:2019 Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing — Use of automated phased array technology
2012 ISO 13588:2012 Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Use of automated phased array technology