ASTM E1888/E1888M-17
Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Pressurized Containers Made of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic with Balsa Wood Cores

Standard No.

ASTM E1888/E1888M-17

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM E1888/E1888M-17

Scope

1.1 This practice covers guidelines for acoustic emission (AE) examinations of pressurized containers made of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) with balsa cores. Containers of this type are commonly used on tank trailers for the transport of hazardous chemicals. 1.2 This practice is limited to cylindrical shape containers, 0.5 m [20 in.] to 3 m [120 in.] in diameter, of sandwich construction with balsa wood core and over 30 % glass (by weight) FRP skins. Reinforcing material may be mat, roving, cloth, unidirectional layers, or a combination thereof. There is no restriction with regard to fabrication technique or method of design. 1.3 This practice is limited to containers that are designed for less than 0.520 MPa [75.4 psi] (gage) above static pressure head due to contents. 1.4 This practice does not specify a time interval between examinations for re-qualification of a pressure container. 1.5 This practice is used to determine if a container is suitable for service or if follow-up NDT is needed before that determination can be made. 1.6 Containers that operate with a vacuum are not within the scope of this practice. 1.7 Repair procedures are not within the scope of this practice. 1.8 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. 1.9 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 8. 1.10 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 E1888/E1888M-17 Referenced Document

• ASTM E1067 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Resin (FRP) Tanks/Vessels
• ASTM E1106 Standard Method for Primary Calibration of Acoustic Emission Sensors
• ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ASTM E1781 Standard Practice for Secondary Calibration of Acoustic Emission Sensors
• ASTM E2374 Standard Guide for Acoustic Emission System Performance Verification*， 2021-11-01 Update
• ASTM E543 Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• ASTM E976 Standard Guide for Determining the Reproducibility of Acoustic Emission Sensor Response*， 2021-11-01 Update
• ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel*， 2021-12-21 Update

ASTM E1888/E1888M-17 history

• 2017 ASTM E1888/E1888M-17 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Pressurized Containers Made of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic with Balsa Wood Cores
• 2012 ASTM E1888/E1888M-12 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Pressurized Containers Made of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic with Balsa Wood Cores
• 2007 ASTM E1888/E1888M-07 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Pressurized Containers Made of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic with Balsa Wood Cores
• 2002 ASTM E1888/E1888M-02 Standard Test Method for Acoustic Emission Examination of Pressurized Containers Made of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic with Balsa Wood Cores
• 1997 ASTM E1888-97 Standard Test Method for Acoustic Emission Testing of Pressurized Containers Made of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic with Balsa Wood Cores