BS EN ISO 16810:2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Qualification and certification
   of personnel
4 Information required prior
   to examination
5 Principles of ultrasonic examination
6 Equipment
7 Settings
8 Preparation for examination
9 Examination
10 Characterization of imperfections
11 Examination procedure
12 Examination report

Describes the general principles required for the ultrasonic examination of industrial products that permit the transmission of ultrasound.

This International Standard defines the general principles required for the ultrasonic examination of industrial products that permit the transmission of ultrasound.

The specific conditions of application and use of ultrasonic examination, which depend on the type of product examined, are described in documents which could include:

• product standards;

• specifications;

• codes;

• contractual documents;

• written procedures.

Unless otherwise specified in the referencing documents the minimum requirements of this International Standard are applicable.

This International Standard does not define:

• extent of examination and scanning plans;

• acceptance criteria.