EN 13100-3:2004

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and designations
5 General
6 Information required prior to examination
   6.1 Examination procedure
   6.2 Information required by the operator
   6.3 Written examination procedure
7 Requirements for personnel and equipment
   7.1 Personnel qualifications
   7.2 Equipment
   7.3 Probe parameters
8 Examination volume
9 Preparation of scanning surfaces
10 Range and sensitivity setting
   10.1 General
   10.2 Reference level
   10.3 Evaluation levels
   10.4 Transfer correction
   10.5 Signal-to-noise ratio
11 Examination technique
   11.1 Ultrasonic techniques
   11.2 Location of indications
   11.3 Evaluation of indications
12 Examination report
   12.1 General
   12.2 General data
   12.3 Information relating to equipment
   12.4 Information relating to examination technique
   12.5 Results of the examination
Bibliography

This European Standarddocument specifies methods for the manual ultrasonic examination of heated tool, electrofusion, extrusion and hot gas joints in plastics materials. It applies to joints in single wall pipes and plates. The range of thicknesses covered is from 10 mm to 100 mm.This standard document does not specify acceptance levels of the indications.