Table of Contents
1Introduction
2Scope
3Definitions
4Safetyconsiderations
5Flawsingastubes
6Operationaldescription
7Specialconsiderationstoobtainvalidtest
8Equipmentandmaterial
9Calibrationandstandardization
10Tubetestprocedure
11Documentationandreport
12AEequipmentparameters
13Secondaryinspection
14Rejectioncriteria
15Operatorqualifications
16References
17Relatedreferences
Figures
AppendixA-ParametersformethodAandBAcousticEmission
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AppendixB-Fracturetoughness
AppendixC-Instrumentationspecifications Abstract
Identifies and describes the various acceptable Acoustic Emission Test (AET) methods that can be used in lieu of hydrostatic test in the water jacket to retest certain tubes as mandated by CFR 49, Part 180, Subpart C and Transport Canada regulations.
