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Full title and description
Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Metal Pipe and Tubing — ASTM E213-20. This practice provides recommended procedures for volumetric ultrasonic examination of metal pipe and tubing to detect and locate significant discontinuities (pits, voids, inclusions, cracks, splits, etc.) using pulse-reflection and angle-beam techniques (contact, non‑contact, immersion and phased‑array methods).
Abstract
ASTM E213-20 specifies ultrasonic pulse‑reflection and angle‑beam examination procedures for tubular products (typically outside diameters ≈ 1/2 in. / 12.7 mm and larger) and describes the use of artificial reflectors (longitudinal and, when specified, transverse reference notches) on reference standards to standardize the ultrasonic system. Annex A1 addresses nuclear and special applications; Annex A2 provides guidance for helical scan pitch. Acceptance criteria are not prescribed by this practice and must be supplied by the using party or parties.
General information
- Status: Active / Current practice.
- Publication date: January 15, 2020 (designated E213‑20).
- Publisher: ASTM International (Committee E07, Subcommittee E07.06).
- ICS / categories: Pipeline components and iron/steel pipes — ICS 23.040.10 (relevant to nondestructive testing of tubular products).
- Edition / version: E213‑20 (2020 edition).
- Number of pages: 11 pages (typical published length for this practice).
Scope
This practice covers procedures for detecting discontinuities in metal pipe and tubing during volumetric ultrasonic examination. Techniques include pulse‑reflection methods (contact and non‑contact), angle beam immersion techniques (conventional and phased array), and standardization using artificial reflectors (longitudinal and, when specified, transverse notches) on reference blocks. The practice is intended for tubular products roughly 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) OD and larger, with provisions for applying the method to smaller sizes by agreement between parties. The practice does not set acceptance criteria; these must be specified by the using parties. Annexes provide special‑application guidance (nuclear) and scan‑pitch determination.
Key topics and requirements
- Ultrasonic pulse‑reflection techniques (contact and non‑contact) and angle‑beam immersion methods, including phased‑array options.
- Use and placement of artificial reflectors (longitudinal ± transverse reference notches) on reference standards for system calibration and standardization.
- Procedures intended to ensure full volumetric coverage of pipe and tube, including guidance for low OD‑to‑wall‑thickness ratios and small‑diameter thin‑wall tubing.
- Annex A1 — procedures for pipe and tubing used in nuclear or special safety applications.
- Annex A2 — method to determine helical scan pitch for automated or helical scanning inspections.
- This practice does not prescribe acceptance criteria — acceptance levels must be contractually defined by the using parties.
Typical use and users
Used by nondestructive testing (NDT) technicians and engineers, quality assurance / quality control personnel, pipe and tube manufacturers, heat‑treatment and finishing shops, fabricators, utilities, pipeline operators, and organizations in safety‑critical sectors (including nuclear) that require standardized ultrasonic volumetric inspection procedures for tubular products.
Related standards
Referenced and related documents commonly used with E213 include ultrasonic‑method guides and practices such as ASTM Guide E1774 and Practice E1816 (techniques and equipment), as well as relevant ISO standards for ultrasonic testing of tubes and automated ultrasonic testing practices. Organizations typically invoke E213 alongside applicable product specifications and acceptance standards defined by the using parties.
Keywords
ultrasonic testing, pipe inspection, tubing, nondestructive testing, pulse‑reflection, angle‑beam, phased array, reference notch, volumetric examination, scan pitch, nuclear applications
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ASTM E213‑20 is a practice that defines ultrasonic procedures for volumetric examination of metal pipe and tubing to detect and locate internal and near‑surface discontinuities using pulse‑reflection and angle‑beam techniques.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers contact and non‑contact pulse‑reflection techniques, angle‑beam immersion methods (including phased‑array), standardization using artificial reflectors (longitudinal/transverse notches), guidance for ensuring full volume coverage and special‑application annexes (nuclear and helical scan pitch). It does not set acceptance criteria.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: NDT inspectors and engineers, QA/QC teams, pipe and tube manufacturers, fabricators, pipeline and utility operators, and organizations performing safety‑critical inspections (including nuclear industry users) use this practice to standardize ultrasonic inspection procedures.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The E213‑20 edition (2020) is the specified 2020 revision of the practice and is listed as the current/active ASTM practice at the time of publication; users should confirm whether any later revisions or reaffirmations have been issued before relying on it for new procurement or regulatory work.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: E213 is part of ASTM's nondestructive testing suite (Book of Standards Volume 03.03) and is often used in conjunction with related ASTM guides and practices for ultrasonic testing (for example, E1774, E1816) and other national/international tube ultrasonic testing standards.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Ultrasonic testing, pipe, tubing, nondestructive testing (NDT), pulse‑reflection, angle beam, phased array, reference notch, volumetric examination, scan pitch.