scope:

General/Scope

(1) The examination shall be conducted using automated or semiautomated techniques utilizing computerbased data acquisition.

(2) The examination shall be performed in accordance with a written procedure approved by Level III personnel and conforming to the requirements of ASME BPV Code Section V, Article 4, Mandatory Appendix VIII and

(a) for phased array-ASME Section V, Article 4, Mandatory Appendix V

(b) for time of flight diffraction (TOFD) - ASME Section V, Article 4, Mandatory Appendix III

(3) Procedure qualification shall meet the requirements of ASME Section V, Article 4, Mandatory Appendix IX.