1 Scope
This Part specifies the classification and evaluation of acoustic emission testing methods and results for metal pressure equipment.
This Part is applicable to the acoustic emission testing and monitoring of active defects for metal pressure equipment in use.
This Part is not applicable to the acoustic emission testing and monitoring of leakage.
2 Normative References
The following documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the dated edition is applicable to this document. For undated references, the latest edition (including all the amendments) applies.
Foreword I
Introduction II
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 General Requirements
5 Testing Methods
6 Result Evaluation and Classification
7 Verification of Acoustic Emission Location Source
8 Records and Reports
Appendix A (Normative) Performance Requirements on Acoustic Emission System
Appendix B (Informative) Schematic Diagram of Sensor Layout
