Bottom Head/Dome UT Inspection

A B

C D

Bottom Head Inspection:

1. Divide bottom head into 4 quadrants; A, B, C and D

2. Full UT scan of each quadrant

3. Record the minimum thickness of each quadrant

4. If any thinning indication, make gridding in area thinning found. The gridding area shall follow API
510 rule.

Note: To set the same perception, 3 o’clock position is always at name plate side.
Bottom Elbow UT Inspection

Elbow Inspection:

1. Divide elbow into 4 quadrants: B-IN (Bend Intrado), B-EX (Bend Extrado), B-S1 (Bend Side 1) & B-
S2 (Bend Side 1).

2. Full UT scan of each quadrant

3. Record the minimum thickness of each quadrant

4. If any thinning indication, make gridding in area thinning found. The gridding area shall follow API
570 rule.

Note: To set the same perception, location of quadrant BS-1 & BS-2 are divided based on fluid flow
as shown in the picture above.