EN 10246-3:1999
(Main)Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Part 3: Automatic eddy current testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes for the detection of imperfections
General Information
- Abstract
This Part of EN 10246 specifies the requirements for automatic eddy current testing of seamless and welded tubes with the exception of submerged arc-welded (SAW) tubes for the detection of imperfections. The standard specifies acceptance levels, calibration procedures and gives guidance on the limitations of the tests. This Part of EN 10246 is applicable to the inspection of tubes with an outside diameter equal to or greater than 4 mm. European Standard EN 10246 "Non-destructive testing of steel tubes" comprises the Parts shown in Annex A.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 16-Nov-1999
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-Mar-2011
- Technical Committee
- ECISS/TC 110 - Steel tubes, and iron and steel fittings
- Drafting Committee
- ECISS/TC 29/SC 10 - Non-destructive testing
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 01-Apr-2011
- Completion Date
- 01-Apr-2011
- Directive
- Not Harmonized97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 10246-3:1999 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Part 3: Automatic eddy current testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes for the detection of imperfections". This standard covers: This Part of EN 10246 specifies the requirements for automatic eddy current testing of seamless and welded tubes with the exception of submerged arc-welded (SAW) tubes for the detection of imperfections. The standard specifies acceptance levels, calibration procedures and gives guidance on the limitations of the tests. This Part of EN 10246 is applicable to the inspection of tubes with an outside diameter equal to or greater than 4 mm. European Standard EN 10246 "Non-destructive testing of steel tubes" comprises the Parts shown in Annex A.
This Part of EN 10246 specifies the requirements for automatic eddy current testing of seamless and welded tubes with the exception of submerged arc-welded (SAW) tubes for the detection of imperfections. The standard specifies acceptance levels, calibration procedures and gives guidance on the limitations of the tests. This Part of EN 10246 is applicable to the inspection of tubes with an outside diameter equal to or greater than 4 mm. European Standard EN 10246 "Non-destructive testing of steel tubes" comprises the Parts shown in Annex A.
EN 10246-3:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.10 - Iron and steel pipes; 77.040.20 - Non-destructive testing of metals. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 10246-3:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 10893-2:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 10246-3:1999 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/005, M/071. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.WRPDWVNRZerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Stahlrohren - Teil 3: Automatische Wirbelstromprüfung nathloser und geschweißter (ausgenommen unterpulvergeschweißter) Stahlrohre zum Nachweis von FehlernEssais non destructifs des tubes en acier - Partie 3: contrôle automatique par courants de Foucault pour la détection des imperfections des tubes en acier sans soudure et soudés (sauf a l'arc immergé sous flux en poudre)Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Part 3: Automatic eddy current testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel
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