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Chapter 4: Essential Codes & Standards (Referenced 2020)

• AWS D1.1/D1.5: Structural Steel & Bridge Welding (the "bible" for US inspectors).
• ASME Section IX & B31.3: Pressure vessels and process piping.
• API 1104: Pipeline welding.
• ISO 5817 & 17637: European fusion weld quality & VT.
• AWS QC1: Standard for CWI certification.

C. ASNT NDT Handbook – Vol. 10 (2020 Digital Release)

For the first time, ASNT released a fully interactive PDF of the NDT handbook in 2020, focusing on signal processing and machine learning in weld inspection.

3. The Rise of Automation and Remote Inspection

The global events of 2020 (specifically the COVID-19 pandemic) acted as a catalyst for remote inspection technologies. welding inspection technology 2020 pdf

E. WRC Bulletin 574 (2020)

The Welding Research Council published a technical PDF on "Fitness-for-Service using advanced ultrasonic sizing," which became the most downloaded welding inspection PDF of 2020.

5. Relevant Standards and Guidelines

Inspection technology in 2020 operated under updated international codes that recognized new methods. This is a comprehensive Guide to Welding Inspection

• ASME BPVC Section V: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers continued to refine articles regarding the use of ultrasonic examinations and digital radiography.
• ISO 17640: This standard (Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing) remained the baseline, with amendments focusing on the qualification of personnel using automated equipment.
• API 1104: Used extensively in pipeline welding, this standard saw increased commentary regarding the acceptance criteria for automated UT (AUT) versus traditional RT.

Subtitle: A Practical Guide for CWI Candidates & Quality Control (2020-2025 Standards)

Edition: 2020 Update (Incorporating AWS D1.1/D1.5 & ISO 5817) Target Audience: Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI), QC Supervisors, Engineers.

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A. AWS B1.11:2020 – Guide for the Visual Examination of Welds

This specific 2020 document revolutionized visual inspection by including tables for digital camera resolution and lighting requirements for video scopes. Available for purchase from the AWS bookstore (preview PDFs often free). Chapter 4: Essential Codes & Standards (Referenced 2020)

The Transition to Remote and Digital Workflows

In early 2020, the global pandemic forced a rapid shift to remote inspection. "Virtual witnessing" and "digital twins" became buzzwords. Many 2020 PDF guides addressed how to:

• Perform remote visual inspection (RVI) using 4K borescopes connected via cellular modem.
• Certify welders via live-streamed bend tests.
• Digitally seal and sign inspection reports without wet ink.