Dnv-rp-f118 ((new)) Jun 2026

: A rigorous "audition" for the AUT system to prove its performance against known defects. Data Analysis

While DNV-RP-F118 is a powerful tool, it is not without its challenges, which practitioners must navigate.

Comparing the AUT results against the actual "true" size of the seeded flaws (often verified later by macro-sectioning the weld). dnv-rp-f118

Verification that a specific system and procedure work for a unique project's variables (e.g., pipe material, wall thickness, or bevel geometry).

The document covers risers of all material types: : A rigorous "audition" for the AUT system

Understanding DNV-RP-F118: The Standard for Qualifying Pipeline Girth Weld AUT Systems

DNV-RP-F118 is Recommended Practice that provides guidelines for the qualification and validation Verification that a specific system and procedure work

Since its release, DNV-RP-F118 has been widely adopted as the gold standard. DNV GL itself has accumulated extensive experience through numerous AUT qualification programs conducted according to the RP's guidelines.