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4 APPLICABILITY OF THESE
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‘These standards are applicable to ferrtic, austenitic, and
‘nonferrous materials.
42 TERMINOLOGY
(a) Rounded Indications. Toications with a maximum
length of three times the width or less on the radiograph
are defined as rounded indications. These indications may
be circular, elliptical, conical, or irregular in shape and
may have tails. When evaluating the size of an indication,
the tal shall be included. The indication may be from any
perfection in the weld, such as porosity, slag, or tungsten,
ications. A sequence of four or more
rounded indications shal be considered tobe aligned when
they touch a line parallel to the length of the weld drawn
through the center of the two outer rounded indications,
(0) Thickness 1. tis the thickness of the weld, excluding
any allowable reinforcement. For a butt weld joining two
‘members having different thicknesses at the weld, is the
thinner of these two thicknesses. If a full penetration weld
includes a fillet weld, the thickness of the throat of the
fillet shall he includ:
43 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
(a) Image Density. Deasity within the image of thei
‘may vary and isnot a eriterion for acceptance of
S@P Relevant Indications. (See able 4-1 for examples)
those rounded indications which exceed the following
shall be considered relevant.
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— DIVISION 1
APPENDIX 4
ROUNDED INDICATIONS CHARTS
ACCEPTANCE STANDARD FOR
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ROUNDED INDICATIONS IN WELDS
(3) “%z in. for ¢ greater than % in. to 2 in. (6 mm to
50 mm), ine
(4) Yo in. for ¢ greater than 2 in, (50 mm)
(c) Maximum Size of Rounded Indication. (See
‘Table 4-1 for examples.) The maximum permissible size
of any indication shall be Yt, or %o in, (4 mm), whichever
is smaller, except that an isolated indication separated from
an adjacent indication by 1 in. (25 mm) or more may be
%, ot % in. (6 mm), whichever is less, For ¢ greater than
2n, (50 mm) the maximum permissible size of an isolated
indication shall be increased to % in. (10 mm).
(d) Aligned Rounded Indications. Aligned rounded indi-
cations are acceptable when the summation of the Giameers
of the indications is less than ¢ in a length of 12t. See
Fig. 4-1. The length of groups of aligned rounded indica
tions and the spacing between the groups shall meet the
requirements of Fig. 4-2
(e) Spacing. The distance between adjacent rounded
indications is not a factor in determining acceptance or
rejection, except as required for isolated indications or
‘groups of aligned indications.
() Rownded Indication Charts. The rounded indications
characterized as imperfections shall not exceed that shown,
in the charts, The chars in Figs. 43 through 4-8 illustrate
various types of assorted, randomly dispersed and clustered
rounded indications for different Weld thicknesses greater
than in, (mm). These charts represent the maximum,
acceptable concentration limits for rounded indications.
The charts for each thickness range represent full-scale
6 in, (150 mm) radiographs, and shall not be enlarged or
reduced. The distributions shown are not necessarily the
Patterns that may appear onthe radiograph, but are typical
of the concentration and size of indications permitted.
(g) Weld Thickness t less than '/y in. (3 mm). Fort
less than in. (@ mm) the maximum number of rounded
indications shall not exceed 12 in a6 in, (150 mam) lengt
‘of weld. A proportionally fewer numberof indications shall2007 SECTION VIII — DIVISION 1
TABLE 4-1 bbe permitted in welds less than 6 in. (150 mm) in length,
Customary Unie (h) Clustered Indications. The illustrations for clustered
indications show up to four times as many indications in
‘Maximum Sze of tone
2 local area, as that shown in the illustrations for random
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Cone cluster is present, the sum ofthe Jengths ofthe clusters
es than ‘ut %4e 7 shall not exceed 1 in. (25 mm) in a 6 in. (150 mm)
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FIG. 44 CHARTS FOR ¢OVER % in. to % in. (61mm to 10 mm), INCLUSIVE
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(2) Maximum size per Table 4.
3162007 SECTION VIL — DIVISION 1
FIG. 4-5 CHARTS FOR ¢OVER % in. to % in. (10. mm to 19 mm), INCLUSIVE
(b) Isolated Indication (See Note (2)) (6) Cluster
NoTEs:
(1) Typiesl concentration and cis permitted in any 6 in, (180 mm length of weld
(2) Maximum size per Teble 41.
3772007 SECTION Vin — DIVISION 1
FIG. 4-6 CHARTS FOR ¢ OVER % in. to 2 in. (19 mm to 50 mm), INCLUSIVE.
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Table 341.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for Welds and Examination Methods for Evaluating Weld
Imperfections (Cont'd)
NorEs:
(2) Cetera given are for required examination. More singent ceria may be specified inthe engineering design. See also
paras. 341.5 and 361.5.
Longitudinal groove weld includes straight and spiral seam. Citeria are not intended to apply to welds made In
accordance wth a standard listed in Table A of Table 326.1. altematve Leak Test requires examination of these
weld: see pare. 345.9.
(0) Filet meld includes socket and seal welds, and attachment welds for slip-on flanges, branch reinforcement, and
supports.
(@) Branch connection weld includes pressure contalning welds in branches and fabricated laps
(5) These imperfections are evaluated ony for welds < 5 mm CZ in) in nominal thickness.
(6 Where two tinting values are separated by “and,” the lesser of the values determines acceptance, Where two sets of
Values are separated by “ox” the lager value is acceptable. Ty i the nominal wal thickness af the thinner of two
components joined by 2 butt wel
(7) Tighty buted unfused root faces are unacceptable
(B) For groove welds, height isthe lesser ofthe measurements made from the surfaces ofthe adjacent components: both
reinforcement and intemal protrusion ae permitted in a weld. Fr filet welds, height is measures from the theoretical
threat, Fig, 328.5.2A; intemal provusion dees not appl
(9) For wees in aluminum alo only, iteral protrusion shal ot exceed the following values:
(2) for thickness 2 mm Cy in} 1.5 mm Che ins
(©) for thickness > 2 mm and s 6 mm CY, ind:2.5 mm Cs in).
For extemal reinforcement and for greater thicknesses, see the tabulation fr Symbol L.
341.32, for Category D fluid service, unless otherwise
specified
341.4.3 Examination — Severe Cyclic Conditions. Pip-
ing to be used under severe cyclic conditions shall be
examined to the extent specified herein or to any greater
extent specified in the engineering design. Acceptance
criteria are as stated in para. 341.3.2 and in Table 341.3.2,
for severe cyclic conditions, unless otherwise specified,
(a) Visual Examination. The requirements of para
341.4.1(@) apply with the following exceptions.
(1) All febrication shall be examined,
(2) All threaded, bolted, and other joints shall be
examined.
(3) All piping erection shall be examined to verify
dimensions and alignment. Supports, guides, and points
of cold spring shall be checked to ensure that movement
of the piping under all conditions of startup, operation,
and shutdown will be accommodated without unde
binding or unanticipated constraint,
(0) Other Examination. All circumferential butt and
iter groove welds and all fabricated branch connection
welds comparable to those shown in Fig. 328.545 shall
be examined by 100% radiography in accordance with
para. 3445, or (if specified in the engineering design)
bby 100% ultrasonic examination in accordance with para.
344.6, Socket welds and branch connection welds which
are not radiographed shall be examined by magnetic
particle or liquid penetrant methods in accordance with
para, 344.3 or 344.4
() In-process examination in accordance with para
344.7, supplemented by appropriate nondestructive
examination, may be substituted for the examination
a
required in (b) above on a weld-for-weld basis if speci-
fied in the engineering design or specifically authorized
by the Inspector.
(a) Certification and Records. The requirements of
para. 341.4.1(0) apply.
341.5 Supplementary Examination
‘Any of the methods of examination described in para.
‘344 may be specified by the engineering design to sup-
plement the examination required by para. 341.4. The
extent of supplementary examination to be performed
and any acceptance criteria that differ from those in
para. 341.3.2 shall be specified in the engineering design.
341.51 Spot Radiography
(@) Longitudinal Welds. Spot radiography for longitu-
dinal groove welds required to have a weld joint factor
F of 0.90 requires examination by radiography in accor-
dance with para. 344.5 of at least 300 min (1 ft) in each
30m (100 ft) of weld for each welder or welding operator.
‘Acceptance criteria are those stated in Table 341.3.2 for
radiography under Normal Fluid Service.
(&) Circumferential Butt Welds and Other Welds. It is
recommended that the extent of examination be not less
than one shot on one in each 20 welds for each welder
or welding operator. Unless otherwise specified, accept-
ance criteria are as stated in Table 341.3.2 for radiogra-
phy under Normal Fluid Service for the type of joint
examined.
(©). Progressive Sampling for Examination. The provi-
sions of para, 341.3.4 are applicable.
(d) Welds to Be Examined, The locations of welds and
the points at which they are to be examined by spotweneo STEELTAMS FoR OLSTORAGE
follows: (a) For double-welded but joints, one spot radio-
‘graph shall be taken on 10% of the radial joints; (b) For sin-
sle-welded but joints with permanent or remove backup
bar, one spot radiograph shall be taken on 5036 the radial
joints, Extra care must be exereised inthe interpretation of
Tadiograpis of single-welded joints that havea pemnenent
tackup bar In some cases, addtional exposeres akon at an
angle may determine whether questionable indications are
acceptable. The minimum radiographic length of each
ratial joint shal be 150 mm (6 in). Locations of rado-
trp shall preferably be atthe outer edae ofthe joint
‘where the sell-pate and annular plate join
61.3 Technique
6.1.34 Except as modified in this section, the radiographic
examination method employed shall be in accordance with
Section V, Article 2, of the ASME Code,
6.1.3.2 Personnel who perform and evaluate radiographic
‘examinations according to this section shall be qualified and
certfiod by the manufacturer as meeting the requirements of
certification as generally outlined in Level If or Level If of
ASNT SNF-TC-1A (including applicable supplements).
Level I personel may be used if they are given written accep-
tanceirejection procedures prepared by Level Il or Level IIL
‘personnel. These writen procedures shall contain the applica-
ble requirements of Section V, Article 2, of the ASME Code.
In addition, all Level I personnel shall be under the direct
supervision of Level If or Level II personnel.
6.1.3.3 The requirements of 1-285 in Section V, Article 2,
of the ASME Code are to be used only as a guide. Final
acceptance of radiographs shall be based on the bility to see
the prescribed image quality indicator (penetrameter) and the
specified hole or wire.
6.1.3.4 The finished surface of the weld reinforcement at
the location of the radiograph shall either be fush with the
plate or have a reasonably uniform crown not to exceed the
following values:
Maximum Thickness of |
Plate Thickness Reinforcement
‘mm (m) mum (in)
=BGiD 15¢ho
> 13) 0250) 250!)
>25() 304)
6.1.4 Submission of Radiographs
Before any welds are repaired, the radiographs shall be
submitted to the inspector with any information requested by
the inspector regarding the radiographic technique used.
6.1.5 Radiographic Standards
Welds examined by radiography shall be judged as accept-
abe or unacceptable by the standards of Paragraph UW-51(b)
in Sesion VI of the ASME Code
6.1.6 Determination of Limits of Defective Welding
When a section of weld is shown by a radiograph to be
‘unacceptable under the provisions of 6.1.5 or the limits ofthe
Adcficient welding are not defined by the radiograph, two spots
adjacent to the section shall be examined by radiography;
however, if the original radiograph shows at least 75 mm (3
in) of acceptable weld between the defect and any one edge
of the film, an additional radiograph need not be taken of the
vweld on that side of the defect. If the weld at either of the
adjacent sections fils to comply with the requirements of
6.1.5, additional spots shall be examined until the limits of
‘unacceptable welding are determined, or the erector may
replace all ofthe welding performed by the welder or welding
‘operator on that joint. I the welding is replaced, the inspector
shall have the option of requiring that one radiograph be
taken at any selected location on any other joint on which the
ssame welder or welding operator has welded. If any of these
‘additional spots fail to comply with the requirements of 6.1.5,
the limits of unacceptable welding shall be determined as
specified for the initial section
6.1.7 Repair of Defective Welds
6.1.74 Defects in welds shall be repaired by chipping or
molting out the defects from one side or both sides of the
joint, as required, and rewelding. Only the cutting out of
defective joints that is necessary to comect the defects is
required,
6.1.7.2 All repaired welds in joints shall be checked by
repeating the original inspection procedure and by repeating
‘one of the testing methods of 5.3, subject to the approval of
the purchaser.
6.1.8 Record of Radiographic Examination
641.84 The manufacturer shall prepare an as-built radio-
graph map showing the location of all radiographs taken
along with the film identification marks.
© 6.4.8.2 After the structure is completed, the films shall be
te property ofthe purchaser unless otherwise agreed upon
by the purchaser and the manufacturer
62 MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION
6.2.1 When magnetic particle examination is specified, the
‘method of examination shall be in accordance with Section V,
ticle 7, of the ASME Code,DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LARGE, WELDED, LONFPRESSURE STORAGE TANKS 7
7.45 Examination Method and Acceptance Criteria
TAS. Radiographic Method
7.A8.A.4 Except as modified in this section, the radiographic examination method employed shall be in accordance
with Section V, Article 2 of the ASME Code. The requirements of T-285 in Section V, Article 2, ate to be used only as
2 guide. Final acceptance of radiographs shall be based on the abilty to see the prescribed image quality indicator
((Qh (penetrameter) and the specified hole or wire. The finished surface of the reinforcement at the location of the
radiograph shall either be flush with the plate or have a reasonably uniform crown that does not exceed the values
listed in Table 7-4
Table 7-1—Maximum Thickness of Reinforcement on Welds for Radiography Examined Joints
Maximum Thickness
Plate Thickness. ‘of Reinforcement
(in) (n)
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7ABA.2_ Before any welds are repaired, the radiographs shall be submitted to the inspector
7.15.1.3 The acceptability of welds examined by radiography shall be judged by the standards of Paragreph UW-
51(b) in Section Vill of the ASME Code,
7.15.14. Sections of welds that radiography has revealed to be unacceptable shall be repaired in accordance with
6.15 and re-radiographed repeating the orginal radiograph frequency and with examination procedure in accordance
with 7.15.1.1. Their acceptabilty shall be determined by the standards of 7.15.1.3,
7.15..5 Alter the structure is completed, the fms shall be the property of the Purchaser unless otherwise agreed
Upon by the Purchaser and the Manufacturer.
7.45.1.6 Personnel who perform and evaluate radiographic examination according to this section shall be qualified
‘and certfied by the Manufacturer as meeting requirements of certification as generally outlined in ASNT SNT-TC-1A
(including applicable supplements), Level Il or Level lll. Level | personnel may be used if they are given written
acceptancelrejection procedures prepared by Level Il or Ill personnel. This written procedure shall contain the
applicable requirements of Section V, Article 2, ofthe ASME Code. In addition, all Level | personnel shall be under the
direct supervision of Level I or Ill personnel.
7.18.2 Magnotic-particle Method Examination
7.48.24 When magnetic-particle examination is specified, the method of examination shall be in accordance with
Section V, Article 7 of the ASME Code.
7.4.2.2. Magnetic-particle examination shall be performed in accordance with a written procedure, which shall be in
accordance with the requirements of T-150, Section V, Article | of the ASME Code.[ASME 831.1-2007,
Table 136.4.1 Weld Imperfections Indicated by Various Types of Examination
‘Magnetic guid
Imperfection Vieual Patile Penetrant Radiography __Uitrasonie
cack — surface 2 Note x Note (2) x Note (2) x 3
Crack ~ internal Es 2 x x
Undercut — surfece X ote (1 XK Note) KiNote (01 x
Weld reinforcement x [Note (2) . x
Porosity XIMotes (0), @] Notes (D, @N_ Notes (2), 2} x we
Slag inclusion X Note (2 X Note X Note x x
eck of fusion XiNotes (1), 1X Motes . QMX Notes (1), IE x x
(on surface)
Incomplete penetration __X [Note (3) Note XiNete x x
ores:
(@ Discontnuties ae detectable when they are open to the surface.
@) Apples only when the inside surface is readily accessible.
(@) Acceptance Standards, Indications whose major
dimensions are greater than Ye in. (2.0 mm) shall be
considered relevant. The following relevant indications
are unacceptable
(B11) any cracks or linear indications
(82) rounded indications with dimensions greater
than % in. (5.0 mm)
(B.3) four or more rounded indications in a line
separate! by Ye in. (20 mn) oF less, edge to edge
(B4) ten of more rounded indications in any 6 in?
(3870 mm?) of surface with the major dimension of this.
area not to exceed 6 in. (150 mm) with the area taken in
‘the most unfavorable location relative tothe indications
being evaluated
336.4.4 Liquid Penetrant Examination. Whenever
required by this Chapter (S00 Table 1364), liquid pene-
‘rantexamination shal be performed inaccordance with
the methods of Article 6, Section V, of the ASME Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Code.
(A) Evaluation of Tdications
(4.1) Mechanical discontinuities atthe surface will
be indicated by bleeding out ofthe penetrant; however,
localized surface imperfections, such as may oceur from
machining marks or surface conditions, may produce
similar indications which are nonrelevant to the detec
tion of unacceptable discontinuities.
(A2) Any indication that is believed to be nonrele-
vant shal be regarded as a defect and shall be reexam-
‘ned to verify whether or not actual defects are present.
Surface conditioning may precede the reexamination.
Nonrelevant indications and broad areas of pigmenta-
#on which would mask indications of defects are unac-
ceptable.
(A3) Relevant indieations are those which result
Som mechanical discontinuities. Linear indications are
‘ose indications in which the length is more than three
‘Gmes the width. Rounded indications are indications
{@) Apples when the outside surface is accessible for examination and/or when the inside surface is readily accessible.
which are circular or elliptical with the length less than
three times the width.
(A) Anindication of discontinuity may be larger
than the discontinuity that causes it; however, the size
of the indication and not the size of the discontinuity
is the basis af acceptance or rejection.
(8) Acceptance Standards. Indications whose major
dimensions are greater than Mg in. (2.0 mum) shall be
considered relevant. The following relevant indications
are unacceptable:
(B.1) any cracks or linear indications
(B2) rounded indications with dimensions greater
than %g in. (60 mim)
(B3) four or more rounded indications in a line
separated by Mig in. (2.0 mm) or less edge to edge
(B4) ten or more rounded indications in any 6 in?
(6870 mm) of surface with the major dimension of this
area not to exceed 6 in. (150 mm) with the area taken in
the most unfavorable location relative tothe indications
being evaluated
136.45 Radiography. When required by this Chap-
ter (see Table 136.4), radiographic examination shall be
performed in accordance with Article 2 of Section V of
the ASME Boller and Pressure Vessel Code, except that
‘the requirements of T-285 are to be used as a guide but
rot forthe rejection of radiographs unless the geometsi-
‘al unsharpness exceeds 0.07 in. (2.0 mm).
(A). Acceptance Stendards. Welds that are shown by
radiography to have any of the following types of dis-
continuities are unacceptable:
(4.1) any type of crack or zone of incomplete fusion
or penetration
(4.2) any other elongated indication which has a
length greater than
(A21) %in. (60 mm) fort up to % in. (19.0 mm),
inclusivea)
A — A — Ah —
om
ASME B31.1-2007
(4.22) Jp for from % in. (19.0 mm) to 2% in
(670 mm), ind.
(4.2.3) Yin, (19.0mm) for t over 24 in. (67.0mm)
‘here tis the thickness of the thinner portion ofthe weld
NOTE: # referred to in (A21), (A.22),and (A23) above pertains
to tho thicknoss of the weld being examined; fa weld joins two
members having different thickness at the weld te thinner
of these two thickness.
(A) any group of indications in line that have an
aggregate length greater than in a length of 121, except
‘where the distance between the successive indications
exceeds 6L where Lis the longest indication in the group
(A.4) porosity in excess of that shown as acceptable
in Appendix A-250 of Section I of the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code
(A.5) root concavity when there is an abrupt change
in density, as indicated on the radiograph
136.4.6 Ultrasonic Examination. When required by
this Chapter (see Table 136.4), ultrasonic examination
(UT) shall be performed in accordance with Article 4 oF
Section V of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
and the following additional requirements.
(A) The following criteria shal also be met when per-
forming ultrasonic examinations:
(A.1) Theequipment used to perform the examina-
tion shall becapable of recording the UT data to facilitate
the analysis by a third party and for the repeatability
‘of subsequent examinations, should they be required.
‘Where physical obstructions prevent the use of systems
capable of recording the UT data, manual UT may be
‘used with the approval of the Ovrner.
(2) NDE personnel performing and evaluating
UT examinations shall be qualified and certified in
accordance with their employer's written practice and.
the requirements of para. 136.32 ofthis Code. Personnel,
procedures, and equipment used to collec and analyze
UT data shall have demonstrated thir ability to perform,
an acceptable examination using test blocks approved.
by the Owner
(B) Acceptance Standards. Welds that are shown by
ultrasonic examination to have discontinuities which
produce an indication greater than 20% of the reference
level shall be investigated to the extent that ultrasonic
examination personnel can determine their shape, iden-
tity, and location so that they may evaluate each disconti-
ruity for acceptance in accordance with (B.1) and (B2)
below.
{(B.1) Discontinusites evaluated as being cracks lack
of fusion, or incomplete penetration are unacceptable
regardless of longth.
{B.2) Other discontinuities are unacceptable if the
indication exceeds the reference level and their length
excoads the following:
(B21) ‘in. (60mm) for t up to% in. (19.0 mm).
95
(8.22) %t for t from % in. (19.0 mm) to 2% in,
(670 mm)
(B23) %in. (19.0mm) for t over 2%in. 67.0 mm)
‘where tis the thickness of the weld being examined. If
the weld joins two members having different thicknesses
at the weld, tis the thinner of these two thicknesses.
137 PRESSURE TESTS
137.1 General Requirements,
137.1.1 Subassemblies. When conducted in accor
dance with the requirements of this Code, the pressure
testing of piping systems to ensure leak tightness shall
bbe acceptable for the determination of any leaks in pip-
ing subassemblies.
137.1.2 Temperature of Test Medium. ‘The tempera
ture of the test medium shall be that of the available
source unless otherwise specified by the Owner. The
test pressure shall not be applied until the system and
the pressurizing medium are approximately at the same
temperature. When conducting pressure tests at low
‘metal temperatures, the possibility of britle fracture
shall be considered.
137.1.3 Personnel Protection. Suitable precautions
in the event of piping system rupture shall be taken to
climinate hazards to personnel in the proximity of ines
being tested.
137.14 Maximum Stress During Test. At no time
during the pressure test shall any part of the piping,
system be subjected to a stress greater than that permit-
ted by para. 1023.3(8).
137.1.5 Testing Schedule. Pressure testing shall be
performed following the completion of postweld heat
treatment, required by para. 132, nondestructive exami
nations required by Table 136.4, nd all other fabrication,
assembly and erection activities required to provide the
‘system or portions thereof subjected to the pressure test
‘with pressure retaining capability.
137.2 Preparation for Testing
137.2.1 Exposure of Joints. All joints including
welds not previously pressure tested shall be left uninsu-
lated and exposed for examination during the test. By
prior agreement the complete system or portions thereof
‘subject to test may be insulated prior to the test period.
provided an extended holding time pressurization of
the system is performed to check for possible leakage
through the insulation barrier.
1372.2 Addition of Temporary Supports. Piping
systems designed for vapor or gas shall be provided
‘with additional temporary supports ifnecessazy to sup-
port the weight of the test liquid. Such supports shall
‘meet the requirements for testing and system cleanup
‘procedures described in para, 123.10.2007 SECTION
FIG. PW.9.2 PROHIBITED WELDED JOINT
PW.9.3.2 Circumferential Welds in Tube and
Pipe. When components of different diameters or thick-
nesses are welded together, the transition shall not exceed
a slope of 30 deg from the smaller to the larger diameter.
‘The wansition may be formed by any process that will
provide a uniform taper, Alignment shall meet the provi-
sions of PW-34,
PW.94 Prohibited Welded Joints. Comer joints as
depicted in Fig. PW-9.2 are prohibited
PW-10 HEAT TREATMENT
‘Vessels and vessel parts shall be prebeated and postweld
heat treated in accordance with the requirements in PW-38
and PW-39.
PW-11 RADIOGRAPHIC AND
ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION
OF WELDED BUTT JOINTS.
PW-11.1 Welded butt joints requiring radiogra
ultrasonic examination are specified in Table PW-1 1, Expe~
rience has demonstrated that welded butt joints not requir-
ing radiographic and ultrasonic examination by these rules
have given safe and reliable service even if they contain
imperfections that may be disclosed upon further examina-
tion, Any examination and acceptance standards beyond
the requirements of this Section are beyond the scope of|
this Code and shall be a matter of agreement between the
‘Manufacturer and the user.
PW-11.2 Definitions, For use with Table PW-11, the
following definitions apply.
‘butt joint: a joint between two members aligned approxi-
‘mately in the same plane.
circumferential butt weld: includes circumferential welded
Dutt joints in drums, headers, pipes, and tubes, and welded
Dutt joints attaching formed heads to drums, shells, and
headers.
Jongitudinal butt weld: includes longitudinal and spiral
‘welded butt joints in drums, shells, headers, pipes, and
B
‘tubes; any welded butt joint within a sphere or within a
formed or flat head or tube sheet; and welded butt joints
attaching insert-nozzles of the type shown in Fig. PW-
161, illustrations (@-1) through (q-4.
(NPS: nominal pipe size.
RT. radiographic examination.
UT: ultrasonic examination.
PW-11.3 Foruse with Table PW-11, the size and thick-
ness of welded butt joints is defined as the larger and
thicker of the two abutting edges after edge preparation,
‘The geometric unsharpness Uis defined by the equation
U, = FaiD
where
D = distance from source of radiation to the weld
= distance from the source side of the weld to the
film
F = source size; the maximum projected dimension
of the radiating source (or effective focal spot) in
the plane perpendicular to the distance D from
the weld
U, = geometric unsharpness
PW-13 HEAD-TO-FLANGE REQUIREMENTS:
ished heads, other than hemispherical, concave to pres-
sure to be attached by butt welding, and flanged heads or
flanged furnace connections to be filet welded, shall have
‘length of flange not less than 1 in, (25 mm) for heads
‘or furnace openings not over 24 in, (600 mr) in external
diameter and not less than 17% in. (38 mm) for heads or
fumace openings over 24 in. (600 mm) in diameter.
PW-14 OPENINGS IN OR ADJACENT
TO WELDS
‘Any type of opening that meets the requirements for
compensation given in PG-32 through PG-44 may be
Tocated in a welded joint
PW-15 WELDED CONNECTIONS
PW-15.1 Nozzles, other connections, and their com-
pensation may be attached to vessels by are or gas welding,
Sufficient weld and compensation shall be provided on
either side of the plane through the center of the opening,
pparallel to the longitudinal axis of the vessel, to develop
the required strength, as prescribed in PG-37, in shear
‘or tension, whichever is applicable (see Fig. PW-15 for
‘example calculations, where, if a fillet weld has unequal2007 SECTION 1
TABLE PW.1L
REQUIRED RADIOGRAPHIC AND ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION OF WELDED BUTT JOINTS
Presse Part Service Conditions (Note GD
Subject to Furnace Radiant Weat Not Subject to Furnace Radiant Hest
{ote (200 Note (293
Butt Weld Type Contains Steam anion Water ‘Contains Water Contains steam
Longitudinal ar Rr RT
ail sizes all sizes al sizes
and thicknsees and thienessos and trikrasees
Circumferential wale ar Rr RT
le eums and shalis > NPS 10 (ON 250) > NPS 10 (OM 250) oF > NPS 20 (DN 250) of
o > jin (29 me) 32% In (29 en) thick
> gn 29 mm thek
Circumferential welds ar er RT
in pipes, tubes, and > NPS 4 (ON 100) or > NPS 10 (OH 250) oF > NPS 26 (DN 400) oF
headers > Yen (13 mim thick > pin (29 ma) thi 22% In (41 a) thlek
GENERAL NOTES:
(@) Unless exempted by this table, al fogitucinal and circumferential welded but joints are to be radiographically examined (RT) thoughout
‘heir entire length. Ultrasone examiration (UT) of the welds shall be performed in ie of RT when its impracticable to use a combination
‘of radiographic parameters such Wat a geometric unsharpress of 0.07 in. (8 an) wil Rot be exceeded. When RT fs required for wel in
ferrtc materials using the eletrosiag process, UT shall also be performed in addition to RT, When RT Is required for welds made In any
material usr te ineta er continves civ fetlon welding processes, UT shall be performed in adition to RT.
1a grain refinieg(austeritzing) heat reatrint is used for eecreslag welds, the UT examination shall be performed after he heat treatment
Is complete. If an austenitizing heat treatment Is pt used, the UT examination shall be done after an intermediate pastveld hea treatment
or after the fal posted hea treatment i completed.
Radiographic exasination stall be perfrmed in accardance with ticle 2 of Section V. UT examination shal be gerfarmed in accordance
with Article # of Section.
(@) Acceptance criteria forthe nondestructive examination performed are PWS for RT and PW/-S2 for UT.
(©) Personnel performing the ratiograchic or ultrasonic examination requires ty tis Table shal be qualified and certified in acordarce wlth
Pw-s0,
(RF is eequeed when etter the size or wall thickness imi is exceeded (i, the diameter and thickness limitations any independent)
(@) For electric belles, RT isnot required wher the ersvimurs allowable working psu if < 100 pig (700 kPa), and tha shell LD. f= 26,
(400 mm) (see PES-9.1.
(t) For Frette bolle, RT is not required for
(A) legitudina welded but Jers in furnaces mace with the addition of flee metal, provided bend test of sample ofthe welded joint
for each section ofthe frrace meets the requires of PW53
(2) circufrenial weld but joins In furnaces (see PET-24)
(5) butt welds and corner jis meeting the eaulerers of PET-21. thraugh PFT-21.3 for waterlegs, furnaces, and frees
(© For miniature balers, RT isnot reulred (ee PMI)
(RT isnot quire forthe lngitusial weld in ERW pregucts that comply with an acceptable material pecficaton when used for construction
thin the limitations of °69.5.
ores:
(2) Service conditions and pressure part contents areas determines by the design.
(2) A weld wil not be considered subject t rasan heat from the furnace wer In a portion of @ pressure part that has five or mare ras of
tubes Setwoen fe an the furnace
©
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vINSPECTION AND TESTS
PW-46 GENERAL
PW-46.1 The rules in the following paragraphs apply
specifically to the inspection and testing of power boilers
and power boiler parts that are fabricated by welding and
shall be used in conjunction with the general requirements
for inspection and tests in Part PG as well as the specific
requirements for inspection and tests in the applicable Parts
of this Section that pertain to the type of boiler under
consideration
PW.-46.2 Inspection During Fabrication, The Manu-
facturer shall submit the vessel or other pressure part for
inspection at such stages ofthe work as may be designated
by the Inspector.
PW47 CHECK OF WELDING PROCEDURE,
PW-47.1_Itisthe duty of the Inspector to assure himself
that the welding procedures employed in construction have
been qualified under the provisions of Section IX, The
‘Manufacturer shall submit evidence to the Inspector that
‘those requirements have been met
PW-47.2 The Inspector has the right at any time to
call for and witness the test welding and testing although
it is not mandatory that he witness the test welding and
the testing unless he so desires,
PW-48 CHECK OF WELDER AND WELDING
OPERATOR PERFORMANCE
(QUALIFICATIONS
PW-48.1. Ttisthe duty of the Inspector to assure himself
that all welding is done by welders or welding operators
{qualified under the provisions of Section IX. The Manufac-
turer shall make available to the Inspector a certified copy
Of the record of performance qualification tests of each,
\welder and welding operator as evidence that these requite-
ments have been met.
PW-482 The Inspector has the right at any time to
call for and witness the test welding and testing although
it is not mandatory that he witness the test welding and
the testing unless he so desires.
PW-49 CHECK OF HEAT TREATMENT
PRACTICE,
‘The Inspector shall satisfy himself that all beat treating
‘operations required by the Code have been correctly per
formed.
106
20084 SECTION
PW.50 QUALIFICATION OF
NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION
PERSONNEL
PW-50.1 The Manufacturer shall be responsible for
«assuring hat nondestructive examination (NDE) personnel
have been qualified and certfed in accordance with their
«employer's writen practice prior to performing or evaluat
ing radiographic or ultrasonic examinations required by
this Section, SNT-TC-LA? or CP-189 shall be used as a
guideline for employers to establish their written practice.
National or intemational Central Certification Programs,
such as the ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP),
‘may be used to fulfil the examination and demonstration
requirements ofthe employer's written practice, Provisions
for waning, experience, qualification, and certification of
NDE personnel shall be described in the Manufacturer's
quality control system (see PG-105.4)
PW-50.2_ NDE personnel shall be qualified by examina-
tion. Qualification of NDE Level Il personnel certified
prior to the 2004 Edition of Section I may be based on
demonstrated ability, achievement, education, and experi-
ence. Such qualification shall be specifically addressed in
the written practice. When NDE personnel have been cert
fied in accordance with a written practice based on an
edition of SNT-TC-LA or CP-189 earlier than that refer-
‘enced in A-360, their certification shall be valid until their
next scheduled recertification,
PW-803 Recertification shall be in accordance with
the employer's written practice based on the edition of
SNT-TC-IA or CP-189 referenced in A-360, Recertfica-
tion may be based on evidence of continued satisfactory
performance or by reexamination(s) deemed necessary by
the employer.
PW4S1 ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS FOR
RADIOGRAPHY
PW-51.1 All welds for which a complete radiogra
‘examination is required by PW-L1 shall be radiographically
examined throughout their entire length by the X-ray or
‘gamma-ray method in accordance with Article of Section
V, except that the requirements of T-274 are to be used
16 a guide but not for the rejection of radiographs unless
the geometrical unsharpness exceeds 0.07 in. (1.8 mm).
PW-51.2 A single-welded circumferential butt joint
with backing stip may be radiographed without removing
the backing strip, provided it is not to be removed subse~
quently and provided the image of the backing strip does
not interfere with the interpretation of the resultant radio-
graphs.
SNT-TC-IA, ACCP, aud CP-189 ae published by the American
Society or Nondesracve Testing, 71 Afingat Lane,P.O. Bax 28518,
Columbus, OH 43208-0518.BEBE
2007 SECTION 1
PW-51.3 Indications shown on the radiographs of
Welds and characterized as imperfections are unacceptable
under the following conditions, and shall be repaired as
provided in PW-40 and the repair radiographed to PW.
PW-51.3.1 Any indication characterized as a erack,
‘of zone of incomplete fasion or penetration,
PW-51.32 Any other elongated indication on the
radiograph that has a length greater than
(a) % in. (6 mm) for Fup to % in. (19 mm)
(0) % 1 fort from % in, (19 mm) to 2% in. (57 mm)
(c) % in, (19 mm) for t over 2% in. (57 mm)
where fs the thickness of the weld
PW-S133 Any group of aligned indications that
have an aggregate length greater than 1 in a length of 124,
‘except when the distance between the successive imperfec:
tions exceeds 6L where L is the length of the longest
imperfection in the group.
PW-51.3.4 Rounded indications in excess of those
shown in A-250.
PW.51.4 A complete set of radiographs for each job
shall be retained by the Manufacturer and kept on file for
1 period of at least 5 years.
PW.52. ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS FOR
ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION
PW52.1. Technique and standards for ultrasonic exam-
ination shall follow Seetion V, Article 4.
PW-52.2 The Manufacturer's report, as required by
‘T-490 of Section V, shall be retained by the Manufacturer
for a minimum of 5 years.
PW-523 Acceptance-Rejection Standards. Imperfec-
tions that cause an indication greater than 20% of the
reference level shall be investigated to the extent that the
ultrasonic examination personnel can determine their
shape, identity, and location, and evaluate them in terms
of PW-52.3.1 and PW-52.32.
PW-523.1 Cracks, lack of fusion, or incomplete
penetration are unacceptable regardless of length,
PW-52.32 Other imperfections are unacceptable if
the indication exceeds the reference level and their length
exceeds the following:
(a) % in. (6 mm) for ¢ up wo % in. (19 mm)
(b) et for t from % in. (19 mm) to 2% in. (57 mm)
(©) % in. (19 mm) for ¢ over 2% in, (57 mm)
Where 1 is the thickness of the weld being examined. If
the weld joins two members having different thicknesses
at the weld, ris the thinner of these two thicknesses,
Sey oon a AS
107
PW.s3 TEST PLATES
PW-S3.1 Vessel Test Plates. Cylindrical pressure parts
ssuch as drums and shells that are subject to internal pressure
and are fabricated by fusion welding, shall meet the test
requirements in PW-53.2 through PW-53.10, Cylindrical
pressure parts such as pipe, tubes, and headers that are
subject to internal pressure, and all cylindrical pressure
parts constructed of P-No. I materials, as defined i Section
TX, are exempt from these requirements,
PW-53.2 Welded Test Plates. A welded test plate hav-
ing the dimensions shown in Fig. PW-53.1 shall be pre-
pared from plate of the same material specification, the
same or greater thickness as the weld at the joint and using,
the same welding procedure as used for the shell plates
that it represents. The plate shall be welded by one of the
following methods.
PW-53.2.1 Attach the test plate as shown in Fig.
PW-53.2 to one end of one longitudinal joint of each vessel
so that the edges to be welded are a continuation of the
‘corresponding edges of te longitudinal joint. In this case
the weld metal shall be deposited in the weld joint ofthe
test plate continuously with that deposited in the shell joint.
‘This procedure is not applicable to vessels with eireumfer-
ential joints only.
PW-53.2.2 Weld the joint in the test plate without
attaching it as a continuation of a joint in the shell plate.
PW.533 When noncylindrical pressure parts are not
{integral with the vessel, atest plate shall be provided having
a thickness not less than that of the parts.
PW.53.4 Where there are several pressure parts of any
one design being welded in succession, and in which the
plates are of the same material that is covered by the
‘Welding procedure, test plate shall be furnished for each
200 fe (60 m), or fraction thereof, of the main welded
Joints. The thickness ofthe thinnest plate and of the thickest
plate shall noc differ by more than \ in. (6 mm),
W535. Where more than one welder or welding oper-
ator is used on a vessel, the inspector may designate the
welder or welding operator who shall make the required
test plate,
PW-53.6. The test plate shall be so supported that the
welding does not warp the plate out of line by an angle
‘greater than 5 deg. The plate shall be straightened before
Postweld heat treatment to remove any warping that has
‘occurred. The test plate shall be given the same preheat
treatment and the same postweld heat treatment as the
vessel that it represents. In no case shall the temperature
“Tobect te same specification asthe sel beng welded the hemi
‘composition must be whi the spesieaton limite and te alse
‘ee, Le, klled, semilled, or ued, it he the sme