Dear experts,
If a PQR is qualified with SMAW & SAW weld process, where SMAW is used in root pass only & saw for fill/cap and then SMAW root is completely back gouged before applying SAW from the other side, Can we write the WPS with the same processes, SMAW applied for root pass only which is...
As per ASME SA-182,
SA-965 to be referred for Austenitic stainless steel forgings weighing above 10000lbs.
However Grade F317 or F317L are not available in SA-965, is there any particular reason for not including 317/317L for heavy forgings in SA-965?
Hello Experts, request your comments on below query.
As per UCS 56 (d)(2) temperature gradient shall not exceed 250 F within 15 feet length interval.
We have as vessel of 125" OD, the query is length interval for thermocouple placement along circumference is calculated based on circumferential...
Hi,
If customer is asking for change in nozzle location after nozzle opening then I don't think its a non conformity.
It can be considered as repair. RT and UT shall be carried out for patch plate to shell weld.
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Hi Himanshu,
AS per QW-405.5, you can also use filler metal certificate from manufacturer to report A number.
refer below clause QW-405.5 (b)
"(b) For SMAW, GTAW, and PAW — from the chemical analysis of the weld deposit prepared according to the
filler metal specification, or from the chemical...
What is the type of joint ?
Refer UG-116 (a)(1)(e)(1) for RT1 marking, it's related to butt joints only.
I think if its corner joint then RT1 is not required.
Hi lingeshgdvg,
Permissible out of roundness in above stated case is not 2% of nominal dia of vessel as stated in query.
As per UG-80 (a) (2)
"When the cross section passes through an opening or within 1 I.D. of the opening measured from the center of the opening, the permissible difference in...
