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qualifying tube to tube sheet welds
What tests need to be done when qualifying tube to tube sheet welds? I only know of the penetrant testing, leak path and 10X crack investigation, according to div II. Is there any shear test, push out or pullout tests required. Where can I read more about these? Thank you Joe- Jdebeer
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- Forum: ASME (mechanical) Code Issues
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Consumables not tested in the PWHT condition
Yes we have used E7018-1 on P1 base metal with a PWHT, thus all other E7018-1 qualifies. However I would like to know how the concern is addressed that if E7018-1 is very close to the minimum mechanical properties it might fall below during PWHT, because of the scatter of properties obtained...- Jdebeer
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- Forum: ASME (mechanical) Code Issues
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Consumables not tested in the PWHT condition
When qualifying a WPS to ASME IX, for example using E7018-1 on P1 and giving the weld a PWHT for a cold service application. My understanding is that the classification E7018-1 will then be qualified to do this weld as per WPS with a PWHT. My problem is when purchasing new consumables to ASME...- Jdebeer
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- Forum: ASME (mechanical) Code Issues
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Consumables not tested in the PWHT condition
When qualifying a WPS to ASME IX, for example using E7018-1 on P1 and giving the weld a PWHT for a cold service application. My understanding is that the classification E7018-1 will then be qualified to do this weld as per WPS with a PWHT. My problem is when purchasing new consumables to ASME...- Jdebeer
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- Forum: AWS (welding) Code Issues
