ASME b31.3
345.2.2
other test requirements
a)examination for leaks. A leak test shall be maintain for at least 10 min. and all joints and connections should be examined for leaks.
and this is a minimum time if you want to increase as ak1956 for 30 min it is ok
for me I preffer 1 hr min
Hi gr2vessels
Thank u, first, i am not from India, I am from Saudi Arabia, and the reason I asked for TOFD and UT, RT, cause I am involved in a big Project In mounded tank with capacity of 4000 m3 (10 Nos) and some bidders suggest the TOFD instead of UT,RT also our consultant recommend this...
Thanks Biginch,
What i understand is even the contractor follow procedure of welding as per the codes i will get a defected weld but within 5% of total welded points?
What about 80% failure I think if I got a 80% failure ? i am sure the contractor not follow the codes right?
Hi
If u have 2 choose between TOFD (wich is now approved by ASME codes) and normal RT or UT
which one u will choose?
4000 m3 vessel (cylindrical-mounded for LPG)
does any one choose TOFD before?
Hi gents
let us say that i am preparing a contractual documents, and the list of scope of work. one of the list Items is welding
I wrote: Welding of all pipes connection as per ASME B31.3 and AWS 1-1.
my question is:
1 st: Is the contractor must do the welding including NDE either (UT, RT)
(I...
thank you all, I have already ask the supplier to check and the flange will be replace.
but I need clarification regarding join of 2 difference material flange, Is it accepted by ASME B31.3?
regards
Hi
The flexible hose we have ordered came with flanged connection as per our requirement. but I found the flange material is mild steel ASA 300 while we asked for carbon steel flange material A 105 class 300
what i know is mild steel has low carbon content and is more malleable and it is not...