B31.3 code
Reviewing my PQR lab results I have some concern in regards to the hardness results in the P5A HAZ. The highest Vickers(HV) reading was 284 this is with no PWHT being performed. I referred to the toughness test results and referenced B31.3 to which they are acceptable.
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The application this will be used for in the field is a steam line with a design temp of 869F and design pressure of 769 psig. The weld's are open butt on 1/2" diameter SA-335 P-11 to SA-312(316)both having a wall thickness of 0.147" The engineering spec requires that max hardness not exceed...