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API-5L piping

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flight23

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May 9, 2008
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We have some API-5L 30" and 36" weld pipe with visual porosity in the weld seams. Was wondering if there was a visual acceptace on the welding of the pipe?
 
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flight23

API 5L Section 7.8 Workmanship and Defects does not have a clause for or make mention of porosity.

Section 7.8.14 Other Defects only considers surface imperfections greater than 12,5% wall thickness as defects. A skilled UT tech should be able to tell you the maximum depth at which an ultrasonic response occurs.
 
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