Thank you for the response. Unfortunately, the fabrication shop and the subcontractor has knowingly falsified reader sheets in order to push acceptance of pressure vessels.

Terri,

ASME BPVC.V Article 2 Section T-290 will detail the requirements.

T-290 DOCUMENTATION

T-291 RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE

DOCUMENTATION DETAILS

The organization shall prepare and document the

radiographic technique details. As a minimum, the following

information shall be provided.

(a) the requirements of Article 1, T-190(a)

(b) identification as…

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Hi,

I have question regarding the WPS document. I have T joint which consists of 16 mm main chord with 60 mm flanges with CPJ. Please advise what is the proper WPS document should be? is it 16 mm WPS is suitable according to AWS D1.1 (?) thanks for your assistance.

Can anyone refer me to the requirements of radiographs? Specifically, what information ‘shall’ be on each view and what ASME section drives that information? Thank you!

Pls send acceptance criteria

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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is a crucial aspect of the manufacturing process, as it helps to ensure that parts and structures meet required standards. In many industries, third-party NDT inspection is mandatory to guarantee impartial and objective evaluation of the parts and structures. However, some companies attempt to circumvent…

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API (American Petroleum Institute) is a trade organization that develops standards for the oil and gas industry. API has developed several methods for calculating the remaining life of equipment and structures in the oil and gas industry, including methods for calculating the remaining life due to corrosion.

One such method is the API RP…

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ASME is a professional organization that develops codes and standards for the design, construction, and inspection of boilers and other pressure vessels. One of the ASME standards that pertains to boiler inspection is the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC).

The BPVC includes several sections that address the inspection of boilers and…

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The Australian non-destructive testing (NDT) standard, AS/NZS ISO 9712, is a standard that specifies the requirements for the qualification and certification of personnel who perform NDT. The standard is based on the international standard ISO 9712 and is applicable to a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction,…

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ASME V Article 4 is a standard that provides guidelines for the ultrasonic inspection of welds in materials used in the construction of boilers, pressure vessels, and nuclear power plant components. The standard covers the selection and qualification of personnel, equipment, and techniques used in ultrasonic inspection, as well as the…

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Good. Please no copyrighted material on site.

I have latest version of AWS Structural Steel 2020 standard but will not share it due to copyright. Instead, If anybody needs some info from standard, please contact me @Holld and I will be happy to help.

Have also found AWS Ultrasonic procedure for AWS D1.1 Not sure if its any good but will share it anyway. For thicknesses 8-200mm Manual UT

Perfect. Thank you sir. Lets try to find as much info as possible regarding AWS D1.1 standard and acceptance criteria as search seem to be very limited.

Thanks Holld.

Maybe this too

AWS D1.1 Acceptance Criteria for Ultrasonic Testing

Somebody might find this useful.

AWS-D1.1 Generalized Guidelines For Structural Steel Welding Inspection

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is an American professional association that, in its own words, “promotes the art, science, and practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe” via “continuing education, training and professional development, codes and standards, research, conferences…

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#UT #AWS #question

I,m looking for some old school Ut specialist that can answer me some questions.

I,m currently starting a project which gone use AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria, to be exact table 6.3 (cyclically loaded nontubular connections in tension) and im lost.

I can easily count indication rating (6.25.6.5), which, when larger…

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ASME B31.3 acceptance criteria for Ultrasonic/ PAUT testing refers to 244.6.2 and is as follows:

341.3.2 Acceptance Criteria. Acceptance criteria shall be as stated in the engineering design and shall at least meet the applicable requirements stated below.

(a) Welds

(1) For radiography and visual, see Table 341.3.2.

(2) For magnetic particle,…

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https://ndtinspect.com/api-571-for-inspectors/

ASME QCM Manual clause No.: XX – NDE Personal qualification to meet the requirement and ASNT -SNT -TC-IA Code adopted edition-2016 and as amended by the Mandatory appendix -II & III to article -1 of ASME SEC-V Code compliance -2019.

NDT written Practice established (RT/UT/MT/PT) : Training, examination, Qualification and Certification clause…

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Dear All,

Please refer below for ASME B31.3 acceptance criteria. To reject any indication i need to comply 3 rules :-

1. It must be linear indication
2. The indication level must be above reference level
3. Comply with Rejectable length.

If i never comply with one of the above criteria i cant reject any indcation. How about Lack of sidewall fusion…

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I can not find any table that tells me which wire IQI to use for single wall technique IQI film side either class A or B and also I cannot find any where it says that the film side IQI for single wall technique can not be used.

Thanks for any input on this point.

Argentina
​ AAENDE
Asociación Argentina de Ensayos No Destructivos y, structurales, Altolaguirre 1674, CP C1431ECF Ciudad de Buenos Aires

Brazil
ABENDI
Associação Brasileira de Ensaios Não Destrutivos e Inspeção, Avenida Onze de Junho, 1.317, Vila Clementino, 04041-054 São Paulo-SP

Colombia
ACOSEND
Asociación Colombiana de Soldadura y Ensayos No…

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