Professional Training and Consultation

API 510 Preparatory

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1. Local PWHT may be substituted for 360-degree banding if:

a. Original PWHT was not due to service requirement
b. Effects of Local strains/distortions are considered
c. Pre-heat & maintainance of 300 deg. F during welding
d. PWHT temp is maintained beyond the weld upto twice base
metal thickness
e. Heat is applied to any nozzles /attachments within PWHT area.

2. For repairs of following :

a. Cracks: By preparing V or U-shaped groove and depositing

weld metal

Cracks at area of stress concentrations (i.e., nozzle

welds) shall not be repaired without consulting the
pressure vessel engineer.

b. Localized corroded area: By weld deposit. Low strength

electrodes may be used if thickness of deposit is increased by
ratio of B.M. strength to W.M. strength and
Depth of deposit does not exceed half of thickness
Increased thickness is blended with 3:1 taper

3. For repair welds, the weld preparation before welding, and the
completed weld shall be checked by PT or MT. Additionally, the
butt-welds shall be radiographed by the rules of original Code of
construction (depending on joint efficiency).

4. The carbon and alloy steel materials used in making repairs and
alterations shall not have carbon content over 0.35%.

5. Pressure test is required after repair/alterations, if authorised inspector

thinks it necessary. Pressure test is normally required after
alteration.

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6. Insert patches must be with full penetration welds. Fillet patches shall
be approved by P.V. Engineer. Normally, a fillet patch equivalent to
reinforced opening is okay.

7. Normally, temporary repairs are replaced by permanent repairs at next

available maintenance opportunity. But temporary repairs can
remain for longer period if approved by P.V. engineer.

8. Non-penetrating nozzles (including pipe caps) are accepted method of

long term repairs for other than cracks.

9. Full encircle lap band is considered as long term repair for other than
cracks.

10. Full encircle lap band is considered as long term repair for other
than cracks.

11. Re-rating calculations shall be done by pressure vessel engineer,

and the inspector shall oversee the new stamping or New name
plate showing rerating (new MAWP, temp.) is attached to vessel.

12. Procedure qualifications give suitability of weld for required

mechanical properties (i.e., strength, ductility), while performance
qualifications show ability of the welder to make sound weld.

13. Tension test gives tensil value, while bend test shows ductility and
soundness. Radiography also indicates soundness.

Thus, Procedure Qualification : by Tension test + Bend test

Performance Qualification: by Bend test or Radiography

14. Tensile test for procedure qualification is passed if failure is in:

a. Weld metal at strength>= Base metal SMTS or

b. Base metal at strength>= 95% of base metal SMTS.

15. Bend test crack shall not exceed 1/8 in any direction. Radiography
criteria are stricter than radiography for job.

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16. P-numbers represent parent metal classification of similar

composition and properties, i.e., similar strength and ductility.

F-numbers give similar usability aspects of filler material.

A-numbers give similar chem. comp. In As welded condition.

17. Essential variables (EV), if changed require new procedure

qualification. Non-essential variables (NEV) may be changed
without new procedure qualification.

18. Supplementary essential variables (SEV) are considered as (EV)

only if there is impact strength requirement. Otherwise they are
non- essential variables.

19. EV and SEV are included in PQR document. EV, SEV and NEV are
included in WPS document.

20. PQR gives data used in PQR test and test results, and cannot be
revised.

21. WPS gives parameters to be used in production job, and must be

within ranges qualified by the PQR test.

22. WPS may be revised within the EVs qualified. The NEVs can always
be revised without affecting validity of PQR.

23. For performance, 1G is flat, 2G is horizontal, 3G is vertical and 4G

is overhead position. Pipe 5G qualifies 1G, 3G and 4G, but pipe 6G
qualifies all positions.

24. Welder who welds test coupon for procedure qualification test in
certain position also qualifies for performance in that position if
procedure Qualification was OK

25. Performance Qualification of welder is affected if he has not welded

with that process for last 6 months.

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26. Inspector can revoke performance qualification if welder is
repeatedly unable to produce satisfactory welds meeting the
requirements.
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