Production Test Plates reuiqred by ASME VIII Div. 1 Code
Production Test Plates reuiqred by ASME VIII Div. 1 Code
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We are designing a pressure vessel as per ASME VIII Div.1, and our client requisition indicates "production test plates as per Code requirements". These vessels have no impact test requirements which is the only case that I found in the Code where production test plates are mandatory. Is there any other section in the Code where production test plates are required?
Thank you
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RE: Production Test Plates reuiqred by ASME VIII Div. 1 Code
RE: Production Test Plates reuiqred by ASME VIII Div. 1 Code
This is a commercial problem.
My opinion only
Regards
r6155
RE: Production Test Plates reuiqred by ASME VIII Div. 1 Code
RE: Production Test Plates reuiqred by ASME VIII Div. 1 Code
I'd tell them that you are "in full compliance with the welding requirements of Sect. VIII, and are utilizing proper Sect IX WPS's, as required in Sect VIII, including the required PQR welded plates with the mandatory destructive testing."
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Besides being obfuscatory and baffling, the above sentance is completely correct.
RE: Production Test Plates reuiqred by ASME VIII Div. 1 Code
I often see customer documents with wording similar to that you reference. An example is where they'll have a box for PWHT: and beside it 'per Code'
If the vessel is of a thickness that doesn't require PWHT - it doesn't apply.
RE: Production Test Plates reuiqred by ASME VIII Div. 1 Code
UG-84(i) (MDMT impact tests)
UW-12(f) (absence of radiography)
UNF-95 (zirconium and titanium)