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Records of VT acc. to B31.3
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Records of VT acc. to B31.3

Records of VT acc. to B31.3

(OP)
Hi there,

B31.3 (para. 344.2.2) says that records of individual visual examinations are not required , except for those of in-process examination as specified in para. 344.7. So i have to record all points in 344.7 any time? For example the condition of the weld between every pass?
By whom? VT personnel?

Greets

RE: Records of VT acc. to B31.3

(OP)
Or is this examination just recommended because 344.7 just says "as applicable".

RE: Records of VT acc. to B31.3

344.7 requirements apply when such VT substitutes RT or UT requirements (Normal Service, Severe Cyclic Conditions) on a weld for weld basis when permitted by the design or authorized by the Inspector. It is not the intent of B31.3 to use 344.7 to replace RT/VT on all welds.

RE: Records of VT acc. to B31.3

Meant to say "to use 344.7 to replace RT/UT..."

RE: Records of VT acc. to B31.3

(OP)
Okay thanks! Now i understand. I thought this requirements were additional to RT/PT.
And what do i have to record when just VT is required and no RT and PT will be done? The requirements of Section V T-990?

RE: Records of VT acc. to B31.3

Review 341.4.1 (c).

RE: Records of VT acc. to B31.3

(OP)
that is what i were looking for! Thanks a lot!

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