The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
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related to the interpretation of ASME IX volum QW403.6 provision answered by ASME commission , I am so confused with this interpretation.
with the same background ,why the question(1) reply is NO, simultaneously question (2)is YES.
which proficient can give me a detailed interpretation about this reply.
related to the interpretation of ASME IX volum QW403.6 provision answered by ASME commission , I am so confused with this interpretation.
with the same background ,why the question(1) reply is NO, simultaneously question (2)is YES.
which proficient can give me a detailed interpretation about this reply.





RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
for PQR 1 which base metal thickness is 12mm with tensile, bend, impact test, the base metal range of the PQR covered is 12-24mm;
for PRQ 2 which base metal thickness is 28.5mm with tensile, bend, impact test,the base metal range of the PQR covered is 16-57mm
( when impact test requirements , the provision of QW403.6 is applicable.)
consequently, when use the combination of the two PQR, the base metal thick range should be 12-57mm with notch-toughness test requirements. BUT answer 2 says 4.8-57mm with or without notch toughness.
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
as per the description of QW401.1 (2015 edition) a additional test coupon can be welded using the identical essential and supplementary variables only tested with notch-toughness test. only the minimum thickness limitation of the range established by former PQR will be modified by the additional notch-toughness test coupon.
So the minimum modified by the PQR3 is 2.5mm. So first answer of the response should be correct.
the reference of Interpretation: IX-89-100 can be referenced,
Interpretation: IX-89-100
Subject:
Date Issued: January 2, 1991
Section IX, QW-202'2 and QW-451
File: BC90-663
Question: A procedure qualification in a test coupon of 1-1/2 in. thickness has been qualified
to the requirements of QW-202.2(a) with the exception of notch toughness. A second Procedure
Qualification with identical essential and siipplementary essential variables, is tested for notch toughness
only, in a test coupon of 3/16 in. thickness. Do the above two Procedure Qualifications support
a WPS to weld a butt joint 3/16 in. to 8 in. in thickness where notch toughness in required?
Reply: Yes.
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
So: 1-1/2" coupon with bends + tensiles but no impacts = 3/16" - 8" qualified thickness
Then add impacts on 3/16" coupon: theoretically you could get t/2 (3/32") but that was not qualified by bend/tensiles on the 1-1/2" coupon, so your minimum must be 3/16".
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
I don't agree with you point, because the provision of QW401.1 of AMSE ix described very clearly, WHEN use the same essential and supplementary essential variables, this can be considered an additional PQR of the former PQR, the additional PQR Can be PERFORMED IMPACT TEST ONLY, the resulting of the two PQR is modifying the minimum thickness of the base metal.
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
QW-401.1 example:
PQR A - 1/2" plate no impacts - Qualified Base Metal Thickness = 3/16" - 1"
PQR B - 3/8" plate only impacts - Qualified Base Metal Thickness = 3/8" - 1" (only minimum thickness is modified)
To think that you can extend the qualified thickness beyond what you "proved" through mechanical testing is extremely flawed logic and poor engineering judgement.
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
Regards,
DD
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
As your example,
PQR A - 1/2" plate no impacts - Qualified Base Metal Thickness = 3/16" - 1"
PQR B - 3/8" plate only impacts - Qualified Base Metal Thickness = 3/8" - 1" (only minimum thickness is modified)
I agree with the result of your example.
BUT, when base metal of PQR B in your example is modified to 3/16,the lowest limitation of PQR A, according to the clause of QW403.6 "where T is less than 1/4 in. (6 mm), the minimum thickness qualified is 1/2T., the base metal is covered by PQRA ,and less than 1/4 in, So the minimum thickness qualified is 1/2 x 3/16(1/2 T).
do you agree with the result? if not, why?
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
can you supply the interpretation?
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
David has given you the correct answer over and over and either you do not understand or you do not want to understand.
If you had a 9 mm PQR (A) with full mechanicals your minimum thickness without impacts is 1.6 mm.
With impacts the minimum is 9 mm.
If you then added a PQR (B) of 5 mm with impact tests only you could then modify your minimum to 2.5 mm with impacts.
You cannot, repeat cannot use an additional PQR with impacts only to take you outside the range of QW 451.1
Regards,
DD
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
david is correct in all his answers, and several others including me agree with him. You should take the advice.
RE: The interpretation of ASME commission about QW403.6 of IX volume
more thanks for you example, I understand this gradually, I misunderstand the clause of QW403.6, thanks for David.