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Hi, From my boiler manufacturer, i received piping bundle painted with primer. On those piping boiler manufacturer wrote only material type, like..SA-53B, SA-106B. There is not heat number or other data marked on it! The boiler manufacturer insiste me to use those piping as is! Those piping will...

Hi, Scene #1:- Do i need to stamp "PHT" underneath of stamped "PART" if performed PWHT on the fabricated Channel (PART) which will be shipped to the client with partial data report. If yes...or... No...Code reference (Viii Div 1) please. Scene # 2:- Do i need to stamp "PHT" underneath of...

Hi, Does Field Erected Cast Iron Sectional Boiler per ASME IV, allows field hydro test without witnessed by Authorized Inspector? Which Manufacturer Data Report is require for field assembled Cast Iron Sectional Boiler per ASME IV. Regards, BPVN

Hi, Can ASME VIII - Div.1 allows weld repair at edges of Flange (damaged During shipping loading)withot Hydrotest? If Hydrotest must require after any repair - than please provide me code reference. Thanks in advance. BPVN

Hi All, Can i use UG-101(M) to calculate MAWP of modified "T" (Fitting) ID, which i want to use in pressure vessel? If yes, code reference and what dimensions, NDE, report require. Can my sister company use the same proof tested report to use modified fittings to their vessel? Your promot reply...

Hello, Can anybody provide me the published/issued Code Case & Interpretation related to "HG-701-MOUNTING SAFETY AND SAFETY RELIEF VALVES" - ASME IV? Prompt reply will be highly appreciated. Thanks BPVN

Hello, As per UW-50 prior to a pneumatic pressure test being conducted all welds around openings shall be PT or MT. Can anybody clarify that, Does this PT or MT needs to done at Inside or Outside of openings? Any code reference? Thanks in advance. BPVN

Hi, Can we repair Repair raise face of Slip on Rase Flange (B16.5)? If yes, Code reference? If no, Code reference? Thanks in advance. BPVN

Hi, Can anybody guide me that, can i devlop WPS "with a partial penetration weld" as per ASME IX? If yes, any code refernce or any pertinent information in ASME IX? Prompt reply will be highly appreciated! Regards BPVN

Hi All, Does Machining Flanges from Bar Stock are permited in ASME VIII - Div 1? If yes - Code Reference / Code cases? If no - Code Reference / Code cases? Prompt reply will be highly appriciated! Thnaks in advance. BPVN

Hi, Anybody can guide me that "UT be performed prior to PWHT for a vessel fabricated from P1 materials - ASME VIII Div1?" Your prompt reply will be highly appriciated! regards, BPVN

Hi, One shop having ASME "N" (Nulcear) stamp and valid until end of next year (2012)! Now this shop planning to move another location (Appx. 10-15 kms.away from old location) with name change within 6 months (By end of this year)! What is the ASME requirement for Nuclear shop (N) in above case...

Hi, Does ASME B31.3 allows to weld STD. 90 deg.elbow (Matl.-P8) to Slipon flange (SORF)-(Matl.-P8)? Prompt reply will be highly appreciated! Thanks in Advance! BPVN

Does ASME Sec VIII-Div 1, said about acceptance criteria for visual weld inspection of stud welds? Any reference? Thanks in advance. BPVN

Hi All, Could any body guide me that, how to calibrate Penetrameter after using more than a year? Only Visual Inspection for damage is acceptable or require to check/measure hole sizes too? If yes How to measure/calibrate used penetrameters? Any code reference states that, calibration of...