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Gents, I wanted to follow-up with my response from ASME. It hasn't been given an Interpretation number yet. Subject: ASME Section IX-2013; QW-403.6 - Qualified Base Metal Thickness with File No: 14-1618 Background: A SMAW procedure qualification test coupon consisting of two plates with the...

I would treat them as being separate, the qualified thickness would be relative to its P No., as clarified by the interpretation in Q3.

weldtek, thanks for the input. I didn't include Q3 because I would not be using Different P No's, I would be using the same P-No but different group No's. The interpretation does not account for impacts as a requirement. I tried to search for other interpretations similar to IX-04-11 with...

Thanks jwhit, this would be easier for my purposes; however, we're not certain about how to treat the thicknesses. I've requested clarification from ASME, but it's going to be a while to get a reply.

aburafdi, I appreciate the response; however, I would think that, because impacts is an essential variable, the qualified thickness would then apply to the Group number and its individual thickness. My thoughts are, if the HAZ and base of P6 Group 1 is impact tested differently at -20°F and the...

Hi, I'm looking for some insight and or clarification on what the qualified base metal thickness would be with impacts if welding a 0.24" P6-Group 1 plate to a .375" P6-Group 4 plate, single sided butt-weld, beveled accordingly with no taper. QW-202.4 Dissimilar Base Metal Thicknesses WPS...

Correct, we as well have done the same thing by customer specification.

DD, If you reference API 610, 11th Edition, Sections 6.12.2 & 6.12.3.1, applicable code requirements are ASME VIII Div 1 and IX. The requirements are either specified by the customer or it is a decision made by the manufacturer.

Gents, If you will, going back to this thread I posted about PWHT Time @ Temp for P6 Gr 1 [S41000] to P6 Gr 4 [CA6NM Class B]: http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=347882, and the complexity surrounding trying to achieve Hardness results to meet NACE using PWHT requirements according to...

Excellent point! You're absolutely right, this is subject matter that will be discussed with my employer. Thanks again,

Right, so in this case, developing a CA6NM Weld Repair Procedure without PWHT in accordance with Section IX is permissible; however, it shall be provided as an option to the end-user for their review & approval, outside ASME Section VIII. Impact and NDE requirements shall apply as required...

Correct; however, according to API 610 11th Edition per 6.12.2 – Castings, 6.12.3 - Welding and 6.12.4 – Low Temperature Service, provides the option by the purchaser to otherwise enforce ASME VIII Div 1 & IX as part of their specification or as the construction code. Usually, as a minimum the...

Thanks for the clarification. Unfortunately, by default, our position is that, an API 610 Pump Case is considered a pressure retaining component and that all welding and fabrication shall be in accordance with ASME VIII Div 1 & IX, not unless exception by the customer has been taken or otherwise...

I found this thread from a while back with some similar discussions. http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=304849

Hi metengr, Thanks for your input. This would be for repairing Pump casings built in accordance to API 610, in the event of a failed hydro or from cracking in service. Welding procedures and PWHT would have to be in accordance with ASME VIII and IX. If you don’t mind my asking, why would...