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What is the difference between NACE pipe and any other grade of carbon steel pipe? Thanks, QCMIKE

I have a WPS for P8 to P8-F6/F5/F6. B31.3 For materials it states that procedure is qualified for all P8 matrials in QW 422 for normal temperature applications. It also says Normal Service What is the range of normal temp.? What is considered normal service? Thanks, QCMIKE

I have a pipe spec. that quotes A333 ITCS pipe and ITCS A350 LF2 fittings. Are these materials impact tested any differently than normal test for these materials? QCMIKE

Which weld has more strength, a fillet weld around a socket connection or a butt weld? A natural gas line was butt welded when the customer spec called for socket welds. At a meeting it was mentioned that a butt weld was stronger than a socket weld and this was immediately contradicted by one...

The welding is being done to B31.3. QCMIKE

Does any ASME piping code specify that the first two welds by any welder need to be radiographed as qualifying shots? If so, would that be per welder, per procedure? Thanks QCMIKE

Is there a tolerance on the hydrotest pressure when testing to B31.3? I am testing carbon steel pipe for the petroleum industry. Also HDPE pipe is being tested> Thanks

I have a Technical Deviation that allows me to Hydro Test Non-Compressible fluids without a PSV. I work in the petroleum industry. What is an example of a non-cpmpressible and compressible fluid?

If a welding symbol calls for a single bevel on both sides of a 20 mm plate and the preperation calls for 10mm on both arrow side and opposite side, is it calling up a full pen weld? There is no mention GTSM in tail.

I have to weld a 304L nipple to a 316L Bleed Ring. What consumable should I use? Gtaw and Smaw.

I need to wrilte a PWHT procedure for P1 material both sour and non-sour service. The material for the moment is A 106 B. Is there a formula I can use to determine max. rate per hour the temp can be raised, duration of soak and rate of cooling per hour? Is there a rate and temp. that must not...

Should Stainless electrodes be kept in a bake oven, or just kept warm and dry?

I have another question about the WPS for stainless. If the parameters on the wps can be used for any P8 material, wouldn't a new welding procedure data sheet have to be made listing 316L consumables and 316L base material? Would any further testing be required since the consumable and base...

Should Stainless electrodes be kept in a bake oven, or just kept warm and dry?

JasonLouie, Yes, it is a Ledcor procedure. How did you know that?