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I have read a lot of posted data relating to weld reject rates and what people and or projects believe to be an excessively high reject rate. Regardless of the perceived acceptable rate, all rejects get negative press and doesn't matter if its based on skills, materials or...

bmoorthy , Thanks for the response. Joining the project toward the end , it becomes very cumbersome. Sure, I would like to hear the "close to sure fire " way as well " There is no Shortcut to anyplace worth going "

I'm wanting to know if there is a surefire way to identify if a valve is NACE compliant in the field? Please note, As a project gets delayed or extended, tags become illegible or simply fall off the valves. Tracking down the MRR / MTR is sometimes a tremendous chore in itself. The lack of tag...

Downhand, I'm not sure what Code or Standard you are testing to. ASME B31.3 clearly states the procedure under 345.5. I see where it addresses achieving the test pressure incrementally and holding to relieve the stresses and strains at each increment. Then reduce to design, "before" examining...

You dont have to ship very many trucks back for the supplier to get on the same page and use the suppliers that do comply with your projects level of expectations. If your not in a position to help direct your Purchasing Contracts folks and Quality people, you just have to make the right...

"So does not require revalidation whatsoever" If there is reason to question the welders ability to weld or they haven't used the process for a period of 6 months. See 4.33., which applies to welders, welding operators or tacker welders. (retest after lapse of qualification) It appears that...

Seems like I remember some cracking issues from joining Monel to 304 in pipe welds? " There is no Shortcut to anyplace worth going "

I read the ASNT referenced in the previous post and it seems to agree that the requirements are really not standardized. I guess the most direct question would be, what will ASME Section v accept as the equivalent? (1)Would J2 meet their equivalent criteria. (2) Will ASME accept the AWS CWI...

T-923 Physical Requirements Personnel shall have an annual vision test to assure natural or corrected near distance acuity such that they are capable of reading standard J-1 letters on standard Jaeger test type charts for near vision. Then it says: Equivalent near vision tests are acceptable...

Just for the record, I wanted to let you folks know that (since I asked the question, I learned) Welded MONEL alloy 400 components normally go into service as welded.(that part I knew) If there is a concern that the enviironment could induce stress corrosion cracking (e.g, steam containing...

Is anyone aware of a Code or standard that states the minimum acceptable length of a pup piece or spool piece or minimum distance between 2 welds? Boilers and just piping in General. Thanks in Advance " There is no Shortcut to anyplace worth going "

Thats a good point. I'm just used to seeing turnkey operations being built at dock and shipped on some mighty big barges to other remote areas. Sometimes,you never know. Thanks " There is no Shortcut to anyplace worth going "

You never mentioned if the Tank had been tested at the shop, or was it built in place? " There is no Shortcut to anyplace worth going "

B-165 , 400 " There is no Shortcut to anyplace worth going "

Clansman, Review the Essential Variables for both, as related to the manufacturers recommendations (and label on the wire) They must be welding flat. or horiz., not sure thats a good field wire. -Doesn't AISC refer you to AWS D1.? (for SS or CS) Structural? " There is no Shortcut to...