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  1. Jusplayn31

    PQR qualification

    DekDee ,sorry for the typo and yes it is B31.3 severe cyclic. So basically we are OK on what the welder done by grinding a spot in the root pass. The pipe in question is used for subsea oil and gas production so that is the reason for the more stringent acceptance for NDE examination. As of now...
  2. Jusplayn31

    PQR qualification

    Thanks to everyone who has commented, got an e-mail today that said we are qualifying the PQR to 1104 but for the Acceptance criteria is B31.1 severe cyclic.. Ha Ha, so now I am back to the code book, so far I still can't find anything that specifically states the root cannot be touched during...
  3. Jusplayn31

    PQR qualification

    Thanks for the info. The WPS we are qualifying is on 1"WT X65 grade pipe, the client has finally accepted the coupon but requested that we write an NCR to prevent this issue from happening again. I have tried to say that in order to write a nonconformance there must be a nonfulfillment of a...
  4. Jusplayn31

    PQR qualification

    We are qualifying a WPS to 1104 on 16" pipe 1" WT, the root was identified as exceeding the 1/16" root penetration, the welder used a nose rock to grind the 1/2" long area that exceeded the 1/16" allowance, is it acceptable to perform grinding on the root?
  5. Jusplayn31

    Details About API Standards

    When qualifying a WPS/PQR in accordance with API 1104 can you grind on the root pass if it exceeds the 1/16" max allowed for root reinforcement?

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