I am trying to find any ASME code requirement for the maximum hieght for external reinforcement (Cap pass). API specifies a maximum of 1/16", however, I am curious if ASME adresses this situation and if so, how?
I appreciate any help you may provide.
Thanks in advance,
Mark
I am in the process of establising some new PQR's under API 1104 code, section 5.
The pipe grades to be tested will be the norm for the pipeline industry:
X-42, X-60, X-65 and X-70
Weld Processes to be used:
SMAW cellulose electrode
SMAW cellulose + lo-hy electrode
GMAW
FCAW
My question is...
Regarding inspection personnel for visual weld inspection contained in API 1104 8.3
I would like to get a general sense of what qualifications for the individuals who inspect welds are the pipeline operators requiring in the United States and how they are achieving this.
Certified Welding...
This is one of those "ask six different people and get six different answers" questions!
Section 5 of API 1104 (Welding Procedures) requires you to requalify a welding procedure on material 65 ksi and greater if you change a filler metal AWS Classification.
My question is:
Would changing...
As you may know, the 19th edition of 1104 contained an error in figure 12 under the welder qualification section. An errata was issued in 2001 but it only claimed the error in the greater than 12" diagram. I have ordered the 20th edition, but I need to know RIGHT NOW if the diagram in the 20th...
