I was trying to find somewhere in ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code that would cover a flush patch insert (full penetration groove weld)on piping.
One of our clients has requested we remove an existing o-let (where the attachment weld has failed) on a line and replace it with a flush patch cut...
I'm looking for clarification for interpriting what 5% random sample requires.
For example: If you have a project with a total of 12,000 girth welds under NFS, and there are 22 welders working on that project. Does the code require 5% random sample from each welder/welder operator or does...
How can I establish where the boundry is for welding on an ASME Pressure Vessel? One of our clients has asked us if we could seal weld a 3/4" SA-105 extended-body valve to the mating 3/4" coupling(sample point), which is welded to the vessel shell. The coupling is shown on the U-1 and...
