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We have a doubt concerning a change in penstock thickness. Here is the sequence from uphill to downhill:
Diameter: 102"
Lenght: 209ft
Thickness: 36,51mm
Slope: 24°
Then an bend
Diameter: 86"
Lenght: 177ft
Thickness: 31,75mm
Slope: 20°
Then a trifurcation and then the Power...
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We are welding 8ft diameter penstocks, 1-7/16" thick, with SMAW, in a 35° slope. We have K-type bevels so we have to weld externally and internally.
Our inspector is requesting 6g certified welders, but we have only 4g welders.
Does a 3g and 4g welder are certified to weld this...