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API 8C and fatigue

Thread starter 19Delta
Start date May 7, 2010

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May 7, 2010

19Delta

Mechanical

We have a weld assembly that falls under API8C, it is load tested then MT'd. If it fails the MT it is weld repaired because it is welded it has to be reload tested. This goes round and round causing fatigue, what should we do? Has anyone else encountered this situation?