API-620 Nde Test
API-620 Nde Test
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Process Welds for which the Inspection and Testing is Required Section
Air Test Through tell-tale holes, all welds of nozzles with single thickness reinforcing plates, saddle 5.16.10, 7.18.2.3
flanges, or integral reinforcing pads. Does not include nozzles on the underside of tank
bottoms or reinforcements that are too narrow.
Air Test Roofs of tanks not designed for liquid loading. 7.18.3.1
Air Test Appendix R tanks: Shell-to-bottom welds which are not complete penetration. R8.2.3
Air Test Appendix R tanks: Outer tank of a double wall refrigerated tank. R.9
Air Test Appendix Q: The shell-to-bottom welds that are not full penetration. Q.8.2.2
Air Test Appendix Q: Vapor space above hydrostatic test level when the tank is subjected to Q.8.5.1 &
pneumatic pressure. Q.8.5.4
Hydro Shell only if the roof is not designed for liquid loading. 7.18.3.1
MT Flush type shell connections: Nozzle-to-tank shell, Repad welds, shell-to-bottom reinforcing 5.27.11
pad welds on the root pass, every 1/2 in. of deposited weld, and completed weld.
MT Welds attaching nozzles, manways, and clean out openings unless given a liquid penetrant 7.18.2.2
test.
MT Appendix R carbon steel tanks: all butt welds not completely radiographed, cylindrical wall R.7.5
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to bottom annular plate weld, all welds of openings that are not completely radiographed
(includes progressive MT) attachment welds to primary components, and the second layer
of weld on joints with permanent backing strips.
PT Appendix R stainless steel tanks: all butt welds not completely radiographed, cylinder wall R.7.5
to bottom annular plate weld, all welds of openings that are not completely radiographed
(includes progressive PT) attachment welds to primary components, and the second layer
of weld on joints with permanent backing strips.
PT Welds attaching nozzles, manways, and clean out openings instead of MT if approved. Not 7.16.4
for Appendix Q tanks.
PT Appendix Q: All longitudinal and circumferential butt-welds not completely radiographed. Q.7.5.a
PT Appendix Q: Opening welds that are not radiographed. PT the root pass and every 1/2 in. of Q.7.5.c
deposited weld metal.
PT Appendix Q: The second pass of joints on which backing strips are to remain. Q.7.5.e
PT Appendix Q: Base metal repairs for erection lug removal areas on primary components. Q.7.9
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Process Welds for which the Inspection and Testing is Required Section
RT 100% butt welds of joints with plate thicker than 1.25 in. and tension stress greater than 0.1 5.26.2, 5.26.3
times the specified minimum tensile stress of the material and where required by joint
efficiency.
RT Spot examination for all butt-welded main joints that are not 100% radiographed except for 7.17.2.1
roof joints exempted by Table 5-2, tank bottoms fully supported, and components designed
for compressive stress only (5.26.4).
RT Appendix Q: 100% of butt-welds with operating stress greater than 0.1 times plate tensile Q.7.6.1
strength.
RT Appendix Q: Spot RT butt-welds with operating stress less than or equal to 0.1 times the Q.7.6.2
plate tensile strength.
RT Appendix Q: All three plate butt joints except flat bottoms uniformly supported. Q.7.6.4
RT Appendix Q: 25% of butt-welded annular plate radial joints shall have 6-in. radiographs Q.7.6.5
taken at the outside of the selected joints.
RT Appendix Q: 25% of butt-welded compression bar radial joints shall have 6-in. radiographs Q.7.6.6
except as required by 5.26.3.3.
RT Appendix Q: 100% of longitudinal butt welds in pipes and pipe fittings containing liquids Q.7.7.2
within the limitations of 1.3.2 except for pipe 12 in. diameter or less that has been welded
without filler metal and has been hydrotested.
RT Appendix Q: 100% of longitudinal butt welds in pipes and pipe fittings containing vapor Q.7.7.3
within the limitations of 1.3.2 except for pipe 18 in. diameter or less that has been welded
without filler metal and has been hydrotested.
VB Appendix R tanks: all bottom welds, full penetration shell-to-bottom welds, and fillet welds R.8.2.1, R.8.2.2,
around bottom openings that do not receive repad pressure test. R.8.2.5
VB Appendix Q: All bottom welds and full penetration joints between the shell and bottom. Q.8.2.1
VB Appendix Q: Welds above hydro test level when the inner tank pneumatic pressure is Q.8.2.4
equalized on both sides.
VB Appendix Q: Attachment fillets around bottom openings that cannot be tested by air Q.8.2.5
pressure behind the repads.
VE Appendix Q: Base metal repairs for erection lug removal areas on secondary components. 7.16.1
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Process Welds for which the Inspection and Testing is Required Section
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Definitions:
Acceptance Standard:
MT: ASME Section VIII, Appendix 6, Paragraphs 6-3, 6-4, and 6-5
PT: ASME Section VIII, Appendix 8, Paragraphs 8-3, 8-4, and 8-5
VE: API 620, Sections 7.15.5.2 and 7.15.5.3
RT: ASME Section VIII, Paragraph UW-51(b)
Examiner Qualifications:
Procedure Requirements: