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1. PQR gives data used in PQR test and test results, and cannot be
revised.
2. WPS gives parameters to be used in production job, and must be
within ranges qualiied b! the PQR test.
". #ssential variables $#%&, i changed require new procedure
qualiication. 'on essential variables $'#%& ma! be changed in WPS
without new PQR.
(. Supplementar! essential variables $S#%& are considered as $#%&
onl! i there is impact strength requirement. )therwise, the! are
*non+essential, variables.
-. .ensile test or procedure qualiication is passed i ailure is in/
a. Weld metal at strength 01 2ase metal S3.S, or
b. 2ase metal at strength 01 4-5 o base metal S3.S
6. 2end test crac7 shall not e8ceed 19:, in an! direction.
;. Radiograph! can be used or perormance qualiication onl!
and the acceptance criteria shall be as per <S3# =>.
:. P+numbers represent parent metal groupings o similar
composition and properties, i.e., similar strength and
ductilit!.
?+numbers give similar usabilit! aspects o iller material.
<+numbers give similar chemical composition o weld metal.
=n *<s welded, condition.
4. ?or perormance, 1@ is lat, 2@ is horiAontal, "@ is vertical and (@
is overhead position. Pipe -@ qualiies 1@, "@ and (@, but pipe 6@
qualiies all positions.
1B. ?or acceptance criteria o production welds reer to .able "(1.2." o
2"1." or/

Weld reinorcement
?or radiographic results
@eneral acceptance o welds
11. Reasons or inspection are to ensure saet!, reliabilit! and to meet
regulator! requirements.
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12. )n+stream inspections can reduce down+time b!
#8tending plant run as inspection is done when plant is still *on,.
= replacement o piping is required, abrication o replacement
piping can be done in advance.
Reducing wor7+load and pea7+manpower requirement during
shutdown
1". C. thic7ness measurement at high temperature requires correction
o about 15 or each 1BBD?.
1(. Radiograph! has advantages li7e/
Pipe insulation need not be removed or pipe wall thic7ness
measurement.
Small diameter piping, nipples, threaded connections can be
inspected
Permanent record is available
1-. ?langed ittings and valves are made thic7er than pipes. .he
thic7ness is given b!/
t 1 1.- > E!lindrical th7 F B.1, or 1-B lb to 2-BB lb rating
S 1 ;,BBB psi or new condition
16. ?or (,-BB lb rating a actor o 1."- is used instead o 1.- in above
ormula.
1;. ?or retirement thic7ness o valves and langed ittings the value o
*S, is selected rom stress tables o <S3# 2"1.".
1:. ?or langes as per 216.-, the raised ace thic7ness o 1916, $B.B6,&
is included in lange thic7ness or class 1-B and "BB langes. ?or
langes o higher rating raised ace is G, $B.2-,& and is additional
to lange thic7ness.
14. ?langed joints and ittings are h!drostaticall! tested. 3inimum .est
pressure shall be 1.- times the 1BBD? rating rounded to ne8t higher
2- psi. .his is also the ma8imum S!stem+test pressure.
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2B. .o locate the correct pressure temperature ratings or an! lange,
irst reer to .able 1< o 216.-, which gives which table to reer or
which material.