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Generally, API standards are reviewed and revised, reaffirmed, or withdrawn at least every five years. A one-time
extension of up to two years may be added to this review cycle. where in the book is this located?
Generally, API standards are reviewed and revised, reaffirmed, or withdrawn at least every five years. A one-time extension of up to two years may be added to this review cycle. where in the book is this located?
It is usually impractical to qualify individual pipeline welds for the {alternative acceptance} limits after a defect
under Section 9 is detected because destructive testing is required to establish the required mechanical
properties for the welding procedure under consideration. Where is this located?
It is usually impractical to qualify individual pipeline welds for the {alternative acceptance} limits after a defect under Section 9 is detected because destructive testing is required to establish the required mechanical properties for the welding procedure under consideration. Where is this located?
Alternative ultrasonic techniques not described in this section may be proposed. The contractor shall provide
sufficient development data prior to consideration for any qualification. Qualification and demonstration of the
proposed procedure and technique shall be agreed between contractor and company prior to project use.
Alternative ultrasonic techniques not described in this section may be proposed. The contractor shall provide sufficient development data prior to consideration for any qualification. Qualification and demonstration of the proposed procedure and technique shall be agreed between contractor and company prior to project use.
An NDT Level III in the ultrasonic method shall develop the application technique and prepare and approve
the testing procedure.
An NDT Level III in the ultrasonic method shall develop the application technique and prepare and approve the testing procedure.
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The use of this standard is entirely voluntary and is intended to apply to welding of piping used in the compression,
pumping, and transmission of crude petroleum, petroleum products, fuel gases, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen and,
where applicable, to distribution systems. Where is this located
The use of this standard is entirely voluntary and is intended to apply to welding of piping used in the compression, pumping, and transmission of crude petroleum, petroleum products, fuel gases, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen and, where applicable, to distribution systems. Where is this located
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Neither API nor any of API’s employees, subcontractors,
consultants, or other assignees represent that use of this publication would not infringe upon privately owned rights.
Neither API nor any of API’s employees, subcontractors, consultants, or other assignees represent that use of this publication would not infringe upon privately owned rights.
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A portion of the root bead where excessive penetration has caused the weld puddle to be blown into the pipe
or fitting.
A portion of the root bead where excessive penetration has caused the weld puddle to be blown into the pipe or fitting.
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crack tip opening displacement.
crack tip opening displacement.
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This standard applies to the welding of pipe and piping components that conform to material and product
specifications including, but not limited to:
This standard applies to the welding of pipe and piping components that conform to material and product specifications including, but not limited to:
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Piping shall be welded by qualified welders using qualified procedures. The surfaces to be welded shall be
smooth, uniform, and free from laminations, tears, scale, slag, grease, paint, and other deleterious material
that might adversely affect the welding.
Piping shall be welded by qualified welders using qualified procedures. The surfaces to be welded shall be smooth, uniform, and free from laminations, tears, scale, slag, grease, paint, and other deleterious material that might adversely affect the welding.
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Two beads shall not be started at the same location. The cap width should conform to the tolerances
specified in the welding procedure specification. The completed weld shall be thoroughly brushed and
cleaned.
Two beads shall not be started at the same location. The cap width should conform to the tolerances specified in the welding procedure specification. The completed weld shall be thoroughly brushed and cleaned.
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Accumulation of Imperfections
Accumulation of Imperfections
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Weld defects identified during visual inspection, nondestructive testing, or during the company’s review of
nondestructive testing results shall be repaired.
Weld defects identified during visual inspection, nondestructive testing, or during the company’s review of nondestructive testing results shall be repaired.
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For hydrogen cracking to occur, three conditions need to be satisfied simultaneously.
For hydrogen cracking to occur, three conditions need to be satisfied simultaneously.
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