SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

Sludge Treatment Project Engineered Container Retrieval and Transfer System January 2012
2. Perform a final visual examination of all pressure boundary welds including attachment
welds (not just the 5% specified by ASME B31.3) in accordance with ASME B31.3, paragraph
341.4.1 and 344.2.
3. Liquid penetrant examine the final weld surface of all socket welds, slip on flange welds,
branch connection welds (5% specified by ASME B31.3) and 5% of all circumferential
butt welds (final pass) in accordance with ASME B31.3, paragraph 344.4.
4. If a random examination reveals a defect, the requirements of ASME B31.3, paragraph
341.3.4, Progressive Examination, apply.
5. Perform examinations to written procedures in accordance with ASME B31.3, paragraph
343.
6. The acceptance criteria of ASME B31.3, paragraph 341.4.1, and Table 341.3.2 apply for
visual examination with the exception that incomplete penetration for complete penetration
welds is unacceptable.
7. The acceptance criteria for liquid-penetrant examination follows:
a. Relevant indications are those with major dimensions greater than 1/16 in.
b. The following relevant indications are unacceptable:
i. cracks;
ii. linear indication (indication whose length is more than three times its width);
iii. rounded indications with dimensions greater than 1/8 in.;
iv. four or more rounded indications in a line separated by 1/16 in. or less edge
to edge; and
v. ten or more rounded indications in any 6 sq. in. of surface area with the
major dimension of this area not to exceed 6 in. and with the area taken in the
most unfavorable location relative to the indications being evaluated.
8. Perform the Pressure – Leak test of the completed piping sections in accordance with
ASME B31.3, paragraph 345.
H. Installer Qualifications:
1. Pressure-Seal Joining Procedure for Stainless Steel tube fitting. Qualify operators
according to training provided by Swagelok Company.
I. ASME Compliance:
1. Comply with ASME B31.3, "Process Piping," Normal Service Category, for IXM piping.
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