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Understanding API ICP653 Reading 7-Worksheet-04 Part1

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SECTION 11 - WELDING<br />

11.1 Welding Qualifications<br />

11.1.1 Weld procedure specifications (WPS), welders and operators shall<br />

be qualified in accordance with Section IX of the ASME Code. <strong>API</strong> 653 now<br />

allows the use of SWPS’s, AWS D1.1 and AW D1.6 for the welding of ladder<br />

and platform assemblies, handrails and stairways, as well as miscellaneous<br />

assemblies. But not for attachment welds to the tank.<br />

11.1.2 Weldability of steel from existing tanks must be verified. If the material<br />

specification is unknown or obsolete, test coupons for the procedure<br />

qualification shall be taken from the actual plate to be used.<br />

Note:<br />

AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2007 An American National Standard Structural Welding<br />

Code Stainless Steel<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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