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Understanding API ICP653 Reading 7-Worksheet-04 Part1

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12.2.1.4 Each butt-weld annular plate joint - Per <strong>API</strong>-650.<br />

12.2.1.5 For reconstructed tanks 25 percent of all junctions shall be<br />

radiographed.<br />

12.2.1.6 New and replaced shell plate or door sheet welds:<br />

12.2.1.6.1 Circular - Minimum one (1) radiograph<br />

12.2.1.6.2 Square or Rectangular:<br />

One (1) in vertical, one (1) in horizontal, one (1) in each corner.<br />

NOTE: All junctions between repair and existing weld<br />

shall be radiographed. If defects are found, 100% is required on weld repair<br />

area.<br />

12.2.1.8 For penetrations installed using insert plates as described in 9.8.2,<br />

the completed butt welds between the insert plate and the shell plate shall be<br />

fully radiographed.<br />

12.2.2 Criteria Acceptance<br />

If a radiograph of an intersection between new and old weld detects<br />

unacceptable flaws (by current standards) the weld may be evaluated<br />

according to the as built standard.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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