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Understanding API ICP653 Reading 7-Worksheet-04 Part1

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4.3.6 Flaws cracks and laminations<br />

a. Examine/evaluate to determine need, nature or extent of repair. If repair is<br />

required, develop procedure (with sketch as necessary). Evaluate all<br />

issues on a case-by-case basis.<br />

b. Cracks in the shell-to-bottom (corner) weld are critical. Removal, not weldover,<br />

is required.<br />

4.3.9 Shell Penetrations<br />

Consideration details include:<br />

a. Type and extent of reinforcement.<br />

b. Weld spacing.<br />

c. Proximity of reinforcement to shell weld seams.<br />

d. Thickness of component parts.<br />

e. Deterioration (internal/external).<br />

f. Existing welds met <strong>API</strong> 650, 7th Edition or later.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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