[MW:1199] RE: 1198] Hydro test pressure withstanding

I have few concerns before going further
1. no jointers are permitted unless agreed by the purchaser
2. where from you got 75% SMYS?
3. why do u want to certify this weld to A106? and not as per construction code!

In my opinion it should, A 530 does also cover welded pipes which are hydro tested to 60% SMYS, if a longitudinal weld is subjected that pressure, then why can't a circumferential weld?

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From: materials-welding@googlegroups.com
[mailto:materials-welding@googlegroups.com]On Behalf Of Aarpee
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 11:16 AM
To: Materials & Welding
Subject: [MW:1198] Hydro test pressure withstanding

Standard Hydro test pressure for a pipe mfr for 10"NB Sch 40 A106GRB
pipe as per A530 shall be 1426 psi(based on 60%of SMYS) and Alternate
pressure shall be 1783 psi(based on 75% of SMYS).If I am required to
hydrotest a weld between two such pipes at a pressure at which pipe is
hydrotested at mill i.e.1783 psi,will the weld withstand this pressure?
This is in deviation to normal 1.3 or 1.5 times Design Pressure which
in present case works out to be only 1045 psi.The weld shall be made
by E7018-1 electrode and 100% radiographed.In my opinion since the
weld metal is equally compatible with respect to Parent pipe
properties,testing the weld at 1783 psi should pose no problem.Second
opinion is however sought from the group.
Regards
Aarpee

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