Wednesday, February 5, 2020

[MW:30451] Re: Piping WPS/PQR and Welder Qualification Compliance- ASME IX or ASME B31.3

All the qualifications are conformed with ASME Section IX,But if any conflict arises with IX and B31.3,in this case B31.3 (CONSTRUCTION CODE) supersede all the requirements.

Example Qualification by others is prohibiting by section IX(INTERPRETATIONS IX-95-27 & IX-98-02)
But B31.3 accepting the qualification by others clause 328.2.2(INTERPRETATIONS 31.3-26-34)

Interpretation 26-34 
Subject: B31.3-2016, Interpretation of Para. 328.2.2 Ownership of Welding Procedures 
Date Issued: April 11, 2018 
File: 18-164 

Question 1: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2016, may a contractor follow a WPS that has been qualified by another company in accordance with the requirements of para. 328.2.2? 

Reply 1: Yes. 

Question 2: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2016, does para. 328.2.2 take precedence over the rules of ASME Section IX? 

Reply 2: Yes.  

IN CASE OF IMPACT TEST THICKNESS FOR PIPING -ASME 31.3 SUPERSEDE THE ALL REQUIREMENTS.(T/2 TO T+6 MM) CHAPTER 3

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