Tag: Welding

TOPIC: Inspector Verification of NDE Performed    ————–Question: May the inspector ensure that the required nondestructive examinations (NDE) have been performed satisfactorily by reviewing NDE reports? Answer: Click Here Yes.

TOPIC: Weld Buildup of Wasted Area    ————–Question: When performing weld metal buildup of wasted areas of pressure retaining items, is the wall thickness required to be restored to the … Read More

TOPIC: Penetrant Examination in Lieu of Hydrostatic Test    ————–Question: When the Inspector and, when required, the Jurisdiction agree that penetrant examination will provide meaningful results to verify the integrity … Read More

TOPIC:  Installation Pressure Test    ————–Question: If a pressure test has been performed and documented on the applicable Manufacture’s Data Report for a boiler, pressure vessel or piping and the … Read More

TOPIC: Valve Repair Nameplate Field Labels    ————–Question: When a pressure relief valve is repaired, are field labels for type/model number, capacity, CDTP, and/or BP required on the repair nameplate … Read More

TOPIC: Local Stress from Bracket Loading    ————–Question: Is an increase in external loading on a bracket that increases local stress in a pressure retaining item (PRI) which does not … Read More

TOPIC: Plugging a Valve Casting Drain    ————–Question: Is it acceptable to plug the Valve Casting Drain and provide the required drainage by another drain connection installed at the bottom … Read More