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ASME B31.3 Flange & Weld Standards

The document defines key terms related to piping codes and standards. It provides definitions for terms like maximum unparallel allowed on flange mating, bolt hole offset limits, preheat and post-weld heat treatment zone distances, non-destructive examination requirements, and qualifications for welders, inspectors and more. The definitions are sourced from the ASME B31.3 piping code.

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ASME B31.3 Flange & Weld Standards

The document defines key terms related to piping codes and standards. It provides definitions for terms like maximum unparallel allowed on flange mating, bolt hole offset limits, preheat and post-weld heat treatment zone distances, non-destructive examination requirements, and qualifications for welders, inspectors and more. The definitions are sourced from the ASME B31.3 piping code.

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Term Definition

When mating flanges, the maximum amount 1/16" per foot


of unparallel allowed (per diameter of flange
in feet) is  

Answer found

ASME B31.3: 335.1.c.1

Term Definition

On flange what is the maximum offset for


On a flange the maximum bolt hole offset is
bolt holes for mating flanges 1/8" when mating

Answer found

ASME B31.3: 335.1.c.3

Term Definition

What is the distance of the Preheat-ZoneThe Preheat zone shall extent at least 1"
from the toe of the weld beyond each edge of the weld 

Answer found

ASME B31.3: 330.1.4

Term Definition

What is the distance of the PWHT zone from


1" is the distance of the PWHT zone from the
the toe of the weld toe of the weld

Answer found

ASME B31.3: 331.2.6

Term Definition

When performing NDE inspection what when


is performing spot RT a min of 6" shall
the minimum length of spot RT be examined

ASME B31.3: 344.5.2.c

Term Definition

The NDE maximum length of a crack, 0"


incomplete fusion allowed in a new weld is

 Cracks, incomplete fusion are not allowed


in new welds

ASME B31.3: Table 341.3.2

Term Definition

When useing multiple heats for PWHT the Min overlap is 12" for PWHT
minimum overlap  is
 

ASME B31.3: 331.2.5

Term Definition

When performing NDE, whats the number of 2


additional welds or joints to examine when a
defect is found during a random  
examination
B31.3: 341.3.4.a

Term Definition

When perforning a Impact Test , what is the 3


# of test bars required in each set
 

B31.3: 323.3.3

Term Definition

Whats the # of Stress Cycles needed to 7000


become rated as Severe Cyclic Stress
 

B31.3: 300.2

Term Definition

Where would you find  ASME Section V 


 NDE Procedure Guideliness  

Answer found in

ASME B31.3: 343


Term Definition

What is the  ASME VIII


Design code for fabrication of  

piping relief devices  

ASME B31.3 322.6.3

Term Definition

 Welder and Weld Procedure ASME Section IX


Qualification  

are done in accordance with?  

Answer found

ASME B31.3: 328.2.1.a


 

Term Definition

What Standard defines  ASNT SNT-TC-1A


NDE Personal Qualification  

 
for NDE personal working on
Answer found in
Piping Systems
ASME B31.3 342.1 Note
 

Term Definition

As per ASME B31.3 the recommended If the ambient temperature is below 32°F
minimum preheat temps are required when
 

B31.3 330.1.1

Term Definition

The PWHT temperature for Carbon Steel are 1100-1200°F

 
ASME B31.3: tbl 331.1.1

Term Definition

Whats the minimum duration for a pressure 10 min


test
 

B31.3: 345.2.2.a

Term Definition

Whats the Minimum years of experience for 10 years


Owner's Inspector during new fabrication
 

B31.3: 340.4.b

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