Interpretation Detail

Standard Designation:

BPV Section IX

Edition/Addenda:

Para./Fig./Table No:

Subject Description:

QW-200.4(b), Root Pass Procedure Qualification

Date Issued:

12/30/2002

Record Number:

BC02-3449

Interpretation Number :

IX-01-32

Question(s) and Reply(ies):


Question: Do the provisions of QW-200.4(b) permit a GTAW procedure qualification test weldment performed on a 13 mm thick coupon to support depositing a root pass in a production joint of the qualified base metal having a thickness of 8 mm when impact testing is required?

Reply: No. See QW-403.6.




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