Interpretation Detail

Standard Designation:

BPV Section IX

Edition/Addenda:

Para./Fig./Table No:

Subject Description:

Section IX, QW-452.1, Groove Weld Procedure Qualification Thickness Limits and Test Specimens and QW-452.3, Groove Weld Diameter Limits

Date Issued:

02/14/1994

Record Number:

BC93-653

Interpretation Number :

IX-92-89

Question(s) and Reply(ies):

      Question: A welder has qualified on 3 in. O.D. 1/2 in. wall pipe in the 1G position and has also qualified on 1 in. O.D. 1/8 in. wall pipe in the 1G position. Is the welder qualified to weld 1 in. O.D. 3/8 in. wall in the 1G position?

      Reply: Yes.



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