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- - By dhannaro (*) Date 10-13-2009 09:33
Hello,

Could you please help me to clarify that , refer to ASME B31.3 paragraph 331.1.3, do we need to PWHT for weldolet , if required what about thickness to be PWHT.

Thank you for kindly advise

Dhannaro
Parent - By jon20013 (*****) Date 10-13-2009 11:20
See Table 331.1.1 and the following:

331.1.3 Governing Thickness. When components are joined by welding, the thickness to be used in applying the heat treatment provisions of Table 331.1.1 shall be that of the thicker component measured at the joint, except as follows:

(a) In the case of branch connections, metal (other than weld metal) added as reinforcement, whether an integral part of a branch fitting or attached as a reinforcing pad or saddle, shall not be considered in determining heat treatment requirements.

Heat treatment is required, however, when the thickness through the weld in any plane through the branch is greater than twice the minimum material thickness requiring heat treatment, even though the thickness of the components at the joint is less than the minimum thickness.

Hope this helps?
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