JOB PROCEDURE FOR HARDNESS TEST FOR AS PIPE JOINTS

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PURPOSE The purpose of this procedure is to describe the hardness testing of production weldments. This procedure covers the requirements of hardness testing of production weldments in piping.

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SCOPE This procedure shall cover the hardness of all A.S. pipe joints governed under specification / ASME B31.3 / ASME Sec-VIII, Div. -1 Code viz. Groove welded butt joints, Groove welded branch connection etc. associated with piping fabrication and erection in above mention job.

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REFERENCES Following documents in totally or in part shall form the reference documents: ASME B31.3 ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1

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TERMS & DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this document, the term Shall indicates a mandatory requirement and Should indicates a recommended practice.

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WORK SEQUENCE Hardness test shall be made on surface s after doing proper surface preparation. Brinell Hardness Testing of production weldmwnts shall be carried out. A set of hardness to be checked on base material, HAZ and Weld. The maximum hardness should be as per applicable specification. Hardness test on a production weld shall include a reading on the center of the weld and the heat effected zones on both side of the weld. To facilitate hardness testing, the weld reinforcement may be ground smooth, if necessary, but not less than flush with the parent metal surface. QC personnel will carry out the hardness testing. The hardness will be reported in Brinell Hardness Number. Extent of Testing: Weld joint shall be subject to Hardness Testing in accordance to .Clients specification. Acceptance Criteria: Acceptance criteria shall be as per ASME B31.3. QUALITY CONTROL Quality Control Engineer will ensure that the requirements as laid down in this procedure are complied with. Personnel performing the Hardness Testing shall have sufficient experience and competence for the work.

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SAFETY Safety Engineer will ensure that all the activities are carried out in a safe manner.

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DOCUMENTS Inspection and Test Plan Hardness Report

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