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FOR ASME SECTION 1 ASME B31.1 ASME B31.3 ASME SECTION 5 ASME SECTION 8 AWS D1.1 API 1104
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API - 1104
2" s/10 - 0.109" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.343" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.343" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.172" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: 15.1770 mm Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: 15.1770 mm Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 15.1770mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.
12 10 12 10 16.8402 mm 16.8402 mm 4.3688 mm
N/A since total weld is under 12 inches
N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.
INTERNAL CONCAVITY Any length of IC is acceptable, provided the density of the radiographic image of the internal concavity does not exceed that of the thinnest adjacent parent material. For areas that exceed the density of the thinnest adjacent parent material, the criteria for burn through are applicable. BURN - THROUGH Maximum dimension of BT's image : Maximum dimension of BT: Maximum dimension is unacceptable if: unacceptable if it exceeds that of the thinnest adjacent parent metal. 1/4" or 6mm it exceeds the thinner of the nonnal wall thickness joined, and the density of the BT's image exceeds that of the thinnest adjacent parent material. The sum of the max dimensions of separate BBT's whose image density exceeds that of the thinnest adjacent parent material exceeds 1/2 inch or 13mm in any continuous 12" length of weld or the total weld length(whichever is less).
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API - 1104
2" s/10 - 0.109" Wall
SLAG INCLUSIONS Elongated slag inclusions (ESI) Maximum length of an ESI: 2 inches or 50mm Parallel ESI indications (Wagon Tracks) shall be considered a single indication unless the width of either of them exceed 1/32" or 0.8mm. In that event they shall be considered separate indications. Maximum length of ESI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. Maximum width of an individual ESI indication: 1/16" or 1.6mm Isolated slag inclusions (ISI) Maximum length of ISI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. Maximum width of an ISI indication: 1/8" or 3mm Maximum length of ESI and ISI in 8% of weld: 15.1770mm POROSITY Individual or Scattered Porosity. Maximum size of an individual pore: 1/8" or 3mm The size of an individual pore exceeds 25% of the thinner of the nonimal wall thickness joined. The distribution of scattered porosity exceeds the concentration permitted in Figures 19 or 20. Cluster Porosity (CP) Maximum diameter of the cluster: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of CP indications in any continuous 12" length of we weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. Maximum length of an individual pore within a cluster: 1/16 inch or 2mm Hollow Bead Porosity (HB) Maximum length of an individual indication of HB: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of HB indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. Maximum length of HB in 8% of weld: 15.1770mm NOTE: The weld is unacceptable if individual indications of HB, each greater than 1/4 inch or 6mm in length, are seperated by less than 2 inches or 50 mm. CRACKS Note: Any crack which is not a shallow crater crack or star crack is unacceptable. Maximum length of shallow crater cracks or star cracks: 5/32 inch or 4mm UNDERCUTTING Undercutting adjacent to the cover pass (EU) and Undercutting adjacent to the root pass (IU) Maximum length of EU and IU indications (in any combination) in a 12 inch length of weld: N/A Maximum length of EU and IU indications: 1.244 inches or 35.6 mm (This value is 1/6 th of the total weld length) ACCUMULATION OF IMPERFECTIONS Maximum length of AI indications in any continuous 12 inch or 300 mm length of weld: Maximum length of AI indications of 8% of weld: 15.1770mm RADIOGRAPHIC INFO Pipe O.D. in inches: 2.375 Amount of Penetrameters required for each shot: 1 penny in the center of the weld Total weld length: 7.469" 189.7126mm Cassette size to complete weld in most efficient way: 3.5 x 10" Amount of shots to complete weld with 1" on each side of readable film: 3 8% of weld: 0.59752" 15.1770mm Hole penetrameters are adjacent to the weld and Wire penetrameters are parallel to the weld. N/A
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API - 1104
2" s/40 & Std. - 0.154" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.433" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.433" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.217" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: 15.1770 mm Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: 15.1770 mm Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 15.1770mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.
12 10 12 10 10.9982 mm 10.9982 mm 5.5118 mm
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API - 1104
2" s/40 & Std. - 0.154" Wall
SLAG INCLUSIONS Elongated slag inclusions (ESI) Maximum length of an ESI: 2 inches or 50mm Parallel ESI indications (Wagon Tracks) shall be considered a single indication unless the width of either of them exceed 1/32" or 0.8mm. In that event they shall be considered separate indications. Maximum length of ESI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. Maximum width of an individual ESI indication: 1/16" or 1.6mm Isolated slag inclusions (ISI) Maximum length of ISI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. Maximum width of an ISI indication: 1/8" or 3mm Maximum length of ESI and ISI in 8% of weld: 15.1770mm POROSITY Individual or Scattered Porosity. Maximum size of an individual pore: 1/8" or 3mm The size of an individual pore exceeds 25% of the thinner of the nonimal wall thickness joined. The distribution of scattered porosity exceeds the concentration permitted in Figures 19 or 20. Cluster Porosity (CP) Maximum diameter of the cluster: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of CP indications in any continuous 12" length of we weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. Maximum length of an individual pore within a cluster: 1/16 inch or 2mm Hollow Bead Porosity (HB) Maximum length of an individual indication of HB: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of HB indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. Maximum length of HB in 8% of weld: 15.1770mm NOTE: The weld is unacceptable if individual indications of HB, each greater than 1/4 inch or 6mm in length, are seperated by less than 2 inches or 50 mm. CRACKS Note: Any crack which is not a shallow crater crack or star crack is unacceptable. Maximum length of shallow crater cracks or star cracks: 5/32 inch or 4mm UNDERCUTTING Undercutting adjacent to the cover pass (EU) and Undercutting adjacent to the root pass (IU) Maximum length of EU and IU indications (in any combination) in a 12 inch length of weld: N/A Maximum length of EU and IU indications: 1.244 inches or 35.6 mm (This value is 1/6 th of the total weld length) ACCUMULATION OF IMPERFECTIONS Maximum length of AI indications in any continuous 12 inch or 300 mm length of weld: Maximum length of AI indications of 8% of weld: 15.1770mm RADIOGRAPHIC INFO Pipe O.D. in inches: 2.375 Amount of Penetrameters required for each shot: 1 penny in the center of the weld Total weld length: 7.469" 189.7126 mm Cassette size to complete weld in most efficient way: 3.5 x 10" Amount of shots to complete weld with 1" on each side of readable film: 3 8% of weld: 0.59752" 15.1770mm Hole penetrameters are adjacent to the weld and Wire penetrameters are parallel to the weld. N/A
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API - 1104
2" s/80 & Extra Strong - 0.218" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.561" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.561" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.281" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: 15.1770 mm Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: 15.1770 mm Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 15.1770mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.
12 10 15 12 14.2494 mm 14.2494 mm 7.1374
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API - 1104
2" s/160 - 0.344" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.813" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.813" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.407" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: 15.1770 mm Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: 15.1770 mm Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 15.1770mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.
15 12 17 15 20.6502 mm 20.6502 mm 10.3378 mm
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2" s/160 - 0.344" Wall
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API - 1104
2" XX Strong - 0.436" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.997" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.997" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.499" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: 15.1770 mm Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: 15.1770 mm Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 15.1770mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.
17 15 20 17 25.3238 mm 25.3238 mm 12.6746 mm
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API - 1104
3" s/10 - 0.120" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.365" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.365" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.183" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.
12 10 12 10 9.2710 mm 9.2710 mm 4.6482 mm
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API - 1104
3" s/10 - 0.120" Wall
SLAG INCLUSIONS Elongated slag inclusions (ESI) Maximum length of an ESI: 2 inches or 50mm Parallel ESI indications (Wagon Tracks) shall be considered a single indication unless the width of either of them exceed 1/32" or 0.8mm. In that event they shall be considered separate indications. Maximum length of ESI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. Maximum width of an individual ESI indication: 1/16" or 1.6mm Isolated slag inclusions (ISI) Maximum length of ISI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. Maximum width of an ISI indication: 1/8" or 3mm Maximum length of ESI and ISI in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm POROSITY Individual or Scattered Porosity. Maximum size of an individual pore: 1/8" or 3mm The size of an individual pore exceeds 25% of the thinner of the nonimal wall thickness joined. The distribution of scattered porosity exceeds the concentration permitted in Figures 19 or 20. Cluster Porosity (CP) Maximum diameter of the cluster: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of CP indications in any continuous 12" length of we weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. Maximum length of an individual pore within a cluster: 1/16 inch or 2mm Hollow Bead Porosity (HB) Maximum length of an individual indication of HB: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of HB indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. Maximum length of HB in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm NOTE: The weld is unacceptable if individual indications of HB, each greater than 1/4 inch or 6mm in length, are seperated by less than 2 inches or 50 mm. CRACKS Note: Any crack which is not a shallow crater crack or star crack is unacceptable. Maximum length of shallow crater cracks or star cracks: 5/32 inch or 4mm UNDERCUTTING Undercutting adjacent to the cover pass (EU) and Undercutting adjacent to the root pass (IU) Maximum length of EU and IU indications (in any combination) in a 12 inch length of weld: N/A Maximum length of EU and IU indications: 1.835" 46.6090 mm (This value is 1/6 th of the total weld length) ACCUMULATION OF IMPERFECTIONS Maximum length of AI indications in any continuous 12 inch or 300 mm length of weld: Maximum length of AI indications of 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm RADIOGRAPHIC INFO Pipe O.D. in inches: 3.5" Amount of Penetrameters required for each shot: 1 penny in the center of the weld Total weld length: 11.0075 279.5905 mm Cassette size to complete weld in most efficient way: 3.5 x 10" 4.5 x 10" Amount of shots to complete weld with 1" on each side of readable film: 3 8% of weld: 0.8806 22.3672 mm Hole penetrameters are adjacent to the weld and Wire penetrameters are parallel to the weld. N/A
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API - 1104
3" s/40 & Std. - 0.216" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.557" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.557" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.279" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.
12 10 15 12 14.1478 mm 14.1478 mm 7.0866 mm
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3" s/40 & Std. - 0.216" Wall
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API - 1104
3" s/80 and Extra Strong - 0.300" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.725" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.725" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.363" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.
15 12 17 15 18.4150 mm 18.4150 mm 9.2202 mm
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API - 1104
3" s/160 - 0.438" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.001" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.001" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.500" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.
17 15 20 17 25.4254 mm 25.4254 mm 12.7000 mm
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3" s/160 - 0.438" Wall
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PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.325" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.325" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.663" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 22.3672 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: N/A since total weld is under 12 inches. N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.
20 17 25 20 33.6550 mm 33.6550 mm 16.8402 mm
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API - 1104
4" s/10 - 0.120" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.365" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.365" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.183" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" 25 mm Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" 25 mm INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 28.7579 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
12 10 12 10 9.2710 mm 9.2710 mm 4.6482 mm
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API - 1104
4" s/10 - 0.120" Wall
SLAG INCLUSIONS Elongated slag inclusions (ESI) Maximum length of an ESI: 2 inches or 50mm Parallel ESI indications (Wagon Tracks) shall be considered a single indication unless the width of either of them exceed 1/32" or 0.8mm. In that event they shall be considered separate indications. Maximum length of ESI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum width of an individual ESI indication: 1/16" or 1.6mm Isolated slag inclusions (ISI) Maximum length of ISI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1/2" 13 mm Maximum width of an ISI indication: 1/8" or 3mm Maximum length of ESI and ISI in 8% of weld: 28.7579 mm POROSITY Individual or Scattered Porosity. Maximum size of an individual pore: 1/8" or 3mm The size of an individual pore exceeds 25% of the thinner of the nonimal wall thickness joined. The distribution of scattered porosity exceeds the concentration permitted in Figures 19 or 20. Cluster Porosity (CP) Maximum diameter of the cluster: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of CP indications in any continuous 12" length of we weld: 1/2" 13 mm Maximum length of an individual pore within a cluster: 1/16 inch or 2mm Hollow Bead Porosity (HB) Maximum length of an individual indication of HB: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of HB indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum length of HB in 8% of weld: 28.7579 mm NOTE: The weld is unacceptable if individual indications of HB, each greater than 1/4 inch or 6mm in length, are seperated by less than 2 inches or 50 mm. CRACKS Note: Any crack which is not a shallow crater crack or star crack is unacceptable. Maximum length of shallow crater cracks or star cracks: 5/32 inch or 4mm UNDERCUTTING Undercutting adjacent to the cover pass (EU) and Undercutting adjacent to the root pass (IU) Maximum length of EU and IU indications (in any combination) in a 12 inch length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum length of EU and IU indications: 2.35875" 59.9123 mm (This value is 1/6 th of the total weld length) ACCUMULATION OF IMPERFECTIONS Maximum length of AI indications in any continuous 12 inch or 300 mm length of weld: Maximum length of AI indications of 8% of weld: 28.7579 mm RADIOGRAPHIC INFO Pipe O.D. in inches: 4.5" Amount of Penetrameters required for each shot: 1 penny in the center of the weld Total weld length: 14.1525" 359.4735 mm Cassette size to complete weld in most efficient way: 3.5 x 10" 4.5 x 10" Amount of shots to complete weld with 1" on each side of readable film: 3 8% of weld: 1.1322" 28.7579 mm Hole penetrameters are adjacent to the weld and Wire penetrameters are parallel to the weld. 2" 50 mm
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API - 1104
4" s/40 & Std. - 0.237" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .599" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .599" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: .300" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" 25 mm INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 28.7579 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
12 10 15 12 15.2146 mm 15.2146 mm 7.6200 mm
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PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.799" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.799" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.400" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 28.7579 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
15 12 17 15 20.2946 mm 20.2946 mm 10.1600 mm
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4" s/120 - 0.438" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.001" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.001" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.501" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 28.7579 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
17 15 20 17 25.4254 mm 25.4254 mm 12.7254 mm
25 mm
25 mm
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4" s/120 - 0.438" Wall
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4" s/160 - 0.531" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.187" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.187" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.594" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 28.7579 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
20 17 20 17 30.1498 mm 30.1498 mm 15.0876 mm
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20 17 25 20 37.4142 mm 37.4142 mm 18.7198 mm
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6" s/10 - 0.134" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.393" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.393" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.197" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 42.3380 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
12 10 12 10 9.9822 mm 9.9822 mm 5.0038 mm
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6" s/10 - 0.134" Wall
SLAG INCLUSIONS Elongated slag inclusions (ESI) Maximum length of an ESI: 2 inches or 50mm Parallel ESI indications (Wagon Tracks) shall be considered a single indication unless the width of either of them exceed 1/32" or 0.8mm. In that event they shall be considered separate indications. Maximum length of ESI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum width of an individual ESI indication: 1/16" or 1.6mm Isolated slag inclusions (ISI) Maximum length of ISI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1/2" 13 mm Maximum width of an ISI indication: 1/8" or 3mm Maximum length of ESI and ISI in 8% of weld: 42.3380 mm POROSITY Individual or Scattered Porosity. Maximum size of an individual pore: 1/8" or 3mm The size of an individual pore exceeds 25% of the thinner of the nonimal wall thickness joined. The distribution of scattered porosity exceeds the concentration permitted in Figures 19 or 20. Cluster Porosity (CP) Maximum diameter of the cluster: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of CP indications in any continuous 12" length of we weld: 1/2" 13 mm Maximum length of an individual pore within a cluster: 1/16 inch or 2mm Hollow Bead Porosity (HB) Maximum length of an individual indication of HB: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of HB indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum length of HB in 8% of weld: 42.3380 mm NOTE: The weld is unacceptable if individual indications of HB, each greater than 1/4 inch or 6mm in length, are seperated by less than 2 inches or 50 mm. CRACKS Note: Any crack which is not a shallow crater crack or star crack is unacceptable. Maximum length of shallow crater cracks or star cracks: 5/32 inch or 4mm UNDERCUTTING Undercutting adjacent to the cover pass (EU) and Undercutting adjacent to the root pass (IU) Maximum length of EU and IU indications (in any combination) in a 12 inch length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum length of EU and IU indications: 3.473" 88.2142 mm (This value is 1/6 th of the total weld length) ACCUMULATION OF IMPERFECTIONS Maximum length of AI indications in any continuous 12 inch or 300 mm length of weld: Maximum length of AI indications of 8% of weld: 42.3380 mm RADIOGRAPHIC INFO Pipe O.D. in inches: 6.625" Amount of Penetrameters required for each shot: 1 penetrameter 1" from the end of film and 1 penny in the center. Total weld length: 20.836" 529.2344 mm Cassette size to complete weld in most efficient way: 3.5 x 10" 4.5 x 10" Amount of shots to complete weld with 1" on each side of readable film: 3 8% of weld: 1.66685" 42.3380 mm Hole penetrameters are adjacent to the weld and Wire penetrameters are parallel to the weld. 2" 50 mm
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6" s/40 & Std. - 0.280" Wall
15 12 17 15 17.3990 mm 17.3990 mm 8.7122 mm
25 mm
25 mm
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PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.989" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.989" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.495" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 42.3380 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
17 15 20 17 25.1206 mm 25.1206 mm 12.5730 mm
25 mm
25 mm
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6" s/120 - 0.562" Wall
20 17 20 17 31.7246 mm 31.7246 mm 15.8750 mm
25 mm
25 mm
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6" s/120 - 0.562" Wall
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6" s/160 - 0.719" Wall
20 17 25 20 39.7002 mm 39.7002 mm 19.8628 mm
25 mm
25 mm
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6" s/160 - 0.719" Wall
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25 20 30 25 47.0662 mm 47.0662 mm 23.5458 mm
25 mm
25 mm
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8" s/10 - 0.148" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.296" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.296" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.211" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 55.1193 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
12 10 12 10 7.5184 mm 7.5184 mm 5.3594 mm
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25 mm
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8" s/10 - 0.148" Wall
SLAG INCLUSIONS Elongated slag inclusions (ESI) Maximum length of an ESI: 2 inches or 50mm Parallel ESI indications (Wagon Tracks) shall be considered a single indication unless the width of either of them exceed 1/32" or 0.8mm. In that event they shall be considered separate indications. Maximum length of ESI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum width of an individual ESI indication: 1/16" or 1.6mm Isolated slag inclusions (ISI) Maximum length of ISI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1/2" 13 mm Maximum width of an ISI indication: 1/8" or 3mm Maximum length of ESI and ISI in 8% of weld: 55.1193 mm POROSITY Individual or Scattered Porosity. Maximum size of an individual pore: 1/8" or 3mm The size of an individual pore exceeds 25% of the thinner of the nonimal wall thickness joined. The distribution of scattered porosity exceeds the concentration permitted in Figures 19 or 20. Cluster Porosity (CP) Maximum diameter of the cluster: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of CP indications in any continuous 12" length of we weld: 1/2" 13 mm Maximum length of an individual pore within a cluster: 1/16 inch or 2mm Hollow Bead Porosity (HB) Maximum length of an individual indication of HB: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of HB indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum length of HB in 8% of weld: 55.1193 mm NOTE: The weld is unacceptable if individual indications of HB, each greater than 1/4 inch or 6mm in length, are seperated by less than 2 inches or 50 mm. CRACKS Note: Any crack which is not a shallow crater crack or star crack is unacceptable. Maximum length of shallow crater cracks or star cracks: 5/32 inch or 4mm UNDERCUTTING Undercutting adjacent to the cover pass (EU) and Undercutting adjacent to the root pass (IU) Maximum length of EU and IU indications (in any combination) in a 12 inch length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum length of EU and IU indications: 4.521 114.8334 mm (This value is 1/6 th of the total weld length) ACCUMULATION OF IMPERFECTIONS Maximum length of AI indications in any continuous 12 inch or 300 mm length of weld: Maximum length of AI indications of 8% of weld: 55.1193 mm RADIOGRAPHIC INFO Pipe O.D. in inches: 8.625" Amount of Penetrameters required for each shot: 1 penetrameter 1" from the end of film and 1 penny in the center. Total weld length: 27.125625" 688.9909 mm Cassette size to complete weld in most efficient way: 3.5 x 17" 4.5 x 17" Amount of shots to complete weld with 1" on each side of readable film: 3 8% of weld: 2.17005" 55.1193 mm Hole penetrameters are adjacent to the weld and Wire penetrameters are parallel to the weld. 2" 50 mm
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8" s/40 & Std. - 0.322" Wall
15 12 17 15 19.5326 mm 19.5326 mm 9.7790 mm
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25 mm
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PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: 17 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 15 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 S/S Hole: 20 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 17 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.125" 28.5750 mm Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.125" 28.5750 mm Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.5625" 14.2875 mm INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 55.1193 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
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API - 1104
8" s/140 - 0.812" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 S/S Hole: 25 F/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 20 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 S/S Hole: 30 F/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 F/S Hole: 25 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.749" 44.4246 mm Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.749" 44.4246 mm Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.8745" 22.2123 mm INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 55.1193 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
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8" s/140 - 0.812" Wall
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API - 1104
8" s/120 - 0.719" Wall
20 17 25 20 39.7002 mm 39.7002 mm 19.8628 mm
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8" s/160 - 0.906" Wall
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API - 1104
10" s/10 - 0.165" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: 10 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: 10 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.455" 11.5570 mm Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.455" 11.5570 mm Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.2275" 5.7785 mm INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 68.6994 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
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API - 1104
10" s/10 - 0.165" Wall
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API - 1104
10" s/40 & Std. - 0.365" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 S/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 12 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: 17 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 15 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.855" 21.7170 mm Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.855" 21.7170 mm Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.4275" 10.8585 mm INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 68.6994 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
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API - 1104
10" s/80 - 0.594" Wall
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10" s/80 - 0.594" Wall
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10" s/120 - 0.843" Wall
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10" s/120 - 0.843" Wall
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10" Extra Strong - 0.500" Wall
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10" s/140 - 1.000" Wall
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10" s/140 - 1.000" Wall
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10" s/160 - 1.125" Wall
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API - 1104
12" s/10 - 0.180" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .485" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .485" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: .2425" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 81.4807 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
12 10 12 10 12.3190 mm 12.3190 mm 6.1595
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12" s/10 - 0.180" Wall
SLAG INCLUSIONS Elongated slag inclusions (ESI) Maximum length of an ESI: 2 inches or 50mm Parallel ESI indications (Wagon Tracks) shall be considered a single indication unless the width of either of them exceed 1/32" or 0.8mm. In that event they shall be considered separate indications. Maximum length of ESI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum width of an individual ESI indication: 1/16" or 1.6mm Isolated slag inclusions (ISI) Maximum length of ISI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1/2" 13 mm Maximum width of an ISI indication: 1/8" or 3mm Maximum length of ESI and ISI in 8% of weld: 81.4807 mm POROSITY Individual or Scattered Porosity. Maximum size of an individual pore: 1/8" or 3mm The size of an individual pore exceeds 25% of the thinner of the nonimal wall thickness joined. The distribution of scattered porosity exceeds the concentration permitted in Figures 19 or 20. Cluster Porosity (CP) Maximum diameter of the cluster: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of CP indications in any continuous 12" length of we weld: 1/2" 13 mm Maximum length of an individual pore within a cluster: 1/16 inch or 2mm Hollow Bead Porosity (HB) Maximum length of an individual indication of HB: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of HB indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum length of HB in 8% of weld: 81.4807 mm NOTE: The weld is unacceptable if individual indications of HB, each greater than 1/4 inch or 6mm in length, are seperated by less than 2 inches or 50 mm. CRACKS Note: Any crack which is not a shallow crater crack or star crack is unacceptable. Maximum length of shallow crater cracks or star cracks: 5/32 inch or 4mm UNDERCUTTING Undercutting adjacent to the cover pass (EU) and Undercutting adjacent to the root pass (IU) Maximum length of EU and IU indications (in any combination) in a 12 inch length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum length of EU and IU indications: 6.683125" 169.7514 mm (This value is 1/6 th of the total weld length) ACCUMULATION OF IMPERFECTIONS Maximum length of AI indications in any continuous 12 inch or 300 mm length of weld: Maximum length of AI indications of 8% of weld: 81.4807 mm RADIOGRAPHIC INFO Pipe O.D. in inches: 12.750 " Amount of Penetrameters required for each shot: 1 penetrameter 1" from the end of film and 1 penny in the center. Total weld length: 40.09875" 1018.5083 mm Cassette size to complete weld in most efficient way: 3.5 x 17" 4.5 x 17" Amount of shots to complete weld with 1" on each side of readable film: 3 8% of weld: 3.2079" 81.4807 mm Hole penetrameters are adjacent to the weld and Wire penetrameters are parallel to the weld. 2" 50 mm
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API - 1104
12" Standard - 0.375" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .875" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .875" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: .4375" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 81.4807 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
15 12 17 15 22.2250 mm 22.2250 mm 11.1125 mm
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12" s/40 - 0.406" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .937" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .937" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: .4685" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 81.4807 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
17 15 20 17 23.7998 mm 23.7998 mm 11.8999 mm
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12" s/40 - 0.406" Wall
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12" s/80 - 0.688" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.501" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.501" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: .7505" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 81.4807 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
20 17 25 20 38.1254 mm 38.1254 mm 19.0627 mm
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12" s/80 - 0.688" Wall
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API - 1104
12" s/140 - 1.125" Wall
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12" s/140 - 1.125" Wall
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API - 1104
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.125" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 1.125" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: .5625" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 81.4807 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
17 15 20 17 28.5750 mm 28.5750 mm 14.2875 mm
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12" s/120 - 1.00" Wall
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12" s/120 - 1.00" Wall
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12" s/160 - 1.312" Wall
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API - 1104
14" s/10 - .250" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .625" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .625" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: .3125" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 89.4690 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
12 10 15 12 15.8750 mm 15.8750 mm 7.9375 mm
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14" s/10 - .250" Wall
SLAG INCLUSIONS Elongated slag inclusions (ESI) Maximum length of an ESI: 2 inches or 50mm Parallel ESI indications (Wagon Tracks) shall be considered a single indication unless the width of either of them exceed 1/32" or 0.8mm. In that event they shall be considered separate indications. Maximum length of ESI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum width of an individual ESI indication: 1/16" or 1.6mm Isolated slag inclusions (ISI) Maximum length of ISI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1/2" 13 mm Maximum width of an ISI indication: 1/8" or 3mm Maximum length of ESI and ISI in 8% of weld: 89.4690 mm POROSITY Individual or Scattered Porosity. Maximum size of an individual pore: 1/8" or 3mm The size of an individual pore exceeds 25% of the thinner of the nonimal wall thickness joined. The distribution of scattered porosity exceeds the concentration permitted in Figures 19 or 20. Cluster Porosity (CP) Maximum diameter of the cluster: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of CP indications in any continuous 12" length of we weld: 1/2" 13 mm Maximum length of an individual pore within a cluster: 1/16 inch or 2mm Hollow Bead Porosity (HB) Maximum length of an individual indication of HB: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of HB indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum length of HB in 8% of weld: 89.4690 mm NOTE: The weld is unacceptable if individual indications of HB, each greater than 1/4 inch or 6mm in length, are seperated by less than 2 inches or 50 mm. CRACKS Note: Any crack which is not a shallow crater crack or star crack is unacceptable. Maximum length of shallow crater cracks or star cracks: 5/32 inch or 4mm UNDERCUTTING Undercutting adjacent to the cover pass (EU) and Undercutting adjacent to the root pass (IU) Maximum length of EU and IU indications (in any combination) in a 12 inch length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum length of EU and IU indications: 7.3383" 186.3937 mm (This value is 1/6 th of the total weld length) ACCUMULATION OF IMPERFECTIONS Maximum length of AI indications in any continuous 12 inch or 300 mm length of weld: Maximum length of AI indications of 8% of weld: 89.4690 mm RADIOGRAPHIC INFO Pipe O.D. in inches: 14.00" Amount of Penetrameters required for each shot: 1 penetrameter 1" from the end of film and 1 penny in the center. Total weld length: 44.03 1118.3620 mm Cassette size to complete weld in most efficient way: 3.5 x 17" 4.5 x 17" Amount of shots to complete weld with 1" on each side of readable film: 3 8% of weld: 3.5224" 89.4690 mm Hole penetrameters are adjacent to the weld and Wire penetrameters are parallel to the weld. 2" 50 mm
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API - 1104
14" s/40 - .437" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .999" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .999" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: .562" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 89.4690 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
17 15 20 17 25.3746 mm 25.3746 mm 14.2748 mm
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API - 1104
14" Standard - .375" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 S/S Hole: F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .875" Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: .875" Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: .500" INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 89.4690 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
15 12 17 15 22.2250 mm 22.2250 mm 12.7000 mm
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14" Standard - .375" Wall
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14" s/80 - .750" Wall
20 17 25 20 41.2750 mm 41.2750 mm 20.6375 mm
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14" s/80 - .750" Wall
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API - 1104
14" Extra Heavy - 0.500" Wall
17 15 20 17 28.5750 mm 28.5750 mm 14.2875 mm
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14" Extra Heavy - 0.500" Wall
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API - 1104
14" s/120 - 1.093" Wall
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14" s/120 - 1.093" Wall
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API - 1104
14" s/140 - 1.250" Wall
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14" s/140 - 1.250" Wall
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API - 1104
14" s/160 - 1.406" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 S/S Hole: 35 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 30 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 S/S Hole: 35 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 30 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 2.937" 74.5998 mm Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 2.937" 74.5998 mm Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 1.4685" 37.2999 mm INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 89.4690 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
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API - 1104
14" s/160 - 1.406" Wall
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API - 1104
16" s/10 - 0.250" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 S/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 F/S Hole: 10 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 S/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 12 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.625" 15.8750 mm Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 0.625" 15.8750 mm Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.3125" 7.9375 mm INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 102.2502 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
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API - 1104
16" s/10 - 0.250" Wall
SLAG INCLUSIONS Elongated slag inclusions (ESI) Maximum length of an ESI: 2 inches or 50mm Parallel ESI indications (Wagon Tracks) shall be considered a single indication unless the width of either of them exceed 1/32" or 0.8mm. In that event they shall be considered separate indications. Maximum length of ESI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum width of an individual ESI indication: 1/16" or 1.6mm Isolated slag inclusions (ISI) Maximum length of ISI indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1/2" 13 mm Maximum width of an ISI indication: 1/8" or 3mm Maximum length of ESI and ISI in 8% of weld: 102.2502 mm POROSITY Individual or Scattered Porosity. Maximum size of an individual pore: 1/8" or 3mm The size of an individual pore exceeds 25% of the thinner of the nonimal wall thickness joined. The distribution of scattered porosity exceeds the concentration permitted in Figures 19 or 20. Cluster Porosity (CP) Maximum diameter of the cluster: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of CP indications in any continuous 12" length of we weld: 1/2" 13 mm Maximum length of an individual pore within a cluster: 1/16 inch or 2mm Hollow Bead Porosity (HB) Maximum length of an individual indication of HB: 1/2 inch or 13mm Maximum length of HB indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum length of HB in 8% of weld: 102.2502 mm NOTE: The weld is unacceptable if individual indications of HB, each greater than 1/4 inch or 6mm in length, are seperated by less than 2 inches or 50 mm. CRACKS Note: Any crack which is not a shallow crater crack or star crack is unacceptable. Maximum length of shallow crater cracks or star cracks: 5/32 inch or 4mm UNDERCUTTING Undercutting adjacent to the cover pass (EU) and Undercutting adjacent to the root pass (IU) Maximum length of EU and IU indications (in any combination) in a 12 inch length of weld: 2" 50 mm Maximum length of EU and IU indications: 8.387" 213.0298 mm (This value is 1/6 th of the total weld length) ACCUMULATION OF IMPERFECTIONS Maximum length of AI indications in any continuous 12 inch or 300 mm length of weld: Maximum length of AI indications of 8% of weld: 102.2502 mm RADIOGRAPHIC INFO Pipe O.D. in inches: 16 Amount of Penetrameters required for each shot: 1 penetrameter 1" from the end of film and 1 penny in the center. Total weld length: 50.32" 1278.1280 mm Cassette size to complete weld in most efficient way: 3.5 x 17" 4.5 x 17" Amount of shots to complete weld with 1" on each side of readable film: 4 8% of weld: 4.0256" 102.2502 mm Hole penetrameters are adjacent to the weld and Wire penetrameters are parallel to the weld. 2" 50 mm
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API - 1104
16" s/40 - 0.500" Wall
17 15 20 17 28.5750 mm 28.5750 mm 14.2875 mm
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17 15 20 17 28.5750 mm 28.5750 mm 14.2875 mm
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API - 1104
16" s/80 - 0.844" Wall
25 20 25 20 46.0502 mm 46.0502 mm 23.0251 mm
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16" s/80 - 0.844" Wall
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API - 1104
16" s/120 - 1.219" Wall
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16" s/120 - 1.219" Wall
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16" s/140 - 1.437" Wall
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16" s/140 - 1.437" Wall
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16" s/160 - 1.594" Wall
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16" s/160 - 1.594" Wall
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API - 1104
18" s/10 - 0.250" Wall
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18" s/10 - 0.250" Wall
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API - 1104
18" s/40 - 0.562" Wall
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18" s/80 - 0.937" Wall
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18" s/80 - 0.937" Wall
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API - 1104
18" s/120 - 1.375" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 S/S Hole: 30 F/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 F/S Hole: 25 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 S/S Hole: 35 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 30 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 2.875" 73.0250 mm Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 2.875" 73.0250 mm Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 1.4375" 36.5125 mm INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 115.0315 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
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API - 1104
18" s/120 - 1.375" Wall
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API - 1104
18" s/140 - 1.562" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 S/S Hole: 35 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 30 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 S/S Hole: 40 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 35 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 3.249" 82.5246 mm Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 3.249" 82.5246 mm Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 1.6245" 41.2623 mm INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 115.0315 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
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18" s/140 - 1.562" Wall
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API - 1104
18" s/160 - 1.781" Wall
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18" s/160 - 1.781" Wall
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20" s/10 - 0.250" Wall
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20" s/10 - 0.250" Wall
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20" s/40 - 0.594" Wall
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API - 1104
20" s/80 - 1.031" Wall
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20" s/80 - 1.031" Wall
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API - 1104
20" s/120 - 1.500" Wall
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20" s/120 - 1.500" Wall
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API - 1104
20" s/140 - 1.750" Wall
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20" s/140 - 1.750" Wall
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API - 1104
20" s/160 - 1.969" Wall
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20" s/160 - 1.969" Wall
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API - 1104
22" s/10 - 0.250" Wall
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22" s/10 - 0.250" Wall
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22" s/80 - 1.125" Wall
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22" s/80 - 1.125" Wall
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22" s/120 - 1.625" Wall
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22" s/120 - 1.625" Wall
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22" s/140 - 1.875" Wall
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22" s/140 - 1.875" Wall
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API - 1104
22" s/160 - 2.125" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 S/S Hole: 40 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 35 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 S/S Hole: 50 F/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 40 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625"/per side Maximum reinforcement with DWE/SWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 4.375" 111.1250 mm Maximum reinforcement with DWE/DWV: 0.125" Total of walls + reinforcement: 4.375" 111.1250 mm Maximum reinforcement with SWE/SWV: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 2.1875" 55.5625 mm INADEQUATE PENETRATION WITHOUT HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IP : 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IP in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches 1" Maximum length of indications in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE PENETRATION DUE TO HIGH LOW Maximum length of individual indication of IPD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of IPD in any continuous 12" length of weld: INADEQUATE CROSS PENETRATION Maximum length of an individual indication of ICP: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of indications of ICP in any continuous 12" length of weld: INCOMPLETE FUSION Maximum length of an individual indication of IF: 1 inch or 25mm Maximum length of IF in 8% of weld: N/A since total weld exceeds 12 inches Maximum length of indications of IF in any continuous 12" length of weld: 1" INCOMPLETE FUSION DUE TO COLD LAP Maximum length of individual indications of IFD: 2 inches or 50mm Maximum length of IFD in 8% of weld: 140.5941 mm Maximum length of indications of IFD in any continuous 12" length of weld: 2" 50 mm 3" 75 mm
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22" s/160 - 2.125" Wall
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24" s/10 - 0.250" Wall
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24" s/10 - 0.250" Wall
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24" s/40 - 0.687" Wall
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24" s/80 - 1.218" Wall
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24" s/80 - 1.218" Wall
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24" s/120 - 1.812" Wall
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24" s/140 - 2.062" Wall
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24" s/160 - 2.344" Wall
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26" s/10 - 0.312" Wall
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B31.3
1/2" s/40 & Std. - 0.109" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.172" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 0.218 Max Individual Width: 0.055" Max Cumulative Length: 0.436 in 6" of weld
Severe Cyclic Conditions Max Individual Length: 0.036" UNDERCUTTING Normal Services: Severe Cyclic: Not a factor for normal service Max Individual Width: 0.036" Max Cumulative Length: 0.109" in 1.308" of w.
Zero allowed
CONCAVE ROOT SURFACE (SUCK-UP) Normal Services and Severe Cyclic: Unacceptable if concave root is darker than the wall
INTERNAL POROSITY Relevant Indication: Normal Services: Max Size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.027" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max Sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.109" in a 1.308" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.218" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max number of relevant internal porosity in a 6" length of of weld = 12 0.036" 0.012
Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.027" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.109" in a 1.308" length of weld. Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.218 Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max number of relevant internal porosity in a 6" length of weld = 12 0.036"
B31.3
1/2 s/80 & Extra Strong - 0.147" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.210" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 0.294" Max Individual Width: 0.074" Max Cumulative Length: 0.588" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
INTERNAL POROSITY Relevant Indication: Normal Services: Max Size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.037" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max Sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.147" in a 1.764" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.294" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" 0.049" 0.016
Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.037" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.147" in a 1.764" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.294" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" 0.049"
B31.3
1/2" s/160 - 0.188" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.251" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 0.376" Max Individual Width: 0.094" Max Cumulative Length: 0.752" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.047" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.188" in a 2.256" length of weld. Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.376" 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.063"
B31.3
3/4" s/40 & Std. - 0.113" Wall
Severe Cyclic Conditions Max Individual Length: 0.038" UNDERCUTTING Normal Services: Severe Cyclic: Not a factor for normal service Zero allowed Max Individual Width: 0.038" Max Cumulative Length: 0.113" in 1.356" of w.
Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.028" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.113" in a 1.356" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.226" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max number of relevant internal porosity in a 6" length of weld = 12 0.038"
B31.3
3/4" s/80 & Extra Strong - 0.154" Wall
Severe Cyclic Conditions Max Individual Length: 0.051" UNDERCUTTING Normal Services: Severe Cyclic: Not a factor for normal service Zero allowed Max Individual Width: 0.051" Max Cumulative Length: 0.154" in 1.848" of w.
Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.039" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.154" in a 1.848" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.308" 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.051"
B31.3
3/4" s/160 - 0.219" Wall
Severe Cyclic Conditions Max Individual Length: 0.073" UNDERCUTTING Normal Services: Severe Cyclic: Not a factor for normal service Zero allowed Max Individual Width: 0.073" Max Cumulative Length: 0.219" in 2.628" of w
B31.3
3/4" XX Strong - 0.308" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.125" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.433" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 0.616" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 1.232" in 6" of weld
INTERNAL POROSITY Relevant Indication: 0.031"
Normal Services: Max Size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.116" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max Sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.462" in a 3.696" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.375" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.924" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.5" 0.154"
B31.3
1" s/10 - 0.109" Wall
INTERNAL POROSITY Relevant Indication: Normal Services: Max Size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.027" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max Sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.109" in a 1.308" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.218" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max number of relevant internal porosity in a 6" length of weld = 12 Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.027" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.109" in a 1.308" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.218" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max number of relevant internal porosity in a 6" length of weld = 12 0.036" 0.036" 0.012
B31.3
1" s/40 & Std. - 0.133" Wall
INTERNAL POROSITY Relevant Indication: Normal Services: Max Size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.033" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max Sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.133" in a 1.596" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.266" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.033" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.133" in a 1.596" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.266" 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.044" 0.044" 0.016
B31.3
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: ` 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.242" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 0.358" Max Individual Width: 0.090" Max Cumulative Length: 0.716" in 6" of weld
B31.3
1" s/160 - 0.250" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.313" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 0.500" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 1.000 in 6" of weld
INTERNAL POROSITY Relevant Indication: Normal Services: Max Size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.063" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max Sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.250" in a 3.000" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.500" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.063" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.250" in 3.000" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.500" 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.083" 0.083" 0.016
B31.3
B31.3
1.25" s/10 - 0.109" Wall
INTERNAL POROSITY Relevant Indication: Normal Services: Max Size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.027" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max Sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.109" in a 1.308" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.218" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max number of relevant internal porosity in a 6" length of weld = 12 Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.027" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.109" in a 1.308" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.218" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max number of relevant internal porosity in a 6" length of weld = 12 0.036" 0.012
0.036"
B31.3
1.25" s/40 & Std. - 0.140" Wall
INTERNAL POROSITY Relevant Indication: Normal Services: Max Size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.035" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max Sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.140" in a 1.680" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.280" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.035" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.140" in a 1.680" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.280" 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.047" 0.016
0.047"
B31.3
1.25" s/160 - 0.250" Wall
INTERNAL POROSITY Relevant Indication: Normal Services: Max Size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.063" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max Sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.250" in a 3.000" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.500" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.063" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.250" in 3.000" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.500" 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.083" 0.016
0.083"
B31.3
1.25" XX Strong - 0.382" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.125" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.507" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 0.764" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 1.528" in 6" of weld
0.127"
B31.3
1.5" s/10 - 0.109" Wall
INTERNAL POROSITY Relevant Indication: Normal Services: Max Size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.027" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max Sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.109" in a 1.308" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.218' Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max number of relevant internal porosity in a 6" length of of weld = 12 0.036" 0.012
B31.3
1.5" s/40 & /Std. - 0.145" Wall
0.048"
B31.3
1.5" s/80 & Extra Strong - 0.200" Wall
0.067"
B31.3
1.5" s/160 - 0.281" Wall
0.094"
B31.3
1.5" XX Strong - 0.400" Wall
0.133"
B31.3
2" s/40 & Std. - 0.154" Wall
B31.3
B31.3
2" s/160 - 0.344" Wall
B31.3
B31.3
3" s/10 - 0.120" Wall
Severe Cyclic Conditions Max Individual Length: 0.040" UNDERCUTTING Normal Services: Severe Cyclic: Not a factor for normal service Max Individual Width: 0.040" Max Cumulative Length: 0.120" in 1.440" of w
Zero allowed
B31.3
3" s/40 & Std. - 0.216" Wall
Zero allowed
B31.3
Zero allowed
B31.3
3" s/160 - 0.438" Wall
Zero allowed
B31.3
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 F/S Hole: 20 F/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.156" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.756" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 1.200" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 2.400" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
B31.3
4" s/10 - 0.120" Wall
Zero allowed
INTERNAL POROSITY Relevant Indication: Normal Services: Max Size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.030" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max Sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.120" in a 1.440" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.240" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max number of relevant internal porosity in a 6" length of weld = 12 Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.030" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.120" in a 1.440" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.240" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max number of relevant internal porosity in a 6" length of weld = 12 0.040" 0.040" 0.013
B31.3
4" s/40 & Std. - 0.237" Wall
Zero allowed
INTERNAL POROSITY Relevant Indication: Normal Services: Max Size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.059" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: 0.079" Max Sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.237" in a 2.844" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.474" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.059" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.237" in a 2.844" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.474" 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.079" 0.016
1.0"
B31.3
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
4" s/120 - 0.438" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
4" s/160 - 0.531" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
6" s/10 = 0.134" Wall
Zero allowed
1.0"
B31.3
6" s/40 & Std. - 0.280" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
6" s/160 - 0.719" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
Severe Cyclic Conditions Max Individual Length: 0.288" UNDERCUTTING Normal Services: Severe Cyclic: Not a factor for normal service Max Individual Width: 0.094" Max Cumulative Length: 0.864" in 10.368"/w
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
8" s/10 - 0.148" Wall
Zero allowed
1.0"
B31.3
8" s/40 & Std. - 0.322" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
Penetrameter Selection Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.125" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.625" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 1.000" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 2.000" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
8" s/120 - 0.719" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
8" s/160 - 0.906" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
10" s/10 - 0.165" Wall
Zero allowed
1.0"
B31.3
10" s/40 & Std. - 0.365" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
10" s/80 - 0.594" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
10" s/120 - 0.844" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
10" s/160 - 1.125" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
12" s/10 - 0.180" Wall
Zero allowed
INTERNAL POROSITY 0.016 Normal Services: Max Size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.045" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: 0.060" Max Sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.180" in a 2.160" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.360" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: Severe Cyclic: Max size of Random Internal Porosity: 0.045" Max Size of Isolated Internal Porosity: Max sum of diameters of Aligned Porosity: 0.180" in a 2.160" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Internal Porosity: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.360" 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Internal Porosity if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.060"
1.0"
B31.3
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
12" s/40 - 0.406" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
12" s/80 - 0.688" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
12" s/120 - 1.00" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
12" s/160 - 1.312" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
16" s/10 - 0.188" Wall
Zero allowed
1.0"
B31.3
16 " Standard - 0.375" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
16" s/40 - 0.500" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
16" s/80 - 0.844" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
16" s/120 - 1.219" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
16" s/160 - 1.594" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.188" Total of wall + reinforcement: 1.782" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 3.188" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 6.376" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
20" s/10 - 0.218" Wall
Zero allowed
1.0"
B31.3
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.125" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.500" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 0.750" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 1.500" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
20" s/40 - 0.594" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.156" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.750" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 1.188" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 2.376" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.125" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.625" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 1.000" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 2.000" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
20" s/80 - 1.031" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
20" s/120 - 1.500" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 F/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.188" Total of wall + reinforcement: 1.688" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 3.00" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 6" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
20" s/160 - 1.969" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.188" Total of wall + reinforcement: 2.157" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 3.938" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 7.876" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
24" s/10 - .250" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.0625" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.313" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 0.500" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 1.00" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
1.0"
B31.3
24" s/40 - 0.688" Wall
Severe Cyclic Conditions Max Individual Length: 0.229" UNDERCUTTING Normal Services: Severe Cyclic: Not a factor for normal service Max Individual Width: 0.094 Max Cumulative Length: 0.688" in 8.256"/w
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
Severe Cyclic Conditions Max Individual Length: 0.125" UNDERCUTTING Normal Services: Severe Cyclic: Not a factor for normal service Max Individual Width: 0.094 Max Cumulative Length: 0.375" in 4.5" of w
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforce ` S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.125" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.625" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 1.000" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 2.000" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
24" s/80 - 1.218" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
24" s/160 - 2.344" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.188" Total of wall + reinforcement: 2.532" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 4.688" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 9.376" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
36" s/10 - 0.312" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement: 0.125" Total of wall + reinforcement: 0.625" CRACKS AND LACK OF FUSION None Allowed INCOMPLETE PENETRATION Normal Service Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections: Max 1.5" in a 6" length of weld. Longitudinal Groove: None allowed Severe Cyclic Girth and Miter Groove, Branch Connections, and Longitudinal Groove: None allowed SLAG INCLUSION, TUNGSTEN INCLUSION, OR ELONGATED INDICATION Normal Service Max Individual Length: 1.000" Max Individual Width: 0.125" Max Cumulative Length: 2.000" in 6" of weld
Zero allowed
1.5"
B31.3
36" s/40 - 0.750" Wall
Zero allowed
1.5"
ASME SECTION VIII - PLATE ONLY

1/16" Plate - 0.0625" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 S/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 S/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.0625" in a length of weld equal to 0.750" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.006 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.016" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.021" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.0625" in a 0.750" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.125" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 0.0625" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 12 S/S Wire: 10 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.125" 0.031" 0.063" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.094" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.125"
unless
1.0"
in a
0.375"
length of
Technique Sheet Info (Source Side of Object to Film and Source Distances) Reinforcement is found in the applicable penetrameter selection boxes above. Source to Source Side of Object; As measured in the field. Source Side of Object to Film Distance: 0.0625"

1 13/16" Plate - 1.8125" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.604" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.8125" in a length of weld equal to 21.750" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.8125" in a 21.750" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.604" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 1.8125" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 35 S/S Wire: 30 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.938" 0.125" 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.938" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.063"
unless
1.0"
in a
10.875"
length of

1 7/8" Plate- 1.875" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.625" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.875" in a length of weld equal to 22.500" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.875" in a 22.500" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.625" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 1.875" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 35 S/S Wire: 30 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.00" 0.125" 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.000" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.125"
unless
1.0"
in a
11.250"
length of

3/16" Plate - 0.1875" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 12 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.646" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.9375" in a length of weld equal to 23.250" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.9375" in a 23.250" length of weld. Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.646" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 1.9375" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 40 S/S Wire: 35 F/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.063" 0.125" 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.063" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.188"
unless
1.0"
in a
11.625"
length of

3/16" Plate - 0.1875" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 S/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.1875" in a length of weld equal to 2.250" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.016" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.047" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.063" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.1875" in a 2.250" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.375" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 0.1875" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 12 S/S Wire: 10 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.250" 0.0625" 0.125" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.3125"
unless
1.0"
in a
1.125"
length of

1/4" Plate - 0.250" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.250" in a length of weld equal to 3.00" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.016" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.063" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.083" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" in a 3.00" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.500" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 0.250" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 15 S/S Wire: 12 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.313" 0.094" 0.1875" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.344" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.4375"
unless
1.0"
in a
1.500"
length of

5/16" Plate - 0.3125" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.3125" in a length of weld equal to 3.750" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.078" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.104" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.3125" in a 3.750" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.625" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 0.3125" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 15 S/S Wire: 12 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.375" 0.094" 0.1875" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.407" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.500"
unless
1.0"
in a
1.875"
length of

3/8" Plate - 0.375" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.375" in a length of weld equal to 4.500" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.094" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.125" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.375" in a 4.500" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.750" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 0.375" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 17 S/S Wire: 15 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.438" 0.094" 0.1875" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.469" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.563"
unless
1.0"
in a
2.250"
length of

7/16" Plate - 0.4375" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.4375" in a length of weld equal to 5.250" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.109" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.146" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.4375" in a 5.250" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.875" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.292" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 0.4375" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 17 S/S Wire: 15 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.500" 0.094" 0.1875" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.532" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.625"
unless
1.0"
in a
2.625"
length of

1/2" Plate - 0.500" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.500" in a length of weld equal to 6.00" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.125" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.167" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.500" in a 6.00" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.334" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 0.500" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 20 S/S Wire: 17 F/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.563" 0.094" 0.1875" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.594" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.6875"
unless
1.0"
in a
3.00"
length of

9/16" Plate - 0.5625" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.5625" in a length of weld equal to 6.750" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.141" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.188" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.5625" in a 6.750" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.375" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 0.5625" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 20 S/S Wire: 17 F/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.657" 0.094" 0.1875" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.657" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.750"
unless
1.0"
in a
3.375"
length of

5/8" Plate - 0.625" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
3.75"
length of

11/16" Plate - 0.6875" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
4.125"
length of

3/4" Plate - 0.750" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
4.500"
length of

13/16" Plate - 0.8125" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
4.875"
length of

7/8" Plate - 0.875" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
5.25"
length of

15/16" Plate - 0.9375" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
5.625"
length of

1" Plate - 1.00" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
6.00"
length of

1 1/16" Plate - 1.0625" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
6.375"
length of

1 1/8" Plate - 1.125" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 F/S Wire: 0.020 Esn Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.375" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.125" in a length of weld equal to 13.500" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.125" in a 13.5 length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.375" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 1.125" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 30 S/S Wire: 25 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.250" 0.125" 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.375"
unless
1.0"
in a
6.750"
length of

1 3/16" Plate - 1.1875" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
7.125"
length of

1 1/4" Plate - 1.250" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
7.500"
length of

1 5/16" Plate - 1.3125" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
7.875"
length of

1 3/8" Plate - 1.375" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 F/S Wire: 0.020 Esn Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.458" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.375" in a length of weld equal to 16.500" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.375" in a 16.500" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.458" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 1.375" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 30 S/S Wire: 25 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.500" 0.125" 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.500" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.625"
unless
1.0"
in a
8.250"
length of

1 7/16" Plate - 1.4375" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 F/S Wire: 0.020 Esn Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.479" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.4375" in a length of weld equal to 17.250" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.4375" in a 17.250" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.479" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 1.4375" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 35 S/S Wire: 30 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.563" 0.125" 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.563" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.688"
unless
1.0"
in a
8.625"
length of

1 1/2" Plate - 1.500" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 F/S Wire: 0.020 Esn Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.500" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.500" in a length of weld equal to 18.0" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.500" in a 18.0" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.500" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 1.500" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 35 S/S Wire: 30 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.625" 0.125" 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.625" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.750"
unless
1.0"
in a
9.0"
length of

1 9/16" Plate - 1.5625" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.521" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.5625" in a length of weld equal to 18.75" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.5625" in a 18.75" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.521" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 1.5625" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 35 S/S Wire: 30 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.688" 0.125" 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.688" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.813"
unless
1.0"
in a
9.375"
length of

1 5/8" Plate - 1.625" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
9.750"
length of

1 11/16" Plate - 1.6875" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
10.125"
length of

1 3/4" Plate - 1.750" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
10.500"
length of
ASME SECTION VIII - PIPING ONLY

2" s/10 - 0.109" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 S/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.109" in a length of weld equal to 1.308" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.012 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.027" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.036" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.109" in a 1.308" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.218" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: Max number of relevant rounded indications in a 6" length of weld = 12 UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 12 S/S Wire: 10 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.172" 0.125" 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.234" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.359"
unless
1.0"
0.109"
in a
0.654"
length of

2" s/40 & Std. - 0.154" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.154" in a length of weld equal to 1.848" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.016 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.039" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.051" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.154" in a 1.848" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.308" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 12 S/S Wire: 10 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.217" 0.125" 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.279" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.404"
unless
1.0"
0.154"
in a
0.924"`
length of

PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.218" in a length of weld equal to 2.616" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.016 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.055" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.073" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.218" in a 2.616" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.436" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 15 S/S Wire: 12 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.281" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.374" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.530"
unless
1.0"
0.218"
in a
1.308"
length of

2" s/160 - 0.344" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B 5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.344" in a length of weld equal to 4.128" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.086" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.115 Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.344" in a 4.128" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.688" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 17 S/S Wire: 15 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.407" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.500" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.656"
unless
1.0"
0.344"
in a
2.064"
length of

PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.436" in a length of weld equal to 5.232" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.109" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.145" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.436" in a 5.232" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.872" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.291" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 17 S/S Wire: 15 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.499" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.592" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.748"
unless
1.0"
0.436"
in a
2.616"
length of

PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.667" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 2.00" in a length of weld equal to 24.0" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 2.00" in a 24.0" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.667" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 2.00" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 40 S/S Wire: 35 F/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.125" 0.125" 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.125" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.250"
unless
1.0"
in a
12.0"
length of

2 1/16" Plate - 2.0625" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.688" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 2.0625" in a length of weld equal to 24.750" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.063 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.375" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 2.0625" in a 24.750" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.688" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 2.0625" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 40 S/S Wire: 35 F/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.188" 0.156" 0.3125" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.219" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.375"
unless
1.0"
in a
12.375"
length of

2 1/8" Plate - 2.125" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
12.750"
length of

2 3/16" Plate - 2.1875" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
13.125"
length of

2 1/4" Plate - 2.250" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 2.250" in a length of weld equal to 27.0" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.063 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.375" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 2.250" in a 27.0" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.750" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 2.250" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 40 S/S Wire: 35 F/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.375" 0.156" 0.3125" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.406" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.563"
unless
1.0"
in a
13.500"
length of

2 5/16" Plate - 2.3125" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 2.3125" in a length of weld equal to 27.750" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.063 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.375" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 2.3125" in a 27.750" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.750" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 2.3125" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 40 S/S Wire: 35 F/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.438" 0.156" 0.3125" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.469" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.625"
unless
1.0"
in a
13.875"
length of

2 3/8" Plate - 2.375" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 2.375" in a length of weld equal to 28.5" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.063 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.375" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 2.375" in a 28.5" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.750" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 2.375" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 40 S/S Wire: 35 F/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.500" 0.156" 0.3125" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.531" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.688"
unless
1.0"
in a
14.25"
length of

2 7/16" Plate - 2.4375" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 2.4375" in a length of weld equal to 29.250" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.063 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.375" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 2.4375" in a 29.250" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.750" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 2.4375" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 50 S/S Wire: 40 F/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.563" 0.156" 0.3125" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.594" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.750"
unless
1.0"
in a
14.625"
length of

2 1/2" Plate - 2.500" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 2.500" in a length of weld equal to 30.0" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.063 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.375" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 2.500" in a 30.0" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.750" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 2.500" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 50 S/S Wire: 40 F/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.625" 0.156" 0.3125" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.656" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.813"
unless
1.0"
in a
15.0"
length of

2 9/16" Plate - 2.5625" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 F/S Wire: 0.040 Esn Wire: C5 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 2.5625" in a length of weld equal to 30.750" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.063 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.375" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 2.5625" in a 30.750" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.750" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): 2.5625" welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 50 S/S Wire: 40 F/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.688" 0.156" 0.3125" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.719" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.875"
unless
1.0"
in a
15.375"
length of

2 5/8" Plate - 2.625" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
15.750"
length of

2 11/16" Plate - 2.6875" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
16.125"
length of

2 3/4" Plate - 2.750" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
16.5"
length of

2 13/16" Plate - 2.8125" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
16.875"
length of

2 7/8" Plate - 2.875" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
17.25"
length of

2 15/16" Plate - 2.9375" Wall
unless
1.0"
in a
17.625"
length of

3" s/40 & Std. - 0.216" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.216"
in a
1.296"
length of
Technique Sheet Info (Source Side of Object to Film and Source Distances) Reinforcement is found in the applicable penetrameter selection boxes above. Source to Source Side of Object distance; Source Side of Object to Film Distance: DWE/DWV 0.216" 3.284"

PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.300" in a length of weld equal to 3.600" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.075" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.100" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.300" in a 3.600" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.600" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 15 S/S Wire: 12 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.363" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.456" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.612"
unless
1.0"
0.300"
in a
1.800"
length of

3" s/160 - 0.438" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.438" in a length of weld equal to 5.256" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.110" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.146" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.438" in a 5.256" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.876" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.292" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 20 S/S Wire: 17 F/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.501" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.594" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.750"
unless
1.0"
0.438"
in a
2.628"
length of

PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 F/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 F/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.600" in a length of weld equal to 7.200" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.150" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.200" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.600" in a 7.200" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.400" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.094" 20 S/S Wire: 17 F/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.694" 0.188" 0.375" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.788" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.975"
unless
1.0"
0.600"
in a
3.600"
length of

unless
1.0"
in a
18.0"
length of

4" s/10 - 0.120" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 S/S Wire: 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.120" in a length of weld equal to 1.440" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.013 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.030" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.040" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.120" in a 1.440" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.240" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: Max number or relevant rounded indications in a 6" length of weld = 12 UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 12 S/S Wire: 10 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 0.006 Esn. Wire: A3 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.183" 0.125" 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.245" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.370"
unless
1.0"
0.120"
in a
0.720"
length of

4" s/40 & Std. - 0.237" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.237" in a length of weld equal to 2.844" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.016 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.059" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.079" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.237" in a 2.844" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.474" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 15 S/S Wire: 12 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.300" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.393" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.549"
unless
1.0"
0.237"
in a
1.422"
length of

PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.337" in a length of weld equal to 4.044" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.084" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.112" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.337" in a 4.044" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.674" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 17 S/S Wire: 15 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.400" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.493" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.649"
unless
1.0"
0.337"
in a
2.022"
length of

4" s/120 - 0.438" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.438"
in a
2.628"
length of

4" s/160 - 0.531" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.531"
in a
3.186"
length of

unless
1.0"
0.674"
in a
4.044"
length of

unless
1.0"
0.674"
in a
4.044"
length of

6" s/10 - 0.134" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.134"
in a
0.804"
length of
Technique Sheet Info (Source Side of Object to Film and Source Distances) Reinforcement is found in the applicable penetrameter selection boxes above. Source to Source Side of Object distance; Source Side of Object to Film Distance: DWE/DWV 0.134" 6.491" Panoramic: 3.179"

6" s/40 & Std. - 0.280" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.280" in a length of weld equal to 3.360" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.070" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.093" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.280" in a 3.360" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.560" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 15 S/S Wire: 12 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.343 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.436" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.592"
unless
1.0"
0.280"
in a
1.680"
length of

PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.432" in a length of weld equal to 5.184" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.108" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.144" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.432" in a 5.184" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.864" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.288" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 17 S/S Wire: 15 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.495" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.588" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.744"
unless
1.0"
0.432"
in a
2.592"
length of

6" s/120 - 0.562" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.562"
in a
3.372"
length of

6" s/160 - 0.719" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.719"
in a
4.314"
length of

unless
1.0"
0.864"
in a
5.184"
length of

8" s/10 - 0.148" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.148"
in a
0.888"
length of

8" s/40 & Std. - 0.322" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.322" in a length of weld equal to 3.864" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.081" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.107" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.322" in a 3.864" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.644" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 17 S/S Wire: 15 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.385" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.478" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.634"
unless
1.0"
0.322"
in a
1.932"
length of

PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 F/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.500" in a length of weld equal to 6.00" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.125" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.167" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.500" in a 6.00" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.334" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 20 S/S Wire: 17 F/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.563" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.656" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.812"
unless
1.0"
0.500"
in a
3.00"
length of

8" s/120 - 0.719" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 F/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.719" in a length of weld equal to 8.628" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.240" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.719" in a 8.628" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.480" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.094" 25 S/S Wire: 20 F/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.813" 0.188" 0.375" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.907" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.094"
unless
1.0"
0.719"
in a
4.314"
length of

8" s/160" - 0.906" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.906"
in a
5.436"
length of

unless
1.0"
0.875"
in a
5.250"
length of

10" s/10 - 0.165" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.165"
in a
0.990"
length of

10" s/40 & Std. - 0.365" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.365" in a length of weld equal to 4.380" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.091" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.122" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.365" in a 4.380" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.730" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 17 S/S Wire: 15 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.428" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.521" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.677"
unless
1.0"
0.365"
in a
2.190"
length of

unless
1.0"
0.500"
in a
3.00"
length of

10" s/80 - 0.594" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.594"
in a
3.564"
length of

10" s/120 - 0.844" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.844"
in a
5.064"
length of

unless
1.0"
1.00"
in a
6.00"
length of

12" s/80 - 0.688" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.688"
in a
4.128"
length of

unless
1.0"
0.500"
in a
3.00"
length of

12" s/120 - 1.00" Wall
unless
1.0"
1.00"
in a
6.00"
length of

12" s/160 - 1.312" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 F/S Wire: 0.020 Esn Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.437" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.312" in a length of weld equal to 15.744" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.312" in a 15.744" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.437" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.0" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 30 S/S Wire: 25 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.437" 0.250" 0.500" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.562" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.812"
unless
1.0"
1.312"
in a
7.872"
length of

unless
1.0"
1.00"
in a
6.00"
length of

16" s/10 - 0.188" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.188" in a length of weld equal to 2.256" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.016 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.047" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.063" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.188" in a 2.256" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.376" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 15 S/S Wire: 12 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.251" 0.125" 0.250" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.313" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.438"
unless
1.0"
0.188"
in a
1.128"
length of

PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.375" in a length of weld equal to 4.500" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.094" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.125" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.375" in a 4.500" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.750" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 17 S/S Wire: 15 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.438" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.531" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.687"
unless
1.0"
0.375"
in a
2.250"
length of

unless
1.0"
0.500"
in a
3.00"
length of

16" s/80 - 0.844" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.844"
in a
5.064"
length of

16" s/120 - 1.219" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 F/S Wire: 0.020 Esn Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.406" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.219" in a length of weld equal to 14.628" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.219" in a 14.628" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.406" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 30 S/S Wire: 25 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.344" 0.250" 0.500" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.469" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.719"
unless
1.0"
1.219"
in a
7.314"
length of

16" s/160 - 1.594" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.531" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.594" in a length of weld equal to 19.128" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.594" in a 19.128" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.531" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 35 S/S Wire: 30 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.719" 0.250" 0.500" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.844" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.094"
unless
1.0"
1.594"
in a
9.564"
length of

20" s/10 - 0.218" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.218"
in a
1.308"
length of

PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: ` F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.375" in a length of weld equal to 4.500" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.094" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.125" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.375" in a 4.500" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.750" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 17 S/S Wire: 15 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.438" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.531" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.687"
unless
1.0"
0.375"
in a
2.250"
length of

20" s/40 - 0.594" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 F/S Wire: 0.013 Esn Wire: B5 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 F/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 F/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: ` F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.594" in a length of weld equal to 7.128" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.149" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.198" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.594" in a 7.128" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.396" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.094" 20 S/S Wire: 17 F/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.688" 0.188" 0.375" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.782" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.969"
unless
1.0"
0.594"
in a
3.564"
length of

unless
1.0"
0.500"
in a
3.00"
length of

20" s/80 - 1.031" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 F/S Wire: 0.020 Esn Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.344" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.031" in a length of weld equal to 12.372" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.031" in a 12.372" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.344" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.688" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 30 S/S Wire: 25 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.156" 0.250" 0.500" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.281" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.531"
unless
1.0"
1.031"
in a
6.186"
length of

20" s/120 - 1.500" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 F/S Wire: 0.020 Esn Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.500" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.500" in a length of weld equal to 18.00" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.500" in a 18.00" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.500" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 35 S/S Wire: 30 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.625" 0.250" 0.500" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.750" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.000"
unless
1.0"
1.500"
in a
9.00"
length of

20" s/160 - 1.969" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.656" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.969" in a length of weld equal to 23.628" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031 Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.969" in a 23.628" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.656" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 40 S/S Wire: 35 F/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.094" 0.250" 0.500" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.129" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.469"
unless
1.0"
1.969"
in a
11.814"
length of

24" s/10 - 0.250" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 12 S/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 F/S Hole: 10 F/S Wire: 0.006 Esn Wire: A3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.250" in a length of weld equal to 3.00" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.016" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.063" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.083" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" in a 3.00" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.500" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 15 S/S Wire: 12 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.313" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.406" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.562"
unless
1.0"
0.250"
in a
1.500"
length of

unless
1.0"
0.375"
in a
2.250"
length of

24" s/40 - 0.688" Wall
unless
1.0"
0.688"
in a
4.128"
length of

unless
1.0"
0.500"
in a
3.00"
length of

24" s/80 - 1.219" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 F/S Wire: 0.020 Esn Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 F/S Hole: 25 S/S Wire: 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 35 S/S Wire: 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 F/S Hole: 30 S/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.406" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 1.219" in a length of weld equal to 14.628" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 1.219" in a 14.628" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.406" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 30 S/S Wire: 25 F/S Wire: 0.025 Esn. Wire: B2 0.020 Esn. Wire: B3 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.344" 0.250" 0.500" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.469" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 1.719"
unless
1.0"
1.219"
in a
7.314"
length of

24" s/160 - 2.344" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn Wire: C5 F/S Hole: 35 F/S Wire: 0.032 Esn Wire: B1 or C6 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 50 S/S Wire: 0.050 Esn. Wire: C4 F/S Hole: 40 S/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 2.344" in a length of weld equal to 28.128" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.063" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.156" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.375" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 2.344" in a 28.128" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.750" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 1.00" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.750" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.125" 40 S/S Wire: 35 F/S Wire: 0.040 Esn. Wire: C5 0.032 Esn. Wire: B1 or C6 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.469" 0.250" 0.500" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.594" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 2.844"
unless
1.0"
2.344"
in a
14.064"
length of

36" s/10 - 0.312" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.312" in a length of weld equal to 3.744" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.078" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.104" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.312" in a 3.744" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.624" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 15 S/S Wire: 12 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.375" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.468" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.624"
unless
1.0"
0.312"
in a
1.872"
length of

36" s/10 - 0.312" Wall
PENETRAMETER SELECTION Note: Esn. Wire: The letter refers to the ASTM set, the number is how many wires must be visible from largest to smallest. Welds without reinforcement: SS/S Hole 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn Wire: A1 or B6 F/S Hole: 12 F/S Wire: 0.008 Esn Wire: A2 Reinforced welds welded from one side: S/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 F/S Hole: 15 S/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 Reinforced welds welded from two sides: S/S Hole: 20 S/S Wire: 0.016 Esn. Wire: B4 F/S Hole: 17 S/S Wire: 0.013 Esn. Wire: B5 Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from one side: Maximum allowable reinforcement if welded from two sides: PENETRAMETER SELECTION FOR API 620, 650, & 653 Welds without reinforcement: Same as above Welds with reinforcement: S/S Hole: F/S Hole: Maximum allowable reinforcement: UW-51; API 620, 650, & 653 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: None Allowed Other Elongated Indications (UW-51 only): Max Length of other elongated indications: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of aligned indications is 0.312" in a length of weld equal to 3.744" seperated by the length of 6L Rounded Indications (UW-51 Only): Relevant Indications: 0.031" Max Size of Random Indications: 0.078" Max Size of Isolated Rounded Indications: 0.104" Max sum of diameters of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.312" in a 3.744" length of weld Max group length of Aligned Rounded Indications: 0.250" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: 0.624" Max group length of Cluster Rounded Indications if more than 1 group is present in a 6" length of weld: UW-52 Cracks, Incomplete Penetration, and Incomplete Fusion: Slag Inclusions: Max Size of slag inclusions: 0.250" Max Cumulative length of acceptable in-line indications (other than rounded): welds and must be seperated by the length of 3L of acceptable weld metal. 0.0625" 15 S/S Wire: 12 F/S Wire: 0.010 Esn. Wire: A1 or B6 0.008 Esn. Wire: A2 Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.375" 0.156" 0.312" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.468" Total of Wall + Reinforcement 0.624"
unless
1.0"
0.312"
in a
1.872"
length of

unless
1.0"
0.375"
in a
2.250"
length of

unless
1.0"
0.500"
in a
3.00"
length of

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12 10 12 10 16.8402 mm 16.8402 mm 4.3688 mm

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

12 10 12 10 10.9982 mm 10.9982 mm 5.5118 mm

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

12 10 15 12 14.2494 mm 14.2494 mm 7.1374

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

15 12 17 15 20.6502 mm 20.6502 mm 10.3378 mm

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

17 15 20 17 25.3238 mm 25.3238 mm 12.6746 mm

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

12 10 12 10 9.2710 mm 9.2710 mm 4.6482 mm

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

12 10 15 12 14.1478 mm 14.1478 mm 7.0866 mm

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

15 12 17 15 18.4150 mm 18.4150 mm 9.2202 mm

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

17 15 20 17 25.4254 mm 25.4254 mm 12.7000 mm

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

20 17 25 20 33.6550 mm 33.6550 mm 16.8402 mm

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

N/A since total weld is under 12 inches.

12 10 12 10 9.2710 mm 9.2710 mm 4.6482 mm

12 10 15 12 15.2146 mm 15.2146 mm 7.6200 mm

15 12 17 15 20.2946 mm 20.2946 mm 10.1600 mm

17 15 20 17 25.4254 mm 25.4254 mm 12.7254 mm

20 17 20 17 30.1498 mm 30.1498 mm 15.0876 mm

20 17 25 20 37.4142 mm 37.4142 mm 18.7198 mm

12 10 12 10 9.9822 mm 9.9822 mm 5.0038 mm

15 12 17 15 17.3990 mm 17.3990 mm 8.7122 mm

17 15 20 17 25.1206 mm 25.1206 mm 12.5730 mm

20 17 20 17 31.7246 mm 31.7246 mm 15.8750 mm

20 17 25 20 39.7002 mm 39.7002 mm 19.8628 mm

25 20 30 25 47.0662 mm 47.0662 mm 23.5458 mm

12 10 12 10 7.5184 mm 7.5184 mm 5.3594 mm

15 12 17 15 19.5326 mm 19.5326 mm 9.7790 mm

20 17 25 20 39.7002 mm 39.7002 mm 19.8628 mm

12 10 12 10 12.3190 mm 12.3190 mm 6.1595

15 12 17 15 22.2250 mm 22.2250 mm 11.1125 mm

17 15 20 17 23.7998 mm 23.7998 mm 11.8999 mm

20 17 25 20 38.1254 mm 38.1254 mm 19.0627 mm

17 15 20 17 28.5750 mm 28.5750 mm 14.2875 mm

12 10 15 12 15.8750 mm 15.8750 mm 7.9375 mm

17 15 20 17 25.3746 mm 25.3746 mm 14.2748 mm