Hi All

As per API 650, telltale hole in Reinforcement pad shall be located substatially on the horizontal
centerline. Could you please explain the reason? What will be the effect if the tellhole located at
other locations?
Pls ans.

As per API 650, there is one 6 mm (1/4") telltale hole in reinforcing plate, on horizontal
centerline to allow breathing of air pockets may be located between reinforcing pad and tank
wall due to expansion and contraction of these air pockets especially during welding. And the
horizontal location at centerline is preferred because it is located at the middle area of whole
reinforcing pad between upper and lower halfs of pad to facilitate good breathing during hot and
cold conditions.

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Hi Mr. Abdel Halim Galala

Why this reason not applies to Piping RF pad(B31.3 says that A vent
hole shall be provided at the side (not at the crotch) of
any pad or saddle to reveal leakage in the weld between
branch and run and to allow venting during welding
and heat treatment) and Pressure vessel RF pad (ASME Sec VIII Div.1)?
If I'm wrong correct me pls.
Regards.