ASME BPVC.VIII.

1-2019 UCS-56

Table UCS-56-9
Postweld Heat Treatment Requirements for Carbon and Low Alloy Steels — P-No. 10C
Normal Holding Temperature, Minimum Holding Time at Normal Temperature
Material °F (°C), Minimum for Nominal Thickness [See UW-40(f)]
P‐No. 10C Gr. No. 1 1,000 (540) 1 hr minimum, plus 15 min/in. (25 mm) for thickness
over 1 in. (25 mm)

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) When it is impractical to postweld heat treat at the temperatures specified in this Table, it is permissible to carry
out the postweld heat treatment at lower temperatures for longer periods of time in accordance with Table
UCS-56.1.
(b) Except for exemptions in General Note (c), postweld heat treatment is mandatory under the following
conditions:
(1) for material over 11/2 in. (38 mm) nominal thickness. Postweld heat treatment is mandatory on materials
over 11/4 in. (32 mm) nominal thickness through 11/2 in. (38 mm) nominal thickness unless preheat is applied at a
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minimum temperature of 200°F (95°C) during welding.

(2) on material of all thicknesses if required by UW-2.
(c) Postweld heat treatment is not mandatory under the conditions specified below:
(1) for groove welds not over 1/2 in. (13 mm) in size and fillet welds with throat not over 1/2 in. (13 mm) that
attach nozzle connections that have a finished inside diameter not greater than 2 in. (50 mm), provided the con-
nections do not form ligaments that require an increase in shell or head thickness and preheat to a minimum
temperature of 200°F (95°C) is applied;
(2) for groove welds not over 1/2 in. (13 mm) in size or fillet welds having throat thickness of 1/2 in. (13 mm) or
less used for attaching nonpressure parts to pressure parts and preheat to a minimum temperature of 200°F
(95°C) is applied when the thickness of the pressure part exceeds 11/4 in. (32 mm);
(3) for studs welded to pressure parts, provided preheat to a minimum temperature of 200°F (95°C) is ap-
plied when the thickness of the pressure part exceeds 11/4 in. (32 mm);
(4) for corrosion resistant weld metal overlay cladding or for welds attaching corrosion resistant applied lin-
ing (see UCL-34), provided preheat to a minimum temperature of 200°F (95°C) is maintained during application
of the first layer when the thickness of the pressure part exceeds 11/4 in. (32 mm).
(d) When the heating rate is less than 50°F/hr (28°C/h) between 800°F (425°C) and the holding temperature, the
additional 15 min/in. (25 mm) holding time is not required. Additionally, where the Manufacturer can provide
evidence that the minimum temperature has been achieved throughout the thickness, the additional 15 min/in.
(25 mm) holding time is not required.

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 UCS-56 ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019

ð19Þ Table UCS-56-11

Postweld Heat Treatment Requirements for Carbon and Low Alloy Steels — P-No. 15E
Minimum Holding Minimum Holding Time at Normal Temperature for Weld
Temperature, °F (°C) Maximum Holding Thickness (Nominal)
Material [Note (1)] and [Note (2)] Temperature, °F (°C) Up to 5 in. (125 mm) Over 5 in. (125 mm)
P‐No. 15E Group 1,300 (705) [Note (3)] and 1 hr/in. (2 min/mm), 30 min 5 hr plus 15 min for each additional
No. 1 [Note (4)] minimum inch (25 mm) over 5 in.
(125 mm)

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Postweld heat treatment is not mandatory for electric resistance welds used to attach extended heat‐absorbing fins to pipe and tube ma-
terials, provided the following requirements are met:
(1) a maximum pipe or tube size of NPS 4 (DN 100)
(2) a maximum specified carbon content (SA material specification carbon content, except when further limited by the Purchaser to a
value within the specification limits) of not more than 0.15%
(3) a maximum fin thickness of 1/8 in. (3 mm)
(4) prior to using the welding procedure, the Manufacturer shall demonstrate that the heat‐affected zone does not encroach upon the
minimum wall thickness
(b) Postweld heat treatment is not mandatory for attaching bare-wire thermocouples by capacitor discharge welding or electric resistance
welding, provided
(1) the requirements of UCS-56(g) are met
(2) the maximum carbon content of the base material is restricted to 0.15%
(3) the minimum wall thickness is 0.20 in. (5 mm)
NOTES:
(1) If the nominal weld thickness is ≤ 0.5 in. (13 mm), the minimum holding temperature is 1,250°F (675°C).
(2) For dissimilar metal welds (i.e., welds made between a P‐No. 15E Group No. 1 and another lower chromium ferritic, austenitic, or nickel‐
based steel), if filler metal chromium content is less than 3.0% or if the filler metal is nickel‐based or austenitic, the minimum holding tem-
perature shall be 1,300°F (705°C).
(3) For welds made with matching Grade 91 filler metal (e.g., AWS A.5.5 E90xx-B91, ISO EN CrMo91), the maximum holding temperature shall
be determined as follows:
(a) If the Ni + Mn content of the filler metal is less than or equal to 1.0%, the maximum PWHT temperature shall be 1,455°F (790°C).
(b) If the Ni + Mn content of the filler metal is greater than 1.0% but less than or equal to 1.2%, the maximum PWHT temperature shall be
1,435°F (780°C).
(c) If the Ni + Mn content of the filler metal is greater than 1.2%, the maximum PWHT temperature shall be at least 20°F (10°C) below the
lower critical transformation temperature (Ac1) as determined by measurement of that temperature for the specific heat (or heats) of filler
metal to be used in accordance with ASTM A1033; in such case the following additional restrictions will apply:
(1) The Ac1 temperature of the filler metal as measured in accordance with ASTM A1033 shall be included in the Manufacturer’s Con-
struction Records.
(2) The maximum operating temperature for any vessel constructed using filler metal with a Ni + Mn content in excess of 1.2% shall be
975°F (525°C).
The lower transformation temperature for matching filler material is affected by alloy content, primarily the total of Ni + Mn. The max-
imum holding temperature has been set to avoid heat treatment in the intercritical zone.
(d) If multiple welds made with matching Grade 91 filler metal in a pressure part or pressure vessel are to be postweld heat treated at the
same time, the maximum PWHT temperature shall be determined based on the weld with the highest Ni + Mn content.
(4) If a portion of the component is heated above the heat treatment temperature allowed above, one of the following actions shall be
performed:
(a) The component in its entirety must be renormalized and tempered.
(b) If the maximum holding temperature in Note (3)(b) above is exceeded, but does not exceed 1,470°F (800°C), the weld metal shall be
removed and replaced.
(c) The portion of the component heated above 1,470°F (800°C) and at least 3 in. (75 mm) on either side of the overheated zone must be
removed and be renormalized and tempered or replaced.
(d) The allowable stress shall be that for Grade 9 material (i.e., SA-213‐T9, SA-335‐P9, or equivalent product specification) at the design
temperature, provided that the portion of the component heated to a temperature greater than that allowed above is reheat treated within
the temperature range specified above. To apply the provisions of this paragraph, the Manufacturer shall have qualified a WPS with repre-
sentative test specimens that accurately simulate the thermal history of the production part. Specifically, the qualification specimens shall
first be heat treated at a similar temperature for a similar time that violates the maximum holding temperature limit and then shall receive a
final heat treatment for the required time within the temperature range specified by this Table. The use of this provision shall be noted in
the Manufacturer’s Data Report.

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 ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019 UCS-57 – UCS-66

Table UCS-56.1 LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATION

Alternative Postweld Heat Treatment UCS-65 SCOPE
Requirements for Carbon and Low Alloy The following paragraphs contain requirements for
Steels vessels and vessel parts constructed of carbon and low al-
Decrease in loy steels with respect to minimum design metal
Temperature Below temperatures.
Minimum Specified Minimum Holding Time
Temperature, [Note (1)] at Decreased UCS-66 MATERIALS ð19Þ
°F (°C) Temperature, hr Notes
(a) Unless exempted by the rules of UG-20(f) or other
50 (28) 2 …
100 (56) 4 … rules of this Division, Figure UCS-66 shall be used to es-
150 (83) 10 (2) tablish impact testing exemptions for steels listed in Part
200 (111) 20 (2) UCS. When Figure UCS-66 is used, impact testing is re-
quired for a combination of minimum design metal tem-
GENERAL NOTE: Applicable only when permitted in Tables
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perature (see UG-20) and governing thickness (as

UCS-56-1 through UCS-56-11.
defined below) that is below the curve assigned to the
NOTES: subject material. If a minimum design metal temperature
(1) Minimum holding time for 1 in. (25 mm) thickness or less. Add and governing thickness combination is on or above the
15 min per inch (25 mm) of thickness for thicknesses greater
curve, impact testing is not required by the rules of this
than 1 in. (25 mm).
(2) These lower postweld heat treatment temperatures permitted Division, except as required by (j) below and
only for P‐No. 1 Gr. Nos. 1 and 2 materials. UCS-67(a)(3) for weld metal. Components, such as shells,
heads, nozzles, manways, reinforcing pads, flanges, tube-
sheets, flat cover plates, backing strips which remain in
place, and attachments which are essential to the struc-
UCS-57 RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION tural integrity of the vessel when welded to
In addition to the requirements of UW-11, complete pressure-retaining components, shall be treated as sepa-
radiographic examination is required for each butt- rate components. Each component shall be evaluated for
welded joint at which the thinner of the plate or vessel impact test requirements based on its individual material
wall thicknesses at the welded joint exceeds the thickness classification, governing thickness as defined in (1) and
limit above which full radiography is required in Table (2) below, and the minimum design metal temperature.
UCS-57. (1) The following governing thickness definitions ap-
ply when using Figure UCS-66:
(-a) Excluding castings, the governing thickness tg
of a welded part is as follows:
(-1) for butt joints except those in flat heads and
tubesheets, the nominal thickness of the thickest welded
Table UCS-57 joint [see Figure UCS-66.3, sketch (a)].
Thickness Above Which Full Radiographic (-2) for corner, fillet, or lap-welded joints, in-
Examination of Butt-Welded Joints Is cluding attachments as defined above, the thinner of the
Mandatory two parts joined.
(-3) for flat heads or tubesheets, the larger of
Nominal Thickness Above (-2) above or the flat component thickness divided by 4.
Which Butt-Welded Joints Shall (-4) for welded assemblies comprised of more
P‐No. and Group No. Be Fully Radiographed,
than two components (e.g., nozzle‐to‐shell joint with rein-
Classification of Material in. (mm)
forcing pad), the governing thickness and permissible
1 Gr. 1, 2, 3 11/4 (32)
3 Gr. 1, 2, 3 3
/4 (19)
minimum design metal temperature of each of the indivi-
4 Gr. 1, 2 5
/8 (16) dual welded joints of the assembly shall be determined,
5A Gr. 1, 2 0 (0) and the warmest of the minimum design metal tempera-
5B Gr. 1 0 (0) tures shall be used as the permissible minimum design
5C Gr. 1 0 (0) metal temperature of the welded assembly. [See Figure
15E, Gr. 1 0 (0) UCS-66.3, sketch (b).]
9A Gr. 1 5
/8 (16) (-5) if the governing thickness at any welded
5
9B Gr. 1 /8 (16) joint exceeds 4 in. (100 mm) and the minimum design me-
3
10A Gr. 1 /4 (19) tal temperature is colder than 120°F (50°C), impact tested
5
10B Gr. 1 /8 (16) material shall be used.
5
10C Gr. 1 /8 (16)
(-b) The governing thickness of a casting shall be
its largest nominal thickness.

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