2013 SECTION IX

Table QW-452.3
Groove‐Weld Diameter Limits
Outside Diameter Qualified, in.
Outside Diameter of Test (mm)
Coupon, in. (mm) Min. Max.
Less than 1 (25) Size welded Unlimited
1 (25) to 27/8 (73) 1 (25) Unlimited
Over 27/8 (73) 27/8 (73) Unlimited

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Type and number of tests required shall be in accordance with
QW-452.1.
(b) 27/8 in. (73 mm) O.D. is the equivalent of NPS 21/2 (DN 65).

Table QW-452.4
Small Diameter Fillet‐Weld Test
Qualified
Outside Diameter of Test Coupon, Minimum Outside Diameter, Thick-
in. (mm) Qualified, in. (mm) ness
Less than 1 (25) Size welded All
1 (25) to 27/8 (73) 1 (25) All
Over 27/8 (73) 27/8 (73) All

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Type and number of tests required shall be in accordance with QW‐452.5.
(b) 27/8 in. (73 mm) O.D. is considered the equivalent of NPS 21/2 (DN 65).

Table QW-452.5
Fillet‐Weld Test
Type and Number of Tests
Thickness of Test Required [QW‐462.4(b) or
Coupon as Welded, QW‐462.4(c)]
Type of Joint in. (mm) Qualified Range Macro Fracture
3
Tee fillet [Note /16 (5) or greater All base material thicknesses, fillet sizes, and 1 1
(1)] diameters 27/8 (73) O.D. and over [Note (1)]

Less than 3/16 (5) T to 2 T base material thickness, T maximum 1 1

fillet size, and all diameters 27/8 (73) O.D. and
over [Note (1)]

GENERAL NOTE: Production assembly mockups may be substituted in accordance with QW-181.2.1. When production as-
sembly mockups are used, range qualified shall be limited to the fillet sizes, base metal thicknesses, and configuration of the
mockup.
NOTES:
(1) Test coupon prepared as shown in QW-462.4(b) for plate or QW-462.4(c) for pipe.
(2) 27/8 in. (73 mm) O.D. is considered the equivalent of NPS 21/2 (DN 65). For smaller diameter qualifications, refer to
QW‐452.4 or QW‐452.6.

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