PTS 15.12.

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WELDING FOR CHEMICAL, OIL AND GAS INDUSTRIES February 2016
(AMENDMENTS / SUPPLEMENTS TO API RP 582)
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(v) Toe profile grinding or cosmetic grinding, if restricted by the Owner, shall only be performed
when specified in the design drawings or requested by the Owner.

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Figure 1: Weld Profile - Weldolets

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4.11.4 The first pass of fillet welds in vibrating service shall have a convex profile, meanwhile the final
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capping shall have a concave profile. The throat size shall not be less than the size stated in
the design documents. The effective weld size should be used for weld in vibrating service. If
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required the weld shall be blend ground to achieve this requirement.

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4.11.5 Stray Arc Strikes

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(i) Arc strikes shall be made on the fusion faces or on the previous weld deposit.
(ii) Arc strikes shall be removed by grinding or other appropriate method, and followed by PT or
MT to ensure that there is not defect. The material thickness, to be measured by the
Contractor, after grinding out the arc strike shall not be lower than the minimum required
thickness. Otherwise the component shall be replaced or the weld repaired if permitted by
the Owner.
(iii) Earthing connection shall be check and examine periodically by the Contractor. Arching due
to poor earthing connection shall be considered as stray arc strike.
(iv) Stainless steel clamps shall be used for the connection to the work. Earth cables shall not be
welded to the components.

4.11.6 Records

(i) The Contractor shall maintain daily record of all cut, QSET and repairs. The copies shall be
made available to the Owner if requested.
(ii) Detailed records, comprise of (i) weld identification serial numbers, (ii) weld position, (iii)
dates, (iv) WPS number, (v) welder names, and (vi) welder identification number, of all weld