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Lesson 06 UW40 UW56.1 New2
Lesson 06 UW40 UW56.1 New2
Lesson 6
Postweld Heat Treatment
Class Quiz
UCS 56
1. In the example below what is the shortest amount of time
allowed to raise the weldment to a PWHT of 1100 F if the
furnace is at 800F when the part is inserted?
Answer:___________________________________
Solution
1. In the example below what is the shortest amount of time
allowed to raise the weldment to a PWHT of 1100 F if the
furnace is at 800F when the part is inserted?
1100 - 800F = 300F/200F = 1-1/2 Hours
Over 2 in. (51 mm) to 5 in. (127 mm) the PWHT is held
for a flat 2 hours for the first 2 inches (51 mm) of
thickness with an additional 15 minutes per inch over 2
inches. Lets look at a graphic of this thickness range.
Over 5 in. (127 mm) the PWHT is held for a flat 2 hours
for the first 2 inches (51 mm) of thickness with an
additional 15 minutes per inch over 2 inches. For PNumber 1 there is no change from the previous example.
This third range does changes for some of the other PNumbers. Look at the P-Number 4 Table for example;
Class Quiz
UCS-56 PWHT
1. What is the minimum PWHT time and the minimum
holding temperature for a P-Number 5A material that is 3
(inches) thick (75 mm)?
2. What is the PWHT normal holding temperature and time
for a P-Number 3 material that is 3 (76 mm) thick?
3. What is the required time at the minimum holding
temperature for a P-Number 1 Gr.1 weld that has a nominal
governing thickness of 1-1/4 ? The vessel will not be in a
lethal service.
Solution
1. 3 hours at 1250 oF (677 oC).
2. 1100 oF (593oC) 2 hours -15 minutes?
3. There is no mandatory heat treatment in this thickness, it
must exceed 1-1/4
UCS-56.1
Alternative Post-Weld Heat Treatment
Requirements for Carbon and Low Alloy
Steels Page 187
By Note 1 of Table UCS 56 for P-Number 1 materials, it is
possible to PWHT at a temperature lower than that given in
Table UCS-56. It involves heat treating for a longer periods
of time, based on the amount of reduction in temperature
below the stated minimum in Table UCS-56.
The following Table UCS-56.1 outlines these rules.
Table UCS-56.1
Alternative Post-Weld Heat Treatment
Before going any further it must be cautioned that you
cannot use this alternate unless you have been referred to
it by a note in one of the material tables. In our example we
are using Note 1 referenced by P-Number 1.
From the table we find that there are three columns.
The left column lists the decrease in temperature below
that given on the appropriate table in UCS-56 based on
material.
The center lists the Minimum Holding Time at a decreased
temperature and;
The third lists references to notes below the table.
Table UCS-56.1
Alternative Post-Weld Heat Treatment
Reading Note 1 found below the chart and referenced up in
the Minimum Holding Time column we see;
(1) Minimum holding time for 1 in. (25 mm) thickness or less.
Add 15 minutes per inch(25 mm) fro thickness greater tan 1
in. (25 mm).
Reading Note 2 listed in the Notes column;
(2) These lower postweld heat treatment temperatures
permitted only for P-No. 1 Gr. 1 and 2 materials.
As regards Note 2, there is a P-No. 1 Group 3 material. So
be cautious on the exam this could be a trick question.
Note 1 is best addressed using a graphic as follows;
Class Quiz
UCS-56.1
What is the total PWHT time at 950oF for a 5 inch thick P-No
1 Group 2 material?
Solution
What is the total PWHT time at 950oF for a 5 inch thick P-No
1 Group 2 material?
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