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Prepared by:
Enrique Gonzlez.

MODIFICATION

REVIEWED

INITIAL EMISION

Appoved by:
Ing. Leticia Hernndez Hdez.

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1.0 SCOPE
1.1 These instructions establish the requirements, which must be met when repairing
material and welds in accordance with the below referenced Codes.
2.0 REFERENCED CODE AND PARAGRAPHS
2.1

REFERENCED CODE: ASME CODE SECTION VIII, DIV. 1, LATEST

EDITION.

PARAGRAPHS:
UG-90 (b) (8) CONCURRENCE OF AUTHORIZED INSPECTOR PRIOR TO
ANY REPAIRS [ UG78, UW-34, UW-38, UF-37 and UF-38 ].

UG-78 REPAIR ON DEFECTS IN MATERIALS [ Defects in materials may

be provided acceptance by the Inspector is first obtained for the method and
extent of repairs. Defective material that cannot be satisfactorily repaired shall be
rejected ].
UW-34 SPIN-HOLES. [Spin-holes are permitted at the center of heads to
facilitate forming. Spin-holes not greater in diameter than 2 3/8 in (60mm) may
be closed with a full-penetration weld using either a welder plug or weld metal.
The weld and plug shall be no thinner than the head material adjacent to the spinhole].
The finished weld shall be examined [By magnetic particle or liquid penetrant
method when the material is ferromagnetic, or by the liquid penetrant method
when the material is nonmagnetic] and shall meet the acceptance requirements of
Appendix 6 or Appendix 8 of the ASME Code Section VIII, Division 1.
Radiographic examination, if required by UW-11 (a), and additional inspections,
if required by the material specification, shall be performed.
This weld is a butt weld, but it is not categorized. It shall not be considered in
establishing the joint efficiency of any part of the head or of the head-to-shell
weld.
UW-38 REPAIR OF WELD DFECTS. Defects, such as cracks, pinholes, and
incomplete fusion, detected visually or by the hydrostatic or pneumatic test or by
the examinations prescribed in UW-11 shall be removed by mechanical means or
by thermal gouging process, after which the joint shall be rewelded.

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UF-37 REPAIR OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL.

a) Surface defects, such as chip marks, blemishes, or other irregularities, shall be
removed by grinding or machining and the surface exposed shall be blended
smoothly into the adjacent area where sufficient wall thickness permits thin areas
in compliance with the requirements of UF-30.
b) Thinning to remove imperfections beyond those permitted in UF-30 may be
repaired by welding only after acceptance by the Inspector. Defects shall be
removed to sound metal as shown by acid etch or any suitable method of
examination. The welding shall be as outlined below.
1) Material Having Carbon Content of 0.35% or Less (By Ladle Analysis):
(a) The welding procedure and welders shall be qualified in accordance with
Section IX.
(b) Post weld heat treatment after welding shall be governed as follows.
(1) All welding shall be post weld heat treated if UCS-56 requires post weld
heat treatment, for all thickness of material of the analysis being used.
(2) Fillet welds need not be post weld heat treated unless required by (1) above
or unless the fillet welds exceed limits given in UCS-56.
(3) Repair welding shall be post weld heat treated when required by (b) (1) above
or if it exceeds 6 sq in (4000 mm 2 ) at any spot or if the maximum depth
exceeds in (6mm).
(c) Repair welding shall be radiographed if the maximum depth exceeds 3/8in
(10mm) Repair welds 3/8in (10mm) and under in depth which exceed 6 sq in
(4000 cm2) at any spot and those made in materials requiring post weld heat
treatment shall be examined by radiographing, magnetic particle or liquid
penetrant
(d)

examination, or any alternative method suitable for revealing cracks.

(e) For liquid quenched and tempered steels, other than austenitic steels, welding
repairs shall be in accordance with UF-37 (b) (3).

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(1) Material Having Carbon Content over 0.35% (By Ladle Analysis):
(a) Welding repairs shall conform with UF-32(b) except that if the maximum
weld depth exceeds 1/4in (6mm), radiography, in addition to magnetic
particle or liquid penetrant, shall be used.
(b) For liquid quenched and tempered steels, other than austenitic steel, welding
repair shall be in accordance with (b) (3) below.
(3) Welding repairs of materials which are to be or have been liquid quenched
and tempered, regardless of depth or area of repairs shall be have the repaired
area radiographed and examined by magnetic particle or liquid penetrant
examination.
UF-38 REPAIRS OF WELD DEFECTS.
The repair of welds of forgings having carbon content not exceeding 0.35%
by ladle analysis shall follow the requirements of UW-38.
3.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
3.1 All personnel shall be trained and qualified in compliance with the Quality
Control Manual requirements for ASME Code activity prior to performing
any of the inspections required by this procedure.
3.2

Records of training and qualifications shall be maintained in a Personnel

Qualification file by the Quality Control Manager.

4.0 REPAIR OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL

4.1 Defective material that cannot be satisfactorily repaired shall be rejected.
4.2 All welded repairs shall be done prior to required post weld heat treatment, or
the final hydrostatic test.
5.0 REPAIRS AFTER HYDROSTATIC OR PNEUMATIC TEST
5.1 When repairs are made, the vessel shall again be tested in the regular way, and
if it passes the test, the Authorized Inspector shall accept it. If it does not pass,
the test, the Authorized Inspector may permit supplementary repair; of in his
judgment the pressure part is not suitable for service, the Authorized Inspector
may permanently reject it.

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WELDING
All welding shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of
the applicable Code Section used for construction and Section IX. All
welding shall be done in compliance with qualified welding procedure
specification [WPS] assigned by the Quality Control Manager and
qualified welders assigned as described in the Quality Control Manual.
The Production Manager and the Quality Control Manager must
consider that the cavity to be repaired may differ in contour and
dimension from a normal joint preparation and may present different
restraint conditions.

7.0

RECORDS

7.1

Except for defects for new construction, repairs shall be documented on

attached form R-1 by the Quality Control Manager and be
documented on the Inspection and Test Plans.

7.2

For defects, such as cracks and repairs that exceed 20% off the material
thickness or 3/8 in (10 mm) depth, shall be reported and disposition for
correction using a Nonconformance Report per Section 6 of the Quality
Control Manual.

APPROVED BY:

AUTHORIZED INSPECTOR

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ANNEX 9
DEPARTAMENTO DE CONTROL DE CALIDAD
QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT

REPORTE DE REPARACION
REPORTE NO.:
REPORT Nr:

MATERIAL (MATERIAL):
ORDEN DE TRABAJO:

SOLDADURA (WELD):
No. DE SERIE DEL RECIPIENTE:

JOB NUMBER:

VESSEL SERIAL No.:

DESCRIPCION DEL EQUIPO:

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

DEFICIENCIA ENCONTRADA:

INSPECCION VISUAL:

DEFICIENCY FOUND:

NDE

VISUAL INSPECTION:

(1) CROQUIS DE AREA DE REPARACION CON COORDENADAS, SI ES MATERIAL

SKETCH
/ REPAIR AREA WITH COORDINATES IF IS FOR MATERIAL
(2) REALIZAR UNA DESCRIPCION ESCRITA, SI ES REPARACION POR SOLDADURA
GIVE NARRATIVE
/
DESCRIPTION IF REPAIRS IS FOR WELD

ESPESOR DE PARED DESPUES DEL FORMADO ( REPARACION DEL MATERIAL):

[REMAINING WALL THICKNESS AFTER BLENDING (MATERIAL REPAIR)]

NO. DEL WPS UTILIZADO (REPARACION POR SOLDADURA):

[WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION USED (WELDING REPAIR)]

ESTAMPA DE LOS SOLDADORES UTILIZADOS PARA LA REPARACION. (REPARACION POR SOLDADURA):

[IDENTIFICATION OF ALL WELDERS USED (WELDING REPAIR)]

MATERIAL UTILIZADA PARA SOLDADURA (REPARACION POR SOLDADURA):

[MATERIAL USED FOR WELDING ( WELDING REPAIR )]

INSPECCION VISUAL FINAL:

ACEPTADA / ACCEPTED:

NO ACEPTADA/ NOT ACCEPTABLE

ACEPTADA / ACCEPTED:

NO ACEPTADA/ NOT ACCEPTABLE

[(INSPECTION VISUAL FINAL)]

PRUEBA DE PRESION:
[(PRESSURE TEST)]:

OBSERVACIONES/ REMARKS:

CONTROL DE CALIDAD:
QUALITY CONTROL

FECHA / DATE: