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PRooucr LIGO BEAM TUBE MODULE.S MADEBY CHKDBY T,4ADE

BY CHKDSY
CALIFORNIAINSTTTUTEOFTECHNOLOGY WLR SWP KSD SWP
DATE DATE OATE DATE
4t22t94 4122194 11/6/95 11t7t95

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This proceduredescribesthe dinrensional

measurementsthat are requiredto be performedand
"Bulletin on Stability
recordcdto meel the requirementsof AmericanPetroleumInstitute (APi)
Shells"(BUL 2U), the requirements
Designol Cylindrical of fabricationand construction,andthe
requiremen[s No. 1100004.
of CaltechSpecitication

2.0 DIMENSIONAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT

2.1 Calibrationof specilictypesof equipmentusedlbr tlnal acceptance of Code items shallmeetthe

requiremenrsof rheLIGO QAM. A list oi equipnenrwith to
rel-erencc a CalibrationCertificate(CC)
with traceabilityro rhe NarionalInstiruteof ScienceandTechnology (NIST), the applicableintemal
calibrationprocedure(s) or policy statement, as applicable shall be maintained by the Project
Manager.

3.0 DEFINITIONS

I :.r BeamTubeModule:-- A bezLni tubethalis approximately (km; in lengthandterminated

2 kilometers
with a weldjoint endpreparation
at thetbllowinglocations.

1. Theendsmaybeat a col'nerstationanda nid station.

2. Theendsmaybeat a cornerstationanda mid pointjoint.
3. Theendsmaybeat a nridpoint.iointandanendstation.
4. Theendsmaybeat a mid stltionandanendstaiion.

|:z BeamTube Section:-- Approximarely20 m lengthof tabricatedbeamtube with expansionjoint,

pumpin_qport,andrelaredequipnrenr
asapplicable withoutintrudinginto the
thata-refieldassembled
clearapenure.

I J . J BeamTubeSectionDimensional Test:-- A testdenonstrating geometry

acceptable beforeeachbeam
tube section gets installed.The contractor shzrllprovide documentadonthat records acual
measurements and providescalculationsthat demonstrate geometryand traceabilityto
acceptable
eachbeamtubesection(SeeCaltechSpecification No. 1100004, 4.3.3.).
Section

The
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-1.) Czrdinalrel-erence point) -- 0', 90", 180', & 360" centerlinepunch

point: -- (Clockingrel'erence
markat beanrtubeendsuseddurin-g andinstallation
t-abrication controlpoints.
tbr ali_snment

3.6 -- A set of measurements

RandomMeasurements: with the numberandlocationat the discretionof
theinspector.

Wrap-aroundTemplate:-- A rectan_qular sheet,12" min. width with the edgestraightwithin 1/8",

madeof paper,steelor plasticthat is wrappedaroundthe beamtube (approximately two times)for
the puryoseof establishinga sraight andsquarelayoutlile. This layoutline will be usedto establish
theIocationsof cut lines, andpumpports.
stit-teners

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4.1
MEASUREMENTMETHODS

Accuracy:-- The methodsuscdto obtainandrecordthe dimensions

moreaccuratethanthespecilledtolerance.
shouldbe at leasttwo times

I q.z Methodto establish

0', 90', 180',& 360'cardinal pointsandcutlines.
ret-erence

l. Setthebeamtubeon horizontal rollersor rails

2. Using the wrap-aroundtemplate,establisha straightand squarerel'erenceline aroundthe
beamtubeapproximately 2" tromoneend.
3. LayourthDcut linelocations, overalllengtho[ beantube.
4. Locatethe pumpport position,whenapplicable. The pumpport reinforcing ring mustclear
thespiralweid.Thisestablishes the90 deg.cardinal line.
5. Pi tape the end of the beamlube that has the wrap-aroundtemplate.Calculatethe arc
dimensions tbr thecardinalpoints.
6. Mark the cardinalpoints on end of beamtube within a toleranceof +l- 1132".When
applicable,the 90 deg. line, on whichthe pumpport is located,will be usedas the starting
point.
7. Markcutlineat cardinallinelocations.
ll. Plunbthe0 deg.& 180deg.cardinalpoints,
9. Pi tapetheotherendofthe beamtube.Calculate thearcdimensions tbr thecardinalpoints.
10.Mark thecardinallineson thisendof thetubewithoutrotatingthe tube.The 0 deg.& 180
deg.cardinalpoinlsareto beplumbto within +/- 113?".
11.Usingthewrap-a-round template establishandmarkthecut lineon thisend.
12.Punchmark the tlnal cut linesand cardinalreterencepoins. Cardinalpointsto be punched
(1") liom thefinishedcutlines.
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5.0 COMPONENTINSPECTION

5.1 Components:--The tbllowing list describesthe beamtube componentsand a briei outlineof the
requiredinspections
andreviews.

A. Beam Tube MarerialCoils: -- Receivinginspectionand review of materialcertificationstbr

chemistry,mechanical testsafld out gassingresultsand supplierdimensional reportsfor width,
thicknessandweight.
B. ExpansionJoinls: -- Receivinginspectionand review of materialcertiircationsfor chemistry,
mechanica.l tests and out gassingresultsand labricatordimensionaVinspection and leak test
reports.
C. BeanrTubes:-- lnspectionaiter tubemill spiralweldingto verily tubediameters,straightnessand
lengths.
D. BeamTube FinalAssemblies: -- Inspectionof assemblies pumpports
afterweldingof stilTeners,
and expansionjoints when applicable,end machiningand end expandin-g to record and verify
drawingcompliance.
E. BeamTube SupportRings:-- Receivin_g and reviewof suppliermaterialcertifications
urspection
anddimensional inspection reporLs.
F. PumpPorts:-- Reccivin_s inspccrionandreviewof suppliermaterialcertificationsanddimensional
inspectionreports.
G BeamTube VacuumStift'enerRings:-- Receivinginspectionand review of suppliermaterial
certitlcations
anddimensional inspection repo16.
H. BeamTube Supportsincluding related items:-- Receivinghspectionand reviewof supplier
materialcertitlcalionsanddimensir-rnalinspectionreporlswhenapplicable.

5.2 Inspectionby Supplier:-- The CBI MatcrialSpecificatir-rn

and ProductProcurementSpecitication
measurenents,
specifythedimensional inspections,
and records to beprovidedby thevendor.

5.3 Inspection
Rcceivin,s

A. BeamTubc MaterialCoils: Randomcheckstbr width andthickness takenduringmill operation.

B. ExpansionJoints: Outside diameterand length measurements taken and recordedduring

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The Purchaser
tabrication. will reviewthesupplierdocumentationduringreceivinginspection.
C. Beam Tube Support Rings: Random dimensions veritied during receivinginspection.The
neasurements takenat receivinginspectionare usedtbr veritlcationof procurementrequirements.
Reviewdocumentation providedby thesupplier.
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I D. SupportWeldedAttachment
The measurements
requirements.
Members:Rantrm dimensions

Reviewof documents providedby s pplier.

verifiedduringreceivinginspection.
taken at receiving inspecion are used tbr verification of procurement

E. BeamTube Supportsincludingrelateditem, Randomdimensionsveriiied during receiving

inspection.The measurements taken during r :eiving inspectionare used for verificationof
procurement requiremens. Reviewol docuntcnts rovidedby supplier.

I F. PumpPorts: Random dimensionstaken dul ng receivinginspection.The measurements

duringreceivinginspectionareusedtbr verificatici of procurement
leviewthevendordocumentation during receiving inspection.
requirements.
taken
The Purchaserwill

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5.4 Tnspection
DuringFabrication

5.4.1 BeamTubes: The tbllowin_q inspectionsandmt rsuremenls will aken after the spiralmill welding.
The measurements wiil be takenwith the tubesr )portedby rolls or rails and with tempomrymetal
roundoutfixturesinstalled, if required.
A. Measureand record the tube oulsidecircun erenceto determinethe et'lbctivediameterat the
ends,quarterpointsandcenter.Themeasuren'tent takenwith a precisionPi tape.
,will
r ToleranceI Dianierer ]: 49.00"+ 0.28"i - t

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B. Measureandrecordthe len-sth ol thetubeat Lpproximately 90 deg.intervalsThe measurements
will betakenwith a sLeeltape.
. Minimun CutotlLength= FinalSpecilled L ngthof WeldedBeamTubeAssembly + 0.75".
Thisprrrvides().25"allt-rwance tbr weldshrirkageand 0.50"stockfor machining.
C. Make randomcheckstbr local deviationtiot a rue circle usingan outsidesegmental circular
tenplateandno-gogaugefseeSection6.1.2].
. No-goGaugeSize- 0.121"asmeasured usi g a 9.02"chordlengthcirculartemplate.

I D. Make measurements and record

sretchedfrom endto end.Measurements
w
distancefrom the e to the tube
straightness

at
,f tubefiis usingstandotT blockswith musicwire
lo be ken alongtbur equalquadrantlines.Measurethe
centerand /4 points.Correctthe data for the hodzontalaxis

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diameter varianceto arriveat tubeaxissfaightnes
. Tolerance- +/- l/8"
E. Make randonrmeasurenren$ and recordsq enessand flatnessof ends using wrap-around

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template.Measurcthedistance tiom edgeof tube wrap-around template.
o Roughcut End- +/- u4

5.4.2 Beam Tube Fina.lAssemblies: The tbllowing nspectionsand measurements will be takenafter
weldingof stitfeners, pumpportsande pansionjoints whenapplicable,
supports, andendexpanding
I at the end machiningand expandingstationand
and end nrachining.Inspectionswill be per1brme
expansionjoint weldstation,whenapplicable,At heendcuttingandexpanding station,thetubewill
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bepositioned andsupponed sothatthetubeis sq areandalignedwith endcutter.The stationwill be

checkedperiodicallyto insurelhat alignmentil maintained.At this station, after machiningand
andle gth will be measured.
expanding,end tlatnessandcircumt'erence At the expansion joint weld
station,thelengthof thetubewill bemeasuredalt r attaching
theexpansionjoint.

A. Measureandrecordthe tubeoutsidecircum.:renceI l" ] tiom ends.The measurcment will be

rakenwith a precisionPi tape,
. Tolerance:+/- 0.048"
B. Measureand recordthe end llatness.The be using indicator
attachedto theendcutter.
. Tolerance:0.010"MAX. TiR
If necessary,
C, Measureandrecordthetubelength.Themeaurementswill takenwith a steelt"ape.
temperature correciionwill bernadeperpara! aph4.2.
o Tolerance:+/- .l/4"

5.4.3 BeamTubeSupportRings:Measuremenls will b veritleddurin-qassemblyfabrication.Takerandom

measurenents of the outsidediameterusingan ouKide caliper. The measurements
representative
takenfor eachsupportringshallberecorded.

5.4.4 BeanrTube VacuumStitfenerRin-qs: Measuret be durins assemblvfabrication.

Takerandomneasurementsoi locations.

5.4.5 PumpPr.rrts:Measuremenls will be veritledduri g assembly fabrication.Measurethe distancefrom

thecut line to the centerlineof the pump porl. /erity that ihe pumpport is installedalongthe 90
deg.cardinalline.

5.5 Constructionlnstailation

5.5.1 WeldedBeam Tube Assemblies shall be insrall( in accordancewith the contractfuawings.

"ALI-
procedure
alignment I" is usedto measure dimensions.
i d recordlinalinsuallation

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6.0 AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE ( I) "Bulletin on Stability Design of Cylindricat

Shells"(BULL 2U) DIMENSIONAL TOL NCES

6.1 BULL 2U -- 10.TOLERANCES

6 . 1 . 1MaximumDit-tbrences in Cross-Sectional
Diam -- The differenceshould not exceed lqo al lhe
noninri diameter D nax.
at anycrosssection, - min.= 12.44mm (0.490").

6 . L 2 Local DeviationFrom True Circle-- Ma.ximum ible deviation= 0.121"as measured

usinga
9.02"chordlengthcirculartemplate.
Additionally the dift'erencebetween the actual us to the shell at any ooint and the theorctical
radiusshouldnot exceed(0.005R)= 0.123"

l. Outside segmentalcircular template dim radius= 24.50",arc length= 9.07",& chord

length= 9.02"

arc = 230 mm
(e.07")

Radius= 622mm outsidesegmental

(24.50) CircularTemplate
e max.= 3.1 mm
Chord= 229 mm (0.121")
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7.0 RECORDS
"Measurement '
7.1 Record& CheckLisf I seeattarhmentI I shallbe initiatedby the Welding& QC
Managerfor the component,beafl tube,beamt rbe linal assembly and installationinspections. The
tbrm will identify the pieceor assemblyto be .nspected and the required number and locationof
nleasurements to be taken.Theoreticaldimensior
s andtolerances will alsobe shown.The Welding&
QC Supervisor, Engineer inspecttr will takethe requiredmeasurements
or a designated andcomplete
thet'orm.The identificationof themeasuringequpmentshallberecordedon theform, if required.

7.2 The conipleted'Measurement Record& Cherk LisC' will be submittedto the Welding & QC
Managerlbr inclusioninto the tlnal recordpacka

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8.1
ATTACHMENTS

I -- (Typical)" Measurement
Attachment Recor & CheckList" FormDC.l

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