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STANDARD PROCEDURE
FOR
POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT

PROCEDURE NO. : SOP-AKAI-07-17

(FIRST EDITION)

0 Issue for implementation

Rev. Description Prepared by Reviewed & Accepted by

No. Approved by IA
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AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET

Procedure No. SOP-02-04 : Post weld Heat Treatment

Ed. Rev. Sect. Page. Paragraph Data of Cause of Changed of Signature
No. No. No. No. Ravise Revision Edition
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CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE
2.0 PURPOSE
3.0 REFERENCES
4.0 RESPONSIBILITY
5.0 METHODS OF POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT
6.0 POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT PROCEDURE
7.0 APPENDICES
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1.0 SCOPE
This standard cover the general requirements for Post Weld Heat Treatment for Pressure Vessel at
shop and field site relating to the WPS and PQR which shall be in accordance with applicable Code of
Construction.

2.0 PURPOSE
2.1 To assure that company’s PWHT operators, QC. Inspectors, have read properly,
interpreted and will comply with this procedure and all applicable attachment . Client request
overruling this procedure. In the event of conflict, The Code of Construction will take
precedence.
2.2 To prevent costly delays due to late misunderstanding and occurrence of non-conformities.

3.0 REFERNCES
3.1 Applicable WPS’s & PQRs

3.2 ASME Section VIII Div.1, Paragraph UCS-56

3.3 ASME Section I, B31.1 and Section VIII Div.1

3.4 Standard Operating Procedure SOP-02 Welding Control

4.0 RESPONSIBILITY
4.1 The Engineering Manager is responsibility for ensuring that The Post Weld Heat Treatment is
Conducted in accordance with relevant procedure which have been reviewed and approved by
the AI.

4.2 The personnel authorized by the Engineering Manager shall ensure that the equipment to be
used is satisfactory and measurement and recording instruments are calibrate and suitable for
use in conjuction with the type of PWHT to be performed. QC Department will be responsible
for ensuring that calibration is undertaken. Records will be maintained as detailed in
Calibration Procedure.
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4.3 Production Department are responsible for identification of products that require PWHT. They
will
issue a Work Instruction with details of the items to be processed and the particular PWHT
method to be employed. Production Department will liaise with the Welding Engineer for actual
“Heat treatment Instruction” for each item(s) and material and standard mandatory
requirements (see Appendix 2 for Instruction format).

4.4 The Welding Engineer assigned to the process shall issue complicated “Treatment Instruction”
Sheets to the Production Supervisor for each category/type of PWHT. The Instruction will
include, as a minimum :
4.4.1 Temperature Range
4.4.2 Hold Time
4.4.3 Heating and Cooling Rates
4.4.4 Contract Number and Identification of the Components or Assembly.
4.4.5 Material Type or Grade and Size, as applicable
4.4.6 A sketch showing the relative position of the heat treated furnace load, the
thermocouple location, the maximum material thickness in the load and heating
belt width for localized PWHT.

4.5 Production Supervisors assigned to PWHT processing shall be responsible or conducting the
process in accordance with the “Heat Treatment Instruction” and furnace/ local treatment
drawings. They will be responsible for reviewing and approving documentation and submitting
same to Q.C and AI for approval

4.6 The QC Inspector assigned to the process shall make himself aware of the requirements for
the process and check calibration requirements of equipment in use. They shall sign and date
the beginning of chart recordings and sign-off the complicated chart with time, date, and chart
identification for each furnace/local process.
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5.0 METHODS OF POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT

5.1 Post Weald Heat Treatment is complicated by either of two methods :
Type #1 Furnace Heat Treatment, and Type #2 Local heat Treatment. Dependent on the
configuration, the area for PWHT may be locally treated or furnace treated.

5.2 Furnace Heat Treatment utilities an enclosed furnace and, where possible, is charged with
similar items for processing. The furnace charge Sheet (appendix 1)shows the plan of item
layout and PWHT details.

5.3 Local Heat Treatment is accomplished by treating a localized weld area by applying heating
elements around the area to be treated. The area for treatment is insulated and controlled
PWHT is applied.
5.4 The check List (Appendix 2) is attached to the “Heat Treatment Instruction” and sign off by
Production Supervisor and QC Inspector prior to commencement.

6.0 POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT PROCEDURE

Post weld heat treatment will be carried out by subcontractor at it’s shop (furnace PWHT) or at PT.
Raga Utama Perkasa premises or at site by means of localizes PWHT. Selected subcontractor with
adequate facilities and experience shall be used and with the concurrence and acceptance of the
Authorized Inspector.

PWHT will be conducted strictly in accordance with the ASME Pressure Vessels Constructions Code.
6.1 PWHT requirements for sections VIII Division 1 :
6.1.1 Full body ( in furnace ) heat treatment is most recommended whenever is
practicable.
6.1.2 Heating in more than that one heat in furnace is acceptable provided ; the overlap
of the heated section of the treated vessels at 5ft (1.5 m). When is method is used
the portion outside the furnace shall be so shielded that there will be on harmful
temperature gradient occurred. The cross section where the vessel projects
outside the furnace will not intersect a nozzle or other structural discontinuity.
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6.1.3 Due to fabrication operation reason or complicated structural welding detail where
circumferential joint cannot be heat treated ( excepted for longitudinal joint ) the
partial with longitudinal joint cannot be treated in the furnace , whilst the
circumferential joint will be heat treated by multi charge PWHT afterward or by
locally PWHT by utilizing electric Resistance elements. This method would so be
applied for repair of weld defect after PWHT.

6.1.4 Heat treatment by means of heating the vessels internally by fuel gas firing may be
applied in this shop or field site. This job shall be subcontracted to firm specializing
in this discipline.

6.1.5 The temperature and rate of heating and cooling to be used table in PWHT shall
comply with the provisions at UCS-56, UHT-56, UHA-32, and UNF-56.

6.2 Operation of PWHT for ASME Section I and VIII Divisions 1 :

6.2.1 The furnace temperature shall not exceed 800º F (425ºC) the vessel or part is
placed in furnace.
6.2.2 Above 800º F (425ºC), the heating rate shall be :
𝐹 𝐶
100ºF (56º) 400 (222º ℎ𝑟)
ℎ𝑟
( ≤Heating Rate < )
Hour t max
) ‫ܥ‬
But no case more than 400ºF/hr ( 222ºC/hr ).

6.2.3 During heating period there shall be no greater variation among the thermocouple
reading throughout the vessel portion, more than 250ºF (139ºC ) within 15ft
( 4.6 m ) interval of length.
6.2.4 During the holding period , there shall be not be a greater difference than 150ºF
( 83ºC ) between the highest and lowest temperature throughout the portion of the
vessel being heated, except the range is further limited in Table UCS-56 or Table
PW-39
6.2.5 During the heating and holding temperature period, furnace atmosphere relative
humidity
should be controlled to excessive oxidation of the surface of vessel. Furnace and
location of vessel shall be so arranged as to avoid direct impingement of burner
flame against any vessel portion.
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6.2.6 Above 800ºF ( 425ºC ), the cooling Rate shall be :

‫ܨ‬ 𝐹 𝐶
100ºF (56º) 500 (278º ℎ𝑟)
ℎ𝑟
( ≤ Cooling Rate < )
Hour t max

But no case more than 500ºF/hr ( 278ºC/hr ).

6.2.7 From 800ºF ( 425ºC ), the vessel may be cooled in still air.

Temp

Holding Time

Cooling Rate

800ºF < Heating Rate

tmax

0 Time
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7.0 APPENDICES

7.1 APPENDIX 1.1 - HEAT TREATMENT INSTRUCTION (FURNACE)

7.2 APPENDIX 2 - STANDARD CHECKLIST
7.3 APPENDIX 3 - NOMINAL THICKNESS AS COVERING THICKNESS FOR
PWHT.
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APPENDIX-1
HEAT TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
IN FURNACE/LOCAL CHARGE

Job No. : ----------------- Date : ----------------------

Part No. : ----------------- Report No. : ----------------------
Part Name : ----------------- Drawing No. : -----------------------
Construction Code : ASME Sec. ---VIII div. 1 Cond. At : shop/sub. Cont. shop

Heating rate (ºC/hr) : ------------------ Cooling rate (ºC/hr) : ----------------------

Holding temp. range(ºC) : ------------------ Holding time (hr) : ----------------------
Nom/Max. Thickness : ------------------ Cooling method : in furnace/still air
(mm)

Size of furnace : L ………………..mm X W ……………………..mm …………………mm X H ………………..mm

Comment : Prior to PWHT operation the PWHT checklist shall be complicated.

Production Engineer Sign: Date :
Prepared by Accepted by Accepted by Reviewed by :

Welding Engineer QC. Manager Client Rep. AI

Date : Date : Date : Date :
Comment : Client Representative/authorized Inspector
Note :
Sign : Date :
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APPENDIX-2

STANDARD PWHT CHECKLIST

Job No. : ----------------- Date : -----------------

Part No. : ----------------- Report No. : -----------------
Part Name : ----------------- Drawing No. : -----------------
Construction Code : ASME Sec. ------------------- Cond. At : shop/sub. Cont. shop

Description of Check Yes No N/A

1. Are all areas of item to be PWHT free oil, grease, dirt, etc
2. Is furnace loaded in a manner that will prevent direct impingement
Between the item and the burner flame.
3. Are all flanges faces coated with de-oxidation coating
4. Are all blind flanges, re-pad tell-tale hole plug removed
5. Is item adequately supported as to prevent distortion during the PWHT
Operation.
6. Is the furnace Relative-Humidity controlled
7. Are item to be PWHT attached with thermocouple(s); number and
placement is adequate and correct
8. Are thermocouple and Time – Temperature Recorder Calibrate
9. Are thermocouple attached to item by suitable means without
determental to material of item and adequately insulated with high
temperature resistant putty or other suitable means
10. Are thermocouple adequately supported by brick or other suitable
means to prevent shorting on metallic surface of direct contact with
burner flame.
11. Prior to entering to the item furnace temperature is less than 800ºF
(425ºC)
Checked by Approved by Accepted by

Production Spv. Production Manager QC. Engineer

Date : Date : Date :