INOUE Quality Control Manual

INOUE VIETNAM CO., LTD.
Address: Nhon Trach 3 Industrial Park, Phase

2,
Long Tho Commune, Nhon Trach District,
Dong Nai
Province, Viet Nam
QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL

FOR
SHOP CONSTRUCTION AND FIELD ASSEMBLY
STAMP CERTIFICATION MARK WITH U DESIGNATOR
OF
PRESSURE VESSEL AND THEIR PARTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ASME BPV CODE SECTION VIII Division 1
SECTION Cover Page

DOC. No. ASME-QCM-00
EDN. / REV. No. 1/0
CONTROL No.
CONTROLLED COPY UNCONTROLLED COPY

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Inoue Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Section I
QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL Edn./Rev. No. 1/0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Table of Contents
Page 1 of 1
Edn. /
Section Description Date
Rev. No.
Cover Page Cover Page 1/0 Jul 23, 2016

I Table of Contents 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
II Statement of Authority 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
III Glossary 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
1.0 Organization 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
2.0 QCM Control 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
3.0 Drawings, Design Calculations, and Specification Control 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
4.0 Material Control 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
5.0 Examination & Inspection Program 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
6.0 Correction of Nonconformities 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
7.0 Welding 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
8.0 Nondestructive Examination 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
9.0 Heat Treatment 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
10.0 Calibration of Measurement and Test Equipment 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
11.0 Records Retention 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
12.0 Authorized Inspector 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
13.0 Field Assembly 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
14.0 Certification 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
15.0 Index of Sample Form and Exhibit 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
This QCM (1st Edition, Rev.0, and Dated on Jul 23, 2016) has been prepared, reviewed,
approved and accepted as follows:
Prepared By: Reviewed By:

QC Inspector/ Inoue Vietnam QA/QC Manager / Inoue Vietnam
Approved By: Accepted By:

General Manager / Inoue Vietnam Authorized Inspector

Section II
Date Jul 23, 2016
Statement of Authority
Page 1 of 1
This QCM shall be used for the shop construction and field assembly of Pressure Vessels and
parts (code items) in accordance with the ASME BPV Section VIII Division 1. Local jurisdiction
requirements, where the construction installed shall be mandatory.
All Code items shall be constructed or field assembled in the full compliance with this QCM and
the Code.
No person involved in the implementation of this QCM shall deviate from the provisions set forth
in this QCM.
Managers may delegate their authority to individuals within their respective as appropriate, but
shall retain responsibility for the function.
The QA/QC Manager has the sufficient and well-defined responsibility, authority and
organizational freedom to identify quality problems and to initiate, recommend and provide
solutions to those problems. He also has authority to stop work which, in his opinion, is
nonconforming.
In the event that any problem or difference in opinion concerning quality that cannot be resolved
within the organization, it shall be brought to my attention for final resolution and this resolution
shall be within the limits of Code and this QCM as applicable.
General Director / Inoue Vietnam

Section III
Date Jul 23, 2016
Glossary
Page 1 of 2
AI Authorized Inspector
AIA ASME Accredited Authorized Inspection Agency
AIS Authorized Inspector Supervisor
ASME The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
BPV Boiler and Pressure Vessel
C of C Certificate of Compliance
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code unless otherwise described

Code
separately
EL Equipment List
Hold point is a designated inspection stage where the next operation cannot
Hold Point
proceed without sign-off by the party who designate the hold point.
Inoue Vietnam INOUE VIETNAM CO., LTD.
IR Inspection Request
Item Sub-assemblies and completed products in this QCM
MAWP Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
MDR Manufacturer's Data Report or Manufacturer’s Partial Data Report
MO Manufacturing Order
MPR Material Purchase Requisition
MR Material Request
MT Magnetic Particle Examination
MTR Material Test Report
NCR Nonconformance Report
NDE Nondestructive Examination (RT, UT, MT, PT and VT)
PMR Project Material Requisition
PMS Project Material Specification
PO Purchase Order
PQR Procedure Qualification Record
PT Liquid Penetrant Examination
PTR Pressure Test Record
PWHT Post Weld Heat Treatment

Section III
Date Jul 23, 2016
Glossary
Page 2 of 2
QA Quality Assurance
QC Quality Control
QCM Quality Control Manual
QCP Quality Control Procedure
A Manufacturing step or operation that requires a review of records by AI or

Review Point Customer. The review activity shall be documented by signature and date on
the Traveler and affected document.
RIR Receiving Inspection Report
RT Radiographic Examination
Operation description in the process of fabrication, record all steps and

Traveler
applicable drawings, documents
UT Ultrasonic Examination
VT Visual Examination
WCL Welder Continuity Log
Welder Welders or Welding Operators unless otherwise described separately
Witness point means a designated inspection stage beyond which the next
operation can proceed when the specified party’s presence is not available
Witness Point
after being notified in advance. The waiver by the AI shall be documented on
the Traveler.
WMIL Welding Material Issue Log
WL Welder List
WPQ Record of Welder or Welding Operator Performance Qualification
WPS Welding Procedure Specification

Section 1.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Organization
Page 1 of 4
1.1 Scope
This section describes the interaction, authority and responsibility of each organization within
Inoue Vietnam and the reporting structure is shown on the organizational chart.
The responsibilities and authority of personnel related to the quality not described in this section
are described in other sections of this QCM.
1.2 Responsibility and Authority
1.2.1 General Director
The General Director has the overall responsibility for the management of the shop and field
sites and shall be responsible for delegating the authority to various Managers, and shall be
the arbitrator of any conflicts between QA/QC Manager and other Managers in this
organization.
1.2.2 General Manager
General Manager shall be responsible for assisting the General Director in the management
and he is also responsible for assuring that the provisions set forth in this QCM are effectively
implemented.
He is responsible for the issuance of MO.
He is responsible for monitoring the process planning and approval QCM, MPR, PO.
He reports to the General Director.
1.2.3 Document Controller
Document Controller reports to the General Manager.
She is responsible for distribution all documents between all positions in the Organization
Chart as description in the Sections.
She is responsible for arrange and maintain all original documents of the system.
1.2.4 Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager reports to the General Manager and shall be responsible for
review/approve and issuing the design documents and applicable fabrication and
procurement documents in accordance with the Code, this QCM and customer's documents.
He is responsible for the procurement of the Code materials and services.
He is responsible for the controlling of the material in the warehouse.

Section 1.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Organization
Page 2 of 4
1.2.4.1 Engineer
Engineer is responsible for the preparation of drawings, design calculation, PMR/PMS except
for the welding material, MPR, applicable fabrication documents and MDR.
He is responsible to prepare of PO when received MPR approved.
1.2.5 Manufacturing Manager
Manufacturing Manager reports to the General Manager and he is responsible for the
fabrication activities.
Manufacturing Manager is responsible for:
- The preparation and issuance of fabrication procedures, traveler, specifications and

other related documents, including their subsequent revisions;
- Providing effective supervision instructions during construction in the working area of

the shop;
- Conducting hydrostatic tests as per Code requirements.
1.2.5.1 Foreman
Foreman is responsible to assign Welder, Worker to the job.
He is responsible to receive materials accepted for code items from Engineering

Manager as MR approved.
He is responsible store, issue and control all materials received from Engineering
Manager.
He is responsible record information to Traveler during construction in the working area

of the shop.
1.2.6 QA/QC Manager
QA/QC Manager reports to the General Manager and he has responsible on controlling
QA/QC activity.
QA/QC Manager has direct access to the General Director in the event of a problem, which
cannot be easily resolved.
He shall have the responsibility for the documentation of QC Program and he shall work
closely with all other Managers within Inoue Vietnam towards the goal of producing quality
items.
He is responsible for reviewing and distributing this QCM and its revisions to each Manager
within Inoue Vietnam and outside organization, if necessary.

Section 1.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Organization
Page 3 of 4
He is responsible for assigning QC Inspector to perform examination/tests including receiving

inspection at the shop or field sites controlled by Inoue Vietnam shop.
He is responsible for the approval of WPS and certification of PQR and WPQ.
He is also responsible for the review and certification of MDR.
And he has the responsibility for the appointment of the subcontractor's NDE Level III
personnel as an Inoue Vietnam Level III and for review and verification of the calibration
records for measurement and test equipment.
He is the principal contact with the AI.
1.2.6.1 Welding Engineer
Welding Engineer is responsible for the preparation and issuance of WPS, PQR, WPQ
and Welding Map.
He is also responsible for the preparation of PMR and PMS for welding material.
1.2.6.2 QC Inspector
QC Inspector is responsible for preparing QCM, QCPs.
He is responsible for material inspection, dimension inspection, fitup/visual and

hydrostatic test monitoring.
1.2.7 Site Engineer
Site Engineer is appointed by General Manager takes overall responsibility for the operation
of the field site controlled by the shop.
He is responsible for control of material and documents such as drawing and other fabrication
documents, which are supplied by the shop.
1.2.7.1 Field Foreman
Field Foreman is responsible to assign Welder, Worker to the job.
He is responsible store, issue and control all materials received at the field site.
He is responsible record information to Traveler during construction in the working area

of the field site.
1.2.8 Site QC Inspector
Site QC Inspector shall be designated by QA/QC Manager takes responsibility for the quality
control activity at the field site including in-process inspection, control of NDE subcontractor.
He is the principal contact with AI at the field site.

Section 1.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Organization
Page 4 of 4
1.3 Delegation of Authority
Managers may delegate their authority to individuals within their respective as appropriate, but
shall retain responsibility for the function.
1.4 Organizational Chart

See Figure 1.1.
Figure 1.1. Organizational Chart
General Director
General Manager
Document Controller
Engineering Manufacturing QA/QC

Manager Manager Manager
Engineer Foreman Welding QC NDE Sub-

Engineer Inspector contractor
General QA/QC
Manager Manager
THE SHOP
FIELD SITE
Site Site QC
Engineer Inspector
Field Foreman NDE Sub-

contractor
Administration Line
Communication Line

Section 2.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
QCM Control
Page 1 of 2
2.1 Scope
This section describes the applicability and control of the QC Program for Code / activities.
2.2 Applicability of QC Program
2.2.1 This QCM is the primary documentation of the QC Program.
2.2.2 Detailed requirements not covered by this QCM shall be implemented by the related QCP
which shall not conflict with this QCM.
2.2.3 QC Program set forth in this QCM shall be applied to the Code activities under ASME
Certificate shall be held by Inoue Vietnam. Upon agreement with the customer, the portions
of this QCM may be applied to the fabrication of Non-Code items.
2.3 Control of QCM
2.3.1 The QCM shall be prepared by QC Inspector in English in accordance with the Code, reviewed
by QA/QC Manager and approved by General Manager.
2.3.2 The review and the approval shall be indicated by the QA/QC Manager's and the General
Manager’s signature/date on the Table of Contents.
2.3.3 The QCM shall be submitted to the AI for review and acceptance prior to implementation. The
AI acceptance shall be documented with his signature/date on the Table of Contents.
2.3.4 Distribution
1) Document Controller is responsible for distribution of the QCM approved.
2) Only controlled copies of the QCM shall be distributed by Document Controller to the related
organization in Inoue Vietnam and shall be available to all the personnel concerned.
3) All the controlled copies of QCM to be issued shall be serialized.
4) The QCM and all revisions thereto shall be distributed by hand carry to the related
organizations. The recipient shall sign and date on the QCM / Procedure Distribution Log (A-
02-01) except the recipient of uncontrolled copy.
5) Uncontrolled copy may be issued outside Inoue Vietnam at the discretion of QA/QC
Manager. Uncontrolled copy shall be current at time of issuance but need not be updated.

Section 2.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
QC Manual Control
Page 2 of 2
2.3.5 Revision Control
1) Revisions to the QCM may be requested by Inoue Vietnam personnel, by Code change, by
organizational change, etc. and QA/QC Manager shall be responsible for the final decision
and preparation of the revision to the QCM.
2) The QCM shall be revised by each Section except for Exhibit which is revised by page. The
revised area of the QCM except for typographical correction shall be identified by bold and
italic style letter except the area of pictorial information shall be identified with appropriate
method such as cloud mark and revision level.
3) Revision status of each Section and Exhibit shall be shown on the Table of Contents and
Index of Sample Form and Exhibit, respectively.
4) Addition of information on Exhibit will not require a revision to the QCM, but shall be available
to the AI for review prior to its use and to be included in the next revision of the QCM.
However, deletion of information on Exhibit is considered a revision.
5) Revisions to the QCM shall be controlled in the same manner as the original.
6) The obsolete of controlled copies of the QCM shall be returned to Document Controller and
destroyed by Document Controller. The obsolete original of the QCM with “VOID” stamp shall
be retained by Document Controller for historical record.
2.3.6 Edition Control
At the discretion of the QA/QC Manager such as when the changes effect the majority of the
QCM or in commensurate with ASME Joint Review all revision may be reverted to Rev. 0,
with a new edition number. All revision marks shall be removed when new edition is
introduced.
2.4 Review of Code Edition
QA/QC Manager and other responsibility person shall review ASME Code Edition after issuance
but prior to the effective date for possible revisions of QCM or program. The review result shall be
documented on the Code Edition Review Log (A-02-02).
When revisions are required due to Code Edition, they shall be implemented within 6 months of
the Edition issue date.

Section 3.0
Drawings, Design Calculations, Date Jul 23, 2016
and Specification Control Page 1 of 3
3.1 Scope
This section describes order entry and control of design calculations, drawings and specifications
and revisions thereto.
3.2 Order Entry
3.2.1 Upon awarding of a contract to the Inoue Vietnam, General Manager shall issue the
Manufacturing Order (MO) (A-03-01), which includes assigned MO number for that job with
identification of “ASME” to Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Manager and QA/QC
Manager. The MO number and “ASME” identification shall be shown on all project related
documents. The assignment of the manufacturer’s serial number shall be controlled by
QA/QC Manager.
3.2.2 Documents supplied by Customer shall be transferred to the related Managers with the MO
by Document Controller.
3.2.3 Either SI unit, US Customary unit or local customary units may be used for compliance with
all requirements of the Code, but one system should be used consistently throughout all
phases of construction (e.g. material, design, fabrication and report) unless otherwise
permitted by the Code or Code Case. The system to be used shall be designated on the
drawing and shall be the same as the unit used in the MDRs / Nameplate.
3.3 Customer Specification
Design Specification that is supplied by customer shall be reviewed and accepted by Engineering
Manager in order to verify compliance with applicable Code requirements.
Engineering Manager is responsible for further communication and clarification with the customer
for the requirements that are not clear or not in compliance with the Code.
3.4 Control of Customer Supplied Documents
3.4.1 Customer supplied drawings and calculations may be used directly for fabrication. They shall
be stamped with “CUSTOMER SUPPLIED” and reviewed and approved by Engineering
Manager prior to use.
3.4.2 Customer Supplied Documents shall be return to customer for final revision, when required.

Section 3.0
3.5 Control of Documents
3.5.1 Drawings, Design Calculations and Specifications
1) Drawings, calculations and specifications shall be prepared accordance with Code by

Engineer, reviewed for Code compliance and approved by Engineering Manager.
2) Drawings shall contain enough information to ensure proper fabrication. This information shall
consist of, but not be limited to, MO No., design conditions, material specification including
grade and class, NDE requirements, heat treatment, joint number, dimension, tolerances,
hydrostatic test pressure, Code Section Edition, drawing number, weld detail and Code case
if applicable.
3) Design calculation shall include the evaluation whether the impact test is required or
exempted, the applicable Code Section, calculation methods and calculated thickness, etc.
4) Engineering Manager shall verify the Code compliance of inspection openings and corrosion
allowance according to the applicable Code as required to be described on the MDR.
5) Engineering Manager shall submit the design calculations and drawings to the AI for his
verification prior to the start of fabrication so that the Al may place his inspection points on the
Traveler in accordance with Section 5.0 of this QCM.
6) Distribution of approved design documents shall be handled by Document Controller.

Document Controller shall keep a Drawing/Document Distribution List (A-03-02) and record
the latest revision for each contract. Document Controller shall hand deliver new and revised
drawings to the concerned personnel and obtain the signature with date of recipients as
record of receipt on the Drawing / Document Distribution List.
3.5.2 Computer Aided Design Calculation
1) When computer aided design calculations are used for the design of Code items, Engineer is
responsible for the input of the correct design data and for verifying that the correct output
has been obtained and in compliance with Code by alternate methods.
2) Engineering Manager shall review Code Edition to determine whether standard designs and
computer programs are affected or not. All computer program revisions shall be verified in the
same manner as the original prior to use.
3) Computer aided calculations shall be made available to the AI. Engineering Manager
provides the AI with any alternate calculations for review.

Section 3.0
3.5.3 Fabrication Documents
1) Manufacturing Manager is responsible for issuing the applicable fabrication documents such
as fabrication procedures, work instructions.
2) Fabrication documents with revision level to be used for fabrication shall be listed on the
Traveler and distributed to ASME working area.
3.5.4 Inspection and Test Documents
1) QA/QC Manager is responsible for issuing the inspection and test documents such as Quality
Control Procedures, Nondestructive Examination Procedures as described in Section 5.0 and
8.0 of this QCM.
2) Inspection and test documents with revision level to be used for fabrication shall be listed on
the Traveler.
3.5.5 Distribution of approved fabrication, inspection and test documents shall be handled by
Document Controller and record of receipt on the Drawing / Document Distribution List.
3.5.6 Quality Control Procedure
QCPs shall be prepared by QC Inspector/Welding Engineer, reviewed by the related

Manager and approved by QA/QC Manager.
3.5.7 Revisions of Drawings/Documents
1) Revisions of drawings/documents shall be prepared, reviewed, approved and distributed in

the same manner as the original.
If the design documents are revised, the Engineer shall verify whether the revisions have on
effect on the design calculation.
2) The revised area of drawings/documents except for typographical correction shall be

identified with a vertical line on the right hand margin and the area of pictorial information
shall be identified with appropriate method such as cloud mark and revision level.
3) The obsolete copies shall be withdrawn from the work area and physically destroyed or
identified with the stamping of “VOID” by the Document Controller. The obsolete original with
“VOID” stamp shall be retained by Document Controller for historical record.
3.6 Availability of Documents to the AI
All the documents related to Code activities shall be made available to the AI.

Section 4.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Material Control
Page 1 of 4
4.1 Scope
This section describes procurement, receiving inspection and control of Code materials including
welding materials to assure that only intended materials are used in Code construction.
4.2 Responsibility
Requisition of materials shall be the responsibility of Engineer except that the requisition of
welding material shall be the responsibility of Welding Engineer.
Purchasing of materials shall be the responsibility of Engineering Manager.
Receiving inspection shall be the responsibility of QA/QC Manager.
4.3 Material Purchase Requisition
The Project Material Requisition (PMR) (A-04-01) shall be prepared by Engineer or Welding
Engineer for each contract, verified by Engineering Manager or QA/QC Manager. By the PMR
verified, Engineer shall be check stock for checking of applicable material availability in stock.
Based on the actual, Engineer shall be prepare the Material Purchase Requisition (MPR) (A-04-
03) included all material not in stock. MPR shall be reviewed by Engineering Manager then
submitted to the General Manager for purchased approval.
The PMR shall contain the material specification, grade/class, quantity, dimension and all
pertinent information.
When these requirements are too numerous to be included on the PMR, Project Material
Specification (PMS) (A-04-02) shall be completed by Engineer or Welding Engineer, approved by
Engineering Manager or QA/QC Manager. The PMS shall be attached to applicable PMR to
become a part of PMR.
Prior to approval of the PMR/PMS, Engineering Manager or QA/QC Manager shall assure that
the PMR/PMS includes all the requirements of the Material Specification of ASME Code Section,
construction Codes and Customer Specifications, including Material Certification documentation
requirements, that the materials are acceptable for Construction and that all the ordering
information as required by the Material Specification is indicated.
No change or substitution of material shall be made without revision of the PMR affected
Drawings and Calculations by Engineer and the approval of Engineering Manager/General
Manager and any other affected documents shall be made available to the AI when requested.
PMR/PMS approved shall be attached to applicable MPR to become a part of MPR.
4.4 Purchase Order
After received the MPR approved by General Manager, Engineer shall prepare the PO using the
information as shown on the MPR without any technical changes. The PO shall contain the MO
No. and reference the PMR No./PMS No.

Section 4.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Material Control
Page 2 of 4
Engineering Manager shall check and, when acceptable, signs and date the PO and then submit
to General Manager for approval.
Engineer shall send the PO approved to the proper vendor with the applicable MPR/PMR/PMS
for purchasing the material.
All materials shall be ordered to SA or SB specification for which allowable stresses are listed in
the Section II Part D for the applicable construction Code, and to SFA specification for welding
material, or other specifications allowed by the Code.
A copy of the approved PO with MPR/PMR/PMS shall be forwarded to QA/QC Manager to be

used during receiving inspection.
When vessel shell sections, heads or other pressure boundary parts are cold formed by a
subcontractor, the required certification for the part shall indicate whether or not the part has been
heat treated as per the requirements of UG-79.
The Coded Marking System used by the subcontractors of formed shape or the processors of
plate and pipe shall be acceptable to QA/QC Manager and to the AI. It shall be specified on the
PMS or PO. This shall be verified at receiving inspection stage. QC Inspector shall perform shop
inspection on all formed heads to witness thickness and dimension check after forming.
4.5 Receiving Inspection
Engineer shall prepare Inspection Request (IR) (A-04-04) for receiving of new material and
including for stock material to the QA/QC Manager. The IR along with the MTR or C of C shall be
forwarded to QA/QC Manager for receiving inspection.
Using the PO with MPR/PMR/PMS and Code as a guide, QC Inspector shall perform receiving
inspection and fill out the Receiving Inspection Report (RIR) (A-04-05). The RIR shall contain
measurement for dimensions, heat No., MO number, MTR number, material identification
marking taken from the materials and all other pertinent information.
QC Inspector shall submit RIR to the QA/QC Manager for approval.
Engineering Manager shall be responsible for handling material based on RIR.
4.6 Identification of the accepted Material
QC Inspector shall indicate the acceptable material by attaching the “ACCEPT” tag/sticker (A-04-
06) on the material. When small parts are received, they may be placed in the bin or tub and the
“ACCEPT” tag/sticker shall be attached on the tub or bin.
For the material from which the “ACCEPT” tag/sticker can be easily defaced during handling i.e.
for plates, pipes, etc. QC Inspector may indicate the acceptance of the material by writing the MO
number and RIR number with signature on the surface of the material with paint.

Section 4.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Material Control
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If the material is found to be nonconforming, a “HOLD” tag/sticker (A-04-06) shall be placed upon
the material and an NCR shall be generated per Section 6.0 of this QCM.
4.7 Material Certification
The Material Certification, when required, shall be reviewed by QC Inspector for the traceability of
identification numbers on the material and for the compliance with the requirements of the ASME
Code and PO.
The QC Inspector’s signature and date on the material certificate shall evidence review of the
Material Certificate.
QA/QC Manager shall verify Code compliance and re-certify for the material produced to the
specification listed in “Acceptable ASTM Editions” (A-04-06) of ASME Code Section II Part A or
B.
QA/QC Manager shall approved the RIR with the material certification and he is responsible to
make them available to the AI when requested.
If further material testing is required to be performed at receiving inspection or during

manufacturing operations, the test shall be prepared by QC Inspector with testing specification
and the result shall be reviewed/approved by QA/QC Manager and shall be available to the AI
using either a NCR or a Traveler.
The report shall be referenced and attached to the MTR and form part of the material certification.
4.8 Issuance of Material
Upon completion and acceptance of material at receiving inspection, QC Inspector shall record
the results on the RIR and a copy shall be sent to Engineering Manager for notification of
acceptance.
Engineering Manager shall release only the material accepted and so identified on the RIR.
A copy of the RIR shall be sent to Manufacturing Manager for withdrawal of the accepted material
for fabrication work as described in the Traveler.
Material Request (MR) (A-04-07) shall be prepared by Foreman based on RIR then sent to
Manufacturing Manager for approval.
Engineer shall issue material as required in MR approved to Foreman.
4.9 Storage
Storage of Code material in the shop shall be in the designated areas.
A shop storage area shall be in such a location as to prevent damage to the material.

Section 4.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Material Control
Page 4 of 4
Welding material shall be stored in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation in a clean

and dry area and under the control of Foreman and in a suitable atmosphere when opened.
Welding material shall be stored, issued and controlled in accordance with the Welding Material
Control Procedure (A-QCP-02).
4.10 Customer Supplied Material
For customer supplied materials, MTR or C of C as required by the material specification and
Code shall be provided and Customer supplied material shall receive the same cycle of receiving
inspection, identification, certification and control according to the paragraph 4.5 through 4.9,
except the customer’s PO, and MPR/PMR/PMS shall be prepared according to paragraph 4.3 of
this QCM.
4.11 Stock Material
Stock material shall receive the same cycle of receiving inspection, identification, certification and
control according to the paragraph 4.5 through 4.9 before use.
4.12 Nonconforming Material
If material is found to be nonconforming, it shall be handled in accordance with Section 6.0 of this
QCM.
4.13 Identification Marking
In case the original identification markings are to be cut out or the material is divided into two or
more parts, one set of material identification shall be accurately transferred prior to cutting to the
location where the markings shall be visible on the completed vessel, or a Coded Marking
System shall be used as per Coded Marking Control Procedure (A-QCP-01).
When the Coded Marking System is used it shall be traceable to the original required marking
and accepted by the AI.
Coded marking or material identification markings shall be recorded on the Traveler in the event
of machining or other operations which would cause the identification markings to be removed.
Upon completion of machining or other operation, the markings shall be re-stamped or etched
back onto the material. This shall be verified by QC Inspector.
4.14 Authorized Inspector
All documents for Code material shall be made available to the AI for review.

Section 5.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Examination & Inspection Program
Page 1 of 4
5.1 Scope
This section describes the control measures of examination, test and inspection through
construction process.
5.2 Responsibility
Material processing and handling in the shop shall be the responsibility of Manufacturing
Manager.
The Traveler shall be prepared under the responsibility of Manufacturing Manager.
The planning and performing of examinations and inspections shall be the responsibility of
QA/QC Manager.
5.3 Traveler
5.3.1 The Traveler (A-05-01), which shall contain all applicable processes such as fit-up, welding,
NDE, heat treatment, inspection and test, etc. and all applicable procedures to be used, shall
be prepared by Manufacturing Manager.
5.3.2 The Traveler shall be forwarded to QA/QC Manager for review and the designation of QC
Hold/Witness Points.
When entry to the completed vessel is not provided, an inspection stage shall be identified on
the Traveler for internal examination prior to setting up the final closure weld.
5.3.3 After designation of QC Hold/Witness Points, QA/QC Manager shall submit the Traveler and
drawings and any other documents requested to the AI so that he can assign his
Hold/Witness/Review Points prior to start of fabrication.
5.3.4 The Traveler shall be reviewed by AI with his signature/date shall be given to the Foreman to
place in the working area with the applicable drawings and procedures referenced on the
Traveler for use during fabrication.
5.3.5 The revision to the Traveler shall be prepared, reviewed and approved in the same manner
as for the original including AI review except that the processed page of Traveler shall remain
attached to the revised page.
5.3.6 If additional Hold/Witness/Review Points are requested by AI or Customer, they shall be

included. Hold/Witness/Review Points shall not be deleted without approval of QA/QC
Manager or Customer in concurrent of AI.
5.3.7 Upon the satisfactory completion of the each operation, Foreman shall sign/date on the
applicable column to indicate the completed fabrication operation on the Traveler.
5.3.8 Foreman shall also record the identification number of materials used and any requested
information of the joints on the Traveler.

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Date Jul 23, 2016
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5.4 In-Process Inspection
5.4.1 QC Inspector shall monitor the fabrication, NDE and heat treatment operations, and
document inspection results on the Traveler and appropriate report form. He shall
examination all cut edges during the fit-up inspection.
5.4.2 QA/QC Manager shall notify the AI of all Hold/Witness Points in reasonable advance.
5.4.3 Hold points of any parties shall not be waived. The designated Witness Points shall not be
bypassed without consent of the party who designated the inspection point. In the event that
the AI consents to allow work to proceed through a specified AI Witness Points without his
presence, QA/QC Manager shall be responsible for documenting this agreement on the
Traveler prior to beginning of the work so affected. AI may designate additional Witness
Points in such event.
5.4.4 Upon satisfactory completion of the inspection of the QC Inspector/AI/Customer's

Hold/Witness/Review Points, they shall sign-off on the applicable column of the Traveler to
indicate their acceptance. Related report/record number shall be recorded on the Traveler.
5.4.5 If any nonconformance is found during inspection, they shall be handled in accordance with
Section 6.0 of this QCM and QC Inspector shall record the NCR number on the Traveler.
Nonconforming conditions found by a person other than QC Inspector shall be notified to
QA/QC Manager.
5.4.6 Upon the completion of fabrication operations, the completed Traveler and required reports
shall be submitted to QA/QC Manager for review to assure that all the designated inspections
and tests have been completed and conform to the applicable drawings, procedures and
customer documents.
5.4.7 When the review is acceptable, the Traveler and associated records shall be handled in
accordance with Section 11.0 of this QCM.
5.4.8 The QA/QC Manager is responsible for assuring that all Code required inspections by the AI
have been performed and there is no open NCR.
5.5 Final Testing
5.5.1 Manufacturing Manager shall be responsible for conducting the final pressure test.
5.5.2 QC Inspector shall be responsible for monitoring the final pressure test of the Code items.
5.5.3 QC Inspector and AI shall witness and make the examination and inspection on the welded
joints and connections of Code items during the final pressure test and document the result
on Pressure Test Record (PTR) (A-05-02).

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5.5.4 At least one pressure indicating gauges used in testing shall be calibrated and have dials
graduated over a range as described in the applicable Code section. The gauges shall be
connected to the vessel directly. Hydrostatic test shall be perform in accordance with the
Hydrostatic Test Procedure (A-QCP-??).
5.5.5 In the event of a pneumatic test for Section VIII Div.1 construction, the NDE requirements of
UW-50 shall be followed.
5.6 Manufacturer’s Data Reports and Stamping
5.6.1 Upon successful completion of the final pressure test, Engineer shall prepare a complete
MDR. QA/QC Manager shall review MDR for correctness, and certify the MDR. The MDR
and all documents shall be presented to AI for his review and signature.
5.6.2 QA/QC Manager shall distribute the copy of MDR to the user or his designated agent, AIA
and jurisdiction at the location of installation, as required by the Code.
5.6.3 When providing parts to be assembled by another ASME Certificate Holder, it is the
responsibility of QA/QC Manager to assure that the Partial MDR has been forwarded, in
duplicate, to the manufacturer of the finished item or replacement or repair parts, and to the
user or his designated agent. The scope of the design responsibility shall be indicated in the
“Remarks” of the Partial MDR.
5.6.4 Prior to affixing the Certification Mark with number, QC Inspector shall check the data on the
item or on the name plate with the final drawings and related documents to assure all
specified requirements have been met. Such stamping shall not be used on vessels or parts
constructed of steel material less than 1/4 inch (6mm) thickness or nonferrous material less
than 1/2 inch (13mm) thickness.
5.6.5 The Certification Mark (A-05-04) shall be applied only with the concurrence of AI. He shall
witness and verify the affixing of Stamped Nameplate on code items.
The Certification Mark with the number may be applied to the name plate prior to the
attachment. In this case, the QC Inspector shall ensure AI verified that the name plate with
the correct marking is affixed to the proper code items.

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5.7 Certification Mark
5.7.1 QA/QC Manager shall safely keep the Certification Mark when not in use.
5.7.2 When the Certification Mark is requested by the shop, QA/QC Manager shall hand carry it to
the location or QC Inspector shall come to QA/QC Manager and pick up to shop. Soonest
after being used, the Certification Mark shall be returned to the custody of QA/QC Manager.
5.8 Retention of Manufacturer's Data Report
The MDR shall be maintained by Document Controller using the Manufacturer's Data Reports
Log (A-05-03), which shows the issued date, type of code item and manufacturer's serial number.
All documents related to Code activities including material certification, examination reports, test
records and other fabrication records shall be made available to the AI.

Section 6.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Correction of Nonconformities
Page 1 of 3
6.1 Scope
This section describes the system for handling of nonconforming items including identification,
reporting and disposition in order to prevent their in advertent use.
Nonconformity is any condition which does not comply with the applicable rules of the Code, this
QCM or other specified requirements. Nonconformities must be corrected before the completed
component can be considered to comply with the code.
6.2 Identification
6.2.1 When nonconforming conditions are found at any stage of fabrication activity, it shall be
identified by QC Inspector by attaching a “HOLD” Tag/Sticker (A-04-06) to the nonconforming
items. Where attaching the “HOLD” Tag/Sticker is not practical; it shall be attached to the tub
or the bin contained the nonconforming items, and shall be indicated on the Traveler as
appropriate.
6.2.2 QC Inspector shall issue a Nonconformance Report (NCR) (A-06-01).
6.2.3 QC Inspector is responsible to record the NCR number on the Traveler and on the RIR for
receiving inspection.
6.2.4 When an individual other than QC Inspector detects the nonconforming conditions, the
individual shall notify the nonconformance to QA/QC Manager so that the activities described
above shall be accomplished.
6.3 Documentation
6.3.1 QC Inspector documents the nonconforming condition on the NCR with the proposed
dispositions from related departments.
6.3.2 When the NCR is issued it shall be recorded on the Nonconformance Report Log (NCR Log)
(A-06-02) which is maintained by Document Controller.
6.4 Segregation
The nonconforming items shall be segregated, if practical, from similar acceptable items by
Manufacturing Manager or Engineering Manager and further processing shall not be permitted
until the final disposition is accepted by all concerned parties.

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6.5 Disposition
6.5.1 QA/QC Manager is responsible for providing the final disposition of the nonconforming condition
and when needed, the NCR shall be sent to Engineering Manager to confirm before the final
disposition for the further technical justification or design evaluation.
6.5.2 Manager whom related shall responsible for evaluation of nonconformance and for the
development of the proposed disposition of nonconformance in accordance with the
requirements of Code and Customer documents.
6.5.3 QA/QC Manager shall review the proposed disposition and make final disposition. A copy of the
NCR resulting in a design change shall be distributed to Engineering Manager for information
and use in the reconciliation of the design documents.
6.5.4 All NCR's shall be submitted to AI by QA/QC Manager for his review and concurrence and
designation of addition inspection points prior to the implementation of disposition.
6.5.5 The NCR need not be issued for recurring type welding defects found by NDE or visual
inspection during the fabrication process provided the following conditions are met and
documented on the appropriate NDE report.
1) The welding defects are repaired using the welding repair procedure which has been
accepted by AI in advance and impact testing is not the requirement.
2) The repair shall be completed before final heat treatment or pressure testing whichever is
earlier.
3) The repaired area shall be re-inspected using the original method.
6.5.6 When the final disposition is “Repair”, Manufacturing Manager shall describe the process steps
including required inspection for repair work on the NCR or by using the Traveler.
6.5.7 It is the responsibility of Manufacturing Manager to implement the disposition for the In-Process
items and of Engineering Manager for the received material.
6.5.8 Repaired items shall be examined in accordance with applicable procedures and with the
original acceptance criteria unless the alternate acceptance criteria are established on the
NCR which meets the Code requirements.
6.5.9 Nonconforming items shall be returned for further fabrication process as described on the
original Traveler only after the disposition has been accepted by QA/QC Manager, AI and/or
Customer.
6.5.10 Upon verification of the final activity, QC Inspector shall close it out with his signature and
date on the NCR to obtain QA/QC Manager for approval before AI acceptance. Document
Controller is responsible to record to NCR Log.

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6.5.11 Use- as- is
When the disposition is “Use-As-Is”, any required revisions to the drawings, calculations and
procurement documentation shall only be done as described in this QCM after consultation
and concurrence with QA/QC Manager and Engineering Manager. “Use-as-is” disposition
requires technical justification and AI’s acceptance.
6.5.12 Repair
For repair of base material, the proposed disposition shall be submitted to AI for his
concurrence of the method, extent of the repair and his designation of required Hold or
Witness points prior to making such repairs.
6.5.13 Replace
When the disposition is “Replace”, QC Inspector shall mark “Reject” on the material and
inform to Foreman to segregate the material. QA/QC Manager and Engineering Manager
shall assign the right material for compliance to the Code.
6.5.14 Scrap/Returned to Suppliers
When the disposition is “Scrap”, QC Inspector shall mark “Reject” on the material and inform
Foreman to segregate the material. When the disposition is “Returned to Suppliers”, QC
Inspector shall mark “Reject” on the material and inform Engineering Manager of the
disposition.
6.6 Repair of Base Materials
When the disposition of a nonconformance requires the repair to base material as defined by the
Code, the acceptance by AI and customer shall be obtained prior to the start of repair work for the
method and extent of repairs. It shall be documented on the NCR.
6.7 Un-Resolved Nonconformity
Material or items that cannot be corrected from the nonconforming condition shall be scrapped.
All documents related to the NCR activities shall be made available to the AI for his review.

Section 7.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Welding
Page 1 of 4
7.1 Scope
This section describes the control of WPS, PQR, Welder, welding material distribution and
welding processes.
All WPS/Welder qualification and welding activities shall be performed in accordance with Section
IX and with additional requirements of the applicable Code Sections.
7.2 Responsibility
Preparation of all WPS/PQR and WPQ shall be the responsibility of Welding Engineer.
The approval of the WPS and certification of the PQR and WPQ shall be the responsibility of
QA/QC Manager.
Actual issuing and storage of welding material shall be the responsibility of Foreman.
QC Inspector shall monitor all aspects of welding.
It shall be the responsibility of Welding Engineer to provide instructions and assistance to

Welders to assure the full compliance with the Code and WPS.
Welding Engineer is responsible for the full supervision and control of the welding of the test
coupons and recording actual variable used in the welding for the qualification of welding
procedure, Welder and Welding Operator.
In addition to the Traveler, the Welding Engineer is responsible for the preparation of work
instructions for welders and fitters, project specifications and welding sequence, etc.
7.3 Welding Procedure Specification
Welding Engineer shall be responsible for the preparation and qualification of WPS and revisions
to them.
When revisions to a WPS are required and the changes are limited to the nonessential variables
the existing WPS shall either be revised showing a new revision level and date or a new WPS
shall be written.
Any changes in essential or supplementary essential variables (only when impact test is required
by the applicable construction Code), shall require a new qualification test.

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Date Jul 23, 2016
Welding
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Welding Engineer shall maintain a list of the WPS which have been qualified for ASME Code
activities.
The WPS designated by Welding Engineer and specified on the drawing or weld map shall be
made available to Welders in the work area.
7.4 Welders/Welding Operators (Welder hereafter)
7.4.1 The qualification of Welder shall be witnessed by Welding Engineer in Inoue Vietnam shop.
Only qualified Welders shall be assigned to perform Code welding by Foreman. Foreman is
responsible for assignment and supervision of Welders.
7.4.2 Each Welder shall be assigned a unique identifying number upon successful completion of
first qualification test by Welding Engineer. If a Welder leaves Inoue Vietnam, unique
identifying number shall not be reassign.
7.4.3 All qualified Welder's name, identifying number, qualified position, F-number, pipe diameter,
thickness, process and last welding date in that process, etc. shall be maintained in a Welder
List (WL) (A-07-01) for each project.
7.4.4 Welding Engineer shall update the Welder Continuity Log (WCL) (A-07-03) / WL every three
months using WMIL or other evidences. If the expiration of some Welder's qualification on
WCL is coming prior to the next revision date, Welding Engineer to verify whether the
Welder's qualification can be extended or not. WCL shall indicate at least one report of
welder’s activity within the every three month period for any welding process.
7.4.5 The weld joint shall be stamped with the Welder's unique identification number at intervals of
not more than 3 feet (1 m) of weld which he makes in steel material 1/4 inch (6mm) and over
in thickness and in nonferrous material 1/2 inch (13mm) and over in thickness, or record
Welder's identification number on applicable column of Traveler by Foreman with his
signature.
7.4.6 For identification of Welders on code item in which the wall thickness is less than 1/4 inch
(6mm) for steel material and less than 1/2 inch (13mm) for nonferrous material, suitable
stencil or other surface markings shall be used, or a record of Welder ID shall be indicated on
the Traveler by Foreman for each joint, which shall be available to the AI.
7.5 Documentation of Test Result
The results of the qualification test shall be documented on the PQR or the WPQ as applicable.
When the testing is performed by an outside source laboratory, steps shall be taken to assure
that the test is performed on the correct specimen and these test results shall be documented on
the PQR/WPQ certified by Welding Engineer.
Test reports shall be reviewed and kept on file by Welding Engineer.

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Welding
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7.6 Expiration and Renewal of Qualification
7.6.1 The performance qualification of Welder shall be affected when one of the following conditions
occurs.
1) When a Welder has not welded with a process during a period of 6 months or more, his
qualifications for that process shall expire; unless, within the six month period, prior to his
expiration of qualification:
A Welder has welded under supervision and control of the Foreman using the manual or
semiautomatic welding process which shall maintain his qualification for manual and
semiautomatic welding with that process.
A Welding Operator under supervision and control of the Foreman has welded with a
machine or automatic welding process which shall maintain his qualification for machine and
automatic welding with that process.
2) When there is a specific reason to question his ability to make welds that meet the
specification, his qualification which support the welding he is doing shall be revoked.
7.6.2 Welding Engineer, QA/QC Manager or AI may require re-qualification of Welder when these
reasons are found. All other qualifications not questioned remain in effect.
7.6.3 Renewal of qualification shall be in accordance with QW-322.2 of the Code Section IX.
7.6.4 Requalification of welders are required when there is change of essential variable in the WPQ
record.
7.7 Welding Material Distribution
7.7.1 Foreman shall be responsible for issuing and returning of welding material in accordance with
the Welding Material Control Procedure (A-QCP-02).
7.7.2 Low hydrogen electrodes shall be properly identified and kept in atmosphere controlled
storage area under conditions complying with the manufacturer's recommendation.
Low hydrogen welding materials shall be dried in the heating oven before being issued for
use in the shop according to the manufacturer's recommended time and temperature.
Electrodes of controlled quantity shall be issued to Welders and recorded to Welding Material
Issue Log (WMIL) (A-07-02) by Foreman. Remained welding materials shall be returned to
the welding material and crib at the end of the shift or after the time specified on the WMIL.
The low hydrogen electrodes returned shall be scrap or re-baked only once time.
7.7.3 Welding materials not requiring heated storage shall be kept in clean and dry storage areas.
7.8 Welding
Foreman shall assign Welder to the job based on WL, Traveler, WPS and drawings.

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Date Jul 23, 2016
Welding
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Foreman shall maintain the applicable documents to perform the job at the working place of
ASME Code job.
QC Inspector shall record Welder I.D, WPS, Joint No, NDE Method into Welding Summary when
requested by Customer. Fabrication Engineer shall control Traveler based on working
assignment.
7.9 Tack Weld and preparation for welding
Tack welds used to secure alignment shall either be removed completely when they have served
their purpose, or their stopping and starting ends shall be properly prepared by grinding or other
suitable means so that they may be satisfactorily incorporated into the final weld. Tack welds,
whether removed or left in place, shall be made using a qualified WPS.
Tack welds to be left in place shall be made by Welders qualified in accordance with this section
and shall be examined visually for defects by QC Inspector, and if found to be defective, it shall
be removed.
The method of base metal preparation used shall leave the welding groove with reasonably
smooth surfaces and free from deep notches, striations or irregularities.
The surfaces for welding shall be free of all scale, rust, oil, grease or other foreign materials.
7.10 Individual may be contracted by Inoue Vietnam to supply their welding services provided all
the following conditions are met.
All Code construction shall be the responsibility of Inoue Vietnam.
All welding shall be performed in accordance with the Inoue Vietnam’s WPS.
All Welders shall be qualified by Inoue Vietnam in accordance with this QCM and assigned with
an identification number.
Foreman has the authority for complete and exclusive administrative and technical supervision of
all Welders.
Foreman has authority to assign and remove Welders. At his discretion without involvement of
any organization.
QA/QC Manager shall be responsible for Code compliance of the vessel or part, including
Certification Mark and providing Data Report Forms properly executed and countersigned by AI.
The program shall be submitted to the AIA which provides the inspection service.
AI shall have the right at any time to call for and witness tests of welding procedure qualification
or of the ability of any Welder.
All documentation shall be made available to the AI.

Section 8.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Nondestructive Examination
Page 1 of 3
8.1 Scope
This section describes the requirements for NDE and documentation of the results as required for
Code compliance. When NDE (RT, UT, MT and PT) is needed, it will be subcontracted.
8.2 Responsibility
QA/QC Manager has the overall responsibility for successful performance of nondestructive
examination as required for Code compliance.
Preparation of NDE procedures, calibration of the NDE equipment, qualification of NDE personnel
and implementation of NDE for RT, UT, MT and PT shall be the responsibility of the
subcontractor's NDE Level III who is appointed by QA/QC Manager as a Inoue Vietnam NDE
Level III.
The NDE process shall be conducted by qualified personnel of NDE subcontractor in accordance
with the written procedures which shall be certified by NDE Level III.
The results shall be reviewed and approved by NDE Level III and verified by QA/QC Manager.
Evaluation of NDE results shall be performed by qualified NDE level II or III examinations.
8.3 Appointment of NDE Level III
QA/QC Manager shall review the written practice, qualification and certification records for
intended NDE Level III personnel and, when satisfactory, write a letter to appoint a qualified
representative of an NDE subcontractor as Inoue Vietnam appointed NDE Level III examiner.
This letter shall state the methods (RT, UT, MT and PT) he is qualified for and date of expiration.
8.4 Documentation for the NDE Personnel
The NDE subcontractor shall provide the written practice and qualification and certification
records of personnel in accordance with the Code and using the SNT-TC-1A Code adopted
Edition and Addenda as guide.
QA/QC Manager shall review the Qualification records to accept that they are in accordance with
the Code, this QCM and NDE Subcontractor’s written practice.

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Date Jul 23, 2016
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8.5 NDE Procedures
NDE (UT, MT, PT, RT) procedures shall be written and qualified in accordance with Code
requirements and demonstrated to the satisfaction of the AI when required by the construction
Code.
This demonstration shall be certified by the QA/QC Manager documented by the AI's signature
on the cover sheet of the procedure.
NDE (UT, MT, PT, RT) Procedure shall be prequalified when there is any change in the essential
variable.
QA/QC Manager shall verify to accept NDE procedures in accordance with T-150 of Section V
prior to use.
The NDE procedures shall be made available to the NDE operators in the working area.
8.6 Nondestructive Examination
The extent and method of NDE for Code items shall be decided in accordance with the Code and
Customer Specification by Engineering Manager, and it shall be described on the fabrication
drawing.
Engineer, when needed, prepares NDE map showing NDE requirement for weld joints and
materials in accordance with the designated NDE requirements on the drawing.
Additional NDE may be required considering the fabrication process.
The subcontractor shall perform the applicable nondestructive examination based on the drawing
and NDE Map and submit the NDE reports and film to QC Inspector.
NDE results shall be documented on the appropriate subcontractor’s report forms.
QC Inspector shall verify the results of NDE and if a defect is found, he shall notify the results to
Foreman.
Nonconforming conditions shall be handled according to the Section 6.0 of this QCM.
When spot radiographic examination is specified, the AI shall be notify to select the location(s) of
spot or his concurrence shall be obtained.

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Date Jul 23, 2016
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8.7 Equipment Control
NDE Subcontractor responsible for the calibration and control of the NDE equipment.
He shall maintain the list of the NDE equipment and calibration records which shall be reviewed
by QA/QC Manager.
Nondestructive examinations reports including film and interpretation sheets shall be filed by
QA/QC Manager and, after review and acceptance of QC Inspector, made available to the AI for
his review.
All documents including written practice, examination procedures, personnel records, calibration
records, etc. shall be on file with the QA/QC Manager and made available to the AI.
When there is a specific reason to question the qualification of the procedure and personnel, AI
may ask for requalification.

Section 9.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Heat Treatment
Page 1 of 1
9.1 Scope
This section describes the requirements of heat treatment. All heat treatment will be
subcontracted.
9.2 Heat Treatment
9.2.1 QA/QC Manager is responsible to decide the scope of the heat treatment according to the
requirement of Code, standards, and Customer Specifications.
9.2.2 Welding Engineer shall provide the heat treatment procedure which shall be as a minimum
describing the heating and cooling rate, time and temperature, the location and number of
thermocouple, method of thermocouple attachment/removal and Instruction to the
subcontractor. QA/QC Manager shall approve the Instruction. Or, the heat treatment
procedure or instruction shall be submitted by the subcontractor and it shall be reviewed by
Welding Engineer and approved by QA/QC Manager.
9.2.3 QA/QC Manager shall assure the proper performance of the heat treatment by witnessing,
monitoring and document review i.e. furnace loading, method, heating and cooling rate, time
and temperature, the location and number of thermocouple, method of thermocouple
attachment and removal calibration equipment used in the heat treatment, etc.
9.2.4 Before performing the heat treatment, QC Inspector shall make the examination to check the
identification marking, stamping or tagging on the Code item and verify the calibration of
measuring and test equipment to be used.
9.2.5 After completion of the heat treatment, QC Inspector shall make examination to check the
identification marking and to verify that there is no damage or unacceptable deformation on
the item.
9.3 Record
9.3.1 QC Inspector shall review the heat treatment record and Time-Temperature Chart for
conformance with the requirements of the procedure, specification, Code and Customer
Specification. The heat treatment record shall include date, serial number of the equipment
used, procedure, chart speed and furnace loading (including location and number of
thermocouples) as a minimum.
9.3.2 All the heat treatment records shall be made available to the AI.

Section 10.0
Calibration of Measurement Date Jul 23, 2016
and Test Equipment Page 1 of 2
10.1 Scope
This Section describes the system for the calibration of examination, measuring and test
equipment used in the fulfillment of Code requirements.
10.2 Responsibility
10.2.1 QA/QC Manager shall have the responsibility to assure that examination, measuring and test
equipment used in the fulfillment of Code requirements have been calibrated and are of
proper type, range and accuracy to accomplish the intended quality of the items.
10.2.2 Calibration of NDE equipment is the responsibility of NDE Subcontractor.
10.2.3 Calibration of equipment shall be accomplished by Inoue Vietnam or government accredited

calibration agency.
10.3 Calibration Standard and Frequency
10.3.1 The measurement and test equipment shall be calibrated and traceable to and controlled in
accordance with the national standards or the manufacturer's standards.
10.3.2 The calibration frequency shall be decided and designated in the Equipment List (EL) (A-10-
01) by QA/QC Manager based on the national standard, the Code, and the manufacturer’s
standard.
10.3.3 Pressure gauges shall be calibrated against a standard dead weight tester or calibrated
master gage. These pressure gauges shall be calibrated at least every 12 months. Two
pressures gauge to be calibrated for test purpose.
10.3.4 The measurement or test equipment shall be replaced or recalibrated at any time when there
is reason to believe that they are in error or there is a doubt in the accuracy due to dropping
or damage.
10.3.5 Impact test machine shall be calibrated using ASTM E23 or ISO 148 (part 1, 2 and 3).
10.4 Calibration Control
10.4.1 Calibration status of equipment shall be recorded on the EL which contains the identification
number, name, range, date calibrated and date to be expired for calibration, etc.
QC Inspector shall calibrate the equipment in accordance to Inoue Vietnam equipment

standard.
EL shall be reviewed every 6 months and updated when necessary by QC Inspector. Only
equipment which calibration date still in validation been used.

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Calibration of Measurement Date Jul 23, 2016
and Test Equipment Page 2 of 2
10.4.2 The calibrated equipment shall be identified by the vendor’s number or serial number and by
the Calibration Sticker (A-04-06) or outside agency’s sticker, which identifies the expiration
date. QC Inspector shall review calibration records and verify to acceptance.
10.4.3 When equipment is found to be out of calibration, QC Inspector shall attach a label “Do not
use” and evaluate all inspection records since the previous equipment calibration. Items
affected by the out of calibration condition shall be documented on the NCR for evaluation
and disposition and controlled in accordance with Section 6.0 of this QCM.
10.4.4 Identification number of the measurement and test equipment used shall be recorded on the
applicable blanks of the inspection/test records or Traveler.
10.5 Subcontractor Equipment
Calibration of NDE equipment shall be done by NDE sub-contractor.
QA/QC Manager shall review and verify these calibration records for Code requirement.
All documents in relation to the calibration shall be made available to the AI.

Section 11.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Record Retention
Page 1 of 1
11.1 Scope
This section describes the requirements for retention of records.
11.2 Responsibility
Document Controller is responsible for the collect of the records from Managers.
Document Controller is responsible for the retention of the records.
11.3 Records
Records for Section VIII Div. 1
All quality related records shall be kept until AI until signs the MDR except that the following
records shall be maintained at least for three (3) years.
1) Manufacturer’s Partial Data Reports

2) Manufacturing drawings
3) Design calculations, including any applicable Proof Test Report
4) Material Test Reports and/or material certifications
5) Pressure parts documentation and certifications
6) WPS and PQR
7) WPQs for each welder who welded on the vessel
8) RT and UT reports
9) Repair procedure and records
10) Travelers
11) Heat treatment records and test results
12) Post weld heat treatment records
13) NCRs and dispositions
14) Hydrostatic test records
The MDR shall be kept at least three (3) years. The RT films shall be kept until AI signs the
MDR.
When the MDR is presented to AI for his review and signature, all other pertinent documents shall
be presented to him as requested.
11.5 Distribution of MDR
QA/QC Manager shall have the responsibility to distribute the copies of the MDR to the
Jurisdiction, AI (when requested) and/or Customers as required by the Code or Customer
Specification.

Section 12.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Authorized Inspector
Page 1 of 1
12.1 Scope
This Section covers the interface between Inoue Vietnam and AIA.
12.2 Inspection Agreement with AIA
Inoue Vietnam shall maintain a written Inspection Agreement to provide Code inspection and
audit services with an AIA which is accredited by the ASME in accordance with the requirements
of ASME QAI-1 last adopted version.
QA/QC Manager shall notify ASME whenever the agreement is cancelled or changed to another
AIA.
An AI is a person who is regularly employed by an AIA, holding a valid NB Commission with an

“A” or “AR” endorsement. AI shall monitor Inoue Vietnam’s QC system periodically as required by
the Code.
12.4 Free Access
AI and AIS shall have free access to all areas of the shop and field sites and documents of Inoue
Vietnam including its vendors in order to perform inspection, monitoring and periodic audit as
required by the ASME QAI-1 and Code.
QA/QC Manager shall provide full assistance to the AIS during his audit.
12.5 Documents/QCM
AI shall have free access to all documents and records required by the Code and those other
documents and records requested to assure Code compliance.
The QCM including subsequent revisions shall be acceptable to the AI.
QA/QC Manager shall distribute a controlled copy of the QCM to AI at the shop and field sites
where Code activities are being carried out.
12.6 Interface with AI
QA/QC Manager is the principal contact with AI. He is responsible to present or to make available
to the AI all documents including Design documents, Traveler, NCR, MDR, etc. as required in the
other Sections of this QCM and is responsible for the safekeeping of the AIA’s diary.
QA/QC Manager shall notify the AI for his inspection points reasonably in advance.

Section 13.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Field Assembly
Page 1 of 3
13.1 Scope
This section describes responsibilities and measures to control the field assembly of Code Item.
The quality related activities not described in this section shall be in accordance with the
requirements in the other applicable Sections of this QCM.
13.2 Responsibility
Site Engineer appointed by General Manager takes overall responsibility for the operation of the
field site controlled by the shop.
Site Engineer is responsible for control of material and documents such as drawing and other
fabrication documents, which are supplied by the shop.
Site QC Inspector shall be designated by QA/QC Manager takes responsibility for the quality
control activity at the field site including in-process inspection, control of NDE subcontractor. He is
the principal contact with AI at field site.
13.3 Material Control
Material shall be purchased, inspected and controlled in accordance with Section 4.0 of this
QCM.
All the material including welding material shall be supplied from the shop with related document
at least copies of the RIR or MTR. The parts fabricated in the shop shall be supplied with clear
identification and along with the copies of the processed Travelers or Partial MDR.
The material may be supplied to the field site directly from the vendor. In this case, Site QC
Inspector shall be responsible to perform the receiving inspection accordance with Section 4.0 of
QCM at the field site.
Site Engineer shall designate the material storage area in such a location as to prevent damage
to the material.
13.4 Drawing Control
Drawing, Specifications, etc. shall be supplied by the shop and controlled as specified in Section
3.0 of this QCM. Site Engineer shall control the original or revised drawings supplied by the shop.

Section 13.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Field Assembly
Page 2 of 3
13.5 Inspection, Examination and Test
The Traveler for field assembly work shall be prepared by Site Engineer, reviewed by Site QC
Inspector for designation of inspection points.
The Traveler shall be submitted to the site AI for the designation of inspection points.
Inspection, Examination and Test shall be carried out according to the Section 5.0 of this QCM
unless otherwise described in this Section. Field Foreman shall record any information joint,
welder I.D of any joint to Traveler.
Site Engineer shall take the responsibility of Manufacturing Manager of Shop. Site QC Inspector
shall implement each inspection, Examination and Test program in the field site and he shall
witness the final pressure testing with AI.
After successful completion of hydrostatic test, Certification Mark shall be applied in accordance
with the requirements of Code respectively by Site QC Inspector in the concurrence and
presence of AI.
When the Certification Mark is requested by the field site, QA/QC Manager shall hand carry it to
the location or Site QC Inspector shall come to QA/QC Manager and pick up to the field site.
Soonest after being used, the Certification Mark shall be returned to the custody of QA/QC
Manager.
Measurement and test equipment shall be calibrated and supplied by the shop. Subcontractor
measuring and test equipment shall be verified by Site QC Inspector.
QA/QC Manager is responsible to notify the AI of his impending of the Hold and Witness
Inspection point.
13.6 Correction of Nonconformities
Site QC Inspector shall issue NCR for nonconforming condition in the field site.
The NCR shall be sent to the shop for disposition according to the paragraph 6.5 and returned to
the field site for AI review and implementation of the disposition.
13.7 Welding Control
WPS and Welders shall be controlled as described in Section 7.0 of this QCM. Welding Engineer
in the shop shall provide the WPS. Welding Engineer is responsible for qualification of Welders
and for preparation and maintenance of the WL in the field site.
Field Foreman is responsible for assignment of Welders and control of Welding Material Control
Room at field site.
All welding work and documentation shall be performed in the same manner as in the shop.

Section 13.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Field Assembly
Page 3 of 3
13.8 Nondestructive Examination
All NDE shall be controlled as specified in Section 8.0 of this QCM.
13.9 Heat Treatment
The heat treatment shall be controlled as specified in the Section 9.0 of this QCM.
13.10 Calibration of Measurement and Test Equipment
The calibrated equipment shall be provided by the shop and controlled in accordance with
Section 10.0 of this QCM.
13.11 Record Retention
Site QC Inspector shall be responsible for the retention of records and forwarding the records to
Document Controller.
It is the responsibility of Site QC Inspector to properly complete and certify the field assembly
portion of the MDR prior to presenting it to the AI.
Site QC Inspector shall make all Code related document available to the AI.
The Section 12.0 of this QCM shall be applied in addition to this requirement.
13.13 Organizational Chart
See Figure 1.1.

Section 14.0
Date Jul 23, 2016
Certification
Page 1 of 1
14.1. Only written signature and written date of the authorized personnel shall be used for indicating
certifications authorizations, and approvals.
14.2. In case, other methods are used in the future, the method employed shall be described in QCM to
ensure the integrity of the certification, authorization, and approval.

v QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL
Section 15.0
Edn./Rev. No. 3/0
Date Jan 15, 2016
Special Requirements for Section VIII, Div.2
Page 1 of 5
Edn./
Sample Form No. Title Date
Rev. No.
A-02-01 QCM / Procedure Distribution Log 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-02-02 Code Edition Review Log 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-03-01 Manufacturing Order (MO) 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-03-02 Drawing / Document Distribution List 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-04-01 Project Material Requisition (PMR) 1/0 Jul 23, 2016

Project Material Specification (PMS)
A-04-02/A, B 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A: Steel, B: Welding material
A-04-03 Material Purchase Requisition (MPR) 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-04-04 Inspection Request (IR) 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-04-05 Receiving Inspection Report (RIR) 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-04-06 Tag / Sticker / Stamp Sample 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-04-07 Material Request (MR) 1/0 Jul 23, 2016

Traveler
A-05-01/A, B, C 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A, B, C
A-05-02 Pressure Test Record (PTR) 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
Manufacturer's Data Report Log (National Board
A-05-03 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
Registration)
A-05-04 Certification Mark 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-06-01 Nonconformance Report (NCR) 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-06-02 Nonconformance Report Log (NCR Log) 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-07-01 Welder List (WL) 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-07-02 Welding Material Issue Log (WMIL) 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-07-03 Welder Continuity Log (WCL) 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
A-10-01 Equipment List (EL) 1/0 Jul 23, 2016
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INOUE VIETNAM CO., LTD.

Address: Nhon Trach 3 Industrial Park, Phase

QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL

SECTION Cover Page

CONTROLLED COPY UNCONTROLLED COPY

Inoue Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Cover Page Cover Page 1/0 Jul 23, 2016

Prepared By: Reviewed By:

Approved By: Accepted By:

INOUE VIETNAM CO., LTD.

General Director / Inoue Vietnam

INOUE VIETNAM CO., LTD.

AIA ASME Accredited Authorized Inspection Agency

AIS Authorized Inspector Supervisor

ASME The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

BPV Boiler and Pressure Vessel

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code unless otherwise described

Inoue Vietnam INOUE VIETNAM CO., LTD.

Item Sub-assemblies and completed products in this QCM

MAWP Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

MDR Manufacturer's Data Report or Manufacturer’s Partial Data Report

MPR Material Purchase Requisition

MT Magnetic Particle Examination

MTR Material Test Report

NCR Nonconformance Report

NDE Nondestructive Examination (RT, UT, MT, PT and VT)

PMR Project Material Requisition

PMS Project Material Specification

PQR Procedure Qualification Record

PT Liquid Penetrant Examination

PTR Pressure Test Record

PWHT Post Weld Heat Treatment

INOUE VIETNAM CO., LTD.

QCM Quality Control Manual

QCP Quality Control Procedure

A Manufacturing step or operation that requires a review of records by AI or

RIR Receiving Inspection Report

Operation description in the process of fabrication, record all steps and

WCL Welder Continuity Log

Welder Welders or Welding Operators unless otherwise described separately

WMIL Welding Material Issue Log

WPQ Record of Welder or Welding Operator Performance Qualification

WPS Welding Procedure Specification

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1.2 Responsibility and Authority

1.2.1 General Director

1.2.2 General Manager

He is responsible for the issuance of MO.

He reports to the General Director.

1.2.3 Document Controller

Document Controller reports to the General Manager.

1.2.4 Engineering Manager

He is responsible for the procurement of the Code materials and services.

He is responsible for the controlling of the material in the warehouse.

INOUE VIETNAM CO., LTD.

He is responsible to prepare of PO when received MPR approved.

1.2.5 Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager is responsible for:

- The preparation and issuance of fabrication procedures, traveler, specifications and

- Providing effective supervision instructions during construction in the working area of

- Conducting hydrostatic tests as per Code requirements.

Foreman is responsible to assign Welder, Worker to the job.