Mandatory Minimum Nondestructive
Mandatory Minimum Nondestructive
4 Mandatory Minimum Nondestructive Examinations for Pressure Welds or Welds to Pressure-Retaining Components
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Butt welds (girth and longitudi- Volumetric examination (RT Volumetric examination (RT or Visual for all sizes and
Welded branch connections (size Volumetric examination (RT Volumetric examination (RT or VT for all sizes and
indicated is branch size) [Notes or UT) for over NPS 4. UT) for branch over NPS 4 thicknesses
(3) and (4)] MT or PT for NPS 4 and and thickness of branch over
3
less [Note (2)]. 4 in. (19.0 mm)
MT or PT for branch NPS 4
and less with thickness of
branch over 34 in. (19 mm)
VT for all sizes with branch
thickness 34 in. (19.0 mm) or
106
less
ASME B31.1-2014
Fillet, socket, attachment, PT or MT for all sizes and VT for all sizes and VT for all sizes and
and seal welds thicknesses [Note (5)] thicknesses thicknesses
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) All welds shall be given a visual examination in addition to the type of specific nondestructive examination specified.
(b) NPS nominal pipe size.
(c) RT radiographic examination; UT ultrasonic examination; MT magnetic particle examination; PT liquid penetrant examination; VT visual examination.