I would like to clarify few points on the interpretation 16-01 of ASME B http://31.3- Para 341.3.4 Progressive examination.

The question for Interpretation 16-01 is:

In accordance with ASME B 313.3-1996 Edition, Progressive examination, if the defective weld is repaired and found defective again, repaired a second time and again found to be defective, is it necessary to examine two additional items for each failed repair?

And the answer is "No. See Para 341.3.3"

Para 341.3.3 says, Defective Components and Workmanship. An examined item with one or more defects (imperfections of a type or magnitude exceeding the acceptance criteria of this Code) shall be repaired or replaced; and the new work shall be reexamined by the same methods, to the same extent, and by the same acceptance criteria as required for the original work.

I have 2 queries :

1. The above Para does not deal about the progressive examination, however specified that the repaired joint shall be re-examined by the same methods, to the same extent, and by the same acceptance criteria as required for the original work. And if the evaluation of the repair joint is as same as the original work, the requirement of progressive examination according to Para 341.3.4. also applicable for the repaired joint. Please clarify..

2. If the defective weld is repaired by different welder #2 and not the original welder #1, and produced a new indication more than acceptable limit (repair), the same evaluation answer for the interpretation 16-01 is applicable? Or the progressive examination for the welder # 2 will be applicable?

appreciated, if anyone can clarify the interpretation of the above.

I would like to clarify few points on the interpretation 16-01 of ASME B http://31.3- Para 341.3.4 Progressive examination.

The question for Interpretation 16-01 is:

In accordance with ASME B 313.3-1996 Edition, Progressive examination, if the defective weld is repaired and found defective again, repaired a second time and again found to be defective, is it necessary to examine two additional items for each failed repair?

And the answer is "No. See Para 341.3.3"

Para 341.3.3 says, Defective Components and Workmanship. An examined item with one or more defects (imperfections of a type or magnitude exceeding the acceptance criteria of this Code) shall be repaired or replaced; and the new work shall be reexamined by the same methods, to the same extent, and by the same acceptance criteria as required for the original work.

I have 2 queries :

1. The above Para does not deal about the progressive examination, however specified that the repaired joint shall be re-examined by the same methods, to the same extent, and by the same acceptance criteria as required for the original work. And if the evaluation of the repair joint is as same as the original work, the requirement of progressive examination according to Para 341.3.4. also applicable for the repaired joint. Please clarify..

2. If the defective weld is repaired by different welder #2 and not the original welder #1, and produced a new indication more than acceptable limit (repair), the same evaluation answer for the interpretation 16-01 is applicable? Or the progressive examination for the welder # 2 will be applicable?

appreciated, if anyone can clarify the interpretation of the above.

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