Sample QC Manual

A Brief Introduction The sample text in this document should be used as a guide in preparing a QC Manual that will comply with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes Section I, Section VIII Div. 1, Section VIII Div. 2 and Section VIII Div. 3, for Shop and Field Activities and also for Repairs and Alterations according to the National Board Inspection Code. It is important to understand that this is only a guide and should be modified acco ac cord rdin ingly gly to refle reflect ct the the QC Syst System em curr curren ently tly in use use and and for for the the Scop Scope e of Certificates of Authorization, which are being sought. For ease of reading, reading, certain references references have been made to various various sample forms that many manufacturers use in meeting the various Code requirements. When preparing your your syst system em,, the the form forms, s, an and d title title of form forms s used used by your your orga organi niza zatio tion n shou should ld be referenced in place of these samples. For identification of the sample forms referenced in this Manual they have been identified in blue text. text. Individuals responsible for performing various duties within this Manual in meeting Code requirements have been indicated as TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE in red. red. The Company Legal Name, Name, and Address are shown in purple. purple . Throug Throughou houtt this this sample sample the variou various s paragr paragraph aphs s identi identified fied with with ASME are are Code Code requir requireme ements nts,, placin placing g your your mouse mouse over over ASME will will op open en a po popp-up up wind window ow wh whic ich h identifies the referencing Code paragraph or Check List item.

This document is provided as a GUIDE ONLY and is not to be used VERBATIUM

The text shown in this sample QC Manual should act as a guide in developing a QC program which meets the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I, ASME B31.1, Section VIII Div. 1, Div. 2, and Div. 3 it should not be used verbatim, without review of the system and modification to reflect the system which is actually in use.

QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL

of

Company Legal Name AND ACTUAL ADDRESS

for the

SHOP FABRICATION, FIELD ASSEMBLY, AND REPAIR of BOILERS, HEAVY WALL, REACTORS, COLUMNS AND STORAGE VESSELS & PARTS FOR THE PETRO-CHEMICAL INDUSTRY AND GENERAL PRESSURE VESSELS ACCORDING TO SECTION I, SECTION VIII Division 1, 2 & 3 and ASME B31.1 OF THE ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE

and for

REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO BOILERS & PRESSURE VESSELS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION I NSPECTION CODE

CONTROLLED COPY: YES

NO

MANUAL NUMBER: E Edition: 1 - 22 November 2009 The text shown in this sample QC Manual should act as a guide in developing a QC program which meets the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I, ASME B31.1, Section VIII Div. 1, Div. 2, and Div. 3 it should not be used verbatim, without review of the system and modification to reflect the system which is actually in use.


of

Company Legal Name AND ACTUAL ADDRESS

for the

SHOP FABRICATION, FIELD ASSEMBLY, AND REPAIR of BOILERS, HEAVY WALL, REACTORS, COLUMNS AND STORAGE VESSELS & PARTS FOR THE PETRO-CHEMICAL INDUSTRY AND GENERAL PRESSURE VESSELS ACCORDING TO SECTION I, SECTION VIII Division 1, 2 & 3 and ASME B31.1 OF THE ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE

and for

REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO BOILERS & PRESSURE VESSELS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION I NSPECTION CODE

CONTROLLED COPY: YES

NO

MANUAL NUMBER: E Edition: 1 - 22 November 2009 The text shown in this sample QC Manual should act as a guide in developing a QC program which meets the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I, ASME B31.1, Section VIII Div. 1, Div. 2, and Div. 3 it should not be used verbatim, without review of the system and modification to reflect the system which is actually in use.


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TABLE TABLE OF CONTENTS Section

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Table of Contents

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Statement of Policy and Authority

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Glossary

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Manual Control

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Organization

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Drawings, Design Calculations & Specifications

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Material Control

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Examination and Inspection

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Nonconformities

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W elding

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Nondestructive Examination

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Heat Treatment

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Calibration

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Record ords, MDR, Code Stamp mpiing And National Board

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Authorized Inspector

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Field Sites

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Repairs & Alterations

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Exhibit Index

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Preface

Description

Nov. 22, 09

Nov. 22, 09

Approved

Accepted

TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE

Authorized Inspector



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STATEMENT OF POLICY AND AUTHORITY 0.1

This Manual describes the Quality Control System to be followed at Company Legal Name for the Shop Fabrication Fabrication at Address and Field Assembly of ASME Code Stamped Boilers, Pressure Piping, Pressure Vessels and Parts controlled from this location in accordance with Section I, Section VIII Division 1, Div.2, and Div.3. This Manual also covers the requirements for the Repair & Alteration of Boilers and Pressure Vessels according to the NBIC.

0.2

The Management of Company Legal Name is totally committed to meet all of the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, NBIC, and the Quality Control System described in this Manual.

0.3

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE is responsible for the preparation, revision and issuance of this Quality Quality Control Control Manual, Manual, and for the administration administration and implementati implementation on of the Quality Quality Control Control System at this location, and at field sites controlled from this location.

0.4

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE has the authority, responsibility and organizational freedom to identify Quality Control problems, provide their solutions, and verify the resolution of such problems, and to stop work if further processing would result in a nonconformance of the Code or this Manual.

0.5

When there are differences of interpretation of the Code or this Manual that cannot be resolved through the organizational structure described in this Manual, such problems shall be brought directl directly y to me for resoluti resolution on in accord accordanc ance e with with the ASME Code, this Manual Manual and goo good d engineering practice.

0.6

This Manual has been prepared in the English language and translated into "Native Language" for use by non-English speaking personnel.

0.7

In case of any conflict in understanding the requirements of this Manual, the English version shall govern.

CEO

22 November 2009



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GLOSSARY 1. 0

GENERAL

1.0.1

The following following Section Section covers covers the terms and and abbreviations abbreviations used used through through this Manual, Manual, along along with with a brief description of their meaning.

Company Legal Name

-

The Company Company who’s who’s Qual Qualit ity y Co Cont ntrol rol Syste System m is docu documen mente ted d in this this Manual.

ACC CCE EPTANC TANCE E

-

The The act of acce accept ptin ing, g, by sign signin ing g-off -off and and dat dating ing on a docu ocume ment nt for for an operation after, verification that the applicable requirements were met.

AI

-

Au Authorized Inspector regularly employed by an Authorized Inspection Agency as defined in the Code and holds an A Endorsement on their valid National Board commissioning card.

AIA

-

Authorized Inspection Agency: one designated as such by the appropr app ropriat iate e legal legal Author Authority ity of a State State or Munici Municipal pality ity of the USA or Province of Canada and Accredited by the ASME.

AIS

-

Authorized Inspector Supervisor.

APPR APPROV OVAL AL

-

The The act act of appr approv ovin ing, g, by sign signin ingg-of offf on a docu docume ment nt afte afterr veri verifi fica cati tion on that that all the requirements have been met.

ASME

-

T he he American Society of Mechanical Engineers

CER ERTI TIFY FY

-

The The act act of veri erifyi fying and and atte attest stin ing g in writ riting ing tha that docum ocumen ents ts,, proc proce esses sses,, products, or personnel qualifications comply with specified requirements.

CMTR MTR

-

A Certi ertifi fied ed Ma Mate teri rial al Test Test Re Repo port rt,, indi ndicati cating ng that hat the the ma mate teri rial al supp suppllied ied has has been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with the required material specification and the requirements of AM-101

CODE ODE

-

The The ASME Boiler & Pressure sure Vesse ssel Code of Construction Edition and/ nd/or Addenda’s and reference Sections.

MATE MATERI RIA AL

-

Materi Mate rial al ma manu nufa fact ctur ured ed to an SA, SB or SFA spe specifi cifica cati tio on or any any oth other specification permitted by the applicable Construction Code

MDR

-

Manufacturer’s Data Report as defined in the ASME Code.

MAWP MAWP

-

Maximu ximum m Allow lowabl able Wor Working Pressu ssure an item is permi rmitted to opera erate at.

MDMT

-

Minimu mum m Design Metal Temp mpe erature, the lowest expected temp mpe erature the vessel is expected to operated at when in service.

MTR

-

Material Test Report

NAT´L AT´L BD.

-

The The Nati ational onal Board oard of Boiler iler and and Press ressur ure e Vesse essell Insp Inspe ector ctors. s.

NBIC

-

National Board Inspection Code

NCR

-

Nonconformance Report.



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GLOSSARY NDE

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Nondestructive Examination.

PQR

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Welding Procedure Qualification Record.

PREPARE

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To issue a document, with signature and date.

PROCEDURE

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A document with step-by-step instructions describing how actions shall be performed in order to produce results in accordance with the specified requirements.

WPS

-

Welding Procedure Specification.

WPQ

-

Welders and Welding Operators Performance Qualification Record.

Etc......

-

Enter any abbreviations or acronyms, which are used within this Quality Control Manual.




MANUAL CONTROL 2.0

GENERAL

2.0.1

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE is responsible for the administration and distribution of this Manual and all revisions thereto. Only Controlled copies of this Manual shall be used within the works and at field sites.

2.1.0

CONTROLLED MANUAL DISTRIBUTION

2.1.1

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE will issue copies of the Manual in accordance with the "List of Manual Holders" (Exhibit 2-1) maintained by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE using the Manual Transmittal Sheet (Exhibit 2-2). Each Manual will bear the same control number on its title page as is shown on the list: For Manuals in the English language they shall be identified with the letter "E" after their control number.

2.1.2

Manual holders within the works shall acknowledge receipt of a new Manual by signing and dating the Manual Transmittal Sheet and returning this to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

2.1.3

For internal Manual holders who do not acknowledge receipt within 10 days, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall personally contact the recipient, verify that the Manual is current and obtain a signed copy of the Manual Transmittal Sheet.

2.1.4

Controlled Manuals issued outside the works shall be sent by Post, requiring the recipient to acknowledge receipt of the Manual by dating the transmittal letter and returning this to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

2.1.5

Code Editions and Addenda are reviewed by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE to determine the need for revisions to the Quality Control System and procedures. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE signing and dating the Summary of Change page of each Code Section shall document this review.

2.1.6

When revisions are required, they shall be made and distributed within six months of the Addenda issue date, or for Editions prior to the Edition becoming mandatory.

2.1.7

Revisions to this Manual will be approved by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and submitted to the Authorized Inspector for their review and acceptance prior to issue. The approval of the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and acceptance of the Authorized Inspector is documented on the Table of Contents page by signature and date in the space provided.

2.1.8

Revisions are indicated on the affected page in italic type showing the changed portion of text.

2.1.9

Revisions will be made by Section, except for Exhibits; revised exhibit pages are issued individually with a revised "Exhibit Index" page and Table of Contents page.

2.1.10 Revised Sections of the Manual are distributed by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE using the Manual Transmittal Sheet and will include a revised Table of Contents page showing the latest Revision Number and date of each Section of the Manual, and the signature and date of the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and the Authorized Inspector.

2.1.11 Manual holders within the works shall acknowledge receipt of revisions and the destruction of superseded Manual Sections by signature and date on the Manual Transmittal Sheet and returning this to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.




MANUAL CONTROL 2.1.12 For internal Manual holders who do not acknowledge receipt within 10 days, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall personally contact the recipient, verify that the Manual is current and obtain a copy of the signed Manual Transmittal Sheet.

2.1.13 Revisions issued outside the works shall be sent by Post, requiring the recipient to acknowledge receipt of the Revisions and that the obsolete pages have been destroyed by the recipient signing and dating the transmittal letter and returning this to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

2.1.14 If acknowledgment of receipt is not received in thirty (30) days the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE will advise external Manual holders that their Manual will be decontrolled if acknowledgment of receipt is not received within an additional 30 days.

2.1.15 Manuals distributed to personnel of Company Legal Name or Manuals sent to the Authorized Inspection Agency cannot be decontrolled.

2.1.16 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall retain one copy of each revision of the Manual and the original of the current Manual, for a period of at least 3 years. 2.1.17

A current copy of the Quality Control Manual is available for use by the Authorized Inspector at the shop and at the field sites.

2.2.0

UNCONTROLLED MANUALS

2.2.1

Uncontrolled Manuals are Manuals, current at the date of issue but which are not kept up-to-date and may only be issued to outside organizations, for information only.

2.2.2

Such uncontrolled Manuals shall be clearly marked on the cover page, and not recorded on the List of Manual Holders.

2.3.0

ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION

2.3.1

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall be responsible for maintaining the original and at least one hard copy of this Manual with the dated signatures of the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, and the Authorized Inspector, for use by the Authorized Inspector.

2.3.2

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall be responsible to present to the Authorized Inspector all proposed revisions to the Manual in hard copy form for review and acceptance prior to being placed on the company’s’ server for public access.

2.3.3

Access to the file to make modifications stored on the company's computers shall be limited to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, by the server administrator and/or passwords.

2.3.4

Revisions to the Electronic version of this Manual are only made after approval by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and acceptance of the Authorized Inspector by signature and date on the hard copy version.

2.3.5

Revisions made to the electronic version are indicated in red showing the changed portion of text.

2.3.6

The signature of the Authorized Inspector shall never be scanned or in any other way stored electronically. In the event of discrepancies between the electronic version and the hard copy version of this Manual the hard copy version shall govern.




MANUAL CONTROL 2.3.7

Electronic versions of this Manual will not have an identification number.

2.3.8

Hard copies of this Manual may be printed for reference only, and are not controlled, when printed they shall show a date stamp and are only valid for 24 hours.

2.3.9

Server Access

2.3.9.1 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE through email shall notify individuals having access to the Manual. The recipient returning the email to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, which they shall print and maintain on file, shall document acknowledgment of this notification and in understanding their individual responsibility under this program. 2.3.9.2 Notification of approved and accepted changes to this Manual are sent to all those assigned responsibilities with in the program by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE through the use of email as described in paragraph 2.3.11.1. 2.3.10 File Distribution 2.3.10.1

When the electronic version of the Manual is distributed as a file, to be placed on individual computers, distribution shall be controlled in the same manner as the hard copy version described in paragraph 2.1.0.

2.3.11 Hard Copy for Joint Reviews 2.3.11.1

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE will provide the Review Team current necessary number of hard copies versions of the Manual for review and use during the Joint Review.




ORGANIZATION 3.0

GENERAL

3.0.1

The interrelation of all personnel who manage, perform and verify work affecting the quality are shown in this Section. The organization chart of Company Legal Name establishing the lines of Authority and communications for the proper implementation of this Manual are given in Figure 1 of this Section.

3.1.0

DELEGATION OF DUTIES

3.1.1

Each person in a supervisory position may delegate the performance of their duties to competent and when required qualified certified personnel under their supervision. However, they may not delegate their responsibility.

3.1.2

Each person in a supervisory position may carry out the duties of personnel under their supervision, provided they are qualified and when required certified to perform this work.

Example Only – Names of individuals are not required or recommended




DRAWINGS, DESIGN CALCULATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS 4.0

GENERAL

4.0.1

All inquires are received in Company Legal Name by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

4.0.2

On receipt of an inquiry for a Code item, to be designed by Company Legal Name, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE reviews the Customer’s design specification with consultation from the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for adequacy, and for compliance to applicable Code requirements by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE. Any deficiencies are reconciled with the customer. This review is not documented.

4.0.3

When the inquiry becomes an order the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE assigns the item a Manufacture's Serial number taken from a register, and this number is used to identify all documents related to this order.

4.0.4

For ASME Section I, Section VIII Div.1, Div.2 or Div.3 vessels or parts, the mandatory Code Edition & Addenda requirements for the order shall be the basis of the design calculations. The client's drawings and specifications shall never override the Code.

4.1.0

PREPARATION OF DRAWINGS, CALCULATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

4.1.1

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE selects a Design Engineer to prepare the drawings, calculations, and Material Purchase Specification (Exhibit 4-1). The Design Engineer shall be responsible for specifying materials to be used in Code work and they shall be limited to either SA or SB as per the applicable section of the Code and for which allowable stresses are listed in Section II Part D of the Code or as permitted in other areas of the Code.

4.1.2

Such drawings shall include as a minimum details of Code Edition and Addenda, welded and bolted joints, NDE, PWHT, material specifications including type and grade, dimensions, tolerances, MAWP, (for Div.2 & 3 Design Pressure) and temperature, minimum design metal temperature at MAWP, hydrostatic or pneumatic test pressure, requirement or exemption from impact testing and when requested by the client or if the item is to be installed in the United States or Canada that the vessel is to be National Board registered.

4.1.3

Completed drawings and design calculations along with the Material Purchase Specifications are submitted to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for review and approval for Code compliance, including verification that maximum and minimum design metal temperatures, Charpy impact test requirements, loadings, and when cold forming is performed that fiber elongation has been considered.

4.1.4

The calculation sheets shall be numbered consecutively with the revision status on each page and Code Paragraphs and Formula shall be noted on the calculation sheets.

4.1.5

Any disapproved documents are returned to the Design Engineer for correction and resubmitted. The dated signature of the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shows approval.

4.1.6

Revisions to the above design documents are prepared and approved in the same way as the originals.

4.1.7

If due to difficulties in procurement, the material may be substituted with approval of the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and the acceptance of the AI. Substitution of material shall require revision of drawings, parts list and calculations.




4.1.7.1 For Section VIII Div.2 & Div.3 items reconciliation by the Registered Professional Engineer with the Users Design Specification and the Manufacturers Design Report is also required.




DRAWINGS, DESIGN CALCULATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS 4.2.0

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGNS

4.2.1

When computer aided design calculations are used for Company designed Code items, the Design Engineer is responsible for the input of correct design data and for the verification that the correct output has been obtained, and the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall be responsible for the approval.

4.2.2

Computer aided design calculations shall show the program name and version number on the output and the pages shall be numbered.

4.2.3

If commercially available or in-house developed computer aided design software is used the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, shall verify the accuracy of computer programs for each element used, prior to use by performing manual calculations or by an alternate method and comparing the results against those of the program, these results shall be maintained and made available to the Authorized Inspector. Any revisions to the program will require re-verification.

4.2.4

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE will review the Code Addenda to determine if computer programs are affected. Required revisions will be made within six months of the Addenda date.

4.2.5

The review of programs and all revisions are documented on a dated record signed by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, showing the program name and version number and Code Edition and/or Addenda.

4.2.6

Computer aided calculations output are available for review and acceptance by the Authorized Inspector. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall provide the Authorized Inspector with any manual calculations requested to verify the computer output.

4.3.0

STANDARD CALCULATIONS & DRAWINGS

4.3.1

When standard design calculations or drawings are used for Company designed Code items, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE is responsible for the verification that the drawings and/or calculations comply with the applicable Code Edition and/or Addenda.

4.3.2

Verification by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE to assure compliance of standard drawings and calculations is documented on a dated record indicating the drawing and/or calculations number, the revision level of the documents verified and the applicable Code Edition and/or Addenda they are valid for.

4.3.3

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall provide this record and all drawings and calculations to the Authorized Inspector for review.

4.4.0

DESIGN BY OTHERS

4.4.1

When drawings or calculations are provided to Company Legal Name by others, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE reviews these documents for compliance to the Code. Any discrepancies are brought to the attention of the design concern for correction to meet Code requirements.

4.4.2

When design documents meet Code requirements, including maximum and minimum design metal temperatures and Charpy impact test requirements, they are approved by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, who signs and dates each document.

4.4.3

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall be responsible to obtain the necessary documentation of the verification of computer programs used for calculations when these calculations are provided by an outside organization.





DISTRIBUTION OF DRAWINGS AND CALCULATIONS

4.5.1

All design calculations and Material Purchase Specifications are filed in the Design Engineers job file.

4.5.2

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall be responsible for submittal of the drawings and calculations to the Authorized Inspector for review prior to start of fabrication. The Authorized Inspector shall not be held responsible for the accuracy of the calculations.

4.5.3

The job is released to the shop after approval by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, and review of the drawings and calculations by the Authorized Inspector.

4.5.4

The Design Engineer prepares a Document Transmittal Sheet (Exhibit 4-2) indicating the document number and revision level.

4.5.5

Each person receiving the document is required to sign and date the sheet for acknowledging receipt. In case of revisions to documents, the obsolete copy shall be returned to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

4.5.6

Superseded documents existing in the company shall be withdrawn and substituted with the new revision and cancelled copies shall be destroyed or marked "CANCELLED".

4.5.7

Superseded documents are retrieved and destroyed, except for one copy kept on file in the Engineering Department for record purposes. These documents shall be marked in red "CANCELLED".

4.5.8

One set of the above documents is provided to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for use by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

4.6.0

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SECTION VIII, DIVISION 2 & DIVISION 3 VESSELS

4.6.1

User's Design Specification:

4.6.1.1 A User's Design Specification, which sets forth, expected operating conditions and required vessel supports shall also specify whether or not a fatigue (cyclic) analysis is required. 4.6.1.2 If required, sufficient details shall be provided to the vessel manufacturer as a basis for a fatigue analysis in accordance with Appendix 5 of Division 2. 4.6.1.3 The design specification shall also specify amount of corrosion or erosion allowance, if required, and whether lethal fluid or gas is to be contained. 4.6.1.4 The User's Design Specification for Section VIII, Division 3 items shall include all requirements as specified in the Code, and fatigue analysis shall be mandatory. 4.6.1.5 A Professional Engineer registered in one or more states of the United States of America or provinces of Canada who is experienced in pressure vessel design shall certify the User’s Design Specification for both Section VIII Div.2 and Div.3 items. He must certify to compliance with the above requirements.





Manufacturer's Design Report:

4.6.2.1 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE or if necessary a design agent is responsible for producing a Manufacturer's Design Report consisting of calculations and drawings establishing that the design, as shown on the drawings, complies with the requirements of Section VIII, Division 2 or Division 3, for the conditions set forth in the User's Design Specification. 4.6.2.2 When required by the rules of sub-paragraph AD-160 and based upon the listed expected operating conditions, a fatigue (cyclic) analysis is mandatory and shall become part of the Manufacturer's Design Report. This Manufacturer's Design Report must be certified by a professional engineer registered in one or more states of the United States of America or provinces of Canada who is experienced in pressure vessel design, as complying with all applicable requirements of Section VIII, Division 2 (AG-302). 4.6.2.3 For Div.3 items the design shall be by analysis and the Manufacturer’s Design Report shall include a Design Analysis, As Built Drawings, Fatigue Analysis, consideration of effects of heating, Statement of openings without closures and Limiting thermal gradients across sections. 4.6.2.4 Changes made to information provided in the User's Design Specification and/or Manufacturer's Design Report shall be reconciled with the registered professional engineer who certified the original documents. 4.6.2.5 Any revisions, which might reflect on the stress analysis, shall be reconciled in the final Manufacturer's Design Report. 4.6.2.6 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall take into consideration the following points: restricted requirements on allowable materials, as reflected by the fatigue curves of Appendix 5, must be considered where a fatigue (cyclic) analysis is required by AD-160 (Div.2 items). 4.6.2.7 Provision of adequate overpressure protection or nozzles of adequate cross sectional area for mounting of overpressure protection devices shall be considered. Loadings to be considered are shown in AD-110. 4.6.2.8 Company Legal Name may subcontract the certification of the Design Report to a registered Professional Engineer. However the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall be responsible for its adequacy. 4.6.2.9 For Div.3 Items the registered professional engineer shall be other than the individual who certified the User’s Design Specification for the item. 4.6.2.10

The Design Engineer shall indicate the supplementary purchase, examination and test requirements in the Material Purchase Specification.





ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SECTION I

4.7.1

When the pressure parts of a forced-flow steam generator according to Section I, with no fixed steam and waterline are designed for different pressure levels, the owner shall provide or cause to be provided a boiler pressure system design diagram, certified by a Professional Engineer experienced in the mechanical design of power plants, which supplies the following information.

a) The relative location of the various pressure parts, with respect to the path of water-steam flow;

b) A line showing the expected maximum sustained pressure, indicating the expected variation in pressure along the path of water-steam flow; c) The maximum allowable working pressure of the various pressure parts; d) The location and set pressure of the overpressure protection devices; e) Copy of this diagram shall be attached to the Master Data Report

4.7.2

For an isolable or separately fired superheater which discharges steam directly to a process stream, the required stop valve and safety valves may be omitted when, flow and pressure calculations demonstrating that the superheater will not be overpressurized under any steam flow.

4.7.2.1 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall assure that the pressure system design diagram or the calculations are certified by a Professional Engineer experienced in the mechanical design of power plants and made available to the Authorized Inspector.




MATERIAL CONTROL 5.0

GENERAL

5.0.1

This Section describes the system, which is used to assure that only material, which has been properly ordered, received and inspected, is used in ASME Code construction.

5.1.0

MATERIAL REQUISITIONS

5.1.1

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE is responsible to prepare, in accordance with the applicable documents and the Code requirements, the Material Purchase Specifications that are then approved by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

5.1.2

The Material Purchase Specification shall include as a minimum, marking and material test report required; any additional requirements of the Code Section, such as UG-79, UHA when hot forming, special testing, and Charpy impact tests at minimum design metal temperature.

5.1.3

The Material Purchase Specification shall provide all Code requirements; this includes material specification, type or grade, permitted by the applicable design Code Section I, Section VIII Division 1, 2 or 3 and all other purchase requirements of the applicable construction Code and of that specification given in Section II.

5.1.4

The approved Material Purchase Specifications is then sent to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

5.2.0

PURCHASE ORDERS

5.2.1

Before purchasing, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE checks with the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, to find out, which materials are on stock.

5.2.2

For all Code material, which must be ordered the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, prepares the Purchase Order (Exhibit 5-1) and attaches a copy of the approved Material Purchase Specification.

5.2.3

The requirements for Code stamping and Partial Data Reports shall be included either in the Purchase Order or reference the attached Material Purchase Specification when purchasing ASME Code Parts.

5.2.4

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE then transmits the Purchase Order along with the approved Material Purchase Specification, to the appropriate vendor, and a copy to TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for use during receiving inspection.

5.2.5

Changes to the Purchase Order will be only be made from revised Material Purchase Specifications which have been approved in the same manner as the originals and with concurrence of the Authorized inspector.

5.3.0

RECEIVING INSPECTION

5.3.1

Incoming materials shall not be released (except as described in 5.3.9 & 5.3.10) before the receiving inspection has take place as described in 5.3.3 – 5.3.8.

5.3.2

Materials are received in the works by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE is responsible to assure that the arrived material is placed in an appropriate area awaiting inspection and prepares the Receiving Inspection Report (Exhibit 5-2) also to perform the control indicated below:




Verify the quantity of the material against the Bill of Laden, visual examination for shipping damage and for stainless steel rust traces. •




MATERIAL CONTROL 5.3.3

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE transmits the Receiving Inspection Report to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE to show that material is awaiting inspection.

5.3.4

Upon receipt of the Receiving Inspection Report, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall verify that the material is correctly marked in accordance with the material specification of the Code as given on their copy of the Material Purchase Specification, Record the full material markings, actual dimensions and minimum thickness found, use templates to control forming and radius of shell and heads and to record this information on the Receiving Inspection Report.

5.3.5

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE then verifies the Receiving Inspection Report and the MTR, CMTR or C of C to the material specification in the Code and any additional requirements given in the Material Purchase Specification.

5.3.6

At this time if any additional material testing is required, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall establish which tests must be performed in order to assure Code compliance.

5.3.7

When acceptable the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, signs and dates the Receiving Inspection Report in the release block, and sends a copy to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE thus allowing the material to be released for fabrication.

5.3.8

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE may release material for fabrication prior to final acceptance. Material, which is released in this manner, shall be positively identified. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE will authorize release by returning the Receiving Inspection Report to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE marked with "Released Except for Welding". Only when the final Receiving Inspection Report has been completed may welding begin. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall also note on the TRAVELER at the final operation prior to welding that work may not proceed beyond this point until signed by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

5.3.9

When materials released in accordance with paragraph 5.3.8 show a nonconformity, which cannot be resolved through the provisions of this Manual and the Code they shall be replaced with conforming material.

5.4.0

MATERIAL TRACEABILITY

5.4.1

Before cutting Code material into two or more pieces where the original markings would be lost or destroyed, a coded marking or the entire material marking is transferred by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, and verified by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE. The coded marking, traceable to the MTR or CMTR and the required material marking shall be acceptable to the Authorized Inspector.

5.4.2

Permanent attachments welded to pressure parts shall be identified as in 5.4.1 those attachments too small for the marking, to be stamped and visible after welding shall be stored, prior to fixing, in a box marked with the required material marking or codification.

5.4.3

Temporary attachments welded to pressure parts shall be identified with at least the P-Number of the material. For material, which has no assigned P-Number, a WPS shall be established as described in Section 8 of this Manual to prove weldability.

5.4.4

Temporary and permanent attachments to pressure parts shall be welded using a qualified WPS.





CUSTOMER SUPPLIED MATERIAL

5.5.1

All Code material supplied by the customer or his designee is received and inspected as described in 5.3.3 - 5.3.8 & 5.3.9.

5.5.2

Nonconforming material is handled as described in Section 7 of this Manual.

5.6.0

STOCK MATERIAL

5.6.1

If the Receiving Inspection Report exists, which meet the requirement of this program, utilization of stock material shall be accomplished by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE reviewing the existing Receiving Inspection Report and certificates against the applicable Code Edition and/or Addenda of the applicable construction Code and Section II for the material specification. When no Receiving Inspection Report exists the inspections described in 5.3.3 5.3.8 shall be performed.

5.6.2

When found to be acceptable approval for usage shall be given by signature and date of the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE on the Receiving Inspection Report and recording the applicable Code Edition and/or Addenda on the MTR or CMTR.

5.7.0

RECEIVING INSPECTION OF CODE STAMPED PARTS

5.7.1

Any item received with a Partial Data Report shall be inspected by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for possible damage and identification with the Partial Data Report.

5.7.2

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall review the Partial Data Report for completeness and then submit it to the Authorized inspector prior to it being used in fabrication.

5.8.0

WELDING MATERIALS

5.8.1

All welding consumables shall be purchased in accordance with Welding Material Purchase Specification (Exhibit 5-3) prepared by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for common welding materials used in production this is a standard form.

5.8.2

Based on predetermined stock levels the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, for common welding materials informs the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE the need to order welding material the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE then prepares a Purchase Order and attaches a copy of the Welding Material Purchase Specification and sends to the appropriate vendor.

5.8.3

For non-standard material, a Welding Material Purchase Specification is prepared by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE copies are then sent to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for use in receiving inspection.

5.8.4

Welding consumables are received in the works by the Storekeeper, the receiving inspection is as follows: •

5.8.5

Verify the marking on the consumables identification label against the Welding Material Purchase Specification.

Accepted welding consumables are then stored in the welding material storeroom.





SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIAL

5.9.1

Is permitted only as described in paragraph 4.1.7, 5.2.5, and 4.1.8 for Division 2 & 3

5.10.0 NONCONFORMING MATERIAL

5.10.1 Material, which does not meet all Purchase Order, purchase specifications, and Code requirements, is identified as nonconforming and handled as described in Section 7 of this Manual.




EXAMINATION & INSPECTION 6.0

GENERAL

6.0.1

This Section describes the documents used and their use for complying with the Code requirements for examination, inspection and tests within our works.

6.1.0

SHOP FABRICATION

6.1.1

The fabrication of Code items is controlled through the use of the TRAVELER (Exhibit 6-1), prepared by TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE from drawings, fabrication operations and procedures and lists the control operations sequences they occur for each item.

6.1.2

The completed TRAVELER covers the requirements for inspection, examination and tests and the procedures used for these operations. When completed, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE reviews the TRAVELER and drawings with the Authorized Inspector for designation of Authorized Inspector inspection points.

6.1.3

The TRAVELER provides space in columns for both the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and the Authorized Inspector to sign and date on the applicable line for those operations they have accepted.

6.1.4

Authorized Inspector inspection points are designated on the TRAVELER as follows: No work may proceed beyond this operation until the Authorized Inspector has accepted it;

•

H

•

W No work may proceed beyond this operation until the Authorized Inspector has accepted it or has given his written permission to waive this inspection point allowing work to proceed;

•

R

Is a review point, which would cover the review of documents and would not require acceptance of the Authorized Inspector before proceeding with the next operation, but must be seen prior to the Stamping of the item.

6.1.5

All operations shown on the TRAVELER are manufacturers hold points.

6.1.6

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and the Authorized Inspector initial and date the TRAVELER in the space provided to document their review and to release the TRAVELER to start Code fabrication.

6.1.7

Over and above those Authorized Inspector inspection points the AI is free to make any and all such inspections they consider necessary.

6.1.8

During fabrication the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall be responsible for the safe keeping of the TRAVELER and to notify the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE of approaching inspections or examinations.

6.1.9

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE is responsible for notifying the Authorized Inspector well in advance of the approaching inspection points.




EXAMINATION & INSPECTION 6.2.0

FINAL INSPECTION

6.2.1

The Authorized Inspector will make the final inspection following the hydrostatic or pneumatic test required by the Code.

6.2.1.1 For parts not tested, the inspection is made after fabrication of the part is completed, prior to being Code Stamped. 6.2.1.2 For items not tested until field assembly is completed, the inspection is made after fabrication of the item is completed, prior to being shipped to the field.

6.2.2

When a pressure vessel is not provided with an opening or other means of access to inspect internal surfaces, an inspection point for the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and the Authorized Inspector will be indicated on the TRAVELER to permit internal inspection before starting the final closure weld.

6.3.0

HYDROSTATIC TESTS

6.3.1

Code required hydrostatic tests are witnessed by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and the Authorized Inspector, following a preliminary test to determine and stop any leakage from flanges and fittings.

6.3.2

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE will assure that the Authorized Inspector has been notified sufficiently in advance of each test so that he may witness them and complete his inspections.

6.3.3

The hydrostatic test shall be performed by the TITLE OF RESPNSIBLE, as specified in the procedure shown on the TRAVELER.

6.3.4

Upon completion of test and final inspection, the TRAVELER and supporting documents are returned to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for review and filing as described in Section 10 of this Manual.

6.4.0

PNEUMATIC TESTS

6.4.1

Pneumatic tests are conducted by the Shop Foreman using a written procedure prepared by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE to include minimum metal test temperature, test pressure and holding time, pressure increase increments, dial range of gauges and other special requirements applicable to the type of test.

6.5.0

TEST GAUGES

6.5.1

At least one directly connected calibrated pressure gauge, visible to the operator controlling the pressure, and having a dial graduated over a range of about double the intended maximum test pressure but in not less than 1.5 times nor more than 4 times that pressure shall be used for all types of tests.

6.5.2

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall record the pressure gauge used on the TRAVELER.




EXAMINATION & INSPECTION 6.6.0

RECORDS

6.6.1

All records are returned to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for retention as described in Section 12 of this Manual.

6.7.0

NONCONFORMITIES

6.7.1

All nonconformities found during fabrication are recorded on the TRAVELER next to the operation where it occurred and are controlled and corrected as described in Section 7 of this Manual.




NONCONFORMITIES 7.0

GENERAL

7.0.1

A nonconformity is any condition, which does not comply with the applicable rules of the Code, this Quality Control System or other specified requirements. It is the duty of all employees to report suspected nonconformities to their supervisor, who will immediately notify the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE. Nonconformities must be corrected before the completed component can be considered to comply with the Code.

7.1.0

NONCONFORMITIES DURING RECEIVING INSPECTION

7.1.1

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE notifies the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE who places a Nonconformity Label (Exhibit 7-1) or marks with “red” on the item and enters the reason for the nonconformity on the Receiving Inspection Report. If there is not adequate space to describe the nonconformity on the Receiving Inspection Report a Nonconformity Report (Exhibit 7-2) will be issued.

7.1.2

The Receiving Inspection Report along with the NCR when applicable is sent to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for resolution.

7.2.0

NONCONFORMITIES DURING FABRICATION

7.2.1

As soon as a nonconforming condition is reported, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE inspects the item, and if verified as nonconforming, identifies it by recording on the TRAVELER next to the specific operation, the number of the Nonconformity Report taken from a register. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE then places a Nonconformity Label or marks the item in “red” with the Nonconformity Report number. If practical the nonconforming item is moved to a segregated area pending disposition.

7.2.2

The Nonconformity Report is then sent to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for resolution.

7.3.0

CORRECTION OF NONCONFORMITIES

7.3.1

USE-AS-IS: When the disposition is use-as-is, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE consults with, and obtains the approval of the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, who may consult with the applicable Design Engineer. Any required revisions to drawings, calculations or procurement documentation are made as described in this Manual, including submittal to the Authorized Inspector for his review and acceptance.

7.3.1.1 For Section VIII Div. 2 & 3 items reconciliation with the User’s Design Specification and the Manufacturers Design Report by the registered Professional Engineer is required.

7.3.2

REPAIR/REWORK: All dispositions requiring repair or rework may be carried out using written procedures, approved by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and accepted by the Authorized Inspector.

7.3.2.1 For repairs to base metal, the proposed disposition is submitted to the Authorized Inspector for acceptance of the method and extent of repair, and for designation of required inspection points, on the Nonconformity Report or TRAVELER.

7.3.3

SCRAP/RETURN TO VENDOR: This disposition requires the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE to verify and document on the Nonconformity Report that the item has been removed from the work area and tagged or clearly marked in red with "NATIVE LANGUAGE" (Scrap) to prevent its inadvertent use before disposal.




NONCONFORMITIES 7.4.0

VERIFICATION OF CORRECTIONS

7.4.1

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE re-inspects items after completion of dispositions described in 7.3.2. When satisfied that the item meets Code requirements, including acceptance of operations, which the Authorized Inspector designated as inspection points, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and the AI sign the Nonconformity Report, and allow fabrication to continue.

7.5.0

RECORDS

7.5.1

All records of nonconformities are made available to the Authorized Inspector for review and acceptance.

7.5.2

Completed Nonconformity Reports are returned to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for filing according to Section 12 of this Manual.




WELDING 8.0

GENERAL

8.0.1

All welding on Code work is performed using procedures, welders and welding operators qualified in accordance with Section IX, as required by Section I, Section VIII Div.1, 2 and 3.

8.1.0

WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

8.1.1

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) are written by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE to include all essential, nonessential and when required supplementary essential variables required for the process by ASME Code Section IX and the intended range of production welding. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE witnesses the test coupon welding, recording the actual variables used in making the qualification test welds.

8.1.2

Preparation and testing of the required test specimens is performed to meet Section IX and Section I, Section VIII Div.1, 2 & 3 requirements either in-house or by an external testing laboratory, the report of test results are reviewed by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE. If acceptable, they prepare and certify, by signature and date, the Procedure Qualification Record (PQR).

8.1.3

Copies of the qualified WPS's are provided to the Shop for use by production welders. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE maintains the WPS and PQR file and is responsible for their distribution.

8.1.4

The WPS's along with the supporting PQR´s are submitted to the Authorized Inspector for review and acceptance, and are available for review at any time.

8.1.5

WPS's are revised whenever there is a change in a nonessential variable. A new WPS is prepared and qualified if an essential variable or when required a supplementary essential variable is changed.

8.1.6

The Authorized Inspector may request re-qualification of a WPS at any time when their is reason to doubt the soundness of the weld being made using the specified WPS.

8.2.0

QUALIFICATION OF WELDERS AND WELDING OPERATORS

8.2.1

All welders and welding operators to be used for Code welding are qualified in accordance with Section IX, Section I and Section VIII Div.1, 2, & 3 under the supervision of the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

8.2.2

Preparation and testing of the required specimens are performed in house or by an external testing laboratory. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE reviews the test report and if acceptable, they prepare and certify the Welders or Welding Operators Performance Qualification Record (WPQ), which documents the essential variables, actually used for the test weld, and the ranges qualified for production welding by these variables.

8.2.3

Based on the WPQ the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE prepares the ASME Qualified Welders List (Exhibit 8-1), which is distributed, to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and only those welders or operators shall be assigned to Code work, within the qualified limits given. This list is reissued every six months or when revised.

8.2.4

WPQ's and the ASME Qualified Welders List are available for review by the Authorized Inspector at any time.




WELDING 8.2.5

The Authorized Inspector may request re-qualification of a Welder or Welding Operator at any time they question their ability to deposit a sound weld or to follow the variables established in the WPS.

8.3.0

REQUALIFICATION OF WELDERS AND WELDING OPERATORS

8.3.1

Welders and Welding Operators are re-qualified per paragraph 8.2 when: •

A performance essential variable changes;

When he 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 using a manual or semiautomatic welding process, which will maintain his qualification for manual and semiautomatic welding with that process; •

a welding operator has welded with a machine or automatic welding process, which will maintain his qualification for machine and automatic welding with that process; •

The Authorized Inspector has reason to question a welder or welding operator’s ability to deposit a sound weld that m eets the specification or to follow the variables established in the WPS. •

8.4.0

RETENTION OF WELDER AND WELDING OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS

8.4.1

Each qualified welder is listed on the Welders and Operators Retention Record (Exhibit 8-2) maintained by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE from monthly data provided by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE. The record indicates the job order number and the last date each welder or operator has welded in each process for which they are qualified.

8.4.2

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE determines from the list when a welder or welding operator’s qualification will expire, so as to ensure they perform production welding or are re-qualified.

8.5.0

PRODUCTION WELDING

8.5.1

Each qualified welder or welding operator is issued an identification stamp by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE with which to identify each weld they make adjacent to the weld at least every 0.9-meter. Should a welder or welding operator leave the employ of Company Legal Name the assigned identification stamp shall not be re-issued for a period of at least six months?

8.5.2

Should more than one welder be involved in performing a weld seam, both welders shall mark the weld seam with their identification stamp. When conditions prevent stamping of welds, the welder or operator enters their identification on the TRAVELER next to the relevant operation.

8.5.3

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE verify that all production welders and welding operators are qualified for the production essential variables to be used, base on the ASME Qualified Welders List and is responsible for instructing the welder in the correct use of the specified WPS.

8.5.4

In the case of tube-to-tube sheet welds it is the responsibility of the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE to maintain a record clearly indicating the area welded by each welder or welding operator.




WELDING 8.6.0

TACK WELDS

8.6.1

Tack welds, shall be made in accordance with a qualified WPS, whether left in place or completely removed. Tack welds left in place shall be made only by qualified welders.

8.6.2

When left in place, tack welds shall be made by qualified welders, and the ends of each tack weld ground to ensure complete fusion into the final weld, and the welder’s identification recorded on the TRAVELER or marked adjacent to the weld.

8.6.3

After preparation, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE visually examines each tack weld, and if cracked or otherwise defective, it is completely removed and replaced.

8.7.0

CONTROL OF WELDING CONSUMABLES

8.7.1

Welding Consumables are ordered, received and stored as per paragraph 5.8.

8.7.2

Prior to being used, the welding consumables (fluxes, covered electrodes) are stored in dry heated storage space in the storeroom.

8.7.3

Moisture sensitive welding consumables are received in sealed containers. When opened, they are place in a heated oven maintained at the temperature recommended by their manufacturer.

8.7.4

Welders will obtain from the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE weld material, which is specified on the WPS they are working to. For coated electrodes only a quantity sufficient to complete the weld or for a period of eight hours which ever is less will be issued.

8.7.5

Unconsumed electrodes returned for storage are examined by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for condition, cleanliness and identification before return to a segregated oven for reconditioning if they have not been maintained in a portable oven. Damaged or unidentified electrodes are scraped.

8.8.0

PRODUCTION TEST PLATES

8.8.1

Welded test plates for ASME Code required production vessel tests, impact, welds and heat affected zones, are prepared in accordance with a procedure prepared by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and shown on the TRAVELER.

8.8.2

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE supervises the welding of test plates, which are prepared and tested by a testing laboratory whose test report is reviewed by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for acceptable results or the need for retest.

8.8.3

Test results are submitted for review and acceptance to the Authorized Inspector, who may witness the tests if desired.

8.9.0

WELDING RECORDS

8.9.1

All records mentioned in this Section are available for review by the Authorized Inspector and are retained in as described in Section 12 of this Manual.




NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION 9.0

GENERAL

9.0.1

All NDE required by the Code is specified on the TRAVELER, and is performed by qualified, and certified personnel, using written procedures and calibrated equipment.

9.1.0

NDE PROCEDURES

9.1.1

All Code NDE is performed using written procedures that are verified RESPONSIBLE and approved by the Level III Examiner who is qualified appointed by letter from the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, of Company Legal III in accordance by our Written Practice which meets the requirements accepted edition of SNT-TC-1A.

9.1.2

All NDE procedures are reviewed and approved by the Level III with his signature and date.

9.1.3

All NDE procedures are submitted to the Authorized Inspector for his review and acceptance. Written procedures for radiographic (RT), ultrasonic (UT), liquid penetrant (PT) and magnetic particle (MT) examination of ASME Code items are demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Authorized Inspector, certified in accordance with Section V, paragraph T-150, and distributed according to a list maintained by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

9.2.0

NDE PERSONNEL

9.2.1

The Level III certifies, the personnel used for Code NDE as having the training, experience and qualifications for the method, in accordance with our Written Practice, which conforms to the requirements of the latest accepted edition of SNT-TC-1A, when examiners are performing PT on Section VIII Div.3 items or on steel castings according to Section I. For Section VIII Div.1, MT and PT examiners they may be certified in accordance with Appendix 6 and 8 respectively, or Appendix 9 for Section VIII Div.2. Section I Power Piping VT examiners are certified in accordance with our VT Written Practice, which meets the requirements of ASME B-31.1.

9.2.2

NDE Personnel Records are available for review by the Authorized Inspector, who may request re-qualification if there is reason to question an examiners ability to perform the examination.

9.2.3

Copies of NDE personnel qualification records for all examiners performing Code NDE are kept on file by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and made available to the Authorized Inspector.

9.3.0

NDE REPORTS

9.3.1

All required NDE Reports including RT film, are reviewed and accepted by the Level II or III prior to submittal to the Authorized Inspector for his review.

9.3.2

NDE Reports, including RT film for Code required RT, are filed by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for record retention as described in Section 12 of this Manual.

by the TITLE OF in the method and Name as our Level of the latest Code




NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION 9.4.0

ADDITIONAL NDE REQUIREMENTS

9.4.1

Before performance of pneumatic tests as permitted by ASME Code Section VIII Division 1 & 2, the full length of the following welds are examined by MT or PT, whichever is applicable, for the purpose of detecting possible cracks as follows. •

All welds around openings;

All attachment welds, including welds attaching non-pressure parts, having a throat thickness greater than 1/4" or 6mm. •

9.4.2

For Section VIII Div.3, all surfaces of pressure boundary components including internal and external surfaces and weld metal shall be examined by wet magnetic particle method (if ferromagnetic) or by liquid penetrant method (if nonmagnetic) over the entire surface of the vessel or component following all applicable heat treatment and autofrettage hydro test, unless accessibility prevents meaningful interpretation and characterization of defects.

9.5.0

SUBCONTRACTED NDE SERVICES

9.5.1

All Code NDE is performed using written procedures that are reviewed by TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and approved by the Level III Examiner who is a subcontractor, qualified in the method and certified by letter from the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE of Company Legal Name as our Level III in accordance with the subcontractors Written Practice which meets the requirements of the latest Code accepted edition of SNT-TC-1A.

9.5.2

All NDE procedures are reviewed and approved by the Level III with his signature and date.

9.5.3

All NDE procedures are submitted to the Authorized Inspector for their review and acceptance. Written procedures for radiographic (RT), ultrasonic (UT), liquid penetrant (PT) and magnetic particle (MT) examination of ASME Code items are certified in accordance with T-150 of the ASME Code Section V, as demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Authorized Inspector.

9.5.4

The Level III certifies the subcontracted personnel used for Code NDE as having the training, experience and qualifications for the method, in accordance with their employer's Written Practice, which conforms to the requirement of the latest Code, accepted edition of SNT-TC1A.

9.5.5

NDE Personnel Records are available for review by the Authorized Inspector, who may request re-qualification if there is reason to question an examiners ability to perform the examination.

9.5.6

Copies of NDE personnel qualification records for all examiners performing Code NDE are kept on file by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and made available to the Authorized Inspector and the ASME Designee.

9.5.7

All required NDE Reports by the subcontractor including RT film, are reviewed and accepted by the Level II or III prior to submittal to the Authorized Inspector for their review.

9.5.8

NDE Reports, including film for full, partial and spot Code required RT, are filed by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for record retention as described in Section 12 of this Manual.



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HEAT TREATMENT 10.0 10.0

GEN GENER ERA AL

10.0.1 Heat treatment required by the Code, which is limited to post weld heat treatment (PWHT) for stress relieving welds, maybe performed in-house or by a qualified subcontractor in accordance with Company Legal Name procedures, using calibrated equipment. 10.1.0 POST WELD HEAT HEAT TREATMENT TREATMENT

10.1.1 All heat treatment shall be performed in accordance with written procedures prepared, by the Design Engineer and approved by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE. RESPONSIBLE . 10.1.2 10. 1.2 Heat Heat Treatme Treatment nt proced procedure ures s shall shall descri describe be the placem placement ent and method method of attach attachment ment for thermoc the rmocoup ouples les,, tem tempera perature ture gradie gradients nts for hea heatin ting g and coolin cooling, g, suppor supportt locati locations ons,, time time at temperature and required records as a minimum and are submitted to the Authorized Inspector for review.

10.1.3 In-house heat treatment shall be done under the responsibility of the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and monitored by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE. RESPONSIBLE. 10.1.4 The time-temperature recording charts shall indicate as a minimum the: Procedure & revision; The order number; Date of heat treatment; Vessel or part number; Identification of thermocouples; RESPONSIBLE . • Signature and date of the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE. • • • • •

10.1.5 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE signs and dates the Time Temperature Charts and sends them to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for presentation to the Authorized Inspector and for record retention as described in Section 12 of this Manual. 10.2.0 SUBCONTRAC SUBCONTRACTED TED POST WELD WELD HEAT HEAT TREATMENT TREATMENT

10.2.1 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall review and approve the subcontractor’s controls, equipment and calibration records prior to placement of a Purchase Order for Heat Treatment and obtains a copy of the calibration records for time-temperature recorder and thermocouples.

10.2.2 All Heat Treatment records submitted by the subcontractor shall be the actual furnace charts which which record record the proced procedure ure and revisio revision, n, identi identific ficati ation on of the thermoc rmocoup ouples les,, dat date e of hea heatt treatment and items treated, and signed and dated by the furnace operator.

10.2.3 The Company Legal Name Purchase Order assures free access for the Company Legal Name representatives and the Authorized Inspector. 10.2.4 Identificati Identification on of materials materials or parts sent to the subcontractor's subcontractor's facilities facilities for heat treatment, treatment, using numbers, tags or hard stamping shall be described in the heat treatment procedures. Care shall be taken when test coupons are involved.

10.2.5 Upon return the TITLE OF RESP RESPONSIB ONSIBLE LE examine examines s each each one for damage damage or loss of identification, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall review all records supplied by the subcontractor to assure that they comply with the requirements of the Purchase Order and the heat treatment procedures. The text shown in this sample QC Manual should act as a guide in developing a QC program which meets the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I, ASME B31.1, Section VIII Div. 1, Div. 2, and Div. 3 it should not be used verbatim, without review of the system and modification to reflect the system which is actually in use.



HEAT TREATMENT 10.3.0 HEAT TREATMENT TREATMENT RECORDS RECORDS 10.3.1 Heat Treatment Treatment records are submitted to the Authorized Authorized Inspector for review and acceptance, acceptance, after acceptance they are filed in the job file. 10.4.0 NONCONFORMI NONCONFORMITIES TIES 10.4.1 10. 4.1 Any deviati deviation on from from the these se requir requiremen ements ts shall shall result result in an NCR NCR.. NCR NCR's 's shall shall be han handle dled d per Section 7.




CALIBRATION 11.0 11.0

GEN GENER ERA AL

11.0.1 11. 0.1 All measureme measurement, nt, examinat examination ion and test test equ equipme ipment nt used for acceptan acceptance ce of a Cod Code e item item is calibrated in accordance with this Section. 11.1.0 CALIBRATIO CALIBRATION N PROCEDURES PROCEDURES 11.1.1 11. 1.1 All measureme measurement, nt, examinat examination ion and test test equ equipme ipment nt is identi identified fied by markin marking g the item or its container with a unique serial number.

11.1.2 Each item is recorded on a List of Calibrated Equipment (Exhibit 11-1), which shows as a minimum, equipment description, serial number, frequency of calibration, and date of next calibration.

11.1.3 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE is responsible for maintaining all equipment in calibration, unless out of service and clearly marked "NOT CALIBRATED". 11.1.4 Calibration may be performed by a qualified testing laboratory, which provides certified records of calibration, and has suitable standards whose accuracy is traceable to the National Standards or similar. 11.1.5 The frequency of calibration is as as determined from the manufacturer's recommendations, or from experience with the instrument. 11.1.6 Pressure Pressure gauges used for hydrostatic, hydrostatic, pneumatic pneumatic or proof testing are calibrated calibrated against a deadweight tester or calibrated master gauge once annually, and whenever there is reason to question their accuracy.

11.1.7 The Level II using a calibrated step wedge film, which is traceable to national standards and calibrated calibrated annually, performs the calibration calibration of the radiographic radiographic densitometer densitometer every 90 days. The densitome densitometer ter or den densit sity y step step wed wedge ge compari comparison son film is verifi verified ed by the RT Level Level II Examiner, at the start of each 8-hour shift, or at each change of operator. 11.2.0 CALIBRATIO CALIBRATION N RECORDS RECORDS

11.2.1 All equipment is identified with a Calibration Sticker (Exhibit 11-3) which records the item, date of last calibration, and due date for the next calibration. 11.2.2 Calibration Calibration records, records, including including those of subcontractors subcontractors who perform perform NDE, PWHT and mechanical mechanical testing, are available for review by the Authorized Inspector. 11.3.0 DISCREPANT DISCREPANT EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT instruments ts are fou found nd out of calibr calibrati ation on or damage damaged, d, the TITLE OF RES RESPONSI PONSIBLE BLE 11.3.1 When instrumen removes it from the work area and arranges for calibration or replacement.

11.3.2 All Code items checked with such discrepant instruments are nonconforming until the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE has verified that they meet all Code requirements, or they are retested with accurate instruments.

11.3.3 Traceability is provided from location of equipment, or by recording the identification number of inst instru rumen mentt used used for for an exam examin inati ation on or insp inspect ectio ion n on the the TRAVELER other inspection inspection documentation.




11.3.4 After removal of a calibrated instrument or pressure gauge from a field site, it is immediately calibrated, so as to verify that the item was in calibration when last used at the field site.




RECORDS, MDR, CODE STAMPING and NATIONAL BOARD 12.0

GENERAL

12.0.1 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall be responsible for the safe keeping of all records related to Code work performed at Company Legal Name and at Field Sites. 12.1.0 RECORDS

12.1.1 As a minimum, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE retains the following documents at Company Legal Name: a. Final drawings; b. Calculations and applicable specifications; c. Material test certificates (MTR's & CMTR's); d. NDE Reports, RT films, and interpretation reports; e. Nonconformity Reports; f. Hydrostatic test reports; g. Dimensional Records; h. Manufacturer's Data Reports; i. Partial Data Reports; j. Photocopy or rubbing of nameplate or stamping. 12.1.2 All the above records shall be retained for a minimum period of 5 years and shall be available for review by the AI. 12.1.3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION VIII DIV.2 12.1.3.1

For Section VIII, Div.2 vessels, all documents mentioned in paragraphs 12.1.1 shall be maintained in a safe repository by Company Legal Name for the life of the vessel or (10) ten years, whichever is longer.

12.1.3.2

In addition to the records shown in paragraph 12.1.1, Company Legal Name shall maintain: a. All data on repaired material, items and assemblies; b. The User's Design Specification, certified by a Registered Professional Engineer; c. The Manufacturer's Design Report, certified by a Registered Professional Engineer; d. All material certificates, Partial Data Reports, examination procedures, test procedures, heat treat procedures and records, manufacturing procedures, specifications and drawing used.

12.1.3.3

After the ten years period TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE may offer the records to the vessel user or their designated agent and if receiving rejection, they may be destroyed.

12.1.3.4

Records as mentioned above shall be filed and maintained in a manner which will allow access by the AI to specific information contained therein within a period not in excess of 24 hours at any time during the period of vessel manufacture.




RECORDS, MDR, CODE STAMPING and NATIONAL BOARD 12.1.4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION VIII DIV.3 12.1.4.1

For Section VIII, Div. 3 vessels, all documents mentioned in paragraphs 12.1.1 shall be maintained in a safe repository by Company Legal Name for the life of the vessel or ten years, whichever is longer.

12.1.4.2

The Manufacturer shall furnish to the User the records listed below: a. b. c. d.

User’s Design Specification complete with all reference documents Manufacturer’s Data Report Manufacturer’s Design Report Manufacturer’s Construction Records: d.1.1 As-built drawings; d.1.2 Materials certifications, all Material Test Reports, record of repairs; d.1.3 Welding Procedures; d.1.4 Weld repair reports; d.1.5 NDE Examination Procedures, Records of Procedure Qualification, and Records of Personnel Qualifications; d.1.6 Record of all heat treatments (these records may be either the actual heat treatment charts or a certified summary description of heat treatment time and temperature); d.1.7 Pre-stressing procedures and verification data; d.1.8 NDE reports and as-built sketches showing all relevant NDE indications; d.1.9 Record of nonconformance’s and disposition.

12.1.5 Company Legal Name shall take the necessary steps as maybe require to provide suitable protection of all records from deterioration or damage. 12.2.0 MANUFACTURERS DATA REPORT

12.2.1 Upon completion of a Code item the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE prepares the Manufacture's Data Report from design documents and final records. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE or their designee certifies it in ink when correct. 12.2.2 The Manufacturer's Data Report shall contain no erasures, white outs or cross-outs. Each space shall be completed on the Manufacturer's Data Report, for those spaces with no information; NA (meaning Not Applicable) shall be used in these spaces.

12.2.3 The completed Manufactures Data Report, together with the final records is then presented to the Authorized Inspector for review. When satisfied that all Code requirements have been met, the Authorized Inspector will authorize and verify the application of the Code Symbol Stamp to the Nameplate or directly on the correct boiler, pressure vessel or part, and sign and date the Manufacturers Data Report. 12.2.4 If required by client or if the final location is U.S.A. or Canada the Manufacturer's Data Report shall be registered with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.




RECORDS, MDR, CODE STAMPING and NATIONAL BOARD 12.2.5 DISTRIBUTION OF MANUFACTUERS DATA REPORTS (MDR) 12.2.5.1

For Section I items a copy of the Manufacturer’s Data Report shall be furnished to: a. User b. Inspection Agency c. Jurisdictional authorities; d. Keep a copy of the Manufacturer’s Data Report on file in a safe repository for at least 5 years or for the intended life of the vessel, whichever is greater. e. In lieu of (d) above, the vessel may be registered and the Data Reports filed with the National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

12.2.5.2

For Section VIII Div.1 items the Manufacture shall furnish a copy of the Manufacturers Data Report: a. User or their designated Agent; b. Upon request, to the Inspector; c. Keep a copy of the Manufacturer’s Data Report on file in a safe repository for at least 5 years or for the intended life of the vessel, whichever is greater. d. In lieu of (c) above, the vessel may be registered and the Data Reports filed with the National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

12.2.5.3

For Section VIII Div.2 items the Manufacture shall furnish a copy of the Manufacturers Data Report: a. User; b. Upon request, to the Inspector; c. Jurisdiction in which the vessel is to be installed where required by law; d. Keep a copy of the Manufacturer’s Data Report on file in a safe repository for at least 10 years or for the intended life of the vessel, whichever is greater. e. In lieu of (c) and (d) above, the vessel may be registered and the Data Reports filed with the National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

12.2.5.4

For Section VIII Div.3 items the Manufacture shall furnish a copy of the Manufacturers Data Report: a. User; b. The Inspector; c. Jurisdiction in which the vessel is to be installed; d. Keep a copy of the Manufacturer’s Data Report on file in a safe repository for at least 10 years or for the intended life of the vessel, whichever is greater. e. In lieu of (c) and (d) above, the vessel may be registered and the Data Reports filed with the National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

12.3.0 CODE STAMPING

12.3.1 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE has custody and control of the ASME Code Symbol Stamps. The required Stamp will be issued for use only when all fabrication, examinations and inspections are completed, and the AI has authorized Code Stamping to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

12.3.2 For Code items completed in the field the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall either be hand carry or send by courier the applicable Code Stamp to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, and is responsible for the safe keeping and control of its use, After its use it shall be immediately return to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE in the same manner




RECORDS, MDR, CODE STAMPING and NATIONAL BOARD 12.3.3 For Section VIII Div.1, Div.2, and Div.3 vessels the Code Stamping is applied on a Nameplate (Exhibit 12-1, 12-2, and 12-3), which is permanently attached to the vessel. For Section I and ASME B31.1 items the marking as shown in (Exhibit 12-4 or 12-5) shall be directly stamped on the item. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall prepare the information provided on the Nameplate.

12.3.4 When Stamping the Code Symbol on the Nameplate after attachment to the vessel is not possible, it may be applied, with the prior concurrence of the Authorized Inspector, after completion of all fabrication and examination, and immediately before the hydrostatic or pneumatic test, and the Nameplate attached to the vessel in the presence of the Authorized Inspector. Any nonconformance found which cannot be corrected shall require immediate removal of the Nameplate and Code Symbol. 12.4.0 NATIONAL BOARD

12.4.1 The National Board serial numbers shall be controlled and issued consecutively by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

12.4.2 The National Board serial numbers shall be issued in a progressive numerical order from 1 without jumps or gaps and without prefix or suffix. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall maintain a register of National Board serial numbers issued, showing date of issue, Company Legal Name manufacturer’s serial number, description of vessels or part, National Board serial number, and the date of dispatch of Manufacturer's Data Report to the National Board for registration.

12.4.3 When items are registered with the National Board, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall send the Manufactures Data report to the National Board within 3 weeks after certification.




AUTHORIZED INSPECTOR 13.0

GENERAL

13.0.1 This Section describes who an Authorized Inspector is and the relationship within our organization. 13.1.0 AUTHORIZED INSPECTOR

13.1.1 The Authorized Inspector is the independent third-party Inspector required by the Code, employed by the Authorized Inspection Agency with whom Company Legal Name has a contract to perform the inspection services required by the Code. 13.1.2 The Authorized Inspector is regularly employed by an Authorized Inspection Agency as defined in the Code and holds an “A” Endorsement on their valid National Board commission card. 13.1.3 For those field sites where use of a different AIA than used for shop fabrication is required, their services for Code inspection may be provided only after signing a separate contact for such work.

13.1.4 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE arranges for the Authorized Inspector to have free access to the shop and field site whenever Code work is being done; and to such parts of all plants that are concerned with the manufacturer and supply of parts or materials for the vessel when requested.

13.1.5 When requested by the Authorized Inspector, inspection points will be inserted on the TRAVELER for those operations they may wish to witness or verify before work proceeds.

13.1.6 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE at the shop or the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE at a field site, are the Company's liaison with the Authorized Inspector, and are responsible for informing them of the progress of Code work so that they may perform the designated inspections. 13.1.7 The Authorized Inspector has access to and is provided with all drawings, calculations, specifications, procedures, process sheets, repair records, test and examination results, inspection records and any other documents required to perform their duties.

13.1.8 All Nonconformity Reports for Code work are submitted to the Authorized Inspector for their review and acceptance.

13.1.9 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE or TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE will notify the Authorized Inspector sufficiently in advance of hydrostatic, pneumatic, proof tests or any other designated inspection points on the TRAVELER so that they may be present to witness them.

13.1.10

The final records, together with the completed Manufacturer's Data Report signed by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, are submitted to the Authorized Inspector for their authorization to apply the Code Symbol stamp and signature, when they have satisfied themselves that all Code requirements have been met.

13.1.11 A current copy of the Quality Control Manual is available for use by the Authorized Inspector at the shop and field site. 13.1.12 The Authorized Inspector will review and accept all changes to the Quality Control Manual, before they are issued to Manual holders.

13.1.13

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE will assist the Authorized Inspector Supervisor during their required audits, and the Authorized Inspector while monitoring the Quality Control System.




FIELD SITES 14.0

GENERAL

14.0.1 This Section describes how Company Legal Name will control those operations for Code items are controlled when final assembly is conducted at field sites controlled from this location. 14.1.0 AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

14.1.1 Reporting directly to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE has the overall responsibility for all field fabrication activities.

14.1.2 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE reports directly to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE at the Home Office. They are responsible for implementation of this Quality Control Manual at the field site and for the coordination of Quality Control field activities. 14.2.0 FIELD SITE ORGANIZATION 14.2.1 The organization at field site locations is as shown on the Organization Chart in figure 1 of Section 3 of this Manual. 14.3.0 DRAWINGS, DESIGN CALCULATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS 14.3.1 The necessary drawings and specifications are prepared, reviewed and approved as per paragraph 4.1.1 through 4.1.7 of this Manual. 14.3.2 The distribution of drawings and specifications is as described in paragraph 4.4.1 through 4.4.5 with the exception, that drawings and specifications may also be distributed to field site locations through the use of normal post or express carriers.

14.3.3 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE is responsible for providing the Authorized Inspector with all drawings and necessary documents for review prior to the start of work. 14.3.4 Revisions to the above documents are handled in the same way as the originals. 14.4.0 MATERIAL CONTROL

14.4.1 Additional Code material requested by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE or the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE is requisitioned by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, as described in paragraph 5.1.1 of this Manual. 14.4.2 Code material cut to shape in the Shop shall be clearly marked with: a. Job identity number; b. Item number; c. The full material markings as required by the material specification or an acceptable coded marking; d. Part number.

14.4.3 All material from the Shop to the field site shall be sent with a copy of the Receiving Inspection Report, which has been verified by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and the MTR or CMTR to the site that the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE will use in verifying the material marking prior to the material being released.




FIELD SITES 14.4.4 For all Code material received directly at the field site(s), the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE sends the Site TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE a copy of the Purchase Order and the approved Material Purchase Specification for use in receiving inspection as described in paragraph 5.3.1 through 5.3.4 of this Manual.

14.4.5 The Receiving Inspection Report is then returned to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for further processing as described in paragraph 5.3.6 through 5.3.9 with a verified copy of the Receiving Inspection Report sent to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE showing that the material can be released for fabrication.

14.4.6 All Code material, items or Code Parts are unloaded in the assigned lay-down area, and examined by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for: a. Physical damage, which may have occurred during transport; b. Proper tagging and identification of each item, which provides traceability to assembly drawings; c. In case of items supplied with Manufacturers Partial Data Reports, the stamping shall be verified against the Data Report; d. The required material marking as described in paragraph 14.4.2.

14.4.7 Both the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and the Authorized Inspector at the Shop location shall certify all items shipped to the field site(s), which have not been Code Stamped as Parts, for compliance with Code requirements on the TRAVELER in the shop.

14.4.8 For these items the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and the Authorized Inspector shall verify the extent of work completed as indicated on the shop TRAVELER and that no damage has occurred in transit. When satisfied the item described on the shop TRAVELER is the same as the item received and no damage has occurred the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and the Authorized Inspector shall then sign and date the copy of shop TRAVELER in the space provided. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall return the signed copy to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for filing.

14.4.9 Upon satisfactory completion of the above activities the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall record the Manufacturers Serial Number, piece-marking numbers of each item received in a log.

14.4.10

In the case of plate or pipe, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE maintains a log of sequential numbers assigned, which contains the material heat and lot number from the material test reports, thus providing the relation between the sequential number and material test reports.

14.4.11

All welding consumables requested by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE or TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall be ordered as described in paragraphs 5.8.1 and 5.8.3 of this Manual.

14.4.12 Receiving of all welding consumables shall be performed at the Shop location as described in paragraphs 5.8.4.

14.4.13

Accepted welding consumables shall be shipped to the field site with a copy of the signed copy of the Weld Material Purchase Specification. For use by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE during the material verification.

14.4.14

Accepted welding consumables shall be stored in a locked storage area in their original package away from the elements, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.


QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL 14.4.15


Parts, items and material that do not meet all requirements are considered nonconforming and the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE in accordance with Chapter 7 of this Manual shall prepare a Nonconformity Report.




FIELD SITES 14.5.0 FIELD EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM

14.5.1 The field assembly of Code pressure vessels is controlled by assembly drawings and the TRAVELER, which is prepared and reviewed as per, paragraph 6.1.1 through 6.1.8 of this Manual.

14.5.2 The approved TRAVELER is sent to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

14.5.3 Prior to start of work the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, shall make the TRAVELER and all related or required documents available to the Authorized Inspector at the site location, for review and selection of inspection points as described in paragraph 6.1.2 of this Manual.

14.5.4 Code required hydrostatic or pneumatic tests shall be performed by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE as specified by the procedure on the TRAVELER, and under the supervision of the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and always in the presence of the Authorized Inspector. 14.5.5 For all Code vessels, the procedure shall specify the required test pressure and a maximum test pressure. Under no circumstances shall the maximum test pressure be exceeded. The procedure shall also specify the minimum metal temperature the test shall be performed at. 14.5.6 Two calibrated pressure gauges shall be used, to reduce the risk of using gauges, which have been damaged in transit.

14.5.7 Upon completion of the field assembly of a Code item, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall verify and certify the Certificate of Field Assembly portion of the Manufacturers Data Report. 14.5.8 The completed Data Report, together with the final records are then presented to the Authorized Inspector for review. When satisfied that all Code requirements have been met, the Authorized Inspector will authorize and verify the application of the Code Symbol Stamp to the Nameplate or item as applicable and sign the Field Assembly portion of the Data Report.

14.5.9 All records are returned to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE at the Home Office for retention as described in Chapter 12 of this Manual. 14.6.0 CORRECTION OF NONCONFORMITIES

14.6.1 Nonconformities found during field assembly are recorded on the TRAVELER next to the operation where they occurred and are controlled as described in Section 7 of this Manual. 14.6.2 All requirements of Section 7 of this Manual shall apply.

14.6.3 However for Nonconformities where the disposition is "Reject", the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE on site is authorized to make such dispositions.

14.6.4 All Nonconformities may be transmitted by fax or by telex. The written disposition of the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall in all cases be obtained, with the exception of 14.6.1 above prior to any action taken.

14.6.5 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall inform the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE of all dispositions and all corrective actions to be taken.

14.6.6 All Nonconformity Reports shall be sent to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE at the Home Office for retention as described in Section 12 of this Manual. The text shown in this sample QC Manual should act as a guide in developing a QC program which meets the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I, ASME B31.1, Section VIII Div. 1, Div. 2, and Div. 3 it should not be used verbatim, without review of the system and modification to reflect the system which is actually in use.






FIELD SITES 14.7.0 WELDING

14.7.1 All welding shall be done in accordance with Section 8 of this Manual, and in addition the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, together with the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall establish the action necessary to protect the welding activities from adverse weather conditions such as wind, rain, temperature and humidity.

14.7.2 All concerned WPS´s and supporting PQR´s shall be sent to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, they shall then be distributed to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE. WPS´s shall be made available to the welders for their use. All WPS´s and PQR´s shall be made available to the Authorized Inspector at the field site for review. 14.7.3 Welders shall be qualified as described paragraph 8.2.3.

14.7.4 The List of Qualified Welders shall be prepared as described in paragraph 8.2.3 and sent by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for use in assigning welders to their work. This list along with the welder’s qualifications shall be made available to the Authorized Inspector for review.

14.7.5 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE is responsible for the issuance of welding consumables in accordance with paragraphs 8.7.4 and 8.7.5 of this Manual. The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE is responsible for transmitting the manufacturer’s recommendations for handling and storage of the welding consumables to the field location. 14.8.0 NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION

14.8.1 All NDE shall be carried out in accordance with Section 9 of this Manual. Dossiers of all NDE personnel shall be maintained by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE and be made available to the Authorized Inspector.

14.8.2 All radiographs and test reports shall be made available to the Authorized Inspector for review. Following the Authorized Inspectors acceptance, all radiographs and test reports shall be forwarded to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE at the Home Office. 14.9.0 HEAT TREATMENT 14.9.1 Post weld Heat Treatment, when required shall be carried out in accordance with Section 10 of this Manual.

14.9.2 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall be responsible for forwarding the procedure after approval as per paragraph 10.1.1 to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for distribution to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

14.9.3 After acceptance by the Authorized Inspector, the time/temperature charts shall be forwarded to the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE for retention as described in Section 12 of this Manual. 14.10.0 CALIBRATION OF MEASUREMENT AND TEST EQUIPMENT

14.10.1

All required measuring and test equipment to be used for acceptance shall be calibrated directly prior to shipment to the field site and shall bear Calibration Sticker showing the date of calibration and the period of validity.

14.10.2

Traceability is provided from the TRAVELER, which records the equipment identification number of those instruments used for examination and inspection.




FIELD SITES 14.10.3 A copy of the relevant calibration report shall accompany all measuring and test equipment. 14.11.0 AUTHORIZED INSPECTOR

14.11.1

The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE shall be responsible for the coordination with the Authorized Inspector at the field location.

14.11.2 A current hard copy of this Quality Control Manual shall be available for use by the Authorized Inspector at the field location. 14.12.0 RECORDS, MANUFACTURER'S DATA REPORTS, NAMEPLATE AND STAMPING 14.12.1 Records, Manufacturer's Data Reports, Code Stamping & National Board numbers shall be handled in accordance with Section 12 of this Manual.




REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS 15.0

GENERAL

15.0.1 Shop or field repairs and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels, when required by the owner, user, jurisdiction or AIA responsible for in-service inspection of the unit, are made in accordance with the applicable requirements of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC); ASME Code and this Quality Control Manual. 15.0.2 Repair - is defined as the work to restore a boiler or pressure vessel to a safe and satisfactory operating condition, provided there is no deviation from the original construction. 15.0.3 Alteration - is defined as a change in any item described in the original ASME Manufacturer's Data Report, which affects the pressure containing capability of a boiler or pressure vessel. 15.0.4 Re-rating - a boiler or pressure vessel by increasing the maximum allowable working pressure or temperature is considered an alteration, provided there is no physical change to the object. A reduction in minimum temperature for a pressure vessel, requiring additional mechanical tests, is also an alteration. 15.1.0 AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

15.1.1 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE is responsible for compliance with this Quality Control Manual for shop and field repairs to Code items. 15.2.0 PROCEDURES 15.2.1 All repairs and alterations to Code boilers and pressure vessels are subject to the acceptance of the Authorized Inspector, who may require that evidence of acceptance of the method and extent of repair or alteration by the jurisdiction or insurance carrier responsible for the inservice inspection be provided before starting work.

15.2.2 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, prior to the start of work, provides the Authorized Inspector with drawings, calculations, procedures, TRAVELER, copy of the original ASME Manufacturer's Data Report for the item and any other documents necessary for the Authorized Inspector to accept the method of repair or alteration and to designate their required inspection points.

15.2.3 For alterations to boilers and pressure vessels, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE will provide the Authorized Inspector with: a.

The Form R-1 Report of Welded Repair or Alteration prepared by the original manufacturer or another holder of a valid "S", "U" or "U2" Certificate of Authorization as applicable, certifying that the design changes meet the NBIC and have been verified by their Authorized Inspector. b. Revised calculations. c. For physical changes, Partial Data Reports for welded parts. 15.2.4 For alterations consisting only of re-rating, when revised calculations cannot be obtained from the original manufacturer, they may be prepared by a registered professional engineer, and sent for review to the jurisdiction at the location of installation, before being presented to the Authorized inspector.




REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS 15.2.5 For Section VIII Div.2 vessels, the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE verifies that the User or his agent has prepared a detailed repair plan, which has been reviewed and certified by a registered professional engineer as compatible with the original User's Design Specification and Manufacturers Design Report. The repair plan is then submitted to the Authorized Inspector responsible for in-service inspection for their review and acceptance, and, when required, to the jurisdictional authority for approval before start of work.

15.2.6 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, when requested by the Authorized Inspector, arranges for their access to make all inspections of the vessel they deems necessary in order to accept the method of repair or alteration.

15.2.7 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, or TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE, keeps the Authorized Inspector informed of the progress and completion of the work so they may perform their designated inspections, and accept the repair or alteration after final inspection of the completed work. 15.2.8 All examinations and tests required by the Code for the original construction of the boiler or pressure vessel are required for the repair or alteration, except that if impossible or impractical, alternate methods acceptable to the Authorized Inspector may be used. 15.3.0 RECORDS 15.3.1 The repair or alteration, including a description of the relocation of Code stamping or nameplate when performed shall be documented on the current National Board Form R-1, Report of Welded Repair or Alteration.

15.3.2 When the work is completed, the Form R-1 is prepared and certified in ink by the TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE.

15.3.3 The final records, together with the completed Form R1 and any Manufacturer's Data Reports, and for alterations the original Manufacturer's Data Report, are presented to the Authorized Inspector for their review. When satisfied that all NBIC, Code and Manual requirements have been met, they will authorize application of the "R" Symbol to the appropriate NBIC stamping (Exhibit 15) and sign the Form R-1. 15.3.4 All records referenced in this Section are available for review by the Authorized Inspector. The Form R-1 is distributed as listed in 15.4 below. 15.3.5 If, during the repair or alteration of a boiler or pressure vessel, it is necessary to remove the original Manufacturer's ASME Code stamping or nameplate, the Authorized Inspector will, subject to the approval of the jurisdiction: a. Witness the marking of a facsimile or rubbing of the old and new stamping. b. Witness obliteration or removal of the old stamping, and transfer of the stamping to the new part or location on the item, less the original Code Symbol. The Code Symbol is NOT re-stamped. 15.3.6 When the stamping is on a nameplate, the Authorized Inspector witnesses the transfer of the nameplate to its new location. 15.3.7 When a new part is fabricated for inclusion in the repair or alteration, the requirements of Section 12 of this Manual apply only to the Code stamping located on the new Part, as required by the Code.




REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS 15.3.8 When authorized and witnessed by the Authorized Inspector, the stamping of, or attachment of a nameplate to, the repaired or altered vessel adjacent to the original Manufacturer's stamping or nameplate, shall comply with the NBIC and Exhibit 15-1.of this Manual.

15.3.9 The TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE retains custody and control of the "R" stamp as described in 12.3.1 of this Manual. This Symbol is the property of the National Board. 15.4.0 DISTRIBUTION OF FORM R-1 15.4.1 One copy of Form R-1, Report of W elded Repair, with applicable ASME Manufacturer's Data Report attached, is filed with the Authorized Inspection Agency responsible for the in-service inspection, when requested a copy is sent to the jurisdiction, one copy sent to the user and a copy retained in the job file. 15.4.2 One copy of Form R-1, Report of Welded Alteration, with the original Manufacturer's Data Report and applicable Partial Data Report(s) attached, provided to the Authorized Inspector, Authorized Inspection Agency responsible for in-service inspection, the owner/user, jurisdiction, and to the National Board if so requested. A copy is retained in the job file.




EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit N° 2-1 2-2 4-1 4-2 5-1 5-2 5-3 6-1 7-1 7-2 8-1 8-2 10-1 10-2 12-1 12-2 12-3 12-4 12-5

Name List of Manual Holders Manual Transmittal Sheet Material Purchase Specification Document Transmittal Sheet Purchase Order Receiving Inspection Report Welding Material Purchase Specification TRAVELER (Name of Document to control examinations) Nonconformity Label Nonconformity Report ASME Qualified Welders List Welders & Operators Retention Record List of Calibrated Equipment Calibration Sticker Nameplate “U” Nameplate “U2” Nameplate “U3“ Nameplate “S” Nameplate “PP”

Revision 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09 Nov. 22, 09



Exhibit: 2-1 Page: 1 of 1 Revision: 0 Date: 22 November 2009

LIST OF MANUAL HOLDERS TITLE

Edition: DATE SENT

Revision: DATE RETURNED

Edition: DATE SENT

Revision: DATE RETURNED

MANUAL NUMBER



QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL Manual Transmittal Sheet

TO:

DATE:

22-Nov-09

FROM: Enclosed / Attached is a copy of the new:

Edition

N°

Revision

N°

PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS MANUAL OR REVISIONS BY COMPLETING THE LOWER SECTION OF THIS TRANSMITTAL SHEET AND RETURNING IT TO MY ATTENTION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOR DOCUMENT CONTROL. YOUR SIGNATURE IS A VERIFICATION OF RECEIPT OF THE NEW DOCUMENT(S) SHOWN ABOVE. THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED ALONG WITH ANY OBSOLETE QUALITY CONTROL MANUALS, MANUAL SECTIONS OR EXHIBITS.

TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE

ACKNOWLEGMENT OF RECEIPT MANUAL NUMBER: MANUAL HOLDER (Please print): MANUAL HOLDER (Signature):

DATE:




Material Purchase Specification




Document Transmittal Sheet




Purchase Order







Welding Material Purchase Specification




TRAVELER EXAMPLE (Document used to control examinations)

COMPANY LEGAL NAME PROJECT: CLIENT: JOB N°: DOCUMENT TITLE:

Page 1 of 2

TRAVELER

ITEM: REQUIREMENTS:

ASME SECTION VIII DIV. 1, ED. 2001 ADDENDA 2002

SPECIFICATION (CLIENT): C L I E N T U S E O N L Y

1(A)

CLIENT APPROVAL STATUS 2(B) 3(C)

4(D)

Signature Date 1(A)

APPROVED (Without comments)



PLEASE PROCEED WITH FABRICATION

1(B)

APPROVED (With comments)



PLEASE PROCEED WITH FABRICATION AFTER INCORPORATION OF COMMENTS & RE-ISSUE

3(C)

NOT APPROVED



FABRICATION MAY NOT START UNTIL REISSUED & APPROVED

4(D)

INDORMATION ONLY



NO FURTHER COMMENTS

APPROVAL REQUIRED Revision

JOB N°

Date

YES

NO

ONLY FOR INFORMATION

Revision Description

TRAVELER

Approved

AI Review

Page 1 of 2



Exhibit: 6-1 Page: 2 of 2 Revision: 0 Date: 22 November 2009 H = Hold Point W = Witness Point R = Document Review

N°

DESCRIPTION

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

INSPECTED BY QC

A

Client

AI

GENERAL

1.0

Review of TRAVELER

H

H

1.1

Review of Drawings and Calculations

H

R

1.2

Review of WPS’s, and PQR’s

H

R

1.3

Review of WPQ’s

H

R

1.4

Review of NDE Procedures

H

R

1.5

Review of NDE Operator’s Qualification

H

R

1.6

Material Identification

H

R

H

R

H

W

B

NOZZLE PREFABRICATION

2.0

Verification of Material Marking Transfer

2.1

Check Fit-up & Tackweld Flange to Pipe N1

2.2

Check Fit-up & Tackweld Flange to Pipe N2

WPS ? WPS ?

H

Etc….. C

SHELL FABRICATION

3.0

Review of MTR’s

H

3.1

Verification of Material Marking Transfer

H

3.2

Examination of Weld Bevels

H

3.3

Check Fit-up & Tackwelding Longitudinal (L1)

3.4

Visual examination of weld

H

3.5

RT of Longitudinal Seam (L1)

H

3.6

Etc…

WPS ?

R

H

R




Nonconformity Label(s)

STOP No Further Processing NCR N°:

Date:


QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL N on c o nf or mi t y


R ep o r t

Page: 1 of 1. NCR No.

Identify Nonconformance Description

2. Originator:

Date: Org:

3. Item Name:

Qty:

4. Drawing / Part / Lot / Serial No: 5. Found During: 7. Actual Condition:

Disposition Nonconformance Disposition

8. Disposition:

Rework To Original Spec.

9. Cause Classification:

Design

Scrap

Manufacturing

Return to Supplier

Supplier

Repair

Training Other (explain)

Re-grade

_____________________________________

10. Disposition Rational:

11. Responsible Manager:

Signature:

12. Request Waiver

Waiver No:

Yes

Date:

No 13. Disposition Details:

15. Corrective Action Required

Yes

No

16. CAR No:

Rationale (if yes):

16. Disposition Approved:

Signature:

Date:

17. Accepted AI (When Required): Signature:

Date:

18. Client (When Required):

Date:

Signature:

Nonconformance Disposition Verified Ve ri f ica ti o n

19. NCR Closed:

Signature:

Date:

20. NCR Closed (AI):

Signature:

Date:

20. NCR Closed (Other):

Signature:

Date:


QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL N on c o nf or mi t y


R ep o r t

Page: 2 of NCR No.

Continuation Page




ASME QUALIFIED WELDERS LIST




WELDERS AND OPERATORS RETENTION RECORD

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List of Calibrated Equipment Description

Serial N°

Frequency

Tolerance

Date Calibrated

Next Calibration

Remarks

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Calibration Sticker

Identification N°:Calibration Date:Valid Till:




“U” Nameplate

*Only When National Board Registered

National Board Serial Number

Certified By:Company Legal Name as on CertificateMAWPpsiat°FMDMT°FatpsiManufacturers Serial N°:Year Built:

The required markings on a nameplate shall be in characters not less than 5 / 32 in. (4 mm) high, Characters shall be either indented or raised at least 0.004 in. (0.10 mm) and shall be legible and readable.

* When Direct Stamping on item minimum letter size is 8mm




“U2” Nameplate



Certified By:Company Legal Name as on CertificateDesign Pressurepsiat°FMDMT°FManufacturers Serial N°:Year Built:

The required markings on a nameplate shall be in characters not less than 5 / 32 in. (4 mm) high, Characters shall be either indented or raised at least 0.004 in. (0.10 mm) and shall be legible and readable.

* When Direct Stamping on item minimum letter size is 8mm




“U3” Nameplate



Certified By:Company Legal Name as on CertificateDesign Pressurepsiat°FCDMT°FMDMT°FManufacturers Serial N°:Year Built:

The Nameplate shall be corrosion resistant and at least 0.15 inch thick. The stamping shall be stamped with letters and figures at least 5/8th in. (8 mm) high.




“S” Stamping



Certified By:Company Legal Name as on CertificateMAWPpsiHeating Surface ft²Steaming Capacity:lb/hrYear Built:

The stamping shall be stamped with letters and figures at least 5/8th in. (8 mm) high, directly on the item.


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