2011a SECTION IX

QW-452.3
GROOVE-WELD DIAMETER LIMITS
Outside Diameter
Qualified, in. (mm)

Outside Diameter
of Test Coupon, in. (mm)

Min.

Max.

Less than 1 (25)

Size welded

Unlimited

1 (25) to 278 (73)

1 (25)

Unlimited

Over 278 (73)

278 (73)

Unlimited

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Type and number of tests required shall be in accordance with
QW-452.1.
(b) 278 in. (73 mm) O.D. is the equivalent of NPS 212 (DN 65).

QW-452.4
SMALL DIAMETER FILLET-WELD TEST
Outside Diameter of Test Coupon,
in. (mm)

Minimum Outside Diameter,

Qualified,
in. (mm)

Qualified
Thickness

Less than 1 (25)

Size welded

All

1 (25) to 278 (73)

1 (25)

All

Over 278 (73)

278 (73)

All

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Type and number of tests required shall be in accordance with QW-452.5.
(b) 278 in. (73 mm) O.D. is considered the equivalent of NPS 212 (DN 65).

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