3-15-6 Pressure Vessels Austenitic Steel

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TABL E OF CONTENTS CONTENTS

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STANDARD SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................ 1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 1 2.1 Scope ............................................................................................................................... 1 2.2 References ....................................................................................................................... 2 2.3 Definitions ....................................................................................................................... 3 DESIGN .................................................................................................................................. 3 3.1 General Requirements ..................................................................................................... 3 3.2 Loading ............................................................................................................................ 4 3.3 Shells and Heads ............................................................................................................. 5 3.4 Vessel Supports ............................................................................................................... 5 3.5 Non-Pressure Containing Containing Components Welded to Pressure Pressure Containing Components Components.... 6 3.6 Nozzles and Manways ................. .................. .................. .................. .................. ............ 7 3.7 Special Considerations for Low Temperature, Elevated Temperature or Severe Cyclic Service ........................................................................................................................... 10 MATERIALS ........................................................................................................................ 10 4.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 10 4.2 Shells, Heads, and Other Pressure Containing Components ................. ................. ....... 11 4.3 Nozzles and Manways .................. .................. ................... .................. ................... ....... 11 4.4 Vessel Supports and Exterior Attachments ................................................................... 12 4.5 Internals, Internal Bolting, and Internal Supports ......................................................... 12 4.6 Gaskets .......................................................................................................................... 13 FABRICATION .................................................................................................................... 14 5.1 Details ............................................................................................................................ 14 5.2 Welding Processes and Electrodes ................................................................................ 16 5.3 Postweld Heat Treatment .............................................................................................. 18 5.4 Tolerances ..................................................................................................................... 19 NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION EXAMINATION ................. .................. .................. .................. ....... 21 TESTING .............................................................................................................................. 22 7.1 Testing Medium and Conditions ................................................................................... 22 7.2 Procedure ....................................................................................................................... 23 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE SPHERES AND BULLETS .............................................................................................................................. 24 8.1 General Requirements ................................................................................................... 24 8.2 Capacity ......................................................................................................................... 24

GENERAL

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Scope

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This Standard Specification covers the general requirements for design, materials, fabrication, inspection, and testing of austenitic stainless steel fusion welded vessels.

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Exceptions or variations variations shown in the UOP UOP Project Specifications take precedence over requirements shown shown herein.

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References

Unless noted below, use the edition and addenda of each referenced document current on the date of this Standard Specification. Specification. When a referenced document incorporates incorporates another document, use the edition and addenda of that document required by the referenced document.

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American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1, “Rules for the Construction of Pressure Vessels”

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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Code, Section I, “Rules for the Construction Construction of Power Boilers”

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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section II, Materials, Part A, “Ferrous Material Specifications”

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ASME SA-182, SA-240, SA-312, SA-376, SA-388, SA-403, and SA-435, SA965

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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section II, Materials, Part C, “Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Materials”, SFA-5.4, SFA-5.9, SFA-5.11, and SFA-5.14

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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Part II, Materials, Part D, “Properties”

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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section V, “Nondestructive Examination”

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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 2, “Rules for the Construction of Pressure Vessels – Alternative Rules”

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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Code Case 2235, “Use of Ultrasonic Examination in Lieu of Radiography, Section I and Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2”

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American Society for Testing and and Materials (ASTM) A 36, A 193, A 194, 194, A 283, A 285, A 516, A 913 and A 992

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ASME B31.3, “Process Piping”

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ASME. B16.5, “Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24”

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ASME B16.47, “Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 Through NPS 60”

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ASME B46.1, “Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness, and Lay)”

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ASME B16.20, “Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges – Ring-Joint, Spiral Wound, and Jacketed”

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American Welding Society (AWS) (AWS) A4.2, “Standard Procedures for Calibrating Calibrating Magnetic Instruments to Measure Delta Ferrite Content of Austenitic and Duplex Ferrite-Austenitic Stainless Steel Weld Metal”

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American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice (RP) 582, “Welding Guidelines for the Chemical, Oil, and Gas Industries”

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National, state, and local governmental regulations and laws

Definitions

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Hydrogen Service (1)

Hydrogen partial pressure exceeding 50 psia {3.5 kg/cm 2 (a)}.

(2)

More than 90 volume percent hydrogen at any pressure level.

(3)

Vessels or parts of vessels vessels (and exchangers, e.g., shell or tube tube side) in hydrogen service are specified in the UOP Project Specifications

Severe Cyclic Service (1)

Cyclic service as defined in ASME B31.3, Section 300.2. Cyclic service may be mechanical, thermal, or a combination of both.

(2)

Vessels in Severe Cyclic Cyclic Service Service are specified in the UOP Project Specifications

DESIGN

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General Requirements

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The design, materials, fabrication, inspection and testing of pressure vessels shall comply with the requirements of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 or, when specified in the UOP Project Specifications, ASME Section I.

b.

Allowable stresses for materials shall be in accordance with ASME Section II, Part D.

c.

The vessel designer shall be responsible for the stress and thermal analysis of the vessel and components.

d.

The Contractor shall determine the need for and method(s) of performing any special analyses above the minimum calculations required by the ASME Code.

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Where "M.R." or “MR” is specified in the UOP Project Specifications, it indicates that it is the Manufacturer's and/or Contractor's responsibility to determine in compliance with applicable codes and standards, including any additional requirements specified in the UOP Standard Specifications, UOP Standard Drawings, and UOP Project Specifications.

f.

Thicknesses specified are minimum, after forming and fabrication.

g.

The vessel nameplate shall be fabricated from stainless steel and shall be visible and accessible at all times. If located in an insulated insulated area, the nameplate shall be placed on standoffs so the the insulation passes passes beneath it.

h.

The location and design of miscellaneous or temporary attachments for lifting and handling the vessel, handling internals, support of platforms, ladders, and piping, etc, is the responsibility responsibility of the contractor contractor and/or vessel fabricator.

Loading

a.

The design temperature and pressure conditions specified on the UOP Project Specifications are at the top of the vessel in its operating position. Pressure are gauge pressures, which are relative to atmospheric pressure at sea level {approximately 15psia, 1.05kg/cm 2 (a)}.

b.

Where "delta P vessel (total)" is specified specified in the UOP Project Specification, Specification, this pressure drop shall be combined combined with any static head and and the specified design pressure to determine the design design pressure at the bottom bottom of the vessel.

c.

When design for external pressure is required, the minimum net external differential pressure shall be full vacuum at sea level.

d.

Wind and earthquake loads and the applicable load combinations shall be determined in accordance with the procedures of the governing code(s), standard(s), and the data specified in the UOP Project Specifications.

e.

Vertical vessels shall be evaluated for vibration, including vortex shedding, due to wind or other sources. sources. Stress, deflection, and fatigue fatigue shall be evaluated when an analysis is necessary.

f.

Vessels and their supports shall be capable of supporting the vessel filled with water in the the erected position. position. The corroded (i.e., nominal thickness minus minus the corrosion allowance) vessel shall be adequate for hydrotesting in the erected position.

g.

The maximum deflection of trayed columns, other than under earthquake loading, shall be no greater than the vessel height/200 (h/200), with a maximum deflection of one foot (300mm).

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Shells and Heads

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The design thickness shall not include any additional thickness provided as a corrosion allowance.

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The minimum design thickness, thickness, excluding corrosion corrosion allowance, shall be (D/1000) + 0.1 inches {(D/1000) + 2.54mm}, where D= nominal vessel inside diameter in inches (mm).

c.

The effects of external primary mechanical loads plus design pressure and the effects of secondary stresses, such as those due to differential thermal expansion, shall be a part of the design process, and the resulting combined stresses and deflections shall be evaluated. evaluated. It is the responsibility responsibility of the contractor to specify the governing load cases and critical locations.

d.

The knuckles of elliptical, torispherical, and toriconical heads and reducers (with special emphasis on those in large diameter, low pressure, services) shall be designed to prevent buckling under internal and external operating and pressure testing conditions.

e.

Pressure containing weld seams shall not intersect nozzles or nozzle reinforcement.

f.

Vacuum stiffening rings shall be installed on the exterior surface of the vessel, and shall be insulated in a manner to maintain a temperature similar to that of the vessel shell. There shall be no low points, points, enclosed volumes, volumes, or other areas where water could collect unless they are provided with low point drains to remove all fluids. Internal stiffening rings rings may be considered if they do not: not:

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interfere with the process (e.g., fluid distribution or collection)

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interfere with the installation, maintenance, or removal of internals, catalyst, packing, etc.

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impede physical access within the vessel

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obstruct visual or non-destructive examination of welds

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collect fluids, create low low flow flow areas, or promote promote corrosion or coke coke formation

Vessel Supports

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Vessel supports (exclusive of allowances for corrosion) shall be designed to withstand the most severe combination of live and dead loads anticipated during the normal life of the vessel.

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A minimum of 1/16 inch (1.6mm) additional thickness (total) shall be provided on vessel supports as corrosion allowance. This additional thickness thickness considers corrosion from either or both sides of the support.

c.

Stresses due to differential thermal expansion and frictional forces from sliding supports shall be accommodated in the design.

d.

Horizontal vessels shall be supported by two saddle supports fabricated to fit the outside surface of the vessel vessel within the applicable applicable tolerances. Saddles shall extend over a vessel arc of at least 120 . Saddles shall not not be placed over over vessel girth welds. A corrosion or wear plate shall be provided between the saddle saddle and the vessel shell. The corrosion or wear plate plate shall not be considered part of the shell or saddle for design purposes. purposes. The plate shall extend at least 2 inches (50mm) in all directions beyond beyond the saddle. The corners shall be rounded to to a radius of at least 2 inches (50mm). (50mm). After removal of the free moisture from between the shell and the the plate, the plate shall be continuously continuously seal welded welded to the shell around the plate’s perimeter. perimeter. At least one 1/4 inch NPS vent hole shall be provided in each plate section. section. Vent holes shall be tapped tapped for future plugging. plugging. Vent holes shall remain remain open until the completion completion of pressure testing. The vents shall then be plugged with a material adequate for the operating temperature but not capable of retaining pressure. °

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Support legs shall be attached to the exterior surface of the vessel shell. The legs shall extend far enough along the shell to prevent local buckling of the shell between or above the legs. The legs shall extend a minimum minimum of 6 inches (150mm) above the bottom tangent line of the vessel.

f.

Skirt vent holes shall be provided at the top of the space enclosed by the skirt after application of fireproofing fireproofing and vessel insulation. insulation. The vent holes shall be be a minimum diameter of 3 inches (75mm), equally spaced, and a maximum of 6 feet (1800mm) apart. At least four vent holes are required. The vent holes shall be unobstructed at all times.

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Provide at least one access opening in skirts supporting vessels from below.

h.

Openings in support skirts shall be reinforced.

Non-Pressure Containing Components Welded to Pressure Containing Components

Load bearing welds attaching non-pressure containing parts to pressure containing parts shall be designed according to the same allowable stress basis for primary membrane tensile, compressive, and shear stresses as required for pressure containing components of the same material.

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Nozzles and Manways

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General (1)

Threaded fittings, unions, couplings, and tapped holes are not not permitted. permitted.

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The minimum nozzle size shall shall be 1-inch 1-inch nominal nominal pipe size (NPS).

(3)

When the inside diameters of nozzles and manways are specified, they shall be considered as minimum. minimum. Connections that receive receive equipment shall be checked to ensure that the inside inside diameter is large enough and the the flanges match.

(4)

Flanges and bolts bolts shall shall be analyzed to ensure ensure that they are not overstressed overstressed during gasket seating. seating. Overstressing is more more likely to occur when Class 300 and lower flanges are used with spiral wound metal gaskets.

(5)

Nozzles and manways shall not be located in tray downcomers.

(6)

Flanged joints shall not not be located inside inside of of vessel support skirts or or other confined areas.

(7)

Nozzles and their their reinforcement reinforcement in heads heads shall be entirely contained within the center 80 percent of the head unless a detailed analysis is performed to validate the design considering all mechanical and thermal loadings

Flanges (1)

Flange classes are specified specified in in accordance accordance with with ASME B16.5 B16.5 or ASME B16.47, Series B (Series A is required if connecting directly to an item furnished with Series A flanges). flanges). Flange classes listed in the the UOP Project Specifications are based upon design pressure and temperature conditions only, and do not account for for other loads. The final design of all flanges flanges shall account for gasket seating and external loads. Differential thermal expansion, including joints between dissimilar materials, and transient thermal conditions such as start-up/shutdown start-up/shutdown and operational upset shall be accommodated.

(2)

Class 150 150 flanges flanges shall not be used for design design temperatures temperatures over over 700°F (370°C).

(3)

Class 300 flanges (minimum) shall be used used for for instrumentation instrumentation pipe column attachments to the vessel. vessel. This requirement does not not apply to individual transmitters or indicators mounted on pipe columns or directly connected to the vessel.

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Slip-on and socket welded flanges are not recommended for any service, and are only permitted when in accordance with all of the following:

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(a)

The hydrogen partial pressure (design) does not exceed 50 psia {3.5 kg/cm2 (a)}

(b)

The fluid service is not not corrosive corrosive {defined as a corrosion allowance of 1/8 inch (3mm) or less} to the materials of construction.

(c)

Postweld heat treatment is not specified in the UOP Project or Standard Specifications

(d)

The flange is not in a severe cyclic service.

(e)

The design temperature does not exceed 500 F (260 C) and the Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT) is not below –20 F (-29 C). °

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With the exception exception of nozzles nozzles less less than 4 inches inches NPS not subjected to external loads and manways, manways, all flanges are Class 150. For nozzles less than 4 inches NPS not subjected to external loads and manways, flanges shall not exceed Class 300.

(g)

Socket welded flanges shall not exceed 1½ inch NPS

(h)

Slip-on flanges, when permitted, shall be double welded and vented through the hub with 1/8 inch (3mm) diameter pre-drilled vent holes. Vent holes shall be tapped tapped for future plugging. plugging. Vent holes shall remain open until the the completion of pressure testing. testing. The material used for plugging shall be adequate for the operating temperature but shall not be capable of retaining pressure.

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The welds joining the flange to the pipe pipe shall shall be visually visually and liquid dye penetrant examined.

(5)

Lap joint joint flanges flanges shall shall not be used in severe severe cyclic service or for flange classes greater than Class 300.

(6)

The design design of of slip-on, slip-on, socket welded, and lap joint flanges subjected subjected to to external loads due to piping displacement shall consider the stress intensification factors factors (SIF’s) from ASME B31.3 Appendix D. D. The design for primary mechanical loads shall limit the nominal stress in the neck of the flange to one-fourth (1/4) of the Code allowable stress at temperature unless a detailed analysis is performed.

(7)

Flanges that are intended for use with spiral spiral wound wound gaskets gaskets shall shall have a flange surface finish of 125 microinch Ra minimum to 250 microinch Ra maximum. Flanges intended for use with with other gaskets shall shall have a flange surface finish within the the optimal range for the specified specified gasket. Finishes shall be judged by visual comparison with surface finish roughness

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standards conforming conforming to ANSI B46.1. Flange finishes shall be protected protected from damage during fabrication, heat treatment, shipping, storage and installation. (8)

Ring joint joint flanges flanges shall shall have have a flat bottom bottom groove groove with with the intersection between the bottom and and the sides of the groove machined machined to a smooth 1/8 inch (3mm) minimum radius.

(9)

Connections joining dissimilar materials require special consideration. The flange Class for both materials shall be determined and the higher Class used for both flanges.

(10) Flanges designated designated as “special” in the UOP Project Specifications and other flanges that are not within the scope of ASME B16.5 or ASME B16.47 shall be designed in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Appendix 2 and Appendix Appendix S. The bolt and gasket materials materials to be used in the design of these flanges are as noted in the UOP Pipe Class specified for the connection. The applicable UOP Pipe Pipe Class is that specified for the connected piping on the UOP Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID). Where there is no connected piping (e.g., a manway), use the miscellaneous connections Pipe Class specified for the vessel on the UOP P&ID. As a minimum, the flange shall be designed designed for use with spiral spiral wound gaskets. (11) The Contractor shall shall be responsible responsible for the compatibility compatibility of all flanges flanges mating with piping, instruments, or equipment. c.

Details (1)

Either an integrally integrally reinforced nozzle or balanced balanced integral reinforcement in both the nozzle neck and the the vessel is required for hydrogen hydrogen service and is preferred for all services. Built-up construction construction using pipe or rolled rolled plate with a flange and a reinforcing pad is permissible for non-hydrogen services. Gussets are not permitted.

(2)

When the design pressure exceeds 1000 psig {70 kg/cm 2(g)} or the shell thickness exceeds 2 inches (50mm), 4 inch NPS and greater nozzles shall utilize an integrally reinforced forging in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Division 1, 1, Figure UW-16.1 (f-1), (f-1), (f-2), (f-3), or (f-4). Nozzles smaller than 4 inch NPS shall be integrally reinforced.

(3)

When the design design temperature is within within the material’s material’s creep range range {above {above 1000-1150 F (535-620 C) depending upon the material type}, 4 inch NPS and larger nozzles shall utilize utilize integrally reinforced forgings forgings in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Division 1, F igure UW-16.1 (f-1) or (f-4). Balanced reinforcement between the the nozzle and the shell, designed designed to minimize the creep strain concentrations at the junction, is preferred. Nozzles smaller than 4 inch NPS NPS shall be integrally reinforced. reinforced. °

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External reinforcing pads shall shall have have a minimum of one ¼ inch NPS vent hole. Pads for nozzles greater than 16 inch inch NPS shall have a minimum of 2 vent holes and pads for nozzles in excess of 36 inch NPS shall have a minimum of 4 vent holes. Pads installed in sections sections shall have at least one vent hole per section. Vent holes shall be tapped for future future plugging. plugging. Vent holes shall remain open until until the completion of of pressure testing. The material used for plugging shall be adequate for the operating temperature but shall not be capable capable of retaining pressure.

Special Considerations for Low Temperature, Elevated Temperature or Severe Cyclic Service

For design temperatures of –20 F (-29 C) and lower or the material’s creep threshold {1000-1150 F (535-620 C) depending upon the material type} and higher, or severe cyclic services, the design details for nozzles, supports, and other attachments to the vessel pressure containing components shall be free of high local stress concentrations, e.g., sharp discontinuities, immediate changes of direction of a surface, notches, weld undercuts, etc. Internal and external fillet fillet welds shall be ground to a smooth and generous concave contour. Notches, weld undercuts, etc. shall shall be removed. °

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Pressure vessel materials shall be in accordance with ASME Section II, Part A. Non-pressure parts may be in accordance accordance with American Society for Testing Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications. Specifications. ASME Specification numbers numbers are prefixed by by SA and the corresponding ASTM Specification numbers are prefixed by A.

b.

Material used in the vessel(s) vessel(s) shall be new.

c.

The carbon content of materials, including welding consumables, intended for use at design temperatures in excess of 1000 ºF (540 ºC) shall be a minimum of 0.04 weight percent on the the certified mill test report. The material shall also undergo annealing heat treatment and cooling as specified by the material specification or required by the governing Code.

d.

Each plate, forging, and other product form shall be legibly stamped or stenciled showing specification specification number, grade, and class. When metal stamping is used used it shall be on the long edge edge of each component as it leaves the mill. mill. Metal stamping on rolled surfaces surfaces shall be done with a "low stress" stress" stamp. Marking fluids, such as those used for stenciling, shall be compatible for use with austenitic stainless steel, e.g., they shall not contain chlorides, zinc, sulfur or other detrimental components. components. Markings shall be protected protected from erosion, wear, or other events that may render them unreadable.

e.

Accelerated cooling from the austenitizing temperature is required whenever permitted by the product product form specification or required by the governing Code.

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Plates and forgings over 2 inches (50mm) thick or used for pressure containment in hydrogen service shall be: (1)

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Ultrasonically examined with 100 percent scanning in accordance with with the following: (a)

Plates shall be examined before forming in accordance with ASME SA-435 including supplementary requirements S1.

(b)

Forgings shall be examined in accordance with ASME SA-388 and ASME Section VIII, Division 2, paragraph 3.3.4.

Examined by liquid liquid dye penetrant penetrant (PT) in accordance with the following: following: (a)

The entire surface of all forgings after finish machining.

(b)

Formed plate surfaces to be welded, welded, i.e., the weld bevel area, and a minimum of 2 inches (50mm) of the neighboring surfaces.

Shells, Heads, and Other Pressure Containing Components

a.

Shells may be fabricated from rolled plate, forgings, or pipe. Layered construction is prohibited.

b.

Shells and heads fabricated from plate shall be in accordance with with ASME SA240 of the grade or type specified specified on the UOP Project Specifications. Specifications. Shells and heads fabricated from forgings shall be in accordance with the specified grade of ASME SA-965. Other product forms shall be the equivalent grade or type of material.

c.

A calibration block for ultrasonic examination shall be provided. The block shall be in accordance with ASME Section Section V, Article 5.

Nozzles and Manways

a.

Flanges shall be forged.

b.

Flange material shall be ASME SA-182, SA-182, of a grade or type corresponding corresponding to the vessel material. Lap joint flanges may be fabricated fabricated from a different material if that material is suitable for the conditions to which it is exposed and is compatible with austenitic stainless steel.

c.

Pipe shall be seamless, in accordance with ASME SA-312 or SA-376, of a grade or type corresponding corresponding to the vessel material. Fittings shall be seamless, seamless, in accordance with ASME SA-403, and of a grade or type corresponding to the vessel material.

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d.

Plate used for the necks of built-up nozzles and for flanges (when permitted by ASME B16.5 or ASME B16.47) shall be ASME SA-240 of a grade or type corresponding to the vessel material.

e.

Reinforcing pads shall be the same material as the shell.

f.

Corrosion allowance for nozzles and manways shall be at least equal to that specified for the vessel shell.

g.

Bolting materials shall be as required by the UOP Pipe Class specified on the UOP Piping and Instrument Instrument Diagram (P&ID). The applicable UOP Pipe Class is that specified for the connected connected piping. When there is no connected piping piping (e.g., a manway), use the miscellaneous connections connections Pipe Class specified for the vessel on the UOP P&ID.

Vessel Supports and Exterior Attachments

a.

Material for rings, lugs, saddles and wear/corrosion plates, legs supporting vessels, and the upper three feet (900 mm) of support skirts welded directly to the vessel or welded to reinforcing rings welded to the vessel, shall be the same material as the shell. The remaining portion portion of skirts, if outside of the the insulation, shall be ASTM A 285, A 516, or the same material as the shell.

b.

External and internal vacuum vacuum stiffening rings shall shall be the same material as the shell.

c.

Plate for base rings and saddle base plates shall be A 36, A 283, A 285, A 516 or the same material as the shell.

d.

External lugs for platforms, ladders, insulation supports, pipe supports, and other non-pressure containing parts welded to the vessel shall be the same material as the shell.

e.

Insulation support angles and rods not welded directly to the shell shall be A 36, A 283, A 285, A 516, A 913, A 992 or the same material as the shell.

f.

Reinforcement for skirt openings shall be the same material as the skirt.

g.

External supports and attachments may be exposed to low ambient temperatures. The effects of this exposure upon material selection, stress analysis, fabrication details, etc shall be addressed.

Internals, Internal Bolting, and Internal Supports

a.

The material for internals is specified in the UOP Project Specification.

b.

Internal support rings, lugs, brackets, and other items welded to the shell shall be the same material as the shell.

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c.

Bolting and nuts for distributors, baffles, or other miscellaneous items not furnished by the tray supplier shall be ASTM A 193 (bolts) and A 194 (nuts) of the same or similar alloy alloy as the internals. Bolt and nut materials shall be selected to resist galling, e.g., they shall be of different hardness.

d.

Drawings and instructions for fabrication and installation of tray and mesh blanket supports supports attached to the vessel shall shall be furnished by the supplier supplier of the vessel internals. The vessel manufacturer shall fabricate fabricate and install the vessel vessel attachments in accordance with those instructions, and the UOP Project and Standard Specifications and Drawings.

e.

As an alternative to welding rings, lugs, and brackets to the shell, they may be formed from weld build-up (using the same weld materials used for the vessel strength welds) or integrally integrally forged with the shell. shell. The transition to the the shell shall be machined to a smooth and and generous concave contour. contour. The top surface of the completed support rings shall be machined to provide a smooth, flat surface. The welding procedure, inspection and examination of weld build-ups shall be the same as required for the vessel strength welds.

Gaskets

a.

Gaskets shall conform to the requirements of the UOP Pipe Class specified on the UOP Piping and Instrument Instrument Diagram (P&ID). The applicable UOP Pipe Class is that specified for for the connected piping. Where there is no connected piping (e.g., a manway), use the miscellaneous miscellaneous connections Pipe Pipe Class specified for the vessel on the UOP P&ID.

b.

Gaskets for use with raised raised face flanges shall be spiral wound wound per ASME B16.20 with a non-asbestos filler material. The winding material material shall be ASTM A 240 of the same Type specified for the the shell. Gaskets shall include include an outer retainer ring. The outer ring may be be carbon steel, steel, protected against against corrosion. When the operating temperature exceeds 850°F (455°C) the outer ring shall be Type 304 austenitic stainless stainless steel. Gaskets for Class 300 and greater greater flanges, flanges over 24 inch NPS, and gaskets in vacuum service shall have an inner retainer ring of the same material as the windings. windings. Gaskets with an inner retainer retainer ring shall also be used between flanges of different different metallurgies with with different coefficients of thermal expansion when when they operate at an elevated temperature. temperature. The contractor shall verify the adequacy of all gaskets considering potential buckling buckling of the outer or inner retaining ring(s) and the windings.

c.

The use of corrugated, double jacketed gaskets per ASME B16.20 may be considered for large diameter openings (over NPS 24 inch), especially when the sealing surface is vertical or when the surface to be sealed is not round (e.g., multi-pass exchanger channel to shell closure gaskets).

d.

Ring joint gaskets shall be per ASME B16.20.

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FABRICATION

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Details

a.

Fabrication of austenitic stainless steel vessels and components shall take place in a dedicated area, isolated from areas used for fabrication of carbon steel, low alloy steel, and other alloys. alloys. Tools and other equipment equipment shall be suitable suitable for, and dedicated to, austenitic stainless steel fabrication and shall not be used for fabrication of carbon steel, low alloy steel, or other alloys.

b.

Austenitic stainless stainless steel shall not be exposed exposed to halogens (e.g., chlorides) chlorides) or heavy metals (e.g., zinc, lead), sulfur or other damaging materials at any time. This includes direct application (e.g., paint, marking materials, liquid dye penetrant), overspray from nearby operations, operations, atmospheric contaminants contaminants (e.g., sea air) and components (e.g., insulation) or materials (e.g., galvanizing) that contact the austenitic austenitic stainless steel. Any components that contact austenitic stainless steel shall be formulated, intended, and adequate for such contact.

c.

Shell and head joints, including nozzle attachments, shall be Type (1), or for nozzle corner joints Type (7), full penetration, free of undercuts, double welded butt joints in accordance accordance with ASME Section VIII, Division Division 1, Section UW-3 and Table UW-12. The initial root pass of of double welded groove joints, joints, including root tack welds, shall be chipped, ground, and/or gouged to sound metal on the reverse side before welding on that that side. The back-chipped welds, welding welding groove, and plate edges shall be liquid penetrant examined to ensure that all cracks, pinholes, laminations, porosity, and other defects have been removed prior to welding on the reverse side. In cases where double welding welding is impractical, (e.g. the groove joint backside is not accessible for chipping or gouging and welding) the root pass shall be made by the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process.

d.

Pressure containing welds shall remain accessible for visual and nondestructive examination (e.g., radiography) with all internals in place.

e.

Nozzles shall be located so that the nozzle, nozzle to vessel weld, and nozzle reinforcement are at least 3 inches (75mm) from all pressure containing shell and head welds. If intersecting or covering pressure containing welds welds cannot be avoided, the nozzle shall be fully reinforced and low stress welding details used (e.g., grind fillets to a smooth smooth concave radius). Pressure containing welds welds beneath reinforcement shall be ground ground smooth and flush flush with the shell surface. surface. All pressure containing welds shall be 100 percent radiographed after forming and nozzle installation but before reinforcing pad installation to a minimum of 6 inches (150mm) beyond the nozzle to vessel weld or the limits of the reinforcing pad.

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f.

Longitudinal and circumferential pressure containing welds shall not be located in tray downcomers, behind permanent internals, or in other areas that prevent inspection from the the inside of the vessel. Circumferential welds shall have have a clearance of at least one inch (25mm) from tray support rings and welds and other circumferential attachments. attachments. Longitudinal welds welds shall have a clearance of at least one inch (25 mm) from lugs, welds, and other longitudinal attachments. attachments.

g.

Nozzles shall penetrate through the shell, with the shell butt welded to the nozzle. Nozzles and their reinforcement reinforcement (except the outer circumference of reinforcing reinforcing pads) shall be attached to the the vessel with full penetration penetration welds. Connections at air cooler header boxes may use a “set-on” “set-on” detail. Equipment nozzles meeting meeting the following criteria may also utilize a “set-on” detail: (1)

The nozzles are 3 inch NPS or smaller.

(2)

The thickness of the the component component (shell, head, nozzle nozzle neck, neck, blind blind flange, flange, etc) to which the nozzle is attached exceeds 2 inches (50mm). This also applies to nozzles welded to other nozzles.

(3)

When reinforcement is required, the nozzle shall be integrally reinforced.

(4)

The nozzles are for instruments or another another service without attached piping and without significant imposed loads.

(5)

The nozzles are not subject to significant cyclic (thermal or mechanical) mechanical) or fatigue loadings.

(6)

The base metal metal adjacent adjacent to the the nozzle nozzle opening opening shall be thoroughly thoroughly ultrasonically and liquid penetrant examined to ensure that there are no flaws (e.g., laminations).

(7)

The nozzle nozzle to shell weld weld shall shall be full penetration penetration with an external external fillet ground to a smooth, concave contour.

(8)

The weld geometry shall permit full, non-destructive examination of the the nozzle to shell weld in both the shop and the field, after operation.

(9)

When spot examination of the vessel vessel welds is required, at least least one one randomly selected “set-on” weld shall be included in the examination.

(10) The nozzle to shell weld shall shall comply with the requirements for the other pressure containing welds welds (e.g., double welded, back-gouged, back-gouged, no permanent backing bars, etc). h.

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Nozzles, manways, and handholes shall be cut flush with the inside surface of the shell or head and the inside edge shall be ground smooth with the inside surface of the vessel to form a smooth rounded rounded contour. When an internal projection projection is necessary, the internal projection shall not interfere with the process, internals, or the installation of internals or other vessel contents.

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i.

Pressure containing shell, head, and radiographable nozzle welds shall be located, designed, and ground to permit 100 percent on site radiographic examination.

j.

Pressure containing welds, welds, internal attachment locations, locations, and the method of vessel support attachment shall accommodate full on-site external ultrasonic angle beam examination and visual inspection of head and shell welds with all internal equipment in place. Welds shall be contoured contoured to permit proper interpretation of ultrasonic examination.

k.

Internal support rings shall be continuously welded to the shell on the top and intermittently welded welded on the bottom. Internal lugs and brackets shall be continuously welded welded on the top and sides sides only. All spaces enclosed by welds welds shall be vented. In hydrogen service all internal internal and external attachment welds welds shall be full penetration free of undercuts.

l.

In hydrogen services, all fillet welds (internal and external) to pressure containing components shall be ground to a smooth and generous concave contour.

m.

Seams in supporting skirts shall be made with full penetration butt welds. Connections between straight skirts and vessel heads shall be made with a smooth flat-faced weld. The width of the weld shall shall be at least equal to the skirt thickness, and its height height shall be approximately approximately twice its width. When the shell thickness at the skirt connection exceeds 4 inches (100mm), the design temperature at the skirt to shell connection is within the material’s creep range {above 1000-1150 ºF (535-620 ºC) depending upon the material type}, or the skirt to shell junction is subject to cyclic loading, the joint details shall be as specified in the UOP Project Specification.

n.

Details of flared skirts, lugs, and special vessel support systems are specified in the UOP Project Specifications.

Welding Processes and Electrodes

a.

Welding shall be done by a metal arc process. Welding electrodes shall be in accordance with ASME, ASME, Section II, Part C. Welding processes, processes, materials, and procedures shall comply with with the requirements of API RP 582 except except as modified by this Standard Specification Specification and the UOP Project Specifications. Specifications. References to “should” within API RP 582 are replaced by “shall”.

b.

With two exceptions, exceptions, the principal alloying alloying elements and mechanical properties properties of the deposited weld metal shall conform to the ASME requirements for chemical analysis and mechanical mechanical properties of the base metal. The exceptions are that Type 308 weld metal shall be used when welding Type 304 base metal, and Type 347 weld metal shall shall be used when welding welding Type 321 base metal. In all cases any additional requirements in the UOP Specifications apply and the carbon content shall meet any limitations applicable to the base metal (e.g.,

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maximum or minimum amounts or a specified specified range). Each completed shell, head, and nozzle weld shall be analyzed to confirm the required alloy content (e.g., C, Cr, Ni, Nb(Cb), Mo, V, Ti as applicable). Testing of the mechanical properties is not required. required. The method of analysis shall shall be sufficiently accurate accurate to confirm that the measured alloy contents, including carbon, are within the specified limits. limits. The analysis shall be of the inside inside weld surface. Each weld procedure, welding position, position, and welder/welding welder/welding operator for each procedure and position they use use shall be analyzed. Analysis shall also include each source of deposited welding materials (e.g., reel of wire, box of rods, etc). c.

The ferrite content of austenitic stainless steel weld deposits shall be controlled to a WRC (Welding Research Council) Ferrite Number (FN) of 3 (5 for Type 347) minimum to 8 maximum. With the owner’s approval and in accordance

with the provisions of API 582, paragraph 6.4.2.2a), the lower limit for Type 347 may be reduced to an FN of 3 if the fabricator demonstrates and documents successful in service use, without hot cracking or failures, of welding consumables with an FN of 3 using the proposed welding procedure, materials (including brand), and similar base metal thickness. FN control shall be by reference to the DeLong Constitution Diagram for stainless steel weld metals. metals. The limit defined above above shall be confirmed by thoroughly checking the final deposits (prior to postweld heat treatment, if performed) with a magnetic instrument instrument calibrated in accordance accordance with the standard procedure defined in in AWS A4.2. Readings shall be taken from from at least two locations from each nozzle girth weld, vessel weld seam, and other strength welds. At least 6 readings shall shall be taken at each location.

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d.

The Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) process is not permitted.

e.

The Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process in the short circuiting mode (GMAW - S) may be used for the following applications applications only: (1)

The root pass for any material thickness.

(2)

Complete groove or or fillet welds provided provided that the the wall thickness of the thickest portion of the joint does not exceed 1/4 inch (6 mm).

(3)

Tack welds, temporary attachments, and other applications where the the weld weld made by this process is completely removed.

f.

The Gas Metal Arc Welding process in the globular transfer mode (GMAW-G) shall not be used.

g.

The Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process in the spray transfer mode shall not be used for the root pass.

h.

Covered welding electrodes (i.e., shielded metal arc welding – SMAW) shall be in accordance with ASME Section II, Part C, SFA-5.4.

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i.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) shall not be used for the root pass of single sided groove welds.

j.

Electrodes with a “G” (General) designation shall not be used unless: (1)

Mill certificates certificates of of the chemistry of of each batch and lot used used for production welds are submitted and approved by the Owner.

(2)

A PQR is performed for each batch and lot used for production welds.

k.

Bare electrodes for inert gas and submerged arc welding shall be in accordance with ASME Section II, Part C, SFA-5.9.

l.

When carbon steel or low alloy steel is welded to austenitic stainless steel, the dissimilar joint shall be made with electrodes in accordance with ASME Section II, Part C, SFA-5.11 ENiCrFe-2 or ENiCrFe-3; SFA-5.14 ERNiCr-3 or ERNiCrMo-3; or SFA-5.4 E309 or SFA-5.9 ER309 ER309 in order order of preference. The use of high nickel rods in sulfur environments shall be limited to the maximum temperatures listed in API RP 582, Table 6-1.

m.

Backing-up strips, if used, shall be removed.

Postweld Heat Treatment

a.

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Requirements (1)

Postweld heat treatment (PWHT) is not required, and shall not be performed, except when specified in ASME Section VIII, Division 1, 1, UOP Project Specifications, or UOP UOP Standard Specifications. The application of PWHT, and the procedures used, shall be approved by the Owner.

(2)

Stabilized grades of austenitic stainless steel (e.g., Type 321 321 and Type 347) shall not be stabilized heat treated after welding.

Procedure (1)

This Section applies only in the event event that postweld heat treatment (PWHT) is required

(2)

Welding directly to the base metal metal shall be completed completed prior to final postweld heat treatment. treatment.

(3)

PWHT shall be be performed by placing placing the vessel into into a furnace and heating uniformly. Local PWHT is permitted only only for circumferential weld seams and only when furnace PWHT cannot be performed. Local PWHT shall comply with the following:

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(a)

The full circumferential band shall be uniformly heated and cooled.

(b)

The soak soak band width shall be a minimum of the the greatest width of the weld plus either the thickness of the weld or 2 inches (50 mm), whichever is less, on each side of the weld face.

(c)

The heated heated band band width width shall be a minimum of the soak soak band band width width 1/2 plus twice (RT) on each side of the soak band.

(d)

The gradient control band width shall be a minimum minimum of of twice twice (RT) 1/2 on each side of the soak band.

(e)

R is defined as the inside radius of of head, shell, or or nozzle neck and T is defined as the thickness of the weld.

(4)

The atmosphere during heat treatment shall be free of contaminents damaging to austenitic stainless steel such as halogens (e.g., chlorides), heavy metals (e.g., zinc, lead), and sulfur.

(5)

At the conclusion conclusion of PWHT, PWHT, cool cool rapidly rapidly through the sensitization range, i.e., between approximately 1450ºF (790ºC) and 800 ºF (425ºC).

(6)

Thermocouples shall be be located on the the inside inside and outside of the vessel surface, and placed to ensure that all portions of the vessel are properly and uniformly heat treated, without the presence of detrimental thermal gradients.

(7)

During heat treatment treatment the vessel shall be supported and stiffened stiffened to to prevent distortions.

(8)

Flange facings shall be protected protected against oxidation during heat treatment.

(9)

Flame impingement is prohibited at all times.

Tolerances

a.

Vertical vessels shall be checked for plumbness. After the ring sections have been assembled, the outside outside surface of the cylinder shall not not vary from a straight vertical line more than 1/4 inch (6mm) in any 20 feet (6000mm), nor more than 3/4 inch (19mm) between any two two points in the total total length. The vertical reference line shall be perpendicular perpendicular to the vessel’s cross section. section. When the shell thickness is 4 inches (100mm) or more, the variation from a straight line shall not exceed 1-1/4 inch (30 mm) between any two points in the total length of the vessel.

b.

Horizontal vessels shall shall comply with the criteria criteria of Paragraph 5.4a. of this Standard Specification except that the reference line shall be horizontal and perpendicular to the vessel’s vessel’s cross section.

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c.

The maximum permissible offset (misalignment) shall be 1/4 inch (6mm) for longitudinal joints and 1/2 inch (13mm) for circumferential joints.

d.

Vessels with internal trays or grids shall not vary more than plus or minus 1/2 percent from the nominal diameter diameter specified in the UOP Project Specifications, Specifications, with a maximum variation in diameter from nominal of 1/2 inch (13mm). Vessels without trays or grids shall not vary more than plus or minus 1 percent from the nominal diameter specified in the UOP Project Specifications, with a maximum variation from the nominal diameter of 1 inch (25 mm).

e.

The overall length of the vessel, not including the skirt, shall be within plus or minus the greater of 1/2 inch (13mm), or 1/64 inch (0.4mm) per foot (300mm) of the length specified in the UOP Project Specifications, up to a maximum of plus or minus 3/4 inch (19mm).

f.

The length of skirt shall be within plus or minus 1/4 inch (6mm) of the specified length.

g.

Nozzle elevations shall be within plus or minus 3/8 inch (10mm) and orientations shall be within plus or minus 1/4 inch (6mm) of the specified specified location. The nozzle projection shall be within plus or minus 1/8 inch (3mm) of the specified value.

h.

The maximum horizontal or vertical deflection of the machined faces of nozzles from the design plane shall be 1/2 degree or 1/32 inch (0.8mm), whichever is greater.

i.

Manway elevation, orientation, and projection shall be within plus or minus 1/2 inch (13mm) of the specified values. values. Tilt shall be within plus or minus 1/4 inch (6mm) of perpendicular to the nozzle axis.

j.

The location of internal internal tray supports, as measured from a reference plane plane oriented perpendicular to the vessel longitudinal axis, shall be within plus or minus 3/8 inch (10mm) of the specified location (elevation).

k.

The spacing between supports for adjacent trays shall be within 1/16 inch (1.6mm) per foot (300mm) of the specified try spacing, with a maximum variance of 1/8 inch (3mm).

l.

The maximum variance (distance between high and low points) in individual tray supports with respect to the level plane shall be 0.3 percent of the nominal inside diameter of the vessel, with a maximum of 1/4 inch (6mm).

m.

The tray support plane shall not vary more than 1 degree from normal to the vessel centerline.

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NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINA TION

6.1

Each category A or B pressure containing weld shall be spot radiographed in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Paragraph UW-52 as a minimum requirement. Each spot radiograph shall shall be a minimum of six inches (150mm) in length. Welds from each welding procedure, procedure, welder/welding operator, and shift shall be examined. examined. All welds to be covered by by nozzle reinforcing pads and at least one weld intersection shall be 100 percent examined {see Paragraph 5.1 (e)}. Nozzle welds shall be spot spot radiographed or ultrasonically examined examined when possible. Nozzle welds shall be examined examined by liquid penetrant as a minimum requirement

6.2

When the design pressure exceeds 1000 psig {70 kg/cm2(g)} all pressure containing welds, including nozzle to vessel welds, shall be 100 percent radiographed.

6.3

The use of ultrasonic examination (UT) in accordance with the provisions of ASME Code Case 2235 in place of radiographic examination (RT) is permitted when acceptable to the Owner, Contractor, Authorized (Code) Inspector (AI) and the governing authorities.

6.4

Liquid penetrant materials shall be free of halogens (e.g., chlorides), zinc, sulfur and other materials detrimental to austenitic stainless steel.

6.5

When forming occurs after completion of welding, and PWHT is not required, the specified radiography or other nondestructive examination may occur after welding but prior prior to forming. If so, an additional liquid liquid penetrant examination of of all surfaces is required after forming.

6.6

When postweld heat treatment (PWHT) is required, the specified radiography of welds shall be performed after PWHT. PWHT. If radiography is performed before PWHT, an additional radiographic examination shall be performed after PWHT.

6.7

Welds joining non-pressure containing components to pressure containing components shall be 100 percent liquid penetrant examined (after postweld heat treatment, when PWHT is required). required). This applies to permanent permanent and non permanent (e.g., lifting lugs, lugs, trunions, etc) attachments on the the inside and outside of the vessel.

6.8

Temporary attachments shall be cut off above the weld, the area shall be ground flush with the surrounding vessel surface, and 100 percent liquid penetrant examined.

6.9

When the design pressure exceeds 1000 psig {70 kg/cm 2(g)} or the shell thickness exceeds 2 inches (50mm), all welded joints in shells and heads, all nozzle joints, and all repair welds shall be 100 percent ultrasonically examined after the final postweld heat treatment (if PWHT is required).

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6.10

Ultrasonic calibration shall utilize the calibration block provided with the vessel (see Paragraph 4.2c).

6.11

When the design pressure exceeds 1000 psig {70 kg/cm 2(g)} or the shell thickness exceeds 2 inches (50mm), liquid penetrant examination shall be performed in accordance with the following: following: a.

Plate edges shall be examined for laminations and injurious flaws after trimming and prior to welding. welding. Laminations and injurious injurious flaws shall be removed removed by chipping or grinding and the plate re-examined.

b.

The initial root pass pass of double butt welds, welds, including root tack welds, welds, shall be chipped, ground, and/or and/or gouged to sound metal. metal. The back-chipped welds, welds, welding groove, and plate edges shall be examined to ensure that all cracks, pinholes, porosity, porosity, and other defects have been removed prior prior to commencing welding on the second side.

c.

Root weld areas shall be examined before and after removal of defects.

d.

Weld buildups on and attachments to the vessel, including nozzle and support attachment welds, shall be examined.

TESTING

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Testing Medium and Conditions

a.

Hydrostatic test methods shall be used for pressure testing. Pneumatic testing may be used only when hydrostatic testing is not feasible and the owner, contractor, and fabricator concur. When pneumatic testing testing is performed, appropriate safety measures shall be taken, considering the danger presented by the stored energy of the compressed gas.

b.

The hydrostatic test medium medium shall be clean, fresh, potable potable water. The water used for hydrostatic testing of austenitic stainless steel vessels shall have a chloride content less than 50 ppm (parts per million). If the chloride content is greater than 50 ppm and less than 250 ppm, a sufficient quantity of sodium nitrate (NaNO3)shall be added to provide a 0.5 weight percent sodium nitrate solution. Water with a chloride content of greater than 250 ppm shall not be used for hydrotesting austenitic austenitic stainless steel vessels. Vessel(s) shall be thoroughly dried immediately after draining to prevent the possibility of evaporation and concentration of chlorides. Heat drying is not permitted.

c.

Alternative test mediums are acceptable if the medium is non-detrimental to the materials of construction, non-toxic, non-flammable, non-hazardous, environmentally safe, has a viscosity no greater than the viscosity of water (or air for pneumatic testing), its use is approved by the Owner and the governing authorities, and all appropriate safety and environmental precautions are taken.

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The temperature of the test water at all locations shall be at least 50ºF (10ºC) at all times during hydrostatic hydrostatic testing. Other test mediums shall be be at least 20ºF (11ºC) above their freezing or, for pneumatic testing, dew point temperature.

Procedure

a.

Pressure testing shall be performed after the completion of postweld heat treatment (if required).

b.

Pressure testing shall be completed completed before primers, paint, or other other coatings are applied.

c.

Hydrostatic testing shall be completed before the installation of internal refractory linings. Pneumatic testing may take take place with refractory linings present, however the weld seams shall not be covered with with refractory.

d.

The welds of welded attachments provided with vent holes (e.g., reinforcing pads, slip-on flanges) shall shall be leak tested using 15psig 15psig {1.05 kg/cm 2(g)} pneumatic pressure and a bubble bubble forming solution prior prior to postweld heat treatment (if specified) and final hydrostatic test.

e.

Horizontal vessels shall be supported only by their permanent saddles during hydrotest, i.e., temporary supports are not permitted.

f.

The stress in any pressure containing component shall not exceed 90 percent of the material’s minimum yield strength multiplied by the applicable joint efficiency at any time during pressure testing.

g.

Vertical vessels that are to be pressure tested in the horizontal position shall be supported so that local stresses in the shell do not exceed 90 percent of the minimum yield strength of the material multiplied by the applicable joint efficiency at any time.

h.

The procedure for filling the vessel shall prevent the formation of air pockets or damage/dislocation of internals during liquid filling.

i.

The temperature of the test medium and the vessel shall be equalized prior to the commencement of pressure testing.

j.

The vessel shall be drained and and thoroughly dried immediately upon the completion of pressure testing. testing. The procedure for draining draining the test fluid shall prevent development of vacuum vacuum pressure within the vessel vessel or its internals. The procedure shall prevent damage damage to or dislocation of the the internals.

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ADDITIONA L REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE SPHERES AND BUL LETS

8.1

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General Requirements

a.

Storage spheres shall be supported so that the bottom is no less than 3 feet (1000 mm) above finished grade.

b.

A 24 inch manway shall be provided provided at the top and bottom bottom of each sphere. Provide a means to handle the blind flange.

c.

Provide a minimum corrosion allowance of 1/16 inch (1.6mm) on all storage spheres and bullets.

Capacity

a.

The nominal capacities given in the UOP Project Specifications include allowances for vapor space and and inaccessible bottom space. No further allowance is required.

b.

Spheres shall be strapped over over their full height before before being placed into service. service. A gauge table shall be provided.

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