CORROSION AND MATERIALS WELDING
RP 577 Welding Processes, Inspection, and Metallurgy
Provides guidance to the API authorized inspector on welding inspection as encountered with fabrication and repair of refinery and chemical plant equipment and piping. Common welding processes, welding procedures, welder qualifications, metallurgical effects from welding, and inspection techniques are described to aid the inspector in fulfilling their role implementing API 510, API 570, Std. 653 and RP 582. The level of learning and training obtained from this document is not a replacement for the training and experience required to be an American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
RP 582 Welding Guidelines for the Chemical, Oil, and Gas Industries
Provides supplementary guidelines and practices for welding and welding related topics for shop and field fabrication, repair, and modification of the following: • pressure-containing equipment, such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping, heater tubes, and pressure boundaries of rotating equipment and attachments welded thereto;
• tanks and attachments welded thereto;
• non-removable internals for process equipment;
• structural items attached and related to process equipment;
• other equipment or component items, when referenced by an applicable purchase document.
This document is general in nature and augments the welding requirements of ASME BPVC Section IX and similar codes, standards, specifications, and practices, such as those listed in Section 2. The intent of this document is to be inclusive of chemical, oil, and gas industry standards, although there are many areas not covered herein, e.g. pipeline welding and offshore structural welding are intentionally not covered. This document is based on industry experience, and any restrictions or limitations may be waived or augmented by the purchaser.
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