Question (1): Is it permissible to weld a temporary connection to a nozzle of a vessel such as a flat head for the purpose of hydrostatically

testing the vessel and then subsequently cut this attachment off when the vessel is to be installed in the field? Reply (1): Section VIII, Division 1 does not prohibit temporary welded attachments such as described in the inquiry for the purpose of hydrostatic testing of the vessel and subsequent removal for installation. However, the vessel Manufacturer should indicate under "Remarks" on the Manufacturers Data Report Form that this is how the vessel was furnished and to record any restrictions that might be applicable to the removal such as maintaining a minimum nozzle length. Question (2) Is it permissible to weld a flange to a weld neck of an existing Code stamped vessel manufactured to Section VIII, Division 1 prior to further field installation? Reply (2): Such welding as described in the question is beyond the Scope of Section VIII, Division 1 as the vessel geometry limit in this case would be the welding end connection of the stub end to which the flange was welded [See U-1(e)(1)(a)] . Therefore, this may be considered as an alteration to an existing Code vessel and, as such, would be subject to the laws and regulations at the point of installation covering such alteration.

Interpretation: VIII-78-58 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UW-11(a)(7) Date Issued: May 8,1978 File: BC78-122 Question: What percent of the closing seam is required to be examined when Ultrasonic Examination is substituted for radiographic examination by Par. UW-11(a)(5)(b)(7)? Reply: The percent of the closing seam to be inspected by Ultrasonic Examination shall be equivalent to the percent of radiography required.

Interpretation: VIII-78-60 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, Form U-1A Date Issued: May 8,1978 File: BC78-158 Question(1): In reference to Form U-1A under the item 8(a), what is the interpretation of "min. thk." as it applies to the minimum head thickness? Reply (1): As indicated by Note 23 of UA-1030, the "min. thk." described in the question is the specified minimum thickness of the head after forming, including any corrosion allowance, in. (mm) specified by the vessel manufacturer. It is not intended to apply to the required minimum thickness as calculated by UG-32. Question (2): If a head manufacturer furnishes and certifies a head having a minimum thickness greater than specified, may that thickness be recorded on Form U-1A? Reply (2): Yes. This practice would be desirable but is not mandatory.

Interpretation:

VIII-78-61