Inspection and Test Plan for Pressure Vessel

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Pressure Vessel Inspections
Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel
The ASME Code Section VIII Div. 1 or 2 requirements normally are applied for inspection and
test plan in pressure vessel manufacturing shop.
The witness of some inspection and test by third party inspector or authorized inspector is
mandatory and cannot be waived.
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Some others can only monitored and fully witnessing are not necessary, for these items, the
inspection man-days etc. depends to the purchaser decision, some prefer stringent monitoring
and even assign resident inspector in pressure vessel manufacturing shop and some others relay
to quality control system of the pressure vessel manufacture and assign only few days for
monitoring points.
These are some of inspection points which need to be witnessed, checked monitored and
reviewed by third party or ASME authorized inspector.
Inspection and Test Plan for Pressure Vessel - Important Points

All plates need to be identified against mill test certificates at the Vendor`s works
before commencement of fabrication.

Ensuring that welding procedure and welders are qualified and welding electrodes
are approved before commencement of fabrication.

Selection of location for spot radiography

Reviewing of radiographs

Witnessing of hydrostatic test

Dimensionally checking and carrying out final internal and external inspection for
quality of workmanship.

Checking that all material test certificates and, where applicable, heat treatment
charts are in order

If specified witnessing any crack detection, hardness checks, ultrasonic tests etc.

Checking fit-up and chipping-back of welded seams.

Monitoring welding process based WPS

Monitoring all NDE activities

Ensuring that Vendor is familiar with the requirements regarding data books and
ensure that the documentation is submitted without any delay.

Checking internal lining of reactors and vessels (if applicable) to specifications.

Checking trays of each diameter and type, mock assembled in the shop. (for
process towers)

Checking for interchangeability of parts, where applicable for process towers

Ensuring that any uncommon down comers are fully assembled and offered along
with their respective trays. (for process towers)

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