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Quality Control of manufacturing material, casting,

fabrication, dimensional inspection, NDE,
Plant Inspection
final inspection, preservation, packing,
Coating and dispatch to site.
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smaller than 8" NB.
ASME Training
Course The applicable codes and specifications for a
ASME IX valve that is under the construction process
Training Course is:

Design code
FIX Purchase order specification
Purchaser's standards
EQUIPMENT Approved drawings
CWI Endorsement
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Pressure Vessel and the applicable codes and standards are:
Heat Exchanger
API 598
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Piping System API 6D

API 594
Industrial Valve
ASME / ANSI B16.5
Steam Boiler API 600, 602, 603, 604

Storage Tank The applicable codes and standards may be

Process Heater based on other international standards. This
ASME Training
content is general and can be useful even if
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the design code is different from the API
ROTARY Code.

EQUIPMENT Required Documents for Third Party

Inspector Review:
Centrifugal
Pump
The list of documents normally is agreed
Centrifugal upon in the Pre-Inspection meeting, which is
Compressor held several weeks before the actual ASME IX Training
commencement of the inspection work. Course
Reciprocating
Compressor
The parties that participate in this meeting
Gas Turbine are the manufacturer, purchaser and third
party inspection agency representatives.
Steam Turbine

Fan & Blower This is already explained in the Inspection

and Test Plan for Valve article.

E&I These are the list of documents that are

EQUIPMENT normally agreed upon to be presented to the
inspector:
Electric
Generator Valve Purchase Order or Contract
Valve Manufacture Quality Control Plan
Electric Motor
Valve Inspection and Test plan
Power Valve Data Sheet
Transformer Valve Approved Drawings
Control Panel Valve Material Test Reports
Valve Welding Specification
Switchgear Procedures (WPS) and Procedure
Power Cable Qualification Records(PQR)
Valve Welders Qualifications Reports

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material normally are available at the
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The third party inspector examines these
certificates for compliance with
specifications, and where appropriate,
Enter Your First
drawings.
Name (optional)

The review includes checks on:

I am at least 16 Certificate No.

years of age. Heat or cast No.
Chemical composition.
I have read
Mechanical properties.
and accept the
privacy policy. Heat treated condition.
NDE applied and results.
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Surface finish
I understand
that you will use
This covers body stem material, shell
my information to
send me a material, trim materials, gland materials, anti-
newsletter. friction materials, ball, wedge or flap
materials, operating components, support
Subscribe material, well end, flanges and any other
specified component.

Then the inspector witnesses the materials

identification on the certificates against the
materials marking. It is also necessary to
check these with the valve drawing
datasheet, material list and other
specifications as appropriate.

Visual inspection for surface finish and

probable defects is done and dimensional
compliance with specification need to be
controlled, as well.

When third party inspector carries out the

material inspection, then provides the
inspection visit report (IVR), the report
contains the following items:

Confirmation of satisfactory document

review
Record of the endorsement of
certification reviewed/witnessed
Record of all non-conformities
Record of any tests witnessed and the
result

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Welding

Inspection

When the valve material inspection is carried

out, and the results were satisfactory or non-
conformities were closed by remedial action,

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then the valve manufacturer will start

fabrication.

The third party inspector checks the

following points on the valve based on the
inspection and test plan (ITP), which has
already been agreed upon between the
purchaser and the valve manufacturer.

The inspection scope is determined in the

ITP. Some purchasers prefer to have
stringent controls and assign the TPI for
more “hold or witness points” for inspection
and test activities, and some others prefer
less “hold or witness points” and assign the
TPI much more work in the “review
document.”

This depends in the inspection budget, which

purchasers assign for inspection. Much more
inspection will have a much larger cost and
less risk, and conversely, less inspection will
have less cost but more risks.

The third party inspector carries out visual

and dimensional check to ensure compliance
with WPS and specification. Where
specified, weld bevels need to be examined
by MT or PT after grinding/machining.

Edges and weld bevels need to be clean, dry

and free from surface defects, laminations,
cracks, voids, notches, etc.

These are causes for rejection unless

suitable/satisfactory remedial action can be
taken. Welding repairs to bevels are not
permitted, without approval from the client.
Inspectors need report excessive or serious
defects.

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Following items are taken into account when

third party inspector making inspection on
the valve welding:

Cleanliness and fit up accuracy of

preps.
Roundness of form of components.
Application of preheat.
Welding in progress.
Cleaning of welds.
Completion of test coupons, (where
specified)
NDE. Results shall meet specifications
or code requirements.
Hardness tests - when specified in the
contract
Impact tests- when specified in the
contract

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Post

Weld Heat Treatment

Third party inspector carries out dimensional

check and PWHT control as specified. When
PWHT has been completed then portable
hardness measurement may be used to
establish hardness of material, heat affected
zone or welds, as may be specified.

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Visual

and Dimensional Checking

Third party inspector controls following

points:

To verify that the model and various

features and components comply with
the purchase order description and
valve specification and drawings as
applicable.

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To verify that the dimensions of valves,

flanges, flange drilling, bore, stem,
threading, wall thickness and any other
dimensions, as applicable, comply with
the requirements of the specification
and other.
Witnessing required pressure tests.
Witnessing functional test of actuator
on valve, when actuators are specified.
Radiographic examination and other
NDE in accordance with the applicable
references noted above.

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Low

Pressure Air Test

when required by the contract or purchase

order, the third party inspector witnesses low
pressure air test and pays attention to the
following points:

Specialized testing of seats, the seals,

by-passes, etc., may be required by
purchase order.
A minimum of 2 gauges with correct
working ranges are used. The
calibration of the gauges needs to be
checked.

Third Party Inspection for Valve -

Hydrostatic Testing

The third party inspector checks all previous

items have been accepted by authorised
bodies and witness hydrostatic test and
verify following points:

Body tests, high pressure closure tests,

back seat tests as detailed in
applicable procedure and code
specification.
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Calibration status and correct working

ranges of gauges. A minimum of 2
pressure gauges are attached to item
under test.
Adequate provision for venting of high
points and draining of the test medium
are provided.
Test pressure is applied as directed by
procedure or code until test limiting
pressure is reached. During hold
period, a methodical check for leaks is
conducted.
Test pressures, metal and water
temperatures are recorded.
Water quality is as specified.

These test normally are on "Hold Point" or

"Witness Point"

Third Party Inspection for Valve – Post

Hydrostatic Testing

After depressurisation, valve

components are drained and dried to
meet specified requirements.
Stamping of Inspection authority
stamps, are carried out in approved
area, as required by client/code.
Stamps used need to be low stress
type.
Application of desiccant/preservative
need to be as directed in client's
specification.

Third Party Inspection for Valve – Final

Inspection

All valves need to be checked for cleanliness

and dryness by third party inspector. Nozzle,
outlets, flanged or butt welded, saddle,
bracket locations and orientations against

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assembly drawings are controlled and

operation of valve indicator and correct
functioning also be checked.

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Name

Plate Checking

The third party inspector checks the content

in accordance with the approved drawings
and specifications and make sure it is
stamped in accordance with the code
requirements.

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Painting

and Coating

Surface preparation for painting is checked

for the following points, according to
specification by third party inspector:

Solvent Cleaning and Chloride Test

Cleaning method (brush-off blast
cleaning, commercial blast cleaning,
near-white blast cleaning, etc.)
Surface Profile measurements
Freedom from weld spatter, blow-holes
and other defects
Dry film thickness is checked according
to specification

Surface condition need to be free from pin-

holes, runs damage and other discontinuity.

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Spare

Parts, Loose Items and Accessories

Spare parts, loose items and accessories

are checked visually for their dimensions,
materials, workmanship and quantity,
according to the purchase order
specification.
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Test marks and tags are checked for correct

identification.

Third Party Inspection for Valve -

Reporting:

TThe third party inspector provides an

Inspection Visit Report (IVR) after each
visit, as well as a final report summarizing
the activities carried out during the valve
production in accordance with the contract
requirements and circulated within the
time limits specified in the contract.

The report is in the format required by the

client and clearly indicates final acceptance
or rejection of the valve.

Third Party Inspection for Valve - Release

Note:

When required by the contract or purchase

order, a release note is issued by the third
party inspection agency and given to the
manufacturer when the valves have been
accepted.

Third Party Inspection for Valve -

Packing, Marking and Shipping:

The following points are checked by the third

party inspector:

Cleanliness and dryness of

components
Rust prevention for all machined
surfaces
Protection for cover for all opening and
protruding parts

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Packing style and suitably for overseas

transportation
Shipping marks and other markings

Third Party Inspection for Valve

- Final Book (Dossier)

The following final documents are reviewed

and signed off by the third party inspector:

As built drawings, Manufacturer's data

reports, Material certificate or certified mill
test reports for all pressure parts, Material
list or map, Welder record for each
weld, Heat treatment records (Temperature-
time record chart during
PWHT), Dimensional record, NDE
records, Pneumatic test record, Hydrostatic
test record, Hardness test record, Final
assembly checks, Marking inspection
report, Packing list, Spare parts list

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