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ARC Strike Procedure Rev1

This document outlines the procedure for removing arc strikes from welded pipe. It contains 4 sections that describe the general scope, applicable codes and standards, removal procedure, and inspection reporting requirements. The procedure section details the equipment needed, removal method which involves grinding, cleaning, and inspection to ensure complete removal and integrity of the pipe. Any arc strike areas found to be below the minimum wall thickness specification after removal would require cutting out that pipe section.

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ARC Strike Procedure Rev1

This document outlines the procedure for removing arc strikes from welded pipe. It contains 4 sections that describe the general scope, applicable codes and standards, removal procedure, and inspection reporting requirements. The procedure section details the equipment needed, removal method which involves grinding, cleaning, and inspection to ensure complete removal and integrity of the pipe. Any arc strike areas found to be below the minimum wall thickness specification after removal would require cutting out that pipe section.

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ARC STRIKE REMOVAL PROCEDURE Rev.

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Doc. No. P412N/SSB/JN(PL)/QA-QC/04-009

CONTENT

SECTION 1 - GENERAL

SECTION 2 - PROCEDURE

SECTION 3 - ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA 1

SECTION 4 - INSPECTION REPORT

Nippon Steel Construction (M) Sdn.Bhd.


ARC STRIKE REMOVAL PROCEDURE Rev.1
Doc. No. P412N/SSB/JN(PL)/QA-QC/04-009

SECTION 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This procedure describes the method of ARC STRIKE removal, rectification


and Inspection.

1.2 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Applicable codes and standards are as follows:

(1) DEP61.40.20.30-GEN :
Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities

(2) ADDENDUM-DEP61.40.20.30-GEN-November2000
Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities

(3) API 1104 17th edition :


Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities (1988)

(4) API SPECIFICATION 5L 42nd edition


Specification for Line Pipe

(5) QUALITY CONTROL PLAN


P412N/SSB/JN (PL) QA-QC/04-005 Rev. 2
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1.3 DEFINITION

ARC STRIKE
An arc strike is a discontinuity consisting of any localized remelted metal,
heat-affected metal, or change in the surface profile of any part of a weld
or base metal resulting from an ARC.

Arc strikes result when the arc is initiated on the base metal surface away
from the weld joint by accidentally.

Nippon Steel Construction (M) Sdn.Bhd.


ARC STRIKE REMOVAL PROCEDURE Rev.1
Doc. No. P412N/SSB/JN(PL)/QA-QC/04-009
SECTION 2 PROCEDURE

2.1 GENERAL

Arc strikes outside weld bevels shall be avoided. If this occur, the repair of
the Arc strikes shall be agreed with Company prior to commencement of
work.

2.2 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL


- Straight edge and welders chalk 1
- Grinder
- Grinding Disk
- Brushes
- Ammonium persulfate (10%) or a (5%) solution of nital
- Magnifying Glass
- Ultrasonic equipment
- MPI equipment

2.3 REMOVAL METHOD


Identify the location of the arc strike using straight lines (marked by
welders) intersecting at the defect. 1
The deposit will be carefully removed by grinding and the area will be
100% visually inspect the area to determine the extent of the defect.

The resulting cavity will be thoroughly cleaned and checked for complete
removal of damaged area by etching with a 10 % solution of ammonium
persulfate or a 5 % solution of nital.

After completely removing the arc strike the area will be 100% examined
by magnetic particles or dye penetrant examination to ensure freedom
from cracks.

The remaining wall thickness will be checked ultrasonically or Pit-Depth


gauge by QC inspector /NDT tech. and company inspector. If the reading is
below the specified minimum wall thickness, the defective pipe section will
be cut off.

SECTION 3 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

The final wall thickness of the arc strike area may not be less than that
permitted by API 5L Forty-Second Edition, Jan 2000
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SECTION 4 INSPECTION REPORT

4.1 REPORT

The results will be documented with pipe no. damage area reference to
longitudinal seam , visual inspection and NDT information .

Nippon Steel Construction (M) Sdn.Bhd.

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