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    Code Acceptance of Overlay Repair of Socket WeldFailures

    Technical Assessment 

    1003165

    Effective October 22, 2009, this report has been made publicly available in accordance with Section 734.3(b)(3)and published in accordance with Section 734.7 of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. As a result ofthis publication, this report is subject to only copyright protection and does not require any license agreementfrom EPRI. This notice supersedes the export control restrictions and any proprietary licensed material noticesembedded in the document prior to publication

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    Code Acceptance of Overlay Repair of Socket Weld Failures

    1003165

    Technical Assessment, December 2001

    EPRI Project Manager

    Greg Frederick

    RRAC Coordinator

    Mike Sullivan, PG&E

    EPRI-RRAC 1300 W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262 • PO Box 217097, Charlotte, NC 28221 • USA704.547.6100 • [email protected] • www.epri.com

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    DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES

    THIS DOCUMENT WAS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION(S) NAMED BELOW AS AN ACCOUNT OFWORK SPONSORED OR COSPONSORED BY THE ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (EPRI).NEITHER EPRI, ANY MEMBER OF EPRI, ANY COSPONSOR, THE ORGANIZATION(S) BELOW, NOR ANYPERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF ANY OF THEM:

    (A) MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, (I) WITH RESPECTTO THE USE OF ANY INFORMATION, APPARATUS, METHOD, PROCESS, OR SIMILAR ITEM DISCLOSED IN THISDOCUMENT, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR (II) THAT SUCHUSE DOES NOT INFRINGE ON OR INTERFERE WITH PRIVATELY OWNED RIGHTS, INCLUDING ANY PARTY'SINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, OR (III) THAT THIS DOCUMENT IS SUITABLE TO ANY PARTICULAR USER'SCIRCUMSTANCE; OR

    (B) ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING ANYCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF EPRI OR ANY EPRI REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THEPOSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES) RESULTING FROM YOUR SELECTION OR USE OF THIS DOCUMENT OR ANYINFORMATION, APPARATUS, METHOD, PROCESS, OR SIMILAR ITEM DISCLOSED IN THIS DOCUMENT.

    ORGANIZATION(S) THAT PREPARED THIS DOCUMENT

    EPRIPacific Gas & Electric

    NOTICE:  THIS REPORT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION THAT IS THE INTELLECTUALPROPERTY OF EPRI, ACCORDINGLY, IT IS AVAILABLE ONLY UNDER LICENSE FROM

    EPRI AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR DISCLOSED, WHOLLY OR IN PART, BY ANY

    LICENSEE TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANIZATION.

    This is an EPRI Level 2 report. A Level 2 report is intended as an informal report of continuing research, ameeting, or a topical study. It is not a final EPRI technical report.

    ORDERING INFORMATION

    Requests for copies of this report should be directed to the EPRI RRAC, 1300 W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC28262, (704) 547-6176.

    Electric Power Research Institute and EPRI are registered service marks of the Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.EPRI. ELECTRIFY THE WORLD is a service mark of the Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.

    Copyright © 2001 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    CITATIONS

    This document was prepared by

    EPRI, Repair and Replacement Application Center

    1300 W.T. Harris Blvd.Charlotte, NC 28262

    Principal InvestigatorG. Frederick 

    Pacific Gas & Electric

    3400 Crow Canyon Rd.San Ramon, CA 94583-1308

    Principal InvestigatorMike Sullivan

    This document describes research sponsored by EPRI, Repair and Replacement ApplicationCenter.

    The publication is a corporate document that should be cited in the literature in the followingmanner:

    Code Acceptance of Overlay Repair of Socket Weld Failures, EPRI-RRAC, Charlotte, NC: 2001.1003165.

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    SUMMARYFailures of small bore piping connections (2-inch and smaller) continue to occur frequently atnuclear power plants in the United States, resulting in degraded plant systems and unscheduled

    plant downtime. Fatigue-related failures are generally detected as small cracks or leaks but, in

    many cases, the leak locations are not isolable from the primary reactor coolant system, resultingin extended outages. Outages associated with fatigue failures have resulted in shut downs aslong as 7 days with lost revenue costs exceeding $300K per day.

    To reduce costs associated with these common failures of small bore piping and fittings, EPRIhas conducted several studies to improve socket weld design, fabrication practices and repairapplications to address high cycle fatigue. One of the options evaluated was an overlay repair of the leaking connections which was intended to extend the life of a failed connection and allowreplacement to be scheduled during a routine outage. Preliminary results indicating that sealwelding and overlay weld repairs can provide a fatigue life equal to the original 1:1 code weldgeometry. As a result, Code Case N-XXX, Alternative Rules for Repair of Class 1,2, and 3

    Socket Welded Connections was drafted to support the on-line repair of leaking socket weldedconnections.

    The goal of this program is to support the Code Case to permit the use of this repair technologyfor on-line repairs of leaking socket welds in operating nuclear plants, including high cycle

    fatigue and MIC. To validate the repair technology a series of mockup configurationsrepresentative of plant components will be tested. The mockup configurations will include arange of socket weld pipe diameters, materials and initial failure modes to substantiate the repairapproach. The purpose of the test matrix is to provide experimental confirmation that an overlayrepair would allow the socket weld to remain in service or allow replacement at a scheduledoutage.

    An ASME task group has been established to review the Code Case and test matrix. The latestrevision of the Code Case, test matrix and preliminary results are included in this progress report.The final report with all test results, conclusions and ‘Position Paper’ will be completed in theearly 2002.

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    CONTENTS

    1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................1-1

    2  TEST PROGRAM ...................................................................................2-1Test Matrix.............................................................................................................. 2-1

    Test Procedures..................................................................................................... 2-2

    Shaker Table Assembly .................................................................................... 2-3

    3  TEST RESULTS .....................................................................................3-1

    A APPENDIX: CODE CASE..................................................................... A-1

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    1INTRODUCTION

    Failures of small bore piping connections (2-inch and smaller) continue to occur frequently atnuclear power plants in the United States, resulting in degraded plant systems and unscheduledplant downtime. Fatigue-related failures are generally detected as small cracks or leaks but, inmany cases, the leak locations are not isolable from the primary reactor coolant system, resultingin extended outages. Outages associated with fatigue failures have resulted in shut downs aslong as 7 days with lost revenue costs exceeding $300K per day.

    To reduce costs associated with these common failures of small bore piping and fittings, EPRIhas conducted several studies to improve socket weld design, fabrication practices and repairapplications to address high cycle fatigue. One of the options evaluated was an overlay repair of the leaking connections which was intended to extend the life of a failed connection and allow

    replacement to be scheduled during a routine outage. Preliminary results indicating that sealwelding and overlay weld repairs can provide a fatigue life equal to the original 1:1 code weldgeometry. As a result, Code Case N-XXX, Alternative Rules for Repair of Class 1,2, and 3Socket Welded Connections was drafted to support the on-line repair of leaking socket weldedconnections.

    The goal of this program is to support the Code Case to permit the use of this repair technology

    for on-line repairs of leaking socket welds in operating nuclear plants, including high cyclefatigue and MIC. To validate the repair technology a series of mockup configurationsrepresentative of plant components will be tested. The mockup configurations will include arange of socket weld pipe diameters, materials and initial failure modes to substantiate the repair

    approach. The purpose of the test matrix is to provide experimental confirmation that an overlayrepair would allow the socket weld to remain in service or allow replacement at a scheduledoutage.

    An ASME task group has been established to review the Code Case and test matrix. The latestrevision of the Code Case, test matrix and preliminary results are included in this progress report.The final report with all test results, conclusions and ‘Position Paper’ will be completed in theearly 2002. The test procedures and test matrix are documented in Section 2, PreliminaryResults are documented in Section 3 and the draft Code Case is included in Appendix A. Thefinal report with all test results, conclusions and ‘Position Paper’ will be completed in the early2002.

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    2TEST PROGRAM

    The test program is divided into two sections; 1) Test Matrix and 2)Test Procedures.

    Test Matrix

    A test matrix was outlined by the ASME task group formed to support the Code Case on overlayweld repair. The test matrix was to include a range of pipe sizes, materials and failure modes toassure the repair technology would cover most failures in a power plant. The group elected to

    test common nominal pipe sizes (3/4-inch (1.91 cm) and 2-inch (5.08 cm) NPS) and typicalmaterials (stainless steel and carbon steel).

    A test matrix consisted of standard equal leg (1:1) socket welds fabricated from Schedule 80piping and standard pipe to pipe couplers. Loading amplitudes were selected based on fatiguedata from prior socket weld fatigue tests, and desired failure modes (toe and root failure modes).The final test matrix is shown in Table 2-1.

    Table 2-1. Proposed Test Matrix for Socket Weld Overlay Code Case

    Test Specimens and Stress Conditions

    Base Material Size Original Crack

    Location

    Stress Range Number of  

    Specimens

    High 3

    2” Toe Low 3

    High 32” Root

    Low 3

    High 2¾” Toe

    Low 2

    High 2

    Stainless Steel

    ¾” RootLow 2

    High 3

    2 Toe Low 3

    High 3

    Carbon Steel

    2 RootLow 3

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    Test Procedures

    The high cycle fatigue testing of socket welds has been developed over the past few years atPG&E to accommodate typical socket weld configurations. The testing method is displacementcontrolled, peak-to-peak, with the specimens vertically cantilevered on a shaker table as seen in

    Figure 2-1. Each set of socket weld specimens is bolted to the shaker table and shaken

    simultaneously near their resonant frequencies to produce the desired stress amplitudes andcycles per Table 2-1. A typical caniliver specimen is shown in Figure 2-2.

    The test matrix consisted of standard equal leg (1:1) socket welds fabricated from common pipesizes and diameters. The specimens are processed on the Shaker Table Assembly until they fail.The socket weld connections are processed at various stress ranges to promote through-wall toeand root crack failures. The failed specimens are seal welded and overlay repaired in accordance

    with the proposed Code Case (Appendix A). The leaks will be peened, with water in the pipe atpressure, to allow a seal weld to be applied. Most of the specimens will be overlay repairedwhile the pipe is filled with water and pressurized. Select specimens will be repaired withoutwater backing. The weld overlay will be applied in accordance to the dimensions illustrated in

    the Code Case.

    The overlay design governed by the Code Case applies a sufficient reinforcement to cover thepossibility of either a toe or a root failure. The overlay design adds 0.77tn (tn = pipe wallthickness) to the weld throat across the entire profile, from the pipe side toe to the fitting side toe.The thickness is measured from the seal weld and not the existing toe. The weld is applied byshielded metal arc welding (SMAW) to simulate the most likely welding process that would beused for in-line repair in a power plant.

    The overlaid specimens are again processed on the Shaker Table Assembly until failure or untilthe specimen exceeds the original number of cycles to failure (run-out). The repaired specimenswill be tested at a high stress range (failure in 107

    cycles).

    Figure 2-1. Shaker Table Assembly

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    (6.5-in.)

      (   1 4 .2  5 -i    n.  )   

    Test Weld

    Figure 2-2. Test Specimen Details

    Shaker Table Assembly 

    Different load amplitudes can be applied to different samples in the same test by fine-tuning the

    specimen natural frequencies relative to the shaker table excitation frequency. The shaker tabletypically operates at 100-110 Hz and the test specimens had natural frequencies that were

    nominally 4-8 Hz lower than the excitation frequency. By adding or subtracting small masses,such as nuts and washers, the frequencies of the test specimens were moved enough off resonance to adjust each individual response acceleration.

    The specimen are instrumented with an accelerometer and a pressure gauge, and are monitoredcontinuously during testing. The specimens were pressurized with air to a moderate pressure of approximately 50 psig (344.75 kPa). Failure of a specimen is indicated when depressurizationoccurres, the specimen are removed from the table at the next convenient test stoppage point, andthe testing is resumed with the remaining specimens.

    Figure 2-3 illustrates the actual test apparatus with all monitroing equipment attached. The tubesand wires are leads for the strain gages and pressure transducers, which were relayed to the testcontrol computer (right side of figure). The desired stress level for each test specimen wasprecalculated as a top mass acceleration and was adjusted to produce a particular failure modes(toe or root failure). The shaker table amplitude was computer-controlled to achieve a presetaccelerometer amplitude on one of the mounted samples. The accelerometer amplitude isrecorded for all samples and is used to determine the tested stress amplitude for each specimen.

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    Figure 2-3. Test Apparatus with test control computer on right)

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    3TEST RESULTS

    A number of the overlay test specimens from the test matrix shown in Table 2-1 were tested inaccordance to the test procdures in Section 2. The status of the test matrix is documented inTable 3-1 and the preliminary results are shown in Figure 3-1 for 2-in. stainless steel, Figure 3-2for 2-inch carbon steel and Figure 3-3 for ¾-inch stainless steel. At this time, additional toefailures are needed to complete the original test matrix.

    Further evaluation of the test specimens will be conducted once the entire test matrix has beencompleted. Each specimen will be compared to the original fatigue life and metallographicallyevaluated to determine failure mode (i.e. crack initiation site and crack extension). Results willdetermine if the weld overlay repair process was successful in restoring or improving the originalfatigue strength of the specimen.

    At the completion of the entire test matrix and failure analyses a final report with all test results,conclusions and ‘Position Paper’ will be completed. The expected completion date is March2002. The position paper will be presented to the ASME task group for review at that time.

    Table 3-1 Socket Weld Test Matrix Status

    Base Material Size Original CrackLocation

    Stress Range Number ofSpecimens

    Completed

    Stainless Steel 2” Toe High 3 2Low 3 0

    2” Root High 3 2Low 3 5

    ¾” Toe High 2 1Low 2 2

    ¾” Root High 2 3Low 2 2

    Carbon Steel 2 Toe High 3 0Low 3 0

    2 Root High 3 2Low 3 4

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    2" Stainless Steel Socket Welded Specimens

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    2" Carbon Steel Higuchi Curve with our Test Results

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    6rt

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    Figure 3-2. Preliminary Results of 2-inch Carbon Steel Test Specimens

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    3/4" Stainless Steel Higuchi Curve with our Test Results

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    A APPENDIX: CODE CASE

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    Case N-XXX

    Alternative Rules for Repair of Class 1, 2, and 3

    Socket Welded Connections

    Section XI, Division 1

    Inquiry: Under the rules of IWA-4611,

    structural integrity of componentscontaining unacceptable defects may be

    restored by defect removal and repair. Asan alternative to defect removal and repair

    of a cracked or leaking socket weld wherethe failure is predominantly a result of 

    vibration fatigue, is it permissible to restorethe structural integrity by installation of 

    weld reinforcement (weld overlay) on theoutside surface of the pipe, weld, and

    fitting?

    Reply: It is the opinion of the Committee

    that, in lieu of the requirements of IWA-

    4611, the structural integrity of a cracked or

    leaking socket weld in Class 1, 2 and 3, NPS

    2 and smaller piping may be restored by

    deposition of weld reinforcement (weld

    overlay) on the outside surface of the pipe,

    weld and fitting, provided the requirementsof this case are met:

    1.0 General Requirements

    (a) The repair shall be performed in

    accordance with a Repair ReplacementProgram

    1satisfying the requirements of 

    IWA-4150 in the Edition and Addenda of Section XI applicable to the plant in-service

    inspection program, or later Edition andAddenda of Section XI. The references used

    in this Case refer to the 2001 Edition of 

    Section XI. For use with other Editions and

     1 When applying this Case to Editions and

    Addenda later than the 1989 Edition,

    reference to Repair Program shall be read asRepair Plan.

    Addenda, refer to Table 1 for applicable

    references.(b) Use of this Code Case is limited toClass 1, 2, or 3 NPS 2 and smaller socketwelded connections with base material of P-

    Number 1 Group 1, P-Number 1 Group 2, orP-Number 8.

    (c) Reinforcement weld metal (structuraland seal layers) shall be deposited in

    accordance with a welding procedurespecification qualified in accordance with

    IWA-4440.

    (d) The repair shall be acceptable forservice for one refueling cycle if no action istaken to determine the cause of the vibration

    and to reduce it to acceptable levels. Therepair shall be acceptable for the remaining

    life of the piping system if corrective actionis taken to reduce vibration to acceptable

    levels. When the time to failure of theoriginal socket weld was less than one fuel

    cycle, then corrective action to reduce thevibration to acceptable levels must be taken.

    (e) This case can only be applied onceper socket weld. A socket weld may not be

    reinforced more than one time.(f) All other applicable requirements of 

    IWA-4000, IWB-4000, IWC-4000, or IWD-4000 shall be met.

    2.0 Evaluation

    (a) Determine that the socket weldfailure mechanism is predominantly a result

    of vibration fatigue. This determination, asa minimum, should be based on review of 

    the design, operating history, and the visualinspection of the failed socket weld.

    Metallurgical analysis of the flaw surface forfailure determination is not required.

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    (b) Verify that pipe base material

    adjacent to the socket weld requiring repairmeets design minimum wall thickness.

    (c) Evaluate the effect of water backingon the repair

    3.0 Design

    (a) The intent of the design is to restorethe integrity of the welded connection such

    that the fatigue life is at least equal to that of a new standard socket weld. The source of 

    the vibration that failed the original socketweld will also eventually fail the overlaid

    socket weld unless measures are taken to

    identify and mitigate the vibration. Theowner shall consider this in the suitabilityevaluation required by IWA-4160.

    (b)  The completed weld reinforcementrepair shall meet the dimensional

    requirements specified in Figure l. Theminimum reinforcement dimensions also

    apply when the fatigue crack is located inthe base metal adjacent to the toe of the

    socket weld. The minimum reinforcementdimensions shall be measured from the

    location of the crack furthest from the weldtoe.

    (c) The filler metal for structuralreinforcement of P-No. 1 materials shall be

    AWS Class E70XX-X or ER70S-X. Fillermetal for structural reinforcement of P-No. 8

    materials shall be AWS Class E3XX-XX orER3XX. The filler metal for the seal weld

    may be any filler metal permitted by aqualified welding procedure specification.

    (d) Evaluate all relevant applied loads inthe system.

    (e) C2 and K2 (reference NB-3680) or i(reference NC-3673) values for the repaired

    socket weld shall be the same as for astandard socket weld.

    (f)  For Class 1 piping, evaluate theeffect of the increased mass of the

    reinforced weld on thermal stress.

    4.0 Procedure

    (a) Prior to repair, visually examine the

    socket weld to determine the location andapproximate extent of cracking.

    (b) Seal the crack by depositing one ormore weld beads directly over the crack.

    Peening may be used in combination withwelding to seal the crack.

    (c) VT-1 examine the seal weld,remaining socket weld and adjacent base

    material that will be reinforced. Visualexamination shall be performed with a

    minimum 8X magnification and shall verify

    that the leakage has been stopped and thesurface is dry and suitable for structuralreinforcement

    (d) Deposit two or more structuralreinforcement layers around the entire

    circumference of the fitting, weld, and pipe.The minimum required deposit length, throat

    and leg dimensions shall be in accordancewith Figure 1. The throat and leg

    dimensions shall not include the seal layer(s)deposited in accordance with 4(b) above.

    The weld surface need not be ground; an as-welded surface is acceptable.

    5.0 Examination and Testing

    (a) Examination of the final structural

    reinforcement weld shall be performed inaccordance with (1) or (2) below:

    (1) The completed structural

    reinforcement weld shall be examined inaccordance with the Construction Code

    identified in the Repair/ Replacement Plan.

    Type of examination and coverage shall be

    the same as that specified for a standardsocket weld.

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    (2) When the system operating

    temperature exceeds the temperature at

    which a specified surface examination can

    be performed, a VT-1 examination may be

    performed as an alternative. This VT-1

    examination shall be performed with aminimum of 8X magnification. Visual

    indications shall be evaluated using the

    surface examination acceptance criteria of 

    the Construction Code specified in theRepair/Replacement Plan

    (b) Following completion of all repair

    activities, the affected restraints, supports,

    and snubbers shall be VT-3 visually

    examined to determine that designtolerances are met.

    (c) A system leakage test shall beperformed in accordance with IWA 5213.

    6.0 Documentation

    Use of this code case shall be documentedon an NIS-2 form.

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    TABLE 1

    References for Alternative Editions and Addenda of Section XI

    1995 Addenda through 2001Edition

    1991 Addenda through1995 Edition

    1988 Addenda through1990 Addenda

    1983 Winter Addendathrough 1987 Addenda

    1981 Winter Addendathrough 1983 Summer

    Addenda4110 Scope 4110 4110 & 7110 4110 & 7110 4110 &7110

    4120 Applicability 4120 (91A-92E) 4111(92A to 95E)

    7400 7400 7400

    4150 R/R Program and Plan 4140 & 4170 4120 & 4130 & 7130 4130 & 41207130 added W85A

    4130

    4160 Verification of Acceptability

    4150 7220 & 4130 7220 & 4130 7220 & 4130

    4180 Documentation 4910 4800 &7520 4700 & 7520 4700 & 7520

    4400 Welding, Brazing, Defect

    Removal and Installation

    4200 & 4300 through

    93A & 4170

    4120, 4200,4300 & 4400

    and IWB-4200 88A to

    89A

    4120, 4200,4300 & 4400

    IWB-4200

    4120, 4200 & 4300

    IWB-4200

    4500 Examination and Test 4700 &4800 4600 & 4700 4400 & 4500 4400 & 4500

    4530 Preservice Inspection and

    Testing

    4820 4600 & 7530 4500 & 7530 4500 & 7530

    4540 Pressure Testing 4700 4700 4400 4400

    4600 Alternative WeldingMethods

    4500 4500 IWB-4300 IWB-4300

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    0.77 tn

    Seal weld

    Rootcrack

    r

    Seal weld 0.77 tn

    0.77 tn

    0.77 tnToecrack

    Seal weld

    Seal weld

    r

    tn

    Figure 1. Socket Weld Reinforcement Dimensions. The right side of the figures shows the designdimensions while the left side shows the as-welded appearance. The final surface of the overlaymay be left in the as-welded condition

    Toe Crack

    Root Crack

    As Welded

    Appearance

    Design Dimensions

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    About EPRI

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    solutions for the global energy and energy

    services industry. U.S. electric utilities

    established the Electric Power Research

    Institute in 1973 as a nonprofit research

    consortium for the benefit of utility members,

    their customers, and society. Now known

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