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Code Acceptance of Overlay Repair of Socket WeldFailures
Technical Assessment
1003165
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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
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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
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Principal InvestigatorMike Sullivan
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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
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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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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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# of cycles
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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
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Design Dimensions
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