ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR EXAMINATED WELDS

ACCORDING TO ASME B31 3

Table 341.3.2 (continued)

Symbol Measure Acceptable Value Limits [Note (6)]

A Extent of imperfection Zero (no evident imperfection

B Depth of incomplete penetration ≤ 1 mm (1⁄32 in.) and ≤ 0.2Tw

Cumulative length of incomplete penetration ≤ 38 mm (1.5 in.) in any 150 mm (6 in.) weld length

C Depth of lack of fusion and incomplete penetration ≤ 0.2Tw

Cumulative length of lack of fusion ≤ 38 mm (1.5 in.) in any 150 mm (6 in.) weld length
and incomplete penetration

D Size and distribution of internal porosity See BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1, Appendix 4

E Size and distribution of internal porosity For Tw ≤ 6 mm (1⁄4 in.), limit is same as D
For Tw > 6 mm (1⁄4 in.), limit is 1.5 3 D

F Slag inclusion, tungsten inclusion, or elongated indication

Individual length ≤ Tw /3
Individual width ≤ 2.5 mm (3⁄32 in.) and ≤ Tw /3
Cumulative length ≤ Tw in any 12Tw weld length

G Slag inclusion, tungsten inclusion, or elongated indication

Individual length ≤ 2Tw
Individual width ≤ 3 mm (1⁄8 in.) and Tw /2
Cumulative length ≤ 4Tw in any 150 mm (6 in.) weld length
H Depth of undercut ≤1 mm (1⁄32 in.) and Tw /4
I Depth of undercut ≤1.5 mm (1⁄16 in.) and [Tw /4 or 1 mm (1⁄32 in.)]