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GENERAL REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR
WELDS


FOR THE


CARTAGENA REFINERY
EXPANSION PROJECT



CB&I CONTRACT NO. 166000
Document No: 166000-000-PR-CN02-0012
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GENERAL REPAIR PROCEDURE
FOR WELDS
Document No.:
166000-000-PR-CN02-0012
Revision: 1

Date: 12-Jan-11
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PERFORMED BY CB&I. REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN WORK PERFORMED BY CB&I IS
FORBIDDEN EXCEPT BY EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF CB&I. IT IS TO BE SAFEGUARDED AGAINST BOTH DELIBERATE AND
INADVERTENT DISCLOSURE TO ANY THIRD PARTY.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE ... 3

2.0 SCOPE 3

3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES . 3

4.0 PROCEDURE . 3

5.0 REFERENCES ... 4

6.0 TERMINOLOGY . 4

7.0 EXHIBITS 4



GENERAL REPAIR PROCEDURE
FOR WELDS
Document No.:
166000-000-PR-CN02-0012
Revision: 1

Date: 12-Jan-11
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TECHNOLOGY OWNED BY CB&I AND DEEMED TO BE COMMERCIALLY SENSITIVE. IT IS TO BE USED ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH WORK
PERFORMED BY CB&I. REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN WORK PERFORMED BY CB&I IS
FORBIDDEN EXCEPT BY EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF CB&I. IT IS TO BE SAFEGUARDED AGAINST BOTH DELIBERATE AND
INADVERTENT DISCLOSURE TO ANY THIRD PARTY.
1.0 PURPOSE
This specification describes the methods utilized for the repair of weld defects found by
radiography or ultrasonic examination.
NOTE: All NDE and welding performed per this specification shall be in accordance with
approved contract procedures.
2.0 SCOPE
This specification provides the method for repairing weld defects, examination and required
records.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
The assigned Quality Manager shall be responsible for controlling repairs in this procedure.
4.0 PROCEDURE
4.1 Procedure:
4.1.1 Remove the defect by gouging, grinding, or chipping.
4.1.2 Visually Inspect (VI) the cavity to verify removal of the defect, or that the
indication has been reduced to an acceptable level, and for weldability.
4.1.3 Weld the cavity.
4.1.4 VI the completed weld repair.
4.1.5 Examine (RT or UT) the completed weld repair by the original method that
discovered the defect.
4.2 Records:
Records required to control and document welding and NDE are contract records and
shall be maintained by the Welding Manager, QC Manager or other Responsible
Management as required by contract, Code, jurisdiction and requirements. They typically
include the following:
o WPS and NDE procedures
o Process Control Documents
o Reports








GENERAL REPAIR PROCEDURE
FOR WELDS
Document No.:
166000-000-PR-CN02-0012
Revision: 1

Date: 12-Jan-11
Revision Description:
Issued for Information
Page: 4 of 4

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY ("CB&I"). IT MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION DESCRIBING
TECHNOLOGY OWNED BY CB&I AND DEEMED TO BE COMMERCIALLY SENSITIVE. IT IS TO BE USED ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH WORK
PERFORMED BY CB&I. REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN WORK PERFORMED BY CB&I IS
FORBIDDEN EXCEPT BY EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF CB&I. IT IS TO BE SAFEGUARDED AGAINST BOTH DELIBERATE AND
INADVERTENT DISCLOSURE TO ANY THIRD PARTY.
5.0 REFERENCES
ASME Section I Rules for Construction of Power Boilers
ASME Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
B31.3 ASME Code for Process Piping
NBIC National Board Inspection Code
API 510
Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: Maintenance Inspection,
Rating, Repair and Alteration
Doc. No. 166000-000-SP-MU10-0001 General Welding and Inspection Requirements
Doc. No. 166000-000-SP-PI02-0227
Technical Specification for Pipe Weld Examination
Requirements
Doc. No. 166000-000-SP-PI02-0228 Technical Specification for Pipe Fabrication
6.0 TERMINOLOGY
Term Definition
NDE Nondestructive Examination
RT Radiographic Examination
UT Ultrasonic Examination
VI Visual Inspection
WPS Welding Procedure Specification
7.0 EXHIBITS
None