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Weldolet
Clarifications
An Olet: a generic name for an intergrally self-reinforced butt welded set-on branch connection.
The Olet and Weldolet trademark is owned by Bonney Forge ASME, ANSI, MSS and API simply referred to them as branch connection fitting
Traditional Branches
Definition
Branch connection fitting defined as an intergrally reinforced fitting welded to a run pipe and connected
to a branch pipe by a buttwelding, socket welding, threaded, or flanged joint; includes a branch outlet fitting conforming to MSS SP-97 (ASME B31.3-2006) Groove weld defined as the joint penetration (depth of bevel plus the root penetration when specified). The size of a groove weld and its effective throat are the same. (ASME B31.3-2008)
Question:
In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para 304.3.3 (much early edition), may the
groove weld attaching an intergrally reinforced branch connection fitting to the run pipe be less than fully penetrated, if the depth of the groove is greater than required for adequate branch?
reinforcement?
Answer:
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda a, what is the effective weld throat
thickness required for a proprietary intergrally reinforced branch connection fitting?
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Para. 1.2: Fittings manufactured to this Standard Practice are designed to make a fully reinforced branch connection in accordance with applicable piping code requirements, when attached, at an opening in a run pipe by means of a full penetration weld
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2006 Edition, when para. 328.5.4(d) is applied to proprietary
integrally reinforced branch fittings, does the term fully penetrated groove weld describe a weld that fills to the manufacturers weld line or to the top of the groove if no weld line is present?.
Reply: Yes. See definition of groove weld under size of weld in para. 300.2. See also interpretation 13-11
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Recent Events
CILIPADI PROJECT
CPDR-A : 39 F23R-A : 87
F28 PROJECT
F28DR-A : 57 F6 : NONE REPORTED YET
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