Williamson Industries Inc. ‘Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta Installation & Welding of Plugging & Hot Tapping Fittings General Engineering Guide 1.0 Purpose ‘The purpose ofthis document isto provide general insructions forthe installation and welding TDW Full Circumference Fitings, Spherical Fitings, Welding Fitings, and 3-Way Tees, on CSA 2662 pipelines or ASME B31 & ‘ASME B31.3 pressure piping systems, within Cana, Fitings covered in these instructions include STOPPLE* tings; Hot-Tap Fitings; Reduced-Branch Split Tes; ‘SHORTSTOPP" 300D Fitings; SHORTSTOPP@ Welding Fittings, Spherical Fitngs and 3-WAY Tees", and TTHREAD-0- RING™ Fittings. 2.0 Description ‘TDW fitings are categorised according to use, pressure rating. or atachment lange ANSI class. Accessories provided with each fiting vary withthe ype of fiting. 2.1 Full Cireumferential Fittings > STOPPLE fitings, are avilable in SOram & 80mm (2" ‘& 3°) sizs threaded, or SOmin-900hnm (2"36") sizes, furnished with LOCK-O-RING" Flanges drilled, fced to match ANSI Class 150, 300 or 600, and canbe filly pressure rated or otherwise. These can also be supplied 8 RWAY" Tees. ‘Schematic — Forged Branch Connection Figure 1a. Stopple Extruded Fit Schematics Threaded & Flanged LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T.D. WILLIAMSON INC. @ (ed A208 Page Lot> SHORTSTOPP 3000 Fittings are categorise as fa encirclement split tees or fllencirclement 3-WAY" Tees. Available in SOmmm & 80m (2” & 3” sizes) threaded and 100man-300mm ($"-12" sizes Danged ANSI Class 300. However, Shortstopp ANSI Class 150 flanged versions ae also avaiable. Figure a, 3000 FollEncirclement 3-Way Tees ‘Schematics - Threaded & Flanged I Figure 2b. Shortstopp Fall Encirelement Fitting, Type I (ANSI 150) Schematic Reduced Branch Type — For Folding Plugger > Hot-Tapring Fiting versions, with plin RFWN flanges, ae also avaiable, as flor reduced branch size ‘options, upto 100mm (60° run size, with ANSI Class 150, 300 or 600 RFWN Flange comctions. Figure 3, Hot Tap Extruded Fiting ‘Schematic Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta 2.2 Spherical Fittings Spherical fitings ae normally use afull- encirclement 3- ‘Way tes on as used for main relocations equipment tie-ins, side or bottom outlet connections, ine extensions, and for ‘making crossovers. However, they can also be sed a plain plugging Btings. ‘Normally Spherical 3-WAY Tees are supplied withthe Jongitudinal joint at 45°, which allows the outlet to be ceily reverse for side or botiom out connections. Figure 4, Spherical Fittings Reversed CAUTION: When installed withthe outlet a te botom, ‘iis not recommended that plugging-operations be performed. The mechanical force of the plugging ‘machine could damage the unsupported bottom of the pipe. Consult factory if plugging is required with this ype of instalation. All Spherical Fitings are also avilable, on special order, ith the option ofthe longitudinal weld joint being horizontal, in-line with the run pipe axis, fr bottom out ‘onnections only > The 300D Spherical 3-WAY Tee are available in Oma & 80mm (2" & 3" sizes threaded, and 100mm- 300mm (4-12) sizes with a Shoristopp 300D (ANSI (Clase 300 RFWN) Flange. LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T-D. WILLIAMSON INC. 08.05 eg eA 6,201 Page 20619Figure 8 300D Spherical 3-Way Tee Schematics ‘Threaded and ANSI 300 Flanged > The Shorstopp Spherical 3-WAY Tee are availabe in ‘Oram & 80mm (2” & 3") sizes threaded, and 100mn- 300mm (4°-12") sizes with the proprietary Type TA, Low Profile Flange. These fittings are rated (0 1960 ‘kPa at 38°C (285 psig at 100°F) and temperature rated 0 82°C at 1690 kPa (80°F at 245 psig) a Et Figure 6a, Shortstopp Spherical 3-Way Tee Schematic — ‘TypelIA Flanged Figure 6b, Shortstopp Spherical 3-Way Tee Schematic ‘TypelTA Flanged Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta -M-STOPP fitings ae available with Manges drilled, faced 10 match ANSI Clas 150, 300 and 400, and are fully pressure rated. The ftngs use a hemispherical head design, which allows for either abotiom or side ‘outlet and can either be open of lft closed, All fitings ae flanged and havea completion plug. They ae fully ‘compatible with “LineStopper” equipment. Sizes 80, 100, 250, 300mm (3, 4, 10 and 12 inch) fit both ‘andard and thin wall pie. izes 150 and 200mm (6 and 8-inc) are available for either standard or thin wall pipe, —— a a C Figure 7. M-STOPP Fitting Schematic Spherical lopple3-Way Tes we aval in Sm ‘flim (2°03) sac threaded, and SO 70mm (230) ani an ANSI Cas 15,300 F600 LeeksO Ring Flange t Figure 8a. Stopple Spherical 3: Way Tee Schematies ‘Small-Threaded or Flanged LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T.D, WILLIAMSON INC. 75a, pe 62 Page 30f19Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta re Bh. Stopple Spherical -Way Tee Schematics Large High Temperature Stopple Fittings are made especially for use by WII Services and have an oversize ANSI class 600 Lock-O-Ring Flange. Available in 100mm- Figure 9. High Temperature Spherical Stopple Fitting ‘Schematic 2.2 Welding Fittings & 3-Way Tees > The SHORTSTOPP Welding Fitting provides a means ‘of access to a pipeline wo temporarily plug it while ‘making repair. The Shortstopp 3-WAY Tee is used formain relocations, equipment tie-ins, lateral ‘connections ine extensions, and for making ‘crossovers. Availabe in 25mm - 80mm (1"3") sizes ‘headed, and 100mm ~300%m ($"-12") sizes with the ‘Type IIA or Type I (ANSI Class 150) Flange, The ‘welding fitting and 3-WAY Tees are scared for size- ‘on-size or reduced branch applications; o are flat- bottomed (can be scarfed by TDW to customer requirement) fr other than sze-on-sie installation LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T.D. WILLIAMSON INC. 95.5 eg A201 pe tof 9 Weld Fting Figure 10a. Shorstopp Threaded Weld Fit ‘Schematics Weld Faing Figure 10b. Shortstopp Type HA Weld Fi Bay Tee Schematics [Normally the Type IIA flange is suppliod as standard, with the Type T lange being applied for registered piping systems only. The 12" size is also often ‘supplied, with Type I Flange, scared to suit run pipe sizes up to 20” for use, by WII Services, for Folding Plugger operations. Wold Fine May Tee Figure 10. Shortstopp Type I Weld Fittings Schematics @All Shorstopp Welding Fittings are pressure rated to 1960 kPa at 38°C (285 psig a 100°F. However, the applied pressure rating depend onthe wall thickness and strength ofthe carer pipe. > THREAD-0-RING (TOR) Fitings ae available in 190 sizes: 50 mm (2"pipe) and 80 mm (3"pipe). These Fitings, consist of @ heavy wall nipple, completion plug, and cap. They are used during TDW STOPPLE® plugging operations as purge and equalisation fitings ‘They can also be installed during, new construction and used for blow-down connections on citer side of a block valve. They canbe used as vet connections at high points during line-ll operations, o can be used {or insertion of corrosion probes. 2-TOR STOR igure 11. THREAD-O-RING Weld Fitings Schematies For pipeline applications the SOmm TOR fiting bas a maximum operating pressure of 248 bar (3600 psig) ‘The 80mm TOR fiting pressure rating is 103 bar (1500 psig). When used on pressure piping systems both TOR sizes are registered to the fall ANSI 600 pressuretemperature ratings for temperatures up to 4455°C (850°F) for ASME B31.3 usage and slightly Tower for ASME B3I.1. Applied pressure ratings depend on the material and wall thickness of the carrer pipe, Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta 2.3 Weldolet Fittings & 3-Way Tees For greater pressure capacity or simply increased reinforcement, Weldolt versions of all Wed fittings are available as full r reduced branch size options. These can also be supplied with 300D Flanges or Lock-O-Ring Flanges. Weldlet ting 3.Way Tee Figure 12a. Threaded Weldolet Fittings Schematics Weld ising Way Tee Figure 12b. Shortstopp Type I Weldolet Fittings Schematies Weld Fting Figure 12e. 300DWeldolet Fittings Schematics ay Tee LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T.D. WILLIAMSON INC. ® 05.085 (eg A620 Page Sof 19Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta Welds Fising Say Tee Figure 124. Stopple Weldolet Fittings Schemati 3.0 Included Caution(s) ‘The word “CAUTION” appear in various portions ofthese insructions. The purpose ofthe CAUTION io call the ‘operators attention othe possible danger a injury to ‘personnel and damage to equipment and deserves cael attention and understanding CAUTION (S) indiate a potentially hazardous station whic, ifmot avoided, may result in damage tothe equipment CAUTION (S) may also be used o alert against unsafe practices. 3.1 Code Guidelines All fitings supplied by Williamson Industries mended for pipeline usage comply with the requirement of CSA 2662 (or ANSI B31.4/ANSI B31, if appropriate) Iti a requirement that all fittings for ASME B31.1 & ASME B31.3 pressure piping systems, including those for Hot Tapping and Plugging, must be registered asa "fitting" withthe provincial pressure ‘vessel authorities, to suit the code of construction. ‘This registration is indicated by a Canadian Registration Number (CRN), which must be stamped ‘onthe fitting. Williamson Industries normally registers fittings for usage up to 343°C (650°F) or 455°C (850°F), depending on style and application, CAUTION: No alteration of an ASME B3t.1 or ASME £B31.3 pressure piping sytem is allowed. by CSA BSI, ‘without the prior agreement of the regulatory authorities. This is applicable wo all Hot Tapping or Stopping. Thus ‘the Authorised Inspector should abways be consulted. ‘The ASME BSL! & ASME B313 codes do not oily cover aliraton of piping syste, including hot pping (Ge. code interpretation B31-94-017) However, the provincial replators usualy apply the principles within [API Recommended Pacce S70, although seldom cially. This covers the Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Rsrting of Service Piping Stems, hat were constucel to ASME B3I-3 and ote piping code APIS7O requires tha: Altres and alterations tthe piping system mast ‘be done by am organisation acceptable tothe Jurisdiction and must be authorised by the Inspector ‘rior ts commencement > “all repairs an welding shal be done in acordance ‘othe princes of ASME B3I3, or he cde to which ‘he piping system was bul Amy welding on piping components must Be done in accordance with API Recommended Practice 201, Procedures for Welding or Hot Tapping on Equipment Concning Flammables In adion, he inspector shal we, asa minima, the "Suggested Hot Tap Checks *contained in APL 2201 for hot tapping performed on piping compores Nae: Sf sues are a covered bah AP ad A209 P1201 requires that > Inaenee of "hot tap" work the following shold be Prepared (a) A detaied in-service welding procedsre (©) A hotsap procedure. 1) ‘conection design (i) Heath safe, fire provectin and other appropriate Noe P1201 inde tht ASME Yds ot coer serie weld conditons and tha P1110 shod Se ed fo ‘ly ath weg proceses and welders one conning Somatic or combi li. The responsibilty fr these items is withthe rgistered cowneroperatr ofthe pping sytem. For ASME B3I.t piping systems itis suggested to also refer tothe requirments of APL S10, secon 7, covering repairs and alterations. Nowe: C84 BS! did hve ome suis for nservice weld ‘eps bt ewer rononel nth 1997 eto, ower he ‘ordng mie deed append way oma denial note (rth within APIS, or eld opr, LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T.D. WILLIAMSON INC. (>) ‘wt. He A Page 606194.0 Welding Instructions The pupose of Section 40s to provide infermation about the welding and testing of TDW fitings. Specific welding 1nd weld testing requirements may vary wilh the application, These instructions are intended tobe informational and shouldbe ead in conjunction with your company’s existing, qualified welding procedures and safety procedures. CCornplying with generally accepted welding practices and taking into consideration any specific, unique circumstances ‘of any given aplication are also required These instructions ‘ae not intended to replace existing, qualified welding procedures that have proven to provide adequate welds fora panicula application Before welding and testing the installation of a TDW fitting, all personnel responsible for performing the welding and testing shouldbe falar with the ene contents of these installaion instresions, All welding procedures should be qualified to suit CSA 262 ‘or ASME IX, as applicable. Where the later i applied iti recommendai that this be suppkmented by API Recommended Practice 1107, or the maintenance welding ‘equiements within CSA 2662, paragraphs 109 and 10.10 ace: Bales for mserice wel tha alto ve more dtd dace for procedure quaication re ao ride ind nn ‘mandatary. Aapentc BofAPLLIG4 whch is ered to eventually ‘place APIIIO7. Tse new rls tendo alow mare ces the (C54 2662 approach 40.1 When Not to Weld CAUTION: Guidance as to where “n-sersice” welding and ‘hot wpping is inadsisable, or where special precautions are necessary, provided within Appendix A, Welding on a Live Pipeline within the Pipeline Repair Manual, ‘published bythe AGYVPRC, Report # PR-218-9307, Dec 1994 and API2201. Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Re- rating of InServie Piping System ‘Asa general guide, in-service welding shouldbe: Avoided > Compressed Airlines, which contain lubricating oil, unless the inside temperature during welding is below ‘that to cause ignition > Flare tines that contain explosive mixtures, unless there is a postive flow during welding > Ethylene lines unless favourable conditions are me > Hydrogen lines, or hydrogen mixtures, if there is any possibilty of hydrogen geting into the molten weld metal > Causis, if possibilty of SCC. Note Inservice welding has been performed sucessfllyom pipes ‘carrying the above evbance. bat special pecans are ‘neces. Ts general implies jb specie welding procedures, loether with elders espernced with inservice welding Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta Welding should be Prohibited on: > Combustible or Explosive Mixtures, that could react ‘with addition ofheat. > Oxygen and Chlorine lines, ‘When welding inadvisable a Mechanical (.,clamp-on) fitings should be applic, Panga May Tee Figure 13. Mechanical Stopple/Shortstopp Fitings Schematics Note: General th np of mechanical ting shown are ony aed Jorlowprsnacs, ANSI elas [0 prema emperatur an (On presse ig Stems thee futings ar oon repstered for wed po HSC (650), The CSA 2662 code considers Mechanical itings suitable {or temporary use only, tobe removed prior to one year's sevice, unless otherwise penmted by the regulators. (On ASME BBL or ASME B313 pressure piping service, though sill considered as a temporary iting, the sevice uration for mechanical fitngs i unspecified by Code, but eflctivel limited by the expected seal Life (normally 2 years maximum). However, there are cases of suorsflonger servie periods. 4.1 General Before welding a TDW fiting to your piping system, verify thatthe TDW fing specifications meet r exceed the ‘operating parameters of your piping system. ‘Welding onto an in-service piping system requires specially qualified welding procedures and usined personnel. This required bythe operating conditions, which include pressures shove atmospheric and the accelerated coling rates experienced by the weld puddle caused bythe presence of prodect andor its dow trough the piping system. LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T.D. WILLIAMSON INC. (>) wa. en A 4201 Page 7of 19in. Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta = “Thema diffrence between in-service welding and normal pipe welding is there is usualy an enhanced cooling rt, ‘withthe former, giving rise to an increased probability of weld cracking. However, enerally there shouldbe ite rsk, ‘on post 1970's pipe, provided good low hydrogen practices sre followed. “The main concems during in-service welding ae: 4.141 Avoid “Burnthrough” ‘ems to consider (@)“Burizouph" wil nt occur using low hydrogen Permanent test flow loop, with actual media pressures and low rats, > Temporary test low loops, witha representative fui > Water fille pipe wth owing at atmospheric temperature in atest rg similar to than show in API 1104, appendix B. Note: Orr media swh as Moor ol ra Water-Glycol mis are ‘fen wed fo simulate ss severe condone The use of flowing water, is simple and basi, but ‘ives a worst case situation. In addition, the water temperature can be adjusted to provide a typical ‘working surface temperature, This technique is ‘considered useful for run wall thickness’ up to 12,7mm (1/2") Note: tn generl te use of flowing wae, within 9.$ mm (0378°) ‘wall pipe 1s considered accepable predict qualify maxon low rte, daring service welding, forall hicks under his Value The actual low ae wally conedered secondary 1 the ‘actual pretence of water. However $10 gallons’ pica, {simple method (orginally developed by British Gas) is ‘often applied to provide a relative datum for cooling rales given lemperature range (usually 250°C to 100°C) Note: An aed pape it “Guideline for Welding onto Service Pipeline by W Brace, EWI Paper 18439, 19, for TD. Wiliamson, whichis valle rom Wolhomson Industries In sponrequs In practice, a useful approximation is that flow reductions are often deemed necessary if his occurs in less than 25, seconds. Nate: Some asers have ound in beneficial control te cooling ‘rate wher the manganese content ofthe rin pe approaches, 115%, roporler of CE levels. n ander to preven tld cracking Toss normaly achieved by careful conto th heat nput together vith se of prea. Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta 4.1.5 Low Hydrogen Processes ‘The operator should consider the us of low-hydrogen ‘welding process in an effort to avoid hydrogen-induced cracking Reducing the amount of dissolved hydrogen inthe completed weld may reduce the chance fr hydrogen cracking However, ifyour organisation hasa welding procedure qualified under simulated conditions using 2 oor other than low hydrogen, this recommendation does not exclude the use ofthat process. However, CSA 2662 equi that “in-service” fillet welds must be made using low hydrogen practice, except for gas distribution piping Not: Athongh standard Loe Hydrogen electrodes. difsed Iydrogen <= 8 ml/1009 of weld dpa) are normaly wed some ters hae shown a preference Lo ting Bsr Law prope files (he died drogen <= i100 of eld pes espectaly or higher CE levels fe CE> 045%) Inprctce most commercial ‘andar Low Hydrogen clectrodes maybe expected fall vee ‘hese no acetone lvls with 100g main omy ‘wed for vaiahe SMA eetrodes Sometimes forthe roo ps ‘on sade wold & ongtudina welds when Backing strip ar ot applied 610 electrode, sully ita 95°C 200°) minima ‘probe prefered rahe than 7018 for beter petraion ‘The advantages, or perhaps necesty, of using a pre-eat should aso be a consideration, although this canbe time ‘consuming process. Now: The neces of reat sential relate fo the ‘hele and CE wo be welded lege wih he expected Indrogen content the weld dpa Some ners reconmand ‘moma preheat of 125-180% (230-300°F) for CE =~ 0.9% {and weld sce > anes an ExraLow Bogen lero it sed. An 130°C (3007) probe alo atm sugested where the ibe has her induced sractral properies API STO and AP1370 Inca a 150% (3007) minima prehet,lhowgh he former ‘code doe no consider CE or Low Hydrogen practices and both od prea! maybe wed as a ila fo PUHT preheating ‘Gapped asa controls porte ta this is mained consol dieing welding and applied onal eld pases 4.1.6 General Guidelines Some very basi general rules of thumb that have been developed, for carbon steels, are: > Always, determine the CE ofboth the pipe and Siting ‘material to be welded, and chose a welding procedure > Generally there is a need to have the het input a low «as possible; ie high enough slow the cooling rated 19 ‘prevent weld cracking, but not as high as to cause “pur through”, > Ifthe cooling ra isto high, ata given heat input necessary to ensure sufficient penetration (ie. ‘racking occurs), then consider using preheat, reduced flow rate, or extra low hydrogen electrodes. Nowe: Ofen itis quite posible to obtan Etra Low Havoge elecrads or Impact Teed Low Hydrogen SMA lectodes, ot a, oral a minimal pric different LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T-D. WILLIAMSON INC. @ 955g A201 Page 100619jas Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta al > Irthe weld hardness exceeds 350 VH, then consider the tempered bead approach, > Control heat input to between 15-40 K¥fn, under normal flow condition, for most mediums. Although ‘when buttering the heat input would be expected to be shout half these values However, the heat input should also be such to provide a reasonable weld length foreach electrode use Nave n= Vox Amps x60 Travel sped imi) > Consider using current control methods fr pipe wall Uhicknesses under 5 mm (0.200"), > Maintain flow are under 25 f.see for CE-<0.38, and ‘under 15 Rsee for CE <0.45,with most mediams, Note: when the pipe wall hikes each 12.7 mm (050°) here uote eet of the flowing medi spon weld cling > Consider essential variables per impact ested welds > Use 95°C (200°F) minimum preheat, on thicker wall run pipes, ie, 12.7mm (0.500"), and above. > Consider the use of GTAW, FCAW or GMAW, but void short circ technique fr the lat. Nat: The FCAW process habe apled successfully, nthe fl forthe longituinl welts fer pipeline fing. Aso paced feed Tae crogen FCAW lecrode ar commercial rae, rom spect sips > For shielded ae processes consider shield gas Now rate ss essential variable Note: Coniered arequierent by APT 1107 42 Specifies Through welding, TDW fitings become an integral pat of, the piping sytem, Tse instructions applies to o leeve (Full Circumferential) fitings with Tongitudinal-type and circamferetal-ype seams. oe Use of Back Sipe, although recommended, fortimner wal ra ies, ofr general ease fwelng. pion Figure 16b, Longitudinal Seam with Back-Up Strip ‘on Full Circumferential Sleeves (Gi) Spherical fiings with ongitudinal4ype and cireumferemial-type seams rete Feng Warrant ari Figure 17a, Circumferential Weld Bevel i) Weld & Weldotet fing, wit saddletype seas, Figure 18a, Saddle With Weld Bevel (Angle Varies) LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T.D. WILLIAMSON INC. ® 950418 (eg A620. Page 11 of 19ax: as Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta Sy re 18 Flat Bottom with Weld Bevel (Special Size Saddles Weld) Fi 42.1 Fit Up & Assembly onto Run Pipe G. With Full Circumferential and Spherical, fittings: (Reduce the welding gap on the end fillet to uniform minimum, 3mm (0.125") maximum is recommended (Gi) Establish an even welding gap between the top and bottom fing halves forthe longitudinal welds Between LSmum to 45mm (0.063" to 0.188") is recommended. However, where back-up strips are not used, a fongitdinal root gap not exceeding 2mm (0.0807) is sometimes prefered. HL, With veld fitings, it is recommended to maintain an ‘uniform gap between I.Smum and Siem (0.063" 0 10.125") between the nipple and pip surface for proper ‘A. Clean the pipe bare metal n the area encompassed Ce bythe propoced vork. The dimension of thse Shoald be adequate alow inopection ofthe are and (persis hat contains oa he suroundig surfers can be dv inthe el B._Verifthathe ata ip wal thickness within the epubleange as eblished by your company’s eldng nd extera-pressue testing procedures. ZL CC. Clean the aren of the fiting to be welded to bre ant Sm tnt. TDW fitings ae contd with a protective psn, Figure 198. Weld Fitiog Asvembled hich scaly removed. Always remove the Noe: Noma 1 Brecommened han ak welds be proecive pain onthe TDW iting before beginning plored th np. toed TL Datrmine wher tbe fap wl be in ascordance D. ifthe ting has attested cap, remove cp and ‘ith your companys ntllaion and welding completion pg Retin pl clean an sae procedures Ifthe ftp ils to meet your aecptable Incl nt te to sal Repl cap hand {oerancs, addtional sep, such as indi, or tight on fiting This wil prtet neal races and “Satering the ppeliting surfs, ny be rue Suppor roundness ntl weling and cooling is Not: nthe cafe weld recommend hat ay complete, Do not oversighen cap an eft seal Stern ore eet an pe feross the threads Zonet ation to snd ay fap roles Gone Ihe iting has bold Mange, remove and tore the ‘Timp pacing 1-2 meen te rt and bind ange and completion or LOCK-0-RING epi nieungisouggse Howeer bread aa anee ae tring enol ny ese pe ra or Os F. Centre and level te iting so thatthe vil ening“ amos (8 Ap 301 ‘ofthe tapping path intersects the axial centcline of the pipe at right angles and secure it tothe pipe until time to install it. The flange gasket fae, or top of pei ‘thread, must be paallel to the pipe. ¥ ecient Lay y ie og aS LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T-D. WILLIAMSON INC. Page 120619 ‘igure 20a. Butering Technique - Fillet Welds @Note: On she fongiedinal welds, provided an appropriate weld ‘procedsre ws applied, buterng should only be necetaary incase ‘fer poor ft ap, det pipe eval ec, and then confined ‘he longuainal weld prop fen nordr fo reduce the weld Ep toa level deemed accepable The eof hackap spe great ‘redces the Ok, o eed for butring and ease the welding process. % Figure 200. Butering Technique - Longitudinal Welds ‘Note: thd be considered that “bering” isa cumbersome" hence ry tne contuming proces, tins should ‘he anouded fatal possible A gett “buteing” techie ‘ae found within APL S10, par 724 although diferent races exis, ‘Aller fi-up, the root opening should be in accordance with ‘Your qualified welding procedure and be adequate to ensure the desired penetration and required fil 42.2 Pressure Reduction ? (CAUTION: An assessment should be considered ato if @ Dressure reduction is required during the actual in-service ‘welding, in order to minimise the rick ofa blow ont, ‘expecially during the let attachment welding. However, ‘this ray aso, indirety, have am effet on the welding procedure requirements. I shouldbe said that theres not a ‘consensus that a pressure reduction i abways necessary. Note: Ans ide oth mar ren with the Ppline Repair Marc, published by the Pipeline Researoh Commie (PRC) ofthe American Gas Asoclaion AG), priced USSSO, Yeh haa good appends on msec welding ‘One snp, ow casa, ASME ga piping oma aad ‘upon SMS, suse for guidance. However, thr tres lvls maybe "oe appropri for weaiagabove oom enpera yh ayn 0.725, i B Cae Now: The conumon practice ito ete = 25 mam, however othr valet nay be appropnete depending pon circumferences Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta 42.3 Longitudinal Welds Weld the lngitdinal¢ype seams of illencircement fitings first, ‘CAUTION: A longicudinalype seam should never be ‘Welded to the carier pipe 3 Y Figure 21. Suggested Welding Sequence Note: Whee ofl peneration longttina! weld is dese ten we of Back-Up Sop is guested whch pat should be pected When nding the fing Ir fetes permit, weld both longitudinal ype seams simultaneously. factors prohibit this, altemate side-to-side to avoid excesive distri, ‘With CSA 2662 Usage, ifthe sleeve longitudinal weld ‘hickness exceeds 32mm (1.25° then a PWHT is nomally deemed a code requirement. Due othe severe difficlies in achieving this on field welds the normal sugested practic is to apply acompound bevel onthe longitudinal weld profile, to reduce the wel size to 32mm o less, Figure 22a, igure 22a Longitudinal Weld Profile with typical 75°/40° Compound Bevel LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T.D. WILLIAMSON INC. @ ua 4.5 ee A620 Page 13 0f19es ‘With ANSTB3I.L and ANSI 31.3 usage; the weld thickness Simitations before requiring a PWHT are more estctve. the sleeve run thickness exceeds 19mm (075°) then a PWHT is usually, but not always, decmed a code requirement. In these cases the normal suggested practice is to apply a compound bevel onthe longitudinal weld profile, to reduce the wel size to 19 mm, or les, a Figure 226 oe \ ‘Backing Groove Optional 1 ge ee Max Figure 22b. Longitudinal Weld Profile ‘with typical 6° Compound Bevel ‘Nav: ASME 831.3 permits exceptions othe basic code heat !reament rquirements ih the permission oe piping owner, {fthe weld can be demonstrated ar stale for service and ppropriaie WPS qualification ets are conducted. In addon tah APT 310. 4P1 370 perm he substton ofa Pres, of 150°C (300°) minimum, where a PIPHT would normaly be required ‘A compound longitudinal weld could also be applied on spherical fitings. However due othe thinner wall thickness applied, this would not normally be necessary for code welding requirements, Figure 23. Spherical Longitudinal Weld Profile ‘with Compound Bevel ‘The compound longitudinal weld option can also ofen be spied simply to reduce the weld size for economic reasons. In addition the exact weld prep angles and weld size can ‘usualy be customised to suit individual customer requirements, desired, the compoune-beve option shouldbe specified when ordering he fiting. Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta 4.2.4 Circumferential Welds ‘Weld one circumferental-type seam of fiting completely before starting the other. CAUTION: Do mot weld both circumferenialsype seams simultaneously. This may introduce excessive stresses into ‘the fing and piping system. ‘The specification ofthe size for cireunfrentil fillet weld {is the responsibility ofthe owner/operator ofthe pipeline or PN AA Figure 24a, Typical Circumferential Fillet Weld Generally, forthe TDW/WII style of fll encirclement fing, where less than half ofthe pipe’serss section area, is removed, during hot tapping fillet weld strength, ‘equivalent otha ofthe carer pipe wall is not required, thus the code minimum weld sie should be sufficient. “Theoretically the fillet weld throat should also be twioe the radial gap beoweon the sleeve and ran pip. However, normally a conservative maximum total fillet weld leg size ‘fT. times the pipe wall thickness i applied. Note: Fora theoretical fal srengih jot equivalent he carrier pp, te fille weld size shold nude the adton of the [sap bereen the sleeve and cre pipe, Thus in practice, the tendency is thatthe sie ofthe filet. weld is oflen over-specfied with regards tothe strength requirements Figure 240. Typical Large Circumferential Fillet Weld role with Pipe Side Battering Note: The CSA 2662 pipsine code requires hat sev ends sould ‘be tapered oa theless not exceeding cetera (cere pes Mall iciness. In addon ere afl file eld a aed he ges shal be chamfered on arrose) 45°40 merge ih the ‘eof filet ancient weld No ch esrcton apply the presure ping codes. LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T.D. WILLIAMSON INC. @ ge 140619‘Where fll enciclement slovesthicknes' exceeds 22mm 0875") Williamson's extruded fitings are supplied with standard 45° tapered end oa 19mm land, Figure 25, unless otherwise specified by the customer. On fbricated Stings, 30° taper angle is used 45°h 19mm I : 1 Blam 30% 19mm J Sham Figure 25. Circumferential End Profile ‘on Spit Sleeves (On spherical Stings, due the diferent sess situation that aries, is normally commended tat the minimum filet Weld leg size, figure 17, shouldbe 1.4 times the pipe wall thickness. However, when welded to suitthe ASME B31.1 & ASME B31.3 pressure piping codes, the circumfretial weld shouldbe ofthe fll penetration ype, o comply with regisvaion requirements, Figure 26, ‘Asachent Weld by Others Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta 4.2.5 Saddle Welds (Weld Fittings) ‘Use a weld pass sequence that minimizes the tendency forthe sacletype fing to pul to anyone side. PunPee Figure 27a. Typical Outside Saddle Weld (Normal) ‘Normally itis highly not advisable to weld inside the fitting, to avoid possible tapping problems. However, some vers have found that an inside weld assists, when ‘welding a nipple, with low hydrogen eletrdes, to atin wall eavier pipe. This is only applicable on hot pping operations, where an underszad cutter is used, which i smaller than the welded diameter. This welding method should be used with caution, and shouldbe avoided. Run Pipe Figure 27 Typical Inside Saddle Weld (Special) Note: Feld experience has haw tha the tech ef the tapping ‘eater may Break ths upon a hard wed spt ‘Normally “uttering” of the pipe wall isnot considered necessity for weld fitings. However, some benais have been found for butering the pipe surface inthe case of Weldolet fins, duc to the large weld area involved, especially on ‘inner wall pipe. Note: Usefi guidance area buterng practice on pipe sefeces maybe taken from the related practi of weld dpastion rear welding considering the recent work ks are cane he BL LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T-D. WILLIAMSON INC. ® 05.085 eg A 6,20 Page 15 0F19ma Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta Ran Pos Figure 28. Battering, with Weld (or Weldolet fittings 43 Non-Destructive Examination A qualified inspector should conduct a non-estucive ‘examination of weldmens according o your company procedures. The examination may inlude, but is not limited to visual, magnet panicle, ultrasonic and hardnes, The hardness of the weld and the hetaffectd zones may give an indication ofthe weldment's susceptibility to cracking, The range of acceptable hardness varies wih each application and should be a par ofthe qualified welding procedure speifcation whee applicable. Note: A time delay of not estat 48 hour is recommended Derween completion ofthe fille welds and inspection or each ‘Magnetic Particle nspcton i normaly preferred over Lguld Penetrant Ulrasone esting aso often used or volumetric ‘inspection but eqs personne expertenced with complex weld 44 Pressure Test ressure-tet the fiting instalation per your company procedures CAUTION: This pressure test wll subject the ren pipe to ‘an external pressure. Thus although the TDW ftings cam be internally pressure tested othe appropriate design code, ‘exceding the piping system internal pressure may cause ‘damage tothe carrier pipe, making it dificult or impossible ‘to complete the tapping andor line plugging operation. a pressure test pressure greater that ofthe internal pressure ste time of testing is desired, then an assesment should be completed ast if hiss possible without damaging the un Pipe, prior to acta testing. Note: PI220) stra she welding anachment and hot ap ‘machin oul be Isro-atcally tested according the ‘pplicabe cod efor cating i Stared The tt presse shouldbe aha equa tothe operating presi of the ln, but shoul not ‘ree he present itera presre by mare an pratima 11 moder to vend poate cole of the pp wal dr Lydrogen witha soap sohtion onthe weld can be tinted for parca etemperatre pecs he drone es The responsibility for pressure testing lies withthe cownerloperator of the pipeline or piping system, However the supplied chats, Figures 29 and 20, for size on size fittings, may be helpful as an approximate guide for round pipe. However, ifthe pipe is “out of round” a factor of Safety of 2, or more, on the indicated pressures could be necessary. Note: The allowed sof eterna te pressure i esenal @ incon of tern (are) pipe dante) fo thickness rato (fora particular grade of material and he rundess of the ‘ibe. Local wall ming or coreson should also be jol-pos rey | io} -/= I 1 I=} --[oe fo phos Figure 292. External Pressure Testing Full Encirclement Fittings: Pipelines ' Figure 29h External Presure Testing Spherical Fittings Pipelines a Sormocee ; a 5 a | i r * alee Pomsbonng Figure 29 External Pressure Testing ‘Weld WeldoletFitings- Pipetines LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF TD. WILLIAMSON INC. ‘wn eg eA 62001 Page 16 0F 19Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta 5.0 Preparations for Tapping the Pipeline A. Remove all weld spatter from around the weld area, e : Extend all epmentsin the LOCK-O-RING Flange to et : make sure they oper core ie Replace the ind fangs, or threaded cap, unl ready is toa [fe 6.0 Applications : Useflpblcaton, desing Hot Tapping and Pugging. availble ftom Wiliamson Industies upon request, ar > TDW Publication # 50122 Repairs of Pipelines and Plant Piping Without Iterraption of Flow. > TDW Publication # $0125 Application Manual Hot Tapping and Plugging Operations in the PeirochemicalIndusry ditional Important engincering suggestions are: Figure 30a, External Pressure Testing Full Encirclement Fittings- Pressure Piping = > Consideration should be made to asses the eft. ERS | upon the ear (un) pipe off th temporary loading x induced daring plgsingapping veto the weight £ and applied loads fom the euipment od. This is fri} | relevant cpecialy in the case of thin walarge rE > diameter pipe, or where Welding” Weldlt iting are get-oi applied in the horizontal plane, Maxim sppor to in = the carer pipe is provide, ty the use of Ful Ree eee teen eeeecmee Encirclement Sleeves, which have a good history of aed ‘Providing sufficient support, regardless of pipe size Figure 30b, External Pressure Testing tnd thins, ‘Spherical Fittings- Pressure Piping Note: Where WII Services are directly meolved m performing taping lazing. ose ton wnpray Wake hen WR, tea reaway ton nde contrition . sane ate > When analysing iting, for enforcement P | considerations iti supgsted to wsed the membrane = ‘nd the bending moment approach as ASME VII, dv iz - Trappendix 17 for lrg opening, nadion othe i. J area replacement rules within the CSA 7662, ASME 7 BDILT or ASME B3I-3 cades. All MAOP ratings fr E | fllenckmen tings sped by Wiliams = Tndstizs are bused on this principle, or by Finite Element Analysis, Note: Append 7 requires that branch openings ratoe >= 7 evaluated as per U2 whch estntaly requ the desig 10 be proven af tothe aceptance ofthe regulating ether. WeldWeldolet Fitings-Presure Piping The 1-7 rales onaying membrane and bending trees have been fod ob gute reiabe for il openings Al te ‘Aer completing the pressure test and during subsequent Canadian prone pressre vessel elas he accepted the ‘operations, take measures o protect al sealing surtaces {Fades for lst welded openings forthe regsireton of from damage WWI Hot Tap and Pageng tng pt 60° homeo, Note: More dette suggested mazimn external prescre supported by extensive pipeline fel experience and ior of diferent pudance chara, cling hose for diferent rece proof rt tte Sranchratios are arabe, pon request. jrom Willams arter information, or engineering application asta nce, Indes ne, LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T.D. WILLIAMSON INC. ® mons dan Ag 351 Page 17 of 19ii. Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta as Useful Publications relating to Fitting Installation & In-Service Welding {APL SIO Pressure Vessel Inspection Code Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair and Aeration, [APLS70, Piping Inspection Cos, lspeson, Rep, Aerating, fed Repasing ola Service Piping Systems, [APL7S0, Management of Process Hazards APL1104 Welding on Pplies and Resta Fails, Append B Simservice Welding {API107,Ppline Maintenance Welding Practices ‘APL 2009, Saf Welding Cig and other Hot Work In Refineries ee. ‘API2201, Procedures for Welding or Ht Tapping on Equipment CConzining armables CCSABBSI, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Code CSABSI-95, Appendix B - Guidelines for In-service Repir nd [Alteration Procedures (Deleted in 97 a} (CSA 2662, Canadian Oil & Gas Pipeline Code, Section 10.9 Maintenance Welding Section 10.10~ Pipaine Hot Taps Presue Comections nvelving Welding, FHahn, Pipe Welding Conference, Bish Welding ist, London, Nov 1989 ‘The Welding of Hot Tap Connections to High Pressure Gas Pipelines, B: Cassis, Jones Memo Lact, Pipeline Industies Gull Oct, 1974, [CU Teside Procedures fr Assessing Safty ofa Hot Tapping (Operation, F Habe, A LCE. 79" Nations! Mecing, Howton, A Guide to Welding on Pressure Piping in Plants aed Pipelines, TW Publication # GW, July 1977 Hot Tapping of Xylene Pipelines, D. Hicks, ASME paper #78- Pet, August 1978 How to Safely Hot Tp Ethylene Lies, D Hick, Oi & Gas Soul, ancy 1979 Welding on Presa Pipes, H. Mise &. Kier, ‘Batell, Apt 1981, Guieines for Welding oto Pressured Pipe, D. Hicks, Pipeline £& Gar Jura, March 1989. Fil Welding Development Program. R Lazo, Welding Inston of Canada Report # MABO//BS, March I98S. Lae Dame topple Operations, TDW Publication #003795. 0129, February 1988 Ceri for Hot Tap Welding, M Cole &P.Threadgil, EWI Repor #17038, March 19 Ceri fo Hot Tap Welding- Further Stes, M. Cole & P Threadgil, EWIRepor #97119, May 1989 Cidetines for Welding onto ln Service Pipelines, W. Bruce, EWL Report #15489, August 1991, Avalabe fom TDW, Users Manual for Bots Hot Tap Therma Analysis Models, 3 icf etal: Batlle, December 1991 Repairs of Pipsines and Plant Piping Without eruption of Flow, TDW Publieaton # $012, Al 1992, Application Manual: Hot Tapping and Plugging Operations inthe Perochemical indus. TDW Publstion #50125, api 1992 tect of Procedre Qualification Variables fr vein onto I= Service Pipelines, W. Bruce, EW por 93714, July 198, Pipeline Repair Manul J Keifer & Associates, AGAVPRC, Report # PR2189307, Append 4 Welding on a Live Ppl, December 1994, ‘Welding Srctrs for Sour Servic, T Bruno etal, Welding Design & Fabian, ul 1996 Repair of Pipelines by Dzect Deposition of Welé Mel - Furr ‘Staies, EW report #7283, November 196 Fiting Options for Large Diameter Main Connections and Relocations, A. Keer, KESCo, Pitsburg, Peasyvaia, Published by TDW. In-Service Welding Gidelines, Compendium of Welding Procedures, EWI Rept #6176, 197 Welding of Branch Comnetions Ono In-Service Pipelines Using 8 {Low Hydrogen Tempered Bead Teenie, Published by Limi B Asoc, Calgary, uideines for Wel Deposition Repairs on Pptine, EWI report 1H A054S.CAP, February 1998 Fall low Hiph Pressure Hot Taps - The New Technology & Why 1s Inopensable to Indy, 1 McEig®e,ASME Intematon! Pipeline Confrence Calg, June 1998. Challenges of Hot Tapping ito a Sot Gas Tansmision Line R [Gonfelow & Belanger, ASME teratoralPptine ‘Conference, Calgary October 2000. ‘Use of Bolsting Stoppis fr Valve Replacement on Trans Ask Pipeline G. Pomeroy & D.Noton ASME Interstional Pipi {Conference Calgary. October 200. Recent Changs in Code Requirement fr Rept f in-service Pipeline by Welding. W. Broce, ASME lemational Pipeline (Conference, Calgary, October 2000. Approximate ie for Maxim neal Pressure on Ru Piping ASME Approach, Published by Willanson Insts, ‘November 200, Approximate Guide for Maximum neal Presse on Ru ping CSA 2462 Approach, Published by Willanson Indust, ‘November 200, LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T.D. WILLIAMSON INC. ® ens. nA 1620) Page 180f19Williamson Industries Inc. Georgetown, Ontario / Edmonton, Alberta ANSAWS DI.t,Strotral Welding Code ~ Ste, Appendix Xt “Guideline on Alieraive Methods for Determining Preheat, (CSA.W58, Welded Sze Conttion, Appendix P = Guidelines ‘and Commentary on Alteratve Methods for Determining Preheat, Appendix Q = Lamellar Tearing ‘Welding Stes Without Hydrogen Cncking, TW published by Abington Publishing & ASM, 1973 actors Affecting In-Service Cracking of Weld Zone in Coroive ‘Serve, Nation! Board Ballet, Javary 1986. ‘Understanding & Using Carbon Equivalent Formulas, W Nevell, ‘Welding jour, Sept 1995 Fier and Electors Guide to Welded Consrvetion ©, Blodget, R.Funderburk &D. Mile, Polished by the Lincoln Welding Foundation, Mare 1957 Evaluation of Lowe Hygronen Welding Proce for Pptine CConstuction in High Strength (X80) Stel, D Hone eal, 20" World Gas Conference, Copenhagen 1997 Use Undermatching Weld Meal Where Advantageo.s,D Mill, Wilding innovations, Vol XIV, No, 1997 Fundimenil of Pees, R Scot Funderbick, Welding Innovations, Vol XIV, No2, 1997, ‘Te Inpotnce of nrpass temperature, R Scou-Fundrbuck, Welding Innovations, Vol XV, No., 1958 Consider Penetration When Determining Flt Wed Siz, D Miller, Welding innovations, Vol XV, No. 1998 Postel Heat Treatnent,R Scot Funderback, Welding Innovations, Val XV, No, 1998 ‘Watch Ou for "Nothing Weld", D Miler, Welding Innovations, Vol XVI No I, 1989. ‘A lok at Hea lpats,RSeot-Funderbuc, Welding Innovations, Vol XVI Ne |, 1999. Seletng Filler Metals: Matching Suengh Criteria, R Funderburk, Welding lnovains, Vat XVI No 2,199. Estimation of Mechanical Properties of Frit Stel Wes, Part 1 {2 Part, §Lalam tal, Science & Technology of Welding & Joining 2000, Vol 3, No 3. Standard Wel-defat Jing Model News Some Research, R Deny, Pipe Lin & Gas Industry, November 1959 Consensus on Judging Mutdeve Weld Defects Would Benefit ‘All Deny, Pipe Line & Gas industry, Deember 199. ‘Muli-Pase Weld Hydrogen Management to Prevent Delayed (racking, A Dinoviza etal, ASME Ietematonal Pipeline Conference, Celery, tober 2000 LICENSED MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF T.D. WILLIAMSON INC. @ be 5.5 eg A620) Page 190819