Asme PWHT Preheat

P Group
No. No.
5A
5B
15E
10I
31
45
51
5C
9A
9B
10A
10B
10C
10F
10H
10K
11A
11A
11A
11A
11A
11B
11B
11B
11B
11B
11B
11B
10
10
62
10J
5C
5C
5C
26
9C
11B
21
22
23
25
32
33
34
35
41
42
43
44
46
49
52
53
61
ASME Section VIII-Division 1, Pressure Vesse

PWHT
ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UCS-56
For Mandatory and Non-Mandatory conditions of PWHT, See Note (2) of Table UCS-56
When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 1 Group No. 1 by Table UCS-56:
Min. Holding Temperature: 1,100 F (595 C)
Min. Holding Time at Normal Temperature for Nominal Thickness:
Up to 2 in. (50 mm): 1 hr/in., 15 min Min.
Over 2 in. (50 mm): 2 hr plus 15 min for each additional inch over 2 in. (50 mm)
For PWHT at lower temperatures for longer periods of time, See Note (1) of Table UCS-56
For Mandatory and Non-Mandatory conditions of PWHT, See Notes (3) (4) of Table UCS-56
PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 3 Group No. 3 material in all thicknesses by Table UCS-56:
Heating [Cooling] Rate as for UCS-56: Above 800 F (425 C), Maximum rate of heating is 400 F/hr (222 C/hr)

Over 2 in. (50 mm) to 5 in. (125 mm): 1 hr/in. (25 mm)
For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT, See Note (2) of Table UCS-56
When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 5A Group No. 1 by Table UCS-56:
[cooling 500 F/hr (280 C/hr)] divided by the maximum metal thickness of the shell or head plate in inches, but in
no case should it be more than 400 F/hr (222 C/hr) [cooling 500 F/hr (280 C/hr)]; Minimum heating and
cooling rates 100 F/hr (56 C/hr); Above 800 F (425 C) cooling shall be done in a closed furnace or cooling
chamber; From 800 F (425 C) the vessel may be cooled in still air; Note that the temperature of the furnace
shall not exceed 800 F (425 C) at the time the vessel or part is placed in it.
When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 5B Group No. 1 by Table UCS-56:

Min. Holding Temperature for P-No. 15E Group No. 1 materials:
1,325 F (720 C) for Weld Thickness up to 0.5 in. (13 mm)
1,350 F (730 C) for Weld Thickness over 0.5 in. (13 mm)
1,300 F (705 C) for dissimilar metal welds (P-No. 15E Group No. 1 with other P-No.), if fillet
metal chromium content is less than 3.0% or if the filler metal is nickel-based or austenitic.
Max. Holding Temperature: 1,425 F (775 C), See Note (3) (4) of Table UCS-56
Up to 5 in. (125 mm): 1 hr/in. (2min/mm), 30 min Min.
For Exemption conditions of PWHT for electric resistance welds (ERW) used to attach fins to pipe (tube), See
Note (5) of Table UCS-56
ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UHA-32
PWHT for P No. 6 Group No. 1 material, except Note (1) of Table UHA-32:
Over 2 in. (50 mm): 2 hr plus 15 min for each additional inch (25 mm) over 2 in. (50 mm)
For Exemption (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT for some Type 410 materials, See Note (1) of Table UHA32

PWHT for P No. 7 Group No. 1 material, except Notes (1) (3) of Table UHA-32:
Up to 2 in. (50 mm): 1 hr/in. (25 mm), 15 min Min.
For Exemption (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT of some materials, See Notes (1) (3) of Table UHA-32
Cooling Rate as for Table UHA-32: Max. 100 F/hr (55 C/hr) in the range above 1200 F (650 C) after which
the cooling rate shall be sufficiently rapid to prevent embrittlement.
Heating Rate as for UCS-56: Above 800 F (425 C), Maximum rate of heating is 400 F/hr (222 C/hr) divided by
the maximum metal thickness of the shell or head plate in inches, but in no case should it be more than 400 F/hr
(222 C/hr); Minimum heating rate 100 F/hr (56 C/hr); Note that the temperature of the furnace shall not exceed
800 F (425 C) at the time the vessel or part is placed in it.
PWHT for P No. 7 Group No. 2 material, except Notes (1) (3) of Table UHA-32:
For Exemption (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT of some materials, See Notes (1) (3) of Table UHA-32
PWHT is neither required nor prohibited for joints between austenitic stainless steels of the P-No. 8 Group No.1



For P-No. 10I Group No. 1 materials, for a thickness of 1 2 in. (13 mm) or less
PWHT is neither required nor prohibited. PWHT for thickness above 1 2 in. (13 mm):
Over 2 in. (50 mm): 1 hr/in. (25 mm)
For PWHT conditions, See Notes (1) (3) of Table UHA-32
PWHT temperatures for alloy S44635 is shown in Table UHA-32, when heat treatment decided, See Note (3)
ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Nonferrous Materials
UNF-56: For Nonferrous Materials, PWHT is not normally necessary nor desirable, except in UNF-56 (c) (d) (e)
for heat treatment data for some alloys. PWHT only should be conducted by agreement between user and
manufacturer.
manufacturer.
manufacturer.
ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Tables UCS-56 and UHT-56
PWHT is not applicable for P-No. 1, Group 4 materials.
PWHT for SA-724 Grade C [based on Table UHT-56, for thickness over 1.5 in. (38 mm)]:
Nominal Thickness requiring PWHT: Over 1.5 in. (38 mm)
PWHT Temperature: 10501150 F (565620 C)
Holding Time: 1 hr/in., 1/2 hr Min.
Heating and Cooling Rate as for UCS-56 and UHT-56: Above 800 F (425 C), Maximum rate of heating is 400
F/hr (222 C/hr) divided by the maximum metal thickness of the shell or head plate in inches, but in no case

When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 5C Group No. 1 by Table UCS-56:
ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UHT-56
There are no PWHT data in Table UHT-56 for P-No. 6 Group No.4, except
for the following material:
PWHT for SA-487 Grade Class CA 6NM for thickness over 0.58 in. (15 mm):
Nominal Thickness requiring PWHT: Over 0.58 in. (15 mm)
Holding Time: 1 hr/in. (25 mm), 1/4 hr Min.
should it be more than 400 F/hr (222 C/hr); Minimum heating and cooling rates 100 F/hr (56 C/hr); Where
accelerated cooling from the tempering temperature is required by the material specification, the same minimum
cooling rate shall apply to PWHT; Above 800 F (425 C) cooling shall be done in a closed furnace or cooling
For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT, See Notes (2) (3) of Table UCS-56
1 hr Min., plus 15 min/in. (25 mm) for thickness over 1 in. (25 mm), See Note (4)
of Table UCS-56, when additional 15 min/in. (25 mm) holding time is not required.

When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 9B Group No. 1 by Table UCS-56:
Max. Holding Temperature: 1,175 F (635 C)
PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 10B Group No. 1 by Table UCS-56:

When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 10C Group No. 1 by Table UCS-56:
PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 10F Group No. 1 by Table UCS-56:

PWHT is neither required nor prohibited for joints between materials of the P-No. 10H Group No. 1
PWHT temperatures for certain alloys are shown in Table UHA-32, when heat treatment decided, See Note (1)

PWHT is neither required nor prohibited for joints between materials of the P-No. 10K Group No. 1
PWHT temperatures for alloy S44660 is shown in Table UHA-32, when heat treatment decided, See Note (1)
For P-No. 11A Group No. 1 materials shown in Table UHT-56:
Thickness requiring PWHT: Over 2 in. (50 mm)
Holding Time: 1 hr/in. (25 mm), 2 hr Min.

Thickness requiring PWHT: Over 2 in. (50 mm)
Thickness requiring PWHT: Over 0.58 in. (15 mm)
Holding Time: 1/2 hr/in. (25 mm), 1/2 hr Min.

PWHT is neither required nor prohibited for P-No. 11A Group No. 5
When performing PWHT:
Note: Consideration should be given to the possibility of temper embrittlement. The cooling rate from PWHT,
when used, shall not be slower than that obtained by cooling in still air.
***See UHT-82(e) for extra requirements of essential variables, in addition to variables in ASME Section IX, for
SA-508 and SA-543 materials.
For P-No. 11B Group No. 1 materials shown in Table UHT-56:
***See UHT-82(f) for extra requirements of essential variables, in addition to variables in ASME Section IX, for SA517 and SA-592 materials.


PWHT is neither required nor prohibited for P-No. 11B Group No. 10
Note: Consideration should be given to the possibility of temper embrittlement. The cooling rate from PWHT,
when used, shall not be slower than that obtained by cooling in still air.
***See UHT-82(e) for extra requirements of essential variables, in addition to variables in ASME Section IX, for
SA-508 and SA-543 materials.
ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT Tables UCS-56, UHA-32, UHT-56
There is no data for this material [P-No. 10 (Cr-Cu steel)] on these Tables.
PWHT requirements shall be based on Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).

manufacturer.
There is no data for this material (P-No. 10J Group No. 1) on these Tables.
There is no data for this material (P-No. 5C Group No. 5) on these Tables.
manufacturer.
There is no data for this material (P-No. 11B Group No. 9) on these Tables.
manufacturer.

manufacturer.
manufacturer.
manufacturer.
manufacturer.
manufacturer.
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manufacturer.
manufacturer.
manufacturer.
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ision 1, Pressure Vessels

Preheat
ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Non-Mandatory Appendix R Preheating

(a) 175 F (79 C) for material which has both a specified maximum carbon content
in excess of 0.30% and a thickness at the joint in excess of 1 in. (25 mm):
(b) 50 F (10 C) for all other materials of P-No. 1 Group No. 1



(a) 175 F (79 C) for material which has either a specified minimum tensile strength in
excess of 70,000 psi (480 MPa) or a thickness at the joint in excess of 5/8 in. (16 mm):





excess of 60,000 psi (410 MPa) or has both a specified minimum chromium content
above 6.0% and a thickness at the joint in excess of 1/2 in. (13 mm):
(b) 300 F (149 C) for all other materials of P-No. 5A Group No. 1

(b) 300 F (149 C) for all other materials of P-No. 5B Group No. 1

(b) 300 F (150 C) for all other materials of P-No. 15E Group No. 1

400 F (204 C) for materials of P-No. 6 Group No. 1



Preheating is not required for materials of P-No. 7 Group No. 1


There is no data for this material on Appendix R
Preheat requirements shall be based on Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).


300 F (149 C) with interpass temperature maintained between 350 F and 450 F
(177 C and 232 C) for materials of P-No. 10I Group No. 1







250 F (121 C) for materials of P-No. 9A Group No. 1

300 F (149 C) for materials of P-No. 9B Group No. 1







Preheating is not required for P-No. 11A, Group No. 1 materials.
Consideration shall be given to the limitation of interpass temperature for various
thicknesses to avoid detrimental effects on the mechanical properties of heat treated
materials.

materials.

materials.



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ASME Section I, Power Boilers

PWHT
ASME Section I: Mandatory Requirements for PWHT of Table PW-39-1
For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT, See Note (a) of Table PW-39-1
When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 1 Group No. 1 by Table PW-39-1:
Min. Holding Time at Normal Temperature for Weld Thickness (Nominal):
Up to 2 in. (50 mm): 1 hr/in. (1hr/25 mm), 15 min Min.
For PWHT at lower temperatures for longer periods of time, See Note (b) of Table PW-39-1
For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT, See Note (a) (c) of Table PW-39-2
For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT, See Note (a) (c) of Table PW-39-2
PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 3 Group No. 3 materials by Table PW-39-2:
Heating rate: The weldment shall be heated slowly to the holding temperature, Min. 100 F/hr (55 C/hr)

Over 2 in. (50 mm) to 5 in. (125 mm): 1 hr/in. (1hr/25 mm)

For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT, See Notes (a) (b) (d) of Table PW-39-4
When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 5A Group No. 1 by Table PW-39-4:
Cooling rate: Cool slowly in a still atmosphere to a temperature not exceeding 800 F (425 C)
Heating and Cooling Rate for thicknesses of 2 in. (50 mm) or greater: Above 800 F (425 C), Maximum
rates 600 F/hr (335 C/hr) divided by the thickness in inches, but in no case should it be more than 600
F/hr (335 C/hr); Minimum rates 100 F/hr (55 C/hr); From 800 F (425 C) or below, the pressure part
should be cooled in still air.

For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT, See Notes (a) (b) (d) of Table PW-39-4
When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 5B Group No. 1 by Table PW-39-4:

For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT, See Notes (a) (b) of Table PW-39-5
When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 15E Group No. 1 by Table PW-39-5:
Max. Holding Temperature: 1,425 F (775 C)
For some changes to above Holding Temperature, See Notes (1) (2) (3) (4) of Table PW-39-5


For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT, See Note (b) of Table PW-39-7
Note (a) of Table PW-39-7: PWHT for P-No. 7 material shall be performed as described in PW-39.3
(soak band), except that the cooling rate shall be maximum of 100 F/hr (55 C/hr) in the range above
1200 F (650 C) after which the cooling rate shall be sufficiently rapid to prevent embrittlement.

For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT, See Note (b) of Table PW-39-7
Note (a) of Table PW-39-7: PWHT for P-No. 7 material shall be performed as described in PW-39.3
(soak band), except that the cooling rate shall be maximum of 100 F/hr (55 C/hr) in the range above
1200 F (650 C) after which the cooling rate shall be sufficiently rapid to prevent embrittlement.
PWHT is neither required nor prohibited for joints between austenitic stainless steels of the P-No. 8
group.
group.

group.

group.
Up to 2 in. (50 mm): 1 hr/in. (2 min/mm), 15 min Min.
Over 2 in. (50 mm): 1 hr/in. (1hr/25 mm)
Heating rate for material of P-No. 10I Group No. 1***: The weldment shall be heated slowly to the holding
temperature, Min. 100 F/hr (55 C/hr)
Cooling rate for material of P-No. 10I Group No. 1***: Cool slowly in a still atmosphere to a temperature
not exceeding 800 F (425 C)
Heating and Cooling Rate for thicknesses of 2 in. (50 mm) or greater ***: Above 800 F (425 C),
Maximum rates 600 F/hr (335 C/hr) divided by the thickness in inches, but in no case should it be more
than 600 F/hr (335 C/hr); Minimum rates 100 F/hr (55 C/hr); From 800 F (425 C) or below, the
pressure part should be cooled in still air.
***As Note of Table PW-39-10, PWHT for P-No. 10I (for SA-268 TP446 material only), shall be
performed as described in PW-39.3 (soak band), except that the cooling rate shall be maximum of 100
F/hr (55 C/hr) in the range above 1200 F (650 C) after which the cooling rate shall be sufficiently rapid
to prevent embrittlement.

PWHT is neither required nor prohibited for joints between materials of the P-No. 31



There is no data for this material on this Table.
ASME Section I: Mandatory Requirements for PWHT of Tables PW-39-1 through PW-39-13
There is no data for this material on these Tables.


PWHT is neither required nor prohibited for joints between materials of P-No. 10H Group No. 1
(For Alloy S31803, See Table PW-39-9 for heat treatment information, only if applied.)
n I, Power Boilers
Preheat
ASME Section I: Minimum Temperatures for Preheating of Appendix A (A-100.4)




(a) 175 F (80 C) for material which has either a specified minimum tensile strength
in
excess of 70,000 psi (480 MPa) or a thickness at the joint in excess of 5/8 in. (16
mm):

in
mm):

in
mm):

(a) 250 F (120 C) for material which has either a specified minimum tensile
strength in
mm):

strength in
mm):

strength in
(b) 300 F (150 C) for all other materials of P-No. 5A group No.1

strength in
(b) 300 F (150 C) for all other materials of P-No. 5B group No.1

strength in
(b) 300 F (150 C) for all other materials of P-No. 15E Group No. 1






There is no data for this material on this Appendix
Preheat requirements shall be based on Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)


300 F (150 C) with interpass temperature maintained between 350 F and 450 F
(175 C and 230 C) for materials of P-No. 10I Group No. 1




















































ASME B31.1, Power Piping

PWHT
ASME B31.1: Requirements for PWHT of Table 132
For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT, See Notes (a) (b) of Table 132
When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 1 materials by Table 132:
Holding Temperature Range: 1,100 F (600 C) to 1,200 F (650 C)
Upper limit temperature range is a recommended value, See Clause 132.2
Holding Time Based on Nominal Thickness:
Up to 2 in. (50 mm): 1 hr/in. (2.4 min/mm), 15 min Min.
For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT, See Note (a) of Table 132

There is no data for this material on this Table

For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT, See Notes (a) (b) (c) (d) of Table 132
Up to 2 in. (50 mm): 1 hr/in. (2 min/mm), 15 min Min.

When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 5A Gr. No. 1 materials by Table 132:
Heating and Cooling Rate: Above 600 F (315 C), the rate shall not exceed 600 F (315 C) per
hr divided by one-half the maximum thickness of material in inches at the weld, but in no case
shall the rate exceed 600 F (315 C) per hr
ASME B31.1: Requirements for PWHT of Table 132 for P-No. 5B Group No. 1

See Notes (a) (b) (c) (d) of Table 132 for variations from above PWHT holding temperature in
certain conditions for P-No. 15E Gr. No. 1 materials.

***For Exemptions (Non-Mandatory conditions) of PWHT for P-No. 6 Type 410 material, See
Notes (a) (b) (c) of Table 132


Cooling Rate for P-No. 7 materials: In lieu the cooling rate described above, cooling rate shall be
no greater than 100 F (55 C) per hr in the range above 1200 F (650 C), after which the
cooling rate shall be sufficiently rapid to prevent embrittlement.
Note (b) of Table 132
Cooling Rate for P-No. 7 materials: In lieu the cooling rate described above, cooling rate shall be
no greater than 100 F (55 C) per hr in the range above 1200 F (650 C), after which the
Note (b) of Table 132
PWHT is neither required nor prohibited for joints between
austenitic stainless steels of the P-No. 8 group.



Exemptions: For nominal thickness of 1/2 in. (13 mm) or less, PWHT is neither
required nor prohibited, for P-No. 10I Gr. No. 1 materials.
PWHT Requirements for thickness above 1/2 in. (13 mm):
Over 2 in. (50 mm): 1 hr/in. (25 mm)
Cooling Rate for P-No. 10I materials: In lieu the cooling rate described above, cooling rate shall
be no greater than 100 F (55 C) per hr in the range above 1200 F (650 C), after which the







When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 9A Gr. No. 1 materials by Table 132:
For PWHT at lower temperatures for longer periods of time, See Note (b) of Table 132

When PWHT is Mandatory for P-No. 9B Gr. No. 1 materials by Table 132:
For PWHT at lower temperatures for longer periods of time, See Note (b) of Table 132





PWHT is neither required nor prohibited for P-No. 10H Gr. No. 1 materials.
In case of performing heat treatment, follow temperature range listed on 'General Note' of Table
132 for the particular alloy.







































B31.1, Power Piping

Preheat
ASME B31.1: Minimum Preheating Requirements, as per Clause 131.4
175 F (80 C) for material which has both a specified maximum carbon
content in excess of 0.30% and a thickness at the joint in excess of 1 in.
(25 mm) for materials of P-No. 1
50 F (10 C) for all other conditions for materials of P-No. 1
[Thickness referred to is the greater of the nominal thicknesses at the weld of the parts
to be joined.]
to be joined.]
to be joined.]
175 F (80 C) for material which has either a specified minimum tensile strength
in excess of 60,000 psi (413.7 MPa) or a thickness at the joint in excess of 1/2 in.
to be joined.]
to be joined.]
to be joined.]

250 F (120 C) for all materials of P-No. 4


in
excess of 60,000 psi (413.7 MPa) or has both a specified minimum chromium content
above 6.0% and a thickness at the joint in excess of 1/2 in. (13 mm)
(b) 300 F (150 C) for all other materials of P-No. 5A
to be joined.]

in
excess of 60,000 psi (413.7 MPa) or has both a specified minimum chromium content
above 6.0% and a thickness at the joint in excess of 1/2 in. (13 mm)
(b) 300 F (150 C) for all other materials of P-No. 5B
to be joined.]

400 F (200 C) for all materials of P-No. 15E




Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)
Minimum 50 F (10 C)
Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

300 F (150 C) with an interpass temperature of 450 F (230 C) maximum
For materials of P-No. 10I

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)
to be joined.]

Minimum 50 F (10 C)


250 F (120 C) for all materials of P-No. 9A

300 F (150 C) for all materials of P-No. 9B

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

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Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)

Minimum 50 F (10 C)
ASME B31.3, Process Piping

PWHT
ASME B31.3: Requirements for PWHT of Table 331.1.1
PWHT is not required for thickness up to 3/4 in. (20 mm) for P-No. 1 materials
PWHT Requirements for Thickness above 3/4 in. (20 mm):
Upper limit temperature range is a recommended value
Over 3/4 in. (20 mm): 1 hr/in (2.4 min/mm), 1hr Min.
PWHT for thickness up to 3/4 in. (20 mm) is not required, when
Min. Tensile Strength is not greater than 71 ksi (490 MPa) for P-No. 3 materials
PWHT Requirements for thickness above 3/4 in. (20 mm) or for any thicknesses,
When Min. Tensile Strength is above 71 ksi (490 MPa):
Holding Time Based on Nominal Thickness: 1 hr/in (2.4 min/mm), 1hr Min.


-PWHT for thickness up to 1/2 in. (13 mm) is not required, when
<= 3% Cr and <= 0.15% C for P-No. 5A materials
-PWHT for thickness greater than 1/2 in. (13 mm), when
<= 3% Cr and <= 0.15% C for P-No. 5A materials, (OR)
-PWHT for all Nominal Thickness sizes, when > 3% Cr and > 0.15% C:
Holding Time Based on Nominal Thickness: 1 hr/in (2.4 min/mm), 2 hr Min.
Brinell Hardness Requirement to verify PWHT: 241 Max.

<= 3% Cr and <= 0.15% C for P-No. 5B materials
<= 3% Cr and <= 0.15% C for P-No. 5B materials, (OR)

PWHT Requirements for P-No. 15E materials:

PWHT Requirements for high alloy steels martensitic of P-No. 6 materials:
Holding Time for all Nominal Thickness sizes: 1 hr/in (2.4 min/mm), 2 hr Min.

Note: PWHT Requirements for A 240 Gr. 429 of P-No. 6 materials:


PWHT is not required for joints between
High alloy steels ferritic materials of the P-No. 7 materials.

High alloy steels ferritic materials of the P-No. 7 materials.
High alloy steels austenitic material of the P-No. 8 materials.



Holding Time for all Nominal Thickness sizes: 1 hr/in (2.4 min/mm), 1hr Min.
For P-No. 10I materials, Cooling rate to 649 C (1200 F) shall be less than 56 C (100
F)/hr: thereafter, the cooling rate shall be fast enough to prevent embrittlement.




<= 3% Cr and <= 0.15% C for P-No. 5C materials
<= 3% Cr and <= 0.15% C for P-No. 5C materials, (OR)


PWHT for thickness up to 3/4 in. (20 mm) is not required for P-No. 9A materials
Over 3/4 in. (20 mm): 1/2 hr/in (1.2 min/mm), 1hr Min.

PWHT for thickness up to 3/4 in. (20 mm) is not required for P-No. 9B materials
Over 3/4 in. (20 mm): 1/2 hr/in (1.2 min/mm), 1hr Min.




PWHT is neither required nor prohibited for joints between duplex stainless steels of the
P-No. 10H materials, however any heat treatment applied shall be as required in the
material specification.
Holding Time for all Nominal Thickness sizes: 1/2 hr/in (1.2 min/mm), 1/2 hr Min.


PWHT for thickness up to 2 in. (51 mm) is not required for P-No. 11A Gr.No.1
PWHT Requirements for Thickness above 2 in. (51 mm):
Over 2 in. (51 mm): 1 hr/in (2.4 min/mm), 1 hr Min.
Cooling rate shall be > 167 C (300 F)/hr to 316 C (600 F)

PWHT for thickness up to 2 in. (51 mm) is not required for P-No. 11A Gr.No.2
PWHT Requirements for Thickness above 2 in. (51 mm):
Over 2 in. (51 mm): 1 hr/in (2.4 min/mm), 1 hr Min.
Cooling rate shall be > 167 C (300 F)/hr to 316 C (600 F)









There is no data for this material on this code.

Holding Time for all Nominal Thickness sizes: 1/2 hr/in (1.2 min/mm), 1/2 hr Min.
For material of P-No. 10 (Cr-Cu steel), Cool as rapidly as possible after the hold period.
Holding Time for all Nominal Thickness sizes:
Heat treat within 14 days after welding. Holding time shall be increased
by 1/2 hr for each 25 mm (1 in.) over 25 mm thickness, 1hr Min.
For material of P-No. 62, Cool to 427 C (800 F) at a rate <= 278 C (500 F)/hr, per 25
mm (1 in.) nominal thickness, 278 C (500 F)/hr Max. Cool in still air from 427 C (800
F).






















E B31.3, Process Piping

Preheat
ASME B31.3: Minimum Preheat Temperatures, as for Table 330.1.1
Preheating is not required for P-No. 1, but recommended.
Recommended preheat based on Nominal Wall Thickness:
Thickness less than 1 in. (25 mm): 50 F (10 C)
Thickness including and above 1 in. (25 mm): 175 F (79 C)
For all thicknesses, when Specified Min. Tensile Strength is above 71 ksi (490 MPa):
175 F (79 C)
[Thickness referred to is the greater of the nominal thicknesses at the weld of the
175 F (79 C)
175 F (79 C)
Thickness less than 1/2 in. (13 mm): 50 F (10 C)
Thickness including and above 1/2 in. (13 mm): 175 F (79 C)
175 F (79 C)
ASME B31.3: Preheating from Table 330.1.1

Preheating is not required for P-No. 3 group.
Including and above 1/2 in. (13 mm): 175 F (80 C)
When Specified Min. Tensile Strength is above 71 ksi (490 MPa): 175 F (80 C)
Thickness less than 1/2 in. (13 mm): 50 F (10 C)
Thickness including and above 1/2 in. (13 mm): 175 F (79 C)
175 F (79 C)

Required Min. Preheating Temp. for P-No. 4 materials: 300 F (149 C)

Required Min. Preheating Temp. for P-No. 4 materials: 300 F (149 C)

Required Min. Preheating Temp. for P-No. 5A materials: 350 F (177 C)

Required Min. Preheating Temp. for P-No. 5B materials: 350 F (177 C)

Required Min. Preheating Temp. for P-No. 15E materials: 400 F (204 C)

Recommended Min. preheat: 300 F (149 C), and
Maximum interpass temperature of 600 F (316 C).



Recommended Min. preheat: 50 F (10 C)




Required Min. Preheating Temp. for P-No. 10I materials: 300 F (149 C), with
Maintain interpass temperature between 177 C-232 C (350 F-450 F)

Preheating is not required for these materials, but recommended.


175 F (79 C)

Required Min. Preheating Temp. for P-No. 5C materials: 350 F (177 C)


Preheating is not required for P-No. 9A, but recommended.

Preheating is not required for P-No. 9B, but recommended.







Preheating is not required for P-No. 11A Group No. 1, but recommended.
Recommended preheat: 50 F (10 C)

Required Min. Preheating Temp. for P-No. 11A Group No. 2: 50 F (10 C)











Required Min. Preheating Temp. for P-No. 10 materials (Cr-Cu steel):
300 F (149 C) to 400 F (204 C)






Recommended preheat: 50 F (10 C)




















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ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UCS-56

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UCS-56

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UHA-32

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UHA-32

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UHA-32

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UHA-32

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UCS-56

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UCS-56

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UCS-56

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UHA-32

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UHA-32

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UHT-56

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UHT-56

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UHT-56

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Table UHT-56

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Nonferrous Materials

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Nonferrous Materials

ASME Section VIII-Division 1: Requirements for PWHT of Nonferrous Materials

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