Guideline G-25
Continuously machine-welded tubes, i.e. tubes made from coils as starting materials in an automatic process, which are usually heat treated after welding shall be in the terms of certification procedures considered as materials provided the essential safety requirements (ESRs) of Annex I section 4 “Materials” as well as applicable ESRs of Annex I section 3 […]
Guideline F-05
The definition in Article 2 (13) also covers other permanent joints such as e.g. those produced by brazing, braze welding, expansion, gluing, frettage and riveting. For that reason, the requirements of Annex I Section 3.1.2 and 3.1.3 apply also for these types of joints. Note:Removable expansion devices (e.g. expansion plug for sealing exchanger tubes) do […]
Guideline F-07
No. Consequently, section 3.1.3 in Annex I is not applicable to personnel undertaking “visual testing” as dealt with in EN ISO 9712:2012.
Guideline F-09
No. According to Annex I Section 3.1.3 the PED requires qualification for NDT personnel that carry out NDT of permanent joints. No accreditation is required for the manufacturer’s NDT or DT laboratory or for the testing laboratory that the manufacturer may subcontract for NDT or DT.
Guideline F-13
Yes. NDT personnel certified under standards, other than the harmonised standards, may be approved by a RTPO provided it is satisfied that certification criteria equivalent to the harmonised standards have been met, and that the scope of certification is relevant to the testing of permanent joints in pressure equipment. A RTPO may sub-contract part of […]