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Piping QA/QC Inspection: The Complete Guide

From isometric to handover: what a piping QA/QC inspector checks at every stage, with a test pack and line tracker.

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The guide (PDF)

78 pages: isometrics, material receiving, spool fabrication, welding, PWHT, supports, flange joints, test packs, pressure testing, flushing and handover, with a 30-question review.

Test Pack and Line Tracker (Excel)

Line list, test pack register with automatic status, punch list and a summary dashboard.

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The piping QA/QC role and its documents8
  1. QA, QC and the inspector
  2. The document hierarchy
  3. P&IDs, line lists and isometrics
  4. The inspection and test plan (ITP)
  5. WPS, PQR and welder qualification
  6. Weld maps and weld logs
  7. Reports, NCRs and communication
  8. Review questions
Reading isometrics7
  1. Isometric projection in one page
  2. Anatomy of a piping isometric
  3. Symbols
  4. Dimensions, offsets and slopes
  5. Bill of materials and cut lengths
  6. Checking an isometric before fabrication
  7. Review questions
Material receiving inspection6
  1. Receiving inspection: the sequence
  2. Mill test certificates
  3. Heat number traceability
  4. Positive material identification (PMI)
  5. Colour coding, storage and segregation
  6. Review questions
Spool fabrication7
  1. Cutting and bevelling
  2. Fit-up inspection
  3. Tack welds
  4. Purging
  5. Dimensional control
  6. Spool marking, painting and preservation
  7. Review questions
Welding inspection for piping8
  1. Inspection before, during and after welding
  2. Preheat and interpass temperature
  3. Consumable control
  4. Visual inspection of pipe welds
  5. NDT selection and extent
  6. Progressive examination (in general terms)
  7. Repairs
  8. Review questions
PWHT and hardness for piping5
  1. Why PWHT is done
  2. The PWHT cycle
  3. Local PWHT on pipe
  4. Hardness testing
  5. Review questions
Supports and erection5
  1. Erection sequence and checks
  2. Flange alignment
  3. Cold spring: the planned and the forbidden
  4. Pipe supports
  5. Review questions
Flange joints and bolt tightening6
  1. How a flanged joint seals
  2. Gaskets
  3. Inspecting faces, bolts and cleanliness
  4. Controlled tightening
  5. Torque versus tensioning
  6. Review questions
Test packs, punch lists and walkdowns5
  1. What a test pack is
  2. Test pack contents
  3. Punch lists and categories
  4. The pre-test walkdown
  5. Review questions
Pressure testing6
  1. Hydrostatic or pneumatic
  2. Test pressure in general terms
  3. Equipment: gauges, recorders and relief
  4. Conducting a hydrostatic test
  5. Pneumatic testing
  6. Review questions
Flushing, cleaning and reinstatement3
  1. Cleaning methods
  2. Blind and temporary item control
  3. Reinstatement
Mechanical completion and handover2
  1. The completion sequence
  2. Turnover dossiers and the MDR
Common mistakes and troubleshooting2
  1. Twelve recurring mistakes
  2. Troubleshooting table
Who it is for

Made for working inspectors.

Questions

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What format is it?

Digital files: PDF guides, and Excel, Word or PowerPoint files where the product includes them. You get a download link straight after checkout, and by email.

Can I use it at work?

Yes. The single-user licence covers your own work, including on your employer's and your clients' projects. For a team licence, contact us through the Payhip store.

Which software do I need?

A PDF reader, and Microsoft Excel 2016 or later (or Microsoft 365) for the spreadsheets. Word files open in Word or any compatible editor.

Is the sample data real?

No. All sample projects, names, dates and figures are fictitious and are there to show how each file works.

Is this affiliated with TWI, CSWIP, ASNT or any code body?

No. sevenwoods.co is independent. The questions, diagrams and text are original and are not taken from any examination or standard. Always work to the current code, your procedure and your employer's requirements.

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