This standard specifies the post-weld heat treatment method for welded members of carbon steel and low-alloy steel.
This standard is applicable to the post-weld heat treatment carried out for carbon steel and low-alloy steel products of boiler and pressure vessels with the main purpose of improving the joint performance and reducing the welding residual stress. The post-weld heat treatment of other products may be performed by reference to this standard.
1 Subject Content and Application Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terminologies
4 Process Requirements of Post-weld Heat Treatment
Appendix A (Supplement) Specifications for Post-weld Heat Treatment Processes of Common Steels
Appendix B (Informative) Post-weld Heat Treatment Process Record
Additional Explanation
