THE PRESSURE NEWS - Volume 7 - Issue 4 - December 2002 - Message from the Board of Directors

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THE PRESSURE NEWS, Volume 7, Issue 4 (December 2002), brings updates on pressure equipment safety in Alberta. The Board highlights progress in 2002, including partnership principles between ABSA and Alberta Municipal Affairs, improvements to inspection backlog, training and development work, and a shift from inspection toward auditing through new owner-user programs. It also covers national and international connections, upcoming conference details, board member recognition, and a technical overview of submerged arc welding flux requirements.

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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Use of Submerged Arc Welding Flux from Recrushed Slag

National Pressure Equipment Conference

THE PRESSURE NEWS Alberta Boilers Safety Association Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2002 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The business of promoting pressure equipment safety in 2002 was brisk but somewhat less intense than 2001. ABSA continued to build on its effectiveness as the agent for public safety related to this equipment. ABSA and Alberta Municipal Affairs (AMA) made considerable progress in 2002 in arriving at a set of partnership principles. These principles were used to guide discussions which resulted in an updated“administration agreement” between ABSA and AMA and will form the basis for further discussions aimed at changing the accountability and autonomy of the ABSA organization. The ABSA organization did a fine job of progressing according to the three year plan for the organization. There was continued progress towards driving down the overdue inspection backlog with rates now below 1% . Efforts to leverage information technology slowed somewhat over the year due to resource related issues. There was considerable progress with improving the training and development process within the organization. This was particularly important work bearing in mind the demographics of the organization. ABSA certified several new owner user programs over the year and as a result continued to shift the emphasis in the organization from that of inspection to auditing. This initiative has enabled clients to construct quality management plans that fit their business while at the same time meeting the quality assurance requirements for operating equipment. Our connections remained strong nationally and internationally with |

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| | --- | | | continued leadership provided in SOPEEC (Standardization of Power Engineers Examination Committee) towards national approaches to power engineering testing. ABSA successfully hosted the annual meetings of the Canadian Association of Chief Inspectors and CSA B51 and B52 code committeesin August. Close working liaison continued with CSA, ASME and the National Board. Dennis Gartner, formerly Assistant Deputy Minister of Safety Services with AMA moved to a new role with Alberta Finance. Dennis will be missed as a strong supporter and sage advisor of ABSA. We welcome Denis St. Arnaud to the Safety Services role and look forward to continuing to build our partnership. I believe ABSA staff have continued to demonstrate a “continuous improvement” mindset over 2002 and the future looks bright when it comes to pressure equipment safety in Alberta. Ted Seaman Chair, Board of Directors On Friday, December 13th, ABSA recognized past and present board members for their commitment and contribution. Past Board members Frank Kapuscinski, Al Futcher, Al Brekke, and Barry Kossowan (missing) are in the front row. Current Board members Owen Baker, Ted Seaman, Yves Tremblay, Harry Maekelburger and Gerald Seib (missing) are in the back row. [Have you visited us on the Internet yet? - www.absa.ca](Have you visited us on the Internet yet? - www.absa.ca) The Pressure News Page 2 Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2002 USE OF SUBMERGED ARC WELDING FLUX FROM RECRUSHED SLAG For organizations contemplating the use of submerged arc welding flux which is obtained from recrushed slag to make welds that must comply with ASME Section IX, the following is a summary of Section IX requirements. Within ASME Section IX, paragraph QW-404 .36 provides the specifics of Code requirements. Paragraph QW- 404.36 allows two alternatives, either one of which must be met prior to using the flux from recrushed slag: 1. Each batch (quantity of dry ingredients mixed at one time in one mixing vessel) or blend (two or more dry batches from which quantities of each are combined proportionately, then mixed in a mixing vessel), as defined in ASME Section II, Part C, SFA- 5.01, shall be t

FAQs

What progress did ABSA report in 2002 toward pressure equipment safety?

ABSA reported continued effectiveness as the agent for public safety, progress on partnership principles with Alberta Municipal Affairs, and efforts to reduce the overdue inspection backlog to below 1%. The organization also advanced training and development and improved processes related to demographics and continuous improvement.

How does ABSA describe the shift from inspection to auditing?

ABSA states it certified several new owner-user programs during the year, resulting in continued emphasis shifting from inspection to auditing. The initiative supports owner users in constructing quality management plans that meet quality assurance requirements for operating equipment.

What key requirement options are noted for using submerged arc welding flux from recrushed slag under ASME Section IX?

The document summarizes ASME Section IX QW-404.36, which allows two alternatives. First, each batch or blend can be tested under ASME Section II, Part C by the manufacturer or user. Second, a Welding Procedure Specification may be qualified by the user of the flux using a specific batch or blend of unclassified flux, after which the WPS is not suitable for later use once that batch or blend is consumed.

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