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Document Name: ASTM F722: Standard Specification for Welded Joints

for Shipboard Piping Systems
CFR Section(s): 33 CFR 155.140

Standards Body: American Society for Testing and Materials

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Designation: F 722-82 (Reapproved 1998) An American National Standard

Standard Specification for

Welded Joints for Shipboard Piping Systems 1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 722; the number inunediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has heen approved/or use by agencies q( the Department q( D~(ense.

1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers typical details of welded joints
commonly used in shipboard piping systems. These joints and
other joints may be used provided the welding procedures used
have been qualified in accordance with the applicable regula-
tory rules and regulations.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard.

2. Referenced Documents '/. in. 3 mm

3/i6 in. 5 mm
2.1 Federal Standards:
Application-Class II piping
Code of Federal Regulations Title 46, Shipping, Parats 30 to Systems or Servic~or services such as gravity drains (including plumbing),
40 2 vents, and overflows.
Code of Federal Regulations Title 46, Shipping, Parts 41 to Remarks---1. Root of weld need not be ground.
69 2 FIG. 1 Butt Joint, Square
Code of Federal Regulations Title 46, Shipping, Parts 140 to
1492 Fig. 8 Butt Joint, Compound Bevel V-Grooved, Welded
Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels 3 with Bevel End-Type Backing Ring
Fig. 9 Butt Joint, V-Grooved Welded with Bevel End
3. Application, Service, Limitations, and List of Weld
Lug-Type Backing Ring
Joint Details
Fig. 10 Butt Joint, V-Grooved, Welded with Square End-
3.1 Details of welded joints, including application, service, Type Backing Ring
and limitation notes, are provided in the appropriate figures, as Fig. 11 Butt Joint, V-Grooved, Welded with Consumable
follows: Insert Ring
3.1.1 Butt-Welded Joints for Pipes, Valves, Fittings, and
Flanges:
60· MIN
Fig. 1 Butt Joint, Square
Fig. 2 Butt Joint, V-Grooved
Fig. 3 Butt Joint, V-Grooved, Welded Both Sides
Fig. 4 Butt Joint, Double V-Grooved, Welded Both Sides
Fig. 5 Butt Joint, Compound Bevel V-Grooved, Welded
Both Sides
Fig. 6 Butt Joint, V-Grooved, Miter Type
Fig. 7 Butt Joint, V-Grooved, Welded with Bevel End-Type
Backing Ring

1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-25 on Ships

V'6 in. 2 mm
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.13 on V. in. 3 mm
7/. in. 22 mm
Piping Systems.
Current edition approved July 30, 1982. Published August 1982. Originally Application-Class II piping
published as F 722 - 8 I. Last previous edition F 722 - 8 I. System or Service-All provided root of weld is visually inspected where
2 Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing possible to ensure complete weld penetration.
Office, Washington, DC 20402. Remarks---1. For services such as vents, overflows, and gravity drains (includ-
3 Available from American Bureau of Shipping, 2 World Trade Center, 106th ing plumbing) the root of the weld need not be ground.
Floor, New York, NY 10048. FIG. 2 Butt Joint, V-Grooved

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60· MIN

V,S in. 2 mm
Va in. 3 mm in. 'l1s '/8 % 7/8
7/a in. 22 mm mm 2 3 19 22
Application-Class I and I! piping above 2-in. NPS
System or Service-AI! Application-Class I and I! piping above 2-in. NPS
Remarks---1. Internal weld shall be made first and ground, chipped, or cleaned Systems or Service-All
by some other means to assure sound welds. Remarks---1. Internal weld shall be made first and ground, chipped, or cleaned
2. The "L" dimension should be held to a minimum to facilitate welding and by some other means to assure sound welds.
inspection on the inside surface of the pipe. 2. The "L" dimension should be held to a minimum to facilitate welding and
FIG. 3 Butt, Joint, V-Grooved, Welded Both Sides inspection on the inside surface of the pipe.
FIG, 5 Butt Joint, Compound Bevel V-Grooved, Welded Both
Sides

V,s in. 2 mm
'lain. 3mm
7/s in. 22 mm
Vis in. 2 mm
Application-Class I and II piping above 2-in. NPS 'Is in. 3 mm
System or Service-All 7/8 in. 22 mm
Remarks---1. Internal weld shall be made first and ground, chipped, or cleaned
by some other means to assure sound welds. Application-Class I! piping where use will not cause objectionable pressure
2. The "L" dimension should be held to a minimum to facilitate welding and drop or turbulence.
inspection on the inside surface of the pipe. System or Service-All provided root of weld is visually inspected where
possible to ensure complete weld penetration.
FIG. 4 Butt Joint, Double V-Grooved, Welded Both Sides Remarks---1. For services such as vents, overflows, and gravity drains (includ-
ing plumbing), the root of the weld need not be ground.
Fig. 12 Butt Joint, Compound Bevel V-Grooved, Welded 2. Miter segments shall be designed in accordance with ANSI B31.1, paragraph
104.33, and 46 CFR 56.07-10(f) .•
with Consumable Insert Ring FIG. 6 Butt Joint, V-Grooved, Miter Type
Fig. 13 Butt Joint, U~Grooved, Welded with Consumable
Insert Ring
Fig. 14 Butt Joint, V-Grooved, Welded with Consumable 3.1.3 Fabricated Joints:
Insert Ring Fig. 23 Fillet Welded Internal Root Connection
Fig. 15 Butt Joint, Socket Weld to Socket Weld Valve, Fig. 24 Fillet Welded External Root Connection
Fitting or Flange Welded on Pipe Nipple Fig. 25 Fillet Reinforced External Root Connection Single
Fig. 16 Butt Joint, Transition between Unequal Inside and Bevel
Outside Diameter Components Fig. 26 Fillet Reinforced External Root Connection, Single
3.1.2 Fillet Welded Joints for Valves, Fittings, and Flanges: Bevel, Welded Both Sides
Fig. 17 Fillet Welded Sleeve-Type Pipe Coupling Fig. 27 Fillet Reinforced External Root Connection, Single
Fig. 18 Fillet Welded Socket Weld Fitting or Valve Bevel, Welded with Square End Backing Ring
Fig. 19 Fillet Welded Socket Weld-Flange Fig. 28 Fillet Reinforced Internal Root Connection, Single
Fig. 20 Double Fillet Welded Slip-On Flange (Forged) Bevel, Welded with Square End Backing Ring
Fig. 21 Double Fillet Welded Slip-On Flange (Plate Type) 3.1.4 Outlet and Boss Connections:
Fig. 22 Fillet Welded Slip-On Flange (Plate Type), Single Fig. 29 Fillet Reinforced Boss Connection Without Pilot,
Bevel Single Bevel

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in. 'lis 'Is 7/8

mm 2 3 22 7/8 in. = 22 mm

Application-Class I and II piping

Application-Class I and II piping
System or Service-All, except as noted in remarks
Systems or Service-All, except as noted in remarks
Remarks-1. Backing ring may be tack-welded in place to facilitate fabrication.
Remarks-1. Backing ring may be tack-welded in place to facilitate fabrication
2. When used in the following services, backing rings shall be removed.
2. When used in the following services, backing rings shall be removed.
(A) Lube oil service discharge piping from the lube oil pumps to the reduction
(A) Lube oil service discharge piping from the lube oil pumps to the reduction
gears, HP and LP turbines, and lube oil gravity tank.
gears, HP and LP turbines, and lube oil gravity tank.
(B) Superheated steam outlet piping from the main boilers to the HP and LP
(8)
(B) Superheated steam outlet piping from the main boilers to the HP and LP
turbines and turbo generators and desuperheated steam from the main boilers to
turbines and turbo generators and desuperheated steam from the main boilers to
turbine driven main feed pumps.
turbine driven main feed pumps.
(C) Central hydraulic systems.
(C) Central hydraulic systems.
FIG. 7 Butt Joint, V-Grooved, Welded with Bevel End-Type
FIG. 9 Butt Joint, V-Grooved Welded with Bevel End Lug-Type
Backing Ring
Backing Ring

in. V8 3lis 7/8

in. 7/8 mm 3 5 22
mm 22
Application-Class I and II piping
Application-Class I and II piping Systems or Service-All
System or Service-All, except as noted in remarks Remarks-1. After welding, backing ring shall be machined flush with inside
Remarks-1. Backing ring may be tack-welded in place to facilitate fabrication. diameter of pipe or fitting.
2. When used in the following services, backing rings shall be removed. FIG. 10 Butt Joint, V-Grooved, Welded with Square End-Type
(A) Lube oil service discharge piping from the lube oil pumps to the reduction Backing Ring
gears, HP and LP turbines, and lube oil gravity tank.
(B) Superheated steam outlet piping from the main boilers to the HP and LP
turbines and turbo generators and desuperheated steam from the main boilers to 4. Piping Classifications and Butt Weld Reinforcements
turbine driven main feed pumps.
(C) Central hydraulic systems. 4.1 Piping classifications in accordance with Subpart 56.04
FIG_ 8 Butt Joint, Compound Bevel V-Grooved, Welded with of USCG Regulations apply to this specification. For defini-
Bevel End-Type Backing Ring tions of ABS Group I and II Pipe Connections, see ABS Rules,
Section 30, Paragraph 30.13.
Fig. 30 Fillet Reinforced Boss Connection with Pilot, Single 4.2 Maximum thickness of butt weld reinforcements in
Bevel accordance with Subpart 56.70, Table 56.70-15, of USCG
Fig. 31 Fillet Reinforced Boss Connection (Couplet) with Regulations are listed in Table 1.
Integral Backing Ring
Fig. 32 Fillet Reinforced External Root Connection, Single 5. Keywords
Bevel with Integrally Reinforced Outlet 5.1 backing ring pipe welds; boss connections; flange
Fig. 33 Fillet Reinforced External Root Connection Welded welds; miter joint weld; pipe welds; root connections; sleeve
Both Sides, Single Bevel with Integrally Reinforced Outlet pipe welds; socket welds; welded joints

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ip--.,.,-<CONSUMABLE INSERT

in. V64 'h2 '.A 6 7/8

in. V32 '/\6 3/'6
mm D.4 1 2 22 mm 1 2 5
Application-Class I and II Piping
Application-Class I and II piping
System or Service--AII
System or Service--AII
Remarks-1. Internal misalignment of pipes shall not exceed '/\6 in. (2 mm).
Remarks-1. In~ernal ~isalignment of pipes shall not exceed '/\6 in. (2 mm).
2. Consumable insert ring shall be centered before welding.
2. Consumable Insert ring shall be centered before welding.
FIG. 13 Butt Joint, U-Grooved, Welded with Consumable Insert
FIG. 11 Butt Joint, V-Grooved, Welded with Consumable Insert
Ring
Ring

~'-<CONSUMABLE INSERT

O.OOd'TO

0.020 in. = 0.51 mm.

in. V64 V32 '.A 6 % 7/8 Application-Class I and II piping
mm D.4 1 2 19 22 System or Service--AII
Remarks-1. Internal misalignment of pipes shall not exceed ';32 in. (1 mm).
Application-Class I and II piping
2. Consumable insert ring shall be centered before welding.
System or Service--AII
Remarks-1. Internal misalignment of pipes shall not exceed '/'6 in. (2 mm). FIG. 14 Butt Joint, V-Grooved, Welded with Consumable Insert
2. Consumable insert ring shall be centered before welding. Ring
FIG. 12 Butt Joint, Compound Bevel V-Grooved, Welded with
Consumable Insert Ring

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'/,6 in. = 2 mm
Application-Class I piping 3-in. NPS max where not subject to full radiography
by 46 CFR Table 56.95-10. Class II piping all sizes.
V,6 in. 2 mm Systems or Service-All
% in. 6 mm Remarks-1. Size of weld shall be 1.4 T min but not less than VB in. (3 mm).
3/s in. 10 mm 2. For Class I piping, depth of insertion of pipe, tube, or fitting in sleeve shall not
be less than 3/e in. (10 mm).
Application-Fittings: See Fig. 18. Flanges: See Fig. 19. 3. Weld to be deposited in a minimum of two passes unless specifically
System or Service-See Fig. 18 and Fig. 19. approved otherwise in a special procedure qualification.
Remarks-1. Size of weld shall be equal to or greater than "T." 4. For Class I piping, the inside diameter of the sleeve shall not exceed the
2. For Class I piping, depth of insertion of the pipe nipple into the fitting shall not outside diameter of the pipe, tube, or fitting by more than 0.080 in. (2.03 mm).
be less than o/e in. (10 mm). 5. Couplings may be used with flat or beveled end pipes and fitting.
3. Weld to be deposited in a minimum of two passes unless specifically FIG. 17 Fillet Welded Sleeve-Type Pipe Coupling
approved otherwise in a special procedure qualification.
FIG. 15 Butt Joint, Socket Weld to Socket Weld Valve, Fitting or
Flange Welded on Pipe Nipple
T

~MAX

"- '/,6 in. = 2 mm

',- 30' MAX

/' Application-Class I piping 3-in. NPS max where not subject to full radiography
by 46 CFR Table 56.95-10. Class II piping all sizes.
System or Service-All, except socket welds shall not be used where severe
erosion or crevice corrosion is expected to occur.
Remarks-1. Size of weld shall be 1V4 T min but not less than '/e in. (3 mm).
2. For Class I piping, depth of insertion of pipe or tube into the fitting shall not be
less than 3/s in. (10 mm).
3. Weld to be deposited in a minimum of two passes unless specifically
approved otherwise in a special procedure qualification.
FIG. 18 Fillet Welded Socket Weld Fitting or Valve

FIG. 16 Butt Joint, Transition Between Unequal Inside and

Outside Diameter Components

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W2

'As in. = 2 mm.

Application- Class I piping 3-in. NPS max for 600# and lower classes and
2'/2-in. NPS for 900 and 1500# classes. 3-in. size not permitted where subject to Application-Class IIpiping not exceeding 150 psi (1034 kPa) or 450°F (232°C)
full radiography by 46 CFR Table 56.95-10. Class IIpiping all sizes. System or Service-All . ,
System or Service-All, except socket welds shall not be used where severe RElmarks-1. Size of Weld Sa W1 shall be 1.4 "T" min but may be limited to '7/32
erosion or crevice corrosion is expected to occur in. (13 mm). ' . ,
Remarks-1. Size of Weld W1 shall be 1.4 T min. for Class II piping, size of weld 2. Size of Weld W2 shall be equal to "T" or V. in. (6 mm), whichever is smaller.
may be limited to '7/32 in. (13 mm) max. 3. Djstance X shall b~ T plus V,sin. (2 mm) min but may be limited to %in. (10
2. Weld to be deposited in a minimum of two passes unless specifically mm). .
approved otherwise in a special procedure qualification. FIG. 21 Double Fillet Welded Slip-on Flange (PlatEl Type) \
FIG. 19 Fillet Welded Socket Weld. Flange

Application-Class I and II piping not to exceed the service pressure tempera-

ture ratings for the 300# and lower classes. Slip-on flanges shall not be used on
Class I piping where subject to full radiography by 46 CFR Table 56.95-10.
System or Service-All
Remarks-1. Size of Weld W1 shall be 1.4 T min. for Class II piping, size of weld
may be limited to '7/32 in. (13 mm) max.
2. Size of Weld W2 shall be equal to "T" or V. in. (6 mm), whichever is smaller.
3. Dimension X shall be equal to T plus 'As in. (2 mm) min. for Class II piping,
Dimension X may be limited to %in. (10 mm).
FIG. 20 Double Fillet Welded Slip-on Flange (Forged)

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'/'6 in. = 2 mm
'/s in. = 3 mm

Application--Class II piping.
System or Service---For services such as vents, overflows, and gravity drains
(including plumbing).
Remarks--1. Size of weld shall be T min.
FIG. 24 Fillet Welded External Root Connection
'14 in. = 6 mm
Application-Class II piping not exceeding 150 psi (1034 kPa) or 650°F (343°C)
System or Service---AII
Remarks--1. Size of Weld W1 shall be 1.4 "T" min but may be limited to '7/32 in.
(13 mm).
2. Size of Weld W2 shall be equal to "T" or '/4 in. (6 mm), whichever is smaller.
3. Distance X shall be 'T' plus '/'6 in. (2 mm) min but may be limited to 3/s in. (10
mm).
FIG. 22 Fillet Welded Slip-on Flange (Plate-Type) Single Bevel

'1'6 in. = 2 mm
'/s in. = 3 mm
Application--Class II piping above 2-in. NPS.
System or Service---AII, provided root of weld is visually inspected where
possible to ensure complete weld penetration.
Remarks--1. Reinforcing fillet S shall have a minimum throat dimension of 0.7
T or 'I. in. (6 mm), whichever is smaller.
2. For services such as vents, overflows, and gravity drains (inciuding plumb-
ing), the root of the weld need not be ground.
FIG. 25 Fillet Reinforced External Root Connection Single Bevel

'Is in. = 3 mm
Application-Class II piping
System or Service---For services such as vents, overflows, and gravity drains
(including plumbing).
Remarks--1. Size of weld shall be T min.
FIG. 23 Fillet Welded Internal Root Connection

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3116 in. = 5 mm
'116 in. = 2mm V. in. = 6 mm
'Ie in. = 3mm
Application-Class I and II piping.
Application-Class I and II piping above 2-in. NPS System or Service-All.
System or Service-All. Remarks--1. Reinforcing fillet S shall have a minimum throat dimension of 0.7
Remarks--1. Reinforcing fillet S shall have a minimum throat dimension of 0.7 T or V. in. (6 mm), whichever is smaller.
T or V. in. (6 mm), whichever is smaller. 2. After welding, backing ring shall be machined flush with inside diameter of
2. Internal weld shall be made first and ground, chipped, or cleaned by some pipe. .
other means to assure sound welds. FIG. 28 Fillet Reinforced Internal Root Conn, Single Bevel,
3. The "L" dimension should be held to a minimum to facilitate welding and
inspection on the inside surface of the pipe.
Welded With Square End Backing Ring
FIG. 26 Fillet Reinforced External Root Connection, Single Bevel,
Welded Both Sides

I/S" TO 3/IS"

_--,''V7''\-- BORE AFTER

WELDING

Va in. = 3 mm
3116 in. = 5 mm

3/,6 in. = 5 mm Applicalion-Class I and II piping.

V4 in. = 6 mm System or Service-All.
Remarks--1. Reinforcing fillet S shall have a minimum throat dimension of V. in.
(6 mm).
Application-Class I and II piping. FIG. 29 Fillet Reinforced Boss Conn Without Pilot, Single Bevel
System or Service-All.
Remarks--1. Reinforcing fillet S shall have a minimum throat dimension of 0.7
T or V. in. (6 mm), whichever is smaller.
2. After welding, backing ring shall be machined flush with inside diameter of
pipe.
FIG. 27 Fillet Reinforced External Root Conn, Single Bevel,
Welded with Square End Backing Ring

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3/'6 in. = 5 mm
'116 in. = 2 mm
Va in. = 3 mm
Application-Class I and II piping.
System or Service-All. Application-Class II piping.
Remarks-1. Reinforcing fillet S shall have a minimum throat dimension of '!4 in. System or Service-All, provided root of weld is visually inspected where
(6mm). possible to ensure complete weld penetration.
2. Pilot hole shall be '132
V32 in. (1 mm) larger than pilot diameter.
Remarks-1. Reinforcing fillet S shall have a minimum throat dimension of '14
V4 in.
3. Final bore after welding shall be a minimum of Va1/a in. (3 mm) larger than pilot (6mm).
diameter. 2. For services such as vents, overflows, and gravity drains (including plumb-
ing), the root of the weld need not be ground.
FIG. 30 Fillet Reinforced Boss Conn with Pilot, Single Bevel
FIG. 32 Fillet Reinforced External Root Conn, Single Bevel with
Integrally Reinforced Outlet

V4 in. = 6 mm
'14
Application-Class I and II piping 2-in. NPS max.
System or Service-All, provided pressure does not exceed 1025 psi (7067 kPa)
max or temperature does not exceed 750°F (399°C) max.
Remarks-1. Reinforcing fillet S shall have a minimum throat dimension of '!4 in.
(6 mm).
2. Pilot hole diameter shall be equal to backing ring 00 plus 1/32
V32 in. (1 mm). Application-Class I and II piping.
FIG. 31 Fillet Reinforced Boss Conn (Couplet) with Integral System or Service-All.
Backing Ring Remarks-1. Reinforcing fillet S shall have a minimum throat dimension of '!4 in.
(6mm).
2. Internal weld shall be made first and ground, chipped, or cleaned by some
other means to assure sound welds.
FIG. 33 Fillet Reinforced External Root Conn Welded Both
Sides, Single Bevel with Integrally Reinforced Outlet

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TABLE 1 Maximum Butt Weld Reinforcement, in; (mm)

NOTE I-For double-welded butt joints, this limitation on reinforcement given above applies separately to both inside and outside surfaces of the joint.
NOTE 2-For single-welded butt joints, the reinforcement limits given above apply to the outside surface of the joint only.
NOTE 3- The thickness of weld reinforcement is based on the thickness of the thinner of the materials being joined.
NOTE 4--The weld reinforcement thicknesses must be determined for the higher of the abutting surfaces involved.
NOTE 5-For boiler external piping, use the column titled "above 750°F" for weld reinforcement thicknesses.
NOTE 6--See 4.2.
, Nominal Wall Maximum Operating Temperature of Piping System, of (0C)
Th ickness of
Above 750
Pipe or Tube,
in.
oto 350 (-18 to 177) to 350 to 750 (177 to 399) to
(399)

Up to Va 3/,S (5) %2(2) 'lis (2)

Over Va to 3lis 3lis (5) '/a (3) 'lis (2)
Over 3/,S to '/2 "lis (5) %2 (4) 'lis (2)
Over V2 to 1 3/,S (5) 3lis (5) 3/32 (2)
Over 1 to 2 '/. (6) '14 (6) 'Is (3)
Over 2 greater of '14 (6) or 'Is the width of the weld greater of '14 (6) or Va the width of the weld 5/32 (4)

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