API-AGA JOINT COMMITTEE ON
OIL AND GAS PIPELINE FIELD WELDING PRACTICES
2012WINTER MEETING MINUTES
Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Ft. Worth, TX
Jan 25-26, 2012
AttendingCompany
Alex AfaganisEVRAZ Inc.
Bill AmendDNV
Fabian AnneTechnip
Garrett AtkinsAlaska Pipeline Project
Ed BaniakAmerican Petroleum Institute
Bob BatesAUT Consulting
Kevin BeardsleyLincoln Electric
Alan BeckettAlyeska Pipeline Service Company
Matt BoringEdison Welding Institute
Chris BradshawTechnip
Con BrouwersShell Global Solutions
Bill BruceDNV (USA) Inc.
James BurkBP plc
Tim BurnsShell International E&P
Bill ByrdT. D. Williamson
Eric CarlsonCRC Evans Offshore
Bhaven ChakravartiWyman
Matt CheneyApplied Consultants Inc
Mike ChildersSouthwest Gas Corp.
Rene ColonKoch Pipeline
Dave CulbertsonEl Paso Corp.
Glen DavisApplied Consultants Inc
Don DrakeExxon-Mobil
Keith DrydenSerimax
Jan van der EntApplus RTD
Chris ErsigAquilex WSI
Brad EtheridgeDNV (USA) Inc.
Doug FairchildExxon-Mobil
Marshall FarleyConsumers Energy Co.
Bill FazackerleyStanley
Scott FunderburkLincoln Electric
Robert GatlinGlobal Industries
Robin GordonMicroalloying
Alan HolkEl Paso Corp.
Antonio HowardComputer Engineering
Jordon HunterKinder Morgan
Bob HuntleyRMH Welding Consulting Inc.
Jim IbarraBP plc
Tom JarvieShell International E&P
Olivia JouffronSerimax
Bob KarlinTenaris Coiled Tubes
John KernGE Inspection Technologies
Floyd KielBohler Welding
Robert LazorTrans Canada
John LeaskUT Quality
Jonathan LeeChevron
Kenneth LeeU.S. DOT - PHMSA
Bill MarhoferSerimax
Spencer MerrellAR Pub Serv Comm
Brian MoidelDominion East Ohio
Peter NicholsonMichels Corp.
Fabian OrthEdison Welding Institute
Robert ParksSouthwest Gas Corporation
Ron PietrowskiCon Edison
Karl PopielarczykCAM
David PrestonEN Engineering
Bob Prince
V. B. RajanLincoln Electric
Tom ReederCentral NDT Inc.
Marty RitzAUT Specialists
Robert RobinsonTechnip
Jeremy RyderStork
Sam SahaU. S. Steel
Bridget SammonsShell International E&P
Elizabeth SkalnekMN OPS/NAPSR
Eugene SmithEN Engineering
Larry SportsmanWTIQT
Russell SteelSmith International
Warren StelkNorthern Natural Gas
Donald StevensDM Stevens Assoc
Roger SpencerEWI
Zhenzeng TangShaw Pipeline Services
Paul TewsSubsea 7
Charles TingleyOneok Partners
Joel TroyerTechnip
Yong-Yi WangEngineering Mechanics Corp
Kevin WigrenAPSC
Ronnie WisePrice Gregory Construction
Chuck WoodruffSeaOne Maritime Corp.
Qiang ZengTechnip
2012WINTER MAIN COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
1.0OPENING SESSION – First Day (Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012)
1.1The meeting called to order by the Chairman, Tim Burns at 1:00PM at Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.
1.2Introductions
All committee members and visitors were welcomed and each introduced themselves, and encouraged to fill the attendance sheet. (see Attachment A).The Main Committee roster was circulated for review and updating as needed.
1.3A safety review of the fire exits and general layout of the facility was completed.
1.4Review of committee members and new officers. There were no new voting members.
1.5A count of voting members present and proxies was conducted, it was determined that a total of 21 were present, which meant that a quorum (15) was present and the meeting could proceed.
1.6Recognition Awards were presented by Dan Mueller, Conoco Phillips, Vice Chairman of API CSOEM (Committee on Standardization of Oil field Equipment and Materials).
1.6.1Dave Culbertson for Past Chairman for volunteer service
1.6.2Scott Metzger for Past Vice Chairman for volunteer service
1.6.3Jim Ibarra for Past Secretary for volunteer service
1.6.4Bob Weiss for 30 years of dedicated service
1.6.5Jordan Hunter for 50 years of dedicated service
1.7The minutes of the 2011SpringMeeting held in Houston, TXon May 17th and 18thwere proposed for approval, no comments, motion by Marshall Farley moved and seconded by Tim Burns. 21 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain.
1.8The agenda for the Jan 2012Winter meeting was proposed for approval, no comments, motion by Bill Marhofer and seconded by Tom Reeder. 20For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain.
1.9Old Business
1.9.1Election results of New Committee Officers were presented
1.9.1.1Tim Burns – Chairman
1.9.1.2Robert Gatlin – Vice Chairman
1.9.1.3Pam Michalski – Secretary
1.9.2API 1104 21st Ed ballot and publication update
1.9.2.1Mike Childers sent the latest version of the ballot resolution spreadsheet to all subcommittee chairs.
1.9.2.2The goal of each subcommittee is to review and resolve each of the ballot items germane to their subcommittees.
1.9.2.3Tim Burns explained that some of the items were deemed editorial and resolutions were proposed by the editorial subcommittee. Each subcommittee is requested to review these proposed resolutions and revise as necessary.
1.10Subcommitteerosters were reviewed and hard copies were available. The subcommittees and chairmen are as follows:
Fracture Mechanics - Yong-Yi Wang & Doug Fairchild
General Interest Members Selection - Don Thorn
Maintenance Welding - Bill Bruce & Matt Boring
Mechanized Welding - Don Thorn & Robert Gatlin
Modifications, Interprets & Policy - Wayne Klemcke & Marshall Farley
Nondestructive Testing - Chuck Woodruff & Tom Reeder
Repair Welding Task Group - Alan Beckett & Geoff Rodgers
Weld Procedures & Welder Qual - Bill Marhofer & Robert Lazor
API 1104 - 21st Edition Editorial Group - Pam Michalski
1.1.1In her absence it was recognized that Pam Michalski had done a tremendous amount of work in preparation for this ballot resolution round. Her efforts are greatly appreciated.
1.11Subcommittee discussion items and assignments
1.11.1Subcommittee co-chairs to return comment resolutions in the ballot resolution spreadsheet with changes highlighted.
1.11.2API Awards reception from 6pm – 7:30pm in Brazos I and II
1.11.3Breakfast in Pecos 2 from 7:30am – 8am
2.02:00pm to 5:30pm – Subcommittee Meetings
3.0Second Day Activities(Thursday January 26th , 2012)
3.18:00am to Noon – Subcommittee Meetings
3.21:00pm to 6:30pm – Main Committee Meeting
All committee members and visitors were welcomed and each introduced themselves, and encouraged to fill the attendance sheet. (see Attachment B). The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Tim Burns and Jan van der Ent, Applus RTD, was introduced.
3.2.1Presentation entitled “Future NDT Development for New Construction Pipelines” – by Jan van der Ent (see Attachment C)
3.2.2OPS/DOT activity information report provided by Ken Lee. (see Attachment D)
3.2.3Subcommittee Reports:
3.2.3.1Modification, Interpretations and Policy – Wayne Klemcke and Marshall Farley - No Quorum, No Meeting
3.2.3.2Nondestructive Testing – Chuck Woodruff and Tom Reeder. Tom Reeder reported (See Attachment E)
3.2.3.3Repair Welding Task Group – Alan Beckett and Geoff Rodgers. Alan Beckett reported, no formal minutes generated
3.2.3.4Welding Procedures and Welder Qualifications – Bill Marhofer and Robert Lazor. Bill Marhofer reported (see Attachment F)
3.2.4API 1104 – 21st Ed Editorial Group – Pam Michalski
3.2.4.1Tim Burns reported, recommendation was to review each ballot resolution in Main Committee.
3.2.4.1.1A procedural challenge was raised that Subcommittee resolution was sufficient to revise 1104 and that no further discussion was required. Some thought we needed to vote in Main Committee again.
3.2.4.1.2Main Committee was adjourned and all subcommittee chairs and past executive officers were requested to meet with the Chairman to discuss API 1104 bylaws. API staff was consulted and it was confirmed that subcommittee resolution was appropriate.
The meeting was called back to order by the Chairman.
3.2.4.1.3The findings were reported to the main committee. Additionally, it was explained that all subcommittee resolutions would be provided to the editorial group and incorporated into API 1104 21st Ed for ballot. The ballot would be inclusive of only revised areas,which are highlighted. Comments may be submitted for only the revised areas.
3.2.5Fracture Mechanics – Yong-Yi Wang and Doug Fairchild. Yong-Yi Wang reported, over 40 items to be reviewed and all items resolved and ready for ballot. (see Attachment G)
3.2.6General Interest Members Selection – Don Thorn. No activity.
3.2.7Maintenance Welding – Bill Bruce and Matt Boring. Bill Bruce reported, short meeting on 12 items. (see Attachment H)
3.2.8New Business
3.2.8.1The Chair asked if there was interest in extending the meeting length to spread out subcommittee meetings and reduce the amount of overlap, and hence conflicts of schedule for individuals wishing to participate in more than one subcommittee. General discussion resulted in a straw poll vote to extend the meeting into Friday on an as needed basis.
3.2.8.2The Chair asked for a straw poll vote to either accept the API 1104 – 21st Ed Editorial Group finding to not work each ballot resolution individually or to reconvene the subcommittees to allow additional questions by those unable to participate during ballot resolution.
3.2.8.2.135 votes for API 1104 – 21st Ed Editorial Group finding, edit the document and send for up or down vote
3.2.8.2.25 votes for send back to subcommittee for further comment
3.2.8.2.35 abstain
3.2.8.2.4Voting members were now asked to vote on API 1104 – 21st Ed Editorial Group finding, Moved by Chuck Woodruff and seconded by Dave Culbertson. 21 for, 0 oppose, 0 abstain
3.2.8.2.5Alan Beckett is requesting a volunteer for co-chair of the Repair Welding Task Group
3.2.8.2.6Alan Beckett wants us to consider establishing a task group to review the full document for continuity. Dave Culbertson suggested that perhaps the editorial committee could accept that responsibility.
3.2.8.2.7Ed Baniak reported on the schedule for the next edition of API Standard 1104.
3.2.8.2.8Next meeting will be located in New Orleans, LA Jan 23rd - 25th, 2013
3.2.9API Washington office information report – Ed Baniak
3.2.9.1Reported by Tim Burns, no meeting will be held this summer. Reviewed how the balloting process will work.
3.3Meeting adjourned
Respectfully Submitted,
Tim Burns
Chairman
API 1104
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