Acetakegroup-FAQ

What are the most commonly used refrigerants used in ASME B31.5 piping systems?

R134A, R404A, R407A, R407C, R449A, R448A, R507A, R410A, R513A

Are all gas line pipings with a nominal diameter of 3/4 inch or smaller exempt from TSSA piping registration in Ontario?

No, only compressed air line pipings with a diameter of 3/4 inch or smaller are exempt from TSSA registration in Ontario.

What is HSPF?

Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) is the rating used by companies to indicate the efficiency of their heatpump.
The efficiancy of a heating system is calculated as follows:
HSFP = total heating power/ total used energy for 1 year
This number usually varies between 8 and 10.

Why CWB companies have to retain or hire a CWB welding engineer?

Per CSA W47.1, Division 1 companies shall employ a welding engineer on a full-time basis and Division 2 companies shall retain a welding engineer on a part-time basis. Division 3 companies are not required to employ or retain a welding engineer.

What are the differences between different divisions of CWB certified companies?

Division 1 companies must employ a full-time CWB welding engineer.
Division 2 companies must retain a CWB welding engineer. Acetake Group offers retained welding engineer for steel W47.1, aluminium W47.2, and rebar W186.
Division 3 companies are not required to have a welding engineer.

What services are included in Acetake Group retained CWB engineer?

Quarterly on-site audit as per CSA W47.1; W47.2 & W186
Quarterly audit reporting per CSA W47.1; W47.2 & W186
Trouble shooting of welding issues
Develop, revise, and PEng seal welding procedures and WPDS
Supporting CWB communications and audits
Training of welders and welding supervisors for CWB exams and tests

What services does Acetake Group provide to CWB certified companies?

Acetake Group could offer CWB companies the following services:

Retained CWB engineer which comes with 24/7 support
Design and preparation of steel and aluminum structure fabrication and erection drawings
P.Eng. Stamp of fabrication drawing in all the provinces and territories
Engineering Assessment to Building Code and other applicable Standards
Permit Application for a wide range of structures
Welding Procedure Development, Stamping and Registration
Training of welders and supervisors for CWB test
CAD drawing and drafting service which comes with 24/7 support
Marketing: tender and bid preparation (1 project per month guaranteed)
Welder certification we pick up the samples from your shop, prepare the tickets and get it signed by CWB
CWB level II welding inspection service

How should I prepare for welder certification test?

You could refer to the following video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhR7aQmuE5s&feature=emb_logo

How much does Acetake Group retained engineer charge for revising an existing welding procedure?

Our retained welding engineering services include unlimited number of procedure revisions. Acetake group will not charge you for the revision of welding procedures.

If a CWB company switches to a new Retained Welding Engineering provider like Acetake Group, can the company still keep its existing welding procedures and reports?

Yes, all the existing documents welding procedures, reports, welding tickets, etc. will remain valid and there is no need to be renewed by the new welding engineer.