Dear Krishna,
Simulation requirement is not mandatory requirement
Normally if client/process Licensor/PMC specification if call for this requirement then it has to be implemented
I have seen this requirement normally for Refinery Service like FCCU/CDU/VDU,etc
Simulation is done on the coupon taken from same heat as that of vessel
No: of cycles of simulation:1 for actual heat treatment at shop+ 1 for PWHT after any repair at shop + 1 for site repair + 1 for future=4 cycle of heat treatment
Hence coupon shall undergo 4 cycle of simulation heat treatment
However point to be noted that when job require such simulation requirement then during procurement of plates/forging/pipes this requirement shall be shared with manufacturer.So that they would maintain Carbon & CE in material so has to meet mech properties as per ASME Sec IIA.
Regards
Sachin.Sankhe

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