Welding Experiences Method

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KARBALA REFINERY FEED PROJECT

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CONTENTS
1. GENERAL
2. CODES AND STANDARDS
3. WELDING FILE
4. WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS) AND PROCEDURE

QUALIFICATION RECORD (PQR)
5. WELDERS QUALIFICATION
6. WELDING PROCESSES
7. WELDING CONSUMABLES
8. WELD JOINT PREPARATION AND FIT-UP
9. PRODUCTION WELDING
10. PREHEATING
11. POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT
12. NON DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION (NDE)
13. PRODUCTION HARDNESS TESTING
14. APPENDIX 1: PIPELINE REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHEMENTS : 1 QCF W09

2 QCFW11

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GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This Specification defines the welding, post weld heat treatment, examination, and testing
requirements for shop and field fabrication of process and utility piping within the scope of
application of ASME B 31.3 and ASME B 31.1.
For licensed units, this specification will have to be applied together with applicable licensor
specifications. The more stringent requirements shall govern.
Gas transmission and distribution Pipeline systems are excluded from this specification except for
piping class B4A2B and B4A1C for which reference shall be made to APPENDIX 1.
During FEED stage, the use of this specification will be limited to the contractual framework and
scope of work of Karbala FEED Project
1.2 DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Specification, the following definitions shall apply:
1.2.1 EPC CONTRACTOR/CONTRACTOR: The party which carries out all or part of the design,
engineering, procurement, for the EPC PROJECT
1.2.2 SUBCONTRACTOR/VENDOR: the party, which carries out all or part of the design,
engineering, procurement, of the Project.
2. CODES AND STANDARDS

The following codes and standards, to the extent specified herein, form a part of this Specification.
When an edition date is not indicated for a code or standard, the latest edition in force at the time of
VENDOR’S proposal submittal shall apply.
(ASME) AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
II, Part C Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals
V Non-destructive Examination
IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications
B31.3 Process Piping

B31.1 Power Piping
VIII DIV.1 Boiler & Pressure Vessel
(ASNT) AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING:

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SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice for Nondestructive Testing

Personnel Qualification and Certification
(ASTM) AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS:
A833 Indentation Hardness of Metallic Materials by

Comparison Hardness Testers
E110 Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of

Metallic Materials by Portable Hardness Testers
E140 Standard Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

EN 10204 Metallic Products – types of Inspection Documents.
3. WELDING FILE
The SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit a detailed welding file to the CONTRACTOR at the time of
WPS/PQR submittal. Fabrication shall not start until the welding book is returned with agreement
to proceed. The welding file shall include, as a minimum, the following documents:
A cover sheet with title block dedicated to the Project.
A Weld Key form.
Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
3.1 WELD KEY FORM (QCFW11)

The weld key form shall provide the list of all WPS to be used with the following information:
 Supporting PQR and qualification range.
 Welding consumables brand and designation
 list of the piping classes covered by each WPS.
 Post Weld Heat Treatment requirement
 material grades
 minimum design metal temperature (MDMT)

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4. WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS) AND PROCEDURE

QUALIFICATION RECORD (PQR)
Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and their supporting Procedure Qualification Records
(PQR) shall conform to the requirements of ASME Section IX and to the requirements of this
specification.
Each WPS shall be identified by a unique number and shall make reference to the applicable piping
classes.
SUBCONTRACTOR/VENDOR can used its own WPS forms provided that complete welding data
defines in ASME IX forms QW – 482, and following information are included:
a. Welding process or processes when more than one is used in making a complete joint.
b. Parent metal specification and thickness.
c. Whether shop or field welding.
d. Joint preparation (sketch).
e. Cleaning, degreasing, etc.
f. Welding position (including direction for vertical position).
g. Brand name, AWS classification and size (diameter) of welding consumables.
h. Pre-heating and interpass temperature, including method and control.
i. Travel speed (automatic welding).
j. Approximate number and arrangement of runs and weld dimensions (sketch).
k. Welding sequence.
l. Back gouging.if applicable
m. Gases, /Shielding/backing to include composition and flow rate.
n. P.W.H.T. requirements including the detailed cycle of heat treatment, heating rate cooling rate,
holding time and temperature. The equivalent heat treatment cycle shall be shown on the PQR.
o. When welding quenched and tempered steels, steel requiring impact testing, or alloy steels
requiring ferrite control, the heat input in conjunction with the maximum interpass temperatures
shall be restricted to the maximum values shown in the supporting PQR. Heat input values shall be
specified on WPS and recorded on PQR.
Amperage x Voltage x 60
Heat input in Joules / cm =
Travel speed in cm/min
4.1 WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION TESTS
4.1.1 General
Shop welding procedure qualification for site application may be acceptable provided site’s
machine and associated equipment are identical to the one used for qualification.

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Welding procedures shall be qualified in accordance with the requirements of ASME IX.
Moreover Brinell testing and ferrite measurements shall be carried out as follows:
4.1.2 Brinell hardness tests

All welding procedure qualification subject to Post Weld Heat treatment shall be as well hardness
tested by Brinell method after P.W.H.T.
Hardness tests shall consist of at least two surface measurements on the deposit weld metal. The
Hardness check shall be performed when required in Attachment “1” (QCF W09).
4.1.3 Ferrite
When required in paragraph 7.3 of this specification, ferrite content shall be checked as follows.
4.1.3.1 Austenitic Stainless Steels:

Ferrite number shall be determined by chemical analysis and reference to WRC (Welding
Researchs Council) diagram or by measurement with calibrated magnetic instruments as per AWS
A 4.2 or ISO 8249.
5. WELDERS QUALIFICATION
If not otherwise specified by other Technip “MS” specification the following shall apply:
Welders and welding operators shall be qualified in accordance with ASME Section IX.
SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit to the review of CONTRACTOR a training and examination
program of qualification of all welders and foremen.
All field welders and welding operators shall be requalified on site before beginning the works.
Welders and welding operators shall be qualified by a recognised Inspection Authority and/or by
the SUBCONTRACTOR welding Engineer/Specialist.
Qualification certificate records shall be submitted to the review of the CONTRACTOR Inspector.
Welder performance registration
In order to control and maintain the validation of performance qualification, a welder performance
register shall be kept up to date by the SUBCONTRACTOR.
This register should at least contain the following data:
a. Welder’s name and stamp.
b. Data of weld inspection and inspection results.
c. Materials (base and consumable).
d. Configuration data (diameter, wall thickness, etc.).
e. Reference to WPS used.

f. Position of welding.
g. Purging records including repairs.
Welder identification stamps

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To each qualified welder and welding operator shall be assigned an identification code stamp in the
form of a number or letters.
Welder/ welding operator code stamping shall be applied close to each pressure-retaining weld
produced.
The use of low-stress stamps (e.g. needle or rounded stamps) shall be mandatory for low
temperature carbon steel and ferritic alloy steels of P. N° 3 and above, Austenitic stainless steel
may be marked either using low- stress stamp or vibro -etching marking.
Marking on all materials with thickness lesser than 5 mm shall be done with paint (without
halogens and low melting element)
Control of welder/Operator quality
When required spot or random examination reveal a defect, progressive examination defined in
ASME B31.3 Paragraph 341.3.4 shall be completed within 16 working hours of the first rejection,
unless otherwise agreed by the CONTRACTOR.
Welders shall not be permitted to weld production joints of any type while waiting for results of
examination.
6. WELDING PROCESSES
6.1 General:
Welding of retaining pressure welds shall be limited to the following processes:
Welding processes AWS Designation
Shielded Metal - Arc Welding SMAW
Gas Tungsten - Arc Welding GTAW
Submerged Arc Welding SAW
Flux Cored Arc Welding FCAW (see 6.2.1)

Gas Metal Arc Welding GMAW-GMAW STT (see 6.2.5)
Other application of welding processes on piping retaining pressure welds shall not be assumed
acceptable by the SUBCONTRACTOR/VENDOR during bid preparation and would require
CONTRACTOR prior approval. Any authorization would imply the evaluation of the specific
application, additional qualifications and NDT requirements.

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Above limitations do not apply to non-pressure retaining welds.
6.2 Requirements for specific welding process:
6.2.1 Flux cored arc welding:

FCAW process shall not be used for socket welds.
FCAW may be used for carbon steel of rating up to 600Lbs provided that following conditions are
fulfilled:
 SUBCONTRACTOR/VENDOR can provide evidence of successful previous experience with
this process.
 The flux-cored arc welding process is combined with an external shielding gas.
 Welding is carried using automatic machine equipment.
Other application of FCAW process on piping retaining pressure welds shall not be assumed
acceptable by the CONTRACTOR/VENDOR during bid preparation and would require
CONTRACTOR prior approval.
Flux cored arc welding may be used for welding non-pressure containing parts and non-pressure
containing attachments to pressure containing parts.
Flux cored arc welding procedures shall be requalified whenever a change is made in filler metal
from one manufacturer to another or to a different brand or type from the same manufacturer.
6.2.2 Submerged Arc Welding Process:

Solid wires for automatic-welding processes shall contain the principal elements required for the
deposited weld metal. Welds deposited by the submerged arc process shall not derive any principal
elements from the flux (Alloy flux as defined by ASME section II, Part C SFA 5.17 or 5.23).
Fluxes that the flux Manufacturer recommends for single pass welds shall not be used for multiple
pass welds. Active fluxes are not permitted as defined by ASME section II, Part C SFA 5.17 or
5.23.
The brand name and grade of flux and wire used for production of submerged arc welds shall be
the same as used in the relevant procedure qualification test.
Welding procedures for submerged arc welding shall be requalified whenever the welding flux or
wire is changed from one manufacturer to another or from one grade to another grade from the
same manufacturer. Equivalence under ASME section II, Part C shall not be considered adequate
for substitution without requalification.
Only neutral fluxes shall be used.
6.2.3 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Single sided groove welds in P-Number 3 and greater materials shall have the root pass made with
the GTAW process.
GTAW process shall be used to deposit the root pass in butt welds of NPS 2 and smaller, and for
root pass of socket welds NPS 1 and smaller.
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The use of consumable inserts shall be subject to CONTRACTOR prior approval.

Shielding and backing Gases for GTAW:
SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit to the acceptance of CONTRACTOR a “Purging procedure “
detailing the method of back purging, and associated inspection procedure to be implemented
during piping pre-fabrication and field welding including final closing welds and local repairs.
Inert (Argon) backing gas is required for Base Material P-Number 4 and greater which shall be
maintained for a minimum of two passes.
The use of nitrogen as backing gas for stainless steels shall require CONTRACTOR prior approval.
6.2.4 Shielded metal arc welding:

When using low hydrogen electrodes, only uphill progression shall be allowed.
6.2.5 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW and GMAW-STT)

GMAW process shall not be used for socket welds.
GMAW in the “short circuiting” transfer mode shall not be used except for:
- tack welds where the weld metal is completely removed
- structural attachment to the outside surface of the pipe
The use of GMAW-STT shall be allowed on carbon steel piping on root pass.
7. WELDING CONSUMABLES
7.1 GENERAL
Filler metal shall be as specified in ASME Section II Part C or equivalent, AWS Specification.
Certified Material Test Reports (CMTR’s) corresponding to the level of testing Schedule “I” as
defined in SFA 5.01 are required for all welding consumables. CMTR’s shall be supported by type
3.1.certyificate according to EN 10204.
Electrodes and/or filler metals shall be selected such as:
The strength of deposited weld metal is at least equal to the specified minimum mechanical
properties of the materials being welded.
Chemical composition of the principal elements in deposited weld metal shall match as closely as
possible to the nominal composition of the base metal.
However, this shall not preclude the use of welding materials containing alloying elements of
different types or in different amounts than those in the base materials provided there is no
evidence that such elements are not harmful or are beneficial from standpoint of achieving
desirable weld metal properties, such as adequate tensile strength after post weld heat treatment or
adequate impact toughness at low temperatures.
For weld procedures requiring impact testing, the brand name of welding consumables (electrodes,
rods, wire, flux cored, flux) shall be the same as used in the welding procedure qualification test.

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Carbon and low alloy steel electrodes/barewire that have a non specific chemistry as indicated by a
“G” classification suffix (i.e. EXXXX-G, ERXXX-G, EG, or EXXXTX-G) shall not be assumed
acceptable and shall require CONTRACTOR’S approval. Any authorisation shall imply welding
procedure qualifications batch wise.
TABLE I provides selection of welding electrodes and rods for joining principal similar materials
of steels and non ferrous materials except aluminium
TABLE I
SELECTION OF WELDING ELECTRODES AND RODS FOR JOINING SIMILAR
MATERIALS OF STEEL AND NON-FERROUS MATERIALS
COATED ELECTRODES WELDING RODS
P n° BASE MATERIAL ASME PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE ASME
CLASSIFICATION
SPEC ELECTRODE ELECTRODE SPEC
1 Carbon Steel SFA5.1 E7016/18 (1) - SFA5.18 (3) ER70S-2/3/6
3 Carbon-molybdenum SFA5.5 E7016-A1 - SFA5.28 (3) ER80S-D2
E8018-D3 E8016-D3
3 Manganese molybdenum SFA5.5 SFA5.28 (3) ER80S-D2
(0.40 Mo min) (0.40 Mo min)
9B 3 1/2 nickel SFA5.5 E8018-C2 E8016-C2 (2,6,9) -
11A1 9 nickel SFA5.11 ENiCrMo-3/6 (5) (5) -
4 Low 1 1/4Cr-1/2Mo SFA5.5 E8018-B2 E8016-B2 (11) SFA5.28 ER80S-B2/B2L
5A Chromium 2 1/4Cr-1Mo SFA5.5 E8018-B3L E8015-B3L SFA5.28 ER90S-B3
Ferritic Steels
5B 5Cr-1/2Mo SFA5.5 E8018-B6 E8015-B6 SFA5.28 ER80S-B6
5B 9Cr-1Mo SFA5.5 E8018-B8 E8015-B8 SFA5.28 ER80S-B8
7 Martensitic SS Type 410 / 410S SFA5.4 - (10) SFA5.9 (10)
Type 304L SFA5.4 E308L-15 E308L-16 SFA5.9 ER308L
E308-15 and E308-16 and

Types 304 SFA5.4 SFA5.9 ER308
E308L-15 E308L-16
Types 304H SFA5.4 E308H-15 (4) E308H-16 (4) SFA5.9 ER308H (4)
Types 321, 347,

SFA5.4 E347-15 (4,12) E347-16 (4,12) SFA5.9 ER347 (4,12)
321H, 347H
Austenitic E317 and E317 and ER317 and

Types 317 and 317L SFA5.4 SFA5.9
8 Stainless E 317L-15 (4) 317L-16 (4) ER317L (4)
Steels
E316-15 and E316-16 and
Types 316 SFA5.4 SFA5.9 ER316 (4)
E316L-15 (4) E316L-16 (4)
Types 316H SFA5.4 E316H-15 (4) E316H-16 (4) SFA5.9 ER316H (4)
Type 316L SFA5.4 E316L-15 E316L-16 SFA5.9 ER316L
Type 309 SFA5.4 E309-15 E309-16 SFA5.9 ER309
Type 310 SFA5.4 E310-15 E310-16 SFA5.9 ER310
Type 904L SFA5.4 E385 (8) ENiCrMo-3 SFA5.9 ER385(8)
S 31254 SFA5.11 ENiCrCoMo-12 - SFA5.14 ERNiCrMo-3

45 Alloy 800, 800H, 800HT SFA5.11 ENiCrCoMo-1 (7) - SFA5.14 ERNiCrCoMo-1(7)
- Non-Ferrous Hastelloy - (8) - - (8)
43 Metal and Alloy 600 SFA5.11 ENiCrFe-2 (7) ENiCrFe-3 SFA5.14 ERNiCr-3 (7)
43 Alloys Alloy 625 SFA5.11 ENiCrMo-3 (7) - SFA5.14 ERNiCrMo-3 (7)
41 Nickel SFA5.11 ENi-1 - SFA5.14 ERNi-1

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NOTES TO TABLE I: Numbers in parentheses in Table I refer to the following notes

1. For impact tested carbon steel with an MDMT colder than -29°C use E7018-1.
2. Where no ASME material specification exists for wire or rods, wire or rods of the same nominal
chemical composition as the base material with substantially neutral flux or inert gas may be used if
they have been qualified in accordance with the applicable code and specification requirements.
3. Submerged arc (SAW) wire and flux shall conform to ASME SFA-5.17 or SFA-5.23;
4. For design temperatures above 1000oF (538oC), 0.040 - 0.080% carbon is required.
5. Welding rods or electrodes shall be used, subject to the CONTRACTOR's approval, which deposit weld
metal of equivalent mechanical properties as the base material.
6. Submerged arc (SAW) wire and flux shall conform to ASME SFA-5.23. Wire and flux combinations
shall deposit welds with the same nominal chemical composition and equivalent mechanical properties
as the base material.
7. For design temperatures through 816oC, ENiCrFe-2 or ERNiCr-3 shall be used. For design
temperatures greater than 816oC, ERNiCrCoMo-1 filler metal or ENiCrCoMo-1 electrodes shall be
used.
8. Welding rods or electrodes used shall require the CONTRACTOR's advance approval, and shall deposit
weld material of equivalent mechanical and corrosion resistant properties as the base material.
9. For gas tungsten arc (GTAW) and gas metal arc (GMAW), rods and wire shall conform to ASME SFA-
5.28 and shall deposit welds with the same nominal chemical composition and equivalent mechanical
properties as the base material.
10. Filler metal shall be either ASME SFA-5.4 E410 or E309 electrode or SFA-5.9 ER309 wire when
design temperature is less than 350o C and post weld heat treatment is not be done. Filler metal shall be
ASME SFA-5.11 EniCrFe-2 electrode or SFA-5.14 ERNiCr-3 for other conditions except in sulphur
service. Filler metal shall be subjected to CONTRACTOR approval.
11. For minimum ultimate tensile strengths less than 80 000 psi (552 MN/m²), E7015-B2L, E7016-B2L or
E7018-B2L may be considered.
12. For welding Types 321 and 347 materials when the design temperature is greater than 400 oC, and the
thickness is over 3/4 inch (19 mm), the following procedure may be considered:
a. A 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) to 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) thick layer of E347-15, E347-16, or ER347 weld metal
shall be deposited for that portion of the weld exposed to the product.
b. The remaining portion of the weld shall be completed with E16-8-2-15 or E16-8-2-16.
7.2 Carbon / Low alloy /Ferritic steels

When using the shielded metal arc welding and process, only low hydrogen electrodes shall be
used for all pressure retaining welds or attachments to pressure boundaries.
However, for “cat.D” piping system (of ASME B31.3), electrodes of classifications E 6010/E 6011
/6013 may be used, for root pass only.
7.3 Austenitic Stainless Steel

For service temperature above 350 °C filler metals shall be selected to produce weld deposits that
fall within the ferrite number (FN) range of 4 to 8 as determined by the WRC (Welding Research
Council) diagram which is included in AWS A-5.4.
When using SS 300 “H Grade” materials, high carbon electrodes /wires with 0.040% to 0.08%
Carbon content shall be used.

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7.4 Dissimilar Materials

Dissimilar metal welds shall comply with the following requirements:
a. For dissimilar joints in base metals consisting of carbon and low alloy steels (P-No.1 through P-
No.5) the filler metal shall be either of the composition of the lower or highest "P-number".
When PWHT temperature of the two "P-number" material to be joined differs by more than 60°C,
"Buttering" layer of highest "P-number" with a lower "P-number" filler metal followed by PWHT
may be considered. Subsequent welding of the buttered layer to lower "P-number" material is then
carried out with weld metal matching the lower "P-number".
b. For dissimilar joints in base metals consisting of a ferritic material (P-No.1 through P-No.7) to
austenitic stainless steel, the filler material selection shall be as follows :
 For service temperatures up to and including 350°C: AWS Classification E/ER 309L.
 For service temperatures above 350°C: High nickel filler metal, AWS Classification
ENiCrFe-2, ENiCrFe-3, or ERNiCr-3.
 In situation where PWHT of this type of weld is required, the ferritic material (P-No.1
through P-No.5) shall be buttered with either AWS Classification E/ER 309L or high nickel
filler metal and Post Weld Heat Treated prior to welding to the austenitic stainless steel.
Subsequent welding of the “buttered” layer to the stainless steel shall be carried out with weld
metal nominally matching the stainless steel parent metal.
c. High nickel filler metal shall not be used in services that contain sulfur compounds at service
temperatures greater than 450°C.
d. Welding of dissimilar pressure welds in "Sour wet H2S" service shall not be permitted
e. Table 2 provides guidelines the selection of filler metal of dissimilar material.
TABLE: 2
FILLER METAL FOR WELDING DISSIMILAR MATERIAL
Base Nominal Analysis of Base Material Number
Material Base Materials 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Number
1 Carbon steel A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B B C D C
2 Carbon-Molybdenum Steel A E C E E E E E E B B B B B B B B B B B C D C
3 2.25% Nickel & 3.5% Nickel steel A E C B B B B B B B B C C C
4 9% Nickel Steel A E C C C C C C C C C C C C
5 1% Cr - 0.5% Mo steel A E F F F F F B B B B B B B B C D C
6 1.25% Cr - 0.5% Mo steel A E F F F F F B B B B B B B B C D C
7 2.25% Cr - 1% Mo Steel A E F F F G G B B B B B B B B C C C
8 5% Cr - 1/2% Mo Steel A E F F H H H B B B B B B B B C C C
9 7% Cr - 1/2% Mo Steel A E F F G H I B B B B B B B B C C C
10 9% Cr - 1% Mo Steel A E F F G H I J J B B B B B B B B C C C
11 Type 405 Stainless steel B B K X B B B B B B B C C C
12 Type 410S Stainless steel B B J K K B B B B B B B B C C C
13 Type 410 Stainless steel B B J K X B B B B B B B B C C C
14 Type 304 Stainless steel B B B C B B B B B B B B B L L P L L O O C C C

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15 Type 304L Stainless steel B B B C B B B B B B B B B L M M L M O O C C C

16 Type 321 Stainless steel B B B C B B B B B B B B B L M N L M O O C C C
17 Type 347 Stainless steel B B B C B B B B B B B B B P M N P M P P C C C
18 Type 316 Stainless steel B B B C B B B B B B B B B L L L P Q O O C C C
19 Type 316L Stainless steel B B B C B B B B B B B B B L M M M Q O O C C C
20 Type 309 Stainless steel B B B C B B B B B B B B B O O O P O O R C C C
21 Type 310 Stainless steel B B B C B B B B B B B B B O O O P O O R C C C
22 Alloy 800 (Incolloy 800) C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
23 Monel 400 D D C C D D C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
24 Inconel 625 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
NOMENCLATURES:
A AWS A5.1 classification EXX15, EXX16, EXX18. K AWS A5.4 and A5.11, classification E410-XX, E410 Cb-
XX, E309-XX, ENiCrFe-3 (Inconel 182), or ENiCrFe-2
(Inco-Weld A).
B AWS A5.4 and A5.11, classification E309-xx (only for service L AWS A5.4, classification E308-XX.
temperature up to 350°C), ENiCrFe-3 (Inconel 182), or ENiCrFe2
C AWS A5.11 classification ENiCrFe-3 (Inconel 182) or ENiCrFe- M AWS A5.4, classification E308L-XX.
2 (Inco-Weld A).
D AWS A5.11, classification ENiCrFe-3 (Inconel 182), ENiCrFe-2 N AWS A5.4, classification E347-XX.
(Inco-Weld A), or ENiCr-7 (Monel 190).
E AWS A5.5, classification E7015-A1, E7016-A1, or E7018-A1. O AWS A5.4, classification E309-XX or E308-XX.
F AWS A5.5, classification E8016-B2, or E8015-B2L, E8018-B2L P AWS A5.4, classification E308-XX or E347-XX.
G AWS A5.5, classification E9015-B3, E9016-B3, E9018-B3 or Q AWS A5.4, classification E316-XX or E316L-XX.
E9015-B3L, E9018-B3L
H AWS A5.4, classification E502-XX. R AWS A5.4, classification E309-XX
I AWS A5.4, classification E7Cr-XX.
J AWS A5.4, classification E505-XX.
NOTE:
1.Blank spaces in Table 1 indicate combination that are considered unlikely or unsuitable
2. Table 1 refers to coated electrodes. For bare wire welding (SAW, GMAW, GTAW), use equivalent electrode classifications (AWS
A5.9, A5.14, A5.17, A5.18, A5.20, A5.23, and A5.28).
7.5 Consumable Storage

Welding consumables shall be stored with care, under dry conditions in their original unopened
packing. After opening shipping containers of electrodes, fluxes and other welding materials,
storage and handling shall be as specified in the Manufacturer's recommendations and ASME
Section II, Part C.
No electrodes, filler wires or fluxes that are damaged, damp, greasy or oxidized may be used.
VENDOR’s facilities shall include a temperature and humidity controlled welding consumable and
flux store, including holding and drying overs.
Low hydrogen electrodes and fluxes shall be dried at 250°C/300 °C for two hours prior to use,
unless otherwise recommended by the electrodes manufacturer. Welding electrodes shall then be
stored in ovens at a minimum temperature of 120 °C. When issued for production they shall be
placed in heated quivers capable of maintaining a minimum temperature of 70 °C.
Above drying conditions do not apply to electrodes supplied in vacuum conditioning boxes.

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Carbon steel and 0.3-0.5% Mo low hydrogen electrodes shall be used within 8 hours when stored in
quivers. Low hydrogen Cr-Mo steel electrodes shall be used within four hours when stored in
quivers. Electrodes stored in quivers, but not used within the specified time, shall be restored in
ovens. Electrodes shall not be left lying about the site or in the shop. Electrodes so left shall be
scrapped.
Submerged arc flux shall be clearly identified in moisture-proof containers and shall be stored in a
dry location at a temperature above 20°C. Submerged arc, gas metal arc and flux-cored wire shall
be clearly identified and shall be stored in a dry location at a temperature above 20°C. The
identification shall state manufacturer, grade and batch number. Unidentifiable wire shall not be
used.
Submerged arc, gas metal arc and flux-cored arc consumables shall be withdrawn from storage
only when required for immediate use. Unused consumables shall be returned to storage on
completion of the welding operation. Batch numbers shall be recorded on issue.
Submerged arc flux may be recycled but shall be free from fused flux, millscale, dirt or other
foreign matter. Before reuse, the flux shall be rebaked in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
All electrodes which have been in direct contact with water shall be definitely rejected.
The VENDOR/SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit his procedure for the storage and handling of
electrodes, filer metals and fluxes to the CONTRACTOR for review prior to the start of fabrication.
The procedure shall include moisture, cleanliness and identification controls.
8. WELD JOINT PREPARATION AND FIT-UP

All weld joint preparation details shall be in accordance with ASME B 31-3 Figures 328-4.2 to 4.4
and Figures 328 -5.
Permanent backing rings and consumable inserts shall not be used unless specifically approved by
CONTRACTOR.
Weld joint preparation may be performed by machining, grinding or by flame or plasma cutting
guided torches. Materials that require preheat for welding shall be preheated in the same manner
for thermal cutting or air arc gouging.
Weld joint preparation for quenched and tempered carbon steels or steels containing more than 0,5
percent chromium shall be machined or ground back to sound metal if they are flame or plasma cut.
At least 2 mm of metal shall be removed each side till sound metal.
The ends of piping components to be joined shall be aligned as accurately as is practicable within
specified tolerances on diameter, wall thickness, and out-of-roundness. If the internal misalignment
(or offset) between piping components does not exceed 1.5 mm or one fourth of the nominal wall
thickness of the thinnest component, whichever is smaller, the misalignment shall be evenly
distributed along the circumferential joint. Where the internal misalignment between piping
components exceeds 1.5 mm, the component with the wall extending internally shall be tapered in
accordance with ASME B 31.3, paragraph 328.4.3
The pipe for socket welding shall be square cut.

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Branch connection joints shall be prepared so as to permit full penetration welds of a quality
comparable to the circumferential welds in the same piping system. When making the opening on
the run by plasma arc-cut, care shall be taken for the internal cleanliness of run pipe. For stainless
steel piping, internal protection shall be required during plasma-arc cutting of branch opening from
arc spatter, slags, etc.
Grinding wheels and austenitic stainless steel wire brushes used on austenitic or other higher nickel
and nonferrous alloys shall not have been previously used on ferrous materials, copper alloys,
aluminium or zinc coatings (paint or galvanizing).
Grinding wheels and wire brushes shall be used only for a single type of material.
Grinding discs containing sulphur (iron sulphate) or other harmful components shall not be used on
stainless steels, 9% nickel steel or non-ferrous materials.
Tack welds
Tack weld on the root which will be part of production weld shall be made with the same WPS-
PQR as for production weld. Tack welds shall be performed by a qualified welder. The edge of tack
welds on the root should be suitably dressed to fuse with the root pass weld, except that those that
have cracked shall be removed by grinding.
Temporary welds
Temporary welds for temporary handling attachments, lugs, etc. shall be minimized. When
temporary welding is deemed necessary, welding shall be performed with the same care, materials,
electrodes, minimum preheat and procedures as for the main fabrication welding.
The temporary welds shall subsequently be removed and ground flush with the base material, and
then inspected by magnetic particle of liquid penetrant examination. This last requirement does not
apply to carbon steel.
Any defect found during this inspection shall be removed and repaired by a qualified welding
procedure. The method of removing attachments shall not injure the metal surface (i.e. they shall
not be removed by hammering off).
9. PRODUCTION WELDING
9.1 General
All butt joints shall be full penetration welded using at least two passes, unless otherwise indicated
on the approved drawings.
No pass shall be commenced until the preceding pass has been completed.
Weld passes shall not start or stop at the same point.
Welding shall not be stopped before the second pass is completed, and until the thickness of the
weld is at least equal to one third of the pipe wall thickness.
Where possible, butt welds may be made from both sides, in accordance with approved welding
procedures. In that case, the back side of the root pass shall be ground or gouged to sound metal
before welding on that side.

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Peening is only permitted to the extent necessary to clean slag from the weld.
All fillet (including slip-on flanges) and socket welds shall be made with two passes minimum
unless otherwise agreed by the CONTRACTOR.
A gap of 1.5 mm shall be maintained on socket weld.
No welding shall be carried out when the parts to be welded are wet.
9.2 Weld repairs

Unacceptable discontinuities shall be completely removed by chipping, gouging, grinding, or other
methods (for the type of material being repaired) to clean, sound metal, and the excavated area
shall be examined by MT or PT to assure complete removal of defects.
Repairs to correct weld defects shall be made using the same WPS used for the original weld or
other previously authorized WPS.
The repaired areas shall be re-examined using the same examination method and procedure by
which the defect was originally detected.
Two repair attempts will be allowed on any one defective area. No further attempts to repair shall
be carried out without the authorization of the CONTRACTOR.
Weld repair procedures shall be submitted to the CONTRACTOR prior to piping repair. The
procedure shall state, as a minimum, the following information:
The method used for defect removal.
NDE method (when applicable) used to verify complete defect removal.
WPS used to fill excavated area.
NDE method used to verify repair weld is sound.
The Purging procedure, when root pass is made by GTAW process.
10. PREHEATING.
Preheating temperature shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements or
recommendations of section 330 of ASME B31-3.
Preheat temperature higher than those specified in ASME code may be required in order to satisfy
hardness hardness requirements or to prevent the risk of hydrogen cold cracking particularly in the
case of highly restrained welds.
The weld shall be maintained at the required preheat temperature until completion of welding
operation.
Minimum and maximum interpass temperature limits shall be in accordance with the approved
WPS.
Minimum interpass temperature shall not be less than the minimum specified preheat temperature.
The maximum interpass temperature for austenitic stainless steel and high nickel alloy shall be
175°C.

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Preheat and interpass temperatures shall be verified with either portable thermocouples or
temperature-indicating crayons.
Surface temperature shall be measured on regular basis in the weld joint and at approximately 1
inch (25 mm) on each side of the joint immediately before initiation of weld arc.
11. POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT
11.1 PWHT Requirements

PWHT shall be in accordance with the requirements of ASME B 31.1 or ASME B 31.3 as
applicable and Table QCF W09. During PWHT, the metal temperature shall be maintained within
the specified temperature ranges and for the minimum holding times specified.
11.2 Methods of heat treatment:

PWHT of welded joints may be performed by furnace, electric resistance, or induction heat
treatment methods.
Oxy fuel flame PWHT is not permitted.
When the heat treatment is applied locally, the width of heated band shall conform to Para 331.2.6
of ASME B. 31.3 or Para. 132 .7 of ASME B 31.1 as applicable except that the heated band shall
extend at least 3 times the thickness of the material beyond the weldment joint but not less than
50 mm, whichever is greater.
11.3 Temperature recording:

Temperature and time shall be continuously recorded by means of suitable automatic
instrumentation which will allow a printout of temperature/time for record purpose.
Thermocouples shall be flash welded or mechanically bonded to the pressure boundary. All
thermocouple attachments shall be adequately insulated to avoid temperature misreading caused by
the effect of radiation.
The following minimum number of equally spaced recording thermocouples shall be used:
 1 for pipe diameter 2” and less straddled to the weld
 2 for pipe diameter over 2” to 10” straddled to the weld.
 3 for pipe diameter over 10” to 20” one shall be on weld centre and the remaining two shall
straddle the weld.
 4 for pipe diameter over 20”: 2 shall be located on weld centre 180° apart, the other 2 shall be
straddle the weld
The following data shall be included on the recording chart:

1. chart identification number
2. date of performance
3. weld identification/Line number
4. number, position and reference mark of the thermocouples
5. temperature and time scales
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6. signature of Inspector
11.4 Postweld heat treatment procedures

PWHT procedures shall be submitted to the CONTRACTOR prior to use. Postweld heat treatment
procedures shall include as a minimum the following information: type of PWHT (either furnace or
local); thermocouple type, number, method of attachment, location, calibration method; full
treatment cycle including heating and cooling methods, heating and cooling rates, holding time and
temperature.
12. NON DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION (NDE)
12.1 Extent of NDE

The minimum extent of NDE shall be in accordance with Table QCF W 09
12.2 NDE Personnel qualification

All NDE shall be performed by personnel certified in accordance with ASNT Recommended
Practice SNT-TC1A or equivalent. Personnel certified level 2 or 3 shall perform interpretation of
results.
Personnel qualified as level 1 are accepted as operator.
In any case ultrasonic examination shall be performed by level 2 only.
Qualification certificates shall be submitted to CONTRACTOR for review.
12.3 Non Destructive Examination (NDE) procedures shall be submitted to the CONTRACTOR.
Examination shall not proceed until the CONTRACTOR accepts procedures.
In addition, all records pertaining to inspection and certification shall be available for review by the
CONTRACTOR inspector.
12.4 Visual Examination

Visual examination procedures shall be in accordance with ASME Section V, Article 9.
Visual examinations shall be performed on accessible surfaces of all completed welds.
The evaluation of indications and the acceptance criteria for visual inspection shall be in
accordance with ASME B31-3 .Table 341.3.2
Level of severity pertaining “M” Fluid Services (of ASME B31.3) shall apply.
12.5 Magnetic particle examination (MT)

Magnetic particle examination procedures shall be in accordance with the requirements and
methods specified in ASME Section V, Article 7.
Magnetic particle examination of welds shall include a band of base metal at least 25 mm wide on
each side of the weld.

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The evaluation of indications and the acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with ASME VIII
Div: 1 Appendix 6.
Wet particles shall be used.
The surface to be inspected shall be coated with a white background paint of a fine consistency.
The MT procedure shall include the following minimum information.
Scope; surface preparation; areas to be examined; stage(s) at which examined (i.e. after welding,
after heat treatment, after hydrotest, etc.); magnetizing technique (e.g. AC Yoke); equipment used;
magnetic ink trade name; frequency of calibration of equipment and test of bath strength; coverage
and direction of magnetic field; measurement of field strength; application of examination media;
acceptance level; reporting format; operator qualifications.
12.6 Liquid Penetrant Examination (PT)

Liquid penetrant examination procedures shall be in accordance with ASME Section V, Article 6.
Penetrant materials shall meet the requirements of ASME Section V, Article 6 for sulfur and
halogen content regardless of the type of material to be examined.
Liquid penetrant examination of welds shall include a band of base metal at least 25 mm wide on
each side of the weld.
The evaluation of indications and the acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with ASME VIII
Div: 1 Appendix: 8.
The PT procedure shall include the following minimum information.
Scope; surface preparation; cleaning and drying; temperature limitations; penetrant application
method and time; removal of excess penetrant; drying; application of developer; development time;
acceptance level; reporting format; operator qualification; stage performed.
12.7 Radiographic examination (RT)

Radiographic examination procedures shall be in accordance with the requirements and methods
specified in ASME Section V, Article 2.
Unless otherwise specified, the evaluation of indications and the acceptance criteria of radiographs
shall be in accordance with ASME B31-3 Table 341.3.2 “M”Service condition.
Film class 2 per ASTM E94 Fine grain, e.g. AGFA D7, Kodak Industrex AX is acceptable for X-
ray.
For Gamma Ray above quality of film is acceptable except for P N°4 and 5 materials for which fine
grain high contrast Class 1 per ASTM E94, e.g. AGFA D4, Kodak Industrex MX shall be used.
The RT procedure shall include the following minimum information.

Scope; source type (e.g. X-ray, IR 192, etc.); material type; material thickness; pipe diameter for
pipe components; maximum KV of X-ray source; maximum focal spot size; minimum film to
source distance; exposure time; sketch of component and source; film and penetrameter placement
for components other than simple shape; image quality indicator type and pattern; technique (e.g.
double wall single image, etc.); sensitivity; film density; viewing conditions for high density; back

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scatter checks/protection ; marking and identification of radiographs ; film overlap ; film storage
acceptance criteria ; reporting format ; operator qualifications ; stage performed.
Sensitivity of the radiographs shall be verified by the use of wire-type Image Quality Indicator
(IQI) as per ASTM E 142 or equivalent wire IQI such as European Norm EN 462.1. Sensitivity
shall be as per table T-276 in ASME V, Article 2.
12.8 Ultrasonic examination (UT)

Ultrasonic examination procedures shall be in accordance with the requirements and methods
specified in ASME Section V, Article 5.
The evaluation of indications and the acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3.
For P. N° 1 through P. N° 5 material, piping of thickness 40 mm and above 100% ultrasonic
examination shall be required on butt welds in addition to the specified radiography examination.
Ultrasonic examination shall be regarded as a complementary examination to the radiography for
the detection of “Planar Flaws”.
The UT procedure shall include the following minimum information:
Scope; equipment; probe type and details; surface preparation, cleaning and couplant; technique
sheet for each technique specified (number of techniques to be sufficient to cover all type of joints
to be covered by the procedures scope); material; weld material (if different); sketch showing joint
configuration, beam coverage; extent of scan; scanning pattern; material thickness and curvature;
calibrations and frequency; means of setting and scanning sensivity levels and DAC curves; flaw
location and size evaluation; acceptance criteria; reporting format; operator qualifications.
13. PRODUCTION HARDNESS TESTING

Production hardness test is mandatory after heat treatment and shall be performed on 10% of welds
in each furnace heat-treated batch and 100% of those which are locally heat-treated. Refer to
Table QCFW09 for hardness limits. A hardness test shall consist of at least one reading on weld
metal for P N°1 material and two readings for P.No.3 materials and above as defined in ASME
B31.3 Section 331.1.7.
Personnel performing hardness testing shall be familiar with all hardness testing procedures and
test methods.
Procedures and test methods used for portable hardness testing shall be in accordance with ASTM
A833 or ASTM E110 as applicable and submitted to CONTRACTOR for review.
Hardness testing results shall be expressed in Brinell numbers. The hardness report shall indicate
actual hardness reading for the test method used, type of hardness tester, personnel conducting
hardness tests, type of material, and calibration. The use of methods other than portable Brinell
requires CONTRACTOR approval. Conversion shall be in accordance with ASTM E140.

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14. APPENDIX 1 : PIPELINE REQUIREMENTS

This appendix gives the minimum requirement for NDE and PWHT for the two following piping
classes (the requirements of the main specification can be applied unless stringent requirement are
foreseen by the applicable Code):
(1) B4A2B shall be designed and fabricated according to ASME B31.4
- All welds shall be visually inspected.
A minimum of 10% of the girth welds completed each day shall be randomly selected by the
operating company and inspected. The inspection shall be by radiographic or other accepted
volumetric non destructive methods. Each weld inspected shall be inspected completely around its
circumference.
- All welds shall be 100% inspected by volumetric non destructive method at the following locations:
(a) within populated areas such as residential subdivisions, shopping centers, and designated
commercial and industrial areas;
(b) river, lake, and stream crossings within the area subject to frequent inundation; and
river, lake,
and stream crossings on bridges;
(c) rail road or public highway rights of way, including tunnels, bridges, and overhead railroad and
road crossings;
(d) off shore and inland coastal waters
PWHT
Welds shall be stress relieved when the nominal wall thickness exceeds 32 mm unless a minimum
preheat of 100°C is applied.
(2) B4A1C shall be designed and fabricated according to ASME B31.8

- All welds shall be visually inspected
The following radiographic or other accepted volumetric non destructive methods shall be
performed:
- 10% of welds in Location Class 1
- 100% of the welds in compressor stations, and at major or navigable river crossings, major highway
crossings, railroad crossings, if practical, but in no case less than 90%.
PWHT
Welds shall be stress relieved when the nominal wall thickness exceeds 32 mm.

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ATTACHMENT 1 “ W09”
PIPING
PIPING PIPING
Class BASE PWHT HB
Class Class
UOP MATERIAL RATING REMARKS For thk MAX RT% MT% PT%
SCOP Axens
(see NOTE) (mm)
B1A1 KCS 150 > 20 225 5 5
100
B1A1A KCS 150 ASME B31.1 > 19 225 5
>19mm
B1A1JO KCS 150 Jacketing Outside > 20 225 5 5
B1A2 KCS 150 > 20 225 5 5
B1A2G KCS 150 Sludge Service > 20 225 5 5
B1A2JC KCS 150 Jacketed Core > 20 225 100 100
B1A2PD KCS 150 ALL 200 5 5
B1A2PL KCS 150 ALL 200 5 5
Refractory Lined 225

B1A2R FC - 11 KCS 150 > 20 5 5
Piping
Special PWHT -
B1A2W B1A2 KCS 150 650°C min - 2 hours ALL 200 5 5
min
B1A4 B1A4 KCS 150 > 20 225 5 5
B1A4K KCS 150 > 20 225 5 5
B1A4P B1A4 KCS 150 ALL 200 5 5
B1A4PL KCS 150 ALL 200 5 5
B2A1 KCS 300 > 20 225 5 5
B2A1A KCS 300 ASME B31.1 > 19 225 100 100
B2A2 B2A2 B2A2 KCS 300 > 20 225 5 5

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PIPING
PIPING PIPING
Class BASE PWHT HB
Class Class
UOP MATERIAL RATING REMARKS For thk MAX RT% MT% PT%
SCOP Axens
(see NOTE) (mm)
B2A2A KCS 300 ASME B31.1 > 19 225 100 5
B2A2PD KCS 300 ALL 200 5 5
B2A2PL KCS 300 ALL 200 5 5

B2A2R FC - 8 KCS 300 > 20 5 5
Piping
B2A4 B2A4 B2A4 KCS 300 > 20 225 5 5
B2A4K KCS 300 > 20 225 5 5
B4A1 KCS 600 > 20 225 5 5
B4A1F KCS 600 > 20 225 5 5
B4A1FA KCS 600 ASME B31.1 > 19 225 100 100
B4A2 B4A2 B4A2 KCS 600 > 20 225 5 5
B4A2E KCS 600 Hydrogen > 20 225 100 100
B5C2 B5A2 B5A2 KCS 900 > 20 225 100 100
B5C2E B5A1 B5A2 KCS 900 Hydrogen > 20 225 100 100
B5C2P B5A2 KCS 900 ALL 200 100 100
B5C2PE B5A2 KCS 900 Hydrogen ALL 200 100 100
B6C2 B6A1 KCS 1500 > 20 225 100 100
B6C2E B6A1 KCS 1500 Hydrogen > 20 225 100 100

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PIPING
PIPING PIPING
Class BASE
Class Class PWHT HB
UOP MATERIAL RATING REMARKS RT% MT% PT%
SCOP Axens For thk MAX
(see NOTE)
(mm)
B7C2 B7A1 KCS 2500 > 20 225 100 100
BN1A2 KCS + NACE 150 > 20 200 5 5
BN1A2P B1A2 BN1A2 KCS + NACE 150 ALL 200 5 5
BN1A2PH KCS + NACE 150 HIC tested material ALL 200 20 20
Special PWHT -
BN1A2W B1A2 KCS + NACE 150 650°C min - 2 hours ALL 200 5 5
min
BN1A4 BN1A4 KCS + NACE 150 > 20 200 5 5
BN1A4PH B1A2 BN1A2 KCS + NACE 150 HIC tested material ALL 200 20 20
Special PWHT -
650°C min - 2 hours
BN1A4WH B1A4 KCS + NACE 150 ALL 200 20 20
min
HIC tested material
BN2A2 KCS + NACE 300 > 20 200 5 5
Special PWHT -
BN2A2W B2A2 KCS + NACE 300 650°C min - 2 hours ALL 200 5 5
min
BN2A4PH B2A2 - B2A3 KCS + NACE 300 HIC tested material ALL 200 20 20
Special PWHT -
650°C min - 2 hours
BN2A4WH B2A2 KCS + NACE 300 ALL 200 20 20
min
HIC tested material
BN4A2PE BN4A2 KCS + NACE 600 Hydrogen ALL 200 100 100
BN4A4PH BN4A2 KCS + NACE 600 HIC tested material ALL 200 100 100
HIC tested material 200

BN4A4PM BN4A2 KCS + NACE 600 ALL 100 100
& Hydrogen
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PIPING
PIPING PIPING
Class BASE
Class Class PWHT HB
(see NOTE)
(mm)
BN5C2PE B5A2 BN5A2 KCS + NACE 900 Hydrogen ALL 200 100 100
BN5C4PE B5A2 KCS + NACE 900 Hydrogen ALL 200 100 100
BN5C4PH BN5A4 KCS + NACE 900 HIC tested material ALL 200 100 100
HIC tested material 200

BN5C4PM B5A4-S KCS + NACE 900 ALL 100 100
& Hydrogen
BN6C2P B6A1 KCS + NACE 1500 PWHT ALL 200 100 100
BN6C2PE B6A2 KCS + NACE 1500 Hydrogen ALL 200 100 100

E2A2R FC-4 - FC-7 1 1/4Cr-1/2Mo 300 ALL 100 100
Piping
E2A4 E2A2 1 1/4Cr-1/2Mo 600 ALL 225 100 100
E2C1 E2A1 1 1/4Cr-1/2Mo 300 ALL 225 100 100
E4A4E E4A4 E4A4 1 1/4Cr-1/2Mo 600 Hydrogen ALL 225 100 100
E5C1E E5A1 E5A1 1 1/4Cr-1/2Mo 900 Hydrogen ALL 225 100 100
E5C2E E5A2 1 1/4Cr-1/2Mo 900 Hydrogen ALL 225 100 100
F4A2 2 1/4Cr-1/2Mo 600 ALL 241 100 100
F5C1A 2 1/4Cr-1/2Mo 900 ASME B31.1 ALL 241 100 100
F6C1E F6A1 2 1/4Cr-1/2Mo 1500 Hydrogen ALL 241 100 100

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PIPING
PIPING PIPING
Class BASE
Class Class PWHT HB
(see NOTE)
(mm)

G2A2R FC-6 1Cr-1/2Mo 300 ALL 100 100
Piping
GB1A1 GCS / KCS 150 20 225 5 5
H1A2 5Cr-1/2Mo 150 ALL 241 100 100
H2A2 5Cr-1/2Mo 300 ALL 241 100 100
H2A4 H2A4 5Cr-1/2Mo 300 ALL 241 100 100
H4A2 5Cr-1/2Mo 600 ALL 241 100 100
H4A4 H4A4 5Cr-1/2Mo 600 ALL 241 100 100
J1A2 9Cr 150 ALL 241 100 100
J1C4 9Cr 150 ALL 241 100 100
J2A2 9Cr 300 ALL 241 100 100
J2A4 9Cr 300 ALL 241 100 100
K1A0 SS 304 150 N.A. 5 5
K1A0Y SS 304 150 Cryogenic N.A. 100 100
K4A0E K4A0 SS 304 600 Hydrogen N.A. 100 100
L1A0 L1A0 SS 304L 150 N.A. 5 5
L4A1E L4A1 SS 304L 600 Hydrogen N.A. 100 100
L6C1E L6A1 SS 304L 1500 Hydrogen N.A. 100 100

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PIPING
PIPING PIPING
Class BASE
Class Class PWHT HB
(see NOTE)
(mm)
M1A0 M1A0 SS 316 150 N.A. 5 5
M1A1 M1A1 SS 316 150 N.A. 5 5
M2A1 M2A1 SS 316 300 N.A. 5 5
N1A0 SS 316L 150 N.A. 5 5
N2A0 SS 316L 300 N.A. 5 5
N4A0 SS 316L 600 N.A. 5 5
SS 316L + 237
NN1A1 150 N.A. 20 20
NACE
O2C0 02A0 SS 316H 300 N.A. 100 100
P1B0 PVC 150 N.A. N.A. N.A.
Vinyl Ester
PG1B0 150 N.A. N.A. N.A
Resin
Vinyl Ester
PG1B0U 150 Underground N.A. N.A. N.A.
Resin
PY1B0U HDPE 150 Underground N.A. N.A. N.A.
Underground - FM
PK1B0UT Epoxy Resin 150 N.A. N.A. N.A.
Approved material
Vinyl Ester
PR1B0 150 N.A. N.A. N.A.
Resin
Q2C1 Q2A1 SS 321 / 347 300 N.A. 100 100
Q5C1E Q5A1 SS 321 / 347 900 Hydrogen N.A. 100 100
Q6C1E Q6A1 Q6A1 SS 321 / 347 1500 Hydrogen N.A. 100 100
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PIPING
PIPING PIPING
Class BASE
Class Class PWHT HB
(see NOTE)
(mm)
Q7C1 Q7A1 SS 321 / 347 2500 N.A. 100 100
R1A1 R1A1 MONEL 150 N.A. 20 20
T1A2 LTCS 150 > 20 100 100
T2A2 LTCS 300 > 20 100 100
T2A2PD T2A2 LTCS 300 ALL 100 100
T4A2 T4A2 LTCS 600 > 20 100 100
TN1A2 LTCS + Nace 150 ALL 200 100 100
TN1A2P TN1A2 LTCS + Nace 150 ALL 200 100 100
TN2A2P TN2A2 LTCS + Nace 300 ALL 200 100 100
Refractory Lined
W2A1R FC-3 SS 304H 300 N.A. 100 100
Piping
Z4A1 Z4A1 DUPLEX 2205 600 N.A. 100 100
NOTE for Socket Welds (UOP):
a. Socket welds in carbon steel and stainless steel except type 321/347 process piping systems shall be
examined by 100% radiography, if practical or examined by dye penetrant or magnetic particle.
b. Socket welds in carbon steel piping for utility systems shall be examined by 10% dye penetrant.
c. Socket welds in Chrome-Moly and type 321/347 stainless steel piping shall be examined by 100%
radiography. If radiography is not possible, examination shall be performed by 100% ultrasonic.
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ATTACHMENT 2
ATTACHMENT 2
PIPING WELDING KEY FORM
PROJECT:
QUALITY CONTROL FORM W 11- 1
PIPING WELDING KEY FORM PROJ. No.: 2342 REV. SH. ___OF ___
SUBCONTRACTOR: PKF ________
THK range
(mm)
PQR
No.
TREATMENT
°C – h.
HEAT
PREHEAT
°C
PIPING CLASSES
FILLER METAL
PROCESS &
DETAIL
W11-2
WELD
No.
WPS
No.
MATERIAL
BASE
MDMT
&
INSPECTORS SUBCONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR CLIENT AUTHORITY

NAME
SIGNATURE
DATE
PROJECT:
QUALITY CONTROL FORM W 11-2
PIPING WELDING KEY FORM PROJ. No.: 2342 REV. SH. __ OF __

SUBCONTRACTOR: PKF _______
NOTE: Set On branch connection (detail 3) is not allowed for safety valves and/or above 2” pipe diameter.
For Slip-on and Socket Weld dimension refer to ASME B31.3 FIG. 328.5.2B –328.5.2C.

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Project N° Unit Document Code Serial N° Rev.

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furnished or outside the extent of the agreed upon right of use.

0 06/09/2010 ISSUED FOR FEED DE MARTIS M. DI SANTO PIETROSANTI / O. LOIACONO

A 09/07/2010 ISSUED FOR REVIEW DE MARTIS M. DI SANTO PIETROSANTI / O. LOIACONO

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2. CODES AND STANDARDS

4. WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS) AND PROCEDURE

8. WELD JOINT PREPARATION AND FIT-UP

11. POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT

12. NON DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION (NDE)

13. PRODUCTION HARDNESS TESTING

14. APPENDIX 1: PIPELINE REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHEMENTS : 1 QCF W09

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2. CODES AND STANDARDS

II, Part C Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals

IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications

B31.3 Process Piping

B31.1 Power Piping

VIII DIV.1 Boiler & Pressure Vessel

(ASNT) AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING:

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SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice for Nondestructive Testing

(ASTM) AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS:

A833 Indentation Hardness of Metallic Materials by

E110 Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of

E140 Standard Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

3.1 WELD KEY FORM (QCFW11)

 minimum design metal temperature (MDMT)

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4. WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS) AND PROCEDURE

4.1 WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION TESTS

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4.1.2 Brinell hardness tests

4.1.3.1 Austenitic Stainless Steels:

e. Reference to WPS used.

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Welding processes AWS Designation

Shielded Metal - Arc Welding SMAW

Gas Tungsten - Arc Welding GTAW

Submerged Arc Welding SAW

Flux Cored Arc Welding FCAW (see 6.2.1)

Gas Metal Arc Welding GMAW-GMAW STT (see 6.2.5)

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Above limitations do not apply to non-pressure retaining welds.

6.2 Requirements for specific welding process:

6.2.1 Flux cored arc welding:

6.2.2 Submerged Arc Welding Process:

6.2.3 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

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The use of consumable inserts shall be subject to CONTRACTOR prior approval.

6.2.4 Shielded metal arc welding: