March 30, 2011

TRANSMISSION ENGINEERING STANDARD TES-W-109.01,Rev.0.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 GENERAL

3.0 WELDING SYMBOLS

4.0 APPROVED WELDING PROCESSES

5.0 WELDING QUALIFICATIONS

5.1 Welding Procedure Qualification

5.2 Performance Qualification

6.0 CONSUMABLE MATERIALS

7.0 HEAT TREATMENT

7.1 Preheat and Interpass Temperatures

7.2 Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT)

8.0 WELDING DESIGN DETAILS

9.0 WELD QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

10.0 NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATIONS

APPENDIX

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1.0 SCOPE

This Standard outlines the general requirements for welding structures, tanks, pressure vessels,
gas turbines, steam turbines, transformer tanks, tubular bus bars, piping, power boilers, or any
other equipment that requires welding, that is purchased, fabricated or maintained for use by
Transmission System of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

2.0 GENERAL

All instructions, procedures, specifications, purchase orders, or scopes of work to be issued for
projects, maintenance, or other work with reference to welding, welding inspection, welding
procedure qualification, preheating and postweld heat treatment, and welder qualification test
shall be done in accordance with this Standard. The technical requirements not stated in this
Standard shall be governed by the applicable codes. In the event of conflict between this
Standard and any other standard, specification or code, the Manager, Transmission Standards
and Specifications Department, shall be consulted pror to its application in the project
execution.

The latest edition of welding codes referred to in this Standard shall be applicable.

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3.0 WELDING SYMBOLS

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4.0 APPROVED WELDING PROCESSES

4.1 The following processes are approved for use on SEC associated work:

4.1.1 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

4.1.2 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
4.1.3 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
4.1.4 Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
4.1.5 Combinations of above processes.

4.2 Other processes such as flux-cored, oxy-acetylene, electro-slag, electro-gas or Plasma

Welding may be used only upon specific approval by SEC.

4.3 For alloy steels (total alloy content of 1.75% or more), stainless steel, or non-ferrous
materials, the GTAW process shall be used on the root pass of open butt joints welded
from one side only. Other processes will be considered only after demonstration of
acceptable quality on a production basis.

4.4 For Aluminum Tubular busbars, either the GMAW or the GTAW weld process will be
used. Backing rings of compatible material may be used with tubular busbars. Welding
procedures and welders or welding operators shall be qualified to AWS D10.9, AR-3
level or ASME Section IX.

5.0 WELDING QUALIFICATIONS

All welding performed on SEC projects and equipment shall be performed by a qualified
welder or welding operator, in accordance with a procedure qualified to the applicable code
such as ASME Section IX, AWS D1.l, D10.9, etc. To insure that the welder or welding operator
can perform the type of welding required in a repair/maintenance situation, SEC may require
that both welder/welding operator and welding procedure be qualified to a special repair
procedure.

5.1 Welding Procedure Qualification

5.1.1 Contractor shall develop and qualify the required Welding Procedure
Specifications (WPS). The WPS shall be submitted to SEC for review and
approval prior to the commencing of any production welding. The WPS
submitted shall include a written procedure specification, Welding Procedure
Qualification Records (WPQR) and mechanical test results certified by an
independent testing laboratory (or manufacture's testing facility) subject to
acceptability to SEC.

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5.1.2 A WPS qualified by any other competent technical group may be used by the
Contractor, provided the subject procedure was qualified to the requirements of
the applicable code. In this case, the Contractor shall develop a written WPS
based on the WPQR qualified by others. The written WPS and WPQR shall then
be submitted for review and approval by SEC.

5.2 Performance Qualification

5.2.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the qualification of all his welders and
welding operators in accordance with the applicable codes, such as ASME
Section IX, AWS D1.l, D10.9, etc. The performance qualification record shall be
submitted to SEC for approval, prior to the commencing of any welding.

5.2.2 Each welder or welding operator shall be assigned an identifying number, letter
or symbol by the manufacturer or Contractor, which shall be used to identify the
work of that welder. Each welder/welding operator shall be assigned one symbol
only.

5.2.3 The qualification test shall be conducted by an independent testing laboratory (or
manufacture's testing facility) acceptable to SEC.

5.2.4 SEC retains the right to require the retest of any welder or welding operator at
any time, based on visual or Non Destructive Examinations(NDE). the
CONTRACTOR is responsible to maintain proper record of all his welders and
welding operators for verification purposes during and after exectution of the
projects.

6.0 CONSUMABLE MATERIALS

6.1 Electrodes, filler wires and fluxes shall conform to the requirements given in the
applicable part of the latest edition of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section
II, Part C (identical to AWS A5.XX specification series).

6.2 All low hydrogen type electrodes (including stainless steel and Inconel covered
electrodes) shall be purchased in hermetically sealed containers. Low hydrogen
electrodes shall be dried prior to use if the hermetically sealed container shows evidence
of damage. The drying temperature and holding time for the commonly used low
hydrogen covered electrodes are as follows:

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ELECTRODE DRYING
SPECIFICATIONS TEMPFRATURE HOLDING TIME
230°C-260°C
ASME SFA 5.1 (AWS-A-5.1) 2 hours min.
(450°F-500°F)
370°C-430°C
ASME SFA 5.5 (AWS-A-5.5) 1 hour min.
(700°F-800°F)
204°C-260°C
Stainless Steel Electrode 1 hour min.
(400°F-500°F)

The Manufacturer's recommendation should be followed for the drying temperature and
holding time for the low hydrogen electrodes not mentioned above.

6.3 Immediately after opening of the hermetically sealed container or removal of the
electrode from drying oven, low hydrogen electrodes shall be stored in storage ovens
held at a temperature of 120°C (250°F) minimum. The low hydrogen electrode exposure
to the atmosphere shall not exceed the requirement of the following:

LOW HYDROGEN MAXIMUM EXPOSURE

ELECTRODE SPECIFICATIONS TIME ALLOWED
SFA 5.1 E 70XX 4 hours
SFA 5.5 E 70XX 4 hours
SFA 5.5 E 80XX 2 hours
SFA 5.5 E 90XX 1 hour
SFA 5.5 E 100XX 1/2 hour
SFA 5.5 E 110XX 1/2 hour
Stainless Steel Electrode(300 Series)
4 hours
or Inconel

Low hydrogen electrodes exposed to the atmosphere for a longer period than allowed,
shall be redried to the requirement of paragraph 5.2 before reuse.

6.4 Consumable electrodes, other than low hydrogen coated, shall be stored in a dry,
controlled environment. Coated welding electrodes that have been wet shall not be used.

6.5 Bare wire electrodes shall be tagged on both ends and stored in a dry, controlled
environment. Corroded wire will not be acceptable for use, regardless of proposed
cleaning method.

6.6 All gases, used in any connection with welding or associated processes, shall meet the
requirements of American Welding Society or any other Standard designated by or
acceptable to SEC. Moisture in CO2 is a frequent problem. Use of an in-line drier may
be beneficial.

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7.0 HEAT TREATMENT

7.1 Preheat and Interpass Temperatures

Minimum preheat and maximum interpass temperatures shall meet the requirements of
the governing code, as well as the qualified WPS, whichever is higher.

7.1.1 A minimum of 10°C (50°F) preheat temperature is required for all welding.

7.1.2 It shall be mandatory to comply with the recommended preheat temperature as

stated in the applicable industrial code.

7.2 Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT)

The heating rate, holding temperature, holding time and cooling rate of PWHT shall
meet the requirements of the governing code. PWHT, when required by the governing
code, shall be included in the Weld Procedure Qualification. For a newly-qualified
procedure, the PWHT chart shall be part of the submitted procedure for review and
approval.

8.0 WELDING DESIGN DETAILS

8.1 Number of Weld Passes

All welds greater than 3.0 mm (0.125 inch) thick shall be made in at least two passes.

8.2 Pipe and Boiler Tubes 50 mm ( 2 inch ) Diameter and Less

Butt welds in pipe and boiler tubes with an outside diameter of 50mm (2 inch) and less
shall be made by the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Process. Other processes will
be considered only after demonstration of acceptable quality on a consistent basis. All
butt welds must be full penetration weldments, regardless of circumference or diameter.
(This requirement includes transformer tanks.)

8.3 Branch or Tee Connections shall be made by full penetration weldments. Fillet
weldments shall be full fillet type when possible, and in no case be undersize for the
application or have inadequate penetration.

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8.4 Resistance spot weldments shall be accomplished in a clean environment, and be of

uniform size. If used for gas turbine components, these weldments shall be
accomplished on a machine that has been certified, and maintained daily, to a standard
equivalent to spot welding for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements.

8.5 Minimum Distance Between Welds

All of the minimum distances, stated below, shall be measured between adjacent edges
of the cap passes for pipe and tubular product weldments.

8.5.1 Adjacent girth butt welds shall be separated by a minimum of 20 mm (3/4-inch)

or 3 times the wall thickness, whichever is greater.

8.5.2 For nozzle or branch connections (non-pressure-containing portions such as

reinforcing pads are not included) that are on or are separated from a pressure
containing butt weld by less than 20 mm (3/4-inch) or 3 times the wall thickness,
whichever is greater, the butt weld shall be radiographed.

8.6 Internal Misalignment (high-low) shall not exceed 2.0 mm (5/64 inch) for piping and
plate. Backwelding or machining may be used to correct misalignment.

8.7 Backing Rings and Strips

Permanent backing rings or strips may be used for butt welds to facilitate root
penetration with the approval of SEC. Consumable inserts may be used if their chemical
composition matches that of the base metal.

8.8 Internal Weld Quality and cleanliness is an important factor in some instances.
Consideration of the GTAW process should be made for the following situations when
the underside of the root pass will not be cleaned:

8.8.1 For rotating equipment piping (e.g. lube and seal oil, bypass, or intake lines).

8.8.2 For materials (alloy or otherwise) of a thickness 0.8 mm (0.032 inch) or less.

8.8.3 For internally coated piping or equipment.

8.9 Class "F-1" and "F-2" covered electrodes shall not be used for the welding of pressure-
containing weldment.

8.10 Low hydrogen electrode shall not be used for the root pass deposition of open butt joints
welded from one side only.

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9.0 WELD QUALITY REOUIREMENTS

Acceptance limits for weld quality and Radiography are given in the latest edition of the codes
listed below:

9.1 Power Piping ANSI B31.1

9.2 Power Boilers ASME Section I and Section IV

9.3 Fuel Gas Piping ANSI B31.2

9.4 Pressure Vessels ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1 & 2

9.5 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage API 650 and API 620

9.6 Structural Members

9.6.1 Structures AWS D1.l

9.6.2 Tubular Aluminum Bus AWS D1.2, Chapter 5: Inspection

9.7 Cross-country, Submarine, API 1104

and Interplant (lines from one plant
to another plant), and Off Plot
Limits Pipelines

9.8 Refinery Piping ANSI B31.3

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10.0 NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATIONS (NDE)

NDE techniques shall be in accordance with ASME, Section V or other codes or procedures
approved by SEC.

10.1 Radiographic Requirements

The minimum required radiographic rate shall be governed by the applicable code set
forth in Section 9.0. A minimum of 10% radiography is required for all butt welds
regardless of code requirements. Additional radiography may be required, up to l00%, if
in the opinion of SEC authorized inspector the production welds are of questionable
quality, or if the radiographs indicate an excessive number of unacceptable defects. The
first production butt weld of newly qualified welders or welding operators shall be
radiographed.

10.2 Ultrasonic examination may be substituted for radiography if approved by SEC.

10.3 Liquid penetrant and magnetic particle examinations may be required by the governing
code, or as an additional requirements, at the discretion of SEC authorized inspector.

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APPENDIX

NON-FERROUS METALS
TUBULAR BUSBAR WELDING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 PROCESS

3.0 MATERIALS

3.1 Base Materials

3.2 Weld Filler Material
3.3 Backing Materials
3.4 Miscellaneous Welding Materials

4.0 WELDING

4.1 Preparation of the Base Material

4.2 Process Parameters
4.3 General Welding Requirements
4.4 Repair of Defects

5.0 CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS

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1.0 SCOPE

This General Welding Appendix is to be used in conjunction with the applicable Welding
Procedure Specification (WPS) for welding nonferrous materials (except for nickel-base
alloys).

2.0 PROCESS

The welding process or combination of welding processes shall be as specified in the applicable
WPS.

3.0 MATERIALS

Base materials used in conformance with this Appendix shall have chemical, mechanical and
dimensional characteristics specified in ASME and/or ASTM Standards or in applicable Job
Specifications.

3.1 Base Materials

Only those materials referenced in the applicable WPS may be welded using this
Appendix. The following ASME P-Number and ANSI materials are included: P21, P23,
and M-23 per AWS D.10.9.

3.2 Weld Filler Material

Filler materials used in conjunction with this Appendix shall conform to the
requirements of the WPS and the applicable Job Specifications and when applicable,
ASME, Section 11, Part C. AWS specifications may be used when they are identical
with ASME Specifications. The diameter of the filler metal shall be as specified in the
applicable WPS.

3.3 Backing Materials

Backing materials to be used shall be as specified in the applicable WPS, or when not
specified in the WPS, backing shall be made from the same material as that of the base
material.

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3.4 Miscellaneous Welding Materials

3.4.1 The welding electrode to be used with the Gas Tungsten-Arc Welding (GTAW)
process shall be an electrode per AWS A5.12, as shown on the WPS.

3.4.2 Shielding gas used for machine/automatic welding shall be supplied directly
from containers located on the welding equipment. Gas from manifold systems
shall not be used.

3.4.3 The composition and flow rate of the shielding gas shall be as specified in the
applicable WPS. Gases shall be welding grade or better.

4.0 WELDING

4.1 Preparation of the Base Material

4.1.1 The methods permitted for weld joint end preparation are machining, filing,
grinding and sawing.

4.1.2 The angle of bevel, spacing, and other details shall be in accordance with weld
end preparation drawings included in the Job Specifications. If not included with
Job Specifications, weld end preparation details shall be in accordance with joint
details of the WPS for machine/automatic welding. Weld end preparations for
backing ring joints shall be in accordance with project drawings. Note that bevel
details are not essential variables.

4.1.3 Prior to fit-up and welding, the groove face and adjacent surfaces shall be
cleaned to remove all grease, oil, rust, dirt, concrete, scale, etc., to clean metal by
filing, brushing, or grinding. When brushing use stainless steel wire brushes.

4.1.4 The weld joint surfaces shall be visually examined for the presence of moisture
before welding. If moisture is present, the joint surface shall be dried with the
use of approved solvents, by use of a flame torch, or use of preheat equipment or
by other engineering approved methods.

4.1.5 Acceptable solvents for use in cleaning or drying are alcohol or acetone. Do not
expose alcohol or acetone or their fumes to open flame, arcs or hot sparks.

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4.2 Process Parameters

Process variables shall be as specified in the applicable WPS. These ranges will cover
most applications but should not be construed as inflexible since individual
circumstances may dictate operation out of the recommended range. For
machine/automatic welding special requirements for the welding equipment will be
specified in the applicable project requirements.

4.3 General Welding Requirements

4.3.1 Welding shall not be performed when the surfaces of the parts to be welded are
wet from rain or condensation or when rain is falling on such surfaces, or during
periods of high wind, unless the welder and/or operator and work are properly
shielded.

4.3.2 Clamps, welded clips, tack welds or other appropriate means shall be used to
properly align the joint for welding. Welded attachments used for fit-up shall be
similar in chemical composition to the base material. Preheat for welding
attachments shall be in accordance with the applicable WPS. The attachments
may be removed by any suitable means followed by grinding flush with the base
material. When thermal cutting is used to removed attachments, at least 1/8 inch
(3.175 mm.) shall be left for final removal by grinding. The ground area shall
then be visually examined for defects. Any defects found shall be removed by
additional grinding and rewelded, if necessary. Rewelding shall be performed
with a qualified WPS selected by the Lead Field Welding Engineer.

4.3.3 Bare rods, wire, and electrodes as well as non-consumable (tungsten) electrodes
shall be free of grease, oil, and other foreign material. Straight lengths of
aluminum bare rod shall be wiped with an abrasive cloth or paper or stainless
steel wool and cleaned free of dirt, oil or grease, the above procedure shall be
repeated.

4.3.4 Tack welds shall be made in full compliance with this welding standard, and if
not removed, their stopping and starting ends shall be properly prepared by
grinding or other suitable means for satisfactory incorporation in the final weld.
Tack welds becoming part of the finished weld shall be visually examined and
defective tack welds removed.

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4.3.5 When welding on pipe or tubular busbar, each weld layer shall be essentially
completed around the entire circumference of the weld groove before successive
weld passes are made with the exception that partial circumferential fill passes
are permitted when needed to correct a localized underfill condition.

4.3.6 Each completed weld bead shall be cleaned essentially free of heavy oxide,
glassy silicate deposits, or other foreign material before depositing successive
beads. Each weld layer shall be free of porosity and excessive irregularities, such
as high spots and deep crevices.

4.3.7 For manual welding unless otherwise specified in the applicable WPS, the
progress of welding shall be upward for welding in the 3G, 5G and 6G positions.
For manual welding in the 2G position, the weld metal shall be deposited using
the stringer bead technique. Machine/automatic welding shall proceed
continuously around the pipe or tube.

4.3.8 The additional requirements of this paragraph apply to WPS using either the
machine and/or the automatic Gas Tungsten-Arc Welding (GTAW) process:

a. For piping 50-mm(2-inch) NPS and larger tack welds shall be 13-mm to
25-mm (1/2 inch to 1 inch) in length.

b. The welding direction shall be continuous around the joint from the start.
The technique, weave, oscillations or stringer beads shall be as required
in the WPS or schedule.

4.4 Repair of Defects

4.4.1 Cracks and other defects in excess of acceptance criteria that are detected during
welding shall be removed by grinding, chipping, or machining. After removal of
cracks, the area shall be examined by liquid penetrant to determine that the
defect has been removed. For other defects, including crater cracks, the area
shall be examined visually to determine that the defects have been removed. This
in-process work need not be documented.

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4.4.2 After welding has been completed, defects in excess of the applicable acceptance
standards detected by the examination techniques required in the Job
Specification shall be removed and/or repaired. If required, repair shall be
performed in accordance with the following sequences:

a. The repair cavity shall be prepared by one or more of the following

methods: chipping, grinding, filing, or machining.

b. The method of preparation shall leave the cavity with smooth surfaces
free from irregularities. The cavity shall be finished by grinding, filing or
machining to bright, clean metal.

c. Prior to welding, the surfaces to be welded shall be clean. Dirt, oil or

grease shall be removed by wiping with a clean cloth and solvent, such as
acetone or alcohol. The cavity shall be inspected or examined as required
in the Code or Job Specifications.

d. Repair welding may use the original WPS, or one selected by the Lead
Field Weld Engineer.

e. Non-destructive examination of the repair shall be the same as required

for the original weld joint.

5.0 CALIBRATION REOUIREMENTS

The equipment used for machine and/or automatic gas tungsten-arc welding shall be calibrated
in accordance with the procedures outlined in the applicable Welding System Maintenance
Manual. Calibration shall include verification of all the settings for all preset switches and
controls as specified in the applicable Welding System Maintenance Manual.

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NON-FERROUS METALS
TUBULAR BUS BAR PRE-APPROVED WPS
This Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)must be used in conjunction with the General welding standard (s) TES-W-
109.01
SCOPE: Gas tungsten-arc welding of aluminum alloy bus bars, supports and fittings. Welders shall be qualified per
AWS D10.9.
Base Metal: M-23 (6063 T6);
Type 356 cast fittings,
Welded to themselves and each other.
Welding Process: Gas tungsten-arc
(GTA)

Filler Material AWS A5.10,

Classification
ER 4043 (Note 1)

AWS D10.9
Positions Qualified: All positions
(2G & 5G or 6G)

Thickness Range Qualified

Per Table 3: Min. Max.__
Postweld Heat Min. Max.__
Treated

Backing Material same as base material.

Minimum preheat temperature 10C
(50F).

Postweld Heat Treatment: None

Applicable Procedure Qualification Record (s): None required
Procedure Qualified to: Job specification – not qualified to any Code
Welding Process GTA GTA GTA
Layer Number ALL ALL ALL
Travel speed mm/min (in/min) - - -
Amperage Range 100-180 160-240 190-300
AC/DC Polarity (Note 2) AC/HF AC/HF AC/HF
Voltage - - -
Torch Gas – cmh(cfh)
Argon Argon Argon
0.85-1.0 (30-35) 0.85-1.0 (30-35) 0.85-1.0 (30-35)
Backing Gas –cmh( cfh) - - -
Electrode Diam. rmm. 3.175(1/8) 3.968(5/32) 4.762 (3/16)
(inch) Thoriated Thoriated Thoriated
Tungsten Type 2.381or 3.175 2.381or 3.175 2.381or 3.175
Filler wire dial (3/32 or 1/8) (3/32 or 1/8) (3/32 or 1/8)
mm.(inch)
SEC APPROVAL
Name _______________________________________________ Unit/Dept. _____________________________________
Signature ____________________________________________ Date _________________________________________

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WELDING PROCDURE SPECIFICATIONS (WPS)

Company Name _________________________________________ By ___________________________________________

Welding Procedure Specification No. ______________ Date _________________Supporting PQR No(s) ___________________
Revision No_____________ Date ______________________________
Welding Process (es) _____________________________ Type (s) _______________________________________________
(Automatic, Manual,Machine or Semi auto)
CODE ASME IX API 1104 AWS D 1.1 Other

BASE METALS (QW- 403)

P.No. ________ Group No. ______________ to P.No. ______________ Group No. ____________________________________
Specification type and grade _________________________________________________________________________________
To Specification type and grade ______________________________________________________________________________
Chem. Analysis and Mech. Prop. _____________________________________________________________________________
To Chem. Analysis and Mech. Prop. ___________________________________________________________________________
Thickness Range:
Base Metal: Groove _________________________________________ Fillet ____________________________
Deposited Weld Metal
Pipe Diam. Range Groove _________________________________________ Fillet ____________________________
Other ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

JOINTS (QW – 402) Details

Joint Design ________________________________________________
Backing _________________________________ Type _____________

FILLER METALS (QW – 404)

F.No._____________________________________ Other __________________________________________________________
A.No._____________________________________ Other __________________________________________________________
Spec. No. (SFA) ____________________________________________________________________________________________
WS No. (class) _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Size of filler metals __________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
(Electrode, Cold Wire, Hot Wire. Etc)
Electrode – flux (class) _______________________________________________________________________________________
Flux Trade Name
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Consumeable
Insert_______________________________________________________________________________________________

SEC APPROVAL
Name _______________________________________________ Unit/Dept. _____________________________________
Signature ____________________________________________ Date _________________________________________

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WELDING PROCDURE SPECIFICATIONS (WPS)

POSTIONS (QW – 405) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW – 407)

Position of Groove Temperature Range ____________________________________
______________________________ Time Range __________________________________________
Welding Progression Up ______ Down ________ Heating Rate ________________ Cooling Rate _____________
Position (s) of Fillet_____________________________
PREHEAT (QW – 406) GAS (QW – 408)
Preheat Temp. Min Shielding Gas(es) _________________________________
_____________________________ Percent Composition (Mixtures) ______________________
Preheat Temp. Max ____________________________ _________________________________________________
Preheat Maintenance ___________________________ Flow Rate ________________________________________
(Continuous or special heating where applicable Gas Backing ______________________________________
should be recorded) Training Shielding Gas Composition ___________________
TECHNIQUE (QW – 410)
String or Weave Bead ___________________________________________ Max Weave Width _________________________
Orifice or Gas Cup Size ___________________________________________________________________________________
Initial and Interpass cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc) __________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Method of Back Gouging __________________________________________________________________________________
Oscillation
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Tube to Work Distance
______________________________________________________________________________
Multiple or Single Pass (per side)
____________________________________________________________________________
Multiple or Single Electrodes ______________________________________________________________________________
Travel Speed (Range) ____________________________________________________________________________________
Peening ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERSITICS (QW – 409)

Current AC or DC ___________________ Polarity ______________________________________________________
Amp (range) ___________________ Volt (range) ______________________________________________________
(Ampes and Volts Range should be recorded for each electrode size, position and thickness, etc. This information should
be listed into tabular form as shown below)
Tungsten electrode Size and Type __________________________________________________________________________
(Pure Tungesten 2% Thoirated etc)
Mode of Metal Transfer for GMAW ________________________________________________________________________
(Spray arc, Short circuiting arc, etc)
Electrode Wire Feed speed range ___________________________________________________________________________

Filler Metal Current Travel

Weld Volt
Process Type Amp Speed Other
Layer (s) Class Dia. Range
Polarity Range Range

SEC APPROVAL
Name _______________________________________________ Unit/Dept. _____________________________________
Signature ____________________________________________ Date _________________________________________

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PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORD (PQR)

Company Name___________________________________________________________________________
Procedure Qualification Record No________________________ Date:_______________________________
WPS No. __________________________________________________________________________________
Welding Process (es) _______________________________________________________________________
Types (Manual, automatic, semi-auto.) _________________________________________________________
CODE ASME IX API 1104 AWS D 1.1 Other
JOINTS (QW-402)

Joint Design Used

BASE METALS (QW-403)
Material Spec.
_____________________________________
Type or Grade
_____________________________________
P. No. __________________ to P. No.________________
Thickness ________________________________________
Diameter _________________________________________
Other
____________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Preheat (QW – 406)
Preheat Temp ___________________________________________
Interpass Temp __________________________________________
Other
__________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW – 407)
Temperature ____________________________________________
Time __________________________________________________
Other
__________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

FILLER METALS (QW – 404)

Weld Metal Analysis A No. GAS (QW – 408)
___________________________ Type of Gas or Gases _____________________________________
Size of Electrode Composition of gas Mixture
___________________________________ ________________________________
Filler Metal F No.________________________________ Other
SFA Specification __________________________________________________
__________________________________ _______________________________________________________
AWS Classification ________________________________
POSITION (QW-405) Technique (QW – 410)
Position of Travel Speed
Groove__________________________________ ____________________________________________
Weld Progression (Uphill, Downhill) String or weave Bead _____________________________________
___________________ Oscillation______________________________________________
Other Multipass or Single Pass (per side)___________________________
____________________________________________ Single of Multiple Electrodes_______________________________
_________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Filler Metal Current Travel
Weld Volt
Process Type Amp Speed Other
Layer (s) Class Dia Range
Polarity Range Range

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TENSILE TEST (QW- 150)
Ultimate Ultimate Character of \
Specimen
Width Thickness Area Total Load Unit Stress Failure &
No
kg(lbs) kPa(psi) Location

GUIDED BEND TESTS (QW- 160)

Type Result Type Result

TOUGHNESS TESTS (QW- 170)

Specimen Notch Specimen Test Impact Lateral Exp. Drop Weight
No. Location Size Temp. Values % Shear mm.(mils) Break No Break

FILLET WELD TEST (QW. 180)

Result – Satisfactory Yes______ No ______ Penetration into Parent Metal Yes____ No ______
Macro – Results __________________________________________________________________

OTHER TESTS
Type of Test
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Deposit Analysis
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Other
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Welder’s Name _________________________________________________________ Symbol

_____________________________
Tests Conducted By ______________________________________________ Laboratory Test
No.___________________________
We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared, welded and tested in
accordance with the requirements of the applicable code:

Code: ___________________________ Laboratory: __________________ By:______________________

Manufacturer: ________________ By: ______________________

Date: ________________________________________
SEC APPROVAL
Name _______________________________________________ Unit/Dept. _____________________________________

Signature ____________________________________________ Date _________________________________________

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