WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION FOR MS STRUCTURE WELDING

CONTENTS

S. NoDescription
I Cover Sheet
II Content Sheet
1 Scope of Work
2 References
3 Project Organization
4 Pre-requisite
5 Activity Description
6 Work Methodology
7 Testing
8 In process and Final Inspection and Testing
9 Records
10 List of attachments
1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

This method statement describes the method of Welding process specification at DIAL,
Phase-3 project.

2.0 REFERENCES

Approved drawing and specifications.

3.0 Project Organization

Project is headed by project manager and supported by various functions i.e

construction purchase, design, quality and safety etc.

Construction Team : Roles & Responsibility :

Project Engineer :

 He is responsible for ensuring the implementation of this method statement and

assuring safety and quality at site.
 He is responsible for execution of all site related work in accordance with the
approved working reference drawings and method statement.
 He is responsible for scheduling and monitoring site activities in a regular basis,
adhering to quality and safety policy.
 He is responsible to coordinate for material & work force, interface with other system
wide contractors
 Responsible to comply work permit requirement.

Site Supervisor:
 He is prime responsible for ensuring the implementation of this method statement
assuring EHS and quality management at site.
 Ensures that tools and equipment used by construction sub contractor are in safe and
workable condition.
 Conduct frequently activity supervision regarding the workers activities and ensuring
work as per approved working drawings & method statement and initiate corrective
action if any deviation observed from system requirement.
 Works in close coordination with site safety officer & takes all necessary measures to
comply and correct all practices and condition which are deemed to be unsafe.
 To conduct Tool Box Talk.
Safety Officer :

 Coordinate the safety activities between the customer, contractor (BSL) and sub-
contractor.
 Coordinating safety, Health & Environment implementation.
 Conduct regular safety checks to ensure that the established safety procedures are
implemented in proper manner.
 Record & report all reportable incidents to EHS head Manager.
 Report and investigate all near misses, incidents and accidents.
 Organizes and conducts safety trainings of Subcontractors at site.
 Organize the monthly Safety committee meeting at site.
 Ensures use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
 Ensures that safety equipment (incl. Fire-fighting equipment) is always ready for use,
monitors expiry dates and inspection requirements.
 Ensure that all Safety related documents like instructions, procedures, inspection
forms and emergency plans are kept updated with the latest information.
 Assist in conducting tool box talk to workers along with site supervisor.
 Inspection of tools, tackles, lifting machines & inform the Project Engineer if any
deviations observed.
 Promoting safety consciousness at site.
 Monitoring of welfare measures for workers & staff at work site.
 EHS management system shall be followed as per approved Project EHS plan.

4. Pre-requisite :
 Clearance of site from civil agency where installation activity to be commenced.
 Availability of approved working drawings
 Availability of required tools and tackles with safety tag ‘ safe for use’
 Availability of all material required to conduct the welding activity.

5. Activity description :

5.1 Material Details

Item Description – QTY Brand /

Manufacturer
1. Welding Rod
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5.2 Machine Tools Equipment

Project Engineer and site Supervisor shall ensure all necessary

tools & tackles are available at site prior to commencement of
work. All tools are to be approved by client before
commencement of work. All tools test/calibration certificates to
be submitted for record .

Item Machine / Equipment Tool

1. Welding Machine ( 3Phase)
2. Hammer
3. Chisel
4. Welding Shield
5. Grinder
6. Wire Brush
7. Pipe Cutter

5.3 Manpower Deployment:

Required team of workers deputed by Subcontractor under
supervision of supervisor as per site condition and volume of
work. Tool box meeting to be conducted to the workers before
start of work and properly inducted with subcontractor by Safety
personnel. All the workers must know the safety signage &
concept of work. ID card must be issued to each worker with
personal details ( including blood group ) and employers details.

5.4 Safety Gadgets

Item Description
1. Safety Helmet ( Mandatory)
2 Safety Shoes ( Mandatory)
3. Safety Jacket ( Mandatory)
4. Hand gloves- (as per activity)
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5. Safety harness (as per activity)

6. Ladder (as per activity)
7. Welder apron, welding Shield
8. Fire Extinguishers
9. Fire Blanket, if required.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

- Welding rods must be stored in dry place
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

PROJECT NAME: DIAL Phase-3A Project

MAIN CONTRACTOR: Larsen & Toubro Construction

SUB-CONTRACTOR NAME: Godrej & Boyce

WELDING PROCESS: GTAW

JOINT (QW-402)

Joint Design: Single Butt

Backing: No

BASE METALS (QA-403)

Material Specification: ASTM A312

Pipe Dia Range: 80mm to 300mm
Type or Grade: SS316
Thickness Range: 5.0mm to 9.52mm
Fillet: NA
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FILLER MATALS ( QW-404)

Specification No. (SFA): 5.9

F No.: 6
A No.: 8

AWS No. (Class): ER-316L

Size of Filler metals: 1.6mm
Weld Metal Thickness Range: Groove: 9.52 mm Maximum Fillet- Any
Electrode Trade Name: ADVANI (ADOR)/ESAB

POSITION (QW-405)

Position: 6G
Position of Groove: All position
Welding Progression: Up Hill

PRE HEAT (QW-406)

Preheat Temperature Min: Ambient

Interpass Temperature Max: 250 deg C
Preheat Maintenance: None

POST WELD HEAT TREATEMENT (QW-407)

Temperature: NA
Time: NA
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Other: NA

GAS (QW-408)

Shielding Gas(s): Argon

Percent composition: 99.99%
Flow Rate: 8-15 Ltr/min
Gas Backing: 8-20 Ltr/min ( Argon 99.9%)
Trailing Shielding gas composition: N/A

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current AC or DC: DC
Amps ( Range) : 65-90 ampere
Polarity: DCEN
Volt (Range): 10-15 volts

TECHNIQUE (QW-410)

String or Weave Bead: String/Weaving, shall not exceed 3 times of

electrode dia
Orifice or Gas Cup Size: NA
Initial & Inter pass cleaning: Wire Brushing & Grinding
Method of Back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N/A
Multiple or Single pass (per side): MULTIPLE
Multiple or Single Electrode: SINGLE
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Travel speed (Range): 50 to 75 mm/ min

WELDING PROCEDURE:

Weld Process Filler Metal Current Voltage Travel speed

Layer Class Dia(mm) Type or Ampere Range Range
Polarity Range
Root GTAW ER- 316L 1.6mm DCSP 70-100 10-12 50-75mm/min
Cap GTAW ER-316L 6.6mm DCSP 90-130 12-14 50-75mm/min