SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PIEU-30-September-2018 - REV.2018.09.00 (Standards Cutoff - September 30,2018) Rev.2018.09.

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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Validation of Welding Equipment (Plant Piping) SAIC-W-2011 21-Oct-18 WELD-
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WELDING EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION
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A General Requirements

Welding power supplies shall be validated in accordance with BS EN 50504

SAES-W-011,
A1 or an approved equivalent if impact toughness test is reqd by the applicable
Para. 19.2
company or industry specifications or codes.

The welding equipment should be validated or calibrated at yearly intervals. SAES-W-011,

A2
(BS EN 50504 section 6). Para. 19.2

Welding equipment is validated by an 'expert', using equipment which has

calibration traceable to national standards. SAES-W-011,
A3
NOTE: Welding equipment manufacturer, repairer, validation agent or the Para. 19.2
user can carry out the validation. (BS EN 50504 Para. section 7).

Measuring instruments used in validation should conform to following:

1) They are in good condition.
2) They should be calibrated by a recognized calibrator with standards
SAES-W-011,
A4 traceable to a national standard.
Para. 19.2
3) They should be at least twice and preferably five times more accurate,
than the accuracy required for the validation grade.
(BS EN 50504 Section 9.3)

Ambient temperature is measured to ensure it is within the limits specified for

SAES-W-011,
A5 the power source, and the instrument rating tested. Ambient temperature is
Para. 19.2
recorded on validation certificate. (BS EN 50504 Para. 9.5.1.1)

Input voltage is measured to ensure compliance with the specified value for
the power source. This measurement is recorded on the validation
SAES-W-011,
A6 certificate.
Para. 19.2
NOTE: Correct tappings have been connected within the power source if
relevant. Refer (BS EN 50504 Para. 9.5.1.2)

For engine driven power sources, check rated load speed and no-load speed
SAES-W-011,
A7 to ensure that the power source meets the rated values (BS EN 50504 Para.
Para. 19.2
9.5.1.3)

The resistive load across the output terminals of the power source, is
connected as far as practical. The instrumentation used for the validation of SAES-W-011,
A8
the voltage across the resistive load & the transducer in the circuit, is Para. 19.2
connected.(BS EN 50504 Para. 9.5.1.4)

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 Power Source for each welding process are subjected to the following loads:
a. TIG - is loaded with a conventional load of drooping
characteristics{(U₂ = (10 + 0,04 I2) V up to I₂ = 600 A},
after which it remains constant at 34V.
b. SMAW- is loaded with a conventional load of Drooping
characteristic {U₂ = (20 + 0,04 I2) V up to I₂ = 600 A}, after
which U₂ remains constant at 44 V.
c. MIG/MAG/FCAW- loaded with Flat characteristic
{U₂ = (14 + 0,05 I2) V up to I₂ = 600 A}, after which U₂ SAES-W-011,
A9
remains constant at 44 V. Para. 19.2
d. SAW - loaded with a conventional load U₂ = (20 + 0,04 I2) V
up to I₂ = 600 A, after which U₂ remains constant at 44 V.
(BS EN 50504 Para. 9.4)

The wire feed unit being validated, is connected to the source of power SAES-W-011,
A10
supply normally used during welding. (BS EN 50504 Para. 9.5.1.5) Para. 19.2

The wire feeder is assembled and adjusted according to the manufacturer's SAES-W-011,
A11
instructions.(BS EN 50504 Para. 9.5.1.6) Para. 19.2

The wire feeder shall not be driven at speeds or loaded with filler wire
SAES-W-011,
A12 diameters, in excess of that shown on the rating plate. (BS EN 50504.Para.
Para. 19.2
9.5.1.7)

Use terminals, cables and wires of high quality to connect the welding
equipment during validation and make all joints sound. Make all crimped and SAES-W-011,
A13
soldered joints free from any signs of overheating (BS EN 50504.Para. Para. 19.2
9.5.1.8)

The validation/calibration range of the control or meter fitted to the power

source, is selected from one of the following:
a) the full range of the control or meter;
SAES-W-011,
A14 b) a partial range of the control or meter;
Para. 19.2
c) selected points over the range of the control or meter.
Either b) or c) is agreed on BEFORE performing validation/calibration
Refer.BS EN 50504.Para. 9.5.1.9

Measurements are taken at the minimum setting, the maximum setting, and
SAES-W-011,
A15 3 other points nominally equally spaced between minimum and maximum,
Para. 19.2
over the full or partial range. (BS EN 50504.Para. 9.5.1.9)

B Validation (Calibration) Process

The equipment is switched on 5 minutes before any calibration requirements. SAES-W-011,

B1
(BS EN 50504.Para. 9.5.2.1) Para. 19.2

Validation starts at the minimum output setting. The power source output is
energized and stabilized for 10 seconds, and a reading is taken. The SAES-W-011,
B2
procedure is repeated for each of the measurement points up to the Para. 19.2
maximum, (BS EN 50504 .Para. 9.5.2.2)

After a further 10 seconds a second reading is taken at the max. setting. This
SAES-W-011,
B3 procedure is repeated for each of the measurement points down to the
Para. 19.2
minimum,(BS EN 50504 .Para. 9.5.2.3)

The power source ishould not be loaded in excess of that shown on the SAES-W-011,
B4
rating plate, (BS EN 50504.Para. 9.5.2.4) Para. 19.2

If validation at a particular current and or voltage is required, but the nature

of the load does not permit that current or voltage at the corresponding load
SAES-W-011,
B5 voltage or current to be achieved, points are taken above and below the
Para. 19.2
desired values, and the required value calculated, (BS EN 50504 .Para.
9.5.2.5)

At each validation point selected, record on to SATR-W-2011:

a) Current and/or voltage control setting
b) Power source meter readings.
c) Two values of the true measurement of current and/or voltage from the
SAES-W-011,
B6 test instrumentation.
Para. 19.2
d) The mean value of the two measurements.
Results of measurements are systematically recorded and supplied on, or
with validation certificate. (SATR-W-2011).
(BSEN 50504 .Para. 9.5.2.6)

If the power source has a slope control, the setting is noted. If it is necessary
SAES-W-011,
B7 to validate the power source at different settings of the slope control, this is
Para. 19.2
agreed prior to the validation.(BS EN 50504. Para. 9.5.2.7)

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 Consistency of the equipment is important and consistency test are
recommended during validation
A consistency test should be carried out on controls, which are not
graduated in absolute units.
NOTE:
1) consistency test determine the repeatability of the equipment output over SAES-W-011,
B8
a period of time. The results obtained from the present validation are Para. 19.2
compared to the results of the initial tests. The
repeatability/consistency is the difference between these readings.
2) Percentage values of accuracy specified in Table 1, should be used in the
consistency test as for standard or precision grade as appropriate.(BS EN
50504- Para 3.4 & Section 5)

On completion of a validation the results are compared with the Accuracy set SAES-W-011,
B9
in Table 1 of section 4 (BS EN 50504.Para. 9.5.2.8 See Attachment 1) Para. 19.2

Equipment that meets the accuracy in (Table 1) are labeled with the
following information:
A) "PASSED"
B) Date the label is valid (Date of Passed); SAES-W-011,
B10
C) Date of expiry of the validation (As per schedule Q) Para. 19.2
D) Name of the authority issuing the label
E) Make, model and serial number of the equipment (Unique ID #) (BS EN
50504 .Para. 10.1.2)

For Equipment that does not meet accuracy recommended in Table 1, label
bearing the following information is attached:
a) "FAILED"
b) Date the label was issued;
c) Name of the authority issuing the label; SAES-W-011,
B11
d) Make, model and serial number of the equipment. Para. 19.2
All equipment in shops or in the field
shall have a label. A tag for rejected equipment with a reason for rejection is
an acceptable identifier (needs repair, etc.). See SAIC-L-2031.(BS EN 50504
.Para. 10.1.3)

Avalidation certificate shall be issued, indicating that the equipment has SAES-W-011,
B12
passed or failed.(BS EN 50504 .Para.10.2) Para. 19.2

REMARKS:

ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - BS EN 50504-2008 Table 1 (Validation/Calibration Tolerances)

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-W-011, Welding Requirements for On-Plot Piping, (1 January 2018)
2. BS EN 50504-2008, Code of practice for Validation of arc welding equipment

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:
S.PARSAD/MANSOOR MR. IBRAHIM
QC Inspector PID Representative
Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:
MAZHARULHAQ MR.ABDUL KAREEM
QC Supervisor Proponent and Others
Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PIEU-30-September-2018 - REV.2018.09.00 (Standards Cutoff - September 30,2018) Rev.2018.09.00 30-Sep-18

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Validation of Welding Equipment (Plant Piping) SAIC-W-2011 21-Oct-18 WELD-

Attachment 1 - BS EN 50504-2008- Table 1 (Validation/Calibration Tolerances)

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