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Welding Process :GTAW Type(s) : Manual Automatic Machine Semi-Auto

Joints (QW - 402)
Joint Design : As shown in the Sketch
Backing :No
Backing Material (Type) : N/A
Welding sequence to conform to good welding practice
Joint Type : Single V butt weld

70° +/- 5°

1.6 mm

2 to 3 mm

Base Metals(QW - 403)

P No : 1 Group No: 1 To P No : 1 Group No: 1
Specification Type and Grade : A106 Gr B or Equivalent To A106 Gr B or Equivalent
Chemical analysis and Mechanical Properties --------To Chemical analysis and Mechanical Properties --------
Thickness Range
Base Metal : Groove : 1.6 mm to 17.44 mm Fillet : All
Dia Range : Groove : All Fillet : All
Others : ------
FILLER METALS (QW- 404) GTAW
Spec No. (SFA) : 5.18
AWS No. (class) : ER 70S2
F- No :6

A- No :1
Size of Filler Metals : 2.4mm
Electrode- Flux (Type) : N/A
Flux Trade Name : N/A
Consumable Insert : N/A
Deposited Weld Metal Thickness Range
Groove : 17.44mm + Weld reinforcement

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POSITION(S) (QW- 405) POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

Positions of Groove : All Temperature Range : N/A

Welding Progression : Uphill Time Range : N/A
Positions of Fillets : All Heating Rate : N/A
Cooling Rate : N/A
Soaking Time : N/A
Others : N/A
PRE- HEAT (QW- 406) GAS (QW- 408) : N.A
Percentage Composition
Pre Heat (min)
: 10 °C (Preheat Gases Mixtures Flow Rate
required to remove
moisture from plate)
Interpass (max) : 200 °C

Pre-Heat maintenance : Yes Shielding Gas Argon 99.9 % pure 8 - 12 LPM

: LPG/ Oxygen heaters/

Any other suitable
Pre Heat Method method Trailing NA NA NA
Temperature Measuring Method Thermo pen
(If required)
Backing NA NA NA
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW- 409)
Current AC or DC : DC Polarity : EN
Amps Range : Refer Table Volts : Refer Table
Tungsten Electrode Size and Type : 2.4mm 2% thoriated
Mode of Metal Transfer (GMAW) : N/A
Electrode wire Feed Speed Range : N/A
TECHNIQUE (QW- 410)

String or Weave Bead : Weave

Orifice or Gas cup Size : 6 to 8mm
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing,
Grinding, etc) : Brushing/Grinding
Weaving / Oscillation : 15mm or 3 times of fillerwire dia. Which ever is less.
Contact Tube To Work Distance : N/A
Multiple or Single Pass (Per side) : Multiple
Multiple or Single Electrodes : Single
Travel Speed (Range) : Refer Table
Peening : Not Allowed
Others : Nil

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Filler Metal Current Minimum

Volts Travel
Weld Layer Process Brand Name
Amps Range Speed in
Class Dia mm Polarity mm/min
Range
Root GTAW ER 70S2 2.5 DC EN 60 - 90 A 12-18 V 60 GE TIG
Fill up &
Capping GTAW ER 70S2 2.5 DC EN 60 - 90 A 12-18 V 60 GE TIG

NOTE:
1 All weld layers must be cleaned by brushing prior to starting next layers.
2 Complies with Welding Specification GS-400 Latest revision

Prepared (NSCL) Checked (CEL) Approved (CEL)

Name: Name: Name:

Date: Date: Date:

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Welding Process :GTAW + SMAW Type(s) : Manual Automatic Machine Semi-Auto

Joints (QW - 402)
Joint Design : As shown in the Sketch
Backing :No
Backing Material (Type) : N/A
Welding sequence to conform to good welding practice
Joint Type : Single V butt weld

70° +/- 5°

1.6 mm

2 to 3 mm

Base Metals(QW - 403)

P No : 1 Group No: 1 To P No : 1 Group No: 1
Specification Type and Grade : A106 GrB or Equivalent To A106 GrB or Equivalent
Chemical analysis and Mechanical Properties --------To Chemical analysis and Mechanical Properties --------
Thickness Range
Base Metal : Groove : 4.8mm to 19.05 mm Fillet : All
Dia Range : 2" & above Groove : All Fillet : All
Others : ------
FILLER METALS (QW- 404) GTAW SMAW
Spec No. (SFA) : 5.18 5.1
AWS No. (class) : ER 70S2 E7018
F- No :6 4

A- No :1 1
Size of Filler Metals : 2.4mm 2.5mm , 3.2mm, 4.0 mm
Electrode- Flux (Type) : N/A N/A
Flux Trade Name : N/A N/A
Consumable Insert : N/A N/A
Deposited Weld Metal Thickness Range
Groove : 6mm max for GTAW + Reminder and reinforcement by SMAW

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POSITION(S) (QW- 405) POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

Positions of Groove : All Temperature Range : N/A

Welding Progression : Uphill Time Range : N/A
Positions of Fillets : All Heating Rate : N/A
Cooling Rate : N/A
Soaking Time : N/A
Others : N/A
PRE- HEAT (QW- 406) GAS (QW- 408) : N.A
Percentage Composition
Pre Heat (min)
: 10 °C (Preheat Gases Mixtures Flow Rate
required to remove
moisture from plate)
Interpass (max)
: 250 °C
Pre-Heat maintenance
: Yes Shielding Gas Argon 99.9 % pure 8 - 12 LPM
Pre Heat Method (If required)
: LPG/ Oxygen heaters/
Any other suitable
method Trailing NA NA NA
Temperature Measuring Method Thermo pen
(If required)
Backing NA NA NA
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW- 409)
Current AC or DC : DC Polarity : EN for GTAW , EP for SMAW
Amps Range : Refer Table Volts : Refer Table
Tungsten Electrode Size and Type : 2.4mm 2% thoriated
Mode of Metal Transfer (GMAW) : N/A
Electrode wire Feed Speed Range : N/A
TECHNIQUE (QW- 410)

: String / Weave ( 3 Times of core diameter of electrode or 15mm Width whichever

String or Weave Bead is less for SMAW) - Weave for GTAW
Orifice or Gas cup Size : 6 to 8mm
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing,
Grinding, etc) : Brushing/Grinding
Weaving / Oscillation : 15mm or 3 times of electrode dia. Whichever is less.
Contact Tube To Work Distance : N/A
Multiple or Single Pass (Per side) : Multiple
Multiple or Single Electrodes : Single
Travel Speed (Range) : Refer Table
Peening : Not Allowed
Others : Nil

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Filler Metal Current Minimum

Volts Travel
Weld Layer Process Remarks
Amps Range Speed in
Class Dia mm Polarity mm/min
Range
Root GTAW ER 70S2 2.5 DC EN 60 - 90 A 12-18 V 60 GE TIG
SMAW E 7018 2.5 DC EP 60-130 A 12-18 V 60 ESSAB
Fill up & SMAW E 7018 3.2 DC EP 60-140 A 12-24 V 70 ESSAB
Capping passes SMAW E 7018 4.0 DC EP 70-140 A 12-24 V 80 ESSAB

NOTE:
1 All weld layers must be cleaned by grinding/brushing prior to starting next layers.
2 Complies with Welding Specification GS-400 Latest revision

Prepared (NSCL) Checked (CEL) Approved (CEL)

Name: Name: Name:

Date: Date: Date:

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Welding Process :GTAW + SMAW Type(s) : Manual Automatic Machine Semi-Auto

Joints (QW - 402)
Joint Design : As shown in the Sketch
Backing :No
Backing Material (Type) : N/A
Welding sequence to conform to good welding practice
Joint Type : Single V butt weld

70° +/- 5°

1.6 mm

2 to 3 mm

Base Metals(QW - 403)

P No : 1 Group No: 1 To P No : 1 Group No: 1
Specification Type and Grade : A106 GrB or Equivalent To A106 GrB or Equivalent
Chemical analysis and Mechanical Properties --------To Chemical analysis and Mechanical Properties --------
Thickness Range
Base Metal : Groove : 4.8mm to 50.8 mm Fillet : All
Dia Range : Above 2" Groove : All Fillet : All
Others : ------
FILLER METALS (QW- 404) GTAW SMAW
Spec No. (SFA) : 5.18 5.1
AWS No. (class) : ER 70S2 E7018
F- No :6 4

A- No :1 1
Size of Filler Metals : 2.4mm 2.5mm , 3.2mm, 4.0mm, 5.0mm
Electrode- Flux (Type) : N/A N/A
Flux Trade Name : N/A N/A
Consumable Insert : N/A N/A
Deposited Weld Metal Thickness Range
Groove : 10 mm max for GTAW + (Reminder and Reinforcement by SMAW

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POSITION(S) (QW- 405) POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

Positions of Groove : All Temperature Range : 593°C to 649 °C

Welding Progression : Uphill Heating Rate : 150 ° C / Hr max
Positions of Fillets : All Cooling Rate : 200 ° C / Hr max
Soaking Time : 1 Hour (min.)
Others : Nil

PRE- HEAT (QW- 406) GAS (QW- 408) : N.A

Percentage Composition
Pre Heat (min) : 79 °C
Gases Mixtures Flow Rate

Interpass (max)
: 250 °C
Pre-Heat maintenance
: Yes Shielding Gas Argon 99.9 % pure 8 - 12 LPM
Pre Heat Method : LPG/ Oxygen heaters/
Any other suitable
method Trailing NA NA NA
Temperature Measuring Method Thermo pen

Backing NA NA NA
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW- 409)
Current AC or DC : DC Polarity : EN for GTAW , EP for SMAW
Amps Range : Refer Table Volts : Refer Table
Tungsten Electrode Size and Type : 2.4mm 2% thoriated
Mode of Metal Transfer (GMAW) : N/A
Electrode wire Feed Speed Range : N/A
TECHNIQUE (QW- 410)

: String / Weave ( 3 Times of core diameter of electrode or 15mm Width whichever

String or Weave Bead is less for SMAW )
Orifice or Gas cup Size : 6 to 8mm
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing,
Grinding, etc) : Brushing/Grinding
Oscillation : yes
Contact Tube To Work Distance : N/A
Multiple or Single Pass (Per side) : Multiple
Multiple or Single Electrodes : Single
Travel Speed (Range) : Refer Table
Peening : Not Allowed
Others : Nil

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Filler Metal Current Minimum

Volts Travel
Weld Layer Process Remarks
Amps Range Speed in
Class Dia mm Polarity mm/min
Range
Root GTAW ER 70S2 2.5 DC EN 60 - 90 A 12-18 V 60 GE TIG
Hot pass GTAW ER 70S2 2.5 DC EN 60 - 90 A 12-18 V 60 GE TIG
SMAW E 7018 2.5 DC EP 60-130 A 12-18 V 60 ESSAB
SMAW E 7018 3.2 DC EP 60-140 A 12-24 V 70 ESSAB
Fill up & SMAW E 7018 4.0 DC EP 70-140 A 12-24 V 70 ESSAB
Capping passes SMAW E 7018 5.0 DC EP 80-140 A 12-24 V 75 ESSAB

NOTE:
1 All weld layers must be cleaned by grinding/brushing prior to starting next layers.
2 Complies with Welding Specification GS-400 Latest revision

Prepared (NSCL) Checked (CEL) Approved (CEL)

Name: Name: Name:

Date: Date: Date:

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Welding Process :GTAW Type(s) : Manual Automatic Machine Semi-Auto

Joints (QW - 402)
Joint Design : As shown in the Sketch
Backing :No
Backing Material (Type) : N/A
Welding sequence to conform to good welding practice
Joint Type : Single V butt weld

70° +/- 5°

1.6 mm

2 to 3 mm

Base Metals(QW - 403)

P No : 1 Group No: 1 To P No : 1 Group No: 1
Specification Type and Grade : A333 Gr 6 or Equivalent To A333 Gr 6 or Equivalent
Chemical analysis and Mechanical Properties --------To Chemical analysis and Mechanical Properties --------
Thickness Range
Base Metal : Groove : 1.6 mm to 11.08 mm Fillet : All
Dia Range : Groove : All Fillet : All
Others : ------
FILLER METALS (QW- 404) GTAW
Spec No. (SFA) : 5.18
AWS No. (class) : ER 80SB2
F- No :6

A- No :1
Size of Filler Metals : 2.4mm
Electrode- Flux (Type) : N/A
Flux Trade Name : N/A
Consumable Insert : N/A
Deposited Weld Metal Thickness Range
Groove : 11.08 mm + 1.6mm Reinforcement

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POSITION(S) (QW- 405) POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

Positions of Groove : All Temperature Range : N/A

Welding Progression : Uphill Time Range : N/A
Positions of Fillets : All Heating Rate : N/A
Cooling Rate : N/A
Soaking Time : N/A
Others : N/A
PRE- HEAT (QW- 406) GAS (QW- 408) : N.A
Percentage Composition
Pre Heat (min)
: 10 °C (Preheat Gases Mixtures Flow Rate
required to remove
moisture from plate)
Interpass (max)
: 200 °C
Pre-Heat maintenance
: Yes Shielding Gas Argon 99.9 % pure 8 - 12 LPM
Pre Heat Method (If required)
: LPG/ Oxygen heaters/
Any other suitable
method Trailing NA NA NA
Temperature Measuring Method Thermo pen
(If required)
Backing NA NA NA
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW- 409)
Current AC or DC : DC Polarity : EN
Amps Range : Refer Table Volts : Refer Table
Tungsten Electrode Size and Type : 2.4mm 2% thoriated
Mode of Metal Transfer (GMAW) : N/A
Electrode wire Feed Speed Range : N/A
TECHNIQUE (QW- 410)

String or Weave Bead : Weave

Orifice or Gas cup Size : 6 to 8mm
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing,
Grinding, etc) : Brushing/Grinding
Oscillation : yes
Contact Tube To Work Distance : N/A
Multiple or Single Pass (Per side) : Multiple
Multiple or Single Electrodes : Single
Travel Speed (Range) : Refer Table
Peening : Not Allowed
Others : Nil

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Filler Metal Current Minimum

Volts Travel
Weld Layer Process Brand Name
Amps Range Speed in
Class Dia mm Polarity mm/min
Range
Root GTAW ER 80SB2 2.5 DC EN 60 - 90 A 12-18 V 60 ESSAB
Fill up &
Capping GTAW ER 80SB2 2.5 DC EN 60 - 90 A 12-18 V 60 ESSAB

NOTE:
1 All weld layers must be cleaned by brushing prior to starting next layers.
2 Complies with Welding Specification GS-400 Latest revision

Prepared (NSCL) Checked (CEL) Approved (CEL)

Name: Name: Name:

Date: Date: Date:

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