WELDING METHOD FOR ILIJAN LNG PROJECT

1. PREPARATION OF MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLES

1.1. Proper equipment and tools that are applicable to the job must be used.
1.2. Condition of equipment and tools such as welding machine, angle grinder,
portable ovens, etc., shall be checked before proceeding to work. All welding
equipment and tools shall be calibrated. Working area shall be checked for
cleanliness and ease to access.
1.3. Welding Electrodes shall be stored in a suitable and controlled environment
to avoid contamination. Packaging of unused electrodes shall be checked to
ensure that all electrodes are free from moisture contamination.
1.4. Low-Hydrogen Electrodes shall be baked and dried on an Electrode
Stabilizing Oven for at least two (2) hours between 260°C to 430°C. Electrodes
that are not immediately used shall be placed on holding oven at a minimum
temperature of 250°C.
1.5. Construction materials such as consumables, fasteners, steel plates and
shapes shall be checked and inspected in accordance with the approved ITP or
applicable codes before using for fabrication. Inspection report shall be properly
documented and filed.
1.6. Welders and Welding Operators shall pass the Welder Qualification Test
(WQT) to be authorized to conduct welding works. WQT shall be conducted in
accordance with the codes applicable and standard (AWS, ASME, ISO, API).
Result of WQT shall be properly documented and filed on a safe storage and for
it to be easily available for review.

2. FIT-UP OF JOINTS AND MEMBERS

2.1. Fit-up of members and joints shall be carefully conducted using the
appropriate tools and equipment to prevent any unnecessary injuries or damage
to the work piece.
2.2. Cutting of steel shall be mechanical or thermal cutting. Drag lines, cracks,
notches, and other surface imperfections due to thermal cutting shall be cleaned
by means of grinding.
2.3. Joints to be welded shall be prepared in accordance with the approved
WPS, Approved Drawings, and applicable Codes and Standards (AWS, ASME, ISO,
etc.).
2.4. All joints shall be inspected and marked prior to full welding. Inspection of
joints shall be properly documented and filed.

3. WELDING
3.1. Joints to be welded shall be free from water, dirt, grease, oil, and other
contaminants. Protective coatings such as paint and mill scales shall be removed
through grinding to facilitate proper welding of joints.
3.2. Only approved welding consumables and calibrated welding equipment
shall be used for welding.
 3.3. All low hydrogen electrodes that are withdrawn from a stabilizing oven
must be stored on a portable holding oven. Cans and other makeshift containers
must not be used to avoid moisture contamination.
3.4. Protective barriers (Blue sheets, fire resistant blankets, etc.) around the
joints shall be prepared in a manner that will prevent wind draft from entering
the work area.
3.5. All joints shall be properly marked, indicating the joint number, welder
assigned to the joint, date of welding and inspection, and other necessary
markings that will help in the identification of the joint.
3.6. All welding works shall be conducted in accordance with the approved WPS
and applicable code ans standards.
3.7. Preheating, Post Weld Heat treatment and Post Heating shall be conducted
in accordance with the applicable WPS whenever necessary.
3.8. All completed welds shall be visually inspected in accordance with the
acceptance criteria of the applicable codes and standards of the ITP.
3.9. All non-conforming welds shall be repaired immediately using an approved
WPS.

4. POST WELDING
4.1. Welded Joints shall be visually inspected and tested in accordance with the
approved ITP. Hold points and acceptance criteria shall be clearly indicated on
the approved ITP of the Client.
4.2. Extend of testing (NDT) shall be indicated by the approved ITP.
4.3. Procedures and acceptance criteria of NDT shall comply with the applicable
code and standard (AWS, ASME, and ISO).
4.4. All inspections and testings shall comply with the approved ITP of the
client.
4.5. Result of all inspections and testings shall be acknowledge and approved by
the client.
4.6. All inspections and testings shall be properly documented and filed on a
safe storage.
4.7. Fabricated and welded items that passed the NDT and Final Inspection will
then be released for delivery to site of protective coating application (e.g.
galvanizing or blasting and painting) if necessary.

5. SITE PREPARATION
5.1. Check equipment and other materials needed at site are properly delivered
and with no defect. Ensure that all equipment are properly working before
starting operation.
5.2. Items that are fabricated must also be inspected to verify whether the
items delivered are with the same specifications with the approved drawings.
Also check for documents for the material inspection, NDT records and other
needed details.
5.3. Ensure that the workplace is safe for the operators and equipment before
proceeding with the installation. Other material and consumables must be
 placed in a safe area or storage to avoid possibility of damage and/or
contamination.
5.4. Coordinate with the personnel in charge at site for the clarifications and
other instructions prior to the work to be conducted at site (e.g. installation,
welding, and other structural works).

6. INSTALLATION
1.1. Observe proper tools and equipment to be used at work. Ensure that all
equipment are proper functional and are calibrated.
1.2. Proper PPE must also be used before proceeding to work.
1.3. All welding work procedure refer to Section 1. PREPARATION OF
MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLES and Section 3. WELDING. Changes with the
work (e.g installation, welding) shall be in accordance with applicable code
and/or shall be coordinated and approved by the client prior to proceeding.
1.4. Installed and welded items or members of the structure must be inspected
and shall be properly documented.
1.5. All documented inspection shall be acknowledge and approved by the
client.
1.6. All document shall be filed on a safe storage for easy access upon review.