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BPV Section IX
QW-200.4(b), Combining Procedure Qualification Records
03/08/2005
BC05-025
IX-04-18
Background: A combination GTAW and SMAW WPS is
supported by two PQRs. PQR A is welded with SMAW to
join 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) thick plates with 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) of
SMAW deposit. PQR B is welded with GTAW and SMAW to
join 1/2 in. (13 mm) thick plates, with 1/8 in. (3 mm) of
GTAW deposit, and 3/8 in. (10 mm) of SMAW deposit.

Question (1): Do PQRs A and B qualify the combination WPS

for a base metal thickness range of 3/16 in. (5 mm) to 8 in.
(200 mm) when impact testing is not required?

Reply (1): Yes.

Question (2): Do PQRs A and B qualify the combination WPS

for a maximum deposited weld metal thickness of 1/4 in. (6
mm) for the GTAW process and 8 in. (200 mm) for the
SMAW process?

Reply (2): Yes.

Question (3): When impact tests are performed for both PQRs
with acceptable results, do PQRs A and B qualify the
combination WPS for a base metal thickness range of 1/2 in.
(13 mm) to 8 in. (200 mm) when impact testing is required?

Reply (3): Yes.

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