WELD REPAIR PROCEDURE

This Procedure for WELD REPAIR GM-PR-WR-01 Revision-2 meets the requirements of UW
38, UW 40 (e), UCS 56 (f) of ASME Section VIII Division 1 and para 6.2.7 & para 6.4.5.2 of
ASME Section VIII Div.2

1. SCOPE.

 This procedure is made to carry out localized repairs of welded long seams, circular
seams, nozzle pipe to pipe or flange joints.
 Repairs made according to this procedure shall be carried out prior HT and testing of the
equipment.
 All weld repairs shall be carried out in a manner acceptable to the AI.

2. Applicable Documents.

 Approved Construction Drawings.

 ASME Section VIII Division 1.
 ASME Section VIII Division 2.

3. Procedure.
 After completion of welding of circular seam, long seams or pipe to flange joints
radiography shall be done.
 Defects which need to be repaired shall be marked on the weld joints with the help of
tracing paper on which image of the defect is traced from the Radiographed film.
 The marked area shall be excavated by Grinding up to the sound metal.
 The excavated area shall be cleaned thoroughly and PT Examined by using approved PT
procedure and qualified personnel.
 After ensuring the repair is removed fully the excavated area shall be rewelded by using
approved WPS and qualified welders.
 After completion of welding the area shall be reexamined using same method of NDE.

Prepared and Approved By Accepted By

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(QA/QC ENGG) (HEAD QA/QC)