Piping Welding

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WLD-FAB-001

Applicable codes for welding are ASME B31.3, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

WLD-FAB-002

In India, additionally IBR Regulations Apply.

WLD-FAB-003

Normally in hydrocarbon insustry, Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel and Stainless Steel are the base materials to be welded.

WLD-FAB-004

Welding consummables include Electrodes, Filler Wires, Argon gas etc.

WLD-FAB-005

Quality of welding consummables must be ensured as per Project Welding Specification.

WLD-FAB-006

Argon gas shall be 99.995 Percent Pure.

WLD-FAB-007

Welders must be qualified as per applicable code e.g. B31.3

WLD-FAB-008

All the welding equipment like transformers, thermocouples, pyro-meters, automatic temperature recorders, heat treatment equipmets etc. is provided by welding contractor.

WLD-FAB-009

All the weld testing equipment like radiographic equipments, radiographic films, darkroom facilities, dye-penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic testic etc. are provided by the welding contractor.

WLD-FAB-010

Generally used welding processes are SMAW and GTAW.

WLD-FAB-011

SMAW : Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process

WLD-FAB-012

GTAW : Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process

WLD-FAB-013

Which welding process to be emplyed where is given in Project Welding Specification.

WLD-FAB-014

Edge preparation procedure required to be carried out for different types of base materials.

WLD-FAB-015

Cleaning of the edge is necessary.

WLD-FAB-016

After cleaning, edges are aligned and properly spaced. Tack welding, if required is done.

WLD-FAB-017

Workpieces need to be protected form weather during welding.

WLD-FAB-018

Proper welding technique is usually specified in Project Welding Specification.

WLD-FAB-019

Welding procedure qualification record should be submitted by Welding Contractor to the Client.

WLD-FAB-020

Preheating and Post Weld Heat Treatment need to be carried out as per Project Weldng Specification.

WLD-FAB-021

After welding and PWHT, Inspection and Testing of welds is done as per various testing and inspection methods specified in Project Welding Specification.

WLD-FAB-022

Repairs of welds may be done if defects are within certain limits.

WLD-FAB-023

Contractor has to submit various documents related to welding work done by him.