Introduction Wps and PQR
Introduction Wps and PQR
Introduction Wps and PQR
Welding requires skill. Determining how to weld requires knowledge regarding the materials being welded and welding process, among numerous other factors. Because of huge number of variables involved, the knowledge of the welding engineer and the skill of the welder need to be validated by a series of tests. All this information is documented on Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Welding Procedure Qualification Record (WPQR), and associated Test Reports.
For most applications the information required is generally similar to that recorded on a Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), except that ranges are usually permitted on thicknesses, diameters, welding current, materials, joint types etc. If a WPS is used in conjunction with an approved procedure qualification record (PQR) then the ranges stated should be in accordance with the approval ranges permitted by the PQR. However careful consideration should be given to the ranges specified to ensure they are achievable, so that these ranges represent good welding practice.
3. Test the completed weld in accordance with the relevant standard to ensure that the weld is clean and fully fused. 4. For a butt weld this is normally a visual examination followed by radiography or bend tests. 5. Once the test is completed the necessary forms have to be completed by you or the test body and signed by the test bodys surveyor. 6. Note that any changes that require a new welding procedure (WPS) may also apply to the welders approval, refer to the referencing code/ standard for precise details.
Acceptance Standards
In general welds must show a neat workman like appearance. The root must be fully fused along the entire length of the weld, the profile of the cap should blend in smoothly with the parent material and the weld should be significantly free from imperfections. Reference should be made to the acceptance standard for precise details.
Documentation
The necessary documents for a successful Welding Program are as follows: 1. Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Independent Laboratory Test Report for the PQR, Welder Performance Qualification Record (WPQR), and Independent Laboratory Test Report for the WPQR; OR 2. Pre-qualified Welding Procedure Specification (Applicable to some Codes only), Welder Performance Qualification Record (WPQR), and Independent Laboratory Test Report for the WPQR; OR 3. Code adopted Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS), Welder Performance Qualification Record (WPQR), and Independent Laboratory Test Report for the WPQR
Weld Visual Examination by a AWS Certified Welding Inspector Bend Test Hardness Test Transverse Tensile Test All Weld Metal Tensile Test Charpy Impact Test Weld Metal Chemical Analysis Macroetch Test Torque Test Peel Test Nick Break Test
Visual Inspection by AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Radiographic Testing by Level II personnel certified as per SNT-TC-1A Ultrasonic Testing by Level II personnel certified as per SNT-TC-1A Magnetic Particle Testing by Level II personnel certified as per SNT-TC-1A Penetrant Testing by Level II personnel certified as per SNT-TC-1A