Asme-Ix PDF
Asme-Ix PDF
Asme-Ix PDF
Answer: WPS stands for Welding Procedure Specification. A WPS is a written document
that provides direction to the welder or welding operator for making production welds in
accordance with code requirement.
(Refer: ASME Sec IX; QW:100.1)
2. What is PQR?
Answer: PQR stands for procedure qualification record. The PQR documents what
occurred during welding the test coupon and the results of testing of the coupon.
Answer: The purpose for qualification of a WPS is to determine that the weldment
proposed for construction is capable of providing the required properties for its intended
application.
Welding Procedure Qualification establishes the properties of the weldment not the skill of
the welder or welding operator.
Answer: In performance qualification, the basic criteria established for welder qualification
is to determine the welders ability to deposit sound weld metal. The purpose of the
performance qualification test for the welding operator is to determine the welding operators
mechanical ability to operate the welding equipment.
Answer: NO.
WPS, PQR, WPQ/WOPQ made in accordance with the requirements of the 1962 edition or
any later edition of section IX may be used in any construction built to the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code or the ASME B 31 Code for pressure piping.
1. Is WPS, PQR or WPQ/WOPQ need to be amended for using it
according to a later edition of ASME BPV Section IX?
Answer: 1. Tension test. 2. Guided bend test. 3. Fillet weld test 4. Notch
toughness test
Answer:
1. Tension test: Used to determine the ultimate strength of grrove-weld joints
2. Guided bend test: Used to determine the degree of soundness and ductility of
groove-weld joints.
3. Fillet weld test: Used to determine the size , contour and degre of soundness of
fillet welds.
4. Notch toughness test: Used to determine the notch toughness of the weldment
4. What are the tests done for stud welding procedure and performance
qualification ?
Answer: Yes
Welders making groove welds in P.No.21 through P No.26 and P.No.51 through P No.53
metals with the GTAW process may also be qualified by volumetric NDE
Answer: No
Answer: Yes
As per QW-191.2.1 (a), The ultrasonic examination for welder and welding
operators may be conducted on test welds in material 1/2in. (13mm) thick or
greater
1. How many studs are to be welded for procedure qualification of stud
weld test?
Answer: The equipment used for stud welding shall be completely automatic
except for manual starting.
3. What are the test to be done for the procedure qualification of stud
welding?
Answer:
1. Every other welding stud (five joints) shall be tested either by hammering over
until one fourth of its length is flat on the test piece, or by bending the stud to an
angle of atleast 15 degree and returning it to its original position using a test jig
and an adapter location dimension that are in accordance with figure QW-466.4
2. The remaining five welded stud joints shall be tested in torque using a torque
testing arrangement that is substantially in accordance with figure QW-
466.5. Alternatively where torquing is not feasible, tensile strength test may be
used.
Answer: In order to pass the test(s), each of the five stud welds and heat
affected zones shall be free of visible separation or fracture after bending and
return bending or after hammering.
Answer: In order to pass the test(s), each of the five stud welds shall be subjected to the
required torque shown in the table, which is given with QW 192.1.3
Answer: Yes.
Answer: 6 Months.
Answer: No. As per QW 353, deletion of backing is a re-qualification criteria for the welder
in the case of SMAW.
4. A welder is qualified with inert gas backing. Is he
qualified to weld without inert gas backing in the case
of GTAW welding?
(http://hareeshkv.blogspot.com/2013/05/asme-bpvc-section-ix-welding-
training.html)
We will find out the suitable filler wire for Welding the said material.
From electrode manufacturers data sheet we found it as ER70S-2
and from ASME Sec IX we found that the F number is 6
(http://hareeshkv.blogspot.com/2015/04/asme-bpvc-section-ix-welding-part-
2.html)
Now from the filler wire manufacturers data sheet, find the current
and voltage for using the same.
From the manufacturers data sheet the voltage required is 16-18V
and the current required is 100-160A
Now we have obtained the basic data of, the material to be welded,
the filler wire to be used and the current and voltage required.
As we discussed the pWPS will be made and based on the test piece
that is welded. The actuals that are happened at the time of welding
and testing are recorded and PQR will be prepared. Based on the
PQR, WPS will be made.
In the next blog we will start filling the pWPS format for the
above case.
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