QA/QC-WELDING INSPECTION

CODES
API

1104 ASME 31.3 AWS D1.1 BS DIN JIS ISO

MATTERIAL SPECIFICATION
HIGH

GRADE STEEL Q & T STEEL SPECIAL STEELS

WELDING OF SPECIFIED STEELS

Pre-heating and Postweld Heat Treating

Pre-heating

is the heating of the weld joint to attain and maintained the specified preheat temperature prior to welding.

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Depending on the metallurgical or mechanical properties of the materials, pre-heat and interpass temperature is specified as following: Minimum temperature only Maximum temperature only Minimum and maximum temperatures

SEQUENCE OF WELDING INSPECTION OPERATIONS

PRIOR TO WELDING Material identification o Chemical Analysis o Mechanical Properties DURING WELDING Pre heat and inter pass temperatures o Controls o Measurement methods Filler metal o Identification o Control o Handling AFTER WELDING Post heat treatment requirements Acceptance inspection Method of cleaning for inspection Non-Destructive examination Visual inspection Surface contour and finish of welds Conformity of welds with drawings Magnetic particles Liquid penetrant examination

Base metal conditions o Freedom from internal and surface discontinuities o Flatness, straightness, Dimensional accuracy

Joint condition o Edge shape o Dimensional accuracy o Clean lines o Root opening o Alignment o Backing o Tack welds Special assembly/Fabrication Practice Adequacy and accuracy of jigging, bracing, or fixturing. Application and accuracy of pre stressing or pre cambering

Route pass o Contour o Handling Route preparation prior to welding second side. Cleaning between passes Appearance of passes

o Radio graphic examination o Ultrasonic examination o Proof testing Other suitable methods

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In process NDE as required or specified. Conformance to approved welding procedure.

. Destructive Testing o Chemical o Mechanical o Metallographic

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Marking for acceptance or rejection Repairs Inspection after repair

Welding inspection documents

ANST

RP SNT TC 1a AWS QC 1

Welding inspection operation

Review

of drawings, specifications, manufactures instructions. Review of manufactures approved quality assurance/quality control program Verification of welding procedures and personnel qualifications. Verification of approved procedure for qualifying welding and inspection personnel. Selection and examination of production test samples

 Evaluation

of test results Preparation of test reports and maintenance of the records. Observance and monitoring of recommended safety guidelines.