Especificaciones de Proyecto para Soldadura PDF

Anglo American Quellaveco S.A.
MQ13-02-TE-1000-GA0002
Quellaveco Project Date 06-Nov-2018
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FRESH WATER PIPELINE AND RELATED FACILITIES WELDING / NDE SPECIFICATION
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2018.11.06
Discipline Lead Peter Doloroso 14:22:00 +08'00'
Date: 2018.11.29
Engineering Manager Clayton Spencer 18:05:06-06'00'
Area Manager Gaby Kfoury 2018.11.29 18:11:48 -06'00'
Project Manager Craig LaFortune
Client: José Mendivil
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.0 SPECIFICATION FOR SHOP/FIELD FABRICATED PIPE ................................................................. 6
3.0 SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE-RETAINING COMPONENTS .................................................. 10
4.0 SPECIFICATION FOR PIPELINE AND RELATED FACILITIES .................................................... 21
5.0 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................. 28

APPENDIX 01 – PIPE WELDING DATA SHEETS
APPENDIX 02 – STANDARD WELD JOINT SYMBOLS
APPENDIX 03 – STANDARD NDE/HEAT TREAT/TEST SYMBOLS
APPENDIX 04 – GENERAL NOTES
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1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Summary
A. Scope of Specification
This document and its attachments is intended for use Quellaveco Fresh Water Pipeline
Project.
This specification prescribes standards for the following:
1. General welding pressure-retaining piping, including non-pressure attachments

thereto.
2. General welding, heat treatment, NDE and testing requirements for fabrication of
piping assemblies, tankage, attachments welded thereto, piping systems, and any
other component when referenced by an applicable PO (Purchase Order).
3. Minimum requirements for welding to facilitate fabrication and installation of water

pipeline and related facilities.
Additional requirements may be specified with the Contract on a project-specific basis.
1.2 References
The publications listed below form part of this specification. Each publication shall be the latest
revision and addendum in effect on the date this specification is issued for construction unless
noted otherwise. Except as modified by the requirements specified herein or the details on the
drawings, Work included in this specification shall conform to the applicable provisions of these
publications.
A. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
1. ASME B31.3 Process Piping
2. ASME B31.4 Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid and

Slurries
B. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) B&PV (Boiler and Pressure

Vessel) Code
1. Section II Part A – Ferrous Material Specifications
2. Section II Part B – Nonferrous Material Specifications
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3. Section II Part C – Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and

Filler Metals
4. Section V Nondestructive Examination
5. Section IX Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications:
C. API (American Petroleum Institute)
1. 620, STS Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure

Storage Tanks
2. 650, STD Welded Tanks for Oil Storage
3. API STD 1104 Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities
D. ASNT (American Society of Nondestructive Testing)
1. SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice for Personal Qualification and

Certification in Nondestructive Testing
E. AWS (American Welding Society)
1. AWS A2.4 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive

Examination
2. AWS A3.0 Standard Welding Terms and Definitions
3. AWS A4.2 Standard Procedures for Calibrating Magnetic Instruments to

Measure the Delta Ferrite Content of Austenitic and Duplex
Ferritic-Austenitic Stainless Steel Weld Metal
F. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
1. A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical

Testing of Steel Products
2. E18 Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
3. E 384 Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of

Materials
4. E 23 Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of

Metallic Materials
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1.3 Submittals
Submittals shall be made to the Buyer or their designated representative in accordance with
the PO or Project Scope of Work and the following:
A. Welding
1. Submit WPSs (Welding Procedure Specifications) and PQRs (Procedure

Qualification Records) to the Buyer for review prior to the start of fabrication.
2. A copy of Appendix 01 to this specification that has been filled in with the Seller’s
WPS numbers to be used. WPS / PQR review will not proceed unless a completed
copy of Appendix 01 is submitted along with the WPS / PQRs.
3. WPSs shall be clearly identified with the PO and Tag/Item number.
4. WPS(s) or PQR(s) that are revised and resubmitted shall indicate a revision level and
revision date change. PQRs that are revised must be re-certified (re-signed and
dated) by the Seller. Documentation to substantiate PQR revisions in accordance
with ASME Section IX, Paragraph QW-200.2(c), shall be submitted with the revised
PQR.
5. Seller must submit for Buyer’s review, along with the initial submittal of the
WPS/PQR, the filler material manufacturer’s chemistry range (i.e., not a typical or
nominal analysis) for each element listed in the SFA specification as well as
mechanical property data for all AWS Classification “G” filler materials.
6. WPQ(s) (Welder/Welding Operator Performance Qualifications) shall not be

submitted to Buyer for review. WPQ(s) shall be made available upon request for
Buyer’s review in the Seller’s shop for the specific welder/welding operator to be
used in fabrication.
2.0 SPECIFICATION FOR SHOP/FIELD FABRICATED PIPE
2.1 General
General design and fabrication requirements shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3 for plant
piping
2.2 Welding
A. Weld Joint Fit-up
The WPS or engineering design document shall specify maximum pipe wall offset (hi-
low) for single-welded butt joints.
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2.3 Thermal Treatment
A. Preheat and Interpass Requirements
The minimum preheating temperatures for welding, thermal cutting, and tack welding,
including bridge tacks, shall be as specified in the WPS, Appendix 01 or the applicable
Code, whichever is greater.
B. PWHT (Postweld Heat Treatment) Requirements
1. PWHT shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3, whichever is applicable and

Appendix 01.
2. PWHT shall be performed in accordance with a written procedure that details the
PWHT method to be used, heating and cooling rates, holding time and temperature,
and a description of thermocouple locations for all pipe sizes to be PWHT'd.
3. The use of non-air hardening type filler metal on Cr-Mo fillet welds for the purpose
of avoiding PWHT is not permitted without written permission from the Buyer or
their designated representative.
4. PWHT shall be performed in an enclosed furnace or by electrical resistance heating

methods. Buyer permission is required to use other PWHT methods.
5. Exposed machined or threaded surfaces shall be protected from oxidation during

PWHT.
2.4 NDE (Nondestructive Examination) Requirements
All NDE shall be performed as required by ASME B31.3 or ASME B31.4, as applicable.
Specific NDE requirements for each material and line class shall be as specified in
Appendix 01.
A. Visual Examination
Visual examination and evaluation of indications shall be in accordance with ASME

B31.3, Paragraph 344.2 and ASME Code, Section V, Article 9.
B. Liquid Penetrant Examination
1. Liquid penetrant examination and evaluation of indications shall be in accordance

with the requirements and methods specified in ASME B31.3, Paragraph 344.4 and
ASME Code Section V, Article 6.
2. Penetrant materials shall meet the requirements of Paragraph T-641 of Article 6,

Section V of the ASME Code, for sulfur and halogen content, regardless of the type
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of material to be examined. Chloride content of materials to be used on austenitic

stainless steel shall not exceed 50 PPM.
3. Liquid penetrant examination of welds shall include a band of base metal at least 1
inch (25 mm) wide on each side of the weld.
4. In-process liquid penetrant examination
When liquid penetrant examination is substituted for ultrasonic examination, the root
pass, intermediate passes (if specified by the Buyer) and the finished weld shall be
examined by the liquid penetrant method.
C. Magnetic Particle Examination
1. Magnetic particle examination and evaluation of indications shall be in accordance

with the requirements and methods specified in ASME B31.3, Paragraph 344.3 and
ASME Code, Section V, Article 7.
2. Magnetic particle examination of welds shall include a band of base metal at least 1
inch (25 mm) wide on each side of the weld. The AC magnetic yoke method shall
be used.
In-process magnetic particle examination: When magnetic particle examination is

substituted for ultrasonic examination, the root pass, intermediate passes (if specified
by the Buyer), and the finished weld shall be examined by the magnetic particle
method.
D. Ultrasonic Examination
Ultrasonic examination and evaluation of indications shall be in accordance with the

requirements and methods specified in ASME B31.3, Paragraph 344.6 and ASME Code
Section V Article 5.
1. Ultrasonic examination may be substituted for radiographic examination when

permitted by the Buyer.
2. When a single-wall radiographic technique cannot be used on weld joints requiring

radiography and the pipe wall thickness exceeds 1-1/4 inches (32 mm), the welds
shall be 100% ultrasonically examined in lieu of radiographic examination.
E. Radiographic Examination
1. Radiographic examination procedures, techniques, and evaluation of indications

shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3, Paragraph 344.5 and ASME Code Section
V, Article 2.
2. Additional requirements for radiographic examination shall be as follows:
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a. Radiographs shall be made using industrial radiographic film.
b. Lead screens shall be used.
c. Approval from the Buyer or their designated representative is required for use of
penetrometers other than those specified in the applicable Code.
d. Whenever less than 100% radiography is specified, the following rule shall
apply:
The percent of welds specified on Appendix 01 shall be radiographed around

their entire circumference. A record shall be kept of the quality and extent of
each welder's work. Each welder’s work shall be represented in the percentage
of welds examined.
e. Wire type image quality indicators (IQIs) equal to those meeting EN462-1, DIN
54109 or JIS-Z3104 requirements may be substituted for those specified in
ASME Section V provided an equivalent sensitivity is met.
2.5 Hardness Testing
Acceptable methods for PQR hardness testing are Brinell, Rockwell, Knoop and Vickers. Procdure
rocedure
and test methods shall be in accordance with ASTM E-10, E-18 or E-384, respectively. See
Appendix 04 for hardness testing requirements.
2.6 Delta Ferrite Testing
A. Five percent (5%) of pressure-retaining welds in austenitic stainless steel shall be tested
for delta ferrite in the weld deposit and the results recorded for production weldments.
B. Delta ferrite determinations made using magnetic instruments shall be performed before
PWHT when PWHT is required.
C. Delta ferrite content shall be 3 - 10 FN for operating temperatures of 800 °F (425°C) and
above, or for components that are PWHT’d. For components with operating
temperatures below 800 °F (425 °C), the delta ferrite content shall be 3 - 12 FN.
D. Delta ferrite shall be determined by a magnetic instrument calibrated in accordance with

AWS A4.2 (e.g., Severn gage or ferrite scope), or calculated using the Schaeffler or
WRC 1988 Constitution Diagrams.
2.7 Field Welding
A. General
1. Field fabrication and erection shall be performed in accordance with Section 2.0 of
this specification, except for the addition or deletion of items detailed in this section.
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2. Welding shall not be done when the ambient air temperature is lower than 0°F
(minus 18°C) or when surfaces are wet, exposed to rain, snow, sleet, or high wind.
The ambient air temperature may be below 0°F (minus 18°C) during welding;
however a heated structure or shelter around the area being welded must maintain the
air temperature adjacent to the weldment at 0°F (minus 18°C) or higher.
3.0 SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE-RETAINING COMPONENTS
3.1 General
A. The Work of this specification is subject to the requirements in the PO or Contract.
B. Welding symbols shall be in accordance with AWS A2.4.
C. Welding terms and definitions shall be in accordance with AWS A3.0.
D. Welding equipment voltmeters and ammeters shall be in proper working order and
calibrated at least annually. Periodic checking by Buyer's Quality Representative with
Amp-Tongs or other suitable means may be performed at his discretion.
3.2 Welding Procedures
A. Welding shall be accomplished with WPSs in accordance with the requirements of

Section IX of the ASME Code and this specification. WPSs shall address the
requirements of this specification and all variables listed in QW-250 of Section IX for
each applicable process. Omission of variable information from the WPS shall not be
interpreted as a negative response to that variable.
B. The Seller shall be responsible for the review of their Sub-Supplier’s WPSs and PQRs to
confirm compliance with code and purchase order specification requirements. Sub-
Supplier’s WPSs and PQRs shall be submitted to the Buyer after the Seller has
determined that code and purchase order specification requirements have been addressed.
C. Each Seller is responsible for the development, preparation, and qualification of his own
WPSs. Welding procedures prepared and qualified by independent outside organizations
such as the NCPWB (National Certified Pipe Weld Bureau) and British Columbia Boilers
Branch are prohibited.
3.3 Welder/Welding Operator Performance Qualifications
A. Welders/Welding Operators shall be qualified in accordance with the requirements of

ASME Code, Section IX.
B. The transfer of WPQs between Sellers is not permitted.
C. WPQs shall be made available for Buyer’s review in Seller’s shop upon request.
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D. Additional welder performance qualifications shall be performed whenever the

accessibility, restraint or environment of the code qualifications fail to simulate the
production conditions when these factors are likely to affect the quality of the production
welds.
3.4 Materials
A. Filler Metal Requirements
1. Filler metal shall be as specified in ASME Code, Section II, Part C. The deposited
weld metal principal alloying elements and mechanical properties shall conform to
the ASME requirements of the base metal.
2. Filler metal shall be used only for the primary material and process applications
recommended in the AWS Material Specification or by its manufacturer (e.g. Filler
metals certified for the as-welded condition only, shall not be used in the PWHT’d
condition).
3. Welds deposited by the SAW (Submerged Arc Welding) process shall not derive
principal elements from the flux.
4. Active, alloy and recrushed-slag type SAW fluxes shall not be used.
5. SAW flux used for production welding shall be the same manufacturer's brand and
type as was used for the PQR and shall be specified on both the WPS and PQR.
The SAW wire used for production welding shall be the same AWS classification
as was used for the PQR and shall be specified on both the WPS and PQR.
6. SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) electrodes of the non-low hydrogen

classification are not permitted for pressure-retaining welds. Exception: E6010 or
E7010 electrodes may be used for the root pass only in single-sided full penetration
open root groove weld joints in P-No. 1 materials.
7. Only SFA 5.20 AWS Classification E7XT-1/1M, E7XT-5/5M, E7XT-9/9M, or

E7XT-12/12M filler metal shall be used for FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) of P-
1 material. All FCAW filler metals shall be low hydrogen type.
8. AWS Classification "G" filler metal, used for production welding, shall be the same
manufacturer's brand and type as used for the PQR. Both the WPS and PQR shall
specify the manufacturer's brand and type. Seller must submit for Buyer’s review,
along with the initial submittal of the WPS/PQR, the filler material manufacturer’s
chemistry range (i.e., not a typical or nominal analysis) for each element listed in
the SFA specification as well as mechanical property data.
9. Slag producing filler metals, such as those used for the FCAW and SMAW
processes, shall not be used for root passes in single-welded full penetration open
root groove weld joints except as allowed by paragraph 3.4 A. 6. . Root passes in
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double-welded joints made with slag producing filler metals shall be back gouged
prior to welding the second side.
10. Carbon-1/2 Moly filler metal shall not be used without PWHT for welding carbon
steel base metal in hydrogen or hydrogen evolving services.
11. Dissimilar metal joints between P-No. 1 through P-No. 7 base metals shall use low
hydrogen type filler metal similar in composition to either base metal or to an
intermediate composition.
12. Dissimilar metal joints between P-No. 1 through P-No. 7 base metals on one side, to
P-8 or high nickel alloys on the other side shall be welded with E/ERNiCrMo-3.
ERNiCr-3 or ENiCrFe-2 may be used for services with less than 1% sulfur.
E/ER309(L)may be used for services with design temperature less than 315°C
(600°F) with prior written permission from the Buyer.
13. Selection of filler metal for other dissimilar metal joints requires review by the
Buyer prior to starting production welding.
14. Dissimilar metal joints between galvanized P-No. 1 base metal (including those
with the galvanized coating “removed”) and P-No. 8 base metal are not acceptable.
15. WPS requalification is required whenever the chemical composition of the weld
deposit is changed from one A-number to any other A-number in QW-442 of
ASME Code Section IX including a change from A-1 to A-2 and vice versa.
16. FCAW filler metal used to weld austenitic stainless steel base metal with operating
temperatures greater than 455°C (850°F) or to make welds that will be heat treated
shall be limited to 0.002wt% Bi (bismuth) maximum. Actual (not typical) CMTRs
(Certified Mill Test Reports) shall be available for Buyer’s Quality Representative
to review and be traceable to all production filler metal to be used. METRODE
brand filler metal or equivalent, based on Buyer’s evaluation of the CMTR prior to
its use in production, shall be used for welding base metal with operating
temperatures above 455°C (850°F).
17. For welding of 800H (UNS N08810) pressure-containing and non-pressure

containing components, the weld must have the same nominal chemistry as the base
metal. Examples of recommended brand name filler metals are: UTP 2133Mn,
Thermanit 2133So and Metrode 2133Mn. All others shall require Buyer review
prior to use.
18. Filler metal for Alloy 825 welding shall be a Mo-containing Ni- based alloy such as
ENiCrMo-3 and ERNiCrMo-3.
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B. Filler Metal Storage and Handling
The Sellers' procedures for welding consumable storage and handling shall conform to
the following guidelines as a minimum:
1. SMAW Electrodes
a. Low Hydrogen Electrodes shall always be stored in one of the following:
(1) Unopened and undamaged hermetically sealed container.
(2) Electrode storage oven at 120°C (250°F) or in accordance with the filler
material manufacturer’s recommendations. The oven may be stationary or
portable (rod caddy).
b. The Seller shall develop and implement filler metal storage and handling
procedures such that filler materials are maintained in a clean, dry condition up
to the time of use. Low hydrogen electrodes shall be handled and stored in
accordance with the Manufacturer's recommendations to avoid moisture pickup
and to retain the low hydrogen characteristics of the electrode.
c. The Seller's welding materials handling procedure shall specify maximum

exposure limits of electrodes removed from storage, never to exceed eight hours.
Electrodes that exceed exposure limits shall be re-baked (according to
Manufacturers' guidelines) prior to reuse. One re-bake cycle is permitted. Wet,
damaged, or contaminated electrodes shall be discarded.
d. Electrodes shall be properly identified at all times.
2. SAW Electrodes and Fluxes
a. Submerged arc wire shall be stored with Supplier's wrapper intact. Coils that
have been partly used shall be protected and identified before being returned to
storage. Contaminated or unidentified wire shall not be used.
b. Flux used for SAW shall be dry and free from contamination. Flux shall be
stored in factory packaging until time of use. Flux from damaged packages shall
be dried at 150°C (300°F) for 1 hour before use or in accordance with the filler
material manufacturer’s recommendations.
3. GMAW and GTAW Electrodes and Gases
a. Wires shall be stored with Supplier's wrapper intact. Coils / fillers that have
been partly used shall be protected and identified before being returned to
storage. Contaminated or unidentified wire shall not be used.
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b. Gas used for shielding shall be welding grade and shall have a dew point of
minus 40°C (minus 40°F) or lower.
3.5 Welding
Welding shall conform to the requirements of the ASME Code and this specification.
A. Acceptable Welding Processes
The following welding processes, or combinations thereof, are permitted for welding
pressure-retaining components within the limits specified below. Use of processes other
than those listed below, including but not limited to the STT and RMD modifications of
the GMAW process, requires written permission from the Buyer during bid evaluation
proceedings. Welding process limitations in addition to those specified below, based on
service conditions, may be specified in Commodity Specifications. See Appendix 01,
attached to this specification, for specific welding process limitations for amine/wet H2S
service. Note: WPSs for automated welding processes (e.g., orbital welding ) as well as
pulsed-current processes shall specify applicable equipment settings (e.g., background
and peak amperage and voltage settings) to ensure consistent quality welds.
1. SMAW
2. GTAW - Manual (With high frequency current start, or equal) or Automatic
3. SAW - Machine
4. GMAW - Short circuiting mode of transfer is acceptable for root pass only in
material of any thickness and for total joint thickness when base material does not
exceed 10 mm (3/8 of an inch) for Pressure-Retaining Parts and Non-Pressure-
Retaining Parts. Note: Short circuiting mode of metal transfer is permitted for only
the root pass in branch connections (e.g., Figure 328.5.4D of ASME B31.3).
GMAW - Globular mode of transfer is acceptable for welding fill and cap passes
only (not root pass) in open-root, full penetration, single-welded groove welds and
for all passes in single-welded groove welds with backing, fillet welds and double-
welded full penetration groove welds in Pressure-Retaining Parts and Non-Pressure-
Retaining Parts up to and including 13 mm (1/2 of an inch).
GMAW - Spray / Pulsed Spray mode of transfer is acceptable for all passes in all
thickness of material for Pressure-Retaining Parts and Non-Pressure-Retaining Parts
except for root pass in open-root, full penetration, single-welded groove welds.
GMAW – Modified / Controlled mode of transfer using Lincoln’s STT or equivalent

(i.e., Miller Axcess RMD), may be used for “ROOT PASS ONLY” on single-welded
open-root butt joints. WPS and welder performance qualifications must be qualified
using the GMAW Modified / Controlled welding process with the same type of
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power source that will be used in production welding. For qualifications requiring
impact testing, QW-409.1(c) shall be followed to determine qualified heat input.
5. FCAW with external shielding gas is acceptable for all passes in all thickness’ of
material for Pressure-Retaining Parts and Non-Pressure-Retaining Parts except for
the root pass in open-root, full penetration, single-welded groove welds. When
impact testing is required, the same manufacturer's brand and type filler metal shall
be used in production as was used on the PQR. Both the WPS and PQR shall specify
the filler metal manufacturer's brand and type.
6. SW (Stud Welding) – Arc and Resistance
7. Nonmandatory Appendix H of ASME Section IX shall be followed in determining

heat input for welding processes in which a modified waveform power source is used
when heat input control is required.
B. Weld Joint Preparation
1. Weld joint preparation for carbon, alloy steel, and stainless steel may be made by
machining, grinding, or machine thermal cutting. Stainless steel shall be prepared
by grinding or machining only. When thermal cutting or beveling is permitted for
stainless steel, the cut surfaces shall be ground to bright metal.
2. Double-welded groove weld joints are preferred and shall be used wherever
feasible. The second side of double-welded groove weld joints shall be back gouged
prior to welding the second side. Pressure boundary groove weld joints shall be full
penetration.
3. Tack welds that are to be incorporated into the final weld shall have a profile that
can be welded over without adversely affecting the weld quality.
4. Tack welds that are not incorporated into the weld shall be removed completely
after their need has been fulfilled.
5. Full penetration groove joints with less than 30 degree included angles (except for
portions of compound bevels per ASME B16.25) shall not be considered acceptable
without Buyer’s review.
C. Surface Preparation
1. Weld bevel surfaces to be joined shall be clean and free from paint, oil, dirt, scale,
oxides, and other foreign material detrimental to welding, including the adjacent
base metal surfaces on both the inside and outside of the joint for at least 25 mm (1
inch) from weld bevel surfaces.
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2. The WPS shall specify solvent wiping to remove low melting temperature
contaminants, such as sulfur contained in cutting fluids, from the surfaces of high
nickel alloys that will be heated due to welding or postweld heat treating operations.
3. Flux, weld spatter, and slag shall be removed from weld beads by chipping,
grinding, or both, and wire brushing before starting to deposit a succeeding pass.
4. Surfaces and edges to be welded shall be smooth, uniform, and free from fins, tears,
cracks, or other defects that would adversely affect the quality or strength of the
weld.
D. Joint Backup Requirements
1. Permanent backing rings/bars are not permitted without specific written permission
from the Buyer.
2. The WPS shall specify the P-No. or material designation for backing material,
whether it is temporary or permanent. For joints between similar materials, the
backing material chemistry shall match the base metal chemistry.
3. Consumable inserts are not considered backing rings and may be used for
appropriate applications.
E. Workmanship
1. Weld joints shall be aligned as accurately as practical and alignment preserved

during welding.
2. Tack welds shall be made by qualified welders, using a procedure reviewed by the
Buyer.
3. Temporary attachments, such as hold-down fixtures or alignment bars, shall be

removed by cutting to within 3 mm (1/8 of an inch) from the surface and then
ground flush. The attachment material shall be of the same chemical composition
as the base material.
4. Arc strikes, in areas not to be covered by the finished weld, shall be ground and PT
or MT examined to ensure that the material surface is not cracked.
5. Welding defects welds shall be removed before welding resumes. Weld craters
shall be completely filled before depositing subsequent weld beads.
6. The use of pneumatic cleaning tools for scaling slag from welds is acceptable and is
not considered peening.
7. Grinding wheels, rotary burrs, and austenitic stainless steel wire brushes, used on
austenitic stainless steel, high nickel and nonferrous alloys, shall not have been used
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previously on ferrous materials. Metal removal and abrasive tools used on the
above materials, as well as galvanized steel, shall be segregated from other tools
and suitably marked for use on that specific material only.
8. Lubricants, thread compounds, paints, crayon markers, pickling solutions, ink

markers, tapes and adhesives containing chlorides shall not be used on stainless
steel or nickel alloys. Stainless steel shall not come in contact with zinc or
aluminum or other low melting point metals.
9. When NDE is required, as-welded surfaces are permitted, however, the surfaces of
welds shall be sufficiently free from coarse ripples, grooves, overlaps, abrupt
ridges, and valleys to allow proper interpretation. When an as-welded surface
interferes with an examination, the surface shall be ground to permit proper
interpretation, taking care not to infringe on the minimum design metal thickness.
10. Weld metal shall be deposited for the full thickness of the joint preparation,
regardless of minimum wall thickness. Underfill shall not be permitted.
F. Preheat and Interpass Requirements
1. The mandatory minimum preheating temperature for thermal cutting, tack welding,
and welding shall be in accordance with the applicable Commodity Specification or
the recommended or required code requirement, whichever is greater. Additionally,
whenever material is wet or contains surface moisture, it shall be dried by heating.
2. The maximum interpass temperature for austenitic stainless steel and high nickel
alloys shall be 175°C (350°F).
G. PWHT Requirements
1. PWHT shall be performed in accordance with the applicable code and Commodity
Specification.
2. PQRs for welding P-No. 8 to P-No. 1 through P-No. 6 materials shall use the
highest PWHT temperature specified on the WPS when the WPS specifies a PWHT
temperature range that exceeds 704°C (1300°F) {e.g., if the WPS PWHT
temperature range is 677°C – 732°C (1250 °F - 1350 °F), then 732°C (1350 °F)
must be used for the PQR PWHT}.
3. Attachment of clips, brackets, or other devices requiring welding directly to the

inside or outside surface of pressure containing components after PWHT is not
permitted without prior written permission from the Buyer.
PWHT of alloys UNS N08800 (Alloy 800H), UNS N08810 (Alloy 800H) and UNS
N08811 (Alloy 800HT) with a design temperature above 1000 deg F (540 deg C)
shall be done in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Division 1, UNF-56(e). This
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PWHT is applicable to both pressure-containing welds and attachment welds to

pressure-containing components.
H. Shielding /Backing Gas
1. Shielding gas for welding low carbon grades of P-No. 8 materials with the GMAW
process shall not contain more than 2 ½ % carbon dioxide (CO2). Shielding gas for
GTAW process shall be welding grade argon for P-No. 8 base materials.
2. Single-welded joints in pressure-retaining components, except those fabricated from

P-No. 1, 3 & 4, shall be made with a back purge. Double-welded joints, joints with
backing rings/bars, and fillet welds are exempt from purge gas requirements. Back
purge requirements shall be as follows:
a. Welding grade argon shall be used as the purging gas. The use of nitrogen for a
purge gas requires written permission from the Buyer prior to starting
production welding.
b. Purge gas flow shall continue until a minimum of 10 mm (3/8 of an inch) of

weld metal has been deposited.
c. The materials used for pipe purging dams and the methods employed in their
placement, use, and subsequent removal shall not damage the piping or related
components.
d. The purge gas shall be verified to contain less than 1 percent (1%) oxygen
(measured by an oxygen analyzer), or flow for a sufficient amount of time to
allow at least 6 purge volume changes, prior to the initiation of welding.
3.6 Inspection, NDE and Tests
A. General
1. Welds that are deposited by procedures differing from those properly qualified and
reviewed by the Buyer are subjected to rejection and complete removal.
2. Cleanliness shall be maintained after completion of welding. Stubs, rods, flux, slag,
or other foreign material shall be removed from inside the equipment or piping.
Weld spatter and slag shall be removed from the surface of finished welds.
3. Defective welds shall be repaired according to Section 2.8 of this specification.
4. The Buyer’s Quality Representative shall have free access to the Seller's work place
and the right to reject workmanship that does not meet this specification. At the
discretion of the Buyer's Quality Representative, additional testing of welds shall be
done if he deems it essential to maintain quality.
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5. The Buyer’s Quality Representative shall have the option of selecting locations for
any spot or random NDE.
B. Inspection and NDE Requirements
Inspection and NDE shall be performed as specified in the P.O. As a minimum, NDE
shall be as specified in the applicable code or standard. NDE shall be performed by
personnel certified in accordance with ASNT recommended practice SNT-TC-1A.
Personnel responsible for interpreting examination results shall be certified to Level II or
III. Other types of certification require written permission from the Buyer. NDE and
inspection records shall be made available to the Buyer’s Quality Representative.
3.7 Weld Repairs
Welds that do not comply with the specified acceptance criteria shall be repaired and re-examined
in accordance with the following:
A. The defect shall be excavated and examined to ensure removal of defects to an acceptable
condition. The repaired areas shall be re-examined using the same examination
procedures by which the defect was originally detected.
B. Repairs to correct weld defects shall be made using the same procedure used for the
original weld or other weld procedure reviewed by the Buyer. A second repair attempt of
a given defect requires written permission to proceed with such repairs from the Buyer
prior to proceeding.
C. Weld repairing PWHT’d components without subsequent PWHT requires Buyer’s

written permission.
3.8 Delta Ferrite Testing
Delta ferrite shall be determined as required below for pressure-retaining austenitic stainless steel
welds when the weldment will be PWHT’d or has a design temperature greater than 538°C
(1000°F). The following requirements are for non-cryogenic service applications:
A. Five percent (5%) of category A, B, C, and D welds in austenitic stainless steel

vessels/heat exchangers or welds in vessel/heat exchanger components shall be tested for
delta ferrite in the weld deposit and results recorded
B. Five percent (5%) of pressure-retaining welds in austenitic stainless steel piping shall be
tested for delta ferrite in the weld deposit and the results recorded.
C. Delta ferrite determinations made using magnetic instruments shall be performed before
PWHT when PWHT is required.
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D. Delta ferrite content shall be 3 - 10 FN for operating temperatures of 425°C (800°F) and
above or for components that are PWHT’d. For components with operating temperatures
below 425°C (800°F) not requiring PWHT the delta ferrite content shall be 3 - 12 FN.
E. Delta ferrite shall be determined by a magnetic instrument calibrated in accordance with

AWS A4.2 (e.g., Severn gage or Ferrite scope), or calculated using the WRC-1988
(preferred) or DeLong Constitution Diagrams.
3.9 Field Welding
A. General
1. Field fabrication and erection shall be performed in accordance with Section 2.0 of
this specification, except for the addition or deletion of items detailed in this section.
2. Welding shall not be done when the ambient air temperature is lower than minus
18°C (0°F) or when surfaces are wet, exposed to rain, snow, sleet, or high wind. The
ambient air temperature may be below minus 18°C (0°F) during welding, however a
heated structure or shelter around the area being welded must maintain the air
temperature adjacent to the weldment at minus 18°C (0°F) or higher.
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4.0 SPECIFICATION FOR PIPELINE AND RELATED FACILITIES
4.1 This section defines the minimum requirements for the qualification, inspection, testing,
documentation, and performance of Welding and Nondestructive Testing for Pipelines on the
project.
4.2 The technical requirements for welding pipelines are based on API 1104.
4.3 Welding may be performed by shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), submerged arc welding
(SAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc
welding (FCAW) or a combination of these processes. Welds may be produced by manual,
semiautomatic, mechanized, automatic or combinations of these processes
4.4 All pipeline welding procedures shall be qualified in accordance with API 1104 or ASME section
IX.
4.5 All preheat and post heat requirements shall be followed as specified on the procedures and/or
specifications.
4.6 The Contractor shall inspect the inside of each pipe joint and remove all foreign matter prior to
welding.
4.7 Prior to being aligned and welded the Contactor shall inspect the bevel ends.
4.8 Prior to being aligned and welded into the line, each pipe joint shall be thoroughly
inspected for presence of debris. If debris is visible, each joint shall be swabbed to remove all
debris to the satisfaction of the Project Representative.
Where the pipeline is welded in long sections by the firing line method, the ends of the long
sections shall be closed by night caps approved by Project until the long sections are finally joined.
During laying operation, attention shall be given to open ends to ensure a completely open and
clean line free from any obstructions or debris. All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent
water from entering the line. The open end of the line shall be securely closed at the end of each
Day to prevent entrance of small animals or the introduction of foreign matter of any nature and
shall not be reopened until Work is resumed. At Project’s discretion, depending on the size and
makeup of the fabrication, night caps shall be required to eliminate foreign material from entering
the pipe.
4.9 All welding rod stubs are to be gathered at the time of use, accumulated for disposal, and are not
left on the work area, in the trench or in the backfill.
4.10 The Contractor shall not move or modify any piping under pressure without Project approval.
4.11 Structural supports or other non-piping appendages shall not be welded to piping.
4.12 The ground clamp shall not be tack welded to the pipeline. Ground clamp shall be secured to
minimize risk of arc strike or arc burn.
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4.13 Ground clamps are to be applied to the weld or bevel area only and shall provide a constant and
positive contact at all times during the welding process.
4.14 Pipe coatings shall be protected from weld and mechanical damage during welding operations.
A heat resistant cloth a minimum of 18” (457 mm) wide shall be draped over the top two
quadrants of the pipe on opposite sides of the girth weld in order to protect pipe coating during
welding operations.
All equipment for handling coated pipe during the welding operations is to be adequately padded
to prevent damage to the pipe or the coating. All electrode holders shall be of the insulated type.
4.15 No damage to the external surface and/or internal components of valves and equipment shall occur
while welding.
4.16 The pipe shall be properly aligned (no excess force shall be applied to the pipe to achieve proper
line up, i.e. using backhoe to force pipe into clamps, no hinge method, no heating of pipe to
achieve alignment, etc…). When clamps are used, external alignment clamps are to be held in
position until the root bead is at least 50% complete and evenly distributed around the
circumference. Alternatively, the internal alignment clamps are to be held in position until the root
bead is 100% complete. Internal clamps shall be used whenever possible for pipe sizes NPS 12”
and greater. An external clamp shall be used when an internal clamp is not practical and for all
pipe sizes NPS 4” and greater. For fabrication welds, tack welds may be used when adequate
support of the components and sufficient tack welds are equally distributed around the pipe
circumference.
4.17 Other conditions may also exist during production welding that require line-up clamps to remain
in place until some or all of the hot pass has been completed. In such instances, this requirement
shall take precedence over the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) at discretion of Project
Representative.
4.18 Pipe movement shall not occur until the root pass is complete or as specified in the WPS. For
fabrications, pipe movement shall not occur until the hot pass is complete, or as specified in the
WPS.
4.19 When cellulosic electrodes are used to weld the root pass, the hot pass shall also be completed
before the pipe may be moved when either of the following conditions apply:
x Pipe is not supported to the satisfaction of COMPANY or root bead cracking is reported
during production welding.
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4.20 The Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) shall designate the number of welders required to
perform the weld, as specified.
4.21 A minimum of two welders are to be used during the root and hot passes on all pipe with an
outside diameter 14 in (355.6 mm) and greater, unless otherwise specified by the Project.
4.22 When 1 welder is used, each weld pass shall be done alternating side to side, completing the pass
around the entire circumference prior to the start of the next pass.
4.23 Each qualified welder or designee shall mark with a felt tip marker or paint stick the number or
symbol assigned to them by the Project adjacent to each weld for which that person was
responsible.
4.24 Pipe with longitudinal welded straight seams (SAWL) shall be laid, in the ditch with the seams of
adjacent joints staggered in the upper quadrants of the pipe.
4.25 All above ground SAWL piping on concrete piers with tie downs shall have the longitudinal
seams oriented within the lower quadrants with the seam not resting on the pier.
4.26 Miter joints are not to be performed.
4.27 Welding and welds may be inspected by the Project at any stage.
4.28 Contractor shall collect, clean, re-bevel, haul ahead and weld into the pipeline all useable "pup"
joints in accordance with the specifications. Pup joints shorter than 2.44 m shall not be used
without prior Project approval. Contractor shall transfer pipe and heat numbers to both ends of
each pup joint immediately after it has been cut from any joint of pipe; the parent joint shall also
be left with the pipe and heat number identification on both ends.
4.29 Back welding is only performed with Project approval using a Project-approved welding
procedure, using an insulated welding rod holder, and after adequate ingress, egress and
ventilation has been ensured by the Contractor. Back welding shall not be permitted on any pipe
segment attached to an existing utility that has been in service or purged with nitrogen unless the
weld area is within 3 ft (1 m) from the end of the pipe or fitting. If the weld area is greater than 3 ft
(1 m) from the pipe end a confined space entry procedure shall be utilized. All back welds require
a minimum preheat of 250°F (120ºC).
4.30 The Contractor shall cease all pipe welding operations if the Project determines the weather
conditions are not suitable for welding. Any weather condition where the weld could be exposed
to water during welding shall be reason to discontinue welding operations unless adequate shelter
is provided and is acceptable to the Project.
4.31 All welds (complete or incomplete) shall be tightly wrapped circumferentially with a dry
insulating blanket free of frost a minimum of 12 inches (300mm) wide in order to prevent rapid
cooling of the weld during precipitation or when the temperature falls below 0ºC.
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4.32 Continuity of the pipe welding operations shall be maintained so no more than 60 minutes delay of
subsequent fill and cap weld passes occurs, except for uncompleted welds left overnight. The hot
pass and first fill pass shall be performed within the time limits specified in the welding procedure.
Any uncompleted welds left overnight are to be preheated to a minimum temperature of 250ºF
(120ºC) prior to recommencing welding operations. If delays occur during welding passes, the
appropriate preheat shall be reapplied throughout the entire weld area prior to recommencing
welding.
4.33 Welds shall be completed on the same day they are started whenever practical, or as required by
the welding procedure. The number of welds left incomplete at the end of each day should be kept
to a minimum. The maximum number of incomplete welds at the end of the day shall not exceed,
unless otherwise approved.
4.34 Manual welding - two welds for each back end welding station
4.35 Field mechanized welding - as a goal, no more than nominally 20 incomplete welds shall be left
incomplete within the mainline welding spread.
4.36 Preheat and/or post-heating shall be performed in accordance with a Project- approved method.
Except in the case of local weld repairs, preheat shall be applied around the full circumference of
the weld joint.
4.37 Any pipe fittings 324 mm OD and greater shall be preheated to a minimum of 250ºF (120ºC)
before welding.
4.38 Preheat and post-heating temperatures are verified by the use of contact thermocouples, and/or
temperature-indicating crayons and is checked at several locations including the pipe bottom area.
4.39 When welding heavy wall pipe, with a nominal wall thickness of 25.4 mm (or greater), using
cellulosic type consumables (EXX10), preheating temperature should be achieved and maintained
using controlled electrical methods (resistance/induction heating). At each weld joint a minimum
of 2 thermal couples shall be used with at least 1 at the top and 1 at the bottom. As an alternative,
a low hydrogen welding process may be used to forego controlled heating by electrical method
when approved by the Project.
4.40 Shielding gas and associated equipment in cold environment are sufficiently insulated and/or
heated to ensure proper function.
4.41 Completed weld is cleaned to facilitate non-destructive examination. This is especially critical for
AUT inspection method.
4.42 Pipe Welding With Field Automatic/Mechanized Welding
A. Identical equipment setup shall be used for automatic/mechanized welding (i.e. welding
cable length, welding bug model and version, welding power supply, and software) as
used for welding procedure qualification.
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B. Contractor shall have sufficient spare parts and equipment for automatic welding to
maintain a high level of productivity without significant downtime. Contractor shall have
sufficient welding technicians to support repairs and maintenance of welding equipment.
C. Welding machine digital readouts for voltage, amperage, and travel speed shall be
calibrated using calibrated equipment and calibration certificate shall be issued.
D. Welding machine shall be programmed within the parameter ranges of the

approved welding procedure specification.
4.43 Weld Examination
A. Non-destructive examination shall be in accordance with the applicable codes and

governing regulations.
B. Contractor shall schedule time and provide access for the project to complete the NDE
inspections during a normal workday, unless otherwise stated in the Contract
Documents.
C. The Contractor shall provide ample lighting and shelter when deemed necessary by
the project.
D. The Project has the final authority regarding the acceptability of a weld.
E. All repaired weld areas are to be visually inspected and non-destructively examined.
F. All welds including repairs are to be evaluated to workmanship standards of

acceptability of API 1104.
G. The weld cap/crown shall not be below the adjacent base metal surface. This does not
apply to false bevels for external transitions, such as elbows, tees, and etc.
H. Pinholes shall be removed and repaired. No spotting of pinholes is allowed.
I. Repair of SMAW welds shall be examined by the same method originally used to
detect the defect. Additional examination methods may be specified.
1. Repair welds may be examined after the repaired joint cools to a temperature
acceptable for performing the examination, except as specified below. No
accelerated cooling of the weld with water is allowed.
2. Inspection of “through-thickness” repair welds shall be postponed a minimum of 24

hours after completion of the weld repair. Alternatively, “through-thickness” repair
welds may be inspected following subjection to a post-weld heat treatment of
400°F (205 °C) for a minimum of 15 minutes.
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J. Pipe Weld Examination for Field Mechanized/Automatic Welds
1. All of the above requirements shall be met
2. Weld examination shall be performed using automatic ultrasonic testing (AUT).
3. Alternative weld acceptance criteria may be qualified in accordance with API 1104
Appendix A
4. Welds not evaluated to an alternative weld acceptance criteria shall be evaluated to

the workmanship acceptance criteria.
K. Examination of Weld Repairs of Field Mechanized/Automatic Welds
1. All of the above requirements shall be met;
2. The repair weld area shall be inspected using the same method as that which found
the defect and shall also be inspected with a manual ultrasonic method or other
Project-approved method.
3. The repair weld area shall be evaluated and acceptable to the workmanship
acceptance criteria. ECA acceptance criteria shall not apply to any weld repair.
4.44 Weld Repairs
A. All weld repairs shall be performed in accordance with a COMPANY approved weld
repair procedure. This procedure shall specify the weld procedure to be used, the method
and size of excavation, and the method of interpass measurement.
B. When arc air gouging is used, the gouged area shall be cleaned by grinding to a bright
finish
C. Welding repair procedures shall be qualified as required to the applicable Codes.
D. Contractor shall notify the Project when weld repairs will be performed. Project will
witness weld repairs as deemed necessary.
E. If the weld repair rate exceeds 10% for a given work day (should not apply to start-up or
to small-scale projects), the Project may suspend welding operations until the reasons for
the repairs are identified and acceptable corrective measures are submitted by the
Contractor to the Project.
F. For pipe sizes NPS 6 and larger:
1. Minimum repair weld length, including pinhole repairs, is 3 inch (76 mm).
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2. Maximum cumulative repair length for a partial thickness and/or through thickness
repair is 35% of the weld circumference (3.14 x Diameter x 0.35).
3. Maximum repair groove opening shall not exceed 25% of the pipe circumference.
4. Single pass weld repair such as backweld or cap repair may be performed around the
full circumference.
G. Defects shall be removed by a combination of gouging and/or grinding as appropriate for

the nature and size of the defect.
H. Repair groove is to be ground to a bright, smooth finish removing gouging marks with
the ends tapered to ensure good tie-in with the original weld metal.
I. Repair welding shall be performed continuously from beginning to completion of the

repair weld. Preheat temperature shall be maintained throughout welding.
J. There shall be no more than two repairs in the same weld area (i.e. double repair). A
double repair shall be performed with a qualified repair procedure. Double repair for
construction approvals shall be as follows:
1. Arc strikes shall be removed by grinding. The ground area shall be chemically etched
with Company approved etchant to confirm removal of all heat-affected metal from
the arc burn location. The remaining pipe wall thickness after grinding shall be
confirmed to meet API 5L limits by ultrasonic thickness meter. When grinding
reduces wall thickness below API 5L minimum wall thickness, the arc strike and
ground area shall be removed as a pipe cylinder.
2. The Project Inspector may require that the groove be examined by either magnetic-
particle testing (MT) or dye-penetrant testing (PT) to confirm no visible indication of
a defect. All double repair grooves shall be examined by either magnetic-particle
testing (MT) or dye-penetrant testing (PT) to confirm no visible indication of a
defect.
4.45 Repair of Cracks
Any weld with a crack shall be removed as a cylinder cut a minimum of 25.4 mm from each weld
toe. The 25.4 mm requirement does not apply on the side of fittings, flanges and valves. After re-
beveling, the bevels shall be examined with magnetic particle or dye penetrant testing and be free
of linear indications.
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5.0 APPENDICES
APPENDIX 01 – PIPE WELDING DATA SHEETS
APPENDIX 02 – STANDARD WELD JOINT SYMBOLS
APPENDIX 03 – STANDARD NDE/HEAT TREAT/TEST SYMBOLS
APPENDIX 04 – GENERAL NOTES
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APPENDIX 01
PIPING WELDING DATASHEET (Typical)
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APPENDIX 02
STANDARD WELD JOINT SYMBOLS
ABBR JOINT TYPE DESCRIPTION OF APPLICABLE JOINTS
BW Butt Weld Pipe-to-pipe, including miters or any combination of Pipe/Fitting/ Valves.

Includes branch butt welds (i.e., “Sweep-o-lets”)
SBR Branch Weld Branch pipe attachment to run pipe, includes Set-in or Set-on
SW Socket Weld Pipe to Socket connections
OL O'lets O'let attachment to run pipe
FW Fillet Weld Non-pressure attachments (e.g., guides, supports, etc.)
PFW Pressure Fillet Weld Slip-on flanges or Reinforcing Pads
TC Threaded Threaded connection (Non-Seal Welded)
TC/S Threaded/Seal Welded Threaded connection (Seal Welded)
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APPENDIX 03
STANDARD NDE/HEAT TREAT/TEST SYMBOLS
ABBR TYPE OF OPERATION REMARKS
RT Radiography All types, Random and 100%

MT Magnetic Particle Examination All methods, Wet or Dry
PT Liquid Penetrant Examination All methods
UT Ultrasonic Examination All methods, excluding thickness testing
VT Visual Examination Dimensional checks, etc.
HT Hardness Test All methods
PMI Positive Material Identification All methods
FN Delta Ferrite Determination All methods
CVN Impact Testing Charpy V-Notch
PWHT Postweld Heat Treatment All methods
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APPENDIX 04
GENERAL NOTES
A. NDE shall be in accordance with ASME Section V Nondestructive Examination.
B. Hardness Testing
x The acceptable hardness testing for welding procedure qualification test (PQR) are Brinell,
Rockwell, Knoop and Vickers. Procedure and test methods shall be in accordance with ASTM E-
10, E-18 or E-384, respectively.
x When PWHT and hardness testing are required, hardness testing shall be performed after PWHT.
x Hardness testing shall be conducted on the deposited weld metal and both Heat Affected Zones
(HAZ). Three hardness tests surveys shall be performed with one across the center of the weld and
the others 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) from each surface. All test results shall be reported on the PQR or on
a supplemental report.
x Individual readings exceeding the criteria will be acceptable if the average of that reading plus two
(2) additional readings taken within close proximity does not exceed the criteria a value greater
than eight (8) HB units above the criteria.
x Hardness testing results shall be expressed in Brinell numbers. The actual Knoop, Rockwell or
Vickers hardness results shall be reported along with the Brinell conversions
x For P-1 material Hardness testing is required when automatic (SAW) or semiautomatic (FCAW or
GMAW) welding processes are used. This requirement is waived for utility services (steam, water,
air, nitrogen, etc.) and for piping which will receive PWHT.
x Hardness readings shall be taken with a portable Brinell hardness tester in accordance with ASTM
A833. Other techniques require approval by the Buyer. Hardness testing shall be conducted on the
deposited weld metal only. A hardness test shall consist of three (3) hardness readings, and each
individual reading shall be reported. Hardness results shall not exceed 225 HB for HAZ and 200
HB for weld deposits.
THE SELLER IS REQUIRED TO FILL IN HIS WPS NUMBER (S) FOR EACH APPLICABLE LINE
UNDER THE "WELDING PROCEDURES" COLUMN ON THE PWDS (PIPE WELDING DATA
SHEETS). A COPY OF THE COMPLETED PWDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW
ALONG WITH THE SELLER’S WPS/PQR (S) PRIOR TO THE START OF FABRICATION.
WPS/PQR REVIEW WILL NOT PROCEED UNTIL COMPLETED COPIES OF THE PWDS ARE
SUBMITTED.
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Project Manager Craig LaFortune

Client: José Mendivil

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1.0 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.0 SPECIFICATION FOR SHOP/FIELD FABRICATED PIPE ................................................................. 6

3.0 SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE-RETAINING COMPONENTS .................................................. 10

4.0 SPECIFICATION FOR PIPELINE AND RELATED FACILITIES .................................................... 21

5.0 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................. 28

FRESH WATER PIPELINE AND RELATED FACILITIES WELDING / NDE SPECIFICATION

This specification prescribes standards for the following:

1. General welding pressure-retaining piping, including non-pressure attachments

3. Minimum requirements for welding to facilitate fabrication and installation of water

Additional requirements may be specified with the Contract on a project-specific basis.

A. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

1. ASME B31.3 Process Piping

2. ASME B31.4 Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid and

B. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) B&PV (Boiler and Pressure

1. Section II Part A – Ferrous Material Specifications

2. Section II Part B – Nonferrous Material Specifications

FRESH WATER PIPELINE AND RELATED FACILITIES WELDING / NDE SPECIFICATION

3. Section II Part C – Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and

4. Section V Nondestructive Examination

5. Section IX Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications:

C. API (American Petroleum Institute)

1. 620, STS Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure

2. 650, STD Welded Tanks for Oil Storage

3. API STD 1104 Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities

D. ASNT (American Society of Nondestructive Testing)

1. SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice for Personal Qualification and

E. AWS (American Welding Society)

1. AWS A2.4 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive

2. AWS A3.0 Standard Welding Terms and Definitions

3. AWS A4.2 Standard Procedures for Calibrating Magnetic Instruments to

F. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)

1. A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical

2. E18 Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

3. E 384 Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of

4. E 23 Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of

FRESH WATER PIPELINE AND RELATED FACILITIES WELDING / NDE SPECIFICATION

1. Submit WPSs (Welding Procedure Specifications) and PQRs (Procedure

3. WPSs shall be clearly identified with the PO and Tag/Item number.

6. WPQ(s) (Welder/Welding Operator Performance Qualifications) shall not be

2.0 SPECIFICATION FOR SHOP/FIELD FABRICATED PIPE

A. Weld Joint Fit-up

FRESH WATER PIPELINE AND RELATED FACILITIES WELDING / NDE SPECIFICATION

2.3 Thermal Treatment

A. Preheat and Interpass Requirements

B. PWHT (Postweld Heat Treatment) Requirements

1. PWHT shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3, whichever is applicable and

4. PWHT shall be performed in an enclosed furnace or by electrical resistance heating

5. Exposed machined or threaded surfaces shall be protected from oxidation during

2.4 NDE (Nondestructive Examination) Requirements

Visual examination and evaluation of indications shall be in accordance with ASME