PREQUALIFIED STRUCTURAL WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No.

BC-L1a

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0
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PQR No. Prequalified Semi-Automatic

JOINT DETAIL

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AWS D1.1 Automatic

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Welding Process(es) SMAW

JOINT DESIGN AWS Joint Designation Joint Type
Butt or Corner Joint B-L1a & C-L1a

Type-Manual

Machine

Weld Type No

Square-Groove

Backing Strip/Ring: Yes Backing Material Back Gouging: BASE METAL AWS Group No.
I & II

T1

T1 R T2

C.S. similar to BM

Min Thickness Method

N/A

4.8 mm

Yes

No X

To Group No.

I & II

Material Specification & Grade: BM Thickness:

Carbon Steel, e.g. ASTM A36, A572 Gr. 50, A516, A53, A106, API 5L Gr. B

Root Opening = Root Face =

T1 +1/16, -0

N/A

Groove T 1= 6.4mm max Fillet

N/A

T 2= Unlimited Groove Angle =

N/A

Pipe Diameter Range: FILLER METAL AWS Specification AWS Classification Size of Filler Metals SAMS S/N Other

Groove

Unlimited

Fillet

N/A

POSITION
A5.1 E7018 2.4mm 20-483-069 A5.1 E7018 3.2mm 20-483-071

Groove

All V-Up

Fillet

N/A

Vertical Progression GAS Shielding Gas (Type) Gas Cup Size

N/A

N/A

Flow Rate Other

N/A None

Larger sizes, i.e 4.0 mm, may be used on thick sections

TECHNIQUE String or Weave Bead Multiple or Single Passes Peening Initial & Interpass Cleaning PREHEAT T of Thickest Part (mm) Min Preheat/Interpass Max Interpass Temp. SIDE
1 1 1 1
Stringer and Weave Multiple

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Contact Tube to Work Distance Tungsten Electrode Size and Type Transfer Mode (GMAW) Current Type POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT 3 to 19
10 C
315 C N/A N/A N/A DCRP

None
Brushing & Grinding

>19 to 38
10 C

>38 to 63
66 C

>63
107 C

Temperature Range Time Range

None N/A

PASS
Root Fill/Cap Root Fill/Cap

PROCESSFILLER METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP SMAW E7018 (mm) DCRP 2.4 70-110
SMAW SMAW SMAW E7018 E7018 E7018 3.2 3.2 4.0 DCRP DCRP DCRP 90-165 90-165 125-220

VOLT SPEED (cm/min)

19-25 20-26 20-26 21-27 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20

NOTES

Orientation of one member may vary within + 45.

Department

Consulting Services Department

Date

October 14, 2000

Approval Restrictions

Not approved for cyclic loaded structures, crane applications, T, Y, K tubular connections, or offshore structures to API RP 2A.

PREQUALIFIED STRUCTURAL WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No.

B-L1b

Revision No.

0
X

PQR No. Prequalified Semi-Automatic

JOINT DETAIL

Code

AWS D1.1 Automatic

Page

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Welding Process(es) SMAW

JOINT DESIGN AWS Joint Designation Joint Type
Butt Joint B-L1b

Type-Manual

Machine

Weld Type No X

Square-Groove

Backgouge

Backing Strip/Ring: Yes Backing Material Back Gouging: BASE METAL AWS Group No.
I None

Min Thickness
X

N/A

T1 R

Yes

No

Method

Arc Air and/or Grinding

To Group No.

Material Specification & Grade: BM Thickness:

Carbon Steel, e.g. ASTM A36, A516 Gr. 60, A53, A106, API 5L Gr. B

Root Opening = Root Face =

T1/2 +1/16, -0

N/A

Groove T 1= 6.4mm max Fillet

N/A

T 2= N/A Groove Angle =

N/A

Pipe Diameter Range: FILLER METAL AWS Specification AWS Classification Size of Filler Metals SAMS S/N Other

Groove

610mm and Over

Fillet

N/A

POSITION
A5.1 E6010 2.4mm 20-484-021 A5.1 E6010 3.2mm 20-484-024

Groove

All V-Up

Fillet

N/A

Vertical Progression GAS Shielding Gas (Type) Gas Cup Size

N/A

N/A

Flow Rate Other

N/A None

Larger sizes, i.e. 4.0mm, may be used on thick sections

TECHNIQUE String or Weave Bead Multiple or Single Passes Peening Initial & Interpass Cleaning PREHEAT T of Thickest Part (mm) Min Preheat/Interpass Max Interpass Temp. SIDE
1 2 1, 2 1, 2
Stringer and Weave Multiple

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Contact Tube to Work Distance Tungsten Electrode Size and Type Transfer Mode (GMAW) Current Type POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT 3 to 19
10 C
315 C N/A N/A N/A DCRP

None
Brushing & Grinding

>19 to 38
N/A

>38 to 63
N/A

>63
N/A

Temperature Range Time Range

None N/A

PASS
Front Side Back Side All All

PROCESSFILLER METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP SMAW E6010 (mm) DCRP 2.4 40-100
SMAW SMAW SMAW E6010 E6010 E6010 2.4 3.2 4.0 DCRP DCRP DCRP 40-100 70-130 110-165

VOLT SPEED (cm/min)

20-26 20-26 21-27 22-28 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20

NOTES

1. Backgouge root before welding second side. 2. Orientation of one member may vary within + 45.

Department

Consulting Services Department

Date

October 14, 2000

Approval Restrictions

Not approved for cyclic loaded structures, crane applications, T, Y, K tubular connections, or offshore structures to API RP 2A.

PREQUALIFIED STRUCTURAL WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No.

TC-L1b

Revision No.

0
X

PQR No. Prequalified Semi-Automatic

JOINT DETAIL

Code

AWS D1.1 Automatic

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1 of 1

Welding Process(es) SMAW

JOINT DESIGN AWS Joint Designation Joint Type
T- or Corner Joint TC-L1b

Type-Manual

Machine

Weld Type No X

Square-Groove

Backgouge

Backing Strip/Ring: Yes Backing Material Back Gouging: BASE METAL AWS Group No.
I None

Min Thickness
X

N/A

T1

Yes

No

Method

Arc Air and/or Grinding

T2
To Group No.
I Carbon Steel, e.g. ASTM A36, A516 Gr. 60, A53, A106, API 5L Gr. B

Material Specification & Grade: BM Thickness:

Root Opening = Root Face =

T1/2 +1/16, -0

N/A

Groove T 1= 6.4mm max Fillet

Unlimited

T 2= Unlimited Groove Angle =

N/A

Pipe Diameter Range: FILLER METAL AWS Specification AWS Classification Size of Filler Metals SAMS S/N Other

Groove

610mm and Over

Fillet

Similar

POSITION
A5.1 E6010 2.4mm 20-484-021 A5.1 E6010 3.2mm 20-484-024

Groove

All V-Up

Fillet

All

Vertical Progression GAS Shielding Gas (Type) Gas Cup Size

N/A

N/A

Flow Rate Other

N/A None

Larger sizes, i.e. 4.0mm, may be used on thick sections

TECHNIQUE String or Weave Bead Multiple or Single Passes Peening Initial & Interpass Cleaning PREHEAT T of Thickest Part (mm) Min Preheat/Interpass Max Interpass Temp. SIDE
1
Stringer and Weave Multiple

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Contact Tube to Work Distance Tungsten Electrode Size and Type Transfer Mode (GMAW) Current Type POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT 3 to 19
10 C
315 C N/A N/A N/A DCRP

None
Brushing & Grinding

>19 to 38
66 C

>38 to 63
107 C

>63
150 C

Temperature Range Time Range

None N/A

PASS
Front Side Back Side All All

PROCESSFILLER METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP SMAW E6010 (mm) DCRP 2.4 40-100
SMAW SMAW SMAW E6010 E6010 E6010 2.4 3.2 4.0 DCRP DCRP DCRP 40-100 70-130 110-165

VOLT SPEED (cm/min)

20-26 20-26 21-27 22-28 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20

NOTES

1
1, 2 1, 2

1. Backgouge root before welding second side. 2. Fillet welds shall be 1/4 T1 minimum, but not more than 10mm. 3. Depth of shallower groove shall be no less than 1/4 T of thinner part joined. 4. Orientation of one member may vary within + 45.

Department

Consulting Services Department

Date

October 14, 2000

Approval Restrictions

Not approved for cyclic loaded structures, crane applications, T, Y, K tubular connections, or offshore structures to API RP 2A.

PREQUALIFIED STRUCTURAL WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No.

B-U2a

Revision No.

0
X

PQR No. Prequalified Semi-Automatic

JOINT DETAIL

Code

AWS D1.1 Automatic

Page

1 of 1

Welding Process(es) SMAW

JOINT DESIGN AWS Joint Designation Joint Type
Butt Joint B-U2a

Type-Manual

Machine

Weld Type
X

Single-V-Groove

Backing Strip/Ring: Yes Backing Material Back Gouging: BASE METAL AWS Group No.
I & II

No Min Thickness
X
4.8 mm

C.S. similar to BM

T1 R

Yes

No

Method

N/A

To Group No.

I & II

Material Specification & Grade: BM Thickness:

Carbon Steel, e.g. ASTM A36, A572 Gr. 50, A516, A53, A106, API 5L Gr. B

Root Opening = Root Face =

1/14 or 3/8 or 1/2

N/A

Groove T 1= Unlimited Fillet

N/A

T 2= N/A Groove Angle =

45 or 30 or 20

Pipe Diameter Range: FILLER METAL AWS Specification AWS Classification Size of Filler Metals SAMS S/N Other

Groove

Unlimited

Fillet

N/A

POSITION
A5.1 E7018 3.2mm 20-483-071 A5.1 E7018 4.0mm 20-483-074

Groove

Refer to the above V-Up

Fillet

N/A

Vertical Progression GAS Shielding Gas (Type) Gas Cup Size

N/A

N/A

Flow Rate Other

N/A None

Larger sizes, i.e 4.8mm, may be used on thick sections

TECHNIQUE String or Weave Bead Multiple or Single Passes Peening Initial & Interpass Cleaning PREHEAT T of Thickest Part (mm) Min Preheat/Interpass Max Interpass Temp. SIDE
1
Stringer and Weave Multiple

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Contact Tube to Work Distance Tungsten Electrode Size and Type Transfer Mode (GMAW) Current Type POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT 3 to 19
10 C
315 C N/A N/A N/A DCRP

None
Brushing & Grinding

>19 to 38
10 C

>38 to 63
66 C

>63
107 C

Temperature Range Time Range

None N/A

PASS
Root Fill/Cap Root Fill/Cap

PROCESSFILLER METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP SMAW E7018 (mm) DCRP 3.2 90-165
SMAW SMAW SMAW E7018 E7018 E7018 4.0 4.0 4.8 DCRP DCRP DCRP 125-220 125-220 170-280

VOLT SPEED (cm/min)

20-26 21-27 21-27 22-28 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20

NOTES

Orientation of one member may vary within + 45.

1
1 1

Department

Consulting Services Department

Date

October 14, 2000

Approval Restrictions

Not approved for cyclic loaded structures, crane applications, T, Y, K tubular connections, or offshore structures to API RP 2A.

PREQUALIFIED STRUCTURAL WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No.

B-U2

Revision No.

0
X

PQR No. Prequalified Semi-Automatic

JOINT DETAIL

Code

AWS D1.1 Automatic

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1 of 1

Welding Process(es) SMAW

JOINT DESIGN AWS Joint Designation Joint Type
Butt Joint B-U2

Type-Manual

Machine

Weld Type No X

Single-V-Groove

Backgouge

Backing Strip/Ring: Yes Backing Material Back Gouging: BASE METAL AWS Group No.
I & II None

Min Thickness
X

N/A

f R

T1

Yes

No

Method

Arc Air and/or Grinding

To Group No.

I & II

Material Specification & Grade: BM Thickness:

Carbon Steel, e.g. ASTM A36, A572 Gr. 50, A516, A53, A106, API 5L Gr. B

Root Opening = Root Face =

0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0

0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0

Groove T 1= Unlimited Fillet

N/A

T 2= N/A Groove Angle =

60 +10, -0

Pipe Diameter Range: FILLER METAL AWS Specification AWS Classification Size of Filler Metals SAMS S/N Other

Groove

610mm and Over

Fillet

N/A

POSITION
A5.1 E6010 3.2mm 20-484-024 A5.1 E7018 3.2mm 20-483-071

Groove

All V-Up

Fillet

N/A

Vertical Progression GAS Shielding Gas (Type) Gas Cup Size

N/A

N/A

Flow Rate Other

N/A None

Larger sizes, i.e 4.0mm and 4.8mm, may be used on thick sections

TECHNIQUE String or Weave Bead Multiple or Single Passes Peening Initial & Interpass Cleaning PREHEAT T of Thickest Part (mm) Min Preheat/Interpass Max Interpass Temp. SIDE
1
Stringer and Weave Multiple

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Contact Tube to Work Distance Tungsten Electrode Size and Type Transfer Mode (GMAW) Current Type POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT 3 to 19
10 C
315 C N/A N/A N/A DCRP

None
Brushing & Grinding

>19 to 38
66 C

>38 to 63
107 C

>63
150 C

Temperature Range Time Range

None N/A

PASS
Root Fill/Cap Back Weld Fill/Cap Fill/Cap

PROCESSFILLER METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP SMAW E6010 (mm) DCRP 3.2 70-130
SMAW SMAW SMAW SMAW E7018 E7018 E7018 E7018 3.2 3.2 4.0 4.8 DCRP DCRP DCRP DCRP 90-165 90-165 125-220 170-280

VOLT SPEED (cm/min)

21-27 20-26 20-26 21-27 22-28 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20

NOTES

1. Backgouge root before welding second side. 2. Orientation of one member may vary within + 45.

1
2 1, 2 1, 2

Department

Consulting Services Department

Date

October 14, 2000

Approval Restrictions

Not approved for cyclic loaded structures, crane applications, T, Y, K tubular connections, or offshore structures to API RP 2A.

PREQUALIFIED STRUCTURAL WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No.

B-U3b

Revision No.

0
X

PQR No. Prequalified Semi-Automatic

JOINT DETAIL

Code

AWS D1.1 Automatic

Page

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Welding Process(es) SMAW

JOINT DESIGN AWS Joint Designation Joint Type
Butt Joint B-U3b

Type-Manual

Machine

Weld Type No X

Double-V-Groove

f R

Backgouge

Backing Strip/Ring: Yes Backing Material Back Gouging: BASE METAL AWS Group No.
I & II None

Min Thickness
X

N/A

T1

Yes

No

Method

Arc Air and/or Grinding

To Group No.
I & II 0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0

Material Specification & Grade: BM Thickness:

Carbon Steel, e.g. ASTM A36, A572 Gr. 50, A516, A53, A106, API 5L Gr. B

Root Opening = Root Face =

0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0

Groove T 1= Unlimited Fillet

N/A

T 2= N/A Groove Angle =

60 +10, -0

Pipe Diameter Range: FILLER METAL AWS Specification AWS Classification Size of Filler Metals SAMS S/N Other

Groove

610mm and Over

Fillet

N/A

POSITION
A5.1 E6010 3.2mm 20-484-024 A5.1 E7018 3.2mm 20-483-071

Groove

All V-Up

Fillet

N/A

Vertical Progression GAS Shielding Gas (Type) Gas Cup Size

N/A

N/A

Flow Rate Other

N/A None

Larger sizes, i.e 4.0mm and 4.8mm, may be used on thick sections

TECHNIQUE String or Weave Bead Multiple or Single Passes Peening Initial & Interpass Cleaning PREHEAT T of Thickest Part (mm) Min Preheat/Interpass Max Interpass Temp. SIDE
1
Stringer and Weave Multiple

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Contact Tube to Work Distance Tungsten Electrode Size and Type Transfer Mode (GMAW) Current Type POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT 3 to 19
10 C
315 C N/A N/A N/A DCRP

None
Brushing & Grinding

>19 to 38
66 C

>38 to 63
107 C

>63
150 C

Temperature Range Time Range

None N/A

PASS
Root Fill/Cap Back Weld Fill/Cap Fill/Cap

PROCESSFILLER METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP SMAW E6010 (mm) DCRP 3.2 70-130
SMAW SMAW SMAW SMAW E7018 E7018 E7018 E7018 3.2 3.2 4.0 4.8 DCRP DCRP DCRP DCRP 90-165 90-165 125-220 170-280

VOLT SPEED (cm/min)

21-27 20-26 20-26 21-27 22-28 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20

NOTES

1
2 1, 2 1, 2

1. Backgouge root before welding second side. 2. Depth of shallower groove shall be no less than 1/4 T of thinner part joined. 3. Orientation of one member may vary within + 45.

Department

Consulting Services Department

Date

October 14, 2000

Approval Restrictions

Not approved for cyclic loaded structures, crane applications, T, Y, K tubular connections, or offshore structures to API RP 2A.

PREQUALIFIED STRUCTURAL WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No.

B-U4a

Revision No.

0
X

PQR No. Prequalified Semi-Automatic

JOINT DETAIL

Code

AWS D1.1 Automatic

Page

1 of 1

Welding Process(es) SMAW

JOINT DESIGN AWS Joint Designation Joint Type
Butt Joint B-U4a

Type-Manual

Machine

Weld Type
X

Single-Bevel-Groove

Backing Strip/Ring: Yes Backing Material Back Gouging: BASE METAL AWS Group No.
I & II

No Min Thickness
X
4.8 mm

C.S. similar to BM

Yes

No

Method

N/A

T1
To Group No.
I & II Carbon Steel, e.g. ASTM A36, A572 Gr. 50, A516, A53, A106, API 5L Gr. B

Material Specification & Grade: BM Thickness:

Root Opening = Root Face =

1/4 or 3/8

N/A

Groove T 1= Unlimited Fillet

N/A

T 2= N/A Groove Angle =

45 or 30

Pipe Diameter Range: FILLER METAL AWS Specification AWS Classification Size of Filler Metals SAMS S/N Other

Groove

Unlimited

Fillet

N/A

POSITION
A5.1 E7018 3.2mm 20-483-071 A5.1 E7018 4.0mm 20-483-074

Groove

All V-Up

Fillet

N/A

Vertical Progression GAS Shielding Gas (Type) Gas Cup Size

N/A

N/A

Flow Rate Other

N/A None

Larger sizes, i.e 4.8mm, may be used on thick sections

TECHNIQUE String or Weave Bead Multiple or Single Passes Peening Initial & Interpass Cleaning PREHEAT T of Thickest Part (mm) Min Preheat/Interpass Max Interpass Temp. SIDE
1
Stringer and Weave Multiple

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Contact Tube to Work Distance Tungsten Electrode Size and Type Transfer Mode (GMAW) Current Type POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT 3 to 19
10 C
315 C N/A N/A N/A DCRP

None
Brushing & Grinding

>19 to 38
10 C

>38 to 63
66 C

>63
107 C

Temperature Range Time Range

None N/A

PASS
Root Fill/Cap Root Fill/Cap

PROCESSFILLER METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP SMAW E7018 (mm) DCRP 3.2 90-165
SMAW SMAW SMAW E7018 E7018 E7018 4.0 4.0 4.8 DCRP DCRP DCRP 125-220 125-220 170-280

VOLT SPEED (cm/min)

20-26 21-27 21-27 22-28 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20

NOTES

Orientation of one member may vary within + 45.

1
1 1

Department

Consulting Services Department

Date

October 14, 2000

Approval Restrictions

Not approved for cyclic loaded structures, crane applications, T, Y, K tubular connections, or offshore structures to API RP 2A.

PREQUALIFIED STRUCTURAL WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No.

TC-U4a

Revision No.

0
X

PQR No. Prequalified Semi-Automatic

JOINT DETAIL

Code

AWS D1.1 Automatic

Page

1 of 1

Welding Process(es) SMAW

JOINT DESIGN AWS Joint Designation Joint Type
T- or Corner Joint TC-U4a

Type-Manual

Machine

Single-Bevel-Groove

Weld Type
X

Backing Strip/Ring: Yes Backing Material Back Gouging: BASE METAL AWS Group No.
I & II

No Min Thickness Method

N/A 4.8 mm

C.S. similar to BM

T1

Yes

No X

T2
To Group No.
I & II

Material Specification & Grade: BM Thickness:

Carbon Steel, e.g. ASTM A36, A572 Gr. 50, A516, A53, A106, API 5L Gr. B

Root Opening = Root Face =

1/4 or 3/8

N/A

Groove T 1= Unlimited Fillet

Unlimited

T 2= Unlimited Groove Angle =

45 or 30

Pipe Diameter Range: FILLER METAL AWS Specification AWS Classification Size of Filler Metals SAMS S/N Other

Groove

Unlimited

Fillet

Unlimited

POSITION
A5.1 E7018 3.2mm 20-483-071 A5.1 E7018 4.0mm 20-483-074

Groove

Refer to the above V-Up

Fillet

Refer to the above

Vertical Progression GAS Shielding Gas (Type) Gas Cup Size

N/A

N/A

Flow Rate Other

N/A None

Larger sizes, i.e 4.8mm, may be used on thick sections

TECHNIQUE String or Weave Bead Multiple or Single Passes Peening Initial & Interpass Cleaning PREHEAT T of Thickest Part (mm) Min Preheat/Interpass Max Interpass Temp. SIDE
1
Stringer and Weave Multiple

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Contact Tube to Work Distance Tungsten Electrode Size and Type Transfer Mode (GMAW) Current Type POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT 3 to 19
10 C
315 C N/A N/A N/A DCRP

None
Brushing & Grinding

>19 to 38
10 C

>38 to 63
66 C

>63
107 C

Temperature Range Time Range

None N/A

PASS
Root Fill/Cap Root Fill/Cap

PROCESSFILLER METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP SMAW E7018 (mm) DCRP 3.2 90-165
SMAW SMAW SMAW E7018 E7018 E7018 4.0 4.0 4.8 DCRP DCRP DCRP 125-220 125-220 170-280

VOLT SPEED (cm/min)

20-26 21-27 21-27 22-28 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20

NOTES

1
1 1

1. Fillet welds shall be 1/4 T1 minimum, but not more than 10mm./4 T of thinner part joined. 2. Orientation of one member may vary within + 45.

Department

Consulting Services Department

Date

October 14, 2000

Approval Restrictions

Not approved for cyclic loaded structures, crane applications, T, Y, K tubular connections, or offshore structures to API RP 2A.

PREQUALIFIED STRUCTURAL WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No.

B-U4b

Revision No.

0
X

PQR No. Prequalified Semi-Automatic

JOINT DETAIL

Code

AWS D1.1 Automatic

Page

1 of 1

Welding Process(es) SMAW

JOINT DESIGN AWS Joint Designation Joint Type
Butt Joint B-U4b

Type-Manual

Machine

f
Single-Bevel-Groove

Weld Type No X

Backgouge

Backing Strip/Ring: Yes Backing Material Back Gouging: BASE METAL AWS Group No.
I & II None

Min Thickness
X

N/A

Yes

No

Method

Arc Air and/or Grinding

T1

To Group No.

I & II

Material Specification & Grade: BM Thickness:

Carbon Steel, e.g. ASTM A36, A572 Gr. 50, A516, A53, A106, API 5L Gr. B

Root Opening = Root Face =

0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0

0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0

Groove T 1= Unlimited Fillet

N/A

T 2= N/A Groove Angle =

45 +10 , -0

Pipe Diameter Range: FILLER METAL AWS Specification AWS Classification Size of Filler Metals SAMS S/N Other

Groove

610mm and Over

Fillet

N/A

POSITION
A5.1 E6010 3.2mm 20-484-024 A5.1 E7018 3.2mm 20-483-071

Groove

All V-Up

Fillet

N/A

Vertical Progression GAS Shielding Gas (Type) Gas Cup Size

N/A

N/A

Flow Rate Other

N/A None

Larger sizes, i.e 4.0mm and 4.8mm, may be used on thick sections

TECHNIQUE String or Weave Bead Multiple or Single Passes Peening Initial & Interpass Cleaning PREHEAT T of Thickest Part (mm) Min Preheat/Interpass Max Interpass Temp. SIDE
1
Stringer and Weave Multiple

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Contact Tube to Work Distance Tungsten Electrode Size and Type Transfer Mode (GMAW) Current Type POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT 3 to 19
10 C
315 C N/A N/A N/A DCRP

None
Brushing & Grinding

>19 to 38
66 C

>38 to 63
107 C

>63
150 C

Temperature Range Time Range

None N/A

PASS
Root Fill/Cap Back Weld Fill/Cap Fill/Cap

PROCESSFILLER METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP SMAW E6010 (mm) DCRP 3.2 70-130
SMAW SMAW SMAW SMAW E7018 E7018 E7018 E7018 3.2 3.2 4.0 4.8 DCRP DCRP DCRP DCRP 90-165 90-165 125-220 170-280

VOLT SPEED (cm/min)

21-27 20-26 20-26 21-27 22-28 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20

NOTES

1. Backgouge root before welding second side. 2. Orientation of one member may vary within + 45.

1
2 1, 2 1, 2

Department

Consulting Services Department

Date

October 14, 2000

Approval Restrictions

Not approved for cyclic loaded structures, crane applications, T, Y, K tubular connections, or offshore structures to API RP 2A.

PREQUALIFIED STRUCTURAL WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No.

TC-U4b

Revision No.

0
X

PQR No. Prequalified Semi-Automatic

JOINT DETAIL

Code

AWS D1.1 Automatic

Page

1 of 1

Welding Process(es) SMAW

JOINT DESIGN AWS Joint Designation Joint Type
T- or Corner Joint TC-U4b

Type-Manual

Machine

Single-Bevel-Groove

Weld Type No X

Backgouge

Backing Strip/Ring: Yes Backing Material Back Gouging: BASE METAL AWS Group No.
I & II None

Min Thickness
X

N/A

T1

Yes

No

Method

Arc Air and/or Grinding

T2

To Group No.

I & II

Material Specification & Grade: BM Thickness:

Carbon Steel, e.g. ASTM A36, A572 Gr. 50, A516, A53, A106, API 5L Gr. B

Root Opening = Root Face =

0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0

0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0

Groove T 1= Unlimited Fillet

Unlimited

T 2= Unlimited Groove Angle =

45 +10 , -0

Pipe Diameter Range: FILLER METAL AWS Specification AWS Classification Size of Filler Metals SAMS S/N Other

Groove

610mm and Over

Fillet

Similar

POSITION
A5.1 E6010 3.2mm 20-484-024 A5.1 E7018 3.2mm 20-483-071

Groove

All V-Up

Fillet

All

Vertical Progression GAS Shielding Gas (Type) Gas Cup Size

N/A

N/A

Flow Rate Other

N/A None

Larger sizes, i.e 4.0mm and 4.8mm, may be used on thick sections

TECHNIQUE String or Weave Bead Multiple or Single Passes Peening Initial & Interpass Cleaning PREHEAT T of Thickest Part (mm) Min Preheat/Interpass Max Interpass Temp. SIDE
1
Stringer and Weave Multiple

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Contact Tube to Work Distance Tungsten Electrode Size and Type Transfer Mode (GMAW) Current Type POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT 3 to 19
10 C
315 C N/A N/A N/A DCRP

None
Brushing & Grinding

>19 to 38
66 C

>38 to 63
107 C

>63
150 C

Temperature Range Time Range

None N/A

PASS
Root Fill/Cap Back Weld Fill/Cap Fill/Cap

PROCESSFILLER METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP SMAW E6010 (mm) DCRP 3.2 70-130
SMAW SMAW SMAW SMAW E7018 E7018 E7018 E7018 3.2 3.2 4.0 4.8 DCRP DCRP DCRP DCRP 90-165 90-165 125-220 170-280

VOLT SPEED (cm/min)

21-27 20-26 20-26 21-27 22-28 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20

NOTES

1
2 1, 2 1, 2

1. Backgouge root before welding second side. 2. Fillet welds shall be 1/4 T1 minimum, but not more than 10mm.inner part joined. 3. Orientation of one member may vary within + 45.

Department

Consulting Services Department

Date

October 14, 2000

Approval Restrictions

Not approved for cyclic loaded structures, crane applications, T, Y, K tubular connections, or offshore structures to API RP 2A.

PREQUALIFIED STRUCTURAL WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No.

B-U5a

Revision No.

0
X

PQR No. Prequalified Semi-Automatic

JOINT DETAIL

Code

AWS D1.1 Automatic

Page

1 of 1

Welding Process(es) SMAW

JOINT DESIGN AWS Joint Designation Joint Type
Butt Joint B-U5a

Type-Manual

Machine

f
Double-Bevel-Groove

Weld Type No X

Backgouge R

Backing Strip/Ring: Yes Backing Material Back Gouging: BASE METAL AWS Group No.
I & II None

Min Thickness
X

N/A

Yes

No

Method

Arc Air and/or Grinding

T1

To Group No.

I & II

Material Specification & Grade: BM Thickness:

Carbon Steel, e.g. ASTM A36, A572 Gr. 50, A516, A53, A106, API 5L Gr. B

Root Opening = Root Face =

0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0

0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0

Groove T 1= Unlimited Fillet

N/A

T 2= N/A Groove Angle =

45 +10 , -0

Pipe Diameter Range: FILLER METAL AWS Specification AWS Classification Size of Filler Metals SAMS S/N Other

Groove

610mm and Over

Fillet

N/A

POSITION
A5.1 E6010 3.2mm 20-484-024 A5.1 E7018 3.2mm 20-483-071

Groove

All V-Up

Fillet

N/A

Vertical Progression GAS Shielding Gas (Type) Gas Cup Size

N/A

N/A

Flow Rate Other

N/A None

Larger sizes, i.e 4.0mm and 4.8mm, may be used on thick sections

TECHNIQUE String or Weave Bead Multiple or Single Passes Peening Initial & Interpass Cleaning PREHEAT T of Thickest Part (mm) Min Preheat/Interpass Max Interpass Temp. SIDE
1
Stringer and Weave Multiple

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Contact Tube to Work Distance Tungsten Electrode Size and Type Transfer Mode (GMAW) Current Type POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT 3 to 19
10 C
315 C N/A N/A N/A DCRP

None
Brushing & Grinding

>19 to 38
66 C

>38 to 63
107 C

>63
150 C

Temperature Range Time Range

None N/A

PASS
Root Fill/Cap Back Weld Fill/Cap Fill/Cap

PROCESSFILLER METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP SMAW E6010 (mm) DCRP 3.2 70-130
SMAW SMAW SMAW SMAW E7018 E7018 E7018 E7018 3.2 3.2 4.0 4.8 DCRP DCRP DCRP DCRP 90-165 90-165 125-220 170-280

VOLT SPEED (cm/min)

21-27 20-26 20-26 21-27 22-28 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20

NOTES

1
2 1, 2 1, 2

1. Backgouge root before welding second side. 2. Depth of shallower groove shall be no less than 1/4 T of thinner part joined. 3. Orientation of one member may vary within + 45.

Department

Consulting Services Department

Date

October 14, 2000

Approval Restrictions

Not approved for cyclic loaded structures, crane applications, T, Y, K tubular connections, or offshore structures to API RP 2A.

PREQUALIFIED STRUCTURAL WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No.

TC-U5b

Revision No.

0
X

PQR No. Prequalified Semi-Automatic

JOINT DETAIL

Code

AWS D1.1 Automatic

Page

1 of 1

Welding Process(es) SMAW

JOINT DESIGN AWS Joint Designation Joint Type
T- or Corner Joint TC-U5b

Type-Manual

Machine

Weld Type No X

Double-Bevel-Groove

Backgouge

Backing Strip/Ring: Yes Backing Material Back Gouging: BASE METAL AWS Group No.
I & II None

Min Thickness
X

N/A

f T1 R T2

Yes

No

Method

Arc Air and/or Grinding

To Group No.

I & II

Material Specification & Grade: BM Thickness:

Carbon Steel, e.g. ASTM A36, A572 Gr. 50, A516, A53, A106, API 5L Gr. B

Root Opening = Root Face =

0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0

0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0

Groove T 1= Unlimited Fillet

Unlimited

T 2= Unlimited Groove Angle =

45 +10 , -0

Pipe Diameter Range: FILLER METAL AWS Specification AWS Classification Size of Filler Metals SAMS S/N Other

Groove

610mm and Over

Fillet

Similar

POSITION
A5.1 E6010 3.2mm 20-484-024 A5.1 E7018 3.2mm 20-483-071

Groove

All V-Up

Fillet

All

Vertical Progression GAS Shielding Gas (Type) Gas Cup Size

N/A

N/A

Flow Rate Other

N/A None

Larger sizes, i.e 4.0mm and 4.8mm, may be used on thick sections

TECHNIQUE String or Weave Bead Multiple or Single Passes Peening Initial & Interpass Cleaning PREHEAT T of Thickest Part (mm) Min Preheat/Interpass Max Interpass Temp. SIDE
1
Stringer and Weave Multiple

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Contact Tube to Work Distance Tungsten Electrode Size and Type Transfer Mode (GMAW) Current Type POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT 3 to 19
10 C
315 C N/A N/A N/A DCRP

None
Brushing & Grinding

>19 to 38
66 C

>38 to 63
107 C

>63
150 C

Temperature Range Time Range

None N/A

PASS
Root Fill/Cap Back Weld Fill/Cap Fill/Cap

PROCESSFILLER METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP SMAW E6010 (mm) DCRP 3.2 70-130
SMAW SMAW SMAW SMAW E7018 E7018 E7018 E7018 3.2 3.2 4.0 4.8 DCRP DCRP DCRP DCRP 90-165 90-165 125-220 170-280

VOLT SPEED (cm/min)

21-27 20-26 20-26 21-27 22-28 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20 8-20

NOTES

1
2 1, 2 1, 2

1. Backgouge root before welding second side. 2. Fillet welds shall be 1/4 T1 minimum, but not more than 10mm. 3. Depth of shallower groove shall be no less than 1/4 T of thinner part joined. 4. Orientation of one member may vary within + 45.

Department

Consulting Services Department

Date

October 14, 2000

Approval Restrictions

Not approved for cyclic loaded structures, crane applications, T, Y, K tubular connections, or offshore structures to API RP 2A.