TOPCOR BELCO

P.O. BOX 1019

PRAIRIEVILLE, LA. 70769
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
WPS No.: TopCorBelco-105-FC Date: 4/18/2008 Rev.: 0 Page: 1 of 2
By: Date Signed: 4/18/2008
Supporting PQR's: TopCorBelco-105-FC/A
Welding Process(es) / Type(s): FCAW / Semiautomatic
Joints (QW-402)
Joint Design: Groove and fillet welds
Backing: With or without backing Backing Material: Parent metal for fillet joints.
Fillet Welds: All fillet sizes on all base metal thicknesses and all diameters.
Retainers: None
Weld meatl for second side.
WELD JOINT DESCRIPTIONS SHOWN ARE NOT INCLUSIVE OF ALL THOSE FOUND ON A JOB. WELD JOINT DESIGN
REFERENCE IN AN ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION OR A DESIGN DRAWING SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER WELD
JOINTS SHOWN IN THIS WPS.
Base Metals (QW-403)
SA-516 Gr. 70 Plate P-No.: 1 Group No.: 1-2 Thickness Range (in.): 0.1875 to 1.5000
to SA-516 Gr.70 P-No.: 1 Group No.: 1-2
All diameters
Minimum preheat must be maintained during thermal cutting, tacking, and welding operations.
Welds shall be cleaned between each pass. When completed, remove all slag and projections.
Filler Metals (QW-404)
Spec. No. (SFA): 5.20
AWS No. (Class): E71T-1
F No.: 6 A No.: (verify chemistry)
Weld Metal Thickness Range: 0.187 to 1.5000 in. No Pass Greater Than " Allowed
Flux Type: N/A
Flux Trade Name: N/A
Consumable Insert: N/A
Other: HT# 706609
Product Form: Flux cored
Supplemental Filler Metal: E71-T1
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Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
WPS No.: TopCorBelco-105-FC Date: 4/18/2008 Rev.: 0 Page: 2 of 2
Positions (QW-405)
Position of Joint: All Positions
Weld Progression: Vertical up
All Positions
Postweld Heat Treatment (QW-407)
Type: No PWHT will be performed
Temperature Range: None F
Time Range: None
Preheat (QW-406)
Preheat Temp. Min.: 200 F
Interpass Temp. Max.: 650 F
Preheat Maintenance: Slow cool in still air.
200 F >= 1.250" wt.
50 F < 1.250" wt
Gas (QW-408)
Gas Composition / Flow Rate
Shielding: 75% Argon, 25% CO2 / 59-78 CFH
Trailing: None
Backing: None
Electrical Characteristics (QW-409)
Current Type / Polarity: DCEP (reverse)
Tungsten Electrode Type and Size: N/A
Mode of Metal Transfer for GMAW: Spray arc
Max. Heat Input (J/in): None
Technique (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Stringer or weave bead
Orifice or Gas Cup Size: 3/8" to 5/8"
Initial and Interpass Cleaning: With wire brush clean 1 inch (25 mm) on both sides of weld joint
Method of Back Gouging: When required, grind until all defects are removed.
Oscillation: N/A
Contact Tube to Work Distance: 3/4"
Single or Multiple Passes (per side): Single and multipass
Single or Multiple Electrodes: N/A
Peening: None
Process Welding Parameters
Weld Filler Metal Current Travel Wire
Layer(s) Speed Feed
and/or Diameter Type / Amperage Voltage Range Speed
Pass(es) Process Class ( in. ) Polarity Range Range ( in/min ) Range
Any FCAW E71T-1 0.035 DCEP (reverse) 120-200 19-24 3-21 156-216
Any FCAW E71T-1 0.045 DCEP (reverse) 150-225 22-26 3-21 156-216
Any FCAW E71T-1 1/16 DCEP (reverse) 175-275 25-28 3-21 156-216
Any FCAW E71T-1 5/64 DCEP (reverse) 200-400 26-32 3-21 156-216
Any FCAW E71T-1 3/32 DCEP (reverse) 300-500 26-34 3-21 156-216
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TOPCOR BELCO
P.O. BOX 1019
PRAIRIEVILLE, LA. 70769
Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
PQR No.: TopCorBelco-105-FC/A WPS No.: TopCorBelco-105-FC Date: 4/18/2008 Page: 1 of 4
Welding Process(es) / Type(s): FCAW / Semiautomatic
Joints (QW-402)
Weld Type: Groove weld
Single-V groove
Backing: Back welded
Root Opening: 1/8" in. Root Face: 3/32" in.
Groove Angle: 35
Base Metals (QW-403)
Material Spec., Type or Grade:
SA-516, Grade 70 to SA-516, Grade 70
P-No.: 1 Group No.: 2 to P-No.: 1 Group No.: 2
Thickness of Test Coupon (in.): 0.750
Postweld Heat Treatment (QW-407)
Type: No PWHT performed
Temperature: None F
Time: None hr
Gas (QW-408)
Gas Composition / Flow Rate
Shielding: 75% Argon, 25% CO2 / 65 CFH
Trailing: None
Backing: None
Filler Metals (QW-404)
SFA Specification: 5.20
AWS Classification: E71T-1
Filler Metal F-No: 6
Weld Metal Analysis A-No: (verify chemistry)
Size of Filler Metal (in.): 0.045
Weld Deposit 't' (in.): 0.750
Pass Greater Than ": No
Filler Metal Product Form: Flux cored
Filler Metal Trade Name: HT# 706609
Supplemental Filler Metal: E71-T1
Electrical Characteristics (QW-409)
Current / Polarity: DCEP (reverse)
Amps: 160-189
Volts: 21-23
Tungsten Type / Size: N/A
Transfer Mode: Spray arc
Wire Feed Speed: 156-216
Heat Input: N/R Positions (QW-405)
Position of Joint: 3G - Vertical
Weld Progression: Vertical up
Preheat (QW-406)
Preheat Temp.: 50 F
Interpass Temp.: 650 F
Technique (QW-410)
Travel Speed (in/min): 4.2-10.2
Thermal Processes: No
String/Weave Bead: Weave bead
Oscillation: N/A
Mult./Single Pass (per side): Single and multipass
Mult./Single Electrode: N/A
Nozzle/Gas Cup Size: 8-9
Contact Tube to Work Dist.: 3/4"
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Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
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Additional Welding Parameters
Layer(s) Filler Metal Current Travel Speed
and/or AWS Size Type / Amperage Voltage Range
Pass(es) Process Classification (in.) Polarity Range Range (in/min)
1 FCAW E71T-1 0.045 DCEP (reverse) 160 23 6.0
2 FCAW E71T-1 0.045 DCEP (reverse) 160 23 4.2
3 FCAW E71T-1 0.045 DCEP (reverse) 160 22 6.8
4 FCAW E71T-1 0.045 DCEP (reverse) 160 22 7.2
5 FCAW E71T-1 0.045 DCEP (reverse) 175 23 6.8
6 FCAW E71T-1 0.045 DCEP (reverse) 175 22 6.5
7 FCAW E71T-1 0.045 DCEP (reverse) 140 21 4.3
8 FCAW E71T-1 0.045 DCEP (reverse) 140 21 4.5
9 FCAW E71T-1 0.045 DCEP (reverse) 189 21 10.2
10 FCAW E71T-1 0.045 DCEP (reverse) 190 22 10.1
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Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
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Optional Notes
General Notes
1) One inch each side of the weld area (ID & OD) shall be free of heavy mill scale, heavy rust
deposits oils or other deleterious materials.
2) All deep curf gouges on torch bevels shall be blended or where required repaired prior to fit up.
3) Sufficient preheat shall be used to remove moisture and prevent cracking on highly restrained
joints. The minimum preheat shall be in accordance with the fabrication code unless superceded by
the client specification.
4) Tack welds which are to be incorporated into the final weld shall be:
(a) Subject to the same quality as the final weld.
(b) Cleaning shall be the same as addressed in interpass.
(c) Tacks will be of sufficient size and cross sectional area to retain the appropriate fit up and
alignment.
(d) After clean up of the tacks, they shall be visually examined for cracking or other rejectable
indications.
5) After completing clean up of the tacks the welder shall visually check for cracking prior to
depositing the root pass.
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Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
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Tensile Test (QW-150)
Width Thickness Area Ultimate Total Ultimate Stress Failure Type
Specimen No. (in.) (in.) (in) Load (lb) (PSI) and Location
T-1 0.751 0.712 0.535 43500 81300 Ductile - BM
T-2 0.749 0.700 0.524 42100 80300 Ductile - BM
Guided Bend Test (QW-160)
Figure Number and Type Result Figure Number and Type Result
QW-462.2 Side bend Acceptable QW-462.2 Side bend Acceptable
QW-462.2 Side bend Acceptable QW-462.2 Side bend Acceptable
None None
Macro-Examination Test: NA
Visual Examination: Satisfactory
Liquid Penetration Test: NA
Welder's Name: Carpenter, Barry ID: BC2 Stamp: BC2
PQR was done and welding of
coupon was witnessed by: TOPCOR BELCO
Tests Conducted By: BC's Inspection and Fabrication Test ID.: 43566
We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared, welded, and tested in accordance with the
requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code.
Prepared By: 4/18/2008 QA/QC Manager
RONNIE SARVIS Date
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