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ASME IX
Chapter Ten
ASME Section IX Procedures and

Qualifications
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THE WELDING INSTITUTE
ASME SECTION IX
Section IX covers welding and brazing. Section IX is divided into four Articles but has six
distinct areas of information as follows:
The Forward & Introduction
Article I, Welding General Requirements
Article II, Welding Procedure Qualification
Article III, Welding Performance Qualification
Article IV, Welding Data (Variables In written paragraph format)
Article IV, Welding Data (Variables in chart and table format)
ASME SECTION IX - WELDING DOCUMENTS:

PQR: Procedure Qualification Record
Used to document welding procedure qualification and test

Is a record of the actual measurements taken and conditions observed when producing
the qualification test coupon
Documents results of subsequent qualification tests such as tensile and bends.
Must address all essential variables listed for the processes used and supplementary
essential variables when notch toughness is a consideration required by the
referencing code
Deals with the soundness of the weldment to be made
Must be signed and dated
WPS: Welding Procedure Specification
Used to provide direction to the welder

Lists the ranges qualified as a result of welding the qualification coupon and
performing tests
Must address all essential and nonessential variables listed for the processes used and
supplemental essential variables when notch toughness is a consideration required by
the referencing code.
Deals with the soundness of the weldment to be made
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WPQ: Welder Performance Qualification Record
Used to document welder qualification and tests

Must address all essential variables listed for the processes used
Is a record of the actual measurements taken and conditions observed and the ranges
qualified as a results of welding the qualification coupon
Documents the results of subsequent qualification tests such as bends and radiography
Must be signed and dated
Welding Variables:
There are three types of variables used in Section IX
Essential Variable: Applicable to the PQR, WPS & WPQ
Addresses information that must be included in the PQR, WPS or WPQ that is mandatory
to assure the soundness of the weldment (except for notch toughness properties) or skill
of the welder
Section IX gives specific ranges qualified for essential variables directly related to the
actual measurements taken during production of the qualification coupon
A change in the information requires re-qualification of the WPS or welder
Nonessential Variables: Applicable to the WPS
Addresses information that is not mandatory to assure the soundness of the weldment
A change in the information does not require re-qualification of the WPS (all welder
variables are essential) but may require a new revision level of the WPS to be issued
No specific ranges are specified by Section IX for nonessential variables. (The
information given on a WPS to satisfy a nonessential variable requirement can be outside
anything reasonable and satisfy code requirements. For example a root gap may be 3
or a welding rod diameter 1. Although this will probably not be seen or work well in real
life there are no restrictions on nonessential variables in the ASME Section IX.
All non essential variables must be addressed on the WPS. (For example: peening is listed
for most processes but seldom used. An appropriate statement is None to be performed.
An inappropriate statement is Not applicable)
Supplemental Essential Variables: Applicable to the PQR AND WPS *
Addresses information that must be included in the PQR and WPS that is mandatory to
assure the notch toughness qualities of the weldment
The construction codes which reference Section IX specify some ranges qualified for
supplemental essential variables directly related to the actual measurements taken and
information recorded during production of the qualification coupon (For example:
thickness qualified)
A change in the information requires additional testing or requalification of the WPS
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NOTE: Supplemental Essential Variables are excluded from the welding

documents used on the actual 653 exam by the 653 Body of Knowledge.
ASME SECTION IX: QW-100 SERIES PARAGRAPHS: QW-100- GENERAL

QW-100.1:
1) The WPS is a written document that provides directions to the welder/operator
when making production welds.
2) WPSs have to be qualified by each manufacturer, or it can be an AWS Standard
WPS (SWPS) shown in Article V.
3) Both list conditions allowed to weld (variables).
4) Purpose of qualifying the WPS is to prove the weldment purpose for construction is
capable of the required properties.
5) Section IX does not contain specific requirements for notch toughness. These are
contained in the referencing Codes sections.
6) The PQR lists the information recorded during qualification of the procedure.
QW-100.2:
1) Welder Performance Qualification is used to determine the welders ability to
deposit sound weld metal. Operator Performance Qualification is used to determine
the operators ability to run the equipment.
QW-100.3
1) PQRs & WPQs made in accordance with the 1962 or later Editions are still valid.
2) New WPSs & PQRs shall be in accordance with the current Edition and Addenda.
QW-103.1
1) Each organization is responsible for the welding they perform and must conduct the
qualification tests required by Section IX.
2) However, the actual nondestructive & mechanical testing may be subcontracted
(QW-201).
QW-103.2
1) Each organization must complete and certify records of all qualification tests and
the records must be kept on file.
2) These records must be available to the Authorised Inspector.
QW-142 & QW-143:
1) When permitted by QW-304 & QW-305 radiography may substitute for mechanical
testing.
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QW-153.1: Tensile Test Criteria:

1) Specimens shall have a tensile strength not less than:
Minimum tensile of the base metal.
Minimum tensile of the weaker base metal if different strengths are used.
Minimum tensile of the weld metal when allowed to have a lower room
temperature strength than the base metal by the referencing code section.
May be 5% below the minimum strength of the base metal if the break is
outside the weld or fusion line in the base metal.
QW-191
1) Special acceptance standards for testing welders using radiography are per QW-142
& 143.
2) The radiography must be performed in accordance with ASME Section V Article 2.
No written procedure is required, and geometric unsharpness is not required to be
calculated. T-285 of ASME V (unsharpness) is only a guide.
QW-191.2
1) Lists the acceptance standards for welder qualification with radiography.
QW-191.2.3
1) RT qualification using production welds:
For welding operators use acceptance standard from referencing code section.
For welders use acceptance standards in QW-191.2.2 (see QW-304 for processes and
modes of transfer permitted to be qualified by RT)
QW-194 Visual Examination Performance
Performance coupon visual exam shall show complete penetration & fusion of weld & base
metals
QW-200 SERIES PARAGRAPHS:
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QW-200.1 Welding Procedure Specification:

Each organization shall prepare a written document defined as:
A) WPS A written qualified welding procedure created to give guidance and direction
when used to make production welds to code requirements.
B) The WPS shall contain:
Descriptions of all the essential, nonessential and, when required, supplementary
essential variables for each welding process used in the WPS.
Reference to the supporting PQR(S).
The WPS may include any other data considered helpful in completing the joint.
C) Changes made to WPSs
Changes to nonessential variables may be made without re-qualification but must
be documented on the WPS by revision level or by use of a new WPS.
Changes to essential or supplementary essential variables to ranges outside those
allowed by Section IX requires re-qualification of the WPS.
D) Format of the WPS:
The WPS may be in any format.
Forms shown in Section IX are not required-only for reference & example.
E) Availability:
The WPS must be available for reference and available to the Authorised
Inspector.
The WPS must be available at the fabrication site.
QW-200.2- Procedure Qualification Records:
Each organization shall prepare a written document defined as:
A) PQR A written document used to record the welding information and data used
when welding a test coupon for qualification of a WPS and the results of the tests
performed on specimens taken from the coupon.
B) The PQR shall contain:
Actual values observed for all the essential and, when required, supplementary
essential variables for each welding process used while welding the coupons for
testing.
Test results from tests performed on the speciemens removed from the coupon.
Other information may be included.
When values are included for other variables it must be the actual values observed
not the full ranges to be used in production unless required by a specific
variables or referencing code section.
The organization qualifying the PQR shall certify the accuracy of the PQR.
Certification of the PQR may not be subcontracted.
The approximate deposited weld metal thicknesses for each filler metal or process
shall be recorded separately.
C) Changes made to the PQRS - Not permitted except as follows:
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Editorial changes may be made in a WPS or PQR; i.e: to correct errors or to

reflect code changes.
Additional information may be added later if it can be proven to be part of the
original information recorded with reliable documentation such as lab test records.
D) Format of the PQR:
The PQR may be any format.
Forms shown in Section IX are not required only for reference & example.
E) Availability
The PQR must be available to the Authorised Inspector upon request.
F) Multiple WPSS & PQRS.
Multiple PQRS may be used to support a single WPS.
Multiple WPSS may be supported by a single PQR
Multiple WPSS may be used to complete a single joint.
QW-201: Responsibilities, Subcontracting Testing & Shared Qualifications
1) Nondestructive and mechanical testing may be subcontracted but the actual welding
must be performed by the qualifying organization.
2) Two or more organizations may share qualification if effective operational control by
both is demonstrated and described in the quality manuals of all the organizations
involved.
QW-300 SERIES PARAGRAPHS:

QW-300.2 Responsibility
1) Each organization must tests all welders to assure they are qualified for the welding
activities they will be assigned to perform.
2) Welders must be tested under the supervision of the qualifying organization.
QW-300.3 Shared Qualifications
1) Qualifications may be shared among two or more companies as long as the system used is
described in the companies quality systems and all other Section IX requirements are
met.
QW-301.2 Tests
1) Coupons welded for welder qualification shall be welded in accordance with a
qualified WPS except that:
When preheat and PWHT are required in the WPS they may omitted during the
welding of the welders test coupon.
When a welder prepares a coupon for WPS qualification and the coupon passes
the tests for qualification the welder is also qualified within the limits specified
for welders.
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Welder qualification tests may be stopped at any point at which it becomes

apparent that the welder does not have the required skill.
QW-301.3
1) Each welder shall be assigned a unique identifying symbol, number or letter to use
when stamping or recording the work performed by the welder.
QW-302.2
1) Welders may be qualified using radiography as allowed by QW-304 & QW-305.
QW-304.2
1) When a welder fails qualification using radiography the entire section of the joint
made by the welder be removed or completely radiographed and the defective areas
repaired by a qualified welder.
QW-306
1) Welders may be qualified using separate coupons for each process or by welding with
multiple processes in a single coupon as long as all the requirements of Section IX are
met.
2) Failure of any portion of a combination test in a single coupon constitutes failure of
the entire coupon.
QW-321
1) When a welder fails a qualification test he may take an immediate retest.
QW-322
A welders qualification is affected when one of the following occurs:
A) If he has not welded with a process in which he is qualified for a period of six
months or more his qualifications for that process expire unless within 6 months
prior to the expiration:
a welder has welded using a manual or semiautomatic process which will
maintain his qualification for manual or semiautomatic welding with that
process
a welding operator has welded using a machine or automatic process which
will maintain his qualification for machine or automatic welding with that
process
B) Whenever there is a specific reason to question the welders ability to make welds
that meet the specification the qualification required to make those weldments
shall be revoked.
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A welders qualifications may be renewed by:

A) When the welders qualifications have expired due to not having welded with the
process they may be renewed for all positions, diameters, thicknesses and base
metals by the welder welding a single test coupon of plate or pipe of any base
metal using any thickness, diameter or position and performing the tests required
by QW-301 & QW-302.
B) Revoked qualifications may be renewed by using a test coupon appropriate to the
production work to be performed. The coupon shall be welded and tested as
required by QW-301 & QW-302.
QW-350
These tables list the variables for welders. They are all essential variables, and as such, must
be addressed on the WPQ in some manner. The variables for operators are given in QW-360.
Article V This article provides rules for using AWS Prequalified Welding Procedures.
Reference is also made to Appendix E, which lists approximately 17 approved pre-qualified
welding procedures which do not have to be qualified by the Manufacturers.
ASME Section IX - Procedure Qualification Testing

Required Tests:
1. Tensile
2. Bends
Face
Root
Side
3. Nondestructive Testing
General sequence for Procedure Qualification Testing

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1. Select welding variables.

2. Check equipment and materials for suitability.
3. Monitor weld joint fit-up as well as actual welding, recording all-important variables and
observations.
4. Select, identify and remove required test specimens.
5. Test and evaluate specimens.
6. Review test results for compliance with applicable code requirements.
7. Release approved procedure for production.
8. Quality individual welders in accordance with this procedure.
9. Monitor production welding for procedure compliance.
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ASME Section IX - Welder Qualification

Establishes Skill
Essential Variables
Position
Joint Configuration
Electrode Type and Size
Process
Base Metal Thickness
Technique
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General Sequence for Welder Qualification Testing

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Identity essential variables.

Check equipment and materials for suitability
Check test coupon configuration and position.
Monitor actual welding, to ensure that is complies with applicable welding procedure.
Select, identify and remove required test specimens.
Test and evaluate specimens.
Complete necessary paperwork.
Monitor production welding.
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ASME SECTION IX WELDING PRACTICE QUESTIONS:

1. The purpose of the WPS and PQR is to determined that:
1.
2.
3.
4.
the welder is qualified

the base metals are strong enough
the weldment has the desired properties
the skill of the welder
2. The WPS lists:

1.
2.
3.
4.
nonessential variables
essential variables
supplementary essential variables if required
all of the above
3. The PQR must list:

1. essential variables and supplementary essential variables when notch toughness is
required
2. nonessential variables
3. welder qualification variables
4. all of the above
4. What is the earliest Edition of Section IX recognized by the current edition?
1.
2.
3.
4.
1958
1992
1987
1962
5. New Welding Procedure Specifications must meet the ____________ Edition and
addenda of Section IX.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1962
current (latest mandatory)
Inspector
All of the above
6. Each ______________ shall conduct the tests required by Section IX to quality the
WPSs used during the construction, alteration, or repair.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Welder or welding operator

Manufacturer or contractor
Inspector
All of the above
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7. The records of procedure, welder and welding operator qualification must be available to
the ________________.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Manufacturer or Contractor
Welder
Authorized Inspector
Foreman
8. A welder qualifying with a groove weld in plate in the 4G position is qualified to weld
groove welds in plate and pipe over 24 O.D. in the ______________ positions.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Overhead
Flat and horizontal
Flat and overhead
Horizontal
9. A welder qualifying with the plate fillet welds in the 3F and 4F positions is qualified to
weld groove welds in plate in the ________________ positions.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Flat only
Flat and horizontal
Flat and vertical
None of the above
10. A welder qualifying by making a groove weld on pipe with an O.D. of 3/4" in the 5G
position is qualified to weld groove welds in:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1/2" O.D. Pipe in the overhead position

6 O.D. Pipe in the vertical position
3/4" O.D. pipe in the horizontal position
None of the above
11. In general, qualification on groove welds also qualifies a welder to make:

1.
2.
3.
4.
Stud welds
Overhead welds
Fillet welds
All of the above
12. Charpy V-notch tests are performed to determine a weldments

1.
2.
3.
4.
Tensile strength
Ductility
Notch toughness
All of above
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13. A welder making a groove weld using the SAW process on P1 materials may be qualified
using radiography.
1. True
2. False
14. When a tensile specimen breaks in the metal outside of the weld or fusion line, the
strength recorded may be _______________ below the specified tensile and be accepted.
1.
2.
3.
4.
3.5%
.5%
5%
All of the above
15. Guided-bend specimens shall have no open defects in the weld or heat effected zone
exceeding ____________ measured in any direction on the convex surface of the
specimen after bending.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1/16
3/32
1/8
None of the above
16. When using radiographs to qualify welders, the acceptance standards used are found in:
1.
2.
3.
4.
ASME Section V
ASME Section IX
ASME Section VIII
The referencing code
17. A WPS must describe:

1.
2.
3.
4.
Essential variables
Nonessential variables
Supplementary essential variables when required for notch toughness
All of the above
18. A PQR must describe:

1.
2.
3.
4.
Nonessential variables
Essential variables
Results of Welder Qualification tests
Project description & NDE methods
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19. The ____________________ must certify the PQR as accurate.

1.
2.
3.
4.
Inspector
Manufacturer or contractor
Welder
All of the above
20. For the SMAW process ___________________ is an essential variable for the WPS.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Groove design
Post Weld heat treatment (PWHT)
Roof spacing
Method of cleaning
21. For the SAW process ________________ is an essential variable for the WPS.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Supplemental powdered filler metal (if used)

Filler metal diameter
Preheat maintenance
Addition or deletion of peening
22. The basic purpose of testing a welder is to establish the welders ______________.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Knowledge of welding requirements

Ability to deposit sound weld metal
mechanical ability to operate equipment
General attitude toward welding inspectors
23. The record of a welders performance tests is called a ________________.

1.
2.
3.
4.
PQR
WQR
WPS
WPQ
24. if a welder qualified with the manual SMAW process on Jan. 1, 1997 and last welded
with manual SMAW on March 15, 1997, would he still be qualified on October 7, 1997?
1. Yes
2. No
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25. A welder qualifying with the SMAW process with a double welded groove weld is
qualified to weld.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Without backing
With all base metals
With backing only
With P1 backing only
26. Immediate retests of welders qualifications coupons __________________.

1.
2.
3.
4.
shall use the same method

May use any method
Are not allowed
Required Inspector approval
27. Welder performance qualification records must describe all the _____________ variables
specified.
1. Essential & nonessential
2. Nonessential
3. Essential
4. Brazing
28. A welder depositing 1/2 of weld metal in three layers in a groove weld with the SMAW
process is qualified to deposit up to __________________ of weld metal.
1.
2.
3.
4.
8
1
Max to be welded
1/2"
29. P numbers are used to designate groups of

1.
2.
3.
4.
Electrodes
Flux
Base metals
Joints
30. A welder qualifying with P-No.21 is qualified to weld

1.
2.
3.
4.
P-1 P-11 to P-1 P-11

P-8 P8
P-21 P-25 to P-21 P-25
P21 to P21 only
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31. Section IX groups welding electrodes by

1.
2.
3.
4.
AWS class
ASME specification
SFA
F number
32. Ferrous weld metal chemical composition may be designated using

1.
2.
3.
4.
P number
Welder I.D.
A number
page number
33. For welder qualification with the SMAW process _________________ is an essential
variable.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Base metal thickness

Peening
P-number
Electrode diameter
34. Each welder must be assigned a(n)

1.
2.
3.
4.
P number
Unique identifier
Hood & gloves
Inspector
35. A welder qualification coupon welded in the 2G position of 5/16 thick plate material
must have how many root and face bends?
1.
2.
3.
4.
2 1 each
4 2 each
6 2 face and 4 root
8 4 each
36. A WPS shall have:

1.
2.
3.
4.
the welder referenced.

the PQR referenced.
the NACE referenced.
the PDQ referenced.
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37. Welding in the 1G position qualifies a welder in what position?

1.
2.
3.
4.
horizontal
vertical
flat
overhead
38. Which of the following is an essential variable for qualification of an SMAW welding
procedure?
1. F number
2. joint design
3. diameter of the electrode
4. pipe diameter
39. A welder may be qualified by RT if:
1.
2.
3.
4.
The first 3 of the first production weld is radiographed.

the first production weld passes mechanical tests.
If the first production weld passes mechanical tests.
If the first production weld is passes by MT examination.
40. A welder may be qualified using RT in these processes except for _______________.
1.
2.
3.
4.
GMAW (short-circuiting mode)

GMAW (pulsed-arc)
GMAW (spray-arch)
SMAW
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ASME SECTION IX ANSWER KEY
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
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3,QW-100.1
4,QW-100.1
1,QW-100.1
4,QW-100.3
2,QW-100.3
2,QW-103
3,QW-103
3,QW-461.9
4,QW-461.9
2,QW-461.9 & QW-452.3
3,QW-303
3,QW-171
1,QW-304
4,QW-153
3,QW-163
2,QW-191
4,QW-200.1
2,QW-200.2
2,QW-200.2
2,QW-253
1,QW-254
2,QW-100.2 & QW-301.1
4,QW-300.3 & QW-301.4
2,QW-322.1
3,QW-402.4 & QW-310.2
1,QW-321
3,QW-301.4
3,QW-452.1
3,QW-420
3,QW-423.1
4,QW-431
3,QW-441
3,QW-353
2,QW-301.3
1,QW-452.1
2,QW-200.1 (b)
3,QW-303.1 & QW-461.9
1,QW-253
2,QW-304
1,QW-304
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ASME SECTION IX WPS REVIEW AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS

STEP 1: Variables table
The welding process is SMAW therefore the brief of variables used will be those in Table
QW-253.
Look at table QW-253 and check the brief of variables for Base metals (QW-403). Note that
QW-403.8 specifies that change of thickness T qualified is an essential variable therefore
the base material thickness must be addressed on the PQR. When we read QW-403.8 in
section IX we see that it refers us to QW-451 for the thickness range qualified.
Note:
The PQR tells us under Base metals (QW-403) the coupon thickness T = 1 inch
QW-451.1 tells us that for a test coupon of thickness - 1 inch the base material
range qualified on the WPS is 3/16 inch to 2T (therefore 2T = 2inches).
The correct answers to the typical question below must therefore be (c)
1.
(WPS) The base metal thickness range shown on the WPS

a)
Is correct
b)
Is wrong it should be 1/16 1
c)
Is wrong it should be 3/16 2 (QW 451.1)
d)
Is wrong it should be 3/8 1
Look at Table QW-253 and note how QW-404.30 change in deposited weld metal thickness
t is an essential variables (and refers to QW-451 for the maximum thickness qualified)
therefore weld metal thickness must be addressed in the PQR.
Note:
PQR under QW-404 filler states weld metal thickness t = 1 inch

QW-451 states if t in the maximum qualified weld metal thickness = 2T where
T = base metal thickness.
The correct answers to the typical question below must therefore be (d)
2.
(WPS) The deposited weld metal thickness

a)
Is correct
b)
Is wrong it should be unlimited
c)
Is wrong it should be 8 maximum
d)
Is wrong it should be 2 maximum
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NEXT STEP: Check of type of consumable used

Note how QW-404.4 shows that a change in F-No from table QW-432 is an essential
variable. This is addressed on the PQR which shows the E7018 electrode as an F-No 4. Table
QW-432 and the WPS both show the E7016 electrode is also an F-No 4.
The correct answers to the typical question below must therefore be (a)
3.
(WPS) The electrode change from E7018 on the PQR to E7016 on the WPS
a)
Is acceptable (QW-432)
b)
Is unacceptable it can only be an E7018 on the WPS
c)
Is acceptable provided the electrode is an E7016 A1
d)
Is unacceptable the only alternate electrode is an E6010
NEXT STEP: Check of type of preheat

QW-406.1 shows that a decrease of preheat > 100F (55C) is defined as an essential
variable.
The PQR shows a preheat of 200F, which means the minimum shows on the WPS must be
100F and not none as shown.
The correct answers to the typical question below must therefore be (d)
4.
(WPS) The preheat should read

a)
60 F minimum
b)
100 F minimum
c)
250 F minimum
d)
300 F minimum
NEXT STEP: Check of tensile test results

Note how the tensile test part of the PQR directs you to QW-150. On reading this section you
will notice that it directs you to tensile test acceptance criteria in QW-153. This says
minimum procedure qualification tensile test acceptance criteria in QW-153. This says
minimum procedure qualification tensile values are found in Table QW/QB-422. Checking
through the figures for material SA-672 Grade B70 shows a minimum specified tensile value
of 70ksi (70000 psi) but the PQR specimen T-2 shows a UTS value of 63969 psi.
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5.
(PQR) The tension test results are

a)
Acceptable
b)
Unacceptable not enough specimens
c)
Unacceptable UTS does not meet ASME IX (QW-422-70ksi)
d)
Unacceptable Specimen width incorrect
NEXT STEP: Check of bend test results

The PQR directs you to QW-160 for bend tests. For API exam purpose the bend tests will be
transverse tests. Notes these important sections covering bend tests
QW-163 gives acceptance criteria for bend tests

QW-451 contains PQR thickness limits and test specimens requirements,
QW-463.2 refers to performance qualifications
In relation to the question below:

6.
(PQR) The bend test results are

a)
Acceptable
b)
Unacceptable defect size greater than permitted
c)
Unacceptable wrong type and incorrect number of specimens (QW-450)
d)
Unacceptable incorrect figure number should be QW-463.2
NEXT STEP: Certification of PQRs

The requirements for certifying of PQR is clearly shown in QW-201. Note how it says the
manufacturer or contractor shall certify that he has qualified
The correct answers to the typical question below must therefore be (a)
7.
(PQR) To be code legal the PQR must be

a)
Certified (QW-201)
b)
Notarized
c)
Authorized
d)
Witnessed
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NEXT STEP: Check of variables shown on WPS/PQR

Note how QW-253 defines QW-403.9 t-pass as an essential variable. It must therefore be
included on the PQR and WPS. Note how in the example it has been addressed on the WPS
(under QW-410 technique) but has not been addressed on the PQR
The correct answers to the typical question below must therefore be (b)
8.
(WPS/PQR) Essential variable QW-403.9 has been

a)
Correctly addressed on the WPS
b)
Incorrectly addressed on the WPS
c)
Not addressed on the PQR
d)
Both b) and c)
NEXT STEP: Variables shown on WPS/PQR

Remember that weld positions are shown in QW-461. They are not an essential variables
however so the weld position is not required to be addressed on the PQR. If it is (optionally)
shown on he PQR it need to be checked to make sure it is correct. In this case the position
shown refers to the test position of plate, rather than pipe.
9.
(PQR) The position of the groove weld is

a)
Acceptable as shown
b)
Unacceptable it is an essential variable not addressed
c)
Unacceptable position shown is not for pipe (QW-461.4)
d)
Both b) and c)
NEXT STEP: Variables shown on WPS/PQR

For SMAW, the type of weld bead used is not specified under QW-410 as an essential
variable. This means it is a non essential variable and is not required in the PQR (but can be
included by choice remember). QW-200. 1c permits changes to non essential variables of a
WPS as long as it is recorded. It is therefore acceptable to specify string bead in the PQR but
recorded it as string and weave in the WPS.
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The correct answers to the typical question below must therefore be (b)
10. (PQR/WPS) PQR shows string beads but WPS shows both string and weave beads. This is:
a)
Unacceptable does not meet code requirements
b)
Acceptable meets code requirements (Non Ess variable QW200.1c)
c)
Acceptable if string beads are only used on the root
d)
Acceptable if weave beads are only used on the cap
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QW-482 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR WELDING PROCEDURE SPECTIONS (WPS)

(See Qw-200.1, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)
Company Name__________TWI_________________________By________P.PAUL_________________________
Welding Procedure Specification No.___SMAW-01___Date__20/08/2007__Supporting PQR No. (s)___SMAW-01____
Revision no. ________0________Date_____20/08/2007______
Welding Process (es) _________SMAW_______________Type (s) __________Manual____________________
(automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto)
JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design________Single Vee Butt________________
Backing (Yes)__________________(No)______X______
Backing Material (Type) ___________________________
(Refer to both backing and retainers)
Details
Metal
Nonfusing Metal
Nonmetalinnic
Other
Sketches, Production Drawings, Weld Symbols or Written
Description should show the general arrangement of he parts
To be welded. Where applicable, the root spacing and the details
of weld groove may be specified.
(at the option of the Mfgr. Sketches may be attached to illustrate
Joint design, weld layers and bead sequence, e.g., for notch
Toughness procedures, for multiple process procedures, etc.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
*BASE METALS(QW-403)
P-No.___1___Group No.___2___to P-No.______1_______Group No. __________2____________________
OR
Specification type and grade ___________________________________________________________________
To Specification type and grade_________________________________________________________________
OR
Chem. Analysis and Mech. Prop.________________________________________________________________
To chem. Analysis and Mech Prop.______________________________________________________________
Thickness range:
Base Metal:
Groove___________1/16 2______________Fillet_________________________________
Pipe Diameter range: Groove ________All_________________ Fillet _________________All________________
Other_____________________________________________________________________________________
*FILLER METALS (QW-404)
Spec. No. (SFA)
AWS No. (Class)
F-No.
A-No
Size of filler metals
Weld Metal
Thickness Range
Groove
Fillet
Electrode-Flux (Class)
Flux Trade Name
Consumable Insert
Other
SFA 5.1
E7016
6
4
All
All
All
N/A
N/A
N/A
* Each base metal-filler metal combination should be recorded individually.
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QW-482 (Back)
WPS No.__SMAW-01 Rev___0___
POSITIONS (QW-405
Position(s)of Groove___________All______________
WeldingProgression: Up__Yes___Down_____Yes___
Position(s)of Fillet____________All_______________
POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

Temperature
Range___________None_______________
Time
Range________________None___________________
PREHEAT (QW-406)
Preheat Temp. Min_________None______________
Interpass Temp. Max_________None____________
Preheat Maintenance_________None____
(Continuous or special heating where applicable should be
recorded)
GAS (QW-408)
Percent Composition
Gas (es)
(Mixture)
Flow
Rate
Shielding
___________
Trailing
___________
Backing
___________
__None___
_________
__None___
_________
__None___
_________
ELECTRICAL CHARACHTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current AC or DC_____DC_______Polarity____Reverse______
Amps (Rang)______110-120_______Vots (Range)____12-20_____
(amps and volts range should be recorded for each electrode
Size, position, and thickness, etc. This information may be
Listed in a tabular form similar to that shown below)
Tungsten Electrodes Size and Type________________________N/A_____________________________________________
(Pure Tungsten, 2% Thoriated, etc.)
Mode of Metal Transfer for GMAW_________________________N/A_____________________________________________
(spray arc, short circuiting arc, etc.)
Electrode Wire feed speed range__________________________N/A_____________________________________________
TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
String or weave Bead_________________Both________________________________________________________________
Orifice or Gas Cup Size________________N/A________________________________________________________________
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.)___________Brushing, grinding_________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Method of Back Gouging__________________None____________________________________________________________
Oscillation__________________________N/A_________________________________________________________________
Contact Tude to Work Distance______________N/A ________________________________
Multiple or Single Pass (per side)_____________ Multiple pass no pass greater than _______________________________
Multiple or single Electrodes__________________Multiple________________________________________________________
Travel Speed (Range)_______________________10 IPM________________________________________________________
Peening_________________________________Allowed_________________________________________________________
Other__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Filler Metal
Weld
Layer
(s)
Process
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Dia
Current
Type
Polar
Amp
Range
Volt
Range
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Travel
Speed
Range
Other(e.g
Remarks,
Comments,
Hot wire
Addition,
Technique,
Torch
Angle, Etc)
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QW-483 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORDS (PQR)

Record Actual Conditions Used to Weld Test Coupon
Company Name______________TWI_______________________________________________________________
Procedure Qualification Record No.______________SMAW-01________________ Date_______20/07/07__________
WPS No._______________SMAW-01________________________________________________________________
Welding Process (es)___________SMAW____________________________________________________________
Types (automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto)__________Manual_________________________________________
JOINTS (QW-402)
Single Vee Groove, 60 degree included angle. No backing
Groove Design of Test Coupon

(For combination qualifications, the deposited weld metal thickness shall recorded for each filler metal or process used)
BASE METALS (QW-403)

Material Spec._________SA672________________
Type of Grade_______B70____________________
P-No_____1________to P-No._______1_________
Thickness of test coupon ____________1________
Diameter of Test Coupon__________36_____
Other_____________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
FILLER METALS (QW-404)

SFA Specification____5.1______
AWS Classification___E7018___
Filler Metal F-No.______4______
Weld Metal Analysis A-No.__1___
Size of Filler Metal_____1/8____
Other______________________
___________________________
Weld Metal Thickness_____1___
GAS (QW-408)
Percent Composition
Gas(es) (Mixture) Flow Rate
__None___ ________ _________
__None___ ________ _________
__None___ ________ _________
Shielding
Trailing
Backing
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTCS (QW-409)

____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
POSITION (QW-405)
Position of Groove_______________3G_________
Weld Progression (Uphill, Downhill)_____________
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
PREHEAT (QW-406)
Preheat Temp__________200F_______________
Interpass Temp_________650F_______________
Other_____________________________________
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POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT( QW-407)

Temperature ______None____________________
Time _____________None____________________
Other_____________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Current _______Direct______________________
Polarity _______Reverse____________________
Amps______100________Volts_____10_______
Tungsten Electrode Size __________N/A______
Other____________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
Travel Speed_______________25 IPM__________
String or Weave Bead________ String___________
Oscillation__________N/A____________________
Multipass or Single Pass(per side)____multiple____
Single or Multiple Electrodes______Single________
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
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QW-483 (Back)
PQR No.__SMAW 1
Tensile Test (QW-150)
Specimen No.
T-1
T-2
Width
0.750
0.751
Thickness
0.985
0.975
Area
0.7387
0.6253
Ultimate Total
Load Ib
Ultimate Units
Stress Psi
54100
40000
73236
63969
Type of
Failure &
Location
BF/WM
BF/WM
Guided-Bead Tests (QW-160)

Type and Figure No.
QW-462.2 - FACE
QW-462.2 - ROOT
Result
Opening 1/16 long - Acceptable
Acceptable
Toughness Tests (QW-170)

Impact Values
Specimen
No
Notch
Location
Specimen
Size
Drop Weight
Break
(Y/N)
Test
Temp.
Comment: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Fillet-Weld Test (QW-180)
Result Satisfactory: Yes___________No___________Penetration into Parent Metal: Yes_________No__________
Macro Results_________________________________________________________________________________
Other Tests
Type of Test____________________________________________________________________________________
Deposit Analysis________________________________________________________________________________
Other_________________________________________________________________________________________
.
Weldders Name______Steve Francis_______Clock No.________________Stamp No._______SF3_____________
Tests conducted by______Testhouse_____________Laboratory Test No._________TH 001__________________
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.
Manufacturer_______________TWI______________
Date__________20/07/07___________________
___Mike Trinidad_______
By
(Detail of record of tests are illustrative only and may be modified to conform to the type and number of tests required by the
Code)
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Please Refer to SAW-02 WPS for questions 9 to 18.

9.
(WPS/PQR) An essential variable not addressed on the PQR or WPS is

a)
QW-403.9
b) QW-403.13
c)
QW-404.36
d) All essential variables have been addressed

10. (WPS) The deposited weld metal thickness range shown
a)
Is correct
b) Is beyond the range permitted by the code

c)
Should be 4 max
d) None of the above

11. (WPS) The SFA classification for the filler metal shown is
a)
5.7
b) 5.17
c)
5.20
d) 5.30
12. (WPS) The pipe diameter range listed on the WPS
a)
Is incorrect
b) Is acceptable
c)
Should be 24 max

13. (PQR/WPS) PWHT shown on the PQR and WPS is
a)
Incorrect, all codes require PWHT at this thickness
b) Incorrect, as the PQR should have PWHT values filled in

c)
Incorrect, the WPS should specify a PWHT temp for production welds
d) Acceptable it is correctly addressed
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14. (PQR) The tension test results are
a)
Sufficiently strong for code compliance
b) Not sufficiently strong for code compliance

c)
10% over rated based metal UTS and therefore out of code compliance

a)
Acceptable
b) Unacceptable insufficient specimen width

c)
Unacceptable multiple specimens not allowed for 1 thickness welded
d) Unacceptable insufficient number of specimens

16. (PQR) the PQR
a)
Need not be signed to be properly certified
b) Must be signed by the Managing Director

c)
Must be signed to be properly certified

17. (PQR) Bend test results are
a)
Acceptable as shown
b) Unacceptable incorrect type of specimens tested

c)
Unacceptable incorrect figure number quoted
d) Unacceptable not enough specimens tested

18. (PQR) An essential variable(s) incorrectly omitted from the PQR is
a)
QW-404.25
b) QW406.1
c)
QW-407
d) QW-404.34
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Company Name____________TWI_____________________By____________P.PAUL_______________________
Welding Procedure Specification No.___SAW-02_____Date___20/08/2007___Supporting PQR No. (s)____SAW-02___
Revision no. ____SAW_______Date______________________
Welding Process (es) __________________________________Type (s) _______Machine____________________
JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design________Double Vee Groove________________
Backing (Yes)_______X_________(No)__________________
Backing Material (Type) _________Weld metal____________
Metal
Nonmetalinnic
Details
Nonfusing Metal
Other

__________________________________________________________________________________________
P-No.___1___Group No.___1____to P-No.______1________Group No. _____________1_____________
OR
Specification type and grade __________________SA134 SA285 C__________________________________
To Specification type and grade________________SA134 SA285 C__________________________________
OR
Thickness range:
Base Metal:
Groove__________3/16 2____________Fillet___________________________________
Pipe Diameter range: Groove ______________All__________________ Fillet ____________________________
Other_____________________________________________________________________________________
Spec. No. (SFA)
AWS No. (Class)
F-No.
A-No
Weld Metal
Thickness Range
Groove
Fillet
Flux Trade Name
Consumable Insert
Other
SFA 5.17
F7A-EM12
6
1
1/8 1/4
2 max
N/A
F7A2 (neutral)
Lincoln
N/A
No supplemental powder
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QW-482 (Back)
WPS No.__SAW-02___Rev__0___
POSITIONS (QW-405
Position (s) of Groove___________1G________________
Welding Progression: Up_________Down_______________
Position (s) of Fillet_____________None_______________

Temperature
Range_____________None__________________
Time
Range_____________________________________
PREHEAT (QW-406)
Preheat Temp. Min _____________60F_________________
Interpass Temp. Max____________650 Max__________________
Preheat Maintenance____________None________________
(Continuous or special heating where applicable should be
recorded)
GAS (QW-408)
Percent Composition
Gas (es)
(Mixture)
Flow
Rate
Shielding
__________
Trailing
__________
Backing
__________
___None___
_________
___None___
_________
___None___
_________

Current AC or DC________DC________Polarity____Reverse______
Amps (Rang)______300 - 400__Vots (Range)_____34-40_______
Tungsten Electrodes Size and Type________________N/A_____________________________________________________
Mode of Metal Transfer for GMAW_________________N/A_____________________________________________________
Electrode Wire feed speed range___________________60 -100 IPM_____________________________________________
TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
String or weave Bead__________________String_____________________________________________________________
Orifice or Gas Cup Size___________________________________________________________________________________
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.)_______________Brushing, grinding____________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Method of Back Gouging________________Air carbon arc_______________________________________________________
Oscillation____________________________None_____________________________________________________________
Contact Tude to Work Distance___________1/8 ___________________________________________________________
Multiple or Single Pass (per side)__________Multiple pass_______________________________________________________
Multiple or single Electrodes______________Single_____________________________________________________________
Travel Speed (Range)___________________27 40 IPM________________________________________________________
Peening______________________________Not Allowed________________________________________________________
Other__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Filler Metal
Weld
Layer (s)
Process
Class
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Dia
Type
Polar
Amp
Range
Volt
Range
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Travel
Speed
Range
Other(e.g
Remarks,
Comments, Hot
wire Addition,
Technique, Torch
Angle, Etc
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Company Name______________TWI_______________________________________________________________
Procedure Qualification Record No.______________SAW-02________________ Date_______20/07/07__________
WPS No._______________SAW-02________________________________________________________________
Welding Process (es)___________SAW____________________________________________________________
Types (automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto)__________Manual_________________________________________
JOINTS (QW-402)


Material Spec._________SA-134________________
Type of Grade_______SA285 GrC______________
P-No_____1________to P-No._______1_________
Thickness of test coupon ____________1________
Diameter of Test Coupon__________24_____
Other_____________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

AWS Classification__F7A-EM12___
Weld Metal Analysis A-No.__1___
Other___No pass greater than ____
_____________________________
Weld Metal Thickness_____1___
GAS (QW-408)
Shielding
Trailing
Backing
Percent Composition
__None___ ________ _________
__None___ ________ _________
__None___ ________ _________

____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
POSITION (QW-405)
Position of Groove_______________1G_________
Weld Progression (Uphill, Downhill)_____Flat____
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
PREHEAT (QW-406)
Preheat Temp__________60F min_____________
Interpass Temp_________650F max___________
Other_____________________________________
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Temperature ______None____________________
Time _____________None____________________
Other_____________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Current _______Direct______________________
Polarity _______Reverse____________________
Amps______100________Volts_______________
Tungsten Electrode Size ____________________
Other____________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
Travel Speed_______________30 IPM__________
String or Weave Bead________ String___________
Oscillation__________None____________________
Multipass or Single Pass(per side)____multiple____
Single or Multiple Electrodes______Single________
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
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QW-483 (Back)
PQR No.______SAW-02__
Specimen
T1
T2
T3
T4
Width
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
Thickness
Area
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.375
0.375
0.375
0. 375
Ultimate
Total Load
Ib
37500
35000
37500
35000
Ultimate
Unit Stress
Psi
100000
93300
100000
93300
Type of
Failure &
Location
DF/HAZ
DF/HAZ
DF/HAZ
DF/HAZ

Type and Figure No.
QW-462.2 SIDE 1
QW-462.2 SIDE 2
QW-462.2 SIDE 3
QW-462.2 SIDE 4
Result
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Specim
en
No.
Notch
Location
Specimen
Size
Test
Temp.
Ft. ibs
Impact Values
% Shear
Mils
Drop Weight Break

(Y/N)
Comment: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Macro Results_________________________________________________________________________________
Other Tests
Type of Test____________________________________________________________________________________
Other_________________________________________________________________________________________
.
Weldders Name______STEVE FRANCIS________Clock No._____________Stamp No._______6969___________
Tests conducted by________Testhouse_____________Laboratory Test No._____________________________
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.
Manufacturer________________TWI________________
Date__________20/07/07_________________
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Please refer to GMAW-03 WPS for questions 19 - 28

19. (WPS) The base material thickness range shown;
a)
Is correct
b) Should be 3/16 4
c)
Should be 3/16 8 max
d) Should be 3/16 2
20. (WPS) The deposited weld metal thickness range
a)
Is correct
b) Is beyond the range permitted by the code

c)
Is acceptable if impact testing is carried out

21. (WPS) The fillet metal shown is
a)
Acceptable
b) Unacceptable ER70S-2 was qualified but ER 70S-7 is on the WPS

c)
Unacceptable electrode should be 6010 on WPS
d) Correct c and d answers

22. (WPS) The mode of metal transfer is
a)
Unacceptable for that qualified on the PQR
b) Is acceptable
c)
Unacceptable-Should be pulsed
d) Unacceptable Should be spray

23. (WPS) The gas shielding is
a)
Acceptable
b) Unacceptable composition has changed

c)
Not required for GMAW
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24. (PQR) The 3G position of the test pipe indicates it was
a)
Welded in the horizontal position
b) Welded in the overhead position

c)
Welded in the 45 fixed position
d) None of the above this is not a pipe test position

a)
Acceptable
b) Unacceptable-insufficient strength
c)
Unacceptable-not enough tests for thickness welded
d) Unacceptable-calculations incorrect
26. (PQR) Bend test results are
a)
Acceptable as shown
b) Unacceptable-incorrect type of specimens tested

c)
Unacceptable results do not meet code
d) Unacceptable not enough specimens tested

27. (PQR) A non-essential variable incorrectly omitted from the PQR is
a)
Peening
b) Electrode spacing
c)
Gas nozzle size
d) None-non-essential variables do not have to be included in the PQR

28. (PQR) An essential variable(s) incorrectly omitted from the PQR is
a)
QW-403.9
b) QW404.24 and QW-404.27

c)
QW-402.1
d) Both a) and b)
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Company Name__________TWI___________________By____________P.PAUL___________________________
Welding Procedure Specification No.____GMAW-03__Date_20/08/2007__Supporting PQR No. (s)____GMAW-03____
Revision no. _________________Date______________________
Welding Process (es) __________GMAW_________________Type (s) ______Semi-auto____________________
JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design________Single Vee Groove______________
Backing (Yes)__________________(No)_____X________
Backing Material (Type) ___________none____________
Details
Metal
Nonfusing Metal
Nonmetalinnic
Other
__________________________________________________________________________________________
P-No.__1___Group No.____1____to P-No._________1______Group No. __________1____________________
OR
Specification type and grade ______________SA-333_______________________________________________
To Specification type and grade____________SA-333_______________________________________________
OR
Thickness range:
Base Metal:
Groove_______1/16 2________________Fillet___________________________________
Other_____________________________________________________________________________________
Spec. No. (SFA)
AWS No. (Class)
F-No.
A-No
Weld Metal
Thickness Range
Groove
Fillet
Flux Trade Name
Consumable Insert
Other
SFA 5.18
E70S-7
6
1
1/8 - 3/32
Unlimited
Unlimited
N/A
N/A
N/A
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QW-482 (Back)
WPS No.__GMAW-03___Rev__0___
POSITIONS (QW-405
Position (s) of Groove___________All________________
Welding Progression: Up____X____Down _______________
Position (s) of Fillet_____________All_______________

Temperature
Range_____________None__________________
Time Range_____________________________________
PREHEAT (QW-406)
Preheat Temp. Min _____________60F_________________
Interpass Temp. Max____________650 Max__________________
Preheat Maintenance____________None________________
(Continuous or special heating where applicable should be recorded)
GAS (QW-408)
Shielding
Trailing
Backing
Percent Composition
Gas (es)
(Mixture)
Flow Rate
___Ar/CO2___ __80/20__ _35CFH__
___None___ _________ _______
___None___ _________ _______

Current AC or DC________DC________Polarity____Reverse______
Amps (Rang)______120 - 200__Vots (Range)_____14-18_______
Tungsten Electrodes Size and Type________________N/A_____________________________________________________
Mode of Metal Transfer for GMAW_________________Short circuiting____________________________________________
Electrode Wire feed speed range__________________________________________________________________________
TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
String or weave Bead__________________String_____________________________________________________________
Orifice or Gas Cup Size___________________________________________________________________________________
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.)_______________Brushing, grinding____________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Method of Back Gouging________________None_______________________________________________________
Oscillation____________________________Reverse____________________________________________________________
Contact Tude to Work Distance___________ ___________________________________________________________
Multiple or Single Pass (per side)__________Multiple pass_______________________________________________________
Multiple or single Electrodes______________Single_____________________________________________________________
Travel Speed (Range)___________________10 15 IPM________________________________________________________
Peening ______________________________Not Allowed________________________________________________________
Other__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Filler Metal
Weld
Layer (s)
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Process
Class
Dia
Other(e.g
Remarks,
Comments,
Hot wire
Addition,
Technique,
Torch Angle,
Etc)
Current
Type Polar
Amp
Range
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Volt
Range
Travel
Speed
Range
41

Company Name___________TWI__________________________________________________________________
Procedure Qualification Record No.__________GMAW-03_____________________ Date ________20/07/07_______
WPS No.___________GMAW-03____________________________________________________________________
Welding Process (es)______________GMAW_________________________________________________________
Types (automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto)__________Semi-Auto______________________________________
JOINTS (QW-402)


Material Spec._______SA333__________________
Type of Grade_________6___________________
P-No _____1__________to P-No._______1______
Thickness of test coupon _________2__________
Diameter of Test Coupon___________48________
Other_____________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

SFA Specification__5.18_______
AWS Classification___E70S-2___
Weld Metal Analysis A-No.___1__
Other______________________
___________________________
Weld Metal Thickness___2____

Temperature _______None____________________
Time _____________None____________________
Other_____________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
GAS (QW-408)
Percent Composition
Shielding __CO2___ __100%_ _20 CFH__
Trailing
__None___ ________ _________
Backing __None___ ________ _________

____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
POSITION (QW-405)
Position of Groove_________3G________________
Weld Progression (Uphill, Downhill)___Downhill____
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
PREHEAT (QW-406)
Preheat Temp____________60________________
Interpass Temp___________650_______________
Other_____________________________________
Current_________Direct_____________________
Polarity_________Reverse____________________
Amps________130_________Volts_____17_____
Tungsten Electrode Size __________N/A________
Other____________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
Travel Speed_____________12 IPM____________
String or Weave Bead_______Weave___________
Oscillation________________None____________
Multipass or Single Pass(per side)___multiple____
Single or Multiple Electrodes________Single______
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
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QW-483 (Back)
PQR No.______GMAW-03__
Specimen No.
T1
T1
Width
0.750
0.751
Thickness
1
1
Area
0.750
0.751
Ultimate
Total Load
Ib
53200
52300
Ultimate
Unit Stress
Psi
70933
69640
Type of
Failure &
Location
DF/HAZ
DF/HAZ

Type and Figure No.
Result
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
QW-462.2 FACE 1
QW-462.2 FACE 2
QW-462.2 ROOT 1
QW-462.2 ROOT 2
Specimen
No.
Notch
Location
Specimen
Size
Test
Temp.
Ft. ibs
Impact Values
% Shear
Mils
Drop Weight Break

(Y/N)
Comment: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Macro Results_________________________________________________________________________________
Other Tests
Type of Test____________________________________________________________________________________
Other_________________________________________________________________________________________
.
Weldders Name______STEVE FRANCIS________Clock No._____________Stamp No._______SF3___________
Tests conducted by________Testhouse_____________Laboratory Test No._________TH-002________________
Manufacturer________________TWI________________
Date__________20/07/07_____________________
_________Mike Trinidad___
By
(Detail of record of tests are illustrative only and may be modified to conform to the type and number of tests required by the Code)
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Please refer to GTAW-04 WPS for questions 29-40

29. (WPS) The base material thickness range shown;
a)
Is correct
b) Should be 1/16 1"

c)
Should be 3/16 1/2"
d) Should be 3/16 1/4

30. (WPS) The shielding gas on the WPS
a)
Is correct
b) Should be 95% argon 5% H2

c)
Should be shown as 20-30 CFH
d) Both b) and c)
31. (WPS) The correct preheat on the WPS is
a)
Correct as shown
b) 100 F minimum
c)
250 F maximum
d) 150 F minimum
32. (PQR/WPS) The supporting PQR
a)
Is properly identified and traceable to the WPS
b) Is not properly identified and not traceable to the WPS

c)
Is not traceable to the WPS
d) Must be PWHTd per ASME requirements

33. A drawing or sketch of the weld joint
a)
Must be shown on the PQR
b) Must be shown on the PQR and WPS

c)
Must be shown on the WPS but not the PQR
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34. (PQR) The tension tests are
a)
Full size pipe specimens
b) Full size reduced section specimens

c)
Reduced section turned specimens
d) Not required for this PQR

a)
Acceptable
b) Unacceptable-insufficient strength
c)
Unacceptable-due to size of the specimens (section t)
d) Unacceptable-calculation incorrect
36. (PQR) Bend tests shown on the PQR
a)
Are acceptable as shown
b) Are insufficient in number

c)
Are the wrong type
d) Both b) and c)
37. (PQR) Bend test shown on the PQR

a)
b) Do not meet ASME IX defect acceptance requirements

c)
Should be listed with each specimens length
d) Need PWHT after bending

38. (PQR) The PQR is
a)
Unacceptable it was welded in 2G position but WPS states all positions
b) Unacceptable it is not certified

c)
Unacceptable it has a backing gas not required on WPS
d) All of the above
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39. (PQR) The filler metal shown on the WPS
a)
Is properly qualified by the PQR
b) Is not properly qualified by the PQR

c)
Is not necessary because GTAW can be autogenous
d) Will require peening

40. (PQR) The amps and volts shown on the WPS
a)
b) Are unacceptable as qualified on the PQR

c)
Must be higher to properly operate this electrode
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Company Name_______________TWI_____________________By_________P.PAUL_______________________
Welding Procedure Specification No.___GTAW-04___Date__20/08/2007__Supporting PQR No. (s)____GTAW-04____
Revision no. ________0________Date_____20/07/2007_______
Welding Process (es) __________GTAW__________________Type (s) _______Manual_____________________
JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design ______________All____________________
Backing (Yes)_________X________(No)_____X________
Backing Material (Type) _______Carbon Steel____________
Metal
Nonmetalinnic
Details
SEE PRODUCTION DRAWINGS
Nonfusing Metal
Other

__________________________________________________________________________________________
P-No.__4___Group No.____1____to P-No._______4________Group No. ____________1__________________
OR
Specification type and grade ___________SA250 T11_______________________________________________
To Specification type and grade_________SA250 T11_______________________________________________
OR
Thickness range:
Base Metal:
Groove_________1/16 1/2"______________Fillet____________All___________________
Pipe diameter range: Groove __________1/16 1/2___________Fillet ____________All_____________
Other_____________________________________________________________________________________
Spec. No. (SFA)
AWS No. (Class)
F-No.
A-No
Weld Metal
Thickness Range
Groove
Fillet
Flux Trade Name
Consumable Insert
Other
SFA 5.29
ER70S2
6
3
1/16 1/8
1/2 max
All
N/A
N/A
YES
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QW-482 (Back)
WPS No.__GTAW-04_Rev_0_
POSITIONS (QW-405
Position (s) of Groove___________All_________________
Welding Progression: Up____X____Down_______________
Position (s) of Fillet___________All____________________

Temperature
Range_______1100F_____________________
Time Range_________1 Hr per
inch_____________________
PREHEAT (QW-406)
Preheat Temp. Min ______________60F_______________
Interpass Temp. Max_____________650F max___________
Preheat Maintenance_____________none_______________
(Continuous or special heating where applicable should be recorded)
GAS (QW-408)
Percent Composition
Gas (es)
(Mixture)
Flow
Rate
Shielding
____45_____
Trailing
___________
Backing
___________
__Argon___
__99.9%_
__None___
_________
__None___
_________

Current AC or DC______DC__________Polarity___Reverse_____
Amps (Rang)______110-160________Vots (Range)____12-17____
Tungsten Electrodes Size and Type__________________________N/A_____________________________________________
Mode of Metal Transfer for GMAW___________________________N/A____________________________________________
Electrode Wire feed speed range_____________________________N/A____________________________________________
TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
String or weave Bead _______________________String or weave________________________________________________
Orifice or Gas Cup Size_______________________________________________________________________________
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.)_____________Brushing, grinding______________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Method of Back Gouging______________None_______________________________________________________________
Oscillation__________________________None________________________________________________________________
Contact Tude to Work Distance__________1/2________________________________________________________________
Multiple or Single Pass (per side)________Multiple______________________________________________________________
Multiple or single Electrodes____________Single_______________________________________________________________
Travel Speed (Range)_________________20-30 IPM___________________________________________________________
Peening ____________________________Not Allowed_________________________________________________________
Other__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Filler Metal
Weld
Layer (s)
Process
REV.005
Current
Type Polar
Class
Dia
Amp
Range
ASME IX (570 ED)

Volt
Range
Travel
Speed
Range
Other(e.g Remarks,
Comments, Hot wire
Addition, Technique,
Torch Angle, Etc)
48

Company Name___________TWI__________________________________________________________________
Procedure Qualification Record No.__________GTAW-08________________________________________________
WPS No._________________GTAW-04______________________________________________________________
Welding Process (es) __________GTAW____________________________________________________________
Types (automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto) ____________Manual______________________________________
JOINTS (QW-402)
SEE PRODUCTION DRAWINGS


Material Spec._____SA-250__________________
Type of Grade_______T11____________________
P-No_______4________to P-No.________4______
Thickness of test coupon ____________1/4______
Diameter of Test Coupon______2______________
Other_____________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

AWS Classification___ER70S-2_
Filler Metal F-No._______6_____
Weld Metal Analysis A-No.___1__
Size of Filler Metal_____1/6___
Other______________________
___________________________
Weld Metal Thickness___1/4___

Temperature_____1100F___________________
Time________1 Hr_________________________
Other_____________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Shielding
Trailing
Backing
GAS (QW-408)
Percent Composition
__Ar/H2__ _95/5___ _20-30 CFH_
___N/A__ ________ _________
__Argon__ __99.9%_ _10-15 CFH_

____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
POSITION (QW-405)
Position of Groove__________2G_______________
Weld Progression (Uphill, Downhill)______N/A_____
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
PREHEAT (QW-406)
Preheat Temp________250F___________________
Interpass Temp _______N/A_______________
Other_____________________________________
Current _________Direct____________________
Polarity _________Straight____________________
Amps________110_________Volts______15____
Tungsten Electrode Size _______1/8___________
Other____________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
Travel Speed_____________10 IPM____________
String or Weave Bead _____string or weave_____
Oscillation_________________________________
Multipass or Single Pass(per side)_____multiple___
Single or Multiple Electrodes _______Multiple____
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
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QW-483 (Back)
PQR No.____GTAW___
Specimen No.
T-1
T-2
Width
N/A
N/A
Thickness
0.495
0.480
Ultimate
Total Load
Ib
14000
13700
Area
0.190
0.180
Ultimate
Unit Stress
Psi
73684
76111
Type of
Failure &
Location
DF/HAZ
DF/HAZ

Type and Figure No.
Result
Pass
Linear indication - Pass
Pass
QW-462.2- SIDE 1
QW-462.2 - SIDE 2
QW-462.2 SIDE 3

Specimen
No.
Notch
Location
Specimen
Size
Test
Temp.
Ft. ibs
Impact Values
% Shear
Mils
Drop Weight Break (Y/N)
Comment: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Result Satisfactory: Yes ___________No__________ Penetration into Parent Metal: Yes _________No_________
Macro Results_________________________________________________________________________________
Other Tests
Type of Test____________________________________________________________________________________
Other_________________________________________________________________________________________
.
Weldders Name__________Steve Francis_______ Clock No. ________________Stamp No.__________________
Tests conducted by _________Testhouse_____________ Laboratory Test No .________TH - 004_____________
Manufacturer _________ANZ.LTD______________________
Date____________20/07/07___________________
By______________________________________
(Detail of record of tests are illustrative only and may be modified to conform to the type and number of tests required by the Code)
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ASME Section IX Procedures and

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

The Forward & Introduction

Article I, Welding General Requirements

Article II, Welding Procedure Qualification

Article III, Welding Performance Qualification

Article IV, Welding Data (Variables In written paragraph format)

Article IV, Welding Data (Variables in chart and table format)

ASME SECTION IX - WELDING DOCUMENTS:

Used to document welding procedure qualification and test

WPS: Welding Procedure Specification

Used to provide direction to the welder

ASME IX (570 ED)

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

WPQ: Welder Performance Qualification Record

Used to document welder qualification and tests

Nonessential Variables: Applicable to the WPS

Supplemental Essential Variables: Applicable to the PQR AND WPS *

ASME IX (570 ED)

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

NOTE: Supplemental Essential Variables are excluded from the welding

ASME SECTION IX: QW-100 SERIES PARAGRAPHS: QW-100- GENERAL

ASME IX (570 ED)

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

QW-153.1: Tensile Test Criteria:

Minimum tensile of the base metal.

ASME IX (570 ED)

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

QW-200.1 Welding Procedure Specification:

ASME IX (570 ED)

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

Editorial changes may be made in a WPS or PQR; i.e: to correct errors or to

QW-300 SERIES PARAGRAPHS:

ASME IX (570 ED)

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

Welder qualification tests may be stopped at any point at which it becomes

ASME IX (570 ED)

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

A welders qualifications may be renewed by:

ASME Section IX - Procedure Qualification Testing

General sequence for Procedure Qualification Testing

ASME IX (570 ED)

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

1. Select welding variables.

ASME IX (570 ED)

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

ASME IX (570 ED)

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

ASME IX (570 ED)

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

ASME Section IX - Welder Qualification

ASME IX (570 ED)

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

General Sequence for Welder Qualification Testing

Identity essential variables.

ASME IX (570 ED)

THE WELDING INSTITUTE

ASME SECTION IX WELDING PRACTICE QUESTIONS:

the welder is qualified

2. The WPS lists:

3. The PQR must list:

Welder or welding operator

ASME IX (570 ED)