LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED – ECC DIVISION

Job Procedure For Welding of Plate/Tube (C.S, S.S, AL.)

Procedure No LT/MAP/PSS/WP/002

Contents
S.No Description Page Formats
1 Scope 2
2 Reference 2
3 Material 2
4 Method 2-3
5 Risk analysis 3-4
6 Documentation 4
7 Inspection & Test plan 5

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 LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED – ECC DIVISION
Job Procedure For Welding of Plate/Tube (C.S, S.S, AL.)
Procedure No LT/MAP/PSS/WP/002

1. Scope: This procedure covers the work method for fabrication of Pot superstructure.
2. Reference:
NF EN 10021; NF EN 10025-2; NF EN 10028-2; NF EN 10088-2; NF EN 10088-3; NF EN
10027-1; NF EN 10029; NF EN 10163-1; NF EN 10163-2; NF EN 10164; NF EN 10216-1/1A;
NF EN 10216-5;NF E 83-100-1 ;NF E 100-4; NF EN 100-5; NF EN 287-1 ; NF EN 287-2; NF EN
288-3 ; NF EN ISO 5817 ; ISO 9606-2; ISO 10042; ISO 15607 ;ISO 15609-1; ISO15613; ISO
15614-2.6954-00-16-46-SP-011;07923-S322.00.12.012;07923.S322.34.13.002;
07923.S322.00.12.021;07923.S322.34.12.005.

3. Material: S235J0(IS: 2062 Gr. B E 250) ;S235JRG2(IS: 2062 Gr.E250-quality-B);S355J0 (IS: 2062
Gr.E410);X6CrNiTi18-10(SA240Gr.TP321 & SA240Gr.321); X2CrNi18-9(SA312Gr.TP304L &
SA312Gr.304L); P235TR2 (A106Gr.B);

4. Method :

Fit up

 Before fit-up; pipe/plate shall be checked for correct thickness, specification, etc.
 Bevel ends shall be visually checked, if any damages are found the same shall be repaired as
mentioned below.
 Dents less than 1mm depth shall be removed by grinding
 Dents 1mm to 3mm depth shall be re-beveled by grinding
 Dents more than 3mm depth shall be gas cut and re-beveled
 Before fit-up; ends inside / outside shall be cleaned by power wire brush at least for one inch so that the
weld edges are free from rust, paint and other foreign matters
 Repairing of the pipes/plates and beveling by welding with high current is not allowed
 If any laminations; split ends or any other manufacturing defects in the pipe/plate are discovered; the
length of the pipe/plate shall be cut to the extent required. Pipes/plates; which have been cut at defects;
shall be checked by DPT to extent of 25mm at the new bevel to ensure it is free from lamination.
 During alignment & fit-up; first pipe/plate: will be rested and locked on the pre-positioned skids and the
second pipe/plate: shall be held by crane and rested on wooden / MS supports. Maximum misalignment
of same wall thickness pipe shall not be more than 1.6mm
 Before any pipe/plate length is cut; the painted serial number / stamped pipe number shall be
transferred to either side of joint which has to be welded.
Similar thickness joint Dissimilar thickness joint
 In case of slight misalignment cold hammering is permissible. Hot dressing is not permitted.
60º 60º
 The joint design for similar and dissimilar thickness shall be as per figure-1 Taper 1:4
 After alignment & fit-up; the joint shall be offered for inspection before start of welding.
T1
T T

1.5 -3mm 1.5 -3mm

2-4mm 2-4mm

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Plate material: S 235 J0
T =3mm to 45mm, T1 = >T
Figure:1
 LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED – ECC DIVISION
Job Procedure For Welding of Plate/Tube (C.S, S.S, AL.)
Procedure No LT/MAP/PSS/WP/002

Welding
 Earthing clamps used for welding return circuit shall be placed as near as possible to the welding job.
 Weld joint shall be adequately protected from rain / strong winds. Windshield shall be used wherever
required. Whenever surface moisture is observed on the pipe/plate; preheat the pipe/plate upto 80 –
100ºC with a flame torch.
 Welding shall be carried out as per the approved WPS. Minimum no of welders shall be two on either
sides of the pipe.
 After completing of every pass; the same shall be cleaned by rotating grinders / wire brushes
 Electrode starting and finishing points shall be staggered from pass to pass

 Arc strike outside the bevel if any shall be grinded and checked.
 Welders shall be qualified as per the approved WPS and all the welders shall have their identification
card at site
 After completion of welding; visual inspection shall be done and all the surface defects shall be
removed as per the standards. NDT if any shall be carried out as per the approved procedures.
 The details of welding consumables are as per approved WPS.
5. Risk analysis

SL.NO RISK INVOLVED PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

1 Electrical shock - Body of the welding machine should be earthed
Fire - The terminals of the welding cables should be
Explosion provided with lugs and kept tight
Health hazards - The joints in the cables should be made with
Poor illumination terminals; kept tight & well insulated with heat
Hit by object resistant tape.
- The cables should be free from joints at least
for a length of three meters from electrode
holders to avoid shock hazards
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Job Procedure For Welding of Plate/Tube (C.S, S.S, AL.)
Procedure No LT/MAP/PSS/WP/002

- Other electrical cables should not be kept laid

with welding cables to avoid insulation
damage.
- For return cable; proper cable should be used.
- Never change electrode with bare hands or wet
gloves; when standing on wet floors.
- Electrode holders shall be of good quality with
proper insulation.
- Welder shall never be allowed to weld when he
is wet.
- The welder shall use helmet with welding
screen. Adequate ventilation shall be ensured.
- All the combustible materials should be
removed in the welding zone
- Good housekeeping to be maintained.
- Fire extinguisher to be provided at the work
site.
- Proper illuminations must be provided at the
workplace.
- Welders must wear hand gloves; arm guard &
apron shoe.
- All the P&M equipment must be checked for
safety before putting in operation.

6. Documentation
 Inspection & Test Plan : LT/MAP/PSS/ITP/001

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Job Procedure For Welding of Plate/Tube (C.S, S.S, AL.)
Procedure No LT/MAP/PSS/WP/002

Inspection & Test Plan for Carbon Steel Welding No: LT/MAP/PSS/ITP/001
Inspection by Verification By
S.No Activity Description Records to be submitted by L&T
L&T Client/Consultant
Welding Procedure
1 W W WPS & PQR Document
Qualification
Welders Performance
2 W W WQT Document
Qualification
3 NDT Procedures W W NDT Document
4 Bevel Inspection W RM
5 Fit-up of pipe/plate joints W RM
Weld Visual of completed
6 W RM
Weld
7 NDT of completed Weld W W Relevant NDT formats
8 Weld Repairs W RM Relevant NDT formats

Legends:

W – Witness
RM – Random
R – Review

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Job Procedure For Welding of Plate/Tube (C.S, S.S, AL.)
Procedure No LT/MAP/PSS/WP/002

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INSPECTION REPORT FOR PIPE/PLATE WELDING

Project: HIL/MAP/PSS; SITE SINGRAULI. Report No: Date:
Spread: From: To:
Plate(thk.)/Pipe
Weather: Material: WPS No:
(Dia/Thk):
Pipe
Length Weld Weld
/Plate Fit-up Welder Id Remarks
Heat No Mtrs No Visual
bend No

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Job Procedure For Welding of Plate/Tube (C.S, S.S, AL.)
Procedure No LT/MAP/PSS/WP/002

Welding Progress: Electrode Batch No. Used

As on Today Previous Cumulative Size Batch No

L&T HIL/EIL/AP

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