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Process Specification Rev. 22 03/25/99

APPROVED BY:
MFG Tim Driver DATE 01/25/99 ENGRG Peter J. Ditzel DATE 01/20/99
MFG DATE ENGRG D. J. Buquoi DATE 03/24/99
ESD QA DATE ENGRG DATE
ESD QA DATE TECH REC C. J. Buzard DATE 03/25/99

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1.0 SCOPE

This process specification describes the requirements for welding 12% chromium steel (type 403),
12%Cr4%Ni-1%Mo steel (type 41500), 12Cr-1Mo-W-V steel (type 422) and 12 Cr-V-Nb-N (H46) blades
for LP, IP, and HP diaphragms by machine GMAW and SAW processes.

Type 422 stainless steels are not ASME pressure vessel materials and therefore are not listed in QW-422 as
P6 materials. For the purpose of this specification, Type 422 steels and 10705Z2 will be considered an
“unassigned material” which requires separate Procedure Qualification Record (PQR). On the WPS
documents in this specification, the material will be considered as a P6 Modified. The Steam Turbine
Materials Engineering considers that procedures qualified with this material qualify for welding this and
other P6 materials, however, qualification with regular P6 materials does not qualify for welding type 422.
As the specified minimum elongation is 14%, the special rules of QW-466.1 and QW-462.3(b) shall be used
in qualification guided bend testing.

This specification is written in the following Parts for various types of diaphragms:

Part I * Welding of Type 403 or Type 41500

GMAW - Machine - See WPS on pages 6 and 7

SAW - Machine - SeeWPS on pages 8 and 9
GTAW - Manual (Repair) - See WPS on pages 10 through 13
SMAW - Manual (Repair) - See WPS on pages 14 through 17

Part II* Welding of Type 422 and 10705Z2 (H46)

GMAW - Machine - See WPS on pages 6 and 7 (Type 422 only)

SAW - Machine - SeeWPS on pages 8 and 9

*If the Process Specification 600466 is called out on a drawing or other document and neither Part I nor
Part II is specified, Part I requirements will be followed. If Part III is specified, follow PS 82121MS.

2.0 SAFETY

2.1 Applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Safe Practice Data Sheets (SPDS) must be
available and reviewed for all solvents and materials used in this specification.
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2.2 All precautions related to the use, handling, storage, and disposal of the solvents and materials
used in this process specification, as specified in the appropriate MSDS and SPDS, must be
observed.

The following SPDS’s apply to this specification:

SPDS C-6: Cleaning Compounds

SPDS W-1: Welding
SPDS A-9: Ethyl Denatured Alcohol
SPDS O-2: Oxygen
SPPS #10: Compressed Gas Cylinders

2.3 Where applicable, eye protection, gloves, protective clothing, safety shoes, and hard hats must be
used. Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking, or smoking. All safety
precautions related to the handling of and working around electrical equipment must be observed.
Proper fire protection must be in the immediate work area. The work area must have adequate
ventilation and be free of open flames and sparks. Local exhaust or hoods, respirators, masks,
filters and other appropriate breathing devices must be used when necessary. Approved safety
containers are required.

2.4 Waste disposal must be conducted in accordance with all federal, provincial, state, and local
government environmental regulations.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents, current revision, shall form a part of this specification to the extent referenced
herein.

3.1 Process Specifications

84350KC Magnetic Particle Examination

84350KD Liquid Penetrant Examination
84353MA Visual Examination (VT) of Welded Components
82121MS Welding - SMAW - P-6 12% Cr Steel with F4, A6 Electrodes

3.2 Material Specifications

PDS 10705BA, BC 12% Chromium (Type 403) Bar Stock

PDS 10705BL, BM, BR, BT 12 Cr-1Mo-W-V (Type 422) Bar Stock
PDS 10705Z2 12 Cr-V-Nb-N (H46) Bar Stock
PDS 10711AD 12% Chromium (Type 403) Blades
M 10730SA0EB 12% Chromium (Type 410) Welding Wire - Low Carbon for
Submerged Arc Welding
M 10730SA0P3 12% Chromium (Type 410) Welding Wire - Low Carbon for
GMA Welding
M 10765DA E410-16 Covered Electrode

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M 17830DB 2% Thoriated Tungsten
M 51100BM Denatured Alcohol
PDS 52108AB Oxygen
PDS 52118AA, AE 100% Argon Cylinders/Bulk
PDS 52118AC 98% Argon & 2% Oxygen
M 15165AX Inconel 82 Filler Metal
M 15165BK, BJ Inconel 182 Electrode
PDS 10719BD 12% Cr Precision Cast Blades
PDS 10725AF Forged 12% Chromium (Type 403) Blade
M 54410DB Cleaner
M 53513CM Astro-Clean 2001-D
M 53513GY Solvent, Cleaner
M 53516Z1 Axarel 6100
M 53513Z1 Dielectric Cleaning Solvent
M 53305CS Welding Flux

NOTE: When using M 53513GY, M 53513Z1 or M 53516Z1, wipe component dry.

3.3 Personnel Qualifications

PQ 50103 SMAW, Manual, with E410 Filler Metal

PQ 51003 GMAW, Machine, with ER410 Filler Metal
PQ 50203 GTAW, Manual, with ER 410 Filler Metal
PQ 50210 GTAW, Manual with ERNiCr-3 Filler Metal
PQ 60110 SMAW, Manual with ERNiCr-3 Filler Metal
PQ 61403 SAW, Machine, with ER410 Filler Metal

3.4 Drawings

883C862 Blade Weld Alteration

270A130 Electrode Storage

3.5 Others

ASME Section IX Welding Qualifications

AWS A3.0 Terms and Definitions
ASNT-TC-1A Qualification on Nondestructive Examination Personnel

4.0 EQUIPMENT

4.1 Fixtures capable of assembling blades per specified diaphragm drawing.

4.2 Power source capable of providing welding parameters described.

4.3 Positioner capable of rotating at a steady speed on all sizes of diaphragms.

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4.4 Manipulator capable of access to all sizes of diaphragms and capable of holding the torch and
other associated equipment.

4.5 Furnace, controls, and thermocouples capable of controlling the postweld heat treatment as
specified.

5.0 MATERIALS

As listed in Paragraph 3.2.

6.0 QUALIFICATION

As steam turbines and electrical generators and their associated equipment are not covered by the scope of
the ASME B & PV Codes or ASME B3 1. 1, the welding operations described in this specification are not
specifically governed by ASME Code (Book Section) requirements. The procedure and performance
qualifications, however, follow Section IX rules, wherever practicable, as they are considered industry
standards on qualification. ASME Code rules shall be followed where this procedure is used on ASME
B & PV Code or ASME B3 1.1 fabrication. In non-Code applications (W) Engineering may waive specific
WPS variable rules by use of the FAR system or MDR, if processed through Turbine/Generator Materials.

6.1 The following PQR’s support the welding called out in this process specification:

Thickness of
Range of
Deposited
Thickness of Base
PQR’s P# to P# F# PWHT Gas/Flux Weld Metal
Metal Qualified
Qualified (t)
(T) (inches)
(inches)

Part I - GMAW, Type 403 or S41500 Diaphragms

C4318 6 to 6 6 Yes 98Ar-2O2 3/16” - 8” max 8” max

Part I - SAW, Type 403 or S41500 Diaphragms

C3040 6 to 6 6 Yes OP 76 3/16” - 8” max 8” max

Part II - GMAW, Type 422 Diaphragms

C4320 6 Mod to 6 Mod 6 Yes 98Ar-2O2 3/16” - 8” max 8” max

Part II - SAW, Type 422 Diaphragms

C3041 6 Mod to 6 Mod 6 Yes OP 76 3/16” - 8” max 8” max

Part II - SAW, 10705Z2 (H46) Diaphragms

C6860 6 Mod to 6 Mod 6 Yes OP 76 3/16” - 8” max 8” max

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Thickness of
Range of
Deposited
Thickness of Base
PQR’s P# to P# F# PWHT Gas/Flux Weld Metal
Metal Qualified
Qualified (t)
(T) (inches)
(inches)

Part I Repair - GTAW, Type 403 or S41500 Diaphragms

C508 6 to 6 43 No Argon 100% 3/16” - 1-1/8” max 1-1/8” max

C507 6 to 6 43 Yes Argon 100% 3/16” - 1-1/8” max 1-1/8” max

Part I Repair - SMAW, Type 403 or S41500 Diaphragms

C822 6 to 6 43 No N/A 3/16” - 1-1/2” max 1-1/2” max

C8084 6 to Itself 4 Yes N/A 3/16” - 2” 2” max

6.2 Personnel qualification shall be in accordance with the following:

PQ 50103 SMAW, Manual, with E410 Filler Metal

PQ 51003 GMAW, Machine, with ER410 Filler Metal
PQ 50203 GTAW, Manual, with ER410 Filler Metal
PQ 50210 GTAW, Manual with ERNiCr-3 Filler Metal
PQ 60110 SMAW, Manual with ERNiCr-3 Filler Metal
PQ 61403 SAW, Machine, with ER410 Filler Metal
ASNT-TC-1A Recommended Practices for Nondestructive Testing Personnel

7.0 WELDING VARIABLES

The WPS documents which follow are written to meet the intent of the ASME Section IX Welding
Variable rules. Supplementary Manufacturing Information or Supplementary Welding Information in this
or other documents shall not have precedence over the WPS requirements. Waivers of the WPS
requirements for field welding shall only be authorized by Engineering on FAR documents. This document
supersedes and has precedence over the Supplementary Welding, General Welding Information
documents, MIL-, and ESD Field Welding - documents.

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ORIGINAL WPS
(W)WELDING PS (WPS) NO. 600466 PARTS I & II ISSUE DATE 12/10/97
WPS REV 0 DATE 12/10/97 SUPPORTING PQR’S C4318, C4320
ADDITIONAL MFG. INFO. SEE PROCESS SPEC.
WELDER QUAL
WELDING PROCESS (ES) GMAW TYPE Machine TEST (WPQ) PQ 51003

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JOINTS (QW-402) POSITIONS (QW-405)

GROOVE DESIGN U Groove POSITION OF GROOVE Flat
BACKING YES X NO WELDING PROGRESSION N/A
BACKING MATL. (TYPE) P6 or P6 Mod OTHER
OTHER

BASE METALS (QW-403)

P NO. 6 TO 6 PREHEAT (QW-406)
6 Mod TO 6 Mod
PREHEAT TEMP (MIN) 375°F
ALLOY Type 403, TO Type 403, 422
INTERPASS TEMP. (MAX) 450°F
422 ALLOY
PREHEAT MAINTENANCE
QUALIFIED THICK. RANGE 3/16” to 8”
OTHER
OTHER

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

SFA 5.9 OTHER M 10730SA
AWS POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)
CLASS ER410 F-NO. 6 A-NO. 6 TEMPERATURE 1150°F ±25°F for 403
SIZE OF FILLER METAL 1/16” 1175°F ±25°F for 422
TIME RANGE 3 hours plus 1 hour per
DEPOSITED THICK RANGE 8” max. inch of weld thickness
of the thickess
ELECTRODE-FLUX CLASS N/A
diaphragm
FLUX TRADE NAME N/A
OTHER See para. 8.3
CONSUMABLE INSERT N/A
OTHER

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GAS (QW-408) TECHNIQUE (QW-410)

PERCENT COMPOSITION STRING OR WEAVE BEAD String
GAS(ES) (MIXTURE) FLOW RATE ORIFICE OR GAS CUP SIZE 1/2” - 7/8”
(PERCENT) (CFH) INITIAL & INTERPASS CLEANING (BRUSHING,
SHIELDING Ar/O2 98/2 40-42 GRINDING, ETC. Chip and stainless steel
TRAILING N/A wire brush as necessary
BACKING METHOD OF BACK GOUGING
OTHER Air carbon arc
OSCILLATION None
CONTACT TUBE TO
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS WORK DISTANCE 0.5 - 0.75”
(QW-409) MULTIPLE OR SINGLE
CURRENT DC PASS (PER SIDE) Multiple
POLARITY RP MULTIPLE OR SINGLE ELECTRODE Single
AMPS (RANGE) 210-375 TRAVEL SPEED (RANGE) 16-22 ipm
VOLTS (RANGE) 26-30
PULSING N/A PEENING N/A
TUNGSTEN SIZE AND TYPE N/A ROOT OPENING (W/BACKING) N/A
ROOT OPENING TOL. (OPEN ROOT) N/A
(W)TUNGSTEN IDENT N/A REMOTE VISUAL CONTROL N/A
MODE OF GMAW TRANSFER Spray NO BEADS SHALL EXCEED 1/2” THICKNESS X
ELECTRODE WIRE FEED SPEED RANGE ROOT BEAD RETAINERS None
Not controlled OTHER
SPECIFIC AMPERAGE RANGES
1/16”: 300-375, 0.045”: 210-300

NDE REQUIREMENTS See Paragraph 11

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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ORIGINAL WPS
(W)WELDING PS (WPS) NO. 600466 PARTS I & II ISSUE DATE 12/10/97
WPS REV 0 DATE 12/10/97 SUPPORTING PQR’S C3040, C3041, C6860
ADDITIONAL MFG. INFO. SEE PROCESS SPEC.
WELDER QUAL
WELDING PROCESS (ES) SAW TYPE Machine TEST (WPQ) PQ 61403

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JOINTS (QW-402) POSITIONS (QW-405)
GROOVE DESIGN U Groove POSITION OF GROOVE Flat
BACKING YES X NO WELDING PROGRESSION N/A
BACKING MATL. (TYPE) P6 or P6 Mod OTHER
OTHER

BASE METALS (QW-403)

P NO. 6 TO 6
PREHEAT (QW-406)
6 Mod TO 6 Mod
PREHEAT TEMP (MIN) 375°F
ALLOY Type 403, TO Type 403, 422,
422, H46 ALLOY H46 INTERPASS TEMP. (MAX) 450°F
QUALIFIED THICK. RANGE 3/16” to 8” PREHEAT MAINTENANCE None
OTHER
OTHER

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

SFA 5.9 OTHER M 10730SA
AWS POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)
CLASS ER410 F-NO. 6 A-NO. 6 TEMPERATURE 1150 °F ±25°F for 403
SIZE OF FILLER METAL 1/16”, 3/32” 1175 °F ±25 °F for 422, H46
TIME RANGE 3 hours plus 1 hour per
inch of weld thickness
DEPOSITED THICK RANGE 8” max.
of the thickess
ELECTRODE-FLUX CLASS 12Cr diaphragm
FLUX TRADE NAME Oerlikon OP76 OTHER See para. 8.3
CONSUMABLE INSERT N/A
OTHER

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GAS (QW-408) TECHNIQUE (QW-410)

PERCENT COMPOSITION STRING OR WEAVE BEAD String
GAS(ES) (MIXTURE) FLOW RATE ORIFICE OR GAS CUP SIZE N/A
(PERCENT) (CFH) INITIAL & INTERPASS CLEANING (BRUSHING,
SHIELDING N/A GRINDING, ETC. Chip and stainless steel
TRAILING N/A wire brush as necessary
BACKING N/A METHOD OF BACK GOUGING
OTHER Air carbon arc
OSCILLATION None
CONTACT TUBE TO
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS WORK DISTANCE 1”
(QW-409) MULTIPLE OR SINGLE
CURRENT AC PASS (PER SIDE) Multiple
POLARITY MULTIPLE OR SINGLE ELECTRODE Single
AMPS (RANGE) 320-460 TRAVEL SPEED (RANGE) 16-22 ipm
VOLTS (RANGE) 36-46
PULSING N/A PEENING N/A
TUNGSTEN SIZE AND TYPE N/A ROOT OPENING (W/BACKING) N/A
ROOT OPENING TOL. (OPEN ROOT) N/A
(W)TUNGSTEN IDENT N/A REMOTE VISUAL CONTROL N/A
MODE OF GMAW TRANSFER N/A NO BEADS SHALL EXCEED 1/2” THICKNESS
ELECTRODE WIRE FEED SPEED RANGE ROOT BEAD RETAINERS None
Not controlled OTHER
SPECIFIC AMPERAGE RANGES
1/16”: 320-370, 3/32”: 350-460

NDE REQUIREMENTS See Paragraph 11

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Manual GTAW, F43 filler, w/o PWHT ORIGINAL WPS

(W)WELDING PS (WPS) NO. 600466 PART I ISSUE DATE 12/10/97
WPS REV 0 DATE 12/10/97 SUPPORTING PQR’S C508
ADDITIONAL MFG. INFO. SEE PROCESS SPEC. PS 82127RL (Ref. Only)
WELDER QUAL
WELDING PROCESS (ES) GTAW TYPE Manual TEST (WPQ) PQ 50210

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JOINTS (QW-402) POSITIONS (QW-405)
GROOVE DESIGN U Groove POSITION OF GROOVE All Positions
BACKING YES X NO WELDING PROGRESSION Vertical Up
BACKING MATL. (TYPE) P6 OTHER
OTHER

BASE METALS (QW-403)

P NO. 6 TO P NO. 6
PREHEAT (QW-406)
ALLOY TO
PREHEAT TEMP (MIN) 250°F
QUALIFIED THICK. RANGE 3/16 - 1-1/8”
INTERPASS TEMP. (MAX) 500°F
OTHER
PREHEAT MAINTENANCE N/A
OTHER
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
SFA 5.14 OTHER W 15165AX
AWS
CLASS ERNiCr-3 F-NO. 43 A-NO. POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)
SIZE OF FILLER METAL (dia.) 0.035, 0.045, TEMPERATURE None
0.062, 0.093” TIME RANGE N/A
DEPOSITED THICK RANGE 3/16”-1-1/8” OTHER N/A
ELECTRODE-FLUX CLASS N/A
FLUX TRADE NAME N/A
CONSUMABLE INSERT N/A
OTHER When specified by Engineering on a MDR
or FAR, the ERNiCrFe-6 filler may be
utilized.

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GAS (QW-408) TECHNIQUE (QW-410)

PERCENT COMPOSITION STRING OR WEAVE BEAD Both
GAS(ES) (MIXTURE) FLOW RATE ORIFICE OR GAS CUP SIZE #4, #5, #6
(PERCENT) (CFH) INITIAL & INTERPASS CLEANING (BRUSHING,
SHIELDING Ar 100% 15-30 GRINDING, ETC. Stainless steel wire brush
TRAILING N/A
BACKING N/A METHOD OF BACK GOUGING Grinding
OTHER
OSCILLATION N/A
CONTACT TUBE TO
WORK DISTANCE N/A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MULTIPLE OR SINGLE
(QW-409) PASS (PER SIDE) Multiple
CURRENT DC MULTIPLE OR SINGLE ELECTRODE
POLARITY SP (EN) TRAVEL SPEED (RANGE) As Required
AMPS (RANGE) 50-160 PEENING None
VOLTS (RANGE) 9-18 est. ROOT OPENING (W/BACKING) 1/8”-3/8”
PULSING Not required, but permitted ROOT OPENING TOL. (OPEN ROOT) N/A
TUNGSTEN SIZE REMOTE VISUAL CONTROL N/A
AND TYPE 3/32”, 1/8”, EWTh-2 NO BEADS SHALL EXCEED 1/2” THICKNESS X
(W)TUNGSTEN IDENT 17830DB ROOT BEAD RETAINERS
MODE OF GMAW TRANSFER N/A OTHER
ELECTRODE WIRE FEED SPEED RANGE N/A
SPECIFIC AMPERAGE 3/32”: 50-150,
RANGES 1/8”: 100-160

NDE REQUIREMENTS See Paragraph 11.0

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Manual GTAW, F43 filler, w/PWHT ORIGINAL WPS

(W)WELDING PS (WPS) NO. 600466 PART I ISSUE DATE 12/10/97
WPS REV 0 DATE 12/10/97 SUPPORTING PQR’S C507
ADDITIONAL MFG. INFO. SEE PROCESS SPEC. PS 82127RL (Ref. Only)
WELDER QUAL
WELDING PROCESS (ES) GTAW TYPE Manual TEST (WPQ) PQ 50210

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JOINTS (QW-402) POSITIONS (QW-405)
GROOVE DESIGN U Groove POSITION OF GROOVE All Positions
BACKING YES X NO WELDING PROGRESSION Vertical Up
BACKING MATL. (TYPE) P6 OTHER
OTHER

BASE METALS (QW-403)

P NO. 6 TO P NO. 6
PREHEAT (QW-406)
ALLOY TO
PREHEAT TEMP (MIN) 250°F
(W) SPEC.
INTERPASS TEMP. (MAX) 400°F
QUALIFIED THICK. RANGE 3/16 - 1-1/8”
PREHEAT MAINTENANCE N/A
OTHER

OTHER

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

SFA 5.14 OTHER W 15165AX
AWS POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)
CLASS ERNiCr-3 F-NO. 43 A-NO. TEMPERATURE 1150°F ±25°F
SIZE OF FILLER METAL 0.035”, 0.045”, TIME RANGE 3 hours plus 1 hour per
0.062”, 0.093” inch of weld thickness
DEPOSITED THICK RANGE 3/16” - 1-1/8” of the thickest
diaphragm
ELECTRODE-FLUX CLASS N/A
OTHER See para. 8.3
FLUX TRADE NAME N/A
CONSUMABLE INSERT N/A
OTHER When specified by Engineering on an
MDR or FAR, the ERNiCrFe-6 filler may
be utilized.

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WPS 600466 Part I Continued
GTAW - Manual - w/PWHT

GAS (QW-408) TECHNIQUE (QW-410)

PERCENT COMPOSITION STRING OR WEAVE BEAD Both
GAS(ES) (MIXTURE) FLOW RATE ORIFICE OR GAS CUP SIZE #4, #5, #6
(PERCENT) (CFH) INITIAL & INTERPASS CLEANING (BRUSHING,
SHIELDING Ar 100% 15-30 CFH GRINDING, ETC. Stainless steel wire brush
TRAILING N/A
BACKING N/A METHOD OF BACK GOUGING Grinding
OTHER
OSCILLATION N/A
CONTACT TUBE TO
WORK DISTANCE N/A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MULTIPLE OR SINGLE
(QW-409) PASS (PER SIDE) Multiple
CURRENT DC MULTIPLE OR SINGLE ELECTRODE
POLARITY SP (EN) TRAVEL SPEED (RANGE) As Required
AMPS (RANGE) 50-160 PEENING None
VOLTS (RANGE) 9-11 ROOT OPENING (W/BACKING) 1/8”-3/8”
PULSING Not required, but permitted ROOT OPENING TOL. (OPEN ROOT) N/A
TUNGSTEN SIZE AND REMOTE VISUAL CONTROL N/A
TYPE 3/32”, 1/8”, EWTh-2 NO BEADS SHALL EXCEED 1/2” THICKNESS X
(W)TUNGSTEN IDENT 17830DB ROOT BEAD RETAINERS
MODE OF GMAW TRANSFER N/A OTHER
ELECTRODE WIRE FEED SPEED RANGE N/A
SPECIFIC AMPERAGE RANGES
TUNGSTEN SIZE 3/32”: 50-150,
1/8”: 100-160

NDE REQUIREMENTS See Paragraph 11.0

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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ORIGINAL WPS
(W)WELDING PS (WPS) NO. 600466 PART I ISSUE DATE 12/10/97
WPS REV 0 DATE 12/10/97 SUPPORTING PQR’S C822
ADDITIONAL MFG. INFO. SEE PROCESS SPEC. PS 600943 (Ref. Only)
WELDER QUAL
WELDING PROCESS (ES) SMAW TYPE Manual TEST (WPQ) PQ 60110

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JOINTS (QW-402) POSITIONS (QW-405)
GROOVE DESIGN U Groove POSITION OF GROOVE All Positions
BACKING YES X NO WELDING PROGRESSION Vertical Up
BACKING MATL. (TYPE) P6 OTHER
OTHER

BASE METALS (QW-403)

P NO. 6 TO P NO. 6
PREHEAT (QW-406)
ALLOY TO
PREHEAT TEMP (MIN) 400°F
(W) SPEC.
INTERPASS TEMP. (MAX) 500°F
QUALIFIED THICK. RANGE 3/16”- 1-1/2”
PREHEAT MAINTENANCE None
OTHER
OTHER

FILLER METALS (QW-404) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

SFA 5.11 OTHER W 15165BK TEMPERATURE None
AWS CLASS ERNiCrFe-3 TIME RANGE N/A
F-NO. 43 A-NO. OTHER N/A
DEPOSITED THICK RANGE 1-1/2” max.
ELECTRODE-FLUX CLASS N/A
FLUX TRADE NAME N/A
CONSUMABLE INSERT N/A
OTHER

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GAS (QW-408) TECHNIQUE (QW-410)

PERCENT COMPOSITION STRING OR WEAVE BEAD String
GAS(ES) (MIXTURE) FLOW RATE ORIFICE OR GAS CUP SIZE N/A
(PERCENT) (CFH) INITIAL & INTERPASS CLEANING (BRUSHING,
SHIELDING None GRINDING, ETC. Stainless steel wire brush
TRAILING N/A
BACKING N/A METHOD OF BACK GOUGING Grinding or
OTHER air carbon arc
OSCILLATION None
CONTACT TUBE TO
WORK DISTANCE N/A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MULTIPLE OR SINGLE
(QW-409) PASS (PER SIDE) Multiple
CURRENT DC TRAVEL SPEED (RANGE) As required
POLARITY RP (EP) PEENING None
AMPS (RANGE) 40-164 ROOT OPENING (W/BACKING) 1/8” - 3/8”
VOLTS (RANGE) 20-25 ROOT OPENING TOL. (OPEN ROOT) N/A
PULSING REMOTE VISUAL CONTROL N/A
TUNGSTEN SIZE AND NO BEADS SHALL EXCEED 1/2” THICKNESS X
TYPE N/A ROOT BEAD RETAINERS
(W)TUNGSTEN IDENT N/A OTHER
MODE OF GMAW TRANSFER N/A
ELECTRODE WIRE FEED SPEED RANGE N/A
SPECIFIC 3/32”: 40-65,
AMPERAGE 1/8”: 65-95,
RANGES 5/32”: 90-125

NDE REQUIREMENTS See Paragraph 11.0

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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ORIGINAL WPS
(W)WELDING PS (WPS) NO. 600466 PART I ISSUE DATE 12/10/97
WPS REV 0 DATE 12/10/97 SUPPORTING PQR’S C8084
ADDITIONAL MFG. INFO. SEE PROCESS SPEC. PS 600943 (Ref. Only)
WELDER QUAL
WELDING PROCESS (ES) SMAW TYPE Manual TEST (WPQ) PQ 50103

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JOINTS (QW-402) POSITIONS (QW-405)
GROOVE DESIGN U Groove POSITION OF GROOVE All Positions
BACKING YES X NO WELDING PROGRESSION Vertical Up
BACKING MATL. (TYPE) P6 OTHER
OTHER

BASE METALS (QW-403)

P NO. 6 TO P NO. 6
PREHEAT (QW-406)
ALLOY TO
PREHEAT TEMP (MIN) 400°F
(W) SPEC.
INTERPASS TEMP. (MAX) 500°F
QUALIFIED THICK. RANGE 3/16” - 2”
PREHEAT MAINTENANCE Air Cool
OTHER
OTHER

FILLER METALS (QW-404) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

SFA 5.4 OTHER W 10765FX TEMPERATURE 1150°F ±25°F
AWS CLASS E410NiMo TIME RANGE 3 hours plus 1 hour per
inch of weld thickness
F-NO. 4 A-NO.
of the thickest
SIZE OF FILLER diaphragm
METAL 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”
OTHER See para. 8.3

DEPOSITED THICK RANGE 3/8” max.

ELECTRODE-FLUX CLASS N/A
FLUX TRADE NAME N/A
CONSUMABLE INSERT N/A
OTHER

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GAS (QW-408) TECHNIQUE (QW-410)

PERCENT COMPOSITION STRING OR WEAVE BEAD String
GAS(ES) (MIXTURE) FLOW RATE ORIFICE OR GAS CUP SIZE N/A
(PERCENT) (CFH) INITIAL & INTERPASS CLEANING (BRUSHING,
SHIELDING N/A GRINDING, ETC. Stainless Steel wire brush
TRAILING N/A
BACKING METHOD OF BACK GOUGING Grinding or
OTHER air carbon arc
OSCILLATION None
CONTACT TUBE TO
WORK DISTANCE N/A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MULTIPLE OR SINGLE
(QW-409) PASS (PER SIDE) Multiple
CURRENT DC TRAVEL SPEED (RANGE) As required
POLARITY RP (EP) PEENING None
AMPS (RANGE) 40-164 ROOT OPENING (W/BACKING) 1/8” - 3/8”
VOLTS (RANGE) 20-25 ROOT OPENING TOL. (OPEN ROOT)
PULSING N/A REMOTE VISUAL CONTROL N/A
TUNGSTEN SIZE AND NO BEADS SHALL EXCEED 1/2” THICKNESS X
TYPE N/A ROOT BEAD RETAINERS
(W)TUNGSTEN IDENT N/A OTHER
MODE OF GMAW TRANSFER N/A
ELECTRODE WIRE FEED SPEED RANGE N/A
SPECIFIC AMPERAGE 3/32”: 40-65,
RANGES 1/8”: 65-95,
5/32”: 90-125

NDE REQUIREMENTS See Paragraph 11

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8.0 OPERATIONS

8.1 Preparation for Welding of Diaphragms

8.1.1 Assemble blades on 360° welding fixture, shim between last and first blade to ensure good
fit for weld grooving. Check fit and radial orientation. Do not fit blades overly tight. If
blades are overly tight, they will not lay flat on assembly fixture.

8.1.2 Machine weld grooves, ID first, then OD. Machine grooves to dimensions specified in
diaphragm fabrication drawing. Check dimensions.

8.1.3 Prepare blades for reinforcement pocket welds as per fabrication drawing and alteration
drawing 883C862.

8.1.4 Clean blades of all grease, oil or other foreign matter. Clean welding fixture components
to remove machining chips, grease and oil by spraying with a detergent or solvent solution
and rinsing clean. Check blades and fixture to ensure cleanliness.

8.1.5 Place cover plate on fixture and bolt assembly to welding positioner. The cover plate is
placed on top of the diaphragm to hold it in place when the assembly is lifted into position
and placed on the positioner. The diaphragm assembly during welding consists of a base
or jig plate, the diaphragm blades, and the cover plate. The cover plate also provides a
clamping surface.

8.1.6 Rotate turntable and check blades for tightness to assure they will not move during
welding. Verify that shims are still in place and tight.

8.2 Welding of Diaphragms

8.2.1 Diaphragm assembly shall be preheated to and maintained at the temperature specified in
the applicable welding specifications. Check temperature with temperature indicating
crayon or other method approved by the welding engineer. Do not use temperature
indicating crayon in weld groove.

8.2.2 Fabrication - Gas Metal Arc Welding

8.2.2.1 For GMAW process, using direct current welding equipment with reverse polarity
and M 10730SA0P3 wire, join the blades using the parameters specified in the
WPS.

8.2.2.2 Visible stick-out wire extension 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch from guide tube.

8.2.2.3 Maintain shielding cup 1/2 inch above surface except when welding in a groove
deeper than 1/2 inch. In this case maintain shielding cup 1/8 inch above top of
groove.

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8.2.3 Fabrication - Submerged Arc Welding

8.2.3.1 Welding of diaphragms using submerged arc welding shall adhere to the variables
specified in the WPS.

8.2.3.2 Using weld wire 10730SA0EB with carbon content not to exceed 0.095% for
10705BC blades, using weld wire 10730SA0EB with carbon content not to
exceed 0.090% for Type 422 and H46 blades.

8.2.3.3 Wire stick-out shall be approximately 1 inch.

8.2.3.4 Flux shall be baked at 400°F for 4 hours prior to use. Flux warmers shall be used
around flux recovery hoppers to help drive off moisture. Unfused flux may be
reused provided that it is clean and warm and has not been contaminated by
foreign material or moisture.

8.2.3.5 All flux/wire combinations shall be tested and documented prior to use in
production.

8.2.3.5.1 A change in wire supplier does not require retesting.

8.2.3.5.2 A change in flux brand name does require retesting.

8.2.3.5.3 A change from solid wire to cored wire requires retesting.

8.2.4 Position work and make welds in the flat position. Bead placement shall be specified by
the welding or manufacturing engineer for each joint style as necessary.

8.2.5 Welding the Reinforcement Pocket may be done using the machine GMAW, SAW, and
manual GTAW processes with 10730SA filler wire and the parameters specified in
Table I, or using the SMAW process using electrode M 10765DA and parameters
specified in Table I.

8.2.6 Grind pocket weld smooth. Visually inspect the welded assembly for cracks, voids or
burn through and verify that the pockets are welded and ground flush.

8.3 Postweld Heat Treatment of Diaphragms

8.3.1 Furnace Loading and Support

8.3.1.1 It is important that the diaphragms be flat following stress relief. Manufacturing
has the option to stack multiple diaphragms as shown in Figure 4 or stress relieve
a single diaphragm.
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8.3.1.2 Diaphragms manufactured with non-parallel sides shall be shimmed as necessary
so all faces are supported, see Figure 5.

8.3.1.3 Load so that the thickest diaphragm is on the bottom of the stack against the base
plate.

8.3.2 Heat in a calibrated furnace at a rate not exceeding 100°F per hour from 600°F to the
PWHT holding temperature. To monitor the temperature, place at least three
thermocouples on the base plate near the diaphragms with equal spacing around the
circumference. Start to count PWHT holding time when the entire diaphragm is heated to
the PWHT holding temperature.

8.3.2.1 Postweld Heat Treatment Time and Temperatures.

Material Holding Temperature Time Illustration

10705BA, 10705BC, 1150°F ± 25°F 3 hours plus 1 hour per 2” Thick Diaphragm
10711AD, 10725AF, inch of weld thickness of 3 hours + (2 x 1) =
10719BD the thickest diaphragm 5 hours total

10705BL, BM, BR, 1175°F ± 25°F 3 hours plus 1 hour per 2” Thick Diaphragm
BT, Z2 inch of weld thickness of 3 hours + (2 x 1) =
the thickest diaphragm 5 hours total

8.3.2.2 Cool at a rate not exceeding 200°F per hour from the PWHT holding temperature
to 200°F, then air cool.

8.3.3 Following stress relief, place diaphragm on flat surface in a relaxed position, i.e., no
clamps or weights to hold it down. Diaphragm must be flat within 0.060 inches. If not flat
within 0.060 inch or as directed otherwise by Engineering, re-stress relieve diaphragm per
paragraph 8.3 of this specification.

8.3.4 Diaphragms can be stress relieved a maximum of three (3) times (with a maximum
cumulative holding time of 18 hours) without additional Engineering approvals.

8.4 Initial Measurement

Measure and record the base diameter at the horizontal and vertical center lines.

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8.5 Machining

Machine per drawing requirements.

8.6 All welds shall be inspected per paragraph 10.0 and evaluated to the acceptance criteria in
paragraph 11.0.

8.7 Saw apart, drill and tap per drawing requirements.

9.0 REPAIR WELDING

9.1 Repair Welding of Circumferential Welds

9.1.1 Repair welding may be done by machine GMAW, machine SAW, manual GTAW or
manual SMAW at the discretion of Manufacturing.

9.1.2 Outer and Inner Diameter Weld

Repair all unacceptable indications by grinding and rewelding using Tables I and II.
Postweld heat treat as required. Reinspect according to original criteria except that areas
welded with Inconel shall be penetrant examined using PS 84350KD instead of magnetic
particle examination.

9.2 Repair Welding of Damaged Blades Minor Repair, No Complete Blade Severing

9.2.1 Clean the damaged area of the blade by hand or power stainless steel wire brush to sound
bright metal.

9.2.2 Dye penetrant examine damaged areas for cracks in accordance with PS 84350KD, Part C.

9.2.3 Blade thicknesses to 1/16 inch do not require any joint or edge preparation for either blade
repair or crack repair. When the thickness exceeds 1/16 inch, chamfer the crack with a
rotary file to a depth that will provide a remaining root thickness of 1/32 inch to 1/16 inch
to obtain a full penetration weld. Chamfer minimum root diameter 1/8 inch and maximum
wall slope 30 ° when depth of chamfer exceeds 1/8 inch.

9.2.4 Clean the area to be welded with alcohol or cleaner M 53513CM. Wipe component dry.

9.2.5 For preheat requirements, see Table II Sections B and C. Cover repaired area immediately
after welding to slow down cooling rate.

9.2.6
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maximum current 80 amperes, and an Argon shielding gas flow of 15-20 CFH. The exact
amperage will depend on the material thickness and undercut prevention.
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9.2.7 Use a tight fitting copper backing plate when repairing cracks and depressions in thin
blade sections.

9.2.8 A bead temper technique as shown in Figure 6 is required for all Inconel repairs.

9.2.9 Grind and polish repair areas to original contour as determined by contour gage and
straight edge. No undercut is permitted.

9.2.10 Postweld heat treat as indicated in Table II and per paragraph 8.3.

9.2.11 If re-inspection after postweld heat treatment per above procedure reveals new or
unrepaired damage, Step 9.2.1 through 9.2.10 must be repeated.

10.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

QCI (Quality Control Instruction) documents are generated as needed and provide the plan necessary to
verify that the requirements of this specification have been met.

10.1 Quality Engineering shall be responsible to develop an audit plan that will ensure the final product
meets this Process Specification and drawing requirements.

10.2 Magnetic particle examination, where required, shall be in accordance with PS 84350KC, Part I,
with the exception of that to detect radial circumferential indications, AC magnetization shall be
used instead of DC. The AC yoke is the preferred AC magnetization method but, a coil may be
used if the coil method is demonstrated to show sufficient field strength as verified with the field
strength indicator.

10.3 Repair Welded Areas

10.3.1 Repairs made with Inconel weld wire shall be penetrant examined in accordance with
PS 84350KD, Part C.

10.3.2 Repairs made with 12% Cr stainless steel weld wire shall be magnetic particle examined
in accordance with PS 84350KC, Part I.

10.4 Visually inspect the saw cut cross-sectional area for defects per PS 84353MA. No unacceptable
indications are permitted. All unacceptable indications shall be removed, weld repaired and
blended as appropriate.

11.0 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA OF GROOVE WELDS

11.1 Outer Diameter Welds

11.1.1 Porosity

Porosity smaller than 1/8 inch in diameter is acceptable.

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Porosity is a circular or elliptical indication with no sharp corners which has a length less
than three times the width.

11.1.2 Linear Indications

Axial and circumferential - Axial indications are acceptable except for those indications
associated with a blade joint that extend completely across the transverse section of the
weld. An axial indication may be defined as any indication oriented greater than 10° from
the circumferential direction.

All circumferential indications are acceptable provided no single continuous indication

exists for 180° in any half ring.

11.2 Inner Diameter Welds

Magnetic particle examine per paragraph 10.2 (PS 84350KC, Part I).

11.2.1 Porosity

11.2.1.1 Aligned Porosity

Aligned porosity is acceptable provided the sum of the diameters of the pores is
no more than 1/2 inch in a 6 inch length and provided that each pore is separated
from an adjacent pore by a minimum of 1/8 inch.

11.2.1.2 Individual Pores

Individual pores shall not exceed 1/16 inch diameter.

11.2.2 Linear Indications

Axial and circumferential - Repair all linear axial indications. Circumferential indications
less than 1/2 inch long and not associated with a blade joint are acceptable. Each
acceptable indication shall be separated by a distance equal to twice the longer of the two
adjacent indications. Circumferential indications longer than 1/2 inch or any indication
associated with a blade joint shall be repaired.

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TABLE I - POCKET AND REPAIR WELDING PARAMETERS

Filler Shielding
Voltage
Diameter Amperage Gas CFH

Machine Gas Metal Arc Welding 0.062” 300-375 26-32 35-50

0.045” 210-300 25-29 35-50

Manual Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 0.062” 80 max. 9-18 15-20

0.078” 90 max. 9-18 15-20

Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3/32” 45-80 22-25 None

1/8” 70-115 23-26 None

Machine Submerged Arc Welding 0.062” 320-340 38-44 N/A

3/32” 430-460 43-46 N/A

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TABLE II - PREHEAT AND STRESS RELIEF INFORMATION FOR REPAIR WELDING

PREHEAT/ INTERPASS POSTWELD HEAT

TEMPERATURE TREATMENT PER
CONDITION Minimum Maximum FILLER METAL PAR. 8.3

A. Repair of Welded Areas, Paragraph 9.1

Depth of Repair 60 °F 250 °F 15165AX (Inconel) Not Required

less than 1/4 inch

Depth of Repair 250 °F 500 °F 15165AX (Inconel) Not Required

1/4 inch to 1/2 inch inc.

Depth of Repair 375 °F 450 °F 10730SA0P3 - GMAW Required

greater than 1/2 inch
10730SA0EB - SAW

B. Repair of Damaged 12%Cr, Type 403 and 12%Cr-4%Ni1% Mo Blades, Type 41500, Paragraph 9.2

Minor repairs only, no complete blade severing.

Depth of Repair 60 °F 250 °F 15165AX (Inconel) Not Required

less than 1/4 inch

Depth of Repair 250 °F 500 °F 10730SA Required

1/4 inch to 1/2 inch inc.

Depth of Repair 375 °F 450 °F 10730SA Required

greater than 1/2 inch

C. Repair of Damaged 12Cr-1Mo-W-V Blades, Type 422, Paragraph 9.2

Minor repair on inner and outer shrouds only, no air foil repairs allowed.

Any size of repair on 12Cr- 375 °F 450°F 10730SA Required

1Mo-W-Vor 12Cr-V-Nb-N
base metal

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FIGURE 6

Temper bead technique to be used for Inconel repair welds (per section 9.2.8)

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