TWI CSWIP 3.

1 WIS 5 WELDING INSPECTION DUTIES OF THE WELDING INSPECTOR SECTION 1

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DUTIES OF THE WELDING INSPECTOR

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED OF THE W.I. Good eye sight

Good literacy and numeracy

Integrity

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VISUAL INSPECTION
Important things to consider
When to carry out inspections?
How to carry out inspections?

What equipment will be needed?

What is the quality of welding required?

How to interpret the code or standard requirements?

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DUTIES OF THE WELDING INSPECTOR

What are the Duties of the Welding Inspector?

Before welding During welding

After welding

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Before Welding
Access to all relevant documentation WPS, WPQR, drawings, specifications, etc Materials - Grade, condition, size Consumables - Type, condition,size Welder qualification Equipment - certified where necessary Preheat - maximum, minimum Weld preparations Fit up for welding: joint cleanliness root face, bevel angle, root gap, alignment Safety
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JOINT FIT UP
Arguably the most important duty of the Welding Inspector.
If joint fit up is good then the completed weld will be good.

Stresses uniform throughout the joint

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Incorrect joint fit-up; Will alter the stress pattern, so weld will not be as designed Could introduce stress raisers, fatigue life may affected Will make the weld more difficult to produce Will affect weld quality Could affect overall dimensions Will affect productivity

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JOINT FIT UP
Arguably the most important duty of the Welding Inspector.
If joint fit up is poor then the completed weld will be poor

Uneven stresses acting on the weld

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During Welding
Check amperage, voltage, travel speed polarity Check welding technique - weld direction Check welding time Ensure adequate interpass cleaning Check interpass temperature Correct consumables Check root pass where access permits Check back gouging where applicable

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After Welding
Ensure post weld cleaning Visual inspect weld for defects Visual check for arc strikes Check weld dimensions - contour, width Ensure joint is covered to slow cooling rate Inspect/monitor PWHT where applicable Check NDT reports Mark up repair areas where applicable Report on the weld/fabrication

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SUMMARY. Remember the above points for the compulsory question in the examination Use the handout to relate some of the duties to your nominated standard.

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QUESTIONS ?

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Describe one duty of the Welding Inspector?

BEFORE WELDING

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DUTIES OF THE WELDING INSPECTOR

Describe one duty of the Welding Inspector?

DURING WELDING

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DUTIES OF THE WELDING INSPECTOR

Describe one duty of the Welding Inspector?

AFTER WELDING

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Before Welding Commences

Detail Material Action & Document Reference in accordance with drawing/WPS identified & can be traced to relevant test certificates in suitable condition (to good workmanship standard) WPS's are approved and available to welders (& inspectors)

are applicable to the joints to be welded

Welding Equipment Edge Preparations Welders is calibrated (or validated) are in accordance with WPS (& drawings) are on an approval list (for the joints they will weld) approval certificates are valid ('in-date') Welding Consumables
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are in accordance with WPS

are being stored & handled in accordance with Procedure

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Before Welding Commences

Detail Joint Fit-ups Action & Document Reference Are in accordance with WPS / Drawing. tack welds are to good workmanship standard Are free from damage & clean to a good workmanship standard Is in accordance with WPS

Weld Faces

Preheat (if any)

Process(es)

Is in accordance with WPS

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During Welding
Site or shop welding WPS at the work place Welding process Maintenance of preheat Correct parameters Inter run cleanliness Interpass temperature Consumables & control Welder Identification Root run Grinding or Gouging Distortion
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Weather conditions Applicable to work piece As per WPS As per WPS As per WPS Good workmanship As per WPS As per WPS & good condition Approved to the code Clean & good workmanship Clean & good workmanship Balanced welding technique

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After Welding
Weld Identification Weld Identification & welder ID is marked on the work piece Visual inspect & surface suitable for any NDT methods used Check sizes to drawing Up date as built drawings NDE is completed & reports signed Monitor against procedure Monitor against procedure Monitor, Load or pressure tests Cleaning, painting, preservation & packing as per procedure Final documentation

Visual inspection & records

Dimensional Survey As built drawings NDE Repairs PWHT Final testing Cleaning, painting, preservation & packing Final documentation
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