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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

CONTENTS
WPS No./ Thickness
Sl. No. Application Process
Rev.No. (In mm)

Welding Procedures for Tubes & Pipes

01 1001/00 Butt welding of P1Gr 1 & Gr2 G: 1.6-9 SMAW
tubes without Preheat & without
PWHT.
02 1002/02 Butt welding of P1Gr1 or Gr2 G: 1.6-9 GTAW+
tubes / pipes to P1Gr1 or Gr2 SMAW
without preheat & without PWHT
03 1003/02 Butt-welding of P1 Gr1 tubes/ G: 1.6-9 GTAW+
pipes & SA106 Gr.C pipe with- SMAW
out preheat & without PWHT.
04 1004/02 Butt welding of P1Gr1 G: 5-200 GTAW+
tubes/pipes to P1Gr1 or Gr2 SMAW
tubes / pipes with PWHT
05 1005/04 Groove welding of P1Gr2 pipes G: 5-200 GTAW+
with PWHT SMAW
06 1006/01 Butt welding of P1 tubes to P3 G: 1.6-9 GTAW+
tube without Preheat & without SMAW
PWHT
07 1007/00 Butt welding of P3 tubes without G: 1.6-10 GTAW+
Preheat & without PWHT SMAW
08 1008/01 Butt welding of P3 tubes without G: 1.6-10 GTAW+
Preheat & without PWHT SMAW
09 1009/01 Groove welding of 1Cr ½ Mo G: 1.6-13 GTAW+
tubes/pipes with Preheat & SMAW
without PWHT
10 1010/04 Groove welding of 1Cr ½ MO / 1 G: 4.8-200 GTAW+
¼ Cr ½ Mo tubes / pipes with SMAW
Preheat and PWHT
11 1011/00 Butt welding P4 tubes to P5A G: 1.6-8 GTAW+
tubes with preheat and without SMAW
PWHT
12 1012/01 Groove welding of P4 G: 1.6-200 GTAW+
tubes/pipes with P5A SMAW
tubes/pipes with PWHT
13 1013/00 Butt welding of P5A tubes with G: 1.6-8 GTAW+
preheat &without PWHT SMAW
14 1014/01 Groove welding of P5A G: 1.6-200 GTAW+
tubes/pipes with PWHT SMAW
15 1015/00 Butt welding of P5A tubes with G: 1.6-200 GTAW+
P8 tubes with Preheat and SMAW
without PWHT
16 1016/01 Groove welding of S tubes G: 1.6-12 GTAW+
without Preheat & without SMAW
PWHT
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CONTENTS
WPS No./ Thickness
Sl. No. Application Process
Rev.No. (In mm)
17 1017/02 Groove welding o carbon steel G: 1.6-13 GTAW+
to 1 ¼ Cr ½ Mo/ 1 Cr ½ Mo SMAW
tube/pipes (dia up to 127) with
Preheat & without PWHT
18 1018/01 Groove welding of 1Cr ½ Mo/ 1 G: 4.8-50 GTAW+
¼ Cr ½ Mo components to SMAW
carbon steel components with
preheat and PWHT
19 1019/00 Fillet & Socket welding of P4 F: All SMAW
tubes/pipes with P5A
tubes/pipes with PWHT
20 1020/01 Fillet & Socket welding of P5A F: 8 max SMAW
components without PWHT
21 1021/01 Fillet & Socket welding of P1Gr1 F: 19 max SMAW
tubes/pipes & SA 106GrC pipe
without Preheat and without
PWHT
22 1022/00 Fillet & Socket welding of P1Gr2 F: 9 max SMAW
components to P1Gr1 or Gr2
without Preheat and without
PWHT. (Other than SA1.6GrC)
23 1023/00 Fillet & Socket welding of P5A F: All SMAW
tubes/pipes with PWHT
24 1024/00 Groove welding of 2 ¼ Cr1Mo G: 5-40 GTAW+
steel pipes stubs with stainless SMAW
steel Thermo well with PWHT
25 1025/01 Groove welding of Carbon steel G: 4.8-40 GTAW+
pipes/stubs to stainless steel SMAW
Thermo well with PWHT
26 1026/01 Fillet & Socket welding of carbon F: 9 max SMAW
steel to 1Cr ½ Mo/1 ¼ Cr ½ Mo
steel tubes/pipes (dia up to 100)
with Preheat and without PWHT
27 1027/02 Fillet/ Socket welding of P4 /P5A F: 13 max SMAW
steel to P8 steel with Preheat
and without PWHT
28 1028/00 Groove welding of Carbon steel G: 1.6-13 GTAW+
to 1 ¼ CR ½ Mo/1Cr ½ Mo steel SMAW
tubes/pipes (dia up to 100 mm)
with Preheat & Without PWHT
29 1029/00 Fillet & Socket welding 18Cr8Ni F: All SMAW
stainless steel tubes/pipes
without PWHT
30 1030/01 Fillet & Socket welding of P4 F: 13 max SMAW
tubes/pipes (dia up to 100 mm)
with Preheat & without PWHT
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CONTENTS
WPS No./ Thickness
Sl. No. Application Process
Rev.No. (In mm)
31 1031/00 Fillet & Sockets welding of P8 F: All SMAW
stub material to CS stub/tube
material without PWHT
32 1032/00 Groove welding of 316 stainless G: 1.6-50 GTAW+
steel components SMAW
33 1033/01 Groove welding of P4 steel to G: 4.8-200 GTAW+
P1 Gr1 carbon steel with SMAW
Preheat & PWHT
34 1034/01 Groove welding of 9Cr 1Mo ¼ V G: 20-200 GTAW+
(P91/F91/Gr91/T91) steel SMAW
components with Preheat and
PWHT
35 1035/02 Groove welding of 2 ¼ Cr1Mo G: 25-200 GTAW+
steel (P22/T22/Gr22/F22) to SMAW
9Cr1Mo ¼ V steel
(P61/T91/F91/Gr91) for site
fabrications with Preheat and
PWHT. (For t > 20 mm)
36 1036/04 Groove welding of 9Cr1Mo ¼ V G: 1.6-11 GTAW
(T91) steel tubes with preheat &
PWHT for site applications
37 1037/00 Data Not Available
38 1038/02 Groove welding of 2 ¼ Cr1Mo G: 4.8-25 GTAW+
steel (P22/T22/Gr22/F22) to SMAW
9Cr1Mo ¼ V steel (P91/T91/
F91/Gr91) for site fabrications
with Preheat and PWHT. (For
thickness up to 20 mm only)
Welding Procedures for wilding Attachments to Tubes & Pipes
39 1039/00 Data Not Available
40 1040/00 Data Not Available
41 1041/00 Data Not Available
42 1042/00 Data Not Available
43 1043/00 Welding of radiographic plug to F: All SMAW
carbon steel pipes
44 1044/00 Data Not Available
45 1045/00 Data Not Available
46 1046/00 Data Not Available
47 1047/00 Welding of P5A radiographic F: All SMAW
plug to P5A pipes
48 1048/00 Data Not Available
49 1049/00 Data Not Available
50 1050/00 Welding of stainless steel F: 8 max SMAW
attachment to P1/P3/P4/5A
tubes
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CONTENTS
WPS No./ Thickness
Sl. No. Application Process
Rev.No. (In mm)
51 1101/00 Welding of P3 tubes (1/2 Mo F: 12 max SMAW
steel) to P1/P4/P5A attachments
52 1102/00 Welding of 1 ¼ Cr ½ Mo/1Cr ½ F: 12 max SMAW
Mo tubes/ pipes to carbon steel /
1 /14 Cr ½ Mo/ 1Cr ½ Mo / 2 ¼
Cr1Mo attachments with preheat
& without PWHT
53 1103/00 Welding of P5A tubes to F: 8 max SMAW
P1/P4/P5A attachments
54 1104/01 Welding of P8 tubes to P4P5A F: 12 MAX SMAW
attachments
55 1105/02 Welding of carbon steel tubes to F: 9 max SMAW
carbon steel / 1 ¼ Cr ½ Mo
(P4)/2 ¼ Cr1Mo (P5A) steel;
attachment
56 1106/00 Groove and fillet welding of G: 4.8-200 SMAW
carbon steel attachments to F: All
carbon steel pipes/tubes with
PWHT
Welding Procedures for Structure & Non-pressure parts
57 1107/02 Butt and fillet welding of carbon G: 4.8-50 SMAW
steel structures without PWHT F: 4.8-50
58 1108/01 Butt and Fillet welding of carbon G: 200 max SMAW
steel structure (above 50mm) F: 200 max
and tension members of any
thickness with PWHT
59 1109/00 Welding of P8 tubes to P8 F: 12 max SMAW
attachments
60 1110/00 Fillet welding of carbon steel F: 38 max SMAW
structures (up to 38mm) without
PWHT
61 1111/02 Butt and fillet welding of carbon G: 1.6-12 SMAW
steel structures to 1Cr /1 ¼ Cr 1 F: 1.6-12
/2 Mo steel structures with
Preheat and without PWHT
62 1112/01 Data Not Available
63 1113/00 Data Not Available
64 1201/01 Data Not Available
65 1202/01 Butt and fillet welding of 1 ¼ Cr G: 1.6-12 SMAW
½ Mo steel structures with F: 1.6-12
Preheat and without PWHT
66 1203/00 Data Not Available
67 1204/02 Butt and Fillet welding of 1 ¼ Cr G: 200 max SMAW
½ Mo steel structures with F: 200 max
PWHT
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CONTENTS
WPS No./ Thickness
Sl. No. Application Process
Rev.No. (In mm)

68 1205/02 Data Not Available

69 1206/01 Data Not Available
70 1207/01 Groove/ fillet welding of 1Cr ½ G: 4.8-200 SMAW
Mo/ 1 ¼ Cr ½ Mo steel F: All
structures to 2 ¼ Cr 1Mo Steel
Structure with PWHT
71 1208/00 Butt and fillet welding of 2 ¼ Cr G: 200 max SMAW
¼ Mo steel structures with F: 200max
PWHT
72 1209/01 Groove and Fillet welding of G: 1.6-50 SMAW
stainless steel components F: All
73 1210/00 Fillet Welding of SS attachment F: All SMAW
to 2 ¼ Cr 1Mo steel attachments
with Preheat and without PWHT
74 1211/00 Groove/ Fillet Welding of CS G: 4.8-45 SMAW
components to 2 ¼ Cr 1 Mo F: All
steel for Non-pressure parts and
Non-IBR items with preheat and
PWHT
75 1212/00 Groove & Fillet welding of 2 ¼ G: 3-10 SMAW
Cr 1Mo steel attachments to SS F: All
attachments and Non-pressure
part application with preheat and
without PWHT
76 1213/00 Groove & Fillet welding of G: 3.0-10 SMAW
carbon steel attachments to F: All
carbon steel attachments
without PWHT
77 1214/00 Groove/ fillet welding of 2 1.4 G: 3.0-10 SMAW
Cr1Mo steels to carbon steels F: All
with preheat & without. For Non-
Pressure part applications only
78 1215/01 Groove & fillet welding of 2 ¼ G: 9max SMAW
Cr1Mo steel attachments for F: All
Non-pressure part applications
with preheat and without PWHT
79 1216/00 Groove & Fillet Welding of 1Cr G: 9 max SMAW
½ Mo/ 1 ¼ Cr ½ Mo steel F: 10 max
attachments to 2 ¼ Cr1Mo
attachments with preheat and
without PWHT
80 1217/00 Groove & Fillet welding of G: 13-12 SMAW
SA240 type 304SS components F: All
with Preheat and PWHT
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CONTENTS
WPS No./ Thickness
Sl. No. Application Process
Rev.No. (In mm)

Groove & fillet welding of

G: 1.6 –
81 1218/00 A588Gr.A components without SMAW
6mm
Preheat & without PWHT
Groove & fillet welding of 240 G: 4.8-20
82 1219/00 type 31OS components without SMAW
Preheat & without PWHT F: All

Fillet welding of AISI 430

83 1220/00 components with preheat with F: 6 max SMAW
PWHT
Welding Procedures for special welding
84 1221/00 Data Not Available
85 1222/00 Data Not Available
86 1223/00 Data Not Available
Groove welding of 9Cr 1Mo ¼ V
GTAW+
87 1224/00 (T91/P91) steel tubes/pipes for G: 4.8-2
SMAW
thickness up to 20 mm only
Groove welding of SA182F22
GTAW+
88 1225/00 with GS17Gmo V511 with G: > 30
SMAW
Preheat & PWHT
Groove welding of A335 P91 /
GTAW+
89 1226/00 ASTM F91 with X20Cr Mo V G: 10-60
SMAW
121/G –X22CrMo V 121
Fillet welding of CS Structures
90 1227/00 like Ceiling girders/Main column/ F: All SAW
beams without PWHT by SAW
Fillet welding of Carbon Steel
F: All
IS2062 Fe 410 10A
91 1228/00 Weldment FCAW
Structures/built up beam/ceiling
thk 30 mm
girders without PWHT by FCAW
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2

WPS No.: 1001 Date: 06.11.93 Supporting PQR No.: 529

Rev. No.: 00 Date: ---
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt-welding of P1 Gr. 1 & Gr.2 tubes without preheat and without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : -- do –
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2 TO P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2
Spec. Type & Grade: N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop.: N.A.
Thickness Range
Base Metal: Groove: 1.6 to 9.0 Fillet: N.A.
Weld Metal: Groove: E6013; 5.0 max. : E7018; Balance
Fillet: N.A.
Pipe dia.: Groove: Unlimited
Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): ER6013 + E7018
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Size of filler metal: See Table
F. No.: 2.4 Flux Trade Name: N.A.
A. No.: 1 Consumable insert: N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class): NA.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

0
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp. (min.): Nil (min. 10 C)
0
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Post heat maintenance: Nil
(Up/Down)
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1001 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Gases Mix.% Flow Rt.
Temp. Range: Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Time Range: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Others: Nil Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See Table Polarity: See Table
Amps. (Range): -- do -- Volts: -- do –
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & 2G: String; Others: String/Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel
Weld Volt (hot wire,
Amps. speed
Layer Process Class Dia. Type Range torch
range
angle etc.)
Root SMAW E6013 2.5 DCEP 70-130 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others SMAW E7018 2.5 DECP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
- Do - - Do - - Do - 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (V. Ravindran) Prepared by: (D.N. Ravishankar)

Manager/WTC S.W.E./WTC
Date: 06-11-93 Date: 06-11-93
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2

WPS No.: 1002 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 522

Rev. No.: 02 Date: 26-07-06
Welding Process: GTAW + SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt-welding of P1 Group 2 Tubes / Pipes to P1 Gr.1 or Gr.2 Tubes / Pipes
other than SA 106 Gr.C without Pre heat & without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : with or without
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2 TO P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2
Spec. Type & Grade: N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop.: Carbon content not exceeding 0.3%.
Thickness Range
Base Metal: Groove: 1.5 mm to 9 mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe dia.: Groove: Unlimited
Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): ER80S-G (RT ½ Mo)E7018-1
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.1 Size of filler metal: Refer Table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Name: N.A.
A. No.: 1 2 1 Consumable insert: N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class): NA.
Deposited weld metal thickness range: -
Groove: 9.00 mm max. (GTAW: 5 mm): SMAW: Balance, (Max.6 mm / pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

0
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp. (min.): Nil (min. 10 C)
0
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Post heat maintenance: Nil
(Up/Down)
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1002 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Gases Purity.% Flow Rt.
Temp. Range: Nil Shielding Argon 99.99 6 to 14 LPM
Time Range: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Others: Nil Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer Table Polarity: Refer Table
Amps. (Range): Refer Table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2; ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & H: String; Others: String/Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel
Weld Volt (hot wire,
Amps. speed
Layer Process Class dia. Type Range torch
range
angle etc.)
ER80S-G
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
(RT 1/2)
Others SMAW E7018-1 2.5 DECP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
- Do - - Do - E7018-1 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (B.Natarajan) Prepared by: (Dr.K.P.Dhanpani)

SDGM/WTC&WCMC DGM/WTC&WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1003 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 517.522
Rev. No.: 02 Date: 04-04-06
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt-welding of P1 Group 1 Tubes /Pipes & SA 106 Gr C pipe without Pre
heat & without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production Drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : With or without.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2* TO P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2*
Spec. Type & Grade: P1Group 1/(*Group2, only SA 106 Gr.C: Carbon content is  0.25%)
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop. : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 to 19mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe dia.:
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): ER80S-G(RT ½ Mo) E7018-1
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.1 Size of filler metal :See Table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Name : N.A.
A. No.: 1 2 1 Consumable insert : N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class) : NA.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: 19.00mm max. (GTAW: 5 mm); SMAW: Balance, (Max.6 mm/pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

0
Position of Groove : All Preheat temp. (Min.) : Nil (min. 10 C)
0
Position of fillet : N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.) : 300 C
Weld Progression : Vertical up Post heat maintenance : Nil
(Up/Down)
Others : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1003 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Gases Purity.% Flow Rt.
Temp. Range: N.A Shielding Argon 99.99 6 to 14
LPM
Time Range: N.A
Trailing N.A --- ---
Others: Nil
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer Table Polarity: See Table
Amps. (Range): Refer Table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2;ø 2.4mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & H: String; Others: String/Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6-9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: N.A
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
ER80S-G
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
(RT ½ Mo)
Others SMAW E7018-1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
--Do-- SMAW E7018-1 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A N.A Nil
- Do - SMAW E7018-1 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared by: (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)

SDGM/WTC&WCMC DGM/WT&WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1004 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 516,632
Rev. No.: 02 Date: 06-09-05
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt-welding of P1 Group 1 Tubes /Pipes TO p1 Gr 1 or 2 tubes/pipes with
PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production Drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : With or without.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2
Spec. Type & Grade: N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop: N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 5.0 to 200mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia.:
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): ER80S-G (RT 0.5 Mo) E7018-1
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.1 Size of filler metal: See Table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Name: N.A.
A. No.: 1 2 1 Consumable insert: N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class): NA.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:-
Groove: 200 mm max. (GTAW: 5 mm); SMAW: Balance, (Max.6 mm/pass)
Fillet : N.A

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

0
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp. : t = 25 ; Nil (min. 10 C)
o o
Position of fillet: N.A. 25 < t =75: 100 C, t 75: 150 C
0
Weld Progression: Vertical up Inter pass temp. (max.): 300 C
(Up/Down)
Post heat maintenance: Nil
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1004 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 610 ± 15 C Gases Mix% Flow
Rt.
Time Range: 2.5 min/mm
Shielding Argon --- 6-14
(min .30 minutes)
1pm
Others: Nil
Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See Table Polarity: See Table
Amps. (Range): See Table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2; Dia. 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: String/Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
ER80S-G
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
(RT ½ Mo)
Others SMAW E7018-1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others SMAW E7018-1 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A N.A Nil
Others SMAW E7018-1 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared by: (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)

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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1005 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 1327
Rev. No.: 04 Date: 04.04.06
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of P1 Group 2 pipes with PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : As per Production Drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : GTAW : No; SMAW: Yes
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 2 TO P. No.: 1 Group No.: 2
Spec. Type & Grade: S.A 106 Gr C or equivalent
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop: Nil.
Thickness Range
Groove: 9.0 mm to 200 mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia.:
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): ER80S-G (RT ½ Mo) E7018-1 Size of filler metal: Refer Table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 6 4 Consumable insert: N.A
A. No.: 1 2 2 Electrode |Flux (Class): NA.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:-
Groove: 200 mm max. (GTAW: 4 mm max 2 mm / pass); SMAW: Balance, (Max.5
mm/pass max)
Fillet: N.A

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

0
Position of Groove : All Preheat temp. : t < 25 ; Nil (min. 10 C)
o o
Position of fillet : N.A. T 25 to 75: 100 C, t > 75mm: 150 C
0
Weld Progression : Vertical up Inter pass temp. (max.): 300 C
(Up/Down)
Post heat maintenance: 150Oc for 2 hours
on completion of welding & on interruption
for Gr C Pipes
Other : Nil
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1005 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 620 – 650 C Gases Purity% Flow
Rt.
Time Range: 2.5 min/mm
Shielding Argon 99.99 6 to 14
(min .30 minutes)
LPM
Others: Nil
Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer Table Polarity: Refer Table
Amps. (Range): Refer Table Volts: Refer Table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2; Ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.
TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: GTAW: String; SMAW: String / Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/13
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: Nil
Contact tube to work distance: Nil
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Travel Others (hot
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

ER80S-G
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. N.A
(RT ½ Mo)
Others SMAW E7018-A1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. N.A
Others SMAW E7018-A1 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A N.A N.A
Others SMAW E7018-A1 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. N.A

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared by: (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)

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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2

WPS No.: 1006 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 527

Rev. No.: 01 Date: 25.09.07
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt welding of P1 tubes to p3 tube without Preheat and without PWHT

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : groove as per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : With or without
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2 TO P. No.: 3 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade: Carbon steel to 0.5 MO steel
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop: N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 TO 9.0 Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia.:
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): GTAW: TGSM E7018-1 Size of filler metal: See Table
(RTO.5Mo)
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.1 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 6 4 Consumable insert: Nil
A. No.: 1 2 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): NA.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:-
Groove: 9.0 mm max. (GTAW: 4 mm max 2 mm / pass); SMAW: Balance, (Max.6
mm/pass)
Fillet : N.A

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

0
Position of Groove : All Preheat temp. : Nil (Min. 10 C)
0
Position of fillet : N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.) : 300 C
Weld Progression : Vertical up Preheat maintenance : Nil
(Up/Down)
Others : Nil
Other : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1006 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range: Nil Shielding Argon --- 6 -14 LPM
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See Table Polarity: See Table
Amps. (Range): --do-- Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2; Dia 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & H: String other: String/Wave (3 Dia. Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Travel Others (hot

Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

Root GTAW RTO.5Mo 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil

Others SMAW E7018-1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (V. Ravindran) Prepared by: (P. Sivasubramanian)

Sr. Manager/WTC Welding Engineer/WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1007 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 527
Rev. No.: 00 Date: -
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt welding of P3 tubes to Preheat and without PWHT

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : -Do-
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 3 Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 3 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade: ½ Mo steel
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop: N.A
Thickness Range
Base Metal: Groove: 1.6 TO 9.0 Fillet: N.A.
Weld Metal: Groove: GTAW: Max 4.0; SMAW: Balance
Fillet: N.A
Pipe Dia.: Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): TGSM (RT ½ Mo); E7018A1
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Size of filler metal; see table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 2 Consumable insert: Nil Electrode Flux (Class): NA.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

0
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp. : Nil (min. 10 C)
0
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Preheat maintenance: Nil
(Up/Down)
Others: Nil
Other : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1007 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range: Nil Shielding Argon --- 6 -14 LPM
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See Table Polarity: See Table
Amps. (Range): --do-- Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2; ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & 2G: String other: Others: String/Wave
(3 Dia. Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Travel Others (hot
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

Root GTAW RT ½ Mo 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil

Others SMAW E7018-1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (V.Ravindran) Prepared by: (D.N.Ravishakar)

Manager /WTC S.W.E./WTC
Date: 06/11/93 Date: 06/11/93
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1008 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 548
Rev. No.: 01 Date: 02.04.03
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of 0.5 Cr or 0.5 Cr 0.5Mo tubes to 1Cr 0.5 Mo/1.25Cr 0.5Mo
tubes with Preheat & without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drawing
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 3 Group No.: 1 or 2 TO P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade: N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop: N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 to 13.0 mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia.
Groove: 127 mm maximum Fillet: 127 mm maximum
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): ER80S-G E7018A1
(RT0.5Mo)
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Size of filler metal; see table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 2 Consumable insert: Nil
Electrode |Flux (Class): NA.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: 13.00 mm max. (GTAW: 4 mm Max. 2mm/pass; SMAW: Balance,
Fillet: N.A. Max.4mm/Pass)
POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)
0
Position of Groove : All Preheat temp. : Nil (min. 10 C)
0
Position of fillet : N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression : Vertical up Preheat maintenance: Nil
(Up/Down) Others: Nil
Other : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1008 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: N.A. Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range: N.A Shielding Argon --- 6 -14
LPM
Others: Nil
Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2; ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & 2G: String other: Others: String/Wave (3 Dia. Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Travel Others (hot
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

ER80S-G
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. N.A
RT 0.5 Mo
Others SMAW E7018-AI 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. N.A
-Do- SMAW E7018-A1 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A N.A N.A

Approved by: (K.Narasimhan) Prepared by: (R.Rajanarayanan)

DGM/WTC DM/WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1009 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 528
Rev. No.: 01 Date: 02.04.03
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of 0.5 1Cr 0.5Mo/1.25Cr 0.5Mo Tubes /Pipes with Preheat &
without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drawing
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade: N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop: N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 to 13.0 mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia.
Groove: 127 mm maximum Fillet: 127 mm maximum
Others: Nil

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): ER80S-G E8018-B2
(RT 1Cr 0.5Mo)
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Size of filler metal; see table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 3 3 Consumable insert: N.A
Electrode |Flux (Class): Nil.
Deposited weld metal thickness range: -
Groove: 13.00 mm max. (GTAW: 4 mm Max. 2mm/pass; SMAW; Balance,
Fillet: N.A. Max.4mm/Pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

0
Position of Groove : All Preheat temp. : Nil (Min. 10 C)
0
Position of fillet : N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression : Vertical up Preheat maintenance: Nil
(Up/Down) Others: Nil
Other : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1009 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: N.A. Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range: N.A Shielding Argon --- 6 -14
LPM
Others: Nil
Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2; ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String: Others: String/Wave (3 Dia. Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Travel Others (hot
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

ER80S-G
Root GTAW (RT 1Cr 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. N.A
0.5Mo)
Others SMAW E7018-B2 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. N.A
-Do- SMAW E7018-B2 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A N.A N.A

Approved by: (K.Narasimhan) Prepared by: (R.Rajanarayanan)

DGM/WTC DM/WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1010 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 555
Rev. No.: 04 Date: 29.12.05
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of 1Cr½ Mo/1 ¼ Cr ½ Mo tubes/pipes with Preheat& with
PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : As per Production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : GTAW: No; SMAW: Yes
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade: Nil
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop: Nil
Thickness Range
Groove: 5.0mm to 200 mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia.
Groove: O.D.> 127mm Fillet: N.A
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): ER80S-G E8018-B2
(RT 1Cr 0.5Mo)
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Size of filler metal: Refer table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 3 3 Consumable insert: N.A
Electrode Flux (Class): N.A
Deposited weld metal thickness range: -
Groove: 200 mm max. (GTAW: 4 mm Max. Max 2mm/pass; SMAW; Balance,
Fillet: N.A. Max. 4mm/Pass)
POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)
0
Position of Groove : All Preheat temp. : Nil (min. 150 C)
0
Position of fillet : N.A. Inter pass temp. (max.): 300 C
Weld Progression : Vertical up Post heat maintenance: Nil
(Up/Down) Others: Nil
Other : Nil

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1010 Page 2 of 2

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PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 655±15 C Gases Purity% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5 minutes/mm Shielding Argon 99.99 6-14 LPM
(30 minutes Min.) Trailing Nil --- ---
Others: Nil Backing Nil --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer table Polarity: Refer table
Amps. (Range): Refer table Volts: Refer table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2; ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String/Wave (3 dia.max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/13.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: Nil
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: N.A
Others: Nil

Filler Current Travel Others (hot

Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

ER80S-G
Root GTAW (RT 1Cr½ 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. N.A
Mo)
Others SMAW E8018-B2 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. N.A
-Do- SMAW E8018-B2 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A N.A N.A
-Do- SMAW E8018-B2 4.0 DCCEP 140-190 N.A N.A N.A

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared by: (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)

SDGM/WTC&WCMC DGM/WTC&WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1011 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 529
Rev. No.: 00 Date:
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt welding of P4 tubes to P5A tubes with Preheat and without PWHT

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : --do--
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade: N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop: N.A
Thickness Range
Base Metal: Groove: 1.6 to 8.0 Fillet: N.A.
Weld Metal Groove: GTAW: Max 4.0; SMAW; Balance
Fillet: N.A
Pipe dia.: Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): TGS1CM (RT1Cr ½ Mo); E8018B2
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Size of filler metal; see table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 3 3 Consumable insert: N.A
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: 200 mm max. (GTAW: 4 mm Max. Max 2mm/pass; SMAW; Balance,
Fillet: N.A. Max. 4 mm/Pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

0
Position of Groove : All Preheat temp. : Nil (min. 150 C)
0
Position of fillet : N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression : Vertical up Post heat maintenance: Nil
(Up/Down)
Others: Nil
Other : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1011 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Purity% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding Argon --- 6-14 LPM
Others: Nil Trailing Nil --- ---
Backing Nil --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2; ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & 2G: - String: Others: - String / weave
(3 Dia Max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Travel Others (hot
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

Root GTAW RT 1Cr½ Mo 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil

Others SMAW E8018-B2 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-do- -do- -do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A N.A Nil
Root GTAW RT 1Cr½ Mo 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (V.Ravindran) Prepared by: (D.N.Ravishankar)

Manager /WTC S.W.E./WTC
Date: 06/11/93 Date: 06/11/93
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1012 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 543, 544
Rev. No.: 01 Date: 01.08.097
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of P4 tubes/pipes with P5A tubes/pipes with PWHT

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : -do-
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade: N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop: N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 TO 200 Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia.
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A
Others: Nil

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

AWS No. (Class): TGS1CM); E8018B2
(ET1Cr ½ Mo
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Size of filler metal; see table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 3 3 Consumable insert: N.A
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: 200 mm max. (GTAW: 5.0 Max.; SMAW : Balance) (Max.6 mm per pass)
Fillet: N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Preheat temp. : t  13: Nil (min. 10 C)
0
Position of Groove: All
o
Position of fillet: N.A. t>13: 150 C
0
Weld Progression: Vertical up Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
O
(Up/Down) Pre heat maintenance: 200 c for 2 hrs.
Other: Nil for pipes
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1012 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 680-720 C Gases Purity% Flow
Rt.
Time Range 1Hr/25mm
Shielding Argon --- 6-
(Min.1 Hr.for pipe & ½ hr. for
14LPM
tube)
Trailing N.A --- ---
Others: Nil
Backing N.A --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do-- Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2; ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & H: String
Others String/ Weave (3 dia.max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Travel Others (hot
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

(RT 1Cr½
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
Mo)
Others SMAW E8018-B2 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A N.A Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (V.Ravindran) Prepared by: (P.Srivasubramanian)

Sr. Manager /WTC Welding Engineer/WTC
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1013 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 547
Rev. No.: 00 Date: -
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt welding of P5A tubes with Preheat and without PWHT

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : -do-
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade: N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop: N.A
Thickness Range
Base Metal: Groove: 1.6 to 8.0 Fillet: N.A.
Weld Metal Groove: GTAW: Max 4.0; SMAW: Balance
Fillet: Unlimited
Pipe Dia.: Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): TGS2CM E9018B3
(RT2 ½ Cr1Mo);
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Size of filler metal; see table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 4 Consumable insert: Nil
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp. : 150 C
0
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Preheat maintenance: Nil
Others: Nil
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1013 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding Argon -- 6-14 LPM
Others: Nil Trailing Nil --- ---
Backing Nil --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do-- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2; ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & 2G: - String: Others: - String / Weave (3 dia
max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Travel Others (hot
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

(RT 2Cr½
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
Mo)
Others SMAW E9018B3 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (V.Ravindran) Prepared by: (D.N.Ravishankar)

Manager WTC S.W.E./WTC
Date: 06/11/93 Date: 06/11/93
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1014 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 509,118
Rev. No.: 01 Date: 01.08.097
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of P5A tubes/pipes with PWHT

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : -do-
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 to 200.0 mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia.
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): TGS2CM E9018B3
(RT2 ½ Cr1Mo);
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Size of filler metal; see table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: 200 mm max. (GTAW: 5.0 Max.; SMAW: 200 Max.) (Max. 6 mm per pass)
Fillet: N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Preheat temp. : t  13: Nil (Min.10 C)
o
Position of Groove: All
Position of fillet: N.A. t>: 150oC
0
Weld Progression: Vertical up Inter pass temp. (max.): 300 C
Pre heat maintenance: 150oC for 2 hrs for
pipes
Others: Nil
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1014 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: 680-750oC Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 1Hr/25mm Shielding Argon -- 6-14 LPM
(min.1 Hr. for pipe & ½ hr. for tube) Trailing Nil --- ---
Others: Nil Backing Nil --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do-- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2; ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & H: - String
Others: String/Weave (3 Dia. Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Travel Others (hot
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

(RT 2 ¼ Cr1
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
Mo)
Others SMAW E9018B3 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A N.A Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-190 NA NA Nil

Approved by: (V.Ravindran) Prepared by: (P.Sivasubramanian)

Sr.Manager /WTC Welding Engineer/WTC
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1015 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 556
Rev. No.: 00 Date: ---
Welding Process: GTAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt welding of P5A tubes P8 tubes with P8tubes with Preheat and without
PWHT

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : -do-
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Base Metal: Groove: 1.6 to 8.0 Fillet: N.A.
Weld Metal Groove: Max 8.0 Fillet : N.A
Pipe dia.: Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): ERNiCr3
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.14 Size of filler metal: see table
F. No.: 43 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: N.A Consumable insert: Nil
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

0
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp. : 150 C
0
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Others: Nil
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1015 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding Argon -- 6-14 LPM
Others: Nil Trailing Nil --- ---
Backing Nil --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do-- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2; ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & 2G: String; Others: String/Weave (3 Dia. Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Travel Others (hot

Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

A1 GTAW (ERNiCr3) 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (V.Ravindran) Prepared by: (D.N.Ravishankar)

Manager /WTC S.W.E./WTC
Date: 06/11/93 Date: 06/11/93
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1016 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 530
Rev. No.: 01 Date: 17.07.03
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of stainless steel tubes without Preheat and without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : As per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : GTAW: No: SMAW: Yes
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 to 12.0 mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia.:
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): ER347 E347
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.9 5.4 Size of filler metal; Refer table
F. No.: 6 5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 8 8 Consumable insert: N.A
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: 12 mm max. [(GTAW: 4mm Max: Max.2mm/pass) (SMAW: Balance)]
Fillet: N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp. : Nil (Min.10 C)
0
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (max): 250 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up/Down) Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1016 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding Argon -- 6-14 LPM
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing Argon --- 3-6LPM

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer table Polarity: Refer table
Amps. (Range): Refer table Volts: Refer table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2; ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String only
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: N.A
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: N.A
Others: Nil

Filler Current Travel Others (hot

Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

Root GTAW ER347 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil

Others SMAW E347 2.5 DCEP 60-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others SMAW E347 3.15 DCEP 90-130 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (K.Narasimhan) Prepared by: (R.Rajanarayanan)

DGM/WTC DM/WTC
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1017 Date: 06-11-93 Supporting PQR No.: 1057
Rev. No.: 02 Date: 08.04.03
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of Carbon Steel to 1.25Cr 0.5Mo/1Cr 0.5Mo Tubes/Pipes (Dia
up to 127) with Preheat and without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 TO 2 P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Base Metal: Groove: 1.6 to 13.00 mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia.: Groove: Dia. Upto Fillet: N.A
127.00 mm max.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW: E
AWS No. (Class): ER80S-G(RT ½ Mo) 7018-1
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.1 Size of filler metal; See table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 2 1 Consumable insert: Nil
Electrode |Flux (Class): Nil
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: 13.00 Max. (GTAW: 5mm Ma:; Max 3 mm/pass); (SMAW: Balance Max.3mm/pass)
Fillet: N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: All Preheat temp. : 125 Deg. C
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 Deg. C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up/Down) Others: Nil
Other : Nil
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1017 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow
Rt.
Time Range Nil
Shielding Argon -- 6-10LPM
Others: Nil
Trailing Nil --- ---
Backing Nil --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do-- Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2; Dia 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String
Others: String/Weave (3 Dia. Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Travel Others (hot
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

ER 80S-G
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
(RT 0.5 Mo)
Others
SMAW E7018-1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Layers
-Do- SMAW E 7018-1 3.15 DCEP 90-130 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (K.Narasimhan) Prepared by: (R.Rajanarayanan)

DGM/WTC DM/WTC
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1018 Date: 16.03.95 Supporting PQR No.: 947
Rev. No.: 01 Date: 06.09.05
Welding Process: GTAW+SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of 1Cr ½ Mo/ 1 ½ Mo components to Carbon steel
components with preheat and PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 TO 2 P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 4.8 to 50.0 Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia.:
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW: E
AWS No. (Class): TGSM (Brand) E7018-A1 Size of filler metal; Refer table
Specn. No. (SFA): Nil 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: Nil 4 Consumable insert: Nil
A. No.: 2 --- Electrode |Flux (Class): Nil
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: 50mm Max. (GTAW: Max.5.0, SMAW: Max Max.45.0)(Max.8mm per pass)
Fillet: N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp. : 150 C
o
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up/Down) Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1018 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 655±15 C Gases Mix% Flow
Time Range 1 Hr / 25mm Rt.
Others: Nil Shielding Argon -- 6-14
LPM
Trailing Nil --- ---
Backing Nil --- ---
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)
Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: Ø2.4mm, EWTh2
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: String/Weave (3 Dia. max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Travel Others (hot
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

Root GTAW TGSM 2.4 DCEN 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil

Others SMAW E7018-A1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 -Do- 90-130 -Do- -Do- -Do-
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 -Do- 130-170 -Do- -Do- -Do-
-Do- -Do- -Do- 5.0 -Do- 170-220 -Do- -Do- -Do-

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared by: (Dr.K.P.Dhanapani)

SDGM/WTC&WCMC DM/WTC&WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1019 Date: 01.08.09 Supporting PQR No.: 543,544
Rev. No.: 00 Date: ----
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Fillet & Socket welding of P4 tubes/pipes with P5A tubes/pies with PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : fillet as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : -do-
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A Fillet: Unlimited
Pipe Dia.
Groove: N.A Fillet: Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 8018B2
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 3 --- Consumable insert: N.A
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: N.A
Fillet: Unlimited (Max .6mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A Preheat temp. : t < 13: Nil (Min.10 C)
O
Position of fillet: All T> 13: 150 C
o
Weld Progression: Vertical up Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
0
Pre heat maintenance: 200 C for 2 hrs. for
pipes
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1019 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: 680-720oC Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 1 Hr / 25mm Shielding N.A -- ----
(Min .1 Hr. for pipe & ½ hr. for tube) Trailing Nil --- ---
Others: Nil Backing Nil --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): ---do-- Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & H: String; Others: String/Weave (3 Dia. max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: N.A
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Travel Others (hot

Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

All SMAW E8018B2 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil

-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (V.Ravindran) Prepared by: (P.Sivasubramanian)

Sr. Manager / WTC Welding Engineer/WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1020 Date: 01.08.97 Supporting PQR No.: 547
Rev. No.: 01 Date: 04.04.06
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Fillet & Socket welding of P5A components without PWHT

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : Yes.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A Fillet: 13 mm max.
Pipe Dia Range Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 9018B3
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 4 --- Consumable insert: N.A
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: N.A
Fillet: 13 mm max. (Max.6 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A Preheat temp. : 150 C
o
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up/Down) Others: Nil
Other : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1020 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A -- ----
Others: Nil Trailing Nil --- ---
Backing Nil --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & H: String; Others: String/Weave (3 Dia. max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size:
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Travel Others (hot

Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

All SMAW E9018B2 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil

-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared by: (Dr. K.P. Dhanapani)

SDGM/WTC&WCMC DGM/WTC&WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1021 Date: 01.08.97 Supporting PQR No.: 517, 522.
Rev. No.: 01 Date: 04.04.06
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Fillet & Socket welding of P1 Gr 1 tubes / pipes & SA 106 Gr C pipes without
Pre heat and without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : Yes.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No. : 1 /2* TO P. No.: 1 Group No.: ½*
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A *Gr2, only SA 106 Gr. C up to 19mm
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A Fillet: 19 mm max.
Pipe Dia Range: Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 7018-1
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 1 --- Consumable insert: N.A
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range: -
Groove: N.A
Fillet: 19 mm max. (Max.6 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp. : Nil (10 C min)
o
Position of fillet: All. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up/Down)
Others: Nil
Other : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1021 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A -- ----
Others: Nil Trailing Nil --- ---
Backing Nil --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & H: String; Others: String/Weave (3 Dia. Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size:
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Travel Others (hot

Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

All SMAW E7018B2 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil

-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared by: (Dr.K.P.Dhanapani)

SDGM/WTC&WCMC DGM/WTC&WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1022 Date: 01.08.97 Supporting PQR No.: 522.
Rev. No.: 00 Date: ----
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Fillet & Socket welding of P1 Gr 2 components to P1 group 1 or 2 without
Preheat and without PWHT. (Other than SA 106 GrC).

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : Yes.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 /2* TO P. No.: 1 Group No.: ½*
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A Fillet: 19 mm max.
Pipe Dia
Groove: NA Fillet: Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 7018-1
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 1 --- Consumable insert: N.A
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: N.A
Fillet: 9.0 mm max. (Max. 6 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp. : Nil (10 C min)
o
Position of fillet: All. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1022 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A -- ----
Others: Nil Trailing Nil --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & H: String; Others: String/Weave (3 Dia. max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Travel Others (hot

Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

All SMAW E7018-1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil

-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (V.Ravindran) Prepared by: (PSivasubrmainan)

Sr.Manager/WTC WELDING ENGINEER/WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1023 Date: 01.08.97 Supporting PQR No.: 509.118.
Rev. No.: 00 Date: ----
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Fillet & Socket welding of P5A tubes/ pipes with PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : Yes.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.:5A Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A Fillet: Unlimited
Pipe Dia range:
Groove: N.A Fillet: Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 9018b3
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 4 --- Consumable insert: N.A
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range: -
Groove: N.A
Fillet: Unlimited (Max.6 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp. : t < 13: Nil (Min10 C min)
o
Position of fillet: All. t > 13: 150 C
o
Weld Progression: Vertical up Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
O
Pre heat maintenance: 200 c for 2 hrs. for
pipes
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1023 Page 2 of 2

PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: 680-750Oc Gases Mix% Flow
Rt.
Time Range 1Hr/25mm
(min.1 Hr. for pipe & ½ hr for tube) Shielding N.A -- ----
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): -Do- Volts: -do-
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2 ; Ø 2.4mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & H: String; Others: String/Weave (3 Dia. max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: N.A
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Travel Others (hot
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

All SMAW E9018B3 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil

-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (V.Ravindran) Prepared by: (PSivasubrmainan)

Sr.Manager/WTC WELDING ENGINEER/WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1024 Date: 08.08.07 Supporting PQR No.: 840
Rev. No.: 00 Date: ----
Welding Process: GTAW + SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of 2 ¼ Cr1Mo Steel Pipes/Stubs with Stainless Steel Thermo
well with PWHT

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drg.
Backing Material (type) : ---do---
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1 TO P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 5.0 to 40 mm Fillet: N.A
Pipe Dia range:
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): GTAW : ERNiCr-3; SMAW : ENiCrFe -2
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.14, 5.11 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 43 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: Nil --- Consumable insert: Nil
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: 40.0 max. (GTAW: 5.0 max,; SMAW: 35.0 mm max.) (Max.6mm/pass)
Fillet: N.A

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp. : 150 c (On P5A side)
o
Position of fillet: All. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up/Down)
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1024 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
O Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Temp. Range: 680-720 c
Time Range 1Hr/25mm(min.1 Hr.) Shielding Argon --- 6-12 LPM

Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---

Backing Argon --- 4-6 LPM

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2 ; Ø 2.4mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Travel Others (hot
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

Root GTAW ERNiCr-3 2.40 DCEN 70-130 N.A. N.A. Nil

Others SMAW EniCrFe-2 2.50 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- SMAW EniCrFe-2 3.15 DCEP 100-130 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (V.Ravindran) Prepared by: (PSivasubrmainan)

Sr.Manager/WTC WELDING ENGINEER/WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1025 Date: 08.09.07 Supporting PQR No.: 1076
Rev. No.: 01 Date: 06.09.05
Welding Process: GTAW + SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of Carbon Steel Pipes/Stubs to Stainless Steel thermo well
with PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2 to P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 4.8 to 40mm Fillet: N.A
Pipe Dia range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): GTAW: ERNiCr-3; SMAW: ENiCrFe -3
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.14, 5.11 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 43 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: Nil --- Consumable insert: Nil
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range: -
Groove: 40.0 max. (GTAW: 5.0 max; SMAW: 35.0 mm max.) (Max.6mm/pass)
Fillet: Nil

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: F.H. Preheat temp (min). : Upto 25 mm: Nil
Position of fillet: N.A. (min.10 Deg. C)
Weld Progression: N.A Above 25 mm 150 Deg. C.S
o
(Up / Down) Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Preheat maintenance: Nil
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1025 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)

Temp. Range: 610±15 Deg. C. Gases Mix% Flow Rt.

Time Range 2.5 minutes/mm Shielding Argon -- 6-12 LPM

(Minimum 30 minutes) Trailing N.A --- ---

Backing Argon --- 4-6 LPM
Others: Nil

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh2; Dia.2.4 mm.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel
Weld Volt (hot wire,
Process Dia. speed
Layer Class Type Amps. Range torch
mm range
angle etc.)
Root
GTAW ERNiCr-3 2.4 DCEN 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Pass
Others
SMAW ERNiCrFe-3 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Layers
-Do- SMAW ERNiCrFe-3 3.15 DCEP 90-130 N.A N.A Nil
-Do- SMAW ERNiCrFe-3 4.0 DCEP 120-170 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared by: (Dr.K.P.Dhanapani)

SDGM/WTC&WCMC DGM/WTC&WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1026 Date: 10.09.97 Supporting PQR No.: 1057
Rev. No.: 01 Date: 13.03.03
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: fillet and Socket welding of Carbon steel to 1Cro.5Mo/1.25Cro0.5Mo Steel
Tubes/Pipes (Dia. up to 100) with Preheat and without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2 to P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A Fillet: 13.00 mm max.
Pipe Dia range
Groove: N.A Fillet: Dia. Up to 100.00 mm
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): GTAW: ERNiCr-3; SMAW: ENiCrFe -3
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.14, 5.11 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 43 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: Nil --- Consumable insert: Nil
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: N.A
Fillet: 9.0 mm max. (maximum 3 mm/pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: N.A.. Preheat temp (min). : Up to 25mm: Nil
Position of fillet: All. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 Deg. D
Weld Progression: vertical Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down) up
Others : Nil
Others: Nil
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1026 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Others: string or weave( 3 Dia. Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
(hot
Travel
Weld Volt wire,
Process Dia. speed
Layer Class Type Amps. Range torch
mm range
angle
etc.)
Root SMAW E 7018-1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others
SMAW E 7018-1 3.15 DCEP 90-130 N.A. N.A. Nil
Layers

Approved by: (K.Narasimhan) Prepared (R.Rajanarayanan)

DGM/WTC DM/WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1027 Date: 03.10.97 Supporting PQR No.: 578&673
Rev. No.: 02 Date: 04.04.06
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: fillet and Socket welding of P4/P5A steel components to P8Steel with Pre heat
and without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : As per Production Drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : Yes
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1 or 2 to P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1or 2
P 5A Group No: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A Fillet: 13 mm max.
Pipe Dia range: Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 309 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.4 Flux Trade Names: Nil
F. No.: 5 Consumable insert: Nil
A. No.: 8 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: N.A
Fillet: 13 mm max. (Maximum 6 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : 150 C (On P4/P5A
side only)
Position of fillet: All.
o
Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 D
Weld Progression: Vertical
(Up / Down) up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Others : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1027 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String.
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel
Weld Volt (hot wire,
Process Dia. speed
Layer Class Type Amps. Range torch
mm range
angle etc.)
Root SMAW E309 2.50 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others -Do- E309 3.15 DCEP 100-130 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared: (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)

SDGM/WTC&WCMC DGM/WTC&WCMC
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1028 Date: 07.10.97 Supporting PQR No.: 1057
Rev. No.: 00 Date: ------
Welding Process: GTAW + SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of Carbon steel to 1.25 Cro.5% Mo/1Cr0.5%Mo Steel
Tubes/Pipes (Dia. up to 100 mm) with Preheat and without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : With or without
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 to 13.00 mm Fillet: N.A
Pipe Dia range
Groove: Dia. up to 100.00mm Fillet: N.A
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): GTAW SMAW
ER80S-G SMAW: E Size of filler metal: See table
(RT ½ Mo) 7018-1
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.4 5.1 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 6 4 Consumable insert: Nil
A. No.: 2 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range: -
Groove: 13.0 max. (GTAW: 5.0 max.; SMAW: Balance) (Max.6mm/pass)
Fillet: N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : 120 Deg. C
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 Deg. C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Preheat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down) Others : Nil
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1028 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)

Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.

Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- 6-10 LPM

Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---

Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2; Ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String. Others: String or weave (3 Dia. max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel
Weld Volt (hot wire,
Process Dia. speed
Layer Class Type Amps. Range torch
mm range
angle etc.)
ER 80S-G
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 80-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
(RT ½ Mo)
Others
SMAW E 7018-1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Layers
---Do-- SMAW E 7018 –1 3.15 DCEP 90-130 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (V.Ravindran) Prepared: (R.Rajanarayanan)

Sr.Manager /WTC Welding Engineer/WTC
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1029 Date: 06.10.97 Supporting PQR No.: 570
Rev. No.: 00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Fillet & Socket welding 18Cr8Nri Stainless steel Tubes/Pipes without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : fillet as per prodn. drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : Yes
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A Fillet: Unlimited
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 347
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.4 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 8 Consumable insert: N.A
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: N.A.
Fillet: Unlimited. (Max. 6.00 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : Nil (Min 10 C)
Position of fillet: All. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 Deg. C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Others : Nil
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1029 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
Root SMAW E 347 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others -Do- -Do- 3.15 -Do- 80-120 N.A. N.A. Nil
---Do-- -Do- -Do- 4.00 -Do- 120-150 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (V.Ravindran) Prepared: (P.Sivasubramanain)

Sr.Manager /WTC Welding Engineer/WTC
 BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1030 Date: 08.10.97 Supporting PQR No.: 528.
Rev. No.: 01 Date: 04.04.06
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Fillet & Socket welding P4 Tubes/Pipes with Pre heat and without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per Drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : Yes
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A Fillet: 13 mm max.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 8018-B2
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 3 Consumable insert: Nil.
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: N.A.
Fillet: 13 mm max. (Max.6 m per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : 120 C
o
Position of fillet: All. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Post heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Others : Nil
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1030 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root & H: String: Others: String or Weave (3 Dia. Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel
Weld Volt (hot wire,
Process Dia. speed
Layer Class Type Amps. Range torch
mm range
angle etc.)
Root SMAW E8018-B2 2.50 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared: (Dr.K.P.Dhndapani)

SDGM/WTC&WCMC DGM,/WTC&WCMC
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1031 Date: 08.10.97 Supporting PQR No.: 644.
Rev. No.: 00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Fillet & Socket welding of P8 stub material to CS Stub/Tube material without
PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per Drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : Yes
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1 to 2 P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1 or 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: N.A. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): EniCrFe-3
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.11 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 43 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: Nil Consumable insert: N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: N.A.
Fillet: 9.0 mm max. (Max. 6 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : Nil (Min.10 C)
o
Position of fillet: All. Inter pass temp. (Max.) : 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance : Nil
(Up / Down)
Others : Nil
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1031 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
Root SMAW EniCrFe-3 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (V.Ravindran) Prepared: (P.Sivasubramanian)

Sr.Manager /WTC Welding Engineer/WTC
 BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
WELDING TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1032 Date: 19.03.98 Supporting PQR No.: 192, 530
Rev. No.: 00 Date: ------
Welding Process: GTAW + SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of type 316 Stainless Steel components.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production Drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : GTAW : No ; SMAW: Yes
Backing Material (type) : GTAW : Nil ; SMAW : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1 to 2 P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 to 50.0 Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): ER347, E316
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.9, 5.4 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 6, 5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 8 Consumable insert: Nil
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: 50.0 Max. {GTAW: Max: 5.0; SMAW: Balance} (max: 6 mm per pass)
Fillet: N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : Nil (Min.10 C)
o
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 220 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Others : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1032 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- 6-10 LPM
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- 6-7 LPM

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2; Dia. 2.4
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel
Weld Volt (hot wire,
Process Dia. speed
Layer Class Type Amps. Range torch
mm range
angle etc.)
Root GTAW ER 347 2.4 DCEN 60-90 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E 316 2.5 DCEP 60-90 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 -Do- 90-130 N.A N.A Nil

Approved by: (V. Ravindran) Prepared: (P. Sivasubramanian)

Sr. Manager /WTC Welding Engineer/WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1033 Date: 17.04.99 Supporting PQR No.: 296
Rev. No.: 01 Date: 06.09.05
Welding Process: GTAW + SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of P4 Steel to P1 Group 1 Carbon Steel.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production Drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : Yes
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 4.8 to 200.0 mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): Er80GS E7018-1
(RT ½ Mo)
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 2 1 Consumable insert: N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: Max.200 mm Max. (GTAW: 5.0 MM Max; SMAW: Balance)
Fillet: Nil

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : 150 c
o
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 220 C
Weld Progression: Vertical Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down) up Others : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1033 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Temp. Range: 655 ± 15 C
Time Range 2.5 minutes/mm Shielding Argon 99.99% 6-14 LPM

Minimum 120 minutes Trailing N.A --- ---

Backing N.A. --- 6-7 LPM
Others: Nil

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2; Dia. 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String Others: string
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9/13 or weave (3dia max)
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
ER 80S-G
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 90-120 N.A. N.A. Nil
(RT ½ Mo)
Other SMAW E7018-1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A N.A Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-200 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared: (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)

SDGM/ WTC & WCMC DGM/WTC&WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1034 Date: 30.03.2000 Supporting PQR No.: 1173
Rev. No.: 01 Date: 02.04.2004
Welding Process: GTAW + SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of 9Cr1Mo.25V (P91/F91/Gr91 etc) steel components for site
Fabrication with preheat & PWHT.
JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production Drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : GTAW : NO; SMAW: Yes
Backing Material (type) : GATW; Nil; SMAW: Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 5B Group No.: 2 to P. No.: 5B Group No.: 2
Spec. Type & Grade : 9Cr 1Mo 0.25V or equivalent
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 20.0 to 200.0 Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): ER90S-G E7018-B9
(RT ½ Cr 1Mo)
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 4 Nil Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 6 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: Max.200 mm Max. (GTAW: 3mm max (One pass only); SMAW: Balance (max. 4
mm per pass)
Fillet: Nil

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : 220 C
o
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 350 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down) Others: After welding cool the joint to 80-100oC
& hold it for 1 hr minimum (Before PWHT)
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1034 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: 760+/- 10 Deg.C Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5 minutes/mm Shielding Argon 99.99% 6-14 LPM
(Minimum 120 minutes) Trailing N.A --- ---
Others: Induction heating Backing Argon 99.99% 10-25 LPM
o
ROH/ROC: Above 350 C as below (For root welding)
T up to 50 mm: 110Oc / hr max.
T 50-75 mm: 75Oc / hr max.
T above 75 mm: 55Oc /hr max.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)
Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2; Dia. 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel
Weld Volt (hot wire,
Process Dia. speed
Layer Class Type Amps. Range torch
mm range
angle etc.)
ER 80S-G
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 90-120 N.A. N.A. Nil
(RT ½ Cr 1Mo)
Other SMAW E9018-B9 2.6 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- SMAW -Do- 3.2 DCEP 90-130 N.A N.A Nil
-Do- SMAW -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-160 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (R.Kothandapani) Prepared: (R.Rajanarayanan)

DGM / WTC Dy. Manager /WTC
 BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1035 Date: 30.03.2000 Supporting PQR No.: 904
Rev. No.: 02 Date: 02.04.2004
Welding Process: GTAW + SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of 2.25Cr 1Mo Steel (P22/T22/Gr22/F22) to 9Cr 1Mo 0.25V Steel
(P91/T91/F91/Gr91) for site fabrication with preheat and PWHT. (For t<20 mm)

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per Drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : GTAW : No; SMAW : Yes
Backing Material (type) : GTAW: N.A.; SMAW: Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 5B Group No.: 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 20 –200.0 mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): ER90S-G E9018-B3
(RT 2.25Cr 1Mo)
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 6 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 4 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: Max.200 mm Max. (GTAW: 5.0 MM Max. (3 mm/pass max.) SMAW: Balance; (5mm/pass
max.)
Fillet: Nil

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Preheat temp (min). : 220oC
Position of Groove: All o
Inter pass temp. (Max.): 350 C
Position of fillet: N.A. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Weld Progression: Vertical up Others: After welding cool the joint to 80-100Oc
(Up / Down)
& hold it for 1hr minimum (before PWHT)
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1035 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: 730-760Oc
Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5 minutes/mm
Minimum 1 hour Shielding Argon 99.99% 8-14 LPM
Others: Induction heating Trailing N.A --- ---
O
ROH/ROC (Above 350 c) |: Backing Argon 99.99 10-25 LPM
o
T up to 50 mm: 110 C / hr max
O
(For root welding)
T 50 –75 mm: 75 c / hr max
o
T above 75mm: 55 C/hr max
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)
Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2; Dia. 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
Root: String:
String or Weave Bead: Others: string or weave (3 Dia. max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
ER 90S-G
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
(RT2.25Cr1Mo)
Other SMAW E9018-B3 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 90-120 N.A N.A Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-180 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (R.Kothandapani) Prepared: (R.Rajanarayanan)

DGM/WTC DM/WTC
 BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1036 Date: 26.11.2002 Supporting PQR No.: 1257
Rev. No.: 04 Date: 02.04.2004
Welding Process: GTAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of 9Cr 1Mo 0.25V (T91) steel tubes with Preheat and PWHT
for site applications.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drawing
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/ Note:For preheating & PWHT Non
metallic/Others resistance heating technique can
be used.
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 5B Group No.: 2 to P. No.: 5B Group No.: 2
Spec. Type & Grade : SA 213 T91 or equivalent.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 to 11mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): ER90S-B9 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 6 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: N.A. Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: 11 mm maximum (Maximum 3mm/pass)
Fillet: N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : 220oC
o
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 350 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Others: After welding cool the joint to 80-100Oc
& hold it for minimum 30 Mts,. before PWHT.
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1036 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
O
Temp. Range: 750-770 Deg C 750-770 cGases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5 minutes/mm Shielding Argon 99.99% 8-12
LPM 8-14 LPM
(Minimum 90 minutes)
Trailing N.A --- ---
Others:
O O Backing Argon 99.99 4-8 LPM
ROH/ROC (Above 350 c) |120 c/Hr
o
ROC (Up to 350 C) |maximum (For root welding)

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2; Dia. 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String only
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All
GTAW ER 90S-B9 2.4 DCEN 80-120 N.A. N.A. Nil
Layers

Approved by: (R.Kothandapani) Prepared: (R.Rajanarayanan)

DGM/WTC DM/WTC
 BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1038 Date: 31.07.2003 Supporting PQR No.: 904& 1099
Rev. No.: 02 Date: 24.05.2006
Welding Process: GTAW+ SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of 2.25 Cr 1Mo Steel (P22/T22/Gr22/F22) to 9Cr 1Mo 0.25V Steel
(P91/T91/Gr91/F91) for site fabrication with preheat and PWHT. (For 1< 20 mm only)

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per Drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : GTAW : No ; SMAW : Yes
Backing Material (type) : GTAW: N.A. SMAW : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others (Note: For Preheating & PWHT resistance heating can be
used)
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 5B Group No.: 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.5-20mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): GATW: ER 90S-G (2025 Cr 1Mo)
SMAW: E9018-B3
GTAW SMAW Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 6 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 4 4 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: 20 mm Max. (GTAW: 4.0 max. (2 mm/pass max.) SMAW: Balance; (5 mm/pass Max.)
Fillet: N.A.
POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : 220oC
o
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 350 C
Weld Progression: Vertical Post heat maintenance: Nil
O
(Up / Down) up Others: After welding cool the joint to 80-100 c &
Others: Nil hold it for 1 hr min (Before PWHT)
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1038 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o O
Temp. Range: 730-760 C 750-770 c Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5 Shielding Argon 99.99% 8-14LPM
minutes/mm Trailing Not required ---
(Minimum 1Hr) Backing Argon 99.99 8-14 LPM
Others: (For root welding)
O O
ROH/ROC (Above 350 c) | 120 c/Hr
o
ROC (Up to 350 C)| Maximum
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)
Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2; Dia. 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: String or Weave (3 Dia Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

(hot
Travel
Weld Volt wire,
Process Dia. speed
Layer Class Type Amps. Range torch
mm range
angle
etc.)

ER 90S-B9
Root GTAW 2.4 DCEN 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
(RT2 ¼ Cr 1Mo)

Others
SMAW E9018-B3 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Layers
-do- SMAW E9018-B3 3.15 DCEP 90-120 N.A N.A Nil
-do- SMAW E9018-B3 4.0 DCEP 140-180 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared: (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)

SDGM/WTC&WCMC DGM/WTC&WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1039 Date: 30.10.2004 Supporting PQR No.: 507
Rev. No.: 00 Date: -----
Welding Process: GTAW+ SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of Carbon steel tubes with ½ Mo tubes with PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : As per Production Drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : GTAW : Nil : SMAW : Yes
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2 to P. No.: 3 Group No.: 1 to 2
Spec. Type & Grade : carbon steel+1/2mo steel or equivalent
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : Nil
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 to 18.0 mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): ERSOS-G(½ Mo)
SMAW: E7018-A1 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 6 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 2 2 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: 18 mm Max. (GTAW: 4maximum: Maximum 2mm pass: (SMAW Balance maximum)
Fillet: N.A.
POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : t< 13, Nil:
o
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 350 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down) Others: : Nil
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1039 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o O
Temp. Range: 730-760 C 750-770 c Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5 minutes/mm Shielding Argon 99.99% 8-14LPM 8-14 LPM
(Minimum 1Hr) Trailing N.A --- ---
Others: Nil Backing N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2; Dia. 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: String or Weave (3 Dia Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: N.A.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel
Weld Volt (hot wire,
Process Dia. speed
Layer Class Type Amps. Range torch
mm range
angle etc.)
Root GTAW ER 90S-B9 2.4 DCEN 60-90 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others SMAW E7081-AL 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others SMAW E7018-al 3.15 DCEP 90-130 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared: (R.Rajanarayana)

AGM/WTC-WCMC&TE Dy Manager/WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1040 Date: 19.08.05 Supporting PQR No.: 555, 939
Rev. No.: 00 Date: -----
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove and fillet welding of 1Cr 0.5Mo/1.25Cro.5Mo steel Components of Pr.
Vessels / Heat Exchangers etc. With PWHT and without impact.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove and fillet as per drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 5.0 TO 200 Fillet: Unlimited
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: Unlimited
Others: Nil

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

AWS No. (Class): E 8018-B2
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 3 Consumable insert: N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: 200max. (Max. 6 mm per pass)
Fillet: Unlimited

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : 150 C
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Up hill only. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down) Others: : Nil
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1040 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
O
Temp. Range: 650-670 c Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 1Hr/25mm Shielding N.S. --- ---
(Min .0.5 hr) Trailing N.A --- ---
Others: Nil
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String or Weave (3 Dia Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

(hot
Travel
Weld Volt wire,
Process Dia. speed
Layer Class Type Amps. Range torch
mm range
angle
etc.)
All SMAW E8018B2 2.5 DCCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. N.A.
-DO- SMAW E8018B2 3.15 DCEP 100-130 N.A. N.A. N.A.
-DO- SMAW E8018B2 4.0 DCEP 140-180 N.A. N.A. N.A.
-DO- SMAW E8018B2 5.0 DCEP 180-240 N.A. N.A. N.A.

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared: (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)

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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1041 Date: 27.09.05 Supporting PQR No.: 526
Rev. No.: 00 Date: -----
Welding Process: GTAW + SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt welding in Carbon steel to 2 ¼ Cr1Mo steel Components with Preheat
and PWHT

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove and fillet as per drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : No
Backing Material (type) : No.
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2 to P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : Carbon steel to 2 ¼ Cr1Mo steels.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 5.0 to 46 Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): ER 80S-G (RT ½ Mo) For root, others E7018-1
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 & 5.1 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 6&4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 2&1 Consumable insert: N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: GTAW: Max 5.0, SMAW: Max 41 (Max .6mm per pass)
Fillet: N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : 150 C
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down) Others: : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1040 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: 695±15 Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
deg C Shielding Argon. 99.95% Min.6-14LPM
Time Range Trailing N.A N.A. N.A.
1Hr/25mm
Backing N.A. N.A. N.A.
(Min .30
hr)
Others: Nil
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)
Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2, Ø2.4 mm 3.2 mm.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead (GTAW): String or Weave (3 Dia Max. for SMAW.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9/13.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: N.A.
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
(hot
Travel
Weld Volt wire,
Process Dia. speed
Layer Class Type Amps. Range torch
mm range
angle
etc.)
ER80S-G
Root SMAW 2.4 DCEN 70-130 N.A. N.A. N.A.
(RT ½ Mo)
Others SMAW E7018-1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. N.A.
-DO- SMAW E7018-1 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. N.A.
-DO- SMAW E7018-1 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. N.A.
-Do- SMAW E7018-1 5.0 DCEP 180-260 N.A. N.A. N.A.

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared: (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)

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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1042 Date: 28.12.2005 Supporting PQR No.: 516
Rev. No.: 00 Date: -----
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding of Carbon Steel Pipes/Headers with Carbon Steel Nipples/ Nozzles etc with
PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove and Fillet as per Drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : Yes
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2 to P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 to 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 5.0 to 49.0 mm Fillet: Unlimited
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E7018-1 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: 49.0 mm (Maximum 6 mm per pass)
Fillet: Unlimited (Maximum 6 mm per pass)
POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : For thickness < 25
o
Position of fillet: N.A. mm: Nil > 25 mm & P1 Cr 2> 19 mm: 150 C
o
Weld Progression: Vertical Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
(Up / Down) up Post heat maintenance: post heat at 150oC
for P1Gr2>19mm for 2 Hrs.
Others: Nil
Others: : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1042 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: 610±15oC Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 1 Hr./25 mm (min. 30 mts) Shielding N.A. -- ----
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: String or Weave (3 Dia. Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
(hot
Travel
Weld Volt wire,
Process Dia. speed
Layer Class Type Amps. Range torch
mm range
angle
etc.)
Root &
SMAW E 7018-1 3.15 DCEP 90-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
Capping
Others -do- -do- 4.0 -do- 140-190 N.A. N.A. Nil
-do- -do- -do- 5.0 -do- 180-250 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared: (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)

SDGM/WTC & WCMC DGM / WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1043 Date: 08.04.2006 Supporting PQR No.: 1329
Rev. No.: 00 Date: -----
Welding Process: GTAW + SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Grove, Fillet & Socket welding of carbon steel pipe to 2.25 Cr 1Mo pipe with pre heat
and without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : As per Drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : GTAW : No SMAW: Yes
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/ : N.A.
Non metallic/Others : N.A.

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2 to P. No.: P5A Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : Carbon Steel to 2 ¼ Cr 1 Mo Steel
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.5 to 8.0 mm Fillet: 13 mm Max.
Pipe Dia. range:
Groove: Ø102 mm Max
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): ER 80S-G E7018-1 Size of filler metal: Refer table
(RT ½ Mo) Flux Trade Names: N.A
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.1 Consumable insert: N.A.
F. No.: 6 4 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
A. No.: 2 1
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: N.A.
Fillet: Unlimited (Maximum 5 mm / pass)
POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)
o
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : 150 C
o
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down) Others: : Slow cool
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1043 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding Argon 99.99 6-10 LPM
Others: Nil Trailing Not required --- ---
Backing Not required --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer table Polarity: Refer table
Amps. (Range): Refer table Volts: Refer table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range:
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: String or Weave
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: N.A.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)

Root ER 80S-G
GTAW 2.4 DCEN 60-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
Pass (RT ½ Mo)
nd
2 pass SMAW E7018-1 2.5 DCEP 60-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others SMAW E7018-1 3.15 DCEP 90-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared: (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)

SDGM / WTC & WCMC DGM / WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1044 Date: 13.06.2006 Supporting PQR No.: 644
Rev. No.: 00 Date: -----
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove and Fillet welding of Stainless Steel to Carbon Steel components without Pre
heat and without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove and Fillet as per Drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per Drg.
Backing Material (type) : -do-
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2 to P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 5.0 to 12.5 mm Fillet: 12.5 mm Max.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)

AWS No. (Class): EniCrFe-31 Size of filler metal: See table

Specn. No. (SFA): 5.11 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 43 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: Nil Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: Maximum 12.5 mm (Max.4 mm per pass).
Fillet: Maximum 12.5 mm (Max.4 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : Nil
o
Position of fillet: All. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up Post heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Others: : Nil
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1044 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. -- ----
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Grinding: By Grinding
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: Nil.
Peening: N.A.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW EniCrFe-3 3.15 DCEP 70-110 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: (S.Ramesh) Prepared: (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)

SDGM / WTC & WCMC DGM / WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1045 Date: 18.08.06 Supporting PQR No.: 270
Rev. No.: 00 Date: -----
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Buildup o 2.25 Cr 1Mo Steel components with Pre heat, post heat & PWHT..

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Buildup as per requirements..
Backing (Yes/No) : Yes.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ : Note: Bead overlap 50%.
Non metallic/Others

BASE METAL (QW-403)

P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1 to P. No.: -- Group No.: --
Spec. Type & Grade : ASTM A.217 WC9/SA 234 WP 22 CI 1 or equivalent
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
5.0 to 200.0 mm
Pipe Dia. range Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)

AWS No. (Class): E 9018 –B3 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 4 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Buildup: Maximum 200 mm. (Maximum 6 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Overlay: Flat Preheat temp (min). : 200 C
o
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 350 C
O
Weld Progression: N.A. Post heat maintenance: Post heat at 200 c
(Up / Down) for 2 Hrs on completion of welding &
interruptions.
Others: Nil
Others: : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1045 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 695 ± 15 C Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5 min/ mm Shielding N.A. -- ----
(Minimum 30 Trailing N.A. --- ---
minutes)
Backing N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: Nil.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E9018-B3 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
-do- -do- E9018-B3 4.0 -do- 140-180 N.A. N.A. Nil

Prepared By: Received By: Approved By:

(Kinkar Narzary) (Dr.K.P.Dhndapani) (B.Natarajan)
Welding Engineer/ WTC DGM / WTC SDGM / WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1046 Date: 30.08.06 Supporting PQR No.: 503, 516
883.
Rev. No.: 00 Date: -----
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding of Carbon Steel Pipe / Headers with Carbon Steel Nipple / Stubs with PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove and Fillet as per Production Drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : Yes
Backing Material (type) : Base Metal / P1 If removable type
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
Retainers : Permitted P1 only
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2 to P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 to 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 3.0 to 200mm Fillet: Unlimited
Pipe Dia range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 7018-1 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range: -
Groove: 200 Max. (Maximum 6 mm per pass)
Fillet: Unlimited (Maximum 6 mm per pass)
POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : a) t < or = 25 mm: Nil
O
Position of fillet: All. (Min. 10 c)
Weld Progression: Vertical up b) t > 25 mm and SA
106 Gr C > 19 mm
(Up / Down) 150 C
o

Others: Nil Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C

o

Post heat maintenance: Post heat at 150 for

2 Hrs for SA 106 Gr.C if t > 19 mm
Others: : Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1046 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-408) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 595 – 650 C Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5minutes/mm Shielding -- ----
(Minimum 30 minutes)
Trailing --- ---
Others: Nil
Backing --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer table Polarity: Refer table
Amps. (Range): Refer table Volts: Refer table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: String or Weave (3dia.max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Travel Others (hot

Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed wire, torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle etc.)

For stub t
All SMAW E 7018-1 3.15 DCEP 90-140 N.A. N.A. Less than or
= 3.6 mm

All SMAW E 7018-1 3.15 DCEP 90-140 N.A. N.A. For stub t
or grater than
All SMAW E 7018 –1 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. 3.6 mm

Approved by: Approved by

Kinkar Narzary (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)
Welding Engineer/WTC DGM/WTC/WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1047 Date: 20.09.2006 Supporting PQR No.: 00:1330
516
Rev. :00 Date: -----
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of 9Cr 1Mo 0.25 V Steel pipes to Stainless, Steel Thermowell with
PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove As per Drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : With or without
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 5 B Group No.: 2 to P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 5.0 to 22mm Fillet: Unlimited
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GTAW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): ER Ni Cr-3 E Ni Cr Fe-3 Size of filler metal: Refer table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.14 5.11 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 43 43 Consumable insert: Nil.
A. No.: Nil Nil Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range: -
Groove: GTAW: 5 mm Max: Balance: SMAW
Fillet: Unlimited

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: F,H Preheat temp (min). : 220 c
o
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 350 C
Weld Progression: N.A. Post heat maintenance: N.A.
(Up / Down)
Others : N.A.
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1047 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-408) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 745± 15 C Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5minutes/mm Shielding Argon 99.95
(Min.1Hr.)
Trailing --- ---
Others: Nil
Backing Argon 99.95 4-6 LPM

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer table Polarity: Refer table
Amps. (Range): Refer table Volts: Refer table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EW Ce-2, Ø 2.4 mm
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
Root SMAW ERNiCr-3 2.4 DCEN 70-85 N.A. N.A. Nil
1 to 2 SMAW ENiCrFe-3 2.5 DCEP 80-85 N.A. N.A. Nil
Further SMAW EniCrFe-3 2.5 DCEP 85-90 N.A. N.A. Nil

For Fillet weld use SMAW only

Prepared by: Approved by:

(Dr.K.P.Dhadapani) (B.Natarajan)
DGM/WCMC& WTC SDGM/ WCMC & WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1048 Date: 13.10.06 Supporting PQR No.: 544
Rev. :00 Date: -----
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding of 1Cr ½ Mo / 1 ¼ Cr ½ Mo header to 2 ¼ Cr 1 Mo steel
o
Nipples/Stubs with Pre heat and PWHT at 655 ± 15 C

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per Drawing.
Backing Material (type) : As per Drawing.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A. Fillet: All; P5A 13mm Max.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: N.A. Fillet: P4: All; P5A 102 mm Max.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 8018-B2 Size of filler metal: Refer table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: Nil.
A. No.: 3 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range: -
Groove: N.A.
Fillet: 13 mm Max.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : 150 c
o
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Post heat maintenance: Nil.
(Up / Down)
Others : Nil.
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1048 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-408) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 655 ± 15 C Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 1 Hr / 25mm Shielding ------ ----
(Min.1Hr.)
Trailing ------ ---- -----
Others: Nil
Backing ----- ---- -----

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer table Polarity: Refer table
Amps. (Range): Refer table Volts: Refer table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: ----
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 8018-B2 2.5 DCEN 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW -do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW -do- 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. Nil
Prepared by: Received by: Approved by:

(Kankar Narzary) (Dr K.P.Dhandapani) (B.Natarajan)

Welding Engineer / WTC DGM/ WTC & WCMC SDGM/ WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1049 Date: 16.10.06 Supporting PQR No.: 1173
Rev. :00 Date: -----
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove / Fillet Welding of 9 Cr 1 Mo 0.25 V (P91/F91/T91) Steel components
like Branches Stubs, Attachments et to P 91 Steel pipes.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per Drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per Drawing.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 5B Group No.: 2 to P. No.: 5B Group No.: 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 5.0 to 200.0mm Fillet: Unlimited
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 9018-B9 Size of filler metal: Refer table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 5 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: 200.0 mm Max: (Max.6 mm per Pass)
Fillet: Unlimited: (Max.6 mm per Pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : 220 c
o
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 350 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Till completion of
(Up / Down) welding.
Others: Nil Post heat: 220-280Oc for 2 Hrs on
completion of welding
Other: Insulate till PWHT after cooling to
room temp and keep it dry.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1049 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-408) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 760 ± 10 C Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5-mts/ mm) Shielding Not required --- ---
(Min.120 Minutes.)
Trailing Not required --- ---
O
ROH / ROC: Up to 50 mm –110 c /Hr
Backing Not required --- ---
O
50 to 75 mm – 75 c/ Hr
o
Above 75 mm – 55 C /Hr
Others: To be done with in 72 Hrs of welding
Completion.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: SMAW: String or Weave (3 Dia. Max).
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: grinding for double side welding.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple pass.
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: Nil.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
(hot
Travel
Weld Volt wire,
Process Dia. speed
Layer Class Type Amps. Range torch
mm range
angle
etc.)
Root SMAW E9018-B9 26 DCEP 70-10 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others
SMAW E9018-B9 3.2 DCEP 90-130 N.A. N.A. Nil
Layers
-Do- SMAW E9018-B9 4.0 DCEP 140-160 N.A. N.A. Nil
Prepared by: Received by: Approved by:

(Kankar Narzary) (Dr K.P.Dhandapani) (B.Natarajan)

Welding Engineer / WTC DGM/ WTC & WCMC SDGM/ WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1050 Date: 30.11.06 Supporting PQR No.: 1181
Rev. :01 Date: 07.12.06
Welding Process: GTAW +SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of 9Cr 1 Mo 0.25 V (T91/P91) steel Tubes/ Pipes for
thickness up to 20.00 mm with pre heat & PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : As per production Drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : GTAW: No; SMAW: Yes.
Backing Material (type) : GATW: Nil; SMAW: Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 5B Group No.: 2 to P. No.: 5B Group No.: 2
Spec. Type & Grade : SA 213 T91 or equivalent.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop :
Thickness Range
Groove: 5.0 to 200.0mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe Dia. range: Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
GATW SMAW
AWS No. (Class): E 90S-B9 E9018-B9/E9015-B9 Size of filler metal: Refer table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.28 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 5 5 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 6 4 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: 5-20 mm max. GTAW: 4.0 mm max. (Max.2 mm per pass) SMAW: Balance (Max.5 mm /
pass)
Fillet: Nil.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : 220 c
o
Position of fillet: N.A. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 350 C
O
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: 22 c (Min)
(Up / Down) Other: Insulate while cooling to 80-100Oc
Others: Nil and keep the job dry. Maintain at 80-100Oc
for 1 hr. and conduct PWHT immediately.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1050 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-408) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 760 ± 10 C Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5-mts/ mm (Thickness of weld) Shielding Argon ---- ----
(Min.120 Minutes.)
Trailing N.A. ---- ----
o
Others: Rate of heating / cooling above 350 C
Backing Argon 99.99 10-20 LPM
O
110 c C/Hr maximum
(For root welding)

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: EWTh-2/EWCe-2, Ø 2.4 mm.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil.
TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: 6/9
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
Root GTAW ER 90S-B9 2.4 DCEN 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
E9018-B9
Others
SMAW Or 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Layers
E9015-B9
-Do- SMAW -Do- 3.2 DCEP 90-130 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- SMAW -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-160 N.A. N.A. Nil
Prepared by: Received by: Approved by:

(Kankar Narzary) (Dr K.P.Dhandapani) (B.Natarajan)

Welding Engineer / WTC DGM/ WTC & WCMC SDGM/ WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1101 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No.: 010
Rev. :00 Date: -------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding of radiographic plug to carbon steel pipes.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : --do--
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 to 2 to P. No.: 1 Group No.: or 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range :-
Base Metal Groove: N.A. Fillet: Unlimited.
Weld Metal Groove: N.A. Fillet: 9 max.
Pipe Dia. range: Groove: N.A. Fillet: Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 7018 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : Up to 25: Nil above
o o
25: 100 C above 757Grc: 150 C
Position of fillet: All
o
Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up.
(Up / Down) Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Others: Nil Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1101 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-408) GAS (QW-408)

Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.

Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---

Others: Nil Trailing N.A. --- ---

Backing N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do--- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: - String; Others: - String / weave (3 Dia. max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: Nil.
Peening: NA.
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E7018 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (D.N.Ravishankar)
Manager / WTC S.W.E./ WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1102 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No.: 529
Rev. :00 Date: -------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding of P4/P5A radiographic plug to P4 pipes.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : --do--
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 4/5A Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Base Metal Groove: N.A. Fillet: Unlimited.
Weld Metal Groove: N.A. Fillet: 9 max.
Pipe Dia. range Groove: N.A. Fillet: Unlimited
Others: Nil

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

AWS No. (Class): E 8018B2 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 3 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : 120 C
o
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1102 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-408) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A.
Others: Nil Trailing N.A.
Backing N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do--- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: - String; Others: - String / weave (3 Dia. max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: Nil.
Peening: NA.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E8018B2 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (D.N.Ravishankar)
Manager / WTC S.W.E./ WTC
Date: 08/11/93 Date: 08/11/93
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1103 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No.: 547
Rev. :00 Date: -------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding of P5A radiographic plug to P5A pipes.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : --do--
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Base Metal Groove: N.A. Fillet: Unlimited.
Weld Metal Groove: N.A. Fillet: 9 max.

Pipe Dia. Range: Groove: N.A. Fillet: Unlimited

Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 9018B3 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 3 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : 150 C
o
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1103 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-408) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A.
Others: Nil Trailing N.A
Backing N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do--- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: - String; Others: - String / weave (3 Dia. max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: Nil.
Peening: NA.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E9018B3 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (D.N.Ravishankar)
Manager / WTC S.W.E./ WTC
Date: 08/11/93 Date: 08/11/93
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1104 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No.: 650, 651
Rev. :00 Date: ------- 652, 653
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : --do--
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 1-3/4/5A Group No.: 1or 2 to P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1 or 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A. Fillet: 8mm Max.
Pipe Dia. range: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 7018-A1 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 3 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : P1/P3Nil (Min 10 C)
O o
Position of fillet: All P4: 120 C ; P5A: 150 C
o
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
(Up / Down)
Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Others: Nil
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1104 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-408) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. ----
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. ----
Backing N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do--- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: - String; Others: - String / weave (3 Dia max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 7018-A1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(S.Ramesh) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)
SDGM / WTC & WCMC DGM/ WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1105 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No.: 010 & 548
Rev. :02 Date: 04.04.06
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding of Carbon steel Tubes / Pipes to Carbon steel / 1.25 Cr 0.5 Mo (P5A)
Steel attachments.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per Production drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per Production drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1or 2 to P. No.: P1 Group No.: 1 or 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A. P4 Group No: 1
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A. P5A Group No: 1
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A. Fillet: 13 mm Max.
Pipe Dia. range: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 7018 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : P1 + P1: 100Oc when
t > 19 mm
Position of fillet: All
o
P1 + P4: 150 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up.
o
(Up / Down) P1 + P5A: 150 C
o
Others: Nil Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Other: Nil.
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1105 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-408) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A.
Others: Nil Trailing N.A
Backing N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do--- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 7018 2.5 DCEP 80-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 90-130 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(S.Ramesh) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)
SDGM / WTC & WCMC DGM/ WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1106 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No.: 646, 527
Rev. :00 Date: --------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding of P3 (1/2 Mo steel) tubes to P1/ P5A attachments.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : --do--
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 1/4/5A Group No.: 1 or 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Base Metal: Groove: N.A. Fillet: 12 Max.
Weld Metal: Groove: N.A. Fillet : 12 Max.
Pipe Dia. range: Groove: N.A. Fillet: 100 Max.
Others: Nil

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

AWS No. (Class): E 7018A1 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 2 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : Nil (Min 10oC)
Position of fillet: All o
Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil
Others: Nil
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1106 Page 2 of 2

PWHT (QW-408) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A.
Others: Nil Trailing N.A
Backing N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do--- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 7018A1 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (D.N.Ravishankar)
Manager /WTC SWE / WTC
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2

WPS No.: 1107 Date: 06.11.93 Supporting PQR No.: 528, 529
Rev. :02 Date: 04.04.06
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding of 1 ¼ Cr ½ Mo/ 1 Cr ½ Mo Tubes / Pipes & Carbon steel / 1 ¼ Cr ½
Mo /1 Cr ½ Mo/ 2 ¼ Cr 1 Mo attachments with pre heat & without PWHT..

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per Production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 4 Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 1 :Group No.:1 or 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A. 4 :Group No: 1
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A. 5A :Group No: 1
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A. Fillet: 12 mm.

Pipe Dia. range: Unlimited

Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E8018-B2 Size of filler metal: Refer table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 3 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove : N.A.
Fillet : 12 mm max., (Max .4 mm / pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: All Preheat temp (min). : P4+ P1: 125 C:
o
Position of fillet: All P4 + P4: 125 C
o
Weld Progression: Vertical up. P4+ P 5A: 150 C
(Up / Down) o
Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Post heat maintenance: Nil
Other: Nil.
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1107 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-408) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A
Others: Nil Trailing N.A
Backing N.A

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer table Polarity: Refer table
Amps. (Range): Refer table Volts: N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String / Weave (3 Dia. Max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Air arc Gouging / Grinding.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 8018-B2 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. N.A.
All SMAW E 8018-B2 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. N.A.

Approved by: Prepared by:

(S.Ramesh) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)
SDGM / WTC & WCMC DGM / WTC & WCMC
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1108 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No.: 547
Rev. :01 Date: 04.04.06
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding of P5A Tubes / Pipes & P1 / P4 / P5A attachments.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : --do--
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1 to P. No.: P1/4/5A: Group No.: 1 or 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A. Fillet: 8 mm Max.

Pipe Dia. range: Unlimited

Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 9018-B3 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 4 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove : N.A.
Fillet : 12 mm max., (Max .4 mm / pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : 150 C
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1108 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): :--do-- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String: Others: String or Weave (3 Dia. max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A
Contact tube to work distance: N.A
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E9018-B3 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
All -DO- -DO- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(S.Ramesh) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)
SDGM / WTC & WCMC DGM / WTC & WCMC
 BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1109 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No.: 578, 673
Rev. No :00 Date: --
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding of P8A Tubes to P4/P5A attachments

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : --do--
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 4/5A :Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Wetd Metat: Groove: N.A. Fillet: 12 mm Max.

Pipe Dia. range: N.A. Fillet: 100 max.

Others: Nil

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

AWS No. (Class): E 309 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 5 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 8 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove : N.A.
Fillet : 12 mm max., (Max .4 mm / pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : Nil (Min 10 C)
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1109 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do-- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String: Others: String or Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E309 2.5 DCEP 60-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do -Do -Do- 3.15 DCEP 90-130 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (D.N.Ravishankar)
Manager / WTC S.W.E. / WTC
 BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1110 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No: 192
Rev. No :00 Date: --
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding of P8 tubes to P8 attachments

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : --do--
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1 to P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1 or 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Base Metal Groove: N.A. Fillet: 12 Max.
Weld Metal Groove: N.A. Fillet: 12 Max.

Pipe Dia. range: Groove: N.A. Fillet: 100 Max.

Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 309 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 5 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 8 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : Nil (Min 10 C)
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1110 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do-- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String: Others: String or Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E309 2.5 DCEP 60-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do -Do -Do- 3.15 DCEP 90-130 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (D.N.Ravishankar)
Manager / WTC S.W.E. / WTC
 BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2

WPS No.: 1111 Date: 07.02.95 Supporting PQR No.: 516, 632
Rev. No :01 Date: 06.09.05
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove and Fillet welding of Carbon steel attachments to Carbon steel pipe /
tubes with PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : groove / Fillet as per production drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drawing.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2 to P. No.: 1 Group No.: 1 or 2
Spec. Type & Grade : Carbon Steel.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 4.8 to 200. Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 7018 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: 200 Max. (Maximum 8 mm per pass)
Fillet: 200 Max. (Maximum 8 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : t < 25 mm : Nil
o
Position of fillet: All > 25 mm: 150 C
O
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
(Up / Down)
Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Other: Nil
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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1111 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 610±15 C Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 1 Hr / 25 mm Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String: Others: String or Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Air arc gouging / grinding wherever.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E7018 2.5 DCEP 60-90 N.A. N.A. Nil
All -Do -Do- 3.15 -Do- 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
All -Do- -Do- 4.0 -Do- 140-180 N.A. N.A. Nil.
All -Do -Do 5.0 -Do- 180-220 N.A. N.A. Nil.

Approved by: Prepared by:

(S.Ramesh) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)
SDGM / WTC & WCMC DGM / WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1112 Date: 28.01.02 Supporting PQR No.: 940
Rev. No :01 Date: 31.10.06
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Fillet welding of Non-Load carrying SS attachments to 9Cr1 Mo ¼ V Steel
tubes and pipes.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per product drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 5B Group No.: 2 to P. No.: 8 Group No.: 1/2
Spec. Type & Grade : SA213T91 or equivalent to P8
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : Nil.
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A. Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: N.A. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 309 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 5 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 8 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: N.A.
Fillet: Unlimited

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : 200Oc on T91 side
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: 220Oc for 2 hours
(Up / Down) during interruptions and on completion of
welding.
Others: Nil
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1112 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: 730 –760oC Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 1 Hr 25 mm Shielding N.A.
(min. 30 mts.) Trailing N.A.
Others: Nil Backing N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E309 2.5 DCEP 60-90 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E 309 3.15 DCEP 70-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E 309 4.0 DCEP 110-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Prepared By: Received By: Approved by:

(Kinkar.P.Narzary) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani) (B.Natarajan)

Welding Engr / WTC DGM/ WTC & WCMC SDGM / WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1113 Date: 15.07.03 Supporting PQR No: 904
Rev. No :00 Date: --
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Fillet welding of 9Cr 1 Mo 0.25V steel tubes/ pipe with 2.25 Cr 1 Mo
attachments with Pre heat. Post heat & PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove /Fillet as per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per Production drawing.
Backing Material (type) : Metalic
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: 5B Group No.: 2 to P. No.: 5A Group No.: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A. Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: N.A. Fillet: Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 9018-B3 Size of filler metal: Refer table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 4 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:-
Groove: N.A.
Fillet: Unlimited (Maximum 3 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : 220 C
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 350 C
0
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Post heat at 22 Oc
(Up / Down) for 2 hours on completion of welding & on
interruptions.
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1113 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 730 – 760 C Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5 minutes / mm Shielding N.A. --- ---
(Minimum 30 minutes) Trailing N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer table Polarity: Refer table
Amps. (Range): Refer table Volts: N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String: Others: String or Weave (3 Dia. max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E9018-B3 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. N.A.
All -Do -Do- 3.15 -Do- 90-120 N.A. N.A. N.A.
All -Do- -Do- 4.0 -Do- 140-180 N.A. N.A. N.A.

Approved by: Prepared by:

(K.Narasimhan) (R.Rajanarayanan)
DGM /WTC DM / WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1201 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No: 814, 819
Rev. No :01 Date: 28.02.96
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt and fillet welding of carbon steel structures without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: -- Group No.: -- to P. No.: --- Group No.: ---
Spec. Type & Grade : I S 2062 or equivalent
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : Carbon content  0.25 %
Thickness Range
Groove: 4.8 to 50 Fillet: 4.8 to 50.
Pipe Dia. range
Groove: Unlimited Fillet: Unlimited
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 7018 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): Nil.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: 50 max. (6 mm per pass)
Fillet : Unlimited.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : Upto 38: Nil
o
Position of fillet: All above 38: 150 C
O
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
(Up / Down)
Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1201 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String or Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Air arc gouging / grinding for second side welding.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 7018 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. N.A.
All SMAW E 7018 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. N.A.
All SMAW E 7018 5.0 DCEP 160-210 N.A. N.A. N.A.

Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (P.Sivasubramanian)
Manager / WTC General Foreman/ WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1202 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No: 827
Rev. No :01 Date: 06.09.05
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt and fillet welding of carbon steel structures (above 50mm) and tension
members of any thickness with PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : --do--
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: --- Group No.: --- to P. No.: --- Group No.: ---
Spec. Type & Grade : Carbon steel.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Base Metal Groove: 200 Max. Fillet: 200 Max.
Weld Metal Groove: 200 Max. Fillet: 200 Max.

Pipe Dia. range: Groove: N.A. Fillet: N.A.

Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 7018 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : Up to 38: Nil
o
Position of fillet: All Above: 100 C
O
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
(Up / Down)
Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Others: Nil
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1202 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 610±15 C Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 1 Hr / 25 mm Shielding N.A --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do-- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String: Others: String or Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Grinding for double side weld.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E7018 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do -Do -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do -Do -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do -Do -Do- 5.0 DCEP 200-240 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(S.Ramesh) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)
SDGM / WTC & WCMC DGM / WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1203 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No: 007
Rev. No :00 Date: ----
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Fillet welding of carbon steel structure (up to 38 mm) without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : --do--
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No.: --- Group No.: --- to P. No.: --- Group No.: ---
Spec. Type & Grade : Carbon steel.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Base Metal Groove: N.A. Fillet: 38 Max.
Weld Metal Groove: N.A Fillet: 8 Fillet Max.

Pipe Dia. range Groove: N.A. Fillet: N.A.

Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 6013 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 2 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : Nil (Min 10 C)
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1203 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. -- --
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. -- --
Backing N.A. -- --

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do-- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String: Others: String or Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E6013 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do -Do -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (D.N.Ravishankar)
Manager / WTC S.W.E. / WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1204 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No: 669
Rev. No :02 Date: 05.02.01
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt and fillet welding of carbon steel structures to 1Cr /1.25Cr 0.5Mo steel
structure with preheat and without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: P1 Group No: 1 or 2 to P. No: P4 Group No: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : CS to 1Cr / 1.25Cr 0.5Mo steels.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : Carbon content  0.15 % for AS
Carbon content  0.25% for CS
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 to 12 Fillet: Unlimited.

Pipe Dia. range Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.

Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 7018 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range: -
Groove: 12 max. (6 mm per pass)
Fillet: 12 max. (6 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : 125 C
Position of fillet: All
O
Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up.
(Up / Down) Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1204 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. -- --
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. -- --
Backing N.A. -- --

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String or Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Air arc gouging / grinding for second side welding.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E7018 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E7018 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (R.Rajanarayanan)
DGM / WTC Sr. Welding Engineer /WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1205 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No: 674
Rev. No :02 Date: 05.02.01
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt and fillet welding of 1Cr/1.25Cr 0.25Mo steel structures with Preheat &
without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per production drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: P4 Group No: 1 to P. No: 4 Group No: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : 1Cr / 1.25Cr ½ Mo steel structures.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : Carbon content  0.15 %
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 to 12 Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

AWS No. (Class): E 8018-B2
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 3 Consumable insert: N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class): Nil.
Deposited weld metal thickness range:
Groove: 12 max. (6 mm per pass max.)
Fillet: 12 max. (6 mm per pass max.)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : 125 C
Position of fillet: All
O
Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up.
(Up / Down) Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1205 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. -- --
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. -- --
Backing N.A. -- --

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String or Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Air arc gouging / grinding for second side welding.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E8018B2 2.5 DCEP 70-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E8018B2 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (R.Rajanarayanan)
DGM / WTC Sr. Welding Engineer /WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2

WPS No.: 1206 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No: 555
Rev. No :01 Date: 06.09.05
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove and fillet welding of 1Cr 0.5Mo/ 1.25Cr 0.5Mo steel structure with
PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : As per production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: 4 Group No: 1 to P. No: 4 Group No: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 200 mm max. Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 8018-B2
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Size of filler metal: Refer table
F. No.: 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 3 Consumable insert: N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: 200 mm max. (max.5 mm/pass)
Fillet: Unlimited.

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : t = 13 mm : Nil
O
t > 13 mm : 125 C
Position of fillet: All
O
Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up.
(Up / Down) Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1206 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: 655  15 C
o
Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5 minutes / mm Shielding N.A. --- ---
(min . 30minutes) Trailing N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer table Polarity: Refer table
Amps. (Range): Refer table Volts: Refer table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String ; Others : String or Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: N.A.
Method of back Gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: N.A.
Others: N.A.

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E8018-B2 2.5 DCEP 70-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- E8018-B2 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- E8018-B2 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- E8018-B2 5.0 DCEP 200-240 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(S.Ramesh) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)
SDGM / WTC & WCMC DGM / WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2

WPS No.: 1207 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No: 543 & 544
Rev. No :02 Date: 06.09.05
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove / Fillet welding 1Cr 0.5 Mo / 1.25Cr 0.5Mo steels to 2.25Cr 1 Mo steels
with PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per production drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: 4 Group No: 1 to P. No: 5A Group No: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 4.8 – 200.0 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 8018-B2 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 3 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: 200 mm max. (Max. 6 mm per pass)
Fillet: Unlimited (Max . 6 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : t = 13 : Nil
o
t> 13: 150 C
Position of fillet: All
O
Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up.
(Up / Down) Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Others: Nil Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1207 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 695 ± 15 C Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5 min. / mm Shielding N.A. --- ---
(Minimum 30 minutes) Trailing N.A --- ---
Others: Nil Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do--- Volts(range): N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: String or Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Air arc gouging / grinding for second side welding.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: Nil.
Peening: N.A.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E8018B2 2.5 DCEP 70-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do -Do 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(S.Ramesh) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)
SDGM / WTC & WCMC DGM / WTC & WCMC
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WPS No.: 1208 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No: 118
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Butt and fillet welding of 2 ¼ Cr 1 Mo steel structures with PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per production drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : ---do---
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: --- Group No: --- to P. No: ---- Group No: ---
Spec. Type & Grade : 2 ¼ Cr 1 Mo steel
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Base Metal Groove: 200 max Fillet: 200 max.
Weld Metal Groove: 200 Max Fillet: 200 Max.
Pipe Dia. range Groove: N.A. Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E9018B3 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 4 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: 200 mm max. (Max. 6 mm per pass)
Fillet: Unlimited (Max. 6 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : 150 C
Position of fillet: All
O
Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up.
(Up / Down) Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1208 Page 2 of 2

PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 680- 720 C Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 1 Hr / 25 mm Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): --do--- Volts: --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: String or Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Grinding (for second side welds).
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E9018B3 2.5 DCEP 70-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do -Do 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- Do- 5.0 DCEP 200-240 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (D.N.Ravishankar)
Manager / WTC S.W.E./ WTC
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WPS No.: 1209 Date: 08.11.93 Supporting PQR No: 530, 192
Rev. No :01 Date: 07.02.95
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove and Fillet welding of SS components.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per production drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: 8 Group No: 1 to P. No: 8 Group No: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 to 50 Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 347 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 5 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 8 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: Maximum 50.0 (Max. 6 mm per pass)
Fillet: Maximum 50.0 (Max. 6 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : Nil (Min 10 C)
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 200 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1209 Page 2 of 2

PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Grinding for Groove welds where second side welding
is done
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: N.A.
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E347 2.5 DCEP 60-90 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do -Do 3.15 -Do- 70-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 DCEP 110-150 N.A. N.A. Nil
Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (D.N.Ravishankar)
Manager / WTC SWE / WTC
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WPS No.: 1210 Date: 21.07.97 Supporting PQR No: 578
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Fillet welding of SS attachment to 21/4 Cr 1 Mo Steel attachments with
Preheat and without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Fillet as per production drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : Yes
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: 5A Group No: 1 to P. No: 8 Group No: 1or 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A. Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range Groove: N.A. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 309 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 5 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 8 Electrode |Flux (Class): Nil.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: N.A.
Fillet: 12.5 max. (Max. 6 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : 150 C (P5 side only)
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 250 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1210 Page 2 of 2

PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil
Oscillation: Nil.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 309 2.5 DCEP 60-80 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E 309 3.15 DCEP 80-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E 309 4.0 DCEP 110-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (P.Sivasubramanian)
Sr. Manager / WTC Welding Engineer / WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2

WPS No.: 1211 Date: 26.07.97 Supporting PQR No: 526
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove / Fillet welding pf CS Compounds. To 2 ¼ Cr 1Mo Steel for Non-Pr.
parts and Non IBR items with Preheat and PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per production drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : With or with out.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: 1 Group No: 1 or 2 to P. No: 5A Group No: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : Carbon Steel to 2 ¼ Cr1Mo Steels
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 4.8 – 200.0 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

AWS No. (Class): E 7018 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): Nil.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: 46.0 m max. (Max.6 mm per pass)
Fillet: Unlimited (Max . 6 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : 150 C
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 350 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1211 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 650- 680 C Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 1 Hour / 25 mm Shielding N.A.
(Minimum 1 Hour ) Trailing N.A.
Others: Nil Backing N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts: N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: String or Weave (3dia max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Air arc gouging / grinding for second side welding.
Oscillation: Nil.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 7018 2.5 DCEP 60-80 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E 7018 3.15 DCEP 80-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E 7018 4.0 DCEP 110-140 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (P.Sivasubramanian)
Sr. Manager / WTC Welding Engineer / WTC
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WPS No.: 1212 Date: 20.08.97 Supporting PQR No: 1054
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove & fillet welding of 2 ¼ Cr 1 Mo steel attachments to Stainless steel
attachments and non pressure part applications with preheat and without
PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : With or without.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: 5A Group No: 1 to P. No: 8 Group No: 1 or 2
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 3.0 to 10.0 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

AWS No. (Class): E 309
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.4 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 8 Consumable insert: N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: 10.0 mm maximum (maximum 6.0 mm per pass)
Fillet: 10.0 mm maximum (maximum 6.0 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : 150 C (on P5A
Position of fillet: All side only)
O
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
(Up / Down) Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1212 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. --- ---
Backing N.A. --- --

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts : N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Grinding for second side welding.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
Root SMAW E 309 2.5 DCEP 60-90 N.A. N.A. Nil
Other
SMAW E 309 3.15 DCEP 70-110 N.A. N.A. Nil
layers

Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (R.Rajanarayanan)
Sr. Manager / WTC Welding Engineer / WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1213 Date: 06.10.97 Supporting PQR No: 272, 517 & 700
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove & fillet welding of Carbon Steel attachments to Carbon steel
attachments without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : With or without.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: 1 Group No: 1or 2 to P. No: 1 IS 2062 Group No: 1 or 2/--
Spec. Type & Grade : P1 + P1 / IS 2062
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 4.8 to 38.0 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E7018
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Size of filler metal: See table
F. No.: 4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
A. No.: 1 Consumable insert: N.A.
Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.
Deposited weld metal thickness range
Groove: 38.0 mm (maximum 8 mm per pass)
Fillet: 38.0 mm (Maximum 8 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : Up to 25 mm: Nil
o
Position of fillet: All (Min. 10 C)
o
Above 25: 150 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up.
O
(Up / Down) Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Pre heat maintenance: Nil
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1213 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts : N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: String or weave (3 Dia. max.)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Air arc gauging/Grinding (where second side welding is
done)
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 7018 2.5 DCEP 60-90 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E 7018 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E 7018 4.00 DCEP 140-180 N.A. N.A. Nil
Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (R.Rajanarayanan)
Sr. Manager / WTC Welding Engineer / WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2

WPS No.: 1214 Date: 11.10.97 Supporting PQR No: 685
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove & fillet welding of 2.25Cr1Mo Steels to carbon Steels with Preheat &
without PWHT for Non- Pressure part applications only.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : With or without.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: 5A Group No: 1 to P. No: 1/IS 2062 Group No: 1 or 2
Spec. Type & Grade : P5A + p1 / is 2062 or equivalent.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 3.0 to 10.0 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 9018 B3 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 4 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range: -

Groove: 10.0 mm (Maximum 8 mm per pass)
Fillet: 10.0 mm (Maximum 6.0 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : 150 C
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1214 Page 2 of 2

PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts : N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: string or weave (3 Dia. max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Air arc gauging /Grinding (where second side welding
is done)
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
Root SMAW E 9018B3 2.50 DCEP 80-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others SMAW E9018B3 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others SMAW E9018B3 4.00 DCEP 140-180 N.A. N.A. Nil

Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (R.Rajanarayanan)
Sr. Manager / WTC Welding Engineer / WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1215 Date: 11.10.97 Supporting PQR No: 790 & 547
Rev. No :01 Date: 04.04.06
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove & fillet welding of 2.25Cr1Mo Steels attachments for non-pressure
parts & Non Load Carrying applications with pre heat and without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : With or without.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: 5A Group No: 1 to P. No: 5A Group No: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range :-
Groove: 3.0 to 10 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 9018 B3 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 4 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: 10.0 mm (Maximum 8 mm per pass)
Fillet: 10.0 mm (Maximum 6.0 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : 150 C
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1215 Page 2 of 2

PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): ---do-- Volts : --do--
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root& H String; Others: string or Weave (3 Dia. max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Air arc gouging /Grinding for second side welding
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
Root SMAW E 9018-B3 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
Others -Do- --Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. Nil
Approved by: Prepared by:

(S.Ramesh) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)
SDGM/ WTC & WCMC DGM / WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1216 Date: 29.03.00 Supporting PQR No: 529
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove & fillet welding of 1Cr .5Mo/ 1.25Cr 0.5Mo Steel attachment to 2.25Cr
1Mo Steel attachment.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drg.
Backing Material (type) : As per production drg.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: 4 Group No: 1 to P. No: 5A Group No: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : N.A.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 9.00 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

AWS No. (Class): E 8018-B2 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 3 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: 10.0 mm (Maximum 8 mm per pass)
Fillet: 10.0 mm (Maximum 6.0 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : 150 C
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1216 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts : N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: string or weave (3 Dia. max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Air arc gauging /Grinding for second side welding
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: Nil.
Peening: N.A.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 9018B3 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. Nil
Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (P.Sivasubramanian)
Sr. Manager / WTC Welding Engineer / WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1217 Date: 14.07.01 Supporting PQR No: 984
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove & fillet welding of SA 240 Type 304 Stainless Steel components
without Preheat & without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : As per drawing
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drawing.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: 8 Group No: 1 to P. No: 8 Group No: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : SA 240 Type 304 or equivalent.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 3.0 mm to 12.0 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 308 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 8 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness

Groove: 12.0 mm max (Max. 5mm per pass)
Fillet: Unlimited (Max.5mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : Nil (10 c min)
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 250 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1217 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A
Others: Nil Trailing N.A.
Backing N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts : N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 308 3.15 DCEP 90-120 N.A. N.A. Nil
Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (R.Rajanarayanan)
DGM / WTC Sr.. Welding Engineer / WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2

WPS No.: 1218 Date: 18.07.01 Supporting PQR No: 636
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove & fillet welding of A588 Gr A components.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drg.
Backing Material (type) : Nil
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: Nil Group No: Nil to P. No: Nil Group No: Nil
Spec. Type & Grade : A 588 Gr A or equivalent
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : Nil.
Thickness Range
Groove: 1.6 to 6 Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia. range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 8018-B2 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 3 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: 6mm maximum (maximum 3 mm per pass)
Fillet: 6mm maximum (maximum 3 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : Nil (10 c Min)
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1218 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. --- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A --- ---
Backing N.A. --- ---

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): -do- Volts : -do-
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: string or weave (3 Dia. max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Back grinding for second side welding
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: Nil.
Peening: N.A.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 8018-b2 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
-Do- -Do- -Do- 3.15 -do- 100-130 N.A. N.A. Nil
Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (R.Rajanarayanan)
DGM / WTC Sr.Welding Engineer / WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2

WPS No.: 1219 Date: 19.07.01 Supporting PQR No: 1043
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove & fillet welding of SA 240 Type 310S components without Preheat &
without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : As per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drawing.
Backing Material (type) : Metal.
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: 8 Group No: 2 to P. No: 8 Group No: 2
Spec. Type & Grade : SA 240 Type 310S or equivalent
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: 4.8 mm to 20.0 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe Dia range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

AWS No. (Class): E 310 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 5 Consumable insert: Nil.
A. No.: 8 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: 20.0 mm max. (Max. 4 mm per pass)
Fillet: Unlimited (Max.4 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

O
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : Nil (10 c Min)
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 250 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1219 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A
Others: Nil Trailing N.A.
Backing N.A..

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts : N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Nil
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 310 2.5 DCEP 70-90 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E 310 3.15 DCEP 90-120 N.A. N.A. Nil
Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (R.Rajanarayanan)
DGM / WTC Sr. Welding Engineer / WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1220 Date: 19.07.01 Supporting PQR No: 1191
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Fillet welding of AISI 430 components with Preheat & without PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : As per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drawing.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: 7 Group No: 2 to P. No: 7 Group No: 2
Spec. Type & Grade : AISI 430 or equivalent.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range
Groove: N.A. Fillet: 6.0 mm maximum
Pipe Dia. range: Groove: N.A. Fillet: 100 mm maximum
Others: Nil

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

AWS No. (Class): E 309 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 5 Consumable insert: Nil
A. No.: 8 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range

Groove: N.A.
Fillet: 6mm maximum (maximum 3 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: N.A. Preheat temp (min). : 200 C
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1222 Page 2 of 2

PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A.
Others: Nil Trailing N.A
Backing N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts : N.A.
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): Nil.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil
Filler Current Others
Travel (hot wire,
Weld Volt
Process Dia. speed torch
Layer Class Type Amps. Range
mm range angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 309 2.5 DCEP 70-90 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E 310 3.15 DCEP 80-120 N.A. N.A. Nil
Approved by: Prepared by:

(V.Ravindran) (R.Rajanarayanan)
DGM / WTC Sr.Welding Engineer / WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2

WPS No.: 1223 Date: 25.10.2004 Supporting PQR No: 1121
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove welding of IS8500 Fe 540 Structural components like Ceiling girders /
Columns / Built up Beams etc.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : As per production Drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production Drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: Nil Group No: Nil to P. No: Nil Group No: Nil
Spec. Type & Grade : IS 8500 Fe or equivalent
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : Nil.
Thickness Range :-
Groove: 10 to 200 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe dia range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 8018-B2 Size of filler metal: Refer table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 3 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range: -

Groove: 6mm maximum (maximum 3 mm per pass)
Fillet: 6mm maximum (maximum 3 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : 150 C
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1224 Page 2 of 2

PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
O
Temp. Range: 600 –650 c Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5 minutes/mm Shielding N.A. ---- ---
(minimum 120
Trailing N.A. ---- ---
minutes)
Backing N.A.
Others: Nil

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer table Polarity: Refer table
Amps. (Range): Refer table Volts : Refer table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String or weave (3 dia. max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Air arc gouging / grinding for second side welding
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: N.A.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

(hot
Travel
Weld Volt wire,
Amps. speed
Layer Process Class dia. Type Range torch
range
angle
etc.)
Root SMAW E8018B2 3.15 DCEP 100-130 N.A. N.A. N.A.
Others SMAW E8018B2 4.0 DCEP 140-180 N.A. N.A. N.A.
Others SMAW E8018B2 5.0 DCEP 170-220 N.A. N.A. N.A.
Approved by: Prepared by:

(S.Chellaiah) (R.Rajanarayanan)
AGM/WTC/WCMC/TE DM/ WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1224 Date: 27.04.06 Supporting PQR No: 814, 819
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Welding butt joints of Galvanized Iron Pipes.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove as per Drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: Nil Group No: Nil to P. No: Nil Group No: Nil
Spec. Type & Grade : IS 3586 and equivalent Carbon content  0.25%

Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : Galvanized pipes

Thickness Range :-
Groove: 5.0 to 12 mm Fillet: N.A.
Pipe dia range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: N.A.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 7018 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.1 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range: -

Groove: 12 mm (6 mm per pass max.)
Fillet: 12 mm (6 mm per pas max.)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : Nil
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1216 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. ---- ---
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. ---- ---
Backing N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts : See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String or weave (3 dia. max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: initial grinding of Galvanic coating at the joint / Chipping &
Brushing of slags.
Method of back Gouging: N.A.
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

(hot
Travel
Weld Volt wire,
Amps. speed
Layer Process Class dia. Type Range torch
range
angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 7018 3.15 DCEP 100-140 N.A. N.A. N.A.
All SMAW E 7018 4.0 DCEP 140-190 N.A. N.A. N.A.
All SMAW E 7018 5.0 DCEP 160-210 N.A. N.A. N.A.
Approved by: Prepared by:

(S.Ramesh) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)
SDGM/WTC DGM / WTC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1225 Date: 04.05.06 Supporting PQR No: 295
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove & fillet welding of IS 2062 attachments to SS attachments without
Preheat and PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drg.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: --- Group No: -- to P. No: 8 Group No: 1
Spec. Type & Grade : IS 2062 + Stainless Steel (18Cr –8Ni)
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : N.A.
Thickness Range :-
Groove: 4.5 to 20.0 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe dia range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 309 Size of filler metal: See table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.4 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 5 Consumable insert: N.A.
A. No.: 8 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range: -

Groove: 20.00 max (Maximum 8 mm per pass)
Fillet: Unlimited (Maximum 8 mm per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : Nil
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 350 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Pre heat maintenance: Nil
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1225 Page 2 of 2

PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding Not required ---- ---- --
Others: Nil Trailing Not required ---- ---
Backing Not required ---- -----

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): See table Polarity: See table
Amps. (Range): See table Volts : See table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: String
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Grinding for second side welding
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Single or Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

(hot
Travel
Weld Volt wire,
Amps. speed
Layer Process Class dia. Type Range torch
range
angle
etc.)
All SMAW E 309 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E 309 3.15 DCEP 90-130 N.A. N.A. Nil
All SMAW E 309 4.0 DCEP 120-160 N.A. N.A. Nil
Approved by: Prepared by:

(S.Ramesh) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani)
SDGM/WTC & WCMC DGM/ WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1226 Date: 17.11.06 Supporting PQR No: 1331
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove & fillet welding of A588 Gr A components with out PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drawing.
Backing Material (type) : Nil
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: Nil Group No: Nil to P. No: Nil Group No: Nil
Spec. Type & Grade : A 588 Gr A or equivalent S3 material.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : Nil.
Thickness Range :-
Groove: 5.00 to 16 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe dia range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 8018-B2 Size of filler metal: Refer table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: Nil
A. No.: 3 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range: -

Groove: 16mm maximum (4 mm maximum per pass)
Fillet: 6mm maximum (4 mm maximum per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : 150 C
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Post heat : N.A
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1226 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding N.A. N.A. N.A.
Others: Nil Trailing N.A. N.A. N.A.
Backing N.A. N.A. N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer table Polarity: Refer table
Amps. (Range): Refer table Volts : Refer table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: string or weave (3 dia. max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Back grinding for second side welding
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

(hot
Travel
Weld Volt wire,
Amps. speed
Layer Process Class dia. Type Range torch
range
angle
etc.)
Root SMAW E 8018-B2 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
1 to 2 &
Back SMAW E 8018-B2 3.15 DCEP 100-130 N.A. N.A. Nil
side
Further SMAW E 8018-B2 4.0 DCEP 140-180 N.A. N.A. Nil
Prepared by: Received by: Approved by:

(Kinkar P Narzary) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani) (B.Natarajan)

Welding Engineer / WTC DGM / WTC & WCMC SDGM/ WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1227 Date: 17.11.06 Supporting PQR No: 1332
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: SMAW Type: Manual
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove & fillet welding of A588 Gr A components PWHT.

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per production drg.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per production drawing.
Backing Material (type) : Nil
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: Nil Group No: Nil to P. No: Nil Group No: Nil
Spec. Type & Grade : A 588 Gr A or equivalent S3 material.
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : Nil.
Thickness Range :-
Groove: 5.00 to 32 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe dia range: Groove: Unlimited. Fillet: Unlimited.
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 8018-B2 Size of filler metal: Refer table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.5 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 4 Consumable insert: Nil
A. No.: 3 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range: -

Groove: 32 mm maximum (4 mm maximum per pass)
Fillet: Unlimited. (4 mm maximum per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

o
Position of Groove: All. Preheat temp (min). : 150 C
O
Position of fillet: All Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Weld Progression: Vertical up. Post heat : N.A
(Up / Down)
Other: Nil.
Others: Nil
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1227 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
o
Temp. Range: 655± 15 C Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range 2.5 min / mm Shielding N.A. N.A. N.A.
(Minimum 30 minutes.)
Trailing N.A. N.A. N.A.
Others: Nil
Backing N.A. N.A. N.A.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): Refer table Polarity: Refer table
Amps. (Range): Refer table Volts : Refer table
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): N.A.
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: string or weave (3 dia. max)
Orifice or Gas cup size: N.A.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Back grinding for second side welding
Oscillation: N.A.
Contact tube to work distance: N.A.
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Peening: Nil
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

(hot
Travel
Weld Volt wire,
Amps. speed
Layer Process Class dia. Type Range torch
range
angle
etc.)
Root SMAW E 8018-B2 2.5 DCEP 70-100 N.A. N.A. Nil
1 to 2 &
Back SMAW E 8018-B2 3.15 DCEP 100-130 N.A. N.A. Nil
side
Further SMAW E 8018-B2 4.0 DCEP 140-180 N.A. N.A. Nil
Prepared by: Received by: Approved by:

(Kinkar P Narzary) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani) (B.Natarajan)

Welding Engineer / WTC DGM / WTC & WCMC SDGM/ WTC & WCMC
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Form No. 101-401 Page 1 of 2
WPS No.: 1228 Date: 15.12.06 Supporting PQR No: 1258
Rev. No :00 Date: ------
Welding Process: FCAW (CO2) Type: Semi Automatic
(Auto-Semi-Auto-Manual-Machine)
Application: Groove & fillet welding of IS2062 carbon steel structure up to 50 mm thickness
without PWHT. (AS PER AWS D1.1, SIP: NP: 07/01. QCP: 002/02).

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design : Groove / Fillet as per drawing.
Backing (Yes/No) : As per drawing.
Backing Material (type) : Metal
Metal/Non fusing metal/ :
Non metallic/Others
BASE METAL (QW-403)
P. No: -- Group No: -- to P. No: -- Group No: --
Spec. Type & Grade : IS 2062
Chem. Analysis & Mech. Prop : --
Thickness Range :-
Groove: 3.0 mm – 50 mm Fillet: Unlimited.
Pipe dia range: Groove: --- Fillet: ---
Others: Nil
FILLER METALS (QW-404)
AWS No. (Class): E 71T-1 Size of filler metal: Refer table
Specn. No. (SFA): 5.20 Flux Trade Names: N.A
F. No.: 6 Consumable insert: N.A
A. No.: 1 Electrode |Flux (Class): N.A.

Deposited weld metal thickness range: -

Groove: 16mm maximum (4 mm maximum per pass)
Fillet: 6mm maximum (4 mm maximum per pass)

POSITION (QW-405) PREHEAT (QW-406)

Position of Groove: Flat Preheat temp (min):Thickness,T  38:Nil
Position of fillet: Flat 38<T  63: 100Oc
o
Weld Progression: N.A. T> 63: 150 C
O
Inter pass temp. (Max.): 300 C
Others: Nil
Preheat : Nil
Others: Nil.
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Form No. 101-401 WPS No.: 1226 Page 2 of 2
PWHT (QW-407) GAS (QW-408)
Temp. Range: Nil Nil Gases Mix% Flow Rt.
Time Range Nil Shielding CO2 100% 16-24
Others: Nil Trailing Nil
Backing Nil

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current (AC/DC): DC Polarity: EP
Amps. (Range): 180-220 Volts : 26-28
Tungsten Electrode type and size: N.A.
Mode of metal transfer for (GMAW): Globular
Electrode wire feed speed range: N.A.
Pulsing current (GTAW): N.A.

TECHNIQUES (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: Root: String; Others: string or weave
Orifice or Gas cup size: Max. 3 times dia.
Initial and inter pass cleaning: Brushing/Chipping/Grinding
Method of back Gouging: Air arc gouging / grinding for second side welding
Oscillation: 16/18
Contact tube to work distance: 8-15 mm
Multiple or single pass (per side): Multiple
Multiple or single electrode: Single
Electrode spacing: N.A.
Travel speed Range N.A.
Peening: N.A.
Others: Nil

Filler Current Others

(hot
Travel
Weld Volt wire,
Amps. speed
Layer Process Class dia. Type Range torch
range
angle
etc.)
All FCAW E71T-1 1.6 DCEP 180-220 26-28 N.A. Nil

Prepared by: Received by: Approved by:

(Kinkar P Narzary) (Dr.K.P.Dhandapani) (B.Natarajan)

Welding Engineer / WTC DGM / WTC & WCMC SDGM/ WTC & WCMC