1) Mr. Krishnan Kutty qualified as a welder according to ASME IX standards for pipe welding.
2) He qualified to weld SA 516 Grade 70 steel plate and pipe with diameters of 24 inches and above using SMAW and GTAW processes in the 3G position with solid filler metal.
3) Visual and mechanical testing of the completed welds were satisfactory according to test reports, qualifying the welder.
1) Mr. Krishnan Kutty qualified as a welder according to ASME IX standards for pipe welding.
2) He qualified to weld SA 516 Grade 70 steel plate and pipe with diameters of 24 inches and above using SMAW and GTAW processes in the 3G position with solid filler metal.
3) Visual and mechanical testing of the completed welds were satisfactory according to test reports, qualifying the welder.
1) Mr. Krishnan Kutty qualified as a welder according to ASME IX standards for pipe welding.
2) He qualified to weld SA 516 Grade 70 steel plate and pipe with diameters of 24 inches and above using SMAW and GTAW processes in the 3G position with solid filler metal.
3) Visual and mechanical testing of the completed welds were satisfactory according to test reports, qualifying the welder.
1) Mr. Krishnan Kutty qualified as a welder according to ASME IX standards for pipe welding.
2) He qualified to weld SA 516 Grade 70 steel plate and pipe with diameters of 24 inches and above using SMAW and GTAW processes in the 3G position with solid filler metal.
3) Visual and mechanical testing of the completed welds were satisfactory according to test reports, qualifying the welder.
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WELDER PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION (WPQ)
In accordance with ASME IX for Pipe Welding
Welder Name: Mr. KRISHNAN KUTTY
Welder ID.No : W #01 Test Description: (Process Type: Manual) Identification of WPS No: FFZ/WPS/ORLY/37 Rev.01 Specification of Base Metal: Overlay on SA 516 Gr. 70
Test Condition and Qualification Limits:
Welding Variables Actual Values Range Qualified
Welding Process SMAW + GTAW SMAW + GTAW
Backing With With
Base Metal: P - Number SA 516 Gr. 70 (P1) P1 TO P11, P34, P41 TO P49
F – Number F42, F34 F34, F41 TO F46
Deposited Weld Metal Thickness (2 + 2)mm Min (2 + 2)mm Min
Pipe Diameter (O.D) Plate 24’’ OD & Above
Filler Metal (GTAW) With Filler Metal With Filler Metal
Solid or flux - cored Solid Solid
Inserts No No
Position Qualified 3G FLAT & VERTICAL
Progression Uphill Uphill
Inert Backing (GTAW) NA NA
Current Polarity (GTAW) DCSP DCSP
Results:- Visual Examination of Completed Weld: Satisfactory. Mechanical Testing: Report # M 3599 – 3605 dated 19.08.2006 – Accepted. We certify that the statements in this record are correct & that the test coupons were prepared, welded, and tested in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code FOR FERROFAB (QA/QC Engineer) FOR FERROFAB (Technical Manager)