API-1000-12 Rev 0
API-1000-12 Rev 0
API-1000-12 Rev 0
NOTE: This WPS shall be used in conjunction with the applicable sections of the Los Alamos National
Laboratories Welding Standards Manual (GWS)
WELD JOINT: Type: Butt Class: Full Penetration
Joint Description: Open Butt single V- welded from one side only.
Sketch Number: See pg. 2 for typical sketch and bead sequence.
BASE MATERIALS: Spec: ASTM A53 or A 106 A/B to Spec: API 5L X42 /X52
Thickness Welded: 0.187” - 0.750” to 0.187” - 0.750”
Pipe Diame ter: 2.375” o.d. thru 12.75” o.d. pipe to Pipe Diameter 2.375” o.d. thru 12.75” o.d. pipe
ASME P No.: 1 Group: 1 to P No.: 1 Group: 1
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Current: DC Polarity: EP Ranges Amps: See pg. 2
Trans fer Mode: N/A WFS/IPM: N/A Volts: See pg. 2
Electrode size and Type See pg. 2 Travel/IPM See pg. 2
MAX. TIME BETWEEN PASSES: 5 minutes between root pass and second pass.
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WELDING TECHNIQUE:
Line-Up Clamp: Optional, if used line-up clamp shall be left until 50% of root bead is complete.
Stringer or Weave Bead: (S) Y (W) Y Single Pass N/A Multi Pass Y
Cleaning and/or Grinding:
PROCEDURE QUALIFIED FOR: Charpy V Notch N/A NDTT N/A D.T. N/A
37.5° Bevel
NOTE: Weld layers are representative only actual number of passes and layer sequence may vary
due to variation in joint design, thickness and fit-up.
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TEST PARAMETERS
TENSILE TESTS
No. Specimen Area Applied Ultimate Character of failure and location
Type Sq./ in Load Tensile
1. Figure 4 .3051 23,619 77,408 Base metal cup and cone
2. Figure 4 .3213 23,232 72,305 Base metal cup and cone
3. N/A
4. N/A
NICK-BREAK TESTS
No. Type Remarks on Nick-Break tests
We certify that the statements herein are correct and that the tests were conducted in accordance with
API-1104.
Authorized By: Kelly Bingham ___________________ Date: 10/30/03
Signature on File
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