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ASME SECTION IX for

ASME 570 Exam
 ASME SECTION IX WELDING PRACTICE QUESTIONS:

1. The purpose of the WPS and PQR is to determined that:

1. the welder is qualified

2. the base metals are strong enough
3. the weldment has the desired properties
4. the skill of the welder

2. The WPS lists:

1. nonessential variables
2. essential variables
3. supplementary essential variables if required
4. all of the above

3. The PQR must list:

1. essential variables and supplementary essential variables when notch toughness is

required
2. nonessential variables
3. welder qualification variables
4. all of the above

4. What is the earliest Edition of Section IX recognized by the current edition?

1. 1958
2. 1992
3. 1987
4. 1962

5. New Welding Procedure Specifications must meet the ____________ Edition and
addenda of Section IX.

1. 1962
2. current (latest mandatory)
3. Inspector
4. All of the above

6. Each ______________ shall conduct the tests required by Section IX to quality the
WPSs used during the construction, alteration, or repair.

1. Welder or welding operator

2. Manufacturer or contractor
3. Inspector
4. All of the above
7. The records of procedure, welder and welding operator qualification must be available to
the ________________.

1. Manufacturer or Contractor
2. Welder
3. Authorized Inspector
4. Foreman

8. A welder qualifying with a groove weld in plate in the 4G position is qualified to weld
groove welds in plate and pipe over 24 O.D. in the ______________ positions.

1. Overhead
2. Flat and horizontal
3. Flat and overhead
4. Horizontal

9. A welder qualifying with the plate fillet welds in the 3F and 4F positions is qualified to
weld groove welds in plate in the ________________ positions.

1. Flat only
2. Flat and horizontal
3. Flat and vertical
4. None of the above

10. A welder qualifying by making a groove weld on pipe with an O.D. of 3/4" in the 5G
position is qualified to weld groove welds in:

1. 1/2" O.D. Pipe in the overhead position

2. 6 O.D. Pipe in the vertical position
3. 3/4" O.D. pipe in the horizontal position
4. None of the above

11. In general, qualification on groove welds also qualifies a welder to make:

1. Stud welds
2. Overhead welds
3. Fillet welds
4. All of the above

12. Charpy V-notch tests are performed to determine a weldments

1. Tensile strength
2. Ductility
3. Notch toughness
4. All of above
13. A welder making a groove weld using the SAW process on P1 materials may be qualified
using radiography.

1. True
2. False

14. When a tensile specimen breaks in the metal outside of the weld or fusion line, the
strength recorded may be _______________ below the specified tensile and be accepted.

1. 3.5%
2. .5%
3. 5%
4. All of the above

15. Guided-bend specimens shall have no open defects in the weld or heat effected zone
exceeding ____________ measured in any direction on the convex surface of the
specimen after bending.

1. 1/16
2. 3/32
3. 1/8
4. None of the above

16. When using radiographs to qualify welders, the acceptance standards used are found in:

1. ASME Section V
2. ASME Section IX
3. ASME Section VIII
4. The referencing code

17. A WPS must describe:

1. Essential variables
2. Nonessential variables
3. Supplementary essential variables when required for notch toughness
4. All of the above

18. A PQR must describe:

1. Nonessential variables
2. Essential variables
3. Results of Welder Qualification tests
4. Project description & NDE methods
19. The ____________________ must certify the PQR as accurate.

1. Inspector
2. Manufacturer or contractor
3. Welder
4. All of the above

20. For the SMAW process ___________________ is an essential variable for the WPS.

1. Groove design
2. Post Weld heat treatment (PWHT)
3. Roof spacing
4. Method of cleaning

21. For the SAW process ________________ is an essential variable for the WPS.

1. Supplemental powdered filler metal (if used)

2. Filler metal diameter
3. Preheat maintenance
4. Addition or deletion of peening

22. The basic purpose of testing a welder is to establish the welders ______________.

1. Knowledge of welding requirements

2. Ability to deposit sound weld metal
3. mechanical ability to operate equipment
4. General attitude toward welding inspectors

23. The record of a welders performance tests is called a ________________.

1. PQR
2. WQR
3. WPS
4. WPQ

24. if a welder qualified with the manual SMAW process on Jan. 1, 1997 and last welded
with manual SMAW on March 15, 1997, would he still be qualified on October 7, 1997?

1. Yes
2. No
25. A welder qualifying with the SMAW process with a double welded groove weld is
qualified to weld.

1. Without backing
2. With all base metals
3. With backing only
4. With P1 backing only

26. Immediate retests of welders qualifications coupons __________________.

1. shall use the same method

2. May use any method
3. Are not allowed
4. Required Inspector approval

27. Welder performance qualification records must describe all the _____________ variables
specified.

1. Essential & nonessential

2. Nonessential
3. Essential
4. Brazing
28. A welder depositing 1/2 of weld metal in three layers in a groove weld with the SMAW
process is qualified to deposit up to __________________ of weld metal.

1. 8
2. 1
3. Max to be welded
4. 1/2"

29. P numbers are used to designate groups of

1. Electrodes
2. Flux
3. Base metals
4. Joints

30. A welder qualifying with P-No.21 is qualified to weld

1. P-1 P-11 to P-1 P-11

2. P-8 P8
3. P-21 P-25 to P-21 P-25
4. P21 to P21 only
31. Section IX groups welding electrodes by

1. AWS class
2. ASME specification
3. SFA
4. F number

32. Ferrous weld metal chemical composition may be designated using

1. P number
2. Welder I.D.
3. A number
4. page number

33. For welder qualification with the SMAW process _________________ is an essential
variable.

1. Base metal thickness

2. Peening
3. P-number
4. Electrode diameter

34. Each welder must be assigned a(n)

1. P number
2. Unique identifier
3. Hood & gloves
4. Inspector

35. A welder qualification coupon welded in the 2G position of 5/16 thick plate material
must have how many root and face bends?

1. 2 1 each
2. 4 2 each
3. 6 2 face and 4 root
4. 8 4 each

36. A WPS shall have:

1. the welder referenced.

2. the PQR referenced.
3. the NACE referenced.
4. the PDQ referenced.
37. Welding in the 1G position qualifies a welder in what position?

1. horizontal
2. vertical
3. flat
4. overhead

38. Which of the following is an essential variable for qualification of an SMAW welding
procedure?

1. F number
2. joint design
3. diameter of the electrode
4. pipe diameter
39. A welder may be qualified by RT if:

1. The first 3 of the first production weld is radiographed.

2. the first production weld passes mechanical tests.
3. If the first production weld passes mechanical tests.
4. If the first production weld is passes by MT examination.

40. A welder may be qualified using RT in these processes except for _______________.

1. GMAW (short-circuiting mode)

2. GMAW (pulsed-arc)
3. GMAW (spray-arch)
4. SMAW
 Please Refer to SAW-02 WPS for questions 9 to 18.
9. (WPS/PQR) An essential variable not addressed on the PQR or WPS is

a) QW-403.9

b) QW-403.13

c) QW-404.36

d) All essential variables have been addressed

10. (WPS) The deposited weld metal thickness range shown

a) Is correct

b) Is beyond the range permitted by the code

c) Should be 4 max

d) None of the above

11. (WPS) The SFA classification for the filler metal shown is

a) 5.7

b) 5.17

c) 5.20

d) 5.30

12. (WPS) The pipe diameter range listed on the WPS

a) Is incorrect

b) Is acceptable

c) Should be 24 max

d) None of the above

13. (PQR/WPS) PWHT shown on the PQR and WPS is

a) Incorrect, all codes require PWHT at this thickness

b) Incorrect, as the PQR should have PWHT values filled in

c) Incorrect, the WPS should specify a PWHT temp for production welds

d) Acceptable it is correctly addressed

14. (PQR) The tension test results are

a) Sufficiently strong for code compliance

b) Not sufficiently strong for code compliance

c) 10% over rated based metal UTS and therefore out of code compliance

d) None of the above

15. (PQR) The tension test results are

a) Acceptable

b) Unacceptable insufficient specimen width

c) Unacceptable multiple specimens not allowed for 1 thickness welded

d) Unacceptable insufficient number of specimens

16. (PQR) the PQR

a) Need not be signed to be properly certified

b) Must be signed by the Managing Director

c) Must be signed to be properly certified

d) None of the above

17. (PQR) Bend test results are

a) Acceptable as shown

b) Unacceptable incorrect type of specimens tested

c) Unacceptable incorrect figure number quoted

d) Unacceptable not enough specimens tested

18. (PQR) An essential variable(s) incorrectly omitted from the PQR is

a) QW-404.25

b) QW406.1

c) QW-407

d) QW-404.34
 QW-482 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR WELDING PROCEDURE SPECTIONS (WPS)
(See Qw-200.1, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)

Company Name____________TWI_____________________By____________P.PAUL_______________________
Welding Procedure Specification No.___SAW-02_____Date___20/08/2007___Supporting PQR No. (s)____SAW-02___
Revision no. ____SAW_______Date______________________

Welding Process (es) __________________________________Type (s) _______Machine____________________

(automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto)

JOINTS (QW-402) Details

Joint Design________Double Vee Groove________________
Backing (Yes)_______X_________(No)__________________
Backing Material (Type) _________Weld metal____________
(Refer to both backing and retainers)

Metal Nonfusing Metal

Nonmetalinnic Other

Sketches, Production Drawings, Weld Symbols or Written

Description should show the general arrangement of he parts To
be welded. Where applicable, the root spacing and the details of
weld groove may be specified.

(at the option of the Mfgr. Sketches may be attached to illustrate

Joint design, weld layers and bead sequence, e.g., for notch
Toughness procedures, for multiple process procedures, etc.)

__________________________________________________________________________________________

*BASE METALS(QW-403)
P-No.___1___Group No.___1____to P-No.______1________Group No. _____________1_____________
OR
Specification type and grade __________________SA134 SA285 C__________________________________
To Specification type and grade________________SA134 SA285 C__________________________________
OR
Chem. Analysis and Mech. Prop.________________________________________________________________
To chem. Analysis and Mech Prop.______________________________________________________________
Thickness range:
Base Metal: Groove__________3/16 2____________Fillet___________________________________
Pipe Diameter range: Groove ______________All__________________ Fillet ____________________________
Other_____________________________________________________________________________________

*FILLER METALS (QW-404)

Spec. No. (SFA) SFA 5.17
AWS No. (Class) F7A-EM12
F-No. 6
A-No 1
Size of filler metals 1/8 1/4
Weld Metal
Thickness Range
Groove 2 max
Fillet N/A
Electrode-Flux (Class) F7A2 (neutral)
Flux Trade Name Lincoln
Consumable Insert N/A
Other No supplemental powder

* Each base metal-filler metal combination should be recorded individually.

 QW-482 (Back)
WPS No.__SAW-02___Rev__0___
POSITIONS (QW-405 POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)
Position (s) of Groove___________1G________________ Temperature
Welding Progression: Up_________Down_______________ Range_____________None__________________
Position (s) of Fillet_____________None_______________ Time
Range_____________________________________

PREHEAT (QW-406) GAS (QW-408)

Preheat Temp. Min _____________60F_________________ Percent Composition
Interpass Temp. Max____________650 Max__________________ Gas (es) (Mixture) Flow
Preheat Maintenance____________None________________ Rate
(Continuous or special heating where applicable should be Shielding ___None___ _________
recorded) __________
Trailing ___None___ _________
__________
Backing ___None___ _________
__________

ELECTRICAL CHARACHTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current AC or DC________DC________Polarity____Reverse______
Amps (Rang)______300 - 400__Vots (Range)_____34-40_______
(amps and volts range should be recorded for each electrode
Size, position, and thickness, etc. This information may be
Listed in a tabular form similar to that shown below)

Tungsten Electrodes Size and Type________________N/A_____________________________________________________

(Pure Tungsten, 2% Thoriated, etc.)
Mode of Metal Transfer for GMAW_________________N/A_____________________________________________________
(spray arc, short circuiting arc, etc.)
Electrode Wire feed speed range___________________60 -100 IPM_____________________________________________

TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
String or weave Bead__________________String_____________________________________________________________
Orifice or Gas Cup Size___________________________________________________________________________________
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.)_______________Brushing, grinding____________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Method of Back Gouging________________Air carbon arc_______________________________________________________
Oscillation____________________________None_____________________________________________________________
Contact Tude to Work Distance___________1/8 ___________________________________________________________
Multiple or Single Pass (per side)__________Multiple pass_______________________________________________________
Multiple or single Electrodes______________Single_____________________________________________________________
Travel Speed (Range)___________________27 40 IPM________________________________________________________
Peening______________________________Not Allowed________________________________________________________
Other__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Filler Metal Current

Other(e.g
Remarks,
Travel
Weld Volt Comments, Hot
Process Speed
Layer (s) Amp Range wire Addition,
Class Dia Type Range Range Technique, Torch
Polar Angle, Etc
 QW-483 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORDS (PQR)
(See Qw-200.2, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)
Record Actual Conditions Used to Weld Test Coupon

Company Name______________TWI_______________________________________________________________
Procedure Qualification Record No.______________SAW-02________________ Date_______20/07/07__________
WPS No._______________SAW-02________________________________________________________________
Welding Process (es)___________SAW____________________________________________________________
Types (automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto)__________Manual_________________________________________

JOINTS (QW-402)

Groove Design of Test Coupon

(For combination qualifications, the deposited weld metal thickness shall recorded for each filler metal or process used)

BASE METALS (QW-403) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT( QW-407)

Material Spec._________SA-134________________ Temperature ______None____________________
Type of Grade_______SA285 GrC______________ Time _____________None____________________
P-No_____1________to P-No._______1_________ Other_____________________________________
Thickness of test coupon ____________1________ _________________________________________
Diameter of Test Coupon__________24_____ _________________________________________
Other_____________________________________ _________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________ GAS (QW-408)
_________________________________________ Percent Composition
_________________________________________ Gas(es) (Mixture) Flow Rate
_________________________________________ Shielding __None___ ________ _________
_________________________________________ Trailing __None___ ________ _________
Backing __None___ ________ _________

FILLER METALS (QW-404) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTCS (QW-409)

SFA Specification____5.7______ ____________
AWS Classification__F7A-EM12___ ____________ Current _______Direct______________________
Filler Metal F-No.______6______ ____________ Polarity _______Reverse____________________
Weld Metal Analysis A-No.__1___ ____________ Amps______100________Volts_______________
Size of Filler Metal_____1/8____ ____________ Tungsten Electrode Size ____________________
Other___No pass greater than ____ ____________ Other____________________________________
_____________________________ ____________ ________________________________________
Weld Metal Thickness_____1___ ____________ ________________________________________

POSITION (QW-405) TECHNIQUE (QW-410)

Position of Groove_______________1G_________
Weld Progression (Uphill, Downhill)_____Flat____
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
PREHEAT (QW-406)
Preheat Temp__________60F min_____________
Interpass Temp_________650F max___________
Other_____________________________________
Travel Speed_______________30 IPM__________
String or Weave Bead________ String___________
Oscillation__________None____________________
Multipass or Single Pass(per side)____multiple____
Single or Multiple Electrodes______Single________
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
 QW-483 (Back)
PQR No.______SAW-02__

Tensile Test (QW-150)

Ultimate Ultimate Type of

Specimen Width Thickness Area Total Load Unit Stress Failure &
Ib Psi Location

T1 0.750 0.500 0.375 37500 100000 DF/HAZ

T2 0.750 0.500 0.375 35000 93300 DF/HAZ
T3 0.750 0.500 0.375 37500 100000 DF/HAZ
T4 0.750 0.500 0. 375 35000 93300 DF/HAZ

Guided-Bead Tests (QW-160)

Type and Figure No. Result

QW-462.2 SIDE 1 Pass
QW-462.2 SIDE 2 Pass
QW-462.2 SIDE 3 Pass
QW-462.2 SIDE 4 Pass

Toughness Tests (QW-170)

Specim Notch Specimen Test Impact Values Drop Weight Break

en Location Size Temp. Ft. ibs % Shear Mils (Y/N)
No.

Comment: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Fillet-Weld Test (QW-180)

Result Satisfactory: Yes___________No___________Penetration into Parent Metal: Yes_________No__________

Macro Results_________________________________________________________________________________

Other Tests
Type of Test____________________________________________________________________________________
Deposit Analysis________________________________________________________________________________
Other_________________________________________________________________________________________

Weldders Name______STEVE FRANCIS________Clock No._____________Stamp No._______6969___________

Tests conducted by________Testhouse_____________Laboratory Test No._____________________________
We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared, welded, and tested in accordance
with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code.

Manufacturer________________TWI________________

Date__________20/07/07_________________ By _________Mike Trinidad____

Please refer to GMAW-03 WPS for questions 19 - 28
19. (WPS) The base material thickness range shown;

a) Is correct

b) Should be 3/16 4

c) Should be 3/16 8 max

d) Should be 3/16 2

20. (WPS) The deposited weld metal thickness range

a) Is correct

b) Is beyond the range permitted by the code

c) Is acceptable if impact testing is carried out

d) None of the above

21. (WPS) The fillet metal shown is

a) Acceptable

b) Unacceptable ER70S-2 was qualified but ER 70S-7 is on the WPS

c) Unacceptable electrode should be 6010 on WPS

d) Correct c and d answers

22. (WPS) The mode of metal transfer is

a) Unacceptable for that qualified on the PQR

b) Is acceptable

c) Unacceptable-Should be pulsed

d) Unacceptable Should be spray

23. (WPS) The gas shielding is

a) Acceptable

b) Unacceptable composition has changed

c) Not required for GMAW

d) None of the above

24. (PQR) The 3G position of the test pipe indicates it was

a) Welded in the horizontal position

b) Welded in the overhead position

c) Welded in the 45 fixed position

d) None of the above this is not a pipe test position

25. (PQR) The tension test results are

a) Acceptable

b) Unacceptable-insufficient strength

c) Unacceptable-not enough tests for thickness welded

d) Unacceptable-calculations incorrect

26. (PQR) Bend test results are

a) Acceptable as shown

b) Unacceptable-incorrect type of specimens tested

c) Unacceptable results do not meet code

d) Unacceptable not enough specimens tested

27. (PQR) A non-essential variable incorrectly omitted from the PQR is

a) Peening

b) Electrode spacing

c) Gas nozzle size

d) None-non-essential variables do not have to be included in the PQR

28. (PQR) An essential variable(s) incorrectly omitted from the PQR is

a) QW-403.9

b) QW404.24 and QW-404.27

c) QW-402.1

d) Both a) and b)
 QW-482 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR WELDING PROCEDURE SPECTIONS (WPS)
(See Qw-200.1, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)

Company Name__________TWI___________________By____________P.PAUL___________________________
Welding Procedure Specification No.____GMAW-03__Date_20/08/2007__Supporting PQR No. (s)____GMAW-03____
Revision no. _________________Date______________________

Welding Process (es) __________GMAW_________________Type (s) ______Semi-auto____________________

(automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto)

JOINTS (QW-402) Details

Joint Design________Single Vee Groove______________
Backing (Yes)__________________(No)_____X________
Backing Material (Type) ___________none____________
(Refer to both backing and retainers)

Metal Nonfusing Metal

Nonmetalinnic Other

Sketches, Production Drawings, Weld Symbols or Written

Description should show the general arrangement of he parts To
be welded. Where applicable, the root spacing and the details of
weld groove may be specified.

(at the option of the Mfgr. Sketches may be attached to illustrate

Joint design, weld layers and bead sequence, e.g., for notch
Toughness procedures, for multiple process procedures, etc.)

__________________________________________________________________________________________

*BASE METALS(QW-403)
P-No.__1___Group No.____1____to P-No._________1______Group No. __________1____________________
OR
Specification type and grade ______________SA-333_______________________________________________
To Specification type and grade____________SA-333_______________________________________________
OR
Chem. Analysis and Mech. Prop.________________________________________________________________
To chem. Analysis and Mech Prop.______________________________________________________________
Thickness range:
Base Metal: Groove_______1/16 2________________Fillet___________________________________
Other_____________________________________________________________________________________

*FILLER METALS (QW-404)

Spec. No. (SFA) SFA 5.18
AWS No. (Class) E70S-7
F-No. 6
A-No 1
Size of filler metals 1/8 - 3/32
Weld Metal
Thickness Range
Groove Unlimited
Fillet Unlimited
Electrode-Flux (Class) N/A
Flux Trade Name N/A
Consumable Insert N/A
Other

* Each base metal-filler metal combination should be recorded individually.

 QW-482 (Back)

WPS No.__GMAW-03___Rev__0___

POSITIONS (QW-405 POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

Position (s) of Groove___________All________________ Temperature
Welding Progression: Up____X____Down _______________ Range_____________None__________________
Position (s) of Fillet_____________All_______________ Time Range_____________________________________

PREHEAT (QW-406) GAS (QW-408)

Preheat Temp. Min _____________60F_________________ Percent Composition
Interpass Temp. Max____________650 Max__________________ Gas (es) (Mixture) Flow Rate
Preheat Maintenance____________None________________ Shielding ___Ar/CO2___ __80/20__ _35CFH__
(Continuous or special heating where applicable should be recorded) Trailing ___None___ _________ _______
Backing ___None___ _________ _______

ELECTRICAL CHARACHTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current AC or DC________DC________Polarity____Reverse______
Amps (Rang)______120 - 200__Vots (Range)_____14-18_______
(amps and volts range should be recorded for each electrode
Size, position, and thickness, etc. This information may be
Listed in a tabular form similar to that shown below)

Tungsten Electrodes Size and Type________________N/A_____________________________________________________

(Pure Tungsten, 2% Thoriated, etc.)
Mode of Metal Transfer for GMAW_________________Short circuiting____________________________________________
(spray arc, short circuiting arc, etc.)
Electrode Wire feed speed range__________________________________________________________________________

TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
String or weave Bead__________________String_____________________________________________________________
Orifice or Gas Cup Size___________________________________________________________________________________
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.)_______________Brushing, grinding____________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Method of Back Gouging________________None_______________________________________________________
Oscillation____________________________Reverse____________________________________________________________
Contact Tude to Work Distance___________ ___________________________________________________________
Multiple or Single Pass (per side)__________Multiple pass_______________________________________________________
Multiple or single Electrodes______________Single_____________________________________________________________
Travel Speed (Range)___________________10 15 IPM________________________________________________________
Peening ______________________________Not Allowed________________________________________________________
Other__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other(e.g
Filler Metal Current Remarks,
Comments,
Hot wire
Travel Addition,
Volt Speed Technique,
Weld Process
Amp Range Range Torch Angle,
Layer (s) Class Dia Type Polar Range Etc)
 QW-483 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORDS (PQR)
(See Qw-200.2, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)
Record Actual Conditions Used to Weld Test Coupon

Company Name___________TWI__________________________________________________________________
Procedure Qualification Record No.__________GMAW-03_____________________ Date ________20/07/07_______
WPS No.___________GMAW-03____________________________________________________________________
Welding Process (es)______________GMAW_________________________________________________________
Types (automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto)__________Semi-Auto______________________________________

JOINTS (QW-402)

Groove Design of Test Coupon

(For combination qualifications, the deposited weld metal thickness shall recorded for each filler metal or process used)

BASE METALS (QW-403) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT( QW-407)

Material Spec._______SA333__________________
Type of Grade_________6___________________
P-No _____1__________to P-No._______1______
Thickness of test coupon _________2__________
Diameter of Test Coupon___________48________
Other_____________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Temperature _______None____________________
Time _____________None____________________
Other_____________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
GAS (QW-408)
Percent Composition
Gas(es) (Mixture) Flow Rate
Shielding __CO2___ __100%_ _20 CFH__
Trailing __None___ ________ _________
Backing __None___ ________ _________

FILLER METALS (QW-404) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTCS (QW-409)

SFA Specification__5.18_______ ____________
AWS Classification___E70S-2___ ____________ Current_________Direct_____________________
Filler Metal F-No.______6______ ____________ Polarity_________Reverse____________________
Weld Metal Analysis A-No.___1__ ____________ Amps________130_________Volts_____17_____
Size of Filler Metal_____1/8____ ____________ Tungsten Electrode Size __________N/A________
Other______________________ ____________ Other____________________________________
___________________________ ____________ ________________________________________
Weld Metal Thickness___2____ ____________ ________________________________________

POSITION (QW-405) TECHNIQUE (QW-410)

Position of Groove_________3G________________
Weld Progression (Uphill, Downhill)___Downhill____
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
PREHEAT (QW-406)
Preheat Temp____________60________________
Interpass Temp___________650_______________
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
Travel Speed_____________12 IPM____________
String or Weave Bead_______Weave___________
Oscillation________________None____________
Multipass or Single Pass(per side)___multiple____
Single or Multiple Electrodes________Single______
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
 QW-483 (Back)
PQR No.______GMAW-03__

Tensile Test (QW-150)

Ultimate Ultimate Type of

Specimen No. Width Thickness Area Total Load Unit Stress Failure &
Ib Psi Location
T1 0.750 1 0.750 53200 70933 DF/HAZ
T1 0.751 1 0.751 52300 69640 DF/HAZ

Guided-Bead Tests (QW-160)

Type and Figure No. Result

QW-462.2 FACE 1 Pass
QW-462.2 FACE 2 Pass
QW-462.2 ROOT 1 Pass
QW-462.2 ROOT 2 Pass

Toughness Tests (QW-170)

Specimen Notch Specimen Test Impact Values Drop Weight Break

No. Location Size Temp. Ft. ibs % Shear Mils (Y/N)

Comment: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Fillet-Weld Test (QW-180)

Result Satisfactory: Yes___________No___________Penetration into Parent Metal: Yes_________No__________

Macro Results_________________________________________________________________________________

Other Tests
Type of Test____________________________________________________________________________________
Deposit Analysis________________________________________________________________________________
Other_________________________________________________________________________________________

Weldders Name______STEVE FRANCIS________Clock No._____________Stamp No._______SF3___________

Tests conducted by________Testhouse_____________Laboratory Test No._________TH-002________________
We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared, welded, and tested in accordance
with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code.

Manufacturer________________TWI________________

Date__________20/07/07_____________________ By _________Mike
Trinidad___
(Detail of record of tests are illustrative only and may be modified to conform to the type and number of tests required by the Code)
Please refer to GTAW-04 WPS for questions 29-40

29. (WPS) The base material thickness range shown;

a) Is correct

b) Should be 1/16 1"

c) Should be 3/16 1/2"

d) Should be 3/16 1/4

30. (WPS) The shielding gas on the WPS

a) Is correct

b) Should be 95% argon 5% H2

c) Should be shown as 20-30 CFH

d) Both b) and c)

31. (WPS) The correct preheat on the WPS is

a) Correct as shown

b) 100 F minimum

c) 250 F maximum

d) 150 F minimum

32. (PQR/WPS) The supporting PQR

a) Is properly identified and traceable to the WPS

b) Is not properly identified and not traceable to the WPS

c) Is not traceable to the WPS

d) Must be PWHTd per ASME requirements

33. A drawing or sketch of the weld joint

a) Must be shown on the PQR

b) Must be shown on the PQR and WPS

c) Must be shown on the WPS but not the PQR

d) None of the above

34. (PQR) The tension tests are

a) Full size pipe specimens

b) Full size reduced section specimens

c) Reduced section turned specimens

d) Not required for this PQR

35. (PQR) The tension test results are

a) Acceptable

b) Unacceptable-insufficient strength

c) Unacceptable-due to size of the specimens (section t)

d) Unacceptable-calculation incorrect

36. (PQR) Bend tests shown on the PQR

a) Are acceptable as shown

b) Are insufficient in number

c) Are the wrong type

d) Both b) and c)

37. (PQR) Bend test shown on the PQR

a) Are acceptable as shown

b) Do not meet ASME IX defect acceptance requirements

c) Should be listed with each specimens length

d) Need PWHT after bending

38. (PQR) The PQR is

a) Unacceptable it was welded in 2G position but WPS states all positions

b) Unacceptable it is not certified

c) Unacceptable it has a backing gas not required on WPS

d) All of the above

39. (PQR) The filler metal shown on the WPS

a) Is properly qualified by the PQR

b) Is not properly qualified by the PQR

c) Is not necessary because GTAW can be autogenous

d) Will require peening

40. (PQR) The amps and volts shown on the WPS

a) Are acceptable as shown

b) Are unacceptable as qualified on the PQR

c) Must be higher to properly operate this electrode

d) None of the above

 QW-482 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR WELDING PROCEDURE SPECTIONS (WPS)
(See Qw-200.1, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)

Company Name_______________TWI_____________________By_________P.PAUL_______________________
Welding Procedure Specification No.___GTAW-04___Date__20/08/2007__Supporting PQR No. (s)____GTAW-04____
Revision no. ________0________Date_____20/07/2007_______

Welding Process (es) __________GTAW__________________Type (s) _______Manual_____________________

(automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto)

JOINTS (QW-402) Details

Joint Design ______________All____________________
Backing (Yes)_________X________(No)_____X________ SEE PRODUCTION DRAWINGS
Backing Material (Type) _______Carbon Steel____________
(Refer to both backing and retainers)

Metal Nonfusing Metal

Nonmetalinnic Other

Sketches, Production Drawings, Weld Symbols or Written

Description should show the general arrangement of he parts To
be welded. Where applicable, the root spacing and the details of
weld groove may be specified.

(at the option of the Mfgr. Sketches may be attached to illustrate

Joint design, weld layers and bead sequence, e.g., for notch
Toughness procedures, for multiple process procedures, etc.)

__________________________________________________________________________________________

*BASE METALS(QW-403)
P-No.__4___Group No.____1____to P-No._______4________Group No. ____________1__________________
OR
Specification type and grade ___________SA250 T11_______________________________________________
To Specification type and grade_________SA250 T11_______________________________________________
OR
Chem. Analysis and Mech. Prop.________________________________________________________________
To chem. Analysis and Mech Prop.______________________________________________________________
Thickness range:
Base Metal: Groove_________1/16 1/2"______________Fillet____________All___________________
Pipe diameter range: Groove __________1/16 1/2___________Fillet ____________All_____________
Other_____________________________________________________________________________________

*FILLER METALS (QW-404)

Spec. No. (SFA) SFA 5.29
AWS No. (Class) ER70S2
F-No. 6
A-No 3
Size of filler metals 1/16 1/8
Weld Metal
Thickness Range
Groove 1/2 max
Fillet All
Electrode-Flux (Class) N/A
Flux Trade Name N/A
Consumable Insert YES
Other

* Each base metal-filler metal combination should be recorded individually.

 QW-482 (Back)
WPS No.__GTAW-04_Rev_0_

POSITIONS (QW-405 POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

Position (s) of Groove___________All_________________ Temperature
Welding Progression: Up____X____Down_______________ Range_______1100F_____________________
Position (s) of Fillet___________All____________________ Time Range_________1 Hr per
inch_____________________

PREHEAT (QW-406) GAS (QW-408)

Preheat Temp. Min ______________60F_______________ Percent Composition
Interpass Temp. Max_____________650F max___________ Gas (es) (Mixture) Flow
Preheat Maintenance_____________none_______________ Rate
(Continuous or special heating where applicable should be recorded) Shielding __Argon___ __99.9%_
____45_____
Trailing __None___ _________
___________
Backing __None___ _________
___________

ELECTRICAL CHARACHTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current AC or DC______DC__________Polarity___Reverse_____
Amps (Rang)______110-160________Vots (Range)____12-17____
(amps and volts range should be recorded for each electrode
Size, position, and thickness, etc. This information may be
Listed in a tabular form similar to that shown below)

Tungsten Electrodes Size and Type__________________________N/A_____________________________________________

(Pure Tungsten, 2% Thoriated, etc.)
Mode of Metal Transfer for GMAW___________________________N/A____________________________________________
(spray arc, short circuiting arc, etc.)
Electrode Wire feed speed range_____________________________N/A____________________________________________

TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
String or weave Bead _______________________String or weave________________________________________________
Orifice or Gas Cup Size_______________________________________________________________________________
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.)_____________Brushing, grinding______________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Method of Back Gouging______________None_______________________________________________________________
Oscillation__________________________None________________________________________________________________
Contact Tude to Work Distance__________1/2________________________________________________________________
Multiple or Single Pass (per side)________Multiple______________________________________________________________
Multiple or single Electrodes____________Single_______________________________________________________________
Travel Speed (Range)_________________20-30 IPM___________________________________________________________
Peening ____________________________Not Allowed_________________________________________________________
Other__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Filler Metal Current Other(e.g Remarks,

Travel Comments, Hot wire
Weld Type Polar Amp Volt Speed Addition, Technique,
Layer (s) Process Class Dia Range Range Range Torch Angle, Etc)
 QW-483 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORDS (PQR)
(See Qw-200.2, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)
Record Actual Conditions Used to Weld Test Coupon

Company Name___________TWI__________________________________________________________________
Procedure Qualification Record No.__________GTAW-08________________________________________________
WPS No._________________GTAW-04______________________________________________________________
Welding Process (es) __________GTAW____________________________________________________________
Types (automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto) ____________Manual______________________________________

JOINTS (QW-402)

SEE PRODUCTION DRAWINGS

Groove Design of Test Coupon

(For combination qualifications, the deposited weld metal thickness shall recorded for each filler metal or process used)

BASE METALS (QW-403) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT( QW-407)

Material Spec._____SA-250__________________ Temperature_____1100F___________________
Type of Grade_______T11____________________ Time________1 Hr_________________________
P-No_______4________to P-No.________4______ Other_____________________________________
Thickness of test coupon ____________1/4______ _________________________________________
Diameter of Test Coupon______2______________ _________________________________________
Other_____________________________________ _________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________ GAS (QW-408)
_________________________________________ Percent Composition
_________________________________________ Gas(es) (Mixture) Flow Rate
_________________________________________ Shielding __Ar/H2__ _95/5___ _20-30 CFH_
_________________________________________ Trailing ___N/A__ ________ _________
Backing __Argon__ __99.9%_ _10-15 CFH_

FILLER METALS (QW-404) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTCS (QW-409)

SFA Specification____5.9______ ____________
AWS Classification___ER70S-2_ ____________ Current _________Direct____________________
Filler Metal F-No._______6_____ ____________ Polarity _________Straight____________________
Weld Metal Analysis A-No.___1__ ____________ Amps________110_________Volts______15____
Size of Filler Metal_____1/6___ ____________ Tungsten Electrode Size _______1/8___________
Other______________________ ____________ Other____________________________________
___________________________ ____________ ________________________________________
Weld Metal Thickness___1/4___ ____________ ________________________________________

POSITION (QW-405) TECHNIQUE (QW-410)

Position of Groove__________2G_______________
Weld Progression (Uphill, Downhill)______N/A_____
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
PREHEAT (QW-406)
Preheat Temp________250F___________________
Interpass Temp _______N/A_______________
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
Travel Speed_____________10 IPM____________
String or Weave Bead _____string or weave_____
Oscillation_________________________________
Multipass or Single Pass(per side)_____multiple___
Single or Multiple Electrodes _______Multiple____
Other_____________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
 QW-483 (Back)
PQR No.____GTAW___

Tensile Test (QW-150)

Ultimate Ultimate Type of

Specimen No. Width Thickness Area Total Load Unit Stress Failure &
Ib Psi Location
T-1 N/A 0.495 0.190 14000 73684 DF/HAZ
T-2 N/A 0.480 0.180 13700 76111 DF/HAZ

Guided-Bead Tests (QW-160)

Type and Figure No. Result

QW-462.2- SIDE 1 Pass
QW-462.2 - SIDE 2 Linear indication - Pass
QW-462.2 SIDE 3 Pass

Toughness Tests (QW-170)

Specimen Notch Specimen Test Impact Values Drop Weight Break (Y/N)
No. Location Size Temp. Ft. ibs % Shear Mils

Comment: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Fillet-Weld Test (QW-180)

Result Satisfactory: Yes ___________No__________ Penetration into Parent Metal: Yes _________No_________
Macro Results_________________________________________________________________________________

Other Tests
Type of Test____________________________________________________________________________________
Deposit Analysis________________________________________________________________________________
Other_________________________________________________________________________________________

Weldders Name__________Steve Francis_______ Clock No. ________________Stamp No.__________________

Tests conducted by _________Testhouse_____________ Laboratory Test No .________TH - 004_____________
We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared, welded, and tested in accordance
with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code.

Manufacturer _________ANZ.LTD______________________

Date____________20/07/07___________________ By______________________________________

(Detail of record of tests are illustrative only and may be modified to conform to the type and number of tests required by the Code)