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Duties Before Welding

The document outlines duties that must be completed before, during, and after welding. Before welding, materials and welding procedures must be verified and equipment calibrated. Welding consumables and joint preparations must meet standards. During welding, weather conditions and welding parameters must comply with codes and procedures. Weld quality must be verified. After welding, welds must be inspected, tested if required, and documentation completed.

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Duties Before Welding

The document outlines duties that must be completed before, during, and after welding. Before welding, materials and welding procedures must be verified and equipment calibrated. Welding consumables and joint preparations must meet standards. During welding, weather conditions and welding parameters must comply with codes and procedures. Weld quality must be verified. After welding, welds must be inspected, tested if required, and documentation completed.

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Duties before welding

 Verify that the material is


– in accordance with drawing / WPS
– identified and traced to a test certificate
– in suitable condition (free from damage and contamination)

 WPS is approved and available to welders (and inspectors).

 Welding equipment is in suitable condition and calibrated as appropriate.

 Weld preparations are in accordance with WPS (and/or drawings).

 Identification of welders qualification for each WPS to be used and all welder qualification certificates are valid.

 Welding consumables to be used are


-as specified by the WPS
-stored/controlled as specified by the QC procedure.

 Joint fit-ups are in accordance with WPS / drawings

 Tack welds are acceptable per standards, code or WPS.

 Weld faces are free from defects, contamination, and damage.

 The minimum temperature for Preheat (if required) is in accordance with WPS.

Duties during welding

 Ensure weather conditions are suitable / comply with Code (conditions will not affect welding) when on-site / field welding.

 Welding process must be in accordance with WPS.

 Preheat (if required) minimum temperature is being maintained in accordance with WPS.

 Inter-pass temperature maximum temperature is in accordance with WPS.

 Welding consumables are in accordance with WPS and being controlled as the procedure.

 Welding parameters e.g. Current, volts, travel speed are in accordance with WPS.

 Root run is visually acceptable to Code before filling the joint (for single sided welds).

 Gouging / grinding only allowed by an approved method and to good workmanship standard.

 Inter-run cleaning must be at good workmanship standard.

 The welder is on the approval register /qualified for the WPS being used.

Duties after welding

 Each weld is marked with the welder’s identification and is identified in accordance with drawing/weld map.

 Ensure welds appearance is suitable for all NDT (profile, cleanness, etc) and visually inspect welds and sentence in accordance with Code.

 Check to ensure the dimensions are in accordance with drawing/Code.

 Ensure any modifications are included on as-built drawings.

 Ensure all NDT is complete and reports are available for records.

 Monitor repair work in accordance with the procedure.

 Monitor PWHT process (if required) for compliance with the procedure (check chart record).

 Ensure test equipment for Pressure/load test (if required) is calibrated. Monitor test to ensure compliance with procedure/Code and ensure reports/records are available.

 Ensure all reports/records are completed and collated as required.

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