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EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.
LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.
SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
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SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL
ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
A General Requirements
Welding Consumable Control Procedure complying with the requirements
A1 As referenced
of SAIC-W-2055 is approved
Personnel performing receiving inspection, handling, storage,
conditioning, issuance & controlled use of welding consumables have
their detailed responsibilities defined in procedure and they have been
trained to apply the requirements of procedure as follows:
A) Material Controller
(Receipt, Control, Storage, Handling, Issue) Sch. Q,
A2 B) Welding Foreman/Supervisor (Issue, Para 3.1 &
Distribution, Control, Return) Section 5
C) QC Inspector (Monitors approved procedure and all activities)
D)
Welders (Follows approved procedures and controls) Note:Flow chart
clearly details consumable control responsibility understood by all
responsible for compliance)
These relevant QC Report Forms (Records) for documenting & monitoring
control of welding consumables exist & are used:
A) SATR-W-2009 - Rod Oven Calibration (Storage, Bake,
Sch. Q,
A3 Portable)
Para 3.2
B) SATR-W-2010 - Welding Consumable Issuance Record
C) SATR-W-2020 - Recv Insp Detail Form & QC log
(Consumables)
Instruments & Equipment that will be used for storing, handling, & Sch Q,
conditioning of welding consumables are calibrated) & current/accepted. Attachment
A4
NOTE: Humidity & temperature control requires use of hygrometers, temp IV
gauges, ovens & cabinets. See Attachment 1. Sec. 7
B Specific Requirements
Electrodes, filler wires, and fluxes conform to ASME SEC IIC.
SAES-W-012,
B1 NOTE: Other welding consumables not listed in ASME
Para. 6.1.1
SEC IIC shall require approval from CSD.
Make sure the procedures using any consumable with a “G” or unlisted
designation (ASME SEC II-C) shall be restricted to the brand and type of SAES-W-012,
B2
electrode used for the PQR. The nominal chemistry of the specific brand Para. 7.4.9
and type of electrode shall be identified on the WPS
Aproved
B3 Electrodes issuance shall be as "First in first out" basis. Procedure/Best
practice
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All consumables shall be stored and dried in accordance with the
SAES-W-012,
B4 requirements of Appendix 1 for SMAW electrodes and Appendix 2 for
Para. 6.1.2
other consumables
Shielding Gases shall conform to the requirements of AWS A5.32 or
BS EN ISO 14175.
1. Carbon dioxide (CO2): Federal Specification BC-C-101, Type B or
Compressed Gas Association CGA G-6.2, Type F. SAES-W-012,
B5 2. Argon (Ar): Compressed Gas Association CGA G-11.1, Grade A. Para. 6.4.1 &
NOTE: 6.4.2
1) Use of other gases and gas mixtures shall require CSD approval.
2) Certs attest to purity, check dew point, moisture content, etc
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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
C WELDING CONSUMABLES ISSUE CONTROL
A "Request for issuance of Welding Consumables" slip filled with the
Approved
C1 consumables required signed by welding supervisor/foreman is issued to
Procedure
the welding consumable store and Issuer SATR-W-2010
SATIP-W-012
C2 SATR-W-2010 is filled out for the welding consumables issued.
Issuer verifies and record the quantities of Welding Consumables Approved
C3
returned. Procedure
Approved
Issuer shall identify unused/returned SMAW Low Hydrogen Electrodes
Procedure &
C4 (A5.1 and A5.5) and color code it if "exposure to atmosphere" time is
SAES-W-012
exceeded to control one-time reconditioning.
Appendix 1
The issuer shall maintain log book for re-conditioning time and the Approved
C5
temperature Procedure `
Issuer shall identify One-time reconditioned SMAW Low Hydrogen
Approved
C6 Electrodes returned (from color coding). Issuer shall Scrap & break such
Procedure
electrodes to prevent their reuse.
Issuer shall use diamond technology tools such as Piranha II, III. for
preparing Tungsten rod tips. Tungsten rod tips shall be reconditioned by
Approved
C7 cutting first then machine grinding tips to desired tip geometry for the
Procedure
requested application. Field Repair or silica
carbide grinding on tungsten is prohibited.
D SAES-W-012 : Appendix 1 – Conditioning, Storage, and Exposure of Low Hydrogen Electrodes to A5.1 (Notes 1, 2, 3, 4):
Drying: Prior to use all electrodes shall be dried at 260-430°C for 2 hours
min.
SAES-W-012,
D1 NOTE: Not Required for electrodes supplied in dry condition, in
Appendix1
hermetically sealed metal can, with a positive indication of seal integrity or
vacuum sealed package.
Storage: After drying, the electrodes shall be stored continuously in ovens SAES-W-012,
D2
at 120°C minimum. Appendix1
Exposure: Upon removal from drying, storage oven, or hermetically SAES-W-012,
D3
sealed containers, exposure to the atmosphere shall be ≤ 4 hours. Appendix1
Exposure may be extended to 8 hrs if electrodes are continuously stored SAES-W-012,
D4
in a portable electrode oven, heated to 65°C minimum. Appendix1
Re-conditioning: Electrodes exposed to the atmosphere for less than the
permitted time period may be re-conditioned in holding oven 120°C SAES-W-012,
D5
minimum. After a holding period of four hours at 120°C minimum the Appendix1
electrodes may be reissued.
Re-Drying: Electrodes exposed in excess of permitted time period must
be re-dried at 260-430°C for 2 hours min and returned to holding oven SAES-W-012,
D6
maintained at 120°C min and issued. Appendix1
NOTE: Electrodes may be re-dried only once.
Electrodes that have become wet or moist shall not be used and shall be SAES-W-012,
D7
discarded. Appendix1
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E SAES-W-012 : Appendix 1 – Conditioning, Storage, and Exposure of Low Hydrogen Electrodes to A5.5 (Notes 1, 2, 3, 4)
Drying: Prior to use all electrodes shall be dried at 370-430°C for 2 hours
min.
SAES-W-012,
E1 NOTE: Not Required for E70xx and E80xx (A 5.5) electrodes supplied in
Appendix1
dry condition, in hermetically sealed metal can, with a positive indication
of seal integrity or vacuum sealed package.
Storage: After drying, the electrodes shall be stored continuously in ovens SAES-W-012,
E2
at 120°C minimum. Appendix1
Exposure: Upon removal from drying, storage oven, or hermetically
sealed containers, E70xx or E80xx (A5.5) electrodes exposure to SAES-W-012,
E3
atmosphere shall be ≤ 2 hours, and 30 minutes for any higher strength Appendix1
electrodes.
Electrodes exposure times may be doubled (to 4 hours and 1 hour,
SAES-W-012,
E4 respectively) if the electrodes are continuously stored in a portable
Appendix1
electrode oven heated to 65°C minimum.
E70xx or E80xx (A5.5) Electrodes exposed to the atmosphere for less
than the permitted time period may be re-conditioned.
E70xx or E80xx (A5.5) Electrodes exposed in excess to the permitted SAES-W-012,
E5
time period shall be re-dried; Appendix1
Higher strength electrodes (above E80xx) must be re-dried after
any atmospheric exposure.
Electrodes may be re-dried only once. Electrodes that have become wet SAES-W-012,
E6
or moist shall not be used and shall be discarded Appendix1
F SAES-W-012 : Appendix 1 – Conditioning, Storage, and Exposure of Non-Low Hydrogen Electrodes to A5.1 or A5.5 (Notes 1, 2, 3, 4)
Electrodes shall be stored in a dry environment. Any electrodes that have SAES-W-012,
F1
become moist or wet shall not be used and shall be discarded. Appendix1
G SAES-W-012 : Appendix 1 – Conditioning, Storage, and Exposure of Stainless Steel and Non-Ferrous Electrodes (Notes 1, 2, 3, 4)
Drying: Prior to use all electrodes are dried at 120-250°C for 2 hours min.
SAES-W-012,
G1 N/A when electrodes are supplied in dry condition, hermetically sealed
Appendix1
with a positive indication of seal integrity.
Storage: After drying, the electrodes shall be stored continuously in ovens SAES-W-012,
G2
at 120-200°C minimum. Appendix1
Exposure: On removal from drying, storage oven, or hermetically sealed
cans, exposure to atmosphere shall be ≤ 4 hours. NOTE: If continuously SAES-W-012,
G3
stored in portable oven at 65°C min., exposure may be extended to 8 Appendix1
hours.
Re-conditioning: Electrodes exposed to the atmosphere for less than the
permitted time period may be re-conditioned in holding oven 120°C SAES-W-012,
G4
minimum. After a holding period of four hours at 120°C minimum the Appendix1
electrodes may be reissued.
H SAES-W-012 : Appendix 1 - Notes
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1) Storage & rebake ovens shall have a calibrated temperature gauge for
continuous monitoring.
SAES-W-012,
H1 2) 'Quivers' with min. 120°C temp. are considered same as storage ovens.
Appendix1
Quiver lids shall be closed, shall be continuously 'ON' while in use, and
shall be periodically checked for temperature achieved
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I SAES-W-012 : Appendix 2 – Conditioning, Storage, and Exposure of Wires and Fluxes
SAW fluxes: Fluxes for material with a minimum specified tensile strength
less than or equal to 482 MPa:
All fluxes shall be stored in sealed containers in a dry environment. SAES-W-012,
I-1
Opened SAW flux containers shall be stored continuously in ovens at Appendix 2
65°C min. or at mfg's recommendation, whichever is greater. Moist or wet
flux shall not be used.
SAW fluxes:Fluxes for material with a minimum specified tensile strength
exceeding 482 MPa:
Fluxes will be dried, stored and handled in accordance with the SAES-W-012,
I-2
manufacturer's recommendations in order to achieve a dissolved Appendix 2
hydrogen content of less than 8 ml H2/100g metal. A written procedure
giving the handling requirements will be submitted to inspection
SAW, GTAW, GMAW, & FCAW electrodes & wires: Electrodes & wires
SAES-W-012,
I-3 shall be stored in sealed containers in a dry environment. Wires visibly
Appendix 2
rusting or contaminated shall not be used. (Discard)
REMARKS:
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
ATTACHMENT 1 - SAES-W-012 - Tables 1 & 2 (Conditioning, Storage & Exposure of Consumables (SMAW & SAW)
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: 1. SAES-W-012, Welding Requirements for Pipelines, (10 August 2016).
2. ASME SEC IIC - Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes and Filler Metals, (July 1 ,2015 Edition)
Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco
Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:
QC Inspector PID Representative
Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:
QC Supervisor Proponent and Others
Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:
*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED
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Attach. 3 - SAES-W-012 - Tables 1 & 2 (Conditioning, Storage & Exposure of Consumables (SMAW & SAW)
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