SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 2/19/05 - REV 0 (Standards Cutoff - August 2004)

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Validation of Welding Equipment (Power Supply)

SAIC NUMBER

DATE APPROVED

SAIC-W-2011

PROJECT TITLE

WBS / BI / JO NUMBER

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S)

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER

REV. NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME

ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME

25-May-05

QR NUMBER

WELD-

CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQPT CODE

SYSTEM ID.

PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER

PLANT NO.

EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

QUANTITY INSP.

MH's SPENT

TRAVEL TIME

SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY

SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER

SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL

CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
No.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

REFERENCE

Welding power supplies shall be VALIDATED in accordance with

BS 7570 or an approved equivalent if impact toughness test is
NOTE:
required by the applicable company or industry specifications or
codes.(SAES-W-011, Para. 19.2)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

Preparation

A1

Personnel conducting calibration/validation was verified to be

qualified/expert. (Verification was made by observing his performance
and his certifications and resume, or by approval of the Company.)
(
BS 7570, Para. 7)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

A2

Equipment used for validation/calibration have calibration traceable to

national standards. (BS 7570, Para. 7)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

A3

Measuring instruments are in good condition. (BS 7570, Para. 9.3)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

A4

Measuring instruments are calibrated by a recognized calibrator, with

standards traceable to a national standard.
(BS 7570, Para. 9.3)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

A5

Measuring instruments are at least twice more accurate than the

accuracy required for the validation grade, (preferably more).
(BS 7570, Para. 9.3)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

A6

Ambient temperature is measured to ensure it is within the limilts

specified for the power source, and the instrument rating been
been tested. Ambient temperature is recorded.
(BS 7570, Para. 9.5.1.1)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

A7

Input voltage is measured to ensure compliance with specified value for

the power source. This measurement is recorded on the validation
certificate. Correct tappings been connected within the power source if
relevant. (BS 7570, Para. 9.5.1.2)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

A8

For engine driven power sources, the rated load speed and no-load
speed is checked to ensure that the power source meets the rated
values. (BS 7570, Para. 9.5.1.3)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

A9

Power Source for each welding process are subjected to the following
loads:
a. TIG - is loaded with a conventional load of drooping
characteristics{(U2 = (10 + 0,04 I2) V up to I2 = 600 A},
after which it remains constant at 34V.
b. SMAW- is loaded with a conventional load of Drooping
characteristic {U2 = (20 + 0,04 I2) V up to I2 = 600 A}, after
which U2 remains constant at 44 V.
c. MIG/MAG/FCAW/SAW - loaded with Flat characteristic
{U2 = (14 + 0,05 I2) V up to I2 = 600 A}, after which U2
remains constant at 44 V.
d. SAW - loaded with a conventional load U2 = (20 + 0,04 I2) V
up to I2 = 600 A, after which U2 remains constant at 44 V.
(BS 7570, Para. 9.4)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

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N/A

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Validation of Welding Equipment (Power Supply)
PROJECT TITLE

ITEM
No.

SAIC NUMBER

SAIC-W-2011
WBS / BI / JO NUMBER

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

REFERENCE

The resistive load across the output terminals of the power source, is
connected as far as practical. The instrumentation used for validation of
A10
the voltage across the resistive load and the transducer in the circuit, is
connected. (BS 7570, Para. 9.5.1.4)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

The wire feed unit being validated, is connected to the source of power
A11 supply normally used during welding.
(BS 7570, Para. 9.5.1.5)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

A12

The wire feeder is assembled and adjusted according to the

manufacturer's instructions. (BS 7570, Para. 9.5.1.6)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

The wire feeder shall not be driven driven at speeds, or loaded with filler
A13 wire diameters in excess of that shown on the rating plate.
(BS 7570, Para. 9.5.1.7)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

The current rating of validation welding cables used exceeded the

maximum current flowing in the welding circuits by a factor of two.
A14 (NOTE: Excepton is where the welding system is being validated with
specific welding cable, or circuit assemble characteristics .)
(BS 7570, Para. 9.5.1.9)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

The validation/calibration range of the control or meter fitted to the power

source is selected from one of the following:
a) the full range of the control or meter;
A15 b) a partial range of the control or meter;
c) selected points over the range of the control or meter.
NOTE: Either b) or c) is agreed upon before carrying out
validation/calibration.
(BS 7570, Para. 9.5.1.10)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

A16

Measurements are taken at the minimum setting, the maximum

setting and three other points nominally equally spaced between
minimum and maximum, over the full or partial range.
(BS 7570, Para. 9.5.1.10)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

Validation process

B1

The equipment is switched on 5 minutes before any calibration

requirements. (BS 7570, Para. 9.5.2.1)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

B2

Validation starts at the minimum output setting. The power source output
is energized and stabilized for 10 seconds, and a reading is taken. The
procedure is repeated for each of the measurement points up to the
maximum. (BS 7570, Para. 9.5.2.2)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

B3

After a further 10 seconds a second reading is taken at the max. setting.

This procedure is repeated for each of the measurement points down to
the minimum. ( BS 7570, Para. 9.5.2.3)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

B4

The power source is loaded in excess of that shown on the rating plate.
( BS 7570, Para. 9.5.2.4)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

B5

If validation at a particular current and or voltage is required, but the

nature of the load does not permit that current or voltage at the
corresponding load voltage or current to be achieved, points are taken
above and below the desired values, and the required value calculated.
(BS 7570, Para. 9.5.2.5)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

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DATE APPROVED

25-May-05

QR NUMBER

WELD-

CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

PASS

FAIL

N/A

RE-INSP DATE

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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Validation of Welding Equipment (Power Supply)
PROJECT TITLE

SAIC NUMBER

SAIC-W-2011
WBS / BI / JO NUMBER

ITEM
No.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

REFERENCE

B6

At each validation point selected point,the following is recorded on SATRW-2011:

a) the current and/or voltage control setting.
b) the power source meter readings.
c) the two values of the true measurement of current and/or voltage from
the test instrumentation.
d) the mean value of the two measurements.
The results of measurements are systematically recorded and supplied
on, or with the validation certificate.
(BS 7570, Para. 9.5.2.6)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

B7

If the power source has a slope control, the setting is noted. If it is

necessary to validate the power source at different settings of the slope
control, this is agreed prior to the validation.
(BS 7570, Para. 9.5.2.7)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

B8

A consistency test is carried out on controls which cannot be calibrated

or validated because they are not graduated in absolute units or the
original validation is not applicable due to the way the
equipment is being used, e.g. under abnormal load conditions.
( BS 7570, Sec. 5)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

B9

On completion of a validation the results are compared with the Accuracy

set in Table 1 of BS 7570, as shown in Attachment 1.
(BS 7570, Para. 9.5.2.8)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

B10

Equipment that meets the accuracy in Attachment 1(Table 1) are

labeled with the following information:
a) the statement "PASSED"
b) the date the label is valid;
c) the date of expiry of the validation;
d) the name of the authority issuing the label;
e) the make, model and serial number of the
equipment.
(BS 7570, Para. 10.1.2)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

B11

Equipment that does not meet the accuracy recommended in

Attachment 1(Table 1), a label bearing the following information is
attached, Or, the equipment is subsequently be taken out of the project
site.
a) the statement "FAILED"
b) the date the label was issued;
c) the name of the authority issuing the label;
d) the make, model and serial number of the
equipment.
(BS 7570, Para. 10.1.3)

SAES-W-011,
Para. 19.2

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1.
2.

SAES-W-011, Welding Requirements for On-Plot Piping, (30 October, 2002)

BS 7570 2000, Code of Practice for Validation of Arc Welding Equipment, 2000

ATTACHMENT:
1.

Attachment 1 - Validation Accuracies for Standard Grade Power Sources

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DATE APPROVED

25-May-05

QR NUMBER

WELD-

CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

PASS

FAIL

N/A

RE-INSP DATE

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SAIC NUMBER

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Validation of Welding Equipment (Power Supply)

DATE APPROVED

SAIC-W-2011

PROJECT TITLE

WBS / BI / JO NUMBER

ITEM
No.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

REFERENCE

Contractor / Third-Party

25-May-05

QR NUMBER

WELD-

CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

PASS

FAIL

N/A

RE-INSP DATE

Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative*

PMT Representative

Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection:

Name, Initials and Date:

T&I Witnessed

QC Record Reviewed

Work Verified

T&I Witnessed

QC Record Reviewed

Work Verified

T&I Witnessed

QC Record Reviewed

Work Verified

Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector

PID Representative
Performed Inspection

Work / Rework May Proceed

Name, Initials and Date:

Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor

Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved:

Name, Sign and Date:

Name, Organization,
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test

Y = YES

ATTACHMENT 1

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N = NO F = FAILED