ENBRIDGE PIPELINES INC.

WELDING
PROCEDURE DATA SHEET
APPLICATION: Branch, Weld-O-Let, Fillet Weld
New Construction & Non-Product Filled Pipelines
CODE: CSA Z662-11
PROJECT: BPP (CA)

WELDING PROCEDURE No.: BPP-11-WP5 CSA REV.: 0

SUPPORTING PQR No.(s): BPP-11-WP5-1
DATA SHEET REVISION: 0

MATERIAL GRADE: Run: 414 MPa (X-60) SMYS Carbon

Equivalent 0.28 Maximum
Branch: 386 Mpa (SMYS) or less

NOMINAL PIPE SIZE (TYPICAL):

Outside Diameter: Run All Diameters. Branch: 60.3 to
323.9 mm (2.375 to 12.75 in. OD)
Wall Thickness Range: Run All thicknesses. Branch 1.5 to
9.03 mm (0.059 to 0.356)

MATERIAL STANDARD: CAN/CSA Z245.1, .11, .12, .15

PREHEAT TEMPERATURE: 38C (100F) minimum for an area at least 50.8 mm (2.0 in.) on each side of the weld joint
for the entire circumference prior to welding.
INTERPASS TEMPERATURE: 38C (100F) minimum, 200C (400F) maximum.
REMOVAL OF LINE-UP CLAMP:
N/A

TIME INTERVAL BETWEEN PASSES:

All passes to be completed without delay.

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WELDERS:

Minimum of one welder.

TECHNIQUE: Stringer
CLEANING:
Wire brush and/or grind as required, remove all slag.

WELDING POSITION:
Run - horizontal, fixed position. Branch top, fixed position.

DIRECTION OF WELDING:
Flat-Downhand.

JOINT GEOMETRY, FITUP AND PASS SEQUENCE:

Typical WOL, TOL

1 mm min.
2.5 mm max

100 mm
1.5 mm min.
3 mm max.

WELDING PARAMETERS
POLARITY: Direct Current Reverse Polarity

PROCESS: Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Pass

Class
(Trade Name)

Root

Travel Speed
mm/min (IPM)
76 152
(3 6)

Heat Input
kJ/mm (J/inch)
0.67 2.17
(17,013-55,200)

22 34

76 152
(3 6)

0.62 1.90
(15,738-48,162)

100 165

18 - 28

102 203
(4 8)

0.78 1.67
(18,277-42,458)

100 165

18 - 28

127 229
(5 9)

0.57 1.38
(14,422-34,925)

Size
(in.)

Amps

Volts

E6010
(Lincoln 5P+)

3.2 (1/8)

60 - 113

22 34

Hot

E8010-P1
(Lincoln 8P+)

3.2 (1/8)

60 - 118

Fill

E8018-C3
(Excalibur)

2.4 or 3.2
(3/32 or 1/8)

Stringer Cap

E8018-C3
(Excalibur)

2.4 or 3.2
(3/32 or 1/8)

Note(s) - Two E8018-C3 passes minimum.

Prepared by: David Hokanson P.E., CWI Enbridge Major Projects

Date: 2/22/12

Reviewed by: Bob Huntley Enbridge Pipelines Construction Services

Date: 2/22/12

Enbridge Project Approval:

(Print Name & Sign)

Date:

Contractor Acceptance:
(Print Name & Sign)

Date:

WPS No: BPP-11-WP5

PIPELINE WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
1409 Hammond Ave # 200
Superior, Wisconsin 54880
WPS No:

BPP-11-WP5 CSA

February 22, 2012

Scope:

This welding procedure specification details the procedure to be followed for fillet
welding of branch connections for new construction and non-product filled pipe
as required by CSA Standard Z662, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems.
Normative References: This welding procedure specification was prepared in
accordance to CSA Z662-11 and incorporates by undated references, provisions
from other publications. Revision to this specification is not required unless
subsequent referenced code and/or specification additions include changes to
essential welding variables.
Service Restrictions: Sweet

1.

WELDING PROCESS & METHOD

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) manual method

2.

BASE MATERIAL
a)

Composition: This specification applies to pipe and/or component material

manufactured in accordance with any of the following standards:
CSA Z662, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems
CAN/CSA-Z245.1, Steel Line Pipe
CAN/CSA-Z245.11, Steel Fittings
CAN/CSA-Z245.12, Steel Flanges
CAN/CSA-Z245.15, Steel Valves

b)

Pipe Grades: Run: 414 MPa (SMYS) - Carbon Equivalent 0.28 maximum
Branch: 386 MPa (SMYS) or less

c)

Wall Thickness Qualified: Run: All

Branch: 1.5 to 9.03 mm (0.059 to 0.356)

d)

Pipe Diameters Qualified: Run: All

Branch: O.D. 60.3 to 323.9 mm (2.375 to
12.750in.)
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3.

JOINT GEOMETRY
a)
Joint Type: Single V-Bevel Butt Joint Reinforced Fillet Weld
b)
Bevel Angle: 45, +5 / -0
c)
Root Face: 1 mm min., 2.5 mm max.
d)
Root Gap: 1.5 mm min., 3 mm max.
The surfaces to be welded shall be smooth, uniform and free of fins, laminations,
tears, scale, slag, grease, paint or other foreign matter, which may adversely
affect the welding.

4.

FILLER METAL CLASSIFICATION &SIZE

a)
Root Pass:
E6010; 3.2 mm (1/8 in.)
b)
Hot Pass:
E8010-P1; 3.2 mm (1/8 in.)
c)
Fill Pass(es): E8018-C3; 2.4 or 3.2 mm (3/32 or 1/8 in.)
d)
Cap Pass(es): E8018-C3; 2.4 or 3.2 mm (3/32 or 1/8 in.)

5.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
a)
Current Type: Direct current, reverse polarity
b)
Voltage, amperage & travel speed: See Table #1
c)
Heat Input: see Table #1

6.

POSITION & DIRECTION OF WELDING

a)
Position: Pipe horizontal, fixed position. Branch Top, fixed position
b)
Direction of Welding: Vertical Down / Vertical Up

7.

PREHEATING, INTERPASS TEMPERATURE & CONTROLLED COOLING

a)
A minimum preheat temperature of 38 C (100 F) shall be applied to an
area at least 50.8 mm (2.0 in) on each side of the weld joint for its entire
circumference prior to welding.
b)

If the inter-pass temperature falls below the minimum preheat temperature,

the entire weld joint shall be heated to the minimum preheat temperature
prior to starting the next weld pass.

c)

The maximum inter-pass temperature shall not exceed 200C (400F).

Preheating may be applied by oxy-fuel torch, propane torch, electrical
induction coils or any other method approved by the owner. Temperature
of the joint shall be verified using temperature including crayons,
thermocouples, pyrometers or other suitable method.

8.

POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT

Welds prepared in accordance with this specification shall not be subjected to
postweld heat treatment.

9.

TECHNIQUE
a)
Minimum number of root & second pass welders: One
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b)
c)
d)
e)

f)

10.

String or Weave Bead: String

Number of Weld Layers: Three layers minimum
Type of line-up clamp & removal: N/A
Cleaning methods: Hand or power tools may be used. Each pass shall be
thoroughly cleaned and free of slag and scale prior to depositing the next
weld layer. The completed weld shall be brushed and free of spatter.
Time between each welding pass: All passes to be completed without
delay. The completed weld shall have a substantially uniform crosssection for its entire circumference. The crown of the weld shall not be
below the surface of the adjacent base metal.

REMOVAL AND REPAIR OF DEFECTS

a)
Repairable defects shall be removed by grinding. The minimum length of
any repair shall be 50.8 mm (2.0 in). Welding shall be performed following
the details outlined in this specification.
Note: Cellulose Electrodes (E6010/E8010) shall only be used when
replacing the root or second pass. All partial thru-wall repairs shall be
completed using E8018-C3 electrodes.

11.

ATTACHMENTS
a)
Procedure Qualification Test Records;
b)
Laboratory Test Reports;
c)
MPI Examination Results;
d)
Material Test Reports
TABLE #1
WELDING PARAMETERS

Pass

ELECTRODE
Class
Size
in.

CURRENT
Type &
Amps
Polarity

Volts

Root

E6010

3.2 (1/8)

DCRP

60 - 113

22 34

Hot

E8010-P1

3.2 (1/8)

DCRP

60 - 118

22 34

Fill

E8018-C3

DCRP

100 165

18 - 28

Cap

E8018-C3

DCRP

100 165

18 - 28

2.4 or 3.2
(3/32 or 1/8)
2.4 or 3.2
(3/32 or 1/8)

Typical WOL, TOL

Travel
Speed
mm/min
(in/min.)
76 152
(3 6)
76 152
(3 6)
102 203
(4 8)
127 229
(5 9)

Heat Input
kJ/mm
(J/inch)
0.67 2.17
(17,013-55,200)
0.62 1.90
(15,738-48,162)
0.78 1.67
(18,277-42,458)
0.57 1.38
(14,422-34,925)

1 mm min.
2.5 mm max

100 mm
1.5 mm min.
3 mm max.

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WPS No: BPP-11-WP5

PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION TEST REPORT

PQR No.:
BPP-11-WP5-1
Date:
June 15, 2011
Welder (a):
Mike Rydberg
Welder (b):
N/A
Base Material:
API 5L / ASTM A53
Grade:
Run 414 (X-60)/ Branch 241.3 (Grade B)
Heat Number: Run 485788 / Branch 11104470
Carbon Equivalent: 0.23 / 0.30
Size:
Run 406.4 mm (16 in.) O.D./ Branch 114.3 mm (4.5 in.) O.D.
Wall Thickness:
0.281 in./ .237 in.
Min. Pre & Interpass: 38 oC (100oF)
Max. Interpass:
200oC (400oF)
Technique:
Stringer
Thermal Condition: As welded
Welding Progression: Flat, Downhand
Welding Position:
Run Horizontal, Fixed / Branch Vertical Up
Time Delay:
All passes completed without Delay
Electrode Trade Name: E6010 (Lincoln Fleetweld 5P+), E8010-P1 (Lincoln Pipeliner 8P+),
E8018-C3 (Hobart)

WELDING PARAMETERS
Pass

ELECTRODE
Count Class
Size

CURRENT
Type &
Amperage
Polarity

Voltage

Arc Speed
in/min.

Heat Input
J / inch

E6010

1/8

DCRP

62-92

23-33

3.3

25,927-55,200

E6010

1/8

DCRP

62-89

23-34

21,390-45,390

E6010

1/8

DCRP

58-87

22-33

4.5

17,013-38,280

E6010

1/8

DCRP

70-94

23-34

5.2

18,577-36,877

E8010-P1

1/8

DCRP

71-98

23-33

4.9

19,996-39,600

E8010-P1

1/8

DCRP

64-90

24-33

3.7

24,908-48,162

E8010-P1

1/8

DCRP

62-92

22-33

5.2

15,738-35,031

E8018-C3

1/8

DCRP

110-144

18-28

6.5

18,277-37,218

E8018-C3

1/8

DCRP

108-141

18-27

5.6

20,829-40,789

E8018-C3

1/8

DCRP

105-139

18-25

5.1

22,235-40,882

E8018-C3

1/8

DCRP

108-139

19-28

5.5

22,385-42,458

E8018-C3

1/8

DCRP

113-147

20-25

7.1

19,099-31,056

E8018-C3

1/8

DCRP

107-156

17-25

6.7

16,290-34,925

E8018-C3

1/8

DCRP

105-124

19-25

8.3

14,422-22,410

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