MSM : 002

METHOD STATEMENT FOR Rev. : 0

WELDING CONTROL Page : 1 of 2
Date : 18.01.01

1. SCOPE
1.1 The Scope covers the inspection procedures for material receival and welding for
chilled water pipe work

2. PURPOSE
2.1 The purpose of this procedure is to detail the welding controls necessary to
produce a quality weld conforming to relative standards and project specifications
for the Project.

3. WELDING PROCEDURE
3.1 GENERAL
3.1.1. The welding supervisor shall develop and maintain a record of welder
performance.
3.1.2. This record shall show the defect (if any) of each welder throughout the
Project duration.
3.1.3. Any welder with more than three(3) repairs shall be removed from
welding works.

3.2 WELDING CONSUMBLE STORAGE.

3.2.1. All welding consumable shall be stored in accordance with the
manufacturers requirements
3.2.2. All consumable shall be kept in the packaging they were deliver in. They
shall be stored on racks with the bottom rack above floor level.
3.2.3. Storage shall be arranged so that all previously delivered consumable are
used before the latest delivery.
3.2.4. Electrodes will be stored in a dry area.
3.2.5. The issuance of welding electrodes shall be controlled by the store
keeper.
3.2.6. The store keeper shall examine electrodes and check for
a. Cracked Flux Coating
b. Missing Flux Coating Particularly at the Electrode Ends.
c. Presence of Rust on Core Wire.
d. The Current Identity Marking is on the Flux Coating.
e. Moisture permeatia level

4. WELDER QUALIFICATION
4.1 All welders employed on the project will be qualified welders tested by Thermo
LLC.
4.2 Each individual welders qualifications shall be reviewed and approved on a
regular basis throughout the duration of the project.
4.3 A unique identity number shall be given to each approved welder. This number
will be used throughout the project. The welder will be responsible to mark his

/conversion/tmp/scratch/365926116.doc
 MSM : 003
METHOD STATEMENT FOR Rev. : 0
WELDING CONTROL Page : 2 of 2
Date : 18.01.01

welds with his identity number. Any welder leaving the project shall not have the
identity number reassigned to any other welder.

5. PRODUCTION WELDING CONTROLS

5.1 Production welding functions including fit-ups, pre-heat, interpass temperatures,
visual inspection, etc., shall be the responsibility of the welding foremen
5.2 The Foremen are to ensure that welders are aware of applicable procedures.
5.3 No welding will be carried out when the weld area is damp or subject to wind and
rain. The weld locations will be properly covered before the start of welding.
5.4 All starting / re-starting of the electrode must be in the weld groove and NOT on
the pipe adjacent to the weld.
5.5 Weld start and stops should be ground and cleaned prior to depositing the next run.

6. WORKSHOP FABRICATION
6.1 The fabrication foremen shall be responsible for all fit ups as per approved
isometric drawings. The Site supervisor will be responsible for monitoring all
fabrication works.

7. SAFETY
7.1 All personnel shall employ good & safe working practice according to project
safety plan
7.2 Proper precautions (warning boards, etc.) will be taken to ensure that no
unauthorized personnel are present during the time of welding. All areas shall be
cleaned of any waste material and normalised after completion of the job
7.3 Safety equipment, i.e., Eye protection, welding helmets, shield, safety shoes,
coveralls, gloves and protective clothing should always be worn when welding
7.4 Combustibles should always be removed from the work area or shielded from
welding operation.
7.5 Ensure that proper fire extinguisher is available at accessible location while
working in hazard areas.
7.6 Contacts with live electric components should be strictly avoided.
7.7 The welders face should be kept out of the fumes and gases at all times of welding
7.8 Welding should never be done where any flammable gases/explosive materials
could possibly be present.
7.9 Ensure sufficient lighting is available during all stages of welding
7.10 Be aware of others around and make sure they cannot be harmed
7.11 Be alert to the conditions in the work area. Actions to prevent tripping and falls
include the use of safety belts and harnesses that are tied off, secured ladder, guard
rails, proper scaffolding, good housekeeping, etc to be followed.
7.12 Always listen to safety officers instructions

*** .
 MSM : 003
METHOD STATEMENT FOR Rev. : 0
WELDING CONTROL Page : 3 of 2
Date : 18.01.01
 WELDING PROCEDURE
CLIENT : UNION PROPERTIES

METAL SPECIFICATION :
QUALIFICATION CODES/STANDARDS : PROJECT SPECIFICATION
PIPE / PLATE MATERIAL THICKNESS :
PIPE DIAMETER (mm) :
WELDING PROCESS. :
JOINT TYPE :
POSITION :
JOINT DESIGN WELDING SEQUENCE

TECHNIQUE: STRINGER BEAD/MULTIPASS

PROCEDURE DETAILS
RUN WELD SIZE OF CURRENT VOLTAGE PO:LARITY TRAVEL
PROCESS FILL METAL (A) (V) SPEED (IPM)
1 SMAW 3. 25 mm 75-100 23-28 DCEP 2 to 4

2 SMAW 3. 25 mm 90-125 24-30 DCEP 2 to 4

DCEP 2 to 4
3 TO 6 SMAW 4. 00 mm
90-125 24-30

ELECTRODE DETAILS

FILLER METAL CLASSIFICATION : E 7018

FILLER METAL SPECIFICATION : 5.1
TRADE NAME : ESAB O K
BAKINS / STORAGE : AS PER MANUFACTURERS RECCOMENDATIONS
F# :4
WELD PROGRESSION : UP HILL PROGRESSION
PREPARATION/INTERPASS CLEANING : GRINDING, CHIPPING & BRUSHING
PRE-HEAT TEMPERATURE : 70C MEASURED WITH TEMPLE STICK
MAX INTERPASS TEMPERATURE : 260 C
OSCILLATION : MANUAL
DIAMETER RANGE : 101.6mm & ABOVE
THICKNESS RANGE : 3.2mm UP TO 90.2mm
APPROVAL
Thermo NMX
NAME
SIGNATURE

DATE

/conversion/tmp/scratch/365926116.doc
 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORD
PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORD :
WPS No. :
WELDING PROCESS :
TYPES (MANUAL, AUTOMATIC, SEMI-AUTO) :

JOINT
CONFIGURATION :

BASE METALS POST HEAT TREATMENT

FILLER METALS GAS

POSITION ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

PREHEAT TECHNIQUE

COMMENTS:

PAGE 1 OF 2

/conversion/tmp/scratch/365926116.doc
 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORD

WELDER NAME : WELDER #

WELD PROCESS FILLER METAL CURRENT VOLT TRAVEL OTHER

LAYERS CLASS DIA(mm) TYPR POLE AMP RANGE SPEED
RANGE
1 UP HILL
PROGRESSION
2 UP HILL
PROGRESSION
3 UP HILL
PROGRESSION
4 UP HILL
PROGRESSION
5 UP HILL
PROGRESSION
6 UP HILL
PROGRESSION

COMMENTS:

MECHANICAL TESTING AS PER PROJECT SPECIFICATION/REQUIRMENTS.

APPROVAL
Thermo NMX
NAME
SIGNATURE
DATE
PAGE 2 OF 2

/conversion/tmp/scratch/365926116.doc