WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

(ASME SECTION IX)

Form No. ASME WPS, Rev. 11/09

WPS No. GT-SM-5B(F43) Page 1 of 2

Scope
Scope:: Manual
Manual GTAW
GTAW & SMAWSMAW Weld
Welding
ing of
of P5B
P5B (5 & 9 Cr,
Cr, Mo)
Mo) Steel
Steels
s 1/16
1/16 to
to 0.560
0.560 Inch
Inch Thic
Thick
k (Open
(Open Root
Root or Meta
Metall Backin
Backing)
g)
Without Postweld Heat Treatment Using Inconel Filler Metal for ASME B31.3 Process Piping Applications Only
Project: Ge
General Distribution Notch Toughness Qualified: No
Revis
evisio
ionn No:
No: 4 Issu
Issuee Date
Date:: 11/13
1/13//2009
2009 Abs
Abstrac
tracts
ts:: Form
Format
at & Code
ode Upd
Updates
ates
Supporting PQRs: ... GT-SM-5B(F43)-0.280
GT-SM-5B(F43)-0.280
Joints (QW-402): (Refer to drawings for weld sizes and additional joint details)
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Joint Design: Single & Double-V, J or U Groove,

Groove, Fillet & Socket Welds, Slot & Plug
Plug Welds, Seal Welds
 Alignment: +/- 1/16" or per Construction
Construction Drawings Metal Backing:
Backing: Optional (See Notes)
Nonmetalic / Nonfusing Backing or Retainers: Not Permitted
Root Opening: w/o Backing: 1/16"
1/16" - 3/16" … w/Backing:
w/Backing: 1/8" - 1/4" Code Application: Restricted to ASME B31.3 Use Only
Note 1: Metal backing may be used when permitted by project specifications. Backing materials shall consist of the same P number as the base
material. When using split-type backing rings in pipe, tack welding across the split is not permitted. Backing rings in pipe and tube shall be
securely tacked on the upstream side of the joint to prevent dislodgement in service.
Base Metals (QW-403):
P-No: 5B - Group No: 1 (Note 2) ... to ... P-No: 5B - Group No: 1 (Note 2)
Base Metal
Metal Thickness Range,
Range, Groove: 1/16 - 0.560 0.560 in. Fillets:
Fillets: Unlimited
Unlimited
Deposited Weld Metal Limit, Groove: GTAW: 0.280 in. … SMAW: SMAW: 0.280 in. Fillets:
Fillets: Unlimited
Unlimited
Pipe Diameter
Diameter Range, Groove: Unlimited Fillets: Unlimited Max. Single Pass Thickness: 0.28 in.
Note 2: Excludes grades 91, P91, T91, F91, WP91, FP91. This WPS applies only to B31.3 Process Piping applications where the engineer or project
specification specifically requires the joining of 5% o r 9% chromium alloys without heat treatment.
Filler Metals (QW-404):
SFA Specification: GTAW: SFA-5.14 … SMAW: SFA-5.11 Product Form: GTAW: Solid Rod
 AWS Classification:
Classification: GTAW: ERNiCr-3 (Inconel Filler Metal
Metal 82) … SMAW:
SMAW: ENiCrFe-3 (Inconel 182)
F No: F-No.43
F-No.43 (Both)
(Both)  Analysis: UNS N06082 & W86182 Supplemental Filler / Alloying: Not Permitted
Permitted
Consumable Insert: Not Permitted
Permitted
Welding Positions (QW-405):
Groove: All Positions Fillets: All Positions
Vertical
Vertical Progression:
Progression: Vertical
Vertical Uphill
Preheat (QW-406):
Minimum Preheat Temperature Maximum
Thickness Interpass
B31.3 B31.1  ASME I  ASME I  ASME VIII  ASME VIII
Range, in. Temperature
Process Piping Power Piping Pipes / Tubes Shells / Heads Pipes / Tubes Shells / Heads

 All 350° F N/A° F N/A° F N/A° F N/A° F N/A° F 500° F

 WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION
(ASME SECTION IX)
Form No. ASME WPS, Rev. 11/09

WPS No. GT-SM-5B(F43) Page 2 of 2

Preheat Maintenance: Allow joint to cool under insulation wrap.
Postweld Heat Treatment (QW-407):
PWHT Temperature, ° F Minimum Holding Time @ Temp Maximum Rate of Heating / Cooling
Thickness,
inches Pipe and Tube Drums, Shells B31.3 B31.1, ASME I B31.1 and B31.3  ASME I and VIII
(all applications) and Heads Process Piping and ASME VIII  Above 600° F  Above 800° F
 All None None N/A N/A N/A N/A

Welding Gas (QW-408):

Torch or Nozzle Trailing Gas Backing Gas
Welding
Process SFA-5.32 Flow Rate Preflow Postflow Cup (Linde) or  SFA-5.32 Flow Rate SFA-5.32 Flow Rate
Class or Mixture (CFH) (Seconds) (Seconds) Nozzle Dia., in. Class or Mixture (CFH) Class or Mixture (CFH)
GTAW SG-A 15-30 N/A N/A No. 5 to 10 None N/A SG-A 5-50
SMAW N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Note 3: Backing gas shall be used on the first two layers on groove welds welded from one side. Flow shall be adjusted to provide positive pressure
to the root side of the joint without influencing the shape of the root deposit.
Electrical Characteristics (QW-409): DCEN = Electrode Negative DCEP = Electrode Positive ipm = Inches per Minute
Welding Process Wire or Electrode Parameters Current
Process, Start Current, Decay Current, Travel
Weld Layer  Diam Wire Feed Tungsten Other 
Current or Transfer  Volts Amps % of Main and % of Main and Speed
(in.) Rate Range Class
Mode and Polarity Time Time
Open Root & GTAW Continuous DCEN 3/32 EWTh-2 10-14 75-160 N/A N/A 1 ipm min. Note 4
GTAW Layers GTAW Continuous DCEN 1/8 EWth-2 10-14 95-180 N/A N/A 2 ipm min. Note 4
N/A N/A
SMAW Layers SMAW Continuous DCEP 3/32 N/A 18-24 60-120 N/A N/A As Req'd
SMAW Continuous DCEP 1/8 N/A 18-26 70-130 N/A N/A As Req'd

Technique (QW-410):
Single or Multiple Electrode: Single Electrode Spacing: N/A Multiple or Single Pass per Side: As Required
String or Weave Bead: String or Slight Weave Peening: None
Contact Tube to Work Distance: N/A Oscillation: N/A
Initial Cleaning: File, grind, chip or machine surfaces to be welded plus one-half inch on either side of the anticipated toe of the weld. Remove oil,
grease and other contaminants using approved solvents.
Method of Backgouging: For double-welded joints, back-gouge to sound weld metal using mechanical or thermal methods before welding second side.

Interpass Cleaning: Chip, file, grind and/or brush each layer as needed. Inspect and remove defects prior to depositing next pass.

Final Cleaning: Chip and wire brush.

Note 4: Use an adequate amount of filler metal and avoid concave root deposits which could cause center-line cracking because of the thermal
contraction characteristics of the Inconel fillet metal.

 Approved By: Signature on File Date: Friday, November 13, 2009

 Welding Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
ASME Section IX

PQR No. GT-SM-5B(F43)-0.28

GENERAL
PQR Date: 4/18/2003 Welding Process(es): Gas Tungsten-Arc (GTAW) and Shielded Metal-Arc (SMAW) Welding
Type (Manual, Automatic, Semiauto): Manual
Welding Procedure Specification Used: GT-SM-5B(F43)
JOINT DESIGN (QW-402)
Groove Design of Test Coupon

Coupon Thickness (t, in.): 0.28

Backing Type & Material: None
Land (Ld, in.): 0
Bevel Angles (Bl, Degrees): 37.5
Root Opening, (Ro, in.): 0.125"
 Actual deposit thickness of each
process or filler metal used, in.
GTAW 0.140
SMAW 0.140
BASE METALS (QW-403) GAS (QW-407)
Base Metal Specification: SA-335 to SA-335 Gas / Gas Mixture Flow Rate
Type or Grade: Grade 9 Shielding: Welding Grade Argon 28
P-No. 5B to P-No. 5B
Thickness of Test Coupon: 0.28" Trailing: None N/A
Maximum Pass Thickness: N/A Backing: None N/A
Other: 6 NPS Nozzle Diam: Not Recorded
Contact Tube to Work Distance: N/A
Other:
FILLER METALS (QW-404) TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
SFA Specification: GTAW: SFA-5.14 / SMAW: SFA-5.11 Travel Speed: GTAW: 2.5 - 3.3 ipm / SMAW: 1.9 ipm
 AWS Classification: GTAW: ERNiCr-3 / SMAW: ENiCrFe-3 String or Weave Bead: Both Oscillation: N/A
Filler Metal F-No. F-No. 43 (Both) GMAW / FCAW Transfer Mode: N/A
Weld Metal Analysis: Inconel 182 (UNS N06082 & W 86182) Multi or Single Pass: Multipass Single / Multi Electrode: Single
Size of Filler Metal: 1/8" (Both) GMAW, FCAW, SAW Wire Feed Rate: N/A
GMAW / GTAW Product Form: Midalloy Solid Rod Heat Input Rate: GTAW: 51,480 joules per inch
Supplemental Filler / Alloying: None SMAW: 62,526 joules per inch
Other: Other:

POSITION (QW-405) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Position of Groove: 1G-Flat Current & Polarity: GTAW: (DCEN) / SMAW: (DCEP)
Vertical Welding Progression N/A Amps: GTAW: 145 - 160 / SMAW: 80 - 90
Other: Volts: GTAW: 11 - 13 / SMAW: 18 - 22
Tungsten Electrode Type & Size: 1/8" EWTh-2 (2% Thoriated)
PREHEAT (QW-406) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)
Preheat Temp. 192 Deg. F. Interpass Temp: 434 Deg. F. PWHT: None
Preheat Maintenance: None Temperature: N/A
Other: Time: N/A
Heating & Cooling Rate: N/A
Other:
Scheck Mechanical Corporation, Scheck Mechanical Wisconsin Corporation, Scheck Technical Services, Inc., Scheck I ndustrial Corporation
 Welding Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
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PQR No. GT-SM-5B(F43)-0.28

Tensile Tests (QW-150)
Specimen Width, in. Thickness or   Area, Yield Load, Yield Point, Fail Load, Ultimate Unit Type of Failure &
No. ("0" if turned) Diameter, in. Square in. lbs. psi lbs. Stress, psi Failure Location
T1 0.6210 0.2380 0.1478 N/A N/A 11,322 76,604 Ductile, Weld Metal
T2 0.8920 0.2400 0.2141 N/A N/A 16,407 76,632 Ductile, Weld Metal

Guided Bend Tests (QW-160)

Type Figure No. Defects Results
Transverse Face Bend Qw-462.3(a) No Defects Acceptable
Transverse Root Bend Qw-462.3(a) No Defects  Acceptable
Transverse Face Bend Qw-462.3(a) No Defects Acceptable
Transverse Root Bend Qw-462.3(a) 1/32" poor   Acceptable

Toughness Tests (QW-170)

Specimen Notch Test Impact Lateral Expansion Drop Weight
Notch Location
No. Type Temp. Values % Shear  Mils Break No Break

Fillet Weld Tests (QW-180)

Result - Satisfactory: Yes N/A No Penetration into Parent Metal: Yes N/A No
Macro - Results N/A

Other Tests
Hardness Survey (BHN): P-5B HAZ: 191,196, 191 BHN

Deposit Analysis:
N/A
Other:

Welder's Name Dave Marquardt S.S. No. 398-74-5562 Symbol: DM

Test Conducted By Tech Aid Laboratory Laboratory Test No. TA-030102-1

We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared, welded, and tested
in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code.

Scheck Mechanical Corporation By: Signature on File Date:  April 18, 2003
Scheck Mechanical Corporation, Scheck Mechanical Wisconsin Corporation, Scheck Technical Services, Inc., Scheck I ndustrial Corporation