FABRICATION WELDING

ENGINEER ROLE
SCNL YARD

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 Summary
Aim of this presentation is to provide basic
information on responsibilities of fabrication
welding engineer.

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 Summary
WE is in charge of all aspects of welding in the yard
such as:
All procedures related to welding
Choosing filler metal and estimation of quantities
Preparing WPQR, attending qualification tests
Preparing WPS
In charge of preparing technical queries to the
client, deviation and concession request

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 Summary
Identifying technical problems regarding
welding and provide technical solution
accordingly
In charge of welder/operator qualification
With quality department, review and propose
corrective action for non conformities
During bidding phase, giving support and
information for quotation

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 Typical procedures regarding welding
Welding philosophy
Welding procedure/plan
Welding book
Storage and handling of welding consumables

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Typical procedures regarding welding
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 Typical procedures regarding welding
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Welding plan Item A (Abutting member) Item B

Supported Joint Bevel Weld. Back Backing

Batch WPQR Delivery Material Steel Delivery Material Steel Welding Process Welding Consumables
WPS Delivery Mill KT KL C Ceq Pcm Dia. (") Thk. (mm) Delivery Mill KT KL C Ceq Pcm Dia. (") Thk. (mm) Type Type Pos. Goug.
Condition Type grade Condition Type grade

NA EGN LBL.007 LBL.007 Q&T TENARIS Pipe S355 0 0.09 0.36 0.19 6 12.70 N GERDAU Bar S355 -20 0.14 0.41 0.23 NA 60.00 SMAW T / Lap Fillet 4F NO NO TENAX 35S E7018-1
ESAB FILARC PZ6116S
E81T1-K2 ESAB OK
FCAW / SAW-S/T /
2 EGN STR.001.A-P STR.001.A TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -40 0.08 0.35 0.17 NA 40.00 TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -20 0.08 0.34 0.17 NA 40.00 Butt X 1G / 3G YES YES Autrod 12.32 / ESAB OK
SMAW
Flux 10.62 / TENAX 35S
E7018-1
ESAB FILARC PZ6116S
E81T1-K2 ESAB OK
1 EGN STR.002.A-P STR.002.A TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -20 0.08 0.34 0.17 NA 40.00 TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -40 0.08 0.35 0.17 NA 40.00 FCAW-M / SAW-S Butt X 1G / 3G YES YES
Autrod 12.32 / ESAB OK
Flux 10.62
ESAB FILARC PZ6116S
E81T1-K2 ESAB OK
17 EGN STR.002.B.a-P STR.002.B TMCP VOESTALPINE Plate S355 -40 0.04 0.33 0.14 NA 50.00 TMCP VOESTALPINE Plate S355 -40 0.04 0.33 0.14 NA 50.00 FCAW-M / SAW-S Butt X 1G / 3G YES YES
Autrod 12.32 / ESAB OK
Flux 10.62
ESAB FILARC PZ6116S
E81T1-K2 ESAB OK
17 EGN STR.002.B.b-P STR.002.B TMCP VOESTALPINE Plate S355 -40 0.04 0.33 0.14 NA 50.00 TMCP VOESTALPINE Plate S355 -40 0.04 0.33 0.14 NA 50.00 FCAW-M / SAW-S Butt X 1G / 3G YES YES
Autrod 12.32 / ESAB OK
Flux 10.62
ESAB FILARC PZ6116S
E81T1-K2 ESAB OK
1 EGN STR.003.A.a-P STR.003.A TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -20 0.08 0.34 0.17 NA 40.00 TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -40 0.08 0.35 0.17 NA 40.00 FCAW / SAW-S Butt X 1G / 2G YES YES
Autrod 12.32 / ESAB OK
Flux 10.62
ESAB FILARC PZ6116S
E81T1-K2 ESAB OK
1 EGN STR.003.A.b-P STR.003.A TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -20 0.08 0.34 0.17 NA 40.00 TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -40 0.08 0.35 0.17 NA 40.00 FCAW / SAW-S Butt X 1G / 3G YES YES
Autrod 12.32 / ESAB OK
Flux 10.62
ESAB FILARC PZ6116S
4 EGN STR.004.A.a-P STR.004.A TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -20 0.08 0.34 0.17 NA 25 [MT 40] TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -40 0.08 0.35 0.17 NA 25 [MT 40] FCAW Butt X 2G YES YES
E81T1-K2

ESAB FILARC PZ6116S

4 EGN STR.004.A.b-P STR.004.A TMCP POSCO Plate S355 0 0.08 0.34 0.17 NA 25.00 TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -20 0.08 0.34 0.17 NA 25 [MT 35] FCAW Butt X 2G YES YES
E81T1-K2

ESAB FILARC PZ6116S

4 EGN STR.004.A.c-P STR.004.A TMCP POSCO Plate S355 0 0.08 0.34 0.17 NA 25.00 TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -20 0.08 0.34 0.17 NA 25 [MT 35] FCAW Butt X 3G YES YES
E81T1-K2

ESAB FILARC PZ6116S

4 EGN STR.004.A.d-P STR.004.A TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -20 0.08 0.34 0.17 NA 25 [MT 40] TMCP POSCO Plate S355 -40 0.08 0.35 0.17 NA 25 [MT 40] FCAW Butt X 3G YES YES
E81T1-K2

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 Typical procedures regarding welding
(cont.)
Welding book:
Contains all the WPS
Contains all the WPQR

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 Typical procedures regarding welding
(cont.)
Storage and handling procedure

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 Choosing filler metal
To consider:
Base metals
Applicable specifications and codes
Design requirements
Shielding gas
PWHT
Equipment
Welding position

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Welder/operator qualification

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Welder / operator qualification (cont.)
According applicable specifications and codes
AWS D1.1:
The performance qualification tests required by this code are
specifically devised tests to determine a welder's, welding operator's,
or tack welder's ability to produce sound welds
Typical essential variables:
Material group
Thickness
Diameter
Position

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