R U S S I A N M A R I T I M E R E G I S T E R OF S H I P P I N G

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RULES
FOR TECHNICAL SUPERVISION
DURING CONSTRUCTION O F SHIPS
AND MANUFACTURE O F M A T E R I A L S
AND PRODUCTS F O R SHIPS
V o l u m e 2

Part III
TECHNICAL SUPERVISION DURING MANUFACTURE
OF MATERIALS

ND No. 2-020101-040-E

Saint-Petersburg

2017
 R u l e s f o r T e c h n i c a l S u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S h i p s a n d M a n u f a c t u r e o f M a t e r i a l s a n d Products f o r
Ships h a v e b e e n a p p r o v e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e established a p p r o v a l p r o c e d u r e a n d c o m e i n t o force o n 1 J u l y 2 0 1 7 .
T h e present e d i t i o n has b e e n prepared o n t h e basis o f t h e latest e d i t i o n o f t h e R u l e s f o r T e c h n i c a l S u p e r v i s i o n
d u r i n g C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S h i p s a n d M a n u f a c t u r e o f M a t e r i a l s and P r o d u c t s f o r S h i p s ( 2 0 1 6 ) t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e
a m e n d m e n t s d e v e l o p e d i m m e d i a t e l y before p u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e R u l e s .
T h e R u l e s are p u b l i s h e d i n f o u r v o l u m e s c o n t a i n i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g parts.
V o l u m e 1 — Part I "General Regulations for Technical Supervision";
Part I I "Technical Documentation".
V o l u m e 2 — P a r t П1 " T e c h n i c a l S u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g M a n u f a c t u r e o f M a t e r i a l s " .
V o l u m e 3 — P a r t I V " T e c h n i c a l S u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g M a n u f a c t u r e o f Products".
V o l u m e 4 — P a r t V " T e c h n i c a l S u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Ships".
O n t h e e n t r y i n t o force o f these R u l e s , t h e R u l e s f o r T e c h n i c a l S u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S h i p s a n d
M a n u f a c t u r e o f M a t e r i a l s a n d Products f o r S h i p s ( 2 0 1 6 ) b e c o m e v o i d .
I n case o f discrepancies b e t w e e n t h e R u s s i a n a n d E n g l i s h v e r s i o n s , t h e R u s s i a n v e r s i o n s h a l l p r e v a i l .

I S B N 978-5-89331-333-8 © Российский морской регистр судоходства, 2 0 1 7

 As compared to the previous edition (2016), the present edition of the Rules (2017) contains the following
amendments.

P A R T Ш. T E C H N I C A L S U P E R V I S I O N D U R I N G M A N U F A C T U R E O F M A T E R I A L S

1. Paras 2 . 2 . 1 . 3 . 4 ; 2 . 2 . 1 . 5 . 2 ; 2 . 2 . 2 . 3 . 1 ; 2 . 2 . 3 . 3 . 2 ; 3.2.3.5; 3 . 3 . 3 . 2 , 4 . 4 . 3 . 8 ; T a b l e 4 . 4 . 4 . 1 ; paras 4 . 4 . 4 . 3 ; 4 . 4 . 4 . 5 ;

4 . 4 . 4 . 9 ; 4 . 4 . 5 . 1 . 1 ; 4 . 5 . 1 ; 4 . 5 . 2 . 2 ; 5.2.3.3; 5.2.4.3; 5.2.5.3; 5.3.3.1.2; 5.4.6.1.4; 6 . 4 . 4 . 1 ; Tables 6.4.4.7.4 a n d 6.6.2.1.5;
paras 6 . 6 . 3 . 4 . 1 ; 6.6.3.4.2; 6.7.1.6; 6.8.3.3; 7.1.3; 7.1.4; 8.3.4.7: t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s h a v e b e e n specified t o a v o i d
a m b i g u o u s phrases s u c h as "special c o n s i d e r a t i o n " , "special agreement", " i n d i v i d u a l l y / s e p a r a t e l y agreed w i t h t h e
R e g i s t e r " , " i n exceptional/particular/specific/special cases subject t o a g r e e m e n t w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r " , " u p o n agreement
w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r " , etc.
2. P a r a 2 . 5 . 2 . 3 . 1 2 . 2 7 has b e e n deleted t o a v o i d a m b i g u o u s phrases s u c h as "special c o n s i d e r a t i o n " , "special
agreement", " i n d i v i d u a l l y / s e p a r a t e l y agreed w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r " , " i n exceptional/particular/specific/special cases
subject t o a g r e e m e n t w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r " , " u p o n a g r e e m e n t w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r " , etc.
3. S e c t i o n 2 : n e w para 2 . 2 . 6 has b e e n i n t r o d u c e d c o n t a i n i n g t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f m a n u f a c t u r e r s o f
w r o u g h t a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s ( c o n s i d e r i n g results o f s c i e n t i f i c research N o . 1 5 - 4 9 1 5 2 - 2 0 1 5 / 8 / 3 7 ) ;
n e w p a r a 2 . 4 . 2 . 6 has b e e n i n t r o d u c e d s p e c i f y i n g t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r m a r k i n g o f t h e m a t e r i a l s .
4. S e c t i o n 3: n e w p a r a 3.1.3.5 has b e e n i n t r o d u c e d c o n t a i n i n g t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r issuance o f t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l
Certificate f o r a n t i - f o u l i n g c o a t i n g ;
i n paras 3.2.3.5; 3.3.3.2 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s h a v e b e e n specified.
5. S e c t i o n 4 : i n T a b l e 4 . 4 . 5 . 4 - 2 a l l o y 1565ч has b e e n i n t r o d u c e d t o h a r m o n i z e t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e T a b l e w i t h
those stipulated i n C h a p t e r 2 . 2 , P a r t X I V " W e l d i n g " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g
Ships, 2017.
6. S e c t i o n 7 : i n T a b l e 7.4.2.2 a l l o y 1565ч has b e e n i n t r o d u c e d t o h a r m o n i z e t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e T a b l e w i t h
those stipulated i n C h a p t e r 2 . 2 , P a r t X T V " W e l d i n g " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g
Ships, 2017.
7. E d i t o r i a l a m e n d m e n t s h a v e b e e n m a d e .
 CONTENTS

P A R T Ш. T E C H N I C A L S U P E R V I S I O N A p p e n d i x 2 . U n i f i e d w e l d i n g positions according
DURING MANUFACTURE OF MATERIALS to I S O 6947 87
A p p e n d i x 3 . Record o f certification panel meeting 9 0
1 General 7 A p p e n d i x 4 . Practical recommendations for
1.1 Application 7 completing f o r m 7.1.30 "Welder A p p r o v a l
1.2 Terms, definitions and explanations 7 Test C e r t i f i c a t e " 92
1.3 Technical supervision 7 A p p e n d i x 5 . Regulations o n Welders' Certi­
2 Metals 8 f i c a t i o n Centres 95
2.1 Recognition Certificate for Manufacturer . . . 8 A p p e n d i x 6 . Sections a n d questions
2.2 Procedures f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f m a n u f a c t u r e r s 12 f o r c o n d u c t i n g a test o f a w e l d e r j o b
2.3 L i s t o f recognized manufacturers o f materials . 3 0 knowledge 97
2.4 Technical supervision during manufacture A p p e n d i x 7 . D e s c r i p t i o n o f types o f
o f materials 31 electrode core 98
2.5 N o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g o f h u l l a n d 5 Welding consumables. Quality requirements
m a c h i n e r y steel f o r g i n g s a n d castings . . . 30 for manufacture, testing a n d approval
2 . 6 Procedure f o r application o f Regulation 3 - 1 1 , Part A - l , procedure 99
C h a p t e r П-l o f S O L A S - 7 4 ( C o r r o s i o n P r o t e c t i o n 5.1 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r the q u a l i t y s y s t e m o f w e l d i n g
o f Cargo O i l Tanks o f Crude O i l Tankers), consumables' m a n u f a c t u r e r s 99
adopted b y I M O r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 9 ( 8 7 ) 5.2 S u r v e y o f w e l d i n g consumables'
" P e r f o r m a n c e Standard f o r A l t e r n a t i v e M e a n s manufacturers 101
o f Corrosion Protection for Cargo O i l Tanks 5.3 T e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r q u a l i t y a n d s u p p l y
o f Crude O i l Tankers" 41 o f w e l d i n g consumables subject t o their approval
3 Non-metallic materials 48 b y the Register 104
3.1 P r o c e d u r e f o r a p p r o v a l o f p r o t e c t i v e coatings 5.4 Procedure f o r inspection and testing o f w e l d i n g
f o r h u l l structures 48 consumables during their approval 109
3.2 Procedure for application o f Performance Standard 6 Approval of welding procedures for
for Protective Coatings for Dedicated Seawater Ballast steel structures a n d items 125
Tanks i n A l l Types o f Ships and Double-Side 6.1 G e n e r a l 125
S k i n Spaces o f B u l k C a r r i e r s i n c o m p l i a n c e 6.2 D e f i n i t i o n s , t e r m s a n d s y m b o l s 125
w i t h S O L A S - 7 4 R e g u l a t i o n П-1/3-2 6.3 T y p e s o f w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces a n d r e q u i r e ­
( I M O resolution MSC.215(82)) 50 ments for their preparation 128
3.3 Procedure for application o f Performance Standard 6.4 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r test pieces e x a m i n a t i o n ,
for Protective Coatings for Cargo O i l Tanks o f test specimens p r e p a r a t i o n a n d test results
Crude O i l Tankers i n compliance w i t h evaluation 130
S O L A S - 7 4 R e g u l a t i o n П-1/3-11 6.5 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r re-testing 140
( I M O resolution MSC.288(87)) 55 6.6 R a n g e o f approval f o r w e l d i n g procedure based
3.4 P r o c e d u r e f o r a p p l i c a t i o n o f P e r f o r m a n c e o n q u a l i f i c a t i o n test results 141
Standard for Protective Coatings for V o i d 6.7 A d d i t i o n a l requirements f o r approval o f w e l d i n g
Spaces o n B u l k C a r r i e r s a n d O i l T a n k e r s p r o c e d u r e f o r structures a n d i t e m s f r o m
( I M O resolution MSC.244(83)) 57 special p u r p o s e steel 148
3.5 I c e resistant coatings 57 6.8 Issue a n d t e r m s o f v a l i d i t y o f W e l d i n g
4 W e l d i n g . R e g u l a t i o n s f o r w e l d e r s ' certification 5 8 P r o c e d u r e A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e . . . . 1 5 2
4.1 General 58 7 Approval of welding procedures for alu­
4.2 Requirements for welders' certification m i n i u m alloys 156
procedure and arrangement 58 7.1 General 156
4.3 D e f i n i t i o n s , t e r m s a n d s y m b o l s used 7.2 D e f i n i t i o n s , t e r m s a n d s y m b o l s 156
i n welders' approval testing 59 7.3 W e l d e d test assemblies types a n d test
4.4 Procedure for approval testing o f welders . 6 4 methods 156
4.5 R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l based o n test results. . . 7 3 7.4 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r test assemblies e x a m i n a t i o n ,
4.6 Drawing-up, validity and prolongation test specimens p r e p a r a t i o n a n d test results
o f W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e . . . . 78 evaluation 160
A p p e n d i x 1 . T y p e s o f w e l d e d j o i n t s test pieces 7.5 R a n g e o f approval f o r w e l d i n g procedure based
used i n practical tests f o r welders' approval. . 8 0 o n q u a l i f i c a t i o n test results 162
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8 Approval of welding procedures for titanium 8.3 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r test assemblies e x a m i n a t i o n ,

alloys 166 test specimens p r e p a r a t i o n a n d test results
8.1 General 166 evalution 168
8.2 W e l d e d test assemblies types a n d test 8.4 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r re-testing 172
methods 166 8.5 Range o f approval for w e l d i n g procedure
based o n q u a l i f i c a t i o n test results 173
 P A R T III. T E C H N I C A L S U P E R V I S I O N D U R I N G M A N U F A C T U R E
OF MATERIALS
1 GENERAL

1.1 APPLICATION
S e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t is an ingot, slab,
b l o o m , billet subjected t o processing, technological treatment
1.1.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s P a r t o f R u l e s f o r S e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t is a sheet, f o r g i n g ,
T e c h n i c a l S u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Ships a n d casting, tube, etc. subjected t o m a c h i n i n g o r t e c h n o l o g i ­
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M a n u f a c t u r e o f M a t e r i a l s and Products f o r S h i p s are cal t r e a t m e n t w h e n u s e d f o r its i n t e n d e d purpose.
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applied b y R u s s i a n M a r i t i m e R e g i s t e r o f S h i p p i n g S a m p l e is a part o f a s e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t o r a
d u r i n g technical s u p e r v i s i o n i n m a n u f a c t u r e a n d use o f specially fabricated b l a n k i n t e n d e d f o r m a n u f a c t u r i n g
m a t e r i a l s f o r ships. test specimens.
1.1.2 T e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g m a n u f a c t u r e a n d Acceptance t e s t s are a s c o p e o f tests,
a p p l i c a t i o n o f m a t e r i a l s i n t e n d e d f o r fire p r o t e c t i o n o f specified b y t h e R S rules o r t h e R S - a g r e e d d o c u m e n t a ­
ships is carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t i o n , f o r products s u p p l i e d u n d e r t h e R S t e c h n i c a l
S e c t i o n 4 " F i r e P r o t e c t i o n M a t e r i a l s , Structures a n d s u p e r v i s i o n w h o s e results m a y a l l o w t o issue Certificates
Products", Part I V "Technical Supervision during of Conformity.
M a n u f a c t u r e o f Products". P r o d u c t i o n m o d e l is t h e s p e c i m e n o f a
m a t e r i a l o r products batch, m a d e i n accordance w i t h
t h e manufacturer's adopted p r o d u c t i o n process f o r series
1.2 T E R M S , D E F I N I T I O N S A N D E X P L A N A T I O N S
p r o d u c t i o n , w h i c h is subject t o testing t o v e r i f y its
conformity w i t h the prototype according to the
RS-approved technical documentation.
1.2.1 T h e t e r m s a n d t h e i r d e f i n i t i o n s a n d e x p l a n a ­ Manufacturer Certificate (Certifi­
t i o n s r e l a t i n g t o t h e general t e r m i n o l o g y are g i v e n i n c a t e o f Q u a l i t y ) is a m a n u f a c t u r e r d o c u m e n t
Part ХШ "Materials" o f the Rules f o r the Classification and v e r i f y i n g t h e c o n f o r m i t y o f t h e certain a m o u n t o f t h e
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships and i n Part I "General particular product w i t h the order requirements, and
Regulations f o r Technical Supervision" o f these Rules. confirming the manufacture o f the product i n full
1.2.2 T h e f o l l o w i n g d e f i n i t i o n s h a v e b e e n adopted c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e e x i s t i n g manufacturer's practice.
f o r t h e purposes o f t h i s Part. T h e C e r t i f i c a t e is issued b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d
S e c o n d p a r t y is a n e x t e r n a l p a r t y i n v o l v e d a n d s h a l l be v e r i f i e d b y t h e signature o f a n a u t h o r i z e d p e r s o n
interested i n t h e manufacturer's a c t i v i t i e s , e.g. a c u s t o m e r o f t h e manufacturer's p r o d u c t i o n q u a l i t y c o n t r o l b o d y .
o r a n o r g a n i z a t i o n / a p e r s o n acting o n its behalf. T h i r d p a r t y is a n e x t e r n a l p a r t y r e c o g n i z e d as
R e g i s t e r ' s b r a n d is a b r a n d , a stamp o r a seal independent o f t h e parties i n v o l v e d w h i l e d e t e r m i n i n g
o f a certain t y p e specified b y t h e R e g i s t e r t o b e m a r k e d the conformity o f material or product to any existing
o n f i n a l i z e d products o r o n products i n t h e course o f t h e i r r e q u i r e m e n t s , e.g. n a t i o n a l o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards, t h e
m a n u f a c t u r i n g t o c o n f i r m t h e fact o f t h e R S technical R S rules, I S O 9 0 0 1 , etc.
s u p e r v i s i o n a n d t h e products i d e n t i t y t o t h e d o c u m e n t s
issued.
S p e c i m e n is a specially shaped and d i m e n s i o n e d 1.3 T E C H N I C A L SUPERVISION
p r o d u c t m a d e f r o m a s a m p l e a n d u s e d i n tests t o
d e t e r m i n e m e c h a n i c a l , t e c h n o l o g i c a l a n d other properties
o f the material. 1.3.1 T e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n is carried o u t o n t h e
B a t c h is a l i m i t e d n u m b e r o f semi-finished products basis o f t h e R S issued rules a n d is a i m e d at d e t e r m i n i n g
covered b y the results o f the tests d u l y performed. w h e t h e r m a t e r i a l s a n d products i n t e n d e d f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n
I n i t i a l t e s t s are a certain scope o f check tests a n d repair o f ships a n d t h e i r e q u i p m e n t m e e t t h e rules
specified b y t h e specific R S - a p p r o v e d p r o g r a m a n d a n d a d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s i f specially stated.
carried o u t d u r i n g t h e R S s u r v e y o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r t o T h e additional requirements include:
issue t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r t o t h e the potential requirements o f the Register i n the
latter. course o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n t o o b t a i n s o m e a d d i t i o n a l
data o n p r o d u c t q u a l i t y (change o f tests scope a n d
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Hereinafter referred to as "the R u l e s " .
procedures, s a m p l i n g locations, s p e c i m e n d i m e n s i o n s ,
2
Hereinafter referred to as "the R e g i s t e r , R S " . etc.);
8 Rules for Technical Supervision during Construction of Ships and Manufacture of Materials and Products for Ships

the requirements that a customer m a y include i n the M a n u f a c t u r e r C e r t i f i c a t e (refer t o 1.2.2) i n t h e f o r m

order f o r m a t e r i a l s u p p l y o v e r and a b o v e those specified agreed w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r a n d w i t n e s s e d b y t h e R S
b y t h e rules. representative.
R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r is t h e T e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r at t h e m a t e r i a l
d o c u m e n t c e r t i f y i n g t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r as t h e o n e manufacturers' does n o t replace t h e a c t i v i t y o f t e c h n i c a l
recognized b y the Register t o produce materials meeting c o n t r o l b o d i e s f u n c t i o n i n g t h e r e i n b r a n c h office.
t h e R S rules r e q u i r e m e n t s . F i r m s ( m a n u f a c t u r e r s ) can d i r e c t l y address t o t h e
The above document confirms the c o n f o r m i t y o f the Register higher regarding any controversial matters
s u p p l i e d p r o d u c t a n d t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f its m a n u f a c t u r i n g emerging during technical supervision. T h e R H O
w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R S rules, a n d v e r i f i e s d e c i s i o n is considered f i n a l .
t h e fact o f l i s t i n g t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r i n t h e R e g i s t e r I n t e r p r e t a t i o n o f t h e p r o v i s i o n s i n t h i s P a r t is w i t h i n
issued L i s t o f A p p r o v e d M a t e r i a l s a n d R e c o g n i z e d the Register competence only.
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Manufacturers . 1.3.2 C o n s i d e r i n g design t e c h n i c a l a n d w o r k i n g
The documents confirming the conformity o f the d o c u m e n t a t i o n , t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s h a l l be g u i d e d b y
material supplied w i t h the rules requirements, and the following:
c o n t a i n i n g t h e data t o i d e n t i f y t h e s u p p l i e d p r o d u c t .1 r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e r e l e v a n t parts o f these R u l e s ;
include: .2 R S N o m e n c l a t u r e ( r e f e r t o A p p e n d i x 1 t o
C e r t i f i c a t e o f C o n f o r m i t y (refer t o 3 . 3 , P a r t I Part I "General Regulations for Technical Supervision");
"General Regulations for Technical Supervision"); .3 special i n s t r u c t i o n s f r o m R H O .

2 METALS

2.1 R E C O G N I T I O N C E R T I F I C A T E F O R M A N U F A C T U R E R manufacturers l a c k i n g t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r
Manufacturer.
T o get t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r ,
2.1.1 G e n e r a l . the manufacturer shall be recognized b y the Register i n
2.1.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n . compliance w i t h the requirements o f Section 10, Part I
T h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r is "General Regulations for Technical Supervision" and 2.1
issued t o m a n u f a c t u r e r s p r o d u c i n g products a n d m a t e r i ­ o f t h i s Part.
als specified i n 1.1.4, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s 2.1.1.2 V a l i d i t y p e r i o d .
for t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g The validity period o f the Recognition Certificate for
Ships, n a m e l y : M a n u f a c t u r e r a n d t h e date o f its e n d o r s e m e n t are
r o l l e d products o f h u l l s t r u c t u r a l steel; established i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3.4,
r o l l e d steel f o r b o i l e r s a n d pressure vessels; Part I "General Regulations for Technical Supervision".
steel pipes f o r b o i l e r s , heat exchangers, pressure The Certificate shall be denounced and renewed i f
vessels, ship systems and p i p i n g ; t h e t e r m s o f its issue h a v e c h a n g e d (refer t o 2 . 1 . 1 . 3 ) .
steel f o r g i n g s a n d castings; I f due t o some technological reasons the w o r k s needed
i r o n castings; for r e n e w a l o f the R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r
castings o f l i g h t - w e i g h t a n d n o n - f e r r o u s a l l o y s ; cannot be p e r f o r m e d at set dates, the n e w dates f o r those
s e m i - f i n i s h e d products o f n o n - f e r r o u s a n d l i g h t ­ w o r k s shall be agreed d u r i n g the v a l i d i t y period o f the
weight alloys; Certificate, t o keep the Certificate and the manufacturer i n
c h a i n cables a n d ropes; the L i s t o f Materials (generally, the m a i n reason t o postpone
c h a i n steel; a n audit is lack o f adequate orders, i.e. materials essential
slabs, b l o o m s a n d b i l l e t s f o r r o l l e d products o f h u l l for performance o f clue tests).
structural a n d b o i l e r steels i f m a d e at a m a n u f a c t u r e r W i t h t h e satisfactory results o f t h e w o r k s , t h e
lacking the rolling. validity period o f the Recognition Certificate for
The above listed products and materials being M a n u f a c t u r e r a n d t h e date o f its n e x t r e n e w a l r e m a i n
subject t o t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g m a n u f a c t u r e unchanged. T h e C e r t i f i c a t e v a l i d i t y is n o t suspended.
according t o t h e R S rules c a n n o t b e s u p p l i e d b y t h e T h e r e l e v a n t d e c i s i o n is t a k e n b y t h e R S B r a n c h
O f f i c e / R H O Location carrying out technical supervision
1
at t h e manufacturer's o n t h e basis o f t h e manufacturer's
Hereinafter referred to as "the L i s t o f Materials".
application justifying the postponement.
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T h e procedure f o r p r o p e r k e e p i n g u p t h e L i s t o f T h e s u r v e y i n t h e scope e q u i v a l e n t t o i n i t i a l s u r v e y
M a t e r i a l s i s set f o r t h i n 2 . 2 . 4 . m a y b e carried o u t i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
2.1.1.3 C o n d i t i o n s f o r i s s u i n g t h e R e c o g n i t i o n changes o f t e c h n o l o g y associated w i t h a n y o f t h e
Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r : m a t e r i a l p r o d u c t i o n ( m a n u f a c t u r i n g ) processes (heat,
A s agreed w i t h R H O , a l l t h e w o r k s associated w i t h casting, r o l l i n g and/or heat t r e a t m e n t , f o r g i n g , pressing
t h e C e r t i f i c a t e issue, e n d o r s e m e n t o r r e n e w a l s h a l l b e etc.) m e n t i o n e d i n t h e R S rules;
carried o u t b y t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s h a v i n g t h e r e l e v a n t changes o f t h e m a x i m u m thickness ( d i m e n s i o n s ) o f
area o f a c t i v i t y . m a t e r i a l s supplied;
T h e Recognition Certificate f o r Manufacturer is changes o f c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n ( c o m p o s i t i o n
i s s u e d t o a m a n u f a c t u r e r i n case c e r t a i n R e g i s t e r c o r r e c t i o n , m i c r o a l l o y i n g , etc.);
r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d f o r m a l i t i e s (refer t o 2 . 1 . 2 ) are f u l f i l l e d application o f different equipment a n d means o f
a n d o n t h e basis o f satisfactory results o f t h e R e g i s t e r p r o d u c t i o n u s e d i n t e c h n o l o g i c a l process earlier a p ­
i n i t i a l (refer t o 2 . 1 . 3 ) o r r e n e w a l s u r v e y s . proved b y t h e Register (mills, thermal a n d other
T h e s u r v e y o f a m a n u f a c t u r e r i s carried o u t o n t h e equipment);
basis o f a request (refer t o 2 . 1 . 2 . 1 ) a n d g e n e r a l l y includes use o f b i l l e t s (slabs, b l o o m s , e t c . ) supplied b y
fulfillment o f the following conditions: u n k n o w n m a n u f a c t u r e r s o r those n o t recognized b y t h e
r e v i e w o f t h e request a n d necessary d o c u m e n t a t i o n Register.
(refer t o 2 . 1 . 2 ) ; The amount o f documentation submitted t o t h e
analysis o f t h e request, i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f f i n a n c i a l , Register f o r initial approval o f the manufacturer shall
l a b o u r a n d t i m e resources, n e g o t i a t i o n o f p l a n o f w o r k s c o m p l y w i t h that specified i n 2 . 1 . 2 .
necessary t o accomplish t h e task w i t h t h e f i r m T h e scope o f s u r v e y s a n d tests i n i n i t i a l a p p r o v a l i s
(manufacturer) w h o has applied for the survey; considered t o b e basic a n d s h a l l t a k e i n t o account t o t h e
familiarization w i t h the production (manufacturing) m a x i m u m e x t e n t p a r t i c u l a r features o f m a n u f a c t u r i n g
process a n d c u r r e n t q u a l i t y c o n t r o l s y s t e m (refer t o 2 . 2 ) ; products a t t h e specific m a n u f a c t u r e r s .
p e r f o r m a n c e o f tests (refer t o 2 . 2 ) ; 2.1.1.4.3 S u r v e y f o r e n d o r s e m e n t a n d renewal o f t h e
r e v i e w o f t h e results o f p r o d u c t i o n ( m a n u f a c t u r i n g ) R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r is carried o u t i n
process survey, c u r r e n t q u a l i t y c o n t r o l s y s t e m a n d tests accordance w i t h 2 . 1 . 4 t o 2 . 1 . 5 .
performed and comparing them w i t h the documentation 2.1.1.4.4 I f manufacturer's requisites are changed, a n
s u b m i t t e d b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r earlier. appropriate set o f d o c u m e n t s c h a n g e d i s s u b m i t t e d t o t h e
A l l the i n f o r m a t i o n received b y the Register f o r issue, Register, a n d reissue o f t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r
endorsement o r r e n e w a l o f the R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r is t h e r e w i t h carried o u t i n accordance w i t h
M a n u f a c t u r e r is considered strictly confidential and cannot t h e established procedure b u t t h e dates specified i n t h e
be disclosed t o a n y t h i r d party w i t h o u t a p r e l i m i n a r y initial document r e m a i n t h e same. S u r v e y o f t h e
agreement w i t h t h e f i r m (manufacturer) covered w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r i s n o t required.
i n f o r m a t i o n and p r o v i d i n g the i n f o r m a t i o n . 2.1.1.4.5 I n surveying laboratories f o r m i n g part o f
2.1.1.4 S u r v e y o f t h e manufacturer. metallurgical o r other manufacturers, Iheir activity is consi­
2.1.1.4.1 D u r i n g survey, t h e i n f o r m a t i o n s u b m i t t e d dered as the integral part o f a material production process, and
b y a f i r m ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) i n t h e request a n d its enclosure drawing up a Register separate document, i.e. Ihe Recognition
regarding m a n u f a c t u r e r p o t e n t i a l s , p r o d u c t stated a n d i t s Certificate o f Testing Laboratory, is not required for t h e m
actual c o n f o r m i t y w i t h r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R S rules i s T h e Recognition Certificate o f Testing Laboratory m a y
confirmed. be issued t o Ihe laboratory b y its individual request, as a rule,
I f necessary, d u e t o e x e c u t i o n o f c e r t a i n orders, w h e n orders o f external firms (nraiufecturers) are executed.
p r o d u c t c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e a d d i t i o n a l contract r e q u i r e ­ I f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r c a n n o t c o n d u c t testing o f t h e
m e n t s ( w i t h standards, specifications a n d o t h e r specified stated product, t h e tests needed s h a l l b e carried o u t i n t h e
documentation) m a y concurrently be confirmed. testing l a b o r a t o r y recognized b y t h e Register.
T h e survey includes familiarization w i t h actual T h e basic p r o v i s i o n s o n a testing l a b o r a t o r y s u r v e y
p r o d u c t i o n ( f r o m a s t o c k y a r d t o a stock r o o m a n d are set f o r t h i n 1.5, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r
rejected p r o d u c t b a y ) a n d practical c o m p a r i s o n o f t h e the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
data w i t h t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n shops, sections, 2.1.1.4.6 I n s u r v e y o f t h e testing l a b o r a t o r y a n d i n
laboratories a n d offices o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s u b m i t t e d f a m i l i a r i z a t i o n w i t h t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n special a t t e n t i o n
according t o 2 . 2 . 2 . 2 . shall b e paid t o the following:
2.1.1.4.2 I n i t i a l s u r v e y i s carried o u t a t a m a n u f a c ­ procedure o f receipt a n d d r a w i n g u p o f requests f o r
turer's a p p l y i n g t o t h e R e g i s t e r f o r t h e first t i m e o r at t h e w o r k p e r f o r m a n c e b y t h e testing l a b o r a t o r y ;
manufacturer's recognized b y t h e R e g i s t e r a n d s u b m i t ­ personnel qualification;
ting material(s) n o t specified i n t h e R e c o g n i t i o n sampling procedure, identification i n specimens
Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r issued. m a n u f a c t u r e a n d tests;
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a v a i l a b i l i t y o f data o n testing l a b o r a t o r y accredita­ D i m e n s i o n s o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products s u b m i t t e d f o r

tion b y competent national or international organizations. testing s h a l l b e consistent w i t h those o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d
2.1.1.4.7 A testing l a b o r a t o r y passport s h a l l c o n t a i n products i n supplies expected ( a t least o n e o f s e m i ­
a l l t h e p e r t i n e n t i n f o r m a t i o n r e l a t i n g t o t h i s testing f i n i s h e d products s h a l l h a v e m a x i m u m w i d t h , thickness
l a b o r a t o r y i n c l u d i n g requisites, t h e n o m e n c l a t u r e o f and diameter).
products a n d test types a n d procedures, as w e l l as data Test specimens s h a l l b e stamped f o r t h e i r i d e n t i f i c a ­
o n testing l a b o r a t o r y e q u i p m e n t ( t e c h n i c a l characteris­ t i o n w i t h s e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t s u b m i t t e d f o r testing.
tics, data o n t h i s c o n d i t i o n , date o f e q u i p m e n t calibra­ T h e c u t t i n g a n d m a n u f a c t u r i n g procedure, i n t e r m e d i a t e
t i o n ) , t h e list o f r e g u l a t o r y d o c u m e n t s , a n d data o n s t a m p i n g , as w e l l as diagrams o f s p e c i m e n b r a n c h o f f i c e
spaces c o n d i t i o n a n d a t t e n d i n g p e r s o n n e l . a n d samples c u t t i n g o u t s h a l l b e preagreed.
T h e f o r m a n d d r a w i n g u p o f test r e p o r t s i s A l l test results s h a l l b e n o t e d i n t h e reports signed b y
n o t e w o r t h y . T h e r e p o r t content f o r separate types o f t h e representative o f t h e q u a l i t y c o n t r o l s y s t e m a p p l i e d at
tests m a y b e different, b u t t h e general f o r m s h a l l b e t h e f i r m ' s (manufacturer's) a n d w i t n e s s e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r
standardized. A m e n d m e n t s a n d additions t o t h e r e p o r t representative c a r r y i n g o u t t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f
after i t s issuance m a y b e m a d e o n l y i n t h e f o r m o f a testing.
separate d o c u m e n t . E a c h r e p o r t s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d w i t h a n T h e a b o v e results f o r m p a r t o f t h e set o f d o c u m e n t s
i d e n t i f i c a t i o n n u m b e r , a n d t h e testing l a b o r a t o r y n a m e , (report) submitted t o the Register b y the f i r m ( m a n u ­
m e m b e r s h i p ( i f t h e testing l a b o r a t o r y b e l o n g s t o a f a c t u r e r ) as t h e b a s i s f o r i s s u i n g t h e R e c o g n i t i o n
m a n u f a c t u r e r , i t s n a m e s h a l l b e specified), t h e R S Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r .
B r a n c h O f f i c e a n d dates o f tests p e r f o r m a n c e s h a l l b e 2.1.1.4.11 T h e set o f d o c u m e n t s i n t h e f o r m o f a
specified t h e r e i n . report containing all the i n f o r m a t i o n o n manufacture and
T h e reports s h a l l g e n e r a l l y b e signed b y a p e r s o n i n tests o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products s u b m i t t e d f o r testing i s
charge o f p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e g i v e n test t y p e a n d b y t h e submitted t o the Register for approval.
h e a d o f t h e testing laboratory. T h e report is d r a w n u p i n a n arbitrary f o r m , but the
2.1.1.4.8 C h e c k tests o f m a t e r i a l s s u b m i t t e d accord­ sections consistent w i t h 2.1.2 s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d .
i n g t o t h e request a n d carried o u t at t h e manufacturer's T h e report s h a l l i n c l u d e copies o f the p r o g r a m a n d the
s h a l l b e c e r t i f i e d b y t h e R S representative i n t h e course Register w i t n e s s e d test reports. T h e data o n conditions o f
o f survey. T h e test reports s h a l l b e w i t n e s s e d b y t h e R S m e l t i n g , casting, r o l l i n g , heat treatment, etc., o n m i c r o -
representative. p h o t o g r a p h y a n d t h e results o f n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing
2.1.1.4.9 I n f a m i l i a r i z a t i o n w i t h d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d s h a l l also b e s u b m i t t e d , i f needed.
d u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e q u a l i t y c o n t r o l s y s t e m a p p l i e d at t h e T h e r e p o r t content s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e
manufacturer's, t h e f o l l o w i n g procedures a n d f o r m a l i z a ­ R S rules a n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n attached t o t h e a p p l i c a t i o n .
t i o n t h e r e o f s h a l l b e i n t h e focus o f a t t e n t i o n : U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y r e s u l t s o f tests, s u r v e y o f t h e
receiving inspection; m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d r e v i e w o f t h e report, t h e R S B r a n c h
i n s p e c t i o n scope a n d nature; O f f i c e / R H O Location carrying out the survey draws u p
identification system for materials or i n c o m i n g semi­ the Report o n Survey o f F i r m ( f o r m 6.3.19) w h i c h is the
f i n i s h e d products d u r i n g t h e i r storage a n d t h e m a n u f a c ­ basis f o r i s s u i n g t h e R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate f o r M a n u ­
t u r i n g process as a w h o l e . I t is necessary t o ascertain that facturer.
a l l t h e i n c o m i n g r a w o r o t h e r m a t e r i a l s are used a n d T h e reports a n d data o n test results, s u r v e y s a n d
processed later o n o n l y provided that t h e proper t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n r e v i e w , as w e l l as t h e d o c u ­
inspection is carried o u t a n d documented at t h e m e n t a t i o n as such, s h a l l b e k e p t at t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e /
manufacturer's. T h e scope o f supplier i n s p e c t i o n s h a l l R H O L o c a t i o n carrying out technical supervision o f the
be determined; m a n u f a c t u r e r d u r i n g t h e t i m e p e r i o d set b y t h i s B r a n c h
technological process effecting quality o f t h e O f f i c e . T h e copies o f those reports a n d data s h a l l b e
f i n i s h e d product. T h e stages o f t h e process s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o R H O , unless o t h e r w i s e specified.
under control (Instruction specifying inspection a n d A l l t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e k e y decisions m a d e i n t h e
c o n t r o l m e t h o d s ; d o c u m e n t e d c r i t e r i a f o r w o r k s per­ course o f a p p r o v a l , t h e results o f t h e t e c h n i c a l doc­
formed; corrective actions; m a r k i n g ; a system f o r umentation review shall be submitted t o R H O including
gathering, u s e a n d storage o f m a n u f a c t u r i n g parameters); the following:
i n s p e c t i o n o f rejected m a t e r i a l s ; repair; N o t i c e ( f o r m 25.П.01/01), i n e l e c t r o n i c f o r m a t ;
processing, re-inspection; original information document o f a firm
2.1.1.4.10 Tests s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance ( f o r m 71.П.01), i n e l e c t r o n i c f o r m a t i n case t h e
w i t h t h e agreed p r o g r a m . manufacturer's n a m e i s changed;
S e l e c t i o n o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products, samples c u t t i n g draft R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r ( a n
o u t a n d specimens m a n u f a c t u r i n g s h a l l b e d i r e c t l y i n i t i a l s u r v e y ) a n d copies o f r e n e w e d R e c o g n i t i o n
supervised b y t h e R S representative. Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r ( i n r e n e w a l ) ;
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copies o f agreed d o c u m e n t a t i o n f o r p r o d u c t s u p p l y T h e C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l b e necessarily p r o v i d e d w i t h a n

(if any). annex. T h e code o f a n i t e m s h a l l b e g i v e n f o r each
R e c o g n i t i o n Certificates f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r issued material i n the Recognition Certificate for Manufacturer
earlier t o t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r b e c o m e i n v a l i d a n d R H O i s f o r m according t o t h e R S N o m e n c l a t u r e ( A p p e n d i x 1 t o
i n f o r m e d thereof. Part I "General Regulations for Technical Supervision").
A l l t h e decisions made o n t h e results o f t h e 2.1.4 E n d o r s e m e n t o f R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r
R S B r a n c h O f f i c e presentations r e v i e w s h a l l b e b r o u g h t Manufacturer.
t o t h e n o t i c e o f t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e concerned a n d 2.1.4.1 E n d o r s e m e n t o f t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e
firms (manufacturers) b y R H O . f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r is carried o u t w i t h i n t h e p e r i o d stated i n
2.1.2 I s s u e o f r e q u e s t f o r m a n u f a c t u r e r r e c o g n i ­ t h e C e r t i f i c a t e according t o 2 . 1 . 1 . 2 .
tion b y t h e Register (obtaining o f Recognition 2.1.4.2 O c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r
Certificate for Manufacturer). having t h e Recognition Certificate f o r Manufacturer
2.1.2.1 T h e f i r m ' s (manufacturer's) request g e n e r a l l y shall b e performed during its validity period i n t h e
is a n o f f i c i a l request o n a letter f o r m , w h i c h i s d r a w n u p f o l l o w i n g cases:
b y a f i r m ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) i n a n arbitrary f o r m , unless i n s p e c t i o n f o r defects i n p r o d u c t u s e o r o p e r a t i o n ,
o t h e r w i s e specified. i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f causes effecting t h e p r o d u c t q u a l i t y ;
A d d i t i o n a l l y t o t h e objectives o f w o r k , t h e request rejection t o submit product i n its manufacture a n d use;
s h a l l c o n t a i n i n f o r m a t i o n o n f i n a n c i a l guarantees a n d t h e unsatisfactory operation o f t h e quality control
list o f d o c u m e n t a t i o n necessary f o r t h e request r e v i e w system;
(refer t o 2 . 1 . 2 . 2 ) . T h e request f o r w a r d e d t o t h e R S m a k i n g changes i n c o n d i t i o n s o f a p p r o v a l unless
Branch Office covering t h e f i r m (manufacturer) i n its preagreed w i t h t h e Register;
area o f a c t i v i t y , o r i t m a y b e f o r w a r d e d t o R H O directly. n u m e r o u s failures i n test p e r f o r m a n c e ;
I n so doing, t h e following documents shall be recurring deviations f r o m production o r control
submitted t o R H O : procedure, a n d i d e n t i f i e d degradation o f p r o d u c t q u a l i t y
data o n results o f w o r k s p e r f o r m e d b y t h e R S B r a n c h s t a b i l i t y ( e v e n w i t h t h e results s u b m i t t e d r e g a r d i n g t h e
O f f i c e a n d o n t h e changes t h a t t o o k p l a c e ( o r l a c k o f r e v i e w o f t h e d e v i a t i o n s detected, a n d t h e r e s t o r a t i o n o f
such) d u r i n g r e n e w a l o f t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r t h e R e g i s t e r confidence i n a q u a l i t y l e v e l ) .
Manufacturer; T h e Recognition Certificate f o r Manufacturer e n ­
c o p y o f a request i n case o f t h e f i r m ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) dorsement m a y apply t o the individual kinds o f product
initial application t o the Register o r renewal o f the R S o r t o a l l t h e m a t e r i a l s l i s t e d i n t h e Certificate.
t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n a t t h e f i r m ' s (manufacturer's) that I n t h e a b o v e cases t h e d e c i s i o n o n t h e R e c o g n i t i o n
had the Recognition Certificate f o r Manufacturer b u t i t Certificate for Manufacturer endorsement is made b y the
became invalid. R H O and/or t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e c a r r y i n g o u t t e c h n i c a l
2.1.2.2 E n c l o s u r e s t o t h e request. s u p e r v i s i o n a t t h e manufacturer's.
C o n c u r r e n t w i t h t h e request, t h e b r i e f i n f o r m a t i o n o n 2.1.4.3 E v e r y t h i n g l i s t e d i n 2.1.4.2 m a y b e c o n ­
m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d products i s s u b m i t t e d t o t h e R e g i s t e r sidered b y t h e R e g i s t e r as c a l l i n g i n t o q u e s t i o n t h e intact
(refer t o 2 . 2 . 1 . 2 ) . validity o f the Recognition Certificate for Manufacturer
G e n e r a l l y , t h e i n f o r m a t i o n set o u t i n 2 . 2 . 1 . 2 i s at a s p e c i f i c m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d t h e r e f o r e m a y b e
applicable f o r a l l t h e w o r k s i n t e n d e d t o m a n u f a c t u r e o r interpreted b y t h e parties as "occasional r e n e w a l " o f
already manufacturing t h e materials under t h e the Certificate w i t h t h e relevant drawing u p o f a
R S technical supervision a n d applying t o t h e Register manufacturer's request, etc.
w i t h r e l e v a n t requests. 2.1.4.4 A d d i t i o n a l l y t o t h e l i s t e d i n 2.1.4.2, endorse­
2.1.3 I s s u e o f R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n u ­ m e n t m a y b e d e m a n d e d w h e n t h e m a t e r i a l s supervised
facturer. b y t h e Register were n o t supplied during t h e period
2.1.3.1 T h e R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r exceeding t w o years after issuance, r e n e w a l o r p r e v i o u s
( f o r m 7.1.4.1), unless otherwise stated (refer t o 2.1.3.3), is endorsement o f the Certificate.
issued b y t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e / R H O L o c a t i o n w h i c h 2.1.4.5 A t e n d o r s e m e n t o f t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i ­
carried out t h e survey o f the manufacturer. cate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r , t h e scope o f tests a n d s u r v e y s i s
2.1.3.2 T h e issued R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l d e t e r m i n e d i n each p a r t i c u l a r case a n d m a y b e e q u a l t o
c o n t a i n i n i t s a n n e x i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e process a n d that o f a n i n i t i a l s u r v e y (refer t o 2.1.1.4.2).
special features o f m a t e r i a l m a n u f a c t u r e , d i m e n s i o n s o f 2.1.4.6 I f t h e t e r m s o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e issue a n d t h e
s e m - i f i n i s h e d products supplied, p r o c u r e m e n t d o c u m e n ­ p e r t i n e n t statistical data t e s t i f y i n g t o s t a b i l i t y o f t h e
t a t i o n and, i f needed, special features o f p r o d u c t m a r k i n g product quality level r e m a i n unchanged, being f o r m a l l y
(refer t o 1.4.1.2, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e corifirmed b y t h e f i r m (manufacturer), t h e Certificate
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships). m a y b e endorsed i n a b r i e f o r e v e n f o r m a l w a y ( n o
a d d i t i o n a l tests o r s u r v e y s are needed).
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A t the discretion o f the R S B r a n c h O f f i c e / R H O are determined i n each particular case a n d m a y b e equal t o

L o c a t i o n c a r r y i n g o u t t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n at t h e those o f the initial survey. Generally, t h e extent o f tests a n d
manufacturer's t h e tests m a y b e o m i t t e d i n t h e f o l l o w i n g scope o f surveys are determined i n accordance w i t h 2.1.4.5,
cases: 2.1.4.6 a n d 2.1.4.7.
w i t h r e g u l a r supplies o f t h e p r o d u c t specified i n t h e S u r v e y w i t h i n t h e scope o f i n i t i a l tests, i n a d d i t i o n t o
Recognition Certificate for Manufacturer under technical the above m e n t i o n e d , m a y b e r e q u i r e d i n case t h e p r e v i o u s
supervision o f t h e Register o r another classification audit w a s carried o u t i n a f o r m a l w a y (refer t o 2.1.4.6).
society, a n d w i t h p r o v i s i o n o f t h e p e r t i n e n t i n f o r m a t i o n N e c e s s i t y o f w o r k p e r f o r m a n c e a n d t h e scope o f
b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ( a statistically processed f o r m i s a p p r o v a l e q u i v a l e n t t o t h e i n i t i a l o n e m a y b e agreed
preferable); with R H O .
w i t h i r r e g u l a r supplies o f t h e p r o d u c t specified i n t h e 2.1.6 I n v a l i d a t i o n o f R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r
Recognition Certificate for Manufacturer under technical Manufacturer.
supervision o f t h e Register o r another classification Generally, t h e Recognition Certificate for Manufac-
society, b u t w i t h p r o v i s i o n b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o f t h e t u r e r m a y b e c o m e i n v a l i d i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
p e r t i n e n t i n f o r m a t i o n o n s u p p l y o f m a t e r i a l s close b y u p o n t h e manufacturer's request;
t h e i r parameters t o those s u p p l i e d a n d m a n u f a c t u r e d w h e n t h e product supplied b y t h e manufacturer
according t o s i m i l a r procedures. T h e data o n c h e m i c a l shows non-conformity w i t h the provisions o f Recogni-
c o m p o s i t i o n s h a l l i n c l u d e a l l t h e elements specified f o r t i o n Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r issued ( w i t h t h e
m a t e r i a l s b e i n g presented b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r , m i c r o r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R S rules a n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n entered
a l l o y i n g elements i n c l u s i v e . i n the Certificate);
Additionally t o the above conditions, the R S B r a n c h w h e n t h e t e r m s o f t h e agreement f o r t e c h n i c a l
O f f i c e m a y d e m a n d data o n p r o d u c t rejecting, i n t e r n a l s u p e r v i s i o n at t h e manufacturer's a r e v i o l a t e d ;
f l a w s , surface c o n d i t i o n a n d d i m e n s i o n s . w h e n the Certificate validity period has expired and
I f data o n m a t e r i a l s stated i n t h e R e c o g n i t i o n the f i r m (manufacturer) has failed t o submit the relevant
Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r a r e l a c k i n g , statistics m a y request at d u e t i m e ;
c o n t a i n data o n s i m i l a r m a t e r i a l s m a n u f a c t u r e d u n d e r t h e A s a r u l e , t h e specific c o n d i t i o n s w h e r e i n t h e
same technology. Certificate b e c o m e s i n v a l i d are regulated b y a n agree-
2.1.4.7 W h e r e t h e p r o d u c t m e n t i o n e d i n t h e ment o n technical supervision concluded between the
Certificate o r l i k e i s n o t p r o d u c e d b y t h e manufacturer, Register and the f i r m (manufacturer).
t h e C e r t i f i c a t e c a n b e endorsed w h e n t h e r e l e v a n t orders
are received. I n t h i s case, t h e scope o f s u r v e y s a n d e x t e n t
o f tests m a y also b e equal t o that o f t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y , b u t 2.2 P R O C E D U R E S F O R R E C O G N I T I O N
i t s h a l l b e consistent w i t h t h e order e x t e n t a n d t h e OF MANUFACTURERS
validity period o f the Recognition Certificate.
I f t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e decides t o endorse t h e 2.2.1 P r o c e d u r e f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f m a n u f a c t u r e r s
R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e , t h e r e l e v a n t statement i s f o r - of semi-finished p r o d u c t s f o r h u l l s t r u c t u r a l steels.
warded to the R H O . 2.2.1.1 G e n e r a l .
2.1.5 R e n e w a l o f R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r T h e s e p r o v i s i o n s specify t h e procedure f o r r e c o g n i -
Manufacturer. tion (initial survey) b y the Register o f the manufacturing
2.1.5.1 R e n e w a l o f t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r process o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products s u c h as i n g o t s , slabs,
M a n u f a c t u r e r is carried o u t w i t h i n t h e p e r i o d stated i n t h e b l o o m s a n d b i l l e t s f o r h u l l s t r u c t u r a l steel.
R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r f o r m according T h e procedures f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e manufacturer,
t o 2.1.1.2. issue, e n d o r s e m e n t a n d r e n e w a l o f t h e R e c o g n i t i o n
2.1.5.2 R e n e w a l o f t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r are set f o r t h i n 2 . 1 .
M a n u f a c t u r e r at a specific k n o w n m a n u f a c t u r e r is carried 2.2.1.2 A p p l i c a t i o n . D o c u m e n t a t i o n .
o u t o n t h e basis o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r special survey. 2.2.1.2.1 I n i t i a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n .
D e c i s i o n s o n t h e s u r v e y procedure, scope a n d e x e c u t i o n T h e f i r m (manufacturer) shall submit t o the Register
o f w o r k s , unless o t h e r w i s e stated, a r e m a d e b y t h e t h e request f o r r e c o g n i t i o n , check test p r o g r a m a n d
R S B r a n c h O f f i c e c a r r y i n g o u t t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n at general i n f o r m a t i o n r e l e v a n t t o t h e f o l l o w i n g :
t h e manufacturer's c o n s i d e r i n g t h e results o f p r e v i o u s .1 n a m e a n d site address o f t h e f i r m ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) ,
s u r v e y s (refer t o 2 . 1 . 4 ) . l o c a t i o n o f t h e w o r k s h o p s , general i n d i c a t i o n s r e l e v a n t t o
E v e r y t h i n g l i s t e d i n 2 . 1 . 4 . 2 a n d 2.1.4.3 i s applicable the background, dimension o f the w o r k s , estimated total
for the conditions o f Recognition Certificate f o r a n n u a l p r o d u c t i o n o f f i n i s h e d products f o r s h i p b u i l d i n g
Manufacturer renewal. a n d f o r o t h e r applications, as d e e m e d u s e f u l ;
2.1.5.3 A t endorsement o f the R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate .2 o r g a n i z a t i o n a n d q u a l i t y :
for Manufacturer, t h e extent o f tests a n d scope o f surveys o r g a n i z a t i o n a l chart;
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staff employed; .7 a p p r o v a l already granted b y o t h e r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n

staff employed a n d organization o f t h e quality societies a n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f a p p r o v a l tests p e r f o r m e d .
c o n t r o l department; 2.2.1.2.2 D o c u m e n t a t i o n t o b e s u b m i t t e d f o r c h a n ­
q u a l i f i c a t i o n o f t h e p e r s o n n e l i n v o l v e d i n activities ging the recognition conditions.
related t o t h e q u a l i t y o f t h e products; T h e f i r m (manufacturer) shall submit to the Register
certification o f compliance o f t h e quality system t h e request (refer t o 2 . 1 . 2 ) f o r c h a n g i n g t h e recognition
w i t h I S O 9001 o r 9002, i f any; c o n d i t i o n s , i n t h e case o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
approval certificates already granted b y other .1 c h a n g e o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g process: steel
classification societies, i f any; m a k i n g , casting (steel m a k i n g p l a n t , caster);
.3 m a n u f a c t u r i n g f a c i l i t i e s : .2 change o f t h e thickness range ( d i m e n s i o n ) ;
flow chart o f m a n u f a c t u r i n g process; .3 c h a n g e o f t h e c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n , a d d e d
o r i g i n a n d storage o f r a w m a t e r i a l s ; e l e m e n t , etc.
storage o f f i n i s h e d products; T h e documentation submitted earlier (refer t o 2.2.1.2.1)
e q u i p m e n t f o r systematic c o n t r o l d u r i n g f a b r i c a t i o n ; and subjected t o relevant changes shall b e enclosed t o t h e
.4 details o f inspections a n d q u a l i t y c o n t r o l facilities: request A s f o r t h e rest documentation submitted earlier
details o f s y s t e m used f o r i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f m a t e r i a l s during the previous recognition o r endorsement, the request
at different stages o f m a n u f a c t u r i n g ; shall contain a record that i t remains unchangeable.
equipment f o r chemical analysis a n d relevant T h e tests p r o g r a m s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d i n a n y case
c a l i b r a t i o n procedures; (refer t o 2 . 2 . 3 . 1 ) .
list o f q u a l i t y c o n t r o l procedures; 2.2.1.3 Tests f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f m a n u f a c t u r i n g
.5 t y p e o f products ( i n g o t s , slabs, b l o o m s , b i l l e t s ) ; process a n d q u a l i t y o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products.
grades o f steel, range o f thickness a n d a i m m a t e r i a l 2.2.1.3.1 E x t e n t o f tests.
properties as f o l l o w s : I n general, t h e e x t e n t o f t h e test p r o g r a m is specified
range o f chemical c o m p o s i t i o n a n d a i m analyses, i n 2.2.1.3.6.
including grain refining, m i c r o alloying and residual elements, T y p e s a n d n u m b e r o f tests m a y b e m o d i f i e d b y t h e
for I h e various grades o f steel; i f Ihe range o f chemical R e g i s t e r o n t h e basis o f t h e p r e l i m i n a r y i n f o r m a t i o n
composition depends o n thickness and supply condition, t h e s u b m i t t e d b y t h e f i r m ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) i n accordance
different ranges shall b e specified, as appropriate; w i t h 2 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 1 a n d 2 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 2 . I n particular, a r e d u c t i o n o f
a i m m a x i m u m c a r b o n e q u i v a l e n t C according t o
e ?
t h e i n d i c a t e d n u m b e r o f casts, s e m i - f i n i s h e d products o f
t h e f o r m u l a specified i n 3.2.2, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f certain thicknesses a n d steel grades t o b e tested o r
t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea- c o m p l e t e suppression o f t h e tests m a y b e accepted b y t h e
G o i n g Ships; Register, t a k i n g i n t o account t h e f o l l o w i n g :
a i m m a x i m u m P c o n t e n t f o r h i g h e r strength grades
cm .1 a p p r o v a l already granted b y o t h e r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n
w i t h l o w c a r b o n content С < 0 , 1 3 %, unless o t h e r w i s e societies a n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f tests p e r f o r m e d ;
specified; .2 grades o f steel t o b e recognized b y the Register a n d
p r o d u c t i o n statistics o f t h e c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n availability o f l o n g t e r m statistic results o f chemical a n d
and, i f a v a i l a b l e , a t r o l l i n g m i l l s , m e c h a n i c a l properties mechanical properties (tests p e r f o r m e d o n r o l l e d products);
(R , R , A%, KV). T h e statistics a r e i n t e n d e d t o
eH m .3 change o f t h e recognition c o n d i t i o n s b y t h e
d e m o n s t r a t e t h e c a p a b i l i t y t o m a n u f a c t u r e t h e steel Register.
products i n accordance w i t h t h e specified requirements; A n increase o f t h e n u m b e r o f casts a n d s e m i - f i n i s h e d
.6 steel m a k i n g : products o f different thicknesses t o b e tested m a y b e
steel m a k i n g process a n d capacity o f furnaces and/or required i n t h e case o f n e w l y d e v e l o p e d grades o f steel o r
converter; m a n u f a c t u r i n g processes.
r a w m a t e r i a l used; 2.2.1.3.2 Test p r o g r a m .
d e o x i d a t i o n a n d a l l o y i n g practice; W h e r e t h e n u m b e r o f tests differs f r o m t h o s e
d e s u l p h u r i z a t i o n a n d v a c u u m degassing i n s t a l l a ­ specified i n 2 . 2 . 1 . 3 . 6 , t h e p r o g r a m s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d
t i o n s , i f any; t o t h e R e g i s t e r f o r a p p r o v a l b e f o r e t h e tests are carried
casting m e t h o d s : i n g o t o r c o n t i n u o u s casting. I n t h e out, together w i t h t h e documentation required i n
case o f c o n t i n u o u s casting, i n f o r m a t i o n relevant t o t y p e 2.2.1.2.1 a n d 2.2.1.2.2.
o f casting m a c h i n e , t e e m i n g practice, m e t h o d s t o p r e v e n t 2.2.1.3.3 T e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n .
re-oxidization, i n c l u s i o n s a n d segregation c o n t r o l , p r e ­ T h e tests carried o u t a t t h e f i r m ' s (manufacturer's)
sence o f electromagnetic s t i r r i n g , soft reduction, etc., s h a l l b e conducted c o n s i d e r i n g t h e requirements o f
s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d as appropriate; 2.1.1.4.5—2.1.1.4.10.
i n g o t o r slab size a n d w e i g h t ; I f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r c a n n o t c o n d u c t testing o f t h e
i n g o t o r slab treatment: scarfing a n d discarding stated p r o d u c t , t h e tests needed s h a l l b e carried o u t at t h e
procedures; testing l a b o r a t o r y recognized b y t h e Register.
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2.2.1.3.4 S e l e c t i o n o f t h e test p r o d u c t ( m e t a l ) . t h e i n g o t centerline, a n d s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e f a l l p r o d u c t

F o r each grade o f steel, f o r each t y p e o f s e m i ­ thickness.
finished p r o d u c t a n d f o r each m a n u f a c t u r i n g process 2.2.1.4 R e s u l t s .
(e.g. steel m a k i n g , casting, heat t r e a t m e n t ) , o n e test A l l t h e results a n d testing c o n d i t i o n s s h a l l c o m p l y
p r o d u c t w i t h t h e m a x i m u m thickness ( d i m e n s i o n ) a n d w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R S rules a n d s h a l l b e
o n e test p r o d u c t w i t h t h e m i n i m u m thickness ( d i m e n ­ e v a l u a t e d f o r r e c o g n i t i o n b y t h e Register; depending o n
s i o n ) s h a l l b e as a m i n i m u m selected f o r t h e tests. t h e results (regulated a n d n o t regulated b y t h e R S r u l e s ) ,
T h e selection o f t h e casts f o r t h e test p r o d u c t s h a l l b e particular limitations o r testing conditions shall be
based o n t h e typical chemical composition, w i t h specified i n t h e d o c u m e n t s s u b m i t t e d f o r a p p r o v a l .
p a r t i c u l a r regard t o t h e specified С o r P v a l u e s a n d
щ cm Besides, t h e f i r m ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) s h a l l collect a set o f
g r a i n r e f i n i n g m i c r o - a l l o y i n g additions. documents containing a l l the information required
2.2.1.3.5 S a m p l i n g ( P o s i t i o n o f t h e test samples). u n d e r 2.2.1.2, applicable t o t h e s e m i - f i n i s h e d products
T h e test samples s h a l l b e t a k e n , unless o t h e r w i s e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e tests.
agreed, f r o m t h e s e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o T h e set o f d o c u m e n t s s h a l l i n c l u d e a l l t h e results o f
t h e t o p o f t h e i n g o t , o r , i n case o f c o n t i n u o u s casting, a t h e tests a n d analyses, o p e r a t i o n records r e l e v a n t t o steel
r a n d o m sample. m a k i n g , casting and, w h e n applicable, r o l l i n g a n d heat
2.2.1.3.6 T e s t i n g (Tests o n base m a t e r i a l ) . t r e a t m e n t o f test products. T h e set o f d o c u m e n t s m a y b e
2.2.1.3.6.1 T y p e o f tests. also requested b y t h e R e g i s t e r f o r r e v i e w .
T h e tests t o b e carried o u t f o r t h e r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e 2.2.1.5 R e c o g n i t i o n .
m a n u f a c t u r i n g process o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products a r e : 2.2.1.5.1 U p o n satisfactory c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y
c h e m i c a l analysis. T h e analysis s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e a n d tests, t h e R e g i s t e r w i l l issue t h e R e c o g n i t i o n
a n d s h a l l i n c l u d e m i c r o a l l o y i n g elements; Certificate f o r Manufacturer w h e r e i n the f o l l o w i n g
sulphur prints. i n f o r m a t i o n s h a l l b e stated:
I n a d d i t i o n , f o r i n i t i a l r e c o g n i t i o n o r f o r a n y upgrade t y p e o f a s e m i - f i n i s h e d product;
o f t h e r e c o g n i t i o n , t h e R e g i s t e r w i l l r e q u i r e f u l l tests i n steel m a k i n g a n d casting processes;
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2.2.2 t o b e thickness range o f the semi-finished products whereto
p e r f o r m e d at r o l l i n g m i l l o n t h e m i n i m u m thickness t h e R S d o c u m e n t applies;
s e m i - f i n i s h e d product. steel grade.
A t that i t s h a l l b e t a k e n i n t o c o n s i d e r a t i o n that i n I t shall b e also indicated i n the R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate
case o f a m u l t i - c a s t e r w o r k , f u l l tests o n r o l l e d products for M a n u f a c t u r e r that t h e i n d i v i d u a l users o f t h e s e m i ­
( f i n i s h e d products) s h a l l b e carried o u t f o r o n e caster finished products m e n t i o n e d i n t h e document shall b e
o n l y a n d reduced tests ( c h e m i c a l analysis, s u l p h u r p r i n t ) recognized b y the Register f o r the manufacturing process o f
f o r t h e others. the specific grade o f r o l l e d steel products t h e y are g o i n g t o
T h e selection o f t h e caster s h a l l b e based o n t h e manufacture w i t h those semi-finished products.
t e c h n i c a l characteristics o f t h e casters t o b e p e r f o r m e d at 2.2.1.5.2 R e n e w a l o f r e c o g n i t i o n .
r o l l i n g m i l l o n products m a n u f a c t u r e d f r o m t h e m i n i m u m T h e validity period o f the Recognition Certificate for
thickness s e m i - f i n i s h e d product. M a n u f a c t u r e r issued b y t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l b e a m a x i m u m
2.2.1.3.6.2 Test specimens a n d testing procedure. o f f i v e years.
G e n e r a l l y , t h e specimens a n d test procedures s h a l l m e e t R e n e w a l o f the Recognition Certificate f o r M a n u ­
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2.2, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e facturer can b e carried o u t b y a n a u d i t a n d t h e assessment
Rules f o r the Classification and Construction o f Sea- o f t h e r e s u l t o f satisfactory s u r v e y d u r i n g t h e p e r i o d o f
G o i n g Ships. v a l i d i t y o f t h e e x i s t i n g Certificate.
A t that t h e f o l l o w i n g tests a n d procedures a p p l y : W h e r e f o r o p e r a t i o n a l reasons, t h e r e n e w a l a u d i t
.1 c h e m i c a l analyses: (renewal o f Recognition Certificate f o r Manufacturer)
b o t h t h e ladle s a m p l e a n d p r o d u c t analyses s h a l l b e falls outside t h e p e r i o d o f r e c o g n i t i o n v a l i d i t y , t h e
reported. A s t h e m a t e r i a l f o r r o l l e d m a t e r i a l analysis t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r m a y b e considered as r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e
tensile test specimens a r e e m p l o y e d . I n general, t h e R e g i s t e r o n l y , i f agreement t o t h i s a u d i t date i s m a d e
content o f t h e f o l l o w i n g elements s h a l l b e checked: C , within the original period o f recognition validity.
M n , S i , P, S, N i , C r , M o , A l , N , N b , V , C u , A s , S n , T i . I n t h i s instance, i f successful, t h e e x t e n s i o n o f
F o r steels m a n u f a c t u r e d f r o m electric a n d o p e n - h e a r t h r e c o g n i t i o n w i l l b e b a c k dated t o t h e o r i g i n a l r e n e w a l
furnaces t h e S b a n d В content i s a d d i t i o n a l l y checked; date.
.2 s u l p h u r p r i n t s : M a n u f a c t u r e r s , w h o h a v e n o t p r o d u c e d t h e grades
s u l p h u r p r i n t s s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m p r o d u c t edges, a n d products r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r d u r i n g t h e
w h i c h are p e r p e n d i c u l a r t o t h e a x i s o f t h e i n g o t o r slab. validity period o f the Recognition Certificate f o r
These sulphur prints shall be approximately 6 0 0 m m M a n u f a c t u r e r , s h a l l b e r e q u i r e d t o carry o u t a l l necessary
l o n g t a k e n f r o m t h e center o f t h e edge selected, i.e. o n tests f o r r e n e w a l o f t h e Certificate. T h e r e n e w a l o f t h e
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r e c o g n i t i o n f o r s u c h grades o f steel ( t h e i r r e t e n t i o n i n t h e e q u i p m e n t f o r systematic c o n t r o l d u r i n g f a b r i c a t i o n ;

Recognition Certificate f o r Manufacturer) m a y be .4 details o f inspections a n d q u a l i t y c o n t r o l facilities:
p e r f o r m e d o n t h e basis o f results o f p r o d u c t i o n o f details o f s y s t e m u s e d f o r i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f m a t e r i a l s
s i m i l a r b r a n d s o f steel a n d types o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d u s e d a t different stages o f m a n u f a c t u r i n g ;
products. e q u i p m e n t f o r c h e m i c a l analysis, m e c h a n i c a l tests,
2.2.1.5.3 R e c o n s i d e r a t i o n o f t h e r e c o g n i t i o n . m e t a l l o g r a p h y a n d r e l e v a n t c a l i b r a t i o n procedures;
T h e r e c o g n i t i o n m a y b e reconsidered d u r i n g t h e e q u i p m e n t f o r n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing;
period o f validity o f t h e Recognition Certificate f o r list o f q u a l i t y c o n t r o l procedures;
M a n u f a c t u r e r i n t h e cases specified i n 2 . 1 . 4 . 2 . .5 types o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products (sheets/plates,
2.2.2 P r o c e d u r e f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f h u l l s t r u c t u r a l s e c t i o n s , c o i l e d r o l l e d p r o d u c t s ) , grades o f s t e e l ,
steel m a n u f a c t u r e r s . thickness r a n g e a n d a i m m a t e r i a l properties as f o l l o w s :
2.2.2.1 G e n e r a l . r a n g e o f c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n a n d a i m analyses,
T h e s e p r o v i s i o n s specify t h e procedure f o r r e c o g n i ­ including grain refining, m i c r o alloying a n d residual
t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g process o f elements, f o r t h e v a r i o u s grades o f steel ( i f t h e r a n g e o f
r o l l e d steels o f n o r m a l a n d h i g h e r strength, as r e q u i r e d c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n depends o n t h i c k n e s s a n d s u p p l y
b y 1.3, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e c o n d i t i o n , t h e different ranges s h a l l b e specified, as
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships. appropriate);
T h e r e c o g n i t i o n procedure i s t h e basis f o r t h e a i m m a x i m u m c a r b o n e q u i v a l e n t C according t o
e ?

R e g i s t e r v e r i f i c a t i o n o f t h e manufacturer's c a p a b i l i t y t o t h e f o r m u l a specified i n 3.2.2, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f

p r o v i d e satisfactory p r o d u c t s s t a b l y u n d e r e f f e c t i v e t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea-
process a n d p r o d u c t i o n c o n t r o l s i n o p e r a t i o n i n c l u d i n g G o i n g Ships;
p r o g r a m m e d r o l l i n g , a n d t h e q u a l i t y s y s t e m adopted a t a i m m a x i m u m P content f o r h i g h e r strength grades
cm

t h e manufacturer's i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s w i t h l o w c a r b o n content С < 0,13 %, unless o t h e r w i s e

o f 3.2.1.3 a n d 3.2.1.4, ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r specified;
the Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships. p r o d u c t i o n statistics o f t h e c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n
G e n e r a l l y , t h e r e c o g n i t i o n o f a certain steel grade a n d m e c h a n i c a l properties (Rai, R , A%, KV). T h e m

p r o d u c e d i n accordance w i t h t h e p r o p o s e d m a n u f a c t u r i n g statistics a r e i n t e n d e d t o d e m o n s t r a t e t h e c a p a b i l i t y t o
process f l o w chart, m e a n s r e c o g n i t i o n o f a certain t y p e o f m a n u f a c t u r e t h e steel products i n accordance w i t h t h e
products s u p p l i e d b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d m a d e o f t h i s specified r e q u i r e m e n t s ;
steel grade m e e t i n g t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R S rules. .6 steel m a k i n g :
2.2.2.2 A p p l i c a t i o n . D o c u m e n t a t i o n . steel m a k i n g process a n d capacity o f furnace/s o r
2.2.2.2.1 I n i t i a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n . converter/s;
T h e manufacturer shall submit t o t h e Register the r a w m a t e r i a l s used;
request f o r r e c o g n i t i o n , check test p r o g r a m a n d general d e o x i d a t i o n a n d a l l o y i n g practice;
information relevant t o the following: d e s u l p h u r i z a t i o n a n d v a c u u m degassing i n s t a l l a ­
.1 n a m e a n d site address o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r , t i o n s , i f any;
l o c a t i o n o f t h e w o r k s h o p s , general i n d i c a t i o n r e l e v a n t casting m e t h o d : i n g o t o r c o n t i n u o u s casting. I n t h e
to t h e background, dimensions o f the w o r k s , estimated case o f c o n t i n u o u s casting, i n f o r m a t i o n r e l e v a n t t o t y p e
total annual production a n d types o f products f o r o f casting m a c h i n e , t e e m i n g practice, m e t h o d s t o p r e v e n t
s h i p b u i l d i n g a n d f o r o t h e r applications (as d e e m e d r e - o x i d i z a t i o n , i n c l u s i o n a n d segregation c o n t r o l , p r e ­
useful); sence o f electromagnetic s t i r r i n g , soft r e d u c t i o n , etc.,
.2 o r g a n i z a t i o n a n d q u a l i t y : s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d as appropriate;
o r g a n i z a t i o n a l chart: i n g o t o r slab size a n d w e i g h t ;
staff employed; i n g o t o r slab treatment: scarfing a n d discarding
staff employed a n d organization o f t h e quality procedures;
c o n t r o l department; .7 r e h e a t i n g a n d r o l l i n g :
q u a l i f i c a t i o n o f t h e p e r s o n n e l i n v o l v e d i n activities t y p e o f furnace a n d t r e a t m e n t parameters;
related t o t h e r e q u i r e d q u a l i t y o f products; rolling: reduction ratio o f slab/bloom/billet t o finished
certification o f compliance o f t h e quality system product thickness, r o l l i n g a n d f i n i s h i n g temperatures;
w i t h I S O 9001 o r 9002, i f any; descaling t r e a t m e n t d u r i n g r o l l i n g ;
approval certificates already granted b y other capacity o f t h e r o l l i n g stands;
classification societies, i f any; .8 heat t r e a t m e n t :
.3 m a n u f a c t u r i n g f a c i l i t i e s : t y p e o f furnaces, heat t r e a t m e n t parameters a n d t h e i r
f l o w chart o f m a n u f a c t u r i n g process; r e l e v a n t records;
o r i g i n a n d storage o f r a w m a t e r i a l s ; accuracy a n d c a l i b r a t i o n o f t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l
storage o f f i n i s h e d products; devices;
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.9 p r o g r a m m e d r o l l i n g : T h e e x t e n t a n d n u m b e r o f tests m a y b e m o d i f i e d b y
f o r s e m i - f i n i s h e d products d e l i v e r e d i n t h e c o n t r o l l e d t h e R e g i s t e r o n t h e basis o f t h e p r e l i m i n a r y i n f o r m a t i o n
rolling ( C R ) or thermo-mechanical treatment ( T M ) , the s u b m i t t e d b y t h e f i r m ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) i n accordance w i t h
following additional information o n the programmed 2 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 1 a n d 2 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 2 . I n particular, a r e d u c t i o n o f t h e
r o l l i n g schedules s h a l l b e g i v e n : i n d i c a t e d n u m b e r o f casts, s e m i - f i n i s h e d products o f
d e s c r i p t i o n o f r o l l i n g process; certain thicknesses a n d steel grades t o b e tested o r
n o r m a l i z i n g temperature, r e - c r y s t a l l i z a t i o n t e m p e r a - c o m p l e t e suppression o f t h e tests m a y b e accepted.
ture and A r3 t e m p e r a t u r e a n d t h e m e t h o d s used t o T h e decisions are m a d e t a k i n g i n t o account t h e
determine them; following:
c o n t r o l standards f o r t y p i c a l r o l l i n g parameters used . 1 a p p r o v a l already granted b y o t h e r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n
f o r t h e different thickness a n d grades o f steel ( t e m p e r a - societies a n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f tests p e r f o r m e d ;
t u r e a n d thickness at t h e b e g i n n i n g a n d at t h e e n d o f t h e .2 grades o f steel t o be r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r
passes, i n t e r v a l b e t w e e n passes, r e d u c t i o n r a t i o , t e m - a n d a v a i l a b i l i t y o f l o n g t e r m statistic results o f c h e m i c a l
perature range a n d c o o l i n g speed o f accelerated c o o l i n g , a n d m e c h a n i c a l properties;
i f any) and relevant method o f control; .3 r e c o g n i t i o n f o r a n y grade o f steel also covers
calibration o f the control equipment; r e c o g n i t i o n f o r a n y l o w e r grade i n t h e s a m e strength
.10 recommendations for bending and welding i n level, p r o v i d e d that the a i m analyses, m e t h o d o f
p a r t i c u l a r f o r steels d e l i v e r e d i n t h e C R o r T M c o n d i t i o n : m a n u f a c t u r e a n d c o n d i t i o n o f s u p p l y are s i m i l a r ;
h o t a n d c o l d b e n d i n g r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s i f needed i n .4 f o r h i g h e r t e n s i l e steels, r e c o g n i t i o n o f o n e
a d d i t i o n t o t h e n o r m a l practice used i n t h e shipyards o r strength l e v e l covers t h e r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e strength
workshops; l e v e l i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w , p r o v i d e d t h e steel m a k i n g
m i n i m u m a n d m a x i m u m heat i n p u t i f different f r o m process, d e o x i d a t i o n a n d f i n e g r a i n practice, casting
t h e ones u s u a l l y used i n t h e shipyards a n d w o r k s h o p s m e t h o d a n d c o n d i t i o n o f s u p p l y are t h e same;
(15 — 5 0 kJ/cm)); .5 change o f the recognition conditions b y the Register.
. 1 1 w h e r e a n y part o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g process is I n case o f m u l t i - s o u r c e s e m i - f i n i s h e d products o r
assigned, i f possible, t o a n o t h e r p r o d u c t i o n f a c i l i t y o r t o changing o f semi-finished product manufacturer, the
another manufacturer, additional information required b y r o l l e d steel m a n u f a c t u r e r is r e q u i r e d t o o b t a i n t h e
the Register shall be included; a p p r o v a l o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g process o f r o l l e d steels
.12 approval certificates already granted b y other u s i n g t h e s e m i - f i n i s h e d products from each s e m i - f i n i s h e d
classification societies and documentation o f tests performed. p r o d u c t manufacturer.
2.2.2.2.2 D o c u m e n t a t i o n t o b e s u b m i t t e d f o r c h a n - Tests s h a l l be conducted i n accordance w i t h
ging the recognition conditions. 2.2.2.3.6 a n d 2 . 2 . 2 . 4 .
T h e firm ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) s h a l l s u b m i t t o t h e R e g i s t e r A r e d u c t i o n o r c o m p l e t e suppression o f t h e tests m a y
t h e request (refer t o 2 . 1 . 2 ) f o r c h a n g i n g t h e r e c o g n i t i o n be considered t a k i n g i n t o account p r e v i o u s r e c o g n i t i o n as
c o n d i t i o n s i n t h e case o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : follows:
. 1 change o f a n y o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g process (steel t h e r o l l e d steel m a n u f a c t u r e r has a l r e a d y b e e n
m a k i n g , casting, r o l l i n g and/or heat t r e a t m e n t ) ; r e c o g n i z e d f o r t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g process u s i n g o t h e r
.2 change o f m a x i m u m thickness ( d i m e n s i o n ) ; s e m i - f i n i s h e d products characterized b y t h e s a m e t h i c k -
.3 c h a n g e o f t h e c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n , a d d e d ness, steel grade, g r a i n r e f i n i n g a n d m i c r o - a l l o y i n g
e l e m e n t , etc.; elements, steel m a k i n g a n d casting process;
.4 use o f o t h e r r o l l i n g m i l l s , t h e r m a l o r o t h e r the semi-finished products manufacturer has been
equipment differing f r o m that indicated earlier for recognized b y the Register f o r the complete manufacturing
r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e r o l l i n g b y t h e Register; process w i t h the same conditions (steelmaking, casting,
.5 use o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products n o t i n c l u d e d i n t h e rolling and heat treatment) f o r the same steel types.
R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r a n d n o t sub- 2.2.2.3.2 Test p r o g r a m .
j e c t e d t o t h e r e l e v a n t tests, f o r r o l l i n g o f t h e s e m i - W h e r e t h e n u m b e r o f tests differs from t h o s e
f i n i s h e d products. specified i n 2.2.1.3.6 a n d 2 . 2 . 1 . 3 . 7 , t h e p r o g r a m s h a l l
H o w e v e r , w h e r e t h e d o c u m e n t s are duplicated b y t h e be s u b m i t t e d t o t h e R e g i s t e r f o r a p p r o v a l b e f o r e t h e tests
ones at i n i t i a l r e c o g n i t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r f o r t h e s a m e are carried o u t , together w i t h t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n r e q u i r e d
type o f semi-finished product, part or a l l o f the i n 2.2.1.2.1 and 2.2.1.2.2.
d o c u m e n t s m a y b e o m i t t e d except t h e test p r o g r a m . 2.2.2.3.3 T e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n .
2 . 2 . 2 . 3 Tests f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f m a n u f a c t u r i n g T h e tests carried o u t at the firm's (manufacturer's) shall
process a n d q u a l i t y o f r o l l e d steel. be conducted i n accordance w i t h 2.1.1.4.5 — 2.1.1.4.1.10.
2 . 2 . 2 . 3 . 1 E x t e n t o f tests. I f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r c a n n o t c o n d u c t testing o f t h e
I n general, t h e e x t e n t o f tests is specified i n 2 . 2 . 1 . 3 . 4 , stated p r o d u c t , t h e tests needed s h a l l be carried o u t at t h e
2.2.1.3.6 a n d 2 . 2 . 1 . 3 . 7 . testing l a b o r a t o r y r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e Register.
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2.2.2.3.4 S e l e c t i o n o f the test p r o d u c t ( m e t a l ) . 2.2.2.3.5 S a m p l i n g ( P o s i t i o n o f the test samples).

F o r each grade o f steel, f o r each t y p e o f s e m i ­ T h e test samples s h a l l b e t a k e n , unless o t h e r w i s e
finished p r o d u c t a n d f o r each m a n u f a c t u r i n g process agreed, f r o m t h e s e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t (plate, flat,
( c o v e r i n g the w h o l e c y c l e : steel m a k i n g , casting, r o l l i n g section, b a r ) c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e t o p o f the ingot, o r ,
and c o n d i t i o n o f s u p p l y ) , o n e s e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t w i t h i n case o f c o n t i n u o u s casting, a r a n d o m s a m p l e .
the m a x i m u m t h i c k n e s s ( d i m e n s i o n ) s h a l l i n general b e T h e p o s i t i o n o f the samples t o b e t a k e n i n the l e n g t h
selected f o r the tests. o f the r o l l e d p r o d u c t "top" a n d / o r " b o t t o m " o f the piece
I n addition, f o r initial approval, t h e Register m a y and the d i r e c t i o n o f the test specimens w i t h respect t o the
r e q u i r e s e l e c t i o n o f o n e s e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t o f average f i n a l d i r e c t i o n o f r o l l i n g o f the m a t e r i a l a r e i n d i c a t e d i n
thickness. T a b l e 2 . 2 . 2 . 3 . 6 . 1 o f this Part. T h e p o s i t i o n o f the samples
T h e s e l e c t i o n o f t h e casts f o r t h e s e m i - f i n i s h e d i n t h e w i d t h o f t h e product shall b e i n compliance
products shall b e based o n t h e typical chemical w i t h 3.2.5 " M a t e r i a l s " o f the R u l e s f o r the C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
c o m p o s i t i o n , w i t h p a r t i c u l a r regard t o t h e specified C e ?
and C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships.
or P values a n d content o f deoxidizing a n d grain
cm 2.2.2.3.6 T e s t i n g (Tests o n base m a t e r i a l ) .
r e f i n i n g m i c r o - a l l o y i n g additions. 2.2.2.3.6.1 T y p e o f tests.
T h e tests t o b e c a r r i e d o u t a r e i n d i c a t e d i n
Table 2.2.2.3.6.1.
T a b l e 2.2.2.3.6.1

T y p e o f tests Position o f the samples Remarks

a n d direction o f the test
1
specimens
2
Tensile test T o p a n d b o t t o m t r a n s v e r s e ReH, R , Л (%), R A ( % ) s h a l l b e r e p o r t e d
m 5

T e n s i l e test (stress relieved) o n l y f o r T M steels Top and bottom S t r e s s r e l i e v i n g a t 6 0 0 °C

transverse 2
(2 m i n / m m w i t h m i n i m u m 1 h )
3
I m p a c t test o n n o n - a g e d specimens for steel grades: Top and bottom, T e s t t e m p e r a t u r e , °C
longitudinal
А, В, A 3 2 , A 3 6 , A 4 0 + 20 0 -20
D , D32, D36, D 4 0 0 -20 -40
E , E32, E36, E40 0 -20 -40 -60
F32, F36, F 4 0 -20 -40 -60 -80
А, В, A 3 2 , A 3 6 , A 4 0 Top, transverse 4
+ 20 0 -20
D , D32, D36, D 4 0 0 -20 -40 —
E , E32, E36, E40 -20 -40 -60
F32, F36, F 4 0 -40 -60 -80

3 5
Impact test o n strain aged specimens for steel grades: Top, longitudinal T e s t t e m p e r a t u r e , °C

A32, A36, A 4 0 + 20 0 -20

D , D32, D36, D 4 0 0 -20 -40 —
E , E32, E36, E40 -20 -40 -60
F32, F36, F 4 0 -40 -60 -80

6
Chemical analysis Top Complete analysis including micro
alloying elements
Sulphur prints Top —

Micro examination Top —

Grain size determination Top O n l y for fine g r a i n steels

4
Drop weight tests Top O n l y for steels o fg r a d e s E , E32, E36,
E40, F32, F36, F 4 0

T h r o u g h thickness tensile tests Top and bottom Only for grades with improved through
thickness properties
1
F o r h o t - r o l l e d s t r i p s — r e f e r t o 2.2.2.3.6.2.
2
L o n g i t u d i n a l direction f o r sections a n d plates h a v i n g w i d t h less t h a n 600 m m .
3
O n e s e t o f t h r e e V - n o t c h i m p a c t s p e c i m e n s i s r e q u i r e d f o r e a c h i m p a c t t e s t i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 2.2.3.4, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f R u l e s f o r
the Classification and Construction o fSea-Going Ships.
4
T h e test i s n o t r e q u i r e d f o r s e c t i o n s a n d p l a t e s h a v i n g w i d t h l e s s t h a n 600 m m .
5
D e f o r m a t i o n — 5 % + 1 h a t 2 5 0 °C.
6
C h e m i c a l analysis o fladle sample i s also required.
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2.2.2.3.6.2 Test specimens a n d testing procedures. sulphur prints shall be approximately 600 m m long taken
T h e test specimens a n d testing procedures s h a l l b e , f r o m t h e centre o f t h e edge selected, i . e . o n t h e i n g o t
as a r u l e , i n accordance w i t h 2 . 2 , P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f centreline, a n d s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e f u l l p l a t e thickness;
t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea- .5 m a c r o ( f l u o r o g r a p h i c ) e x a m i n a t i o n :
G o i n g Ships. t h e m i c r o g r a p h s s h a l l b e representative o f t h e f u l l
I n p a r t i c u l a r t h e f o l l o w i n g applies: thickness. F o r t h i c k r o l l e d products i n general at least
.1 tensile tests: three e x a m i n a t i o n s s h a l l b e m a d e at surface, o n e quarter
for plates m a d e o f h o t r o l l e d strip, o n e a d d i t i o n a l a n d m i d - t h i c k n e s s o f t h e product;
tensile s p e c i m e n s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m t h e m i d d l e o f t h e A l l p h o t o m i c r o g r a p h s s h a l l b e t a k e n at x 1 0 0 m a g ­
strip c o n s t i t u t i n g t h e c o i l ; n i f i c a t i o n a n d w h e r e f e r r i t e g r a i n size exceeds t h e
for plates h a v i n g thickness h i g h e r t h a n 4 0 m m , w h e n r e q u i r e m e n t s o f A S T M 1 0 , a d d i t i o n a l l y at x 5 0 0 m a g ­
the capacity o f t h e available testing machines is n i f i c a t i o n . F e r r i t e g r a i n size s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d f o r each
i n s u f f i c i e n t t o a l l o w t h e u s e o f test specimens o f f u l l photomicrograph;
thickness, m u l t i p l e flat specimens, representing c o l l e c ­ .6 d r o p w e i g h t test:
t i v e l y t h e f u l l thickness, c a n b e used. A l t e r n a t i v e l y t w o t h e test s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d i n accordance w i t h
r o u n d specimens w i t h t h e axes located a t o n e quarter a n d A S T M E 2 0 8 . T h e n i l - d u c t i l i t y test t e m p e r a t u r e ( N D T T )
at m i d - t h i c k n e s s can b e t a k e n ; s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d a n d p h o t o g r a p h s o f t h e tested
for test specimens o f f u l l thickness, m u l t i p l e flat specimens s h a l l b e t a k e n a n d enclosed w i t h t h e test
specimens, representing c o l l e c t i v e l y t h e f u l l thickness, report.
can b e used. A l t e r n a t i v e l y t w o r o u n d specimens w i t h t h e T h e test results s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3.2.4,
a x i s located a t o n e quarter a n d at m i d - t h i c k n e s s c a n b e P a r t ХП " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n ,
taken; Construction and Equipment o f M o b i l e Offshore Drilling
.2 i m p a c t tests: Units and F i x e d Offshore Platforms;
for plates m a d e o f h o t r o l l e d strip, o n e a d d i t i o n a l set .7 t h r o u g h thickness t e n s i l e test:
o f i m p a c t specimens s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m t h e m i d d l e o f the tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d i n accordance
t h e strip c o n s t i t u t i n g t h e c o i l ; w i t h 2.2.2.5, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
for plates h a v i n g thickness h i g h e r t h a n 4 0 m m , o n e Classification a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships. T h e
a d d i t i o n a l set o f i m p a c t specimens s h a l l b e t a k e n w i t h t h e test results s h a l l m e e t t h e requirements specified f o r
axes located a t m i d - t h i c k n e s s ; respective steel grades i n 3.2 o f the above m e n t i o n e d Part.
w h e n c o n d u c t i n g a n i m p a c t b e n d i n g test, i n a d d i t i o n 2.2.2.3.6.3 O t h e r tests.
to t h e d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e e n e r g y v a l u e , r e q u i r e d f o r A d d i t i o n a l tests, such as C T O D (crack t i p o p e n i n g
s p e c i m e n destruction, also t h e l a t e r a l e x p a n s i o n a n d t h e d i s p l a c e m e n t ) test, large scale b r i t t l e fracture tests o r
percentage o f t h e t o u g h ( b r i t t l e ) c o m p o n e n t ( c r y s t a l - o t h e r tests m a y b e r e q u i r e d i n t h e case o f n e w l y
U n i t y ) s h a l l b e reported; d e v e l o p e d types o f steel, outside t h e scope o f 3 . 2 ,
i m p a c t test o n s t r a i n a g e d s p e c i m e n s , u n l e s s P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
otherwise specified, shall be conducted according and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships, o r w h e n deemed
to 2.2.3.4, Part X I I I "Materials" o f Rules f o r t h e necessary b y t h e Register.
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships. 2.2.2.4 W e l d a b i l i t y test.
F o r r o l l e d products h a v i n g thickness h i g h e r t h a n 4 0 m m , 2.2.2.4.1 G e n e r a l .
t h e R e g i s t e r m a y r e q u i r e t o conduct a d d i t i o n a l tests o n W e l d a b i l i t y tests are r e q u i r e d f o r n o r m a l strength
specimens t a k e n f r o m t h e m i d d l e o f r o l l e d product. grade E a n d h i g h e r strength steels.
Standards o f t h e test results — i n accordance w i t h T h e tests a r e r e q u i r e d f o r steel plates a n d s h a l l b e
Tables 3 . 2 . 2 - 1 a n d 3.2.3, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e carried o u t o n samples o f t h e t h i c k e s t plate.
Rules f o r the Classification and Construction o f Sea- 2.2.2.4.2 P r e p a r a t i o n a n d w e l d i n g o f t h e test
G o i n g S h i p s , depending o n t h e steel grade; assemblies. I n general, w e l d i n g o f t w o b u t t w e l d test
.3 c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n (analyses): assemblies w i t h a heat i n p u t a p p r o x i m a t e l y 15 k J / c m a n d
chemical analysis shall be carried out using b o t h the ladle 50 k J / c m is required.
sample and rolled product submitted for testing. T h e material T h e b u t t w e l d test assemblies s h a l l b e prepared w i t h
for rolled product analysis shall b e taken t r a m the tensile test t h e w e l d s e a m transverse t o t h e p l a t e r o l l i n g d i r e c t i o n , s o
specimens. I n general, the content o f the f o l l o w i n g elements that i m p a c t specimens w i l l result i n t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l
shall b e checked: C , M n , S i , P, S, N i , Cr, M o , A l , N , N b , V , direction.
Cu, A s , S n , T i and, for steels manufactured t r a m electric and T h e b e v e l p r e p a r a t i o n s h a l l b e p r e f e r a b l y 1/2V o r K .
open-hearth furnaces, Sb and; T h e w e l d i n g procedure s h a l l b e as far as possible i n
.4 s u l p h u r p r i n t s : accordance w i t h t h e n o r m a l w e l d i n g practice used at t h e
s u l p h u r p r i n t s s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m p l a t e edges, w h i c h shipyards f o r t h e t y p e o f steel i n q u e s t i o n .
are perpendicular t o t h e a x i s o f t h e i n g o t o r slab. T h e s e
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T h e w e l d i n g parameters i n c l u d i n g grade o f w e l d i n g u n d e r 2.2.1.2, applicable t o t h e s e m i - f i n i s h e d products

electrodes a n d t h e i r diameter, pre-heating temperatures, subjected t o t h e tests.
interpass temperatures, heat i n p u t , n u m b e r o f passes, etc. T h e set o f d o c u m e n t s s h a l l i n c l u d e a l l t h e results o f
s h a l l b e reported. tests a n d analyses, o p e r a t i o n a l records r e l e v a n t t o steel
2.2.2.4.3 T y p e o f tests. m a k i n g , casting, r o l l i n g , heat t r e a t m e n t o r t h e r m o -
F r o m t h e test assemblies t h e f o l l o w i n g test speci­ m e c h a n i c a l t r e a t m e n t o f test p r o d u c t s . T h e set o f
mens shall be taken: d o c u m e n t s m a y b e also requested b y t h e R e g i s t e r f o r
.1 o n e cross w e l d s p e c i m e n — f o r t e n s i l e test; review.
.2 f o u r sets o f specimens, each o f three specimens — 2.2.2.6 R e c o g n i t i o n .
for i m p a c t tests (KV). 2.2.2.6.1 R e s u l t s o f s u r v e y .
O n e set o f specimens i s w i t h notches located a t t h e U p o n satisfactory c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y a n d tests,
f u s i o n l i n e , o t h e r t w o sets — w i t h notches a t a distance t h e R e g i s t e r w i l l issue t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r
o f 2 m m a n d 5 m m f r o m t h e f u s i o n l i n e accordingly, t h e Manufacturer.
f o u r t h set — w i t h notches a t a m i n i m u m distance o f 2.2.2.6.2 L i s t o f r e c o g n i z e d m a n u f a c t u r e r s .
2 0 m m f r o m t h e f u s i o n l i n e (refer t o F i g . 6.4.5, P a r t X I V The manufacturers having t h e Recognition Certifi­
"Welding" o f the Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d cate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r are entered i n a list o f m a n u f a c ­
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships). T h e fusion boundary turers r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e Register. T h e list, besides t h e
s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d after e t c h i n g t h e specimens w i t h a n a m e s o f m a n u f a c t u r e r s , contains t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e
suitable reagent. products m a n u f a c t u r e d b y t h e m a n d r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e
T h e test t e m p e r a t u r e s h a l l b e t h e o n e prescribed f o r Register: grades and/or brands o f steel a n d t h e m a i n
t h e testing o f t h e steel grade i n q u e s t i o n ; conditions, under w h i c h t h e Register formalized its
.3 specimens f o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f HV5 hardness recognition o f the manufacturers.
across t h e w e l d m e n t : 2.2.2.6.3 R e n e w a l o f r e c o g n i t i o n .
the indentations shall b e made along a 1 m m R e n e w a l o f the Recognition Certificate f o r M a n u ­
transverse l i n e b e n e a t h t h e plate surface o n b o t h t h e facturer can b e carried o u t b y a n a u d i t a n d t h e assessment
face side a n d t h e r o o t side o f t h e w e l d as f o l l o w s : o f t h e r e s u l t o f satisfactory s u r v e y d u r i n g t h e p e r i o d o f
fusion line; v a l i d i t y o f t h e e x i s t i n g Certificate.
heat affected z o n e ( H A Z ) : a t each 0 , 7 m m f r o m W h e r e f o r o p e r a t i o n a l reasons, t h e r e n e w a l a u d i t
f u s i o n l i n e i n t o unaffected base m e t a l ( 6 — 7 m i n i m u m (renewal o f the Recognition Certificate f o r Manufac­
m e a s u r e m e n t s f o r each H A Z ) . t u r e r ) falls outside t h e v a l i d i t y p e r i o d o f r e c o g n i t i o n , t h e
T h e m a x i m u m hardness v a l u e s h a l l n o t exceed t h a n m a n u f a c t u r e r m a y b e considered as r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e
350ЯК R e g i s t e r o n l y i f agreement t o t h i s a u d i t date i s m a d e
A sketch o f t h e w e l d j o i n t depicting groove within the original period o f recognition validity.
d i m e n s i o n s , n u m b e r o f passes, hardness i n d e n t a t i o n s I n t h i s instance, i f successful, t h e e x t e n s i o n o f
s h a l l b e a t t a c h e d t o t h e test r e p o t t o g e t h e r w i t h r e c o g n i t i o n w i l l b e b a c k dated t o t h e o r i g i n a l r e n e w a l
p h o t o m a c r o g r a p h s o f t h e w e l d cross section. date.
2.2.2.4.4 O t h e r tests. M a n u f a c t u r e r s , w h o h a v e n o t p r o d u c e d t h e grades/
A d d i t i o n a l tests, s u c h as c o l d c r a c k i n g tests ( c o n ­ brands o f steel a n d types o f r o l l e d products r e c o g n i z e d
t r o l l e d t h e r m a l s e v e r i t y ( C T S ) test), C T O D , o r o t h e r tests b y t h e Register during t h e validity period o f t h e
m a y b e r e q u i r e d i n t h e case o f n e w l y d e v e l o p e d t y p e o f Recognition Certificate f o r Manufacturer, are required
steel outside t h e scope o f 3.2, P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e to c a r r y o u t a l l necessary tests f o r r e n e w a l o f t h e
Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f Sea- Certificate. T h e r e n e w a l o f t h e r e c o g n i t i o n f o r s u c h
G o i n g S h i p s o r i n t h e cases stated i n S e c t i o n 3 , P a r t ХП grades a n d products ( t h e i r r e t e n t i o n i n t h e R e c o g n i t i o n
"Materials" o f the Rules for the Classification, Construc­ Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r ) m a y b e p e r f o r m e d o n t h e
tion and Equipment o f M o b i l e Offshore Drilling Units basis o f results o f p r o d u c t i o n o f s i m i l a r brands o f steel
a n d F i x e d O f f s h o r e P l a t f o r m s , o r w h e n d e e m e d neces­ a n d types o f r o l l e d products.
sary b y t h e Register. 2.2.2.6.4 R e c o n s i d e r a t i o n o f r e c o g n i t i o n .
2.2.2.5 R e s u l t s . R e c o g n i t i o n m a y b e reconsidered d u r i n g t h e v a l i d i t y
A l l t h e results a n d testing c o n d i t i o n s s h a l l c o m p l y period o f the Recognition Certificate for Manufacturer i n
w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R S rules a n d s h a l l b e t h e cases specified i n 2.1.4.2.
e v a l u a t e d f o r r e c o g n i t i o n b y t h e Register: depending o n 2.2.3 P r o c e d u r e f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f m a n u f a c t u r e r s
t h e results (regulated a n d n o t regulated b y t h e R S r u l e s ) , of hull s t r u c t u r a l steels i n t e n d e d f o r w e l d i n g w i t h
particular limitations o r testing conditions shall b e high heat input
specified i n t h e d o c u m e n t s s u b m i t t e d f o r r e c o g n i t i o n . 2.2.3.1 G e n e r a l .
Besides, t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s h a l l collect a set o f T h e s e p r o v i s i o n s specify t h e w e l d a b i l i t y c o n f i r m a ­
documents containing a l l the information required t i o n s c h e m e o f n o r m a l a n d h i g h e r strength r o l l e d h u l l
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structural steels i n t e n d e d f o r w e l d i n g w i t h h i g h heat be r e q u i r e d i n t h e case o f n e w l y d e v e l o p e d types o f steel,

i n p u t o v e r 5 0 k J , a t t h e R e g i s t e r r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e steel w e l d i n g consumables o r w e l d i n g method, o r w h e n
manufacturer i n compliance w i t h 2.2.1. d e e m e d necessary b y t h e Register.
T h e weldability confirmation scheme shall be T h e program shall be approved b y the Register
g e n e r a l l y a p p l i e d b y t h e r o l l e d steel m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s b e f o r e t h e tests a r e carried o u t .
o p t i o n . O n t h e basis a n d w i t h i n t h e f r a m e o f t h e tests 2.2.3.3.3 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e r o l l e d products t o b e
p e r f o r m e d , t h e R e g i s t e r issues t h e r e l e v a n t d o c u m e n t tested (test p l a t e ) .
c e r t i f y i n g t h a t t h e steel h a s satisfactory w e l d a b i l i t y f o r Test plate ( r o l l e d p r o d u c t s ) s h a l l b e m a n u f a c t u r e d b y
h i g h heat input w e l d i n g concerned under testing a process a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n accordance w i t h
conditions. t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 1 . 1 . 4 . F o r each m a n u f a c t u r i n g
T h e d o c u m e n t covers a p a r t i c u l a r steel m i l l t o process r o u t e , t w o test r o l l e d products s h a l l b e selected.
m a n u f a c t u r e grade o f steel t o t h e specific c h e m i c a l T h e t h i c k e r p l a t e (t) a n d t h i n n e r plate (less t h a n o r e q u a l
c o m p o s i t i o n range, m e l t i n g practice, r o l l i n g practice, t o t/2) s h a l l b e p r o p o s e d b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r .
heat t r e a t m e n t a n d e x a m i n a t i o n f o r w h i c h c o n f o r m a n c e S m a l l changes i n m a n u f a c t u r i n g processing ( e . g .
w a s established. S c h e m e stated b e l o w does n o t a p p l y t o w i t h i n t h e T M process) m a y be considered f o r
q u a l i f i c a t i o n o f w e l d i n g procedures t o b e u n d e r t a k e n b y acceptance w i t h o u t t e s t i n g , at t h e d i s c r e t i o n o f t h e
t h e shipyards. Register.
2.2.3.2 A p p l i c a t i o n . D o c u m e n t a t i o n . 2.2.3.3.4 P r e p a r a t i o n o f test assemblies.
W h e n a p p l y i n g t o t h e R e g i s t e r , e x c e p t stated O n e b u t t w e l d a s s e m b l y w e l d e d w i t h heat i n p u t o v e r
i n 2 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 1 , t h e f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o n s h a l l b e sub- 5 0 k J / c m s h a l l b e g e n e r a l l y prepared w i t h t h e w e l d a x i s
mitted: transverse t o t h e plate r o l l i n g d i r e c t i o n .
m a n u f a c t u r i n g c o n t r o l p o i n t s t o p r e v e n t toughness D i m e n s i o n s o f t h e test a s s e m b l y s h a l l a m p l y
d e t e r i o r a t i o n i n heat affected z o n e w h e n w e l d e d w i t h sufficient t o t a k e a l l t h e r e q u i r e d test specimens specified
h i g h heat i n p u t , r e l e v a n t t o m e l t i n g , casting, r o l l i n g , heat i n 2.2.1.4.3.
treatment, etc.; T h e w e l d i n g procedures s h a l l b e , as far as possible,
w e l d i n g c o n t r o l p o i n t s t o i m p r o v e j o i n t properties o n i n accordance w i t h t h e n o r m a l practices a p p l i e d at
s t r e n g t h a n d toughness, i f any. shipyards f o r t h e test (plate) concerned.
2.2.3.3 T e s t i n g ( C o n f i r m a t i o n test). W e l d i n g process, w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n , w e l d i n g c o n -
2.2.3.3.1 E x t e n t o f tests. sumables ( m a n u f a c t u r e r , b r a n d , grade, d i a m e t e r a n d
U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e agreed, e x t e n t o f t e s t i n g a n d s h i e l d g a s ) a n d w e l d i n g parameters i n c l u d i n g b e v e l
r e s p e c t i v e p r o g r a m f o r s t e e l grades a r e s p e c i f i e d p r e p a r a t i o n , heat i n p u t , p r e h e a t i n g temperatures, i n t e r -
proceeding f r o m the f o l l o w i n g provisions: pass t e m p e r a t u r e s , n u m b e r o f passes, etc. s h a l l b e
.1 tests o n t h e l o w e s t a n d highest toughness l e v e l s reported.
( p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e i m p a c t test p a r a m e t e r s a n d 2.2.3.3.5 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r tests a n d e x a m i n a t i o n s .
t e m p e r a t u r e s ) c o v e r t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e toughness l e v e l U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e specified, t h e test a s s e m b l y s h a l l
(e.g. t h e test results f o r steel grades P C A 3 6 a n d P C E 3 6 be e x a m i n e d a n d tested i n accordance w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g :
a p p l y t o steel grade P C D 3 6 ) ; .1 v i s u a l testing.
.2 tests f o r n o r m a l strength l e v e l c o v e r t h a t s t r e n g t h O v e r a l l w e l d e d surface s h a l l b e u n i f o r m a n d free
level only; from i n j u r i o u s defects s u c h as cracks, undercuts, o v e r -
.3 f o r h i g h t e n s i l e steels, t h e tests o n o n e s t r e n g t h laps, etc.;
l e v e l c o v e r strength l e v e l i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w ; .2 m a c r o e x a m i n a t i o n ( m a c r o s c o p i c test).
.4 tests m a y b e carried o u t separately subject t o t h e A t least o n e m a c r o s c o p i c p h o t o g r a p h s h a l l b e
s a m e m a n u f a c t u r i n g process (e.g. differences i n m e l t i n g representative o f transverse s e c t i o n o f t h e w e l d e d j o i n t
a n d / o r c a s t i n g m e t h o d , a n d / o r r o l l i n g , a n d / o r heat a n d s h a l l s h o w absence o f cracks, l a c k o f p e n e t r a t i o n ,
treatment); l a c k o f f u s i o n , a n d o t h e r i n j u r i o u s defects;
.5 results o f s u r v e y s a n d tests carried o u t u n d e r t h e .3 m i c r o e x a m i n a t i o n ( m i c r o s c o p i c test).
technical supervision o f another classification society A l o n g m i d - t h i c k n e s s l i n e across transverse section o f
a n d respective d o c u m e n t a t i o n a p p r o v e d b y t h a t s o c i e t y the w e l d , o n e m i c r o g r a p h s h a l l b e t a k e n at each p o s i t i o n
m a y be recognized and approved b y the Register w i t h o u t o f the w e l d m e t a l centreline, f u s i o n l i n e a n d at a distance
a d d i t i o n a l testing. 2 , 5 , 1 0 a n d m i n i m u m 2 0 m m from t h e f u s i o n line. T h e
2.2.3.3.2 W e l d a b i l i t y test p r o g r a m . test results s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d f o r i n f o r m a t i o n purpose o n l y ;
T h e test p r o g r a m s h a l l b e d r a w n u p i n accordance .4 hardness test.
w i t h 2.2.1.4.3. A l o n g t w o l i n e s across transverse w e l d s e c t i o n 1 m m
H o w e v e r , t h e test p r o g r a m m a y b e m o d i f i e d b e n e a t h t h e plate surface o n b o t h face a n d r o o t side o f t h e
p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e l o c a l c o n d i t i o n s a n d n e w tasks. I n w e l d , i n d e n t a t i o n s b y HV5 s h a l l b e m a d e at w e l d m e t a l
particular, a d d i t i o n a l test assemblies o r types o f tests m a y centreline, f u s i o n l i n e a n d each 0 , 7 m m p o s i t i o n from
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f u s i o n l i n e t o unaffected base m e t a l ( m i n i m u m 6 t o 7 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r r e t e s t i n g a n d acceptance

m e a s u r e m e n t s f o r each H A Z ) . criteria a r e set f o r t h i n 1.3.2.3, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f
T h e m a x i m u m hardness v a l u e s h a l l n o t b e h i g h e r t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea-
t h a n 350ЯК; G o i n g Ships;
.5 transverse t e n s i l e tests. .8 o t h e r tests.
A t least t w o transverse (cross w e l d ) tensile speci­ A d d i t i o n a l tests, s u c h as w i d e - w i d t h t e n s i l e test, c o l d
m e n s s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m t h e test assembly. T e s t c r a c k i n g tests ( C T S , C r u c i f o r m , etc.), C T O D o r o t h e r
specimens a n d t e s t i n g procedures s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e tests m a y b e r e q u i r e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n t h e case o f n e w l y
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 2 o f t h i s Part. T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r d e v e l o p e d t y p e o f steel, w h e n t h e steel i s used i n special
retesting are set f o r t h i n 1.3.2.3, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f structures and/or i n t h e e v e n t o f i t s i n t e n d e d u s e i n
t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea- special c o n d i t i o n s , etc.
G o i n g Ships. 2.2.3.4 R e s u l t s .
T h e t e n s i l e s t r e n g t h s h a l l b e n o t less t h a n t h e T h e manufacturer shall submit t o t h e Register the
m i n i m u m r e q u i r e d v a l u e f o r t h e grade o f base m e t a l ; c o m p l e t e r e p o r t i n c l u d i n g t h e results a n d c o n d i t i o n s o f
.6 b e n d tests. tests. T h e r e p o r t s h a l l c o n t a i n i n f o r m a t i o n o n s e l e c t i o n o f
A t least t w o transverse (cross w e l d ) test specimens t h e e x t e n t o f testing. T h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l r e v i e w a n d
s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m t h e test a s s e m b l y a n d b e n t o n a evaluate t h e contents o f t h e test r e p o r t i n accordance w i t h
m a n d r e l w i t h d i a m e t e r o f q u a d r u p l e s p e c i m e n thickness. t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s S e c t i o n a n d t h e R S rules i n
B e n d i n g angle s h a l l b e a t least 120°. general a n d decide o n t h e c o n f i r m a t i o n o f w e l d a b i l i t y .
F o r r o l l e d steel (plate) thickness u p t o 2 0 m m , o n e 2.2.3.5 R e c o g n i t i o n .
face-bend a n d o n e r o o t - b e n d specimens o r t w o side-bend 2.2.3.5.1 W h e r e t h e test results a n d test r e p o r t a r e
specimens s h a l l b e t a k e n . F o r r o l l e d steel thickness o v e r f o u n d t o b e satisfactory, t h e R e g i s t e r issues a d o c u m e n t
2 0 m m , t w o side-bend specimens s h a l l b e t a k e n . (Recognition Certificate f o r Manufacturer) confirming
A f t e r t e s t i n g , t h e test specimens s h a l l n o t r e v e a l a n y r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o f h u l l s t r u c t u r a l steel
crack n o r o t h e r o p e n defect i n a n y d i r e c t i o n greater t h a n i n t e n d e d f o r w e l d i n g w i t h h i g h heat i n p u t .
3 mm; The following information shall be included i n the
.7 i m p a c t tests. document:
C h a r p y V - n o t c h i m p a c t specimens (three specimens .1 m a n u f a c t u r e r ;
f o r o n e set) s h a l l b e t a k e n w i t h i n 2 m m b e l o w r o l l e d steel .2 grade d e s i g n a t i o n w i t h n o t a t i o n o f heat i n p u t
(plate) surface o n face side o f t h e w e l d w i t h t h e n o t c h (refer t o 2 . 2 . 2 . 5 . 2 ) ;
p e r p e n d i c u l a r t o t h e plate surface. .3 d e o x i d a t i o n practice;
O n e set o f specimens transverse t o t h e w e l d shall b e .4 fine g r a i n practice;
t a k e n w i t h t h e n o t c h located at t h e f u s i o n l i n e a n d at a .5 c o n d i t i o n o f s u p p l y ;
distance 2 , 5 a n d m i n i m u m 2 0 m m f r o m t h e f u s i o n line. .6 r o l l e d steel (plate) t h i c k n e s s tested;
T h e f u s i o n b o u n d a r y s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d etching t h e .7 w e l d i n g process;
specimens w i t h a suitable reagent T h e test temperature .8 w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s ( m a n u f a c t u r e r , b r a n d a n d
shall b e the one prescribed f o r the testing o f the base m e t a l . grade), i f needed;
F o r r o l l e d steel (steel p l a t e ) w i t h thickness greater .9 actual heat i n p u t applied.
t h a n 5 0 m m o r o n e side w e l d i n g f o r plate thickness 2.2.3.5.2 I n t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n u ­
greater t h a n 2 0 m m , o n e a d d i t i o n a l set o f t h e specimens facturer, i n d o c u m e n t a t i o n o r o n t h e order, i n Q u a l i t y
s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m t h e r o o t side o f t h e w e l d w i t h t h e S y s t e m Certificates o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d a t steel
n o t c h located a t each t h e s a m e p o s i t i o n as f o r t h e face b r a n d i n g , t h e n o t a t i o n i n d i c a t i n g t h e v a l u e o f heat i n p u t
side. applied i n t h e r e q u i r e d tests ( c o n f i r m a t i o n test) m a y b e
T h e average i m p a c t e n e r g y as a r e s u l t o f t h e a b o v e added t o t h e grade d e s i g n a t i o n o f t h e test steel (test
tests s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h T a b l e s 3 . 2 . 2 - 1 a n d 3 . 2 . 3 , p l a t e ) , e.g. " E 3 6 - W 3 0 0 " ( i n t h e case o f heat i n p u t
P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n 3 0 0 k J / c m applied). T h e v a l u e o f t h i s n o t a t i o n s h a l l b e
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships depending o n t h e n o t less t h a n 5 0 a n d e v e r y 1 0 added.
steel grade. 2.2.4 P r o c e d u r e f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f m a n u f a c t u r e r s
A t t h e R e g i s t e r request, a d d i t i o n a l sets o f specimens of rolled steel for w e l d e d chain cable lengths.
shall b e taken f o r evaluating the transition temperature 2.2.4.1 G e n e r a l .
c u r v e o f absorbed e n e r g y a n d percentage c r y s t a l l i n i t y . T h e s e p r o v i s i o n s specify t h e procedure f o r r e c o g n i ­
T e m p e r a t u r e a n d t h e e x t e n t o f t e s t i n g a r e subject t o t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o f r o l l e d steel
special agreement b y t h e Register. ( r o l l e d bars) f o r a n c h o r c h a i n cable lengths.
Tests a n d test s p e c i m e n d i m e n s i o n s s h a l l b e i n c o m ­ T h e r e c o g n i t i o n procedure f o r m s t h e basis f o r t h e
p l i a n c e w i t h 2 . 2 , P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r Register verification o f the manufacturer's capability t o
the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships. p r o v i d e satisfactory p r o d u c t s s t a b l y u n d e r e f f e c t i v e
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process a n d p r o d u c t i o n c o n t r o l s i n o p e r a t i o n i n c l u d i n g 2.2.4.3.2 T y p e o f tests.

p r o g r a m m e d r o l l i n g , a n d t h e q u a l i t y s y s t e m adopted at T h e tests to b e carried out are indicated i n Table 2.2.4.32.
t h e manufacturer's i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s 2.2.4.3.3 T h e test results as w e l l as t h e r e c o g n i t i o n
o f 3.2.1.3 and 3.2.1.4, Part ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f the R u l e s f o r procedure s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s specified
the Classification and C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea-Going Ships. i n 2.2.1.5 a n d 2 . 2 . 1 . 6 .
G e n e r a l l y , t h e r e c o g n i t i o n o f a certain steel grade 2.2.5 P r o c e d u r e f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f m a n u f a c t u r e r s o f
p r o d u c e d i n accordance w i t h t h e p r o p o s e d m a n u f a c t u r i n g c o r r o s i o n - r e s i s t a n t (stainless) steels.
process f l o w chart, m e a n s r e c o g n i t i o n o f a certain t y p e o f 2.2.5.1 General.
products s u p p l i e d b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d m a d e o f t h i s T h e s e p r o v i s i o n s specify t h e procedure f o r r e c o g n i ­
steel grade m e e t i n g t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R S rules. tion (initial survey) b y the Register o f the manufacturing
2.2.4.2 A p p l i c a t i o n . D o c u m e n t a t i o n . process o f r o l l e d products, f o r g i n g s , f o r g e d a n d r o l l e d
G e n e r a l l y , d o c u m e n t a t i o n specified i n 2 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 1 plates, a n d stampings o f corrosion-resistant (stainless)
a n d 2.2.1.2.2 s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d together w i t h t h e request steel. P r o c e d u r e f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f manufacturer, issue,
for recognition. endorsement and renewal o f the Recognition Certificate
2.2.4.3 T e s t i n g . f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r i s set f o r t h i n 2 . 1 o f t h i s Part.
E x t e n t , a p p r o v a l a n d p e r f o r m a n c e o f tests s h a l l b e R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r corrosion-resistant steels a r e set
carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s specified f o r t h i n 3 . 1 6 , P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
i n 2.2.1.3. Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
2.2.4.3.1 S a m p l i n g ( P o s i t i o n o f t h e test samples). 2.2.5.2 Procedure f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f manufacturers
T h e test samples (refer t o 3.6, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f r o l l e d products, f o r g i n g s , f o r g e d a n d r o l l e d plates, a n d
o f the Rules f o r the Classification and Construction o f stampings o f corrosion-resistant (stainless) steel.
S e a - G o i n g ships) s h a l l b e t a k e n , unless o t h e r w i s e agreed, 2.2.5.2.1 General.
f r o m t h e s e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t (bar, section) correspond­ Prior t o the commencement o f production under the R S
i n g t o t h e t o p p a r t o f t h e i n g o t , o r i n case o f c o n t i n u o u s technical supervision at t h e initial survey, t h e firm ( m a n u ­
casting, a r a n d o m sample. facturer) shall prepare a n d submit documentation containing
T h e p o s i t i o n o f t h e samples t o b e t a k e n i n t h e l e n g t h information o n t h e nmnuiacluring process a n d stages, at
o f t h e r o l l e d p r o d u c t ( t o p and/or b o t t o m o f t h e piece) are w h i c h the relevant process parameters and properties o f semi­
indicated i n T a b l e 2 . 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . finished products a n d finished products are monitored.
1 2
T a b l e 2.2.4.3.2 '

Position o f the samples

T y p e o f tests a n d direction o f the test Remarks
specimens

Tensile test Top and bottom R*,, R m ,A (%),

5 RA(%)
3
transverse shall b e reported

T e n s i l e test (stress relieved) o n l y f o r T M steels Top and bottom S t r e s s r e l i e v i n g a t 6 0 0 °C

transverse 3
(2 m i n / m m w i t h m i n i m u m 1 h )
4
Impact test o n n o n - a g e d speciemens for steel grades: T e s t t e m p e r a t u r e , i n °C

1, 2 Top and bottom, + 20 0 -20 —

3 and higher longitudinal 0 -20 -40
4 5
Impact test o n strain a g e d s p e c i m e n s for steel grades: T e s t t e m p e r a t u r e , °C

1, 2 Top + 20 0 -20 —
3 and higher longitudinal 0 -20 -40
6
Chemical analysis Top Complete analysis including micro
alloying elements

Sulphur prints Top —

Micro examination Top —

Grain size determination Top O n l y for fine-grain steels

'Type, scope a n d results o ftesting shall b e i n compliance w i t h the R S rules requirements a n d documentation for rolled materials supply.
2
I n accordance w i t h t h e R S rules r e q u i r e m e n t st h e rolled material m e c h a n i c a l properties shall b e identified after the rolled steel h e a t
treatment similar to heat treatmento f the chain o f relevant grade).
3
L o n g i t u d i n a l d i r e c t i o n f o r s e c t i o n s , p l a t e s a n d strip s t e e l s h a v i n g w i d t h l e s s t h a n 600 m m .
4
O n e s e t o f three V - n o t c h i m p a c t s p e c i m e n s i s required f o r e a c h i m p a c t test.
R e f o r m a t i o n - 5 % + 1 h a t 2 5 0 °C.
6
C h e m i c a l analysis o f ladle s a m p l e i s also required.
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2.2.5.2.2 A p p l i c a t i o n . D o c u m e n t a t i o n . .3 p r o g r a m m e d f o r g i n g / s t a m p i n g :
A l l t h e provisions a n d instructions under 2.2.1 a n d calibration o f the control equipment;
related t o t h e request, t h e scope a n d content o f t h e .4 a d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n w h e r e a n y part o f t h e
submitted documentation, survey, amount o f the metal m a n u f a c t u r i n g process i s assigned t o a n o t h e r p r o d u c t i o n
subjected t o t h e tests, as w e l l as t h e s a m p l i n g a n d test f a c i l i t y o r m a n u f a c t u r e r ( i f appropriate).
methods are applied t o rolled products made o f 2.2.5.2.3 E x t e n t a n d types o f tests.
corrosion-resistant steel. U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e specified, test m e t h o d s a n d proce­
F o r f o r g i n g s , f o r g e d a n d r o l l e d plates, as w e l l as dures shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements o f t h e
stampings o f corrosion-resistant (stainless) steel, t h e r e c o g n i z e d n a t i o n a l , i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards, R S - a g r e e d
p r o v i s i o n s a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s u n d e r 2 . 2 . 1 a r e also applied. d o c u m e n t a t i o n , as w e l l as t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 1.3,
T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s h a l l s u b m i t together w i t h t h e S e c t i o n 2 a n d 3 . 1 6 , P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r
request, general i n f o r m a t i o n specified i n 2 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 1 . 1 — the Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
2.2.1.2.1.6 a n d t h e i n f o r m a t i o n r e l e v a n t t o : A s o p p o s e d t o 2 . 2 . 1 . 3 . 6 . 1 o f t h i s Part, t h e tests
.1 f o r g i n g a n d s t a m p i n g : p e r f o r m e d a t r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g process
t y p e o f furnace a n d t r e a t m e n t parameters; and semi-finished product quality shall b e c o m p l y w i t h
capacity o f a press/hammer; T a b l e 2.2.5.2.3.
ratio o f ingot/slab/blank t o finished product thick­ T h e test results s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3 . 1 6 ,
ness, f o r g i n g / s t a m p i n g a n d f i n i s h i n g temperatures; P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
descaling t r e a t m e n t d u r i n g f o r g i n g ; and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships and/or t h e
.2 heat treatment: standards, specifications r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e Register.
t y p e o f furnaces, heat t r e a t m e n t parameters a n d t h e i r A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f t h e manufacturer, f o r each m a r k
r e l e v a n t records; o f steel, each t y p e o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t , e a c h
accuracy a n d c a l i b r a t i o n o f t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l m a n u f a c t u r i n g process ( s t e e l m a k i n g , casting, r o l l i n g :
devices; f o r g i n g and/or s t a m p i n g , c o n d i t i o n o f s u p p l y ) , t h e s a m e
s e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t f r o m t w o casts s h a l l i n general b e
Table 2.2.5.2.3

Position o f the samples a n d Remarks

T y p e o f tests direction o f t h e test s p e c i m e n s

1
Chemical analysis Top B u l k analysis, including additions a n d
microalloying elements
2
T e n s i l e t e s t a t room a n d e l e v a t e d t e m p e r a t u r e T o p a n d b o t t o m , l o n g i t u d i n a l йр ,2> m> ^5(%), Z s h a l l b e r e p o r t e d
0
R

Top, longitudinal T e s t t e m p e r a t u r e , i n °C
I m p a c t t e s t , KV, K C V , f o r c l a s s M - l , M F - 2 , F - 3 , A M - 4 , A F - 8 s t e e l s
+ 20 0

I m p a c t t e s t a t n e g a t i v e t e m p e r a t u r e , KV, K C V , f o r c l a s s Top, longitudinal T e s t t e m p e r a t u r e , °C

M-l, -20
AF-8 -40
3
M-l , AM-4 -60
A-5, A - 6 steels -165

Ultrasonic testing Over volume

Macro examination Top

Control o fnon-metallic inclusion content Top

Grain size control Top and bottom F o r class F-3, A M - 4 , A - 5 , A - 6 , A - 7 , A F - 8 steels

Ferritic p h a s e testing Top F o r class A-5, A - 6 , A - 7 steels

Susceptibility t o intergranular corrosion Top, longitudinal E x c e p t for class M - l steel 4

Micro examination Top and bottom

' C h e m i c a l analysis o fladle s a m p l e i s also required,

t r a n s v e r s e , radial o rtangential specimens m a y b e used.
3
F o r s t e e l m a r k 07X16Н4Б o n l y .
" S t e e l 07Х16Н4Б i s s u b j e c t t o t e s t i n g .
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selected f o r t h e tests. W h e n s e m i - f i n i s h e d products o f M e c h a n i c a l properties o f forgings o f " r i n g " t y p e

different size are p r o d u c e d b y o n e technique, o n e test produced b y d r a w i n g are defined o n tangential specimens.
product w i t h t h e m a x i m u m thickness (dimension) (the 2.2.5.2.6 Tests.
first cast) a n d o n e test p r o d u c t w i t h t h e m i n i m u m 2.2.5.2.6.1 M e c h a n i c a l tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d o n
thickness ( d i m e n s i o n ) (the second cast) are a l l o w e d . s e m i - f i n i s h e d products after finishing operations, a n d t h e
T h e n u m b e r o f casts a n d s e m i - f i n i s h e d products test results s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e
subjected t o t h e tests m a y b e reduced a n d increased i n national a n d international standards and/or t h e
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2.2.1.3 o f t h i s Part. RS-approved documentation and Table 3.16.1.5,
T h e e x t e n t o f tests s h a l l b e , as a r u l e , agreed a t t h e P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
f i r m ' s (manufacturer's) s u b m i t t i n g t h e r e l e v a n t d o c u m e n ­ a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships.
t a t i o n a n d s h a l l g e n e r a l l y n o t exceed that specified i n M e c h a n i c a l tests a r e carried o u t i n t h e presence o f
3 . 1 6 , P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e t h e R S representative.
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships, 2.2.5.2.6.2 C h e m i c a l analysis.
d u r i n g s u p e r v i s i o n o f r m n u f a c t u r i n g process. A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y , except l a d l e analysis, c h e m i c a l
2.2.5.2.4 Test p r o g r a m . analysis o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e d s e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t s h a l l
T h e test p r o g r a m s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register. be p e r f o r m e d . I n general, c h e m i c a l analysis i s p e r f o r m e d
T h e test p r o g r a m is d e v e l o p e d b y t h e firm ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) o n t h e t e n s i l e tests specimens.
i n compliance w i t h 2.2.4.2.3. 2.2.5.2.6.3 T e n s i l e test.
W h e n d e v e l o p i n g t h e test p r o g r a m , i t s h o u l d b e A t i n i t i a l survey, t h e t e n s i l e tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d
n o t e d that, as opposed t o 2.2.1.3.1.3 a n d 2 . 2 . 1 . 3 . 1 . 4 , t h e o n t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l a n d transverse ( t a n g e n t i a l ) specimens
r e c o g n i t i o n f o r a n y corrosion-resistant steel m a r k m a y t a k e n f r o m b o t h ends o f each s e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t
also c o v e r r e c o g n i t i o n f o r a n o t h e r steel m a r k o f t h e s a m e subjected t o tests.
a l l o y i n g s y s t e m ( t h e s a m e class), p r o v i d e d that t h e a i m S a m p l e s o f circular, square a n d h e x a g o n s e c t i o n
analyses, m e t h o d o f m a n u f a c t u r e a n d c o n d i t i o n o f s u p p l y steel s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m a n y e n d t o p r o v i d e p r e p a r a t i o n
are s i m i l a r . o f specimens, w h i c h a x i s i s a l i g n e d w i t h t h e r o l l i n g
W e l d i n g procedure a n d w e l d i n g consumables used direction.
for manufacture o f semi-finished products shall be 2.2.5.2.6.4 I m p a c t tests.
a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r at s u r v e y o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g A t initial recognition, transition temperature curve
process. s h a l l b e defined, i f possible. T h e tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d
W e l d a b i l i t y tests s h a l l c o v e r a l l acceptable w e l d i n g at f i v e temperatures, generally, w i t h a n i n t e r v a l o f 2 0 °C.
technique, i n c l u d i n g repair w e l d i n g . Necessary i n f o r m a ­ Test temperatures s h a l l b e agreed d u r i n g d e v e l o p m e n t o f
t i o n o n post w e l d i n g heat t r e a t m e n t s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d . t h e test p r o g r a m , depending o n t h e g r o u p o f steel a n d
T y p e a n d e x t e n t o f tests, as w e l l as acceptance c r i t e r i a a p p l i c a t i o n c o n d i t i o n s . F o r i m p a c t tests, standard speci­
s h a l l b e agreed i n each p a r t i c u l a r case. m e n s s h a l l b e used, i f possible.
2.2.5.2.5 S a m p l i n g ( P o s i t i o n o f t h e test samples). S a m p l e s o f circular, square a n d h e x a g o n s e c t i o n
T h e test samples s h a l l b e t a k e n i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h steel s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m a n y e n d o f t h e b a r t o p r o v i d e
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3 . 1 6 . 1 . 7 , P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e p r e p a r a t i o n o f specimens, w h i c h a x i s i s a l i g n e d w i t h t h e
Rules f o r the Classification and Construction o f Sea- rolling direction.
G o i n g S h i p s and/or w i t h t h e standards r e c o g n i z e d b y a n d 2.2.5.2.6.5 M a c r o e x a m i n a t i o n .
d o c u m e n t a t i o n agreed w i t h t h e Register. M a c r o examination shall be performed o n the both
W h e n c u t t i n g o u t t h e specimens f r o m h o l l o w o r ends o f t h e s e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t o n transverse speci­
b o r e d f o r g i n g s w i t h a w a l l thickness o f u p t o 1 0 0 m m , mens.
t h e specimens s h a l l b e cut o u t at a distance o f o n e h a l f o f 2.2.5.2.6.6 G r a i n size c o n t r o l a n d c o n t r o l o f n o n -
t h e f o r g i n g w a l l thickness, a n d w i t h a w a l l thickness o f m e t a l l i c i n c l u s i o n content.
o v e r 1 0 0 m m — at a distance o f o n e t h i r d o f t h e f o r g i n g G r a i n size c o n t r o l f o r austenitic steels a n d c o n t r o l o f
w a l l thickness f r o m a n o u t e r surface. n o n - m e t a l l i c i n c l u s i o n content f o r a l l class steels s h a l l b e
W h e n p r e p a r i n g transverse o r t a n g e n t i a l specimens, p e r f o r m e d o n m i c r o s e c t i o n s prepared i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
t h e i r a x i s s h a l l b e at t h e s a m e distance as f o r t h e t h e standards.
l o n g i t u d i n a l specimens. 2.2.5.2.6.7 F e r r i t i c phase e x a m i n a t i o n .
A r e a o f cutting o u t t h e specimens f r o m n o n - F e r r i t i c phase e x a m i n a t i o n f o r austenitic steels s h a l l
cylindrical and non-prismatic forgings shall be indicated be p e r f o r m e d o n at least t w o specimens prepared f r o m
in the forging drawing. t h e m e t a l o f samples t a k e n d u r i n g t h e steel casting.
O n agreement b e t w e e n t h e f i r m ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) a n d 2.2.5.2.6.8 S u s c e p t i b i l i t y t o i n t e r g r a n u l a r c o r r o s i o n .
t h e c u s t o m e r c u t t i n g o u t o f specimens f r o m t h e f o r g i n g F o r i n t e r g r a n u l a r c o r r o s i o n test o f t h e plate, r o l l e d
surface a t t h e distance n o t affected b y t h e surface defects p r o d u c t a n d p i p e m e t a l , t h e f o l l o w i n g specimens s h a l l b e
o r f r o m t h e f o r g i n g center i s a l l o w e d . prepared:
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f r o m austenitic steels — 2 sets o f specimens (at least p e r m i s s i b l e ratios o f d i m e n s i o n s ; procedures f o r

4 pieces); d i m e n s i o n s c o n t r o l a n d tightness tests b e i n g carried o u t
f r o m a u s t e n i t i c f e r r i t i c steels a n d s t e e l m a r k d u r i n g m e c h a n i c a l tests a n d c o r r o s i o n resistance tests;
07X16Н4Б — 4 sets o f specimens ( a t least 8 pieces), i d e n t i f i c a t i o n a n d t r a c e a b i l i t y o f pipes, m e t h o d o f
t w o o f w h i c h a r e t h e check specimens. m a r k i n g a n d m a r k i n g locations;
F o r i n t e r g r a n u l a r c o r r o s i o n tests o f t h e m a t e r i a l o f a d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s o f a c u s t o m e r f o r pipes
f o r g i n g s o f a l l classes a t least 6 specimens s h a l l b e depending o n o p e r a t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s . .
prepared, t w o o f w h i c h are t h e check specimens. 2.2.5.3.3 E x t e n t a n d types o f tests.
A x i s o f t h e s p e c i m e n subjected t o i n t e r g r a n u l a r U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e specified, m e t h o d s a n d procedures
c o r r o s i o n tests s h a l l b e a l i g n e d w i t h t h e r o l l i n g d i r e c t i o n . f o r testing corrosion-resistant steel pipes s h a l l m e e t t h e
T h e samples f o r i n t e r g r a n u l a r c o r r o s i o n tests s h a l l b e requirements o f the recognized national and international
taken i n compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f the standards, t h e R S - a g r e e d d o c u m e n t a t i o n , as w e l l as t h e
r e c o g n i z e d standards. r e q u i r e m e n t s i n 1.3, S e c t i o n 2 a n d 3 . 1 6 , P a r t Х1П
2.2.5.2.6.9 P i t t i n g c o r r o s i o n tests a n d s u l p h i d e stress "Materials" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d
c r a c k i n g tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d o n t h e m e t a l o f at least Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
three casts i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e A s opposed t o 2 . 2 . 1 . 3 . 6 . 1 o f t h i s Part, t h e tests
r e c o g n i z e d standards. p e r f o r m e d a t r e c o g n i t i o n o f m a n u f a c t u r i n g process a n d
2.2.5.2.6.10 A d d i t i o n a l tests, s u c h as c o l d c r a c k i n g q u a l i t y o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h
tests, etc. m a y b e r e q u i r e d b y t h e r e l e v a n t parts o f t h e Table 2.2.5.3.3.
R S rules and/or t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n agreed w i t h t h e T h e test results s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3 . 1 6 ,
Register. P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
2.2.5.3 P r o c e d u r e f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f m a n u f a c t u r e r s a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s and/or standards,
p r o d u c i n g pipes o f corrosion-resistant (stainless) steel. specifications r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e Register.
2.2.5.3.1 G e n e r a l . Tests at i n i t i a l approval shall b e carried o u t
T h e s e p r o v i s i o n s c o v e r t h e pipes m a n u f a c t u r e d b y according t o t h e R S - a g r e e d p r o g r a m w i t h d u e regard t o
o n e o f these m e t h o d s : t h e i n f o r m a t i o n g i v e n i n 2 . 2 . 1 a n d 2.2.4.3.3 o f t h i s Part.
pipe is manufactured f r o m a tubular billet b y h o t Tests d u r i n g manufacture o f pipes shall b e p e r f o r m e d
forming without welding; i n compliance w i t h Table 3.16.4.3, Part ХПТ " M a t e r i a l s " o f
pipe is manufactured f r o m bored, turned hot-formed the R u l e s f o r t h e Classification a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea-
bare pipes; G o i n g Ships and 2.2.4.3.3 o f this Part.
pipe is welded w i t h o n e longitudinal w e l d w i t h o u t 2.2.5.3.4 Test p r o g r a m .
use o f adding m a t e r i a l l i k e strips. 2.2.5.3.4.1 T h e test p r o g r a m s h a l l b e agreed w i t h t h e
Prior t o the commencement o f production under the Register.
R S t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s h a l l prepare W h e n d e v e l o p i n g t h e test p r o g r a m , i t s h o u l d b e
and submit documentation containing information o n the n o t e d that, as opposed t o 2.2.1.3.1.3 a n d 2 . 2 . 1 . 3 . 1 . 4 , t h e
m a n u f a c t u r i n g process a n d stages, a t w h i c h t h e r e l e v a n t r e c o g n i t i o n f o r a n y corrosion-resistant steel m a r k m a y
process p a r a m e t e r s a n d p r o p e r t i e s o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d also c o v e r a n o t h e r steel m a r k o f t h e s a m e a l l o y i n g
products a n d f i n i s h e d products are m o n i t o r e d . s y s t e m (the s a m e class), p r o v i d e d that t h e a i m analyses,
2.2.5.3.2 A p p l i c a t i o n . D o c u m e n t a t i o n . m e t h o d o f manufacture a n d condition o f supply are
A l l the provisions a n d instructions under 2.2.1 a n d similar.
related t o t h e request, t h e scope a n d c o n t e n t o f s u b m i t t e d 2.2.5.3.4.2 Tests f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f m a n u f a c t u r e r
d o c u m e n t a t i o n , s u r v e y , a m o u n t o f t h e m e t a l subjected t o s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d f o r each m a n u f a c t u r i n g process o n
t h e tests, as w e l l as t h e s a m p l i n g a n d test m e t h o d s a r e 10 pipes t a k e n o f t w o batches. I f t h e s a m e m a n u f a c t u r i n g
applied t o pipes m a d e o f corrosion-resistant (stainless) process i s used f o r pipes o f v a r i o u s diameters, t h e tests
steel. m a y b e carried o u t o n pipes o f t h e m a x i m u m (first b a t c h )
F o r pipes m a d e o f corrosion-resistant (stainless) a n d m i n i m u m (second b a t c h ) d i m e n s i o n s (diameter, w a l l
steel, w h e n a p p l y i n g t o t h e Register, except stated thickness).
i n 2.2.1.2.1, the following information shall be submitted A b a t c h s h a l l consist o f pipes f r o m t h e s a m e cast, o f
together w i t h a request: t h e s a m e b r a n d , t h e s a m e t e m p e r c o n d i t i o n s o f heat
procedure f o r p i p e f o r m i n g ; treatment, o f s i m i l a r d i a m e t e r a n d w a l l thickness.
conditions o f alignment a n d j o i n i n g f o r welding A b a t c h size s h a l l b e , as a r u l e , agreed a t t h e firm's
( w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e a n d stages, i f r e q u i r e d b y t h e (manufacturer's) s u b m i t t i n g t h e r e l e v a n t d o c u m e n t a t i o n
a d d i t i o n a l t e r m s o f orders); a n d s h a l l g e n e r a l l y n o t exceed that specified i n 3 . 1 6 . 4 ,
c o n d i t i o n s o f f i n a l heat treatment; P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
procedure f o r c o l d d r a w i n g / c a l i b r a t i o n / f i n i s h r o l l i n g a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships d u r i n g t e c h n i c a l
carried o u t d u r i n g m a n u f a c t u r e ; s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g process.
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Table 2.2.5.3.3

Tests Position
T y p e o f tests needed ' 1 2
o f the samples a n d Remarks
direction o f the test
specimens

C h e m i c a l a n a l y s i s ( r e f e r t o 2.2.5.3.5.1) a/b F r o m one end B u l k analysis, including additions and

microalloying elements

Tensile test a t r o o m temperature a n d elevated temperature i n a/b F r o m both ends Rpo,2> R

m , Л (%),
5
z
shall b e reported
condition o f s u p p l y a n d / o r after heat treatment (refer
t o 2.2.5.3.5.2)

I m p a c t test, K V KCV, for class M - l , M F - 2 , F - 3 , A M - 4 , A F - 8 steels a/b F r o m both ends T e s t t e m p e r a t u r e , i n °C

( r e f e r t o 2.2.5.3.5.3)
+ 20 0

I m p a c t t e s t a t n e g a t i v e t e m p e r a t u r e , KV, K C V f o r c l a s s : a/b F r o m both ends Recommended minimum test

t e m p e r a t u r e , °C
M-l a/b -20
AF-8 a/b -40
M-l, AM-4 a/b -60
A - 5 , A - 6 s t e e l s ( r e f e r t o 2.2.5.3.5.3) a/b -165
W e l d a b i l i t y t e s t ( r e f e r t o 2.2.5.3.5.4) a Individual program

H a r d n e s s t e s t ( r e f e r t o 2.2.5.3.5.5) a/b F r o m both ends

U l t r a s o n i c t e s t i n g ( r e f e r t o 2.2.5.3.5.13) a/b O v e r entire l e n g t h

R o u g h n e s s c o n t r o l ( r e f e r t o 2.2.5.3.5.12) a/b O v e r entire l e n g t h

Macro examination a F r o m one end

M i c r o e x a m i n a t i o n ( r e f e r t o 2.2.5.3.5.6) a F r o m one end

C o n t r o l o f n o n - m e t a l l i c i n c l u s i o n c o n t e n t ( r e f e r t o 2.2.5.3.5.7) a F r o m one end

G r a i n s i z e c o n t r o l ( r e f e r t o 2.2.5.3.5.8) a/b F r o m one end F o r class F3, A M - 4 , A-5, A-6, A-7,

A F - 8 steels

Ferritic phase examination a/b F r o m one end F o r class A-5, A-6, A - 7 steels

S u s c e p t i b i l i t y t o i n t e r g r a n u l a r c o r r o s i o n ( r e f e r t o 2.2.5.3.5.11) a/b F r o m one end E x c e p t f o r class M - l steel, t o b e

p e r f o r m e d f o r s t e e l 07Х16Н4Б

F l a t t e n i n g a n d e x p a n d i n g t e s t s ( r e f e r t o 2.2.5.3.5.9) a/b F r o m one end

H y d r a u l i c p r e s s u r e t e s t ( r e f e r t o 2.2.5.3.5.10) a/b Entire pipe

1
a — a tintial approval o fthe manufacturer.
2
b — during technical supervision o f pipe production.

The welding procedure a n d welding consumables 2.2.5.3.4.3 M e c h a n i c a l tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d o n

u s e d i n pipes m a n u f a c t u r e s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d b y t h e pipes after h e a t t r e a t m e n t , d r a w i n g a n d f i n a l f o r m i n g ,
R e g i s t e r d u r i n g s u r v e y o f the m a n u f a c t u r i n g process, i f and s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e n a t i o n a l o r
required. i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards a n d / o r t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n a p ­
W e l d a b i l i t y tests s h a l l c o v e r a l l acceptable w e l d i n g p r o v e d b y the Register, and/or T a b l e 3 . 1 6 . 4 . 2 , P a r t ХШ
m e t h o d s , i n c l u d i n g p i p e m a n u f a c t u r e , p i p e l i n e f i t t i n g and "Materials" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d
r e p a i r w e l d i n g . P e r t i n e n t i n f o r m a t i o n o n p o s t - w e l d heat Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
treatment shall be provided. Stainless d u p l e x steel pipes s h a l l b e tested after s o l i d
T y p e , e x t e n t o f tests and acceptance criteria s h a l l b e s o l u t i o n treatment.
agreed i n each p a r t i c u l a r case.
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2.2.5.3.4.4 P i p e s i n t e n d e d f o r u s e i n t h e a c i d Register, steel m a y b e accepted o n t h e basis o f t h e

e n v i r o n m e n t s h a l l b e a d d i t i o n a l l y tested according t o c h e m i c a l analysis results g i v e n i n a certificate f o r t u b u l a r
t h e i n d i v i d u a l p r o g r a m agreed w i t h t h e Register. billet quality.
2.2.5.3.4.5 A t s u r v e y a n d a p p r o v a l o f processes o f T h e a b o v e i s r e f e r r e d t o t h e cases w h e n a b i l l e t
d u p l e x steel p i p e m a n u f a c t u r e , t h e R e g i s t e r m a y r e q u i r e comes to a tube w o r k s f r o m the manufacturer recognized
c o r r o s i o n tests t o b e p e r f o r m e d . T h e test t e m p e r a t u r e a n d b y t h e Register, h o l d i n g t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r
acceptance c r i t e r i a s h a l l b e established b y agreement, M a n u f a c t u r e r . I n o t h e r cases, t h e c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n
unless o t h e r w i s e specified. o f a m e t a l o f o n e p i p e o f a batch/cast s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d .
2.2.5.3.4.6 Tests w i t h u n s a t i s f a c t o r y results. 2.2.5.3.5.2 M e c h a n i c a l tests.
The provisions b e l o w apply both t o recognition o f M e c h a n i c a l tests s h a l l b e carried o u t o n t h e speci­
p i p e p r o d u c t i o n a n d i n t h e process o f p i p e m a n u f a c t u r e . m e n s t a k e n f r o m t h e ends o f each p i p e subjected t o tests.
I n case t h e tests f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f p i p e m a n u f a c t u r e A l l tests f o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f m e c h a n i c a l properties o f
( i n i t i a l tests) s h o w unsatisfactory results, t h e R e g i s t e r pipes u n d e r 3 0 0 m m i n d i a m e t e r s h a l l b e g e n e r a l l y
m a y suspend t h e test p e r f o r m a n c e u n t i l s u b m i t t i n g t h e carried o u t o n specimens t a k e n p a r a l l e l t o t h e p i p e a x i s .
r e l e v a n t e x p l a n a t i o n s and/or stop t h e tests unless i t i s T e n s i l e tests s h a l l b e carried o u t o n branches,
associated w i t h t h e adverse effect o n t h e test results o f specimens i n t h e f o r m o f a s e g m e n t (rectangular) o r
s u c h factors as s a m p l i n g , m a n u f a c t u r e a n d defects o f r o u n d specimens d e p e n d i n g o n t h e p i p e d i a m e t e r a n d
specimens, e q u i p m e n t faults, etc. w a l l thickness, the additional terms o f an order and the
I f d u r i n g m a n u f a c t u r i n g process, t h e results o f e v e n r e q u i r e m e n t s o f agreed d o c u m e n t a t i o n .
o n e o f t h e tests are f o u n d unsatisfactory, a d d i t i o n a l tests R e c t a n g u l a r specimens s h a l l h a v e a t h i c k n e s s e q u a l
s h a l l b e carried o u t o n t h e d o u b l e d n u m b e r o f pipes f r o m t o t h e f u l l thickness o f t h e p i p e w a l l . N o f l a t t e n i n g o f
t h e b a t c h s u b m i t t e d . W h e n t h e results o f o n e o f t h e specimens i s a l l o w e d , b u t t h e i r e n d parts m a y b e
a d d i t i o n a l tests a r e unsatisfactory, t h e b a t c h s h a l l b e flattened.
rejected. A t i n i t i a l a p p r o v a l o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g process o f
I n t h i s case, t h e pipes f r o m t h e rejected b a t c h m a y be d u p l e x steel pipes w i t h t h e design t e m p e r a t u r e a b o v e
accepted o n t h e basis o f t h e test results o f each p i p e 2 0 °C a n d o t h e r steel pipes w i t h t h e design t e m p e r a t u r e
a m o n g t h e r e m a i n e d ones i n t h e batch. W h e r e t h e t o t a l a b o v e 5 0 °C, t h e i r properties a t t h e m a x i m u m design
n u m b e r o f rejected pipes i n a b a t c h exceeds 2 5 %, t h e temperature shall be determined.
b a t c h s h a l l b e also rejected. D e v i a t i o n s f r o m t h e rated v a l u e o f a y i e l d stress s h a l l
I n this case, t h e Register m a y suspend technical be d e t e r m i n e d .
supervision at the pipe manufacturer w i t h regard t o t h e D u r i n g technical supervision o f the pipe manufac­
pipes produced according t o the same t e c h n o l o g y as t h e ture, t h e m e n t i o n e d tests a t elevated t e m p e r a t u r e s h a l l b e
rejected batch. T h e f i r m (manufacturer) shall s u b m i t t h e p e r f o r m e d i f specified i n t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n r e c o g n i z e d
results o f a n occurrence r e v i e w a n d t h e Register m a y b y t h e R e g i s t e r and/or a d d i t i o n a l t e r m s o f a n order.
require check testing t o the extent o f the initial tests. 2.2.5.3.5.3 I m p a c t tests.
I n a n y case w i t h t h e u n s a t i s f a c t o r y results o f a n y A t initial recognition, transition temperature curve
t y p e o f tests, t h e i r cause s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d a n d c o r r e c t i v e s h a l l b e d e f i n e d , i f possible. T h e tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d
actions s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d . at f i v e temperatures, generally, w i t h a n i n t e r v a l o f 2 0 °C.
W h e r e the adverse effect o n the test results o f such Test temperatures s h a l l b e agreed d u r i n g d e v e l o p m e n t o f
factors as sampling, manufacture and defects o f specimens, t h e test p r o g r a m , d e p e n d i n g o n t h e g r o u p o f steel a n d
equipment faults, etc. i s revealed, t h e equipment and/or a p p l i c a t i o n c o n d i t i o n s . F o r i m p a c t tests standard speci­
specimens m a y be repaired/replaced b y other specimens o f m e n s s h a l l b e used, i f possible.
the same pipe and the tests shall b e repeated. T h e r e c o m m e n d e d m i n i m u m test t e m p e r a t u r e f o r
A t t h e manufacturer's r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e Register, class M l steel o f m a r k 07Х16Н4Б i s - 4 0 °C.
during manufacturing process i t is a l l o w e d u p o n W h e r e t h e results o f tests p r e v i o u s l y carried o u t a n d
a g r e e m e n t w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r t o s u b m i t , as a n e w batch, acceptable f o r a g i v e n f i r m ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) a n d a g i v e n
t h e pipes rejected due t o t h e m e c h a n i c a l characteristics, test procedure are s u b m i t t e d , t h e tests m a y be carried o u t
g r a i n size, i n t e r g r a n u l a r c o r r o s i o n resistance, p r o v i d e d at o n e m i n i m u m temperature.
t h e y are repeatedly heat treated. 2.2.5.3.5.4 Weldability.
2.2.5.3.5 Tests. W e l d a b i l i t y tests are carried o u t a t i n i t i a l r e c o g n i t i o n
2 . 2 . 5 . 3 . 5 . 1 C h e m i c a l analysis. i n accordance w i t h 2 . 4 , P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s
A t i n i t i a l r e c o g n i t i o n , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e results o f a for t h e Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going
ladle s a m p l e a n a l y s i s , t h e c h e m i c a l analysis f o r each S h i p s a n d 2 . 2 . 2 . 4 o f t h i s Part.
s u b m i t t e d p i p e o f a b a t c h s h a l l b e carried out. T h e w e l d a b i l i t y tests m a y b e o m i t t e d i f t h e r e l e v a n t
D u r i n g technical supervision o f the manufacturing results o f p r e v i o u s tests are p r o v i d e d .
process, i f specified i n t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n agreed w i t h t h e
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2.2.5.3.5.5 Hardness test. t h e R e g i s t e r and, unless o t h e r w i s e specified, b y a v i s u a l

A t i n i t i a l tests, V i c k e r s hardness (HVIO) s h a l l b e c o m p a r i s o n w i t h a reference standard.
g e n e r a l l y d e t e r m i n e d o n each p i p e s u b m i t t e d . D u r i n g 2.2.5.3.5.13 U l t r a s o n i c testing.
t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g process, U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e specified, u l t r a s o n i c testing s h a l l
hardness s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e be p e r f o r m e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
requirements o f documentation recognized b y the d o c u m e n t a t i o n r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e Register.
R e g i s t e r and/or a d d i t i o n a l t e r m s o f a n order. A t i n i t i a l r e c o g n i t i o n , u l t r a s o n i c testing s h a l l b e
2.2.5.3.5.6 M e t a l l o g r a p h i c e x a m i n a t i o n . M e t a l l o - p e r f o r m e d o n each p i p e subjected t o testing.
graphic e x a m i n a t i o n o f d u p l e x steels s h a l l b e 2.2.5.3.5.14 A d d i t i o n a l tests, such as cold cracking tests,
p e r f o r m e d after s o l i d s o l u t i o n treatment. F o l l o w i n g C T O D , etc. m a y b e required b y t h e relevant parts o f the
t h e latter, t h e absence o f f o r m i n g carbides, n i t r i d e s a n d R S rules and/or the documentation agreed w i t h the Register.
n o n - m e t a l l i c i n c l u s i o n s at g r a i n b o u n d a r i e s s h a l l b e 2.2.6 P r o c e d u r e f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f m a n u f a c t u r e r s
ensured. T h e f e r r i t e content s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d ( 3 5 — of w r o u g h t a l u m i n i u m alloys.
5 5 % ) . I n a n y case, e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t at 2.2.6.1 G e n e r a l .
x 4 0 0 m a g n i f i c a t i o n as a m i n i m u m . T h e s e p r o v i s i o n s specify t h e procedure f o r r e c o g n i ­
2.2.5.3.5.7 C o n t r o l o f n o n - m e t a l l i c i n c l u s i o n c o n ­ tion (initial survey) b y the Register o f the manufacturing
tent. A t i n i t i a l tests, c o n t r o l o f n o n - m e t a l l i c i n c l u s i o n process o f r o l l e d products (plates, strips a n d sheets) a n d
content s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d o n o n e p i p e f r o m a batch. T h e pressed sections ( f u l l sections, h o l l o w sections, panels,
latter s h a l l i n c l u d e pipes o f o n e standard size a n d o n e angles, bars, e t c . ) o f w r o u g h t a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s . T h e
cast. D u r i n g t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g procedure f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f manufacturer, issue, e n ­
process, c o n t r o l o f n o n - m e t a l l i c i n c l u s i o n content s h a l l dorsement and renewal o f the Recognition Certificate for
be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f M a n u f a c t u r e r i s specified i n 2.1 o f t h i s Part.
d o c u m e n t a t i o n r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r and/or a d d i ­ T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r w r o u g h t a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s are
t i o n a l t e r m s o f a n order. set f o r t h i n 5 . 1 , P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
C o n t r o l o f n o n - m e t a l l i c i n c l u s i o n content, as w e l l as Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
t i t a n i u m nitrides a n d carbonitrides content f o r pipes 2.2.6.2 T h e procedure f o r r e c o g n i t i o n o f m a n u f a c ­
h a v i n g a w a l l thickness u n d e r 6 m m m a y b e carried o u t turers o f r o l l e d products a n d pressed s e m i - f i n i s h e d
o n r e r o l l i n g pipes w i t h w a l l thickness o f 6 m m a n d products o f w r o u g h t a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s .
above. 2.2.6.2.1 G e n e r a l .
2.2.5.3.5.8 G r a i n size c o n t r o l . Prior t o the commencement o f production under the
A t i n i t i a l tests, g r a i n size c o n t r o l s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d R S t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n at t h e i n i t i a l survey, t h e f i r m
o n one pipe f r o m a batch using a metallographic m e t h o d ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) s h a l l prepare a n d s u b m i t d o c u m e n t a t i o n
i f t h e latter i s a p p l i e d i n t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g process. c o n t a i n i n g i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e m a n u f a c t u r i n g process a n d
W h e r e a n u l t r a s o n i c m e t h o d i s used, b o t h m e t h o d s s h a l l stages at w h i c h t h e r e l e v a n t process parameters a n d
be applied at t h e i n i t i a l tests. properties o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products a n d f i n i s h e d p r o ­
D u r i n g technical supervision o f t h e manufacturing ducts are m o n i t o r e d .
process, grain size c o n t r o l shall be p e r f o r m e d i n compliance 2.2.6.2.2 A p p l i c a t i o n . D o c u m e n t a t i o n .
w i t h the requirements o f documentation recognized b y the A l l t h e p r o v i s i o n s a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s u n d e r 2.2.1 a n d
Register and/or additional terms o f a n order. related t o t h e request, t h e scope a n d content o f t h e
2.2.5.3.5.9 F l a t t e n i n g a n d e x p a n d i n g tests. F l a t t e n ­ submitted documentation, survey, amount o f metal t o be
i n g a n d e x p a n d i n g tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d o n o n e p i p e subjected t o t h e tests, as w e l l as t h e s a m p l i n g a n d test
f r o m the batch submitted i n compliance w i t h the m e t h o d s are applied t o s e m i - f i n i s h e d products m a d e o f
requirements o f documentation recognized b y the wrought a l u m i n i u m alloys.
R e g i s t e r and/or a d d i t i o n a l t e r m s o f a n order. 2.2.6.2.3 E x t e n t a n d types o f tests.
2.2.5.3.5.10 H y d r a u l i c pressure test. U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e specified, test m e t h o d s a n d proce­
H y d r a u l i c pressure tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d i n c o m ­ dures s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e R S - a g r e e d d o c u m e n t a t i o n ,
p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f d o c u m e n t a t i o n recog­ t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f n a t i o n a l , i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards,
n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r and/or a d d i t i o n a l t e r m s o f a n order. a p p l i c a t i o n o f w h i c h i s agreed w i t h t h e Register, as w e l l
Pipes s h a l l b e k e p t u n d e r pressure f o r at least 1 0 s. as t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 1.3, S e c t i o n 2 a n d 5 . 1 , P a r t Х1П
2.2.5.3.5.11 I n t e r g r a n u l a r c o r r o s i o n test, b i t e r g r a n u - "Materials" o f the Rules f o r the Classification and
lar c o r r o s i o n tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
the requirements o f documentation recognized b y the Test results s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5 . 1 ,
R e g i s t e r and/or a d d i t i o n a l t e r m s o f a n order. P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
2.2.5.3.5.12 R o u g h n e s s c o n t r o l . a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s and/or n a t i o n a l ,
Roughness control shall be performed i n compliance i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards, t h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f w h i c h i s
w i t h the requirements o f documentation recognized b y agreed w i t h t h e Register, t h e R S - a p p r o v e d specifications.
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2.2.6.2.3.1 S e l e c t i o n o f t h e test p r o d u c t ( m e t a l ) f o r Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-

i n i t i a l tests. G o i n g S h i p s and/or i n accordance w i t h t h e d o c u m e n t a ­
T h e e x t e n t o f tests t o b e conducted at i n i t i a l s u r v e y is t i o n agreed w i t h t h e Register, n a t i o n a l , i n t e r n a t i o n a l
d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e R S - a p p r o v e d test p r o g r a m w h i c h s h a l l standards t h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f w h i c h i s agreed w i t h t h e
be developed b y t h e manufacturer o f semi-finished Register.
products o f w r o u g h t a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s . T h e p u r p o s e o f 2.2.6.2.6 Tests.
these tests i s t o c o n f i r m c o m p l i a n c e o f t h e p r o d u c t 2.2.6.2.6.1 C h e m i c a l analysis.
properties a n d q u a l i t y w i t h t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n s u b m i t t e d A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y , except l a d l e analysis, c h e m i c a l
b y the f i r m (manufacturer). analysis o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e d s e m i - f i n i s h e d products s h a l l
F o r each a l l o y submitted f o r testing a n d f o r each be p e r f o r m e d . I n general, c h e m i c a l analysis i s p e r f o r m e d
r m n u f a c t u r i n g process (e.g. chemical c o m p o s i t i o n m a k i n g , o n t h e t e n s i l e test specimens. T h e test results s h a l l
casting), o n e semi-finished product w i t h t h e m a x i m u m c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f national o r international
thickness and one semi-finished product w i t h the m i n i m u m standards and/or d o c u m e n t a t i o n a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s ­
thickness shall i n general b e selected f o r the tests. ter a n d T a b l e 5.1.2, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r
I n a d d i t i o n , t h e R e g i s t e r m a y r e q u i r e selection o f the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
s e m i - f i n i s h e d products o f average thickness f o r t h e tests. T h e tests s h a l l b e carried o u t i n t h e presence o f t h e R S
T h e selection o f t h e casts f o r t h e s e m i - f i n i s h e d representative
p r o d u c t s h a l l b e based o n t h e t y p i c a l c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i ­ 2.2.6.2.6.2 M e c h a n i c a l tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d o n
tion a n d a l l o y i n g additions. s e m i - f i n i s h e d products u p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f f i n i s h i n g
The dimensions o f t h e semi-finished products operations, a n d t h e test results s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e
s u b m i t t e d f o r testing s h a l l b e consistent w i t h those o f r e q u i r e m e n t s o f n a t i o n a l a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards and/
s e m i - f i n i s h e d products i n supplies expected (at least o n e or documentation approved b y t h e Register a n d
o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products s h a l l h a v e m a x i m u m w i d t h , Tables 5.1.3-1 a n d 5.1.3-2, P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e
thickness a n d d i a m e t e r ) . Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-
Tests s h a l l b e carried o u t o n a c o n t r o l b a t c h o f s e m i ­ G o i n g Ships. T h e tests s h a l l b e carried o u t i n t h e
f i n i s h e d products o f w r o u g h t a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s . presence o f t h e R S representative.
T h e b a t c h s h a l l consist o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products o f 2.2.6.2.6.2.1 T e n s i l e tests.
t h e s a m e a l l o y grade ( f r o m t h e s a m e cast), t h e s a m e A t i n i t i a l survey, t h e t e n s i l e tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d
p r o d u c t f o r m a n d s i m i l a r d i m e n s i o n s ( f o r plates, t h e o n t h e specimens t a k e n f r o m b o t h ends o f each s e m i ­
same thickness), t h e same temper condition a n d f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t s u b j e c t e d t o tests i n a c c o r d a n c e
m a n u f a c t u r e d b y t h e s a m e process. w i t h 5.1.5, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
F o r each process stated, t w o s e m i - f i n i s h e d products Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
o f a b a t c h s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r testing. M e c h a n i c a l properties o f w r o u g h t a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s
Each semi-finished product o f the control batch shall i n t h e annealed c o n d i t i o n tested a t r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e
b e subjected t o v i s u a l a n d u l t r a s o n i c testing t o d e t e r m i n e shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e R S requirements (refer t o
layer discontinuity zone. T a b l e 5 . 1 . 3 - 1 , P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
S i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h t h e test p r o g r a m , r e c o m m e n d a ­ Classification a n d Construction o f Seas-Going Ships)
t i o n s f o r w e l d i n g o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products o f w r o u g h t a n d t h e appropriate n o r m a t i v e d o c u m e n t a t i o n .
a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e Register. Parameters t o b e specified f o r v a r i o u s categories o f
T h e n u m b e r o f casts a n d s e m i - f i n i s h e d products w r o u g h t a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s are m e c h a n i c a l properties o f
subjected t o testing m a y b e reduced o r increased i n m a t e r i a l d e t e r m i n e d a t r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e s u c h as t h e
compliance w i t h the requirements o f 2.2.1.3. m i n i m u m v a l u e f o r y i e l d stress ( p r o o f stress) Лро,2,
2.2.6.2.4 Test p r o g r a m . m i n i m u m v a l u e f o r tensile strength R , r e d u c t i o n i n
m

T h e test p r o g r a m s h a l l b e agreed w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r area Z a n d r e l a t i v e e l o n g a t i o n A.

and developed b y the f i r m (manufacturer) i n compliance 2.2.6.2.6.3 C o r r o s i o n testing.
w i t h the requirements o f 2.2.6.2.3. C o r r o s i o n testing s h a l l b e carried o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e
W e l d i n g procedure a n d w e l d i n g consumables used w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.1.8, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f
for manufacture o f semi-finished products shall b e t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea-
a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r a t s u r v e y o f t h e manufacturer. G o i n g Ships, r o l l e d a l l o y s s h a l l b e c o r r o s i o n tested i n t h e
T y p e a n d e x t e n t o f tests, as w e l l as acceptance c r i t e r i a m a r i n e m e d i u m w i t h respect t o e x f o l i a t i o n a n d inter­
s h a l l b e agreed i n each p a r t i c u l a r case. granular c o r r o s i o n resistance i n accordance w i t h
Necessary i n f o r m a t i o n o n p o s t - w e l d heat t r e a t m e n t A S T M G 6 6 a n d A S T M G 6 7 o r o t h e r n a t i o n a l standards
shall b e provided. ( G O S T 9.021 and G O S T 9.904).
2.2.6.2.5 S a m p l i n g ( P o s i t i o n o f the test samples). D u r i n g t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f t h e f i r m f o r t h e purpose
T h e test samples s h a l l b e t a k e n i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h o f its recognition, t h e photomicrographs taken at
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.1.5, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e x 5 0 0 m a g n i f i c a t i o n s h a l l b e presented t o e x h i b i t n o
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evidence o f e x f o l i a t i o n c o r r o s i o n a n d p i t t i n g . A s s e s s m e n t The Register is interested i n presenting such

criteria f o r results o f c o r r o s i o n tests s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e i n f o r m a t i o n t o designers, b u i l d e r s a n d o t h e r f i r m s a n d
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.1.8, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s manufacturers needing it.
for t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a s - G o i n g I t i s supposed t h a t p r e p a r i n g orders f o r m a t e r i a l s t o
Ships. be supervised d u r i n g t h e i r m a n u f a c t u r e , a consumer,
2.2.6.2.6.4 W e l d a b i l i t y tests. g u i d e d b y f i n a n c i a l interests at least, i s f o r c e d t o t a k e i n t o
P r e p a r a t i o n o f w e l d e d test assembles, selection o f account t h e t e c h n i c a l capabilities o f m a t e r i a l suppliers
f i l l e r m a t e r i a l , j o i n t t y p e , w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n a n d testing o f enjoying the Register confirmation.
w e l d e d j o i n t s o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products o f w r o u g h t 2.3.3 T h e L i s t o f M a t e r i a l s updated b y t h e R e g i s t e r
a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s s h a l l b e carried o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h s h a l l c o n t a i n t h e f o l l o w i n g data:
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2.2, P a r t X I V " W e l d i n g " o f t h e R u l e s name o f a manufacturer;
for t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g l o c a t i o n o f a m a n u f a c t u r e r (postal address, tele­
Ships a n d S e c t i o n 7 o f t h i s P a r t . phone, fax, e-mail);
2.2.6.2.6.4.1 E x t e n t a n d testing procedure. product type a n d name;
T y p e , e x t e n t o f tests a n d assessment c r i t e r i a s h a l l b e m a t e r i a l grade a n d b r a n d .
agreed i n each p a r t i c u l a r case. O t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n r e l a t e d t o tests, t e c h n o l o g y ,
W e l d a b i l i t y assessment o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products o f e q u i p m e n t s , etc. i s s t r i c t l y c o n f i d e n t i a l a n d m a y b e
w r o u g h t a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s s h a l l consist o f testing at r o o m p r o v i d e d o n l y i f agreed w i t h t h e manufacturer.
t e m p e r a t u r e o f b u t t j o i n t s o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products 2.3.4 R e t a i n i n g a n d u p d a t i n g o f i n f o r m a t i o n i n t h e
s u b m i t t e d at least f o r t e n s i l e test ( m i n i m u m t w o tensile L i s t o f M a t e r i a l s i s carried o u t b y t h e R H O o n t h e basis
test specimens), b e n d test ( m i n i m u m t w o r o o t b e n d a n d o f data o n issue, endorsement, r e n e w a l a n d i n v a l i d a t i o n
face b e n d test specimens), m a c r o e x a m i n a t i o n ( o n e o f t h e R e c o g n i t i o n Certificates f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r i n c o m ­
macrosection). ing f r o m t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s i s s u i n g these Certificates
T e n s i l e a n d b e n d tests are conducted o n t h e speci­ W h e r e , d u e t o t e c h n o l o g i c a l reasons, t h e C e r t i f i c a t e
m e n s c u t o u t transverse t o t h e w e l d i n g j o i n t . cannot b e endorsed/renewed b y d u e date, i n order t o
I m p a c t tests o f specimens f r o m w e l d e d j o i n t s o f retain the manufacturer i n the List o f Materials, the
a l u m i n i u m alloys are n o t required. m a n u f a c t u r e r s h a l l agree t h e n e w date o f endorsement/
T e n s i l e a n d b e n d tests o f w e l d e d specimens a t r o o m r e n e w a l w i t h t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e , w h i c h issued t h e
t e m p e r a t u r e s h a l l b e conducted t o d e t e r m i n e t h e f o l l o w ­ Certificate, d u r i n g t h e d o c u m e n t v a l i d i t y p e r i o d , i . e .
ing parameters: before t h e r e n e w a l date set. T h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e
m i n i m u m v a l u e f o r t e n s i l e strength (R , m i n ) ;
m
reports t h e n e w date o f e n d o r s e m e n t / r e n e w a l t o t h e
b e n d i n g angle o f w e l d e d s p e c i m e n o n a m a n d r e l R H O I T Research and D e v e l o p m e n t Department (the
w i t h specified diameter. N o t i c e w i t h t h e n e w o f endorsement/reissue s h a l l b e
M e c h a n i c a l properties o f w e l d e d j o i n t s s h a l l m e e t forwarded).
the requirements o f Table 4.9.3.6, Part X I V " W e l d i n g " o f I n t h e L i s t o f M a t e r i a l s a n e w date o f endorsement/
t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea- r e n e w a l i s specified. P e r i o d o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e v a l i d i t y i s
G o i n g Ships. not i n t e r r u p t e d , a n d t h e date o f t h e n e x t endorsement/
renewal remains unchanged.
W i t h i n 3 0 days after t h e e n d o r s e m e n t / r e n e w a l date
2.3 L I S T O F R E C O G N I Z E D M A N U F A C T U R E R S set, i f R H O i s n o t i n f o r m e d o f t h e d e c i s i o n m a d e b y t h e
OF MATERIALS R S B r a n c h Office, the notice " N o t confirmed" is retained
alongside t h e d o c u m e n t i n t h e electronic v e r s i o n o f t h e
2.3.1 M a n u f a c t u r e r s a n d products t h e y s u p p l y w h i c h L i s t o f M a t e r i a l s , a n d after 3 0 days, t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r i s
m e e t t h e R S rules r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e entered i n t h e L i s t o f e x c l u d e d f r o m that L i s t .
Approved (Recognized) Materials and Manufacturers. 2.3.5 C o n c u r r e n t w i t h the L i s t o f M a t e r i a l s , databases
T h e L i s t o f M a t e r i a l s i s a v a i l a b l e i n a n electronic for each o f the manufacturers at w h i c h t h e Register e v e r
f o r m o n t h e R e g i s t e r o f f i c i a l site a n d o n t h e site f o r carried o u t s u p e r v i s i o n are c o m p i l e d i n R H O .
p e r s o n n e l updated daily. 2.3.6 I f R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r
Recognition Certificate f o r Manufacturer confirms becomes invalid, the manufacturer m a y be excluded f r o m
presence i n t h e r e l e v a n t L i s t o f M a t e r i a l s o f a specific the List o f Materials.
m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d t h e p r o d u c t t o b e supervised b y t h e 2.3.7 M a n u f a c t u r e r e x c l u s i o n f r o m t h e L i s t o f
Register, i t supplies (refer t o 2.1). M a t e r i a l s i s executed o n l y b y t h e R H O d e c i s i o n based
2.3.2 T h e L i s t o f M a t e r i a l s i s p r i m a r i l y p u b l i s h e d o n t h e r e l e v a n t statement o f t h e l o c a t i o n c a r r y i n g o u t
w i t h t h e a i m t o p r o v i d e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e suppliers o f s u p e r v i s i o n at t h e manufacturer's.
m a t e r i a l s a n d products m e e t i n g t h e R S rules r e q u i r e ­
ments.
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2.4 T E C H N I C A L S U P E R V I S I O N D U R I N G M A N U F A C T U R E .5 m a t e r i a l i s n o t subject t o t h e R S r u l e s r e q u i r e ­
OF MATERIALS ments, b u t its conformity w i t h the requirements o f the
R S rules, standards ( n a t i o n a l , i n t e r n a t i o n a l ) , specifica­
2.4.1 G e n e r a l . t i o n s o r o t h e r t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n i s stated i n a
2.4.1.1 M a t e r i a l s subject t o t h e R S t e c h n i c a l super­ contract ( o r d e r ) f o r s u p p l y ;
v i s i o n d u r i n g t h e i r m a n u f a c t u r e (refer t o 1.1.4, P a r t Х1П .6 m a t e r i a l i s n o t subject t o t h e R S r u l e s r e q u i r e ­
"Materials" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d ments, b u t its conformity w i t h t h e requirements o f
C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s ) a r e s u p p l i e d b y standards ( n a t i o n a l , i n t e r n a t i o n a l ) , specifications o r o t h e r
m a n u f a c t u r e r s h a v i n g R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n ­ t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n is stated i n a contract ( o r d e r ) f o r
ufacturer (refer t o 1.3.1 a n d 2 . 1 ) together w i t h C e r t i f i ­ s u p p l y ;
cates o f C o n f o r m i t y ( f o r m s 6 . 5 . 3 0 a n d 6 . 5 . 3 1 ) . .7 standards ( n a t i o n a l , i n t e r n a t i o n a l ) , specifications
I f agreed w i t h t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e c a r r y i n g o u t or o t h e r t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n t o b e f o l l o w e d i n
t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r p r o d u c t m a y b e m a t e r i a l s u p p l y are agreed w i t h t h e Register;
s u p p l i e d w i t h manufacturer's certificates w i t n e s s e d b y .8 standards ( n a t i o n a l , i n t e r n a t i o n a l ) , specifications
t h e R S representative. or o t h e r t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n t o b e f o l l o w e d i n
2.4.1.2 T h e R S d o c u m e n t s specified i n 2 . 4 . 1 . 1 s h a l l m a t e r i a l s u p p l y are n o t agreed w i t h Register.
b e m a n d a t o r y s u p p l e m e n t e d w i t h manufacturer's c e r t i f i ­ 2.4.2.2 I n a l l t h e cases m e n t i o n e d i n 2.4.2.1.1 —
cates o r p e r t i n e n t reports o n m a t e r i a l tests. T h e n u m b e r s 2.4.2.1.6, at the manufacturers h a v i n g the v a l i d R e c o g n i t i o n
o f reports o r manufacturer's certificates s h a l l b e i d e n t i ­ Certificate f o r Manufacturer, t h e technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n
fied i n Certificate o f C o n f o r m i t y ( f o r m 6.5.30). for m a t e r i a l supply is subject t o e x a m i n a t i o n a n d approval
T h e c o n t e n t o f m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s certificates s h a l l b y t h e R e g i s t e r p r i o r t o tests a n d s u r v e y o f t h e
c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f p r o c u r e m e n t d o c u m e n t s manufacturer. T h e relevant amendments shall b e m a d e t o
a n d t h e R S - a g r e e d d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d s h a l l p e r m i t that documentation according t o t h e survey a n d test results
i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f t h e p r o d u c t supplied. before issuing the R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate f o r Manufacturer.
A d d i t i o n a l l y t o a n order n u m b e r a n d manufacturer T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e t a k e n i n t o account:
a n d c u s t o m e r requisites, general i n f o r m a t i o n o n m a t e r i a l i n cases specified i n 2 . 4 . 2 . 1 . 2 a n d 2 . 4 . 2 . 1 . 3 , m a t e r i a l
( d i m e n s i o n s o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d products, w e i g h t , b r a n d s h a l l s i m u l t a n e o u s l y m e e t t h e r e l e v a n t r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
a n d grade o f m a t e r i a l , t h e n u m b e r s o f manufacturer's t h e R S r u l e s , standards ( n a t i o n a l , i n t e r n a t i o n a l ) , specifi­
certificates/reports) i s u s u a l l y g i v e n i n C e r t i f i c a t e o f cations o r o t h e r t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n t o b e f o l l o w e d
C o n f o r m i t y issued b y t h e Register. i n s u p p l y p e r f o r m a n c e (preference s h a l l b e g i v e n t o t h e
2.4.1.3 A g r e e d w i t h R H O a n d p r o m o t e d b y t h e R S m o s t stringent r e q u i r e m e n t s i n case o f d i f f e r e n t r e q u i r e ­
B r a n c h O f f i c e c a r r y i n g o u t t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n a t t h e m e n t s specified i n rules a n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n ) ;
manufacturer's, materials m a y b e supplied w i t h t h e i n cases specified i n 2 . 4 . 2 . 1 . 4 — 2 . 4 . 2 . 1 . 6 , m a t e r i a l
manufacturer's certificates w i t n e s s e d b y t h e Register. I n s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f d o c u m e n t s specified i n t h e
t h i s case, t h e l a t t e r s h a l l b e c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e contract ( a standard, specification, etc.). Test procedures,
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f E N 1 0 2 0 4 - 3 . 2 t h e i n f o r m a t i o n issued s a m p l i n g , m a n u f a c t u r e o f specimens, t h e test scope s h a l l
i n t h e C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l b e agreed w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r i n m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n 2 , P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s "
advance. o f the Rules f o r the Classification and Construction o f
2.4.2 A p p l i c a t i o n . S e a - G o i n g Ships. T h e case i n 2 . 4 . 2 . 1 . 4 needs a d d i t i o n a l
2.4.2.1 T h e R e g i s t e r carries o u t t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n i n s t r u c t i o n s f r o m m a t e r i a l c o n s u m e r ( c u s t o m e r ) regulat­
i n a l l t h e f o l l o w i n g cases: i n g m a t e r i a l p a r a m e t e r s a n d stated i n t h e contract.
.1 m a t e r i a l i s subject t o t h e R S r u l e s r e q u i r e m e n t s , W h e r e t h e standards ( n a t i o n a l , i n t e r n a t i o n a l ) , speci­
a n d c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s t h e r e o f is stated i n fications o r o t h e r t e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e m e n t s specified i n t h e
a contract ( o r d e r ) f o r s u p p l y ; contract ( o r d e r ) a r e o t h e r t h a n t h o s e p r e v i o u s l y agreed,
.2 m a t e r i a l i s subject t o t h e R S r u l e s r e q u i r e m e n t s , t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f m a t e r i a l m a y b e carried o u t after
and c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e R S rules a n d requirements o f reviewing t h e n e w requirements comparing t h e m w i t h
standards ( n a t i o n a l , i n t e r n a t i o n a l ) , specifications o r o t h e r t h e pre-agreed ones. W h e r e f u n d a m e n t a l differences
t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n i s stated i n a contract ( o r d e r ) f o r o c c u r a f f e c t i n g t h e t e r m s o f i s s u i n g R e c o g n i t i o n
supply; Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r , t h e scope o f a p p l i c a t i o n
.3 m a t e r i a l i s subject t o t h e R S r u l e s r e q u i r e m e n t s , o f t h e v a l i d C e r t i f i c a t e m a y b e extended.
a n d c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f standards A l t e r n a t i v e l y , w i t h d u e regard t o 2 . 4 . 2 . 5 , t h e R S
( n a t i o n a l , i n t e r n a t i o n a l ) , specifications o r o t h e r t e c h n i c a l B r a n c h O f f i c e m a y d e c i d e t o c a r r y o u t t e c h n i c a l
d o c u m e n t a t i o n i s stated i n a contract ( o r d e r ) f o r s u p p l y ; s u p e r v i s i o n according t o a specific contract ( o r d e r ) .
.4 m a t e r i a l i s n o t subject t o t h e R S r u l e s r e q u i r e ­ 2.4.2.3 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s n o t h a v i n g t h e R e c o g n i ­
m e n t s , b u t its c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e R S rules r e q u i r e m e n t s t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r (refer t o 2 . 4 . 2 . 4 ) , a l o n g
is stated i n a contract ( o r d e r ) f o r s u p p l y ; w i t h t h e request f o r t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n p e r f o r m a n c e ,
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shall submit the documentation for material supply to be t h e l i m i t ones (close t o o r w i t h i n t h e area o f a tests e r r o r ) ,
agreed ( i f n o t p r e v i o u s l y agreed a n d t h e v a l i d i t y p e r i o d o r h a v i n g a v e r y w i d e a m p l i t u d e o f t h e spread o f
o f documentation approval (5 years) not expired). v a l u e s f o r a c o m m o n k i n d o f product, a r e r e g u l a r l y
S u c h d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( a standard, s p e c i f i c a t i o n , received.
special r e q u i r e m e n t s , order, etc.) s h a l l b e r e v i e w e d w i t h 2.4.2.6 M a r k i n g .
due regard f o r 2 . 4 . 2 . 2 . G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s o n m a r k i n g o f t h e m a t e r i a l s are
2.4.2.4 T h e Register m a y carry o u t technical super­ g i v e n i n 1.4.2, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
v i s i o n o f manufacture, and approve materials f o r use, w h i c h Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
are regulated b y t h e R u l e s f o r t h e Classification a n d P e c u l i a r i t i e s o f m a r k i n g m a y also b e specified i n t h e
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships, b u t supplied b y the f i r m appropriate chapters o f P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s
(manufacturer) n o t h a v i n g the v a l i d R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate. for the Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going
T h e d e c i s i o n o n p e r f o r m a n c e o f t e c h n i c a l super­ Ships c o n t a i n i n g t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r steel, cast i r o n ,
v i s i o n i n t h i s case s h a l l b e t a k e n c o n s i d e r i n g t h e copper a n d l i g h t a l l o y s . M a r k i n g s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e
following: effective standards a p p l i c a t i o n o f w h i c h i s agreed w i t h
the R S B r a n c h Office shall have available the t h e Register. W h e n s e m i - f i n i s h e d products are p a c k e d i n
r e l e v a n t i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e f i r m ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) capa­ bundles, t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s h a l l c o n f i r m t h e i d e n t i f i c a t i o n
cities t o execute t h e r e l e v a n t order; system o f every semi-finished product i n a bundle. I t is
t h e scope o f order s h a l l b e l i m i t e d ; a l l o w e d t o p u t t h e R S stamp o r b r a n d o n labels. W h e n
t h e scope o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n s h a l l b e separately u s i n g labels o f w a t e r p r o o f film, a n i m p r i n t o f t h e R S
agreed w i t h a f i r m ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) and, i f so, m a y serve stamp o r b r a n d s h a l l b e p u t o n t h e s o l i d surface o f these
as a basis f o r i s s u i n g t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r labels.
Manufacturer;
t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t according
t o t h e separate A g r e e m e n t (contract). 2.5 N O N - D E S T R U C T I V E T E S T I N G O F H U L L
I n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e firm (manufacturer) capacity t o AND MACHINERY STEEL FORGINGS AND CASTINGS
execute the relevant order m a y b e based o n the f o l l o w i n g :
f i r m ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) a n d its p r o d u c t are k n o w n t o t h e 2.5.1 G e n e r a l .
R S B r a n c h O f f i c e a n d p o s i t i v e l y assessed; 2.5.1.1 T h i s C h a p t e r contains general guidance f o r
manufacturer h a d its Recognition Certificate f o r the performance o f technical supervision during n o n ­
M a n u f a c t u r e r n o n - r e n e w e d d u e t o l a c k o f orders; destructive testing o f h u l l a n d m a c h i n e r y f o r g i n g s a n d
manufacturer has t h e v a l i d Recognition Certificate, castings. C h a p t e r c o m p l e m e n t s t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r
but f o r the product other than the one i n question f o r g i n g s a n d castings set f o r t h i n 3 . 7 a n d 3.8, P a r t Х1П
( e x t e n s i o n o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e scope o f a p p l i c a t i o n ) ; "Materials" o f the Rules f o r the Classification and
manufacturer is approved b y other classification Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
societies f o r m a n u f a c t u r e o f p r o d u c t i n q u e s t i o n o r t h e T h e guidance f o r n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing o f steel
one similar t o it; f o r g i n g s a n d castings g i v e n i n t h i s C h a p t e r applies t o a l l
manufacturer is surveyed b y the R S B r a n c h Office, types o f ships a n d design, c o n s t r u c t i o n , repair, c o n v e r ­
b u t t h e scope o f tests i s inadequate f o r i s s u e / r e n e w a l o f s i o n a n d m o d e r n i z a t i o n o f ships.
the Recognition Certificate for Manufacturer. 2.5.1.2 A l l n o r m a t i v e a n d t e c h n i c a l , t e c h n o l o g i c a l
2.4.2.5 I n technical supervision, i n order t o e l i m i n a t e and methodical documentation containing description o f
doubts regarding quality stability o f the product manufac­ m e a s u r e m e n t a n d c o n t r o l procedures, as w e l l as t h e
tured, the Register can issue additional requirements. r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r q u a l i t y o f f o r g i n g s a n d castings,
These m a y affect the scope o f testing f o r the certain k i n d including w o r k i n g documentation developed at t h e
and a m o u n t o f product i f compared w i t h that specified i n the manufacturer's, s h a l l b e r e c o g n i z e d and/or a p p r o v e d b y
Rules for the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going t h e Register.
Ships o r i n a contract, and m a y also include the replacement/ 2.5.1.3 T h e c o n t r o l s y s t e m at t h e manufacturer's
addition o f test types and procedures. s h a l l p r o v i d e a procedure f o r i d e n t i f i c a t i o n a n d trace-
T h e scope o f a d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l b e agreed a b i l i t y o f a l l t h e steps o f m a n u f a c t u r e o f f o r g i n g s a n d
w i t h t h e f i r m ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) , a n d t h e i r results m a y castings, as w e l l as m e t h o d s t o m e e t t h e c o n t r o l
p r o v i d e a basis f o r e n d o r s e m e n t o f t h e R e c o g n i t i o n requirements. T h e system shall provide f o r w o r k
Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r . acceptance b y operations a n d a c c o u n t a b i l i t y .
T h e reasons g i v e n i n 2 . 5 . 4 m a y p r o v i d e a basis f o r 2.5.1.4 T h e c r i t e r i a f o r assessment o f f o r g i n g s a n d
p l a c i n g t h e a d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s e v e n i f t h e cases castings q u a l i t y s h a l l b e presented i n t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n
m e n t i o n e d i n t h e i t e m are n o t f o r m a l l y c o n f i r m e d . r e c o g n i z e d and/or agreed w i t h t h e Register.
Besides, t h e change o f t h e tests scope and/or types m a y 2.5.1.5 R a d i o g r a p h i c o r u l t r a s o n i c testing o r t h e i r
b e d e m a n d e d w h e n t h e results o f tests b e i n g adequate t o c o m b i n a t i o n s h a l l b e used f o r detection o f t h e i n t e r n a l
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(subsurface) defects. M a g n e t i c particle, d y e penetrant o r international standards (refer t o 2.5.1) b y v i s u a l ,

another equivalent m e t h o d o f testing approved b y t h e m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e o r d y e penetrant testing. F o r m a g n e t i c
R e g i s t e r s h a l l b e g e n e r a l l y used f o r d e t e c t i o n o f surface p a r t i c l e t e s t i n g o f steel f o r g i n g s , t h e m a g n e t i c f i e l d
defects. strength is required generally t o be 2 0 0 0 — 6500 A / m .
2.5.1.6 T h e results o f f o r g i n g s a n d castings t e s t i n g 2.5.2.3.2 W h e n c a r r y i n g o u t t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n
s h a l l b e d o c u m e n t e d , c o n t a i n t h e data, w h i c h p e r m i t t o d u r i n g surface crack d e t e c t i o n , t h e g u i d a n c e i s as
d e t e r m i n e t h e l o c a t i o n o f t h e defects revealed, q u a l i t y follows.
assessment a n d a n inspector's n a m e a n d b e p r o p e r l y Surface crack detection generally apply t o t h e
i l l u s t r a t e d ( s k e t c h o f reference area w i t h coordinates o f f o l l o w i n g steel f o r g i n g s :
defects). p r o p e l l e r , i n t e r m e d i a t e , t h r u s t shafts a n d r u d d e r
2.5.1.7 Apparatuses a n d m a t e r i a l s f o r t e s t i n g f o r stocks w i t h t h e m i n i m u m d i a m e t e r n o t less t h a n 1 0 0 m m ;
defects s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n n e c t i n g , p i s t o n rods a n d crossheads w i t h t h e
d o c u m e n t a t i o n agreed w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r f o r t h e corres­ m i n i m u m d i a m e t e r n o t less t h a n 7 5 m m o r e q u i v a l e n t
p o n d i n g types o f testing. cross-section;
Non-destructive testing a n d t h e assessment o f b o l t s w i t h t h e m i n i m u m d i a m e t e r n o t less t h a n
f o r g i n g s a n d castings q u a l i t y s h a l l b e carried o u t b y t h e 5 0 m m , w h i c h are subjected t o d y n a m i c stresses, s u c h as
test laboratories, w h i c h competence a n d status m e e t t h e c y l i n d e r c o v e r b o l t s , t i e rods, c r a n k p i n b o l t s , m a i n
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e n a t i o n a l a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards. b e a r i n g b o l t s , p r o p e l l e r blade fastening b o l t s .
T h e competence o f a manufacturer's o r subcontracted 2.5.2.3.3 Z o n e s f o r surface crack detection.
laboratory shall be confirmed b y the Recognition Steel f o r g i n g s s h a l l b e subjected t o a 1 0 0 % v i s u a l
Certificate issued b y t h e R e g i s t e r o r a n o t h e r a u t h o r i z e d testing. Magnetic particle o r where permitted d y e
national body. T h e relevant document shall be submitted penetrant t e s t i n g s h a l l b e carried o u t i n Z o n e s I a n d П
t o t h e R S representative o n h i s d e m a n d . as i n d i c a t e d i n F i g s . 2 . 5 . 2 . 3 . 3 - 1 — 2 . 5 . 2 . 3 . 3 - 4 .
2.5.1.8 P e r s o n n e l engaged i n v i s u a l t e s t i n g s h a l l 2.5.2.3.4 Surface c o n d i t i o n .
h a v e s u f f i c i e n t k n o w l e d g e a n d experience, a n d t h e T h e surfaces o f f o r g i n g s t o b e tested s h a l l b e free
p e r s o n n e l engaged i n m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e a n d d y e penetrant f r o m scale, d i r t , grease o r p a i n t .
testing, as w e l l as i n r a d i o g r a p h i c a n d u l t r a s o n i c t e s t i n g 2.5.2.3.5 Surface crack detection.
shall be qualified i n compliance w i t h t h e recognized W h e r e indicated b y Figs. 2.5.2.3.3-1 — 2.5.2.3.3^1,
n a t i o n a l o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards. T h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e t e s t i n g s h a l l b e carried o u t w i t h t h e
s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d b y t h e r e l e v a n t certificates. f o l l o w i n g exceptions w h e n d y e penetrant testing s h a l l b e
2.5.1.9 T h e b o d y f o r c e r t i f y i n g t h e p e r s o n n e l permitted:
engaged i n n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g a n d assessment o f austenitic stainless steels;
f o r g i n g s a n d castings q u a l i t y , s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s interpretation o f open v i s u a l o r magnetic particle
o f t h e n a t i o n a l standards u n i f i e d w i t h S t a n d a r d E N 4 7 3 indications;
( G O S T 30488-97 i n Russia). at t h e i n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e R S representative (as a r u l e ,
2.5.1.10 T h e R e g i s t e r carries o u t t e c h n i c a l super­ i n case o f disputes).
v i s i o n d u r i n g surface crack d e t e c t i o n a n d d e t e c t i o n o f t h e 2.5.2.3.6 U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e specified, t h e m a g n e t i c
i n t e r n a l (subsurface) defects i f r e q u i r e d i n 3 . 7 a n d 3 . 8 , particle testing shall b e performed o n a forging i n t h e
P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " , i n o t h e r parts o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e f i n a l m a c h i n e d surface c o n d i t i o n a n d f i n a l t h e r m a l l y
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships treated c o n d i t i o n o r w i t h i n 0,3 m m o f t h e f i n a l m a c h i n e d
and/or i n t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n agreed w i t h t h e Register. surface c o n d i t i o n f o r A C t e c h n i q u e s ( 0 , 8 m m f o r
2.5.2 N o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g o f s t e e l f o r g i n g s . D C techniques).
2.5.2.1 S t e e l f o r g i n g s s h a l l b e tested i n t h e f i n a l 2.5.2.3.7 U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e agreed, t h e surface crack
delivery condition. F o r additional requirements refer t o detection s h a l l b e carried o u t i n t h e presence o f t h e R S
2.5.2.3 a n d 2 . 5 . 2 . 4 . representative. T h e surface crack d e t e c t i o n s h a l l b e
W h e r e i n t e r m e d i a t e i n s p e c t i o n s h a v e b e e n per­ carried o u t b e f o r e t h e s h r i n k f i t t i n g , w h e r e applicable.
formed, the manufacturer shall furnish a documentation 2.5.2.3.8 F o r m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e testing, a t t e n t i o n
o f t h e results u p o n t h e request o f t h e R S representative. s h a l l b e p a i d t o t h e contact b e t w e e n t h e f o r g i n g a n d t h e
2.5.2.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s C h a p t e r also c o v e r c l a m p i n g devices o f s t a t i o n a r y m a g n e t i z a t i o n benches i n
steel f o r g i n g s ( e . g . c o m p o n e n t s f o r c o u p l i n g s , gears, o r d e r t o a v o i d l o c a l o v e r h e a t i n g o r b u r n i n g d a m a g e i n its
b o i l e r s a n d pressure vessels) o t h e r t h a n those specified surface. P r o d s s h a l l n o t b e p e r m i t t e d o n t h e f i n i s h e d
here, c o n s i d e r i n g t h e i r m a t e r i a l s , k i n d s a n d shapes a n d machined items.
stress c o n d i t i o n s b e i n g subjected. 2.5.23.9 W h e n indications w e r e detected as a result o f
2.5.2.3 Surface crack detection. the surface crack detection, acceptance o r rejection shall b e
2.5.2.3.1 Surface crack d e t e c t i o n o f steel f o r g i n g decided i n accordance w i t h 2.5.2.3.10 a n d 2.5.2.3.11 a n d
s h a l l b e carried o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e n a t i o n a l o r the standards agreed/recognized b y the Register.
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fore

b)

Щ Zone I
I Z o n e II
c)

I, &ib ,|

• •
F i g . 2.5.2.3.3-1 Z o n e s f o r m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e / d y e p e n e t r a n t t e s t i n g
o n crankshafts:
a — solid crankshaft;
b — semi built-up crankshaft F i g . 2.5.2.3.3-2 Z o n e s f o r m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e / d y e p e n e t r a n t t e s t i n g
o n shafts:
N o t e s : 1. W h e r e t h e c r a n k p i n o r j o u r n a l h a s o i l h o l e s , a — propeller shaft, b — intermediate shaft, с — thrust shaft
the circumferential surfaces o f the o i l holes shall b e treated a s Z o n e I N o t e s : 1. F o r p r o p e l l e r shaft, i n t e r m e d i a t e shafts a n d t h r u s t shafts,
(refer t o t h e figure i n the right). all areas w i t h stress raisers s u c h a s radial h o l e s , slots a n d k e y w a y s
2. I n t h e a b o v e figures, 9 = 60°, a = l , 5 r , b = 0 , 0 5 d w h e r e r — fillet shall b e treated a s Z o n e I .
r a d i u s , d — j o u r n a l d i a m e t e r , db — o i l h o l e b o r e d i a m e t e r . 2. L — l e n g t h o f t h e t a p e r e d p o r t i o n .

2.5.2.3.10 Acceptance criteria: a l i g n e d i n d i c a t i o n (three o r m o r e i n d i c a t i o n s i n a

.1 at v i s u a l t e s t i n g : l i n e , separated b y 2 m m o r less edge-to-edge);
a l l f o r g i n g s s h a l l b e free o f cracks, c r a c k - l i k e o p e n i n d i c a t i o n ( a n i n d i c a t i o n v i s i b l e after r e m o v a l
i n d i c a t i o n s , laps, s e a m s , f o l d s , o r o t h e r i n j u r i o u s o f t h e m a g n e t i c particles o r that c a n b e detected b y t h e
indications. use o f contrast d y e penetrant);
A t t h e request o f t h e Register, e v e n t h o u g h n o t non-open indication ( a n indication that is n o t v i s u a l l y
specified i n t h e order o r a c c o m p a n y i n g d o c u m e n t a t i o n , detectable after r e m o v a l o f the magnetic particles o r that
a d d i t i o n a l m a g n e t i c particle o r d y e penetrant testing m a y cannot b e detected b y the use o f contrast dye penetrant);
b e required. r e l e v a n t i n d i c a t i o n ( a n i n d i c a t i o n that i s caused b y a
T h e bores o f h o l l o w p r o p e l l e r shafts s h a l l b e v i s u a l l y c o n d i t i o n o r t y p e o f d i s c o n t i n u i t y that requires e v a l u a ­
tested f o r i m p e r f e c t i o n s u n c o v e r e d b y t h e m a c h i n i n g t i o n . O n l y i n d i c a t i o n s , w h i c h h a v e a n y d i m e n s i o n greater
operation. M a c h i n i n g marks shall be ground t o a smooth t h a n 1,5 m m s h a l l b e considered r e l e v a n t ) ;
profile; cracks.
.2 at m a g n e t i c particle a n d d y e penetrant testing: F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f e v a l u a t i n g i n d i c a t i o n s , t h e surface
2
the f o l l o w i n g definitions relevant t o indications apply: s h a l l b e d i v i d e d i n t o reference areas o f 2 2 5 c m . T h e area
linear indication ( a n indication, i n w h i c h the length shall be taken i n the most unfavourable location relative
is at least three t i m e s t h e w i d t h ) ; t o t h e i n d i c a t i o n b e i n g evaluated, i . e . t h e shape a n d
nonlinear indication ( a n indication o f circular o r d i m e n s i o n s o f each reference area are c h o s e n s o that t h e y
e l l i p t i c a l shape w i t h a l e n g t h less t h a n three t i m e s t h e c o v e r t h e m a x i m u m n u m b e r o f defects w i t h o u t t h e i r
width); d i s t r i b u t i o n t o a n adjacent reference area.
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F o r crankshaft forgings, t h e a l l o w a b l e n u m b e r a n d
a) size o f i n d i c a t i o n s i n t h e reference area a r e g i v e n i n
Table 2.5.2.3.10-1, a n d f o r other forgings, i n
Table 2.5.2.3.10-2.
T a b l e 2.5.2.3.10-1
C r a n k s h a f t forgings. A l l o w a b l e n u m b e r a n d size o f Indications
2
i n a r e f e r e n c e a r e a o f 225 c m

J
Severity Total Type Permissible Maximum
zone allowable o f indication number dimension,
number o f indications in m m
of o f each type
indications
I Linear 0 —
Fillets 0 Nonlinear 0 -
c)
Aligned 0 -
П Linear 0 —
Crankpin 3 Nonlinear 3 3
Aligned 0 -
П Linear 0 —
Journal 3 Nonlinear 3 5
d) —

Я
Aligned 0

N o t e . A narea o fdefects shall not exceed 5 % o f the total

3f forging area.

F i g . 2.5.2.3.3-3 Z o n e s f o r m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e / d y e p e n e t r a n t t e s t i n g
on machinery components: T a b l e 2.5.2.3.10-2
a — connecting rod; b — piston rod; с — cross head; d — bolt Forgings excluding crankshaft forgings. Allowable n u m b e r
2
N o t e s : 1. Threads, holes a n d their circumstances shall b e treated a s a n d size o f i n d i c a t i o n s i n a r e f e r e n c e a r e a o f 225 c m
Zone I.
2. L — l e n g t h o f t h r e a d . Severity Total Type o f Allowable Maximum
1
zone allowable indication number dimension,
number o f o f indications in m m
a) indications o f each type

Linear 0
I 3 Nonlinear 3 3
Aligned 0

Linear 3 2
3
П 10 Nonlinear 7 5
b) up Aligned 3 2
3
3 x shaft diameter

' L i n e a r a n d aligned indications are generally, unless otherwise

3 agreed, not allowed o n bolts, w h i c h receive direct fluctuating load

(e.g. m a i n b e a r i n g b o l t s , c o n n e c t i n g r o d b o l t s , c r o s s h e a d b e a r i n g
bolts, cylinder cover bolts).
2
A n area o f defects shall not exceed 5 % o f the total forging
area.

c)
2.5.2.3.11 T h e acceptance o f a part s h a l l b e carried
out i n compliance w i t h t h e accompanying a n d order
d o c u m e n t a t i o n agreed w i t h t h e Register, c o n s i d e r i n g
operational conditions a n d material characteristics.
U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e specified, a t t e n t i o n d u r i n g t h e accep­
tance s h a l l b e d r a w n t o the f o l l o w i n g :
up .1 v i s u a l testing:
F i g . 2.5.2.3.3-4 Z o n e s f o r m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e / d y e p e n e t r a n t t e s t i n g n o cracks are a l l o w e d ;
o n rudder stocks: o t h e r surface irregularities m a y b e accepted a t t h e
a — t y p e A ; b — t y p e В; с — t y p e С
N o t e s : 1. W e l d e d areas s h a l l b e treated a s Z o n e I .
d i s c r e t i o n o f t h e R S representative subject t o m o r e
2. L — l e n g t h o f t h e t a p e r e d p o r t i o n . t h o r o u g h m a g n e t i c particle o r d y e penetrant testing;
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.2 m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e / d y e penetrant testing: s h a l l b e less t h a n 1 % o f the t o t a l b e a r i n g surface area

s i n g l e i n d i c a t i o n s d i m e n s i o n e d w i t h i n 1,5 m m m a y concerned;
b e acceptable ( e x c e p t i n g those w i t h i n t h e radius o f a for other forgings:
crankshaft f i l l e t ) ; Z o n e I : indications shall be removed b y grinding t o a
n o cracks a n d o t h e r l i n e a r i n d i c a t i o n s a r e a l l o w e d ; d e p t h n o t greater t h a n 1,5 m m . H o w e v e r , g r i n d i n g i s n o t
nonlinear indications are acceptable i f their p e r m i t t e d i n w a y o f t h e f i n i s h e d m a c h i n e d threads;
m a x i m u m d i m e n s i o n does n o t exceed 2 m m f o r parts Z o n e I I : indications shall be removed b y grinding t o
less t h a n 5 0 m m t h i c k a n d 3 m m f o r parts 5 0 m m t h i c k a d e p t h n o t greater t h a n 2 % o f t h e d i a m e t e r o r 4 , 0 m m ,
and over; whichever is smaller;
locally, n o m o r e than five indications shall be w i t h i n for forgings other than i n Zones I and I I :
t h e area o f 5 0 x 5 0 m m . defects detected b y v i s u a l testing s h a l l b e
2.5.2.3.12 R e c t i f i c a t i o n o f defects. r e m o v e d b y g r i n d i n g t o a d e p t h n o t greater t h a n
2.5.2.3.12.1 T h e results o f surface inspections s h a l l 5 % o f the diameter o r 1 0 m m , w h i c h e v e r i s smaller,
b e recorded w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s : t h e t o t a l g r o u n d area s h a l l b e less t h a n 2 % o f t h e
.1 date o f testing; f o r g i n g surface area.
.2 n a m e s a n d q u a l i f i c a t i o n l e v e l s o f t h e p e r s o n n e l F o r f o r g i n g s w i t h t h e surface defects revealed, t h e
i n v o l v e d i n n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing; m a n u f a c t u r e r s h a l l d r a w u p detailed i n s p e c t i o n records
.3 k i n d o f testing m e t h o d : and submit t h e m t o the R S Surveyor. I n addition t o
f o r d y e penetrant testing: test m e d i a c o m b i n a t i o n ; 2 . 5 . 2 . 3 . 1 2 . 1 , these records s h a l l c o n t a i n t h e l o c a t i o n ,
f o r m a g n e t i c particle testing: m a g n e t i c f i e l d strength; size, m e t h o d o f r e c t i f i c a t i o n a n d character o f defects o n
.4 k i n d o f f o r g i n g ; t h e surface inspected.
.5 f o r g i n g n u m b e r f o r i d e n t i f i c a t i o n ; 2.5.2.4 U l t r a s o n i c testing.
.6 steel grade; 2.5.2.4.1 G e n e r a l .
.7 s u p p l y c o n d i t i o n ( t y p e o f heat t r e a t m e n t ) ; 2.5.2.4.1.1 U l t r a s o n i c testing o f steel f o r g i n g s i n
.8 stage o f testing; c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e present r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried
.9 p o s i t i o n ( z o n e ) o f testing; o u t u s i n g t h e contact m e t h o d w i t h straight b e a m and/or
.10 surface c o n d i t i o n (roughness); angle b e a m technique.
.11 test standards used; 2.5.2.4.1.2 T h e testing procedures, apparatus a n d
.12 testing c o n d i t i o n s ; conditions o f ultrasonic testing shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e
.13 testing results a n d statement o f acceptance/non- r e c o g n i z e d n a t i o n a l o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards (refer
acceptance; t o 2.5.1). G e n e r a l l y the D G S (distance-gain size) procedure
.14 details o f w e l d repair i n c l u d i n g sketch. shall b e applied u s i n g straight b e a m probes and/or angle
2.5.2.3.12.2 Defects s h a l l b e r e c t i f i e d i n c o m p l i a n c e b e a m probes w i t h 2 — 4 M H z a n d inspection shall b e
w i t h the RS-agreed documentation considering t h e carried o u t using a t w i n crystal 0° probe f o r near surface
following: scans (25 m m ) plus a n 0° probe f o r the r e m a i n i n g v o l u m e .
defects s h a l l b e r e m o v e d b y g r i n d i n g , o r b y c h i p p i n g F i l l e t radii shall b e e x a m i n e d u s i n g 45° o r 70° probes.
a n d g r i n d i n g . A l l g r o o v e s s h a l l h a v e a b o t t o m radius o f 2.5.2.4.1.3 P e r s o n n e l engaged i n u l t r a s o n i c testing
a p p r o x i m a t e l y three t i m e s t h e g r o o v e d e p t h a n d s h a l l b e s h a l l b e q u a l i f i e d i n accordance w i t h t h e r e c o g n i z e d
s m o o t h l y b l e n d e d t o t h e surface area w i t h a f i n i s h e q u a l n a t i o n a l o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards. T h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n
t o t h e adjacent surface; s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d b y certificates (refer t o 2 . 5 . 1 ) .
depth restriction i n grinding beneath t h e original 2.5.2.4.2 I t e m s o f testing.
surface s h a l l b e 0,08 — 0,25 m m o f t h e n o m i n a l f o r g i n g 2.5.2.4.2.1 T h e s e g u i d e l i n e s a p p l y t o u l t r a s o n i c
d i m e n s i o n . S u c h g r i n d i n g s a r e n o t considered defects; testing o f t h e f o l l o w i n g steel f o r g i n g s :
n o n - o p e n i n d i c a t i o n s e v a l u a t e d as segregation n e e d .1 crankshafts w i t h t h e m i n i m u m c r a n k p i n d i a m e t e r
n o t b e rectified; n o t less t h a n 1 5 0 m m ;
c o m p l e t e r e m o v a l o f t h e defect s h a l l b e p r o v e d b y .2 p r o p e l l e r shafts, i n t e r m e d i a t e shafts, t h r u s t shafts
m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e o r d y e penetrant testing; a n d r u d d e r stocks w i t h t h e m i n i m u m d i a m e t e r n o t less
repair w e l d i n g i s n o t p e r m i t t e d f o r crankshafts. than 200 m m ;
2.5.2.3.12.3 Defects r e c t i f i c a t i o n b y zones: .3 c o n n e c t i n g rods, p i s t o n rods a n d crossheads w i t h
f o r crankshaft f o r g i n g s : t h e m i n i m u m d i a m e t e r n o t less t h a n 2 0 0 m m o r
Z o n e I : n e i t h e r i n d i c a t i o n s n o r repair are p e r m i t t e d i n e q u i v a l e n t cross section.
this zone; 2.5.2.4.3 Z o n e s f o r u l t r a s o n i c testing.
Z o n e I I : indications shall be removed b y grinding t o 2.5.2.4.3.1 F o r g i n g areas subjected t o u l t r a s o n i c
a d e p t h n o t greater t h a n 1,5 m m ; i n d i c a t i o n s detected i n testing a r e d i v i d e d i n Z o n e s I t o i n as i n d i c a t e d i n
t h e j o u r n a l b e a r i n g surfaces s h a l l b e r e m o v e d b y g r i n d i n g F i g s . 2 . 5 . 2 . 3 . 3 - 1 — 2 . 5 . 2 . 3 . 3 - 4 a n d 2 . 5 . 2 . 4 . 3 . 1 , depend-
t o a d e p t h n o t greater t h a n 3,0 m m . T h e t o t a l g r o u n d area i n g o n t h e t y p e o f product.
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Table 2.5.2.4.6-1
Acceptance criteria for crankshafts
Zone Allowable disc shape Allowable Allowable
1

\\axia according toD G S length o f distance

indication between t w o
2
indications
Z o n a II Zone ill
I d ^ 0,5 m m —
Scanning direction for Тура A and Тура 8

П d < 2,0 m m d ^ 10 m m d > 20 m m

. • j It s h a n d a
Ill

-0 Ш d ^ 4,0 m m d ^ 15 m m d > 20 m m
L (Л i h * l a s t e d p w i t f n
U|> 1
D G S — distance-gain size.
(a} Type A 2
I n case o faccumulations o f two or more isolated indications,
w h i c h are subjected to registration, the m i n i m u m distance between
two neighbouring indications shall b e at least t h e length o f t h e
bigger indication.
_l_ This applies a s well to the distance i n axial direction a s to the
distance i n depth.
N i l e ; Special сопмаегньоп is given la 1r* welded вгазе.
Isolated indications with less distances shall b e determined a s
one single indication.
(t>) T y p e В

T a b l e 2.5.2.4.6-2
Acceptance criteria for forged components o f machinery
1
Type Zone Allowable Allowable Allowable
o f forging disc shape length o f distance
according indication between two
2 3
to D G S indications
Scanning direction

for Type с

Propeller shaft П outer: d ^ 10 m m d > 2 0 m m

Intermediate shaft d ^ 2 m m
F i g . 2.5.2.4.3.1 Z o n e s f o r u l t r a s o n i c t e s t i n g o n r u d d e r s t o c k s inner: d ^ 15 m m d > 2 0 m m
d ^ 4 m m

Thrust shaft Ш outer: d ^ 10 m m d > 2 0 m m

2 . 5 . 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 P r o c e e d i n g from t h e surface c r a c k Rudder stock d ^ 3 m m
detection results, at t h e discretion o f t h e Register inner: d ^ 15 m m d > 2 0 m m
d ^ 6 m m
representative, u l t r a s o n i c testing m a y b e carried o u t f o r
Connecting rod П d ^ 2 m m d ^ 10 m m d > 2 0 m m
t h e areas n o t indicated i n F i g s . 2 . 5 . 2 . 3 . 3 - 1 — 2 . 5 . 2 . 3 . 3 - 4
Piston rod
and 2.5.2.4.3.1.
Crosshead Ш d ^ 4 m m d ^ 10 m m d > 2 0 m m
2.5.2.4.4 Surface c o n d i t i o n .
T h e surfaces o f steel f o r g i n g s t o b e e x a m i n e d s h a l l 1
F o r d e f i n i t i o n o f z o n e s , r e f e r t o 2.5.2.4.3.
b e s u c h that adequate c o u p l i n g c a n b e established 2
D G S — distance-gain size.
b e t w e e n t h e p r o b e a n d t h e f o r g i n g , a n d t h a t excessive 3
I n case o faccumulations o f two or more isolated indications,
w h i c h are subjected to registration, the m i n i m u m distance between
w e a r o f t h e p r o b e c a n b e a v o i d e d . T h e surfaces s h a l l b e two neighbouring indications shall b e at least t h e length o f t h e
free from scale, grease o r p a i n t . bigger indication.
2.5.2.4.5 U l t r a s o n i c testing. This applies a s well to the distance i n axial direction a s to the
distance i n depth.
T h e u l t r a s o n i c testing s h a l l b e carried o u t after t h e Isolated indications with less distances shall b e determined a s
f o r g i n g s h a v e b e e n m a c h i n e d t o a c o n d i t i o n suitable f o r one single indication.
t h i s t y p e o f testing a n d after t h e f i n a l heat treatment.
2.5.2.4.6 A c c e p t a n c e criteria.
Acceptance c r i t e r i a o f u l t r a s o n i c testing are g i v e n i n
Tables 2 . 5 . 2 . 4 . 6 - 1 a n d 2 . 5 . 2 . 4 . 6 - 2 . records a n d s u b m i t t h e m t o t h e R S representative. T h e s e
2.5.2.4.7 R e c o r d . records s h a l l c o n t a i n t h e l o c a t i o n , size (area), d i r e c t i o n
T h e u l t r a s o n i c testing results s h a l l b e recorded. T h e a n d character o f defects.
documentation submitted f o r consideration shall contain 2 . 5 3 N o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g o f steel castings.
t h e data g i v e n i n 2 . 5 . 2 . 3 . 1 3 . 1 . 2 . 5 . 3 . 1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o steel castings o f
F o r f o r g i n g s w i t h t h e v o l u m e t r i c defects detected, t h e h u l l a n d m a c h i n e r y c o m p o n e n t s , s u c h as:
the manufacturer shall compile detailed inspection h u l l components;
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s t e m , rudder stock, stern boss, rudder p i n t l e s a n d T h e t h i c k n e s s o f sprue, riser o r b u r r r e m a i n s b e i n g

gudgeons, rudder; r e m o v e d shall be w i t h i n a tolerance f o r casting
machinery components: d i m e n s i o n s . T h e i n s t r u c t i o n s o n t h e surface crack
c y l i n d e r heads, sprockets, m a i n b e a r i n g h o u s i n g s , detection f o r f o r g i n g s s h a l l b e applied t o castings as
starting v a l v e h o u s i n g , b e a r i n g l i n e r s o f a c o n n e c t i n g r o d well.
a n d a crosshead, p i s t o n head. 2.5.3.3.2 M a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e o r d y e penetrant testing,
F o r castings o t h e r t h a n t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d , t h e w h e r e specified, s h a l l b e carried o u t as s h o w n i n
present r e q u i r e m e n t s m a y b e used, c o n s i d e r i n g t h e Figs. 2.5.3.3.2-1 — 2.5.3.3.2-6.
m a t e r i a l m a r k a n d o p e r a t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s o f a casting.
Castings s h a l l b e tested after t h e f i n a l heat t r e a t m e n t
required. A d d i t i o n a l requirements are given i n 2.5.1.
W h e r e i n t e r m e d i a t e i n s p e c t i o n s h a v e b e e n per­
f o r m e d d u r i n g m a n u f a c t u r i n g process, t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r
s h a l l f u r n i s h t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f t h e results u p o n
request o f t h e R S representative.
N o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing s h a l l b e carried o u t o n t h e
basis o f t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g p l a n agreed w i t h t h e Register.
T o b e specified i n t h e p l a n are a n e x t e n t o f testing, testing
procedures, t h e l e v e l o f testing r e q u i r e d a n d , i f appro­
priate, t h e l e v e l s o f testing o f s i n g l e areas o f t h e casting.
M e t h o d s o f testing, e q u i p m e n t a n d a d d i t i o n a l m e a n s
in use shall comply w i t h the national/international
standards. F i g . 2.5.3.3.2-1
Stern frame. Extent o f testing
T e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n i n t h e process o f m a g n e t i c
N o t e s : 1. A l l s u r f a c e s : v i s u a l testing.
particle, d y e penetrant, u l t r a s o n i c o r r a d i o g r a p h i c testing 2. L o c a t i o n i n d i c a t e d w i t h ( o o o ) : m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e a n d u l t r a s o n i c
s h a l l b e carried o u t b y t h e R e g i s t e r i f r e q u i r e d i n 3 . 8 , testing.
P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s , and/or i n o t h e r
parts o f these R u l e s o r d o c u m e n t a t i o n agreed w i t h t h e
Register.
2.5.3.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r surface o f t h e casting b e i n g
subjected t o n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing.
2.5.3.2.1 T h e surface crack detection o f steel castings
shall b e carried o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e n a t i o n a l o r
i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards (refer t o 2 . 5 . 1 ) b y v i s u a l , m a g n e t i c
particle o r d y e penetrant testing. F o r magnetic particle
testing o f steel castings, t h e m a g n e t i c f i e l d strength
required i s generally w i t h i n 2 0 0 0 — 6 5 0 0 A / m .
2.5.3.2.2 T h e surface o f castings t o b e tested s h a l l b e
free f r o m scale, dirt, grease, p a i n t , s h o t a n d p r i m e r , a n d
s h a l l m e e t t h e standards o f a surface c o n d i t i o n f o r t h e
c o r r e s p o n d i n g types o f testing. T h e surface o f t h e casting F i g . 2.5.3.3.2-2
b e i n g subjected t o u l t r a s o n i c testing s h a l l b e m a c h i n e d o r R u d d e r stock. E x t e n t o f testing
N o t e . A l l surfaces: visual, magnetic particle a n d ultrasonic testing.
shot blasted t o a suitable c o n d i t i o n . T h e casting surface
s h a l l b e s u c h t h a t adequate c o u p l i n g c a n b e established
b e t w e e n t h e p r o b e a n d t h e casting a n d that excessive
wear o f the probe is avoided.
2.5.3.2.3 U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e s p e c i f i e d , m a g n e t i c G e n e r a l l y , t h e d y e penetrant testing s h a l l b e used:
particle testing s h a l l b e carried o u t w i t h i n 0,3 m m o f f o r austenitic stainless steel;
t h e f i n a l m a c h i n e d surface a n d heat treated c o n d i t i o n f o r f o r i n t e r p r e t a t i o n o f o p e n v i s u a l o r m a g n e t i c particle
A C techniques o r w i t h i n 0 , 8 m m f o r D C techniques. indications;
2.5.3.3 Surface crack detection. at t h e i n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e R S representative (as a r u l e ,
2.5.3.3.1 Steel castings s h a l l b e subjected t o a i n case o f a dispute).
1 0 0 % v i s u a l testing. W h e r e i n d i c a t i o n s h a v e b e e n detected, acceptance o r
T h e roughness o f r o u g h castings shall b e w i t h i n r e j e c t i o n s h a l l b e decided i n accordance w i t h 2 . 5 . 3 . 3 . 3 ,
2 0 0 u m (Ra) a n d shall correspond t o the procedure i n use. a n d t h e standards agreed/recognized b y t h e Register.
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F i g . 2.5.3.3.2-5
R u d d e r ( U p p e r part). E x t e n t o f testing
N o t e s : 1. A l l surfaces: v i s u a l testing.
2. L o c a t i o n i n d i c a t e d w i t h ( 0 0 0 ) : m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e a n d u l t r a s o n i c
testing.
л л л л
3. L o c a t i o n i n d i c a t e d w i t h ( ) ; ultrasonic testing.

°°oooo6oV

F i g . 2.5.3.3.2-3
Stern boss. E x t e n t o f testing
N o t e s : 1. A l l surfaces: v i s u a l testing.
2. L o c a t i o n i n d i c a t e d w i t h ( 0 0 0 ) : m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e a n d u l t r a s o n i c
testing.
л л л л
3. L o c a t i o n i n d i c a t e d w i t h ( ) ; ultrasonic testing.

F i g . 2.5.3.3.2-6
R u d d e r ( L o w e r part). E x t e n t o f testing
N o t e s : 1. A l l surfaces: v i s u a l testing.
2. L o c a t i o n i n d i c a t e d w i t h ( 0 0 0 ) : m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e a n d u l t r a s o n i c
testing.
л л л л
3. L o c a t i o n i n d i c a t e d w i t h ( ) ; ultrasonic testing.

2.5.3.3.3 Acceptance criteria:

.1 a t v i s u a l testing:
a l l castings s h a l l b e free o f cracks, c r a c k - l i k e
i n d i c a t i o n s , h o t tears, c o l d shuts o r o t h e r i n j u r i o u s
indications;
I f necessary, t h e R e g i s t e r m a y require, e v e n t h o u g h
n o t specified i n t h e order o r a c c o m p a n y i n g d o c u m e n t a ­
tion, additional magnetic particle o r d y e penetrant
testing.
.2 a t m a g n e t i c particle a n d d y e penetrant testing:
i n d i c a t i o n s o r defects detected d u r i n g t h e surface
crack detection a r e defined i n accordance w i t h
2.5.2.3.11.2.
F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f e v a l u a t i n g i n d i c a t i o n s , t h e surface
s h a l l b e d i v i d e d i n t o reference b a n d l e n g t h o f 1 5 0 m m
F i g . 2.5.3.3.2-4 2

R u d d e r hangings. E x t e n t o f testing
f o r l e v e l M l / P l a n d i n t o reference areas o f 2 2 5 0 0 m m
N o t e s : 1. A l l surfaces: visual testing. f o r l e v e l M 2 / P 2 . T h e b a n d l e n g t h and/or area s h a l l b e
2. L o c a t i o n i n d i c a t e d w i t h ( 0 0 0 ) : m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e a n d u l t r a s o n i c taken i n the most unfavourable location relative t o t h e
testing.
л л л л
3. L o c a t i o n i n d i c a t e d w i t h ( ) ; ultrasonic testing.
i n d i c a t i o n s b e i n g evaluated, i . e . t h e shape a n d d i m e n ­
sions o f each reference area are chosen s o that t h e y c o v e r
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t h e m a x i m u m n u m b e r o f defects w i t h o u t t h e i r d i s t r i b u - i n w a y o f a l l accessible fillets, chaplets a n d changes

t i o n t o a n adjacent reference area. o f section;
L e v e l M l / P l i s used at f a b r i c a t i o n w e l d p r e p a r a t i o n i n w a y o f f a b r i c a t i o n w e l d preparations f o r a distance
a n d w e l d repairs; l e v e l M 2 / P 2 i s used at o t h e r locations. o f 5 0 m m f r o m t h e edge;
T h e required quality level shall be s h o w n o n the i n w a y o f areas subject t o f u r t h e r m a c h i n i n g , s u c h as
manufacturer's testing p l a n . bolt hole positions;
T h e a l l o w a b l e n u m b e r s a n d sizes o f i n d i c a t i o n s i n i n w a y o f w e l d repairs;
t h e reference b a n d l e n g t h and/or area are g i v e n i n at t h e R e g i s t e r representative request.
Table 2.5.3.3.3.2. Cracks and h o t tears are n o t acceptable. 2.5.3.4.5 A c c e p t a n c e criteria.
2.5.3.3.4 Z o n e s o f surface crack detection. Acceptance c r i t e r i a f o r t h e castings a r e g i v e n i n
Z o n e s o f surface crack detection are s h o w n i n Table 2.5.3.4.5.
Figs. 2.5.3.3.2-1 — 2.5.3.3.2-6. I n addition surface crack L e v e l U T 1 i s applicable t o t h e f o l l o w i n g :
detection o f the h u l l and m a c h i n e r y steel castings shall b e f a b r i c a t i o n w e l d p r e p a r a t i o n s f o r a distance o f
carried o u t i n the f o l l o w i n g locations: 50 m m ;
at a l l accessible fillets, chaplets and changes o f section; 5 0 m m d e p t h f r o m t h e f i n a l m a c h i n e d surface
i n w a y o f fabrication w e l d preparation, f o r a band including bolt holes;
width o f 30 m m ; f i l l e t r a d i i t o a d e p t h o f 5 0 m m a n d w i t h i n a distance
at p o s i t i o n s w h e r e surplus m e t a l w a s r e m o v e d b y o f 5 0 m m f r o m t h e radius end;
f l a m e c u t t i n g , s c a r i f y i n g o r arc-air g o u g i n g ; castings subject t o c y c l i c b e n d i n g stresses (shafts
i n w a y o f w e l d repairs; a n d r u d d e r s t o c k s ) — t h e o u t e r o n e t h i r d o f thickness i n
at t h e R S representative request. t h e zones s h o w n i n F i g s . 2 . 5 . 3 . 3 . 2 - 1 — 2 . 5 . 3 . 3 . 2 - 6 ;
2.5.3.4 U l t r a s o n i c testing. d i s c o n t i n u i t i e s w i t h i n t h e tested zones interpreted t o
2.5.3.4.1 U l t r a s o n i c testing o f steel f o r g i n g s i n be cracks, h o t tears, etc.
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e present r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried L e v e l U T 2 i s applicable t o t h e f o l l o w i n g :
out using t h e contact m e t h o d w i t h straight b e a m o t h e r zones s h o w n i n F i g s . 2 . 5 . 3 . 3 . 2 - 1 — 2 . 5 . 3 . 3 . 2 - 6
and/or angle b e a m technique. T h e surface c o n d i t i o n o f or o n the inspection plan;
castings s h a l l b e suitable f o r u l t r a s o n i c testing p e r f o r - p o s i t i o n s outside l o c a t i o n s n o m i n a t e d f o r l e v e l U T 1
mance. e x a m i n a t i o n w h e r e feeders a n d gates h a v e b e e n
2.5.3.4.2 T h e t e s t i n g procedures, apparatus a n d removed;
c o n d i t i o n s o f u l t r a s o n i c testing s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e castings subject t o c y c l i c b e n d i n g stresses (shafts
r e c o g n i z e d n a t i o n a l o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards (refer a n d r u d d e r stocks) — at t h e central o n e t h i r d o f thickness
to 2.5.1). A d d i t i o n a l recommendations pertaining t o the i n t h e zones nominated f o r ultrasonic testing i n
apparatus used a r e g i v e n i n 2 . 5 . 1 . 7 . Figs. 2.5.3.3.2-1 — 2.5.3.3.2-6.
2.5.3.4.3 P e r s o n n e l engaged i n u l t r a s o n i c testing 2.5.3.5 R e c t i f i c a t i o n o f defects.
s h a l l b e q u a l i f i e d i n accordance w i t h t h e r e c o g n i z e d 2.5.3.5.1 T h e results o f surface crack detection s h a l l
n a t i o n a l o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards. T h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n be recorded w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g data p r o v i d e d :
s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d b y certificates (refer t o 2 . 5 . 1 ) . .1 date o f testing;
2.5.3.4.4 Z o n e s o f u l t r a s o n i c testing. .2 n a m e s a n d q u a l i f i c a t i o n s o f t h e p e r s o n n e l
Zones o f ultrasonic testing are s h o w n i n i n v o l v e d i n n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing;
Figs. 2.5.3.3.2-1 — 2.5.3.3.2-6. I n addition, ultrasonic .3 m e t h o d o f testing;
testing o f t h e h u l l a n d m a c h i n e r y steel castings s h a l l b e .4 t y p e o f casting;
carried o u t i n t h e f o l l o w i n g l o c a t i o n s : .5 p r o d u c t n u m b e r f o r i d e n t i f i c a t i o n ;

Table 2.5.3.3.3.2

Quality level Maximum number Type Maximum number M a x i m u m dimension

1
o f indications o f indication for each type of single indication , in m m
2
Nonlinear 4 5
2
Ml/Pl 4 i n 150 m m l e n g t h Linear 4 3
2
Aligned 4 3

Nonlinear 10 7
M2/P2 20 i n 22500 m m 2
area Linear 6 5
Aligned 6 5
1
I n w e l d repairs, the m a x i m u m dimension i s 2 m m .
2
T h e m i n i m u m d i s t a n c e b e t w e e n t h e i n d i c a t i o n s d e t e c t e d i s 30 m m .
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T a b l e 2.5.3.4.5 T h e s e repairs s h a l l b e carried o u t b e f o r e t h e f i n a l

Ultrasonic a c c e p t a n c e criteria f o r steel castings
furnace heat t r e a t m e n t .
Allowable disc Maximum Allowable M i n o r repairs d o n o t u s u a l l y r e q u i r e t h e a p p r o v a l o f
Quality shape according number length t h e R e g i s t e r b u t s h a l l b e recorded o n a w e l d r e p a i r s k e t c h
level to D G S 1
o f indications o f linear
to b e registered 2 3
indications ,
as a part o f t h e r m n u f a c t u r i n g p r o c e d u r e d o c u m e n t s .
in m m 2.5.3.5.4.3 C o s m e t i c repairs are:
all other welds.
UT1
C o s m e t i c repairs d o n o t r e q u i r e t h e a p p r o v a l o f t h e
> 6 0 0
Register, m a y b e carried o u t after t h e f i n a l furnace heat
UT2 1 2 - 15 5 50 t r e a t m e n t b u t a r e subject t o a l o c a l stress r e l i e f heat
> 15 0 0
treatment.
1

2
D G S = distance-gain size. 2.5.3.5.5 I n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 3 . 8 , P a r t X I I I
G r o u p e d i n a n a r e a m e a s u r i n g 300 x 300 m m .
3
M e a s u r e d o n the scanning surface.
"Materials" o f the Rules f o r the Classification a n d
C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s , castings i n c a r b o n o r
c a r b o n m a n g a n e s e steel m a y r e q u i r e p r e - h e a t i n g p r i o r t o
w e l d i n g a n d also a post w e l d stress r e l i e v i n g heat
.6 grade o f steel; treatment depending u p o n their chemical composition
.7 s u p p l y c o n d i t i o n ( t y p e o f heat t r e a t m e n t ) ; a n d t h e d i m e n s i o n s a n d p o s i t i o n o f t h e w e l d repairs. P o s t
.8 stage o f testing; w e l d heat t r e a t m e n t s h a l l b e carried o u t a t a t e m p e r a t u r e
.9 l o c a t i o n s f o r testing; o f n o t less t h a n 5 5 0 °C.
.10 l o c a t i o n s o f reportable i n d i c a t i o n s ;
.11 surface c o n d i t i o n ( r o u g h n e s s ) ;
.12 test standards used; 2.6 P R O C E D U R E F O R A P P L I C A T I O N O F R E G U L A T I O N 3 - 1 1 ,
.13 testing c o n d i t i o n s ; P A R T A - l , C H A P T E R П-l O F S O L A S - 7 4 ( C O R R O S I O N
.14 t e s t i n g results a n d statement o f acceptance/non- P R O T E C T I O N O FC A R G O O I L T A N K S O FC R U D E O I L
T A N K E R S ) , A D O P T E D B Y ГМО R E S O L U T I O N M S C . 2 8 9 ( 8 7 )
acceptance; " P E R F O R M A N C E S T A N D A R D F O RA L T E R N A T I V E M E A N S
.15 details o f w e l d repairs i n c l u d i n g sketches. OF CORROSION PROTECTION F O RCARGO O I L TANKS
2.5.3.5.2 Defects s h a l l b e r e c t i f i e d i n c o m p l i a n c e OF CRUDE OIL TANKERS"
w i t h t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n agreed w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r ,
w h e r e i n t h e procedures f o r p e r f o r m a n c e o f a l l p o t e n t i a l 2.6.1 T h i s Chapter supplements t h e provisions o f the
k i n d s o f repairs f o r castings a r e specified. Performance Standard for A l t e r n a t i v e M e a n s o f C o r r o s i o n
2.5.3.5.3 Defects m a y b e r e m o v e d b y grinding, o r b y Protection f o r Cargo O i l Tanks o f Crude O i l Tankers
chipping and grinding, o r b y welding. A l l grooves shall have (hereinafter, P S P C - C O T A l t ) f o r A p p l i c a t i o n o f Regula­
a b o t t o m radius o f approximately three times t h e groove tion П-1/3-11 ( C o r r o s i o n Protection o f Cargo O i l Tanks o f
depth and shall b e s m o o t h l y blended t o the surface area. Crude O i l Tankers), adopted b y I M O resolution M S C . 2 8 9 ( 8 2 ) .
Castings subject t o t h e r e m o v a l o f defects m a y b e T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s C h a p t e r s h a l l b e considered
s u p p l i e d w i t h o u t w e l d i n g o n u n m a c h i n e d surfaces w h e r e alongside w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f P S P C - C O T A l t .
t h e d e p t h o f defect r e m o v a l i s n o t o v e r 15 m m o r 2.6.2 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 2.1 " G e n e r a l P r i n c i p l e s "
10 % o f w a l l thickness, w h i c h e v e r i s less, a n d t h e l e n g t h of P S P C - C O T A l t
o f t h e r e m o v e d part i s n o t o v e r 1 0 0 m m . 2.6.2.1 N o r m a l a n d h i g h e r s t r e n g t h c o r r o s i o n -
2.5.3.5.4 W e l d repairs s h a l l b e classified as m a j o r , resistant steels as d e f i n e d i n t h i s Chapter, i s steel, w h i c h
m i n o r a n d c o s m e t i c repairs. c o r r o s i o n resistance p e r f o r m a n c e i n t h e b o t t o m o r t o p o f
2.5.3.5.4.1 M a j o r repairs are those: t h e i n t e r n a l cargo o i l t a n k i s tested a n d a p p r o v e d t o
w h e r e t h e d e p t h i s greater t h a n 2 5 % o f t h e w a l l satisfy t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s i n ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 9 ( 8 7 )
thickness o r 2 5 m m , w h i c h e v e r i s less; i n addition t o other relevant requirements f o r ship
w h e r e t h e t o t a l w e l d area o n a casting exceeds m a t e r i a l , structure s t r e n g t h a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n . I t i s n o t
2 % o f t h e casting surface n o t i n g t h a t w h e r e a distance t h e i n t e n t i o n o f t h i s d o c u m e n t t o suggest t h a t c o r r o s i o n -
b e t w e e n t w o w e l d s i s less t h a n t h e i r average w i d t h , t h e y resistant steels b e used f o r corrosion-resistant applica­
s h a l l b e considered as o n e w e l d . t i o n s i n o t h e r areas o f a ship.
M a j o r repairs shall b e carried o u t before t h e final 2.6.2.2 C o r r o s i o n - r e s i s t a n t steels a r e s i m i l a r t o
furnace heat treatment a n d require t h e approval o f t h e c o n v e n t i o n a l s h i p c o n s t r u c t i o n steels i n t e r m s o f
Register. These repairs shall b e recorded o n a w e l d repair c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n a n d m e c h a n i c a l properties.
sketch as a part o f the i m n u f a c l u r i n g procedure documents. 2.6.2.3 T h e w e l d a b i l i t y o f corrosion-resistant steels
2.5.3.5.4.2 M i n o r repairs a r e those: is s i m i l a r t o t h e w e l d a b i l i t y o f c o n v e n t i o n a l s h i p
w h e r e t h e t o t a l w e l d area ( l e n g t h x w i d t h ) exceeds c o n s t r u c t i o n steels a n d t h e r e f o r e n o r m a l s h i p y a r d w e l d ­
500 m m . 2
ing requirements i n terms o f qualification b y t h e
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a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s a n d w e l d i n g procedure .2.2 a p p l i c a t i o n o f c o a t i n g o n m e m b e r s , i n w h i c h
q u a l i f i c a t i o n also apply. corrosion-resistant steel i s used ( i n c l u d i n g cases w h e r e
2.6.3 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 2.2 " T e c h n i c a l F i l e " o f corrosion-resistant steel i s replaced w i t h c o n v e n t i o n a l
1
PSPC-COT Alt steel a n d c o a t i n g ) ;
2
2.6.3.1 T h e shipbuilder shall prepare a n d s u b m i t t h e .2.3 repairs o f p i t t e d p a r t s ;
Technical F i l e t o t h e Register f o r verification. I f t h e .3 plate thickness records d u r i n g p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s
applicable corrosion protection m e t h o d varies f o r different n e e d n o t b e recorded i n t h e T e c h n i c a l F i l e .
locations, t h e i n f o r m a t i o n required f o r t h e Technical F i l e 2.6.4 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 3.3 " S p e c i a l A p p l i c a t i o n "
shall include each l o c a t i o n a n d corrosion protection m e t h o d of P S P C - C O T A l t
separately. O n c e v e r i f i e d , o n e copy o f t h e Technical F i l e 2.6.4.1 W h e r e o t h e r i t e m s o f structure, s u c h as
shall b e placed onboard t h e ship. T h e f o l l o w i n g construc­ appurtenances, are n o t c l e a r l y i d e n t i f i e d , t h e a p p l i c a t i o n
t i o n records shall b e included i n t h e Technical F i l e : o f t h e P S P C - C O T A l t t o these i t e m s i s described here.
.1 c o p y o f t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e ; 2.6.4.1.1 M e a n s o f access, t o b e used f o r ship
.2 o t h e r t e c h n i c a l data s h a l l i n c l u d e : inspections, w h i c h a r e n o t i n t e g r a l t o t h e ship structure:
.2.1 d e t a i l o f t h e b r a n d o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s a n d .1 p e r m a n e n t m e a n s o f access, w h i c h are n o t i n t e g r a l
w e l d i n g process used; t o t h e ship's structure i n c l u d e :
.2.2 r e p a i r m e t h o d . O n l y t o b e i n c l u d e d w h e n ladders;
specially r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o f c o r r o s i o n rails;
resistant steel; independent p l a t f o r m s ;
.3 a p p l i c a t i o n records: steps;
.3.1 areas o f a p p l i c a t i o n / l o c a t i o n o f c o r r o s i o n - .2 appropriate c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n measures s h a l l b e
resistant steel; adopted f o r p e r m a n e n t m e a n s o f access m e n t i o n e d
.3.2 b r a n d o f corrosion-resistant steel a n d thickness. in 2.6.4.1.1.1;
Paras 2 . 6 . 3 . 1 . 3 . 1 a n d 2 . 6 . 3 . 1 . 3 . 2 a b o v e m a y b e .3 w h e n corrosion-resistant steel is used, i n p r i n c i p l e ,
substituted b y t h e i n f o r m a t i o n g i v e n i n t h e h u l l - r e l a t e d a corrosion-resistant steel o f t h e s a m e b r a n d as used i n
a p p r o v e d d r a w i n g s . H o w e v e r , each b r a n d o f c o r r o s i o n - t h e m a i n structure s h a l l b e used f o r t h e m e a n s o f access
resistant steel used a n d i t s l o c a t i o n s h a l l b e i n d i c a t e d o n a n d t h e attachments;
the approved drawings, the drawings shall be included i n .4 w h e n c o n v e n t i o n a l steel i s used, a n d i s w e l d e d t o
the Technical File; corrosion-resistant steel, c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n measures
.4 test certificates a n d actual m e a s u r e d v a l u e s o f f o r t h e a t t a c h m e n t a n d w e l d are r e c o m m e n d e d t o b e i n
plate thickness o f each corrosion-resistant steel, a n d accordance w i t h ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) ;
individual w e l d i n g conditions need n o t be included. .5 o t h e r c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n measures s h a l l b e left t o
2.6.3.2 A f t e r t h e ship enters service, t h e s h i p o w n e r t h e d i s c r e t i o n o f t h e Register;
o r o p e r a t o r s h a l l m a i n t a i n r e p a i r data i n t h e T e c h n i c a l .6 w h e r e o t h e r c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n measures o t h e r
F i l e f o r r e v i e w b y t h e Register. T h e i n f o r m a t i o n r e q u i r e d t h a n those stated a b o v e , f o r e x a m p l e cathodic p r o t e c t i o n
s h a l l i n c l u d e each l o c a t i o n a n d c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n are used, t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e corrosion-resistant steel
m e t h o d separately. T h e s e records s h a l l i n c l u d e : o f t h e s u r r o u n d i n g structure s h a l l n o t b e i m p a i r e d .
.1 w h e r e repairs are m a d e i n service t o t h e cargo o i l 2.6.4.1.2 Access arrangements i n t e g r a l t o t h e ship's
t a n k , i n w h i c h corrosion-resistant steel i s used, t h e structure:
f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o n s h a l l b e added t o t h e T e c h n i c a l .1 access arrangements t h a t are i n t e g r a l t o t h e ship
File: structure (refer t o 3.2.2 o f t h e A n n e x t o ГМО r e s o l u t i o n
.1.1 areas o f r e p a i r w o r k ; M S C . 2 9 1 ( 8 7 ) ) m e a n access arrangements i n t e g r a l t o t h e
.1.2 r e p a i r m e t h o d ( r e p l a c e m e n t b y c o r r o s i o n - ship structure s u c h as t h e i t e m s m e n t i o n e d b e l o w , f o r
resistant steel o r c o a t i n g ) ; access i n t h e cargo o i l t a n k s .
.1.3 records o f t h e b r a n d o f corrosion-resistant steel
used, plate thickness a n d w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s ( b r a n d 1
Details o f coating o nrepairs to corrosion-resistant steel shall b e
n a m e a n d w e l d i n g m e t h o d ) i f corrosion-resistant steel i s recorded i n the Corrosion Resistant Steel Technical File. I n such cases,
used); duplicates o fthese coating records d o n o tn e e d to b e included i n the
Coating Technical File.
.1.4 records i n accordance w i t h P e r f o r m a n c e S t a n ­ 2
T h e wastage limit o f the pitted part o rarea shall b e a s d e e m e d
dard f o r P r o t e c t i v e C o a t i n g s f o r C a r g o O i l T a n k s o f appropriate b ythe classification society and/or Register. H o w e v e r , the
standard value o f the permissible wastage amount shall b e taken as
Crude O i l Tankers ( I M O resolution M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) ) , i f
a b o u t 40 % o f t h e original thickness. I n this c a s e w e l d repairs a r e
c o a t i n g i s used; required. O n l y welding consumables approved f o r t h e relevant
.2 repairs t h a t r e q u i r e records t o b e m a i n t a i n e d as corrosion-resistant steel shall b e used. T h efull depth o f the pitting
shall b e filled u p b y t h e w e l d metal. I f non-approved welding
mentioned i n 2.6.3.2.1 above include the following: consumables are used, a n appropriate area around the repaired part
.2.1 r e p l a c e m e n t b y corrosion-resistant steel; shall b e coated suitably after t h e repairs i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
M O resolution MSC.288(87).
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Stiffeners a n d girders w i t h increased d e p t h f o r T a b l e 2.6.5.3

Acceptable combinations o fcorrosion protection methods
walkways;
Member L o w e r surface o f U p p e r surface o f inner
.2 appropriate c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n measures s h a l l b e
s t r e n g t h d e c k (a) b o t t o m plating (b)
adopted f o r access a r r a n g e m e n t g i v e n i n 2 . 6 . 4 . 1 . 2 . 1 .
I f c o a t i n g i s applied, t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f P e r f o r m a n c e Corrosion Case 1 Corrosion-resistant
1
Corrosion-resistant
1
protection steel — B r a n d A steel — B r a n d B
Standard f o r P r o t e c t i v e C o a t i n g s f o r C a r g o O i l T a n k s o f
method Case 2 Coating Corrosion-resistant
Crude O i l Tankers ( I M O resolution M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) ) shall steel — B r a n d B 1

b e f o l l o w e d . I f corrosion-resistant steel i s used o n t h e Case 3 Corrosion-resistant Coating

above arrangements, i n principle, corrosion-resistant steel — B r a n d A 1

steel o f t h e s a m e b r a n d / t y p e as t h a t used i n t h e cargo Case 4 Corrosion-resistant Corrosion-resistant

1 1
steel — B r a n d C steel — B r a n d C
o i l t a n k s , s h a l l b e used.
1
Corrosion-resistant steel a n d coating m a y b e u s e d o n the s a m e
2.6.4.1.3 S u p p o r t i n g m e m b e r s , etc.: member.
.1 is r e c o m m e n d e d that pipes a n d supporting
members f o r measuring equipment o r outfitting items
t h a t a r e n o t s t r e n g t h m e m b e r s o f t h e h u l l b e protected
either b y c o a t i n g o r b y u s e o f corrosion-resistant steel i n supplied b y the RS-recognized manufacturers). W e l d i n g
accordance w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f 2 . 6 . 4 . 1 . 1 . 4 . technology and welding materials shall b e approved b y
2.6.4.1.4 W o r k attachments: t h e Register.
.1 i n t h e case o f attachments ( c o n v e n t i o n a l steel) used 2.6.5.6 W h e r e different brands o f corrosion-resistant
o n l y d u r i n g c o n s t r u c t i o n w o r k such as h a n g i n g pieces, i f steels a r e used i n t h e s a m e s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r , refer t o
w e l d i n g consumables w h i c h are n o t indicated o n t h e T y p e F i g . 2 . 6 . 5 . 6 , t h e w e l d j o i n i n g t h e t w o d i f f e r e n t steels
A p p r o v a l Certificate o f t h e corrosion-resistant steel are s h a l l b e coated. C o a t i n g s h a l l b e i n accordance w i t h
used, i t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e w e l d e d part i s coated i n P e r f o r m a n c e Standard f o r P r o t e c t i v e C o a t i n g s f o r C a r g o
accordance w i t h F i g . 2 . 6 . 4 . 1 . 4 . 1 . O i l Tanks o f Crude O i l Tankers ( I M O resolution
M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) ) . H o w e v e r , coating o f t h e w e l d is n o t
r e q u i r e d i f t h e w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e used t o p r o d u c e t h e
w e l d has b e e n subject t o t h e necessary c o r r o s i o n tests. I n
s u c h a case, t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e i s r e q u i r e d f o r
b o t h steel b r a n d s i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h t h e w e l d i n g
c o n s u m a b l e used.

PSPC applied
St3 + 2 spray coats
+ 2 stripe coats
PSPC r o t applied ( 3 2 0 f i m Min.) PSPC not applied
F i g . 2.6.4.1.4.1 R a n g e o f c o a t i n g w h e n w o r k a t t a c h m e n t s a r e w e l d e d but coated but c o a t e d
to corrosion-resistant steel

Corrosion Resistant Steel A 't Corrosion Resistant Steel В

2.6.5 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 3.4 " A r e a o f A p p l i c a t i o n "
of P S P C - C O T A l t \ /
X J-
2.6.5.1 S t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s i n t h e crude o i l t a n k e r s Consumable approved only for either Steel A or Steel В
t h a t r e q u i r e p r o t e c t i o n measures against c o r r o s i o n a r e
specified i n ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 9 ( 8 7 ) .
2.6.5.2 D i f f e r e n t m e t h o d s o f c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n F i g . 2.6.5.6
( c o a t i n g a n d corrosion-resistant steel) m a y b e adopted f o r
(a) a n d (b) above. M o r e o v e r , a c o m b i n a t i o n o f d i f f e r e n t
c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n m e t h o d s m a y b e used f o r each o f t h e 2.6.5.7 W h e n corrosion-resistant steel a n d c o n v e n ­
structural m e m b e r s w i t h i n t h e areas i d e n t i f i e d b y (a) t i o n a l steel a r e used together i n a n area w h e r e c o r r o s i o n
a n d (b). p r o t e c t i o n i s necessary, r e f e r t o F i g . 2 . 6 . 5 . 7 , t h e
2.6.5.3 A c c e p t a b l e c o m b i n a t i o n s o f c o r r o s i o n p r o ­ c o n v e n t i o n a l steel a n d t h e w e l d s h a l l b e coated i n
tection methods are s h o w n i n Table 2.6.5.3. accordance w i t h ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) .
2.6.5.4 I f d i f f e r e n t c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n m e t h o d s 2.6.5.8 W h e r e t h e w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e used i s
( c o a t i n g a n d corrosion-resistant steel) a r e selected f o r different f r o m t h a t i n d i c a t e d o n t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l
either (a) o r (b), t h e selected procedure f o r each m e m b e r Certificate o f corrosion-resistant steel, i n s i n g u l a r cases
s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e l e v a n t p e r f o r m a n c e standards. agreed b y t h e R e g i s t e r t h e w e l d s h a l l b e coated i n
2.6.5.5 W h e r e corrosion-resistant steel i s used i t accordance w i t h I M O r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) , refer t o
s h a l l b e t y p e a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r (steel s h a l l b e Fig. 2.6.5.8.
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PSPC applied PSPC applied .1.3 w e l d i n g w o r k s h a l l b e i m p l e m e n t e d according

SO + 2 spray coats St3 or Sa1/2 +
2 stripe coats 2 spray coats + 2 stripe coats t o t h e a p p r o v e d w e l d i n g procedure;
PSPC not applied • ( 3 2 0 д т Min.) {320yrn Min.)
but coated . .1.4 correct u s e o f corrosion-resistant steel i s v e r i f i e d
b y engineering review and survey;
.1.5 s h i p b u i l d e r s h a l l prepare a T e c h n i c a l F i l e after
Corrosion Resistant Steel A Conventional Steel
t h e c onstruction w o r k has been completed, and submit i t
to the Register for verification;
.1.6 Technical F i l e shall b e maintained onboard the ship.
Consumable approved for Steel A .2 i f a n y o f t h e i t e m s i n 2 . 6 . 7 . 1 . 1 . 1 — 2 . 6 . 7 . 1 . 1 . 6
above are n o t complied w i t h , t h e Register notifies t h e
F i g . 2.6.5.7 s h i p b u i l d e r i m m e d i a t e l y w h o c o n f i r m s t h e corrective
action t o be followed a n d its completion. T h e Cargo
PSPC applied
S h i p S a f e t y C o n s t r u c t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l n o t b e issued
St3 +• 2 spray coats : u n t i l a l l r e q u i r e d corrective actions h a v e b e e n closed t o
+ 2 stripe coats
PSPC r o t applied ( 3 2 0 у т Min.) ;PSPC not applied t h e satisfaction o f t h e Register.
but coated but coated
2.6.7.2 P r o c e d u r e applicable t o n e w ships.
2.6.7.2.1 P r o d u c t i n s p e c t i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t as
part o f m a t e r i a l c e r t i f i c a t i o n . T h e c o n t r o l range o f t h e
Corrosion Resistant Steel A .'••/ Corrosion Resistant Steel A c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n i s d e t e r m i n e d as f o l l o w s :
.1 manufacturer shall supply data relating t o the c o n t r o l
o f applicable chemical elements that t h e manufacturer has
Consumable r o t approved for Steel A intentionally added o r i s c o n t r o l l i n g t o i m p r o v e corrosion
resistance. U p p e r and l o w e r l i m i t s f o r a l l such elements and
F i g . 2.6.5.8
a n y relationship b e t w e e n these elements shall b e disclosed.
T h e manufacturer shall obtain t h e R S approval f o r these
additions a n d the relationships;
2.6.6 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 4 " A p p r o v a l " o f P S P C - .2 effect o f v a r i a t i o n o f each e l e m e n t s h a l l b e
C O T Alt. assessed b y u s i n g s u f f i c i e n t c o r r o s i o n tests t o d e t e r m i n e
2.6.6.1 A p p r o v a l procedure. t h e effects o f v a r i a t i o n w i t h v a r i a t i o n s o f o t h e r elements
2.6.6.1.1 T h e steel s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d a n d graded used t o enhance c o r r o s i o n resistance;
accordingly. .3 c o r r o s i o n resistance test s h a l l b e conducted i n
2.6.6.1.2 T h e a p p r o v a l p r o c e d u r e f o r c o r r o s i o n accordance w i t h A p p e n d i x o f A n n e x 3 t o ГМО r e s o l u t i o n
testing o f corrosion-resistant steel i s described i n t h e M S C . 2 8 9 ( 8 7 ) .
A n n e x t o ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) . 2.6.7.2.2 S u r v e y d u r i n g t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n stage:
2.6.6.1.3 T h e R S r e c o g n i t i o n i s n o t needed f o r t h e .1 t h e R S s u r v e y o r s h a l l v e r i f y that c o r r o s i o n -
testing l a b o r a t o r y w h e r e t h e R S s u r v e y o r i s present a t resistant steel h a s b e e n used c o r r e c t l y a t t h e appropriate
specified stages t o w i t n e s s t h e a p p r o v a l tests. locations;
2.6.6.1.4 I n case w h e r e t h e R S s u r v e y o r i s n o t .2 v e r i f i c a t i o n i n 2 . 6 . 7 . 2 . 2 . 1 s h a l l b e i m p l e m e n t e d
present a t specified stages t o w i t n e s s t h e a p p r o v a l tests, p e r i o d i c a l l y , a n d t h e frequency s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d o n
t h e t e s t i n g l a b o r a t o r y s h a l l o b t a i n t h e R e c o g n i t i o n assessment o f q u a l i t y c o n t r o l feedback o f each s h i p y a r d .
Certificate o f T e s t i n g L a b o r a t o r y . H o w e v e r , i f s o m e deficiency i s f o u n d , t h e s h i p y a r d s h a l l
2.6.6.1.5 W h e r e t h e scope o f a p p r o v a l changes, f o r f o r m u l a t e t h e necessary r e m e d i a l a c t i o n w i t h regard t o
e x a m p l e f o r additions t o t h e applicable w e l d i n g c o n ­ b o t h t h e deficient l o c a t i o n a n d c o u n t e r measures t o b e
sumables, t h e effects o f these changes s h a l l b e subjected t a k e n t o i m p r o v e i n s p e c t i o n m e t h o d s .
t o c o r r o s i o n resistance tests f o r t h e w e l d e d j o i n t s , 2.6.7.3 P r o c e d u r e applicable t o ships i n service.
specified i n t h e A n n e x t o ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) . 2.6.7.3.1 I f t h e repair m e t h o d i s described i n t h e
2.6.6.2 T h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r T e c h n i c a l F i l e , repairs s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance
f o r corrosion-resistant steel s h a l l b e issued as p e r 2 . 1 . w i t h t h e said m e t h o d .
2.6.7 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n t o 5 " I n s p e c t i o n a n d V e r i f i ­ 2.6.7.3.2 I f c o r r o s i o n - r e s i s t a n t s t e e l o r c o a t e d
cation Requirements" o f P S P C - C O T A l t m e m b e r s h a l l b e replaced, t h e s a m e c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n
2.6.7.1 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s : m e t h o d t o t h e o n e used d u r i n g c o n s t r u c t i o n i s r e c o m ­
.1 general r e q u i r e m e n t s are as f o l l o w s : mended.
.1.1 corrosion-resistant steel t y p e a p p r o v e d b y t h e 2.6.7.3.3 I f corrosion-resistant steel s h a l l b e used
R e g i s t e r s h a l l b e used; d u r i n g repairs, u s e o f t h e corrosion-resistant steel o f t h e
.1.2 w e l d i n g consumables used s h a l l b e t h e b r a n d s a m e b r a n d as that used d u r i n g c o n s t r u c t i o n i s r e c o m ­
specified o n t h e R S - a p p r o v e d d o c u m e n t a t i o n ; mended.
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2.6.7.3.4 I f c o n v e n t i o n a l steel i s used i n a c o r r o s i o n - .1.4 t o r e m o v e specimens, t h e c h a m b e r s h a l l b e

resistant steel m e m b e r that s h a l l b e replaced, c o a t i n g p u r g e d w i t h 1 0 0 % n i t r o g e n gas w h i l e t h e specimens are
s h a l l b e applied t o t h e c o n v e n t i o n a l steel. I n t h i s case, i t i n t h e h i g h t e m p e r a t u r e r e g i o n u n t i l t h e specimens a r e
is r e q u i r e d that t h e c o a t i n g c o m p l i e s w i t h 3.4.3 o f t h e dry;
P e r f o r m a n c e Standard f o r P r o t e c t i v e C o a t i n g s f o r C a r g o .1.5 t h e c y c l i n g p a t t e r n o f s p e c i m e n t e m p e r a t u r e a n d
Oil Tanks o f Crude O i l Tankers ( I M O resolution temperature o f distilled water shall b e controlled such
M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) ) , refer t o F i g . 2 . 6 . 5 . 7 . that each cycle i s as i d e n t i c a l as possible t h r o u g h o u t t h e
2.6.7.3.5 T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f w e l d i n g consumables t o w h o l e c o r r o s i o n test p e r i o d . T h e s e temperatures s h a l l b e
be used shall b e c o n f i r m e d b y t h e R S - a p p r o v e d recorded. R e f e r t o F i g . 2.6.8.1.1.5;
d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f t h e r e l e v a n t corrosion-resistant steel
(brands o f t h e w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s ) . :il,
52^С
2.6.7.3.6 I f t h e w e l d i n g consumables specified i n t h e ix с
R S - a p p r o v e d d o c u m e n t a t i o n f o r t h e corrosion-resistant
steel c a n n o t b e used, t h e w e l d s h a l l b e coated, refer t o
t w ЬшЬи t h a i ] . V i с
F i g . 2 . 6 . 5 . 8 . I n t h i s case, i t i s r e q u i r e d t h a t t h e c o a t i n g > Ыфи Ниш «

c o m p l i e s w i t h 3.4.3 o f t h e P e r f o r m a n c e S t a n d a r d f o r
Protective Coatings f o r Cargo O i l Tanks o f Crude O i l Ь 1P- Distilled W a l t r
T a n k e r s (ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) ) . Each o f I a-n* I , Il - b * Ia n dIc-c* I ^ HMnimite*

2.6.7.4 W e l d i n g considerations.
2.6.7.4.1 W e l d i n g w o r k m a n s h i p standards accepted F i g . 2.6.8.1.1.5 S c h e m a t i c v i e w o f t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l l i n g a c c u r a c y
for c o n v e n t i o n a l steel m a y b e used. of s p e c i m e n s a n d distilled water during corrosion test
2.6.7.4.2 A n a p p r o v e d w e l d i n g procedure s h a l l b e
used f o r w e l d i n g w o r k as appropriate t o t h e grades
( e x c l u d i n g subscripts related t o c o r r o s i o n resistance), .1.6 t h e t r a n s i t i o n t i m e , а, а*, с a n d c* i n
w e l d i n g consumables, w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n a n d plate t h i c k ­ F i g . 2.6.8.1.1.5 i s t h e t i m e f r o m w h e n t h e c o o l i n g a n d
ness, etc., o f t h e corrosion-resistant steel t o b e used. heating commences until the l o w e r o r upper temperature
2.6.8 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n t o P S P C - C O T A l t A p p e n d i x is reached, refer t o F i g . 2 . 6 . 8 . 1 . 1 . 6 . T h e t r a n s i t i o n o f
"Test Procedures f o r Qualification o f Corrosion each cycle s h a l l b e as i d e n t i c a l as possible t h r o u g h o u t t h e
Resistant Steel f o r C a r g o T a n k s i n C r u d e O i l w h o l e c o r r o s i o n test p e r i o d ;
Tankers".
2.6.8.1 Test o n s i m u l a t e d upper deck c o n d i t i o n s :
.1 test c o n d i t i o n :
.1.1 c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n o f t h e c o n v e n t i o n a l
s h i p b u i l d i n g steel used f o r test purposes ( T a b l e 1 i n t h e
A n n e x t o I M O r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 9 ( 8 7 ) ) s h a l l b e based
o n l a d l e analysis g i v e n i n t h e m i l l certificate. Steel
c o m p l y i n g w i t h a n a t i o n a l standard that meets t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 1 i s also acceptable ( A p p e n d i x Cooling < — —* Heating
to ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 9 ( 8 7 ) ) . T h e c h e m i c a l c o m p o ­ Triinsilion T i m e Transition T i m e

sition shall meet t h e requirements o f the Recognition

Certificate f o r M a n u f a c t u r e r ;
Time
.1.2 a l l t h e base m a t e r i a l specimens s h a l l b e located
in o n e tank. F i g . 2 i n t h e A n n e x t o I M O resolution F i g . 2.6.8.1.1.6 T r a n s i t i o n t i m e d e f i n i t i o n
M S C . 2 8 9 ( 8 7 ) o n l y s h o w s l o c a t i o n s o f 2 0 specimens. T h e
t a n k c a n b e designed t o h o l d 2 5 o r m o r e specimens;
a l t e r n a t i v e l y specimens c a n b e added a n d r e m o v e d as .1.7 t h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f b o t h t h e specimens a n d t h e
necessary s o t h a t t h e appropriate t i m e p e r i o d s a r e w a t e r s h a l l b e c o n t i n u o u s l y recorded t h r o u g h o u t t h e test;
a c h i e v e d w i t h i n t h e t o t a l timescale o f 9 8 days; .1.8 w e l d e d specimens m a y b e tested w i t h t h e parent
.1.3 s i n c e c e r t a i n factors s u c h as c o n t r o l a n d m a t e r i a l tests o r tested separately against 5 c o n v e n t i o n a l
m e a s u r e m e n t o f t e m p e r a t u r e a n d size o f c h a m b e r m a y steel specimens;
affect t h e c o r r o s i o n rate achieved, i t s h a l l b e c o n f i r m e d .1.9 base m e t a l s h a l l b e prepared s u c h that t h e
that t h e c o r r o s i o n rate o f c o n v e n t i o n a l steel i n t h e surface t o b e tested s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m a p o s i t i o n w i t h i n
c o n d i t i o n s a n d e q u i p m e n t o f t h e test, satisfies t h e rate 2 m m o f o n e r o l l e d surface. T h i s surface s h a l l b e g r o u n d
criteria, before c a r r y i n g o u t c o r r o s i o n test f o r e v a l u a t i o n to bare steel a n d p o l i s h e d t o 6 0 0 g r i t f i n i s h ;
o f corrosion-resistant steel;
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.1.10 f o r w e l d e d samples, a test a s s e m b l y s h a l l b e .1.1 t w o f u l l thickness specimens a p p r o x i m a t e l y

m a d e f r o m t h e s a m e steel cast as t h e base m e t a l test 2 0 m m l o n g x 5 m m w i d e s h a l l b e sectioned w i t h t h e i r
i n 2.6.8.1.1.9 b u t m a y b e f r o m a p l a t e o f different p r i n c i p l e a x i s perpendicular t o t h e w e l d f u s i o n l i n e . E a c h
thickness. T h e a s s e m b l y s h a l l b e w e l d e d u s i n g t h e s p e c i m e n s h a l l b e located s u c h that t h e w e l d f u s i o n l i n e
process a n d c o n s u m a b l e t o b e a p p r o v e d f o r use w i t h t h e is located a p p r o x i m a t e l y at i t s m i d l e n g t h (refer t o
base m e t a l . T h e surface t o b e tested s h a l l b e selected Fig. 2.6.8.3.1.1.1);
s u c h that t h e w i d t h o f w e l d m e t a l , e x c l u d i n g heat
affected z o n e , s h a l l b e b e t w e e n 1 0 a n d 2 0 m m . T h i s ~20 mm
surface s h a l l b e g r o u n d t o bare steel a n d p o l i s h e d t o
600 grit finish;
.1.11 specimens s h a l l b e w e i g h e d t o a n accuracy
of ± 1 mg;

s /<//// <?
.1.12 w h e r e t h e calculated c o r r o s i o n loss o f c o n v e n - , t t y X T . -
t i o n a l steel i s less t h a n 0,05 m m / y e a r , t h e c o n c e n t r a t i o n
o f H S m a y b e increased i n t h e s i m u l a t e d cargo o i l t a n k
2

gas. A l l tests w i l l b e carried o u t at t h i s increased l e v e l ;

' i ' i
.1.13 at least 3 v a l u e s o f i n d i v i d u a l w e i g h t loss o f
c o n v e n t i o n a l steel s h a l l b e i n t h e range o f m a x i m u m X
a n d m i n i m u m Y m e a s u r e d i n grams: F i g . 2.6.8.3.1.1.1 S e c t i o n i n g p l a n

X=(0,ll xSxD)/l0; (2.6.8.1.1.13-1)

.1.2 t h e specimens s h a l l b e m o u n t e d i n r e s i n t o a l l o w
^(O.OSxSxDyiO (2.6.8.1.1.13-2) p o l i s h i n g o f t h e cross section. T h e specimens s h a l l b e
etched i n N i t a l after p o l i s h i n g t o r e v e a l t h e f u s i o n
where S = surface area, i n c m ;
3
2
boundary;
D = density, i n g / c m .
.1.3 a p h o t o m i c r o g r a p h s h a l l b e t a k e n a t a
2.6.8.1.2 Test o n s i m u l a t e d i n n e r b o t t o m c o n d i t i o n s : magnification o f approximately x 100.
.1 test c o n d i t i o n : 2.6.8.3.2 E v a l u a t i o n o f d e p t h step:
.1.1 t h e c o n v e n t i o n a l steel used s h a l l also m e e t t h e .1 O n t h e p h o t o m i c r o g r a p h , construct a l i n e A - B ,
requirements o f Table 1 i n the A n n e x t o I M O resolution p e r p e n d i c u l a r t o t h e c o r r o s i o n surface t h r o u g h t h e p o i n t
M S C . 2 8 9 ( 8 7 ) ) and 2.6.8.1.1.1; w h e r e f u s i o n l i n e a n d t h e surface cross ( r e f e r t o
.1.2 base m e t a l s h a l l b e prepared s u c h that o n e Fig. 2.6.8.3.2.1);
surface s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m a p o s i t i o n w i t h i n 2 m m o f
o n e r o l l e d surface. A l l surfaces s h a l l b e g r o u n d t o bare A
•
steel a n d p o l i s h e d t o 6 0 0 g r i t f i n i s h ; i
i
.1.3 f o r w e l d e d samples, a test a s s e m b l y s h a l l b e
m a d e f r o m t h e s a m e steel cast as t h e base m e t a l test i n
2.6.8.1.2.5 b u t m a y b e f r o m a plate o f different thickness.
T h e a s s e m b l y s h a l l b e w e l d e d u s i n g t h e process a n d
c o n s u m a b l e t o b e a p p r o v e d f o r u s e w i t h t h e base m e t a l .
T h e surface t o b e tested s h a l l b e selected s u c h that t h e
w i d t h o f w e l d m e t a l , e x c l u d i n g heat affected z o n e , s h a l l
b e b e t w e e n 1 0 a n d 2 0 m m . T h i s surface s h a l l b e g r o u n d
t o bare steel a n d p o l i s h e d t o 6 0 0 g r i t finishes;
.1.4 specimens s h a l l b e w e i g h e d t o a n accuracy
of ± 1 mg;
.1.5 o n e s p e c i m e n that has a c o r r o s i o n rate d e v i a t i n g
f r o m t h e average c o r r o s i o n rate b y m o r e t h a n + 2 5 %
m a y b e e l i m i n a t e d f r o m t h e results, p r o v i d e d that t h e
F i g . 2.6.8.3.2.1 D e t e r m i n a t i o n o f c o r r o s i o n d e p t h
cause o f t h e accelerated c o r r o s i o n i s d e m o n s t r a t e d t o b e on photomicrograph
due t o l o c a l i z e d c o r r o s i o n a r o u n d t h e h a n g i n g h o l e and/
o r stamp (e.g. crevice c o r r o s i o n , p i t t i n g c o r r o s i o n , etc.).
2.6.8.3 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n o f w e l d d i s c o n t i n u i t y . .2 construct t w o p a r a l l e l lines C - D a n d E - F , o n e
2.6.8.3.1 P r e p a r a t i o n o f samples after c o r r o s i o n test: representing t h e h i g h e r l e v e l , t h e o t h e r t h e l o w e r l e v e l .
.1 a l l f i v e samples s h a l l b e prepared as f o l l o w s : E a c h l i n e s h a l l b e constructed o v e r a distance o f > 3 0 0 u r n
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f r o m l i n e A - B o n t h e base m e t a l a n d w e l d m e t a l side,
respectively;
Step
.3 m e a s u r e t h e distance r, i n m m , b e t w e e n t h e
i n t e r s e c t i o n p o i n t a t l i n e A - B a n d each average surface
line o n the photomicrograph;
.4 i f t h e i n t e r s e c t i o n p o i n t a t l i n e A - B a n d average
surface l i n e o f w e l d e d m e t a l p a r t i s a b o v e t h a t o f base
m e t a l part, t h e n t h e existence o f step s h a l l b e neglected
for this sample;
.5 calculate t h e depth o f d i s c o n t i n u o u s step R, i n u r n ,
f r o m t h e a c t u a l p h o t o m i c r o g r a p h m a g n i f i c a t i o n M as
follows:

Я=^ ° ° . (2.6.8.3.2.5) F i g . 2.6.8.3.3.1.1 C a l c u l a t i o n o f s t e p a n g l e

2.6.8.3.3 E v a l u a t i o n o f step angle:

.1 e v a l u a t i o n f o r a n g l e o f step i s unnecessary i f t h e
d e p t h o f step c a l c u l a t e d o n b o t h s a m p l e s ( r e f e r 2.6.9 A c c e p t a n c e c r i t e r i a .
t o 2 . 6 . 8 . 3 . 2 ) , a r e n o t greater t h a n 3 0 u r n o r i f e i t h e r step 2.6.9.1 I f t h e d e p t h o f b o t h steps a r e less t h a n o r
exceeds 5 0 u r n f o r a s i n g l e s p e c i m e n . O t h e r w i s e t h e equal t o 3 0 u r n , then t h e measurement o f angle is
a n g l e o f step s h a l l b e calculated as f o l l o w s : unnecessary, a n d t h e sample is considered t o b e
.1.1 p r o d u c e a p h o t o m i c r o g r a p h a t a m a g n i f i c a t i o n acceptable.
o f a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 5 0 X , (refer t o F i g . 2 . 6 . 8 . 3 . 3 . 1 . 1 ) ; 2.6.9.2 I f t h e d e p t h o f steps o n b o t h p h o t o m i c r o ­
.1.2 d r a w a n average surface l i n e C - D f o r base m e t a l graphs a r e less t h a n o r e q u a l t o 5 0 u r n a n d i n a d d i t i o n i f
p a r t a n d E - F f o r w e l d m e t a l part; b o t h t h e m e a s u r e d angles a r e less t h a n o r e q u a l t o 15°,
.1.3 f i n d t h e closest i n t e r s e c t i o n p o i n t w i t h t h e step t h e n t h e s a m p l e i s c o n s i d e r e d t o b e acceptable.
o f t h e base m e t a l surface p r o f i l e a n d t h e constructed l i n e 2.6.9.3 I f e i t h e r o f t h e c o n d i t i o n s described i n
C - D a n d t h e closest i n t e r s e c t i o n p o i n t w i t h t h e step f o r 2.6.9.1 o r 2.6.9.2 above are n o t i n compliance, t h e
w e l d m e t a l constructed line E - F respectively, a n d s a m p l e is c o n s i d e r e d t o c o n t a i n a " d i s c o n t i n u o u s surface"
connect those t w o i n t e r s e c t i o n p o i n t s ; a n d fails t h e test.
.1.4 m e a s u r e t h e a n g l e 'a', i n deg., g i v e n b y t h e l i n e 2.6.9.4 W e l d s s h a l l b e e v a l u a t e d as " w i t h o u t d i s ­
C - D a n d t h e connected l i n e described i n 2.6.8.3.3.1.3 c o n t i n u o u s surface" w h e n a l l 5 c o r r o s i o n test samples are
(refer t o F i g . 2 . 6 . 8 . 3 . 3 . 1 . 1 ) . considered acceptable.
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3.1 P R O C E D U R E F O R A P P R O V A L O F P R O T E C T I V E t h e e x t e n t o f acceptance tests o f t h e c o a t i n g g e n e r a l l y

COATINGS F O RH U L L S T R U C T U R E S p e r f o r m e d f o r each b a t c h a t t h e manufacturer.
3.1.1.2.2 T h e s u r v e y o f t h e c o a t i n g m a n u f a c t u r e r f o r
3.1.1 G e n e r a l . compliance w i t h Section 7, Part I "General Regulations
3.1.1.1 T h i s S e c t i o n establishes t h e procedure f o r for T e c h n i c a l S u p e r v i s i o n " ( w h e n coatings a r e d e l i v e r e d
a p p r o v a l o f t h e f o l l o w i n g p r o t e c t i v e coatings: w i t h the copy o f the T y p e A p p r o v a l Certificate).
a n t i c o r r o s i v e p r o t e c t i v e coatings o f h u l l structures 3.1.1.2.3 R S s u r v e y o r ' s p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n c o a t i n g tests
(for ballast t a n k s , cargo o i l t a n k s o f crude o i l tankers, according t o t h e a p p r o v e d p r o g r a m .
cargo spaces, h a t c h c o a m i n g s a n d h a t c h covers o f b u l k 3.1.1.2.4 Issuance o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e f o r t h e c o a t i n g
carriers); w i t h t h e p o s i t i v e s u r v e y results (refer t o S e c t i o n 6 , P a r t I
a n t i - f o u l i n g coatings o f ship's h u l l s ; "General Regulations f o r Technical Supervision").
p r i m e r coatings n o t r e m o v e d b e f o r e w e l d i n g i n 3.1.1.2.5 Issuance o f t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e
compliance w i t h the requirements o f 2.1.9, Part X I V for t h e c o a t i n g w i t h t h e p o s i t i v e results o f t h e a b o v e
"Welding" o f the Rules f o r the Classification and stages o f a p p r o v a l .
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships; 3.1.13 R e n e w a l o f T y p e A p p r o v a l Certificate is carried
ice-resistant coatings. out i n a m a n n e r l i k e t h e initial approval. I n this case, t h e
3.1.1.2 T h e a p p r o v a l p r o c e d u r e c o m p r i s e s t h e extent o f surveys and tests m a y b e reduced reasoning from
f o l l o w i n g stages. the technical supervision experience at t h e g i v e n w o r k s
3.1.1.2.1 R e v i e w a n d a p p r o v a l o f t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n (absence o f claims o r complaints, absence o r u n i m p o r t a n t
d e f i n i n g t h e c o a t i n g properties, c o m p o s i t i o n a n d char­ nature o f changes i n t h e n o r m a t i v e document requirements
acteristics ( t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s , specification, t e c h n i c a l and documentation o f the w o r k s , etc.).
data sheet, t e c h n o l o g i c a l r e g u l a t i o n s , i n s t r u c t i o n s o r 3.1.2 A n t i c o r r o s i v e p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g s o f h u l l
descriptions, etc. as appropriate), o f t h e p r o t o c o l s a n d / structures.
o r reports o n q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests, a n d o f t h e p r o g r a m o n 3.1.2.1 T h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n b e i n g s u b m i t t e d f o r
c o a t i n g check tests. T h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l t a k e i n t o approval, w h i c h defines the coating properties, c o m p o s i t i o n
account t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R S r u l e s , i n t e r n a t i o n a l and characteristics, shall also contain t h e f o l l o w i n g data:
c o n v e n t i o n s , ГМО r e s o l u t i o n s , etc. T h e t e c h n i c a l doc­ t y p e o f a c o a t i n g s y s t e m ( h a r d — e p o x y , etc., s e m i ­
u m e n t a t i o n i s a p p r o v e d f o r t h e purpose o f d e t e r m i n i n g hard);
parameters established i n i t . coating colour;
T h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests c o n f i r m t h e c o m p l i a n c e o f data o n i n c o m p a t i b i l i t y w i t h d i f f e r e n t m e d i a and/or
coatings w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l cargoes;
c o n v e n t i o n s , ГМО r e s o l u t i o n s , R S r u l e s , etc. a p p l i c a t i o n f o r structures b e i n g heated b y s u n r a y s o r
S u c h tests s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t i n t h e t e s t i n g b e i n g b o u n d a r i e s o f heated cargo spaces;
laboratories recognized b y the Register o r i n t h e data o n c o m p a t i b i l i t y w i t h t h e anodic p r o t e c t i o n
accredited laboratories a n d witnessed b y t h e R S against c o r r o s i o n ;
s u r v e y o r . T h e R e g i s t e r m a y accept results o f t h e tests data o n satisfactory c o a t i n g p e r f o r m a n c e . I f these are
carried o u t i n t h e laboratories r e c o g n i z e d b y o t h e r l a c k i n g , t h e c o a t i n g s h a l l b e tested according t o t h e
classification societies, A d m i n i s t r a t i o n s a n d o t h e r a u t h o r ­ r e c o g n i z e d standards f o r fitness f o r o p e r a t i o n a l c o n d i ­
ized organizations o r under their technical supervision. t i o n s (e.g. i m m e r s i o n test, accelerated h o t salt f o g test
C h e c k tests a r e carried o u t t o v e r i f y t h e c o n f o r m i t y a n d a d h e s i o n test).
o f type material f o r the coating produced b y the 3.1.2.2 T h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n b e i n g s u b m i t t e d f o r
manufacturer t o the RS-approved documentation. Such approval shall include the following.
tests s h a l l b e carried o u t at t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r i n t h e 3.1.2.2.1 T h e M a n u f a c t u r e r ' s T e c h n i c a l D a t a Sheet
presence o f t h e R S s u r v e y o r . P r o g r a m o f c o a t i n g check for each c o a t i n g c o m p o n e n t .
tests s h a l l i n c l u d e v e r i f i c a t i o n o f m a i n characteristics o f 3.1.2.2.2 T h e i n s t r u c t i o n (standard, r e c o m m e n d a ­
t h e coating. T h e e x t e n t o f tests i s subject t o agreement t i o n s ) o n surface p r e p a r a t i o n f o r c o a t i n g a p p l i c a t i o n
w i t h t h e Register. w h i c h , as a m i n i m u m , s h a l l specify:
I f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r cannot conduct testing o f a n y that t h e i n s t r u c t i o n i s based o n r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f
i n d i v i d u a l c o a t i n g properties a n d characteristics i n c l u d e d ГМО r e s o l u t i o n A . 7 9 8 ( 1 9 ) ;
i n t o t h e p r o g r a m , these tests m a y b e p e r f o r m e d i n t h e m e t h o d s o f surface p r e p a r a t i o n ;
specialized l a b o r a t o r y u p o n agreement w i t h t h e Register. a m b i e n t c o n d i t i o n s i f abrasive c l e a n i n g i s used
I n m o s t cases t h e e x t e n t o f check tests s h a l l correspond t o ( r e l a t i v e h u m i d i t y w i t h i n 8 5 %, t h e steel t e m p e r a t u r e is at
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least b y 3 °C a b o v e t h e d e w - p o i n t temperature, absence w h e r e applicable suitable f o r b o n d i n g t o m o i s t

o f m o i s t u r e o r c o n d e n s a t i o n signs); surfaces, e.g. w a t e r jetted/hydroblasted surfaces
procedures a n d e x t e n t o f e x a m i n a t i o n s o f surface according t o manufacturer's r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ;
preparation; f l e x i b l e properties t h r o u g h o u t t h e service l i f e ;
assessment c r i t e r i a f o r surface p r e p a r a t i o n . resistant t o f o o t t r a f f i c a l l o w i n g easy access f o r
3.1.2.2.3 T h e instruction (standard, recommendations) i n s p e c t i o n purposed;
o n coating application w h i c h , as a m i n i m u m , shall specify: resistant t o ballast w a t e r ;
environment conditions during application o f a a b i l i t y t o p r e v e n t c o r r o s i o n f o r a t least three years;
coating system; t h e w e t f i l m thickness s h a l l h a v e a n u p p e r l i m i t i n
c o a t i n g procedures; order t o a v o i d c o v e r i n g o f cracks a n d
thickness o f each c o a t i n g l a y e r ( w e t a n d d r y ) ; slipperiness caused b y excessive f i l m thickness;
t i m e i n t e r v a l b e t w e e n surface d r y i n g a n d a p p l i c a t i o n light colour coating (distinguishable f r o m rust) is
o f t h e n e x t c o a t i n g layer; preferable;
use a n d a m o u n t o f t h i n n e r s ; some semihard coatings m a y also m i n i m i z e corrosion
c o n t r o l l a b l e a n d set parameters d u r i n g coating; b y passivating t h e m e t a l surface w i t h a corrosion inhibitor
extent and periodicity o f control; w h i l s t also f o r m i n g a film t o prevent passage o f moisture.
repair o f defective o r d a m a g e d areas. 3.1.2.4 Protective coatings for sea water ballast tanks o f
3.1.2.2.4 I n f o r m a t i o n o n p o t e n t i a l r i s k s f o r h e a l t h all the shiptypes and f o r double side spaces o f b u l k carriers
a n d o n precautions needed d u r i n g c o a t i n g ( M a t e r i a l are approved according t o I M O resolution M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) .
S a f e t y D a t a Sheet). 3.1.2.5 P r o t e c t i v e coatings f o r cargo o i l t a n k s o f
3.1.2.2.5 T h e f i r m ' s ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s ) procedure o n crude o i l tankers (refer t o I M O r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 9 1 ( 8 7 ) )
in-service m a i n t e n a n c e s h a l l c o n t a i n , as t h e m i n i m u m , are a p p r o v e d according t o ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) .
the information on: 3.1.3 A n t i f o u l i n g c o a t i n g s o f s h i p ' s h u l l .
r e c o m m e n d e d frequency o f i n - s e r v i c e e x a m i n a t i o n s 3.1.3.1 T h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n b e i n g s u b m i t t e d f o r
o f the coating b y the shipowner; a p p r o v a l , w h i c h defines t h e c o a t i n g properties, c o m p o s i ­
w a y s t o r e c t i f y defects i d e n t i f i e d d u r i n g in-service t i o n a n d characteristics, s h a l l also c o n t a i n t h e f o l l o w i n g
examinations; data:
1
c o m p a t i b i l i t y o f t h e applied c o a t i n g w i t h t h e coat­ type o f the antifouling system ;
ings u s e d f o r repairs. name o f the antifouling system manufacturer;
I t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e procedure s h a l l t a k e i n t o name and colour o f the antifouling system;
account: active i n g r e d i e n t s ) a n d i t s (their) n u m b e r s ) b y t h e
ГМО c i r c u l a r M S C . 1 / 1 3 3 0 " G u i d e l i n e s f o r M a i n ­ database " C h e m i c a l A b s t r a c t S e r v i c e " ( C A S n u m b e r s ) ) ;
tenance a n d R e p a i r o f P r o t e c t i v e C o a t i n g s " ; and/or detailed m a r k i n g o f p a c k i n g containers u s e d f o r
I A C S recommendation 8 7 "Guidelines f o r Coating coating delivery.
Maintenance and Repairs f o r Ballast Tanks a n d C o m ­ 3.1.3.2 T h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n b e i n g s u b m i t t e d f o r
b i n e d C a r g o / B a l l a s t T a n k s o n O i l T a n k e r s " ; and/or approval shall include:
I M O circular M S C . l / C i r c . 1 3 9 9 "Guidelines o n Proce­ t e c h n i c a l data f o r t h e c o a t i n g ( t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s ,
dures f o r In-Service Maintenance a n d Repair o f Coating specifications, D a t a Sheet);
Systems f o r Cargo O i l Tanks o f Crude O i l Tankers". m a t e r i a l safely data ( M a t e r i a l S a f e t y D a t a Sheet)
3.1.2.2.6 T h e f o r m o f a c o a t i n g manufacturer's ( s u c h data m a y b e also c o n t a i n e d i n t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s ,
q u a l i t y certificate issued f o r each b a t c h ( d e l i v e r y ) o f t h e specification));
c o a t i n g w h i c h specifies t h e f o l l o w i n g ; c o a t i n g manufacturer's certificate ( q u a l i t y certificate
the f i r m (manufacturer) name; f o r c o a t i n g ) issued f o r each b a t c h ( d e l i v e r y ) o f t h e
date o f m a n u f a c t u r e ; c o a t i n g , w h i c h s h a l l p r o v i d e f o r t h e a b o v e data;
a m o u n t a n d identification data o f the batch delivered; records o f c o n t r o l tests ( a n a l y s i s ) o f specimens
c o a t i n g characteristics ( t y p e , b r a n d , colour, etc.). c o n f i r m i n g absence o f o r g a n o t i n c o m p o u n d s i n t h e
3.1.2.3 S e m i h a r d coatings s h a l l h a v e t h e f o l l o w i n g c o a t i n g (refer t o 3 . 1 . 3 . 3 ) .
properties: 3.1.33 S a m p l i n g a n d qualification tests (analysis) o f
a p p l i c a t i o n s h a l l b e possible w i t h i n a w i d e t e m p e r a ­ specimens, rormrming absence o f organotin compounds i n
t u r e range; the coating, shall b e carried o u t i n t h e testing laboratory
t h e service l i m i t s h a l l b e m i n i m u m 6 5 °C; recognized b y the Register. W h e r e the latter is unavailable,
g o o d p e n e t r a t i o n qualities; the s a m p l i n g a n d analysis shall b e p e r f o r m e d according t o

' E x a m p l e s o fappropriate wordings: self-polishing type without tinny organic c o m p o u n d s ,ablative type without tinny organic c o m p o u n d s ,
c o m m o n type without tinny organic c o m p o u n d s , silicone type biocide-free paint, etc.R e g a r d i n g t h e antifouling s y s t e m containing n o active
ingredients, the w o r d s "biocide-free"shall b e used.
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the requirements o f I M O resolution M E P C . 1 0 4 ( 4 9 ) at t h e c o n s i d e r a t i o n w i t h o u t v i s i b l e f a i l u r e o f t h e coating.

attendance o f the R S surveyor. R u s t i n g at edges o r w e l d s shall b e o n less t h a n 20 % o f
3.1.3.3.1 A s a n a l t e r n a t i v e t o t h e c o n t r o l tests, edges o r w e l d s i n t h e area under consideration.
statistical data o f g i v e n coating analyses m a y b e 3.2.2.2 C o a t i n g T e c h n i c a l F i l e ( C T F ) i s a t e r m u s e d
considered (refer t o also 3 . 1 . 1 . 2 . 3 ) . f o r t h e c o l l e c t i o n o f d o c u m e n t s describing issues related
3.1.3.3.2 T h e analysis w i t h regard t o t h e t o t a l t o t h e c o a t i n g s y s t e m a n d its a p p l i c a t i o n f r o m t h e p o i n t i n
content o f t i n p e r k i l o o f d r y p a i n t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t o t i m e w h e n t h e first d o c u m e n t i s p r o v i d e d a n d f o r t h e
carry o u t b y a p p l y i n g m a s s s p e c t r o m e t r y w i t h i n d u c ­ entire l i f e o f t h e ship, i n c l u d i n g t h e i n s p e c t i o n agreement
tively coupled plasma ( M S T S P ) . A n y other scientifi­ a n d a l l elements o f P S P C 3.4.
cally-recognized procedure f o r the t i n analysis 3.2.3 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 3.2, S e c t i o n 3 " G e n e r a l
(e.g. A A S , X R F a n d I C P - O E S ) i s also acceptable. Principles" o f P S P C .
3.1.3.3.3 T h e analysis results s h a l l b e consistent w i t h 3.2.3.1 I n s p e c t i o n o f surface p r e p a r a t i o n a n d c o a t i n g
t h e ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M E P C . 1 0 4 ( 4 9 ) r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d are processes agreement s h a l l b e signed b y s h i p y a r d , s h i p ­
considered p o s i t i v e i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases: o w n e r a n d c o a t i n g m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d s h a l l b e presented
.1 2 5 %, as a m a x i m u m , o f t h e t o t a l n u m b e r o f b y the shipyard t o the Register f o r review prior t o
samples y i e l d t h e results exceeding 2 5 0 0 m g t o t a l t i n c o m m e n c e m e n t o f a n y c o a t i n g w o r k o n a n y stage o f a
per k i l o dry paint (2500 mg/kg); a n d n e w b u i l d i n g a n d at least s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h P S P C .
.2 n o sample shall exceed 3 0 0 0 m g S n / k g o f d r y p a i n t 3.2.3.2 T o f a c i l i t a t e t h e r e v i e w , t h e f o l l o w i n g
3.1.3.4 I f t h e testing l a b o r a t o r y c a r r y i n g o u t t h e documents f r o m C T F shall be available:
r e g u l a r analysis o f c o a t i n g t i n content b e l o n g s t o t h e c o a t i n g specification i n c l u d i n g s e l e c t i o n o f areas
c o a t i n g m a n u f a c t u r e r , that testing l a b o r a t o r y s h a l l b e (spaces) t o b e coated, s e l e c t i o n o f c o a t i n g s y s t e m ,
s u r v e y e d s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r accord­ surface p r e p a r a t i o n a n d c o a t i n g process;
ing t o Section 9, Part I "General Regulations f o r Type A p p r o v a l Certificate for the coating system.
Technical Supervision". 3.2.3.3 T h e agreement s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d i n C T F a n d
3.1.3.5 Issuance o f T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e . s h a l l at least cover:
T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l Certificate f o r the anti-fouling i n s p e c t i o n process, i n c l u d i n g scope o f i n s p e c t i o n ,
c o a t i n g s h a l l c o n t a i n t h e f o l l o w i n g t e c h n i c a l parameters: list o f persons c a r r y i n g o u t t h e i n s p e c t i o n , q u a l i f i c a t i o n s
type o f anti-fouling system, colour(s) a n d active o f t h e c o a t i n g inspector a n d a p p o i n t m e n t o f a q u a l i f i e d
i n g r e d i e n t ( s ) a n d i t s ( t h e i r ) n u m b e r ( s ) b y t h e database c o a t i n g inspector (responsible f o r v e r i f y i n g that t h e
" C h e m i c a l A b s t r a c t S e r v i c e " ( C A S n u m b e r s ) ) (refer c o a t i n g i s a p p l i e d i n accordance w i t h P S P C ) . W h e r e
to 3.1.3.1). T h e f o l l o w i n g entry shall be made i n t h e m o r e t h a n o n e c o a t i n g inspector i s i n v o l v e d , t h e n t h e i r
T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e : " T h i s a p p r o v a l does n o t c o v e r areas o f r e s p o n s i b i l i t y s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d ( f o r e x a m p l e ,
o t h e r c o a t i n g properties, s u c h as a n t i - f o u l i n g p e r f o r ­ m u l t i p l e c o n s t r u c t i o n sites);
m a n c e , service l i f e , c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n , h e a l t h , etc.". language o f t h e agreement s h a l l b e i d e n t i c a l t o t h e
language u s e d i n C T F .
3.2.3.4 A n y d e v i a t i o n s i n t h e procedure r e l a t i v e t o
3.2 P R O C E D U R E F O R A P P L I C A T I O N O F P E R F O R M A N C E P S P C n o t e d d u r i n g t h e r e v i e w s h a l l b e raised w i t h t h e
S T A N D A R D F O RP R O T E C T I V E C O A T I N G S F O R D E D I C A T E D shipyard, w h i c h is responsible f o r identifying a n d
S E A W A T E R B A L L A S T T A N K S I NA L L T Y P E S O F SHIPS i m p l e m e n t i n g t h e c o r r e c t i v e actions.
A N D D O U B L E - S I D E S K I N S P A C E S O FB U L K C A R R I E R S
3.2.3.5 T h e Passenger S h i p Safety Certificate o r Cargo
I N C O M P L I A N C E W I T H S O L A S - 7 4 R E G U L A T I O N П-1/3-2
( T M O R E S O L U T I O N MSC.215(82)) Ship Safety Certificate o r C a r g o S h i p Safely C o n s t r u c t i o n
Certificate shall n o t b e issued u n t i l a l l the corrective actions
required are i m p l e m e n t e d a n d submitted t o t h e Register.
3.2.4 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 3.4 " C o a t i n g T e c h n i c a l
3.2.1 T h i s C h a p t e r supplements p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e File", Section 3 "General Principles" o f P S P C .
Performance Standard f o r Protective Coatings f o r 3.2.4.1 T h e s h i p y a r d i s responsible f o r c o m p i l i n g
D e d i c a t e d S e a w a t e r B a l l a s t T a n k s i n a l l T y p e s o f Ships C T F either i n paper o r electronic f o r m a t , o r a c o m b i n a ­
a n d D o u b l e - S i d e S k i n Spaces o f B u l k C a r r i e r s i n tion o f the t w o .
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h S O L A S - 7 4 R e g u l a t i o n I I - 1 / 3 - 2 adopted 32 A.2 C T F shall contain a l l the i n f o r m a t i o n required b y
b y I M O r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) (hereinafter referred t o P S P C 3.4 a n d t h e inspection o f surface preparation a n d
as " P S P C " ) . coating processes agreement (refer t o P S P C 3.2).
T h i s Chapter shall b e read i n conjunction w i t h P S P C . 3.2.4.3 C T F s h a l l b e r e v i e w e d f o r c o n t e n t i n
3.2.2 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o para 2 . 6 , S e c t i o n 2 " D e f i n i ­ accordance w i t h P S P C 3.4.2.
tions" o f P S P C . 3.2.4.4 A n y d e v i a t i o n s f o u n d u n d e r 3.2.4.3 s h a l l b e
3.2.2.1 " G O O D " c o n d i t i o n i s defined as c o n d i t i o n raised w i t h t h e s h i p y a r d , w h i c h i s r e s p o n s i b l e f o r
w i t h spot r u s t i n g o n less t h a n 3 % o f t h e area u n d e r i d e n t i f y i n g a n d i m p l e m e n t i n g t h e c o r r e c t i v e actions.
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3.2.4.5 P a r a 3.2.3.5 s h a l l apply. either w i t h t h e n a m e d shop p r i m e r o r o n b a r e prepared

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3.2.5 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 3.5 " H e a l t h a n d s a f e t y " , steel .
Section 3 "General Principles" o f P S P C . 3.2.7.2.2.4 A n e p o x y based s y s t e m m a y b e used w i t h
3.2.5.1 I n order that t h e d o c u m e n t s h o u l d m e e t t h e shop p r i m e r s o t h e r t h a n t h e o n e w i t h w h i c h i t w a s
p r o v i s i o n s o f P S P C 3 . 5 , i t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t o supple­ o r i g i n a l l y tested, p r o v i d e d that t h e o t h e r shop p r i m e r s are
m e n t C T F w i t h t h e manufacturer's r e l e v a n t d o c u m e n t a ­ a p p r o v e d as part o f a s y s t e m , 2.3 a n d 3.2, P S P C T a b l e 1
t i o n r e l a t i n g t o h e a l t h a n d safely aspects, s u c h as t h e a n d h a v e b e e n tested t o 1.7, A n n e x 1 t o A p p e n d i x 1 ,
M a t e r i a l S a f e l y D a t a Sheet. w h i c h i s k n o w n as t h e " C r o s s o v e r Test". I f t h e test o r
3.2.6 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 4.3 " S p e c i a l a p p l i c a t i o n " , tests are satisfactory, a T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l b e
Section 4 "Coating S t a n d a r d " o f P S P C . issued. I n t h i s case t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e w i l l
3.2.6.1 T h e guidelines o f t h e I M O M S C . l / C i r c . 1 2 7 9 i n c l u d e t h e e p o x y details a n d a list o f a l l shop p r i m e r s
o f 23 M a y 2008 "Guidelines for Corrosion Protection o f w i t h w h i c h i t h a s b e e n tested that h a v e passed these
P e r m a n e n t M e a n s o f Access A r r a n g e m e n t s " s h a l l b e requirements. T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l Certificate w i l l a l l o w
taken into consideration. t h e u s e o f t h e e p o x y either w i t h t h e n a m e d shop p r i m e r
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3.2.7 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o t h e T a b l e 1 , P S P C . or o n bare prepared s t e e l .

3.2.7.1 R e f e r e n c e standards. 3.2.7.2.2.5 A l t e r n a t i v e l y t h e e p o x y c a n b e tested
R e f e r e n c e standards i n T a b l e 1 , P S P C a r e m a n d a ­ w i t h o u t shop p r i m e r applied o n bare prepared steel t o t h e
tory. r e q u i r e m e n t s o f A n n e x 1 t o P S P C . I f t h e test o r tests
3.2.7.2 P a r a g r a p h 1.3 " C o a t i n g p r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n test". results are satisfactory, a T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e w i l l
3.2.7.2.1 P r o c e d u r e f o r c o a t i n g s y s t e m a p p r o v a l . be issued. I n t h i s case t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e w i l l
Type A p p r o v a l Certificate s h o w i n g compliance w i t h just record the epoxy. T h e Certificate w i l l a l l o w t h e use
t h e P S P C S e c t i o n 5 r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l b e issued i f t h e o f t h e e p o x y o n bare prepared steel o n l y . I f i n a d d i t i o n
results o f e i t h e r m e t h o d A + D , o r В + D , o r С + D (see crossover tests are satisfactorily carried o u t w i t h t h e shop
b e l o w ) a r e f o u n d satisfactory b y t h e Register. p r i m e r s w h i c h a r e a p p r o v e d as p a r t o f t h e s y s t e m , t h e
T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l indicate t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e details o f t h e
p r o d u c t a n d t h e shop p r i m e r tested. T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l shop p r i m e r s , w h i c h h a v e s a t i s f a c t o r i l y passed t h e
Certificate s h a l l also indicate o t h e r t y p e a p p r o v e d shop crossover test. I n t h e latter case, t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l
p r i m e r s w i t h w h i c h t h e p r o d u c t m a y b e used a n d w h i c h Certificate w i l l a l l o w t h e use o f t h e e p o x y e i t h e r w i t h t h e
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h a v e u n d e r g o n e t h e cross o v e r test i n a l a b o r a t o r y n a m e d shop p r i m e r o r o n b a r e prepared s t e e l .
m e e t i n g t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s specified i n 3 . 2 . 7 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 3.2.7.2.2.6 T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e i s i n v a l i d
T h e T e c h n i c a l D a t a Sheet s h o w i n g a l l t h e i n f o r m a ­ i f t h e f o r m u l a t i o n o f e i t h e r t h e e p o x y o r t h e shop p r i m e r
t i o n r e q u i r e d b y P S P C 3.4.2.2 s h a l l b e attached t o t h e is changed. I t i s t h e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r t o
T y p e A p p r o v a l Certificate. i n f o r m t h e R e g i s t e r i m m e d i a t e l y o f a n y changes t o t h e
F o r w i n t e r t y p e e p o x y a separate p r e - q u a l i f i c a t i o n formulation.
test i s required, i n c l u d i n g shop p r i m e r c o m p a t i b i l i t y test 22.12.2.1 F o r t h e coating pre-qualification test, t h e
according t o A n n e x 1 t o P S P C . W i n t e r a n d s u m m e r t y p e measured average d r y f i l m thickness ( D F T ) o n each
coatings a r e considered different, unless i n f r a r e d ( T R ) prepared test panels shall n o t exceed a n o m i n a l D F T
i d e n t i f i c a t i o n a n d specific g r a v i t y ( S G ) data demonstrate ( N D F T ) o f 3 2 0 m i c r o n s plus 2 0 % unless a p a i n t
that t h e y are t h e same. manufacturer specifies a N D F T greater t h a n 3 2 0 m i c r o n s .
3.2.7.2.2 M e t h o d A : l a b o r a t o r y test. I n t h e latter case, t h e average D F T shall n o t exceed t h e
3.2.7.2.2.1 C o a t i n g p r e - q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests s h a l l b e specified N D F T plus 2 0 % a n d the coating s y s t e m shall b e
carried o u t , as n o t e d b e l o w , b y a test l a b o r a t o r y , w h i c h i s certified t o t h e specified N D F T , i f the s y s t e m passes t h e
r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r a n d meets the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f tests according t o A n n e x 1 o f I M O r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5
S e c t i o n 8, P a r t I " G e n e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s f o r T e c h n i c a l (82). T h e measured D F T shall m e e t the " 9 0 / 1 0 " r u l e and the
Supervision". m a x i m u m D F T shall b e a l w a y s b e l o w the m a x i m u m D F T
3.2.7.2.2.2 T h e results o f p r e - q u a l i f i c a t i o n testing v a l u e specified b y the manufacturer.
(refer t o 1.3, P S P C T a b l e 1 ) f o r t h e c o a t i n g s y s t e m s h a l l T h i s paragraph s h a l l a p p l y t o tests carried o u t o n
b e d o c u m e n t e d a n d s u b m i t t e d t o t h e Register. 1 J u l y 2 0 1 2 o r later.
3.2.7.2.2.3 T y p e a p p r o v a l tests s h a l l b e carried o u t 3.2.7.2.3 M e t h o d B : 5 years f i e l d exposure.
for t h e e p o x y based s y s t e m w i t h t h e stated shop p r i m e r i n 3.2.7.2.3.1 C o a t i n g manufacturer's records, w h i c h
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h P S P C A n n e x 1 . I f t h e tests a r e s h a l l a t least i n c l u d e t h e i n f o r m a t i o n i n d i c a t e d i n
satisfactory, a T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e w i l l b e issued 3.2.7.2.3.2, s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d t o c o n f i r m c o a t i n g s y s t e m
to i n c l u d e b o t h t h e e p o x y a n d t h e shop p r i m e r . T h e T y p e has 5 years f i e l d exposure, a n d t h e c u r r e n t p r o d u c t i s t h e
A p p r o v a l Certificate w i l l a l l o w t h e use o f the epoxy s a m e as that b e i n g assessed.

'it i s r e c o m m e n d e d t o indicate i n the T y p e A p p r o v a l Certificate that the coating i s a l l o w e d t o u s e o n bare prepared steel.
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3.2.7.2.3.2 T h e f o l l o w i n g manufacturer's records Examples o f h o w t o report coating conditions w i t h

shall be submitted: respect t o areas u n d e r c o n s i d e r a t i o n s h a l l b e as those
o r i g i n a l a p p l i c a t i o n records; given i n I A C S recommendation N o . 87.
o r i g i n a l c o a t i n g specification; 3.2.7.2.3.8 I f t h e applied N D F T i s greater t h a n
o r i g i n a l t e c h n i c a l data sheets; required b y P S P C , the applied N D F T shall be the
current f o r m u l a t i o n ' s u n i q u e i d e n t i f i c a t i o n (code o r m i n i m u m to be applied during construction. T h i s shall be
number); p r o m i n e n t l y r e p o r t e d i n t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l Certificate.
i f m i x i n g r a t i o o f t h e base a n d c u r i n g agent h a s 3.2.7.2.3.9 I f results o f t h e s u r v e y are satisfactory, a
changed, a statement f r o m t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r i s needed T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l b e issued t o i n c l u d e b o t h
c o n f i r m i n g that t h e c o m p o s i t i o n o f t h e m i x e d p r o d u c t i s t h e e p o x y based s y s t e m a n d t h e shop p r i m e r . T h e T y p e
t h e s a m e as t h e o r i g i n a l c o m p o s i t i o n . I t s h a l l b e A p p r o v a l Certificate w i l l a l l o w the use o f the epoxy
accompanied b y a n explanation o f the modifications either w i t h t h e n a m e d shop p r i m e r o r o n b a r e prepared
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made; s t e e l . T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l reference t h e
current t e c h n i c a l data sheets f o r t h e c u r r e n t product; s u r v e y report, w h i c h s h a l l also f o r m p a r t o f C T F .
S G a n d I R i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f t h e o r i g i n a l product; 3.2.7.2.3.10 T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e is i n v a l i d
S G a n d I R i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f t h e current product; i f t h e f o r m u l a t i o n o f either t h e e p o x y based s y s t e m o r t h e
statement f r o m t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r c o n f i r m i n g that t h e shop p r i m e r i s changed. I t i s t h e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o f t h e
c u r r e n t p r o d u c t i s t h e s a m e as t h e o r i g i n a l , i f S G a n d manufacturer t o i n f o r m the Register immediately o f any
I R i d e n t i f i c a t i o n data cannot b e p r o v i d e d . changes t o t h e f o r m u l a t i o n .
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3.2.7.2.3.3 E i t h e r class s u r v e y records f r o m t h e 3.2.7.2.4 M e t h o d C : e x i s t i n g M a r i n t e k B l a p -
Register o r a j o i n t (coating manufacturer/RS surveyor) provals.
s u r v e y o f a l l ballast t a n k s o f a selected ship s h a l l b e 3.2.7.2.4.1 E p o x y b a s e d c o a t i n g s y s t e m s w i t h
carried o u t f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f v e r i f i c a t i o n o f c o m p l i a n c e existing satisiactory Marintek test reports m i n i m u m level B l ,
w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3 . 2 . 7 . 2 . 3 . 1 a n d 3.2.7.2.3.7. T h e i n c l u d i n g r e l e v a n t I R i d e n t i f i c a t i o n a n d S G , issued
r e p o r t i n g o f t h e c o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n i n b o t h cases s h a l l b e before 8 D e c e m b e r 2 0 0 6 c a n b e accepted. I f o r i g i n a l
i n accordance w i t h S e c t i o n 2 o f I A C S r e c o m m e n d a - S G a n d I R d o c u m e n t a t i o n cannot b e p r o v i d e d , t h e n a
tion N o . 87. statement shall be provided b y t h e manufacturer
3.2.7.2.3.4 T h e ship selected f o r testing s h a l l h a v e c o n f i r m i n g that readings f o r t h e c u r r e n t p r o d u c t a r e t h e
ballast t a n k s i n r e g u l a r use, o f w h i c h : s a m e as those o f t h e o r i g i n a l .
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at least o n e t a n k i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 0 0 0 m o r m o r e 3 2 . 7 2 . 4 2 T h e M a r i n t e k test report w i t h I R a n d
i n capacity; S G i n f o r m a t i o n shall b e r e v i e w e d and i f satisiactory, a T y p e
at least o n e t a n k i s adjacent t o a heated t a n k ; A p p r o v a l Certificate shall b e issued. T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l
at least o n e t a n k contains a n u n d e r d e c k exposed t o Certificate shall a l l o w the use o f the e p o x y either w i t h the
t h e sun. n a m e d shop primer, unless there is evidence t o indicate that
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3.2.7.2.3.5 I n case t h e selected ship does n o t m e e t it i s unsuitable, o r o n bare prepared steel .
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s specified i n 3.2.7.2.5.3, t h e l i m i t a t i o n s 3.2.7.2.4.3 T h e e p o x y based systems a p p r o v e d b y
s h a l l b e c l e a r l y stated i n t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l Certificate. t h i s m e t h o d m a y b e used w i t h o t h e r shop p r i m e r s i f
F o r e x a m p l e , " T h e c o a t i n g c a n n o t b e used i n t a n k s satisfactory crossover tests are carried o u t w i t h shop
adjacent t o heated t a n k s o r u n d e r d e c k o r t a n k s w i t h p r i m e r s , w h i c h a r e a p p r o v e d as p a r t o f a s y s t e m (refer
v o l u m e greater t h a n t h e size s u r v e y e d " . to 3 . 2 . 7 . 2 . 2 . 4 ) . I n t h i s case t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e
3.2.7.2.3.6 I n a l l cases o f a p p r o v a l b y M e t h o d B , t h e w i l l i n c l u d e t h e details o f t h e e p o x y based s y s t e m a n d a
shop p r i m e r s h a l l b e r e m o v e d p r i o r t o a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e l i s t o f a l l shop p r i m e r s , w h i c h h a v e passed these
a p p r o v e d e p o x y based s y s t e m c o a t i n g , unless i t c a n b e requirements. T y p e A p p r o v a l Certificate w i l l a l l o w the
c o n f i r m e d that t h e shop p r i m e r a p p l i e d d u r i n g construc- use o f t h e e p o x y e i t h e r w i t h t h e n a m e d shop p r i m e r o r o n
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t i o n i s i d e n t i c a l i n f o r m u l a t i o n t o that a p p l i e d i n t h e bare prepared s t e e l .
selected ship used as a basis o f t h e a p p r o v a l . 3.2.7.2.4.4 S u c h c o a t i n g s s h a l l b e a p p l i e d i n
3.2.7.2.3.7 A l l ballast tanks s h a l l b e i n " G O O D " accordance w i t h P S P C T a b l e 1 rather t h a n t h e a p p l i c a t i o n
c o n d i t i o n e x c l u d i n g m e c h a n i c a l damages, w i t h o u t t o u c h c o n d i t i o n s used d u r i n g t h e a p p r o v a l test, w h i c h m a y
u p o r repair i n t h e p r i o r 5 years o f o p e r a t i o n . differ f r o m P S P C , unless these a r e m o r e s t r i n g e n t t h a n
" G O O D " c o n d i t i o n i s d e f i n e d as c o n d i t i o n w i t h spot P S P C Table 1 (for example, i f N D F T is higher o r h i g h
r u s t i n g o n less t h a n 3 % o f t h e area u n d e r c o n s i d e r a t i o n pressure w a t e r w a s h i n g a n d o r sweep b l a s t i n g o f t h e shop
w i t h o u t v i s i b l e c o a t i n g damage. R u s t i n g at edges o r p r i m e r i s used). I n s u c h cases these l i m i t i n g c o n d i t i o n s
w e l d s s h a l l b e o n less t h a n 2 0 % o f edges o r w e l d s i n t h e s h a l l b e added t o t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e a n d
area u n d e r c o n s i d e r a t i o n (refer t o 3 . 2 . 2 . 1 ) . followed during coating application at the shipyard.
'it i s r e c o m m e n d e d t o indicate i n the T y p e A p p r o v a l Certificate that the coating i s a l l o w e d t o u s e o nbare prepared steel.
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3.2.7.2.4.5 T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e i s i n v a l i d 3.2.7.2.5.10 W h e n e v e r possible, r a w m a t e r i a l supply

i f t h e f o r m u l a t i o n o f either t h e e p o x y based s y s t e m o r t h e and l o t details f o r each coating batch shall b e traceable.
shop p r i m e r i s changed. I t i s t h e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o f t h e Exceptions m a y b e w h e r e b u l k supply such as solvents a n d
manufacturer t o i n f o r m the Register immediately o f any pre-dissolved s o l i d epoxies are stored i n tanks, i n w h i c h
changes t o t h e f o r m u l a t i o n . case i t m a y o n l y b e possible t o record the supplier's blend.
3.2.7.2.5 M e t h o d D : c o a t i n g manufacturer. 3.2.7.2.5.11 Dates, batch numbers a n d quantities
3.2.7.2.5.1 T h e coating/shop p r i m e r m a n u f a c t u r e r supplied t o each coating contract shall b e clearly recorded.
s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s specified i n S e c t i o n 7 , P a r t I 3.2.7.2.5.12 A l l r a w m a t e r i a l supplies s h a l l b e
"General Regulations for Technical Supervision" and i n a c c o m p a n i e d w i t h a supplier's C e r t i f i c a t e o f C o n f o r ­
3.2.7.2.5.2 — 3 . 2 . 7 . 2 . 5 . 1 6 , w h i c h s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d b y t h e mance. T h e Certificate shall include a l l requirements
Register. listed i n c o a t i n g manufacturer's q u a l i t y c o n t r o l s y s t e m .
3.2.7.2.5.2 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t — p r o d u c t i o n o f 3.2.7.2.5.13 I n t h e absence o f a r a w m a t e r i a l
coating systems i n accordance w i t h I M O resolu­ supplier's Certificate o f C o n f o r m a n c e , t h e coating m a n u ­
t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) a n d P S P C 3.2. facturer s h a l l v e r i f y c o n f o r m a n c e t o a l l requirements listed
3 J . 7 J . 5 3 These requirements apply t o b o t h the m a i n i n the coating manufacturer's q u a l i t y c o n t r o l s y s t e m .
coating manufacturer a n d t h e shop p r i m e r manufacturer 3.2.7.2.5.14 D r u m s s h a l l b e c l e a r l y m a r k e d w i t h t h e
w h e r e b o t h coatings f o r m part o f the total s y s t e m details specified i n t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e .
3.2.7.2.5.4 T h e c o a t i n g m a n u f a c t u r e r s h a l l p r o v i d e 3.2.7.2.5.15 P r o d u c t T e c h n i c a l D a t a Sheets s h a l l
to t h e R e g i s t e r t h e f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o n : comply w i t h a l l t h e P S P C requirements. T h e quality
a detailed l i s t o f p r o d u c t i o n e q u i p m e n t (facilities); c o n t r o l s y s t e m s h a l l ensure t h a t a l l P r o d u c t T e c h n i c a l
n a m e s a n d l o c a t i o n o f r a w (basic) m a t e r i a l suppliers; D a t a Sheets a r e current.
a detailed list o f t h e test standards a n d e q u i p m e n t t o 3.2.7.2.5.16 Q u a l i t y c o n t r o l p r o c e d u r e s o f t h e
b e used ( i n scope o f a p p r o v a l ) ; o r i g i n a t i n g t e c h n i c a l centre s h a l l v e r i f y t h a t a l l p r o d u c ­
details o f q u a l i t y c o n t r o l procedures e m p l o y e d ; t i o n units c o m p l y w i t h the above stipulations and that a l l
details o f a n y sub-contracting agreements; r a w m a t e r i a l s u p p l y i s a p p r o v e d b y t h e t e c h n i c a l centre.
list o f q u a l i t y m a n u a l s , test procedures a n d i n s t r u c ­ 3.2.7.2.5.17 I n case t h a t a m a n u f a c t u r e r w i s h e s t o
t i o n s , records, etc; h a v e products m a n u f a c t u r e d i n d i f f e r e n t l o c a t i o n s u n d e r
c o p y o f a n y r e l e v a n t certificates w i t h t h e i r issue the same name (trademark), then I R identification a n d
n u m b e r and/or date ( e . g . q u a l i t y m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m S G s h a l l b e used t o demonstrate t h a t t h e y a r e t h e s a m e
certification). c o a t i n g , o r i n d i v i d u a l a p p r o v a l tests w i l l b e r e q u i r e d f o r
3.2.7.2.5.5 I n s p e c t i o n a n d a u d i t o f t h e m a n u f a c ­ t h e p a i n t m a n u f a c t u r e d i n each l o c a t i o n .
turer's f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l b e based o n r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3.2.7.2.5.18 T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e is i n v a l i d
ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) . i f t h e f o r m u l a t i o n o f either t h e e p o x y based s y s t e m o r t h e
3.2.7.2.5.6 W i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n o f e a r l y "scale u p " shop p r i m e r i s changed. I t i s t h e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o f t h e
f r o m l a b o r a t o r y t o f u l l p r o d u c t i o n , a d j u s t m e n t outside t h e manufacturer t o i n f o r m the Register immediately o f any
limitations listed i n t h e quality control instruction changes t o t h e f o r m u l a t i o n . F a i l u r e t o i n f o r m t h e R e g i s t e r
referred t o b e l o w i s n o t acceptable, unless j u s t i f i e d b y o f a n alteration t o t h e f o r m u l a t i o n w i l l lead t o
trials d u r i n g t h e c o a t i n g system's d e v e l o p m e n t p r o g r a m , cancellation o f t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l Certificate f o r that
o r subsequent testing. A n y s u c h adjustments s h a l l b e manufacturer's product.
agreed b y t h e f o r m u l a t i n g t e c h n i c a l centre. 3.2.7.3 Paras 1.4 "Job s p e c i f i c a t i o n " a n d 1.5 " N D F T
3.2.7.2.5.7 I f f o r m u l a t i o n a d j u s t m e n t i s envisaged ( n o m i n a l t o t a l d r y film t h i c k n e s s ) " .
for d u r i n g m a n u f a c t u r i n g process, t h e m a x i m u m a l l o w ­ W e t f i l m thickness ( W F T ) s h a l l b e r e g u l a r l y c h e c k e d
able l i m i t s s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d b y t h e f o r m u l a t i n g t e c h n i c a l d u r i n g a p p l i c a t i o n f o r t h e q u a l i t y c o n t r o l . P S P C does n o t
centre a n d c l e a r l y stated i n t h e q u a l i t y c o n t r o l w o r k i n g state w h o s h a l l check W F T . D F T s h a l l b e checked as t h e
procedures. part o f t h e i n s p e c t i o n according t o P S P C S e c t i o n 6 .
3.2.7.2.5.8 T h e manufacturer's q u a l i t y c o n t r o l sys­ S t r i p e coats s h a l l b e a p p l i e d as c o h e r e n t f i l m
t e m s h a l l ensure t h a t a l l c u r r e n t p r o d u c t i o n i s t h e s a m e s h o w i n g g o o d f i l m f o r m a t i o n a n d n o v i s i b l e defects.
f o r m u l a t i o n as t h a t s u p p l i e d f o r t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l T h e a p p l i c a t i o n m e t h o d e m p l o y e d s h a l l ensure t h a t a l l
Certificate. F o r m u l a t i o n change i s n o t p e r m i s s i b l e w i t h ­ areas t h a t r e q u i r e stripe c o a t i n g a r e p r o p e r l y coated b y
out t e s t i n g i n accordance w i t h t h e test procedures i n b r u s h o r r o l l e r . A r o l l e r m a y b e used f o r scallops, r a t
ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) a n d issue o f t h e T y p e h o l e s , etc. b u t n o t f o r edges a n d w e l d s .
A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e b y t h e Register. 3.2.7.4 P a r a 2 " P S P ( P r i m a r y surface p r e p a r a t i o n ) " .
3.2.7.2.5.9 B a t c h records, i n c l u d i n g a l l q u a l i t y 3.2.7.4.1 T h e c o n d u c t i v i t y o f s o l u b l e salts s h a l l b e
c o n t r o l test results, s u c h as v i s c o s i t y , specific g r a v i t y measured i n accordance w i t h I S O 8 5 0 2 - 6 a n d I S O 8 5 0 2 - 9
a n d airless spray characteristics s h a l l b e accurately or u s i n g t h e e q u i v a l e n t m e t h o d , s u c h as
recorded. D e t a i l s o f a n y a d d i t i o n s s h a l l b e also i n c l u d e d . N A C E SP0508-2010, a n d compared w i t h conductivity
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o f 5 0 m g / m N a C l . I f t h e m e a s u r e d c o n d u c t i v i t y i s less 3.2.7.6 P a r a 3.6 " W a t e r s o l u b l e salts l i m i t e q u i v a l e n t
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t h a n o r e q u a l t o 5 0 m g / m N a C l , t h e result i s acceptable. to N a C l after b l a s t i n g / g r i n d i n g " .
M i n i m u m readings t o b e t a k e n s h a l l b e o n e r e a d i n g p e r T h e c o n d u c t i v i t y o f s o l u b l e salts s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d
block/section/unit prior t o applying coating o r o n e per i n accordance w i t h I S O 8 5 0 2 - 6 a n d I S O 8 5 0 2 - 9 o r u s i n g
plate i n case o f m a n u a l l y applied shop p r i m e r . I n case e q u i v a l e n t m e t h o d , s u c h as N A C E S P 0 5 0 8 - 2 0 1 0 , a n d
w h e r e a n a u t o m a t i c process f o r a p p l i c a t i o n o f shop compared w i t h conductivity o f 5 0 m g / m N a C l . I f the 2

p r i m e r is used, t h e means shall b e p r o v i d e d t o m e a s u r e d c o n d u c t i v i t y i s less t h e n o r e q u a l t o , t h e n i t i s

demonstrate c o m p l i a n c e w i t h P S P C t h r o u g h a q u a l i t y acceptable.
c o n t r o l s y s t e m , w h i c h s h a l l i n c l u d e a m o n t h l y test. A l l s o l u b l e salts h a v e a d e t r i m e n t a l effect o n
3.2.7.4.2 S h o p p r i m e r s n o t c o n t a i n i n g z i n c o r n o t coatings t o a greater o r lesser degree. I S O 8 5 0 2 - 9 does
silicate based are considered t o b e " a l t e r n a t i v e s y s t e m s " not p r o v i d e t h e actual c o n c e n t r a t i o n o f N a C l . Percentage
and therefore equivalency shall be established i n o f N a C l i n t h e t o t a l s o l u b l e salts content w i l l v a r y f r o m
accordance w i t h S e c t i o n 8 " A l t e r n a t i v e S y s t e m s " o f site t o site. M i n i m u m readings t o b e t a k e n a r e o n e
P S P C w i t h test acceptance c r i t e r i a f o r " a l t e r n a t i v e reading p e r b l o c k / s e c t i o n / u n i t p r i o r t o a p p l y i n g coating.
systems" g i v e n i n 3 . 1 "Acceptance c r i t e r i a f o r a l t e r n a t i v e 3.2.7.7 P a r a 4.3 " T e s t i n g o f c o a t i n g " .
systems" ( r i g h t c o l u m n ) , S e c t i o n 3 "Acceptance c r i t e r i a " A l l D F T m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e measured. O n l y t h e
o f Appendices 1 and 2 to A n n e x 1 ( P S P C ) o f final D F T measurements need t o be measured a n d
ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) ; reported for compliance w i t h t h e P S P C b y t h e qualified
3.2.7.4.3 P r o c e d u r e f o r r e v i e w o f q u a l i t y c o n t r o l o f c o a t i n g inspector. T h e C o a t i n g T e c h n i c a l F i l e m a y
a u t o m a t e d shop p r i m e r plants. contain a summary o f the D F T measurements w h i c h
3.2.7.4.3.1 I t i s r e c o g n i z e d t h a t t h e i n s p e c t i o n typically w i l l consist o f m i n i m u m a n d m a x i m u m
requirements o f P S P C 6.2 m a y be difficult t o apply t o D F T measurements, number o f measurements taken
a u t o m a t e d shop p r i m e r p l a n t s a n d a q u a l i t y c o n t r o l a n d percentage a b o v e a n d b e l o w r e q u i r e d D F T . T h e f i n a l
approach w o u l d b e m o r e practical w a y o f e n a b l i n g D F T compliance w i t h t h e 9 0 / 1 0 practice shall be
compliance w i t h the P S P C requirements. calculated a n d c o n f i r m e d (refer t o P S P C 2 . 8 ) .
3.2.7.4.3.2 A s r e q u i r e d i n P S P C , i t i s r e s p o n s i b i l i t y 3.2.8 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o P S P C S e c t i o n 5 " C o a t i n g
o f t h e c o a t i n g inspector t o c o n f i r m t h a t t h e q u a l i t y system approval".
c o n t r o l procedures ensure c o m p l i a n c e w i t h P S P C . P a r a 3.2.7.2 s h a l l apply.
3.2.7.4.3.3 W h e n r e v i e w i n g t h e q u a l i t y c o n t r o l 3.2.9 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o P S P C S e c t i o n 6 " C o a t i n g
s y s t e m f o r a u t o m a t e d shop p r i m e r plants t h e f o l l o w i n g inspection requirements".
procedures s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d : P r o c e d u r e f o r assessment o f c o a t i n g inspectors'
procedures f o r b l a s t i n g g r i t m a n a g e m e n t , i n c l u d i n g qualifications.
m e a s u r e m e n t o f salt c o n t e n t a n d c o n t a m i n a t i o n ; 3.2.9.1 C o a t i n g inspectors r e q u i r e d t o carry o u t
procedures f o r r e c o r d i n g steel surface temperature, inspections i n accordance w i t h P S P C S e c t i o n 6 s h a l l b e
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relative h u m i d i t y and dew point; qualified t o N A C E . Coating Inspector L e v e l I I ,
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procedures f o r c o n t r o l o r m o n i t o r i n g surface c l e a n l i ­ F R O S I O . I n s p e c t o r L e v e l Ш, o r e q u i v a l e n t q u a l i f i c a ­
ness, surface p r o f i l e (roughness), o i l , grease, dust a n d tion.
other contamination; E q u i v a l e n t q u a l i f i c a t i o n s are described i n 3.2.9.3
procedures f o r r e c o r d i n g / m e a s u r i n g o f salt content below.
o n steel surfaces; 3.2.9.2 O n l y c o a t i n g inspectors w i t h at least 2 years
procedures f o r v e r i f y i n g shop p r i m e r thickness a n d o f r e l e v a n t experience a n d q u a l i f i e d t o N A C E . C o a t i n g
c u r i n g degree t o c o n f o r m v a l u e s specified i n t h e C o a t i n g Inspector L e v e l I I o r F R O S I O . I n s p e c t o r L e v e l Ш, o r
Technical Specification. w i t h a n equivalent qualification, can w r i t e and/or
3.2.7.5 Paras 3.2 " S a 2 1/2 o n d a m a g e d shop p r i m e r s authorise procedures, o r decide u p o n corrective actions
a n d w e l d s " , 3.3 "Surface t r e a t m e n t after e r e c t i o n " , 3 . 4 to e l i m i n a t e n o n - c o m p l i a n c e s .
" I n case o f f u l l o r p a r t i a l b l a s t i n g 3 0 — 7 5 u r n , o t h e r w i s e 3.2.9.3 E q u i v a l e n t q u a l i f i c a t i o n .
as r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e c o a t i n g m a n u f a c t u r e r " . 3.2.9.3.1 E q u i v a l e n t q u a l i f i c a t i o n i s t h e successful
Usually, the fillet w e l d i n g o n tank boundary water­ c o m p l e t i o n , as d e t e r m i n e d b y c o u r s e t u t o r , o f a n
t i g h t b u l k h e a d i s left w i t h o u t c o a t i n g o n b l o c k stage a p p r o v e d course.
(because n o t y e t b e leakage tested), i n w h i c h case i t c a n 3.2.9.3.1.1 T h e course t u t o r s s h a l l b e q u a l i f i e d w i t h
b e categorized as e r e c t i o n j o i n t ( " b u t t " ) t o b e p o w e r at least 2 years o f r e l e v a n t experience a n d q u a l i f i e d t o
tooling t o St3. N A C E . C o a t i n g Inspector L e v e l П, F R O S I O . Inspector
L e v e l 1П o r w i t h a n e q u i v a l e n t q u a l i f i c a t i o n .

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F R O S I O — N o r w e g i a n Professional Council for Education a n d Certification o fInspectors for Surface Treatment.
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3.2.9.3.1.2 A p p r o v e d course i s a course that h a s a 3.2.9.4.3 T r a i n i n g records s h a l l b e a v a i l a b l e f o r

s y l l a b u s based o n t h e d o c u m e n t s associated w i t h P S P C , verification.
including the following: 3.2.10 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o P S P C S e c t i o n 7 " V e r i ­
h e a l t h , e n v i r o n m e n t a n d safely; fication requirements".
corrosion; 3.2.10.1 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f P S P C S e c t i o n 7 s h a l l
m a t e r i a l s a n d design; be v e r i f i e d b y t h e Register.
i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards referenced i n P S P C ; M o n i t o r i n g i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f t h e coating inspection
curing mechanisms; requirements, as specified i n P S P C 7 . 5 , means sample
r o l e o f inspector; checking that t h e inspectors are using t h e correct equip­
test i n s t r u m e n t s ; m e n t , techniques and reporting methods, as described i n the
i n s p e c t i o n procedures; inspection procedures r e v i e w e d b y t h e Register.
c o a t i n g specification; 3.2.10.2 A n y d e v i a t i o n s f r o m t h e P S P C p r o v i s i o n s
a p p l i c a t i o n procedures; s h a l l b e raised i n i t i a l l y w i t h t h e c o a t i n g inspector w h o i s
c o a t i n g failures; responsible f o r i d e n t i f y i n g a n d i m p l e m e n t i n g t h e correc­
pre-job conference; t i v e actions.
M S D S a n d p r o d u c t data sheet r e v i e w ; 3.2.10.3 I n t h e event that corrective actions are n o t
CTF; acceptable t o t h e Register o r i n the event that corrective ac­
surface p r e p a r a t i o n ; tions are n o t carried out, t h e n the shipyard shall b e i n f o r m e d .
dehumidification; 3.2.10.4 P a r a 3.2.3.5 s h a l l apply.
water jetting; 3.2.11 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o A n n e x 1 " T e s t p r o c e ­
c o a t i n g types a n d i n s p e c t i o n criteria; dures for coating qualification for dedicated seawater
specialized a p p l i c a t i o n e q u i p m e n t ; ballast t a n k o f all types o f ships a n d double-side skin
use o f i n s p e c t i o n procedures f o r destructive testing spaces o f b u l k carriers" to P S P C .
a n d n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing i n s t r u m e n t s ; 3.2.11.1 R e f e r e n c e standards i n A n n e x 1 t o P S P C
i n s p e c t i o n i n s t r u m e n t s a n d testing m e t h o d s ; are m a n d a t o r y .
c o a t i n g i n s p e c t i o n techniques;
cathodic p r o t e c t i o n ;
practical exercises, case studies. 3.3 P R O C E D U R E F O R A P P L I C A T I O N O F P E R F O R M A N C E
A p p r o v e d courses m a y b e r u n b y c o a t i n g m a n u f a c ­ STANDARD F O RP R O T E C T I V E COATINGS F O R C A R G O
turers o r shipyards, etc. OIL T A N K S O F C R U D E O I LT A N K E R S I N C O M P L I A N C E
W I T H S O L A S - 7 4 R E G U L A T I O N П-1/3-11
3.2.9.3.1.3 S u c h a course s h a l l h a v e a n acceptable ( T M O R E S O L U T I O N MSC.288(87))
m e a s u r e m e n t o f p e r f o r m a n c e , s u c h as e x a m i n a t i o n w i t h
b o t h t h e o r e t i c a l a n d practical elements. T h e course a n d
e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register. 33.1 T h i s Chapter supplements provisions o f t h e
3.2.9.3.2 E q u i v a l e n t q u a l i f i c a t i o n a r i s i n g f r o m Performance Standard f o r Protective Coatings f o r Cargo O i l
practical experience. T a n k s o f C r u d e O i l Tankers a n d shall b e applied t o t h e
A n individual m a y b e qualified w i t h o u t attending a ships contracted f o r construction o n o r after 1 January 2 0 1 4
course w h e r e i t c a n b e s h o w n that t h e i n d i v i d u a l : i n compliance w i t h S O L A S - 7 4 Regulation II/1/3-11
has a m i n i m u m o f 5-years practical w o r k experience adopted b y ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) (hereinafter,
as a c o a t i n g inspector o f ballast t a n k s and/or cargo t a n k s PSPC-COT).
d u r i n g n e w c o n s t r u c t i o n w i t h i n t h e last 1 0 years; T h i s C h a p t e r s h a l l b e read i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h
has successfully c o m p l e t e d t h e e x a m i n a t i o n g i v e n PSPC-COT.
i n 3.2.9.3.1.3. 3.3.2 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 2.6, S e c t i o n 2 " D e f i n i ­
3.2.9.4 A s s i s t a n t c o a t i n g inspectors. tions" o f P S P C - C O T .
3.2.9.4.1 I f t h e c o a t i n g inspector requires assistance 3.3.2.1 " G O O D " c o n d i t i o n i s d e f i n e d as c o n d i t i o n
f r o m o t h e r persons t o p e r f o r m part o f t h e inspections, w i t h spot r u s t i n g o n less t h a n 3 % o f t h e area u n d e r
those persons s h a l l p e r f o r m t h e inspections u n d e r t h e consideration w i t h o u t visible failure o f t h e coating, o r
c o a t i n g inspector's s u p e r v i s i o n a n d s h a l l b e t r a i n e d t o t h e n o t - p e r f o r a t e d b l i s t e r i n g . B r e a k d o w n a t edges o r w e l d s
c o a t i n g inspector's satisfaction. s h a l l b e less t h a n 2 0 % o f edges o r w e l d l i n e s i n t h e area
3.2.9.4.2 S u c h t r a i n i n g s h a l l b e r e c o r d e d a n d under consideration.
endorsed e i t h e r b y t h e c o a t i n g inspector, t h e shipyard's 33.2.2 P a r a 3.2.2.2 shall apply ( i n this para a n d
training organization o r inspection equipment manufac­ h e r e i n a f t e r i n t h e C h a p t e r w h e n t h e references t o
t u r e r t o c o n f i r m competence i n u s i n g t h e m e a s u r i n g interpretations i n 3.2 apply, t h e references t o P S P C ( M O
equipment and c o n f i r m knowledge o f the measurements r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) ) s h a l l b e considered as t h e
required b y P S P C . references t o P S P C - C O T ( T M O r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) ) ) .
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3.3.3 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 3.2, S e c t i o n 3 " G e n e r a l these r e q u i r e m e n t s . T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e w i l l

Principles" o f P S P C - C O T . a l l o w t h e u s e o f t h e e p o x y either w i t h t h e n a m e d shop
1
3.3.3.1 Paras 3 . 2 . 3 . 1 — 3.2.3.4 s h a l l apply. p r i m e r o r o n b a r e prepared s t e e l .
3.3.3.2 T h e C a r g o S h i p S a f e t y C e r t i f i c a t e o r t h e 3.3.7.2.2.3 Paras 3.2.7.2.2.5, 3.2.7.2.2.6 s h a l l apply.
Cargo Ship Safely Construction Certificate shall n o t be 3.3.7.2.2.4 P a r a 3.2.7.2.2.7 s h a l l apply, except t h e
issued u n t i l a l l t h e c o r r e c t i v e actions r e q u i r e d a r e date o f a p p l i c a t i o n .
i m p l e m e n t e d a n d s u b m i t t e d t o t h e Register. 3.3.7.2.3 M e t h o d B : 5 years f i e l d exposure.
3.3.4 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 3.4 " C o a t i n g T e c h n i c a l 3.3.7.2.3.1 Paras 3 . 2 . 7 . 2 . 3 . 1 , 3.2.7.2.3.2 s h a l l apply.
File", Section 3 "General Principles" o f P S P C - C O T . 3.3.7.2.3.2 E i t h e r class s u r v e y records f r o m t h e
3.3.4.1 Paras 3 . 2 . 4 . 1 — 3.2.4.4, 3.3.3.2 s h a l l apply. Register o r a j o i n t (coating manufacturer/RS surveyor)
3.3.5 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 3.5 " H e a l t h a n d s a f e t y " , s u r v e y o f cargo tanks o f a selected ship s h a l l b e carried
Section 3 "General Principles" o f P S P C - C O T . out f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f v e r i f i c a t i o n o f c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
3.3.5.1 P a r a 3 . 2 . 5 . 1 s h a l l apply. r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3 . 3 . 7 . 2 . 3 . 1 a n d 3.3.7.2.3.6. T h e r e p o r t ­
3.3.6 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o 4.3 " S p e c i a l a p p l i c a t i o n " , ing o f t h e c o a t i n g i n b o t h cases s h a l l b e i n accordance
Section 4 "Coating S t a n d a r d " o f P S P C - C O T . w i t h t h e p r i n c i p l e s g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 4 o f ГМО c i r c u l a r
3.3.6.1 P a r a 3 . 2 . 6 . 1 s h a l l apply. MSC.l/Circ.1399.
3.3.7 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o T a b l e 1 o f P S P C - C O T . 3.3.7.2.3.3 T h e ship selected f o r t e s t i n g s h a l l h a v e
3.3.7.1 P a r a 3 . 2 . 7 . 1 s h a l l apply. cargo tanks i n r e g u l a r use, o f w h i c h :
3.3.7.2 Para. 1.3 " C o a t i n g p r e - q u a l i f i c a t i o n test". at least o n e t a n k i s e x p o s e d t o m i n i m u m t e m p e r a t u r e
3.3.7.2.1 P r o c e d u r e f o r c o a t i n g s y s t e m a p p r o v a l . o f + 6 0 °C o r ± 3 °C;
T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e (СТО) s h o w i n g for field e x p o s u r e t h e ship s h a l l b e t r a d i n g i n v a r i e d
compliance w i t h the P S P C - C O T Section 5 requirements trade routes a n d c a r r y i n g substantial v a r i e t i e s o f crude
m a y b e issued i f t h e results o f e i t h e r m e t h o d A + C , o r В o i l s i n c l u d i n g highest t e m p e r a t u r e a n d l o w e s t p H l i m i t s
+ С (see b e l o w ) are f o u n d satisfactory b y t h e Register. to ensure a realistic sample: f o r e x a m p l e , three ships o n
T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l indicate t h e three d i f f e r e n t trade areas w i t h d i f f e r e n t varieties o f crude
p r o d u c t a n d t h e shop p r i m e r tested. T h e T y p e A p p r o v a l cargoes.
Certificate s h a l l also indicate o t h e r t y p e a p p r o v e d shop 3.3.7.2.3.4 I n case t h e selected ship does n o t m e e t
p r i m e r s w i t h w h i c h t h e p r o d u c t m a y b e used, w h i c h h a v e t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s specified i n 3.3.7.2.3.3, t h e l i m i t a t i o n s
u n d e r g o n e t h e cross o v e r tests i n a l a b o r a t o r y m e e t i n g t h e o n l o w e s t p H a n d t h e highest t e m p e r a t u r e o f crude o i l s
r e q u i r e m e n t s specified i n 3 . 2 . 7 . 2 . 2 . 1 . carried s h a l l b e c l e a r l y stated i n t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l
T h e T e c h n i c a l D a t a Sheet s h o w i n g a l l t h e i n f o r m a ­ Certificate.
t i o n r e q u i r e d b y P S P C - C O T 3.4.2.2 s h a l l b e attached t o 3.3.7.2.3.5 P a r a 3.2.7.2.3.6 s h a l l apply.
the T y p e A p p r o v a l Certificate. 3.3.7.2.3.6 A l l cargo t a n k s s h a l l b e i n " G O O D "
F o r w i n t e r t y p e e p o x y a separate p r e - q u a l i f i c a t i o n condition (refer t o 3.3.2.1), excluding mechanical
test i s r e q u i r e d , i n c l u d i n g shop p r i m e r c o m p a t i b i l i t y test damages, w i t h o u t t o u c h u p o r r e p a i r i n t h e p r i o r 5 years
according t o A n n e x 1 t o P S P C - C O T . W i n t e r a n d s u m m e r o f operation.
t y p e coatings a r e considered d i f f e r e n t unless i n f r a r e d Examples o f h o w t o report coating conditions w i t h
( I R ) i d e n t i f i c a t i o n a n d s p e c i f i c g r a v i t y ( S G ) data respect t o areas u n d e r c o n s i d e r a t i o n s h a l l b e as those
demonstrates t h a t t h e y a r e t h e same. given i n Section 4 o f I M O circular M S C . l / C i r c . 1 3 9 9 .
3.3.7.2.2 M e t h o d A : l a b o r a t o r y test. 3.3.7.2.3.7 Paras 3.2.7.2.3.8 — 3 . 2 . 7 . 2 . 3 . 1 0 s h a l l
3.3.7.2.2.1 Paras 3 . 2 . 7 . 2 . 2 . 1 — 3.2.7.2.2.3 s h a l l apply.
apply. 3.3.7.2.4 M e t h o d C : c o a t i n g m a n u f a c t u r e r .
3.3.7.2.2.2 A n epoxy-based systems m a y b e used 3.3.7.2.4.1 Paras 3 . 2 . 7 . 2 . 5 . 1 — 3.2.7.2.5.18 s h a l l
w i t h t h e shop p r i m e r s o t h e r t h a n t h e o n e w i t h w h i c h i t apply.
w a s o r i g i n a l l y tested p r o v i d e d that, t h e o t h e r shop 3.3.7.3 Paras. 1.4 "Job s p e c i f i c a t i o n " a n d 1.5 " N D F T
p r i m e r s a r e a p p r o v e d as part o f a s y s t e m , P S P C - C O T ( n o m i n a l d r y film t h i c k n e s s ) " .
T a b l e 1 : 2 . 3 a n d 3.2, a n d h a v e b e e n tested according t o 3.3.7.3.1 P a r a 3.2.7.3 s h a l l apply.
t h e i m m e r s i o n test o f P S P C - C O T A n n e x 1 o r i n 3.3.7.4 P a r a 2 " P S P ( p r i m a r y surface p r e p a r a t i o n ) " .
accordance w i t h ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) , w h i c h 3.3.7.4.1 P a r a 3.2.7.4 s h a l l apply.
is k n o w n as t h e " C r o s s o v e r tests". I f t h e test o r tests are 3.3.7.4.2 P r o c e d u r e f o r r e v i e w o f q u a l i t y c o n t r o l o f
satisfactory, a T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e w i l l b e issued. a u t o m a t e d shop p r i m e r p l a n t s .
I n t h i s instance t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e w i l l 3.3.7.4.2.1 Paras 3.2.7.4.3 s h a l l apply.
i n c l u d e t h e details o f t h e e p o x y a n d a l i s t o f a l l shop 3.3.7.5 Paras 3 . 2 " S a 2 1/2 o n d a m a g e d shop p r i m e r s
p r i m e r s w i t h w h i c h i t h a s b e e n tested t h a t h a v e passed a n d w e l d s " , 3.3 " S u r f a c e t r e a t m e n t after e r e c t i o n " ,

'it i s r e c o m m e n d e d t o indicate i n the T y p e A p p r o v a l Certificate that the coating i s a l l o w e d t o u s e o n bare p r e p a r e d steel.

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3.4 " I n case o f f u l l o r p a r t i a l b l a s t i n g 3 0 — 7 5 u r n , 3.4 P R O C E D U R E F O R A P P L I C A T I O N

o t h e r w i s e as r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e c o a t i n g m a n u f a c ­ OF PERFORMANCE STANDARD
turer". F O R P R O T E C T I V E C O A T I N G S F O RV O I D S P A C E S
ON B U L K CARRIERS AND OIL TANKERS
3.3.7.5.1 P a r a 3.2.7.5 s h a l l apply. ( T M O R E S O L U T I O N MSC.244(83))
3.3.7.6 P a r a 3 . 6 " W a t e r s o l u b l e salts l i m i t e q u i v a l e n t
t o N a C l after b l a s t i n g / g r i n d i n g " .
3.3.7.6.1 P a r a 3.2.7.6 s h a l l apply. 3.4.1 W h e n ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 4 4 ( 8 3 ) i s a p p l i e d
3.3.7.7 P a r a 4 . 3 " T e s t i n g o f c o a t i n g " . (refer t o 6 . 5 . 1 . 2 , P a r t ХП1 " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
3.3.7.7.1 P a r a 3.2.7.7 s h a l l apply. Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships), the
3.3.8 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n t o P S P C S e c t i o n 5 " C o a t i n g p r o v i s i o n s o f 3.2, w i t h d u e regard t o p r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s
System Approval". Chapter, s h a l l b e f o l l o w e d , w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n o f 3.2.3.2
3.3.8.1 P a r a 3.3.7.2 s h a l l apply. a n d i n t e r p r e t a t i o n i n 3 . 2 . 1 0 t o 1.4 o f T a b l e 1 , P S P C .
3.3.9 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o P S P C S e c t i o n 6 " C o a t i n g 3.4.2 T h e r e i n , t h e references i n 3 . 2 t o t h e P S P C a n d
Inspection Requirements". ГМО r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) s h a l l b e considered as t h e
P r o c e d u r e f o r assessment o f c o a t i n g inspectors' references t o I M O r e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 4 4 ( 8 3 ) .
2
qualifications. 3.4.3 M i n i m u m N a C l c o n c e n t r a t i o n 1 0 0 m g / m
3.3.9.1 Paras 3 . 2 . 9 . 1 , 3.2.9.2 a n d 3.2.9.3.1 s h a l l required b y I M O resolution M S C . 2 4 4 ( 8 3 ) shall be
apply. applied i n 3 . 2 . 1 0 .
3.3.9.2 E q u i v a l e n t q u a l i f i c a t i o n a r i s i n g f r o m prac­
t i c a l experience.
A n individual m a y b e qualified w i t h o u t attending a 3.5 I C E R E S I S T A N T COATINGS
course w h e r e i t c a n b e s h o w n t h a t t h e i n d i v i d u a l :
has a m i n i m u m o f 5-years practical w o r k experience
as a c o a t i n g inspector o f ballast t a n k s and/or cargo t a n k s 3.5.1 I c e resistant coatings s u p p l i e d t o ships i n
d u r i n g n e w c o n s t r u c t i o n w i t h i n t h e last 1 0 years; accordance w i t h r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 7 . 1 2 . 6 . 1 , P a r t X V I I
has successfully c o m p l e t e d t h e e x a m i n a t i o n g i v e n "Distinguishing M a r k s and Descriptive Notations i n the
i n 3.2.9.3.1.3. Class N o t a t i o n S p e c i f y i n g S t r u c t u r a l a n d O p e r a t i o n a l
3.3.9.3 A s s i s t a n t c o a t i n g inspectors. Particulars o f Ships" o f the Rules f o r t h e Classification
3.3.9.3.1 P a r a 3.2.9.4 s h a l l apply. and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships shall c o m p l y w i t h
3.3.10 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o P S P C S e c t i o n 7 " V e r ­ r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 6.5.3, P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e said
ification R e q u i r e m e n t s " . Rules.
3.3.10.1 Paras 3 . 2 . 1 0 . 1 — 3.2.10.3 s h a l l apply. Ice resistant coatings d e v e l o p e d a n d a p p r o v e d b y t h e
3.3.10.2 P a r a 3.3.3.2 s h a l l apply. R e g i s t e r o r a n o t h e r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n society (refer t o 2 . 1 6 ,
3.3.11 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o P S P C S e c t i o n 8 " A l t e r ­ Part I "General Regulations f o r Technical Supervision"
native Systems". o f these R u l e s ) p r i o r t o 1 J u l y 2 0 1 2 m a y b e a l l o w e d o n
3.3.11.1 P a r a 3 . 2 . 3 . 1 1 s h a l l apply. s u c h ships o n t h e basis o f r e l e v a n t d o c u m e n t s ( T y p e
3.3.12 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t o A n n e x 1 " T e s t p r o c e ­ A p p r o v a l C e r t i f i c a t e , etc.).
dures for coating qualification for cargo oil tanks o f
crude oil tankers" to P S P C - C O T .
33.12.1 Reference standards i n A n n e x 1 t o P S P C - C O T
are mandatory.
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4 W E L D I N G . R E G U L A T I O N S F O RW E L D E R S ' CERTIFICATION

4.1 GENERAL .1 r e v i e w t h e R e g u l a t i o n o n t h e C e r t i f i c a t i o n C e n t r e
w i t h appendices ( w i t h p o s i t i v e results, the stamp
4.1.1 T h e a p p r o v a l test f o r w e l d e r s is t h e m a n d a t o r y "СОГЛАСОВАНО/AGREED" is p u t o n i t ) ;
procedure used b y t h e R e g i s t e r t o c o n f i r m t h e s k i l l o f .2 r e v i e w a n d a p p r o v e t h e p r o g r a m o f t h e o r e t i c a l
w e l d e r s engaged i n m a n u f a c t u r i n g objects b e i n g u n d e r t r a i n i n g a n d t h e list o f e x a m i n a t i o n paper questions ( t o be
the R S technical supervision. stamped "ОДОБРЕНО/APPROVED");
4.1.2 W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e ( f o r m 7 . 1 . 3 0 ) .3 r e v i e w a n d a p p r o v e t h e p r o g r a m m e o f w e l d e r s '
is t h e d o c u m e n t v e r i f y i n g t h a t a p a r t i c u l a r w e l d e r m e e t s practical tests p e r f o r m a n c e ( t o b e stamped "ОДОБ­
a l l t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s specified i n t h i s S e c t i o n . РЕНО/APPROVED"), as w e l l as t h e f o r m s o f w e l d i n g
4.1.3 Successful passing t h e o r e t i c a l a n d practical procedure specifications c o m p l e t e d f o r practical tests
e x a m i n a t i o n s b y a w e l d e r p r o v i d e s t h e basis f o r i s s u i n g p e r f o r m a n c e ( t o b e signed b y t h e s u r v e y o r a n d w i t n e s s e d
the W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test Certificate. w i t h a personal stamp);
4.1.4 T h e procedure f o r w e l d e r ' s tests p e r f o r m a n c e .4 s u r v e y t h e m a t e r i a l base i n c l u d i n g :
a n d issuance o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l T e s t Certificates process o f p r e p a r a t i o n o f test assemblies f o r w e l d e r s '
shall c o m p l y w i t h the requirements given below. practical tests (plates a n d pipes);
o r g a n i z a t i o n o f storage a n d issuance o f w e l d i n g
c o n s u m a b l e s f o r practical tests ( t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d
4.2 R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R W E L D E R S ' C E R T I F I C A T I O N t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f h e a t i n g furnaces, heat chambers
PROCEDURE AND ARRANGEMENT a n d h e a t i n g cabinets f o r storage);
o r g a n i z a t i o n o f t h e p r e l i m i n a r y check o f w e l d i n g
4.2.1 W e l d e r s ' a p p r o v a l tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d i n a c o n s u m a b l e s q u a l i t y p r i o r t o t h e i r issuance f o r tests (the
c e n t r a l i z e d w a y b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r - e m p l o y e r ' s request a v a i l a b i l i t y o f a press f o r T-shape test specimens fracture,
i n t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centres w h o s e competence has b e e n the availability and serviceability o f an instrument for
v e r i f i e d b y t h e Register. c h e c k i n g t h e eccentricity o f electrode c o v e r i n g s , e q u i p ­
4.2.2 T h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centers m a y be established at m e n t f o r m e a s u r i n g t h e m o i s t u r e c o n t e n t o f electrode
manufacturers', e d u c a t i o n a l i n s t i t u t i o n s , specialized o r ­ coverings and fluxes, or for checking diffusion hydrogen
ganizations and institutions h a v i n g qualified w e l d i n g c o n t e n t i n w e l d m e t a l , etc.);
specialists a n d t r a i n i n g a n d t e s t i n g base needed f o r check t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d f u n c t i o n i n g o f e q u i p m e n t
w e l d e r s ' t r a i n i n g a n d testing. f o r b a c k c h i p p i n g (gas-arc g o u g i n g , c u t t i n g - o u t w i t h a n
4.2.3 T h e structure o f t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre s h a l l abrasive t o o l o r m e c h a n i c a l g o u g i n g ) ;
p r o v i d e t h e presence o f t h e f o l l o w i n g k e y c o m p o n e n t s check t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d f u n c t i o n i n g o f e q u i p m e n t
e n s u r i n g its f u n c t i o n i n g : for the non-destructive testing o f welded j o i n t s (ultra­
management; sonic, r a d i o g r a p h i c , m a g n e t i c p a r i c l e a n d d y e penetrant
qualification panel; testing).
a d m i n i s t r a t i v e p e r s o n n e l t o ensure t h e p e r f o r m a n c e
o f a l l types o f tests, a n d e q u i p m e n t f u n c t i o n i n g ; N o t e . W h e n the testing o f w e l d e d joints is carried out b y
external organizations, a n illuminator for radiographs inspection shall
m a i n and auxiliary production equipment for b e available i n the certification centre;
practical tests p e r f o r m a n c e ;
equipment, tools and measurement means for the check t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n f o r t h e
p e r f o r m a n c e o f w e l d e d j o i n t s testing; testing o f w e l d e d j o i n t s b y v i s u a l t e s t i n g (reports o f
p r e m i s e s f o r p r a c t i c a l a n d t h e o r e t i c a l tests o f i n s t r u m e n t s c a l i b r a t i o n s h a l l b e checked);
welders. check t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d f u n c t i o n i n g o f e q u i p m e n t
4.2.4 T h e standing q u a l i f i c a t i o n p a n e l is t h e w o r k i n g f o r m e c h a n i c a l t e s t i n g o f w e l d e d j o i n t s (reports o f test
b o d y o f t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre t h a t d i r e c t l y conducts m a c h i n e s c a l i b r a t i o n s h a l l be checked).
welders' certification.
N o t e . W h e n welders are qualified f o r stainless steel w e l d i n g , the
T h e R S s u r v e y o r c a r r y i n g o u t t h e t e c h n i c a l super­ e q u i p m e n t for p e r f o r m a n c e o f i n t e r c r y s t a l l i n e c o r r o s i o n t e s t s a n d t h e
v i s i o n o f test p e r f o r m a n c e is t h e m e m b e r о t h e a n a l y s i s o f a ferritic c o m p o n e n t c o n t e n t i n w e l d m e t a l s h a l l b e a v a i l a b l e ;
q u a l i f i c a t i o n p a n e l a n d s h a l l b e present d u r i n g p e r f o r ­
m a n c e o f a l l types o f tests v e r i f y i n g results thereof. check t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f e q u i p ­
4.2.5 I n s u r v e y o f t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre t o c o n f i r m m e n t f o r practical tests p e r f o r m a n c e i n c l u d i n g t h e s u r v e y
its competence, t h e R S s u r v e y o r s h a l l c a r r y o u t t h e o f s t a t i o n s f o r t h o s e w e l d i n g m e t h o d s w h i c h are
following: presented f o r t h e w e l d e r s ' a p p r o v a l test;
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check t h e serviceability o f t h e local ( w e l d i n g t h e p e r i o d i c a l q u a l i f i c a t i o n a t least o n c e i n t w o

stations) a n d general plenum-exhaust v e n t i l a t i o n i n years.
spaces f o r practical tests; A l l w e l d e r s u n d e r g o t h e occasional q u a l i f i c a t i o n
check t h e serviceability o f instrumentation f o r p r i o r t o t h e i r a p p r o v a l f o r p e r f o r m a n c e o f w e l d i n g after
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f w e l d i n g c o n d i t i o n s parameters i n c l u d - t h e t e m p o r a r y r e m o v a l f r o m w o r k due t o a p o o r q u a l i t y
i n g a n interpass t e m p e r a t u r e (reports o f c a l i b r a t i o n s h a l l a n d d e v i a t i o n s f r o m t h e w e l d i n g procedure. T h e t r a i n i n g
b e checked); period f o r t h e occasional qualification (for additional
.5 s u r v e y t h e p e r s o n n e l q u a l i f i c a t i o n engaged i n test e d u c a t i o n a n d t r a i n i n g ) s h a l l b e at least a m o n t h since t h e
performance including the members o f the qualification date o f b e i n g r e m o v e d f r o m t h e w o r k .
panel and administrative personnel; I n a d d i t i o n a l , p e r i o d i c a l a n d occasional q u a l i f i c a t i o n ,
.6 s u r v e y t h e p r e m i s e s f o r t h e w o r k o f q u a l i f i c a t i o n t h e special t h e o r e t i c a l a n d p r a c t i c a l t r a i n i n g e x t e n t i s
panel members; established b y t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n p a n e l a n d s h a l l b e
.7 check t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f c h e c k i n g samples o f t h e i n d i v i d u a l l y agreed w i t h t h e Register.
scientific d o c u m e n t a t i o n referred t o i n t h e p r o g r a m s o f 4.2.9 F o r t h e w e l d e r s ' a p p r o v a l t e s t i n g b y t h e
t h e o r e t i c a l a n d p r a c t i c a l tests ( i n c l u d i n g t h e lists o f check Register, t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a d m i n i s t r a t i o n s h a l l send t o
questions). the Register regional location performing supervision o f
4.2.6 W h e r e t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre i s established a t w e l d i n g w o r k s a t t h e manufacturer's a n a p p l i c a t i o n i n
t h e manufacturer's t h a t j o i n s structures b y w e l d i n g u n d e r w h i c h t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e specified:
the Register technical supervision, a n d its activity is n a m e a n d address o f t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre w h e r e
limited t o the qualification o f welders o f the very the welders w i l l b e qualified;
enterprise, t h e p r o c e d u r e f o r centre r e c o g n i t i o n b y t h e list o f t h e w o r k e r s t o b e q u a l i f i e d w i t h t h e i r ( f o r
Register w i t h the drawing-up o f proper documents m a y e v e r y w o r k e r ) f u l l n a m e s , y e a r a n d place o f b i r t h , place
be ignored. o f w o r k , speciality a n d j o b s k i l l , experience i n t h e w o r k
4.2.7 A l l t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n centers e n g a g e d i n to be qualified for;
t r a i n i n g and/or q u a l i f i c a t i o n o f w e l d e r s f r o m e x t e r n a l copies o f d o c u m e n t s t o c o n f i r m t h e j o b s k i l l o f t h e
o r g a n i z a t i o n s o n a p r o f i t basis w i t h o r w i t h o u t t h e workers i n the type o f the w o r k to b e qualified for;
f o r m a t i o n o f a l e g a l e n t i t y a r e subject t o t h e R e g i s t e r w e l d i n g process, w e l d i n g positions a n d other
recognition. particulars needed f o r t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n a n d c o m p l e t i o n
F o l l o w i n g t h e results o f certification, t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f the W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test Certificate;
o n F i r m C o n f o r m i t y p e r f o r m 7.1.27 i s d r a w n u p . I n s o guarantees o f p a y m e n t f o r t h e R e g i s t e r services o n
doing, t h e m u t u a l liabilities and responsibilities o f the F i r m C o n f o r m i t y a c c o r d i n g t o t h e c u r r e n t rates.
parties are r e g u l a t e d b y t h e A g r e e m e n t attached t o t h e
Certificate. N o t e . I f the p a y m e n t for the Register services, i n accordance
w i t h t h e A g r e e m e n t c o n c l u d e d ( r e f e r t o 4.2.7), i s c a r r i e d o u t t h r o u g h
4.2.8 T h e w e l d e r s ' q u a l i f i c a t i o n i s classified as the certification centre, the application f o r w o r k performance m a y
i n i t i a l , a d d i t i o n a l , p e r i o d i c a l a n d occasional. c o m e directly f r o m its Administration.
Subject f o r i n i t i a l q u a l i f i c a t i o n a r e w e l d e r s aged
18 years a n d o l d e r w h o d i d n o t p r e v i o u s l y pass a p p r o v a l
tests f o r t h e w e l d i n g o f objects a n d e q u i p m e n t u n d e r t h e 4.3 D E F I N I T I O N S , T E R M S A N D S Y M B O L S U S E D
R e g i s t e r t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , w h o a r e c e r t i f i e d as IN WELDERS' APPROVAL TESTING
w e l d e r s a n d h a v e t h e w o r k experience o f w e l d i n g
p e r f o r m a n c e a c c o r d i n g t o t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n assigned f o r 4.3.1 D e f i n i t i o n s a n d t e r m s .
at least 12 m o n t h s , a n d also h a v e u n d e r g o n e t h e special C e r t i f i c a t i o n i s a c o m b i n a t i o n o f actions t o
theoretical a n d practical training according t o t h e determine t h e skill level o f a welder w i t h a v i e w t o
p r o g r a m s d r a w n u p i n d i v i d u a l l y f o r each t y p e o f w o r k s ascertain t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f h i s a p p r o v a l f o r p e r f o r m a n c e
a n d f o r each w e l d i n g process i n actual w e l d i n g w o r k s f o r o f t h e specific t y p e o f w e l d i n g w o r k s .
w h i c h the welder shall be qualified. C e r t i f i c a t i o n p a n e l is a t e a m o f certification
A d d i t i o n a l q u a l i f i c a t i o n o f w e l d e r s w h o h a d under- centre specialists t h a t i s responsible f o r t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n
g o n e t h e i n i t i a l q u a l i f i c a t i o n i s carried o u t p r i o r t o t h e i r o f w o r k s a n d t h e r e l i a b i l i t y o f t h e results o n w e l d e r s '
a p p r o v a l f o r p e r f o r m a n c e o f w o r k s o t h e r t h a n those certification.
specified i n t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l T e s t C e r t i f i c a t e , as w e l l C e r t i f i c a t i o n c e n t r e is a competent body
as after a b r e a k o v e r s i x m o n t h s i n p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e a u t h o r i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r f o r p e r f o r m i n g tests o n
relevant welding works. welders' certification according t o t h e requirements o f
A l l welders undergo periodical qualification t o the R S rules.
confirm their skills a n d prolong t h e validity period A p p r o v a l t e s t i s a special p r o c e d u r e p r o v i d i n g
o f the W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test Certificate i n compliance the determination o f a welder's skill through h i s
w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3.6. T h e w e l d e r s are subject t o c e r t i f i c a t i o n a n d t h e issuance o f a n o f f i c i a l d o c u m e n t ,
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i.e. t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e ( f o r m 7 . 1 . 3 0 ) 7 2 = electroslag w e l d i n g ;

f o r v e r i f y i n g p e r m i s s i o n t o p e r f o r m w e l d i n g i n objects 73 = electrogas a r c w e l d i n g .
u n d e r t h e R S technical s u p e r v i s i o n w i t h i n t h e r a n g e o f 4.3.2.2 T h e w e l d e r s ' c e r t i f i c a t i o n i n accordance w i t h
a p p r o v a l specified b y t h e C e r t i f i c a t e . t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s specified b e l o w is carried o u t separately
F i l l i n g r u n , i n m u l t i l a y e r w e l d i n g , is(are) t h e f o r each o f t h e b e l o w l i s t e d w e l d i n g types/processes
r u n ( s ) deposited after t h e r o o t r u n ( s ) a n d b e f o r e t h e w h i c h according t o I S O 8 7 5 - 1 , v a r y i n t h e degree o f
capping r u n ( s ) . welder's l a b o u r m e c h a n i z a t i o n :
R o o t r u n , i n m u l t i l a y e r w e l d i n g is(are) t h e r u n ( s ) M W = m a n u a l w e l d i n g w h e r e i n w i r e feed a n d t h e
o f t h e first l a y e r deposited i n t h e r o o t . m o v e m e n t o f a w e l d i n g g u n a l o n g a n d across t h e w e l d
R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l i s t h e e x t e n t o f welder's are carried o u t b y t h e w e l d e r ( b y h a n d ) ;
s k i l l r e c o g n i t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r b a s i n g o n t h e tests S A = partly mechanized (semiautomatic) welding
carried o u t i n c e r t i f i c a t i o n . w h e r e i n w i r e feed i s m e c h a n i z e d , b u t t h e m o v e m e n t o f a
C a p p i n g r u n , i n m u l t i l a y e r w e l d i n g , is(are) t h e w e l d i n g g u n a l o n g a n d across t h e w e l d i s carried o u t b y
r u n ( s ) v i s i b l e o n t h e w e l d face(s) after c o m p l e t i o n o f the welder;
welding. A = fully mechanized (automatic) welding wherein
T e s t s p e c i m e n i s t h e part o f a test piece u s e d t h e processes o f w i r e feed and w e l d i n g g u n m a n i p u l a t i o n
f o r p e r f o r m a n c e o f destructive tests. are m e c h a n i z e d a n d carried o u t w i t h o u t w e l d e r ' s direct
B a c k i n g is m a t e r i a l placed a t t h e reverse side o f a participation.
j o i n t preparation f o r the purpose o f supporting m o l t e n W h e n r e q u i r e d b y t h e contract, t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n a n d
weld metal. approval testing o f automatic o r robotic w e l d i n g
T e s t p i e c e is a w e l d e d a s s e m b l y used i n practical operators s h a l l b e carried o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
tests f o r welder's c e r t i f i c a t i o n . r e q u i r e m e n t s s i m i l a r t o those specified i n I S O 1 4 7 3 2 .
W e l d e r i s a person p e r f o r m i n g t h e w e l d i n g o f 4 3 . 2 3 F o r assignement t h e range o f approval o f the
metals. I t i s a collective t e r m f o r a m a n u a l w e l d e r w h o W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test Certificates f o r w e l d i n g processes
w e l d s b y h a n d i n different w a y s and f o r a w e l d i n g operator 111, 114, 1 3 1 , 1 3 5 , 1 3 6 , 1 3 7 , t h e types o f electrode
w h o operates semiautomatic and automatic w e l d i n g sets. covering, w i r e s and flux-cored w i r e filler shall b e indicated
W e l d e r A p p r o v a l T e s t C e r t i f i c a t e is i n accordance w i t h the instructions g i v e n b e l o w .
t h e R S d o c u m e n t v e r i f y i n g that a p a r t i c u l a r w e l d e r h a s A c c o r d i n g t o I S O 2 5 6 0 , t h e t y p e o f electrode
successfully passed t h e a p p r o v a l test i n t h e scope o f t h e covering, depending o n its composition, ( w e l d i n g
R S rules r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d i s a p p r o v e d f o r w e l d i n g process 111) i s s h o w n b y t h e f o l l o w i n g letter indices:
i n structures u n d e r t h e R S technical s u p e r v i s i o n , w i t h i n A = acid ( o x i d i z i n g ) c o v e r i n g ;
t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l specified b y t h e Certificate. В = basic c o v e r i n g ;
W e l d m e t a l t h i c k n e s s i s thickness o f t h e С = cellulose covering;
w e l d metal excluding any reinforcement. R = rutile covering;
4.3.2 S y m b o l s r e l a t i n g t o w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e a n d R A ( A R ) = m i x e d rutile-acid covering;
welding consumables. R B = m i x e d rutile-basic c o v e r i n g ;
4.3.2.1 T h e w e l d e r s ' a p p r o v a l testing i s carried o u t R C = m i x e d rutile-cellulosic covering;
separately f o r each o f t h e f o l l o w i n g w e l d i n g processes R R = rutile thick covering;
(reference n u m b e r s c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o I S O 4 0 6 3 ) : T h e u s e o f s o l i d w i r e f o r w e l d i n g processes 1 3 1 a n d
111 = m a n u a l m e t a l a r c w e l d i n g w i t h c o v e r e d 135 i s indicated b y S letter i n d e x .
electrode ( S M A W o r M M A W ) ; A c c o r d i n g t o I S O 1 7 6 3 2 , depending o n t h e c o m p o ­
114 = self-shielded t u b u l a r cored a r c w e l d i n g ; sition, the filler type f o r flux-cored welding w i r e
1 2 1 = s u b m e r g e d arc w e l d i n g ( S A W ) w i t h s o l i d w i r e ( w e l d i n g processes 1 1 4 , 1 3 6 a n d 1 3 7 ) i s indicated b y
electrode; letter indices according t o T a b l e 4 . 3 . 2 . 3 .
125 = s u b m e r g e d a r c w e l d i n g ( S A W ) w i t h t u b u l a r 4.3.2.4 T o designate t h e c o m p o s i t i o n o f t h e s h i e l d i n g
cored electrode; gas u s e d f o r w e l d e r s ' practical tests, t h e a l p h a n u m e r i c
1 3 1 = m e t a l i n e r t gas w e l d i n g ( M I G ) ; indices u n i f i e d w i t h I S O 1 4 1 7 5 a n d c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o
135 = m e t a l active gas w e l d i n g ( M A G ) ; those g i v e n i n T a b l e 6.2.2.5 a r e used.
136 = f l u x - c o r e d w i r e m e t a l a r c w e l d i n g w i t h active 4.3.2.5 T o designate t h e f l u x t y p e u s e d f o r w e l d e r s '
gas s h i e l d ( F C A W ) ; practical tests, t h e letter indices u n i f i e d w i t h I S O 1 4 1 7 4
137 = f l u x - c o r e d a r c w e l d i n g w i t h i n e r t gas s h i e l d w h i c h i d e n t i f y a m a n u f a c t u r e m e t h o d a r e used:
(FCAW); F = fused f l u x ;
1 4 1 = t u n g s t e n i n e r t gas ( T I G ) arc w e l d i n g w i t h A = sintered ( c e r a m i c ) f l u x ;
solid filler material (wire/rod); M = m i x e d f l u x e s ( v a r i o u s types o f m e c h a n i c a l
15 = p l a s m a arc w e l d i n g ; m i x t u r e s a n d sintered f l u x e s ) .
3 1 1 = oxy-acetylene welding;
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Table 4.3.2.3
S y m b o l s f o r t y p e s o f e l e c t r o d e c o r e ( a c c o r d i n g t o I S O 17632)

Symbol Characteristics Type o f weld Shielding gas

R Rutile, slow freezing slag Single and multiple pass (run) Required
P Rutile, fast freezing slag Single and multiple pass (run) Required
В Basic Single and multiple pass (run) Required
M Metal powder Single and multiple pass (run) Required
V Rutile o rBasic/ fluoride S i n g l e p a s s (run) N o t required
w Basic/ fluoride slow freezing slag Single and multiple pass (run) N o t required
Y Basic/ fluoride fast freezing slag Single and multiple pass (run) N o t required
z Other types
— —
N o t e . A d e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f e a c h o f t h e t y p e s o f c o r e i s g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 7.

4.3.2.6 F o r d e s i g n a t i o n o f the f l u x c o m p o s i t i o n u s e d I S O 14174 m a y b e used according t o Table 4.3.2.6.

f o r w e l d e r s ' practical tests, the letter indices u n i f i e d w i t h
Table 4.3.2.6
1 2
S y m b o l s f o r t y p e s o f flux, c h a r a c t e r i s t i c o f c h e m i c a l c o n s t i t u e n t s a c c o r d i n g t o I S O 1 4 1 7 4
Symbol Name Characteristic o f flux chemical compound
of compound
Constituents Limit o f
constituent, % o f m a s s

MS Manganese-silicate MnO+Si0 2
m i n 50
CaO m a x 15
CS Calcium-silicate CaO+MgO+Si0 2 m i n 55
CaO+MgO m i n 15

CG 3
Calcium-magnesiu CaO+MgO m a x 50
C0 2 min 2
Fe m a x 10
3
CB Calcium-magnesium-basic CaO+MgO От 4 0 до 8 0
C0 2 min 2
Fe m a x 10

CI 3
Calcium-magnesium-iron CaO+MgO m a x 50
C0 2 min 2
Fe от 15 до 6 0
3
IB Calcium-magnesium-iron-basic CaO+MgO От 4 0 до 8 0
C0 2 min 2
Fe от 15 до 6 0

ZS Zirconium-silicat ZrO2+Si02+Mn0 m i n 45
Zr0 2 m i n 15

RS Rutile-silicat Ti0 +Si0 2 2

m i n 50
Ti0 2 m i n 20
AR Aluminate-rutil A1 0 + Ti0
2 3 2 m i n 40

AB Aluminate-basic A1 0 + CaO+MgO
2 3 m i n 40
A1 0 2 3 m i n 20
CaF 2 m a x 22
AS Aluminate-silicat A1 0 + Si0 + Zr0
2 3 2 2 m i n 40
CaF +MgO 2
m i n 30
Zr0 2 min 5
AF Aluminate-fluoride-basic A1 0 + CaF 2 3 2
m i n 70

FB Fluoride-basic CaO+MgO+ CaF +MnO 2

m i n 50
Si0 2 m a x 20
CaF 2
m i n 15

Z — A n y other composition —

' C a r b o n a t e s s u c h a s C a C 0 , M g C 0 i n a g g l o m e r a t e d f l u x a r e c o n v e r t e d to C a O , M g O a n d t h e c o n s t i t u e n t (as % o f m o l e c u l a r w e i g h t ) s h a l l b e
3 3

t h e r a t i o o f t h e r e m a i n i n g a m o u n t e x c l u s i v e o f C O 2 c o n t e n t i n t h e f l u x b a s e d o n t h e total c o n t e n t o f a l l c o n s t i t u e n t s i n f l u x e q u a l to 100 %.
A11 o f m e t a l l i c S i a n d S i - c o m p o u n d a n d / o r their a l l o y s are c o n v e r t e d to S i 0 , a n d all o f m e t a l l i c M n a n d M n - c o m p o u n d a n d / o r t h e i r a l l o y s
2
2

are converted t o M n O (as % o ftheir m o l e c u l a r weight) considering their oxidation d u r i n g welding.

3
T h e a m o u n t o f constituent i n the agglomerated flux shall b e the ratio o fremaining a m o u n t exclusive o fF e content i n the flux.
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4.3.2.7 T o designate t h e presence o f f i l l e r i n v o l v e d 4 3 3 S y m b o l s relating to base metal a n d joint type.

i n w e l d f o r m a t i o n , the f o l l o w i n g letter indices are used i n 4.3.3.1 T h e w e l d e r s ' a p p r o v a l testing a c c o r d i n g t o
w e l d e r s ' a p p r o v a l testing: the results o f p r a c t i c a l tests i s carried o u t w i t h reference
w m = w e l d i n g w i t h f i l l e r m a t e r i a l feed; t o t h e g r o u p s o f base m e t a l t y p e c o m p o s i t i o n i n
n m = w e l d i n g w i t h o u t filler, i.e. t h e w e l d i s f o r m e d accordance w i t h Tables 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 1 , 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 2 и 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 3 .
t h r o u g h the m e l t i n g o f base m e t a l o n l y .
Table 4.3.3.1-1
G r o u p i n g s y s t e m f o r s t e e l s a c c o r d i n g t o I S O / T R 15608

Group Sub-group T y p e s o f steel

1 ) 2)
Steels with a specified m i n i m u m yield strength J? e f f ^ 4 6 0 a n d w i t h a n a l y s i s i n %:
C ^ 0 , 2 5 ; S i ^ 0 , 6 0 ; M n ^ l , 8 0 ; M o ^ 0 , 7 0 ; S ^ 0 , 0 4 5 ; P ^ 0 , 0 4 5 ; C u ^ 0 , 4 0 ; N i ^ 0 , 5 ; C r ^ 0 , 3 (0,4 f o r c a s t i n g s ) ;
Nb^0,06; V^0,10; Ti^0,05
2
1.1 Steels with a specified m i n i m u m yield strength R E H ^ 275 N / m m
1.2 S t e e l s w i t h a s p e c i f i e d m i n i m u m y i e l d s t r e n g t h 275 N / m m < R 2
E H ^ 360 N / m m 2

1.3 N o r m a l i z e d fine g r a i n s t e e l s w i t h a s p e c i f i e d m i n i m u m y i e l d s t r e n g t h R E H >360 N / m m 2

1.4 Steels with i m p r o v e d atmospheric corrosion resistance w h o s e analysis m a y exceed the requirements for the single
elements as indicated under 1
2
T h e r m o m e c h a n i c a U y t r e a t e d fine g r a i n s t e e l s a n d c a s t s t e e l s w i t h a s p e c i f i e d m i n i m u m y i e l d s t r e n g t h R ^ > 360 N / m m
2.1 T h e r m o m e c h a n i c a l l y t r e a t e d fine g r a i n s t e e l s a n d c a s t s t e e l s w i t h a s p e c i f i e d m i n i m u m y i e l d s t r e n g t h
2 2
360 N / m m < й ^ ^ 4 6 0 N / m m
2.2 2
T h e r m o m e c h a n i c a l l y t r e a t e d fine g r a i n s t e e l s a n d c a s t s t e e l s w i t h a s p e c i f i e d m i n i m u m y i e l d s t r e n g t h R ^ > 460 N / m m
Q u e n c h e d a n d t e m p e r e d steels a n d precipitation h a r d e n e d steels except stainless steels w i t h a specified m i n i m u m
2
y i e l d s t r e n g t h R ^ > 360 N / m m
2 2
3.1 Q u e n c h e d a n d t e m p e r e d s t e e l s w i t h a s p e c i f i e d m i n i m u m y i e l d s t r e n g t h 360 N / m m < R ^ < 690 N / m m
2
3.2 Q u e n c h e d a n d t e m p e r e d s t e e l s w i t h a s p e c i f i e d m i n i m u m y i e l d s t r e n g t h R^H > 6 9 0 N / m m
3.3 Precipitation h a r d e n e d steels except stainless steels
L o w v a n a d i u m alloyed steels Cr-Mo-(Ni) w i t h M o ^ 0 , 7 % a n d 0,1 %
4.1 Steels with C r ^ 0 , 3 % a n d N i ^ 0 , 7 %
4.2 Steels with C r ^ 0 , 7 % a n d N i ^ l , 5 %
3)
C r - M o s t e e l s free o f v a n a d i u m w i t h С ^ 0 , 3 5 %
5.1 S t e e l s w i t h 0,75 % ^ C r ^ l , 5 % a n d M o ^ 0 , 7 %
5.2 S t e e l s w i t h 1,5 % < C r ^ 3 , 5 % a n d 0,7 % < M o ^ 1,2 %
5.3 S t e e l s w i t h 3,5 % < C r ^ 7 , 0 % a n d 0,4 % < M o ^ 0 , 7 %
5.4 S t e e l s w i t h 7,0 % < C r ^ 10,0 % a n d 0,7 % < M o «S 1,2 %
H i g h v a n a d i u m alloyed Cr-Mo-(Ni) steels
6.1 S t e e l s w i t h 0,3 % «S C r ^ 0 , 7 5 %, M o ^ 0 , 7 % a n d V ^ 0 , 3 5 %
6.2 S t e e l s w i t h 0,75 % < C r ^ 3 , 5 %; 0,7 % < M o ^ 1,2 % a n d V ^ 0 , 3 5 %
6.3 S t e e l s w i t h 3,5 % < C r ^ 7 , 0 %; M o ^ 0 , 7 % a n d 0,45 % ^ V ^ 0 , 5 5 %
6.4 S t e e l s w i t h 7,0 % < C ^ 1 2 , 5 %; 0,7 % < M o ^ l , 2 % a n d V ^ 0 , 3 5 %
F e r r i t i c , m a r t e n s i t i c o r p r e c i p i t a t i o n h a r d e n e d s t e e l s w i t h C ^ 0 , 3 5 % a n d 10,5 % ^ C r ^ 3 0 %
7.1 Ferritic stainless steels
7.2 Martensitic stainless steels
7.3 Precipitation h a r d e n e d stainless steels
Austenitic stainless steels
8.1 Austenitic stainless steels w i t h C r ^ l 9 %
8.2 A u s t e n i t i c s t a i n l e s s s t e e l s w i t h C r > 19 %
8.3 M a n g a n e s e a u s t e n i t i c s t a i n l e s s s t e e l s w i t h 4,0 % < M n ^ 12,0 %
N i c k e l a l l o y s t e e l s w i t h N i ^ 10,0 %
9.1 N i c k e l alloy steels w i t h N i ^ 3 , 0 %
9.2 N i c k e l a l l o y s t e e l s w i t h 3,0 % < N i ^ 8 , 0 %
9.3 N i c k e l a l l o y s t e e l s w i t h 8,0 % < N i ^ 10,0 %
10 A u s t e n i t i c ferritic stainless steels (duplex)
10.1 A u s t e n i t i c ferritic stainless steels w i t h C r ^ 2 4 , 0 %
10.2 A u s t e n i t i c ferritic s t a i n l e s s steels w i t h C r > 24,0 %
11 S t e e l s c o v e r e d b y g r o u p 1 e x c e p t 0,25 % < С ^ 0 , 8 5 % 4)

11.1 S t e e l s a s i n d i c a t e d u n d e r 11 w i t h 0,25 % < C ^ 0 , 3 5 %

11.2 S t e e l s a s i n d i c a t e d u n d e r 11 w i t h 0,35 % < C ^ 0 , 5 %
11.3 S t e e l s a s i n d i c a t e d u n d e r 11 w i t h 0,5 % < С ^ 0 , 8 5 %

4
I n accordance w i t h the specification o f the steel product standards, R m a y b e r e p l a c e d b y Rpaa-
e H
О Г Й
РО,5-
2 )
A h i g h e r v a l u e i s a c c e p t e d , p r o v i d e d t h a t C r + M o + N i + C u + V ^ 0,75 %.
3 )
"Free o fv a n a d i u m " m e a n s not deliberately added to the material.
4 )
A h i g h e r v a l u e i s a c c e p t e d , p r o v i d e d t h a t C r + M o + N i + C u + V ^ 1 %.
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T a b l e 4.3.3.1-2
G r o u p i n g s y s t e m f o r a l u m i n i u m a n d a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s a c c o r d i n g t o I S O / T R 15608

Group Sub-group Type o faluminium and aluminium alloys

21 Pure a l u m i n i u m ^ 1 % impurities o ralloy content

22 N o n heat treatable alloys
22.1 Aluminium-manganese alloys
22.2 A l u m i n i u m - m a g n e s i u m a l l o y s w i t h M g ^ 1,5 %
22.3 A l u m i n i u m - m a g n e s i u m a l l o y s w i t h 1,5 % < M g ^ 3 , 5 %
22.4 A l u m i n i u m - m a g n e s i u m a l l o y s w i t h M g > 3,5 %
23 H e a t treatable alloys
23.1 Aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloys
23.2 Aluminium-zinc-magnesium alloys
24 Aluminium-silicon alloys with C u ^ l %
24.1 Aluminium-silicon alloys with C u ^ 1 % and 5 % < S i ^ l 5 %
24.2 A l u m i n i u m - s i l i c o n - m a g n e s i u m a l l o y s w i t h C u ^ 1 %, 5 % < S i ^ 15 % a n d 0 , 1 % < M g ^ 0 , 8 0 %
25 A l u m i n i u m - s i l i c o n - c o p p e r a l l o y s w i t h 5 % < S i ^ 14,0 %; 1,0 % < C u ^ 5 , 0 % a n d M g ^ 0 , 8 %
26 Aluminium-copper alloys with 2 % < C u ^ 6 %

N o t e . G r o u p s 2 1 t o 23 a r e g e n e r a l l y f o r w r o u g h t m a t e r i a l s a n d g r o u p s 24 t o 26 a r e g e n e r a l l y u s e d f o r c a s t m a t e r i a l s .

Table 4.3.3.1-3
G r o u p i n g s y s t e m f o r c o p p e r a n d c o p p e r a l l o y s a c c o r d i n g t o I S O / T R 15608
Group Sub-group T y p e o f copper and copper alloys

31 Pure copper
32 Copper-zinc alloys
32.1 Copper-zinc alloys, binary
32.2 Copper-zinc alloys, complex
33 Copper-tin alloys
34 Copper-nickel alloys
35 Copper-aluminium alloys
36 Copper-nickel-zinc alloys
37 C o p p e r a l l o y s , l o w a l l o y e d (less t h a n 5 % o f o t h e r e l e m e n t s ) n o t c o v e r e d b y g r o u p s 3 1 t o 36
38 O t h e r c o p p e r a l l o y s (5 % o r m o r e o t h e r e l e m e n t s ) n o t c o v e r e d b y g r o u p s f r o m 3 1 t o 3 6

4.3.3.2 F o r w e l d e r s certification, specific types o f t\ = m a t e r i a l t h i c k n e s s o f test piece f o r w e l d i n g

w e l d e d j o i n t s are g r o u p e d and c o d e d w i t h the u s e o f the process 1 ;
following symbols: t = m a t e r i a l t h i c k n e s s o f test piece f o r w e l d i n g
2

.1 b u t t w e l d s B W : process 2 ;
ss n b — single-side w e l d i n g w i t h o u t b a c k i n g ; 11 = l e n g t h o f test piece;
ss m b — single-side w e l d i n g w i t h b a c k i n g ; 1 = h a l f w i d t h o f test piece;
2

bs g g — w e l d i n g f r o m b o t h sides w i t h b a c k g o u g i n g lf= e x a m i n a t i o n length;

or back grinding o f welds; si = w e l d m e t a l t h i c k n e s s f o r w e l d i n g process 1 ;
bs n g — w e l d i n g f r o m b o t h sides w i t h o u t ( n o ) b a c k s = w e l d m e t a l t h i c k n e s s f o r w e l d i n g process 2 ;
2

gouging o r without (no) back grinding o f welds; a = d e s i g n t h r o a t thickness;

.2 fillet w e l d s F W : z = leg length o f fillet w e l d
si — s i n g l e layer; 4.3.4.2 T h e w e l d i n g o f w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces i s
m l — m u l t i layer. carried o u t i n t h e u n i f i e d w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s c o m p l y i n g
4.3.4 S y m b o l s r e l a t i n g t o t e s t p i e c e t y p e s a n d w i t h the i n s t r u c t i o n s o f A p p e n d i x 2 .
welding positions. 4.3.5 D e s i g n a t i o n o f p r a c t i c a l t e s t c o n d i t i o n s .
4.3.4.1 F o r practical tests t o a p p r o v e w e l d e r s , t h e T o m a k e a n e n t r y i n a n appropriate c o l u m n o f the
u n i f i e d check w e l d e d j o i n t s — test pieces c o m p l y i n g W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test Certificate a n d i n t h e r e p o r t o f
w i t h t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s o f A p p e n d i x 1 , s h a l l b e used. practical tests, a n a l p h a n u m e r i c d e s i g n a t i o n f o r c o n d i -
G e o m e t r i c p a r a m e t e r s a n d d i m e n s i o n s o f the test pieces t i o n s o f w e l d e r s ' p r a c t i c a l test p e r f o r m a n c e s h a l l b e used.
s h a l l b e i n d i c a t e d u s i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g indices: T h e d e s i g n a t i o n structure p r o v i d e s f o r r e c o r d i n g t h e
P = plate; following information blocks:
T = pipe;
D = outside d i a m e t e r o f a p i p e ; A Bl B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8
t = m a t e r i a l t h i c k n e s s o f test piece (plate o r w a l l
thickness); w h e r e A - r u l e s a n d standard f o r test p e r f o r m a n c e ;
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В — essential variables d e f i n i n g a range o f a p p r o v a l 135 — w e l d i n g process: m e t a l active gas w e l d i n g

o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l T e s t C e r t i f i c a t e o n t h e basis o f ( M A G welding);
t h e practical test results. P — plate (welded j o i n t test piece o f T-joint o f plates P 2 ) ;
T h e d e s i g n a t i o n o f t h e essential variables i s m a d e F W — fillet w e l d ;
2
w i t h t h e use o f t h e f o l l o w i n g indices: 1.2 — steel w i t h a y i e l d s t r e n g t h 2 7 5 № т т < ^ <
2
B l — d e s i g n a t i o n o f w e l d i n g process according t o 360 N / m m ;
4.3.2.1 taking into consideration additional explanations S — solid wire;
o f 4 . 5 . 2 f o r c o m b i n a t i o n o f processes; t l O — thickness o f t h e w e l d e d j o i n t test piece
B 2 — d e s i g n a t i o n o f p r o d u c t t y p e : ( P — plate, m a t e r i a l 10 m m ;
T — p i p e ) w i t h a d d i t i o n a l i n d i c a t i o n i n brackets o f t y p e P B — horizontal-vertical welding position;
o f a w e l d e d j o i n t test piece a c c o r d i n g t o A p p e n d i x 1 ; m l — m u l t i layer welding.
B 3 — designation o f w e l d type: butt w e l d ( B W ) , 3 . R S rules, I S O 9 6 0 6 - 1 : 1 4 1 / 1 3 5 T ( P ) B W 1.2S t 2 0
3

fillet w e l d ( F W ) ; ( 5 / 1 5 ) D 2 0 0 P A ss n b
B 4 — d e s i g n a t i o n o f base m e t a l g r o u p o f t h e w e l d e d Explanation:
j o i n t test piece i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h I S O / T R 1 5 6 0 8 T h e tests are p e r f o r m e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e r e q u i r e ­
(refer t o 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 ) ; m e n t s o f t h e R S rules a n d I S O 9 6 0 6 - 1 ;
B 5 — d e s i g n a t i o n o f types o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s 1 4 1 / 1 3 5 — c o m b i n a t i o n o f t w o w e l d i n g processes:
w h i c h d e t e r m i n e t h e i r range o f a p p r o v a l i n accordance r o o t r u n - t u n g s t e n i n e r t gas w e l d i n g ( T I G w e l d i n g ) ,
w i t h 4 . 5 . 6 : f o r w e l d i n g process 111 — t y p e o f electrode filling a n d capping r u n s — m e t a l a c t i v e gas w e l d i n g
c o v e r i n g (refer t o 4 . 3 . 2 . 3 ) , f o r w e l d i n g processes 114, ( M A G welding);
1 3 6 , 137 — t y p e o f f i l l e r o f t h e flux-cored w i r e (refer t o T — p i p e ( w e l d e d j o i n t test piece o f b u t t j o i n t o f
4 . 3 . 2 . 3 ) , f o r w e l d i n g processes 1 4 1 , 15 a n d 3 1 1 — t h e pipes P 3 ) ;
presence o f filler feed (refer t o 4 . 3 . 2 . 7 ) , f o r w e l d i n g B W — butt weld;
processes 1 3 1 a n d 135 — d e s i g n a t i o n o f s o l i d w i r e S; 1.2 — steel w i t h a y i e l d strength 2 7 5 N / m m < R < 2
eH
2
B 6 — dimensions o f w e l d e d j o i n t test piece: plate o r 360 N / m m ;
pipe m a t e r i a l thickness t, i n m m , outside pipe diameter D, S — solid wire;
in m m ; t20 (5/15) — thickness o f the pipe w a l l o f the w e l d e d
B 7 — unified w e l d i n g position o f the welded j o i n t j o i n t test piece 2 0 m m ( w e l d thickness f o r T I G — % \ = 5 m m ;
test piece according t o A p p e n d i x 2 ; w e l d thickness f o r M A G — S 2 w e l d i n g = 1 5 m m ) ;
B 8 — conditions o f w e l d e d j o i n t performance (refer D 2 0 0 — outside p i p e d i a m e t e r o f w e l d e d j o i n t test
t o 4.3.3.2), defining the range o f approval o f the W e l d e r piece 2 0 0 m m ;
A p p r o v a l Test Certificate according t o 4.5.9; refer t o Table P A — flat p o s i t i o n ;
4.5.9-1 f o r B W a n d Table 4.5.9-2 f o r F W , f o r w e l d i n g ss n b — single-side w e l d i n g , n o b a c k i n g .
process 3 1 1 a n i n d e x o f the w e l d i n g process i s indicated
(rw — rightward welding, l w — leftward welding).
Examples: 4.4 P R O C E D U R E F O R A P P R O V A L TESTING
1. R S rules, I S O 9 6 0 6 - 1 : 11 I P ( P i ) B W 1.3 B t l 2 P F bs OF W E L D E R S
Explanation:
T h e tests are p e r f o r m e d according t o t h e r e q u i r e ­ 4.4.1 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t e s t s p e r f o r m a n c e
m e n t s o f t h e R S rules a n d I S O 9 6 0 6 - 1 ; procedure.
111 — w e l d i n g process: m a n u a l m e t a l arc w e l d i n g T h e procedure f o r welders' certification comprises
w i t h c o v e r e d electrodes; theoretical and practical examinations b y the welder t o
P ( P i ) — plate ( w e l d e d j o i n t test piece o f b u t t j o i n t o f be certified.
plates P I ) ; T h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n s h a l l b e started w i t h t h e practical
B W — butt weld; e x a m i n a t i o n . I f t h e w e l d e r fails t o pass t h e practical
1.3 — n o r m a l i z e d f i n e g r a i n steels w i t h a y i e l d examination, h e is not admitted t o other examinations
s t r e n g t h ReH > 3 6 0 N / m m ; 2
a n d is considered t o h a v e f a i l e d t o b e certified.
В — basic c o v e r i n g o f electrodes; D u r i n g the theoretical examination, the welder shall
t l 2 — thickness o f t h e w e l d e d j o i n t test piece a n s w e r at least 15 questions c o v e r i n g t h e m a j o r sections
m a t e r i a l 12 m m ; o f general a n d special ( b y p r o f e s s i o n ) subjects. T h e
P F — vertical-upward welding position; questions are selected f o r each w e l d i n g process b y t h e
bs — w e l d i n g f r o m b o t h sides. certification panel.
2 . R S rules, I S O 9 6 0 6 - 1 : 135 P ( P ) F W 1.2S t l O P B m l
2 I n e x a m i n i n g , t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n p a n e l applies o n e o f
Explanation: t h e f o l l o w i n g m e t h o d s o r t h e c o m b i n a t i o n thereof:
T h e tests are p e r f o r m e d according t o t h e r e q u i r e ­ written verification o f knowledge;
m e n t s o f t h e R S rules a n d I S O 9 6 0 6 - 1 : oral questioning;
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computer verification o f knowledge; p e r f o r m a n c e ( a g r o o v e angle, r o o t face, r o o t gap) s h a l l b e

w r i t t e n d e s c r i p t i o n f o l l o w e d b y a practical d e m o n - representative f o r those used i n m a n u f a c t u r e ;
stration o n the relevant equipment. test p i e c e d i m e n s i o n s s h a l l b e s t a t e d i n t h e
T h e e x a m i n a t i o n results are assessed b y the certifica- Specification a n d c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements o f
t i o n p a n e l as " A c c e p t e d / N o t accepted". T h e designation Appendix 1;
"Accepted" corresponds t o a t least 8 0 % o f the correct w e l d i n g e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e o f t h e s a m e t y p e as t h a t
answers t o the questions asked. T h e w e l d e r i s considered used i n m a n u f a c t u r e ;
t o b e certified w h e n passing b o t h practical a n d theoretical test pieces w e l d i n g s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d i n t h e
examinations. positions a n d angles o f pipe branch connections
I f t h e w e l d e r h a s passed t h e p r a c t i c a l e x a m i n a t i o n , n o r m a l l y used i n m a n u f a c t u r e ;
b u t h a s f a i l e d t h e t h e o r e t i c a l o n e , h e i s a l l o w e d t o resit w e l d i n g c o n d i t i o n s a n d t h e w e l d i n g sequence i n t h e
t h e latter b y a n a d d i t i o n a l a p p l i c a t i o n w i t h i n h a l f a y e a r g r o o v e s h a l l t o c o r r e s p o n d t o those used i n m a n u f a c t u r e ;
since t h e d a y o f t h e first e x a m i n a t i o n , b u t n o t e a r l i e r t h a n c o m b i n a t i o n o f base m e t a l , f i l l e r a n d a u x i l i a r y
t w o w e e k s after t h e i n i t i a l date o f t h e t h e o r e t i c a l m a t e r i a l s s h a l l c o r r e s p o n d t o t h e c o n d i t i o n s used i n
e x a m i n a t i o n . I n case o f r e o c c u r r i n g n e g a t i v e result o f manufacture;
t h e t h e o r e t i c a l e x a m i n a t i o n , t h e w e l d e r i s considered t o w e l d i n g t i m e f o r t h e test piece s h a l l c o r r e s p o n d t o
have failed the certification. t h e standards a p p l i e d i n m a n u f a c t u r e ;
4.4.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r p r a c t i c a l t e s t s p r o c e d u r e . test piece shall have at least one stop and one re-start i n
4.4.2.1 W e l d e r s ' practical tests a r e p e r f o r m e d b y the r o o t r u n and i n the top capping r u n and shall be identified
w e l d i n g t h e w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 1 . i n the inspection length t o b e examined; this requirement is
T h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e w e l d i n g o f check test pieces mandatory f o r m a n u a l and semiautomatic w e l d i n g ;
s h a l l b e w i t n e s s e d b y a t least three m e m b e r s o f t h e w h e r e t h e pre-heat, c o n t r o l l e d heat i n p u t are r e q u i r e d
certification panel: o r t h e r e q u i r e m e n t f o r t h e m i n i m u m / m a x i m u m interpass
o n e c e r t i f i e d w e l d i n g engineer; temperature is regulated f o r particular welded j o i n t s
one representative o f t h e technical c o n t r o l service ( c o m b i n a t i o n s o f base m e t a l a n d w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s )
h a v i n g t h e qualification l e v e l p e r m i t t i n g h i m t o m a k e i n manufacture practice, these parameters o f t h e
conclusions o n the c o n t r o l results t h r o u g h v i s u a l testing; t e c h n o l o g i c a l process s h a l l b e m e t w h i l e w e l d i n g t h e
o n e R e g i s t e r representative. w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces f o r t h e w e l d e r s ' a p p r o v a l test;
4.4.2.2 P r i o r t o t h e w e l d i n g , a n i d e n t i f i c a t i o n n u m b e r w h e r e t h e p o s t - w e l d heat t r e a t m e n t i s r e q u i r e d f o r
registered i n t h e test r e p o r t i s stamped o n test pieces o f p a r t i c u l a r w e l d e d j o i n t s i n m a n u f a c t u r e practice, t h i s
welded joints. o p e r a t i o n b e c o m e s m a n d a t o r y f o r t h e w e l d e d j o i n t test
A d d i t i o n a l l y , w e l d i n g positions f o r a l l test pieces shall pieces o n l y i n case w h e n t h e test p r o g r a m p r o v i d e s f o r
be m a r k e d o n the test assembly, a n d f o r fixed pipe w e l d s , t h e b e n d test o f test specimens. F o r o t h e r cases, t h e post-
the 12 o'clock w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n shall also b e m a r k e d . w e l d heat t r e a t m e n t o f w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces m a y b e
T h e a s s e m b l y o f j o i n t parts f o r w e l d i n g i s carried o u t o m i t t e d i f agreed w i t h t h e Register;
b y t h e w e l d e r t o b e certified. T h e w e l d i n g o f t h e test test pieces s h a l l b e u n a m b i g u o u s l y i d e n t i f i e d ;
piece i s a l l o w e d b y t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n p a n e l m e m b e r after as agreed w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r s u r v e y o r , i t i s a l l o w e d t o
accepting t h e q u a l i t y o f a s s e m b l y f o r w e l d i n g . r e m o v e m i n o r surface i m p e r f e c t i o n s o f i n t e r n a l l a y e r
T h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n p a n e l c a n d i s c o n t i n u e t h e practical beads o f t h e w e l d b y g r i n d i n g o r a n y o t h e r m e t h o d used
examination i f the welder has violated the welding i n m a n u f a c t u r e . T h e r e m o v a l o f defects o n t h e surface
c o n d i t i o n s a n d procedure o r i t i s o b v i o u s t h a t h e i s layer, as w e l l as t h e c o n t i n u o u s g r i n d i n g o r g o u g i n g o f
u n a b l e t o w e l d t h e test piece i n accordance w i t h t h e t h e r o o t pass o n t h e r e i n f o r c e m e n t side a r e n o t a l l o w e d .
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f a s p e c i f i c a t i o n a n d t h e R S rules. 4.4.2.4 T h e t h i c k n e s s o f m e t a l f o r t h e test pieces t o
4.4.2.3 I n t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f p r a c t i c a l q u a l i f i c a t i o n be w e l d e d , t h e i r d i a m e t e r f o r testing t h e pipes w e l d i n g
tests f o r w e l d e r s ' a p p r o v a l t e s t i n g , t h e w e l d i n g s h a l l b e s h a l l b e specified w i t h due regard f o r t h e actual range o f
p e r f o r m e d o n t h e basis o f t h e W e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e these characteristic values i n accordance w i t h t h e
s p e c i f i c a t i o n ( o f a m a n u f a c t u r e r ) o f a n established manufacturer's a p p l i c a t i o n a n d f o r t h e range o f a p p r o v a l
p a t t e r n w h i c h i s c o m p l e t e d i n accordance w i t h t h e actual b y the Register according t o the requirements o f 4.5.9.
conditions o f welding under production conditions. T h e T h e a s s e m b l y a n d w e l d i n g o f b u t t plate j o i n t s s h a l l
following requirements shall b e fulfilled: prevent angular deformations o f the welded j o i n t
test pieces s h a l l b e w e l d e d u s i n g t h e w e l d i n g c o m p l e t e d (its flatness).
processes a p p l i e d i n m a n u f a c t u r e ; I n single-side s i n g l e - r u n f i l l e t w e l d i n g o f T - j o i n t s o f
filler m a t e r i a l s h a l l b e consistent w i t h t h e p e c u l i a - plates a n d pipes, t h e effective t h r o a t t h i c k n e s s o f t h e fillet
rities o f t h e w e l d i n g process a n d p o s i t i o n ; w e l d a s h a l l b e w i t h i n t h e f o l l o w i n g range depending o n
s t r u c t u r a l c o m p o n e n t s o f edge p r e p a r a t i o n f o r t h e base m e t a l thickness t:
w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces o f t h e test pieces f o r tests 0,5f<a<0,7*.
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F o r p i p e c o n n e c t i o n s t h e m i n i m u m check w e l d presence o f e n t r y " A p p r o v e d f o r p i p e w e l d i n g at l i m i t e d

length o f 1 5 0 m m is required. W h e n t h e pipe access" i n c o l u m n " R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l " ( l i n e " w e l d i n g
c i r c u m f e r e n c e i s less t h a n 1 5 0 m m , w e l d e d j o i n t test p o s i t i o n / t y p e o f test piece") o f W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test
pieces s h a l l b e r e q u i r e d f o r a p p r o v a l tests w i t h t h e Certificate i s r e q u i r e d w h e n t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s
m a x i m u m o f three test pieces. ( i n d e p e n d e n t l y o f each o t h e r o r i n t o t a l ) a r e r e l e v a n t i n
4.4.3 T y p e s o f test p i e c e s f o r w e l d e r s ' p r a c t i c a l tests. actual practice:
4.4.3.1 T h e n u m b e r , d i m e n s i o n s a n d s t r u c t u r a l .1 access t o t h e w e l d i n g z o n e is b o u n d e d i n t h e r a d i a l
e l e m e n t s o f w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces f o r p r a c t i c a l tests d i r e c t i o n b y t h e p l a n e w h i c h i s p a r a l l e l t o o r i n c l i n e d at
s h a l l b e specified b y t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n p a n e l according t o s o m e angle t o t h e p i p e l i n e a x i s . T h e b o u n d a r y c o n d i t i o n :
t h e R S rules r e q u i r e m e n t depending o n t h e range o f t h e a m i n i m u m distance m e a s u r e d p e r p e n d i c u l a r l y t o t h e
w o r k s , stated i n t h e a p p l i c a t i o n , f o r w h i c h t h e w e l d e r i s pipe axis i n the plane o f the welded j o i n t f r o m the outer
certified. p i p e surface t o t h e surface ( o n e o r m o r e ) b o u n d i n g access
S p e c i f y i n g t h e t y p e o f a u n i f i e d w e l d e d j o i n t test t o t h e w e l d i n g z o n e does n o t exceed 4 0 0 m m . T h e
piece a m o n g those g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 1 , t h e r e q u i r e ­ welding positions, i.e. pipe axis orientation, shall
m e n t s a n d e x p l a n a t i o n s set f o r t h b e l o w s h a l l b e f o l l o w e d . c o r r e s p o n d t o t h e range o f a p p r o v a l ;
4.4.3.2 P j test piece i s t h e m a i n test piece used f o r .2 access t o t h e w e l d i n g z o n e i s l o n g i t u d i n a l l y
t h e a p p r o v a l t e s t i n g o f w e l d e r s f o r t h e w e l d i n g o f plate b o u n d e d b y t h e surface t h a t crosses t h e p i p e i n t h e
structures w h i c h , depending o n t h e range o f a p p r o v a l , immediate neighborhood o f the welded joint. T h e
m a y be welded i n various welding positions and w i t h b o u n d a r y c o n d i t i o n : a m i n i m u m distance m e a s u r e d
v a r i o u s s t r u c t u r a l e l e m e n t s o f t h e edge p r e p a r a t i o n . p e r p e n d i c u l a r l y o v e r t h e o u t e r p i p e surface f r o m t h e
4.4.3.3 T h e T - j o i n t test piece P f o r plates i s 2
w e l d i n g l i n e t o t h e pipe-crossing surface does n o t exceed
a d d i t i o n a l a n d i s used i n t h e cases specified i n 4 . 5 . 5 100 m m .
for the approval testing o f welders f o r the performance o f T h e e x t e n s i o n o f t h e range o f a p p r o v a l i n A p p r o v a l
single-run fillet welds w i t h o u t beveling. Test C e r t i f i c a t e t o t h e p i p e w e l d i n g at l i m i t e d access
N o t e s : 1. T h e w e l d e r s w h o h a v e p a s s e d t h e tests o n
requires t h e m a n d a t o r y p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e w e l d e r ' s
certification o n P i and/or P test pieces, c a nb e e n g a g e d i n tack
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practical tests o n P test pieces. I n s o d o i n g , i n s o m e
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welding within the range o f approval specified i n h i s Welder cases, i f agreed w i t h t h e Register, t h e w e l d i n g o f P test 6
A p p r o v a l Test Certificate.
2. T h e R e g i s t e r m a y r e q u i r e t h e t e s t s o n c e r t i f i c a t i o n o n t e s t
pieces m a y b e needed o n l y .
piece P i t a * and/or Р * f o r assemblers/welders engaged i n tack
21йс 4.4.3.8 T h e test f o r branch connection o n t h e P test 7
welding only, provided the requirements for the range o fapproval for piece supplements t h e welders' approval testing f o r t h e
essential variables are met.
w e l d i n g o f high-loaded g r i d w o r k pipe structures a n d
4.4.3.4 B u t t j o i n t test piece P i n pipes i s t h e m a i n
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presumes t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y w i t h t h e w e l d e r o f the approval
test piece used f o r t h e a p p r o v a l testing o f w e l d e r s f o r t h e test f o r t h e w e l d i n g o f T - , Y - a n d K - pipe j o i n t s o f the
w e l d i n g o f p i p e l i n e s w h i c h , depending o n t h e range o f relevant diameter a n d w a l l thickness. T h i s t y p e o f tests is
approval, m a y be welded i n various welding positions m a n d a t o r y i n the welders' approval testing f o r the w e l d i n g
a n d w i t h v a r i o u s s t r u c t u r a l e l e m e n t s o f t h e edge o f pipe j o i n t s h a v i n g the outside diameter o f the branch t o
preparation. be j o i n e d - D > 2 0 0 m m , its w a l l thickness t ^ 12 m m a n d
2 2

4.4.3.5 P test piece m a y b e used f o r t h e a p p r o v a l

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the angle b e t w e e n pipe axes less t h a n 70°.
testing o f w e l d e r s f o r t h e s i n g l e - r u n f i l l e t w e l d i n g o f p i p e T h e P test piece d i m e n s i o n s r e c o m m e n d e d :
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j o i n t s . T h e m a i n cases o f t h i s test piece a p p l i c a t i o n are outside d i a m e t e r o f t h e m a i n p i p e D > 1,5-D ; 1 2

specified i n 4 . 5 . 5 . outside d i a m e t e r o f t h e p i p e b e i n g j o i n e d D = 2 0 0 2

4.4.3.6 T h e u n i f i e d b u t j o i n t test piece P w i t h a 6 t o 3 0 0 m m a n d its w a l l t h i c k n e s s t > 2 0 m m . 2

restricting r i n g s h a l l b e used f o r t h e a p p r o v a l t e s t i n g o f T h e r o o t r u n a n d at least f o u r subsequent r u n s s h a l l

w e l d e r s f o r t h e w e l d i n g o f T - , Y - a n d K - j o i n t s i n pipes be p e r f o r m e d w i t h i n a sector o f 180° f r o m 6 t o 12 h
(pipe-to-pipe o r pipe-to-plate) w i t h f u l l o r p a r t i a l j o i n t p o s i t i o n . T h e t e s t i n g o f t h e P test piece i s carried o u t
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p e n e t r a t i o n . T h e w e l d i n g o f t h e w e l d e d j o i n t test piece, u s i n g t h e m a g n e t i c particle/dye penetrant testing together

unless o t h e r w i s e specified, i s p e r f o r m e d i n t h e H - L 0 4 5 w i t h t h e m a c r o e x a m i n a t i o n . F o u r m a c r o s e c t i o n s corre­
position. sponding t o the 3, 6, 9 and 12 h welding positions shall
be t a k e n o f t h e test piece.
N o t e . T h e J - L 0 4 5 w e l d i n g position for the test p i e c e P m a y 6

be used i f the welder's range o f approval provides (according to the

application for qualification) for the downhill w e l d i n g o f pipeline ring N o t e s : 1. T h e u l t r a s o n i c t e s t i n g o f t h e P test p i e c e m a y b e
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b u t t s ( f r o m 12 d o w n t o 6 h o u r s ) . carried out using the additionally approved diagram a n d procedure o f

its p e r f o r m a n c e .
4.4.3.7 I n m o u n t i n g o f ship's p i p e l i n e s , t h e w e l d i n g 2. F o r a p p r o v a l t e s t i n g f o r t h e w e l d i n g o f b r a n c h c o n n e c t i o n s
h a v i n g parameters n o t c o v e r e d b y the P test piece, the performance
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is g e n e r a l l y p e r f o r m e d u n d e r c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e l i m i t e d o f practical tests o nthe P test piece i s considered a s adequate, w h i l e

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access t o a w e l d e d j o i n t w h a t m a k e s necessary f o r t h e f o r t h i n - w a l l e d p i p e s (t < 3 m m ) , t h e t e s t p i e c e s a r e v a r i o u s v e r s i o n s

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o f the P a n d P type.
w e l d e r t o h a v e t h e special t r a i n i n g a n d r e l e v a n t s k i l l . T h e 3 4
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4.4.3.9 T h e P test piece is u s e d f o r t h e a p p r o v a l test

8 W h e n fracture test i s used, t h e w e l d e d j o i n t test piece
o f w e l d e r s f o r r e p a i r i n g casting a n d f o r g i n g defects. I n s o e x a m i n a t i o n l e n g t h s h a l l b e c u t i n t o t h e test s p e c i m e n s o f
d o i n g , t h e specific d i m e n s i o n s a n d m a t e r i a l f o r test piece e q u a l w i d t h w i t h i n t h e e x a m i n a t i o n l e n g t h discarding t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e are subject t o t h e a d d i t i o n a l c l a r i f i c a t i o n b y plate ends a c c o r d i n g t o F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 2 - 1 , a. I n s o d o i n g , t h e
the certification p a n e l a n d i n d i v i d u a l l y agreed w i t h t h e entire test piece e x a m i n a t i o n l e n g t h s h a l l b e tested b y t h e
Register. b e n d i n g failure o f specimens d i m e n s i o n e d a c c o r d i n g t o
F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 2 - 1 , с i n s u c h a w a y that t h e fracture l e n g t h i s
N o t e . It i s r e c o m m e n d e d to combine the approval testing f o r
repairing castings a n d forgings with that f o r t h e welding o f plate n o t interrupted.
structures o r pipes u s i n g t h e s a m e w e l d i n g process a n d for the s a m e I n t h e case o f single-side w e l d i n g w i t h o u t t h e
group o fbase metal.
remaining backing, h a l f o f the examination length o f
4.4.4 M e t h o d s f o r a s s e s s m e n t o f w e l d e r s ' p r a c ­ the test piece s h a l l b e tested o n test specimens l o a d e d o n
tical test results. the face side a n d t h e o t h e r h a l f o n t h e r o o t side a c c o r d i n g
4.4.4.1 A f t e r w e l d i n g each test piece completed shall be to Fig. 4.4.4.2-2.
tested according t o Table 4.4.4.1 i n the as-welded condition. I f the continuity o f w e l d metal is checked b y bend
W h e n p e r m a n e n t b a c k i n g w a s used i n t h e qualifica­ test, t h e d i a g r a m o f c u t t i n g - o u t a n d t h e n u m b e r o f test
t i o n test i t s h a l l b e r e m o v e d p r i o r t o destructive testing. specimens depend o n t h e test t y p e (transverse b e n d test
T h e test s p e c i m e n f o r m a c r o e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e o r side b e n d test).
prepared a n d etched o n o n e side t o clearly r e v e a l t h e W h e n t r a n s v e r s e b e n d test i s c a r r i e d o u t , t h e
weld. Polishing is n o t required. e x a m i n a t i o n l e n g t h s h a l l b e c u t i n t o test specimens o f
I n accordance w i t h t h e i n d i c a t i o n s i n N o t e 3 t o e q u a l w i d t h , a n d a l l o f t h e m s h a l l b e tested. H a l f o f t h e
T a b l e 4.4.4.1 f o r slagless w e l d i n g processes, t h e testing e x a m i n a t i o n l e n g t h is tested w i t h a p p l y i n g t e n s i o n o n t h e
s h a l l b e s u p p l e m e n t e d b y e i t h e r t w o a d d i t i o n a l b e n d tests w e l d r o o t , w h i l e t h e o t h e r h a l f — o n face side o f t h e
( o n e face a n d o n e r o o t o r t w o side b e n d s ) o r t w o fracture weld.
tests ( o n e face a n d o n e r o o t ) . W h e n o n l y side b e n d tests are used, a m i n i m u m o f
4.4.4.2 Test pieces P i o f b u t t p l a t e j o i n t s . T h e f o u r test specimens s h a l l b e t a k e n e q u a l l y spaced a l o n g
c o n t i n u i t y o f w e l d m e t a l o f b u t t plate j o i n t test pieces the e x a m i n a t i o n length. O n e o f these side b e n d tests s h a l l
s h a l l b e c h e c k e d b y r a d i o g r a p h i c testing o r , i f agreed be t a k e n f r o m t h e start a n d stop area i n t h e e x a m i n a t i o n
w i t h t h e Register, f o r t h i c k n e s s o f 8 m m a n d m o r e length. T h e size o f t h e specimens a n d t h e d i a g r a m o f
u l t r a s o n i c testing i s a l l o w e d . b e n d tests s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
A s alternative t o n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing, fracture o r 4.2.3.2.3, Part X I V "Welding" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e
static b e n d tests m a y b e u s e d t o check t h e c o n t i n u i t y o f Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships and
weld metal. Fig. 4.4.4.2-3.
Table 4.4.4.1
M e t h o d s o f testing o f welded joint test pieces I nwelders' practical tests
T y p e o f w e l d e d joint test piece
Testing methods
Pi P i toe* P P P
2tack P 5 and P 6
p 7
P
3 2 8

and
3^ ( <12 г>12 3^ t <12 г>12 3^ ( <12 г>12 Ci and C 2
C 3 and C 4
P 4

Visual testing + + + + + + + + + + + +
Radiographic testing +1,2 +1,2 +1,2 +1,2 +1,2 +1,2 +
Ultrasonic testing 2 2 2 2 2 2
+ +
+ + + + + +
Bend W e l d root a n d t o p +1,3 +3,4 +1,3,4
test
Side bend +1,3 +1,3,4 +1,3,4
— — — — — — —

Fracture test +1,3 +1,3 + 5 +1,3,4 +1,3,4 + 5 +1,3,4 +1,3,4

—
Macro examination + 6
+ + + +
1 pc 1 pc 3 pes 3 pes
Magnetic particle/dye penet­ + 6
+ +
— — — — — — —
rant testing
' E i t h e r radiographic testing o rb e n d o r fracture tests shall b e used.
2
F o r thickness o f 8 m m a n d more, t h eradiographic testing m a y b e replaced b y a n ultrasonic testing except f o raustenitic a n d austenitic
f e r r i t i c s t e e l s ( g r o u p s 8 a n d 10, r e s p e c t i v e l y ) a n d f o r a l u m i n u m a n d c o p p e r a l l o y s .
3
W h e n r a d i o g r a p h i c o r ultrasonic testing (rather t h a n b e n d o r fracture tests) i s u s e d , t h e n additional b e n d o r fracture tests are m a n d a t o r y f o r
s l a g l e s s w e l d i n g p r o c e s s e s 1 3 1 , 135, 136, 1 3 7 ( b o t h o f t h e m o n l y f o r m e t a l c o r e d w i r e s - M ) , 1 4 1 a n d 3 1 1 .
" F o r outside p i p e diameter o f butt joints D ^ 2 5 m m , the b e n d o rfracture tests m a y b e replaced b y a notched tensile test o f the complete test
p i e c e ( r e f e r t o F i g . 4.4.4.4-2).
' A d d i t i o n a l tests m a y b e required, at t h e discretion o f the Register.
^ s t e a d o f t h e fracture test o f a w e l d , i t i s allowed t o e x a m i n e t h e w e l d i n g quality u s i n g m a g n e t i c particle/dye penetrant testing i n
combination with macro examination.
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c)

F i g . 4.4.4.2-1
Fracture tests o f test pieces P i o f butt plate joints:
a — d i a g r a m o f test s p e c i m e n cutting-out
(the e x a m i n a t i o n l e n g t h ^ i s d i v i d e d i n t o e v e n n u m b e r o f s p e c i m e n s ) ;
b — profiles o f cuts for preparation o f specimens
f o r f r a c t u r e t e s t a c c o r d i n g t o I S O 9017;
с — s p e c i m e n f o r f r a c t u r e t e s t s w i t h s i d e c u t s o f "q" t y p e

a) <4Л

b)

a) b)

F i g . 4.4.4.2-3
S i z e s o f s p e c i m e n s a n d d i a g r a m o f static b e n d test
with tensioning o fthe w e l d face side
(a), w e l d r o o t (b) a n d o f s i d e b e n d t e s t s (c) f o r t e s t p i e c e s P i
c) o f butt plate joints and P , P and P 3 5 6

of butt pipe joints

F i g . 4.4.4.2-2
D i a g r a m o f fracture test o f test pieces P i o f butt plate joints:
a — w i t h tension o n w e l d root; F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 3 . F o r test p e r f o r m a n c e , the test p i e c e s h a l l b e
b — with tension o nw e l d reinforcement; cut o u t i n t o several test specimens w i t h i n t h e specified
с — alternative types o f specimens for fracture test i n s p e c t i o n l e n g t h discarding the plate ends 2 5 m m w i d e
w i t h "q" t y p e p r o f i l e l o n g i t u d i n a l n o t c h i n t h e w e l d c e n t r e f r o m each edge a c c o r d i n g t o F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 3 , a, a n d each
with tension o nw e l d root and weld reinforcement
s p e c i m e n s h a l l b e tested i n accordance w i t h the d i a g r a m
s h o w n i n F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 3 , b and e x a m i n e d after destruction.
4.4.4.3 T e s t p i e c e s P o f p l a t e T - j o i n t s . T h e
2
I n o r d e r t o d e s t r o y the s p e c i m e n a l o n g the centre o f the
c o n t i n u i t y o f w e l d m e t a l o f p l a t e T - j o i n t test pieces s h a l l w e l d ( w h i c h i s especially i m p o r t a n t f o r s u c h v i s c o s e
be c h e c k e d b y test s p e c i m e n fracture test a c c o r d i n g t o m a t e r i a l s as a l u m i n u m and copper), l o n g i t u d i n a l n o t c h e s
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a)

a) b)

c)

F i g . 4.4.4.4-1
D i a g r a m o f cutting-out o f test p i e c e s P , P a n d P
3 5 6

o f butt pipe joints:

F i g . 4.4.4.3 a — for welding positions P A a n d P C
B e n d test o f test p i e c e s P o f plate T-joints:
2
(1, 2 — p l a c e s f o r s e l e c t i o n o f f r a c t u r e t e s t
a — d i a g r a m o f test s p e c i m e n cutting-out or b e n d test specimens;
If - e x a m i n a t i o n l e n g t h o f t h e w e l d ) ; If— e x a m i n a t i o n l e n g t h ) ;
b — possible diagrams o f testing; b — for welding positions PF, P G , H-L045 a n d J-L045
- t e s t s p e c i m e n w i t h a "q" t y p e p r o f i l e l o n g i t u d i n a l n o t c h ( 1 , 2, 3, 4 — p l a c e s f o r s e l e c t i o n o f f r a c t u r e t e s t
in the center o f the w e l d or b e n d test specimens;
If— e x a m i n a t i o n l e n g t h ) ;
с — f r a c t u r e t e s t s p e c i m e n w i t h "q" t y p e n o t c h p r o f i l e .

o f square o r sharp a n g l e cross-section m a y b e m a d e

г > 1,8 m m : d - 4,5 m m
a l o n g t h e w e l d (refer t o F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 3 , c ) . I n s u c h a case,
t < 1,8 m m : d - 3,5 m m
t h e t h i c k n e s s o f t h e f i l l e t w e l d o n t h e test piece s h a l l b e at
least 8 0 % o f t h e i n i t i a l v a l u e . I n s o m e cases p r e l i m i n a r y
c o o l i n g o f t h e s p e c i m e n i s a l l o w e d t o cause t h e m e t a l w e l d m e t a l . D u r i n g t h e fracture test t h e w h o l e e x a m i n a ­
fragile c o n d i t i o n . t i o n l e n g t h s h a l l b e tested (refer t o F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 4 - 1 , a) f o r
T h e w e l d fracture test m a y b e replaced b y t h e t e s t i n g w h i c h a t least 4 s p e c i m e n s o f sizes a c c o r d i n g t o
o f t h e w e l d quality using magnetic particle o r d y e F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 4 - 1 , c, s h a l l b e tested. I f t h e p i p e d i a m e t e r i s
penetrant testing i n combination w i t h t h e macro t o o s m a l l ( e x a m i n a t i o n l e n g t h o f t h e w e l d i s less t h a n
e x a m i n a t i o n . I n t h i s case t w o m a c r o s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e 1 5 0 m m ) a n d does n o t a l l o w m a k i n g t h e required n u m b e r
cut o u t . O n e m a c r o s e c t i o n s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m t h e start o f test specimens, t h e n a d d i t i o n a l test specimens s h a l l b e
a n d stop area i n t h e e x a m i n a t i o n l e n g t h . m a d e a n d tested i n accordance w i t h 4 . 4 . 2 . 4 .
4.4.4.4 Test pieces P o f butt pipe j o i n t s . T h e c o n t i n u i t y
3 I n o r d e r t o a c h i e v e a fracture i n t h e w e l d o f t h e test
o f w e l d m e t a l o f butt pipe j o i n t test pieces shall b e checked s p e c i m e n , t h e latter m a y b e l o n g i t u d i n a l l y n o t c h e d o n
using t h e radiographic testing, and, i f agreed w i t h t h e b o t h ends o f t h e s p e c i m e n as s h o w n i n F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 4 - 1 , c.
Register, f o r thickness o f n o t less t h a n 8 m m a n d i f I n t h e case o f single-side w e l d i n g w i t h o u t t h e
practicable, t h e ultrasonic testing m a y b e applied. F o r remaining b a c k i n g , h a l f o f t h e i n s p e c t i o n l e n g t h o f t h e
slagless w e l d i n g processes 1 3 1 , 1 3 5 , 136, 1 3 7 (the latter test piece s h a l l b e tested o n test specimens l o a d e d o n t h e
t w o o n l y f o r m e t a l cored w i r e s — M ) , 1 4 1 a n d 3 1 1 t h e face side a n d t h e o t h e r h a l f o n t h e r o o t side a c c o r d i n g t o
n u m b e r o f additional fracture a n d transverse b e n d speci­ Fig. 4.4.4.2-2.
m e n s depends o n the w e l d i n g positions used i n t h e t e s t F o r T e n s i o n test s p e c i m e n f o r t e s t i n g b u t t j o i n t s o f pipes
P A a n d P C w e l d i n g positions, o n e test specimen f o r the r o o t w i t h outside diameter Z ) < 25 m m .
b e n d and o n e test specimen f o r the lace side b e n d shall b e W h e r e w e l d m e t a l c o n t i n u i t y is checked b y b e n d tests,
tested (refer t o F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 4 - 1 , a). F o r a l l other w e l d i n g the d i a g r a m o f cutting-out a n d n u m b e r o f test specimens
positions t w o additional specimens shall b e tested f o r t h e depend o n t h e test types a n d are s i m i l a r t o t h e ones
root b e n d a n d lace side b e n d (refer t o F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 4 - 1 , b). specified i n 4.4.4.2 f o r b u t t plate j o i n t . W h e n o n l y side
A s a l t e r n a t i v e t o n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g , fracture o r b e n d test i s carried out, t h e places o f cutting-out o f side
static b e n d tests m a y b e u s e d t o check t h e c o n t i n u i t y o f b e n d test specimens are according t o F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 4 - 1 , b.
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F o r test piece P , o n e m a c r o s e c t i o n s h a l l b e t a k e n i n
5

t h e area o f c u t t i n g - o u t w i t h i n t h e range o f 225° — 270°.

m T h e c u t t i n g - o u t o f specimens f r o m test piece P s h a l l 6

be m a d e i n accordance w i t h t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s o f F i g . 6 ,
Appendix 1.
4.4.4.7 Test piece P o f branch connection. W e l d e d
7

j o i n t s o f the branch connection shall b e checked along t h e

30» f u l l w e l d inspection length using t h e f o l l o w i n g testing:
magnetic particle o r d y e penetrant testing ( f o r
F i g . 4.4.4.4-2
Tension test s p e c i m e n for testing butt joints o fp i p e s
n o n m agnetic materials);
w i t h o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r D ^ 25 m m u l t r a s o n i c o r r a d i o g r a p h i c testing (depending o n
w h e t h e r i t i s practicable t o u s e s u c h a testing).
F o r test specimens o f b u t t p i p e j o i n t s w i t h outside A d d i t i o n a l l y , three macrosections s h a l l b e t a k e n
p i p e d i a m e t e r Z ) < 2 5 m m , t h e fracture a n d b e n d tests f r o m t h e w e l d e d j o i n t sections c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o p o s i t i o n s
m a y b e replaced b y t e n s i o n test o f t h e w e l d e d j o i n t test 135°, 180° a n d 225°.
piece w i t h h o l e s a n d r e m o v e d r e i n f o r c e m e n t o f t h e w e l d 4.4.4.8 Test piece P i m i t a t i n g repair o f f o r g i n g s a n d
8

as s h o w n i n F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 4 - 2 . T h e h o l e s are n o t a l l o w e d i n castings. T h e c o n t i n u i t y o f test piece w e l d s C i a n d C 2

start a n d stop areas, a n d i n order t o create t h e d e s t r u c t i o n (refer t o F i g . 8 o f A p p e n d i x 1 ) i m i t a t i n g t h e e l i m i n a t i o n

p l a n e i n t h e centre o f t h e w e l d , a d d i t i o n a l o r a l t e r n a t i v e o f l e n g t h y a n d p o i n t defects s h a l l b e checked o v e r t h e i r
"q" o r "s" t y p e n o t c h p r o f i l e s a r e also a l l o w e d i n entire l e n g t h u s i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g t e s t i n g :
c i r c u m f e r e n t i a l d i r e c t i o n according t o I S O 9 0 1 7 (refer t o radiographic;
F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 2 - 1 , b). ultrasonic;
4.4.4.5 Test pieces P o f f i l l e t p i p e j o i n t s . T h e
4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f macrosections t a k e n f r o m the w e l d C i
c o n t i n u i t y o f w e l d m e t a l o f f i l l e t p i p e j o i n t test pieces (2 p e s ) a n d w e l d C ( 1 p c ) . 2

s h a l l b e checked b y fracture test o f at least f o u r test 4.4.4.9 F o r t a c k w e l d t h e test pieces V Uack and P i 2 t o c

specimens according t o F i g . 4 . 4 . 4 . 5 . T h e f i l l e t w e l d s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d tested as f o l l o w s :

fracture test m a y b e replaced b y t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e v i s u a l testing;
w e l d q u a l i t y u s i n g m a g n e t i c particle o r d y e penetrant fracture test p e r f o r m e d o n a t least three test s p e c i m e n
testing i n c o m b i n a t i o n w i t h t h e m a c r o e x a m i n a t i o n . F o r cut f r o m each test piece.
welding positions P A , P B a n d P D , i t is sufficient t o 4.4.5 C r i t e r i a f o r a s s e s s m e n t o f w e l d e r s ' p r a c t i c a l
p r e p a r e a n d test a t least t w o m a c r o s e c t i o n s ( o n e t e s t r e s u l t s .
m a c r o s e c t i o n s h a l l b e t a k e n at t h e stop/start l o c a t i o n ) , 4.4.5.1 E v a l u a t i o n o f w e l d e d j o i n t q u a l i t y i n v i s u a l
a n d f o r w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s P F a n d P G , 4 macrosections testing.
s h a l l b e t a k e n a t t h e w e l d areas c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o 4.4.5.1.1 G e n e r a l .
p o s i t i o n s 0°, 90°, 180° a n d 270°. T h e w e l d surface as such a n d t h e adjacent z o n e o f
base m e t a l w i t h i n a t least 2 0 m m f r o m t h e f u s i o n l i n e
a l o n g t h e entire e x t e n t o f a w e l d e d j o i n t s h a l l b e subject
t o v i s u a l testing.
T h e v i s u a l testing shall usually be carried o u t
w i t h o u t u s e o f a n y special o p t i c a l devices. I n d o u b t f u l
cases, m a g n i f y i n g glasses o f n o better t h a n
x 1 0 m a g n i f i c a t i o n m a y b e used.
I f cracks o r t h e i r i n d i c a t i o n s are detected i n t h e
v i s u a l testing o f a w e l d e d j o i n t , i t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t o
carry o u t t h e f u r t h e r f l a w detection o f a test piece u s i n g :
даашшцца m a g n e t i c particle m e t h o d / d y e penetrant testing;
4- grinding o f t h e surface f o l l o w e d b y t h e chemical
F i g . 4.4.4.5
cleaning w i t h the reagent used f o r macrostructure detection.
Preparation a n d fracture test o f test s p e c i m e n s P
4
A d e p t h o f undercuts, a h e i g h t o f scaling a n d
o f a fillet p i p e j o i n t s unevenness s h a l l b e checked b y t h e c o m p a r i s o n o f w e l d s
w i t h standards u s i n g special templates o r r e p l i c a t i n g t h e
4.4.4.6 Test pieces P a n d P f o r w e l d i n g o f b u t t p i p e surface r e l i e f . T h e latter i s c u t s o that t h e d i m e n s i o n
5 6

j o i n t s at l i m i t e d access. T h e test pices i m i t a t i n g p i p e b e i n g checked i s i n t h e n o t c h plane. I n s o d o i n g , t h e dips

w e l d i n g at l i m i t e d access t o t h e w e l d s h a l l b e checked i n b e t w e e n beads, a n d b e t w e e n t h e w e l d a n d base m e t a l
t h e s a m e m a n n e r as i n testing o f b u t t j o i n t s P test pieces s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d o n t h e base o f 12 m m , t h e scaling a n d
3

(refer t o 4 . 4 . 4 . 4 ) . unevenness, b e t w e e n tops o f h i l l o c k s a n d scales.

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T h e measurements o f welded j o i n t s shall be made i n 4.4.5.3 A s s e s s m e n t o f w e l d e d j o i n t s q u a l i t y b y

places w h e r e d e v i a t i o n s f r o m t h e d i m e n s i o n s specified u l t r a s o n i c testing results.
m a y b e expected. T h r e e m e a s u r e m e n t s , as a m i n i m u m , o f A n ultrasonic testing shall b e performed according t o
g e o m e t r i c parameters o f a w e l d e d j o i n t s h a l l b e m a d e t h e n a t i o n a l standards r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e Register.
w i t h i n t h e l e n g t h o f t h e w e l d e d j o i n t test piece. W e l d test s c h e m e o n t h e q u a n t i t y o f s c a n n i n g
4.4.5.1.2 B e f o r e t e s t i n g t h e w e l d e d j o i n t s b y t h e directions a n d scan camera angles applied ( P E C i n c l i n e d
v i s u a l t e s t i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e checked: i n p u t angle) shall c o m p l y w i t h the requirements f o r C o n t r o l
c o m p l e t e r e m o v a l o f t h e spatter m e t a l f r o m t h e tested l e v e l В i n compliance w i t h I S O 1 7 6 4 0 o r E N 1712.
surface; Unless otherwise is agreed w i t h t h e Register, assess­
n o g r i n d i n g o n t h e face side a n d t h e r o o t side o f t h e m e n t o f the ultrasonic testing results shall b e carried o u t i n
weld; accordance w i t h t h e accepted levels based o n t h e echo-
i d e n t i f i c a t i o n m a r k o f stop a n d re-start i n t h e r o o t r u n signal l e n g t h a n d a m p l i t u d e as p e r I S O 11666 a n d t h e
a n d i n t h e t o p capping r u n ; f o l l o w i n g requirements f o r their application a n d t h e
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f m a n d a t o r y a n d a d d i t i o n a l m a r k i n g o n interpretation o f the testing results as regards instructions
t h e test pieces i n accordance w i t h 4 . 4 . 2 . 2 . U n l e s s o f 5.1 o f the above m e n t i o n e d standard.
o t h e r w i s e i s agreed w i t h t h e Register, t h e assessment o f A l l imperfections, echo-signal o f w h i c h exceeding
t h e w e l d e d j o i n t s q u a l i t y b y t h e v i s u a l testing results t h e reference l e v e l o f s e n s i t i v i t y , s h a l l b e assessed i n
s h a l l b e carried o u t u p t o q u a l i t y l e v e l В according t o t h e accordance w i t h t h e d e f i n i t i o n o f t h e characteristics o f
base m e t a l o f t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards: I S O 2 3 2 7 9 , Stage 3 , i n o r d e r t o i d e n t i f y t h e p l a n a r ( t w o -
I S O 5 8 1 7 W e l d i n g - F u s i o n - w e l d e d j o i n t s i n steel, d i m e n s i o n a l ) i m p e r f e c t i o n s . A l l detected p l a n a r ( t w o -
n i c k e l , t i t a n i u m a n d t h e i r a l l o y s ( b e a m w e l d i n g e x ­ d i m e n s i o n a l ) a r e considered i n a d m i s s i b l e . O t h e r i m p e r ­
c l u d e d ) — Q u a l i t y l e v e l s f o r i m p e r f e c t i o n s (refer t o fections a r e assessed f o r A c c e p t a n c e L e v e l 2 ( A L - 2 )
T a b l e 3 . 4 . 2 . 1 , P a r t X I V " W e l d i n g " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e according I S O 1 1 6 6 6 (refer t o T a b l e 3 . 4 . 6 . 1 , P a r t X I V
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships); "Welding" o f the Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d
I S O 10042 W e l d i n g — A r c - w e l d e d j o i n t s i n Construction o f Sea-Going Ships).
a l u m i n u m a n d its a l l o y s — Q u a l i t y l e v e l s f o r i m p e r f e c ­ 4.4.5.4 A s s e s s m e n t o f w e l d e d j o i n t q u a l i t y b y static
t i o n s (refer t o T a b l e 3 . 5 . 2 . 1 , P a r t X T V " W e l d i n g " o f t h e b e n d test results.
Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f Sea- I n t e s t i n g o f w e l d e d j o i n t test specimens m a d e o f
Going Ships). s h i p b u i l d i n g a n d h i g h - s t r e n g t h steels f o r static b e n d , t h e
T h e reduction criteria d o w n t o q u a l i t y l e v e l С i s r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 4 . 4 . 5 . 4 - 1 s h a l l b e f o l l o w e d . F o r
t h e r e w i t h acceptable f o r imperfections associated w i t h cases n o t specified i n T a b l e 4 . 4 . 5 . 4 - 1 , t h e f o l l o w i n g
oversized w e l d s (excessive height a n d w i d t h o f a butt w e l d i n s t r u c t i o n s s h a l l b e applied:
reinforcement, excess throat thickness o f a fillet w e l d , T a b l e 4.4.5.4-1
excessive reinforcement o f a single — side butt w e l d root). R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r static b e n d test p e r f o r m a n c e f o r shipbuilding
4.4.5.2 A s s e s s m e n t o f w e l d e d j o i n t s q u a l i t y i n a n d high-strength steels
r a d i o g r a p h i c testing. Base metal category P r o p o r t i o n d/t
s B e n d angle,
4.4.5.2.1 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r testing. in deg.
T h e r a d i o g r a p h i c m e t h o d is preferable f o r t h e t e s t i n g A — E 4 180
o f w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces. U n l e s s t h e o t h e r w i s e i s A32 — F32 4 180
A36 — F36 4 180
agreed w i t h t h e Register, t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d para­
A40 — F40 4 180
meters o f the radiographic testing shall b e i n compliance A420 — F420 5 180
w i t h I S O 1 7 6 3 6 f o r Test class В (refer t o 3.2.4, P a r t X I V A460 — F460 5 180
"Welding" o f the Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d A500 — F500 5 180
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships). A550 — F550 6 180
A620 — F620 6 180
4.4.5.2.2 U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e i s a g r e e d w i t h t h e A690 — F690 6 180
Register, assessment o f w e l d e d j o i n t s q u a l i t y a c c o r d i n g
t o t h e r a d i o g r a p h i c t e s t i n g results s h a l l b e carried o u t u p
t o Q u a l i t y l e v e l 1 a c c o r d i n g t o t h e r e l e v a n t base m e t a l o f for steels w i t h the rated value o f elongation A > 2 0 %, 5

t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards: t h e d i a m e t e r o f t h e f o r m e r o r i n n e r r o l l e r d s h a l l b e 4t s

I S O 1 0 6 7 5 - 1 f o r steel, n i c k e l , t i t a n i u m a n d t h e i r and t h e bending angle 180°, a n d f o r base m e t a l w i t h

a l l o y s (refer t o T a b l e 3.4.5.3, P a r t X I V " W e l d i n g " o f t h e elongation A < 2 0 %, the f o l l o w i n g equation shall apply:
5

Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f Sea- d = (100/^5-1)^

Going Ships);
I S O 1 0 6 7 5 - 2 f o r a l u m i n i u m a n d i t s a l l o y s (refer t o w h e r e d = t h e d i a m e t e r o f t h e f o r m e r o r t h e i n n e r r o l l e r , i n m m ;
t - the thickness o f the b e n d test specimen, i n m m ;
Table 3.5.4.3, Part X I V " W e l d i n g " o f the Rules for t h e s

A = the m i n i m u m tensile elongation required b y the base metal

5

Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships). s p e c i f i c a t i o n , i n %;

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f o r copper a n d copper a l l o y s , t h e d i a m e t e r o f t h e presence o f base m e t a l undercuts a n d o f t h e

f o r m e r o r i n n e r r o l l e r s h a l l b e 4t , a n d b e n d i n g angle
s s h r i n k a g e i n t h e r o o t o f a single-side w e l d ;
180°, unless t h e l o w p l a s t i c i t y o f t h e base m e t a l o r w e l d presence o f i n t o l e r a b l e i n t e r n a l defects i n t h e w e l d
m e t a l i m p o s e s o t h e r restrictions; a n d adjacent z o n e w i t h i n 1 0 m m f r o m t h e heat-affected
for shipbuilding a l u m i n u m alloys, the diameter o f zone boundary.
the former o r inner roller is defined b y the requirements Macrosections m a y h a v e defects i f their t y p e a n d
o f Table 4.4.5.4-2. dimensions are n o t b e y o n d the scope o f the requirements i n
B e n d test specimens s h a l l n o t r e v e a l a n y o n e s i n g l e 4.4.5.1 a n d 4.4.5.2. I n this case, t h e s u m o f a l l defect
f l o w equal t o o r m o r e than 3 m m i n any direction. F l a w s (external and internal) projections t o w a r d a design thickness
w i t h l e n g t h u p t o 3 , 0 m m appearing at t h e edges o f t h e shall n o t exceed 0,15? o r 0,15a, b u t n o t m o r e t h a n 4,0 m m
test s p e c i m e n d u r i n g t e s t i n g are i g n o r e d a n d n o t recorded for a l l the groups o f steels a n d a l u m i n i u m alloys.
i n t h e test report. 4.4.6 P r o c e d u r e f o r r e t e s t s p e r f o r m a n c e .
4.4.5.5 A s s e s s m e n t o f w e l d e d j o i n t s q u a l i t y b y 4.4.6.1 I n cases w h e n t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n p a n e l has
fracture test results. r e l i a b l y established t h a t t h e unsatisfactory result o f i n i t i a l
4.4.5.5.1 A f t e r t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f b u t t w e l d e d j o i n t practical tests i s due t o t h e causes n o t associated w i t h t h e
fracture tests, t h e fracture surface s h a l l b e v i s u a l l y tested. w e l d e r ' s s k i l l (e.g. w e l d i n g e q u i p m e n t faults, defects o f
T h e w e l d defects v i s i b l e o n t h e fracture surface are w e l d i n g electrode c o v e r i n g , etc.), t h e w e l d e r s h a l l b e
considered i n t o l e r a b l e i f t h e i r t y p e , n u m b e r a n d d i m e n ­ a p p r o v e d f o r retests o n t h e same n u m b e r o f test pieces. I n
sions d o n o t m e e t t h e c r i t e r i a specified i n 4 . 4 . 5 . 1 f o r t h i s case, t h e q u a l i t y o f base m e t a l a n d w e l d i n g
i n t e r n a l w e l d defects i n t h e r a d i o g r a p h i c e x a m i n a t i o n . c o n s u m a b l e s , as w e l l as t h e s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f w e l d i n g
4.4.5.5.2 I n t h e fracture test o f w e l d e d T - j o i n t s e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e p r o p e r l y checked b y t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n
w e l d e d b y a s i n g l e - r u n f i l l e t w e l d , t h e absence o f panel members.
i n t o l e r a b l e i n t e r n a l defects i n c l u d i n g t h e inadequate r o o t 4.4.6.2 I f i t i s established t h a t t h e u n s a t i s f a c t o r y
p e n e t r a t i o n s h a l l b e c o n f i r m e d . M i n o r defects l i k e s m a l l result o f i n i t i a l p r a c t i c a l tests i s a t t r i b u t e d t o t h e w e l d e r ' s
pores a n d slags m a y b e a l l o w e d i f t h e i r r e l a t i v e area does l a c k o f s k i l l a n d i s due t o t h e unsatisfactory results o f t h e
n o t exceed 6 % o f t h e cross-section e x a m i n e d . tests o n m o r e t h a n o n e test s p e c i m e n , t h e w e l d e r m a y b e
a p p r o v e d f o r t h e repeat c e r t i f i c a t i o n after t h e a d d i t i o n a l
N o t e . Pores a n d slags are considered m i n o r i f their m a x i m u m
l i n e a r d i m e n s i o n i n t h e p l a n e o f f a i l u r e d o e s n o t e x c e e d 0,2Z, b u t n o t
e d u c a t i o n a n d t r a i n i n g t o t a l e d at least a w e e k .
m o r e t h a n 2,0 m m ( w h e r e Z = l e g o f f i l l e t ) . 4.4.6.3 I f t h e results o f t e s t i n g o n e o f t h e test
specimens tested d o n o t m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s specified
4.4.5.6 M a c r o e x a m i n a t i o n . f o r t h e g i v e n t y p e o f tests, t h e d o u b l e d n u m b e r o f t h a t
Macrosections shall be made so that their w o r k i n g t y p e test specimens s h a l l b e prepared a n d tested. T h e test
surface covers t h e e n t i r e area o f t h e w e l d a n d t h e p a r t o f specimens f o r a d d i t i o n a l tests m a y b e selected f r o m t h e
base m e t a l a t least 15 m m w i d e adjacent t o t h e f u s i o n store o f t h e a v a i l a b l e test piece o r t h e n e w test piece s h a l l
l i n e . T h e reagent used f o r e t c h i n g s h a l l a l l o w t h e clear be w e l d e d u n d e r s i m i l a r c o n d i t i o n s .
i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f w e l d a n d separate bead b o u n d a r i e s , t h e 4.4.6.4 T h e tests are assessed as satisfactory w h e n
f u s i o n l i n e , heat-affected z o n e a n d also t h e adjacent part t h e satisfactory results h a v e b e e n d e m o n s t r a t e d o n t w o
o f t h e base m e t a l . I n m a c r o e x a m i n a t i o n , t h e f o l l o w i n g i s a d d i t i o n a l test specimens prepared a c c o r d i n g t o t h e
subject t o c o n t r o l : requirements o f 4.4.6.3.
w e l d shape a n d g e o m e t r i c d i m e n s i o n s ; I f t h e results o f retests f o r at least o n e o f a d d i t i o n a l
base m e t a l p e n e t r a t i o n shape a n d size; specimens are unsatisfactory, t h e w e l d e r fails t h e
Table 4.4.5.4-2
R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r static b e n d test p e r f o r m a n c e f o r shipbuilding a l u m i n u m alloys

Grade o f aluminum alloy P r o p o r t i o n d/t a s f o r d e l i v e r y c o n d i t i o n

s B e n d angle,
in deg.
O/Hlll H112; H116; T4 T5; T 6
H32; H34; H 3 6

International alloys
5754 3 4 — — 180

5086; 5 0 8 3 ; 5 3 8 3 ; 5456; 5 0 5 9 6 6 — — 180

6005A; 6061; 6082 4 — 6 7 180

National alloys

1530 3 4 — — 180

1550; 1 5 6 1 ; 1565ч; 1575 6 6 — — 180

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practical tests a n d s h a l l u n d e r g o retesting i n accordance 4.5.2 E v e r y practical test i s g e n e r a l l y l i m i t e d b y t h e

w i t h established procedure. range o f a p p r o v a l f o r o n e w e l d i n g process/type desig­
4.4.6.5 I n a d d i t i o n a l b e n d tests o f test specimens, as nated b y indices according t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 4 . 3 . 2 . 1
w e l l as o f sections prepared f r o m f i x e d b u t t p i p e j o i n t s and 4.3.2.2.
( w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s P F , P G a n d H - L 0 4 5 , J - L 0 4 5 f o r test T h e change o f a w e l d i n g process/type i n t h e p r o d u c t
pieces P a n d P , a n d also test pieces P a n d P ) , t h e
3 5 6 7 m a n u f a c t u r e calls f o r p e r f o r m a n c e o f n e w tests o n
place o n a test piece, w h e r e t h e test specimens w e r e w e l d e r s ' a p p r o v a l . E x c e p t i o n i s replacement o f m e t a l
t a k e n , c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e p o s i t i o n o f t h e w e l d i n g sector active gas w e l d i n g ( w e l d i n g process 1 3 5 ) t o t u b u l a r
f o r w h i c h t h e u n s a t i s f a c t o r y results w e r e o b t a i n e d i n cored m e t a l arc w e l d i n g w i t h a c t i v e gas s h i e l d ( i n d e x M )
i n i t i a l tests, s h a l l b e retained. ( w e l d i n g process 1 3 6 ) o r v i c e versa w h i c h d o n o t r e q u i r e
4.4.6.6 I n case w h e n the scope o f i n i t i a l tests p r o v i d e d a n e w q u a l i f i c a t i o n test (refer also t o T a b l e 4 . 5 . 6 ) .
f o r w e l d i n g several test pieces ( o f o n e t y p e f o r v a r i o u s I f a specific j o i n t i s w e l d e d i n p r o d u c t i o n b y o n e
w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s o r different types), b u t the unsatisfactory welder using the combination o f t w o o r more welding
results w e r e obtained o n l y f o r one o f those test pieces, t h e processes, t h e practical a p p r o v a l tests m a y b e p e r f o r m e d
retests according t o 4.4.6.2 m a y b e p e r f o r m e d o n l y w i t h as f o l l o w s :
use o f t h e test piece f o r w h i c h t h e negative result w a s .1 a test piece i s w e l d e d i n testing u s i n g t h e
obtained. I n t h i s case, the Register m a y increase the scope c o m b i n a t i o n o f t w o o r m o r e w e l d i n g processes i n a
o f retests u p t o t h e double scope o f i n i t i a l tests. s i m i l a r w a y as i n p r o d u c t i o n (e.g. t h e root-single-side
4.4.6.7 W i t h t h e u n s a t i s f a c t o r y results o f repeat t u n g s t e n i n e r t gas w e l d i n g w i t h o u t b a c k i n g , g r o o v e
practical tests, t h e w e l d e r is considered t o h a v e f a i l e d t h e filling-manual w e l d i n g w i t h c o v e r e d electrodes);
certification. T h e w e l d e r s a r e a p p r o v e d f o r t h e n e w .2 i n t h e a p p r o v a l testing, t w o test pieces are w e l d e d
certification b y the certification panel i n d i v i d u a l l y w i t h f o r t h e separate w e l d e r ' s c e r t i f i c a t i o n f o r each w e l d i n g
due regard f o r t h e p r o f e s s i o n a l s h o r t c o m i n g s i d e n t i f i e d . process.
I n a n y case, t h e t i m e b e t w e e n t h e certifications f o r T h e range o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test
t r a i n i n g a n d a c q u i r i n g t h e necessary practical s k i l l s s h a l l Certificate f o r base m e t a l thicknesses f o r c o m b i n a t i o n o f
b e a t least a m o n t h . t w o w e l d i n g processes/types is g i v e n i n T a b l e 4 . 5 . 2 (refer
also t o T a b l e 4 . 5 . 7 . 1 ) .
I t s h a l l b e considered that t h e u s e o f a n y v a r i a n t s o f
4.5 R A N G E O F A P P R O V A L B A S E D O N T E S T RESULTS testing f o r combination o f t w o o r m o r e w e l d i n g
processes/types s h a l l n o t r e s u l t i n r e d u c t i o n o f r e q u i r e ­
4.5.1 T h e assessment o f w e l d e r s ' practical s k i l l s i n ments t o the extent o f examination o f the welded j o i n t
t h e course o f practical tests f o r d e f i n i n g t h e range o f test pieces specified b y t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 4 . 4 . 4 . 1
a p p r o v a l f o r i s s u i n g t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e f o r b e n d tests.
is based o n t h e f o l l o w i n g essential v a r i a b l e s o f : N о t e . I ti s a l l o w e d to carry out the w e l d i n g a n d testing o f test
.1 w e l d i n g process; pieces using the combination o ftwo or more o fwelding processes b y
.2 p r o d u c t t y p e (plate a n d p i p e ) ; one o r different welders according t o t h e options other than those
s p e c i f i e d i n 4.5.2.1 a n d 4.5.2.2.
.3 t y p e o f w e l d ( b u t t a n d f i l l e t ) ;
.4 base m e t a l g r o u p ; 4.5.3 T h e t y p e o f test piece f o r practical tests, i n
.5 w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e ; accordance w i t h t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s o f 4 . 4 . 3 , i s assigned
.6 d i m e n s i o n s o f w e l d e d j o i n t (base m e t a l thickness depending o n t h e product/structure t y p e (plate o r p i p e )
a n d outside p i p e d i a m e t e r ) ; f o r w e l d i n g o f w h i c h t h e w e l d e r is a l l o w e d . T a b l e 4 . 5 . 8
.7 w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s ; o n t h e range o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test
.8 w e l d details ( b a c k i n g , single-side w e l d i n g , b o t h Certificate s h a l l b e c o m p l i e d w i t h t a k i n g i n t o account t h e
side w e l d i n g , s i n g l e layer, m u l t i layer, l e f t w a r d a n d following:
rightward welding). .1 w e l d s i n pipes, outside p i p e d i a m e t e r D>25 m m ,
S o m e types o f w e l d i n g m a y b e s i n g l e d o u t as c o v e r w e l d s i n plates;
r e q u i r i n g i n d i v i d u a l tests, e.g.: .2 w e l d s i n plates c o v e r w e l d s i n p i p e :
p i p e w e l d i n g a t l i m i t e d access (refer t o 4 . 4 . 3 . 7 ) ; o f outside p i p e d i a m e t e r Z ) > 1 5 0 m m , f o r w e l d i n g
p i p e a s s e m b l y w e l d i n g (refer t o 4 . 4 . 3 . 6 a n d 4 . 4 . 3 . 8 ) ; positions P A , P B and P C ;
repair o f casting a n d f o r g i n g defects (refer t o 4.4.3.9). o f outside pipe diameter Z ) > 5 0 0 m m , f o r a l l
A l l w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces s h a l l b e g e n e r a l l y w e l d e d welding positions.
u s i n g t h e essential variables independently, except f o r 4.5.4 T h e range o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l
c o m b i n a t i o n o f t w o o r m o r e w e l d i n g processes i n o n e Test C e r t i f i c a t e f o r t h e w e l d types ( b u t t o r fillet w e l d )
test piece (refer t o 4 . 5 . 2 ) , as w e l l as d i m e n s i o n s a n d s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d based o n t h e p r o v i s i o n s stated
w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s (refer t o 4 . 5 . 7 a n d 4 . 5 . 8 ) . bellow.
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Table 4.5.2
Thickness range f o rsingle a n d multi process joints for butt welds
W e l d i n g process u s e d for the test piece Thickness range

Single process joint Multi process joint

A c c o r d i n g t o T a b l e 4.5.7-1 A c c o r d i n g t o T a b l e 4.5.7-1
F o r w e l d i n g p r o c e s s 1: t = s i t - S\ + S2
F o r w e l d i n g p r o c e s s 2: t = s 2

J — w e l d i n g process 1 (nb)
2 — welding process 2 (mb)

A c c o r d i n g t o T a b l e 4.5.7-1 A c c o r d i n g t o T a b l e . 4.5.7-1
F o r w e l d i n g p r o c e s s 1 : t = t\ t = h + h
F o r w e l d i n g p r o c e s s 2: t = t 2 W e l d i n g p r o c e s s 1: o n l y f o r
w e l d i n g o f t h e root a r e a
3 4
2 — welding process 2
3 — welding with backing (mb)
4 — welding without b a c k i n g (nb)

. . 1
t i3mm
t

1 — welding process 1

4.5.4.1 T h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e W e l d e r 4.5.4.4 I n cases w h e n t h e w e l d t y p e cannot b e

A p p r o v a l Test Certificate m a y cover butt welds i n other q u a l i f i e d b y m e a n s o f t y p e test pieces ( e . g . p i p e plate
types o f b u t t j o i n t s a n d w e l d s t a k i n g i n t o account 4 . 5 . 9 w e l d i n g , etc.), t h e n specific test pieces s h a l l b e used.
except f o r cases r e q u i r i n g a d d i t i o n a l types o f t e s t i n g 4.5.5 I n o r d e r t o reduce t h e n u m b e r o f q u a l i f i c a t i o n
(refer t o 4 . 5 . 1 ) . tests, m a t e r i a l s w i t h s i m i l a r w e l d i n g characteristics are
4.5.4.2 B u t t w e l d s , as a r u l e , q u a l i f y fillet w e l d s . grouped according t o C R I S O / T R 15608 (refer t o
C a r r y i n g o u t separate tests f o r fillet w e l d s o n test pieces Tables 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 1 , 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 2 a n d 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 3 ) .
P o r P is r e q u i r e d i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
2 4 T h e test f o r w e l d i n g o f a n y m e t a l i n a base m e t a l
.1 t h e w e l d e r , at t h e request o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r , g r o u p confers q u a l i f i c a t i o n o n t h e w e l d e r f o r t h e w e l d i n g
s h a l l b e q u a l i f i e d o n l y f o r fillet w e l d s ; o f a l l o t h e r m e t a l s w i t h i n t h e s a m e g r o u p , as w e l l as o t h e r
.2 i f d e e m e d necessary b y t h e Register, i n cases base m e t a l groups according t o Tables 4 . 5 . 5 - 1 , 4 . 5 . 5 - 2
w h e r e t h e m a j o r i t y o f w o r k is fillet w e l d i n g . and 4.5.5-3.
T h e range o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test
N o t e . T h i s r e q u i r e m e n t d o e s n o t a p p l y t o t h e fillet w e l d i n g
with full o r i n c o m p l e t e penetration w h e n t h e e d g e preparation i s Certificate f o r m e t a l s o f d i f f e r e n t base m e t a l groups is
provided. A s a rule, the approval test for the w e l d i n g o fs u c h w e l d s i s defined i n compliance w i t h the f o l l o w i n g requirements:
conditioned b y the extension o f the range o f approval o f the Welder
.1 t h e w e l d e r m a y b e a l l o w e d f o r w e l d i n g o f
A p p r o v a l Test Certificate for the w e l d i n g o f butt w e l d s u n d e r identical
conditions. d i s s i m i l a r m e t a l j o i n t s i n a n y c o m b i n a t i o n o f base m e t a l
groups f o r w e l d i n g o f w h i c h he is qualified i n
4.5.4.3 T h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e W e l d e r accordance w i t h Tables 4 . 5 . 5 - 1 , 4 . 5 . 5 - 2 a n d 4 . 5 . 5 - 3 . I n
A p p r o v a l T e s t C e r t i f i c a t e f o r a d d i t i o n a l tests is deter- t h i s case t h e w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s h a l l c o r r e s p o n d t o t h e
m i n e d i n accordance w i t h t h e general provisions g r o u p o f o n e o f t h e w e l d e d base m e t a l ;
c o n c e r n i n g a l l essential variables. T h e f o l l o w i n g speci- .2 w h e n f o r d i s s i m i l a r m e t a l j o i n t s w e l d i n g c o n s u m -
fications s h a l l a p p l y : ables f r o m base m e t a l g r o u p 8 (austenitic stainless steels)
b u t t w e l d s i n pipes f o r test pieces P q u a l i f y b r a n c h
6
o r 1 0 (austenitic ferritic stainless steels) are used, a l l
c o n n e c t i o n s w i t h a n angle o f n o t less t h a n 60°; c o m b i n a t i o n s w i t h base m e t a l g r o u p 8 o r 10 t o o t h e r base
f o r a b r a n c h w e l d , t h e range o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e m e t a l groups are covered.
W e l d e r A p p r o v a l T e s t C e r t i f i c a t e f o r is based o n t h e A qualification test m a d e o n w r o u g h t base m e t a l
o u t s i d e p i p e d i a m e t e r o f t h e b r a n c h a n d w a l l thickness groups gives qualification f o r cast m a t e r i a l and a m i x t u r e o f
according t o 4 . 5 . 7 . cast a n d w r o u g h t m a t e r i a l i n t h e same base m e t a l group.
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T a b l e 4.5.5-1

R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l T e s t C e r t i f i c a t e f o r b a s e m e t a l (steel)
1
Base metal group R a n g e o f approval b a s e d o n test results
o f the test p i e c e
1.1;1.2; 1.3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1.4
9.1 9.2+9.3

1.1;1.2;1.4 X

1.3 X X X X — — — — — X — — X

2 X X X X — — — — — X — — X

3 X X X X — — — — — X — — X

4 X X X X X X X X — X — — X

5 X X X X X X X X — X — — X

6 X X X X X X X X — X — — X

7 X X X X X X X X — X — — X

8 — — — — — — — — X — X X —
9 9.1 X X X X — — — — — X — — X

9.2 + 9.3 X — — X — — — — — — X — —
10 — — — — — — — X — X X —
11 X X X

' B a s e m e t a l g r o u p a c c o r d i n g t o I S O / T R 15608.
S y m b o l s :
"x " — indicates those base metal groups for w h i c h the welder i s qualified.
"—" — i n d i c a t e s t h o s e b a s e m e t a l g r o u p s f o r w h i c h t h e w e l d e r i s n o t q u a l i f i e d .

T a b l e 4.5.5-2 T a b l e 4.5.5-3
R a n g e o fa p p r o v a l o fthe W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test Certificate R a n g e o fa p p r o v a l o fthe W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test Certificate
for base metal (aluminum alloys)

Base metal group 1

R a n g e o f approval b a s e d o n test results Base metal R a n g e o f approval b a s e d o n test results
1

o f the test piece group o f the

21 22 23 24 25 26 test piece 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

21 — — — — 31 X X X X

— —
X X
32
—X —X —X —X
X X
22 X X
23 X X
33 X
34
24 X X
— X X X
35
X X

25 X X
— X X X
36 — —
X

—
X X
26 X X X X X
37 X
' A s i n T a b l e 4.5.5-1. 38 X X
S y m b o l s : a s i n T a b l e 4.5.5-1.
• A s i n T a b l e 4.5.5-1.
S y m b o l s : a s i n T a b l e 4.5.5-1.

W h e n w e l d i n g base m e t a l o u t s i d e t h e g r o u p i n g
s y s t e m according t o I S O / T R 1 5 6 0 8 , a separate q u a l i f i c a - outside p i p e diameter.
t i o n test i s r e q u i r e d . T h e e s t i m a t e d t h i c k n e s s o f t h e f i l l e t w e l d s h a l l also
4 . 5 . 6 S p e c i f y i n g t h e range o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e W e l d e r be t a k e n i n t o c o n s i d e r a t i o n (refer t o T a b l e 4 . 5 . 9 - 2 ) .
A p p r o v a l T e s t C e r t i f i c a t e , t y p e o f t h e electrode c o v e r i n g E a c h practical q u a l i f i c a t i o n test s h a l l b e conducted
a n d t y p e o f w i r e core used f o r t h e w e l d i n g o f test pieces w i t h i n t h e range o f range o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e W e l d e r
i n practical t e s t i n g s h a l l b e t a k e n i n t o account. A p p r o v a l Test Certificate i n accordance w i t h t h e
T h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g ranges o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e W e l d e r r e q u i r e m e n t s o f Tables 4 . 5 . 7 - 1 , 4 . 5 . 7 - 2 a n d 4 . 5 . 7 - 3 .
A p p r o v a l T e s t C e r t i f i c a t e i n respect t o types o f electrode I n case o f b r a n c h w e l d i n g , c r i t e r i a o f Tables 4 . 5 . 7 - 1
c o v e r i n g a n d w i r e cores are g i v e n i n T a b l e 4 . 5 . 6 . a n d 4 . 5 . 7 - 2 apply, together w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g r u l e s :
Q u a l i f i c a t i o n w i t h f i l l e r m a t e r i a l , e.g., f o r w e l d i n g f o r set o n b r a n c h c o n n e c t i o n , t h e m a t e r i a l thickness
processes 1 4 1 , 15 a n d 3 1 1 , q u a l i f i e s f o r w e l d i n g w i t h o u t a n d o u t s i d e p i p e d i a m e t e r are those o f t h e b r a n c h ;
f i l l e r m a t e r i a l , b u t n o t v i c e versa. f o r set i n o r set t h r o u g h b r a n c h c o n n e c t i o n , t h e
4 . 5 . 7 T h e range o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l m a t e r i a l thickness is t h a t o f t h e m a i n p i p e o r s h e l l a n d t h e
Test C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l b e specified o n t h e basis o n t h e outside p i p e d i a m e t e r i s t h a t o f t h e b r a n c h .
following welded joint dimensions: F o r w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces o f d i f f e r e n t o u t s i d e p i p e
thickness o f t h e base m e t a l a n d w e l d ; diameters a n d base m e t a l thicknesses, t h e range o f
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T a b l e 4.5.6 Table 4.5.7-2

R a n g e o f approval o fthe Welder A p p r o v a l Test Certificate Range o f approval
1
for welding consumables for outside pipe diameter

Welding Welding R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l b a s e d o n test results Base metal Outside pipe Range o f approval
process consumables diameter o f b y outside pipe diameter,
used in the test 2 test piece, in m m
A, R A , R B , in m m
RC, RR, R В С
Steels D^25 from D to 2 D
D>25 from 0,5D to 2 D
111 A, R A , R B , X — — f r o m 0 , 5 D a n d m o r e b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 25
RC, RR, R
A l u m i n u m D^25 from 0,5D to 2 D
В X X — a n d its alloys D>25 from 0,5D and more

С — X
Copper a n d D^25 from D to 2 D
— Solid Type its alloys D>25 f r o m 0 , 5 D a n d m o r e b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 25
wire (S) o f electrode core
N o t e . F o r structural hollow sections, D i s the dimension o f
(M) (В) (R, P, V , W , Y , Z ) the smaller side.

131 Solid wire X X — —

135 (S) T a b l e 4.5.7-3
136 R a n g e o f approval o fthe Welder A p p r o v a l Test Certificate
141 Type (M) X X — — f o r b a s e m e t a l t h i c k n e s s o f test p i e c e f o r fillet w e l d s
of
136 electrode Base metal thickness Range o f approval
(B) — — X X
core o f t e s t p i e c e t, i n m m b y base metal thickness,
114 (R, P, X in m m
136 v, w ,
г<3 От г до 3
Y, Z)
г>3 From 3 and more
1
A b b r e v i a t i o n s o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s c o m p l y w i t h 4.3.2.3. N o t e s : 1. T h e t h i c k n e s s o f the fillet w e l d s h a l l b e w i t h i n the
2
T h e type o f welding consumables used i n the qualification r a n g e 0,5г ^ a ^ 0,7г.
t e s t o f w e l d e r s f o r root r u n w e l d i n g w i t h o u t b a c k i n g ( s s n b ) i s t h e 2. R e f e r a l s o t o r e s t r i c t i o n s s p e c i f i e d i n T a b l e 4.5.9-2.
t y p e o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s q u a l i f i e d f o r root r u n w e l d i n g i n
production.
S y m b o l s : a p p r o v a l o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test Certificate i s
" x " indicates those w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s (electrode covering,
electrode core) for w h i c h the w e l d e r i s qualified.
d e t e r m i n e d separately for:
"—" i n d i c a t e s t h o s e w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s ( e l e c t r o d e c o v e r i n g , the t h i n n e s t and t h i c k e s t m a t e r i a l t h i c k n e s s q u a l i f i e d
electrode core) for w h i c h the w e l d e r i s n o t qualified. i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 4 . 5 . 7 - 1 ;
t h e s m a l l e s t a n d largest o u t s i d e p i p e d i a m e t e r
q u a l i f i e d i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 4 . 5 . 7 - 2 .
T a b l e 4.5.7-1 4.5.8 T h e range o f o f approval o f the W e l d e r A p p r o v a l
R a n g e o f approval o fthe Welder A p p r o v a l Test Certificate Test Certificate f o r w e l d i n g positions depending o n t h e
for base metal a n d weld metal thickness o f butt welds practical test conditions i s defined according t o Table 4.5.8.
T h i c k n e s s o f test piece R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l o f T h e test pieces s h a l l b e w e l d e d i n accordance w i t h
Base metal 1
m e t a l i n t e s t s г, i n m m b a s e m e t a l a n d w e l d the n o m i n a l angles o f the w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s a c c o r d i n g t o
metal thickness, i n
I S O 6 9 4 7 (refer t o A p p e n d i x 2 ) .
mm
2
T h e w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s J - L 0 4 5 a n d H - L 0 4 5 f o r pipes
Steels /sS3 f r o m г t o гг
3<г^12 3
q u a l i f y f o r a l l p i p e angles.
m o r e t h a n 3 t o гг
г>12 more than 3 W e l d i n g o f t w o pipes w i t h t h e s a m e o u t s i d e p i p e
diameter, one i n w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n P F a n d one i n w e l d i n g
Aluminum a n dits г^б f r o m 0,7г t o 2,5г
alloys 6<г^15 6<г^40 4 p o s i t i o n P C , also covers t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e
W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test Certificate f o r the p i p e w e l d e d i n
C o p p e r a n d its alloys г f r o m 0,5г t o 1,5г 5
welding position H - L 0 4 5 .
•For multi processes, S i a n d S apply according to the 2
W e l d i n g o f t w o pipes w i t h t h e s a m e o u t s i d e p i p e
i n s t r u c t i o n s i n T a b l e 4.5.2. diameter, one i n w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n P G and o n e i n w e l d i n g
2
F o r g a s ( o x y - a c e t y l e n e ) w e l d i n g — f r o m t t o 1,5г. p o s i t i o n P C , also covers t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e
3
F o r g a s ( o x y - a c e t y l e n e ) w e l d i n g — f r o m 3 m m t o 1,5г.
4
F o r b a s e m e t a l h a v i n g t h i c k n e s s m o r e t h a n 40 m m , separate W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test Certificate f o r the p i p e w e l d e d i n
certification i s required w h i c h shall b e indicated i n t h e W e l d e r welding position J-L045.
A p p r o v a l T e s t Certificate a n d i n the test report.
5
F o r gas (oxy-acetylene) welding the welder shall b e qualified
P i p e s w i t h outside diameters Z ) > 1 5 0 m m m a y b e
for the thinnest a n d thickest b a s e m e t a l thickness, for w h i c h h e i s welded i n t w o welding positions using only one welded
qualified i n practice. j o i n t test piece: P F or P G - 2 / 3 o f circumference and P C - 1 / 3
o f circumference.
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Table 4.5.8
R a n g e o fapproval o f the Welder A p p r o v a l Test Certificate forwelding positions

Welding position R a n g e o fapproval b a s e d o n test results 1

i n tests
2 2
PA PB PC PD PE PF PF PG PG H- J-
(plate) (pipe) (plate) (pipe) L045 L045

PA X X — — — — — — — — —
2
PB X X
PC X X X
2
PD X X X X X X
PE X X X X X X
P F (plate) X X X
PE+PF(plate) X X X X X X
P F (pipe) X X X X X X
P G (plate) X
P G (pipe) X X X X X X
H-L045 X X X X X X X X
J-L045 X X X X X X X X

' A d d i t i o n a l l y t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 4.5.3 a n d 4.5.4 s h a l l b e m e t .

2
W e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s P B a n dP D a r e o n l y u s e d f o r fillet w e l d s a n dc a n o n l y q u a l i f y fillet w e l d s i n other w e l d i n g positions.
S y m b o l s :
"x " indicates those welding positions f o rw h i c h the welder i s qualified.
"—" i n d i c a t e s t h o s e w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s f o r w h i c h t h e w e l d e r i s n o t q u a l i f i e d .

4.5.9 T h e ranges o f a p p r o v a l o f the W e l d e r A p p r o v a l W h e n w e l d i n g w i t h gas ( o x y - a c e t y l e n e ) a change

Test Certificate d e p e n d i n g o n t h e w e l d i n g t e c h n i q u e f r o m rightward welding t o leftward welding a n d vice
(refer t o 4 . 3 . 3 . 2 ) are g i v e n i n Tables 4 . 5 . 9 - 1 a n d 4 . 5 . 9 - 2 . v e r s a requires a n e w q u a l i f i c a t i o n test.

Table 4.5.9-1
R a n g e o fapproval o f the Welder A p p r o v a l Test Certificate f o rwelding techniques o f butt welds

W e l d details o f test piece Range o fapproval

BW(ss nb) BW(ss mb) BW(bs gg) BW(bs ng)

Single-side welding without backing B W ( s s nb) X X X X

Single-side welding with backing B W ( s s m b ) X X
— —
Welding from both sides with b a c k gouging o r b a c k X X
— —
grinding o f welds B W ( b s gg)
W e l d i n g from b o t h s i d e s w i t h o u t ( n o ) b a c k g o u g i n g o r X X X
—
w i t h o u t (no) b a c k g r i n d i n g o f w e l d s B W ( b s n g )

S y m b o l s :
"x " indicates those welds f o rw h i c h the welder i s qualified;
"—" i n d i c a t e s t h o s e w e l d s f o r w h i c h t h e w e l d e r i s n o t q u a l i f i e d .

T a b l e 4.5.9-2
R a n g e o fa p p r o v a l o ft h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l T e s t C e r t i f i c a t e f o r w e l d i n g t e c h n i q u e s o f fillet w e l d s
1
W e l d i n g t e c h n i q u e s f o r fillet w e l d s R a n g e o f approval b a s e d o n test results

FW(sl) FW(ml)

S i n g l e l a y e r fillet w e l d s F W ( s l ) X
M u l t i l a y e r fillet w e l d s F W ( m l ) X X

• T h r o a t thickness shall b e i nt h e r a n g e of: f o r г>6 m m 0 , 5 t ^ a ^ 0 , 7 t , f o r t < 6 m m 0,5г^а^г.

S y m b o l s :
"x " indicates the layer technique forw h i c h the welder i s qualified.
"—" i n d i c a t e s t h e l a y e r t e c h n i q u e f o r w h i c h t h e w e l d e r i s n o t q u a l i f i e d .
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4.6 D R A W T N G - U P , V A L I D I T Y A N D P R O L O N G A T I O N the welder's skill and k n o w l e d g e shall n o t be

OF W E L D E R APPROVAL TEST CERTIFICATE questioned during w o r k i n g .
I f a n y o f these c o n d i t i o n s are n o t f u l f i l l e d , t h e
4.6.1 A c c o r d i n g t o t h e results o f w e l d e r s ' t h e o r e t i c a l Welder A p p r o v a l Test Certificate becomes invalid. I n this
a n d p r a c t i c a l tests, t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n p a n e l d r a w s u p t h e case, t h e m a t t e r o f its r e n e w a l o r issuance o f t h e n e w o n e
r e c o r d o n f o r m r e c o m m e n d e d i n A p p e n d i x 3. is h a n d l e d i n d i v i d u a l l y i n each p a r t i c u l a r case.
4.6.2 T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e attached t o t h e r e c o r d :
N o t e . I n accordance with the practice adopted i n the national
t h e c o p y o f t h e certificate o f w e l d e r ' s q u a l i f i c a t i o n legislation, the welder shall pass regular medical examination a n d get
a n d t h e reference o f a manufacturer's p e r s o n n e l depart- positive c o n c l u s i o no f a m e d i c a l c o m m i s s i o n o n professional fitness.
ment ( i n the initial qualification) or the copy o f the
w e l d e r ' s certificate i n o t h e r types o f c e r t i f i c a t i o n ; 4.6.7 P r o l o n g a t i o n o f t h e v a l i d i t y p e r i o d o f t h e
the copy o f an educational establishment document W e l d e r A p p r o v a l T e s t C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l b e carried o u t b y
o n w e l d e r ' s special t r a i n i n g ; t h e R e g i s t e r based o n t h e c o n f i r m a t i o n o f t h e w e l d e r ' s
t h e copies o f certificates f o r base base m e t a l a n d qualification (skills) b y one o f the following methods:
w e l d i n g consumables; t h e w e l d e r s h a l l u n d e r g o practical tests o n certifica-
reports, c o n c l u s i o n s a n d o t h e r d o c u m e n t s o n t h e t i o n e v e r y 3 years i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
results o f q u a l i t y c o n t r o l f o r w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces. t h i s Chapter;
N o t e . O n e record i n the f o r m o f a table for a group o f welders based o n t h e c o n f i r m a t i o n o f t h e w e l d e r ' s q u a l i f i c a -
including all the information a n d data specified i n A p p e n d i x 3 m a y be t i o n f o r t h e last 2 y e a r s i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
drawn up.
requirements o f 4.6.8.
4.6.3 T h e r e c o r d o f w e l d e r ' s c e r t i f i c a t i o n is executed 4.6.8 T h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l T e s t C e r t i f i c a t e m a y be
i n t w o copies. O n e c o p y is k e p t i n t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre prolonged b y the Register for the next period o f t w o
a n d t h e o t h e r is f o r w a r d e d t o t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e years w i t h o u t p e r f o r m a n c e o f n e w practical tests a n d
c a r r y i n g o u t t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f tests p e r f o r m a n c e . changing o f range o f approval. Prolongation o f the
W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e f o r n e x t 2 - y e a r p e r i o d
N o t e . T h e report d o c u m e n t s o f welder's certification (records,
certificate c o p i e s , c o n c l u s i o n s o n t h e results o f q u a l i t y control f o r w e l d e d is p e r f o r m e d b y t h e Register, p r o v i d e d t h a t t h e c o n d i t i o n s
j o i n t test p i e c e s , etc.) s h a l l b e k e p t i n t h e r e l e v a n t file o f t h e R S B r a n c h listed i n 4 . 6 . 6 are c o m p l i e d w i t h , o n t h e basis o f t h e
O f f i c e i n a p a p e r o r e l e c t r o n i c f o r m (as a s c a n n e d c o p y ) .
protocol (conclusion) o f certifying commission w h i c h
4.6.4 B a s e d o n t h e r e c o r d o f w e l d e r ' s c e r t i f i c a t i o n s h a l l reflect c o m p l i a n c e w i t h a l l essential variables (refer
a n d p r o v i d e d a l l t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s are m e t , t h e to 4.5.1) w i t h mandatory attachment o f the confirming
R e g i s t e r d r a w s u p a n d issues t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test documents. A t that the confirmation o f the f o l l o w i n g
Certificate ( f o r m 7 . 1 . 3 0 ) . requirements shall be provided:
4.6.5 F o r m 7.1.30 is executed and issued b y the R S .1 a l l records a n d evidence u s e d t o s u p p o r t t h e
B r a n c h O f f i c e carrying o u t the technical supervision d u r i n g W e l d e r A p p r o v a l T e s t C e r t i f i c a t e p r o l o n g a t i o n are trace-
the construction o f ships o r structures. T h e d o c u m e n t is able t o t h e w e l d e r a n d i d e n t i f y t h e w e l d i n g procedure
signed b y the H e a d o f the R S B r a n c h O f f i c e and witnessed specifications ( W P S ) t h a t h a v e b e e n u s e d i n p r o d u c t i o n ;
w i t h the r o u n d anchor stamp. T h e registration o f the W e l d e r .2 q u a l i t y o f w e l d s p e r f o r m e d b y t h e w e l d e r i n
A p p r o v a l Test Certificates ( f o r m 7.1.30) is p e r f o r m e d i n the p r o d u c t i o n process meets t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n 3,
R S B r a n c h O f f i c e according t o the place o f issuance. Part X T V " W e l d i n g " o f the Rules for the Classification
Copies o f the documents issued can be submitted t o R H O a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships;
o n its special demand only. .3 evidence u s e d t o support p r o l o n g a t i o n o f t h e
4.6.6 T h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e issued is W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l b e those o f
v a l i d f o r a p e r i o d o f t w o years p r o v i d e d t h a t i t is volumetric nature (radiographic or ultrasonic testing),
c o n f i r m e d e v e r y s i x m o n t h s b y t h e responsible p e r s o n n e l a n d f o r destructive testing (fracture o r static b e n d tests),
o f the employer. T h e confirmation entry introduced i n m a d e o n at least t w o w e l d s d u r i n g t h e p r e v i o u s s i x
t h e appropriate c o l u m n s o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test m o n t h s . E v i d e n c e r e l a t i n g t o t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test
Certificate is t h e a c k n o w l e d g e m e n t b y t h e e m p l o y e r o f Certificate p r o l o n g a t i o n s h a l l b e r e t a i n e d f o r a m i n i m u m
t h e fact t h a t t h e f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s w e r e c o m p l i e d o f t w o years;
w i t h i n t h e process o f t h e w e l d e r p e r f o r m a n c e o f h i s .4 the results o f the above m e n t i o n e d tests (refer
p r o f e s s i o n a l duties w i t h i n t h e p e r i o d o f account: t o 4.6.8.3) shall demonstrate that the w e l d e r has p e r f o r m e d
t h e w e l d e r s h a l l b e c o n t i n u o u s l y engaged o n w e l d i n g a l l w o r k s under conditions identical t o those as at the initial
w o r k w i t h i n t h e c u r r e n t p e r i o d o f a p p r o v a l . I n t h i s case, a p p r o v a l test except f o r d i m e n s i o n s o f w e l d e d j o i n t
a n i n t e r r u p t i o n i n w o r k o v e r s i x m o n t h s is n o t p e r m i t t e d ; (material thickness and outside pipe diameter).
the welder's w o r k i n production shall correspond i n
N o t e . F o r prolongation o f the W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test Certificate
its c o m p l e x i t y t o t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l specified i n t h e the f o l l o w i n g deviations f r o m the c o n d i t i o n s o f the initial tests are
Welder A p p r o v a l Test Certificate; admitted:
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material thickness m a y v a r y within the initial range o f approval 4 . 6 . 1 0 A g r e e d w i t h t h e Register, t h e v a l i d i t y p e r i o d

o f the W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test Certificate;
o u t s i d e p i p e d i a m e t e r m a y v a r y + 5 0 % from t h e i n i t i a l t e s t o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e can be p r o l o n g e d
piece. for the manufacturer-employers having the RS-approved
s y s t e m o f p r o d u c t q u a l i t y assurance w i t h i n t h e f r a m e -
4.6.9 T h e m o n i t o r i n g o f welder's performance i n w o r k o f t h e special s u r v e y o f t h e manufacturer's q u a l i t y
p r o d u c t i o n rests w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r - e m p l o y e r w h o s y s t e m as a w h o l e .
s h a l l designate a n o f f i c i a l ( p e r f o r m e r ) i n charge o f that 4 . 6 . 1 1 I n t h e event that t h e w e l d e r s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d
function. f o r t h e w o r k s , w h i c h are b e y o n d t h e scope o f t h e i n i t i a l
A card i n d e x f o r e v e r y c e r t i f i e d w e l d e r s h a l l i n c l u d e : range o f approval according t o t h e Certificate p e r
copy o f an education document; f o r m 7 . 1 . 3 0 , t h e n e w a p p r o v a l tests s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d
c o p y o f a special t r a i n i n g d o c u m e n t ; i n accordance w i t h t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s .
reference o n c o n t i n u o u s w e l d i n g experience; W h e n the welder's skill or knowledge is questioned
records o f passing t h e e x a m i n a t i o n s s p e c i f y i n g t h e (refer t o 4 . 6 . 6 a n d 4 . 6 . 8 ) , t h e R S s u r v e y o r c a n m a k e a
m e m b e r s o f t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n p a n e l , a d d i t i o n a l questions, d e c i s i o n o n i n v a l i d a t i o n o f t h e v a l i d C e r t i f i c a t e and/or
m a r k s received, e x a m i n a t i o n dates, practical e x a m i n a t i o n d e m a n d t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f u n s c h e d u l e d a p p r o v a l tests.
results; 4.6.12 T h e p r o l o n g a t i o n o f the W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test
c o n c l u s i o n o f t h e p a n e l o n e x a m i n a t i o n results; Certificate v a l i d i t y p e r i o d according t o t h e requirements
copies o f t h e test reports f o r w e l d e d j o i n t s m a d e b y o f 4.6.8 f o r t h e n e x t 2-year p e r i o d is a l l o w e d n o m o r e t h a n
t h e w e l d e r d u r i n g a n accountable p e r i o d w i t h t h e t w o t i m e s i n succession. T h e welder's regular certification
c o n c l u s i o n o f a m a n u f a c t u r e r - e m p l o y e r s responsible i n f u l l scope s h a l l b e carried o u t o n e x p i r i n g three 2-year
official o n a possibility t o prolong t h e Certificate f o r v a l i d i t y periods o f the Certificate (i.e. carried o u t i n the
the next six months. replacement o f the Certificate f o r m ) .
A n y o f the above documents shall be s h o w n t o the 4.6.12 Practical recommendations for completing the
R S surveyor, i f required. Certificate f o r m are g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 4 .
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APPENDIX 1 (Mandatory)

T Y P E S O F W E L D E D J O I N T S T E S T P I E C E S U S E D I NP R A C T I C A L T E S T S
FOR WELDERS' APPROVAL

Welding D i m e n s i o n s o f test piece,

process in m m
L b
MW, SA, ^350 ^ 2 5 0 (300) 1

A ^800 ^ 3 0 0 (400) 1

1
Values b in brackets are g i v e n
for a l u m i n i u m a n d its alloys.

Fig. 1 Test piece o f P i plate butt joint

z = aJ2

t > 6 mm, a^0,5t

t < 6 mm, 0,5t^a^t
(z*0,7t)

Welding D i m e n s i o n s o f test piece,

process in m m
L b
1
MW, SA, ^350 ^ 1 2 5 (150)
A ^800 ^ 125 ( 2 0 0 ) 1

1
Values b in brackets are g i v e n
for aluminium and its alloys.

Fig. 2 Test piece o fP 2 plate T-joint

 Fig. 3 Test piece o f P butt joint i n pipes
3

: = a*J~2

t > 6 mm, a^0,5t

t< 6mm, 0,5t^a^t
(zx0,7t)

Welding D i m e n s i o n s o f test piece,

process in m m
L b
2
MW, SA, <25 > 7 5 (100)
1
A 25<Д<150 > 125 ( 1 5 0 ) 2

2
>150 > 1 5 0 (200)
l r
T h e test piece size shall b e
sufficient for reliable equipment opera­
tion.
2
Values L i n brackets are given
for aluminium a n d its alloys.

Fig. 4 Test piece o f P 4 fillet-welded pipe joint

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E^4 + l,2t

F i g . 5 T e s t piece o f p i p e j o i n t w i t h a limited access to the w e l d i n g z o n e P 5

 Fig. 6 T e s t piece o f P pipe joint with a restricting rings:
6

1 , 2, 3, 4 — p l a c e s f o r t a k i n g t e s t s p e c i m e n s f o r s t a t i c b e n d ;
5 — place for taking a macrosection
Fig. 7 Test piece for P branch connection
7

1 , 2, 3 — p l a c e s o f t a k i n g m a c r o s e c t i o n s
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About 20;

About 30

ЛЬокг 2 0 0
About 30

I
About 100

About 30
у
About 201 \
__±. около 2 0 0

^.60°
3~6

About 10
I 4~6

Fig. 9
Test piece P l t e c * for tack butt welds

F i g . 10
T - j o i n t t e s t p i e c e Ргюск f o r t a c k f i l l e t w e l d s
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APPENDIX 2 (Reference)

U N I F I E D W E L D I N G P O S I T I O N S A C C O R D I N G T O I S O 6947

a) B u t t welds

PA: Flat position

PC: Horizontal position

PE: Overhead position

PG: Vertical downwards position

PF: Vertical upwards position

b) F i l l e t welds

PA: Downhand position PB: НошопЫ-verUcal position

PD: Horizontal overhead position

S T

PG: Vertical downwards position PF: Vertical upwards position

Fig. 1 Welding positions for plates

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PA: Flat position PF: vertical upwards position

Pipe: rotating Pipe: fixed
Axis: horizontal Axis: horizontal

P G : Vertical downwards position

Pipe: fixed PC: Horizontal position
Axis: horizontal Pipe: fixed
Axis: horizontal

H-L045: Inclined upward position J-L045: Inclined downwards position

Pipe: fixed Pipe: fixed
Axis: inclined Axis: inclined

F i g . 2 W e l d i n g positions f o r p i p e s (butt w e l d s )
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Axis: horizontal
PB: Horizontal-vertical position
Pipe: fixed
Axis: vertical

PD: Horizontal overhead position

Pipe: fixed
Axis: vertical

F i g . 3 W e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s f o r p i p e s (fillet w e l d s )
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APPENDIX 3 (Recommended)

(certification b o d y )

RECORD
of certification p a n e l meeting

200
(date, m o n t h , y e a r )
Panel members:

Chairman
(surname, initials)
members
(surname, initials)

Issue considered: certification of welders

(titles o f n o r m a t i v e d o c u m e n t s w h e r e b y

the certification is carried out)

1 Surname
Name
Patronymic
2 Year o f birth
3 W e l d e r ' s q u a l i f i c a t i o n d o c u m e n t N o . o r p r e v i o u s q u a l i f i c a t i o n certificate N o .
4 W e l d i n g experience
5 Type o f certification
6 D e t a i l s o f check w e l d e d j o i n t :
6.1 M a r k i n g o f test s p e c i m e n ( s t a m p )
6.2 W e l d i n g process
6.3 T y p e o f parts w e l d e d
(plate (P) o r p i p e (T);
6.4 Type o f w e l d , type and
details o f w e l d e d j o i n t
6.5 W e l d i n g positions
6.6 Preheating and additional heating
(yes, no)
6.7 Heat treatment
(yes, no)
7 M a t e r i a l o f test s p e c i m e n :
7.1 B r a n d and group
7.2 T e s t s p e c i m e n thickness ( m m )
7.3 Outside pipe diameter ( m m
8 W e l d i n g consumables:
8.1 Electrode or filler w i r e
(brand a n d type)
8.2 S h i e l d i n g gas o r f l u x
(brand)
9 R e s u l t s o f test s p e c i m e n q u a l i t y c o n t r o l :
9.1 V i s u a l testing
(satisfactory, unsatislactory)
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(record N o . a n d date)
9.2 R a d i o g r a p h i c testing
(satisfactory, unsatisfactory)

(report N o . a n d date)
9.3 U l t r a s o n i c testing
(satisfactory, unsatisfactory)

(record N o . a n d date)
9.4 B e n d test
(satisfactory, unsatisfactory)

(record N o . a n d date)
9.5 Macro examination
(satisfactory, unsatisfactory)

(record N o . a n d date)
9.6 A d d i t i o n a l m e t h o d s o f testing

10 T i t l e o f n o r m a t i v e d o c u m e n t o n q u a l i t v assessment standards

11 Assessment o f theoretical k n o w l e d g e
(credited, n o t credited)
12 D e c i s i o n o f certification p a n e l
(certification: d e s i g n a t i o n a n d r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l ;

details o f a p p r o v a l test)
13 D a t e o f p e r i o d i c a l certification

Chairman o f panel
(signature, s u r n a m e , initials)
Members o f panel
(signature, s u r n a m e , initials)
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APPENDIX 4 (Mandatory)

P R A C T I C A L R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S F O R C O M P L E T I N G F O R M 7.1.30
"WELDER APPROVAL TEST CERTIFICATE"

1 . A s a r u l e , a separate W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test A f t e r s p e c i f y i n g t h e latter i n f o r m a t i o n , t h e c o d e d

C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l b e d r a w n u p f o r each p a r t i c u l a r v e r s i o n d e s i g n a t i o n o f t h e practical test p e r f o r m a n c e c o n d i t i o n s
o f essencial variables. I f m o r e t h a n o n e test piece w a s f o r each test piece is entered i n accordance w i t h 4 . 3 . 5 .
tested d u r i n g t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n test, t h e n , t h e o n l y o n e Designation examples:
v a r i a t i o n o f t h e b e l o w l i s t e d essential v a r i a b l e s is . 1 R S rules, E N 2 8 7 - 1 : 2 0 0 4 : 1 1 1 P ( P , ) B W 1.3 В t l 2
permitted for combining i n one Certificate: P F bs — f o r o n e test p i e c e a n d o n e w e l d i n g process.
type o f weld; .2 R S rules, E N 2 8 7 - 1 : 2 0 0 4 : 1 4 1 / 1 3 5 T ( P ) B W 1.2 3

welding position; S t 2 0 ( 5 / 1 5 ) D 2 0 0 P A ss n b — f o r o n e test piece a n d a

d i m e n s i o n s o f w e l d e d j o i n t ( m a t e r i a l thickness a n d c o m b i n a t i o n o f t w o w e l d i n g processes.
outside pipe d i a m e t e r ) . .3 R S rules, E N 2 8 7 - 1 : 2 0 0 4
I n t h i s case t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e is :111 P ( P I ) B W 2 . 1 В t l 3 P A ss n b
d r a w n u p f o r c o m b i n a t i o n o f t h e ranges o f a p p r o v a l f o r :111 P ( P 2 ) F W 2 . 1 В t l 3 P B m l — f o r t w o test
each test piece. pieces (types o f w e l d ) a n d o n e w e l d i n g process.
2 . F o r w e l d i n g processes w i t h gas s h i e l d , t h e test .4 R S rules, E N 2 8 7 - 1 : 2 0 0 4
performing conditions and range o f approval o f the : 1 4 1 T ( P 3 ) B W 5.2 S t 5,0 D 6 0 P F ss n b
W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e are set according t o t h e : 1 4 1 T ( P 3 ) B W 5.2 S t 5,0 D 6 0 P C ss n b — f o r t w o
f o l l o w i n g requirements: test pieces ( w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s ) a n d o n e w e l d i n g process.
f o r w e l d i n g processes 135 a n d 1 3 6 , t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n 6. T h e e x p l a n a t i o n s a n d i n d i c a t i o n s o n c o m p l e t i n g
tests are p e r f o r m e d w i t h o n e o f t h e s h i e l d i n g gas t h e m a i n T a b l e " R a n g e o f test a n d a p p r o v a l " are detailed
c o m p o s i t i o n s o f С o r M groups, w h i c h is m o s t l y u s e d i n the Table.
i n p r o d u c t i o n process a n d c o v e r a l l gases c o m p o s i t i o n s W h e n filling o u t i n f o r m a t i o n about consumables
o f these t w o groups ( C I , C 2 , M l , M 2 a n d M 3 ) ; u s e d f o r w e l d test details i n r e l e v a n t graphs ( 7 , 8, 9 ) o f
f o r w e l d i n g processes 1 3 1 , 1 3 7 , 1 4 1 a n d 1 5 , t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e ( f o r m 7 . 1 . 3 0 ) i t is
q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests are p e r f o r m e d w i t h o n e o f t h e r e c o m m e n d e d t o p u t trade m a r k s ( d e s i g n a t i o n ) o f t h e
s h i e l d i n g gas c o m p o s i t i o n s o f g r o u p I , w h i c h are m o s t l y consumables u s e d i n brackets a d d i t i o n a l l y . F o r instance:
u s e d i n p r o d u c t i o n process a n d c o v e r a l l gases c o m p o s i ­ wm/S(CB-08r2C-O), M21(80%Ar+20%CO2), M S ( A H -
tions o f this group ( I I , 12,13). 3 4 8 A ) , В (УОНИИ-13/55) etc.
7. T a b l e "Test results" o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test
N o t e . Shielding gases o f R a n d F groups are normally not
e m p l o y e d for shipbuilding materials, a n d , therefore, they are n o t u s e d C e r t i f i c a t e is d r a w n as f o l l o w s . R e s u l t s o f practical tests
for testing qualification o f welders. a n d e x a m i n a t i o n o f j o b k n o w l e d g e s h a l l b e indicated b y
t e r m s "Accepted" o r " N o t tested".
3 . F o r w e l d i n g processes w i t h t h e use o f fluxes, t h e 8. T a b l e " V a l i d i t y a n d p r o l o n g a t i o n f o r a p p r o v a l " .
range o f approval o f the W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test T h e left h a l f o f t h e T a b l e is c o m p l e t e d b y t h e
C e r t i f i c a t e is n o t regulated. T h e d e s i g n a t i o n ( t r a d e m a r k ) e m p l o y e r ' s o f f i c i a l i n charge according t o t h e r e q u i r e ­
a n d m a n u f a c t u r e m e t h o d (indices F , A o r M according ments o f 4.6.6 and 4.6.9.
t o 4 . 3 . 2 . 5 ) o f t h e flux u s e d d u r i n g t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests T h e entry o n prolongation o f the Welder A p p r o v a l
are s h o w n i n t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g c o l u m n o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e Test C e r t i f i c a t e v a l i d i t y p e r i o d s h a l l b e m a d e i n t h e r i g h t
a n d a dash ( — ) is inserted i n t h e c o l u m n f o r r a n g e o f h a l f o f t h e T a b l e b y t h e R S s u r v e y o r according t o 4.6.8
approval. a n d 4 . 6 . 1 0 a n d certified b y h i s p e r s o n a l signature a n d
4. I n c o l u m n "Employer", the full name o f the stamp.
m a n u f a c t u r e r is entered w h e r e t h e w e l d e r w o r k s a n d 9. T h e " L o c a t i o n a n d date o f issue" c o l u m n specifies
w h i c h applied f o r h i s c e r t i f i c a t i o n . t h e n a m e o f t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n center w h e r e i n t h e welder's
5. I n c o l u m n " C o d e / T e s t i n g Standard", t h e rules o f a p p r o v a l tests w e r e carried o u t . T h e date o f issue s h a l l be
R u s s i a n M a r i t i m e R e g i s t e r o f S h i p p i n g are entered a n d defined b y t h e date o f record o f t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n p a n e l
c o r r e s p o n d i n g Standard is referred t o . issued u p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f a l l w o r k s o n c e r t i f i c a t i o n .
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Table

F o r m 7.1.30, c o l u m n s W e l d test details (to b e entered) R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l (to b e entered)

1 Welding procedure N o . o f a p p r o p r i a t e W P S i f d r a w n u p f o r p r a c t i c a l I n s e r t a d a s h (—)

specification t e s t s ( o t h e r w i s e , i n s e r t a d a s h (—))

2 Welding type C o d e d w e l d i n g t y p e d e s i g n a t i o n ( r e f e r t o 4.3.2.1) C o d e d p r o c e s s d e s i g n a t i o n a n d its full n a m e

3 Welding process C o d e d p r o c e s s d e s i g n a t i o n ( r e f e r t o 4.3.2.2) Coded welding type designation and its abbreviated
alphabetical designation is indicated according
t o T a b l e 6.2.2.1

4 Plate or pipe C o d e d d e s i g n a t i o n P o r T ( r e f e r t o 4.3.4.1) C o d e d designation o f the product type according t o

4.5.3 a n d r e f e r e n c e " r e f e r t o w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s "

5 Joint type Full coded designation o f w e l d type o f test piece, C o d e d designation o f t h e w e l d e d joint type a n d o f
including d e t a i l s o f w e l d i n g p r o c e s s . P o s s i b l e w e l d i n g d e t a i l s a c c o r d i n g t o 4.5.4 a n d 4.5.9.
designation variants: Possible designation variants:
B W : ss nb, ss mb, bs; B W : s s nb, s s m b , bs; F W : si, m l ;
F W : si, m l B W : s s m b , bs; F W : si, m l
F W : si;
F W : si, m l

6 B a s e metal group/ designation Designation o f base metal subgroup (group) (refer D e s i g n a t i o n s o f b a s e m e t a l s u b g r o u p s ( g r o u p s )

to T a b l e s 4.3.3.1-1, 4.3.3.1-2 a n d 4.3.3.1-3), a n d f o r a c c o r d i n g t o 4.5.5 ( r e f e r t o T a b l e s 4 . 5 . 5 - 1 , 4.5.5-2
s h i p b u i l d i n g m a t e r i a l s , a f t e r " / " s y m b o l , t h e c a t e g o r y a n d 4.5.5-3)
designation in compliance with Part X I I I "Materials"
o f the R u l e s for the Classification a n d Construction
o f Sea-Going Ships. F o r other materials, brands m a y
be additionally designated i n accordance with t h e
national standards

7 F i l l e r m a t e r i a l t y p e / d e s i g n a t i o n I n n u m e r a t o r : c o d e d d e s i g n a t i o n f o r filler m a t e r i a l Range o f approval o f the Welder Approval Test

presence: C e r t i f i c a t e f o r t h e p r e s e n c e a n d t y p e o f filler m a t e r i a l
w m — w e l d i n g w i t h filler m a t e r i a l ; taking into account the expanded range o f approval i n
n m — w e l d i n g w i t h o u t filler m a t e r i a l . a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 4.5.6 f o r s p e c i f i c w e l d i n g p r o c e s s e s .
In denominator:
filler m a t e r i a l t y p e :
E — covered electrodes;
S — solid wire;
F C W — flux-cored w i r e ;
S R — s o l i d rod;
FR — flux-cored rods.
F o r w e l d i n g w i t h o u t filler m a t e r i a l a d a s h (—) i s i n s e r t e d

8 Shielding gas composition/ flux G r o u p o f s h i e l d i n g g a s c o m p o s i t i o n i n u s e d u r i n g A c c o r d i n g t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s 2 a n d 3 o f t h e p r e s e n t

t e s t s f o r t h e r a n g e o f q u a l i f i c a t i o n ( r e f e r t o 4.3.2.4). A p p e n d i x
F o r w e l d i n g p r o c e s s e s 1 2 1 a n d 125 f l u x d e s i g n a t i o n
(brand) a n d m e t h o d o f its m a n u f a c t u r e are indicated
( r e f e r t o 4.3.2.5)

9 T y p e o f flux o r electrode C o d e d d e s i g n a t i o n o f e l e c t r o d e c o v e r i n g o r filler o f t h e R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l T e s t

covering f l u x - c o r e d w i r e u s e d d u r i n g t h e tests (refer to 4.3.2.3) C e r t i f i c a t e a c c o r d i n g t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 4.5.6

10 A u x i l i a r y m a t e r i a l s Data o n auxiliary materials, namely: backing type R a n g e o f approval o f t h e Welder A p p r o v a l Test

a n d m a t e r i a l , v a r i o u s p a s t e s a n d f l u x e s f o r o x y -C e r t i f i c a t e b y a u x i l i a r y m a t e r i a l s o f t h e s a m e t y p e a s
acetylene welding, composition o f shielding gas f o r that u s e d i n testing, or i n case o f no auxiliary materials,
b a c k i n g o n t h e b a c k o f w e l d , etc. a d a s h (—) i s i n s e r t e d .

11 B a s e m e t a l t h i c k n e s s A c t u a l thickness o f b a s e m e t a l o f test pieces w e l d e d R a n g e o f thicknesses o f b a s e m e t a l t h e w e l d e r i s

( r e f e r a l s o t o T a b l e 4.5.2 f o r c o m b i n a t i o n o f w e l d i n g a p p r o v e d f o r a c c o r d i n g t o 4.5.7. F o r a c o m b i n a t i o n o f
processes o n one test piece) welding processes therange o fthickness i s indicated
separately f o r each welding process a n d their
combination. E . g . :
141: 3 m m < t ^ 1 0 m m
135: t > 5 m m o r
141/135: t > 5 m m
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Table — continued

F o r m 7.1.30, c o l u m n s W e l d test details (to b e entered) R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l (to b e entered)

12 P i p e o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r A c t u a l values o f outside p i p e diameters o f test R a n g e o fpipe diameters the w e l d e r i s a p p r o v e d

pieces welded f o r a c c o r d i n g t o 4.5.7

13 W e l d i n g p o s i t i o n ( s ) / t y p e o f t e s t I n n u m e r a t o r : I S O 6 9 4 7 — u n i f i e d w e l d i n g W e l d i n g positions the w e l d e r is a p p r o v e d for according

piece p o s i t i o n s f o r test p i e c e s w e l d e d (refer t o t o 4.5.8 ( f o r p l a t e s a n d p i p e s s e p a r a t e l y ) . F o r
A p p e n d i x 2). I n d e n o m i n a t o r : d e s i g n a t i o n o f t e s t s h o r t e n i n g t h e r e c o r d , t h e e n t r y : " A l l e x c e p t ..." i s
piece type i n accordance with A p p e n d i x 1 permitted
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APPENDIX 5 (Mandatory)

REGULATIONS ON WELDERS' CERTIFICATION CENTRES

1 APPLICATION c o p y o f t h e C h a r t e r o f t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre;
draft R e g u l a t i o n s o n C e r t i f i c a t i o n C e n t r e ;
1.1 T h e s e R e g u l a t i o n s establish t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n a l sets o f p r o g r a m s o f p r e p a r a t i o n f o r c e r t i f i c a t i o n , a n d
a n d l e g a l f o r m , r i g h t s a n d r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s o f c e r t i f i c a t i o n o f c o l l e c t i o n s o f e x a m i n a t i o n questions, a n d also o f
centers, t h e procedure f o r t h e i r r e c o g n i t i o n b y t h e practical exercises f o r a l l t h e types o f e x a m i n a t i o n s t o b e
Register and the m a i n requirements for their operation, performed.
as w e l l as f o r t h e i r t r a i n i n g a n d testing base. 2.4 T h e R e g u l a t i o n s o n C e r t i f i c a t i o n C e n t r e s h a l l
T h e R e g u l a t i o n s are i n t e n d e d f o r use b y : include:
t h e R S B r a n c h offices c a r r y i n g o u t t e c h n i c a l super- i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f spaces f o r
v i s i o n o f w e l d e r s ' a p p r o v a l testing; t h e o r e t i c a l a n d practical e x a m i n a t i o n ;
t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n s o r enterprises interested i n t h e i r i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n a l structure o f t h e
r e c o g n i t i o n as c e r t i f i c a t i o n centers; centre;
c e r t i f i c a t i o n centers i n t h e i r practical a c t i v i t i e s . i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e m a t e r i a l base i n c l u d i n g t h e
w e l d i n g e q u i p m e n t , stock o f m a c h i n e t o o l s a n d o u t f i t
a v a i l a b l e a n d used i n c e r t i f i c a t i o n , o n t h e e q u i p m e n t a n d
2 GENERAL m eans o f welded j o i n t s quality control, computer
equipment;
i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e centre personnel i n c l u d i n g
2.1 T h e status o f a c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre m a y b e g i v e n e x a m i n e r s a n d c e r t i f i e d specialists o n n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e
to a n independent organization/enterprise b e i n g a l e g a l testing m e t h o d s ;
entity o f a n y organizational a n d legal f o r m , a n d o f information o n certification activities organization;
p r o p e r t y f o r m s p r o v i d e d that i t meets a l l t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e procedure f o r s e n d i n g a n d testing
o f these R e g u l a t i o n s a n d t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n appeals;
a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships. procedure o f keeping t h e register o f certified
2.2 T h e r e c o g n i t i o n o f c e r t i f i c a t i o n centers a u t h o r i t y w e l d e r s , a n d o f a r c h i v i n g .
is effected b y t h e R e g i s t e r as f o l l o w s :
submission to the Register o f an application contain-
ing t h e data a n d enclosures specified i n 2 . 3 ; 3 CERTIFICATION CENTRE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS
Register r e v i e w o f the application a n d documents
r e g u l a t i n g c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre activities;
R e g i s t e r s u r v e y o f t h e t r a i n i n g a n d testing base o f t h e 3.1 T h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre i s m a n a g e d b y a h e a d
c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre; a p p o i n t e d o n t h e contract basis o r b y order o f f o u n d e r ( s )
e l i m i n a t i o n b y a n applicant o f n o n c o n f o r m i t i e s i n accordance w i t h t h e procedure established b y t h e
identified i n documentation a n d at t h e training a n d R F legislation.
testing base; 3.2 C e r t i f i c a t i o n panels c o n d u c t i n g t h e o r e t i c a l a n d
issuance b y t h e R e g i s t e r o f d o c u m e n t s o n t h e practical e x a m i n a t i o n s are part o f t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre.
r e c o g n i t i o n o f c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre a u t h o r i t y , a n d direct The m a i n objectives o f t h e certification panel
p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n t h e centre a c t i v i t y . include:
2.3 T h e a p p l i c a t i o n f o r c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre accred- o r g a n i z a t i o n a n d c o n t r o l o v e r t h e w e l d e r s ' prepara-
itation shall include: t i o n f o r a p p r o v a l testing;
c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre n a m e a n d f u l l p o s t a l a n d f i n a n c i a l d e v e l o p m e n t o f p r o g r a m s o f w e l d e r s ' special t h e o r e -
details; t i c a l a n d practical t r a i n i n g f o r c e r t i f i c a t i o n ;
f u l l n a m e s o f t h e h e a d a n d t h e o f f i c i a l i n charge o f setting target t i m e s f o r c e r t i f i c a t i o n p e r f o r m a n c e ;
contacting t h e Register; p r e p a r a t i o n o f t h e r e l e v a n t t r a i n i n g a n d testing base;
list o f w e l d i n g processes t h e w e l d e r s w i l l b e c e r t i f i e d p r e p a r a t i o n o f t h e c o l l e c t i o n o f e x a m i n a t i o n ques-
for, a n d t h e l i s t o f g r o u p s o f a base m e t a l t y p e t i o n s o n w e l d i n g processes a n d t h e base m e t a l t y p e ;
composition; establishment o f t h e procedure f o r theoretical
guarantee o f p a y m e n t f o r t h e R e g i s t e r services. examination performance;
T h e f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t s s h a l l b e attached t o t h e performance o f t h e theoretical examination a n d
application: assessment o f its results;
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d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e w e l d i n g procedure specifications G e n e r a l l y , t h e t r a i n i n g a n d t e s t i n g base needs t h e

f o r t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f test w e l d i n g j o i n t s ; f o l l o w i n g spaces f o r its n o r m a l f u n c t i o n i n g :
inspection o f materials to be used for welders' w e l d i n g s h o p w i t h w o r k i n g stations f o r practical
practical test; tests p e r f o r m a n c e ;
monitoring o f welders' performance i n welding and space f o r p r e p a r i n g parts f o r w e l d i n g ;
o f welded joints marking; space f o r p o w e r s u p p l y (gas a n d electrical supply,
organization o f welded j o i n t s quality control perfor- ventilation and heating) equipment;
m a n c e a n d assessment o f t h e i r q u a l i t y i n accordance w i t h space f o r studies (lectures);
the R S rules requirements; d o m e s t i c spaces;
e x e c u t i o n o f a test r e p o r t a n d t a k i n g d e c i s i o n o n t h e spaces f o r m e c h a n i c a l testing a n d w e l d e d j o i n t s
results o f t h e w e l d e r ' s a p p r o v a l test; quality control.
p r e p a r a t i o n o f proposals f o r u p d a t i n g n o r m a t i v e 3.5 T h e m a i n f u n c t i o n s o f t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre are
d o c u m e n t s o n w e l d e r ' s c e r t i f i c a t i o n issues. t h e w e l d e r s c e r t i f i c a t i o n , a n d also o f f i c e w o r k p e r f o r -
T h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n p a n e l is a u t h o r i z e d t o : m a n c e a n d k e e p i n g a r e c o r d o f t h e w e l d e r s certified.
r e m o v e w e l d e r s f r o m a n a p p r o v a l test i f t h e y do n o t I n c e r t i f i c a t i o n p e r f o r m a n c e , t h e centre ensures:
f u l f i l l t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f a w e l d i n g procedure o r v i o l a t e drawing up o f welders certification programs;
t h e procedure f o r test p e r f o r m a n c e ; forming certification programs;
give a conclusion o n the possibility to prolong the a p p r o v a l t e s t i n g f o r specific w e l d i n g processes a n d
validity period o f the W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test Certificate; groups o f a base m e t a l t y p e c o m p o s i t i o n ;
set u p w o r k i n g groups t o r e v i e w t h e a c t i v i t i e s o f t h e k e e p i n g u p o f t h e o p e r a t i o n a l status o f t h e t r a i n i n g
l o c a t i o n s e n s u r i n g c o n t r o l o v e r w e l d e r s ' p e r f o r m a n c e at a n d t e s t i n g base;
manufacturers; c o n t r o l o v e r t h e observance o f r e q u i r e m e n t s u n i t y
s u b m i t proposals o n u p d a t i n g t h e w e l d e r s ' certifica- a n d o v e r t h e o b j e c t i v i t y o f t h e e x a m i n a t i o n results
t i o n procedure. assessment.
3.3 T h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n p a n e l m e m b e r s are a p p r o v e d b y T h e office w o r k performance provides for keeping a
t h e h e a d o f t h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centre a n d agreed w i t h t h e card i n d e x f o r e v e r y c e r t i f i e d w e l d e r , w h i c h includes t h e
R S B r a n c h offices. following:
T h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n p a n e l includes: application for certification;
c h a i r m a n a n d h i s d e p u t y b e i n g c e r t i f i e d specialists i n c o p y o f a d o c u m e n t o n education;
welding; c o p y o f a d o c u m e n t o n special t r a i n i n g ;
a u t h o r i z e d R S representative; reference o n w o r k experience i n w e l d i n g ( a n extract
certified specialist o n n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g a u t h o r - f o r m t h e w o r k - r e c o r d card);
i z e d t o s i g n t h e c o n c l u s i o n s o n t h e results o f v i s u a l reference o n t h e state o f h e a l t h ;
testing, a n d also o n X - r a y t e s t i n g ( o r u l t r a s o n i c t e s t i n g ) . e x a m i n a t i o n sheets;
T h e f o l l o w i n g persons m a y also be d r a w n into activities copies o f reports o f w e l d e d j o i n t s q u a l i t y c o n t r o l ;
o f the certification panel o n the permanent o r temporary r e p o r t o n passing t h e e x a m i n a t i o n s b y t h e w e l d e r
basis (depending o n the certification centre status): being certified w i t h the conclusion o f the examination
t h e p e r s o n i n charge o f w e l d i n g at a n e m p l o y e r ' s panel;
(a s e n i o r w e l d e r , t h e h e a d o f a w e l d i n g shop, etc.); 3 x 4 c m p h o t o g r a p h a n d t h e signature p a t t e r n o f a
the person i n charge o f m o n i t o r i n g welders' certified w e l d e r ;
p e r f o r m a n c e at t h e e m p l o y e r ' s ; c o p y o f t h e W e l d e r A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e .
the authorized representative o f an employer's
t e c h n i c a l c o n t r o l service; N o t e . T h e extent o f the card index m a y be reduced for the
certification centers established at manufacturers a n d providing
h i g h l y q u a l i f i e d specialists i n t h e area o f i n d i v i d u a l services to their e m p l o y e e s .
w e l d i n g processes o r i n t h e groups o f a base m e t a l t y p e T h e information o n certified welders shall b e retained within t w o
c o m p o s i t i o n (e.g. specialists i n t h e w e l d i n g o f n o n - validity periods o f the Welder A p p r o v a l Test Certificate f o l l o w i n g the
last certification.
ferrous m e t a l s a n d t h e i r a l l o y s , etc.). I f the w e l d e r fails examinations, the information about this is
3.4 T h e c e r t i f i c a t i o n centers i n c l u d e a t r a i n i n g a n d k e p t i n the certification centre a y e a r after the d e c i s i o n h a s b e e n taken
b y the certification panel.
testing base w h i c h p r o v i d e s a n d o p p o r t u n i t y t o p e r f o r m
t h e o r e t i c a l a n d p r a c t i c a l tests f o r w e l d e r s a p p r o v a l .
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APPENDIX 6 (Recommended)

SECTIONS AND QUESTIONS F O RCONDUCTING A TEST

OF AWELDER JOB KNOWLEDGE

T h e sections a n d questions contained i n this .2 c a l c i n a t i o n ( d r y i n g ) , feeding a n d correct r e c o v e r y

A p p e n d i x can serve t h e standard m i n i m u m f o r t e s t i n g a o f flux;
w e l d e r p r o f e s s i o n a l k n o w l e d g e . T h e actual questions .3 correct a l i g n m e n t a n d t r a v e l o f w e l d i n g head.
m a y differ f r o m t h e ones o f f e r e d i n t h i s s e c t i o n a n d are S e c t i o n 3. B a s e m e t a l s
d r a w n u p at t h e d i s c r e t i o n o f t h e e x a m i n i n g b o a r d , b u t i n 3.1 C l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f parent m e t a l s a n d a l l o y s .
a n y case t h e y s h a l l i n c l u d e questions o n t h e areas 3.2 M e t h o d s a n d c o n t r o l o f pre-heating.
c o v e r e d b y t h e sections g i v e n a b o v e , a n d t h e questions 3.3 C o n t r o l o f interpass t e m p e r a t u r e .
s h a l l b e l i m i t e d t o t h e m a t t e r s related t o t h e w e l d i n g S e c t i o n 4. W e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s
process used i n practice. 4.1 I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f w e l d i n g consumables.
Section 1. W e l d i n g e q u i p m e n t 4.2 Storage, h a n d l i n g a n d c o n d i t i o n s o f w e l d i n g
1.1 O x y - a c e t y l e n e w e l d i n g : consumables.
.1 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f gas c y l i n d e r s , c y l i n d e r v a l v e s , 4.3 S e l e c t i o n o f correct size.
r e d u c t i o n gears; 4.4 C l e a n l i n e s s o f electrodes a n d filler w i r e .
.2 identification and assembly o f essential components; 4.5 C o n t r o l a n d m o n i t o r i n g o f gas f l o w rates a n d
.3 s e l e c t i o n o f correct n o z z l e s a n d w e l d i n g torches. quality.
1.2 A r c w e l d i n g : S e c t i o n 5. S a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s
.1 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n a n d a s s e m b l y o f essential c o m p o - 5.1 G e n e r a l :
nents a n d e q u i p m e n t ; .1 safely assembly, setting u p a n d t u r n o f f proce-
.2 t y p e o f w e l d i n g current; dures;
.3 p o w e r sources f o r arc w e l d i n g a n d t h e i r e x t e r n a l .2 safe c o n t r o l o f w e l d i n g f u m e s a n d gases;
characteristics f o r c e r t a i n w e l d i n g processes; .3 p e r s o n a l p r o t e c t i o n ;
.4 correct c o n n e c t i o n o f t h e w e l d i n g r e t u r n cable a n d .4 fire hazards;
ways o f eliminating magnetic blowout. .5 w e l d i n g i n c o n f i n e d spaces;
S e c t i o n 2. W e l d i n g p r o c e s s ( s p e c i f i c f e a t u r e s a n d .6 awareness o f w e l d i n g e n v i r o n m e n t .
general information) 5.2 O x y - a c e t y l e n e w e l d i n g :
2.1 O x y - a c e t y l e n e w e l d i n g : .1 safe storage, h a n d l i n g a n d u s e o f compressed
.1 gas pressure a n d flow rate; gases;
.2 s e l e c t i o n o f n o z z l e t y p e ; .2 l e a k d e t e c t i o n o n gas hoses a n d fittings;
.3 t y p e o f gas f l a m e ; .3 p r o c e d u r e t o b e t a k e n i n t h e e v e n t o f a flashback.
.4 l e f t w a r d a n d r i g h t w a r d w e l d i n g ; 5.3 A l l arc w e l d i n g processes:
.5 effect o f o v e r h e a t i n g . .1 e n v i r o n m e n t o f increased h a z a r d o f electric shock;
2.2 M e t a l arc w e l d i n g w i t h c o v e r e d electrode: .2 r a d i a t i o n f r o m t h e arc;
.1 h a n d l i n g a n d c a l c i n a t i o n ( d r y i n g ) o f electrodes; .3 effects o f stray a r c i n g :
.2 differences o f types o f electrodes. 5.4 S h i e l d e d gas arc w e l d i n g .
2.3 S e l f - s h i e l d e d t u b u l a r - c o r e d arc w e l d i n g : .1 safe storage, handling and use o f compressed gases;
.1 types a n d size o f electrodes; .2 l e a k d e t e c t i o n o n gas hoses a n d fittings.
.2 t y p e , size a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f nozzles/contact t i p ; S e c t i o n 6. W e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e s p e c i f i c a t i o n ( W P S )
.3 s e l e c t i o n a n d l i m i t a t i o n s o f m o d e o f m e t a l Appreciation o f t h e W P S requirements a n d t h e
transfer; i n f l u e n c e o f w e l d i n g parameters.
.4 p r o t e c t i o n o f t h e w e l d i n g arc f r o m draught. S e c t i o n 7. J o i n t p r e p a r a t i o n a n d w e l d r e p r e s e n t a t i o n
2.4 Gas-shielded m e t a l a r c w e l d i n g , t u n g s t e n i n e r t 7.1 C o n f o r m a n c e o f j o i n t p r e p a r a t i o n t o t h e W P S .
gas w e l d i n g , p l a s m a arc w e l d i n g : 7.2 C l e a n l i n e s s o f f u s i o n faces.
.1 t y p e a n d size o f electrodes; S e c t i o n 8. W e l d i m p e r f e c t i o n s
.2 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f s h i e l d i n g gas a n d flow rate; 8.1 I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f i m p e r f e c t i o n s .
.3 t y p e , size a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f nozzles/contact t i p ; 8.2 Causes.
.4 s e l e c t i o n a n d l i m i t a t i o n s o f m o d e o f m e t a l 8.3 P r e v e n t i o n a n d r e m e d i a l a c t i o n .
transfer; S e c t i o n 9. W e l d e r q u a l i f i c a t i o n
.5 p r o t e c t i o n o f t h e w e l d i n g arc f r o m draughts. T h e w e l d e r s h a l l b e a w a r e o f t h e range o f a p p r o v a l
2.5 S u b m e r g e d arc w e l d i n g : f o r t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n f o r a l l assential variables o f t h e
.1 types a n d size o f electrodes; w e l d i n g procedure.
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APPENDIX 7 (Informative)

DESCRIPTION OF TYPES OF ELECTRODE CORE

1. R t y p e also p o s s i b l e u s i n g t h e s h o r t - c i r c u i t i n g o r p u l s e d arc
T u b u l a r c o r e d e l e c t r o d e s o f t h e R t y p e are m o d e s o f transfer.
characterized b y a spray m e t a l transfer, l o w spatter loss, 5. V t y p e
a n d r u t i l e - b a s i c slag t h a t f u l l y covers t h e w e l d bead. T u b u l a r cored electrodes o f the V type are used w i t h o u t
T h e s e t u b u l a r cored electrodes are designed f o r s i n g l e a gas shield a n d e x h i b i t a slightly globular t o spray m e t a l
a n d m u l t i p l e pass w e l d i n g i n t h e flat a n d h o r i z o n t a l - transfer. T h e rutile o r basic/fluoride slag s y s t e m o f these
v e r t i c a l p o s i t i o n . T u b u l a r cored electrodes o f t h e R t y p e tubular cored electrodes includes a range f r o m s l o w t o fast
are g e n e r a l l y designed f o r use w i t h c a r b o n d i o x i d e as freezing slag. T u b u l a r cored electrodes w i t h a s l o w slag
s h i e l d i n g gas. H o w e v e r , a r g o n / c a r b o n d i o x i d e m i x t u r e s freezing s y s t e m are used f o r single pass w e l d i n g o f
can be u s e d t o i m p r o v e arc transfer a n d reduce spatter, galvanized steels i n a l l w e l d i n g positions. T u b u l a r cored
w h e n recommended b y the manufacturer. electrodes w i t h a fast freezing slag are designed f o r
2. P t y p e automatic w e l d i n g at h i g h speeds. These t u b u l a r cored
T u b u l a r c o r e d electrodes o f t h e P t y p e are s i m i l a r t o electrodes are used f o r single pass w e l d s i n the flat,
t h e R t y p e , b u t t h e rutile-based slag is designed f o r fast- horizontal-vertical, a n d l i m i t e d i n c l i n e d positions. S o m e o f
freezing characteristics that enable w e l d i n g i n a l l the electrodes i n the V t y p e are r e c o m m e n d e d f o r m e t a l n o t
p o s i t i o n s . T h e s e t u b u l a r c o r e d electrodes are g e n e r a l l y thicker t h a n 5 m m S o m e tubular cored electrodes are
p r o d u c e d i n s m a l l e r diameters a n d e x h i b i t spray m e t a l p r i m a r i l y designed f o r root runs i n circumferential pipe
transfer w h e n u s i n g c a r b o n d i o x i d e s h i e l d i n g gas. T h e girth w e l d s i n a l l pipe thickness.
r u n n i n g characteristics can be i m p r o v e d w i t h t h e use o f 6. W t y p e
argon/carbon dioxide mixtures w h e n recommended b y T u b u l a r cored electrodes o f t h e W t y p e are u s e d
t h e manufacturer. w i t h o u t a gas s h i e l d a n d e x h i b i t a g l o b u l a r t o quasi-spray
3. В t y p e m e t a l t r a n s f e r . T h i s b a s i c / f l u o r i d e s l a g s y s t e m is
T u b u l a r c o r e d e l e c t r o d e s o f t h e В t y p e are designed t o m a k e v e r y h i g h d e p o s i t i o n rates possible.
characterized b y a g l o b u l a r m e t a l transfer, s l i g h t l y S o m e t u b u l a r cored electrodes h a v e a m e t a l p o w d e r
c o n v e x b e a d shape, a n d a slag t h a t c a n o r c a n n o t c o v e r a d d i t i o n i n t h e core a n d p r o v i d e g o o d o p e r a b i l i t y . T h e
t h e w e l d b e a d surface. w e l d deposits are v e r y l o w i n s u l p h u r a n d v e r y resistant
W e l d deposits p r o d u c e d w i t h these t u b u l a r c o r e d to c r a c k i n g . T u b u l a r cored electrodes o f t h i s t y p e are
electrodes h a v e s u p e r i o r i m p a c t properties a n d crack u s e d f o r s i n g l e a n d m u l t i p l e pass w e l d i n g i n t h e flat a n d
resistance. horizontal-vertical welding positions. W i t h some tubular
4. M t y p e cored electrodes, v e r t i c a l d o w n w e l d i n g is possible.
T u b u l a r c o r e d e l e c t r o d e s o f t h e M t y p e are 7. Y t y p e
characterized b y a v e r y f i n e d r o p l e t spray m e t a l transfer T u b u l a r cored electrodes o f t h e Y t y p e are u s e d
a n d m i n i m a l slag cover. T h e core c o m p o s i t i o n o f these w i t h o u t a gas s h i e l d a n d e x h i b i t a quasi-spray transfer.
t u b u l a r cored electrodes consists o f m e t a l a l l o y s a n d i r o n T h e s e b a s i c / f l u o r i d e slag t u b u l a r cored electrodes are
p o w d e r a l o n g w i t h o t h e r arc enhancers w h i c h enable designed f o r s i n g l e a n d m u l t i p l e pass, i n a l l w e l d i n g
these t u b u l a r c o r e d electrodes t o p r o d u c e h i g h d e p o s i t i o n p o s i t i o n s . T h e y e x h i b i t g o o d crack resistance a n d l o w
rates w i t h a n i n s e n s i t i v i t y t o l a c k o f f u s i o n . T h e s e t u b u l a r t e m p e r a t u r e i m p a c t properties.
cored electrodes are p r i m a r i l y u s e d w i t h a r g o n / c a r b o n 8. Z t y p e
d i o x i d e s h i e l d i n g gas m i x t u r e s i n t h e flat a n d h o r i z o n t a l - O t h e r types o f t u b u l a r c o r e d electrodes are n o t
v e r t i c a l p o s i t i o n s . H o w e v e r , w e l d s i n o t h e r p o s i t i o n s are c o v e r e d b y t h i s classification.
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5 WELDING CONSUMABLES. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

FOR MANUFACTURE, TESTING AND APPROVAL PROCEDURE

5.1 R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R T H E Q U A L I T Y S Y S T E M 5.1.2.3 T h e manufacturer and supplier shall establish and

OF WELDING CONSUMABLES' MANUFACTURERS maintain procedures f o r audit a n d inspection review. E a c h
procedural requirement shall b e reviewed t o ensure that:
5.1.1 T e r m s a n d d e f i n i t i o n s . t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e adequately defined;
5.1.1.1 F i r m s a n d c o m p a n i e s i n v o l v e d i n m a n u f a c - t h e established c o n t r a c t u a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r products
ture a n d distribution o f w e l d i n g consumables are can b e c o m p l e t e l y m e t .
classified as m a n u f a c t u r e r s , suppliers, d i s t r i b u t o r s a n d 5.1.2.4 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s h a l l establish a n d m a i n -
subcontractors as d e f i n e d b e l o w . tain methods f o r traceability b y identification during a l l
D i s t r i b u t o r is t h e c o m p a n y , w h i c h receives t h e stages o f p r o d u c t i o n a n d d e l i v e r y .
w e l d i n g consumables f r o m a manufacturer o r supplier T h e procedures f o r consumables' d e l i v e r y s h a l l b e
and distributes t h e m under t h e manufacturer's o r established a n d i d e n t i f i c a t i o n m a i n t a i n e d a t a l l stages.
supplier's b r a n d n a m e . 5.1.2.5 A l l p r o d u c t i o n facilities and processes used b y
M a n u f a c t u r e r is t h e company, w h i c h m a n u - the manufacturer shall b e such as t o p e r m i t u n i f o r m
factures w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s t o t a l l y o r p e r f o r m s t h e p r o d u c t i o n w i t h u n i f o r m quality o f w e l d i n g consumables.
final part o f p r o d u c t i o n , w h i c h d e t e r m i n e s t h e q u a l i t y o f 5.1.3 O r g a n i z a t i o n a l s t r u c t u r e .
t h e consumables. 5.1.3.1 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o r s u p p l i e r s h a l l a p p o i n t a
T h e firms purchasing the above-mentioned products m a n a g e m e n t representative w h o , irrespective o f o t h e r
as s e m i - f i n i s h e d o r f i n i s h e d products, b u t u n d e r t a k i n g responsibilities, s h a l l h a v e d e f i n e d a u t h o r i t y a n d r e s p o n -
t h e f u l l guarantee w i t h regard t o t h e c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i - s i b i l i t y f o r q u a l i t y matters a n d f o r e n s u r i n g t h a t t h e
t i o n , q u a l i t y a n d properties o f these products, a r e also r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e q u a l i t y s y s t e m are i m p l e m e n t e d a n d
regarded as m a n u f a c t u r e r s . maintained.
S u p p l i e r i s t h e c o m p a n y , w h i c h purchases t h e I n particular, h e shall b e responsible f o r the f o l l o w i n g :
w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s f r o m a m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d supplies the coordination a n d m o n i t o r i n g o f t h e quality
t h e m under its o w n brand name. system;
S u b c o n t r a c t o r is the company, w h i c h o n the the resolution o f any non-conformity i n the system;
o r d e r o f a m a n u f a c t u r e r can p r o d u c e part o r t h e w h o l e o f t h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f t i m e l y a n d effective a c t i o n b y
the consumable o r o n t h e order o f a manufacturer o r t h e appropriate d e p a r t m e n t t o ensure c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
s u p p l i e r c a n p r o v i d e service. specified r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s .
5.1.1.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s S e c t i o n m a y b e 5.1.3.2 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o r s u p p l i e r s h a l l i d e n t i f y
applied t o b o t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m - i n - h o u s e v e r i f i c a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s , p r o v i d e adequate
ables a n d t h e c o m p a n i e s b e i n g suppliers, d i s t r i b u t o r s a n d resources a n d assign t r a i n e d p e r s o n n e l f o r appropriate
subcontractors. verification and control activities.
5.1.2 G e n e r a l . 5.1.3.3 T h e q u a l i t y s y s t e m s h a l l b e r e v i e w e d a t
5.1.2.1 T h e manufacturer o r supplier shall establish appropriate i n t e r v a l s b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s o r supplier's
and m a i n t a i n a documented q u a l i t y s y s t e m as the means o f m a n a g e m e n t t o ensure i t s c o n t i n u i n g s u i t a b i l i t y a n d
ensuring that w e l d i n g consumables c o n f o r m t o t h e effectiveness. R e c o r d s o f s u c h r e v i e w s s h a l l b e m a i n -
specified requirements. T h e q u a l i t y s y s t e m shall include tained according t o instructions i n 5.1.10.
the preparation a n d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f documented proce- 5.1.4 D o c u m e n t c o n t r o l .
dures and/or instructions a n d t h e use o f periodic internal 5.1.4.1 T h e manufacturer a n d supplier shall establish
audits t o determine t h e effectiveness o f the system. and m a i n t a i n clear, complete a n d current w r i t t e n production,
5.1.2.2 T h e quality s y s t e m shall p r o v i d e the f o l l o w i n g : inspection a n d test procedures f o r each operation.
compliance o f the consumables produced w i t h t h e T h i s c o n t r o l s h a l l ensure that:
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R S r u l e s , as w e l l as o t h e r contract appropriate d o c u m e n t s a r e a v a i l a b l e a t a l l l o c a t i o n s
d o c u m e n t s i n c l u d i n g t h e n a t i o n a l standards; w h e r e operations essential t o q u a l i t y are p e r f o r m e d ;
u n i f o r m q u a l i t y o f t h e products e n s u r i n g t h e i d e n t i t y obsolete d o c u m e n t s are p r o m p t l y r e m o v e d from a l l
o f properties a n d characteristics o f a l l t h e c o n s u m a b l e s p o i n t s o f use.
p r o d u c e d w i t h t h e figures a c h i e v e d d u r i n g c e r t i f i c a t i o n 5.1.4.2 C h a n g e s o f d o c u m e n t s s h a l l b e r e v i e w e d a n d
under the R S technical supervision; approved b y the authorized personnel. T h e y shall have
e l i m i n a t i o n o f possibility o f storage a n d supply t o access t o p e r t i n e n t appropriate b a c k g r o u n d i n f o r m a t i o n
customers o f the finished products, w h i c h d o n o t c o m p l y a n d s p e c i f i c a l l y t o a n y s p e c i f i c a t i o n o r a standard, t o
w i t h t h e requirements specified i n t h e contract documents. w h i c h c o n f o r m i t y i s c l a i m e d f o r consumables.
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5.1.5 P u r c h a s i n g . m i n i m u m , i n c l u d e t h a t used f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g k e y
5.1.5.1 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d s u p p l i e r s h a l l ensure operations:
t h a t t h e i n t e n d e d purchased products, r a w m a t e r i a l s a n d weighing;
services c o n f o r m t o t h e specified r e q u i r e m e n t s . d i m e n s i o n a l checks;
5.1.5.2 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d s u p p l i e r m a y s u b c o n - c h e m i c a l analysis;
tract e l e m e n t s o f m a n u f a c t u r e o r service, w h i c h h a v e a welding;
bearing o n the quality o f the finished w e l d i n g consum- temperature measuring;
ables. S u c h subcontractors s h a l l b e assessed o n t h e i r m e c h a n i c a l tests.
a b i l i t y t o m e e t subcontract r e q u i r e m e n t s , b y t h e m a n u - 5.1.7.2 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d s u p p l i e r s h a l l n o t
facturer o r s u p p l i e r o r b y a p p r o v a l b y t h e t h i r d b o d y . use, process a n d s u p p l y i n c o m i n g r a w m a t e r i a l s
R e c o r d s o f subcontractors s h a l l b e established a n d a n d c o n s u m a b l e s u n t i l t h e y h a v e b e e n inspected o r
m a i n t a i n e d a n d s h a l l indicate t h e basis f o r acceptance. o t h e r w i s e v e r i f i e d as c o n f o r m i n g t o t h e s p e c i f i e d
5.1.5.3 P u r c h a s i n g specifications s h a l l b e established requirements.
b y the manufacturer and approved b y the authorized C o n f i r m a t i o n o f q u a l i t y at a l l stages o f t h e p r o d u c -
personnel a n d clearly define t h e consumable, r a w t i o n process s h a l l b e i n accordance w i t h t h e d o c u m e n t e d
m a t e r i a l o r service. T h e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , w h e r e applicable: procedures.
t h e t y p e , class, grade o r o t h e r precise i d e n t i f i c a t i o n 5.1.7.3 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s h a l l p e r f o r m i n s p e c t i o n
u s i n g r e c o g n i z e d standards; d u r i n g m a n u f a c t u r e o n a l l specified characteristics t h a t
t h e t i t l e o r o t h e r p o s i t i v e i d e n t i f i c a t i o n a n d applic- cannot b e inspected at a later stage.
able issue o f s p e c i f i c a t i o n s , p r o c e s s r e q u i r e m e n t s , T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s h a l l ensure t h a t process c o n t r o l s
i n s p e c t i o n i n s t r u c t i o n s a n d o t h e r r e l e v a n t t e c h n i c a l data. are i m p l e m e n t e d a n d are effective.
S u c h specifications s h a l l i n c l u d e , i n case o f rods, T h e i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f i n s p e c t i o n a n d test status
w i r e , strips, p o w d e r s a n d s o l u t i o n s , w h a t e v e r l i m i t s n e e d s h a l l b e m a i n t a i n e d as necessary t h r o u g h o u t p r o d u c t i o n
t o b e placed o n c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n o r p h y s i c a l t o ensure t h a t o n l y p r o d u c t t h a t h a s passed t h e r e q u i r e d
c o n d i t i o n s t o ensure t h a t t h e f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t m e e t s t h e i n s p e c t i o n a n d tests i s dispatched o r used.
specified r e q u i r e m e n t s . 5.1.7.4 T h e d o c u m e n t e d procedures f o r release f r o m
5.1.6 P r o d u c t i o n p r o c e s s c o n t r o l . p r o d u c t i o n s h a l l r e q u i r e t h a t a l l specified i n s p e c t i o n a n d
5.1.6.1 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d its subcontractors s h a l l tests, i n c l u d i n g those specified e i t h e r o n receipt o f
i d e n t i f y a n d p l a n t h e p r o d u c t i o n processes, w h i c h p r o d u c t o r i n process, h a v e b e e n carried o u t a n d t h a t t h e
d i r e c t l y affect t h e q u a l i t y a n d s h a l l ensure t h a t these data m e e t t h e specified r e q u i r e m e n t s .
processes a r e carried o u t u n d e r c o n t r o l l e d c o n d i t i o n s . 5.1.7.5 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l establish a n d m a i n t a i n t h e
Controlled conditions shall include the following: records, w h i c h g i v e e v i d e n c e t h a t t h e p r o d u c t has passed
d o c u m e n t e d w o r k i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r a l l operations a n d i n s p e c t i o n and/or tests w i t h d e f i n e d acceptance criteria.
processes w h e r e t h e absence o f s u c h i n s t r u c t i o n s w o u l d N o c o n s u m a b l e s s h a l l b e dispatched u n t i l t h e release
a d v e r s e l y affect q u a l i t y ; documentation is authorized.
t h e p r o d u c t i o n f a c i l i t i e s , w h i c h s h a l l b e adequately 5.1.8 N o n - c o n f o r m i n g m a t e r i a l s a n d c o r r e c t i v e
equipped w i t h m e a s u r i n g a n d c o n t r o l devices; actions.
specifications, w o r k i n s t r u c t i o n s o r procedures f o r 5.1.8.1 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d s u p p l i e r s h a l l establish
p r o d u c t i o n processes. a n d m a i n t a i n t h e procedures t o ensure t h a t r a w m a t e r i a l s ,
5.1.6.2 P r o d u c t i o n process c o n t r o l b y m e a n s o f consumables o r w e l d i n g consumables that d o n o t
m o n i t o r i n g s h a l l , as a m i n i m u m , i n c l u d e t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n f o r m t o t h e specified r e q u i r e m e n t s b e f o r e , d u r i n g o r
k e y operations: after m a n u f a c t u r e , t r a n s p o r t a t i o n a n d storage are p r e -
formulations; v e n t e d f r o m i n a d v e r t e n t use.
weighing; 5.1.8.2 N o n - c o n f o r m i n g m a t e r i a l s , s e m i - f i n i s h e d
mixing; products o r w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s m a y b e rejected o r
w i r e - d r a w i n g , c l e a n i n g , a n n e a l i n g a n d surface treat- scrapped, o r subject t o r e w o r k , i f appropriate, t o m e e t t h e
m e n t , i f applicable; specified r e q u i r e m e n t s . R e w o r k e d m a t e r i a l s h a l l b e
extrusion, flux melting o r granulation; reinspected i n accordance w i t h a d o c u m e n t e d procedure.
drying a n d calcination; 5.1.8.3 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d s u p p l i e r s h a l l establish
m a r k i n g and packaging. a n d m a i n t a i n procedures t o :
5.1.7 I n s p e c t i o n a n d t e s t i n g . i n v e s t i g a t e t h e cause o f n o n - c o n f o r m i t i e s a n d
5.1.7.1 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d s u p p l i e r s h a l l c o n t r o l , c u s t o m e r c o m p l a i n t s a n d a n a l y z e adverse q u a l i t y trends;
calibrate a n d m a i n t a i n suitable i n s p e c t i o n , m e a s u r i n g a n d initiate effective corrective actions t o prevent
test e q u i p m e n t used at a l l t h e stages o f t h e p r o d u c t i o n recurrence, w h e r e v e r practicable;
process t o demonstrate t h e c o n f o r m i t y o f p r o d u c t t o t h e assess t h e effectiveness o f c o r r e c t i v e actions a n d
specified r e q u i r e m e n t s . S u c h e q u i p m e n t s h a l l , as a changes i n procedure.
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5.1.9 H a n d l i n g , p a c k a g i n g a n d s t o r a g e . availability o f manufacturer's instructions a n d con-

5.1.9.1 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d s u p p l i e r s h a l l estab- t r o l o f t h e i r observance at t h e m a i n stages o f t h e w e l d i n g
l i s h , d o c u m e n t a n d m a i n t a i n procedures f o r h a n d l i n g , c o n s u m a b l e m a n u f a c t u r e ;
p a c k a g i n g a n d storage o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s a t a l l observance o f a l l documented requirements t o
stages a n d i n a l l m a n u f a c t u r i n g areas. incoming inspection o f materials a n d semi-finished
5.1.9.2 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d s u p p l i e r s h a l l establish products, as w e l l as o f t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e i r storage
methods o f handling that prevent damage t o w e l d i n g and launching;
consumables. completeness o f a n acceptance i n s p e c t i o n o f finished
5.1.9.3 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d s u p p l i e r s h a l l c o n t r o l products, as w e l l as t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e i r storage a n d
p a c k a g i n g , i n c l u d i n g m a t e r i a l s used, t o a v o i d d a m a g e t o o r d e r o f t h e i r d e l i v e r y ;
w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s a n d t o ensure t h e i r c o n f o r m i t y t o m e a s u r e m e n t assurance o f a l l k i n d s o f tests a n d
t h e specified r e q u i r e m e n t s . inspections i n c l u d i n g s u r v e y o f w e l d i n g , m a n u f a c t u r e
T h e m a r k i n g o f t h e p a c k a g i n g s h a l l b e i n accordance a n d s p e c i m e n testing areas;
w i t h t h e requirements o f t h e appropriate national s u r v e y o f t h e manufacturer's q u a l i t y s y s t e m i n w h o l e
standards a n d t h e R u l e s . s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d a c c o r d i n g t o special r e q u i r e m e n t s
5.1.9.4 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d supplier s h a l l p r o v i d e o f 5.1 a n d general r e q u i r e m e n t s o f Sections 5 a n d 6 ,
adequate storage areas t o m a i n t a i n t h e c o n s u m a b l e s i n R e g u l a t i o n s f o r C o n f i r m a t i o n o f C o n f o r m i t y o f
t h e specified c o n d i t i o n . R S Suppliers' Q u a l i t y Systems.
Because temperature and h u m i d i t y can essentially affect 5.2.1.2 A t a n n u a l surveys w i t h i n the p e r i o d o f v a l i d i t y
the c o n d i t i o n o f consumables, these factors shall b e o f the Certificate o f A p p r o v a l f o r W e l d i n g Consumables,
considered i n t h e appropriate documented procedures. T h e the extent o f inspections m a y b e reduced at the discretion o f
condition o f product i n stock shall be assessed at appropriate the R S s u r v e y o r t o 5 0 % o f the i n i t i a l survey i n accordance
intervals b u t n o t less t h a n once every t w e n t y f o u r hours. w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f 5.2.2.2, 5.2.3.3, 5.2.4.3, 5.2.5.3 b u t
5.1.10 Q u a l i t y r e c o r d s . r e n e w a l inspections a t intervals a t least every 5 years
5.1.10.1 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d s u p p l i e r s h a l l , as ( r e n e w a l o f Certificate o f A p p r o v a l f o r W e l d i n g C o n s u m -
appropriate, m a i n t a i n s u f f i c i e n t records o f t h e p r o d u c t i o n ables) shall b e carried o u t t o t h e f u l l extent according t o
a n d o f a l l inspections a n d tests p e r f o r m e d t o substantiate 5.2.2.1, 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4.2, 5.2.5.1, 5.2.5.2.
conformity o f the consumables a n d conditions o f their 5.2.1.3 A specific s c h e m e o f s u r v e y a n d i t s scope
m a n u f a c t u r e t o t h e specified r e q u i r e m e n t s . s h a l l b e established w i t h regard t o t h e t y p e o f w e l d i n g
5.1.10.2 T h e q u a l i t y records s h a l l i n c l u d e , b u t n o t b e c o n s u m a b l e s , t h e manufacturer's p r o d u c t i o n p r o c e d u r e i n
restricted t o : use a n d t h e share o f subcontracted d e l i v e r i e s i n t h e
i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f a l l k i n d s o f r a w m a t e r i a l s , s e m i - f i n i s h e d products, t h e details o f p r o d u c t m a n u f a c t u r i n g
finished products a n d accessories used d u r i n g m a n u f a c - m e t h o d s a n d p r o d u c t i o n e q u i p m e n t , q u a l i t y s y s t e m a n d
t u r i n g process; a v a i l a b i l i t y o f its a p p r o v a l ( r e c o g n i t i o n ) b y t h e Register.
l o t o r b a t c h i d e n t i f i c a t i o n a n d , i f appropriate, heat T h e e x t e n t o f inspections s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n each
identification; p a r t i c u l a r case o n t h e basis o f t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s
evidence o f test results c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e specified g i v e n b e l o w as a p p l i e d t o t h e m a n u f a c t u r e o f t h e
requirements; f o l l o w i n g types o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s :
identification o f non-conformities; coated w e l d i n g electrodes;
c o r i f i r m a t i o n o f a n y c o r r e c t i v e actions t a k e n . w e l d i n g w i r e a n d s o l i d rods w i t h t h e independent
R e t e n t i o n t i m e s o f q u a l i t y records s h a l l b e 5 years, groups separated f o r m a n u f a c t u r e o f w i r e o f s m a l l a n d
unless o t h e r w i s e specified. large diameters;
flux-cored w e l d i n g w i r e a n d rods;
w e l d i n g fluxes w i t h t h e independent groups sepa-
5.2 S U R V E Y O F W E L D I N G C O N S U M A B L E S ' rated f o r m a n u f a c t u r e o f fused a n d c e r a m i c fluxes.
MANUFACTURERS 5.2.1.4 T h e f o l l o w i n g processes, i f a v a i l a b l e a t t h e
manufacturer's, f o r m a separate subgroup:
5.2.1 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s . breaking, cracking a n d preparation o f b u l k r a w
5.2.1.1 T h e procedure f o r a p p r o v a l o f t h e w e l d i n g m a t e r i a l s f o r electrode a n d flux m a n u f a c t u r e ;
consumables b y the Register shall include the survey o f a manufacture o f w i r e r o d f o r w e l d i n g w i r e production;
manufacturer. m e l t i n g a n d p r e p a r a t i o n o f l i q u i d glass f o r electrode
T h e s u r v e y p r e c e d i n g t h e i n i t i a l a p p r o v a l s h a l l a n d c e r a m i c flux m a n u f a c t u r e .
provide the verification o f the following: Scope o f surveys f o r these processes m a y b e reduced
availability a n d technical c o n d i t i o n o f p r o d u c t i o n t o t h e l e v e l o f i n c o m i n g inspection o f contractor's supplies.
equipment, w h i c h shall b e able t o ensure steady p r o d u c t i o n 5.2.1.5 Issue o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f A p p r o v a l f o r
process a n d u n i f o r m q u a l i t y o f the finished product; Welding Consumables.
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5.2.1.5.1 T h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f A p p r o v a l f o r W e l d i n g 5.2.2.3 I n t h e electrode s o r t i n g a n d p a c k a g i n g area,

C o n s u m a b l e s w i t h A n n e x ( f o r m s 6.5.33 a n d 6 . 5 . 3 3 . 1 , t h e R S s u r v e y o r a n d a representative o f t h e m a n u f a c -
r e s p e c t i v e l y ) , unless stipulated o t h e r w i s e , i s issued b y turer's q u a l i t y c o n t r o l d e p a r t m e n t s h a l l s a m p l e t h e
the R S Branch Office w h i c h performed the survey o f the f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t according t o 5.4.1.3. T h e t e c h n i c a l
f i r m (manufacturer) a n d technical supervision during r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r electrode q u a l i t y s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d
testing o f t h e w e l d i n g consumables. according t o 5 . 3 .
5.2.1.5.2 T h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f A p p r o v a l f o r W e l d i n g P r e p a r a t i o n o f test samples a n d procedures o f testing
C o n s u m a b l e s i s issued o n t h e basis o f t h e R e p o r t o n s h a l l m e e t t h e appropriate i n s t r u c t i o n s i n 5 . 4 .
S u r v e y ( f o r m 6 . 3 . 1 8 ) r e c o r d i n g t h e results o f t h e 5.2.3 S u r v e y o f s o l i d w e l d i n g w i r e p r o d u c t i o n .
inspections o f t h e p r o d u c t i o n process i n c o m p l i a n c e 5.2.3.1 A t survey o f solid w e l d i n g w i r e production, t h e
w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.2.2 — 5.2.5, as w e l l as o f specific conditions o f w i r e manufacture shall b e considered.
testing o f w e l d i n g consumables w i t h i n t h e scope o f These are generally defined b y t h e f o l l o w i n g factors:
requirements o f 4.2 — 4.8, Part X T V " W e l d i n g " o f the sensitivity o f i n c o m i n g b i l l e t m e t a l t o w o r k hardening,
Rules f o r the Classification and Construction o f Sea- w h i c h i s d e f i n e d b y a p e r m i s s i b l e degree o f s h r i n k a g e i n
G o i n g Ships taking into consideration t h e instructions w i r e - d r a w i n g w i t h o u t stress r e l i e f ( a n n e a l i n g ) ;
o f 5 . 4 . W h e r e necessary, t h e l i s t o f p r o t o c o l s a n d special r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r c o n d i t i o n s o f heat t r e a t m e n t ,
d o c u m e n t s agreed w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d w h i c h i s p a r t i c u l a r l y r e l e v a n t f o r h i g h - a l l o y e d steels a n d
in the A n n e x t o the Report. non-ferrous alloys;
5.2.2 S u r v e y o f p r o d u c t i o n o f c o a t e d w e l d i n g necessity o f a d d i t i o n a l w i r e etching/cleaning after
electrodes. i n t e r a n n e a l i n g , w h i c h is d e f i n e d b y a c h e m i c a l a c t i v i t y o f
5.2.2.1 T h e survey o f p r o d u c t i o n o f coated w e l d i n g metal and the m e d i u m wherein the annealing is
electrodes at t h e initial approval o f the manufacturer shall p e r f o r m e d (air, i n e r t gas, v a c u u m , fused salt, etc.);
include t h e f o l l o w i n g p r o d u c t i o n areas a n d k e y operations: sequence i n a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e copper p l a t i n g o f w i r e
stockyard o f b u l k r a w materials w i t h verification o f d u r i n g w i r e - d r a w i n g ( i n t e r m e d i a t e a n d finishing copper
an m c o m i n g inspection log; plating);
stockyard o f welding w i r e o r w i r e r o d w i t h r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e surface c o n d i t i o n a n d t h e
verification o f a n incoming inspection log; tolerance f o r t h e f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t diameter;
r a w m a t e r i a l c o n d i t i o n i n g area w i t h v e r i f i c a t i o n o f t y p e o f d e l i v e r y ( c o i l s , r i m , s p o o l ) a n d special
an operating control log; r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r evenness o f w e l d i n g w i r e w i n d i n g ;
r o d d r a w i n g / s t r a i g h t e n i n g a n d c u t t i n g area w i t h a a v a i l a b i l i t y o f a c u t t i n g / s t r a i g h t e n i n g o p e r a t i o n as
s a m p l i n g c o n t r o l o f specimens t a k e n f r o m a h o p p e r applied t o s u p p l y o f w e l d i n g rods;
( l e n g t h , c u t fineness, diameter, b e n d i n g a n d c o r r u g a t i o n ) ; availability o f final chemical treatment w i t h supply
d r y b l e n d m e a s u r i n g area; o f a l u m i n i u m a l l o y w i r e o r rods.
l i q u i d glass m e l t i n g / p r e p a r a t i o n area w i t h v e r i f i c a - 5.2.3.2 A s applied t o m a n u f a c t u r e o f w e l d i n g w i r e
t i o n o f a n in-process c o n t r o l l o g ; m a d e o f c a r b o n steel a n d l o w - a l l o y e d steel, t h e i n i t i a l
dry a n d w e t m i x i n g o f components; survey o f production shall provide the inspection o f the
electrode extrusion area, including a control check o f f o l l o w i n g areas a n d operations:
cover eccentricity and quality as Ihe electrode leaves a press; stockyard o f uncleaned w i r e rod w i t h verification o f a n
electrode c a l c i n a t i o n a n d d r y i n g area; i n c o m i n g inspection l o g a n d t h e measures p r o v i d e d f o r
p r o d u c t s o r t i n g a n d p a c k a g i n g area; traceability o f a n i n c o m i n g b i l l e t i n t h e further production;
s p e c i m e n w e l d i n g area; r o d e t c h i n g area w i t h t h e s a m p l i n g c o n t r o l o f t h e
s p e c i m e n p r e p a r a t i o n a n d test area; cleaned r o d surface;
s t o c k y a r d o f f i n i s h e d products. area o f first d r a w i n g a n d f i n i s h i n g t r e a t m e n t o f large
5.2.2.2 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y o f p r o d u c t i o n f o r c o n - diameter welding wire;
firmation o f t h e Certificate o f A p p r o v a l f o r W e l d i n g area o f w e l d i n g w i r e i n t e r a n n e a l i n g ( f o r s m a l l
C o n s u m a b l e s , e x t e n t o f inspections, at t h e d i s c r e t i o n o f diameter welding w i r e only);
t h e R S s u r v e y o r , m a y b e reduced t o 5 0 % o f that area o f w i r e c l e a n i n g after a n n e a l i n g a n d p r e l i m i n a r y
specified i n 5 . 2 . 2 . 1 . A t that t h e i n s p e c t i o n s h a l l , as a copper p l a t i n g i f t h e latter i s used ( f o r s m a l l d i a m e t e r
m i n i m u m , i n c l u d e t h e f o l l o w i n g p r o d u c t i o n areas: welding wire only);
stockyard o f r a w materials; area o f f i n i s h i n g d r a w i n g a n d copper p l a t i n g o f s m a l l
stockyard o f welding w i r e o r w i r e rod; diameter welding wire;
electrode e x t r u s i o n area; welding w i r e w i n d i n g and packing;
s o r t i n g area w i t h check s a m p l e f o r p r o d u c t testing; audit o f c h e c k i n g operations p e r f o r m e d d u r i n g t h e
s p e c i m e n w e l d i n g area w i t h testing o f t h e electrodes; p r o d u c t acceptance a n d m a n u f a c t u r e ;
s p e c i m e n p r e p a r a t i o n a n d test area w i t h check tests inspections o f product storage conditions, handling
o f t h e products b e i n g certified. operations and issue o f documents during the product release.
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5.2.3.3 T h e m i n i m u m e x t e n t o f inspections a t a n n u a l flux-cored welding w i r e w i n d i n g and packing;

survey o f the manufacture o f w e l d i n g w i r e made o f n o n - audit o f c h e c k i n g operations p e r f o r m e d d u r i n g t h e
a l l o y e d a n d l o w - a l l o y e d steel, i n t h e absence o f c l a i m s p r o d u c t acceptance a n d m a n u f a c t u r e ;
for t h e previous period o f technical supervision, m a y area o f s p e c i m e n w e l d i n g w i t h testing o f t h e w i r e ;
consist o f t h e f o l l o w i n g inspections o f areas, operations s p e c i m e n p r e p a r a t i o n a n d test area w i t h check tests
a n d p r o d u c t q u a l i t y characteristics: o f t h e products.
area o f t h e first d r a w i n g a n d f i n i s h i n g t r e a t m e n t o f s t o c k y a r d o f f i n i s h e d products.
large d i a m e t e r w e l d i n g w i r e ; 5.2.4.3 T h e m i n i m u m e x t e n t o f inspections at a n n u a l
area o f f i n i s h i n g d r a w i n g a n d copper p l a t i n g o f s m a l l survey o f the manufacture o f flux-cored welding, i n the
diameter welding wire; absence o f c l a i m s f o r t h e p r e v i o u s p e r i o d o f t e c h n i c a l
a u d i t o f c h e c k i n g operations p e r f o r m e d d u r i n g t h e s u p e r v i s i o n , m a y consist o f t h e f o l l o w i n g inspections o f
p r o d u c t acceptance a n d m a n u f a c t u r e ; areas, operations a n d p r o d u c t q u a l i t y characteristics:
inspections o f p r o d u c t storage c o n d i t i o n s , h a n d l i n g area o f m e a s u r i n g a n d m i x i n g w i r e core c o m p o n e n t s ;
operations a n d issue o f d o c u m e n t s d u r i n g t h e p r o d u c t w i r e f o r m i n g a n d first d r a w i n g ;
release. w i r e i n t e r a n n e a l i n g a n d finishing d r a w i n g ;
5.2.3.4 D u r i n g p r o d u c t i o n s u r v e y , t h e R S s u r v e y o r welding w i r e w i n d i n g and packing;
a n d a representative o f t h e manufacturer's q u a l i t y c o n t r o l audit o f c h e c k i n g operations p e r f o r m e d d u r i n g t h e
department s h a l l s a m p l e t h e f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t according p r o d u c t acceptance a n d m a n u f a c t u r e ;
t o 5.4.1.5. T h e t e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r w e l d i n g w i r e inspections o f p r o d u c t storage c o n d i t i o n s , h a n d l i n g
quality shall be verified according t o 5.3, other operations a n d issue o f d o c u m e n t s d u r i n g t h e p r o d u c t
characteristics, according t o 5 . 4 . release.
5.2.4 S u r v e y o f flux-cored w e l d i n g w i r e p r o d u c t i o n . 5.2.4.4 D u r i n g p r o d u c t i o n s u r v e y , t h e R S s u r v e y o r
5.2.4.1 A t s u r v e y o f t h e f l u x - c o r e d w e l d i n g w i r e a n d a representative o f t h e manufacturer's q u a l i t y c o n t r o l
p r o d u c t i o n , t h e specific c o n d i t i o n s o f w i r e m a n u f a c t u r e , department s h a l l s a m p l e t h e finished p r o d u c t according
w h i c h are g e n e r a l l y d e f i n e d b y t h e factors b e l o w , s h a l l b e t o 5.4.1.5.
considered: T h e technical requirements for w e l d i n g w i r e quality
diameter ratio o f a n i n c o m i n g billet a n d finished w i r e ; s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d according t o 5 . 3 , o t h e r characteristics,
p e r m i s s i b l e degree o f s h r i n k a g e w i t h o u t a n n e a l i n g according t o 5 . 4 .
t h e t u b u l a r m a t e r i a l as part o f t h e w i r e ; 5.2.5 S u r v e y o f w e l d i n g f l u x p r o d u c t i o n .
k i n d o f a n m c o m i n g b i l l e t (strip o r t u b e ) a n d 5.2.5.1 T h e s u r v e y o f t h e w e l d i n g fused f l u x
r e s p e c t i v e l y t h e w a y o f its f i l l i n g w i t h a charge; p r o d u c t i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t a t i n i t i a l a p p r o v a l a n d
k i n d a n d t y p e o f a core m a t e r i a l (slagless a n d slag- s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e f o l l o w i n g inspections:
forming components o f a various type); inspection o f r a w materials and their preparation f o r
o p p o r t u n i t y o f charge separating d u r i n g t h e f i l l i n g melting, including blend measuring;
a n d r e s p e c t i v e l y t h e measures t o b e t a k e n t o p r e v e n t t h i s ; sampling control over t h e observance o f t h e
availability o f a n y operation f o r the finishing m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s p r o c e d u r e r e q u i r e m e n t s a t stages o f
t r e a t m e n t o f t h e w i r e surface; melting, granulation, drying and packing;
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f a c u t t i n g / s t r a i g h t e n i n g o p e r a t i o n as s u r v e y o f t h e test base f o r test p e r f o r m a n c e a n d
applied t o s u p p l y o f w e l d i n g rods. check analyses d u r i n g t h e p r o d u c t m a n u f a c t u r e a n d
5.2.4.2 A s applied t o m a n u f a c t u r e o f f l u x - c o r e d acceptance;
w e l d i n g w i r e b y f o r m i n g from c a r b o n steel a n d l o w - s a m p l i n g c o n t r o l o f t h e finished p r o d u c t q u a l i t y
a l l o y e d steel strip, t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f p r o d u c t i o n s h a l l according t o 5.3.3.4 a n d 5.4.3.
p r o v i d e t h e i n s p e c t i o n o f t h e f o l l o w i n g areas a n d 5.2.5.2 A s a p p l i e d t o m a n u f a c t u r e o f a g g l o -
operations: merated (ceramic) welding fluxes, the production
s t o c k y a r d o f free-flowing r a w m a t e r i a l s w i t h check- s u r v e y a t i n i t i a l a p p r o v a l s h a l l b e carried o u t a t i n i t i a l
ing a n incoming inspection log; a p p r o v a l a n d s h a l l i n c l u d e inspections o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
s t o c k y a r d o f i n c o m i n g b i l l e t s f o r t h e strip w i t h p r o d u c t i o n areas a n d operations:
checking a n incoming inspection log; inspection o f the stockyard o f r a w materials w i t h
area o f p r e p a r i n g r a w m a t e r i a l s w i t h c h e c k i n g t h e checking a n incoming inspection log;
o p e r a t i n g c o n t r o l logs; area o f p r e p a r i n g a n d m e a s u r i n g charge ( r a w )
strip c u t t i n g w i t h a s a m p l i n g c o n t r o l o f c u t q u a l i t y materials w i t h checking a n operating control log;
and billet dimensions; area o f m e l t i n g ( p r e p a r a t i o n o f b i n d i n g a g e n t / l i q u i d
area o f m e a s u r i n g a n d m i x i n g w i r e core c o m p o n e n t s ; glass);
area o f w i r e f o r m i n g a n d d r a w i n g ; g r a n u l a t i o n a n d flux d r y i n g - c a l c i n a t i n g ;
area/operation o f w i r e i n t e r a n n e a l i n g ( i f u s e d ) a n d flux p a c k i n g a n d procedure f o r t h e f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t
finishing drawing; inspection;
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c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e p r o d u c t storage at t h e s t o c k y a r d T h e paints o f o n l y such composition that has n o adverse

and procedure for the product delivery; effect o n t h e w e l d i n g results shall b e used for m a r k i n g .
s u r v e y o f t h e test base f o r test p e r f o r m a n c e a n d
check analyses d u r i n g t h e p r o d u c t m a n u f a c t u r e a n d N о t e. I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e m a r k i n g o n t h e c o v e r i n g , t h e m a r k i n g
directly o n t h e grip e n dapplied with a heat-resistant paint i s also
acceptance; r e c o m m e n d e d . I n this case, the m a r k i n g colour shall b e specified o n a
sampling control o f the finished product quality package.
according t o 5.3.3.4 a n d 5.4.4. 5.3.2.1.2 W e l d i n g w i r e , f l u x - c o r e d w i r e a n d w e l d i n g
5.2.5.3 T h e m i n i m u m e x t e n t o f inspections a t a n n u a l strip d e l i v e r e d w o u n d o n spools o r i n c o i l s s h a l l h a v e o n
survey o f welding flux manufacture o f welding flux, i n each s p o o l o r c o i l t h e m a r k i n g a p p l i e d i n a m a n n e r
t h e absence o f c l a i m s f o r t h e p r e v i o u s p e r i o d o f t e c h n i c a l resistant t o e x p o s u r e a n d h a v i n g t h e d e s i g n a t i o n o f i t s
s u p e r v i s i o n , m a y consist o f t h e f o l l o w i n g inspections o f o w n d i s t i n c t i v e n a m e (coded n o t a t i o n ) o f t h e m a t e r i a l
areas, operations a n d p r o d u c t q u a l i t y characteristics: b r a n d o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o r supplier.
stockyard o f r a w materials w i t h checking an 5.3.2.1.3 E v e r y r o d f o r t u n g s t e n arc w e l d i n g a n d
m c o m i n g inspection l o g and their launching; p l a s m a arc w e l d i n g s h a l l h a v e t h e s t a m p e d m a r k , w h i c h
sampling control over t h e observance o f t h e unambiguously identifies the product f o r o n e manufac­
m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s p r o c e d u r e r e q u i r e m e n t s at stages o f f l u x t u r e r o r supplier. T h e m a t e r i a l s , w h i c h c a n n o t b e m a r k e d
manufacture; b y s t a m p i n g , m a y b e m a r k e d w i t h stickers (tags).
sampling control o f the finished product quality
according t o 5.3.3.4 a n d 5.4.3.3, t h e w e l d i n g a n d N o t e . I f required i n the standard used, tubular cored rods a n d
rods for oxyfuel g a s welding shall b e marked as above.
t e c h n o l o g i c a l properties c h e c k as m i n i m u m i n c l u d e d .
5.3.2.2 M a r k i n g o n package.
E v e r y pack unit o f the product shall have the
f o l l o w i n g data c l e a r l y s h o w n o n i t s o u t e r side:
5.3 T E C H N I C A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R Q U A L I T Y
n a m e o f m a n u f a c t u r e r o r supplier;
A N D S U P P L Y O FW E L D I N G C O N S U M A B L E S S U B J E C T trade n a m e ;
T O T H E I R A P P R O V A L B YT H E R E G I S T E R designation o f its o w n distinctive name (coded
notation) o f the material brand o f the manufacturer o r
5.3.1 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s . supplier;
5.3.1.1 T h e t e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r w e l d i n g d e s i g n a t i o n i n t h e s t a m p ( f o r w e l d i n g rods o n l y ) ;
consumables quality a n d supply conditions shall be designation i n compliance w i t h t h e appropriate
d o c u m e n t e d as t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s o r specifications standards;
a p p r o v e d b y t h e a u t h o r i z e d p e r s o n n e l . I n general, t h e dimensions i n compliance w i t h the requirements o f
t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s o r specifications f o r s u p p l y o f t h e appropriate n a t i o n a l standards;
welding consumables shall meet t h e requirements o f n u m b e r o f a b a t c h a n d , i f appropriate, n u m b e r o f a
t h e appropriate n a t i o n a l standards, contract d o c u m e n t a ­ heat;
tion and the R S rules. t y p e o f a w e l d i n g current, w h e r e r e q u i r e d ;
5.3.1.2 T h i s C h a p t e r contains t h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e ­ w e l d i n g conditions (current range) recommended for
ments, w h i c h shall be m e t during manufacture and coated electrodes;
s u p p l y o f t h e products u n d e r t h e R e g i s t e r t e c h n i c a l number o f product units i n a pack o r net weight;
supervision, supplementing, b u t n o t replacing, the instructions o n redrying o r recalculation, w h e r e
r e q u i r e m e n t s specified b y o t h e r r e g u l a t o r y o r contract applicable (coated electrodes, w e l d i n g fluxes);
documents. approvals o f c l a s s i f i c a t i o n societies a n d t e c h n i c a l
5.3.1.3 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o r s u p p l i e r o f w e l d i n g s u p e r v i s o r y bodies, w h e r e a v a i l a b l e ;
c o n s u m a b l e s i s f u l l y responsible t o t h e c u s t o m e r a n d t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o n h e a l t h p r o t e c t i o n a n d safe h a n d l i n g ,
R e g i s t e r f o r observance o f t h e t e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e m e n t s w h e r e appropriate.
specified i n t h i s Chapter. 5.3.3 T e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t e r m s o f s u p p l y
5.3.2 P r o d u c t m a r k i n g . of welding consumables.
5.3.2.1 M a r k i n g o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s . 5.3.3.1 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s .
5.3.2.1.1 C o a t e d electrodes s h a l l h a v e a m a r k o n t h e 5.3.3.1.1 T h i s Chapter contains t h e m i n i m u m require­
c o v e r i n g n e a r t h e i r g r i p e n d a p p l i e d w i t h a resistant p a i n t . ments, w h i c h m a y b e applied b y t h e Register d u r i n g :
T h e m a r k s h a l l , a t least, i n c l u d e t h e d e s i g n a t i o n o f i t s review o f the manufacturer technical conditions o r
o w n d i s t i n c t i v e n a m e (coded n o t a t i o n ) o f t h e m a t e r i a l specifications f o r w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s u p p l y ;
brand o f t h e manufacturer o r supplier. I t is also assessment o f t h e results o f a p r o d u c t s a m p l i n g
recommended t o include i n the marking the mandatory control during production survey.
part o f t h e c o n s u m a b l e c l a s s i f i c a t i o n indices i n c o m ­ W h e r e m o r e r i g o r o u s c r i t e r i a f o r p r o d u c t acceptance
p l i a n c e w i t h t h e standard f o r electrodes i n use. are set b y t h e n a t i o n a l standards, contract r e q u i r e m e n t s o r
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m a n u f a c t u r e r specifications, t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l a p p l y T a b l e 5.3.3.2.3
Dimensions a n d tolerancesfor coated electrodes
t h e m d u r i n g t h e s a m p l i n g c o n t r o l o f products.
w i t h a r o d o fl o w - c a r b o n o ralloyed steel wire
5.3.3.1.2 B y a g r e e m e n t b e t w e e n t h e parties, e v e r y
batch o f w e l d i n g consumables m a y be provided w i t h the N o m i n a l d i a m e t e r o f N o m i n a l l e n g t h o f L e n g t h o f g r i p e n d I,
e l e c t r o d e d, i n m m , electrode L , i n m m in m m
m a n u f a c t u r e r certificate o f q u a l i t y w h i c h , based o n t h e defined b yrod (limit deviation (limit deviation
inspections a n d tests p e r f o r m e d , c o n f i r m s t h e p r o d u c t diameter + 3 mm) + 5 mm)
compliance w i t h the technical requirements for terms o f 1,6 200
supply. 250
5.3.3.2 T e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s u p p l y o f w e l d i n g 2,0 250
20
electrodes. 300
5.3.3.2.1 T h e electrode c o v e r i n g s h a l l b e free o f a n y 250
irregularities, dents, h a i r l i n e s , r o u g h edges, pores, cracks 2,5 300
350
a n d o t h e r surface defects, w h i c h m a y exert a n adverse 1
3,0 a n d 3 . 2 300
effect o n w e l d i n g . T h e surface defects c o m p l y i n g w i t h
350
t h e p r o v i s i o n s i n 5.3.3.2.2 a r e acceptable. 450
5.3.3.2.2 T h e f o l l o w i n g s i n g l e defects m a y b e 4,0 350 25
a l l o w e d o n t h e surface o f a n electrode c o v e r i n g : 2
450
l o n g i t u d i n a l surface cracks a n d l o c a l netted crack­ 5,0 a n d 6 . 0 1 2
450
ings n u m b e r e d n o t m o r e t h a n o n e p e r electrode w i t h t h e 1
E l e c t r o d e s w i t h a rod o f 3,15 m m a n d 6,3 m m i n n o m i n a l
e x t e n t o f each crack o r c r a c k i n g part w i t h i n 1 0 m m ; diameter are acceptable.
local dents o f a depth n o t m o r e t h a n 5 0 % o f t h e 2
I n special cases (e.g. f o r gravity welding), t h e electrode
covering thickness n u m b e r e d n o t m o r e t h a n t w o w i t h t h e l e n g t h m a y b e i n c r e a s e d u p t o 900 m m , inclusive.

total extent o f up t o 2 0 m m p e r electrode. I n this case, t w o

local dents located o n t w o sides o f t h e electrode i n o n e T a b l e 5.3.3.2.4
cross-section m a y b e t a k e n as o n e dent, i f t h e i r total depth
Nominal C o v e r i n g e c c e n t r i c i t y e, i n m m
does n o t exceed 5 0 % o f the covering thickness; diameter
l o c a l scores n o t m o r e t h a n 15 m m i n l e n g t h a n d n o t o f t h e e l e c t r o d e d, M e d i u m and thick T h i n coated electrodes
m o r e t h a n 2 5 % o f a n o m i n a l c o v e r i n g thickness i n d e p t h in m m coated electrodes (type С covering)
(covering o ftypes R ,
n u m b e r e d n o t m o r e t h a n t w o p e r electrode; RR, RC, RA, A andB)
defects o f one k i n d a m o n g the above m e n t i o n e d m a y b e
1,6 0,04 —
a l l o w e d o n a single electrode, i f their size is close t o t h e
2,0 0,06
permissible m a x i m u m I n other cases, t h e combination o f 2,5 0,08
—
0,04
defects o f various kinds is acceptable, provided their n u m b e r 3,0; 3,15 a n d 3 , 2 0 0,10 0,06
does n o t exceed t w o a n d the total extent is w i t h i n 2 0 m m 4,0 0,14 0,08
T h e t o t a l n u m b e r o f electrodes w i t h t h e a b o v e 5,0 0,18 0,10
6,0 a n d 6,3 0,20
acceptable c o v e r i n g defects s h a l l b e w i t h i n 1 0 % o f t h e —
n u m b e r o f t h e electrodes inspected i n a check s a m p l e .
5.3.3.2.3 E l e c t r o d e d i m e n s i o n s a n d t h e l e n g t h o f a 5.3.3.2.5 T h e e l e c t r o d e c o v e r i n g s h a l l n o t b e
g r i p e n d s h a l l b e i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e c o m m e n d a ­ destroyed after t h e free f a l l o f t h e electrode o n a s m o o t h
t i o n s o f T a b l e 5.3.3.2.3 a n d F i g . 5.3.3.2.3. steel plate f r o m a h e i g h t o f :
4(1+20)
1 m — for the electrodes o f 3,25 m m and less i n diameter,
0,75 m — f o r t h e electrodes o f 4 , 0 m m a n d 5 , 0 m m
i n diameter;
0,5 m — f o r t h e electrodes o f 6,0 m m a n d 6,3 m m i n
diameter.
I n t h i s case, t h e p a r t i a l c h i p p i n g s - o f f o f t h e c o v e r i n g
F i g . 5.3.3.2.3 D i a g r a m f o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r o d e n o m i n a l having t h e total extent o f u p t o 5 % o f the covering
dimensions
1 - rod; 2 - transitional section; 3 - covering;
l e n g t h a r e acceptable. T h e s e defects s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d
4 - contact end without covering w i t h a n accuracy o f u p t o 1 m m .
5.3.3.2.6 T h e r e s i d u a l m o i s t u r e o f t h e electrode
5.3.3.2.4 T h e electrode c o v e r i n g s h a l l b e concentric c o v e r i n g after t h e s t a n d a r d ( r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
a n d consistent l e n g t h w i s e t o p r e v e n t i t s a s y m m e t r i c m a n u f a c t u r e r ) c a l c i n a t i o n s h a l l n o t exceed:
m e l t i n g - o f f d u r i n g w e l d i n g . T h e difference o f a c o v e r i n g 0 , 1 % — f o r t h e electrodes h a v i n g t y p e В a n d R B
thickness ( e c c e n t r i c i t y ) a t a n y cross-section a l o n g t h e c o v e r i n g s ;
w o r k i n g l e n g t h o f t h e electrode s h a l l n o t exceed t h e 0,3 % — f o r t h e electrodes h a v i n g t y p e R , R R , R A
v a l u e s g i v e n i n T a b l e 5.3.3.2.4. and A coverings;
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t h e r e s i d u a l m o i s t u r e o f a c o v e r i n g f o r t h e electrodes 5.3.3.2.9 T h e electrodes p a c k a g e s h a l l , as a m i n i ­

w i t h t y p e С a n d R C c o v e r i n g s i s specified b y t h e m u m , p r e v e n t t h e i r p o t e n t i a l d a m a g e d u r i n g transporta­
manufacturer technical documentation. t i o n a n d storage i n d r y spaces.
T h e residual moisture o f a covering shall be Electrodes shall generally be packed u p b y o n e o f
measured b y bringing t h e covering removed f r o m a the ways:
c o n t r o l l a b l e electrode t o a l e v e l m a s s a t a t e m p e r a t u r e o f : i n sealed plastic b o x e s ;
4 0 0 ± 10 °C — f o r t y p e В a n d R B c o v e r i n g s ; i n b o x e s o f cardboard o f at least 0,7 m m t h i c k sealed
1 8 0 ± 10 °C — f o r t y p e R , R R , R A a n d A c o v e r i n g s ; w i t h p o l y e t h y l e n e film each;
110 ± 5 °C — f o r t y p e С a n d R C c o v e r i n g s . i n b o x e s o f cardboard o f at least 0,8 m m t h i c k , w h i c h
T h e c o n t e n t o f r e s i d u a l m o i s t u r e B i n %, i s m have a waterproof covering.
determined b y the f o r m u l a T h e height o f above boxes stacking o n shipping
pallets o r i n large-sized b o x e s s h a l l n o t , generally, exceed
B w = ' ~ m m ?
x 100 % (5.3.3.2.6) 600 m m .
5.3.3.3 T e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s u p p l y o f w e l d i n g
w h e r e m\ = i n i t i a l m a s s o f t h e c o v e r i n g , i n g ; w i r e a n d rods.
m = level m a s s o fthe covering, i n g.
2
5.3.3.3.1 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s g i v e n b e l o w c o v e r
5.3.3.2.7 F o r o n e b r a n d o f electrodes, a n a l y t i c a l w e l d i n g w i r e a n d rods, flux-cored w i r e a n d rods, strip
tolerances f o r t h e c o n t e n t o f base a l l o y i n g e l e m e n t s a n d electrodes a n d cored strip electrodes.
i m p u r i t i e s i n t h e deposited m e t a l i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e 5.3.3.3.2 T h e surface o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s s h a l l
m a n u f a c t u r e r o r s u p p l i e r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s o r speci­ be free from c o n t a m i n a t i o n a n d surface defects, w h i c h
fications s h a l l be, generally, w i t h i n t h e l i m i t s specified b y a d v e r s e l y affect w e l d i n g . A n y surface f i n i s h i s accep­
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s i n T a b l e 5.3.3.2.7. table, p r o v i d e d i t ensures w e l d i n g p e r f o r m a n c e a n d does
T a b l e 5.3.3.2.7
n o t e x e r t a n adverse effect o n w e l d m e t a l properties. A l l
T h e m a x i m u m allowable content o falloying elements cored w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s s h a l l h a v e t h e d i s t r i b u t i o n o f
and Impurities i nthe deposited metal, % o f mass c a v i t y - f i l l i n g ingredients l e n g t h w i s e w i t h s u c h a u n i ­
f o r m i t y , w h i c h h a s n o h a r m f u l effect o n t h e u s e o f
Alloying Electrodes for welding Electrodes for welding
elements o f n o r m a l strength steel o f h i g h strength steel
c o n s u m a b l e s , o n t h e c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n a n d proper­
and a n d higher strength steel with covering type ties o f t h e deposited m e t a l .
impurities with covering type 5.3.3.3.3 W i r e a n d strip electrodes, as w e l l as flux-
B, R B R, RR, С В cored w e l d i n g w i r e s h a l l b e s u p p l i e d i n coils o r w o u n d
RA, A o n spools as p e r F i g . 5.3.3.3.3 a n d T a b l e 5.3.3.3.3. T h e y
С «0,10 «0,12 «0,18 «0,10 s h a l l b e free from k i n k s , w a v e s , sharp b e n d s a n d o t h e r
Si ±0,20 ±0,15 irregularities, w h i c h m a y affect t h e c o n t i n u i t y o f w i r e
Mn ±0,25 ±0,25
feeding.
P «0,030 «0,025
S «0,030 «0,020
Cr — ± 0,20
Ni — ±0,25
Mo — ± 0,10
V — ± 0,10

5.3.3.2.8 T h e indicators o f m e c h a n i c a l a n d special

properties o f t h e w e l d m e t a l , deposited m e t a l o r a
w e l d i n g j o i n t f o r electrodes o f each b a t c h s h a l l m e e t t h e
requirements o f :
t h e n a t i o n a l standards as a p p l i e d t o t h e electrode
classification specified b y t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s o r
specification;
the R S rules f o r w e l d i n g consumables grade
ll. Basket rim ( B ) „. u k « l (J1S)
specified i n t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f A p p r o v a l f o r W e l d i n g llb

Consumables; F i g . 5.3.3.3.3 T y p e s o f w e l d i n g w i r e w i n d i n g f o r s u p p l y :
t h e contract c o n d i t i o n s a n d also t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n a — r i m (R); b — s p o o l (S); с — s q u a r e - s e c t i o n e d c o i l (C);
f o r s u p p l y a n d r e l a t i n g t o t h e special properties o r d — b a s k e t r i m (В); e — b a s k e t s p o o l ( B S )
characteristics, w h i c h exceed t h e v a l u e s specified b y t h e
standards.
 Table 5.3.3.3.3
D i m e n s i o n s a n d tolerances f o r r i m s , spools a n d coils o fw e l d i n g wire, i n m m
Type Standard Outer Inner Outer Axial diameter Pin hole
(refer t o dimensions diameter diameter width on spool
Diameter Distance from axis
F i g . 5.3.3.3.3 4 b d 3

<h ds к h

S SlOO 100 ± 2 45° 2

16,5 + 1

S S200 200 ± 3 55° 3

50.5J ' 2 5
10 +1
44,5
S S300 300 ± 5 103° 3
50.5J ' 2 5
10 +1
±0,5
S S350 350 ± 5 103° 3
50.5J ' 2 5
10 +1
44,5
S S760 760° 10 200+j 10
40,5 + 1
25 + 1
35 + 1
±0,5 110±1
R R435 435 ± 5 300S 1 5
90° 15
44,5
В B300 300? 5 180±2 100+/ ±0,5
В B450 450 m a x 300 ± 5 100+/ 65±1
BS BS300 300 ± 5 103° 3 50.5J ' 2 5

С C435 435 m a x 300J 1 5

90° 15

С C450 450 m a x 3005 15

100 +
5
10

С C800 800 m a x 600S 2 0

120 + 10
5

5.3.3.3.4 W e l d i n g w i r e o f e v e r y c o i l o r s p o o l s h a l l b e 5.3.3.3.10 T h e measures o f m e c h a n i c a l a n d special

continuously w o u n d w i t h the wire beginning and end properties o f t h e w e l d m e t a l , deposited m e t a l o r w e l d e d
b r o u g h t o u t , fastened a n d secured. j o i n t o f each b a t c h o f w e l d i n g w i r e o r rods s h a l l m e e t t h e
W e l d i n g consumables o n coils w i t h o u t formers shall requirements of:
b e t i e d at f o u r places at least. t h e n a t i o n a l standards as applied t o t h e c l a s s i f i c a t i o n
5.3.3.3.5 S t a n d a r d i z e d d i m e n s i o n s a n d tolerances f o r o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s established b y t h e t e c h n i c a l
w e l d i n g w i r e a n d rods s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e c o m m e n ­ c o n d i t i o n s o r a specification;
dations o f T a b l e 5.3.3.3.5. I n t h i s case, i f agreed b e t w e e n t h e R S rules f o r t h e w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s grade
the parties i n contact, other values o f diameters specified i n t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f A p p r o v a l f o r W e l d i n g
( i n t e r m e d i a t e ) m a y b e used, t o w h i c h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s Consumables;
for manufacture accuracy tolerances specified i n t h e contract t e r m s a n d s u p p l y d o c u m e n t s as w e l l .
T a b l e 5.3.3.3.5 s h a l l b e applied. 5.3.3.3.11 T h e p a c k a g e o f w e l d i n g w i r e s h a l l p r e v e n t
5.3.3.3.6 S t r i p electrodes s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s its p o t e n t i a l d a m a g e a n d loss o f w e l d i n g characteristics
o f T a b l e 5.3.3.3.6 f o r standard sizes a n d m a n u f a c t u r e d u r i n g t r a n s p o r t a t i o n a n d storage. S p e c i a l measures
accuracy tolerances. T h e tolerances f o r c o r e d strip t h e r e w i t h , i n c l u d i n g a v a c u u m package w i t h a c o n t r o l ­
electrodes are subject t o a p p r o v a l b y t h e parties i n l i n g sorbent, s h a l l b e t a k e n r e g a r d i n g t h e k i n d s o f
contact. w e l d i n g w i r e , w h i c h m a y c o m p l e t e l y o r p a r t i a l l y lose
5.3.3.3.7 W e l d i n g w i r e f o r steel w e l d i n g s h a l l n o t their w e l d i n g properties i n storage at t h e natural
have a h e l i x above the values below. T h e w i r e h e l i x is h u m i d i t y . A m o n g s u c h w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s i s flux-
d e f i n e d as t h e v e r t i c a l separation b e t w e e n a n y part o f o n e cored w i r e .
l o o p o f w i r e placed o n a flat surface w i t h o u t restraint a n d 5.3.3.4 T e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s u p p l y o f w e l d i n g
t h e flat surface. I t s h a l l n o t exceed 2 5 m m f o r spools o f fluxes.
up t o 2 0 0 m m (S200) i n outer diameter and 5 0 m m f o r 5.3.3.4.1 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s b e l o w a p p l y t o fused,
spools o f o v e r 2 0 0 m m i n o u t e r d i a m e t e r (refer t o c e r a m i c a n d also sintered fluxes o r m i x t u r e s .
Table 5.3.3.3.3). 5.3.3.4.2 T e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t s f o r s u p p l y a n d
5.3.3.3.8 T h e cast ( d i a m e t e r o f s o m e l o o p s o f w i r e m a n u f a c t u r e o f fluxes s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
placed o n a flat surface w i t h o u t r e s t r a i n t ) , h e l i x a n d f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g characteristics:
c o n d i t i o n o f a l l t h e w i r e s s h a l l b e s u c h as t o b e suitable structure a n d g r a i n c o l o u r ;
for u n i f o r m uninterrupted feeding o n the equipment f o r homogeneity;
semi-automatic welding. chemical composition;
5.3.3.3.9 A c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n o f w e l d i n g w i r e grain-size c o m p o s i t i o n ;
a n d rods b y t h e c o n t e n t o f a l l o y i n g e l e m e n t s a n d h u m i d i t y a n d content o f diffusive hydrogen i n
impurities shall meet t h e requirements o f the national deposited m e t a l ;
standards f o r a specific class w i r e , as w e l l as t h e volume weight;
additional restrictions o f t h e manufacturer technical w e l d i n g a n d t e c h n o l o g i c a l properties;
c o n d i t i o n s o r specifications f o r w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e measures o f m e c h a n i c a l a n d special properties o f t h e
supply. w e l d m e t a l , deposited m e t a l o r w e l d e d j o i n t .
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Table 5.3.3.3.5
Welding wire diameters a n d their deviations, i n m m

Welding Wire Flux-cored wire Welding rods

process
1 3 1 , 135, 1 4 1 , 5 1 , 5 2 1 2 1 , 7 2 , 73 111 ( f o r e l e c t r o d e s ) 132, 133,136,138 114, 141, 3 1 , 15
125, 143, 73
Nominal Extreme Extreme
diameter Extreme deviations o fnominal diameter deviations Length deviations
o f diameter of length

0,5 + 0,01 — — — —
0,6 -0,03
0,8 + 0,02
1,0 -0,05
1,2 ±0,1 от 5 0 0
1,4 + 0,01 до 1000
1,6 -0,04 -0,06
1,8
2,0 ±0,04 -0,06 ±5
2,4 + 0,02
2,5 -0,06 -0,06
2,8
—
3,0
+ 0,01
3,2 -0,08
-0,07
4,0
5,0 ±0,06 + 0,02
6,0 -0,10 -0.07
8,0 + 0,02
-0,08
Note. R e f e r e n c e n u m b e r s f o r w e l d i n g p r o c e s s e s t o I S O 4 0 6 3 ( r e f e r t o T a b l e 6.2.2.4)

T a b l e 5.3.3.3.6 T a b l e 5.3.3.4.4
Dimensions a n d tolerances for strip electrodes,i n m m S y m b o l s f o r d e s i g n a t i o n o f flux g r a i n d i m e n s i o n
on product package
Electrodes Dimensions Tolerances
D i m e n s i o n o f f l u x 2,5 2,0 1,6 1,25 0,8 0,5 0315 0,2 0,1 < 0 , 1
Nominal thickness « 1,0 ± 0,05 particles, i n m m

Nominal width « 100 + 0,50 Symbol 25 20 16 12 8 5 3 2 1 D

> 100 + 0,80

5.3.3.4.3 H o m o g e n e i t y i s g e n e r a l l y a n acceptance o f w h i c h t h e m a s s s h a l l n o t differ f r o m o n e a n o t h e r b y

characteristic f o r fused f l u x e s . H o m o g e n e i t y i s deter­ m o r e t h a n 5 g , s h a l l b e used f o r t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h e
m i n e d b y e x a m i n i n g a f l u x s a m p l e o f 1 0 g at n o t less c a l c i n a t i o n t e m p e r a t u r e f o r fused f l u x e s i s 3 0 0 ± 10 °C,
than x 10 magnification. T h e sample shall contain n o t and f o r ceramic a n d sintered fluxes a n d mixtures,
m o r e t h a n 3 % o f grains a n d f o r e i g n particles h a v i n g 3 5 0 ± 10 °C. T h e t i m e o f s a m p l e c a l c i n a t i o n s h a l l b e at
v i s i b l e d i s t i n c t i o n s b y c o l o u r a n d structure f r o m those least 2 h . T h e h u m i d i t y o f f l u x e s used i n s h i p b u i l d i n g
required b y t h e regulated documents. s h a l l n o t g e n e r a l l y exceed 0,05 %.
5.3.3.4.4 A g r a i n - s i z e c o m p o s i t i o n o f f l u x i s 5.3.3.4.6 I n d i c e s o f c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n , v o l u m e
d e t e r m i n e d b y screening a f l u x s a m p l e o f at least w e i g h t , w e l d i n g a n d t e c h n o l o g i c a l properties o f f l u x
1 0 0 g t h r o u g h a p r o p e r sieve a n d b y c o m p a r i n g t h e shall meet the requirements o f the manufacturer
o b t a i n e d results w i t h t h e check v a l u e s i n t h e t e c h n i c a l ( s u p p l i e r ) t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s o r specifications a p p r o v e d
c o n d i t i o n s f o r supply. T h e f l u x m a n u f a c t u r e r o r s u p p l i e r b y t h e Register.
s h a l l i n f o r m a c u s t o m e r a b o u t t h e grain-size c o m p o s i t i o n 5.3.3.4.7 Indices o f m e c h a n i c a l a n d special proper­
o f flux w i t h the symbols corresponding t o the recom­ ties o f t h e w e l d m e t a l , deposited m e t a l o r w e l d e d j o i n t o f
m e n d a t i o n s o f T a b l e 5.3.3.4.4, w h i c h s h a l l b e g i v e n o n each b a t c h o f f l u x s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f :
every pack unit. T h e symbols f o r designation o f the t h e n a t i o n a l standards as applied t o t h e c l a s s i f i c a t i o n
greatest a n d least d i m e n s i o n o f f l u x particles s h a l l b e o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s established b y t h e t e c h n i c a l
g i v e n as a m i n i m u m . c o n d i t i o n s o r specification;
5.3.3.4.5 T h e f l u x h u m i d i t y i s d e t e r m i n e d b y c a l c i ­ t h e R S rules f o r t h e w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s grade
n a t i o n a n d b r i n g i n g t h e f l u x s a m p l e o f about 1 0 0 g t o a specified i n t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f A p p r o v a l f o r W e l d i n g
l e v e l mass. I n d e t e r m i n i n g t h e h u m i d i t y , three samples, Consumables;
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t h e contract t e r m s a n d s u p p l y d o c u m e n t s as w e l l . 5.3.3.5.3 S h i e l d i n g gases m a y b e d e l i v e r e d i n a

5.3.3.4.8 T h e p a c k a g e f o r w e l d i n g f l u x e s s h a l l gaseous state i n c y l i n d e r s u n d e r pressure o r l i q u e f i e d .
prevent i t s p o t e n t i a l damage a n d loss o f q u a l i t y T h e cylinders a n d dewars shall have a distinctive
characteristics d u r i n g t r a n s p o r t a t i o n a n d storage. Special painting a n d m a r k i n g i n compliance w i t h t h e require-
measures t h e r e w i t h , i n c l u d i n g a c o m p l e t e l y t i g h t ( r i g i d m e n t s o f t h e n a t i o n a l standards.
i n c l u s i v e ) package, s h a l l b e t a k e n r e g a r d i n g t h e k i n d s o f
w e l d i n g f l u x e s , w h i c h m a y lose t h e i r w e l d i n g properties
d u r i n g storage a n d t r a n s p o r t a t i o n . A m o n g s u c h f l u x e s 5.4 P R O C E D U R E F O R I N S P E C T I O N A N D T E S T I N G
are t h e c e r a m i c ones, p a r t i c u l a r l y , those o f a h o m o - OF WELDING CONSUMABLES DURING THEIR APPROVAL
geneous g r a n u l a t i o n , w h i c h m a y lose t h e i r i n i t i a l g r a i n -
size c o m p o s i t i o n d u r i n g t r a n s p o r t a t i o n i n t h e paper 5.4.1 S a m p l i n g o f t h e f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t s .
bags. 5.4.1.1 W i t h i n the scope o f survey o f the manufacturer,
5.3.3.5 T e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s h i e l d i n g gases witnessed b y t h e R S surveyor, t h e specimens o f w e l d i n g
and their mixtures. consumables being subject t o inspection and testing shall b e
5.3.3.5.1 S h i e l d i n g gases f o r w e l d i n g a r e classified sampled. T h e s a m p l i n g m a y b e p e r f o r m e d i n :
u n d e r t h e groups o f a standard c o m p o s i t i o n d e p e n d i n g o n t h e g r a d i n g area after p r o d u c t acceptance b y t h e
their chemical activity relative t o m o l t e n metal i n manufacturer's q u a l i t y c o n t r o l department, b u t p r i o r t o
accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 6.2.2.5. t h e final p a c k a g i n g o f products;
D e v i a t i o n s b y t h e content o f s i n g l e c o m p o n e n t s i n t h e s t o c k y a r d o f t h e finished products prepared f o r
the m i x t u r e f r o m the values given i n the manufacturer delivery.
specification f o r s u p p l y s h a l l b e w i t h i n t h e b e l o w l i m i t s : T h e sampling o f w e l d i n g consumables shall be
± 10 % o f a n o m i n a l v a l u e at t h e c o m p o n e n t c o n t e n t c o n f i r m e d w i t h a r e p o r t signed b y t h e manufacturer's
i n t h e m i x t u r e a b o v e 5 v o l . %; responsible p e r s o n a n d t h e R S s u r v e y o r .
±0,5 % o f t h e m i x t u r e v o l u m e a t t h e c o m p o n e n t 5.4.1.2 A t t h e i n i t i a l a p p r o v a l o f m a n u f a c t u r e r s , t h e
content i n t h e m i x t u r e f r o m 1 v o l . % incl. t o 5 v o l . % s a m p l i n g a n d f o l l o w - u p inspections s h a l l b e carried o u t
incl.; f o r each b r a n d o f m a t e r i a l t o t h e f o l l o w i n g extent:
at t h e c o m p o n e n t c o n t e n t i n t h e m i x t u r e u n d e r f o r electrodes — i n o n e b a t c h f o r each diameter, b u t
1 v o l . % t h e l i m i t s are subject t o agreement. a t o t a l o f , a t least, t w o batches checked;
5.3.3.5.2 T h e v a l u e o f t h e m a x i m u m d e w - p o i n t f o r fluxes — a t least, t w o batches checked;
t e m p e r a t u r e , as w e l l as t h e m i n i m u m p u r i t y o f s h i e l d i n g for welding and flux-cored wire/strip — i n one batch
gases ( l i m i t a t i o n o n t h e i r t o t a l c o n t e n t o f i m p u r i t i e s ) f o r
f o r each standard size, b u t a t o t a l o f , at least, t w o batches
t h e standard c o m p o s i t i o n groups s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h checked.
T a b l e 5.3.3.5.2. 5.4.1.3 T o check each b a t c h o f coated w e l d i n g
electrodes, 1 0 samples o f 2 0 electrodes each s h a l l b e
T a b l e 5.3.3.5.2
t a k e n . E a c h s a m p l i n g s h a l l b e carried o u t f r o m t h e
Main Purity, D e w point Moisture, different packages o r , a l t e r n a t i v e l y , d u r i n g m a n u f a c t u r e
groups/gas min, a t 0,101 max,
in vol. in M P a , in vol.
a n d acceptance a t e q u a l t i m e i n t e r v a l s .
% m a x , i n °C ppm 2 0 0 electrodes sampled shall b e subjected t o
I inert 99,99 -50 40 c h e c king:
Ml 1
gas m i x 99,9 -50 80 d i m e n s i o n s a n d appearance o f a l l t h e electrodes;
c o v e r i n g thickness difference f o r 5 0 electrodes;
1
M 2 gas m i x 99,9 -44 120
1
M 3 gas m i x 99,9 -40 120
1
c o v e r i n g strength f o r 3 0 electrodes;
C carbon dioxide 99,8 -40 40
R reducing 99,95 -50 40
b e n d i n g f o r 5 0 electrodes.
N nitrogen 99,9 -50 40 T h e check f o r t h e c o v e r i n g m o i s t u r e c o n t e n t s h a l l b e
0 oxygen 99,5 -50 40 carried o u t a c c o r d i n g t o t h e results o f three m e a s u r e -
' N i t r o g e n : 1000 p p m m a x . m e n t s ( o n e electrode f o r each m e a s u r e m e n t ) .
T h e electrodes, w h i c h h a v e u n d e r g o n e t h e a b o v e
F o r special gas m i x t u r e s , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e checks tests, are thereafter used f o r :
d e w point, p u r i t y a n d h u m i d i t y shall correspond t o t h e v e r i f i c a t i o n o f w e l d i n g a n d t e c h n o l o g i c a l properties
base gas o r g a s m i x t u r e i n u s e s i m i l a r l y t o t h e a m o n g t h e electrodes, w h i c h h a d t h e m a x i m u m v a l u e s o f
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f T a b l e 5.3.3.5.2. c o v e r i n g eccentricity;
F o r s o m e a c t i v e m e t a l s (e.g. t i t a n i u m a n d t a n t a l u m ) , determination o f a chemical composition o f the
s h i e l d i n g gases a n d m i x t u r e s o f t h e p u r i t y h i g h e r t h a n deposited m e t a l ;
specified i n T a b l e 5.3.3.5.2 m a y b e needed. I n t h i s case, w e l d i n g o f deposited m e t a l test pieces f o r d e t e r m i n -
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r gas s u p p l y s h a l l b e subject t o t h e i n g deposited m e t a l properties, a n d b u t t j o i n t s a c c o r d i n g
a d d i t i o n a l a p p r o v a l b y t h e s u p p l i e r a n d t h e customer. t o a test p r o g r a m m e .
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5.4.1.4 T o check each b a t c h o f f l u x , at least s i x properties o f t h e deposited m e t a l ;

samples o f 2,5 k g each s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m t h e d i f f e r e n t properties o f a b u t t w e l d e d j o i n t .
packages. F o l l o w i n g m i x i n g , t h e f l u x s a m p l e d is b r o u g h t 5.4.2 P r e p a r a t i o n o f t h e d e p o s i t e d m e t a l t e s t
b y q u a r t e r i n g t o a mass o f 2,5 k g . I n t h i s case, t h e w e i g h t pieces a n d butt welds.
o f 0,5 k g i s f u r t h e r used f o r d e t e r m i n i n g a c h e m i c a l 5.4.2.1 D u r i n g p r e p a r a t i o n o f deposited m e t a l test
composition and humidity o f flux, and the weight o f pieces a n d b u t t w e l d s , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n 4 ,
2,0 k g , f o r determining a grain-size composition, Part X T V " W e l d i n g " o f the Rules for the Classification
uniformity and v o l u m e weight o f flux. and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships f o r the relevant
T h e f l u x checked as a b o v e i s f u r t h e r used f o r : kinds o f w e l d i n g consumables shall be m e t . I t is
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f w e l d i n g a n d t e c h n o l o g i c a l properties; recommended therewith t o f o l l o w the additional instruc-
w e l d i n g o f t h e deposited m e t a l test pieces f o r t i o n s g i v e n b e l o w , w h i c h are h a r m o n i z e d w i t h t h e
d e t e r m i n i n g t h e deposited m e t a l properties, a n d b u t t appropriate i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards used f o r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n
j o i n t s , i f r e q u i r e d , a c c o r d i n g t o a test p r o g r a m m e . o f t h e w e l d i n g consumables. T h o s e i n s t r u c t i o n s c o v e r t h e
5.4.1.5 T o check each b a t c h o f w e l d i n g w i r e a n d w e l d i n g consumables, intended f o r w e l d i n g o f n o r m a l
t u b u l a r w e l d i n g w i r e , t h e f o l l o w i n g samples s h a l l b e s t r e n g t h a n d h i g h e r strength steels, w h i c h p r o v i d e t h e
t a k e n a n d t h e f o l l o w i n g tests s h a l l b e conducted: m i n i m u m v a l u e s o f t h e deposited m e t a l t e n s i l e s t r e n g t h
2

diameter and ellipticity measurements i n t w o m u t u a l l y o f 4 4 0 — 5 6 0 N / m m d u r i n g w e l d i n g u n d e r t h e standard

perpendicular directions f o r at least 1 0 packages w i t h conditions.
2 measurements f o r each package. T h e points o f diameter
measurements shall b e spaced at least 5 m apart; N o t e . T h e a b o v e tensile strength range also covers the welding
c o n s u m a b l e s f o r w e l d i n g h i g h strength steels, w h i c h , i n c o m p l i a n c e
the c o n d i t i o n o f a w i r e surface i s determined s i m i l a r l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 4.6, P a r t X T V " W e l d i n g " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
t o the diameter measurements a n d m a y b e also checked i n Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships, m a y b e identified
w i n d i n g the w i r e o n cassettes and spools o r coils; b y a strength level a s (3Y/5Y)42 a n d (3Y/5Y)46 steel grades.

10 packages, as a m i n i m u m , s h a l l b e c h e c k e d f o r
measures o f t h e h e l i x , cast, as w e l l as f o r t h e measures 5.4.2.2 W h i l e w e l d i n g t h e deposited m e t a l test
d e f i n i n g t h e w i n d i n g q u a l i t y (the r e q u i r e m e n t applies t o pieces i n o r d e r t o p e r f o r m c l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f coated
the w e l d i n g w i r e intended f o r semi-automatic w e l d i n g electrodes i n accordance w i t h t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards
and robotized complexes w i t h the requirements f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g standard c o n d i t i o n s s h a l l b e c o m p l i e d w i t h .
observance o f a w i n d i n g difference); W e l d i n g s h a l l b e carried o u t w i t h o u t p r e h e a t i n g o f
f l u x - c o r e d w i r e s h a l l b e checked f o r a fill factor o n a m b i e n t a i r at a r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e .
t h e samples t a k e n f r o m , a t least, five packages; D u r i n g w e l d i n g , a n interpass temperature shall b e
copper-clad w i r e s h a l l b e checked f o r t h e m e a s u r e o f controlled b y means o f crayons, surface thermometers o r
t h e t h i c k n e s s / r e l a t i v e mass o f a copper c o a t i n g o n t h e thermocouples and i t shall be w i t h i n limits o f 100 — 1 5 0 °C.
samples t a k e n f r o m , at least, five packages; I f t h e test piece t e m p e r a t u r e after t h e n e x t r u n exceeds t h e
a c h e m i c a l check analysis o f w i r e s h a l l b e carried o u t set l i m i t , t h e test piece s h a l l b e a i r c o o l e d u p t o t h e
for, a t least, t w o packages. F o r t h i s p u r p o s e t w o samples specified temperature.
o f w i r e spaced, at least, 1 0 m apart s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m W e l d i n g s h a l l b e carried o u t a t t h e w e l d i n g c u r r e n t
each package; values corresponding t o 7 0 — 9 0 % o f the m a x i m u m
f o r w e l d i n g h i g h - a l l o y w i r e o f a n austenitic a n d v a l u e specified b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r f o r w e l d i n g i n a flat
austenitic-ferritic grade, o n d e m a n d o f t h e R S s u r v e y o r , position.
t h e c o n t e n t o f a-phase m a y b e c h e c k e d i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e T h e procedure f o r r u n s i n t h e test piece g r o o v e s h a l l
c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n (applicable t o A - 5 , A - 6 , A F - 8 , be i n compliance w i t h t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f
A - 9 s p steel grades). T a b l e 5.4.2.2.
F o r f u r t h e r checks a n d tests, a w e l d i n g w i r e s a m p l e Table 5.4.2.2
h a v i n g a mass o f at least 5 k g s h a l l b e t a k e n , w h i c h s h a l l
Electrode Technology o fw e l d bead application
b e checked t o t h e e x t e n t o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R S diameter , 1

rules according t o t h e a p p r o v e d test p r o g r a m m e f o r t h e in m m Number Number Number

purpose o f d e t e r m i n i n g : o f layer o f runs i n layer o f layers
w e l d i n g a n d t e c h n o l o g i c a l properties d u r i n g w e l d i n g 4,0 F r o m root to surface 2 2
7 — 9
i n v a r i o u s w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s ( t h e test applies t o t h e w i r e 5,0 F r o m root to surface 2 2
6 — 8
i n t e n d e d f o r m e t a l - a r c gas w e l d i n g ) ; 6,0 F r o m root to surface 2 5 — 7

c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n o f t h e deposited m e t a l ; 1
F o r e l e c t r o d e s w h i c h d i a m e t e r i s l e s s t h a n 4,0 m m a s w e l l a s
c o n t e n t o f diffused h y d r o g e n i n t h e deposited m e t a l 5,0 a n d 6,0 m m t h e t e c h n o l o g y o f w e l d b e a d a p p l i c a t i o n i s n o t
regulated b y the international standards a n d it m a y b e additionally
( f o r flux-cored w i r e , a n d o n a special d e m a n d — f o r w i r e agreed with the Register.
w i t h a n o n - c o p p e r - p l a t e d surface f o r m e t a l - a r c gas ^ T w o upper layers m a y consist o fthree w e l d beads.
welding);
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T h e w e l d i n g direction o f each r u n w i t h i n o n e layer T h e c o n d i t i o n s f o r (one-electrode) w e l d i n g s h a l l

shall n o t change, b u t shall b e changed t o the opposite one c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f T a b l e 5.4.2.3.
i n transition t o the n e x t layer. Thickness o f each w e l d bead 5.4.2.4 W h i l e w e l d i n g t h e deposited m e t a l test
shall b e n o t less t h a n 2 m m a n d n o t m o r e t h a n 4 m m pieces f o r c l a s s i f y i n g t h e c o m b i n a t i o n s " w i r e - g a s " as
I f electrodes are intended f o r w e l d i n g a t alternating a n d w e l l as w e l d i n g w i r e f o r t h e c o m b i n a t i o n " w i r e - g a s " i n
direct current, the w e l d i n g o f test piece i s u s u a l l y m a d e at accordance w i t h t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards t h e f o l l o w i n g
alternating current. I n D C w e l d i n g , t h e p o l a r i t y require- standards s h a l l b e c o m p l i e d w i t h .
ments i n accordance w i t h t h e recommendations o f t h e T h e w e l d i n g o f t h e test pieces s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d
w e l d i n g consumables manufacturer shall b e m e t w i t h o u t p r e l i m i n a r y heating at ambient r o o m tempera-
5.4.2.3 W h i l e w e l d i n g t h e deposited m e t a l test ture. I n w e l d i n g , a n interbead (interpass) t e m p e r a t u r e
pieces f o r c l a s s i f y i n g t h e c o m b i n a t i o n s " w i r e - f l u x " as s h a l l b e u n d e r c o n t r o l w i t h u s e o f c r a y o n s , surface
w e l l as t h e i r c o m p o n e n t ( w e l d i n g w i r e a n d f l u x ) i n t h e r m o m e t e r s o r t h e r m o c o u p l e s . A f t e r each r u n t h e test
accordance w i t h t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards t h e f o l l o w i n g piece s h a l l b e c o o l e d i n a n a t u r a l w a y o n a i r d o w n t o t h e
standards s h a l l b e c o m p l i e d w i t h . t e m p e r a t u r e b e l o w 2 5 0 °C, b u t n o t less t h a n 1 0 0 °C. T h e
T h e w e l d i n g shall b e performed w i t h o u t preheating t e m p e r a t u r e s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d i n t h e centre o f w e l d bead
at a m b i e n t r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e b y several layers surface. I f after t h e n e x t r u n t h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f test piece
c o n s i s t i n g o f o n e o r several r u n s i n accordance w i t h exceeds preset l i m i t v a l u e t h e test piece s h a l l b e c o o l e d i n
t h e u s u a l a p p l i c a t i o n practice. M e a n w h i l e , each subse- a natural w a y o n a i r d o w n t o t h e required temperature.
quent l a y e r s h a l l b e w e l d e d i n t h e d i r e c t i o n opposite t o A f t e r c o m p l e t i o n o f w e l d i n g t h e test pieces s h a l l n o t b e
t h e p r e v i o u s o n e f r o m t h e e n d o f each plate. A f t e r exposed t o a n y t h e r m a l treatment.
c o m p l e t i o n o f w e l d i n g o f each r u n t h e r e s i d u a l f l u x a n d Tests s h a l l b e carried o u t u s i n g t h e w e l d i n g w i r e o f
s o l i d i f i e d slag s h a l l b e r e m o v e d . T h i c k n e s s o f each l a y e r d i a m e t e r 1,2 m m . T h e w e l d i n g s h a l l b e carried o u t a t t h e
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e d i a m e t e r o f w e l d i n g w i r e b u t values o f w e l d i n g current intensity o f 2 8 0 ± 2 0 A and o f
n o t less t h a n 4 m m . I n w e l d i n g , a n interbead (interpass) w e l d i n g w i r e e x t e n s i o n o f 2 0 ± 3 m m . T h e procedure f o r
temperature shall b e under control w i t h use o f crayons, passes i n t h e test piece g r o o v e s h a l l b e i n c o m p l i a n c e
surface t h e r m o m e t e r s o r t h e r m o c o u p l e s a n d s h a l l n o t w i t h t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f T a b l e 5.4.2.4. T h e w e l d i n g
exceed t h e v a l u e s g i v e n i n T a b l e 5.4.2.3. I f t h e test piece d i r e c t i o n o f each r u n w i t h i n o n e l a y e r s h a l l n o t change,
t e m p e r a t u r e after t h e n e x t r u n exceeds t h e set l i m i t , t h e b u t s h a l l b e changed t o t h e opposite o n e i n t r a n s i t i o n t o
test piece s h a l l b e n a t u r a l l y c o o l e d i n t h e a i r d o w n t o t h e t h e n e x t layer. T h e thickness o f each w e l d bead s h a l l
specified t e m p e r a t u r e . A f t e r c o m p l e t i o n o f w e l d i n g t h e remain within 2 — 6 m m .
test pieces s h a l l n o t b e e x p o s e d t o a n y t h e r m a l treatment.
I f the combination "wire-flux" is intended f o r w e l d i n g
Table 5.4.2.4
u s i n g a l t e r n a t i n g a n d direct current, t h e w e l d i n g o f test
Electrode Procedure for passes
piece i s u s u a l l y m a d e a t a l t e r n a t i n g current. I n D C diameter , 1

w e l d i n g , t h e p o l a r i t y r e q u i r e m e n t s i n accordance w i t h t h e Layer number N u m b e r o f runs Number o f

in m m
per layer layers
recommendations o f the w e l d i n g consumables manufac-
2

turer shall b e met. 1,2 F r o m root t o s u r f a c e 2 6-10

^ o r electrodes o f other diameters the w e l d b e a d application i s

Table 5.4.2.3 not regulated b y t h e international standards a n d it m a y b e
Welding conditions 1
Wire diameter 2 additionally agreed with the Register.
^ T w o top layers m a y comprise three beads.
3,2 4,0

Test piece length, m m M i n 200 M i n 200

Current type DC DC
W e l d i n g current, A
5.4.2.5 W e l d i n g o f test pieces o f w e l d e d m e t a l f o r
440 ± 2 0 580 ± 2 0
A r c voltage, V 27 ± 1 29 ± 1 classifying flux cored w i r e f o r w e l d i n g w i t h t h e
Travel speed, m m / m i n 400 ± 5 0 550 ± 5 0 a d d i t i o n a l gas s h i e l d o r w i t h o u t i t i n accordance w i t h
I n t e r p a s s t e m p e r a t u r e , °C 150 ± 5 0 150 ± 5 0 t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s s h a l l
Electrode extension, m m 30 ± 5 30 ± 5
be c o m p l i e d w i t h .
W h e r e D C a n d A C welding is required, the A C welding only R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e interbead (interpass) t e m p e r a -
shall b e u s e d for w e l d i n g the test piece.
2
F o r e l e c t r o d e s w h i c h d i a m e t e r i s l e s s t h a n 3,2 m m o r m o r e t u r e a n d its c o n t r o l s h a l l b e i d e n t i c a l t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
t h a n 4,0 t h e t e c h n o l o g y o f w e l d b e a d a p p l i c a t i o n s h a l l n o t b e i n 5.4.2.4. T h e t o t a l n u m b e r o f r u n s , t h e n u m b e r o f r u n s
regulated b y the international standards a n d itm a y b e additionally i n t h e l a y e r a n d n u m b e r o f layers s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h
agreed with the Register.
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f T a b l e 5.4.2.5. D i r e c t i o n o f w e l d i n g
o f each r u n w i t h i n o n e l a y e r s h a l l r e m a i n u n c h a n g e d a n d
W e l d i n g w i r e o f 4 , 0 m m o r 3,2 ( 3 , 0 ) m m i n d i a m e t e r i n t h e n e x t l a y e r i t s h a l l change t o t h e opposite d i r e c t i o n .
depending o n t h e larger d i a m e t e r s u p p l i e d s h a l l b e used I f the flux cored w i r e is intended for w e l d i n g using
for welding. a l t e r n a t i n g a n d direct current, t h e w e l d i n g o f test piece i s
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Table 5.4.2.5 istics t o b e c o n t r o l l e d i n each b a t c h a c c o r d i n g t o t h e

Electrode Average N u m b e r o fruns per layer Total specification and/or p e r t i n e n t standards. H o w e v e r , i n a n y
diameter, m m heat input, number o f 1 case, w e l d i n g a n d t e c h n o l o g i c a l properties o f t h e flux i n
First layer Other layers
in k j / m m layers
welding shall be verified.
0,8 a n d 0,9 0,8 to 1,6 1 or 2 2 o r 3 6 to 9
5.4.4 E x t e n t o f a p p r o v a l t e s t s f o r s h i e l d i n g g a s
1,0 a n d 1,2 1,2 to 2,0 1 or 2 2 o r 3 6 to 9
1,4 a n d 1,6 1,4 to 2,2 1 or 2 2 o r 3 5 to 8 for welding.
2,0 1,8 to 2,4 1 or 2 2 o r 3 5 to 8 5.4.4.1 T h e R e g i s t e r approves s h i e l d i n g gases a n d
2,4 2,0 to 2,6 1 or 2 2 o r 3 4to 8 their mixtures b y verifying their compliance w i t h the
2,8 2,0 to 2,8 1 or 2 2 o r 3 4to 7
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e n a t i o n a l a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards.
3,2 2,2 to 3,0 1 or 2 2 4to 7
4,0 2,6 to 3,3 1 2 4to 7
Unless otherwise agreed w i t h t h e Register, t h e
below requirements shall be met, unified w i t h
' T h e final (capping) layer m a y have four runs.
I S O 1 4 1 7 5 , w h i c h c o v e r s h i e l d i n g gases a n d t h e i r
m i x t u r e s used f o r :
u s u a l l y m a d e at a l t e r n a t i n g current. D u r i n g w e l d i n g at t u n g s t e n i n e r t gas arc w e l d i n g ( T I G ) ;
direct c u r r e n t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r p o l a r i t y i n accordance m e t a l a r c i n e r t gas a n d a c t i v e gas w e l d i n g ;
w i t h the recommendations o f manufacturer o f welding plasma-arc w e l d i n g ;
m a t e r i a l s s h a l l b e observed. a d d i t i o n a l p r o t e c t i o n o f t h e r o o t surface o f t h e w e l d .
5.4.3 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g f l u x e s T h e scope o f t h e necessary tests a n d checks f o r t h e
used for welding a spart o f"wire-flux" combinations. shielding gases used f o r w e l d i n g active metals like t i t a n i u m
5.4.3.1 T h e w e l d i n g f l u x e s t o b e a p p r o v e d f o r u s e as and t a n t a l u m m a y b e extended o n the Register's demand.
part o f t h e " w i r e - f l u x " c o m b i n a t i o n s m a y b e a p p r o v e d b y 5.4.4.2 A t t h e i n i t i a l a p p r o v a l o f each g r o u p o f t h e
t h e R e g i s t e r a c c o r d i n g t o t h e f o l l o w i n g schemes: s h i e l d i n g gas s t a n d a r d c o m p o s i t i o n , t h e s c o p e o f
i n a s i m i l a r w a y t o t h e w i r e used f o r w e l d i n g as part v e r i f i c a t i o n includes t a k i n g check test specimens from
o f "wire-flux" combinations, i.e. t o the extent o f the transport u n i t s ( c y l i n d e r s a n d d e w a r s ) . E a c h s h i e l d i n g
requirements i n 4.2.6, Part X T V " W e l d i n g " o f the Rules gas s a m p l e t a k e n s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d f o r :
for the Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going compliance o f gas p u r i t y w i t h t h e specified require-
Ships f o r this combination; ments;
for compliance w i t h the requirements o f the national meeting the requirements f o r a d e w point and the
a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards. T h i s f o r m o f a p p r o v a l i s absolute h u m i d i t y o f gas;
g e n e r a l l y used as a d d i t i o n a l p u r s u a n t t o t h e m a n u f a c - accuracy o f m e a s u r i n g s i n g l e c o m p o n e n t s o f t h e gas
turer's request. mixture.
5.4.3.2 T h e scope o f w e l d i n g flux tests t o t h e e x t e n t I n t h i s case, w h e r e t h e a p p r o v a l applies t o t h e
o f the requirements given i n 4.2.6, Part X T V " W e l d i n g " m i x t u r e s o f s h i e l d i n g gases h a v i n g a standard c o m p o s i -
o f the Rules f o r the Classification and Construction o f tion, o n the Register demand, the initial components
Sea-Going Ships shall include: b e i n g p a r t o f t h e c o m p o s i t i o n m a y b e checked.
at i n i t i a l a p p r o v a l : t h e d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e deposited 5.4.4.3 W h e n c o n f i r m i n g t h e T y p e A p p r o v a l C e r t i -
m e t a l a n d w e l d m e t a l properties f o r a l l t h e brands o f ficate i t i s a l l o w e d t o l i m i t t h e scope o f m a n u f a c t u r e r
w e l d i n g w i r e w h i c h , p u r s u a n t t o t h e manufacturer's verification b y reviewing the documents o n product
request, s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d i n t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f A p p r o v a l q u a l i t y v e r i f i c a t i o n , w h i c h i s carried o u t w i t h i n t h e
for W e l d i n g Consumables; f r a m e w o r k o f t h e q u a l i t y s y s t e m i n u s e . I n case o f
at a n n u a l tests t o c o n f i r m t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f A p p r o v a l s y s t e m a t i c p r o d u c t q u a l i t y n o n - c o n f o r m i t i e s , changes i n
for W e l d i n g Consumables: one o f the welding wire t h e suppliers' circle a n d i n o t h e r j u s t i f i e d cases, t h e
brands a m o n g those included i n t h e Certificate i n R e g i s t e r m a y d e m a n d t o e x t e n d t h e scope o f v e r i f i c a t i o n
c o m b i n a t i o n w i t h a specific flux b r a n d s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d up t o the level o f the initial approval.
t o t h e e x t e n t o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s g i v e n i n 5.4.2.7.4. 5.4.5 E v a l u a t i o n o f a p o s s i b i l i t y o f w e l d i n g
5.4.3.3 T h e scope o f tests f o r w e l d i n g f l u x e s at t h e i r in various positions a t approval o f coated welding
approval f o r compliance w i t h the requirements o f the electrodes a n d flux-cored wire.
n a t i o n a l a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards s h a l l b e i n c o m p l i - 5.4.5.1 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s C h a p t e r a p p l y t o t h e
ance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f these standards. A t i n i t i a l p e r f o r m a n c e o f tests a i m e d at t h e d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f a
approval, t o be verified is t h e w h o l e array o f flux p o s s i b i l i t y o f w e l d i n g i n v a r i o u s p o s i t i o n s at t h e R e g i s t e r
properties a n d characteristics specified b y t h e r e l e v a n t i n i t i a l a p p r o v a l o f coated w e l d i n g electrodes a n d flux-
standards f o r t h e i r acceptance a n d classification. cored w i r e f o r w e l d i n g w i t h o r w i t h o u t a d d i t i o n a l gas
I n order t o c o n f i r m t h e approval, i f nothing shield. T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s b e l o w are h a r m o n i z e d w i t h
evidences t h e unstable q u a l i t y o f products o r t h e change I S O 1 5 7 9 2 - 3 a n d m a y b e used b o t h a t t h e a p p r o v a l o f
i n its m a n u f a c t u r e procedure, check tests m a y b e reduced w e l d i n g consumables f o r t h e compliance w i t h t h e R S
t o t h e e x t e n t o f t h e v e r i f i c a t i o n o f m a n d a t o r y character- rules a n d w i t h t h e a i m t o classify t h e m i n c o m p l i a n c e
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w i t h t h e appropriate i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards. be carried o u t w i t h a s i n g l e - r u n f i l l e t w e l d w i t h o u t edge

5.4.5.2 T h e T - j o i n t test pieces c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e p r e p a r a t i o n u s i n g t h e electrode/flux-cored w i r e d i a m e t e r
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f F i g . 5 . 4 . 5 . 2 - 1 s h a l l b e used i n tests a n d i n w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s according t o t h e r e c o m m e n d a -
for determining a possibility o f welding i n various t i o n s o f T a b l e 5.4.5.2.
p o s i t i o n s . A s a m i n i m u m , b o t h ends o f t h e w e l d e d - o n T h e steel plate o f t h e grade ( b r a n d ) , f o r w h i c h
plate s h a l l b e t a c k - w e l d e d . T h e l e n g t h o f t h e test piece w e l d i n g t h e w e l d i n g consumables are approved, s h a l l b e
s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f F i g . 5.4.5.2-2 used as t h e m a t e r i a l f o r t h e test piece p r e p a r a t i o n .
a n d b e s u f f i c i e n t t o a l l o w a t least t h e d e p o s i t i o n o f t h e 5.4.5.3 F o l l o w i n g w e l d i n g p e r f o r m a n c e each test
e n t i r e l e n g t h o f o n e coated electrode. T h e w e l d i n g s h a l l piece s h a l l b e v i s u a l l y tested t o detect unacceptable

a) B u t t welds

PA: Flat position

PC: Horizontal position

PE: Overhead position

t

P G : Vertical downwards position

PF: Vertical upwards position

b) F i l l e t welds

PB: Horizontal-vertical position

PA: Downhand position

{—
PD: Horizontal overhead position

fW"
t
r s

PG: Vertical downwards position PF: Vertical upwards position

F i g . 5.4.5.2-1 W e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s s p e c i f i e d f o r T - j o i n t t e s t p i e c e w e l d i n g ( I S O 6947)
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F i g . 5.4.5.2-2 T - j o i n t t e s t p i e c e f o r t e s t s o f w e l d i n g i n v a r i o u s w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s :
1 — l o c a t i o n f o r r e m o v a l o f a m a c r o s e c t i o n o f a p p r o x i m a t e l y 25 m m w i d e ;
2 — l o a d i n g a p p l i e d i n a fracture test; 3 — start o f w e l d i n g ;
4 — direction o f welding

Table 5.4.5.2

Symbols
o f positions Type Welding Electrode Fillet size , 4
L e g length Convexity,
2 3
for welding o f electrode positions diameter , in m m difference, in m m
consumables covering pursuant to for test pieces in m m in m m
1
classification I S O 2560

1, 2 С PB 6,0 4,5 min 1,5 max 2,5 max

5
RX 6,0 5,0 min 2,0 max 3,0 max
В 6,0 5,0 min 2,0 max 3,0 max
F o r all T 6
2,4 5,5 min 2,0 max 3,0 max
3 A PB 6,0 5,0 m i n 2,0 m a x 3,0 m a x
RR 6,0 5,0 m i n 2,0 m a x 3,0 m a x
6
F o r all T 2,4 5,5 m i n 2,0 m a x 3,0 m a x
5 R PB 6,0 4,5 m i n 1,5 m a x 2,5 m a x
В 5,0 4,5 m i n 1,5 m a x 2,5 m a x
6
F o r all T 2,4 7
5,5 m i n 2,0 m a x 3,0 m a x

1, 2 С PF 4,0 4,5 max 2,0 max

5
RX 4,0 4,5 max — 2,0 max
В 4,0 5,5 max 2,0 max
F o r all T 6
8 7,0 max 2,0 max

1,2,5 С PD 4,0 4,5 max 1,5 max 2,5 max

RX 5
4,0 4,5 max 1,5 max 2,5 max
В 4,0 5,5 max 2,0 max 3,0 max
F o r all T 6
1,2» 4,5 max 1,5 max 2,5 max
1 0
5 В PG 5,0 5,0 m i n — 1,5 m a x
6 9 1 0
F o r all T 1,2 4,5 m i n 1,5 m a x
1
I n d i c e s o f m a t e r i a l s c l a s s i f i c a t i o n a r e i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h I S O 2560:
1
- all welding positions;
2
- all welding positions, but vertical downwards;
3
- flat p o s i t i o n f o r b u t t a n d fillet w e l d s , a s w e l l a s the P B p o s i t i o n f o r fillet w e l d s ;
4
- flat p o s i t i o n only;
5
- v e r t i c a l d o w n w a r d s p o s i t i o n , a s w e l l a s t h e w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n a c c o r d i n g t o i n d e x 3.
2
T e s t p i e c e w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s a r e i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e d e s i g n a t i o n s o f S t a n d a r d I S O 6947 a n d s h o w n i n F i g . 5.4.5.2-1.
3
W h e r e the largest diameter specified b y the manufacturer for a w e l d i n g position i s smaller than that g i v e n i n this Table, this largest
standard size a n d recalculated a s s e s s m e n t criteria shall b e used.
4
Fillet size i s design throat thickness.
5
R X includes types R , R C , R A and R B .
6
T m e a n s tubular cored wire.
7
O r l a r g e s t d i a m e t e r m a d e u p t o 2,4 m m .
8
M a x i m u m diameter, for w h i c h positional classification i s given b y the manufacturer.
9
O ra s r e c o m m e n d e d b y the manufacturer.
1 0
M a x i m u m c o n c a v i t y (fillet w e l d c o n c a v i t y ) .
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defects a n d t o gauge w e l d sizes f o r d e t e r m i n i n g t h e i r o f T a b l e 5.4.5.2 w i t h t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s t o b e m a d e w i t h

c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 5.4.5.2. T h e a n accuracy o f u p t o 0,5 m m .
w e l d s h a l l b e free o f t h e unacceptable defects specified i n D i m e n s i o n s o f fillet w e l d s are s h o w n i n F i g . 5.4.5.3-1.
Section 3, Part X I V " W e l d i n g " o f the Rules for t h e T o assess i n t e r n a l i m p e r f e c t i o n s t h e r e m a i n i n g t w o
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships. j o i n t sections s h a l l b e subjected t o testing f o r f i l l e t w e l d
T h e t h r o a t thickness a n d leg l e n g t h o f a f i l l e t w e l d section fracture. T h e f a i l u r e p l a n e s h a l l b e about t h e fillet
s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 5.4.5.2 w i t h t h e w e l d centre.
m e a s u r e m e n t s t o b e m a d e a t t h r e e sections as a T o localize t h e failure plane at t h e given w e l d
minimum. section, t h e f o l l o w i n g measures m a y b e t a k e n :
One macrosection, approximately 25 m m wide, shall b u i l d i n g - u p o f a d d i t i o n a l r e i n f o r c i n g w e l d s , as
b e r e m o v e d f r o m a p o i n t i n t h e centre o f t h e w e l d . O n e s h o w n i n F i g . 5.4.5.3-2, a l o n g each leg o f t h e w e l d ;
surface o f t h e m a c r o s e c t i o n s h a l l b e p o l i s h e d a n d etched the position o f the w e b m a y b e m o v e d f r o m t h e
f o r detecting w e l d edges. T h e w e l d d i m e n s i o n s , i n c l u d ­ centre t o t h e edge (refer t o F i g . 5 . 4 . 5 . 3 - 2 ) ;
i n g t h e actual t h r o a t thickness, c o n v e x i t y o r c o n c a v i t y , t h e w e l d face m a y b e n o t c h e d ;
t h e design t h r o a t thickness, s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s

В \
\
0
\
\
\ ©
1 ^0

F i g . 5.4.5.3-2 A l t e r n a t i v e m e t h o d s f o r f a c i l i t a t i n g fillet w e l d f r a c t u r e .
A . Building-up o f additional reinforcingwelds:
I - w e b ; 2 - fracturing force; 3 - reinforcing weld; 4 - flange.
B . A s y m m e t r i c position o f the w e b o n the flange:
1 - w e b ; 2 - f r a c t u r i n g f o r c e ; 3 - 3/4 w i d t h o f f l a n g e ; 4 - f l a n g e .
F i g . 5.4.5.3-1 D i m e n s i o n s o f fillet w e l d s : C. Longitudinal notch:
1 - total throat thickness; 1 - w e b ; 2 - fracturing force;
2 - convexity; 3 - d e s i g n throat thickness 3 - m a x i m u m d e p t h o f n o t c h = 1/2 a c t u a l t h r o a t ; 4 - f l a n g e
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t h e w e l d m e t a l m a y b e deliberately changed t o a .1 m e r c u r y m e t h o d standardized b y I S O 3 6 9 0 a n d

b r i t t l e state b y c o o l i n g d o w n t h e test piece b e l o w 0 °C. c o n s i d e r e d as a reference m e t h o d , w h i c h p r o v i d e s
A f t e r t h e fracture t h e w e l d face s h a l l b e v i s u a l l y degassing o f t h e test pieces i n m e r c u r y at a t m o s p h e r i c
tested t o detect unacceptable i n t e r n a l defects. M i n o r pressure a n d r o o m temperature. T h e w o r d " m e r c u r y " i s
defects l i k e s m a l l pores a n d slags m a y b e accepted, associated w i t h t h e k i n d o f a l o c k i n g a n d m a n o m e t r i c
p r o v i d e d t h e i r r e l a t i v e area does n o t exceed 1 % o f l i q u i d . V a c u u m s y s t e m i s used i n m e r c u r y m e t h o d f o r
c o n t r o l l e d t h e o r e t i c a l s e c t i o n o f t h e fracture. I n t h i s case p r e p a r a t i o n o f t h e f a c i l i t y f o r m e a s u r i n g as w e l l as f o r
t h e pores a n d slags are considered as m i n o r i f t h e i r l i n e a r p r e - d r y i n g (degassing) t h e test piece surface;
size i n t h e f a i l u r e p l a n e does n o t exceed 0 , 2 Z , b u t n o t .2 methods standardized b y I S O 3 6 9 0 and based o n the
m o r e than 2 0 m m ( Z — fillet leg). test specimens degassing i n inert gas u s i n g T C D as
5.4.6. D e t e r m i n a t i o n o f d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n c o n ­ measuring apparatus. These methods b y t h e n a m e o f t h e
tent during a p p r o v a l o fwelding consumables. apparatus used t o measure the a m o u n t o f h y d r o g e n released
5.4.6.1 G e n e r a l . are also c o m m o n l y called as gas chromatographic ones;
5.4.6.1.1 T h e c o n t e n t o f d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n s h a l l b e .3 v a c u u m m e t h o d based o n degassing o f t h e test
d e t e r m i n e d d u r i n g i n i t i a l tests o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s pieces i n a v a c u u m at a r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e a n d p r o d u c i n g
f o r t h e purpose o f o b t a i n i n g t h e R S a p p r o v a l o n t h e i r u s e t h e results c o m p a r a b l e w i t h t h e m e t h o d p e r I S O 3 6 9 0 .
for: T h e a m o u n t o f gas released m a y b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e
w e l d i n g o f h i g h e r strength steels as applied t o l i q u i d pressure gauges a n d b y o t h e r types pressure
electrodes h a v i n g c o v e r i n g a n d t o f l u x - c o r e d w i r e ( f o r gauges t h a t p r o v i d e acceptable accuracy w i t h i n t h e
o t h e r types o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s — b y t h e m a n u ­ w o r k i n g m e a s u r i n g range;
facturer request); .4 m e t h o d s based o n degassing o f test pieces a n d
w e l d i n g o f h i g h strength steels as applied t o a l l types o f c o l l e c t i n g o f h y d r o g e n released i n g l y c e r i n at a n o r m a l
w e l d i n g consumables (except f o r t h e c o m b i n a t i o n " w i r e - pressure a n d t e m p e r a t u r e o f 4 5 °C. T e s t t e m p e r a t u r e has
gas" p r o v i d e d t h e coppered w e l d i n g w i r e is used w i t h t h e b e e n c h o s e n d u e t o t e m p e r a t u r e a n d v i s c o s i t y properties
w i r e surface free f r o m technological w i r e - d r a w i n g grease). o f g l y c e r i n , since t e m p e r a t u r e o f 4 5 °C corresponds t o
5.4.6.1.2 T h e c o n t e n t o f d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n i n t h e m i n i m a l o n e , a t w h i c h gas bubbles c a n f r e e l y e m e r g e
a n n u a l tests o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s f o r c o n f i r m a t i o n o f a n d f o r m t h e m e n i s c u s o f a correct shape i n t h e pressure
the Certificate o f A p p r o v a l f o r W e l d i n g Consumables tube used f o r m e a s u r i n g t h e gas v o l u m e .
m a y be determined: 5.4.6.1.4 F o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o ­
o n t h e R e g i s t e r d e m a n d after a n e x p i r y date o f g e n content, t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s g i v e n b e l o w f o r apparatus,
validity o f the Certificate o f A p p r o v a l f o r W e l d i n g preparations f o r t e s t i n g , test p e r f o r m a n c e a n d analysis o f
C o n s u m a b l e s , i.e. once e v e r y 5 years; test results s h a l l b e m e t . A n y p o t e n t i a l d e v i a t i o n s s h a l l b e
o n t h e R e g i s t e r d e m a n d w i t h t h e changes m a d e b y agreed w i t h t h e Register.
t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r i n t h e procedure, f o r m u l a , specifica­ 5.4.6.2 Test piece assemblies.
t i o n s f o r r a w m a t e r i a l s d e l i v e r y , etc. w h i c h c a n affect t h e 5.4.6.2.1 B a s e m e t a l .
classification o f w e l d i n g consumables b y diffusible N o r m a l s t r e n g t h h u l l s t r u c t u r a l steel o f a n y grade,
h y d r o g e n content; w h i c h chemical composition and the condition o f supply
u p o n request o f t h e w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s m a n u f a c ­ m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s b e l o w , s h a l l b e used as a base
turer f o r t h e purpose o f changing the previously m e t a l f o r m a n u f a c t u r e o f b l a n k s f o r test specimens:
RS-assigned classification o f w e l d i n g consumables b y С < 0,18 %;
diffusible hydrogen. S i < 0,35 %;
5.4.6.1.3 M e t h o d s f o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e d i f f u s i b l e M n < 0 , 8 0 %;
h y d r o g e n c o n t e n t i n w e l d m e t a l s h a l l b e classified S < 0 , 0 2 0 %;
according t o t h e f o l l o w i n g criteria: P < 0 , 0 3 5 %;
m e d i u m f o r hydrogen extraction and collection condition o f supply — normalized ( N ) .
( v a c u u m , i n e r t gas, l i q u i d ) ; N o t e . R o l l e d plates, w h i c h are supplied according t o the national
t e m p e r a t u r e f o r degassing o f test pieces ( r o o m standards a n d m e e t t h e a b o v e requirements, m a y b e u s e d as a n alternative.
t e m p e r a t u r e , t e m p e r a t u r e i n c r e a s e d f r o m 4 5 °C t o 5.4.6.2.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r p r e p a r a t i o n a n d d i m e n ­
1 5 0 °C a n d h i g h t e m p e r a t u r e — f r o m 1 8 0 °C t o 4 0 0 °C); sions.
apparatus f o r m e a s u r i n g t h e a m o u n t o f h y d r o g e n P l a t e test specimens s h a l l c o n f o r m t o t h e d i m e n s i o n s
released ( l i q u i d pressure gauges, m e m b r a n e t y p e pres­ s h o w n i n F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 2 . 2 , w i t h a tolerance o f ±0,25 m m
sure gauges a n d o t h e r types o f gauges f o r v a c u u m o n a l l d i m e n s i o n s except t h e l e n g t h . T h e i r t o t a l l e n g t h
m e t h o d s , gas t h e r m a l c o n d u c t i v i t y detector ( T C D ) ) . a n d e m b o d i m e n t depend o n t h e m e t h o d o f d e t e r m i n i n g
The following methods f o r determination o f the t h e d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n content, w e l d i n g process a n d
d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n c o n t e n t m a y b e used, p r o v i d e d t h e s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f F i g . 5.4.6.2.2
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s C h a p t e r are m e t : w h e r e t h e lengths represent m i n i m u m v a l u e s .
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•\ 5.4.6.3 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r w e l d i n g o f test
piece assemblies.
la lc h
5.4.6.3.1 W e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s ( i n c l u d i n g c o v e r e d
electrodes, c o m b i n a t i o n s " w i r e - f l u x " a n d flux-cored
w i r e ) used f o r tests s h a l l b e calcinated i n c o m p l i a n c e
e w i t h t h e manufacturer's recommendations o r other
a с b normative documents, w h i c h regulate this operation.
W e l d i n g consumables delivered tightly packaged
Test assembly l a n d It, i n m m l , i n m m e , i n m m t, i n m m
a c
( v a c u u m package o r m e t a l c o n t a i n e r s ) a r e c o n s i d e r e d
A 1
> 2 5 (50) 2
80 ( 1 0 0 ) 3
25 12 suitable f o r u s e a n d s h a l l b e tested w i t h i n t h e t i m e p e r i o d
В > 2 5 (50) 2
30 15 10 o f 4 h after p a c k a g e o p e n i n g .
С >50 15 30 10 S h i e l d i n g gases u s e d f o r w e l d i n g s h a l l b e c o n t r o l l e d
1
Comparable to the specimen geometry according to A W S
w i t h regard t o d e w point o r moisture content t o verify
A4.3-93. that these parameters c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
2
l ^ 2 5 m ma n d 4 > 2 5 m m : manual a n d partly mechanized
a r e l e v a n t standards (e.g. I S O 1 4 1 7 5 ) .
(semiautomatic) welding; l ^ 5 0 m m a n d 4 > 5 0 m m : fully
m e c h a n i z e d (automatic) welding.
a
5.4.63.2 A single w e l d bead shall b e m a d e o n t h e test
3
100 m m — a c c o r d i n g t o G O S T 2 3 3 3 8 , m e t h o d 2 ( v a c u u m piece assembly side o f e w i d t h (refer t o F i g . 6.4.6.2.2)
method). along its axis. I n w e l d i n g t h e test piece assembly shall b e
clamped i n a copper water-cooled w e l d i n g fixture such as
F i g . 5.4.6.2.2 that s h o w n i n F i g . 5.4.6.3.2.
D i m e n s i o n s o f the w e l d test assembly:
a — run-on piece o flength l; b — run-off piece o flength l;
a b

с — centre test piece o f length l; e — test piece width; t — test piece

c

thickness

T h e test piece assemblies s h a l l b e p o l i s h e d o n a l l

sides a l o n g w i t h r u n - o n a n d r u n - o f f pieces ( i f applied).
S h a r p edges a n d corners o f t h e test piece assemblies s h a l l
be rounded o f f w i t h a radius o f approximately 1 m m .
5.4.6.2.3 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r p r e p a r a t i o n o f test piece
assemblies.
T h e centre test piece s h a l l b e n u m b e r e d b y e n g r a v i n g
o r s t a m p i n g o n t h e opposite side o f that u s e d f o r w e l d i n g .
W h e n methods i n v o l v i n g t h e test piece assemblies heating
f r o m 1 8 0 °C t o 4 0 0 °C are used f o r determination o f t h e
diffusible h y d r o g e n content, then p r i o r t o testing t h e entire
test piece assembly shall be degassed at 6 5 0 ± 10 °C f o r 1 h
and cooled i n either a dry inert gas atmosphere o r a v a c u u m
Alternatively, t h e test piece assembly m a y b e degassed a n d
cooled i n a i r i f the surface oxide layer is r e m o v e d p r i o r t o F i g . 5.4.6.3.2
testing. Degassed test piece assemblies shall b e stored i n a E x a m p l e o f a suitable w e l d i n g fixture a n d test piece a s s e m b l y
f o r w e l d d e p o s i t s ( I S O 3690):
desiccator o r under other suitable conditions t o prevent 1 — t e s t p i e c e a s s e m b l y ( r e f e r t o F i g . 5.4.6.2.2);
oxidation o f the test pieces. A f t e r n u m b e r i n g and r e m o v a l o f 2 — water cooling jacket; 3 — lever clamp;
oxide, t h e mass, т o f each centre test piece shall b e
ъ
4 — c o p p e r f o i l i n s e r t s ( 1 m m x 15 m m m i n . x 3 0 0 m m ) ;
determined t o the nearest 0 , 1 g f o r assembly A o r t o t h e A — copper; В — carbon steel

nearest 0,01 g f o r assembly В o r assembly C .

I n o t h e r cases after t h e test piece a s s e m b l y n u m b e r ­ F o u r parallel experiments shall b e performed f o r
i n g t h o s e t h a t h a v e n o t b e e n degassed s h a l l b e w a s h e d i n testing each b r a n d o f t h e w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e . A l l f o u r
s o l v e n t s . W a s h i n g s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t as f o l l o w s : test piece assemblies s h a l l b e w e l d e d i n series w i t h i n t h e
i n chemically pure toluene w i t h the following w i p i n g t o t a l t i m e n o t e x c e e d i n g 3 0 m i n , s o as t o e x t r e m e l y
w i t h filter paper; reduce t h e e n v i r o n m e n t i m p a c t o n t h e r e s u l t o b t a i n e d .
i n c h e m i c a l l y p u r e acetone; T h e w e l d s h a l l start a n d e n d w i t h i n a p p r o x i m a t e l y
i n e t h y l h y d r o x i d e ( a grade as f o r m e d i c a l p u r p o s e s ) 5 m m from t h e test piece a s s e m b l y ends o r r u n - o n a n d
w i t h subsequent d r y i n g i n a h o t a i r f l o w . r u n - o f f pieces i n case o f m a n u a l a n d p a r t l y m e c h a n i z e d
D e g a s s e d test piece assemblies prepared as specified w e l d i n g o r w i t h i n a p p r o x i m a t e l y 15 m m i n case o f f u l l y
a b o v e s h a l l b e stored i n a desiccator i n t h e presence o f m e c h a n i z e d s u b m e r g e d arc w e l d i n g .
desiccant (silica g e l ) .
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Table 5.4.6.4.2.1
N o t e . T o form a proper w e l d i n case o f fully mechanized
s u b m e r g e d arc w e l d i n g , i t i s a l l o w e d t o start a n d c o m p l e t e w e l d i n g o n Welding conditions Electrode diameter, i n m m
additional attached plates placed clear o f the copper water-cooled
w e l d i n g fixture. 3,0 a n d 3,2 4,0

D u r i n g w e l d i n g o f t h e test piece assemblies t h e W e l d i n g current, i n A 440 ±20 580 ± 20

Welding voltage, i n V 27±1 29 ± 1
following requirements shall be met:
Welding/travel speed, i n m m / m i n 400 ±50 550 ± 50
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e copper w a t e r - c o o l e d w e l d i n g Electrode extension, i n m m 30±5 30 ± 5
f i x t u r e b e f o r e each w e l d i s m a d e s h a l l b e c o n t r o l l e d t o
p r e v e n t c o n d e n s a t i o n o f w a t e r o n t h e test piece a s s e m b l y
o r copper w a t e r - c o o l e d f i x t u r e ( b e c o n t r o l l e d t o a m b i e n t applied t o s u b m e r g e d a r c w e l d i n g ( c o m b i n a t i o n " w i r e -
t e m p e r a t u r e o r as m u c h as 2 5 °C h i g h e r ) ; flux") a welding w i r e o f 4,0 m m i n diameter shall be
t h e a m b i e n t absolute h u m i d i t y d u r i n g w e l d i n g o f t h e used. T h e b e a d s h a l l b e b u i l t u p o n t h e p l a t e w i t h d u e
test piece a s s e m b l y s h a l l b e at least 3 g o f w a t e r v a p o u r regard t o the f o l l o w i n g requirements f o r w e l d i n g
p e r 1 0 0 0 g o f d r y air, t h i s corresponds t o 2 0 °C a n d 2 0 % conditions:
r e l a t i v e h u m i d i t y . T h e actual data o n r e l a t i v e h u m i d i t y 5.4.6.4.2.2 F l u x calcinated i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
a n d t e m p e r a t u r e s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d i n t h e test report. manufacturer's r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s s h a l l b e used w i t h i n
Special r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r w e l d i n g procedures f o r t h e 4 h . A l t e r n a t i v e l y , t h e f l u x s h a l l b e c o o l e d a n d placed i n
p r o d u c t i o n o f w e l d specimens u s i n g d i f f e r e n t w e l d i n g a sealed c o n t a i n e r a n d stored u n t i l r e q u i r e d f o r use. U s e d
processes a r e g i v e n i n 5.4.6.4. f l u x s h a l l n o t b e recycled.
5.4.6.4 Special r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r w e l d i n g procedures. T h e f l u x depth, unless o t h e r w i s e i s r e c o m m e n d e d b y
5.4.6.4.1 M a n u a l m e t a l arc w e l d i n g (metal arc t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r , s h a l l b e about 2 5 m m . F o r c o n t r o l l i n g
w e l d i n g w i t h c o v e r e d electrode). f l u x depth, t h e l e v e l l i n g o f f a l o n g t h e t o p o f t h e copper
5 . 4 . 6 . 4 . 1 . 1 F o r testing t h e c o v e r e d electrodes, t h e f o i l inserts as s h o w n i n F i g . 5.4.6.4.2 i s r e c o m m e n d e d .
test piece assemblies m a y b e used h a v i n g d i m e n s i o n s l
c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o those s h o w n i n F i g . 5.4.6.2.2 f o r
assembly A o r assembly B .
A f t e r calcination, the test electrodes storage time p r i o r
t o test specimen w e l d i n g shall n o t generally exceed 4 h . A l l
electrodes n o t used w i t h i n specified p e r i o d o f t i m e shall b e
re-calcinated a n d subsequently used f o r the test
5.4.6.4.1.2 T h e t e s t i n g o f c o v e r e d electrodes, unless
o t h e r w i s e agreed w i t h t h e Register, i s carried o u t u s i n g
4 , 0 m m d i a m e t e r electrodes. I n t h i s case, t h e w e l d i n g
c u r r e n t s h a l l b e 15 A less t h a n t h e m a x i m u m o r 9 0 % o f
t h e m a x i m u m stated b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r , b e i n g m a i n ­
t a i n e d w i t h i n a tolerance o f ± 10 A .
5.4.6.4.1.3 F o r a n electrode w i t h a d i a m e t e r o f 4 , 0 з
m m , t h e speed o f w e l d i n g s h a l l b e adjusted t o p r o d u c e a n
8 g m i n i m u m w e l d deposit o n t h e centre test piece F i g . 5.4.6.4.2
E x a m p l e o fthe u s e o f copper foil t o maintain constant flux depth:
a s s e m b l y A o r a 3 g m i n i m u m w e l d deposit o n t h e centre
1 — 1 m m c o p p e r f o i l , o f d i m e n s i o n s 35 x 3 0 0 m m o r 3 7 x 3 0 0 m m
test piece a s s e m b l y B , w h i c h i s u s u a l l y a c c o m p l i s h e d ( f o r f l u x d e p t h o f 25 m m ) ;
w i t h a n electrode c o n s u m p t i o n o f b e t w e e n 1 2 0 a n d 1 3 0 2 — test p i e c e a s s e m b l y ; 3 — w e l d i n g fixture
m m p e r 1 0 0 m m o f w e l d . T h e deposit s h a l l b e m a d e
w i t h o u t w e a v i n g a l o n g t h e centre l i n e o f t h e test piece
a s s e m b l y u s i n g a n e w electrode f o r each w e l d . T h e 5.4.6.4.3 F l u x - c o r e d a r c w e l d i n g .
lengths o f t h e r u n - o n a n d o f t h e r u n - o f f pieces s h a l l b e 2 5 5 . 4 . 6 . 4 . 3 . 1 F o r t e s t i n g t h e f l u x - c o r e d w i r e , t h e test
m m minimum. piece assemblies m a y be used h a v i n g dimensions
5.4.6.4.2 Submerged arc w e l d i n g ( c o m b i n a t i o n c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o those s h o w n i n F i g . 5.4.6.2.2 f o r
"wire-flux"). a s s e m b l y A o r a s s e m b l y B . T h e lengths o f t h e r u n - o n a n d
5.4.6.4.2.1 F o r testing the "wire-flux" combination, o f t h e r u n - o f f pieces s h a l l b e 2 5 m m m i n i m u m .
t h e test piece assemblies m a y b e used h a v i n g d i m e n s i o n s 5.4.6.4.3.2 T h e t e s t i n g o f f l u x - c o r e d w i r e , unless
c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o those s h o w n i n F i g . 5.4.6.2.2 f o r o t h e r w i s e agreed w i t h t h e Register, i s carried o u t u s i n g
a s s e m b l y A o r a s s e m b l y C . T h e lengths o f t h e r u n - o n a n d t h e f o l l o w i n g w i r e diameters:
o f t h e r u n - o f f pieces s h a l l b e 5 0 m m m i n i m u m . f o r gas-shielded a r c w e l d i n g , t h e w i r e o f 1,2 m m i n
U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e agreed w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r , f o r d i a m e t e r o r o f t h e n e x t larger d i a m e t e r s h a l l b e used i f
d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n c o n t e n t as 1,2 m m d i a m e t e r w i r e i s n o t m a n u f a c t u r e d ;
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f o r self-shielded t u b u l a r - c o r e d arc w e l d i n g , the w i r e 5.4.6.5.3 G l y c e r i n e m e t h o d .

o f 2,4 m m i n d i a m e t e r o r o f the m a x i m u m m a n u f a c t u r e d Sequence o f operations p e r f o r m a n c e a n d t h e t i m e
d i a m e t e r i f i t i s less t h a n 2,4 m m shall b e used. needed f o r this d u r i n g test a s s e m b l y t r e a t m e n t shall
5.4.6.4.3.3 T h e w e l d i n g c o n d i t i o n s and s h i e l d i n g gas c o m p l y w i t h the f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s :
f l o w shall b e i n accordance w i t h t h e appropriate T a b l e 5.4.6.5.3
recommendations o f the flux-cored w i r e manufacturer
Nos, Operation Time Working media,
and shall b e sufficient t o o b t a i n a w e l d deposit m a s s o n temperature
the centre test piece o f 8 g m i n i m u m ( a s s e m b l y A ) o r 3 g
m i n i m u m t h e centre test p i e c e ( a s s e m b l y B ) . T h e Test assembly removal 4 s±l s A t m o s p h e r e , r
f r o m the welding fixture temperature
w e l d i n g shall b e m a d e w i t h o u t transverse w e a v i n g o f C o l l i n g i n i c e - c o l d w a t e r m a x 3 0 s W a t e r , a b o u t 0 °C
electrode. D e t a i l s o f the s h i e l d i n g gas c o m p o s i t i o n a n d and removal o f slag a n d
f l o w shall b e r e c o r d e d o n the test. deposited metal spatter 1

B r e a k i n g o f f o f t h e r u n - o n m a x 10 s A t m o s p h e r e , room
5.4.6.5 T r e a t m e n t o f test assemblies after w e l d i n g . a n d run-off pieces f r o m the temperature
5.4.6.5.1 M e r c u r y and T C D m e t h o d s ( I S O 3 6 9 0 ) . centre test piece (if a n y ) 1

Sequence o f operations p e r f o r m a n c e a n d t h e t i m e Low-temperature bath max

2
M e t h a n o l a n d solid car­
needed f o r this d u r i n g test a s s e m b l y t r e a t m e n t shall 15 m i n b o n d i o x i d e — 7 8 °C
D r y i n g u p w i t h f i l t e r p a p e r m a x 10 s A t m o s p h e r e , room
c o m p l y w i t h the f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s :
temperature
T a b l e 5.4.6.5.1 T e s t p i e c e w a s h i n g i n e t h y l m a x 10 s
Nos, Operation Time Working media, hydroxide
temperature D r y i n g u p w i t h f i l t e r p a p e r m a x 10 s A t m o s p h e r e , room
temperature
Test assembly removal 4 s±l s Atmosphere, room Total time f o r test piece max
3
f r o m the welding fixture temperature preparation 60(70) s
C o l l i n g i n i c e - c o l d w a t e r 20 s ± 2 s
W a t e r , a b o u t 0 °C 1

Low-temperature bath M e t h a n o l a n d solid car­ Glycerine m e t h o d permits t h eu s eo f test piece assemblies

min 2 min
without r u n - o n a n d run-off pieces w i t h the length o f a centre test piece
b o n d i o x i d e — 78 °C
e q u a l t o 125 m m a s a p p l i e d t o t h e m a n u a l a n d p a r t l y m e c h a n i z e d
Breaking off o f the run-on m a x 2 m i n A t m o s p h e r e , room
welding.
a n d run-off pieces f r o m temperature 2
L o w - t e m p e r a t u r e b a t h i s u s e d i f the location o f test piece
the centre test piece a n d w e l d i n g i s n o t i c e a b l y r e m o t e from t h e d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n c o l l e c t i n g
1
test a s s e m b l y cleaning apparatus. T h e test piece shall b e carried at this temperature, p r o v i d e d
C e n t r e test p i e c e s storage m a x 72 h M e t h a n o l a n d solid car­ t h e t i m e f o r i t s s t o r a g e d o e s n o t e x c e e d 15 m i n .
3
before analysis b o n d i o x i d e , — 78 °C T o t a l t i m e o f o p e r a t i o n s f o r t h e t e s t p i e c e c a r r i a g e from a
max Liquid nitrogen, — c o o l i n g j i g (with c o n s i d e r a t i o n o f f o o t n o t e 2) till t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t
21 d a y s 196 °C o f m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l n o t e x c e e d 70 s for a test a s s e m b l y w i t h r u n - o n
and run-off pieces.
1
I f t h i s entire o p e r a t i o n i s n o t c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n 60 s , t h e c e n t r e
test piece shall b e returned t o t h e l o w temperature b a t h f o r a
m i n i m u m o f 2 m i n before completing these steps.

5.4.6.6 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r use o f m e r c u r y m e t h o d f o r
5.4.6.5.2 V a c u u m m e t h o d ( G O S T 2 3 3 3 8 , m e t h o d 2 ) . d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f the diffusible h y d r o g e n c o n t e n t accord­
Sequence o f operations p e r f o r m a n c e a n d t h e t i m e ing t o I S O 3690.
needed f o r this d u r i n g test a s s e m b l y t r e a t m e n t shall 5.4.6.6.1 D e t e r m i n a t i o n o f the diffusible h y d r o g e n
c o m p l y w i t h the f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s : c o n t e n t b y m e r c u r y m e t h o d m a y b e carried o u t i n
Table 5.4.6.5.2 c o m p l i a n c e w i t h the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f I S O 3 6 9 0 ( a n y o f its
Nos. Operation Time Working media, three e d i t i o n s : I S O 3 6 9 0 : 1 9 7 7 , I S O 3 6 9 0 : 2 0 0 0 o r I S O
temperature 3690:2012). T h e basic requirements f o r its use i n
Test assembly removal m a x 10 s A t m o s p h e r e , room accordance w i t h the latest ( t h i r d ) e d i t i o n are g i v e n b e l o w .
f r o m the welding fixture temperature
Colling i nice-cold water m a x 10 s W a t e r , a b o u t 0 °C F o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f the diffusible h y d r o g e n c o n t e n t
Breaking o f f o fthe run-on m a x 60 s A t m o s p h e r e , room b y m e r c u r y m e t h o d , t h e gas collection apparatus
a n d run-off pieces f r o m the temperature
centre test piece a n d test illustrated i n F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 6 . 1 , k n o w n as a Y - t u b e , a n d
assembly cleaning 1
m e r c u r y shall b e used as t h e c o l l e c t i n g f l u i d . O t h e r
Test piece washing m a x 30 s S e q u e n t i a l l y w a s h e d
d u r i n g 10 s i n e a c h
designs o f c o l l e c t i n g m a y b e used, p r o v i d e d t h e s a m e
bath: ethyl hydroxide, p r i n c i p l e s as f o r the Y - t u b e are used. T h e gas c o l l e c t i o n
acetone, ethylic ether,
r o o m temperature
apparatus specified i s f o r u s e w i t h test centre piece
Test piece drying 1
30 s ± 5 s A t m o s p h e r e a s s e m b l y В o r a s s e m b l y С (refer t o F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 2 . 2 ) . T h e
Centre test pieces storage Operation i s not requi­
before analysis red
p r e p a r a t i o n o f test piece assemblies s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h
Total time f o r test piece m a x 2 the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.4.6.2 a n d t h e process o f b e a d
preparation m i n 15 s w e l d i n g t h e shall m e e t the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.4.6.3.
1
D r y i n g i na hot air flow: w e l d fractures shall b e dried u p o n
e a c h t e s t p i e c e s i d e d u r i n g 10 s e a c h w h i l e t h e w e l d f a c e s a n d t h e
b a c k side o f the test piece, 5 s each.
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a) Two-way glass vacuum stopcock b) Side view of bent a r m 3 i n F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 6 . 1 , c)

c) O v e r a l l view of Y-tube

F i g . 5.4.6.6.1
D i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n c o l l e c t i n g a p p a r a t u s ( Y t u b e ) a c c o r d i n g t o I S O 3690:
2 9 / 3 2 s o c k e t ; 2 — 2 9 / 3 2 c o n e ; 3 — a r m b e n t u p 45° ( r e f e r t o F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 6 . 1 , b ) ; 4 — s e a l ( f l a t i n s i d e ) o f p r e c i s i o n b o r e t u b e 5;
5 — p r e c i s i o n b o r e tube; a — t o air; b — t o v a c u u m ; с — straight p o r t i o n before b e n d .

5.4.6.6.2 P r e p a r a t i o n o f gas burette. T h e test piece shall b e r e m o v e d f r o m t h e storage

T h e v o l u m e o f m e r c u r y required t o fill the size o f a gas coolant a n d raised t o slightly above 0 °C. T h i s c a n b e
burette illustrated i n F i g . 5.4.6.6.1 is about 110 m l . T h e conveniently achieved b y i m m e r s i n g the test piece i n w a t e r
m e r c u r y shall b e free o f contaminants. T h e m e r c u r y shall u n t i l t h e ice w h i c h f o r m s i n i t i a l l y has detached o r melted.
be poured i n t o the w i d e l i m b o f the gas burette (bent a r m 3 F o l l o w i n g a r i n s e w i t h acetone a n d d r y i n g i n a j e t o f
i n F i g . 5.4.6.6.1, c). A f t e r connecting cone 2 o f Y-tube t o air, t h e test piece s h a l l b e transferred t o t h e w i d e l i m b o f
the socket 1 o f t w o - w a y glass v a c u u m stopcock, t h e t h e burette t h r o u g h b e n t a r m 3 (refer t o F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 6 . 1 , c ) .
v a c u u m stopcock shall b e fitted a n d v a c u u m applied. A i r T h e Y - t u b e w i t h t h e test p i e c e loaded s h a l l b e c o n n e c t e d
shall b e r e m o v e d b y l a y i n g the gas burette o n a flat surface t o t h e socket o f t h e t w o - w a y v a c u u m s t o p c o c k a n d
so as t o a l l o w a n unrestricted application o f the v a c u u m t o v a c u u m applied. A c e t o n e a n d traces o f c o n d e n s e d w a t e r
the t o p o f the capillary tube 5. A f t e r degassing, t h e gas evaporate f r o m t h e surface o f t h e test piece a n d are
burette s h a l l b e s l o w l y raised t o t h e v e r t i c a l p o s i t i o n a n d r e m o v e d w i t h t h e evacuated air. U s i n g a m a g n e t , t h e test
air a d m i t t e d t o t h e w i d e l i m b b y r o t a t i n g t h e s t o p c o c k piece s h a l l b e m a n o e u v r e d i n t o p o s i t i o n u n d e r t h e
(refer t o F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 6 . 1 , с — left part). I t i s i m p o r t a n t that c a p i l l a r y tube b y c a r e f u l l y l o w e r i n g t h e burette t o w a r d s
there is n o air b u b b l e at t h e t o p o f t h e c a p i l l a r y tube. I f air t h e h o r i z o n t a l p o s i t i o n u n t i l i t j u s t floats a l o n g t h e
is present, t h e n a l l a b o v e operations(the e v a c u a t i o n m e r c u r y surface. I t i s essential that care b e t a k e n t o
process) s h a l l b e repeated u n t i l a f i n a l check c o n f i r m s t h e p r e v e n t a i r from entering t h e c a p i l l a r y tube w h e n t h e
absence o f air. T h e v a c u u m s t o p c o c k s h a l l b e r e m o v e d burette i s raised t o t h e v e r t i c a l p o s i t i o n a n d a i r i s
f r o m t h e w i d e l i m b o f t h e gas burette. admitted t o the w i d e l i m b . T h e t w o - w a y stopcock shall
5.4.6.6.3 Test piece l o a d i n g . be r e m o v e d a n d t h e w i d e l i m b closed b y m e a n s o f a
T h e test piece l o a d i n g s h a l l b e carried o u t as q u i c k l y stopper o r a glass cap, f o r e x a m p l e , t o p r e v e n t t h e release
as possible, t a k i n g n o t m o r e t h a n a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 m i n . o f traces o f m e r c u r y vapour.
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D i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n i s e v o l v e d f r o m t h e test piece c o n d u c t i v i t y d e t e c t i o n e q u i p m e n t t y p i c a l l y u t i l i z i n g gas

a n d collects i n t h e c a p i l l a r y tube. chromatography a n d a T C D have t o provide a proper
5.4.6.6.4 A n a l y t i c a l p r o c e d u r e ( m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d c o r r e l a t i o n , i n t e r m s o f accuracy a n d r e p r o d u c i b i l i t y w i t h
calculations). regard t o m e r c u r y m e t h o d . T h i s m e t h o d i s v a l i d f o r t h e
T h e test piece s h a l l b e m a i n t a i n e d at 2 5 ± 5 °C, u n t i l c e n t r e test p i e c e a s s e m b l y А, В o r С ( r e f e r t o
there i s n o increase i n calculated h y d r o g e n v o l u m e , F i g . 5.4.6.2.2).
corrected t o standard t e m p e r a t u r e a n d pressure ( S T P ) , i.e. 5.4.6.7.2 T e s t piece l o a d i n g .
0 °C a n d 7 6 0 m m H g , o n successive days. " N o increase" T h e test piece l o a d i n g s h a l l b e carried o u t as q u i c k l y
can b e u n d e r s t o o d as a l l o w i n g f o r a change, o v e r 2 4 h , o f as possible, t a k i n g n o t m o r e t h a n a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 m i n .
n o m o r e t h a n 1 % o f t h e t o t a l v o l u m e collected. R o o m T h e centre test piece s h a l l b e r e m o v e d f r o m t h e
t e m p e r a t u r e a n d a t m o s p h e r i c pressure s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d m e t h a n o l a n d solid carbon dioxide bath, denatured
and recorded. T h e v o l u m e o f h y d r o g e n collected, alcohol and solid carbon dioxide bath o r liquid nitrogen
corrected t o S T P , V, i n m l , i s g i v e n b y t h e f o l l o w i n g b a t h a n d raised t o s l i g h t l y a b o v e 0 °C. T h i s c a n b e
formula: c o n v e n i e n t l y a c h i e v e d b y i m m e r s i n g t h e test piece i n
w a t e r u n t i l t h e ice w h i c h f o r m s i n i t i a l l y h a s detached o r
_ 273 xjp-fynSC m e l t e d . T h e test piece s h a l l b e r i n s e d i n acetone, d r i e d i n
r
(5.4.6.6.4-1)
7 6 0 x ( 2 7 3 + T)x 1 0 0 0
a n a i r j e t , a n d l o a d e d i n t o a suitable c o n t a i n e r f o r
where p - the atmospheric pressure, i nm m o f mercury; collection o f hydrogen. T h e container shall b e purged
h = the differential head, i n m m , o f m e r c u r y b e t w e e n t h e t w o
limbs o fthe Y-tube;
a n d f i l l e d w i t h a n i n e r t gas s u c h as a r g o n a n d i s o l a t e d
r - the inside radius, i n m m , o fthe capillary tube; f r o m t h e atmosphere.
С - the length, i nm m , o fthe g a s c o l u m n a b o v e the mercury i n 5.4.6.7.3 M e a s u r e m e n t m e t h o d b y h o t carrier gas
mm;
T- t h e r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e , i n °C, a t t h e t i m e o f h y d r o g e n e x t r a ction.
measurement. H y d r o g e n e x t r a c t i o n i s a c c o m p l i s h e d i n t h i s proce­
dure w i t h i n a s h o r t p e r i o d o f t i m e ( r a p i d m e t h o d ) . T h e
W h e n e v o l u t i o n h a s ceased, t h e test piece s h a l l b e manufacturer's i n s t r u c t i o n s s h a l l b e f o l l o w e d t o operate
r e m o v e d f r o m t h e apparatus a n d its f i n a l m a s s m , i n g , t h e e q u i p m e n t . A f t e r w a r m i n g t h e s p e c i m e n i n accor­
2

s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d , t o t h e nearest 0 , 0 1 g . A l l t h e dance w i t h 5.4.6.7.2, i t s h a l l b e l o a d e d i n t o a suitable

r e l e v a n t data s h a l l b e recorded. c o n t a i n e r f o r t h e c o l l e c t i o n o f h y d r o g e n . T h e test piece
T h e v o l u m e a t S T P o f d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n i n a n d c o n t a i n e r m a y b e heated u p t o a m a x i m u m o f 4 0 0 °C
deposited m e t a l , H , i n m l p e r 1 0 0 g , s h a l l b e calculated f o r m e a s u r e m e n t o f t h e d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n content.
D

f r o m the f o l l o w i n g formula: C o l l e c t i o n a n d m e a s u r e m e n t o f t h e h y d r o g e n occurs

continuously u n t i l a l l o f t h e diffusible hydrogen is
H = V x 100/(w —mj)
D STP 2 (5.4.6.6.4-2) q u a n t i f i e d . E x c e e d i n g t h e degassing t e m p e r a t u r e o f
4 0 0 °C c a n l e a d t o a n a c t i v a t i o n o f f u r t h e r release o f
w h e r e V TP= t h e v o l u m e V, i n m l , o f h y d r o g e n g a s a t S T P ;
S
so-called r e s i d u a l h y d r o g e n associated w i t h dislocations
m = t h e final m a s s , i n g , o f t h e t e s t p i e c e w i t h d e p o s i t e d m e t a l ;
2

mi = t h e i n i t i a l m a s s , i n g , o f t h e t e s t p i e c e ( r e f e r t o 5.4.6.3.2). a n d t y p i c a l l y m e a s u r e d as a f r a c t i o n .
N o t e . Residual or fixed h y d r o g e n a s o p p o s e d to the diffusible
5.4.6.7 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r u s e o f T C D m e t h o d f o r one, i s a fraction o f h y d r o g e n w h i c h c a n not freely diffuse into t h e
metal a n d b e extracted atr o o m temperature for a n y exposure time.
d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n c o n t e n t accord­
ing t o I S O 3690. 5.4.6.7.4 M e a s u r e m e n t m e t h o d f o r c o l l e c t i o n a n d
5.4.6.7.1 I n general, systems u t i l i z i n g a t h e r m a l subsequent m e a s u r e m e n t o f h y d r o g e n .
c o n d u c t i v i t y detector f a l l i n t o o n e o f t w o types: A f t e r w a r m i n g t h e s p e c i m e n i n accordance w i t h
t h e first i s h o t carrier gas e x t r a c t i o n w h e r e t h e 5.4.6.7.2, i t s h a l l b e l o a d e d i n t o a suitable c o n t a i n e r f o r
s p e c i m e n i s heated at a r e l a t i v e l y h i g h t e m p e r a t u r e ( u p t o the collection o f hydrogen. T h e container shall be purged
4 0 0 °C) a n d t h e d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n i s e v o l v e d f r o m t h e ( t y p i c a l l y b y p r e - e v a c u a t i o n ) a n d f i l l e d w i t h a n i n e r t gas
specimen and measured continuously; s u c h as a r g o n a n d sealed t o t h e a t m o s p h e r e . T h e
t h e second t y p e i s w h e r e t h e s p e c i m e n i s l o a d e d i n t o c o n t a i n e r s h a l l b e transferred t o a n o v e n o r o t h e r suitable
a suitable c o l l e c t i o n c h a m b e r t h a t is heated at a r e l a t i v e l y heating device f o r collection o f hydrogen p e r t h e
l o w e r t e m p e r a t u r e ( t y p i c a l l y b e t w e e n 4 5 °C a n d 1 5 0 °C). o p e r a t i n g c o n d i t i o n s specified i n T a b l e 5.4.6.7.4.
Q u a n t i f i c a t i o n o f t h e h y d r o g e n collected i s p e r f o r m e d as U p o n completion o f t h e heating a n d collection
a separate step, t y p i c a l l y u t i l i z i n g a gas c h r o m a t o g r a p h y period, the container shall be cooled t o r o o m temperature
device. a n d a n a l y z e d f o r h y d r o g e n . T h i s can b e a c c o m p l i s h e d b y
A s i t i s n o t t h e o b j e c t i v e o f I S O 3 6 9 0 t o specify analyzing either the entire quantity o f hydrogen evolved
parameters o f a n y s y s t e m i n c o r p o r a t i n g t h e f a c i l i t y f o r f r o m t h e test piece o r a n a l i q u o t t h a t c a n b e a p p o r t i o n e d
measuring t h e diffusible hydrogen i n w e l d metal, t h e t o t h e entire q u a n t i t y . A T C D s h a l l b e used t o q u a n t i f y
c a l i b r a t i o n procedures a n d gas e x t r a c t i o n a n d t h e r m a l t h e a m o u n t o f h y d r o g e n present i n t h e outgas m i x t u r e .
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T a b l e 5.4.6.7.4
M i n i m u m holding time a t a given temperature for complete
hydrogen evolution

M i n i m u m extraction time, i n h T e m p e r a t u r e , i n °C

0,35 400 ± 3
0,4 390 ± 3
0,5 360 ± 3
1 285 ± 3
2 225 ± 3
3 195 ± 3
4 175 ± 3
5 160 ± 3
6 150±3
8 140 ± 3
10 125 ± 3
12 120 ± 3
F i g . 5.4.6.8.1
14 115±3
Measuring device for determination o f diffusible hydrogen content
15 110±3
( G O S T 2 3 3 3 8 - 9 1 , m e t h o d 2):
18 100 ± 3
1 , 2, 3, 4 — v a c u u m c o c k s ; 5 — v a c u u m - g a u g e l a m p ;
36 70±3
6 — oil pressure gauge; 7 — g a s burette
64 50±3
72 45±3

5.4.6.8.2.1 A m e a s u r i n g d e v i c e s h a l l b e m a d e o f
Conversion o f the measured value o f hydrogen m o l y b d e n u m glass (refer t o F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 8 . 1 ) . T h e t h i c k n e s s
collected V t o g i v e t h e h y d r o g e n v o l u m e a t S T P , V , H
r e c o m m e n d e d f o r the device sides is a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 m m
i n m l , s h a l l b e m a d e as f o l l o w s : 5.4.6.8.2.2 T h e v o l u m e o f t h e v o l u m e t r i c f l a s k Vp
3
i n c m , a n d tubes f r o m c o c k 2 (refer t o F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 8 . 1 ) t o
273 pV
' H - 273 + T " 760 (5.4.6.7.4-1) t h e o i l pressure gauge capillaries s h a l l b e calibrated w i t h
3
d i s t i l l e d w a t e r w i t h a n accuracy o f u p t o 0 , 1 0 c m a n d
3
where V - the v o l u m e o f hydrogen collected Кcorrected to S T P , i nm l ;
H shall be 150 — 160 c m .
p = thepressure o f the measured hydrogen volume, i n m m o f
mercury; 5.4.6.8.2.3 I n t h e d e v i c e o n l y v a c u u m cocks m a y b e
V - the measured volume o fhydrogen, i n m l ; used.
T = t h e t e m p e r a t u r e a t t h e t i m e o f h y d r o g e n m e a s u r e m e n t , °C. 5.4.6.8.2.4 V a c u u m seals s h a l l b e effected u s i n g
T h e test piece s h a l l b e r e m o v e d f r o m t h e container, v a c u u m l u b r i c a t i o n o n l y . I f necessary, l u b r i c a t i o n s h a l l
w e i g h e d , a n d t h e m a s s , m , r e c o r d e d t o t h e nearest 0 , 1 g
2
be r e m o v e d w i t h b e n z o l .
f o r a s s e m b l y A centre pieces o r t o t h e nearest 0 , 0 1 g f o r 5.4.6.8.2.5 T h e v a c u u m l e v e l s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d w i t h
a s s e m b l y В o r С centre test pieces. the use o f a vacuum-gauge thermocouple lamp o n the
T h e v o l u m e at S T P o f diffusible hydrogen i n d e v i c e " V a c u u m i o n i z a t i o n t h e r m o c o u p l e gauge".
deposited m e t a l , H , i n m l p e r 1 0 0 g , s h a l l b e calculated
D 5.4.6.8.2.6 T h e d e v i c e o i l pressure gauge s h a l l b e
f r o m the following formula: 3
f i l l e d w i t h 2 — 3 c m o f degasified d i b u t y l p h t h a l a t e o i l .
T h e pressure gauge scale s h a l l read 1 m m w i t h its l e n g t h
H =V x
D H 100/(w -wi) 2 (5.4.6.7.4-2) of 400 — 450 m m .
where V - the v o l u m e o f hydrogen collected Кcorrected to S T P , i nm l ;
H
5.4.6.8.2.7 T h e v a c u u m i n t h e d e v i c e s h a l l b e
m = t h e final m a s s , i n g , o f t h e t e s t p i e c e w i t h d e p o s i t e d m e t a l ;
2 effected w i t h a r o u g h i n g - d o w n p u m p h a v i n g a capacity
m i = t h e i n i t i a l m a s s , i n g , o f t h e t e s t p i e c e ( r e f e r t o 5.4.6.3.2). o f 50 1/min.
5.4.6.8 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r u s e o f v a c u u m m e t h o d 5.4.6.8.3 T h e test piece l o a d i n g a n d testing s h a l l b e
(GOST 23338-91, method 2). carried o u t as f o l l o w s :
5.4.6.8.1 F o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e diffusible h y d r o ­ . 1 test piece w i t h a deposited bead shall b e placed f o r
gen content b y v a c u u m method, the measuring device analysis i n a separate device n o t later t h a n i n 5 s after drying;
i l l u s t r a t e d i n F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 8 . 1 o r o t h e r designs o f m e a s u r i n g .2 d r a w a i r i n t o t h e d e v i c e w i t h cocks 1, 3 a n d 4
m a y b e used, p r o v i d e d t h e s a m e p r i n c i p l e s o f o p e r a t i o n o p e n e d a n d c o c k 2 c l o s e d (refer t o F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 8 . 1 ) ;
a n d accuracy as f o r t h e d e v i c e f o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f .3 detach t h e b o t t o m p a r t o f t h e flask, i n c l i n e i t
d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n c o n t e n t are used. T h e test piece h o r i z o n t a l l y , insert t h e test piece i n t o i t a n d t h e n r e t u r n
a s s e m b l y A i s u s e d f o r t e s t i n g (refer t o F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 2 . 2 ) . t h e f o r m e r t o its place w i t h t h o r o u g h reseating;
T h e p r e p a r a t i o n o f test piece a s s e m b l y s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h .4 evacuate t h e d e v i c e w i t h t h e test piece w h i l e cocks
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.4.6.2 a n d t h e process o f bead 2, 3 a n d 4 a r e o p e n e d a n d c o c k 1 (refer t o F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 8 . 1 )
w e l d i n g t h e s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.4.6.3. is closed. W h e n t h e test piece i s placed i n t h e d e v i c e , t h e
5.4.6.8.2 D e s i g n o f m e a s u r i n g d e v i c e f o r d e t e r m i n a ­ e v a c u a t i o n s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t at a pressure o f 2 , 7 P a
2
t i o n o f t h e d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n content. (2 x 1 0 ~ m m H g ) a n d s h a l l n o t exceed 6 0 s;
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.5 w h e n t h e v a c u u m i s settled a t a v a l u e o f 2,7 P a where V - the v o l u m e o f hydrogen released corrected to S T P , i n c m ;

H

- 2 m = the final m a s s , i n g , o f the test p i e c e w i t h deposited metal;

2

(2xl0 m m H g ) , t h e cocks 3 a n d 4 (refer t o mi = t h e i n i t i a l m a s s , i n g , o f t h e t e s t p i e c e ( r e f e r t o 5.4.6.3.2).

F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 8 . 1 ) s h a l l b e s i m u l t a n e o u s l y closed, t h e n
cock 2 follows a n d the v a c u u m p u m p shall b e switched 5.4.6.9 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r u s e o f g l y c e r i n m e t h o d .
off. T h e c o c k p o s i t i o n s h a l l b e t h e same d u r i n g t h e entire 5.4.6.9.1 F o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o -
t i m e o f t h e test piece analysis; g e n c o n t e n t b y g l y c e r i n m e t h o d , t h e apparatus i l l u s t r a t e d
.6 t h e test pieces s h a l l b e k e p t i n t h e device at a r o o m i n F i g s . 5 . 4 . 9 . 1 - 1 , 5.4.9.1-2 o r o t h e r designs o f measur-
t e m p e r a t u r e d u r i n g 5 days. i n g m a y b e used, p r o v i d e d t h e s a m e p r i n c i p l e s o f
A l t e r n a t i v e l y , d u r i n g t h e r m o s t a t i n g o f t h e device o p e r a t i o n a n d accuracy as f o r t h e device f o r d e t e r m i n a -
flasks w i t h t h e test pieces i n a n o i l t h e r m o s t a t w i t h a n o i l t i o n o f d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n c o n t e n t a r e used. T h e test
t e m p e r a t u r e o f 4 5 ± 2 °C, t h e e x p o s u r e t i m e m a y b e piece assembly A i s used f o r testing (refer t o
reduced t o 4 8 h ; F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 2 . 2 ) . T h e test pieces w i t h o u t r u n - o n a n d r u n -
.7 after t h e e x p i r y o f t h e test piece e x p o s u r e t i m e , o f f pieces w i t h t h e l e n g t h o f a centre test piece e q u a l t o
specified i n 5.4.6.8.3.6, i n t h e device, t h e difference o f 125 m m m a y b e used f o r t h e m a n u a l a n d p a r t l y
pressure gauge l i q u i d levels (Ah) w i t h a n accuracy o f m e c h a n i z e d w e l d i n g . T h e p r e p a r a t i o n o f test piece
0,5 m m o i l h e a d s h a l l b e recorded; a s s e m b l y s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.4.6.2
.8 after d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e difference o f pressure Compensating bowl 160 DIN 12472
gauge l i q u i d levels (Ah) ( t h e test test piece s h a l l b e
removed f r o m the device i n the f o l l o w i n g manner: open
c o c k 4, thereafter cocks 3 a n d 1 (refer t o F i g . 5 . 4 . 6 . 8 . 1 )
( c o c k 4 r e m a i n s closed), detach t h e b o t t o m part o f t h e
f l a s k w i t h t h e test piece, i n c l i n e i t h o r i z o n t a l l y a n d
r e m o v e t h e test piece f r o m t h e f l a s k b y s l i g h t r o c k i n g .
5.4.6.8.4 A n a l y t i c a l procedure.
A t t h e t i m e o f t a k i n g t h e pressure gauge readings,
specified i n 5.4.6.8.3.7, t h e a i r t e m p e r a t u r e i n t h e space t
w h i l e t a k i n g t h e pressure g a u g e readings s h a l l b e
recorded. T h e t e m p e r a t u r e s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d u s i n g a
t h e r m o m e t e r w i t h a n accuracy o f ± 0,5 °C. T h e r e m o v e d
test piece s h a l l b e w e i g h e d a n d its mass m , i n g , s h a l l b e
2

d e t e r m i n e d , t o t h e nearest 0 , 0 1 g . A l l t h e r e l e v a n t data
s h a l l b e recorded.
T h e test piece v o l u m e after w e l d i n g V
testpiece,
3
i n c m , shall b e determined b y the f o l l o w i n g formula:
Heater
= m /7,85 (5.4.6.8.4-1)
'test piece 2

F i g . 5.4.6.9.1-1
w h e r e m = final m a s s o f the test piece w i t h deposited metal, i n g ;
2 Device for determination o f the diffusible h y d r o g e n content
7,85 = d e n s i t y o f l o w - c a r b o n s t e e l , i n g / c m .

One-way plug shut-off tap DIN 12541

T h e t o t a l q u a n t i t y o f t h e h y d r o g e n released V , H
3 Standard j o i n t NS 45/40 DIN 12242
i n c m , corrected t o S T P s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e
following formula:
-3 Top boundary of a measuring
V„ = 2 7 3 x 1 0 (Vf-KestpieceXM + AhJ (5.4.6.8.4-2) space with the tap closed
273 + t
where t = air temperature i nthe space while taking the pressure gauge
r e a d i n g s , i n °C;
3 Measuring tube ranged for 8 ml,
Vf - v o l u m e o f a f l a s k , i n c m ; graduated 0,1 -8 ml in 0,02 ml
3
Vest piece — v o l u m e o f t e a s t p i e c e a f t e r w e l d i n g , i n c m ; with an allowable deviation
A A = difference o fpressure gauge liquid levels, i n c m ; of 0,02 ml
A h c f = correcting factor o f the device determined for each particular
device a n d remained unchanged for all the determinations, i n c m

T h e v o l u m e a t S T P o f diffusible hydrogen i n
3
deposited m e t a l , H , i n c m p e r 1 0 0 g , s h a l l b e
D
Standard j o i n t NS 45140 DIN 12242
calculated from t h e f o l l o w i n g f o r m u l a :
F i g . 5.4.6.6.1-2
H =V x
D H 100/(w -wi)
2 (5.4.6.8.4-3) G a s burette for determination o f the diffusible h y d r o g e n content
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a n d t h e process o f b e a d w e l d i n g t h e s h a l l m e e t t h e atmospheric pressure p, i n m m o f m e r c u r y , s h a l l b e

requirements o f 5.4.6.3. measured a n d recorded. T h e temperature shall b e
5.4.6.9.2 D e s i g n o f the d e v i c e f o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f m e a s u r e d u s i n g a t h e r m o m e t e r w i t h a n accuracy o f
the diffusible hydrogen content using t h e glycerin ± 0,5 °C. T h e r e m o v e d test piece s h a l l b e w e i g h e d a n d
m e t h o d i s s h o w n i n F i g . 5.4.6.9.1-1 a n d t h e d r a w i n g o f its mass m , i n g, shall b e determined, t o the nearest 0,01 g.
2

the m a i n f u n c t i o n a l part o f the device, i.e. the gas burette 5.4.6.9.7 T h e readings o f t h e diffused h y d r o g e n
w i t h a m e a s u r i n g c a p i l l a r y t u b e a n d a stopcock, i s s h o w n v o l u m e V, i n m l , obtained a c c o r d i n g t o 5.4.6.9.5 s h a l l b e
i n F i g . 5.4.6.9.1-2. corrected t o S T P b y the f o l l o w i n g f o r m u l a :
T h e chemically pure glycerin ( w a x o i l ) shall be used
as a m e d i u m f o r c o l l e c t i n g t h e d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n V STP = VxBx273,15/760x T k (5.4.6.9.7-1)
released. where V p - the h y d r o g e n v o l m n e , i n m l , corrected to S T P ;
ST

5.4.6.9.3 U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f preparations a c c o r d i n g V - the h y d r o g e n v o l m n e determined according to the measuring

t o 5.4.6.5.3 t h e test piece s h a l l b e l o a d e d i n t o t h e gas capillary readings i n experiment performance, i n m l ;
B-p- correcting readings o f a barometer corresponding to the
burette as s h o w n i n F i g . 5.4.6.9.1-2. T h e latter i s m a d e a t m o s p h e r i c p r e s s u r e at the t i m e o f r e a d i n g s t a k i n g , i n m m o f
serviceable b y j o i n i n g the t o p a n d b o t t o m parts a n d t h e n mercury;
is f i l l e d w i t h the g l y c e r i n f r o m the c o m p e n s a t i n g b o w l t o T - 273,15 + t w h e r e t c o r r e s p o n d s to t h e temperature i n t h e s p a c e a t t h e
k c c

t i m e o f t a k i n g r e a d i n g s o f t h e d i f f u s e d h y d r o g e n v o l u m e , i n °C.
the zero scale m a r k o f the m e a s u r i n g c a p i l l a r y tube.
A f t e r filling t h e burette w i t h t h e glycerin t h e T h e v o l u m e o f d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n i n deposited
m e a s u r i n g c a p i l l a r y tube s h a l l b e isolated f r o m t h e m e t a l H , i n m l p e r 100 g , s h a l l b e calculated f r o m t h e
D

a t m o s p h e r e b y c l o s i n g the s t o p c o c k a n d the v e r y burette following formula:

shall be placed i n a water bath having a temperature o f
4 5 ±20 °C. T h i s t e m p e r a t u r e s h a l l b e k e p t constant H =V xD STP 1 0 0 / ( w — mi)
2 (5.4.6.9.7-2)
w i t h i n t h e a b o v e l i m i t s u s i n g a thermostat. T h e w a t e r where V - the h y d r o g e n v o l u m e , i n m l , corrected to S T P ;
STP

l e v e l i n the w a t e r b a t h s h a l l b e a p p r o x i m a t e l y at the l e v e l m = the final m a s s , i n g , o f the test piece w i t h deposited metal;

2

m i = t h e i n i t i a l m a s s , i n g , o f t h e t e s t p i e c e ( r e f e r t o 5.4.6.3.2).
o f the m e a s u r i n g c a p i l l a r y t u b e outlet.
5.4.6.9.4 F o u r test pieces b e i n g w e l d e d a n d prepared 5.4.6.10 C l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s b y
a c c o r d i n g t o 5.4.6.3, 5.4.6.4 a n d 5.4.6.5.3, s h a l l b e the d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n content i n t h e deposited m e t a l .
degassed s i m u l t a n e o u s l y each i n a separate m e a s u r i n g W e l d i n g consumables m a y b e classed b y t h e
device. T h e degassing t i m e f o r each test piece i s 4 8 h . R e g i s t e r w i t h t h e a s s i g n m e n t o f classification indices
5.4.6.9.5 U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f 4 8 - h o u r degassing o f H 5 , H 1 0 o r H 1 5 d e p e n d i n g o n t h e specific content o f
each test piece, t h e diffused h y d r o g e n v o l u m e V, i n m l , diffusible h y d r o g e n i n the deposited m e t a l .
s h a l l b e read f r o m t h e m e a s u r i n g c a p i l l a r y (pressure Individual and c o m m o n mean values o f the
gauge) o f t h e gas burette. A l l readings s h a l l b e t a k e n diffusible h y d r o g e n content s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d i n the test
c a r e f u l l y t o ensure that the l e v e l o f l i q u i d i n the burette i s report w h e r e i n t h e m e t h o d o f its d e t e r m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e
the s a m e as that i n the c o m p e n s a t i n g b o w l . I t i s achieved also specified.
b y changing the height o f the compensating b o w l T h e c o m m o n m e a n values f o r f o u r test pieces s h a l l
f o l l o w e d b y its securing. n o t exceed the v a l u e s g i v e n i n T a b l e 5.4.6.10. I n this case
5.4.6.9.6 A t t h e t i m e o f t a k i n g t h e pressure gauge the i n d i v i d u a l values f o r the d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n content,
readings a c c o r d i n g t o 5.4.6.9.5, t h e a i r t e m p e r a t u r e i n w h i c h exceed the r e q u i r e d i n T a b l e 5.4.6.10 b y n o t m o r e
the space t w h i l e t a k i n g the pressure gauge readings a n d
c t h a n 1 0 %, m a y b e a l l o w e d f o r t w o specimens.
Table 5.4.6.10
Diffusible h y d r o g e n content I nt h edeposited m e t a l
Index o f classification b y h y d r o g e n Diffusible h y d r o g e n content i n the deposited metal
1 3
content ( n o t m o r e t h a n 1 c m p e r 100 g o f d e p o s i t e d m e t a l ) d e t e r m i n e d b y :
3
I S O 3690 2
glycerin method

H15 15 15
H10 10 10
H5 5 Not applicable
1 3
A d d i t i o n a l i n d e x H 3 c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e m e a n v a l u e o f t h e d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n c o n t e n t ( n o t m o r e t h a n 3,0 c m p e r 100 g o f t h e d e p o s i t e d
metal) is allowed for ultra-low hydrogen welding consumables.
I n p a r a l l e l w i t h t h e m e r c u r y a n d c h r o m a t o g r a p h i c ( T C D ) m e t h o d p e r I S O 3690, t h e v a c u u m m e t h o d ( G O S T 23339, m e t h o d 2) i s a c c e p t a b l e
p r o v i d e d all the requirements o f this Section are c o m p l i e d with.
3
P r o v i d e d all the requirements o f this Section for this test m e t h o d are met.
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6 APPROVAL OF WELDING PROCEDURES

FOR STEEL STRUCTURES AND ITEMS

6.1 G E N E R A L 6.2 D E F I N r r i O N S , T E R M S A N D S Y M B O L S

6.1.1 F o r w e l d i n g o f structures subject t o t h e 6.2.1 D e f i n i t i o n s , e x p l a n a t i o n s a n d t e r m s .

R e g i s t e r t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n t h e w e l d i n g procedures F o r t h e purpose o f this Section t h e f o l l o w i n g
defined b y t h e r e l e v a n t w e l d i n g procedure specifications d e f i n i t i o n s h a v e b e e n adopted.
( W P S ) w h i c h h a v e passed q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests a n d a r e P r o d u c t i o n t e s t s m e a n t h e tests, i n c l u d i n g
a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l b e used. destructive tests, w h i c h are based o n w e l d i n g o f speci-
6.1.2 U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e agreed, t h e a p p r o v a l b y mens obtained directly i n t h e course o f product
w e l d i n g procedure q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests s h a l l b e carried o u t m a n u f a c t u r e a n d subjected t o t h e s a m e treatment, as
for preliminary W P S ( p W P S ) and f o l l o w e d b y filling i n t h e actual products. Besides, depending o n p a r t i c u l a r
t h e established f o r m s o f w e l d i n g procedure q u a l i f i c a t i o n c o n d i t i o n s a n d p o s s i b i l i t i e s , t h e specimens m a y b e c u t
records ( W P Q R ) . o u t o f e x t r a lengths ( a l l o w a n c e s ) o f structures o r b e
O n agreement w i t h the Register, the w e l d i n g procedure manufactured i n conditions identical w i t h those o f
approval scheme m a y b e used based o n carrying out pre- product manufacture and using the same W P S .
production w e l d i n g tests m e e t i n g t h e requirements o f Essential variables f o rwelding pro-
I S O 15613, as w e l l as based o n adoption o f a standard c e d u r e m e a n w e l d i n g procedure parameters w h i c h
W P S i n compliance w i t h the requirements o f I S O 15612. define scope o f w e l d i n g procedure a p p r o v a l b y t h e
6.1.3 A p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures s h a l l m e e t t h e R e g i s t e r based o n t h e w e l d i n g procedure q u a l i f i c a t i o n
requirements set f o r t h b e l o w . O n agreement w i t h t h e tests a n d stated i n t h e W P S .
Register, o n e m a y b e g u i d e d b y t h e requirements o f Welding procedure qualification re-
i n t e r n a t i o n a l a n d n a t i o n a l standards recognized b y t h e c o r d ( W P Q R ) means the documents i n the established
Register, i n c l u d i n g I S O 1 5 6 1 4 - 1 , A S M E S e c t i o n L X , b y the Register f o r m o r based o n the acceptable standards
A N S I / A W S D l . l t a k i n g i n t o account t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s rontaining complete i n f o r m a t i o n o n testing f o r approval o f
f o r t h e e x t e n t o f tests a n d r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l g i v e n b e l o w . w e l d i n g procedure. W P Q R includes t h e f o l l o w i n g forms
6.1.4 T h e d e c i s i o n o n r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e w e l d i n g (records) Details o f W e l d Test and Test Results.
procedure q u a l i f i c a t i o n test results ( W P Q R ) s u r v e y e d b y P r e - p r o d u c t i o n w e l d i n g t e s t s mean the
a n o t h e r classification society o r a n a u t h o r i z e d c o m p e t e n t tests f o r a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedure based o n t h e use
b o d y i s m a d e b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n each p a r t i c u l a r case o n o f non-standard s p e c i m e n s a n d test pieces a n d s i m u l a t i n g
t h e basis o f s u f f i c i e n c y o f s u b m i t t e d d o c u m e n t s f o r w e l d i n g i n actual p r o d u c t i o n c o n d i t i o n s .
e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e w e l d i n g procedure c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e Preliminary welding procedure spe-
requirements o f t h e present S e c t i o n . c i f i c a t i o n ( p W P S ) m e a n s W P S based o n t h e
6.1.5 I n s o m e cases t h e R e g i s t e r m a y r e q u i r e p r e v i o u s w e l d i n g experience a n d recommendations o f
a d d i t i o n a l w e l d i n g procedure testing d u r i n g p r o d u c t i o n . w e l d i n g consumables and base m e t a l manufacturers, b u t
T h i s t y p e o f testing i s resorted t o w h e n there are s o m e having n o confirmation a n d approval. Welding o f
doubts about s t a b i l i t y o f t h e p r o d u c t q u a l i t y , o r s o m e specimens f o r a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedure i s carried
changes i n t h e p r o c e d u r e parameters, o r w h e n t h e o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e p W P S .
s t a n d a r d o r p r e l i m i n a r y ( p r e - p r o d u c t i o n ) tests a r e Welding procedure qualification
insufficient, i n t h e R e g i s t e r o p i n i o n , f o r a p a r t i c u l a r t e s t s m e a n t h e tests conducted u n d e r t e c h n i c a l super-
w e l d i n g procedure. S u c h w e l d i n g procedures w i t h h i g h e r v i s i o n and w i t h i n t h e scope o f t h e R S requirements t o
probability o f deviations i n quality o f welded joints c o n f i r m t h e c a p a b i l i t y o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r t o carry o u t
include: w e l d i n g o f p a r t i c u l a r structures; t h e tests c l o s e l y s i m u l a t e
vertical d o w n w a r d welding; actual w o r k i n g c o n d i t i o n s a n d are p e r f o r m e d i n accor-
one-side ( s i n g l e side) w e l d i n g w i t h o u t b a c k i n g ( w i t h dance w i t h t h e W P S requirements.
free b a c k - f o r m a t i o n ) o f t h e w e l d b y coated electrodes o r Welding Procedure A p p r o v a l Test
f l u x cored w i r e ; C e r t i f i c a t e m e a n s t h e R S d o c u m e n t c e r t i f y i n g that
w e l d i n g processes w i t h h i g h l e v e l o f heat i n p u t t h e w e l d i n g procedure applied a t t h e s h i p y a r d o r f i r m
(electro gas arc w e l d i n g , electro slag w e l d i n g , etc.); ( m a n u f a c t u r e r o f w e l d e d structures) has passed t h e tests
w e l d i n g processes h i g h l y susceptible t o t h e q u a l i t y and is approved b y the Register for application.
o f parts a s s e m b l i n g a n d edge p r e p a r a t i o n , e.g. e l e c t r o n Welding procedure specification
b e a m a n d laser w e l d i n g . ( W P S ) means a document compiled b y the manufac-
turer o f w e l d e d structures a n d containing a l l t h e
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necessary i n f o r m a t i o n o n w e l d i n g o f a p a r t i c u l a r j o i n t , p r o c e d u r e a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r i f the last i s u s e d at

i n c l u d i n g specifications f o r m a t e r i a l s , w e l d i n g m e t h o d , o t h e r m a n u f a c t u r e r s ' o f w e l d e d structures, w h i c h shall b e
edge p r e p a r a t i o n data a n d a l l process parameters. totally identical t o those i n the W P S approved b y the
S t a n d a r d w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e means the R e g i s t e r ( w i t h o u t test p e r f o r m a n c e o r w i t h tests o f m u c h -
w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e t h a t h a s passed a l l t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n reduced scope).
tests p r o v i d e d b y t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s S e c t i o n a n d 6.2.2 D e s i g n a t i o n s .
W P S w a s a p p r o v e d b y the R e g i s t e r f o r use at the specific 6.2.2.1 T h e d e s i g n a t i o n s f o r w e l d i n g processes
m a n u f a c t u r e r o f w e l d e d structures. T h e t e r m «standard a c c o r d i n g t o I S O 4 0 6 3 shall c o r r e s p o n d t o t h o s e g i v e n
w e l d i n g procedure» t h e r e w i t h is a p p l i e d t o t h e w e l d i n g i n Table 6.2.2.1.
Table 6.2.2.1
C o r r e s p o n d i n g I S O 4063 r e f e r e n c e n u m b e r s f o r t h e w e l d i n g a n d c u t t i n g processes
Reference Another cpmmomnly
numbers used designations N a m e o f welding o r cutting processes
for the (acronymds and abbreviations)
welding for the welding processes
processes

111 M M A W (SMAW:USA) M a n u a l m e t a l arc w e l d i n g (metal arc w e l d i n g w i t h c o v e r e d electrode)

112 G r a v i t y (arc) w e l d i n g with covered electrode
114 Self-shielded tubular cored arc w e l d i n g
12 SAW S u b m e r g e d arc w e l d i n g with:
121 SAW solid wire electrode;
122 SAW strip electrode;
124 SAW metallic p o w d e r addition;
125 SAW tubular cored electrode;
126 SAW cored strip electrode

131 MIG (GMAWUSA) M e t a l inert gas (MIG) welding w i t h solid wire electrode
132 M I G welding with flux cored electrode

133 M I G welding with metal cored electrode

135 MAG (GMAW:USA) M e t a l A c t i v e G a s ( M A G ) welding w i t h flux cored electrode

136 FCAW(USA) M A G welding w i t h flux cored electrode

138 FCAW(USA) M A G w e l d i n g w i t h m e t a l cored electrode; g a s m e t a l arc w e l d i n g u s i n g active g a s a n d m e t a l c o r e d electrode

14 TIG (GTAW:USA) G a s - s h i e l d e d arc w e l d i n g w i t h n o n - c o n s u m a b l e t u n g s t e n electrode:
141 TIG (GTAW:USA) T u n g s t e n inert g a s T I G w e l d i n g w i t h s o l i d filler material (wire/rod);
142 TIG (GTAW:USA) Autogenous T I G welding;
143 TIG (GTAW:USA) T I G w e l d i n g w i t h t u b u l a r c o r e d filler material (wire/rod).
15 — P l a s m a arc w e l d i n g :
151
— Plasma M I G welding;
152
— P o w d e r p l a s m a arc welding.
31 O G W (USA) Oxyfuel gas welding:
311 O G W (USA) Oxyacetylene welding;
312 O G W (USA) Oxypropane welding;
313 O G W (USA) Oxyhydrogen welding.

51 — Electron b e a m welding

52 LBW (USA) Laser welding

72
— Electroslag welding
73
— Electrogas welding
8
— Cutting and gouging:
81
— flame cutting;
82
— arc cutting;
821
— air arc cutting;
822
— o x y g e n arc cutting;
83
— p l a s m a cutting;
84
— aser cutting;
86
— flame gouging;
87
— arc g o u g i n g ;
871
— air arc g o u g i n g ;
872
— o x y g e n arc g o u g i n g ;
88
— plasma gouging.
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6.2.2.2 A p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures and assign­ nb — w e l d i n g w i t h o u t b a c k i n g ;

i n g o f the r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l o n the basis o f test results m b — welding w i t h backing;
m a y b e d o n e w i t h reference t o base m e t a l g r o u p s o f gb — w e l d i n g w i t h gas b a c k i n g ;
typical composition i n compliance w i t h international gg — w e l d i n g w i t h b a c k g o u g i n g o r b a c k g r i n d i n g
standard I S O / T R 1 5 6 0 8 as g i v e n i n T a b l e 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 1 . o f welds;
6.2.2.3 W h e n e x e c u t i n g the d o c u m e n t a t i o n related t o ng — welding without (no) back gouging or withont
the a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures, i t i s r e c o m m e n d e d (no) back grinding o f welds.
t o u s e c o d i n g o f w e l d e d j o i n t types as f o l l o w s : 6.2.2.4 W e l d i n g conditions applied t o the w e l d i n g o f
B W — butt weld; test pieces and range o f a p p r o v a l f o r w e l d i n g procedures
T W — T-weld w i t h full penetration; shall b e specified w i t h reference t o u n i f i e d w e l d i n g
F W — fillet w e l d ; positions, t h e designations f o r w h i c h are given i n
ss — single-side w e l d i n g ( w e l d i n g f r o m o n e side); A p p e n d i x 2 t o Section 4 according t o I S O 6 9 4 7 .
bs — w e l d i n g from b o t h sides; 6.2.2.5 S y m b o l s o f components o f gas and gas m i x t u ­
s r — s i n g l e r u n w e l d i n g ( f o r a j o i n t w e l d e d from o n e res used i n w e l d i n g ( w e l d i n g processes 1 3 1 , 1 3 5 , 1 3 6 , 1 3 7 ,
o r b o t h sides); 141 a n d 1 5 ) s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f I S O 14175
m r — m u l t i r u n w e l d i n g ( f o r a j o i n t w e l d e d f r o m one and a r e g i v e n i n T a b l e 6.2.2.5.
o r b o t h sides);
Table 6.2.2.5
C l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f p r o c e s s g a s e s f o r f u s i o n w e l d i n g a n d a l l i e d p r o c e s s e s a c c o r d i n g t o I S O 14175

Symbol Components i nnominal percentage o f volume

Main group Subgroup Oxidizing Inert Reducing L o w reactivity

C0 2 o 2
Ar He H 2 N 2

I 1 100
2 100
3 balance 0 , 5 « H e « 95
Ml 1 0,5«CO «5 2 balance 1
0,5«H «5 2

2 0,5«CO «5 2 balance 1

1
3 0,5«O « 3 2 balance
4 0,5«CO «5 2 15 < C 0 « 2 5 2 balance 1

M2 0 5 < C0 «15 2 balance 1

1 15 < C 0 « 2 5 2 balance 1

2 3 < 0 « 10
2 balance 1

1
3 0,5 < C 0 « 5 2 3 <O «10 2 balance
4 5 < C0 «15 2 0,5«O «3 2 balance 1

1
5 5 < C0 «15 2 3 <O «10 2 balance
1
6 15 < C 0 « 2 5 2 0,5«O «3 2 balance
1
7 15 < C 0 « 2 5 2 3 <O «10 2 balance
M3 1 25 < C O « 5 0 2 balance 1

2 10 < 0 2 « 1 5 balance 1

1
3 25 < C O « 5 0 2 2<O «10 2 balance
4 5 < C0 «25 2 10 < 0 « 1 5 2 balance 1

1
5 25 < C O « 5 0 2 10 < 0 « 1 5 2 balance
С 1 100
2 balance 0,5«O «30 2

R 1 balance 1
0,5«H «15 2

2 balance 1
15«H «50 2

N 1 balance 1
100
2 balance 1
0,5 « N «5 2

1
3 balance 5 < N «50
2

4 balance 1
0,5«H «10 2 0,5«N «5 2

5 0,5«H «50 2 balance

0 1 100
G a s mixtures containing components not listed, o rmixtures outside the composition ranges listed

^ o r the p u r p o s e o f this classification, a r g o n m a y b e substituted partially o r completely b y helium,

^ w o g a s mixtures w i t h the s a m e Z-classification m a y not b e interchangeable.
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6.3 T Y P E S O F W E L D E D J O I N T T E S T P I E C E S 6.3.1.2 T h e test piece f o r a b u t t - w e l d e d j o i n t i n

AND R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O RT H E I R P R E P A R A T I O N plates s h a l l b e prepared i n accordance w i t h F i g . 6.3.1.2.

6.3.1 C l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f test pieces, t h e i r p u r p o s e

and dimensions.
6.3.1.1 G e n e r a l .
6.3.1.1.1 W e l d i n g procedure q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests s h a l l
b e carried o u t w i t h u s e o f w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces t h a t
m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e present S e c t i o n . W e l d i n g o f
test pieces s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d b y w e l d e r s w h o u n d e r t o o k
t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e test s a t i s f a c t o r i l y a n d w e r e
q u a l i f i e d f o r t h e appropriate range o f q u a l i f i c a t i o n f o r
w e l d i n g o f structures subject t o t h e R S t e c h n i c a l
supervision i n compliance w i t h the requirements o f
Section 4 .
N o t e . O n agreement w i t h the Register it i spermitted that b o t h
approval tests for w e l d e r s a n d w e l d i n g procedure qualification tests
m a y b e d o n e together. I n this case, the results o ftesting for approval
of w e l d i n g procedure p e r f o r m e d b y the w e l d e r t o b e certified m a y b e
considered a s v a l i d for practical tests o f welders.

6.3.1.1.2 L e n g t h o r n u m b e r o f test pieces shall b e

sufficient t o a l l o w all required qualification tests t o b e carried
out i n compliance w i t h the requirements stated bellow.
A d d i t i o n a l test pieces, o r l o n g e r test pieces t h a n t h e
m i n i m u m size, m a y b e prepared i n o r d e r t o a l l o w f o r
F i g . 6.3.1.2 T e s t p i e c e f o r a b u t t - w e l d e d j o i n t i n p l a t e s :
e x t r a and/or f o r re-testing specimens i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 1 - rolling direction for plates impact tested
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e present S e c t i o n . i n t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l d i r e c t i o n KV ( l o n g i t u d i n a l s p e c i m e n s ) ;
L

6.3.1.1.3 F o r a l l test pieces except b r a n c h connec- 2 - rolling direction for plates impact tested
t i o n s a n d f i l l e t w e l d s (refer t o F i g . 6 . 3 . 1 . 4 ) t h e m a t e r i a l i n t h e t r a n s v e r s e d i r e c t i o n KV ( t r a n s v e r s e s p e c i m e n s ) ;
T

a a n d b - test p i e c e d i m e n s i o n s adopted d e p e n d i n g
thickness s h a l l b e t h e same f o r b o t h plates/pipes t o b e
on a welding process:
welded. a > 150 m m , b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 3t a n d b > 3 5 0 m m ,
I f r e q u i r e d b y t h e test extent, t h e d i r e c t i o n o f plate b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 6t f o r m a n u a l a n d s e m i - a u t o m a t i c w e l d i n g ;
r o l l i n g s h a l l b e m a r k e d o n t h e test piece w h e n i m p a c t a > 2 0 0 m m a n d b > 1000 m m f o r a u t o m a t i c w e l d i n g ;
t - thickness o f the test p i e c e
tests a r e r e q u i r e d t o b e t a k e n i n t h e heat-affected z o n e
(HAZ).
T h e thickness and/or p i p e o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r o f t h e N o t e s : 1. W h e n testing automatic single-side w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e s a t
specialized assembling a n d welding stands provided with clamping
test pieces s h a l l b e selected i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e d e v i c e s , t h e t e s t p i e c e l e n g t h s h a l l n o t b e l e s s t h a n 3000 m m .
requirements o f 6.4 f o r the range o f approval f o r the 2. W h e n t e s t i n g a u t o m a t i c v e r t i c a l w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e s , i n c l u d i n g
p W P S t o be qualified. forced w e l d formation, t h e test p i e c e length shall correspond t o
technical capabilities o f the equipment applied i n production.
6.3.1.1.4 E d g e p r e p a r a t i o n a n d w e l d i n g o f test pieces
s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e p W P S t o b e Strips f o r butt-welded test pieces f r o m rolled plates
q u a l i f i e d . I n s o d o i n g , t h e general c o n d i t i o n s o f w e l d i n g shall b e prepared t a k i n g i n t o account the last r o l l i n g direc-
i n p r o d u c t i o n f o r process p r o c e d u r e subject t o t h e t i o n and a x i a l orientation o f specimens f o r impact test, t h e
Register approval shall be met. test results f o r w h i c h are g i v e n i n accompanying documents
6.3.1.1.5 W e l d i n g o f w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces a n d for the base m e t a l (refer also t o Table 6.4.4.7.4). F o r impact
testing o f test specimens s h a l l b e w i t n e s s e d b y t h e R S tests o f r o l l e d products w i t h t h e use o f l o n g i t u d i n a l
surveyor. specimens, KV (as a rule, f o r a l l h u l l structural steels o f
L

6.3.1.1.6 W h e r e tack w e l d s a n d crater r e w e l d i n g n o r m a l a n d higher strength) t h e test pieces are w e l d e d i n

("stop-restart" operation) are used i n t h e w e l d i n g such a w a y , that the w e l d is perpendicular t o the direction o f
procedure subject t o a p p r o v a l b y t h e Register, t h e y s h a l l last r o l l i n g . I n impact tests o f r o l l e d products u s i n g
b e i n c l u d e d i n t h e test l e n g t h . transverse specimens, KV t h e w e l d shall b e parallel t o
T

6.3.1.1.7 W h e r e t h e p W P S subject t o q u a l i f i c a t i o n the direction o f last rolling (as a rule, f o r high-strength

does n o t p r o v i d e f o r edge dressing t o r e m o v e shop steels a n d steels o f i m p r o v e d w e l d a b i l i t y ) .
p r i m e r , t h e latter s h a l l b e applied t o t h e test piece 6.3.1.3 W e l d i n g procedures f o r b u t t j o i n t i n p i p e are
elements t o be butted, a n d its thickness shall be a p p r o v e d o n t h e basis o f tests u s i n g t h e test piece w h i c h
adequately m e a s u r e d a n d stated i n t h e test report. is prepared i n accordance w i t h F i g . 6.3.1.3.
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U s e o f T - j o i n t test piece i n p l a t e w i t h o u t edge

preparation is limited b y the following conditions a n d
requirements:
a p p l i e d w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s are o f special p u r p o s e
t y p e and n o t u s e d f o r w e l d i n g b u t t j o i n t s i n p r o d u c t i o n ;
the g i v e n p r o c e d u r e p r e v a i l s i n p r o d u c t i o n a n d i t s
approval w i t h i n t h e range o f approval for butt joints is
inexpedient t o perform;
approval cannot b e performed w i t h i n limitations for
the r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l ;
f o r a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures f o r f i l l e t w e l d s
F i g . 6.3.1.3 T e s t p i e c e f o r a b u t t - w e l d e d j o i n t i n p i p e : w i t h deep p e n e t r a t i o n (rated t h i c k n e s s o f the f i l l e t w e l d
a > 150 m m - h a l f o f t h e t e s t p i e c e l e n g t h ; exceeds the n o m i n a l one);
D - outside pipe diameter;
t - wall thickness o fthe pipe;
upon the Register requirement f o r the approval o f
1 - e d g e p r e p a r a t i o n a n d fit-up a s d e t a i l e d i n t h e p W P S w e l d i n g procedures f o r s i n g l e - r u n f i l l e t w e l d s w i t h o u t
r e m o v a l o f the s h o p p r i m e r .
F o r pipes w i t h outside diameter exceeding 5 0 0 m m the 6 . 3 . 1 . 5 W e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e s f o r corner, T - a n d
approval o f m a n u a l and semi-automatic w e l d i n g procedures c r u c i f o r m j o i n t s i n p l a t e w i t h f u l l p e n e t r a t i o n a r e
m a y b e obtained b y the results o f testing the butt j o i n t s i n a p p r o v e d o n t h e basis o f testing t h e T - j o i n t test piece,
plates carried o u t i n identical conditions (refer t o t h e w h i c h i s prepared i n accordance w i t h F i g . 6.3.1.5.
requirements for w e l d i n g positions listed i n Table 6.6.3.2
and t o other parameters o f t h e range o f approval i n
accordance w i t h 6 . 6 . 1 , 6.6.2, 6.6.3 and 6.6.4).
N o t e . T h e manufacturer o n agreement w i t h the R S s u r v e y o r is
entitled t o c h a n g e the location o f the test piece t o suit the particular
features o f actual w e l d e d joints. F o r instance, a b o x - s h a p e d test piece
m a y b e u s e d i n s t e a d o f t h e p i p e , etc.

6.3.1.4 W e l d i n g procedures f o r corner, t e e ( T - ) a n d

c r u c i f o r m j o i n t s f i l l e t - w e l d e d i n plate a r e a p p r o v e d o n
the basis o f testing t h e T - j o i n t test piece, w h i c h i s
prepared i n accordance w i t h F i g . 6.3.1.4.

F i g . 6.3.1.5 T h e t e s t p i e c e o f a T - j o i n t i n p l a t e w i t h f u l l p e n e t r a t i o n :
w e b d e p t h а > 3 г , m i n i m u m v a l u e 150 m m ;
2

f l a n g e w i d t h b^3h, m i n i m u m v a l u e 1 5 0 m m ;
ti - f l a n g e t h i c k n e s s ;
t - web thickness;
2

test p i e c e l e n g t h L > 350 m m , b u t n o l e s s t h a n 6 m a x { f i a n d t ) 2

for manual and semi-automatic welding and 1000 m m

for automatic welding;
F i g . 6.3.1.4 1 - e d g e p r e p a r a t i o n a n d fit-up a s d e t a i l e d i n t h e p W P S
Test piece for a fillet-welded T-joint without edge preparation:
w e b d e p t h а > 3 г , m i n i m u m v a l u e 150 m m ;
2

f l a n g e w i d t h 6 > 3 f i , m i n i m u m v a l u e 150 m m ;
ti - f l a n g e t h i c k n e s s ;
6.3.1.6 W e l d i n g procedures f o r p i p e a n d b r a n c h
2 t - web thickness; c o n n e c t i o n s a r e a p p r o v e d o n the basis o f testing the test
test p i e c e l e n g t h L > 350 m m , b u t n o l e s s t h a n 6 m a x { f i a n d t ) 2 piece f o r a b r a n c h c o n n e c t i o n w h i c h i s prepared i n
for m a n u a l and semi-automatic welding a n d 1000 m m
accordance w i t h F i g . 6.3.1.6.
for automatic welding
6.3.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r p r e p a r a t i o n o f w e l d e d
j o i n t t e s t pieces.
N о t e . I n case o f approval o f automatic welding procedures for
framing a t specialized assembling and welding stands provided with
6.3.2.1 General.
c l a m p i n g d e v i c e s a n d e n s u r i n g fillet w e l d i n g f r o m b o t h s i d e s 6 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 1 Test pieces s h a l l b e w e l d e d m e e t i n g t h e
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y , t h e t e s t l e n g t h s h a l l b e n o t l e s s t h a n 3000 m m . following requirements:
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6.3.2.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r w e l d i n g procedure a n d
p r e p a r a t i o n o f test pieces.
6 . 3 . 2 . 2 . 1 P r e h e a t i n g is o n l y used i f i t is specified i n
p W P S for the given material. B u t even i f the preheating
is n o t used, t h e R S s u r v e y o r has t h e r i g h t t o r e q u i r e
w e l d i n g o f j o i n t test pieces t o b e d o n e w i t h s i m u l a t i o n o f
temperature conditions corresponding to the m i n i m u m
a m b i e n t a i r t e m p e r a t u r e , at w h i c h w e l d i n g j o b s are
p e r m i t t e d i n accordance w i t h t h e p W P S .
6.3.2.2.2 O n e s h a l l m e e t t h e p W P S r e q u i r e m e n t s , i f
any, w i t h respect t o interbead (interpass) t e m p e r a t u r e .
I f p W P S does n o t specify measures i n c o n t r o l o f t h i s
parameter, t h e t e m p e r a t u r e i n w e l d i n g o f test pieces s h a l l
be k e p t w i t h i n l i m i t s n o r m a l l y o b s e r v e d i n practice. T h e
actual data o f interpass t e m p e r a t u r e m e a s u r e m e n t s are
F i g . 6.3.1.6 T e s t p i e c e f o r a b r a n c h c o n n e c t i o n : entered i n t o t h e specification o f w e l d e d j o i n t tests.
a > 150 m m ;
Z>i - o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r o f t h e m a i n p i p e ; N o t e . I n case o f deviation o f the test p i e c e d i m e n s i o n s f r o m
ti - w a l l t h i c k n e s s o f t h e m a i n p i p e ; v a l u e s r e q u i r e d b y 6.3.1 o n e s h a l l t a k e i n t o a c c o u n t t h e c h a n g e i n h e a t
D - outside diameter o f the branch pipe;
2
removal conditions to m e e t the requirements with respect to interpass
t - wall thickness o f the branch pipe; temperature, as stated above.
2

<x - b r a n c h a n g l e ; 6.3.2.2.3 T h e w e l d i n g parameters s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h

e d g e p r e p a r a t i o n a n d fit-up a s d e t a i l e d i n t h e p W P S
t h e p W P S r e q u i r e m e n t s . Besides, t h e w e l d i n g o f test
pieces s h a l l b e carried o u t f o r t h e m o s t u n f a v o u r a b l e set
edge p r e p a r a t i o n a n d t h e fit-up s h a l l be as detailed i n o f w e l d i n g parameters, e.g. at m a x i m u m v a l u e s o f
the p W P S ; w e l d i n g c u r r e n t a n d heat i n p u t ( i n cases, w h e n i m p a c t
t h e test piece is j o i n e d a n d h e l d b y tack w e l d s t o testing is r e q u i r e d ) . N o n - o b s e r v a n c e o f t h i s test c o n d i t i o n
p r o v i d e t h e correct gap a n d g r o o v e angle; requires a d d i t i o n a l v a l i d a t i o n and, i f t h i s is n o t a v a i l a b l e
t h e tack w e l d s s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d i n t h e w e l d l e n g t h i f or n o t correct, t h e R e g i s t e r has t h e r i g h t t o r e q u i r e from
t h i s corresponds t o n o r m a l c o n d i t i o n s i n p r o d u c t i o n ; t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o f w e l d e d structures l i m i t a t i o n o f w e l d
unless otherwise stated, the rolling direction o n the test c o n d i t i o n s (heat i n p u t ) i n p W P S d o w n t o v a l u e s a c t u a l l y
piece o f b u t t j o i n t i n plates shall be i n compliance w i t h the o b s e r v e d i n t h e tests a n d c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e range o f
requirements o f Table 6.4.4.7.4 as regards the o r i e n t a t i o n o f approval.
rolled products f o r the impact test specimens; 6.3.2.2.4 H e a t treatment o f w e l d e d j o i n t s s h a l l be
after w e l d i n g 5 0 m m o f each e n d o f t h e test pieces o f p e r f o r m e d only, i f i t is specified b y p W P S . I n this case the
b u t t j o i n t s i n plates a n d T - j o i n t s are discarded. actual conditions o f the w e l d e d j o i n t test piece heat
6.3.2.1.2 W e l d i n g o f T - j o i n t test piece i n plates treatment s h a l l b e selected a i m i n g at the m o s t u n f a v o u r a b l e
w i t h o u t edge p r e p a r a t i o n s h a l l m e e t t h e f o l l o w i n g v e r s i o n f r o m the p o i n t o f v i e w o f o b t a i n i n g the required
requirements: properties o f t h e w e l d e d j o i n t (refer also t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t
T - j o i n t test piece i n plates s h a l l b e assembled a n d o f 6 . 6 . 3 . 1 0 c o n c e r n i n g t h e range o f a p p r o v a l ) .
p o s i t i o n e d e d g e w i s e so as t o constitute a tee-assembly 6.3.2.2.5 W e l d i n g o f test pieces s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d ,
w i t h n o clearance; as far as possible, w i t h t h e use o f p r o d u c t i o n e q u i p m e n t
as far as possible t h e plates s h a l l b e o f a s u f f i c i e n t and i n workshop conditions.
size t o ensure a reasonable heat d i s t r i b u t i o n ;
the requirements o f qualified w e l d i n g procedure for
w e l d i n g w i t h o u t r e m o v a l o f t h e shop p r i m e r s h a l l be 6.4 R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R T E S T P I E C E S E X A M I N A T I O N ,
f u l l y m e t . S h o p p r i m e r t h i c k n e s s s h a l l b e measured, a n d TEST SPECIMENS PREPARATION
t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f shop p r i m e r o n t h e edges o f t h e test AND TEST RESULTS EVALUATION
piece t o b e w e l d e d s h a l l b e m a r k e d i n t h e test report;
t h e test piece s h a l l b e fillet w e l d e d from o n e side 6.4.1 E x t e n t o f t h e t e s t pieces e x a m i n a t i o n a n d
o n l y . F o r m a n u a l a n d s e m i - a u t o m a t i c w e l d i n g , t h e stop testing.
a n d restart p o s i t i o n s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d i n t h e test l e n g t h 6 . 4 . 1 . 1 E a c h test piece after w e l d i n g s h a l l b e
a n d s h a l l b e c l e a r l y m a r k e d f o r subsequent e x a m i n a t i o n . subjected t o t e s t i n g w i t h i n t h e scope o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
6.3.2.1.3 F o r b u t t j o i n t test pieces i n plates i t is specified i n T a b l e 6 . 4 . 1 . 1 . A t t h e s a m e t i m e t h e w e l d e d
allowed to overlap positions o f P A (flat) and j o i n t s testing, test specimens p r e p a r a t i o n a n d test results
P E ( o v e r h e a d ) w e l d i n g o f a s i n g l e test piece as o f actual evaluation shall meet the requirements given below.
structure.
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Table 6.4.1.1
Requirements for extent o ftesting for approval o fwelding procedures

Nos. T y p e o f w e l d e d test piece T y p e o f test Extent o f testing

1 Butt joint i n plate a n d pipe — refer t o Visual testing 100% o f w e l d length

1
F i g s . 6.3.1.2 a n d 6.3.1.3 Radiographic o rultrasonic testing 100% o f w e l d length
2
Surface crack detection 100% o f w e l d length
Transverse tensile test 2 specimens
3
Transverse b e n d test 4 specimens
4
I m p a c t test F r o m 3 t o 8 series o f 3 specimens e a c h
5
Hardness test Required
Macro examination 1 transverse macrosection

2 T-joints i n plate with edge preparation Visual testing 100% o fweld length
2
( w i t h f u l l p e n e t r a t i o n ) , r e f e r t o F i g . 6.3.1.5. Surface crack detection 100% o fweld length
Pipe branching node with edge Ultrasonic testing 1 , 6
100% o fweld length
preparation o n branch to b e welded o n Hardness test 5
1 or 2 specimens required 7

( d o u b l e t e e - b u t t j o i n t ) , r e f e r t o F i g . 6.3.1.6 Macro examination 2 o r3 transverse specimens required 7

8
Additional tests

3 T-joints i nplate without edge preparation Visual testing 100% o f w e l d length

2
( f i l l e t / j o i n t ) , r e f e r t o F i g . 6.3.1.4. Surface crack detection 100% o f w e l d length
5 7
Pipe branching node without edge Hardness test 1 or 2 specimens required
preparation o n branch to b e welded Macro examination 2 o r3 transverse specimens required 7

( w i t h o u t p e n e t r a t i o n ) , r e f e r t o F i g . 6.3.1.6 Fructure test R e q u i r e d for the test piece o f a joint i n plate

8
Additional tests

' U l t r a s o n i c t e s t i n g s h a l l n o t b e u s e d a t b a s e m e t a l t h i c k n e s s e s t < 10 m m , a s w e l l a s f o r a u s t e n i t i c a n d a u s t e n i t i c s t a i n l e s s s t e e l s ( g r o u p s 8
a n d 10 a c c o r d i n g t o I S O / T R 15608).
P e n e t r a n t testing o rmagnetic particle testing. F o r non-magnetic materials, penetrant testing.
3
I n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 6.4.4.2.
" i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 6.4.4.4.
5
H a r d n e s s t e s t i s r e q u i r e d i f p r e s c r i b e d b y r e q u i r e m e n t s i n 6.4.4.5.
^ o r o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r D « 50 m m n o u l t r a s o n i c test i s r e q u i r e d . F o r o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r D > 50 m m a n d w h e r e i t i s n o t t e c h n i c a l l y p o s s i b l e t o
carry out ultrasonic testing, a radiographic testing shall b e carried out o n the m a x i m u m w e l d length available.
7
I n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e l o c a t i o n o f t e s t s p e c i m e n s f o r t e s t s a c c o r d i n g t o F i g s . 6.4.2-2 t o 6.4.2-5.
8
I n cases w h e n the w e l d i n g procedure according t o p W P S i sn o t subjected t o a p p r o v a l testing b y other m e t h o d s , additional tests t o c h e c k
the m e c h a n i c a l properties ( m e c h a n i c a l tests) shall b e c o n d u c t e d o n a b u t t j o i n t test p i e c e w i t h identical e d g e preparation.

6.4.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r l o c a t i o n a n d t a k i n g o f t e s t G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r c a r r y i n g o u t a n d basic p a r a ­
specimens for m e c h a n i c a l tests. m e t e r s o f n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing o f the w e l d e d j o i n t test
Test specimens f o r m e c h a n i c a l tests s h a l l b e t a k e n pieces s h a l l b e i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 3 . 2 , P a r t X T V
after a l l n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing ( N D T ) h a s b e e n carried "Welding" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d
o u t and w h i c h h a s passed the r e l e v a n t i n s p e c t i o n criteria Construction o f Sea-Going Ships taking into account o f
f o r t h e N D T m e t h o d ( s ) u s e d w i t h i n t h e scope o f the a d m i s s i b l e i m p e r f e c t i o n s f o r A c c e p t a n c e Q u a l i t y
r e q u i r e m e n t s specified i n T a b l e 6 . 4 . 1 . 1 . I t i s acceptable L e v e l (refer t o 6.4.3.2).
t o t a k e the test specimens f r o m l o c a t i o n s a v o i d i n g areas 6.4.3.2 I n case i t c o m p l i e s w i t h t h e c o n t r a c t u a l
w h i c h h a v e i m p e r f e c t i o n s w i t h i n t h e acceptance l i m i t s r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d specifications f o r m a n u f a c t u r i n g spe­
f o r the N D T m e t h o d ( s ) used. cific p r o d u c t s , the assessment o f the test p i e c e o f w e l d e d
Test specimens f o r m e c h a n i c a l tests s h a l l b e t a k e n i n j o i n t u n d e r N D T results s h a l l b e carried o u t u p t o
accordance w i t h F i g s . 6 . 4 . 2 - 1 — 6.4.2-5. Acceptance Quality L e v e l В according t o I S O 5817. T h e
6.4.3 N o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g . r e d u c t i o n criteria d o w n t o A c c e p t a n c e Q u a l i t y L e v e l С i s
6.4.3.1 Test pieces s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d b y v i s u a l a n d t h e r e w i t h a d m i s s a b l e f o r e x t e r n a l i m p e r f e c t i o n s asso­
b y n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing p r i o r t o t h e cutting o f test ciated w i t h oversized welds (excessive height a n d
s p e c i m e n i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 6 . 4 . 4 . 1 . I n case that b r e a d t h o f a b u t t w e l d r e i n f o r c e m e n t , excess t h r o a t
a n y p o s t - w e l d heat t r e a t m e n t i s r e q u i r e d o r specified, t h i c k n e s s o f a f i l l e t w e l d , excessive r e i n f o r c e m e n t o f a
n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d after heat s i n g l e — side b u t t w e l d r o o t ) . A l l o w e d i s the assessment
treatment. F o r h i g h - s t r e n g t h steels m e e t i n g t h e r e q u i r e ­ criteria d o w n g r a d i n g t o A c c e p t a n c e Q u a l i t y L e v e l С f o r
m e n t s o f 3.16, P a r t X I I I " M a t e r i a l s " o f the R u l e s f o r the e x t e r n a l i m p e r f e c t i o n s as p e r w e l d d i m e n s i o n s i n excess
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships a n d (excess i n h e i g h t and b r e a d t h r e i n f o r c e m e n t ) .
h a v i n g specified m i n i m u m y i e l d s t r e n g t h o f 4 2 0 M P a D u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n b y specific N D T m e t h o d s t h e
and a b o v e , t h e N D T s h a l l b e d e l a y e d f o r a m i n i m u m o f r e q u i r e m e n t s o f I S O 1 7 6 3 5 t o Test Class a n d Q u a l i t y
48 h after welding, unless heat treatment has been carried out. L e v e l shall be comply:
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Discard

F i g . 6.4.2-3 L o c a t i o n o f t e s t s p e c i m e n s i n t h e t e s t p i e c e
o f a fillet-welded T-joint i n plates f o r m e c h a n i c a l tests:
1 - d i s c a r d 50 m m ;
2 - m a c r o test specimen;
Discard 3 - m a c r o a n d hardness test specimen
(combined i n one specimen);
4 - welding direction;
5 - fracture test specimens
Weld

F i g . 6.4.2-1 L o c a t i o n o f t e s t s p e c i m e n s i n t h e t e s t p i e c e
of a butt-welded j o i n t f o rm e c h a n i c a l tests:
Ti a n d T - t r a n s v e r s e t e n s i l e t e s t s p e c i m e n s ;
2

P i a n d P - transverse face b e n d test s p e c i m e n s

3

or t w o side b e n d test s p e c i m e n s ;
2P a n d P - transverse root b e n d test s p e c i m e n s
4

or t w o side b e n d test s p e c i m e n s ;
L - longitudinal tensile test specimen, i f required;
KVWM - C h a r p y V - n o t c h i m p a c t test s p e c i m e n s
(notch i nw e l d metal);
KVFL - C h a r p y V - n o t c h i m p a c t t e s t s p e c i m e n s
(notch o n f u s i o n line);
КУ г - C h a r p y V - n o t c h i m p a c t t e s t s p e c i m e n s
Ш

(notch i n H A Z ) ;
M - m a c r o e x a m i n a t i o n a n d hardness test specimens;
t - thickness o f the test piece
F i g . 6.4.2-4 L o c a t i o n o f t e s t s p e c i m e n s i n t h e t e s t p i e c e
Weld top ( 1 2 h position) o f a T-joint i n plates w i t h full penetration f o r m e c h a n i c a l tests:
for welding positions Zone 1: 1 — d i s c a r d 50 m m ;
PF, P G , H - L 0 4 5 1 transverse tensile test specimen
2 — m a c r o test specimen;
2 transverse bend test specimens
and J - L 0 4 5 3 — m a c r o a n d hardness test s p e c i m e n
Z o n e 2: > P impact test (combined i n one specimen);
specimens and a d d i t i o n a l 4 — welding direction
test specimens if required

to perform Quality L e v e l В examination b y visual

testing as p e r I S O 5 8 1 7 N D T m e t h o d s i n accordance
Z o n e 3: w i t h I S O 1 7 6 3 7 ( T e s t Class i s n o t regulated);
1 transverse tensile test specimen
2 transverse bend test specimens to p e r f o r m magnetic particle testing o f Quality L e v e l
2 X i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h I S O 2 3 2 7 8 , test m e t h o d s s h a l l b e
Zone • carried o u t i n accordance w i t h I S O 1 7 6 3 8 ( T e s t Class i s
1 macro test specimen n o t regulated);
1 hardness test specimen
( i n t e g r a t i o n test is allowed) to p e r f o r m radiographic testing o f Acceptance Q u a l i t y
L e v e l 1 i n compliance w i t h 10675-1, test methods shall b e
F i g . 6.4.2-2 L o c a t i o n o f t e s t s p e c i m e n s i n t h e t e s t p i e c e
o f a butt-welded j o i n t i n p i p e s f o rm e c h a n i c a l tests
carried o u t i n accordance w i t h I S O 17636 (Test Class B ) ;
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L i

F i g . 6.4.4.1-2 T r a n s v e r s e s p e c i m e n f r o m a b u t t j o i n t i n p i p e s
f o r tensile test:
L - greatest w e l d w i d t h (weld top);
S

L ^ L + 60 m m — p a r a l l e l test l e n g t h ;
C S

Lq — g a u g e l e n g t h ; b — w i d t h o f t h e p a r a l l e l t e s t l e n g t h i s d e f i n e d a s follows:
6 = 6 m m f o r £ > « 5 0 m m , b = 1 2 m m f o r 5 0 < D « 168,3 m m
a n d b - 2 5 m m f o r D > 168,3 m m ;
bi > ( 6 + 12) m m — w i d t h o f t h e s p e c i m e n g r i p p i n g p a r t ;
F i g . 6.4.2-5 L o c a t i o n o f t e s t s p e c i m e n s i n t h e t e s t p i e c e t — thickness o f specimen; й>25 m m — transition radius
s

o f a b r a n c h connection for m e c h a n i c a l tests:

A i (12 h ) m a c r o a n d h a r d n e s s t e s t s p e c i m e n
(combined i n one specimen);
A (6 h ) m a c r o a n d h a r d n e s s t e s t s p e c i m e n
F i g . 6.4.4.1-3, b). I n this case l o c a t i o n o f each s p e c i m e n
(combined i n one specimen); s h a l l b e i n d i c a t e d i n the test report.
В (9 h ) o r B j (3 h ) — m a c r o t e s t s p e c i m e n

УШУ
t o p e r f o r m u l t r a s o n i c testing o f Q u a l i t y L e v e l 2 as
per I S O 11666 (refer t o 3.4.6, Part X I V " W e l d i n g " o f the
Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-
G o i n g S h i p s ) , the test p r o c e d u r e i n accordance w i t h I S O
1 7 6 4 0 (testing l e v e l B ) .
6.4.4. M e c h a n i c a l tests.
6.4.4.1 T e n s i l e test. F i g . 6.4.4.1-3 E x a m p l e s h o w i n g t h e p o s i t i o n o f t e s t s p e c i m e n s
T w o transverse tensile s p e c i m e n s t a k e n f r o m the test in w e l d e d joint section:
pieces f o r b u t t j o i n t s i n plate a n d p i p e h a v i n g d i m e n s i o n s a - t e s t i n g o f b a s e m e t a l f u l l s e c t i o n t - t;s

b - testing o f s e v e r a l s p e c i m e n s i n section f o r t > 30 m m

as s h o w n i n F i g . 6 . 4 . 4 . 1 - 1 o r 6.4.4.1-2 s h a l l b e tested.

F o r pipes D > 5 0 m m outside diameter, t h e w e l d

reinforcement shall b e removed o n both faces t o give the test
1 specimen a thickness equal t o the w a l l thickness o f the pipe.
F o r pipes Z ) < 5 0 m m o u t s i d e diameter, a n d w h e n
f u l l section s m a l l d i a m e t e r pipes a r e used, t h e w e l d
reinforcement m a y b e left u n d r e s s e d o n t h e i n s i d e
surface o f the p i p e .
I f for w e l d i n g o f test pieces the w e l d i n g consumables
w e r e used, w h i c h h a v e n o Certificate o f A p p r o v a l f o r
W e l d i n g Consumables, o n e o r t w o (depending o n t h e
w e l d i n g process) longitudinal round tensile test specimens
w i t h 10 m m diameter o f effective part shall b e additionally
F i g . 6.4.4.1-1 T r a n s v e r s e s p e c i m e n f o r t e n s i l e t e s t o f p l a t e s :
L — greatest w e l d w i d t h (weld top);
S
prepared and tested i n accordance w i t h F i g . 6.4.4.1-4. T h e
L - L + 60 m m — p a r a l l e l t e s t l e n g t h ;
C S
f o l l o w i n g v e r s i o n o f specimens preparation for testing is
L — gauge length;
0 acceptable:
b — w i d t h o f the parallel test l e n g t h i s defined a s follows:
b = 1 2 m m f o r t «2 m m a n d b - 2 5 m m f o r t > 2 m m ;
s s
cutting f r o m the b u t t - j o i n t test piece, i f the d i m e n ­
bi > ( 6 + 1 2 ) m m — w i d t h o f t h e s p e c i m e n g r i p p i n g p a r t ; sions o f the s p e c i m e n effective p a r t are f i t f o r w e l d cross-
t — thickness o f specimen; й>25 m m — transition radius
s section i n accordance w i t h F i g . 6.4.4.1-5;
cutting from a d d i t i o n a l l y prepared deposited m e t a l
test piece m e e t i n g the requirements o f 5.4.2 f o r relevant
Thickness o f a test specimen t shall be, as a rule, equal
s
w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s a n d w e l d i n g processes.
t o the thickness o f a base m e t a l (refer t o F i g . 6.4.4.1-3, a).
N o t e . W h e n t h e specimens are taken f r o m t h e butt-welded
I n case t h e testing o f the w e l d f u l l s e c t i o n i s r e q u i r e d j o i n t test piece, proportional r o u n d tensile test s p e c i m e n s w i t h 6 m m
w i t h m e t a l t h i c k n e s s a b o v e 3 0 m m , several specimens d i a m e t e r o f e f f e c t i v e p a r t m a y b e u s e d , i f t h e e f f e c t i v e p a r t o f 10 m m
shall be cut out t o cover the o v e r a l l w e l d thickness (refer t o d i a m e t e r d o e s n o t fit the w e l d cross-section.
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b ш

I k
f x 9 a + l » 1—2 mm l—2mm
F i g . 6.4.4.2-1 T e s t s p e c i m e n s f o r b e n d t e s t :
a ) a t t < 12 m m
F i g . 6.4.4.1-4 L o n g i t u d i n a l round s p e c i m e n ( s p e c i m e n s w i t h e x t e n s i o n o f a w e l d root a n d w e l d f a c e ) ,
for w e l d m e t a l tensile tests: a - t, b = 3 0 m m ;
d = 10 m m - d i a m e t e r o f t h e p a r a l l e l t e s t l e n g t h ; b) att^20 m m ( s p e c i m e n s f o r s i d e b e n d ) , a = 10 m m , b = t;
L 0 - 5 d - g a u g e length; L - L + d - parallel test length;
c 0 c) a t 1 2 « г < 2 0 m m , t y p e a ) o r b) s p e c i m e n s m a y b e u s e d ;
R = 10 m m - t r a n s i t i o n r a d i u s t - thickness o f the test p i e c e

plate a n d t h e sharp corners o f t h e specimens r o u n d e d t o a

) \
/±n) radius n o t e x c e e d i n g 2 m m .
T h e b e n d test m e t h o d s a r e s h o w n i n F i g . 6 . 4 . 4 . 2 - 2 .
I f t h e test p r o c e d u r e a l l o w s f o r t h e b e n d i n g ( w r a p p i n g ) o f
test s p e c i m e n a r o u n d t h e m a n d r e l , t h e test s p e c i m e n
a)
l e n g t h m a y exceed 11a.
W h e n t e s t i n g specimens f o r side b e n d i n g a n d i f t h e
base m e t a l t h i c k n e s s t^40 m m , t h e s p e c i m e n m a y b e
F i g . 6.4.4.1-5 L o c a t i o n o f l o n g i t u d i n a l round t e s t s p e c i m e n s d i v i d e d i n t o t w o parts o f w i d t h fe>20 m m .
for tensile tests: W h e n t e s t i n g d i s s i m i l a r w e l d e d j o i n t s , t h e tests o f
a — test s p e c i m e n f r o m a joint w e l d e d f r o m o n e side only; transverse b e n d specimens are replaced, i f agreed w i t h
b — test s p e c i m e n f r o m a j o i n t w e l d e d f r o m b o t h sides
t h e Register, b y t e s t i n g t h e s a m e n u m b e r o f l o n g i t u d i n a l
specimens (refer t o F i g . 6 . 4 . 4 . 2 - 3 ) h a v i n g t h e s a m e
6.4.4.2 B e n d test. o r i e n t a t i o n o f a t e n s i o n z o n e ( w e l d r o o t a n d w e l d face).
F o u r transverse b e n d test specimens t a k e n f r o m t h e 6.4.4.3 F r a c t u r e test.
test pieces o f b u t t j o i n t s i n p l a t e a n d p i p e h a v i n g T h e lack o f internal imperfections i n fillet welded
d i m e n s i o n s as s h o w n i n F i g 6 . 4 . 4 . 2 - 1 s h a l l b e tested f o r T - j o i n t s i n p l a t e s h a l l b e c h e c k e d b y fracture test w i t h
static b e n d : extension o f the w e l d root f r o m t w o (for manual and
f o r thicknesses o f a base m e t a l t < 12 m m t w o r o o t s e m i - a u t o m a t i c w e l d i n g ) t o s i x specimens ( f o r a u t o m a t i c
a n d t w o face b e n d test specimens s h a l l b e tested; welding).
f o r thicknesses o f a base m e t a l 12 < t < 2 0 m m f o u r T h e specimens o f 1 0 0 — 1 2 0 m m i n l e n g t h s h a l l b e
side b e n d specimens a r e r e c o m m e n d e d instead o f r o o t u s e d f o r testing. E a c h s p e c i m e n s h a l l b e tested i n
a n d face b e n d tests; compliance w i t h the requirements o f I S O 9 0 1 7 o r
f o r thicknesses o f a base m e t a l t~$>20 m m f o u r side s i m i l a r n a t i o n a l standards.
b e n d specimens s h a l l b e tested. I f necessary t o facilitate fracture i n t h e c r i t i c a l cross-
T h e u p p e r a n d l o w e r surfaces o f t h e w e l d s h a l l b e section, a l o n g i t u d i n a l n o t c h m a y b e d o n e o n t h e centre
filed, g r o u n d o r m a c h i n e d flush w i t h t h e surface o f t h e o f t h e w e l d surface ( r e f e r t o F i g . 6 . 4 . 4 . 3 ) , o r / a n d

F i g . 6.4.4.2-2 B e n d t e s t m e t h o d s :
a — t h r e e - p o i n t free b e n d t e s t ; b — w r a p a r o u n d b e n d t e s t
S y m b o l s : D - m a n d r e l d i a m e t e r ; L f - D + Ъа- f r e e i n t e r v a l b e t w e e n rollers;
L ~ 9 a + D f o r v e r s i o n d) o r L ~ 1 l a f o r v e r s i o n b) - s p e c i m e n l e n g t h ;
f r e e i n t e r v a l b e t w e e n s u p p o r t i n g rollers; d - d i a m e t e r o f s u p p o r t i n g rollers
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F i g . 6.4.4.2-3 L o n g i t u d i n a l b e n d t e s t s p e c i m e n Dimensions Nominal Tolerances

for dissimilar w e l d e d joints:
A a n d В - parts o f the dissimilar w e l d e d joint Length L , in m m 55 ±0,60
o f steels different grades o r classes; Thickness a, i n m m 10 ±0,06
L ~ 9 a+ D for version a) o r W i d t h b, i n m m
L ~ \ \ a for version b); standard specimen 10 ±0,11
L - specimen length; subsize specimen 7,5 ±0,11
a = t;b = ( l + 2 0 ) m m a t t « 2 0 m m a n d
w subsize specimen 5,0 ±0,06
b = ( l + 30) m m a t t > 2 0 m m
w V-notch angle y ,i n deg 45 ±2
Depth below notch h, m m 8 ±0,06
R o o t r a d i u s r, m m 0,25 ±0,025
Distance o f n o t c h f r o m e n d o f test s p e c i m e n 27,5 ±0,040
L/2, i n m m
Angle between plane o f notch symmetry and 90 ±2
t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l a x i s o f t e s t s p e c i m e n 9, i n d e g

F i g . 6.4.4.4-1 C h a r p y V - n o t c h s p e c i m e n f o r i m p a c t t e s t s

a) c < 5 0 n n ( 1
Г" side

F i g . 6.4.4.3 S p e c i m e n f o r f r a c t u r e o f f i l l e t w e l d s i n p l a t e Г side
w i t h l o n g i t u d i n a l s q u a r e ('q" t y p e ) n o t c h a c c o r d i n g t o I S O 9 0 1 7
N o t e (1). F o r one side single r u n welding over 2 0 mm notch
location "a" shall be added on root side.
a d d i t i o n a l notches about 5 m m d e p t h o n b o t h edges o f
t h e fillet w e l d (side n o t c h i n g ) m a y b e done.
6.4.4.4 I m p a c t test.
C h a r p y V - n o t c h i m p a c t specimens s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h
the d i m e n s i o n s s h o w n i n F i g . 6 . 4 . 4 . 4 - 1 . A l l i m p a c t tests
shall b e carried o u t o n C h a r p y machines c o m p l y i n g w i t h
the requirements o f I S O 1 4 8 o r other i n t e r n a t i o n a l a n d
n a t i o n a l recognized standards, a n d h a v i n g a s t r i k i n g
energy o f n o t less t h a n 3 0 0 J i n testing steel specimens Г side
a n d n o t less t h a n 1 5 0 J i n testing non-ferrous m e t a l
specimens. W h e r e t h e test temperature i s other t h a n F i g . 6.4.4.4-2 L o c a t i o n o f V - n o t c h f o r b u t t w e l d
a m b i e n t temperature o f the test specimen at the m o m e n t o f o f n o r m a l h e a t i n p u t (heat i n p u t « 50 k J / c m ) :
b r e a k i n g the specified temperature s h a l l b e w i t h i n ±2 °C. a - n o t c h i n c e n t r e o f w e l d (WM);
b - n o t c h o n f u s i o n l i n e (FL);
T h e n u m b e r o f series c o n s i s t i n g o f three C h a r p y с - n o t c h i n H A Z , 2 m m from f u s i o n l i n e (FL + 2)
V - n o t c h i m p a c t specimens each, as w e l l as l o c a t i o n o f
notches o n specimens o f each series s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h
F i g s . 6.4.4.4-2, 6.4.4.4-3 o r 6.4.4.4-4 depending o n t h e
thickness o f t h e test piece m e t a l , t h e heat i n p u t o f f o r w e l d e d j o i n t s i n pipes m a d e o f steels w i t h
w e l d i n g o r t h e base m e t a l grade. C >0,A\ %;
eq

6.4.4.5 Hardness test. f o r w e l d e d j o i n t s i n f o r g i n g s a n d castings m a d e o f

Hardness test i s r e q u i r e d i n a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g steels o f sub-group 1.1 (refer t o T a b l e 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 1 ) w i t h t h e
procedures f o r h u l l structural steels w i t h a specified c a r b o n content С > 0,18 % a n d thickness o f w e l d e d
m i n i m u m y i e l d strength R ^ 3 5 5 M P a , a n d also f o r
e H
elements ^ > 4 0 m m ;
h i g h - s t r e n g t h steels o f a l l grades. f o r w e l d e d j o i n t s i n steels o f s u b - g r o u p s 1.2
T h e results f r o m t h e hardness test s h a l l n o t exceed (R = 3 6 0 M P a ) , 1.3, 1.4 steels, and also i n groups 2 —
eH

the following: 7 and 9 — 11 (refer t o T a b l e 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 1 ) .

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s t
1 side
Note (1). F o r one side welding with thickness over 2 0 mm
notch locations "a", "b" and "c" shall be added on root side.
F i g . 6.4.4.5-1 E x a m p l e s o f h a r d n e s s t e s t w i t h r o w s
2nd
side o f indentations in butt welds:
Л й1 1 i a — butt w e l d f r o m one side only, both single and multirun;
i b — butt weld f r o m both sides, both single and multirun
_\. _ _ j [/
f [ ••
;
• ' /

\ !

s t
1 side

F i g . 6.4.4.4-3 L o c a t i o n o f V - n o t c h f o r b u t t w e l d o f h i g h h e a t i n p u t
(heat i n p u t > 50 k J / c m ) :
a - n o t c h i n c e n t r e o f w e l d (WM);
b — n o t c h o n f u s i o n l i n e (FL);
с — n o t c h i n H A Z , 2 m m f r o m f u s i o n l i n e ( F L + 2);
d — n o t c h i n H A Z , 5 m m f r o m f u s i o n l i n e (FL + 5);
e — n o t c h i n H A Z , 10 m m f r o m f u s i o n l i n e (FL + 1 0 )

a) t «50 mm
1-anm

F i g . 6.4.4.5-2 E x a m p l e s h o w i n g t h e p o s i t i o n o f t h e i n d e n t a t i o n s
for h a r d n e s s test i n butt w e l d s :
1 - base metal outside H A Z ;
s t
1 side 2 - H A Z ; 3 - weld metal;
Note (1). F o r one side welding with thickness over 2 0 mm L - distance between the centre points o fthe indentations:
notch locations "a" and "b" shall be added on mot side. i n H A Z L > 1,0 m m f o r H V 1 0 a n d L > 0,7 m m f o r H V 5

b) t > 5 0 mm Inside

Г side

F i g . 6.4.4.4-4 L o c a t i o n o f V - n o t c h f o r b u t t w e l d
o f h i g h strength steels:
a - n o t c h i n c e n t r e o f w e l d (WM);
b — n o t c h o n f u s i o n l i n e (FL);
с — n o t c h i n H A Z , 2 m m f r o m f u s i o n l i n e (FL + 2);
d — n o t c h i n H A Z , 5 m m f r o m f u s i o n l i n e (FL + 5)

F i g .6.4.4.5-3 E x a m p l e s o f h a r d n e s s t e s t
T h e V i c k e r s hardness o f t h e w e l d e d j o i n t m e t a l w i t h r o w indentation i n T-joint w e l d s w i t h full penetration

( H V 1 0 ) shall b e d e t e r m i n e d w i t h t h e u s e o f m a c r o test
specimens i n accordance w i t h F i g s . 6.4.4.5-1 — 6.4.4.5-6. 6.4.4.6 M a c r o e x a m i n a t i o n .
I n so d o i n g , the hardness o f each w e l d e d j o i n t z o n e ( w e l d , T h e test specimens s h a l l b e g r o u n d a n d etched o n
heat-affected zone, base m e t a l ) shall b e d e t e r m i n e d o n the o n e side t o clearly r e v e a l the w e l d m e t a l , the f u s i o n l i n e
basis o f at least three indentations ( m e a s u r e m e n t s ) o n b o t h a n d the heat-affected z o n e .
sides o f the w e l d axis. T h e first indentation i n t h e heat- M a c r o examination shall include weld, H A Z a n d
affected z o n e shall b e m a d e as close t o the f u s i o n l i n e as a b o u t 1 0 m m unaffected base m e t a l .
possible. T h e distance b e t w e e n t h e centre p o i n t s o f the T h e m i c r o s t r a c t u r e o f w e l d e d j o i n t s shall b e e x a m i n e d
indentations shall b e a t least 1,0 m m f o r scale H V 1 0 . o n l y i f d e e m e d necessary b y t h e Register, a n d t h e
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F i g . 6.4.4.5-4 E x a m p l e s h o w i n g t h e p o s i t i o n o f t h e i n d e n t a t i o n s f o r h a r d n e s s t e s t i n T - j o i n t w e l d s w i t h f u l l p e n e t r a t i o n

requirements f o r test procedure a n d results e v a l u a t i o n are

subject t o agreement i n each particular case.
6.4.4.7 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r e s t i m a t i o n o f m e c h a n i c a l
test results.
6 . 4 . 4 . 7 . 1 T h e t e n s i l e strength v a l u e w h e n testing
transverse t e n s i l e specimens o f b u t t - w e l d e d j o i n t s m a d e
o f n o r m a l , h i g h e r a n d h i g h strength h u l l structural steels
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e v a l u e s g i v e n i n T a b l e 6 . 4 . 4 . 7 . 1 .
I n o t h e r cases t h e t e n s i l e strength v a l u e d e t e r m i n e d
d u r i n g testing s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e v a l u e s stated i n
Part X I I I "Materials" o f the Rules for the Classification
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships o r i n the Register
r e c o g n i z e d n a t i o n a l / i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards f o r t h e rele­
F i g . 6.4.4.5-5 E x a m p l e s o f h a r d n e s s t e s t w i t h r o w i n d e n t a t i o n
v a n t base m e t a l c o n s i d e r i n g its thickness.
i n fillet w e l d s a n d i n T-joint w e l d s w i t h o u t e d g e preparation F o r d i s s i m i l a r w e l d e d j o i n t s t h e tensile strength s h a l l
n o t b e less t h a n t h e m i n i m u m v a l u e specified f o r t h e
m a t e r i a l h a v i n g t h e l o w e s t t e n s i l e strength.
W h e n p r o p o r t i o n a l l o n g i t u d i n a l r o u n d specimens a r e
tested, t h e v a l u e s o f m e c h a n i c a l properties o f t h e w e l d
metal shall meet the requirements o f Part X I V " W e l d i n g "
o f the Rules for the Classification a n d Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s f o r t h e r e l e v a n t grades o f w e l d i n g
c o n s u m a b l e s , a n d also s h a l l c o r r e s p o n d t o t h e v a l u e s
given i n Table 6.4.4.7.1.
6.4.4.7.2 D u r i n g b e n d t e s t i n g t h e r a t i o o f m a n d r e l
d i a m e t e r t o s p e c i m e n thickness (D/t) s h a l l b e increased
b y 1,0 r e l a t i v e t o t h e v a l u e s stated i n S e c t i o n 4 , P a r t X I V
"Welding" o f the Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships f o r t h e approval o f
t h e r e l e v a n t grades o f w e l d i n g consumables (refer t o
T a b l e 6 . 4 . 4 . 7 . 1 ) . I n cases n o t specified i n T a b l e 6.4.4.7.1
the f o l l o w i n g requirements shall be met:
the diameter o f the former o r the inner roller D shall
F i g .6.4.4.5-6 E x a m p l e s h o w i n g t h e p o s i t i o n o f t h e i n d e n t a t i o n s f o r h a r d n e s s b e e q u a l t o At f o r steels w i t h n o m i n a l e l o n g a t i o n
test i n fillet w e l d s a n d i n T - j o i n t w e l d s w i t h o u t e d g e p r e p a r a t i o n Л >20%;
5
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Table 6.4.4.7.1
Test result r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s p e c i m e n s o f w e l d e d joints o f n o r m a l , h i g h e r a n d h i g h strength steel

1
Grade T e n s i l e test, m i n B e n d test H a r d n e s s test
o f w e l d e d steel НПО,
Transverse Longitudinal round specimens Mandrel Bending angle, max
specimens, diameter <x,
R , in M P a R,, , in M P a A , in %
R , in M P a
m
m H 5
D in deg.
A - E 400 400 — 560 305 22 4t 180 N o t standardized
A32 - F32 440 490 — 660 375 22 4t 180 N o t standardized
A36 - F36 490 490 — 660 375 22 4t 180 350
A40 - F40 510 510 — 690 400 22 4t 180 350
A420 - F420(W) 530 530 — 680 420 20 5t 180 350
A460 - F460(W) 570 570 — 720 460 20 5t 180 420
A500 - F500(W) 610 610 — 770 500 18 5t 180 420
A550 - F550 670 670 — 830 550 18 6t 180 420
A620 - F620 720 720 — 890 620 18 6t 180 420
A690 - F690 770 770 — 940 690 17 6t 180 420
1
t is the thickness o f a b e n d test specimen.

f o r t h e base m e t a l w i t h e l o n g a t i o n A < 2 0 % t h e f o l ­
5 specimens s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m t h e respective areas w h e r e
l o w i n g f o r m u l a s h a l l be applied: each w a s e m p l o y e d . T h i s s h a l l n o t a p p l y t o t h e process
o r c o n s u m a b l e s used s o l e l y t o m a k e t h e first w e l d r u n o r
( 1 0 0 xt)
D = -t r o o t deposit.
A
5
T h e t e s t i n g o f sub-size specimens s h a l l be carried
w h e r e D - d i a m e t e r o f the f o r m e r o r t h e i n n e r roller, i n m m ;
t =thickness o f the b e n d test specimen, i n m m ; out i n compliance w i t h the requirements o f 2.2.3.1,
A = m i n i m u m tensile elongation required b y material specifica­
5 P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
t i o n ( n o m i n a l v a l u e ) , i n %. a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s . I n special cases,
T h e tests s h a l l b e carried o u t u n t i l t h e b e n d i n g angle w h e n d e s i g n a t i o n o f t h e c o n s u m a b l e s q u a l i t y grade does
o f 180° is reached. A f t e r t e s t i n g , t h e test specimens s h a l l n o t c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 2 . 2 . 4 (e.g., f o r
n o t r e v e a l a n y o p e n defects i n a n y d i r e c t i o n greater t h a n M O D U a n d F O P structures), t h e absorbed e n e r g y a n d
3 m m . Defects appearing at t h e corners o f a test test t e m p e r a t u r e s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
specimen during testing shall be investigated and Section 4, Part X I V " W e l d i n g " o f the Rules for the
e v a l u a t e d case b y case. Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships for
T h e l o n g i t u d i n a l b e n d test results are subject t o respective c o n s u m a b l e q u a l i t y grade, r e l a t i v e t o t h e w e l d
a g r e e m e n t w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r i n each p a r t i c u l a r case. I n so m e t a l a n d f u s i o n l i n e , w h i l e f o r t h e m e t a l o f heat-affected
d o i n g , t h e a b o v e ratios r e l a t i v e t o t h e m a t e r i a l w i t h t h e z o n e i t s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3.2
l o w e r v a l u e o f n o m i n a l e l o n g a t i o n A are r e c o m m e n d e d
5
a n d 3.5, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f the R u l e s f o r t h e
t o be a s s u m e d as t h e basis. Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships for
6.4.4.7.3 D u r i n g t e s t i n g o f T - j o i n t w e l d s f o r static steel o f respective grade c o n s i d e r i n g t h e d i r e c t i o n o f
fracture, the specimen's fracture surface s h a l l be r o l l e d p r o d u c t at s p e c i m e n w e l d i n g . A t that, f o r steel
inspected f o r t h e presence o f i n a d m i s s i b l e i n t e r n a l w e l d e d j o i n t s o f grade F , t h e R e g i s t e r m a y r e q u i r e t e s t i n g
defects (pores a n d p o r o s i t y , slag i n c l u s i o n s , l a c k o f o f t h e a d d i t i o n a l s p e c i m e n series, h a v i n g n o t c h located
f u s i o n a n d cracks), t h e v a l u e o f f u s i o n i n t h e r o o t w e l d o n t h e heat-affected z o n e at a distance o f 5 m m f r o m t h e
s h a l l also b e checked. I m p e r f e c t i o n s t h a t are detected f u s i o n l i n e , regardless o f t h e heat i n p u t o f w e l d i n g (refer
shall be evaluated i n accordance w i t h I S O 5 8 1 7 t o F i g . 6.4.4.4^1).
( E N 25817), quality level B . F o r steel castings a n d forgings the impact tests f o r the
6.4.4.7.4 F o r w e l d e d j o i n t s o f t h e n o r m a l , h i g h e r a n d fusion line a n d the heat-affected zone shall be carried o u t i n
h i g h s t r e n g t h steels t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i m p a c t test compliance w i t h the requirements f o r the base m e t a l o f 3.7
results shall c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f and 3.8, Part ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f the R u l e s f o r the
T a b l e 6.4.4.7.4. Classification a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships. Tests
F o r t h e j o i n t s b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t steel grades/types, for the w e l d m e t a l are conducted relative t o the consumable
t h e test specimens s h a l l b e t a k e n f r o m t h e side o f t h e quality grade, prescribed i n the d o c u m e n t a t i o n approved b y
j o i n t w i t h t h e l o w e r toughness o f steel. T e m p e r a t u r e a n d the Register f o r a particular i t e m o r structure.
absorbed e n e r g y results s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e ­ F o r c o r r o s i o n r e s i s t a n t steels, i m p a c t tests at
m e n t s f o r t h e l o w e r toughness steel. a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures s h a l l be conducted o n
W h e r e m o r e t h a n o n e w e l d i n g process o r c o n s u m ­ a g r e e m e n t w i t h Register, i n case t h i s t y p e o f t e s t i n g is
able has b e e n used t o m a k e t h e test w e l d , i m p a c t test p r o v i d e d f o r t h e base m e t a l b y t h e r u l e s o r t h e
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Table 6.4.4.7.4

1
I m p a c t t e s t r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r b u t t j o i n t s o f n o r m a l , h i g h e r a n d h i g h s t r e n g t h s t e e l s (f ^ 5 0 m m )

V a l u e o f m i n i m u m a v e r a g e a b s o r b e d e n e r g y o n w e l d , KV, i n J Value o f m i n i m u m average

absorbed energy
Testing Electrodes anc combinations Combinations
Grade o f steel on fusion line a n d
temperature, for semi-automatic w e l d i n g for automatically
i n h e a t a f f e c t e d z o n e , KV. i n J
i n C° welded joints
Downhand, Vertical Testing KV KV
T L

horizontal position temperature,

and overhead i n C°
positions

A + 20 + 20
,2
— 2 ? 1

В 0 0

D 0 0
1 2
— 47 '
E -20 34 34 -20

A32, A 3 6 + 20 + 20

D32, D36 0 0 1 2
— 47 '
E32, E 3 6 -20 -20

F32, F 3 6 -40 -40

47
A40 + 20 + 20

D40 0 39 39 0 i,2
— 4 7

E40 -20 -20

F40 -40 -40

A420, A 4 2 0 W -20 0

D420, D 4 2 0 W -20 -20 42 3

42 42 28
E420, E 4 2 0 W -40 -40

F420, F 4 2 0 W -60 -60

A460, A 4 6 0 W -20 0

D460, D 4 6 9 W -20 46 46 -20 3

47 31 46
E460, E 4 6 0 W -40 -40

F460, F 4 6 0 W -60 -60

A500, A 5 0 0 W -20 0

D500, D 5 0 0 W -20 -20 3

50 50 50 33 50
E500, E 5 0 0 W -40 -40

F500, F 5 0 0 W -60 -60

A550 -20 0

D550 -20 -20 3

55 55 55 37 55
E550 -40 -40

F550 -60 -60

A620 -20 0

D620 -20 -20 41 62 3

62 62 62
E620 -40 -40

F620 -60 -60

A690 -20 0

D690 -20 -20 3

69 69 69 46 69
E690 -40 -40

F690 -60 -60

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Table 6.4.4.7.4 — continued

' F o r r o l l e d p r o d u c t t h i c k n e s s a b o v e 50 m m i m p a c t t e s t r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l b e s p e c i f i e d w i t h d u e r e g a r d f o r T a b l e 3 . 2 . 2 . - 1 , T a b l e 3.2.3,
T a b l e 3.5.2.3, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s a n d b e s u b j e c t t o a d d i t i o n a l
agreement with the Register.
2
I n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 3.2.3, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s , i n g e n e r a l , t h e
i m p a c t tests o f d e l i v e r e d steel s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d o n l o n g i t u d i n a l ( K V ) s p e c i m e n s o n l y (test results o n t r a n s v e r s e s p e c i m e n s s h a l l b e g u a r a n t e e d
L

b y the manufacturer), unless otherwise stated b y the customer a n d agreed b y the Register.
3
I n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 3.13.3, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s , u n l e s s o t h e r w i s e
s p e c i f i e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r , t h e i m p a c t t e s t s o f h i g h s t r e n g t h s t e e l p l a t e s a n d w i d e flats o f m o r e t h a n 600 m m i n w i d t h s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d o n
t r a n s v e r s e (KVj) s p e c i m e n s . W h e r e r o l l e d p r o d u c t s o f a n o t h e r c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l s h a p e a r e c o n c e r n e d , t h e i m p a c t t e s t s s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d o n
l o n g i t u d i n a l (KV£) s p e c i m e n s .

documentation approved b y the Register for a particular piece s h a l l b e prepared a n d subjected t o t h e s a m e

p r o d u c t ( f o r e x a m p l e , f o r p r o p e l l e r castings o f c o r r o s i o n e x a m i n a t i o n . I f t h e a d d i t i o n a l test piece does n o t c o m p l y
resistant steels i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s w i t h the relevant requirements, the p W P S shall be
o f 3 . 1 2 , P a r t X I I I " M a t e r i a l s " ) . U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e agreed regarded as n o t capable o f c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e -
w i t h t h e Register, t h e t e m p e r a t u r e a n d e s t i m a t i o n c r i t e r i a ments w i t h o u t modification.
f o r t h e i m p a c t test results s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e v a l u e s 6.5.2 I f a n y test specimen fails t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e
specified f o r t h e base m e t a l . relevant requirements f o r m e c h a n i c a l tests d u e t o w e l d
6.4.4.7.5 T h e results f r o m t h e hardness test s h a l l imperfections only, t w o further test specimens f o r each one
meet the f o l l o w i n g requirements: that failed s h a l l b e prepared a n d subjected t o the same t e s t
f o r h i g h e r a n d h i g h strength h u l l s t r u c t u r a l steels t h e T h e specimens f o r re-testing c a n b e t a k e n f r o m t h e same
m a x i m u m v a l u e s o f hardness s h a l l n o t exceed t h e v a l u e s test piece i f there i s sufficient m a t e r i a l available o r from a
given i n Table 6.4.4.7.1; n e w test piece. I f either o f these a d d i t i o n a l test specimens
i n other cases, unless otherwise specified i n a contract does n o t c o m p l y w i t h the relevant requirements, the p W P S
documentation, the requirements o f I S O 1 5 6 1 4 - 1 g i v e n i n a n d t h e w e l d i n g procedure are considered unsuitable f o r
Table 6.4.4.7.5 shall b e met. use i n p r o d u c t i o n w i t h o u t m o d i f i c a t i o n s ensuring t h e
T a b l e 6.4.4.7.5
required q u a l i t y o f w e l d e d j o i n t s .
Permitted m a x i m u m hardness values (HV10) 6.5.3 I f a tensile test s p e c i m e n fails t o m e e t t h e
r e l e v a n t r e q u i r e m e n t s d u e t o t h e reasons n o t associated
Steel groups according Non-heat treated Heat treated w i t h w e l d i m p e r f e c t i o n s , t h e re-testing s h a l l b e carried
t o I S O / T R 15608 o u t o n t h e d o u b l e d n u m b e r o f specimens. T h e specimens
1\2 380 320
f o r re-testing are t a k e n from t h e s a m e test piece i f there i s
3 2
450 380 sufficient m a t e r i a l a v a i l a b l e o r from a n e w test piece.
4, 5 380 320 W h e n b o t h a d d i t i o n a l specimens h a v e d e m o n s t r a t e d
6
9.1
—
350
350
300
satisfactory test results, t h e c o m m o n r e s u l t o f t h e tensile
9.2 450 350
tests i s considered p o s i t i v e . I f o n e o r b o t h a d d i t i o n a l
9.3 450 350 specimens h a v e f a i l e d at re-testing, t h e p W P S a n d t h e
w e l d i n g procedure a r e considered u n s u i t a b l e f o r u s e i n
' i f h a r d n e s s t e s t s a r e r e q u i r e d ( r e f e r t o 6.4.4.5). production w i t h o u t modifications ensuring the required
quality o f welded joints.
2
F o r steels with m i n > 890 M P a s p e c i a l v a l u e s s h a l l b e
specified.
6.5.4 I f there i s a s i n g l e hardness v a l u e f o r a w e l d e d
j o i n t m e t a l a b o v e t h e m a x i m u m v a l u e s specified b y t h e
6.4.4.7.6 M a c r o e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l i n c l u d e r e g u l a r r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 6.4.4.7.5, a d d i t i o n a l hardness tests s h a l l
weld profile and reveal the following: be carried o u t ( o n t h e reverse o f t h e m a c r o s e c t i o n o r after
cracks; sufficient g r i n d i n g o f t h e tested surface). T h e results o f
incomplete penetration; t h e a d d i t i o n a l tests a r e considered p o s i t i v e , i f n o n e o f t h e
lack o f fusion; hardness v a l u e s f o r t h e w e l d e d j o i n t m e t a l does n o t
i n a d m i s s i b l e undercuts; exceed t h e specified m a x i m u m ones. O t h e r w i s e t h e
inadmissible internal defects (pores and slag inclusions). p W P S a n d the w e l d i n g procedure are considered
T h e imperfections revealed shall be evaluated i n unsuitable f o r use i n production w i t h o u t modifications
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 6.4.3. ensuring the required quality o f welded joints.
6.5.5 I f a test piece i s rejected d u e t o t h e hardness
test results (there is m o r e t h a n a s i n g l e hardness v a l u e f o r
6.5 R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R R E - T E S T I N G a welded j o i n t metal above t h e m a x i m u m values
specified b y t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 6 . 4 . 4 . 7 . 5 ) , t h e re-testing
s h a l l b e carried o u t o n a d o u b l e d n u m b e r o f specimens.
6.5.1 I f t h e test piece fails t o c o m p l y w i t h a n y o f t h e T h e specimens f o r re-testing a r e t a k e n i n c o m p l i a n c e
r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g o n e f u r t h e r test w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 6.5.2.
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6.5.6 I f a n y impact test specimens fail t o c o m p l y w i t h .2 f o r each toughness grade o f the base metal, the range
the relevant requirements d u e t o the reasons n o t associated o f approval f o r a w e l d i n g procedure is considered applicable
w i t h specimen imperfections, t h e re-testing o f a further set t o t h e same a n d t w o l o w e r strength levels as that tested.
o f three specimens shall b e carried o u t w i t h t h e results F o r h i g h h e a t i n p u t processes o v e r 5 0 k J / c m
estimation according t o 1.3.2.3.2, Part ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f (e.g. t w o - r u n t e c h n i q u e , electro gas a r c a n d electro slag
the R u l e s f o r t h e Classification a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea- welding) w e l d i n g procedure is applicable t o that
G o i n g Ships. T h e specimens f o r re-testing are t a k e n i n toughness grade tested a n d o n e s t r e n g t h l e v e l b e l o w .
compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 6.5.2. W h e r e steels used f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n are s u p p l i e d from
6.5.7 T h e results o f re-testing a r e accepted as f i n a l , d i f f e r e n t d e l i v e r y c o n d i t i o n s from t h o s e tested t h e
b u t e v e n i f a n y test s p e c i m e n fails t o pass t h e tests i n R e g i s t e r m a y r e q u i r e a d d i t i o n a l tests.
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 6.5.2 — 6.5.6, t h e 6.6.2.1.2 H i g h - s t r e n g t h steels.
w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e i s considered u n s u i t a b l e f o r u s e W h e n s p e c i f y i n g t h e range o f w e l d i n g procedure
without modifications ensuring t h e required quality o f a p p r o v a l f o r h i g h - s t r e n g t h steels c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e
the welded j o i n t metal. r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3 . 1 3 , P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s
for t h e Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going
Ships, t h e f o l l o w i n g requirements shall be met:
6.6 R A N G E O F A P P R O V A L F O R W E L D I N G P R O C E D U R E .1 f o r each strength l e v e l o f the base m e t a l , the range o f
B A S E D O NQ U A L I F I C A T I O N T E S T R E S U L T S approval f o r a w e l d i n g procedure is considered applicable
t o t h e same a n d l o w e r toughness grades as that tested;
6.6.1 G e n e r a l . .2 f o r each grade o f t h e base m e t a l toughness grade,
6.6.1.1 S p e c i f y i n g t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r a t h e range o f a p p r o v a l f o r a w e l d i n g procedure i s
w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e , each o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s g i v e n considered applicable t o t h e s a m e a n d o n e l o w e r s t r e n g t h
b e l o w s h a l l b e m e t . Changes i n t r o d u c e d i n t o a W P S b y l e v e l as t h a t tested;
a m a n u f a c t u r e r , a n d w h i c h a r e o u t s i d e o f t h e ranges .3 t h e a p p r o v a l o f q u e n c h e d a n d t e m p e r e d steels
specified s h a l l r e q u i r e a n e w w e l d i n g procedure test. does n o t q u a l i f y t h e r m o - m e c h a n i c a l l y r o l l e d steels ( T M
6.6.1.2 A l l t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f v a l i d i t y stated b e l o w steels) a n d v i c e versa.
s h a l l b e m e t i n d e p e n d e n t l y o f each other. 6.6.2.1.3 S t e e l f o r g i n g s .
6.6.1.3 T h e a p p r o v a l o f a w e l d i n g procedure b y t h e W h e n s p e c i f y i n g t h e range o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h e
R e g i s t e r o b t a i n e d b y a s h i p y a r d o r w e l d e d structures w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e based o n test results f o r w e l d a b l e С
m a n u f a c t u r e r i s v a l i d f o r w e l d i n g i n a l l w o r k s h o p s o r a n d C - M n h u l l steel f o r g i n g s c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e
sites o f t h a t s h i p y a r d / m a n u f a c t u r e r u n d e r t h e s a m e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3.7, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s
t e c h n i c a l a n d q u a l i t y c o n t r o l o f t h e manufacturer. I n t h i s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g
case t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r w h o p e r f o r m e d t h e w e l d i n g S h i p s , t h e f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l b e m e t :
procedure q u a l i f i c a t i o n test retains c o m p l e t e r e s p o n s i ­ .1 t h e range o f approval is considered applicable t o
b i l i t y f o r a l l w e l d i n g carried o u t t o i t . forgings w i t h the same and l o w e r strength level as that tested;
6.6.1.4 S h o p primers m a y have a n influence o n t h e .2 t h e a p p r o v a l o f q u e n c h e d a n d t e m p e r e d h u l l steel
quality o f fillet w e l d s a n d shall b e considered i n specifying f o r g i n g s does n o t q u a l i t y o t h e r d e l i v e r y c o n d i t i o n s a n d
t h e range o f a p p r o v a l . R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h e v i c e versa.
qualification tests o n test pieces w i t h shop p r i m e r o n t h e 6.6.2.1.4 S t e e l castings.
edges t o b e w e l d e d w i l l qualify the w e l d i n g procedure w i t h W h e n s p e c i f y i n g t h e range o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h e
the dressing o f the edges t o b e w e l d e d , b u t n o t v i c e versa. w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e based o n test results f o r w e l d a b l e С
6.6.1.5 P e r m a n e n t b a c k i n g m a t e r i a l s h a l l b e c o n ­ a n d C - M n h u l l steel castings c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e
sidered as a base m e t a l w i t h i n t h e range o f a p p r o v a l i n r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3.8, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 6.6.2.1. for t h e Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going
6.6.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l S h i p s , t h e f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l b e m e t :
related to base metal. .1 the range o f approval is considered applicable t o the
6.6.2.1 P r o p e r t i e s a n d c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n o f base castings w i t h the same and l o w e r strength level as that tested;
metal. .2 t h e a p p r o v a l o f q u e n c h e d a n d t e m p e r e d h u l l steel
6.6.2.1.1 N o r m a l a n d h i g h e r strength h u l l s t r u c t u r a l castings does n o t q u a l i t y o t h e r d e l i v e r y c o n d i t i o n s a n d
steels. v i c e versa.
S p e c i f y i n g t h e range o f a p p r o v a l f o r h i g h heat i n p u t 6.6.2.1.5 I n o t h e r cases t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s g i v e n
processes n o t exceeding 5 0 k J / c m , t h e f o l l o w i n g b e l o w w h i c h are identical w i t h t h e requirements o f
requirements shall b e met: I S O 15614-1 shall be met.
.1 f o r each strength level o f the base metal, the range o f D e p e n d i n g o n a c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n , properties
approval for a w e l d i n g procedure is considered applicable t o a n d a t y p e o f heat t r e a t m e n t , f o r t h e u n i f i c a t i o n o f t h e
the same a n d l o w e r toughness grades as that tested; requirements f o r t h e range o f w e l d i n g procedures
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Table 6.6.2.1.5
R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r steel g r o u p s a n d s u b - g r o u p s

Steel group according Range o f approval

t o I S O / T R 15608
1 — 1 1
l — 1
1 1
2 — 2 2 — 2, 1 — 1, 2 — 1
1 1 1
3 — 3 3 — 3, 1 — 1, 2 — 1, 2 — 2, 3 — 1, 3 — 2
2 2 2
4 — 4 4 — 4, 4 — 1 , 4 — 2
2 2 2
5 — 5 5 — 5, 5 — 1 , 5 — 2
2 2 2
6 — 6 6 — 6, 6 — 1 , 6 — 2
3
7 — 7 7 — 7
3 3 3
7 — 3 7 — 3, 7 — 1 , 7 — 2
7 — 2 3
7 — 2 , 7 — 1 3 3

2
8 — 8 8 — 8
3 2 3 3 3
8 — 6 8 — б , 8 — 1, 8 — 2, 8 — 4
3 2 3 3 3 3 3
8 — 5 8 — 5 , 8 — 1, 8 — 2, 8 — 4, 8 — 6.1, 8 — 62
3 3 3
8 — 3 8 — 3 \ 8 — 1, 8 — 2
8 — 2 3
8 — 2\ 8 — 1 3

2
9 — 9 9 — 9
2
10 — 10 1 0 — 10
2 3
10 — 8 10 — 8
2 2 2 2 2
10 — 6 1 0 — б , 1 0 — 1 , 1 0 — 2, 1 0 — 4
2 2 2 2 2 2 2
10 — 5 10 — 5 , 1 0 — 1, 10 — 2, 10 — 4, 10 - 6.1, 10 — 6.2
2 2 2
10 — 3 10 — 3 \ 10 — 1 , 10 — 2
10 — 2 2
1 0 — 2\ 1 0 — 1 2

11 — 11
l l — И, l l — 1
2 2

' R a n g e o f approval covers the equal o rl o w e r specified yield strength steels o fthe s a m e group.
2
R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l c o v e r s steels i n the s a m e s u b - g r o u p and/or a n y l o w e r (for a l l o y i n g level) s u b - g r o u p w i t h i n the s a m e group.
3
R a n g e o f approval covers steels i n the s a m e sub-group.
N о t e s : 1. A s e p a r a t e a p p r o v a l p r o c e d u r e i s r e q u i r e d f o r e a c h steel o r their c o m b i n a t i o n s n o t c o v e r e d b y t h e g r o u p i n g s y s t e m a c c o r d i n g t o
T a b l e 4.3.3.1-1.
2. I f a p a r t i c u l a r s t e e l u s e d i n t e s t i n g b e l o n g s t o t w o g r o u p s o r s u b - g r o u p s , t h e n s p e c i f y i n g t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l i t s h a l l b e c l a s s i f i e d i n t h e
l o w e r g r o u p / s u b - g r o u p (for a y i e l d strength l e v e l o r alloying e l e m e n t s content).
3. I f t h e d i s s i m i l a r j o i n t i s n o t c o v e r e d b y t h e g r o u p i n g s y s t e m a c c o r d i n g t o T a b l e 6.6.2.1.5, t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l a n d t e s t p r o g r a m s h a l l b e
agreed with the Register.

a p p r o v a l , t h e steel i n accordance w i t h I S O / T R 1 5 6 0 8 i s 6.6.2.2.4 F o r v e r t i c a l - d o w n w e l d i n g t h e range o f

s u b d i v i d e d i n t o groups g i v e n i n T a b l e 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 1 . approval i n a l l cases ( f o r m u l t i r u n w e l d s , a n d also f o r single
T h e tests conducted w i t h t h e use o f particular steel r u n o r single r u n from b o t h sides) is restricted b y the upper
b e l o n g i n g t o one o f those groups g i v e n i n Table 4.3.3.1-1 l i m i t f o r base m e t a l thickness u p t o l , 0 f , inclusive.
obtain the range o f approval as specified i n Table 6.6.2.1.5. 6.6.2.2.5 R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r v e r t i c a l - d o w n
R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h e w e l d i n g procedure s h a l l b e w e l d i n g procedures i s restricted i n a l l cases ( f o r s i n g l e
a d d i t i o n a l l y l i m i t e d t o t h e range o f a p p l i c a t i o n o f a and m u l t i r u n welds) b y the upper l i m i t f o r throat
p a r t i c u l a r w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e used i n tests f o r o t h e r thickness o f a fillet w e l d u p t o 1,0a, i n c l u s i v e .
steels o f t h i s g r o u p ( o r a l o w e r g r o u p ) . 6.6.2.2.6 N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g t h e a b o v e , t h e a p p r o v a l o f
6.6.2.2 B a s e m e t a l thickness a n d p i p e diameter. m a x i m u m thickness o f base m e t a l f o r a n y t e c h n i q u e s h a l l
6.6.2.2.1 F o r s i n g l e w e l d i n g procedure t h e n o m i n a l be restricted t o t h e thickness t o f test piece i f three o f t h e
thickness o f a base m e t a l f o r v a r i o u s types o f w e l d e d hardness v a l u e s i n t h e heat-affected z o n e a r e f o u n d t o b e
joints shall be determined i n compliance w i t h the w i t h i n 25HV o f t h e m a x i m u m p e r m i t t e d , as stated
requirements o f Table 6.6.2.2.1. i n 6.4.4.7.5.
6.6.2.2.2 R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r base m e t a l thickness 6.6.2.2.7 I n p a r a l l e l w i t h s t a n d a r d i z a t i o n o f t h e range
depending o n thickness t o f a test piece m e t a l i n o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h r o a t thickness a o f fillet w e l d s , there are
q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests s h a l l b e specified i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h also l i m i t a t i o n s o n t h e range o f approval f o r t h e
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 6.6.2.2.2. a v a i l a b i l i t y o f shop p r i m e r (refer t o 6 . 6 . 1 . 4 ) .
6.6.2.2.3 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 6.6.2.2.8 W h e r e a f i l l e t w e l d w i t h o u t edge prepara­
T a b l e 6.6.2.2.2, t h e l i m i t a t i o n s stated b e l o w a p p l y t o t i o n is q u a l i f i e d b y m e a n s o f a b u t t w e l d test, t h e range o f
t h e range o f a p p r o v a l f o r fillet w e l d t h r o a t thickness a p p r o v a l f o r fillet w e l d t h r o a t thickness a s h a l l b e based
depending o n its v a l u e a i n q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests: o n t h e thickness o f t h e deposited m e t a l w i t h i n t h e range
f o r s i n g l e r u n w e l d s : 0 , 7 5 a — 1,5a, i n c l u s i v e ; o f a p p r o v a l specified i n T a b l e 6.6.2.2.2 f o r t h e r e l e v a n t
f o r m u l t i r u n w e l d s : as f o r b u t t w e l d s w i t h m u l t i r u n w e l d i n g procedure ( s i n g l e a n d m u l t i r u n w e l d s ) .
(i.e. a = t); 6.6.2.2.9 R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r o f
f o r v e r t i c a l - d o w n w e l d i n g : t h e upper l i m i t o f t h e pipe o r branch connections t o be welded shall be
range o f a p p r o v a l i s e q u a l t o l a , i n c l u s i v e . specified d e p e n d i n g o n t h e o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r o f pipes
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Table 6.6.2.2.1
Determination of base metal nominal thickness

Type of joint Nominal thickness

1 of base metal t
Item Sketch

1. B u t t j o i n t i n p l a t e s a n d t corresponds to the size o f the thinner part for joints

pipes o f unequal thickness:
t = m i n { f i a n d t ) f o r t\ ф t ,
2 2

t - t \ - t f o r t\ = t
2 2

2. F i l l e t w e l d i n p l a t e s t corresponds to the size o f the thicker part for joints

o f unequal thickness:
t = m a x {ti a n d t ) f o r ti ф t ,
2 2

t — h — h &г h — h

3. T - j o i n t a n d c o r n e r j o i n t i n a) F o r T - j o i n t s t is a s s u m e d e q u a l to the t h i c k n e s s o f
plates a) the part with full penetration (with edge
preparation):
t=h
b) F o r c o r n e r j o i n t s t i s a s s u m e d e q u a l t o t h e
thickness o f the thinner part:
t = m i n { f i a n d t ) f o r ti ф t ,
2 2

t — h — h for h — h

b)

4. T - j o i n t i n p i p e s f o r a s e t - t is a s s u m e d e q u a l to the w a l l thickness o f pipe to b e

o n branch connection (with welded:
or without edge prepara­ t = t 2

tion)

5. C o r n e r a n d T - j o i n t s i n t is a s s u m e d e q u a l to the w a l l thickness o f pipe to b e

pipes f o r a set-in o r s e t - welded:
through branch connection t = t 2

(with o r without edge pre­

paration)
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Table 6.6.2.2.2
A p p r o v a l r a n g e o f b a s e m e t a l t h i c k n e s s t f o r b u t t a n d T - j o i n t w e l d s a n d fillet w e l d s
Thickness o f test pieces Range o f approval
1
i n q u a l i f i c a t i o n t e s t s t, i n m m
Butt a n d T-joint welds with single r u n Butt a n d T-joint welds with multirun
o r s i n g l e r u n from b o t h s i d e s a n d fillet w e l d s

t «S 3 from г t o 1,1 г i n c l u s i v e from г t o 1,5г i n c l u s i v e

3 < t «S 12 from 0,7г t o 1,1г i n c l u s i v e from 3 t o 2t i n c l u s i v e
12 < t «S 100 from 0,7г t o 1,1 г i n c l u s i v e 3
from 0,5t t o 2t i n c l u s i v e ( m a x . 150 m m )
t > 100 from 0,5г t o I t i n c l u s i v e

' F o r multi processprocedures, the recorded thickness contribution o f each process shall b e used as a basis for the range o f approval for the
i n d i v i d u a l w e l d i n g p r o c e s s ( s i m i l a r t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s s t a t e d i n T a b l e 4.5.2).
2
F o r fillet w e l d s w i t h o u t e d g e preparation, the r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l shall b e a p p l i e d t o b o t h b a s e metals.
3
F o r h i g h h e a t i n p u t p r o c e s s e s o v e r 5 0 k J / c m , t h e u p p e r l i m i t o f r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l s h a l l b e u p t o 1,0г i n c l u s i v e .

f o r w e l d i n g procedure q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests m e e t i n g t h e 6.6.3.2 W e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s .

r e q u i r e m e n t s stated i n T a b l e 6.6.2.2.9. T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e range o f a p p r o v a l accord­
T a b l e 6.6.2.2.9
i n g t o w e l d i n g positions shall meet the requirements
stated i n T a b l e 6.6.3.2. T o q u a l i f y a range o f p o s i t i o n s f o r
R a n g e o fapproval for outside diameter o fwelded pipes
r e d u c t i o n i n e x t e n t o f testing, t h e test pieces o f w e l d e d
Diameter o ftest pieces Range o f approval j o i n t s m a y b e w e l d e d f o r h i g h e s t heat i n p u t p o s i t i o n a n d
in qualification tests D ,
1 2
for diameters o fw e l d e d pipes, l o w e s t heat i n p u t p o s i t i o n . A l l applicable tests s h a l l b e
in m m ' in m m
m a d e after w e l d i n g o n each test piece w i t h i n t h e scope o f
D ^ 25 f r o m 0,5D t o 2 D t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s specified i n 6.4.1.1.
D > 2 5 from 0 , 5 D a n d p l a t e s b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 2 5
6.6.3.3 T y p e ( o f w e l d e d j o i n t .
\ D i s the outside diameter o f the pipe o r outside diameter o f
the branch pipe.
R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h e types o f w e l d e d j o i n t s
Qualification given for plates also covers pipes w h e n the s h a l l b e , as used i n t h e w e l d i n g procedure q u a l i f i c a t i o n
o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r i s > 5 0 0 m m ( r e f e r t o T a b l e 6.6.3.2). tests, subject t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 6.6.3.3 a n d t h e
l i m i t a t i o n s stated b e l o w :
.1 range o f a p p r o v a l f o r f u l l p e n e t r a t i o n b u t t w e l d s
6.6.2.2.10 A w e l d i n g procedure test carried o u t o n a qualifies f u l l a n d p a r t i a l p e n e t r a t i o n b u t t w e l d s , as w e l l as
b r a n c h c o n n e c t i o n w i t h angle a s h a l l q u a l i f y a l l b r a n c h f i l l e t w e l d s . Q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests f o r f i l l e t w e l d i n g s h a l l b e
angles a ! i n t h e range o f a < a ! < 9 0 ° . r e q u i r e d i n cases s p e c i f i e d b y t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
6.6.3 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e r a n g e o f o f 6.3.1.4;
approval related to welding procedure. .2 range o f a p p r o v a l f o r b u t t j o i n t s i n pipes m a y also
0
6.6.3.1 W e l d i n g process a n d w e l d i n g t y p e . q u a l i f y b r a n c h connections w i t h a n angle оц^бО ;
T h e approval is o n l y v a l i d for the w e l d i n g process a n d .3 range o f a p p r o v a l f o r T - j o i n t s b u t t w e l d e d w i t h
welding type used i n the w e l d i n g procedure qualification test edge p r e p a r a t i o n o n l y qualifies t h i s t y p e o f j o i n t s a n d
E a c h degree o f t h e w e l d i n g m e c h a n i z a t i o n shall b e fillet w e l d s ;
qualified independently ( m a n u a l , p a r t l y mechanized, f u l l y .4 range o f a p p r o v a l f o r b u t t w e l d s m a d e from o n e
mechanized a n d automatic). I n t h e same w a y , i t is n o t side w i t h o u t b a c k i n g qualifies w e l d s w i t h b a c k i n g a n d
a l l o w e d t o change the means o f the w e l d i n g m e c h a n i z a t i o n w e l d s m a d e from b o t h sides;
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n ( m a n u a l , p a r t l y mechanized, f u l l y mechan­ .5 range o f a p p r o v a l f o r b u t t w e l d s m a d e w i t h
ized o r automated) unless n e w l y qualified. b a c k i n g q u a l i f i e s w e l d s m a d e from b o t h sides;
F o r m u l t i - p r o c e s s procedures t h e w e l d i n g procedure .6 range o f a p p r o v a l f o r w e l d s m a d e from b o t h sides
a p p r o v a l m a y b e carried o u t w i t h separate w e l d i n g w i t h o u t g o u g i n g qualifies w e l d s m a d e from b o t h sides
procedure tests f o r each w e l d i n g process a n d w i t h a w i t h g o u g i n g ;
m u l t i - p r o c e s s procedure test s i m i l a r l y t o a p p r o v a l tests .7 range o f a p p r o v a l f o r f i l l e t w e l d i n g qualifies t h i s
f o r w e l d e r s . I n t h i s case, t h e r e l e v a n t range o f a p p r o v a l t y p e o f j o i n t o n l y ;
according t o w e l d m e t a l thickness f o r each w e l d i n g .8 i t i s n o t p e r m i t t e d t o change a m u l t i r u n deposit
process used s h a l l b e specified. T h e a p p r o v a l o f s u c h a i n t o a s i n g l e r u n ( o r s i n g l e r u n o n each side) o r v i c e versa
test i s o n l y v a l i d f o r t h e process sequence carried o u t f o r a g i v e n process.
d u r i n g t h e m u l t i - p r o c e s s procedure test. 6.6.3.4 W e l d i n g consumables.
6.6.3.4.1 Grades o f w e l d i n g consumables.
N o t e . It isnot allowed touse a multi-process procedure testto
qualify a n y single process. R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r h i g h heat i n p u t processes o v e r
5 0 k J / c m , i n c l u s i v e , based o n q u a l i f i c a t i o n testing t h e
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Table 6.6.3.2
R a n g e o f approval for welding procedures according t owelding positions

Type of weld Weld position R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l a c c o r d i n g to w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s 2

2
in welding o f the test p i e c e
1
Butt welds Fillet welds
the test piece
Plates Pipes Plates Pipes
3 3
Butt welds in plate PA PA PA PA PA
PC PA, PC, P E 3
PA , P C 3
PA, P B , P D 3
PA , P B , PD 3 3

PG PG PG
PF PF PF
PE PA, P E PA, P D PA^PD 3

PC + PF A l l except for P G All except for P G 3

All except for P G A l l except for P G 3

Butt welds in pipe PA PA PA PA PA

PC PA, PC, P E PA, P C PA, P B , P D PA, P B , P D
PG PG PG PG
PF PA, PC, P E PA, P F PA, P B , P D PA, P B , P D
P C + P F or A l l except for P G A l l except for P G All except for P G All except for P G
H-L045
3
Fillet welds in plate PA PA PA
PB PA, P B , P D 3
PA , P B , PD 3 3

PF PF
PG PG
PD PA, P B , P D 3
PA , P B , PD3 3

PB + P D All except for P G A l l except for P G 3

Fillet welds in pipe PA PA PA

PB PA, P B , P D PA, P B , P D
PG PG PG
PD PA, P B , P D PA, P B , P D
PF All except for P G All except for P G

B r a n c h connections are subject to separate qualification tests,

d e s i g n a t i o n s o f w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s c o m p l y w i t h I S O 6947.
3
P i p e s w i t h outside d i a m e t e r D > 500 m m are c o n s i d e r e d e q u i v a l e n t to plates a c c o r d i n g to the r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l (not a p p l i c a b l e to b r a n c h
connections).

N o t e . T h e approval m a y cover consumables with the grade

particular b r a n d o f the w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e a p p r o v e d b y corresponding to t h e lower diffusible hydrogen content i n t h e
the Register, c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 4.2 deposited metal, b u t not vice versa. F o r example, the approval o f
the welding procedure for welding consumables o f grade 2 Y H 1 0 also
and 4.6, Part X T V "Welding" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e covers the ones o f grade 2YH5.
C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships,
s h a l l also c o v e r other brands o f the w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r the w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e based
a p p r o v e d b y the Register h a v i n g the s a m e grade as the o n t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests o n a particular b r a n d o f the
tested one, i n c l u d i n g a l l a d d i t i o n a l suffixes specified i n welding consumable intended f o r welding/depositing
4.2.1.4 a n d 4.2.1.8, P a r t X I V " W e l d i n g " o f the R u l e s f o r corrosion-resistant steel a n d m e e t i n g t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
the C l a s s i f i c a t i o n and C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships. o f 4.8, Part X I V "Welding" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e
I f a s h i p y a r d o r a m a n u f a c t u r e r o f w e l d e d structures C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships,
substitutes o n e b r a n d o f the w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e f o r shall also cover t h e other brands o f t h e w e l d i n g
a n o t h e r one h a v i n g the s a m e grade, a d d i t i o n a l tests a r e c o n s u m a b l e s w i t h s i m i l a r grade a p p r o v e d b y Register,
r e q u i r e d i n the f o l l o w i n g cases: i n c l u d i n g the i d e n t i f i c a t i o n suffixes o f t y p i c a l c h e m i c a l
f o r h i g h heat i n p u t process o v e r 5 0 k J / c m ; composition o f deposited metal according t o t h e
f o r w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s w i t h grade i d e n t i f i c a t i o n requirements o f 4.8.1.3, Part X T V "Welding" o f t h e
a c c o r d i n g t o the i m p a c t test t e m p e r a t u r e e q u a l t o grade 5 R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea-
( — 6 0 °C), as w e l l as, i f agreed w i t h the Register, f o r G o i n g Ships.
grade 4 ( - 4 0 °C). 6.6.3.4.2 F i l l e r m a t e r i a l designation a n d m a n u f a c -
I n this case, i f the W P S r e q u i r e m e n t s i n w e l d i n g the turer.
test piece d u r i n g the a d d i t i o n a l tests a r e f u l l y m e t , t h e T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r the r a n g e o f w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e
extent o f testing a t s u b s t i t u t i o n o f one b r a n d o f w e l d i n g a p p r o v a l based o n t h e designation i n t h e appropriate
c o n s u m a b l e s f o r a n o t h e r o n e w i t h s i m i l a r grade m a y b e n a t i o n a l standards are a p p l i e d t o the f i l l e r materials a n d
limited t o t h e determination o f impact energy for t h e w e l d i n g processes c o n c e r n e d a n d n o t c o v e r e d b y the R S
w e l d metal and fusion line. a p p r o v a l f o r the grades specified b y the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
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Table 6.6.3.3
R a n g e o fapproval b ytypes o fwelded joints

Range o f approval
T y p e o fw e l d e d test a s s e m b l y
1

i n tests for a p p r o v a l Plates (P) Pipes (T)

Butt welds T-joints Fillet b e a d Butt welds Fillet

(BW) (Tj) welds (BW) joints
without edge (FW)
Single-side Both-side Single-side Both- preparation Single-side
welding welding welding side (FW) welding
(ss) welding
with without with without with without
(bs)
b a c k i n g s backings gouging gouging backings backings
(mb) (nb) (gg) (ng) (mb) (nb)

Butt weld Single-side with

backings
* — X — — X X — — X
o f plates welding
(mb)
(BW) (ss)
without X * X X X X X — — X
backings ( n b )

Both-side with gouging — — * — — X X — — X

welding (gg)
(bs)
without — — X * — X X — — X
gouging (ng)

Butt weld Single-side with

backings
X — X — — X X *
— X
o f pipes welding
(mb)
(BW) (SS)
without X X X X X X X X * X
b a c k i n g s (nb)

T-joint o f plates Single-side w e l d i n g (ss) — — — — * X X — — X

with edge
prepara-tion
(Tj)
Both-side w e l d i n g (bs) * X — — X

Fillet (gauge) Plates (P) — — — — — — * — — X

weld (FW)
Pipes (T) — — — — — — X — — X

' P i p e s w i t h o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r D > 500 m m s h a l l b e c o n s i d e r e d s i m i l a r t o t h e p l a t e s b y r a n g e s o f a p p r o v a l ( u n a c c e p t a b l e t o b r a n c h c o n n e c t i o n s ) .

S y m b o l s :
* m e a n s types o f w e l d e d joints, for w h i c h W P S i s approved directly b y test results;
x m e a n s t y p e s o f w e l d e d j o i n t s , for w h i c h W P S m a y b e a p p r o v e d b y the r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l (without additional tests);
— m e a n s types o f w e l d e d joints, for w h i c h W P S are not subject t o approval.

4 . 2 , 4 . 5 , 4 . 6 and 4 . 8 , P a r t X I V " W e l d i n g " o f the R u l e s f o r a p p r o v a l is restricted t o the p a r t i c u l a r m a n u f a c t u r e r o f the

the Classification a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s . w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s u s e d i n the w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e test.
R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r the w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e based I t i s p e r m i s s i b l e t o change the trade m a r k o f the w e l d i n g
o n testing a p a r t i c u l a r b r a n d o f f i l l e r m a t e r i a l a c c o r d i n g consumables produced b y one manufacturer t o those o f
t o its d e s i g n a t i o n i n the appropriate n a t i o n a l / i n t e r n a t i o n a l the others w i t h t h e same c o m p u l s o r y part o f t h e
standards m a y b e e x t e n d e d t o c o v e r the o t h e r brands o f d e s i g n a t i o n a c c o r d i n g t o n a t i o n a l standards w h e n a n
filler materials produced b y the same manufacturer w i t h a d d i t i o n a l test piece i s w e l d e d . I n this case, i f the W P S
designation ensuring: r e q u i r e m e n t s i n w e l d i n g t h e test p i e c e d u r i n g t h e
e q u i v a l e n t m e c h a n i c a l properties; a d d i t i o n a l tests a r e f u l l y m e t , t h e e x t e n t o f testing at
e q u i v a l e n t v a l u e s o f the i m p a c t e n e r g y o f deposited s u b s t i t u t i o n o f o n e w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e trade m a r k f o r
metal; a n o t h e r w i t h the s a m e c o m p u l s o r y part o f the d e s i g n a t i o n
the same type o f electrode covering, core o f f l u x cored a c c o r d i n g t o n a t i o n a l standards m a y b e restricted t o
w i r e , o r the same classification o f w e l d i n g f l u x composition; determination o f impact energy f o r the w e l d metal and
the s a m e n o m i n a l c h e m i c a l c o m p o s i t i o n o f w i r e o r fusion line.
deposited m e t a l , as appropriate;
N o t e . T h e above does n o tapply to solid wire and rods f o r
the s a m e o r l o w e r h y d r o g e n content. w e l d i n g p r o c e s s e s 1 3 1 , 1 3 5 , 1 4 1 a n d 151 ( r e f e r t o T a b l e 6.2.2.1) w i t h
W h e n i m p a c t testing i s r e q u i r e d , f o r processes 1 1 1 , the s a m e designation according to national standards a n d the s a m e
1 1 4 , 1 2 , 1 3 6 and 137 (refer t o T a b l e 6 . 2 . 2 . 1 ) the r a n g e o f nominal chemical composition.
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6.6.3.4.3 S i z e o f f i l l e r m a t e r i a l s . 6.6.4 S p e c i a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e r a n g e o f
I t i s p e r m i t t e d t o change t h e standard size o f filler approval related to welding processes.
m a t e r i a l s w i t h i n t h e i r manufacturer's r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s 6.6.4.1 S u b m e r g e d arc w e l d i n g ( w e l d i n g process 1 2 ) .
o n t h e i r use p r o v i d e d t h a t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r heat i n p u t R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l i s l i m i t e d o n l y t o that w e l d i n g
according t o 6.6.3.6 a r e m e t . process ( 1 2 1 t o 1 2 5 ) t h a t u s e d i n t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e
6.6.3.5 T y p e a n d p o l a r i t y o f current. q u a l i f i c a t i o n test.
Welding procedure approval is only valid f o r t h e T h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h e flux i s restricted t o t h e
type o f current a n d polarity used i n t h e w e l d i n g p a r t i c u l a r m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d d e s i g n a t i o n that u s e d i n t h e
p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n test. F o r m a n u a l m e t a l a r c w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests.
w e l d i n g w i t h covered electrode, alternating current also 6.6.4.2 G a s m e t a l a r c w e l d i n g ( w e l d i n g processes
qualifies direct current ( b o t h p o l a r i t i e s ) w h e n i m p a c t 1 3 1 , 1 3 5 , 136 a n d 1 3 7 ) .
testing i s n o t required. R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l g i v e n t o t h e s h i e l d i n g gas i s
6.6.3.6 H e a t i n p u t . restricted t o t h e s y m b o l f o r t h e gas a c c o r d i n g t o
6.6.3.6.1 T h e u p p e r l i m i t o f h e a t i n p u t a p p r o v e d i s I S O 1 4 1 7 5 classification ( m a i n - g r o u p a n d sub-group)
restricted t o t h e f o l l o w i n g values: a n d identical t o t h e o n e u s e d i n t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e
2 5 % greater t h a n t h a t u s e d i n w e l d i n g t h e test piece q u a l i f i c a t i o n test. H o w e v e r , t h e content o f C 0 i n a 2

during qualification tests, b u t n o t exceeding 5 5 k J / c m f o r m i x t u r e s h a l l n o t exceed 1 0 % o f that used i n t h e w e l d i n g

heat i n p u t processes n o t m o r e t h a n 5 0 k J / c m ; p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n test.
t h e u p p e r l i m i t o f heat i n p u t a p p r o v e d m a y b e F o r s h i e l d i n g gases n o t covered b y I S O 1 4 1 7 5
10 % greater t h a n that f o r h i g h heat i n p u t processes o v e r classification t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l i s restricted t o t h e
50 kJ/cm. n o m i n a l composition used i n t h e welding procedure
6.6.3.6.2 T h e l o w e r l i m i t o f heat i n p u t a p p r o v e d m a y q u a l i f i c a t i o n test.
be 2 5 % l o w e r t h a n that u s e d i n w e l d i n g t h e test piece R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l g i v e n i s restricted t o t h e w i r e
d u r i n g q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests. s y s t e m u s e d i n t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n test
6.6.3.7 P r e h e a t i n g . (e.g. s i n g l e - w i r e o r m u l t i p l e - w i r e s y s t e m ) .
T h e m i n i m u m preheating temperature f o r the range o f F o r s o l i d a n d m e t a l cored w i r e s (designated w i t h
approval f o r the w e l d i n g procedure shall n o t b e less than that s y m b o l (letter) " M " according t o I S O 1 7 6 3 2 refer t o
used prior t o w e l d i n g the test piece i n qualification test T a b l e 4 . 3 . 2 . 3 ) , t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n u s i n g short c i r c u i t i n g
6.6.3.8 Interpass temperature. transfer ( d i p ) qualifies o n l y short c i r c u i t i n g transfer ( d i p ) .
T h e m a x i m u m interpass temperature f o r t h e r a n g e o f T h e qualification using spray o r globular transfer
approval for the w e l d i n g procedure shall not higher than qualifies b o t h s p r a y a n d g l o b u l a r transfer.
that u s e d i n w e l d i n g t h e test p i e c e i n q u a l i f i c a t i o n test. N o t e . I n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f I S O 4063, t h e
m e t a l transfer m o d e i s indicated b y the f o l l o w i n g letters p l a c e d after
6.6.3.9 P o s t - h e a t i n g f o r d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n release.
the reference numbers o fwelding processes:
T h e temperature a n d d u r a t i o n o f post-heating f o r D — short-circuit transfer (dip transfer);
d i f f u s i b l e h y d r o g e n release s h a l l n o t b e reduced. P o s t - G — globular transfer,
S — spray transfer;
h e a t i n g s h a l l n o t b e o m i t t e d f r o m w e l d i n g process, b u t P — p u l s e d transfer.
m a y b e added w i t h o u t a d d i t i o n a l tests. F o r example, M I G welding with solid wire electrode using
6.6.3.10 P o s t - w e l d heat treatment. s h o r t - c i r c u i t i n g t r a n s f e r i s d e s i g n a t e d a s : I S O 4063-131-D.
A d d i t i o n o r d e l e t i o n o f p o s t - w e l d heat t r e a t m e n t i s 6.6.4.3 T u n g s t e n i n e r t gas ( T I G ) w e l d i n g w i t h s o l i d
n o t p e r m i t t e d a n d s h a l l b e subject t o n e w w e l d i n g filler m a t e r i a l ( w i r e / r o d ) ( w e l d i n g p r o c e s s l 4 1 ) .
p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests. Range o f approval g i v e n t o the shielding gas is restricted
D e v i a t i o n o f heat t r e a t m e n t parameters ( b o t h u p - t o t h e s y m b o l o f t h e gas according t o I S O 1 4 1 7 5
w a r d s a n d d o w n w a r d s ) f r o m those u s e d i n w e l d i n g classification ( m a i n group a n d sub-group) a n d identical t o
p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests i s n o t p e r m i t t e d . the o n e used i n the w e l d i n g procedure qualification test
T h e temperature r a n g e v a l i d a t e d i s t h e h o l d i n g F o r s h i e l d i n g gases n o t covered b y I S O 1 4 1 7 5
temperature u s e d i n t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n classification t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l i s restricted t o t h e
test ± 2 0 °C. n o m i n a l composition used i n t h e welding procedure
I f specified i n t h e W P S , h e a t i n g a n d c o o l i n g rates, as q u a l i f i c a t i o n test.
w e l l as t h e h o l d i n g t i m e related t o t h e w e l d e d j o i n t a t a A w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e test m a d e w i t h o u t a b a c k i n g
check temperature s h a l l b e a d d i t i o n a l l y specified i n t h e gas qualifies a w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e w i t h b a c k i n g gas.
r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l . I n t h i s case t h e h o l d i n g t i m e m a y b e W e l d i n g w i t h f i l l e r m a t e r i a l does n o t q u a l i f y f o r w e l d i n g
adjusted as a f u n c t i o n o f thickness. w i t h o u t filler m a t e r i a l a n d v i c e versa.
6.6.3.11 I n i t i a l heat treatment. 6.6.4.4 Plasma-arc w e l d i n g ( w e l d i n g process 1 5 ) .
A change i n t h e i n i t i a l heat t r e a t m e n t c o n d i t i o n p r i o r Range o f approval for the w e l d i n g procedure shall be
t o t h e w e l d i n g o f p r e c i p i t a t i o n hardenable m a t e r i a l s i s restricted t o t h e p l a s m a gas c o m p o s i t i o n u s e d i n t h e
not permitted. w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n test.
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R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l g i v e n t o t h e s h i e l d i n g gas a n d w i t h Table 6.7.1.6-2. T o c o m p l y w i t h this requirement,

b a c k i n g gas i s restricted t o t h e s y m b o l o f t h e gas a d d i t i o n a l b u t t w e l d test a s s e m b l y m a y b e r e q u i r e d (refer
according t o I S O 1 4 1 7 5 c l a s s i f i c a t i o n ( m a i n g r o u p a n d t o reference 6 t o T a b l e 6 . 4 . 1 . 1 ) .
s u b - g r o u p ) a n d i d e n t i c a l t o t h e o n e used i n t h e w e l d i n g 6.7.1.5 A l l applicable tests s h a l l b e m a d e after
procedure q u a l i f i c a t i o n test. F o r s h i e l d i n g gases n o t w e l d i n g o n each test piece w i t h i n t h e scope o f t h e
covered b y I S O 1 4 1 7 5 classification the range o f r e q u i r e m e n t s i n t h e scope o f 6 . 4 as regards a d d i t i o n a l
a p p r o v a l i s restricted t o t h e n o m i n a l c o m p o s i t i o n used instructions given below.
i n t h e w e l d i n g procedure q u a l i f i c a t i o n test. A c c o r d i n g t o F i g . 6.7.1.5 f r o m each test piece f o r
W e l d i n g w i t h f i l l e r m a t e r i a l ( w e l d i n g processes 1 5 1 b u t t j o i n t s i n plates a n d pipes f i v e sets o f three V - n o t c h
a n d 1 5 2 ) does n o t q u a l i f y f o r w e l d i n g w i t h o u t f i l l e r i m p a c t tests specimens each w i t h t h e n o t c h located:
m a t e r i a l a n d v i c e versa. n o t c h i n t h e centre o f t h e w e l d ;
notch o n the fusion line;
notch i n H A Z , 1 m m f r o m the fusion line;
6.7 A D D I T I O N A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R A P P R O V A L O F notch i n H A Z , 3 m m f r o m the fusion line;
WELDING PROCEDURE F O RSTRUCTURES AND ITEMS notch i n H A Z , 5 m m f r o m the fusion line.
F R O M SPECIAL PURPOSE STEEL
Single-Side Butt Weld
1 —,2 mm
6.7.1 A d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r a p p r o v a l o f
welding p r o c e d u r e f o r structures a n d nickel steel
products designed for low temperature i m p a c t
6.7.1.1 T h e f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s c o v e r a p p r o v a l
o f w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e f o r ferritic n i c k e l steel structures,
g r o u p 9 i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h I S O / T R 1 5 6 0 8 (cargo t a n k s ,
Both-Side Butt Weld
t e c h n o l o g i c a l pressure vessels a n d secondary b a r r i e r s ) 1 — 2 mm
f o r t h e ships c a r r y i n g l i q u e f i e d gases i n b u l k . 2 Side

6.7.1.2 I n t h e test piece f o r a butt j o i n t i n plate shall

m e e t the requirements o f 6.3.1.2. I n this case, the w e l d shall
be placed i n parallel w i t h t h e m a i n direction o f the last L
1 Side
rolling (refer t o F i g . 6.3.1.2) i n compliance w i t h impact
tests o f rolled products using transverse specimens, KV . T

L o c a t i o n o f test specimens f o r mechanical tests shall b e i n Fig. 6.7.1.5 L o c a t i o n o f V - n o t c h i m p a c t t e s t f o r b u t t w e l d :

- notch i nthe centre o fthe weld;
compliance w i t h the recommendations o f 6.4.2.
- notch o n fusion line fusion line;
6.7.1.3 T e s t piece f o r a b u t t j o i n t i n p i p e s h a l l b e as notch i n H A Z , 1 m m from t h e f u s i o n l i n e ;
stated i n 6 . 3 . 1 . 3 . L o c a t i o n o f test s p e c i m e n s f o r - notch i n H A Z , 3 m m from t h e f u s i o n l i n e ;
m e c h a n i c a l tests s h a l l b e i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e notch H A Z , 5 m m from t h e f u s i o n l i n e .

r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f 6.4.2.
6.7.1.4 L o c a t i o n o f test specimens f o r a T - j o i n t i n 6.7.1.6 R e s u l t s o f m e c h a n i c a l t e s t i n g o f w e l d e d
plates i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 6.3.1.4 a n d 6.3.1.5, s h a l l b e j o i n t s s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f Tables 6 . 7 . 1 . 6 - 1
used p r o v i d e d a w e l d i n g procedure m a y n o t b e a p p r o v e d and 6.7.1.6-2.
w i t h i n t h e range o f a p p r o v a l i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e T h e u s e o f w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s w i t h l o w e r tensile
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f 6.7.1.8. I n a d d i t i o n , i n a n y case t h e s t r e n g t h v a l u e s d u r i n g testing o f l o n g i t u d i n a l c y l i n d r i c a l
applied w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s s h a l l p r o v i d e t h e r e q u i r e d specimens as regards m i n i m u m v a l u e s r e g u l a t e d b y
i m p a c t e n e r g y v a l u e d u r i n g i m p a c t test i n accordance T a b l e 6 . 7 . 1 . 6 - 1 m a y b e a p p r o v e d . I n t h i s case, w h e r e
Table 6.7.1.6-1

W e l d e d steel T e n s i l e test, m i n . B e n d test 1

Determination o f
hardness
Subgroup Type Transverse Longitudinal round specimens Mandrel Bending
НПО,
I S O / T R 15608 specimens diameter a n g l e <x,
R , in M P a Rai, in M P a
m
A , in % 5
max
R , in M P a
m D in deg.
Not less than Not less than
Not less than

1,5 N i 470 470 — 640 275 22 4t 180 350

9.1
2,25 N i 510 510 — 6 6 0 305 22 4t 180 350

3,5 N i 540 540 — 6 9 0 345 22 4t 180 350

9.2
5 Ni 570 570 — 7 1 0 390 21 4t 180 350

9.3 9Ni 640 640 — 8 4 0 490 19 5t 180 350

1
г i s the thickness o f a b e n d test specimen.
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Table 6.7.1.6-2

W e l d e d steel I m p a c t test

Subgroup Type T h i c k n e s s t, I m p a c t test I m p a c t test, i n J

ISO/TR in m m t e m p e r a t u r e , in°C Not less than 1

15608
15608 Weld W e l d fusion line a n d heat-affected zone ( H A Z )

KVT

г^25 -65

25<г^30 -70
1,5 N i 27 27 4 1 (34)
30<г^35 -75

35<г^40 -80
9.1
г^25 -70

25<г^30 -75
2,25 N i 27 27 4 1 (34)
30<г^35 -80

35<г^40 -85

г^25 -95

25<г^30 -100
3,5 N i 27 27 4 1 (34)
30<г^35 -105

35<г^40 -110
9.2
г^25 -110

25<г^30 -115
5,0 N i 27 27 4 1 (34)
30<г^35 -120

35<г^40 -125

9.3 9,0 N i г^40 -196 27 27 4 1 (41)

1
T h e average values w h i l e testing o n e set o f three s p e c i m e n sare g i v e n i nthe Table. T h e relevant single tolerable values shall b e equal to:
19 J f o r t h e a v e r a g e v a l u e o f 2 7 J ;
29 J f o r t h e a v e r a g e v a l u e o f 41 J ;
24 J f o r t h e a v e r a g e v a l u e o f 34 J .
2
U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e a g r e e d , s h e e t p r o d u c t s a n d w i d e flats shall b e tested u s i n g t h e transverse tensile s a m p l e s K V T .
3
Pipes, sections a n d also forgings shall b e tested with the u s e o flongitudinal specimens K V L .
4
Impact test values for pipes forgings a n d castings for t h e cargo a n d process piping are g i v e n i n brackets.

testing o f transverse tensile samples i s carried o u t , tensile for c o r r e s p o n d i n g w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e ;

s t r e n g t h v a l u e s specified i n T a b l e 6 . 7 . 1 . 6 - 1 s h a l l b e for c o r r e s p o n d i n g w e l d i n g procedure;
provided, a n d sample b r e a k d o w n point shall be docu­ for c o r r e s p o n d i n g w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n .
m e n t e d i n t h e test report. O t h e r w e l d i n g procedure essential variables s h a l l b e
6.7.1.7 T h e requirements f o r re-testing are similar t o 6.5. approved the Register i n compliance w i t h the require­
W h e r e b y impact re-testing m a y b e performed o n o n e m e n t s o f 6.6, frequency a n d scope o f w e l d i n g procedure
additional set o f three test specimens taken f r o m t h e same tests u s e d d u r i n g p r o d u c t i o n ( f a b r i c a t i o n t e s t i n g ) .
sample i f sufficient quantity o f m e t a l is available. Results o f W h e r e b y t h e a p p r o v e d thickness range s h a l l c o m p l y
additional tests are recognized satisfactory i f a n e w average w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 6.7.1.6-2 as p e r t h e
adsorbed impact energy value (three performed plus three t e m p e r a t u r e i n t e s t i n g t h e i m p a c t test specimens.
additional ones) a n d above t h e required average v a l u e a n d 6.7.2 A d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r a p p r o v a l o f
not m o r e t h a n t w o results from s i x b e l o w the above required welding procedure f o r welding o f structures a n d
average value and n o t m o r e t h a n o n o n e specimen t h e result ferritic-austenitic stainless steel (duplex).
is obtained 3 0 % less than required. 6.7.2.1 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s g i v e n b e l o w c o v e r a p ­
6.7.1.8 A p p r o v a l o f W e l d i n g P r o c e d u r e o n t h e basis p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e f o r structures a n d i t e m s
o f b u t t w e l d test piece t e s t i n g r e m a i n s v a l i d : from ferritic-austenitic stainless steel ( d u p l e x ) , g r o u p 10
for c o r r e s p o n d i n g base m e t a l ; in compliance w i t h I S O / T R 15608.
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6.7.2.2 Test p i e c e f o r a b u t t j o i n t i n p l a t e s h a l l m e e t 6.7.2.5 A l l applicable tests s h a l l b e m a d e after

the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 6.3.1.2. I n t h i s case, t h e w e l d s h a l l b e w e l d i n g o n each test piece w i t h i n t h e scope o f 6 . 4 as
p l a c e d i n p a r a l l e l w i t h t h e d i r e c t i o n o f t h e last r o l l i n g regards a d d i t i o n a l i n s t r u c t i o n s g i v e n b e l o w .
(refer t o F i g . 6.3.1.2 ) , i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h i m p a c t tests o f . 1 a c c o r d i n g t o F i g . 6.4.4.4-4 f r o m each test p i e c e f o r
r o l l e d p r o d u c t s u s i n g transverse specimens, KV . L o c a ­ T a b u t t j o i n t i n plates a n d pipes f o u r sets o f three V - n o t c h
t i o n o f test specimens f o r m e c h a n i c a l tests s h a l l b e i n i m p a c t tests specimens each w i t h t h e n o t c h located:
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f 6.4.2. i n t h e centre o f the w e l d ;
6.7.2.3 Test p i e c e f o r a b u t t j o i n t i n p i p e s h a l l b e as on the fusion line;
stated i n 6.3.1.3. L o c a t i o n o f test specimens f o r i n H A Z , 2 m m f r o m the fusion line;
m e c h a n i c a l tests s h a l l b e i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e i n H A Z , 5 m m f r o m the fusion line.
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f 6.4.2. .2 d u p l e x stainless steel test w e l d s s h a l l b e tested f o r
6.7.2.4 L o c a t i o n o f test specimens f o r T - j o i n t s i n p i t t i n g resistance i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 6.7.2.7;
plates i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 6.3.1.4 a n d 6.3.1.5, s h a l l b e .3 scope o f tests s h a l l i n c l u d e m i c r o - s t r u c t u r a l
used provided a procedure f o r welding m a y n o t be e x a m i n a t i o n a n d t h e ferrite c o n t e n t d e t e r m i n a t i o n i n t h e
approved w i t h i n the range o f approval i n compliance w e l d m e t a l as p e r 6.7.2.8;
w i t h t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f 6.7.2.9. W h e r e b y i n a n y .4 as appropriate ( i f stipulated b y technical documenta­
case t h e a p p l i e d w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s s h a l l p r o v i d e t h e t i o n f o r a specific product o r structure) t h e scope o f tests
r e q u i r e d i m p a c t e n e r g y v a l u e d u r i n g i m p a c t test i n m a y include specific determination o f butt w e l d suscept­
accordance w i t h T a b l e 6.7.2.6-2. T o c o m p l y w i t h t h i s i b i l i t y t o intergranular corrosion compliant t o 6.7.3.6.
r e q u i r e m e n t , a d d i t i o n a l b u t t w e l d test a s s e m b l y m a y b e 6.7.2.6 R e s u l t s o f m e c h a n i c a l tests o f w e l d e d j o i n t s
r e q u i r e d (refer t o reference 6 t o T a b l e 6.4.1.1). s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f Tables 6 . 7 . 2 . 6 - 1
and 6 . 7 . 2 . 6 - 2 .
Table 6.7.2.6-1
1
W e l d e d steel T e n s i l e test, n o t l e s s t h a n B e n d test Hardness
test
Subgroup Typical chemical U N S Type Transverse Longitudinal round specimens Mandrel Bending НПО,
ISO/TR composition specimens diameter a n g l e <x, max
15608 R , in MPa
m
Rm> Rp0,2> As, D in deg.
in M P a in M P a in%
10.1 x 3 C r N i M o N 22 5 3 S31803 620 620 450 25 4t 180 Not
required
10.2 x 3 C r N i M o W C u N 25 7 3 S31260 690 690 485 20 5t 180

x 4 C r N i M o C u N 26 6 4 2 S32550 760 780 550 20 6t 180

x 3 C r N i M o N 26 8 5 S32750 800

x 3 C r N i M o W C u N 26 8 4 1 1 S32760 750
1
t i s thickness o f a b e n d test specimen.

Table 6.7.2.6-2

W e l d e d steel Impact test

Subgroup Typical chemical composition U N S Type I m p a c t test I m p a c t test, i n J , n o t less t h a n

ISO/TR temperature,
15608 in°C Weld W e l d fusion line a n d heat-affected zone (HAZ)

2 3
куг- 2
KV - L

10.1 x 3 C r N i M o N 22 5 3 S31803 -20 27 27 41

x 3 C r N i M o W C u N 25 7 3 S31260 -20 27 27 41

x 4 C r N i M o C u N 26 6 4 2 S32550 -20 27 27 41
10.2
x 3 C r N i M o N 26 8 5 S32750 -20 27 27 41

x 3 C r N i M o W C u N 26 8 4 1 1 S32760 -20 27 27 41
1
U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e a g r e e d , p l a t e s a n d w i d e f l a t s s h a l l b e t e s t e d u s i n g t h e t r a n s v e r s e t e n s i l e s p e c i m e n s KV
P
2
T h e a v e r a g e v a l u e s w h i l e testing o n e set o f three s p e c i m e n s are g i v e n i n the T a b l e . T h e r e l e v a n t s i n g l e a d m i s s i b l e v a l u e s s h a l l b e e q u a l to:
19 J f o r t h e a v e r a g e v a l u e o f 2 7 J ;
29 J for t h e a v e r a g e v a l u e o f 41 J .
3
P i p e s , s e c t i o n s a n d a l s o f o r g i n g s s h a l l b e t e s t e d w i t h t h e u s e o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s p e c i m e n s KV .
L
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3
6.7.2.7 D u p l e x stainless steel test w e l d s w i t h c h r o m e F e C l ) w i t h d e n s i t y 1,049 ±0,002 g / c m s h a l l b e
3

content o f 2 5 % a n d over (sub-group 10.2 I S O / p e r f o r m e d o r 2 4 h a t 4 0 °C. T h e s o l u t i o n v o l u m e s h a l l

2
T R 1 5 6 0 8 ) s h a l l b e tested f o r p i t t i n g a n d c r e v i c e c o m p l y w i t h r a t i o 2 0 m l / c m o f t h e test plates area;
c o r r o s i o n resistance i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h M e t h o d A o f s a m p l e c l e a n i n g after tests ( u l t r a s o n i c i n e t h a n o l ) ;
A S T M G 4 8 , o r o t h e r s i m i l a r standards ( f o r e x a m p l e , w e i g h i n g t o t h e nearest: 0 , 0 0 0 1 g a t t h e plate mass
G O S T 9 . 9 1 2 - 8 9 c h e m i c a l m e t h o d ) as regards t h e W t < 120 g,
requirements given below. 0 , 0 0 1 g a t t h e plate mass W t < 1 2 0 g ;
Test pieces s h a l l b e tested i n accordance w i t h p r o b i n g t h e surface f o r p i t t i n g c o r r o s i o n ( l o c a l
F i g . 6.7.2.7. recesses) u s i n g stereomicroscope a t x 2 0 m a g n i f i c a t i o n
(a needle m a y b e used f o r f i x i n g recesses).
T h e test results a r e considered satisfactory unless
p i t t i n g c o r r o s i o n i n d i c a t i o n s a r e detected a n d t o t a l
c o r r o s i o n w e a r ( s a m p l e mass loss) s h a l l b e less t h e n
2
4 g / m o f t h e test plates area.
6.7.2.8 F r o m w e l d e d j o i n t s test pieces o f d u p l e x
steels sections s h a l l b e selected a n d m a n u f a c t u r e d t o
inspect m i c r o s t r u c t u r e . D u p l e x stainless steel types s h a l l
be m i c r o - s t m c t u r a l l y e x a m i n e d a n d t h e test samples s h a l l
4 » c o m p r i s e t h e w e l d m e t a l , heat affected z o n e a n d base
L
m e t a l . T h e w o r k i n g s e c t i o n area s h a l l b e s u i t a b l y etched
F i g . 6.7.2.7 f o r m i c r o s t r u c t u r e a n d e x a m i n e d at 4 0 0 x m a g n i f i c a t i o n .
W e l d e d joint test p i e c e for pitting corrosion: T h e w e l d s h a l l b e free from g r a i n b o u n d a r y carbides a n d
L — w e l d e d joint test piece length; precipitates i n H A Z . T h e f e r r i t e c o n t e n t i n t h e w e l d m e t a l
В=25 m m — w e l d e d joint test width;
BW— width o f a w e l d reinforcement;
r o o t a n d un-reheated w e l d cap s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n
t — w e l d e d joint test thickness; accordance w i t h A S T M E 5 6 2 a n d b e i n t h e range o f
1 — w e l d e d joint test surface f r o m the root side o f the weld; 3 0 — 7 0 %.
2 — w e l d e d joint test surface f r o m the face o f the weld;
6.7.2.9 B a s e d o n t h e test results w e l d i n g procedure
3 — w e l d e d joint test edge;
4 — w e l d e d joint test edge angle.
range o f a p p r o v a l s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h 6 . 6 except f o r
a d d i t i o n a l l i m i t a t i o n s i n t e r m s o f heat i n p u t w i t h i n
± 15 % from t h e n o m i n a l v a l u e d u r i n g tests.
According to w i d t h o f a w e l d reinforcement the w e l d 6.7.3 A d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r a p p r o v a l o f
test l e n g t h is a s s u m e d t o b e as f o l l o w s : L=50 m m w h e n welding procedure f o r structures a n d items f r o m
S l f < 3 0 m m a n d L=BW+20 m m w h e n BW>30 m m . a u s t e n i t i c s t a i n l e s s steel.
C u t edges a n d w e l d test angles o f t h e s p e c i m e n s h a l l b e 6.7.3.1 T h e requirements given b e l o w cover t h e
prepared a c c o r d i n g t o A S T M G 4 8 . a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedure f o r structures a n d i t e m s
T r e a t m e n t a n d test o f t h e specimens s h a l l i n c l u d e from austenitic stainless steel, g r o u p 8 i n c o m p l i a n c e
operations as f o l l o w s : w i t h I S O / T R 15608.
test plates are cut o u t t o c a r r y o u t tests ( w i t h m e c h a ­ 6.7.3.2 T e s t piece f o r a b u t t w e l d e d - j o i n t i n plate
n i c a l p r o c e d u r e o r abrasive d i s k a n d w a t e r c o o l i n g ) ; s h a l l be i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 6.3.1.2. I n t h i s case, t h e w e l d
w e l d test m a r k i n g w i t h w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n i d e n t i f i c a ­ s h a l l b e placed p a r a l l e l t o t h e d i r e c t i o n o f t h e last r o l l i n g
t i o n a n d "stop a n d re-start" o p e r a t i o n ; (refer t o F i g . 6 . 3 . 1 . 2 ) , i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h i m p a c t tests o f
surface precheck w i t h stereomicroscope z o o m i n g x 2 0 . r o l l e d products u s i n g transverse specimens KV . L o c a ­ T

Test R e p o r t s h a l l i n c l u d e a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d p o s i t i o n o f t i o n o f test specimens f o r m e c h a n i c a l tests s h a l l b e i n

t h e s i g n i f i c a n t defects — f o r e x a m p l e , pores o r slag c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f 6.4.2.
i n c l u s i o n s as w e l l as c o a t i n g o n b o t h surfaces; 6.7.3.3 T e s t piece f o r a b u t t j o i n t i n p i p e s h a l l b e as
surface p r e p a r a t i o n (plate butts/panels) after b e i n g stated i n 6 . 3 . 1 . 3 . L o c a t i o n o f test s p e c i m e n s f o r
cut a n d t h e i r degreasing. Surface p r e p a r a t i o n includes m e c h a n i c a l tests s h a l l b e i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
w e t g r i n d i n g w i t h e m e r y paper 1 2 0 ( A N S I , U S A ) o r recommendations o f 6.4.2.
P120 (FEPA, Europe); 6.7.3.4 L o c a t i o n o f test specimens f o r T - j o i n t s i n
w e i g h i n g t o t h e nearest: 0 , 0 0 0 1 g a t t h e plate mass plates i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 6.3.1.4 a n d 6.3.1.5, s h a l l b e
W t < 120 g, used p r o v i d e d a procedure f o r w e l d i n g m a y n o t b e
0 , 0 0 1 g a t t h e plate mass W t < 1 2 0 g , a p p r o v e d w i t h i n t h e range o f a p p r o v a l i n c o m p l i a n c e
sample etching prior t o testing i n the solution 5 % w i t h t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f 6.7.3.8.
H F + 2 0 % H N 0 , 6 0 °C, 5 m i n . ;
3 6.7.3.5 A l l applicable tests s h a l l b e m a d e after
c a r r y i n g o u t tests; s a m p l e store i n 1 0 % w a t e r w e l d i n g o n each test piece w i t h i n t h e scope o f 6.4 as
s o l u t i o n F e C l ' 6 H 0 ( 6 % e q u i v a l e n t t o a n h y d r o u s salt
3 2 regards a d d i t i o n a l i n s t r u c t i o n s g i v e n b e l o w .
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.1 testing i m p a c t test specimens i s n o t r e q u i r e d i f the carried o u t i n t h e b o i l i n g copper sulfate w a t e r s o l u t i o n

d e s i g n o p e r a t i o n a l t e m p e r a t u r e i s a b o v e —105 °C. (CuS0 «5H 0) a n d sulfuric a c i d ( H S 0 ) w i t h present
4 2 2 4

.2 w h e r e i m p a c t testing i s r e q u i r e d , test t e m p e r a t u r e m e t a l l i c c o p p e r c h i p scraps c o m p l i a n t t o t h e R S

is — 1 9 6 °C, a n d i m p a c t test average v a l u e shall n o t b e r e c o g n i z e d i n t e r n a t i o n a l a n d n a t i o n a l standards ( A S T M
less t h a n 2 7 J f o r transverse specimens ( o n e s i n g l e test A 2 6 2 , Practice E ; I S O 3 6 5 1 - 2 ; G O S T 6 0 3 2 , A M U
m a y g i v e v a l u e f r o m t h r e e tests b e l o w t h e r e q u i r e d m e t h o d ) . I f applicable, t h e preference s h a l l b e g i v e n t o
average b u t n o t l o w e r t h a n 1 9 J ) ; use o f the test s p e c i m e n w i t h transverse w e l d .
.3 i f i m p a c t tests a r e r e q u i r e d , a c c o r d i n g t o 6.7.3.8 F o r t h e cargo t a n k s , e c h n o l o g i c a l pressure
F i g . 6.7.1.5 f r o m each test piece f o r a b u t t j o i n t i n plates vessels a n d secondary barriers f o r t h e ships c a r r y i n g
and p i p e s f i v e sets o f t h r e e V - n o t c h i m p a c t tests l i q u e f i e d gases i n b u l k t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e r a n g e o f
specimens each w i t h t h e n o t c h located: a p p r o v a l i s s i m i l a r t o 6.7.1.8. I n a l l o t h e r cases based o n
i n t h e centre o f the w e l d ; the test results w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l shall
on the fusion line; c o m p l y w i t h 6.6 except f o r a d d i t i o n a l l i m i t a t i o n s i n t e r m s
i n H A Z , 1 m m f r o m the fusion line; o f heat i n p u t w i t h i n + 1 5 % o f the n o m i n a l v a l u e d u r i n g
i n H A Z , 3 m m f r o m the fusion line; tests.
i n H A Z , 5 m m f r o m the fusion line.
.4 i n a c a p p i n g r u n / r u n s t h e ferrite c o n t e n t shall b e
determined; 6.8 I S S U E A N D T E R M S O F V A L I D I T Y
.5 as appropriate ( i f stipulated b y technical documenta­ OF WELDING PROCEDURE APPROVAL TEST CERTIFICATE
t i o n f o r a specific product o r structure) t h e scope o f tests
m a y include specific determination o f t h e w e l d e d j o i n t 6.8.1 I s s u e o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e .
susceptibility t o intergranular corrosion according t o 6.7.3.7. 6.8.1.1 W h e n a l l t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f this S e c t i o n are
6.7.3.6 R e s u l t s o f m e c h a n i c a l tests o f w e l d e d j o i n t s m e t , t h e R e g i s t e r d r a w s u p a n d issues t h e W e l d i n g
shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 6.7.3.6. I n a Procedure A p p r o v a l Test Certificate ( f o r m 7.1.33,
c a p p i n g r u n / r u n s t h e ferrite c o n t e n t shall b e i n t h e r a n g e pp. 1 a n d 2 ) .
o f 2 — 1 0 % except f o r S 3 1 2 4 5 a n d N 0 8 9 0 4 super
N o t e . T h e w o r k o napproval of welding procedures, a swell as
austenitic stainless steels, w h e r e i t s c o n t e n t shall b e the approval tests f o r welders, shall generally precede t h e R e g i s t e r
n o m i n a l at z e r o p o i n t . s u r v e y o f welded structures during their manufacture at the works.
6.7.3.7 I f a c c o r d i n g t o t h e contract t e r m s o r p r o d u c t
operation the determination o f welded j o n t susceptibility 6.8.1.2 T h e W e l d i n g P r o c e d u r e A p p r o v a l T e s t
t o i n t e r g r a n u l a r c o r r o s i o n i s r e q u i r e d , t h e y shall b e Certificate i s d r a w n u p a n d issued b y t h e R S B r a n c h
Table 6.7.3.6

W e l d e d steel T e n s i l e test, m i n . B e n d test 1

Determi­ Impact test ' 2 5

Trans­ nation o f Weld W e l d fusion line a n d

Subgroup Typical chemical Type Longitudinal round Mandrel Bending
verse hardness heat-affected zone
ISO/TR composition AISI/ specimens diameter a n g l e <х,
speci­ НПО, max (HAZ)
15608 designation UNS D in deg.
mens A , in
R , in R , i n Rp0,2,
m
m 5
KVT, KVT,
m
% \aj in J
MPa MPa MPa Not
N o t less N o t less N o t less
less
than than than than
x 3 C r N i M o 19 11 3 316L 500 500 270 25 4г 180 N o t required 27 27 41

x 3 C r N i M o 19 11 3 316LN 530 540 305 25 4г 180 N o t required 27 27 41

8.1 x 8 C r N i T i 18 11 321 500 550 290 22 4г 180 N o t required 27 27 41

x8CrNiNbl8 11 347 515 550 290 22 4г 180 N o t required 27 27 41

x 3 C r N i 2 0 11 304L 500 500 270 25 4г 180 N o t required 27 27 41

x 3 C r N i M o 2 0 13 4 317L 530 530 305 22 4г 180 N o t required 27 27 41

x 3 C r N i M o 2 0 13 4 317LN 570 570 340 22 4г 180 N o t required 27 27 41

8.2
x 2 G N i M o C u 2 0 18 6 1 S 3 1 2 5 4 650 650 370 22 4г 180 N o t required 27 27 41

x 2 G N i M o C u 2 1 2 3 4 2 N08904 500 500 270 22 4г 180 N o t required 27 27 41

1
г i s t h e thickness o f a b e n d test specimen.
2
T e s t i n g i m p a c t t e s t s p e c i m e n s i s n o t r e q u i r e d i f t h e d e s i g n o p e r a t i o n a l t e m p e r a t u r e i s n o t e x c e e d i n g —105 °C. W h e r e t e s t i n g i m p a c t t e s t
s p e c i m e n s i s r e q u i r e d , t e s t t e m p e r a t u r e i s — 1 9 6 °C.
3
U n l e s s otherwise a g r e e d , sheet p r o d u c t s a n d w i d e flats s h a l l b e tested u s i n g l o n g i t u d i n a l s p e c i m e n s K V . T
4
Pipes, sections a n d also forgings shall b e tested with t h eu s e o f longitudinal specimens K V . L
5
T h e a v e r a g e v a l u e s w h i l e t e s t i n g o n e s e t o f t h r e e s p e c i m e n s a r e g i v e n i n t h e T a b l e . T h e r e l e v a n t s i n g l e tolerable v a l u e s s h a l l b e e q u a l t o :
19 J f o r t h e a v e r a g e v a l u e o f 2 7 J ;
29 J for the a v e r a g e v a l u e o f 41 J .
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O f f i c e w h i c h carries o u t t h e s u r v e y d u r i n g c o n s t r u c t i o n records o f n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing o f w e l d e d test

o f a ship o r m a n u f a c t u r e o f w e l d e d structures w i t h t h e pieces w i t h detailed d e s c r i p t i o n o f t y p e a n d size o f t h e
use o f w e l d i n g procedures a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register. defects revealed.
6.8.2 D r a w i n g u p a t t a c h m e n t s t o C e r t i f i c a t e . I t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t o s u p p l e m e n t t h e Test R e s u l t s
6.8.2.1 D e t a i l s o f W e l d Test ( D W T ) . f o r m w i t h t h e basic d o c u m e n t s (copies/originals o r
T h e D e t a i l s o f W e l d Test f o r m ( f o r m 7 . 1 . 3 3 , p p . 3 extracts from t h e m i n u t e s ) w h i c h c o n f i r m t h e data
a n d 4 ) i s prepared b y t h e R S s u r v e y o r w h o d i r e c t l y provided.
carries o u t t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g tests f o r a p p r o v a l 6.8.2.3 W e l d i n g Procedure S p e c i f i c a t i o n .
o f w e l d i n g procedures a t t h e w o r k s o f w e l d e d structures This document is compiled b y the manufacturer o f
manufacturer. w e l d e d structures i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
I S O 15609-1 (arc w e l d i n g ) o r I S O 15609-2 (gas
N o t e s : 1. T h e responsibility f o r a u t h e n t i c i t y a n d a c c u r a c y o f
the technical information g i v e n i n t h e D W T rests w i t h a w e l d i n g
welding). T h e relevant requirements a n d explanations
specialist appointed b y t h e manufacturer's administration t o b e i n are g i v e n i n T a b l e 6.8.2.3.
charge o f testing for the a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures. T h e latter i s
6.8.3 T e r m s o f v a l i d i t y o f t h e W e l d i n g P r o c e d u r e
also responsible f o r s u p p l e m e n t i n g t h e D W T w i t h required attach-
ments a n d m a k e s a n appropriate entry i n t h e D W T indicating h i s A p p r o v a l Test Certificate.
position, n a m e a n d initials. 6.8.3.1 T h e p e r i o d o f v a l i d i t y o f t h e W e l d i n g
2. I t i s a l l o w e d t o f i l l i n t h e W e l d i n g P r o c e d u r e Q u a l i f i c a t i o n
Procedure A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e a n d i t s e n d o r s e m e n t
R e c o r d ( W P Q R ) directly b y t h e responsible official o f t h e
manufacturer o f w e l d e d structures u s i n g t h e f o r m s identical t o A n n e x A are d e t e r m i n e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
( R e c o r d o f w e l d t e s t ) o f I S O 15614-1. Section 6, Part I "General Regulations f o r Technical
Supervision". I n so doing, t h e W e l d i n g Procedure
T h e D W T s h a l l b e s u p p l e m e n t e d b y t h e attachments Q u a l i f i c a t i o n R e c o r d ( W P Q R ) , generally, h a s n o restric-
r e q u i r e d f o r p r o p e r specification a n d c o n t r o l o v e r t h e tion o n the period o f validity and m a y be taken into
range o f approval f o r t h e W e l d i n g Procedure A p p r o v a l consideration b y t h e Register i n r e v i e w o f welding
Test Certificate, n a m e l y : procedure specifications d r a w n u p o n t h e basis o f t h e
c o p y o f t h e certificate f o r base m e t a l u s e d f o r above W P Q R .
w e l d i n g test pieces; 6.8.3.2 T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o f w e l d e d structures s h a l l
c o p y o f t h e certificate f o r t h e f i l l e r m a t e r i a l u s e d f o r meet t h e requirements o f the Register concerning t h e
w e l d i n g test pieces (electrodes, w e l d i n g w i r e o r r o d s ) ; r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r each w e l d i n g procedure. I f t h i s
c o p y o f t h e certificate f o r t h e w e l d i n g f l u x o r condition is n o t fulfilled, t h e W e l d i n g Procedure
s h i e l d i n g gas ( t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e latter i s o b l i g a t o r y A p p r o v a l Test C e r t i f i c a t e b e c o m e s i n v a l i d a n d n e w
w h e n o f f - t h e - s h e l f m i x t u r e s o f s h i e l d i n g gases s u p p l i e d q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests are required.
b y specialized f i r m s a r e used); 6.8.33 D u r i n g t h e period o f v a l i d i t y o f t h e W e l d i n g
c o p y o f t h e certificate f o r t h e b a c k i n g m a t e r i a l ( e . g . Procedure A p p r o v a l Test Certificate n o problems shall arise
ceramic b a c k i n g ) . i n connection w i t h t h e q u a l i t y o f w e l d e d j o i n t s manufac-
6.8.2.2 Test R e s u l t s f o r m . tured w i t h t h e u s e o f t h e procedure approved b y t h e
T h e Test R e s u l t s f o r m ( f o r m 7 . 1 . 3 3 , p p . 5 a n d 6 ) i s Register. T h e manufacturer o f w e l d e d structures shall
prepared b y t h e R S s u r v e y o r w h o d i r e c t l y carries o u t m a i n t a i n systematical c o n t r o l a n d analysis o f the quality o f
t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g tests f o r a p p r o v a l o f w e l d e d j o i n t s , also w i t h s u b d i v i s i o n b y particular w e l d i n g
w e l d i n g procedures a t t h e w o r k s o f w e l d e d structures procedures. T h e results o f such analysis shall b e m a d e
manufacturer. available t o the R S surveyor, dealing w i t h the procedure f o r
endorsement o f t h e W e l d i n g Procedure A p p r o v a l Test
N o t e s : 1. T h e responsibility f o r a u t h e n t i c i t y a n d a c c u r a c y o f
Certificate i n accordance w i t h 6.8.3.4.
the technical information g i v e n i n t h eTest Results f o r m rests with:
a welding supervisor appointedb ythe manufacturer's administra- W h e r e the imperfection o f welds is permanently t o o
tion to b e i n charge o ftesting for the approval o f welding procedures, o r h i g h , t h e R e g i s t e r m a y cease t h e p e r i o d o f v a l i d i t y o f t h e
a n official f r o m t h e manufacturer's testing laboratory directly
carrying o u t the non-destructivea n d m e c h a n i c a l tests o n test pieces W e l d i n g P r o c e d u r e A p p r o v a l Test Certificate, a n d t h e
w h o i s authorized to sign the documents. w e l d i n g procedure s h a l l b e r e v i s e d a n d subjected t o n e w
2. I t i s a l l o w e d t o f i l l i n t h e T e s t r e s u l t s d i r e c t l y b y t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests.
responsible official o f the manufacturer o f w e l d e d structures using the
f o r m s i d e n t i c a l t o A n n e x A ( T e s t r e s u l t s ) o f I S O 15614-1. 6.8.3.4 E n d o r s e m e n t o f t h e W e l d i n g P r o c e d u r e
A p p r o v a l Test Certificate is performed b y t h e R S
T h e Test R e s u l t s f o r m s h a l l b e s u p p l e m e n t e d w i t h s u r v e y o r based o n t h e request o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o f
attachments c o n f i r m i n g d o c u m e n t a r i l y t h e test results w e l d e d structures w i t h i n t h e p e r i o d stated i n S e c t i o n 6 ,
w h i c h can be lacking i n the document, including: Part I "General Regulations f o r Technical Supervision".
records (copies) o f hardness tests a n d macrosections I n t h i s case t h e C e r t i f i c a t e e n d o r s e m e n t a n d its reissuance
e x a m i n a t i o n (refer t o A t t a c h m e n t t o f o r m 7 . 1 . 3 3 ) ; f o r a n e w p e r i o d d o n o t u s u a l l y require n e w o r a d d i t i o n a l
q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests p r o v i d e d a l l t h e a b o v e t e r m s o f t h e
Certificate v a l i d i t y are m e t .
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Table 6.8.2.3
R e q u i r e m e n t s for filling-in t h eW P S f o r m
Nos. N a m e o f form positions Requirements for form filling-in

1 Manufacturer N a m e o f w e l d e d structure manufacturer that developed the W P S

2 W P S No. W P S designation i n accordance with the manufacturer's coding s y s t e m
3 Details o f W e l d Test and Test Designation o f Details o f W e l d Test and Test Result forms o nthe basis o fw h i c h the particular welding
Result forms (WPQR) procedure is approved b y the Register
4 Base metal: Grade o f base metal i n accordance with t h e R S rules and/or its designation according to national
grade a n d trade mark; standards, designation o fthe standard.
thickness range; M i n i m u m and m a x i m u m thickness o fweld metal.
pipe's outside diameter range M i n i m u m and m a x i m u m outside diameter o fpipes to b e welded
5 Welding process D e s i g n a t i o n o f w e l d i n g p r o c e s s i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h I S O 4063
6 Type o f welding Designations: M W — manual welding; S A — semi-automatic welding; A — automatic welding
7 Joint preparation/Joint design S k e t c h o f w e l d preparation details w i t h indication o f shape a n d dimensions, also designation o f
normative document/standard
8 E l e m e n t s o f w e l d a n d Welding Sketch o f welding sequences with indication o f size i n compliance with t h e requirements o f
sequences documentation o nproduct/structure. A l s o designation o f normative document/standard
9 Method o fgroove preparing M e t h o d o f groove preparing or welding shall b e indicated and, if necessary, technological particulars o f
assembling for welding: welding fixture o r stand, mounting clamps, assembling with tacking
10 Requirements for groove cleaning R e q u i r e m e n t s for g r o o v e cleaning a n d m e t h o d o f cleaning shall b e indicated
11 Backing N e c e s s i t y o f u s i n g b a c k i n g o r m e a n s o f w e l d root p r o t e c t i o n s h a l l b e i n d i c a t e d : n b — w e l d i n g w i t h o u t
backing; m b— welding with backing; g b— welding with gas backing
12 Backing material T y p e o f b a c k i n g , i t s m a t e r i a l a n d d i m e n s i o n s s h a l l b e i n d i c a t e d . W h e n t h e w e l d root i s p r o t e c t e d b y
shielding gas, its composition and consumption shall b e indicated

DETAILS OF WELDING CONSUMABLES

13 Filler materials The following shall b e indicated:

trade m a r k a n d n a m e o f t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r (is g i v e n i n c o l u m n " O t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n " ) ;
grade i n accordance w i t h the R S rules, i f it i s stipulated b y the R S rules for the g i v e n material;
classification i n accordance with the national standards (group o f indexes a n ddesignation o ft h e
standard);
diameter o f a n electrode/wire o rw i d t h a n d thickness o f the strip electrode;
f o r w e l d i n g p r o c e s s 111 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l b e i n r e l a t i o n t o c a l c i n a t i o n / d r y i n g o f e l e c t r o d e s b e f o r e
use (ifrequired) a n d limitations i n time a n d conditions o f storage;
designations o f normative documents specifying these parameters (ifany) shall b e indicated
14 Auxiliary materials The following shall b e indicated:
f o r w e l d i n g p r o c e s s 12 — d a t a o n f l u x e m p l o y e d , i n c l u d i n g i t s c l a s s i f i c a t i o n ( d e s i g n a t i o n a n d s t a n d a r d ) ,
n a m e o f the m a n u f a c t u r e r a n d its trade m a r k , as w e l l as requirements for f l u x storage a n d drying/calcination;
f o r w e l d i n g p r o c e s s e s 1 3 1 , 1 3 5 , 136, 1 3 7 , 1 4 1 a n d 15 — d a t a o n a c t u a l c o m p o s i t i o n a n d c o n s u m p t i o n
of shielding gas, including designation o f normative documents specifying gas composition. F o r gas
mixtures supplied b y the specialized firms the trade m a r k o f the mixture m a y also b e indicated;
f o r w e l d i n g p r o c e s s 141 — d e s i g n a t i o n o f t u n g s t e n e l e c t r o d e t r a d e m a r k w i t h r e f e r e n c e t o t h e s t a n d a r d
a n d its d i a m e t e r

DETAILS O NW E L D I N G P R O C E D U R E

15 Welding position and direction D e s i g n a t i o n s a c c o r d i n g t o I S O 6 9 4 7 ( r e f e r t o F i g s . 6.2.2.4-1 t o 6.2.2.4-3)

16 String/weaving bead Presence o f weaving m o v e m e n t s shall b e indicated, and:
m a x i m u m width o fbeads for m a n u a l and semi-automatic welding;
weaving amplitude for automatic welding
17 B a c k gouging and back grinding I f this operation i s e m p l o y e d , m e t h o d a n d r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r its p e r f o r m a n c e s h a l l b e indicated: g g —
welding w i t h b a c k g o u g i n g o rb a c k grinding o f welds; n g — welding without (no) b a c k g o u g i n g o r
without (no) b a c k grinding o f welds
18 Single and multiple-electrode Quantity o f welding electrodes shall b e indicated, also (in c o l u m n "Other parameters") for welding

p r o c e s s 12 — s h a p e o f w i r e e l e c t r o d e s a n d a r r a n g e m e n t f o r t h e i r c o n n e c t i o n t o t h e p o w e r s o u r c e
19 Single run and multirun Designations: sr — single run; m r — multirun welding
20 O r i f i c e / g a s c u p s i z e ( t o r c h n o z z l e ) F o r w e l d i n g p r o c e s s e s 1 3 1 , 135, 136, 137, 141 a n d 15 t h e t o r c h n o z z l e d i a m e t e r s h a l l b e i n d i c a t e d
21 D i s t a n c e c o n t a c t t u b e / w o r k p i e c e F o r w e l d i n g p r o c e s s e s 12, 1 3 1 , 135, 136, 137, a n d 15 t h e d i s t a n c e f r o m t h e c o n d u c t i v e w e l d i n g t o r c h
nozzle to the welded piece surface shall b e indicated
22 Preheating The following shall b e indicated:
m i n i m u m preheating temperature, i f any;
m i n i m u m ambient air temperature at w h i c h welding is allowed, i fpreheating is not used;
other conditions at w h i c h preheating is required ( l o w ambient temperature, higher than n o r m a l
h y d r o g e n content i n deposited metal, etc.)
23 Interpass temperature Limitations for interpass temperature shall b e indicated:
m i n i m u m value for welding procedure with concurrent heating (including automatic heating);
m a x i m u m value for welding procedure w h i c h does not require concurrent heating
24 Post-weld heat treatment ( P W H T ) N e c e s s i t y o f p o s t - w e l d heat treatment o r a g e i n g ( a g e hardening) shall b e indicated, a s w e l l a s (in
respective columns) its parameters. I f required, W P S m a y b e supplemented with a separate heat
treatment specification
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Table 6.8.2.3 — continued

Nos. N a m e o f form positions Requirements for form filling-in

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

25 T y p e o f current a n d polarity Designations: D C + — direct-current o f reverse polarity; D C direct-current forward polarity;

D C ± — direct-current o f reverse a n d f o r w a r d polarity; A C — alternating current; P A W — p u l s e d arc w e l d i n g
26 Run number Welding conditions for individual runs shall b e indicated, i f s o m e changes are stipulated b y the welding
p r o c e d u r e (e.g. d i f f e r e n t c o n d i t i o n s f o r t h e r o o t a n d filler r u n s )
27 Size o f filler m e t a l W e l d i n g c o n d i t i o n s f o r e a c h d i a m e t e r o f e l e c t r o d e ( i t e m 13 o f t h e T a b l e ) s h a l l b e i n d i c a t e d , a s w e l l a s
w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s ( i t e m 15 o f t h e T a b l e ) s p e c i f i e d i n t h e W P S
28 Amperage, voltage R a n g e o f rated welding amperage a n d voltage shall be indicated
29 Travel speed R a n g e o f rated travel speed for type A shall b e indicated
30 W e l d i n g wire feed rate F o r w e l d i n g types S A a n d A t h e r a n g e o f w e l d i n g w i r e feed rate shall b e indicated
31 Heat input Indicated i n cases, w h e n for obtaining the required properties o f w e l d e d joint it is necessary to limit the
m a x i m u m amount o f heat input
32 Additional information T h e following shall b e indicated:
f o r w e l d i n g p r o c e s s 111 — n o m i n a l l e n g t h o f w e l d c o m p l e t e d w i t h o n e e l e c t r o d e ;
i f t h e e q u i p m e n t d o e s n o t p e r m i t to control t h e w e l d i n g c o n d i t i o n s (refer to i t e m s 28, 29 a n d 30 o f t h e
Table) —setting for adjustment o f the equipment corresponding t o specified welding conditions;
for p u l s e d arc w e l d i n g — its characteristics (pulse time, p u l s e current, p u l s e frequency, "pilot arc"
v o l t a g e a n d current, p u l s e s h a p e , etc.)
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7 A P P R O V A L O F W E L D I N G P R O C E D U R E S F O RA L U M I N I U M ALLOYS

7.1 GENERAL 7.2.2 S y m b o l s u s e d i n w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e a p p r o v a l .

W e l d i n g procedure a p p r o v a l f o r a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s
7.1.1 W e l d i n g procedures used f o r t h e f a b r i c a t i o n o f according t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e S e c t i o n is carried
a l u m i n i u m a l l o y structures b e i n g subject t o s u r v e y b y t h e o u t f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g processes w e l d i n g (the s y m b o l s
R e g i s t e r s h a l l be a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r a n d m e e t t h e comply with I S O 4063):
requirements given below. 1 3 1 = m e t a l - a r c i n e r t gas w e l d i n g ;
7.1.2 T h e d o c u m e n t v e r i f y i n g t h a t t h e w e l d i n g 1 4 1 = t u n g s t e n i n e r t gas w e l d i n g ;
procedure used at t h e s h i p y a r d o r w e l d e d structures 15 = p l a s m a arc w e l d i n g .
m a n u f a c t u r e r has passed tests a n d a p p r o v e d b y t h e D e p e n d i n g o n the degree o f welder's labour
R e g i s t e r is t h e W e l d i n g P r o c e d u r e A p p r o v a l T e s t m e c h a n i z a t i o n , t h e w e l d i n g types/processes are d i v i d e d
Certificate ( f o r m 7 . 1 . 3 3 ) . i n t o groups as specified i n 4 . 3 . 2 . 2 .
7.1.3 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e S e c t i o n c o v e r t h e T h e w e l d i n g fillers used for the w e l d i n g o f
a p p r o v a l procedure f o r t h e w e l d i n g o f a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s s h i p b u i l d i n g a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s are classified b y cate­
t h r o u g h t e s t i n g o f t y p e test assemblies b y w e l d test. I t is gories a c c o r d i n g t o T a b l e s 4 . 9 . 1 . 3 - 1 a n d 4 . 9 . 1 . 3 - 2 ,
a l l o w e d t o use o t h e r schemes o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h e w e l d i n g Part X T V " W e l d i n g " o f the Rules for the Classification
procedures o f a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s . T h e issue o f a p p r o v a l a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships.
s c h e m e change t h e r e w i t h m a y b e t a k e n b y t h e R e g i s t e r S h i e l d i n g gases used f o r w e l d i n g depending o n t h e i r
f o r c o n s i d e r a t i o n i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases: c o m p o s i t i o n are d i v i d e d i n t o groups designated w i t h
i f the peculiarities o f structures w e l d i n g under w o r k i n g indices i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 4 . 9 . 1 . 4 , P a r t X I V
conditions can n o t be reproduced o n t y p e test assemblies " W e l d i n g " o f the Rules for the Classification and
specified b y the requirements o f 7.3, a n d the qualification Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
tests p r i o r t o the manufacture b e g i n n i n g w i t h the s i m u l a t i o n S h i p b u i l d i n g a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s , t o w h i c h the require­
o f a n actual w e l d i n g procedure are needed; m e n t s o f the S e c t i o n apply, are classified b y grades i n
i f t h e w e l d e d structures m a n u f a c t u r e r can s u b m i t t o accordance w i t h T a b l e s 5 . 1 . 2 , 5 . 1 . 3 - 1 a n d 5 . 1 . 3 - 2 ,
t h e R e g i s t e r t h e c o n v i n c i n g g r o u n d s f o r t h e possible P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f the R u l e s f o r the C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e a p p r o v a l s c h e m e u s i n g so-called a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships. I n this case, i n the
"standard w e l d i n g procedure"; a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures, a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s are
i f t h e w e l d i n g procedures h a v e a l r e a d y passed a d d i t i o n a l l y g r o u p e d according t o T a b l e 7.2.2.
testing a n d w e r e p r e v i o u s l y a p p r o v e d b y t h e c o m p e t e n t I n t h e a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures, t h e s y m b o l s
bodies/classification societies as a p p l i e d t o t h e specific o f w e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s c o m p l y w i t h I S O 6 9 4 7 a n d are
w e l d i n g f a b r i c a t i o n a n d t h e test p r o g r a m used t h e r e w i t h given i n Appendix 2, Section 4.
was o n a par w i t h the requirements o f this Section. T h e s y m b o l s relating t o the t y p e o f a w e l d e d j o i n t and
7.1.4 I n t h e e v e n t o f t h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f w e l d i n g t o the technological peculiarities o f its m a k i n g c o m p l y w i t h
processes n o t p r o v i d e d f o r i n t h i s S e c t i o n o r o f w e l d i n g the requirements i n 6.2.2.3.
procedures associated w i t h t h e increased degree o f
defects f o r m a t i o n risk (e.g., procedure o f a single-sided
w e l d i n g w i t h free b a c k f o r m i n g o f a w e l d r o o t ) , t h e 7.3 W E L D E D T E S T A S S E M B L I E S T Y P E S A N D T E S T METHODS
appropriate tests i n m a n u f a c t u r e s h a l l b e carried o u t .
T h e s e tests s h a l l ensure t h e m o n i t o r i n g o f w e l d i n g
procedures s t a b i l i t y . 7.3.1 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t e s t a s s e m b l i e s '
preparation.
7.3.1.1 T h e s t r u c t u r a l e l e m e n t s o f edge p r e p a r a t i o n ,
7.2 D E F I N I T I O N S , T E R M S A N D S Y M B O L S w e l d d i m e n s i o n s a n d t h e t e c h n o l o g i c a l features o f
welding operation shall c o m p l y w i t h p W P S for the
7.2.1 D e f i n i t i o n s a n d e x p l a n a t i o n s . w e l d i n g procedure t o b e a p p r o v e d r e g a r d i n g t h e range o f
D e f i n i t i o n s , e x p l a n a t i o n s a n d t e r m s used i n t h e a p p r o v a l . I n t e s t i n g , t h e m o s t adverse v e r s i o n s o f edge
present S e c t i o n are g i v e n i n 6 . 2 . 1 . p r e p a r a t i o n a n d f i t - u p t o ensure t h e q u a l i t y o f w e l d e d
j o i n t s s h a l l b e checked.
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C l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l s h i p b u i l d i n g a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s b y t y p e c o m p o s i t i o n g r o u p s a c c o r d i n g t o I S O / T R 15608
Group Subgroup T y p e o f alloy/characteristic Typical specimen

21 — Pure aluminium with admixtures o r alloying elements content u p to 1 % 1 0 5 0 A [ A 1 99,5]

including 1200[A1 99,0]

22 Non-hardenable alloys

22.1 Aluminium-magnesium alloys 3 1 0 3 [ A l M n 1]

22.2 A l u m i n i u m - m a g n e s i u m a l l o y s w i t h M g c o n t e n t M g ^ 1,5 % 5 0 0 5 [ A l M g 1(B)]

5 0 5 0 [ A l M g 1.5(C)]
22.3 A l u m i n i u m - m a g n e s i u m a l l o y s w i t h M g c o n t e n t 1,5 % < M g ^ 3,5 % 5251[AlMg2]
5052[AlMg2,5]
5754[AlMg3]*
5154[AlMg3,5]

22.4 A l u m i n i u m - m a g n e s i u m a l l o y s w i t h M g c o n t e n t M g > 3,5 % 5086[AlMg4]*

5083[AlMg4,5Mn0,7]*
5383[AlMg4,5Mn0,9]*
5456[AlMg5]*
5059[ — ] *

23 H a r d e n a b l e alloys

23.1 A l - M g - S i alloys 6060[AlMgSi]

6063[AlMgO,7Si]
6005A[AlSiMg(A)]*
6082[AlSilMgMn]*
6061[AlMglSiCu]*

23.2 A l - Z n - M g alloys 7075[AlZn6MgCul,5]

24 A l - S l alloys w i t h C ucontent C u ^ l %

24.2 A l - S i - M g a l l o y s w i t h C u c o n t e n t C u ^ 1 %, S i c o n t e n t 5 % < S i ^ 15 % a n d 42100[AlSi7MgO,3]

M g c o n t e n t 0,1 % < M g ^ 0,80 % 42200[AlSi7MgO,6 ]
43100[AlSilOMg(b)]
44100[AlSil2(b) ]

* M a r k s s h i p b u i l d i n g a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s c o v e r e d b y t h e c l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f S e c t i o n 5, P a r t ХШ " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.

N o t e . I n order t o fulfil this requirement, t h e R e g i s t e r m a y

d e m a n d the e x t e n s i o n o f a test p r o g r a m (for e x a m p l e , the w e l d i n g o f
7.3.1.7 T h e t h i c k n e s s o f t h e base m e t a l , t h e e x t e r n a l
t w o test assemblies instead o f o n e for the l o w e r a n d u p p e r boundaries d i a m e t e r o f pipes j o i n e d a n d also t h e d e s i g n t h i c k n e s s o f
o f t h e a l l o w a n c e f o r a root g a p , v a r i a t i o n i n t h i c k n e s s , root f a c e s , e t c . ) . a f i l l e t w e l d s h a l l b e w i t h i n t h e range o f n o m i n a l v a l u e s
7.3.1.2 T h e w e l d i n g o f test assemblies d u r i n g tests o f these parameters d u r i n g w e l d e d structures m a n u f a c ­
shall be made w i t h the use o f equipment similar t o that t u r i n g , a n d also t o m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e range o f
used i n production conditions. approval.
7.3.1.3 T h e c l e a n i n g o f c o m p o n e n t s b e f o r e w e l d i n g 7.3.1.8 F o r t h e w e l d i n g o f test assemblies, t h e
a n d t h e i r f i t - u p s h a l l b e carried o u t l i k e t h e p r o c e d u r e w e l d i n g w i r e ( s t i c k s ) o f t h e m a x i m u m d i a m e t e r specified
u s e d i n t h e p r o d u c t m a n u f a c t u r e a n d specified i n p W P S . i n p W P S or, b y a n a g r e e m e n t w i t h t h e Register, b y o n e
7.3.1.4 W h e r e a s s e m b l y tack w e l d s a r e t h e p a r t o f standard size less, s h a l l b e used.
structure w e l d s , t h e y s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d i n t o t h e test 7.3.2 T e s t a s s e m b l i e s ' t y p e s a n d t e s t m e t h o d s .
a s s e m b l y part t o b e tested. 7.3.2.1 F o r t h e a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures f o r
7.3.1.5 T h e p r o c e d u r e p a r a m e t e r s a n d w e l d i n g b u t t j o i n t s o f plates a n d o t h e r types o f s e m i - f i n i s h e d
conditions shall meet the p W P S requirements. I n this products, t h e b u t t j o i n t test assembly, w h i c h c o m p l i e s
case, t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e h e a t i n g t e m p e r a t u r e , w i t h t h e d i r e c t i o n s o f F i g . 7 . 3 . 2 . 1 w i t h regard t o t h e
i n t e r r u n t e m p e r a t u r e a n d f o r t h e parameters o f w e l d e d r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 7.3.1.7, s h a l l b e used.
j o i n t s heat t r e a t m e n t / a g e i n g , i f any, s h a l l b e f o l l o w e d . A f t e r w e l d i n g , t h e test a s s e m b l y s h a l l b e tested i n t h e
7.3.1.6 T h e d i m e n s i o n s o f test assemblies s h a l l scope o f t h e T a b l e 7 . 3 . 2 . 1 r e q u i r e m e n t s . T h e d i a g r a m o f
assure t h e o b t a i n i n g o f r e l i a b l e data o n t h e s t a b i l i t y o f a test specimens' c u t t i n g - o u t f r o m t h e test a s s e m b l y o f t h e
w e l d i n g procedure, a n d also t o t a k e i n t o account t h e b u t t j o i n t o f plates f o r c o n d u c t i n g m e c h a n i c a l tests s h a l l
c o n d i t i o n s o f heat d i s t r i b u t i o n d u r i n g w e l d i n g i n a n comply w i t h Fig. 7.3.2.1.
actual structure.
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of test assembly Details of edge preparation
not being subject and weld dimensions the b u t t j o i n t s o f pipes m a d e o f a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s , t h e test
to assessment in inspection according to WPS a s s e m b l y d i m e n s i o n e d a c c o r d i n g t o F i g . 7 . 3 . 2 . 2 , a, w i t h
r e g a r d t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 7.3.1.7 s h a l l b e applied.
A f t e r w e l d i n g , t h e test a s s e m b l y s h a l l b e tested i n t h e
scope o f t h e T a b l e 7 . 3 . 2 . 1 r e q u i r e m e n t s .
T h e d i a g r a m o f test specimens c u t t i n g - o u t f r o m t h e
Z o n e 1:
two tensile test
test a s s e m b l y o f b u t t p i p e j o i n t f o r m e c h a n i c a l tests
specimens: p e r f o r m a n c e s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h F i g . 7 . 3 . 2 . 2 , b. W h e r e
two static bend the test a s s e m b l y d i m e n s i o n s a r e inadequate t o m a c h i n e
tep specimens
one 2 (reserve): the q u a n t i t y o f test specimens needed, t w o o r m o r e test
impact test assemblies s h a l l b e w e l d e d a n d tested.
specimens if needed;
additional test Details of edge preparation
specimens, if and weld dimensions according
needed to WPS
a)

Z o n e 3:
two tensile test
specimens:
two static bend
test specimens

а^150 а^150

Zone 4
one macrosection; Top point for a stationary pipe (12h)
one microsection
F i g . 7.3.2.1
T e s t a s s e m b l y o f w e l d e d butt j o i n t a n d t h e d i a g r a m o f test specimens' Z o n e 1:
cutting-out: two tensile test
for m a n u a l a n d semiautomatic welding with dimensions: specimens:
a > 150 m m , b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 3t; 6 ^ 3 5 0 m m , two static bend test
specimens
b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 6t;
с«25 m m ;
for automatic welding with dimensions: Zone 2 (reserve):
a > 2 0 0 m m ; 6 ^ 1 0 0 0 m m a n d саг50 m m impact test specimens,
needed;
additional test
Table 7.3.2.1
specimens, if needed
Examination a n d Examination Notes
testing type a n d testing Z o n e 3:
extent two tensile test
specimens:
Visual testing 100 % w e l d
two static bend test
length specimens
R a d i o g r a p h i c o r 100 % w e l d F o r w e l d e d j o i n t s h a v i n g t h i c k n e s s t < 12
ultrasonic testing l e n g t h m m , the radiographic testing shall b e used, Zone 4
a n d f o r г>12 m m i t i s a l l o w e d , b y a n one macrosection;
agreement with the Register, to change the one microsection
radiographic testing f o r the ultrasonic o n e
Penetrant 100 % w e l d
F i g . 7.3.2.2
testing length
Test assembly o fbutt pipe joint:
T r a n s v e r s e 4 test s p e c i ­ T e s t s a r e c o n d u c t e d o n t w o tensile test
a — test a s s e m b l y dimensions;
tensile test o f m e n s specimens with weld reinforcement
d i a g r a m o f test specimens cutting-out
f l a t t e s t r e m o v e d a n d o n t w o test specimens w i t h
specimens the rein-fbrcement complying w i t h t h e
national standard requirements
T r a n s v e r s e s t a t i c 4 t e s t s p e c i ­ F o r w e l d e d j o i n t s h a v i n g t h i c k n e s s t < 12 7.3.2.3 F o r t h e a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures f o r
b e n d test o f test m e n s m m , t w o test s p e c i m e n s e a c h w i t h w e l d corner a n d tee-joints o f plates a n d semi-finished
specimens root a n d surface tension shall b e tested,
p r o d u c t s , t h e tee-test a s s e m b l y d i m e n s i o n e d a c c o r d i n g
a n d f o r t > 12 m m t h e t e s t f o r s i d e b e n d i s
conducted o n d o u r test specimens t o F i g . 7.3.2.3 w i t h r e g a r d t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 7.3.1.7
m a y b e used.
Macrosection 1 transverse I n accordance w i t h p W P S , t h e t e e - j o i n t test a s s e m b l y
examination macrosection
Microsection 1 transverse
m a y b e fabricated:
examination microsection without beveling (fillet welding),
or w i t h beveling ( w i t h a full o r partial j o i n t
penetration).
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T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f tee-joint test a s s e m b l y f o r plates

Fracture test specimens
is m a n d a t o r y i n the f o l l o w i n g cases:
f o r the a p p r o v a l o f a n a u t o m a t i c w e l d i n g o f b e v e l e d
tee-joints;
for t h e approval o f a welding procedure w i t h a
s i n g l e - r u n fillet w e l d w i t h o u t b e v e l i n g .
Welding
I n o t h e r cases, t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e a p p r o v a l f o r
direction
the c o r n e r a n d tee-joints o f plates a n d s e m i - f i n i s h e d
p r o d u c t s m a y b e carried o u t w i t h i n the r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l
a c c o r d i n g t o t h e d i r e c t i o n s o f T a b l e 7.5.3.3.
A f t e r w e l d i n g , t h e tee-test a s s e m b l y shall b e tested
a c c o r d i n g t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 7.3.2.3. T h e
iscard: test assembly
part not being
d i a g r a m o f test specimens' c u t t i n g - o u t from the tee-joint
subject to assess­ test a s s e m b l y shall c o m p l y w i t h F i g . 7.3.2.3. I n so d o i n g ,
ment in inspection w h e n the tests f o r the a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures f o r
a m a n u a l a n d s e m i a u t o m a t i c w e l d i n g are conducted, a t
least o n e o p e r a t i o n "stop/restart" shall b e m a d e o n t h e
Details of edge preparation
and weld dimensions test l e n g t h o f a test assembly. T h e p o s i t i o n o f t h a t
according to WPS o p e r a t i o n shall b e m a r k e d a n d subject t o a t h o r o u g h
check b y non-destructive testing w i t h t h e follow-up
m a c h i n i n g a n d i n s p e c t i o n o f one m a c r o s e c t i o n .
F i g . 7.3.2.3
Test assembly o ftee-welded joint a n d the d i a g r a m 7 . 3 . 2 . 4 P i p e j o i n t test assembly.
o f test specimens' cutting-out: 7 . 3 . 2 . 4 . 1 T h e a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures f o r
for m a n u a l and semiautomatic welding with dimensions: p i p e j o i n t s w i t h a fillet w e l d a n d also f o r p i p e s j o i n t
150 m m , b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 6t, f o r j o i n t s w i t h o u t b e v e l i n g ;
6 ^ 3 5 0 m m , b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 6t, f o r j o i n t s w i t h b e v e l i n g ;
assemblies shall b e carried o u t o n the basis o f the tests o f
с к 2 5 m m ; я ^ 150 m m , b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 3?г; the test a s s e m b l y c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o F i g . 7 . 3 . 2 . 4 . 1 w i t h
я*^350 m m , b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 6t\ ( m a c r o s e c t i o n s a m p l i n g i s m a d e i n r e g a r d t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 7.3.1.7. T h e angle a
Z o n e s 2 a n d 3, m i c r o s e c t i o n s a m p l i n g — i n Z o n e 3); b e t w e e n p i p e s axes s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e m i n i m u m
for automatic welding with dimensions:
я ^ 150 m m , b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 3 ? ;
v a l u e accepted i n m a n u f a c t u r i n g practice.
2

6 ^ 3 5 0 m m , b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 6tu I n accordance w i t h t h e details o f edge p r e p a r a t i o n

я > 1000 m m ; f o r w e l d i n g and w i t h the thickness o f a p i p e t o b e w e l d e d
с к 50 m m ( m a c r o s e c t i o n s a m p l i n g i s m a d e i n Z o n e s 1 , 2 a n d 3, o n , the test a s s e m b l y c o m p l y i n g w i t h F i g . 7 . 3 . 2 . 4 . 1 m a y
microsection sampling — i nZone 3)
be fabricated:

Table 7.3.2.3

Examination and Examination and Notes

testing type testing extent

Visual testing 100 % w e l d Details of edge preparation and weld i

dimensions according to WPS

length

Radiographic o r 100 % w e l d Radiographic a n d ultrasonic

ultrasonic testing length testing a r e used f o r welded
joints with full penetration only

Penetrant testing 100 % w e l d

length
Macrosection 2 (3) t e s t O n e macrosection for a m a n u a l a n d
examination specimens semiautomatic welding shall b e
m a c h i n e d i n t h e place, w h i c h i s
appropriate f o r t h e "stop-restart"
operation. T h r e e macrosections a r e
m a c h i n e d f r o m t h e test a s s e m b l i e s
fabricated with a n automatic
wel F i g . 7.3.2.4.1
Microsection 1 test s p e c i m e n T e s t a s s e m b l y o f p i p e s j o i n t m a d e w i t h a fillet w e l d a n d the d i a g r a m o f
examination test s p e c i m e n s cutting-out:
Fracture test 2 test s p e c i m e n s Fracture test i s u s e d o n l y f o r 1 and 2 — places o fmacrosections sampling;
( ^ 120 m m ) joints without beveling made 1 — place o fmicrosection sampling;
w i t h a s i n g l e - r u n fillet w e l d 150 m m
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without beveling i n the qualification o f welding Table 7.3.2.4.4

procedures f o r fillet w e l d i n g , o r Examination Examination and Notes

w i t h beveling ensuring the f u l l o r partial penetration. and testing type testing extent

D e p e n d i n g u p o n t h e actual m a n u f a c t u r i n g practice
Visual testing 100 % w e l d l e n g t h
specified i n p W P S , t h e pipes j o i n t test a s s e m b l y m a y b e
Ultrasonic testing 100 % w e l d l e n g t h U s e d f o r w e l d e d j o i n t s
fabricated i n t h e f o l l o w i n g structural m o d i f i c a t i o n s : w i t h full penetration o n l y
as a w e l d e d - o n e l e m e n t ( n o t c o m m u n i c a t i n g w i t h a Penetrant testing 100 % w e l d l e n g t h
m a i n pipe); Macrosection exam- 2 transverse
nation macrosections
as a t h r o u g h w e l d e d - o n e l e m e n t ( c o m m u n i c a t i n g 1 transverse
Microsection exami­
w i t h a m a i n pipe); nation microsection
as a s t r a i g h t w a y w e l d e d - o n e l e m e n t ( t h r o u g h a m a i n
pipe).
7.3.2.4.2 T h e use o f a pipes j o i n t test a s s e m b l y w i t h T h e d i a g r a m f o r t h e c u t t i n g - o u t o f test specimens f o r
b e v e l i n g i s m a n d a t o r y w h i l e c o n d u c t i n g tests f o r t h e tests from a test assembly shall c o m p l y w i t h F i g . 7.3.2.4.1.
approval of:
w e l d i n g procedures f o r a m a n u a l a n d s e m i a u t o m a t i c
welding w i t h i n the range o f the diameter 7.4 R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R T E S T A S S E M B L I E S
168,3 < - D < 5 0 0 m m o f a p i p e t o b e w e l d e d o n , w i t h
2 EXAMINATION, TEST SPECIMENS PREPARATION
its w a l l thickness t ^ 12 m m (refer t o F i g . 7 . 3 . 2 . 4 . 1 ) ;
2
AND TEST RESULTS EVALUATION

w e l d i n g procedures f o r a n automatic w e l d i n g
i n c l u d i n g r o b o t i z e d systems. 7.4.1 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s f o r e x a m i n a t i o n a n d t e s t s
I n t h i s case, t h e f o l l o w i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s s h a l l b e performance.
followed: 7.4.1.1 A f t e r w e l d i n g each test a s s e m b l y s h a l l b e
for a m a n u a l a n d s e m i a u t o m a t i c w e l d i n g , t h e m a i n tested i n t h e scope o f r e q u i r e m e n t s specified i n 7.3. I n
p i p e a x i s s h a l l b e o r i e n t e d v e r t i c a l l y w h a t is s u f f i c i e n t f o r t h i s case, d u r i n g w e l d e d j o i n t s e x a m i n a t i o n , test speci­
the approval o f a l l other pipe axis positions i n m e n s p r e p a r a t i o n , tests p e r f o r m a n c e a n d also i n t h e
m a n u f a c t u r i n g practice; assessment o f t h e results obtained, t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
for a n a u t o m a t i c w e l d i n g a n d r o b o t i z e d systems, t h e given below shall be followed.
orientation o f the m a i n pipe axis shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e 7.4.1.2 A l l n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing a n d e x a m i n a t i o n
actual c o n d i t i o n s o f w e l d e d j o i n t s f a b r i c a t i o n ; t h e range o f w e l d e d j o i n t s test assemblies s h a l l b e carried o u t after
o f approval for the m a i n pipe axis orientation is limited heat t r e a t m e n t ( i f specified i n p W P S ) , a n d t h e test
b y t h e angles o f ± 30° f r o m t h e n o m i n a l a x i s p o s i t i o n . assemblies from hardenable b y heat t r e a t m e n t a l l o y s o f
I n a l l t h e o t h e r cases, a p p l y i n g t h e a p p r o v a l o f t h e t h e g r o u p 2 3 (refer t o T a b l e 7 . 2 . 2 ) s h a l l b e subjected t o
results o f b u t t j o i n t w e l d i n g tests ( i f a n y ) , t h e w e l d i n g n a t u r a l o r a r t i f i c i a l ageing p r i o r t o c u t t i n g o u t test
procedures f o r pipes j o i n t assemblies o r f o r w e l d i n g specimens f o r tests.
pipes i n a p l a n e b u l k h e a d w i t h b e v e l i n g o f j o i n e d 7.4.1.3 U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e specified b y t h e contract o r
c o m p o n e n t s m a y b e approved. specification f o r a p a r t i c u l a r p r o d u c t m a n u f a c t u r e , as a
7.3.2.4.3 T h e u s e o f a pipes j o i n t test a s s e m b l y result o f e x a m i n a t i o n b y t h e N D T m e t h o d s t h e q u a l i t y
w i t h o u t b e v e l i n g i s m a n d a t o r y w h i l e c o n d u c t i n g tests f o r e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e w e l d e d j o i n t s test pieces o f a l u m i n i u m
the approval of: a l l o y s s h a l l b e carried o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h I S O 1 0 0 4 2
w e l d i n g procedures f o r a n automatic w e l d i n g for t h e A c c e p t a n c e Q u a l i t y L e v e l B . T h e r e d u c t i o n
i n c l u d i n g r o b o t i z e d systems; criteria d o w n t o Q u a l i t y L e v e l С i s t h e r e w i t h acceptable
w e l d i n g procedures e n s u r i n g t h e deep r o o t penetra­ f o r i m p e r f e c t i o n s associated w i t h o v e r s i z e d w e l d s
t i o n , w h i c h i s t a k e n i n t o account i n t h e effective t h r o a t (excessive h e i g h t a n d w i d t h o f a b u t t w e l d r e i n f o r c e m e n t ,
thickness o f a fillet w e l d ; excess t h r o a t t h i c k n e s s o f a f i l l e t w e l d , e x c e s s i v e
w e l d i n g procedures p r o v i d i n g f o r w e l d i n g b y t h e reinforcement o f a single-side butt w e l d root).
" v e r t i c a l - d o w n w a r d " m e t h o d i.e. i n t h e P G o r J - L O 4 5 D u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n b y specific N D T m e t h o d s t h e
position. r e q u i r e m e n t s o f I S O 1 7 6 3 5 t o e x a m i n a t i o n class a n d
T h e requirements f o r t h e m a i n pipe axis orientation Quality L e v e l shall comply:
d u r i n g tests are s i m i l a r t o the requirements o f 7.3.2.4.2. to p e r f o r m L e v e l В b y v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n according t o
I n a l l t h e o t h e r cases, o n t h e basis o f tests ( i f a n y ) o f I S O 10042 test methods shall b e carried o u t i n compliance
b u t t p i p e j o i n t test assemblies according t o 7.5.3.3, t h e w i t h I S O 17637 (Testing Class is n o t regulated);
a p p r o v a l procedure f o r f i l l e t w e l d i n g procedures f o r p i p e for m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e testing t h e Q u a l i t y L e v e l 2 X i n
joints w i t h o u t beveling is permitted. c o m p l i a n c e w i t h I S O 2 3 2 7 7 , test m e t h o d s s h a l l b e
7.3.2.4.4 A f t e r w e l d i n g , a p i p e j o i n t test a s s e m b l y carried o u t i n accordance w i t h I S O 3 4 5 2 - 1 ( T e s t i n g Class
s h a l l b e checked according t o T a b l e 7.3.2.4.4. is n o t regulated);
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for r a d i o g r a p h i c t e s t i n g A c c e p t a n c e L e v e l 1 i n 7.4.1.10 T h e results o f re-testing a r e accepted as

c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 1 0 6 7 5 - 2 , test m e t h o d s s h a l l b e carried f i n a l . W h e r e t h e results o b t a i n e d i n r e - t e s t i n g a r e
out i n accordance w i t h I S O 1 7 6 3 6 ( T e s t i n g Class B ) ; unsatisfactory i f o n l y o n o n e test s p e c i m e n , t h e w e l d i n g
G e n e r a l procedure f o r p e r f o r m a n c e a n d basic para- p r o c e d u r e , i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
m e t e r s o f N D T test pieces s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h 3 . 2 , 7.4.1.6 — 7.4.1.9, i s considered t o b e u n f i t f o r u s e u n t i l
Part X I V " W e l d i n g " o f the Rules for the Classification t h e m o d i f i c a t i o n s e n s u r i n g t h e appropriate q u a l i t y o f
a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships. w e l d e d j o i n t s m e t a l are m a d e .
7.4.1.4 T h e e x a m i n a t i o n a n d tests o f w e l d e d j o i n t s 7.4.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t e s t a s s e m b l i e s e x a m i n a -
test assemblies s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d i n t h e f o l l o w i n g tion, test specimens machining a n d test results assess-
sequence: ment criteria for butt joints.
.1 v i s u a l testing; 7.4.2.1 I n order t o determine the properties o f w e l d e d
.2 penetrant t e s t i n g (penetrant t e s t i n g i s preferable); butt j o i n t s , the f o l l o w i n g test specimens shall b e used:
.3 r a d i o g r a p h i c o r u l t r a s o n i c t e s t i n g i f specified f o r tensile test specimens a c c o r d i n g t o 6 . 4 . 4 . 1 w i t h t h e
t h e j o i n t t y p e concerned; reinforcement relieved o r w i t h t h e w e l d reinforcement
.4 m a r k i n g - o u t o f test assemblies a n d s a m p l i n g f o r according t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f n a t i o n a l standards;
destructive tests. I n d o i n g so, t h e s a m p l i n g i s p e r m i t t e d specimens f o r t h e static b e n d test o f t h e w e l d surface
from the w e l d e d j o i n t zones, i n w h i c h n o defects w e r e a n d r o o t a c c o r d i n g t o 6.4.4.2;
identified according t o the non-destructive testing results; specimens f o r t h e static b e n d test o f t h e w e l d side
.5 test specimens m a c l i i n i n g a n d non-destructive surface according t o 6.4.4.2;
testing performance, a n d sections e x a m i n a t i o n as w e l l ; m a c r o s e c t i o n s prepared a n d etched o n o n e side t o
.6 assessment o f t h e o b t a i n e d results i n t e r m s o f t h e c l e a r l y r e v e a l t h e base m e t a l , f u s i o n l i n e , heat-affected
p r o v i s i o n s i n 7.4.1.5 — 7 . 4 . 1 . 1 0 . zone and the w e l d including the build-up o f runs;
7.4.1.5 W h e r e t h e r e s u l t s o f t h e w e l d e d test m i c r o s e c t i o n prepared a n d etched o n o n e side t o
assembly non-destructive testing according t o i n c l u d e t h e heat-affected z o n e , f u s i o n l i n e a n d w e l d
Tables 7 . 3 . 2 . 1 , 7.3.2.3 a n d 7.3.2.4.4 a r e unsatisfactory, m e t a l i n t o t h e w o r k area.
o n e a d d i t i o n a l test a s s e m b l y f o r re-testing s h a l l b e 7.4.2.2 T h e test results o f tensile a n d static b e n d test
w e l d e d . I f t h e a d d i t i o n a l test a s s e m b l y i s rejected d u e t o specimens s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 7 . 4 . 2 . 2 .
t h e s a m e reasons as t h e first o n e , t h e g i v e n w e l d i n g T h e transverse m a c r o s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e free from
procedure i s considered t o b e u n f i t f o r use i n p r o d u c t i o n p r o h i b i t i v e defects. I n t h i s case t h e defects close t o a
w i t h o u t t h e modifications ensuring t h e appropriate w e l d i n c l u d i n g 1 0 m m o f t h e base m e t a l o u t s i d e o f t h e
quality o f welded joints. heat-affected z o n e s h a l l b e t a k e n i n t o account.
7.4.1.6 I f t h e results o f t e n s i l e o r b e n d test specimens I n macrosections e x a m i n a t i o n , i t shall also b e
testing f a i l t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e set r e q u i r e m e n t s o n checked t h e c o m p l i a n c e o f t h e p r i o r i t y a n d sequence o f
reasons n o t caused b y t h e presence o f w e l d i n g w e l d runs performance w i t h the p W P S requirements.
i m p e r f e c t i o n s i n t h e test specimens, t h e re-test o n t h e The analysis o f w e l d e d j o i n t s microstructure is
d o u b l e d n u m b e r o f test specimens s h a l l b e conducted. carried o u t a c c o r d i n g t o t h e p r o g r a m agreed w i t h t h e
T h e test specimens f o r re-testing are t a k e n from t h e s a m e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h p a r t i c u l a r case. I n m i c r o s e c t i o n s
test assembly, i f there i s s u f f i c i e n t m e t a l , o r from a n e w e x a m i n a t i o n , i t s h a l l b e c o n f i r m e d t h e absence i n t h e
test a s s e m b l y a d d i t i o n a l l y w e l d e d . w e l d e d j o i n t m e t a l o f zones c o n t a i n i n g c o m p o n e n t s o r
7.4.1.7 I f the results o f impact test specimens testing a d m i x t u r e s , w h i c h are p o t e n t i a l l y dangerous i n t e r m s o f
fail t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e set requirements o n reasons n o t efficiency, a n d static s t r e n g t h o f t h e w e l d e d j o i n t ( b r i t t l e
caused b y t h e presence o f imperfections i n t h e test interlayers, i n c l u s i o n segregations, etc.).
specimens, t h e re-test o f one additional set o f three test 7.4.3 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t e s t a s s e m b l i e s e x a m i n a -
specimens shall b e conducted. S a m p l i n g f o r additional tests tion, test specimens machining a n d test results assess-
is carried o u t s i m i l a r l y t o the requirements o f 7.4.1.6. m e n t c r i t e r i a f o r fillet a n d t e e - j o i n t s .
7.4.1.8 I f a n y test s p e c i m e n h a s n o t satisfied a test S a m p l i n g o f m a c r o - a n d m i c r o s e c t i o n s from w e l d e d
o n l y d u e t o a n i m p r o p e r w e l d p r o f i l e o r t o t h e presence j o i n t test assemblies c o m p l y i n g w i t h F i g s . 7.3.2.3 a n d
o f surface defects, crater cracks i n c l u s i v e , t w o a d d i t i o n a l 7.3.2.4.1 s h a l l b e carried o u t s i m i l a r l y t o t h e r e q u i r e -
test specimens f o r each o n e t h a t f a i l e d s h a l l b e m a c h i n e d m e n t s o f 7 . 4 . 2 . 1 . Static fracture test specimens from a
for re-testing. S a m p l i n g f o r re-testing i s carried o u t t e e - j o i n t test a s s e m b l y s h a l l b e s a m p l e d a n d tested
similarly t o t h e requirements o f 7.4.1.6. according t o t h e 6.4.4.3. I n t h i s case, b o t h fillet w e l d s o f
7.4.1.9 I f a n y test s p e c i m e n h a s n o t satisfied a test t h e t o t a l l e n g t h o f at least 2 0 0 m m o n t h e opposite sides
due t o t h e presence o f p e r m i s s i b l e slag, gas o r n o n - o f t h e j o i n t s h a l l b e tested.
m e t a l l i c i n c l u s i o n s , o n e a d d i t i o n a l test s p e c i m e n s h a l l b e T h e analysis o f m a c r o s e c t i o n s a n d w e l d s fracture
m a c h i n e d f o r re-testing. S a m p l i n g i s carried o u t s i m i l a r l y surface s h a l l c o n f i r m t h e absence o f p r o h i b i t i v e i n t e r n a l
to t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 7.4.1.6. defects i n c l u d i n g t h e l a c k o f r o o t p e n e t r a t i o n (decrease o f
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Table 7.4.2.2

Base metal Grade o f Properties o f w e l d e d j o i n t s (at least)

welding
consumable Tensile strength Static b e n d 1

Grade Condition o f supply

R , in M P a
m Ratio d/t s
2
B e n d angle, i n deg.

International alloys

5754 O, F , H i l l , H 2 4 RA/WA 190 4 180

5086 O, F , H i l l , H116, H32, H 3 4 RB/WB 240 6 180

5083 O , F , H I 16, H321 RC/WC 270 6 180

5383,5456 0, H i l l , H116, H 3 2 1 RC/WC 290 6 180

5059 0, H i l l , H116, H 3 2 1 RC/WC 330 6 180

6005A T5, T 6 RD/WD 165 7 180

6061 T4 RD/WD 165 6 180

T5, T 6 RD/WD 165 7 180

6082 T4 RD/WD 170 6 180

T5, T 6 RD/WD 170 7 180

National alloys

1530 0, H i l l , H112
t ^12,5 m m
s Rl/Wl 185 4 180
t > 12,5 m m
s 165 4 180
1550 0, H i l l , H112
t ^12,5 m m
s
R2/W2 275 6 180
t > 12,5 m m
s
255 6 180
1561 0 , H i l l , H I 12, R3/W3 305 6 180

1565ч 0, H112 R3/W3 305 6 180

R4/W4 335 6 180

1561H H32, H321 R3/W3 305 6 180

1575 0, H i l l , H112 R4/W4 360 6 180

[AlSilMgMn] T5, T 6 R5/W5 165 7 180

'At assessment o f the test results the following shall b e t a k e n into consideration: after the s p e c i m e n b e n d i n g t h r o u g h the required angle, n o
defects m o r e than 3 m m i n l e n g t h s h a l l a p p e a r o n its surface; defects o n the s p e c i m e n e d g e s m a y b e n e g l e c t e d i f t h e y w e r e n o t c a u s e d b y p o o r
fusion.
2
Symbols: d = d i a m e t e r o f p u n c h o r inner roller, i n m m ;
t =
s b e n d test specimen thickness, i n m m .

effective t h r o a t t h i c k n e s s w i t h the i r r e g u l a r f o r m o f base T h e a p p r o v a l o f a w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e b y the R e g i s t e r

m e t a l fusion). I n s i g n i f i c a n t defects l i k e pores a n d slag o b t a i n e d b y a s h i p y a r d o r w e l d e d structures m a n u f a c t u r e r
i n c l u s i o n s m a y b e p e r m i t t e d i f t h e i r r e l a t i v e area does n o t is v a l i d f o r w e l d i n g i n a l l w o r k s h o p s o f t h e g i v e n
exceed 1 % o f the c o n t r o l l e d w e l d section. s h i p y a r d / m a n u f a c t u r e r subject t o t h e W P S r e q u i r e m e n t s
for this w e l d i n g procedure.
7.5.2 B a s e m e t a l - r e l a t e d r e q u i r e m e n t s o n r a n g e
7.5 R A N G E O F A P P R O V A L F O R W E L D I N G P R O C E D U R E of approval.
BASED O NQUALIFICATION TEST RESULTS 7.5.2.1 Tests carried o u t o n t h e a l u m i n i u m a l l o y o f
one o f t h e g r o u p s i n T a b l e 7 . 2 . 2 q u a l i f y t h e w e l d i n g
7.5.1 G e n e r a l . p r o c e d u r e f o r t h e o t h e r a l l o y s o f the s a m e g r o u p w i t h
S p e c i f y i n g the r a n g e o f w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e a p p r o v a l e q u a l o r l o w e r t e n s i l e strength, w h i c h a r e part o f a
the r e q u i r e m e n t s g i v e n b e l o w shall b e f o l l o w e d . T h e w e l d e d j o i n t , a c c o r d i n g t o T a b l e 7.4.2.2.
changes inserted i n p W P S b y a m a n u f a c t u r e r , w h i c h are F o r shipbuilding alloys, the range o f approval o f a
b e y o n d t h e scope o f t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l , n e e d n e w w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e b y t h e grades o f base m e t a l i s
tests. i d e n t i c a l t o that f o r w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s a c c o r d i n g t o
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t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f Tables 4 . 7 . 1 . 2 - 1 a n d 4 . 7 . 1 . 2 - 2 , Table 7.5.2.4

Part X T V " W e l d i n g " o f the Rules for the Classification D i a m e t e r o ftest p i e c e D , Range
1

a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships. in m m o f approval

A p p r o v a l t h e r e w i t h also covers a l l t h e c o m b i n a t i o n s ZK25 F r o m 0,5Z> t o 2,0Z>

o f a l l o y grades w i t h i n t h e range o f a p p r o v a l . D>25 > 0 , 5 Z ) b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 25 m m
7.5.2.2 Tests f o r w e l d i n g procedure a p p r o v a l c o n ­ 1
D i sthe outside diameter o f the pipe or outside diameter o f the
ducted o n test assemblies h a v i n g t h e n o m i n a l thickness t branch pipe.
are v a l i d f o r t h e thickness range according t o
T a b l e 7.5.2.2. T h e d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e n o m i n a l t h i c k ­
ness t f o r d i f f e r e n t j o i n t types s h a l l b e carried o u t i n 7.5.3 R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l r e q u i r e m e n t s r e l a t i n g t o
accordance w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s : the welding process.
f o r b u t t j o i n t s , t i s t h e thickness o f t h e t h i n n e r 7.5.3.1 W e l d i n g process a n d t y p e .
material; T h e approval o f welding type is valid o n l y for t h e
f o r f i l l e t j o i n t s w i t h o u t b e v e l i n g , t i s t h e thickness o f w e l d i n g process a n d t y p e used d u r i n g a p p r o v a l tests.
the thicker material; W h e r e the w e l d i n g procedure used is the c o m b i n a t i o n
f o r tee-joints o f b e v e l e d plates, t i s t h e thickness o f a o f several processes/types (e.g., a consumable electrode
beveled component (welded-on element); automatic w e l d i n g t o f i l l a g r o o v e a n d a non-consumable
f o r f i l l e t j o i n t s w i t h b e v e l l i n g , t i s t h e thickness o f electrode m a n u a l w e l d i n g t o m a k e a w e l d r o o t ) , t h e
the thinner material; approval range is l i m i t e d b y the w e l d i n g process c o m b i n a ­
f o r j o i n t assemblies o f pipes l i k e t h e " b l i n d " w e l d e d - t i o n used i n approval tests. I n this case, the test procedure
o n adaptors, t i s t h e w e l d e d - o n e l e m e n t w a l l thickness; m a y b e carried o u t according t o either the c o m b i n e d (as the
f o r j o i n t assemblies o f pipes i n t h e f o r m o f a t h r o u g h c o m b i n a t i o n o n one test assembly) o r separate ( o n separate
o r s t r a i g h t - r u n w e l d e d - o n e l e m e n t , t i s t h e thickness o f a test assemblies f o r each process/type) scheme.
m a i n p i p e o r plate. 7.5.3.2 W e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s .
T a b l e 7.5.2.2 W e l d i n g o f a test i n a n y o n e p o s i t i o n (pipe o r p l a t e )
T h i c k n e s s o f test piece Range o f approval qualifies f o r w e l d i n g i n a l l positions (pipe o r plate)
i n q u a l i f i c a t i o n t e s t s t, i n m m b y base metal thickness except f o r P G a n d J - L 0 4 5 w h e r e a separate w e l d i n g
t «S 3 F r o m 0,5г t o I t i n c l u s i v e procedure test s h a l l b e r e q u i r e d .
3 < t «S 2 0 A b o v e 3 m m to I t inclusive 7.5.3.3 T h e range o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h e types o f
г>20 F r o m 0,8г a n d a b o v e w e l d e d j o i n t s i n r e l a t i o n t o t h e types used i n a p p r o v a l
tests s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 7.5.3.3.
7.5.2.3 D e p e n d i n g o n t h e f i l l e t w e l d thickness a o f 7.5.3.4 T h e w e l d i n g procedure a p p r o v a l i s v a l i d f o r
tested assemblies, t h e w e l d i n g procedure a p p r o v a l covers w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s o f t h a t grade, w h i c h passed t h e
w e l d e d j o i n t s w i t h design t h r o a t thickness o f f i l l e t w e l d s tests i n t h e course o f a p p r o v a l . T h e issue o f t h e a p p r o v a l
f r o m 0 , 7 5 a t o 1,5a i n c l u s i v e . I n s o d o i n g , t h e tests o n range e x t e n s i o n f o r t h e w e l d i n g c o n s u m a b l e s o f h i g h e r
assemblies w i t h t h e f i l l e t w e l d thickness a > 1 0 m m grades ( w h i c h p r o v i d e t h e h i g h e r indices o f w e l d e d j o i n t
q u a l i f y f o r w e l d e d j o i n t s w i t h design t h r o a t thicknesses s t r e n g t h ) i s , i n e a c h case, subject t o t h e s p e c i a l
o f f i l l e t w e l d s f r o m 7,5 m m a n d over. c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e Register.
F o r the fillet welds made i n a vertical d o w n w a r d 7.5.3.5 T h e a p p r o v a l o f a w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e i s v a l i d
p o s i t i o n ( p o s i t i o n P G ) , t h e range o f a p p r o v a l covers t h e o n l y f o r t h a t t y p e o f c u r r e n t a n d p o l a r i t y , w h i c h w e r e
f i l l e t w e l d design t h r o a t thicknesses f r o m 0 , 7 5 a t o 1,1a used i n tests.
inclusive. 7.5.3.6 I f t h e v a l u e o f l i n e a r p o w e r c o n s u m p t i o n
F o r f i l l e t w e l d s , i n p a r a l l e l w i t h t h e s t a n d a r d i z a t i o n d u r i n g w e l d i n g i s specified i n p W P S , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f t h e range o f a p p r o v a l b y t h e a v a l u e , t h e restrictions f o r t h e a p p r o v a l r a n g e o f t h i s p a r a m e t e r w i t h i n
o n t h e range o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h e base m e t a l thickness a n d ±15 % o f t h e v a l u e s h o w n d u r i n g t h e a p p r o v a l tests
e x t e r n a l p i p e d i a m e t e r are also applied. s h a l l b e observed.
7.5.2.4 T h e range o f approval as t o t h e external dia­ 7.5.3.7 T h e m i n i m u m preheat t e m p e r a t u r e f o r t h e
meter o f w e l d e d pipes o r branch pipes o f j o i n t assemblies range o f a p p r o v a l o f a w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e s h a l l b e
shall b e specified i n r e l a t i o n t o the external pipes diameter c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e n o m i n a l t e m p e r a t u r e o f a test
d u r i n g approval tests according t o Table 7.5.2.4. a s s e m b l y b e f o r e w e l d i n g d u r i n g a p p r o v a l tests.
7.5.2.5 I n tests f o r w e l d i n g procedures a p p r o v a l I f t h e preheat i s n o t used i n general practice, t h e
w h i c h a r e associated w i t h t h e w e l d i n g o f p i p e j o i n t range o f a p p r o v a l is:
assemblies, t h e range o f a p p r o v a l as t o t h e angle oii t h e m i n i m u m a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e , at w h i c h w e l d i n g
b e t w e e n t h e axes o f pipes t o b e j o i n e d s h a l l b e specified is p e r m i t t e d , and/or
i n r e l a t i o n t o t h e angle d u r i n g t h e tests p r o c e e d i n g f r o m specific c o n d i t i o n s w h e n t h e preheat m a y b e needed
t h e c o n d i t i o n oc^oc! <90°. ( l o w t e m p e r a t u r e , t h e w e l d i n g o f large t h i c k n e s s , etc.).
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Table 7.5.3.3
R a n g e o fapproval b ywelded joint types
Range o f approval

Butt joint o n plate Mutt j o i n t o n p i p e H ranch connections fillet

T y p e o f w e l d e d test (P:BW) (T:BW) (T:TW) welds
a s s e m b l y i n a p p r o v a l tests on pipe
Welded from Welded from W e l d e d from Welded Welded and plate
o n e side (ss) b o t h sides (bs) one side (ss) from one from b o t h without
s i d e (ss) sides (bs) beveling
(FW)
with no with no with no
backing backing gouging gouging backing backing — —
(mb) (nb) (gg) (ng) (mb) (nb)

Butt joint Welded With backing X — X — x 1

— — x 1
X
on plate (P: from (mb)
BW) one side
2

(ss) No backing X X X X X 1
X 1
X 1
X 1
X
(nb)

Welded With gouging X — X — x 1

— — x 1
X
from (gg)
both
sides No gouging X — X X — — — x 1
X

(bs) (ng)

Butt joint Welded With backing X — X — X — — x 1

X
on pipe from (mb)
(T:BW) one
No backing X X X X X X X X X
side
(ss) (nb)

Branch Welded from — — — — — — X X X

connections one side (ss)
(T:TW)
Welded from both sides — — — — — — — X X
(bs)

Fillet joints Plates (P) — — — — — — — — X

without
beveling Pipes (T) — — — — — X
(FW)

' P l a t e q u a l i f i e s p i p e w i t h e x t e r n a l d i a m e t e r D > 500 m m .

2
B u t t joints o nplate qualify T-joints.
S y m b ols:
x indicates t h o s e w e l d i n g t y p e s o f j o i n t s c o v e r e d b y W P S (without a d d i t i o n a l tests).
— indicates those w e l d i n g types o f j o i n t s n o t c o v e r e d b y W P S (new a p p r o v a l tests are required).

7.5.3.8 I f a w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e does n o t p r o v i d e f o r I f p r o v i d e d i n W P S , t h e h e a t i n g a n d c o o l i n g rate

a n a d d i t i o n a l h e a t i n g , t h e restriction o f t h e r a n g e o f s h a l l b e a d d i t i o n a l l y specified i n t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l ,
approval o n a m a x i m u m interrun temperature shall as w e l l as the s o a k i n g t i m e o f a w e l d e d j o i n t at the c h e c k
c o m p l y w i t h a n actual i n t e r r u n t e m p e r a t u r e d u r i n g t h e temperature. I n s o d o i n g , i t i s n o t p e r m i t t e d t o supersede
w e l d i n g o f a test a s s e m b l y i n a p p r o v a l tests. heat treatable h a r d e n i n g w i t h n a t u r a l a g e i n g at the r o o m
F o r w e l d i n g procedures w i t h a n a d d i t i o n a l h e a t i n g , t e m p e r a t u r e a n d v i c e versa, d e p e n d i n g o n t h e W P S
the restriction o f the r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l o n a m i n i m u m requirements.
i n t e r r u n t e m p e r a t u r e s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h a n actual i n t e r r u n 7.5.3.10 T h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h e w e l d i n g
t e m p e r a t u r e d u r i n g t h e w e l d i n g o f a test a s s e m b l y i n p r o c e d u r e o f m e t a l - a r c inert gas w e l d i n g ( 1 3 1 ) s h a l l b e
a p p r o v a l tests. limited by:
7.5.3.9 P o s t - w e l d heat t r e a t m e n t o r ageing. the g r o u p o f the standard c o m p o s i t i o n o f inert gas
T h e d e v i a t i o n o f heat t r e a t m e n t p a r a m e t e r s i n c l u d i n g (refer t o T a b l e 4 . 7 . 1 . 4 ) , w h i c h i s identical t o t h e g r o u p
heat treatable h a r d e n i n g ( i n the d i r e c t i o n o f b o t h increase w i t h gas c o m p o s i t i o n u s e d i n q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests;
and decrease), f r o m t h o s e set d u r i n g tests f o r the w e l d i n g the s y s t e m o f w e l d i n g w i r e feed, w h i c h i s identical
procedure approval is not allowed. t o t h e o n e u s e d i n a p p r o v a l tests (single- o r m u l t i p l e -
T h e range o f approval shall be limited t o t h e electrode w e l d i n g ) .
t e m p e r a t u r e i n t e r v a l u s e d i n a p p r o v a l tests.
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7 . 5 . 3 . 1 1 T h e range o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h e w e l d i n g 7.5.3.12 T h e range o f approval f o r t h e w e l d i n g

procedure o f inert-gas n o n - c o n s u m a b l e (tungsten)-elec- procedure o f p l a s m a arc w e l d i n g ( 1 5 ) s h a l l b e l i m i t e d b y
trode arc w e l d i n g ( 1 4 1 ) shall b e l i m i t e d b y the group o f t h e g r o u p o f t h e s h i e l d i n g gas standard c o m p o s i t i o n
the shielding gas standard c o m p o s i t i o n (refer (refer t o T a b l e 4 . 7 . 1 . 4 ) , w h i c h is i d e n t i c a l t o that w i t h t h e
t o T a b l e 4.7.1.4), w h i c h i s identical t o that w i t h t h e gas c o m p o s i t i o n u s e d i n a p p r o v a l tests:
gas c o m p o s i t i o n used i n a p p r o v a l tests t o protect a as p l a s m a - f o r m i n g ;
w e l d i n g b a t h and a w e l d r o o t as w e l l ( w i t h b a c k i n g gas). for welding bath protection;
f o r w e l d r o o t p r o t e c t i o n ( w i t h b a c k i n g gas).
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8 A P P R O V A L O F W E L D I N G P R O C E D U R E S F O RT I T A N I U M A L L O Y S

T a b l e 8.1.5
8.1 GENERAL
Grade o f Letter Base
welding designation metal Range
8.1.1 T h e requirements o f t h e present Section consumable of grade o f for of approval
s u p p l e m e n t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n 6 o f t h e present welding tests
Wire Rod
P a r t a n d specify t h e c o n d i t i o n s f o r a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g consumable
procedures f o r t i t a n i u m a l l o y s . I n case there a r e n o TiWA TiRA BTl-ООсв BT1-0 BT1-00, BT1-0
special r e q u i r e m e n t s , t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d c o n d i t i o n s f o r TiWB TiRB 2B ПТ-ЗВ B T 1 - 0 0 , ВТ1-00.ПТ-Ш,
a p p r o v a l s h a l l b e applied. ГГГ-7М, ПТ-ЗВ
8.1.2 T h e requirements o f the present Section apply t o ПТ-7МСВ 1 1
ПТ-7 B T 1 - 0 0 , B T 1 - 0 , ПТ-1М, ПТ-7М
the w r o u g h t t i t a n i u m alloys supplied i n plates ( B T 1 - 0 0 , 'The approval o f welding consumables intended exclusively
B T 1 - 0 , ПТ-ЗВ) a n d pipes ( B T 1 - 0 0 , B T 1 - 0 , ПТ-1М, for welding alloys u s e d only for pipe manufacture i s performed i n
scope o f the requirements for the approval o f welding procedures
ПТ-7М, ПТ-ЗВ) c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f f o r t h e b u t t j o i n t s o f p i p e s w i t h d i a m e t e r D < 25 m m a n d D > 80 m m
S e c t i o n 9 , P a r t Х1П " M a t e r i a l s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e w i t h w a l l t h i c k n e s s t ^ 3 m m a n d г > 10 m m , a p p r o p r i a t e l y , i n o n e
C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships. I n welding position.

o t h e r cases d u r i n g a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures f o r
t i t a n i u m a l l o y s t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f i n t e r n a t i o n a l standard
I S O 1 5 6 1 4 - 5 o r s i m i l a r n a t i o n a l standards (e.g., G O S T R
8.2 W E L D E D T E S T A S S E M B L I E S TYPES
I S O 1 5 6 1 4 - 5 ) s h a l l b e applied. AND TEST METHODS
8.1.3 D e f i n i t i o n s , c l a r i f i c a t i o n s a n d t e r m s a p p l i e d f o r
t h e a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g procedures f o r t i t a n i u m a l l o y s
are s i m i l a r t o those i n d i c a t e d i n 6 . 2 . 1 . 8.2.1 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r test a s s e m b l i e s '
T h e s y m b o l s used f o r t h e a p p r o v a l o f w e l d i n g preparation.
procedures f o r t i t a n i u m a l l o y s a r e s i m i l a r t o those 8 . 2 . 1 . 1 T h e s t r u c t u r a l e l e m e n t s o f edge p r e p a r a t i o n ,
i n d i c a t e d i n 7.2.2. w e l d d i m e n s i o n s a n d t h e t e c h n o l o g i c a l features o f
8.1.4 W e l d i n g procedure a p p r o v a l f o r t i t a n i u m a l l o y s welding operation shall comply w i t h p W P S f o r the
according t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e S e c t i o n i s carried w e l d i n g procedure t o b e a p p r o v e d r e g a r d i n g t h e range o f
o u t f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g processes w e l d i n g (the s y m b o l s a p p r o v a l . I n t e s t i n g , t h e m o s t adverse v e r s i o n s o f edge
comply with I S O 4063): p r e p a r a t i o n a n d f i t - u p t o ensure t h e q u a l i t y o f w e l d e d
1 3 1 = m e t a l - a r c i n e r t gas w e l d i n g ; j o i n t s s h a l l b e checked.
1 4 1 = t u n g s t e n i n e r t gas w e l d i n g .
N o t e . I norder t o fulfill this requirement, the Register m a y
I n s o d o i n g , d e p e n d i n g o n t h e use o f l a b o u r - s a v i n g d e m a n d the e x t e n s i o n o f a test p r o g r a m (for e x a m p l e , the w e l d i n g o f
devices b y w e l d e r s , w e l d i n g types a r e d i v i d e d i n t o t h e t w o test assemblies instead o f o n e for the l o w e r a n d u p p e r boundaries
f o l l o w i n g groups: o f t h e a l l o w a n c e f o r a r o o t g a p , v a r i a t i o n i n t h i c k n e s s , r o o t f a c e s , etc.).

M W = m a n u a l w e l d i n g w h e r e i n w i r e feed a n d t h e 8.2.1.2 T h e w e l d i n g o f test assemblies d u r i n g tests

m o v e m e n t o f a w e l d i n g g u n a l o n g a n d across t h e w e l d s h a l l b e m a d e w i t h t h e use o f e q u i p m e n t s i m i l a r t o t h a t
are carried o u t b y t h e w e l d e r ( b y h a n d ) ; used i n p r o d u c t i o n c o n d i t i o n s .
A = fully mechanized (automatic) welding wherein 8.2.1.3 T h e c l e a n i n g o f c o m p o n e n t s b e f o r e w e l d i n g
t h e processes o f w i r e feed a n d w e l d i n g g u n m a n i p u l a t i o n a n d t h e i r f i t - u p s h a l l b e carried o u t l i k e t h e procedure
are m e c h a n i z e d a n d carried o u t w i t h o u t w e l d e r ' s direct used i n t h e p r o d u c t m a n u f a c t u r e a n d specified i n p W P S .
participation. 8.2.1.4 W h e r e a s s e m b l y t a c k w e l d s are t h e part o f
8.1.5 T h e w e l d i n g fillers used f o r t h e w e l d i n g o f structure w e l d s , t h e y s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d i n t o t h e test
s h i p b u i l d i n g t i t a n i u m a l l o y s are classified b y categories a s s e m b l y part t o b e tested.
according t o T a b l e 8.1.5. 8.2.1.5 T h e p r o c e d u r e p a r a m e t e r s a n d w e l d i n g
8.1.6 S h i e l d i n g gases used f o r w e l d i n g d e p e n d i n g o n conditions shall meet t h e p W P S requirements. I n this
t h e i r c o m p o s i t i o n a r e d i v i d e d i n t o groups designated case, t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e h e a t i n g t e m p e r a t u r e ,
w i t h indices i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 4 . 9 . 1 . 4 , P a r t X I V i n t e r r u n t e m p e r a t u r e a n d f o r t h e parameters o f w e l d e d
"Welding" o f the Rules f o r the Classification a n d j o i n t s heat t r e a t m e n t / a g e i n g , i f any, s h a l l b e f o l l o w e d .
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships. 8.2.1.6 T h e d i m e n s i o n s o f test assemblies s h a l l
assure t h e o b t a i n i n g o f r e l i a b l e data o n t h e s t a b i l i t y o f a
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w e l d i n g procedure, a n d also t o t a k e i n t o account t h e 8.2.2.5 W e l d i n g procedures f o r b u t t j o i n t i n p i p e are

c o n d i t i o n s o f heat d i s t r i b u t i o n d u r i n g w e l d i n g i n a n a p p r o v e d o n t h e basis o f tests u s i n g t h e test piece, w h i c h
actual structure. is prepared i n accordance w i t h F i g . 8.2.2.5.
8.2.1.7 T h e t h i c k n e s s o f the base m e t a l a n d also t h e
d e s i g n t h i c k n e s s o f a f i l l e t w e l d s h a l l b e w i t h i n t h e range
o f n o m i n a l v a l u e s o f these parameters d u r i n g w e l d e d
structures m a n u f a c t u r i n g , a n d also t o m e e t t h e r e q u i r e -
m e n t s f o r the range o f a p p r o v a l .
8.2.1.8 F o r t h e w e l d i n g o f test assemblies, t h e
w e l d i n g w i r e ( r o d s ) o f t h e m a x i m u m d i a m e t e r specified
i n p W P S or, b y a n agreement w i t h t h e Register, b y o n e
standard size less, s h a l l b e used.
8.2.1.9 Tests o f assemblies, besides those stipulated
b y 8.2.2, o n t h e R e g i s t e r d e m a n d o r u n d e r the contract
terms applied m a y additionally include the f o l l o w i n g :
tensile tests o f longitudinal specimens f r o m w e l d metal; F i g . 8.2.2.5 T e s t p i e c e f o r a b u t t j o i n t i n p i p e :
b e n d t e s t i n g o f w e l d e d j o i n t l o n g i t u d i n a l specimens; 1 — e d g e preparation a n d fit-up a s detailed i n p W P S ;
impact testing o f w e l d m e t a l and welded joint; t — b a s e m e t a l t h i c k n e s s ; a ^ 150 m m ;
D — outside pipe diameter
hardness test;
t e s t i n g f o r resistance t o c o r r o s i o n ;
c h e m i c a l analysis.
8.2.2 C l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f t e s t p i e c e s , t h e i r p u r p o s e 8.2.2.6 F o r t h e approval o f w e l d i n g procedures f o r
and dimensions. fillet and tee-joints o f plates and semi-finished products, the
8.2.2.1 L e n g t h o r n u m b e r o f test pieces shall b e suffi- tee-test assembly d i m e n s i o n e d according t o F i g . 8.2.2.6
cient t o a l l o w all required qualification tests t o b e carried o u t w i t h regard t o the requirements o f 8.2.1.7 m a y b e used.
i n compliance w i t h the requirements stated b e l l o w .
A d d i t i o n a l test pieces, o r l o n g e r test pieces t h a n t h e
m i n i m u m size, m a y b e prepared i n o r d e r t o a l l o w f o r
e x t r a and/or f o r re-testing specimens i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
the requirements o f this Section.
8.2.2.2 F o r a l l test pieces, except b r a n c h c o n n e c t i o n s
a n d f i l l e t a n d tee j o i n t s , t h e m a t e r i a l t h i c k n e s s s h a l l b e
t h e same f o r b o t h plates/pipes t o b e w e l d e d .
8.2.2.3 W e l d i n g o f w e l d e d j o i n t test pieces a n d
t e s t i n g o f test specimens s h a l l b e w i t n e s s e d b y t h e R S
surveyor.
8.2.2.4 T h e test piece f o r a b u t t - w e l d e d j o i n t i n
plates s h a l l b e prepared i n accordance w i t h F i g . 8.2.2.4.
l

F i g . 8.2.2.4 T e s t p i e c e f o r a b u t t j o i n t i n p l a t e :
1 — e d g e preparation a n d fit-up a s detailed i n p W P S ; F i g . 8.2.2.6 T e s t p i e c e f o r a t e e - j o i n t i n p l a t e
t — base metal thickness; and semi-finished product:
150 m m ( t r a n s v e r s e b e n d t e s t s p e c i m e n s m a y r e q u i r e a l a r g e r a); 1 — e d g e preparation a n d fit-up a s detailed i n p W P S ;
6^350 m m t — b a s e m e t a l t h i c k n e s s ; a ^ m m ; b ^ 350 m m
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I n accordance w i t h p W P S , the tee-joint test a s s e m b l y

m a y b e fabricated:
without beveling (fillet welding);
or w i t h beveling ( w i t h a full o r partial j o i n t
penetration).
T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f tee-joint test a s s e m b l y f o r plates
is m a n d a t o r y i n the f o l l o w i n g cases:
f o r the a p p r o v a l o f a n a u t o m a t i c w e l d i n g o f b e v e l e d
tee-joints;
for the approval o f a welding procedure w i t h a
single-run fillet w e l d w i t h o u t beveling.
I n o t h e r cases, t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e a p p r o v a l f o r
fillet and tee-joints o f plates a n d s e m i - f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t s
m a y b e carried o u t w i t h i n t h e range o f approval
a c c o r d i n g t o t h e directions o f T a b l e 8.4.3.3.
8.2.2.7 W e l d i n g procedures f o r p i p e a n d b r a n c h
c o n n e c t i o n s ( T - , Y - and K - s h a p e d p i p e c o n n e c t i o n s ) are
F i g . 8.2.2.7 T e s t p i e c e f o r a b r a n c h c o n n e c t i o n :
a p p r o v e d o n t h e basis o f testing t h e test piece f o r a
— edge preparation a n d fit-up a s detailed i n p W P S ;
b r a n c h c o n n e c t i o n w h i c h i s prepared i n accordance w i t h t — b a s e m e t a l t h i c k n e s s ; a > 150 m m ;
F i g . 8.2.2.7. D i — outside diameter o f the m a i n pipe;
D — outside diameter o fthe branch pipe;
2

ti — m a i n p i p e m a t e r i a l t h i c k n e s s ;
t — branch pipe material thickness;
2

8.3 R E Q U I R E M E N T S TOR T E S T A S S E M B L I E S E X A M I N A T I O N , a — branch angle

TEST SPECIMENS PREPARATION
AND TEST RESULTS EVALUATION

8.3.1 E x t e n t o f t h e test a s s e m b l i e s e x a m i n a t i o n a n d specified i n T a b l e 8 . 3 . 1 . 1 . A t the s a m e t i m e t h e w e l d e d

testing. j o i n t s e x a m i n a t i o n , test specimens p r e p a r a t i o n a n d test
8.3.1.1 E a c h test a s s e m b l y after w e l d i n g s h a l l b e results e v a l u a t i o n s h a l l m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s g i v e n
subjected t o testing w i t h i n the scope o f the r e q u i r e m e n t s below.
Table 8.3.1.1
Requirements for extent o ftesting for approval o fwelding procedures

Nos. T y p e o fw e l d e d test piece T y p e o f test Extent o f testing

1 B u t t j o i n t i n p l a t e - r e f e r t o F i g . 8.2.2.4 Visual testing 100% o fw e l d length

Radiographic or ultrasonic testing 1
100% o fw e l d length
D y e penetrant testing 100% o fw e l d length
2
T r a n s v e r s e tensile test 2(4) s p e c i m e n s
3
T r a n s v e r s e b e n d test 4 specimens
Hardness test Required
4
Macro examination Required: 1 transverse macrosection
4
Micro examination Required: 1 transverse microsection

2 B u t t j o i n t i n p i p e - r e f e r t o F i g . 8.2.2.5 Visual testing 100% o fw e l d length

Radiographic or ultrasonic testing] 100% o fw e l d length
D y e penetrant testing 100% o fw e l d length
2
T r a n s v e r s e tensile test 2(4) s p e c i m e n s
3
Transverse b e n d test 5
4 specimens
Flattening test 5
2 specimens
Hardness test Required
4
Macro examination Required: 1 transverse macrosection
4
Micro examination Required: 1 transverse microsection

3 T-joints i n plate w i t h edge preparation (with full penetration), Visual testing 100% o fw e l d length
1
r e f e r t o F i g . 8.2.2.6 Radiographic or ultrasonic testing 100% o fw e l d length
D y e penetrant testing 100% o fw e l d length
Hardness test Required
6
Macro examination Required: 2 transverse macrosections
Micro examination Required: 1 transverse microsection
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Table 8.3.1.1 — continued

Nos. T y p e o f w e l d e d test piece T y p e o f test Extent o f testing

4 T - j o i n t s i n p l a t e w i t h o u t e d g e p r e p a r a t i o n (fillet/joint) - refer V i s u a l t e s t i n g 100% o f w e l d length

t o F i g . 8.2.2.6 D y e penetrant testing 100% o f w e l d length
7
Macro examination Required: 2 transverse macrosections
Micro examination Required: 1 transverse microsection
Fracture test Required: 1 specimen

5 B r a n c h connection with edge preparation o n branch to b e Visual testing 100% o f w e l d length

w e l d e d ( w i t h p e n e t r a t i o n ) - r e f e r t o F i g . 8.2.2.7 D y e penetrant testing 100% o f w e l d length
8
Ultrasonic testing 100% o f w e l d length
H a r d n e s s test Required
Macro examination Required: 4 transverse macrosections 9

Micro examination Required: 1 transverse microsection

6 B r a n c h connection without edge preparation o nbranch tob e Visual testing 100% o f w e l d length
w e l d e d ( w i t h o u t p e n e t r a t i o n ) - r e f e r t o F i g . 8.2.2.7 D y e penetrant testing 100% o f w e l d length
H a r d n e s s test Required
Macro examination Required: 2 transverse macrosections 1 0

Micro examination Required: 1 transverse microsection

'Ultrasonic testing shall not b e u s e d at b a s e m e t a l thicknesses t < 8 m m .

2
2 specimens with removed weld reinforcement a n d 2 specimens with w e l d reinforcement i n compliance with the national standards.
2 specimens with w e l d reinforcement shall b e tested only i ncase the structure reinforcement i s stipulated b y the national standards (weld metal
does not provide full strength with the base metal).
3
F o r t h i c k n e s s e s t < 12 m m , 2 r o o t a n d fece b e n d t e s t s p e c i m e n s a r e r e q u i r e d . F o r t h i c k n e s s e s t ^ 12 m m , 4 s i d e b e n d t e s t s p e c i m e n s a r e r e q u i r e d .
4
C o m b i n e d test i n one s p e c i m e n i s allowed.
5
F o r p i p e o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r D ^ 5 0 m m , 4 b e n d t e s t s p e c i m e n s m a y b e s u b s t i t u t e d b y 2 flattening t e s t s p e c i m e n s .
6
I n cases w h e n the w e l d i n g procedure according to p W P S i snot subjected to approval testing b y other m e t h o d s , additional tests t o c h e c k the
m e c h a n i c a l properties (mechanical tests) s h a l l b e c o n d u c t e d o n a butt j o i n t test p i e c e w i t h identical e d g e preparation.
7
F o r m a n u a l w e l d i n g 1 macrosection a t start/stop location.
8
F o r p i p e o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r D ^ 50 m m , n o u l t r a s o n i c test i s r e q u i r e d . F o r p i p e o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r D > 50 m m , a n d w h e r e i t i s n o t t e c h n i c a l l y
possible t o carry out ultrasonic testing, a radiographic testing shall b e carried out o n the m a x i m u m w e l d length available.
' A c c o r d i n g t o F i g . 8.3.2.4 s p e c i m e n s a r e s a m p l e d i n a r e a s А, А В a n d ь
1 0
A c c o r d i n g t o F i g . 8.3.2.4 s p e c i m e n s a r e s a m p l e d i n a r e a s А, В o r B ^

8.3.1.2 T h e e x a m i n a t i o n a n d tests o f w e l d e d j o i n t s
test assemblies shall b e p e r f o r m e d i n t h e f o l l o w i n g
sequence:
v i s u a l testing;
d y e penetrant testing;
r a d i o g r a p h i c o r u l t r a s o n i c testing i f specified f o r the
j o i n t t y p e concerned;
m a r k i n g - o u t o f test assemblies a n d s a m p l i n g f o r
m e c h a n i c a l tests;
test s p e c i m e n s m a c h i n i n g a n d m e c h a n i c a l test
performance;
assessment o f the test results.
8.3.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r l o c a t i o n a n d t a k i n g o f t e s t
specimens for m e c h a n i c a l tests.
Test specimens f o r m e c h a n i c a l tests shall b e t a k e n
after a l l n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing ( N D T ) h a s b e e n carried
o u t a n d w h i c h has passed the r e l e v a n t i n s p e c t i o n criteria
for t h e N D T m e t h o d s used w i t h i n t h e scope o f
r e q u i r e m e n t s specified i n T a b l e 8 . 3 . 1 . 1 . I t i s acceptable
F i g . 8.3.2.1-1 L o c a t i o n o f t e s t s p e c i m e n s f o r a b u t t j o i n t i n p l a t e :
t o t a k e the test specimens f r o m l o c a t i o n s a v o i d i n g areas 1 — discard; 2 — welding direction;
w h i c h h a v e i m p e r f e c t i o n s w i t h i n t h e acceptance l i m i t s 3 — area for 1 tensile test s p e c i m e n a n d 2 b e n d test specimens;
for t h e N D T m e t h o d used. Test specimens f o r 4 — area for additional test specimens, i f required;
m e c h a n i c a l tests s h a l l b e t a k e n i n accordance w i t h 5 — area for 1 tensile test s p e c i m e n a n d 2 b e n d test specimens;
б — area for 1 macrosection and 1 microsection
F i g s . 8.3.2.1-1 — 8.3.2.1-5.
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w e l d , excessive r e i n f o r c e m e n t o f a s i n g l e - s i d e b u t t w e l d
root).
D u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n b y specific N D T m e t h o d s t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f I S O 17635 t o e x a m i n a t i o n class a n d
Quality L e v e l shall be complied w i t h :
to perform L e v e l В b y visual a n d measurement
e x a m i n a t i o n as p e r I S O 5 8 1 7 test m e t h o d s s h a l l b e
3
carried o u t i n accordance w i t h I S O 1 7 6 3 7 ( T e s t i n g Class
is n o t regulated);
f o r m a g n e t i c particle testing t h e Q u a l i t y L e v e l 2 X i n
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h I S O 2 3 2 7 8 , test m e t h o d s s h a l l b e
carried o u t i n accordance w i t h I S O 1 7 6 3 8 ( T e s t i n g Class
is n o t regulated);
for radiographic testing the Q u a l i t y L e v e l 1 i n
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 1 0 6 7 5 - 1 , test m e t h o d s s h a l l b e carried
o u t i n accordance w i t h I S O 1 7 6 3 6 ( T e s t i n g Class B ) ;
f o r u l t r a s o n i c t e s t i n g Q u a l i t y L e v e l 2 as p e r
F i g . 8.3.2.1-2 L o c a t i o n o f t e s t s p e c i m e n s f o r a b u t t j o i n t i n p i p e :
I S O 11666 ( i n compliance w i t h 3.4.6, Part X I V
1 — t o p o f fixed p i p e ; "Welding" o f the Rules f o r the Classification and
2 — area for 1 tensile test s p e c i m e n a n d 2 b e n d test specimens; C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s ) , t h e test procedure i n
3 — area for additional test specimens, i f required; accordance w i t h I S O 1 7 6 4 0 ( T e s t i n g L e v e l B ) .
4 — area for 1 tensile test s p e c i m e n a n d 2 b e n d test specimens;
5 — area for 1 macrosection a n d 1microsection
G e n e r a l procedure f o r p e r f o r m a n c e a n d basic para­
meters o f n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing ( N D T ) test pieces s h a l l
c o m p l y w i t h 3.2, P a r t X I V " W e l d i n g " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
8.3.3.3 A c c e p t e d c o l o u r s o n t h e w e l d m e t a l surface:
s i l v e r a n d straw. A n a r r o w b a n d o f i n t e n s i v e c o l o u r s
close t o t h e l i m i t s o f t h e gas s h i e l d i n g i s acceptable.
Darker b r o w n , purple and blue colours and grey o r flaky
w h i t e are n o t acceptable.
8.3.4 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r m e c h a n i c a l t e s t s .
8 . 3 . 4 . 1 Scope o f m e c h a n i c a l tests r e g a r d i n g types
a n d q u a n t i t y o f test specimens s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h T a ­
ble 8.3.1.1.
8.3.4.2 T e n s i l e tests.
T w o tensile specimens t a k e n f r o m t h e test pieces f o r
b u t t j o i n t s i n plate a n d p i p e h a v i n g d i m e n s i o n s i n
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h I S O 4 1 3 6 (refer t o F i g . 6 . 4 . 4 . 1 - 1
F i g . 8.3.2.1-3 L o c a t i o n o f t e s t s p e c i m e n s
o r 6 . 4 . 4 . 1 - 2 ) s h a l l b e tested. 2 specimens w i t h w e l d
for a T-joint in plates with full penetration:
1 — discard; 2 — area for 1 macrosection a n d 1 microsection; r e i n f o r c e m e n t a r e a d d i t i o n a l l y tested i n case w h e n t h e
3 — area for 1 macrosection; 4 — w e l d i n g direction structural reinforcement is required b y the national
standards ( w e l d m e t a l does n o t p r o v i d e f u l l strength
8.3.3 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g w i t h t h e base m e t a l ) .
a n d test results evaluation. F o r pipes D > 5 0 m m outside diameter, t h e w e l d
8 . 3 . 3 . 1 Test pieces o f w e l d e d j o i n t s shall b e examined r e i n f o r c e m e n t s h a l l b e r e m o v e d o n b o t h faces t o g i v e t h e
b y v i s u a l and non-destructive testing prior to the cutting o f test s p e c i m e n a thickness e q u a l t o t h e w a l l thickness o f
test specimen i n accordance w i t h Table 8.3.1.1. t h e pipe.
8.3.3.2 U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e specified b y t h e contract o r F o r pipes D ^ 5 0 m m outside diameter, a n d w h e n
specification f o r a p a r t i c u l a r p r o d u c t m a n u f a c t u r e , as a f u l l section s m a l l d i a m e t e r pipes are used, t h e w e l d
result o f examination b y the N D T methods evaluation o f r e i n f o r c e m e n t m a y b e left undressed o n t h e inside
t h e w e l d e d j o i n t s test pieces q u a l i t y s h a l l b e carried o u t surface o f t h e pipe.
i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h I S O 5 8 1 7 f o r t h e Acceptance Q u a l i t y 8.3.4.3 B e n d test.
L e v e l B . T h e r e d u c t i o n criteria d o w n t o Q u a l i t y L e v e l С F o u r b e n d test specimens t a k e n from t h e test pieces
is t h e r e w i t h acceptable f o r i m p e r f e c t i o n s associated w i t h o f b u t t j o i n t s i n plate a n d p i p e h a v i n g d i m e n s i o n s as
o v e r s i z e d w e l d s (excessive h e i g h t a n d w i d t h o f a b u t t g i v e n i n I S O 4 1 4 6 (refer t o F i g . 6 . 4 . 4 . 2 - 1 ) s h a l l b e tested
w e l d r e i n f o r c e m e n t , excess t h r o a t thickness o f a f i l l e t f o r static b e n d :
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Table 8.3.5.1

Base metal Properties o f welded joints

Type o f product Category Tensile strength Static b e n d

Mandrel diameter Bending angle,

1
MPa in deg.
Plates BT1-00 295 6 180
BT1-0 370 6 180
ПТ-ЗВ 640 8 180

Pipes BT1-00 295 6 180

BT1-0 343 6 180
ПТ-1М 343 6 180
ПТ-7М 480 8 180
ПТ-ЗВ 686 8 180

' B u t n o t m o r e than tensile strength o f base metal i n compliance with supply documentation.
t - thickness o f the b e n d test specimen.
s

f o r thicknesses o f a base m e t a l t < 12 m m , t w o r o o t 8.3.4.6 H a r d n e s s test.

a n d t w o face b e n d test specimens s h a l l b e tested; T h e V i c k e r s hardness o f t h e w e l d e d j o i n t m e t a l
f o r thicknesses o f a base m e t a l 12 < t < 2 0 m m , f o u r ( H V 1 0 ) f o r butt joints i n plate a n d pipe shall b e
side b e n d specimens are a l l o w e d instead o f r o o t a n d face d e t e r m i n e d w i t h t h e u s e o f transverse a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l
b e n d tests; macrosections.
f o r thicknesses o f a base m e t a l t > 2 0 m m , f o u r side E x a m p l e s o f hardness test f o r b u t t j o i n t s i n p i p e are
b e n d specimens s h a l l b e tested. g i v e n i n F i g . 8.3.4.6. H a r d n e s s o f T - j o i n t s i n p l a t e a n d
8.3.4.4 F l a t t e n i n g tests o f b u t t j o i n t s i n p i p e . p i p e s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d o n l y w i t h t h e u s e o f transverse
F o r butt joints i n pipe w i t h t h e outside diameter sections.
D < 5 0 m m , 4 b e n d test specimens m a y b e substituted
b y 2 f l a t t e n i n g test specimens i n p i p e i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 1,-2
t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l o r n a t i o n a l standards (e.g., I S O 8 4 9 2 ,
A S T M A 5 1 3 , G O S T 8 6 9 5 ) . Test specimens w i t h t h e
r e m o v e d w e l d r e i n f o r c e m e n t s h a l l b e tested.
F o r pipes w i t h t h e r a t i o o f t h e o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r t o t h e
w a l l t h i c k n e s s D/t < 1 0 , test s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d i n t w o
stages:
f o r distance b e t w e e n t h e f o r m e r s (before release o f
t h e l o a d ) e q u a l t o 0,61D + It, e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e i n t e r n a l
a n d e x t e r n a l surfaces o f t h e s p e c i m e n s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d ;
for distance b e t w e e n the formers equal t o 0,55Z) + It,
e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e e x t e r n a l surface o f t h e s p e c i m e n o n l y F i g . 8.3.4.6 E x a m p l e s o f h a r d n e s s t e s t f o r b u t t j o i n t s i n p i p e
shall b e performed.
F o r pipes w i t h t h e r a t i o o f t h e o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r t o t h e
w a l l t h i c k n e s s 1 0 < D/t < 2 0 , test s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d f o r T h e V i c k e r s hardness ( H V 1 0 ) s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d
distance b e t w e e n t h e f o r m e r s (before release o f t h e l o a d ) w i t h t h e distance b e t w e e n t h e centre p o i n t s o f t h e
e q u a l t o 0,6D, e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e i n t e r n a l a n d e x t e r n a l i n d e n t a t i o n s 1 m m f o r transverse sections a n d 2 m m f o r
surfaces o f t h e s p e c i m e n s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d . l o n g i t u d i n a l sections.
8.3.4.5 F r a c t u r e test. 8.3.4.7 M a c r o a n d m i c r o e x a m i n a t i o n .
T h e lack o f internal imperfections i n fillet welded T h e test transverse m a c r o a n d m i c r o sections s h a l l b e
T - j o i n t s i n p l a t e s h a l l b e c h e c k e d b y fracture test w i t h g r o u n d a n d etched o n o n e side t o c l e a r l y r e v e a l t h e w e l d
extension o f the weld root o f o n e specimen i n m e t a l , t h e f u s i o n l i n e a n d t h e heat-affected z o n e i n
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h I S O 9 0 1 7 o r s i m i l a r n a t i o n a l standards. compliance w i t h E N 1321 (or similar international o r
I f necessary t o facilitate fracture i n t h e c r i t i c a l cross- n a t i o n a l standard).
section, a l o n g i t u d i n a l n o t c h m a y b e d o n e o n t h e centre M a c r o e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l i n c l u d e a l l areas o f w e l d e d
o f t h e w e l d surface o r a d d i t i o n a l notches a b o u t 5 m m j o i n t a n d u n a f f e c t e d base m e t a l .
d e p t h o n b o t h edges o f t h e f i l l e t w e l d (side n o t c h i n g ) A p h o t o f o r each m a c r o e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e t a k e n
m a y be done. t o r e c o r d t h e e x a m i n a t i o n results.
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Examination o f welded joints microstructure shall be 8.3.5.4 D u r i n g t e s t i n g o f T - j o i n t w e l d s f o r static

conducted a c c o r d i n g t o t h e p r o g r a m agreed w i t h t h e f r a c t u r e , t h e s p e c i m e n ' s f r a c t u r e s u r f a c e s h a l l b e
Register. T h e p r o g r a m s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r inspected f o r t h e p r e s e n c e o f i n a d m i s s i b l e i n t e r n a l
test p r o c e d u r e s a n d results assessment criteria. defects (pores a n d p o r o s i t y , slag i n c l u s i o n s , l a c k o f
T r a n s v e r s e m a c r o sections s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d t o f u s i o n a n d cracks), t h e v a l u e o f f u s i o n i n t h e r o o t w e l d
reveal the following: s h a l l also b e checked. I m p e r f e c t i o n s t h a t are detected
regular w e l d profile; s h a l l b e e v a l u a t e d i n accordance w i t h I S O 5 8 1 7 , q u a l i t y
absence o f i n c o m p l e t e p e n e t r a t i o n ; level B .
absence o f i n a d m i s s i b l e undercuts; 8.3.5.5 H a r d n e s s v a l u e H V 1 0 < 2 3 0 f o r w e l d i n g
i n a d m i s s i b l e i n t e r n a l defects i n t h e w e l d a n d t h e w i r e T i W A / T i R A ( B T 1 -ООсв), H V 1 0 < 3 0 0 f o r w e l d i n g
adjacent z o n e ; w i r e T i W B / T i R B ( n T - 7 M c B a n d 2 B ) . Hardness i n H A Z
c o m p l i a n c e o f w e l d i n g sequence i n t h e g r o o v e w i t h s h a l l n o t exceed t h e hardness o f base m e t a l .
pWPS. S i n g l e v a l u e s u p t o 4 0 0 a r e a l l o w e d i n case w h e n
8.3.5 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r e v a l u a t i o n o f m e c h a n i c a l hardness v a l u e at t h i s p o i n t (3 — 4 p o i n t s at distance
test a n d m a c r o a n d m i c r o e x a m i n a t i o n results. o f 1 m m ) < 230 for welding wire T i W A / T i R A ( B T l - 0 O c B ) ,
8.3.5.1 T h e t e n s i l e s t r e n g t h v a l u e w h e n t e s t i n g < 300 for welding w i r e T i W B / T i R B ( n T - 7 M c B and 2 B ) .
transverse tensile specimens o f b u t t - w e l d e d j o i n t s s h a l l N o t m o r e t h a n three a d j o i n i n g m e a s u r i n g p o i n t s o n b u t t
n o t b e less t h a n t h e m i n i m u m v a l u e f o r base m e t a l g i v e n j o i n t s a r e a l l o w e d .
i n Table 8.3.5.1. 8.3.5.6 T r a n s v e r s e m a c r o s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
F o r d i s s i m i l a r w e l d e d j o i n t s t h e t e n s i l e strength s h a l l i n scope o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s g i v e n i n 8 . 3 . 4 . 7 f o r
n o t b e less t h a n t h e m i n i m u m v a l u e specified f o r t h e m o n i t o r i n g a n d r e v e a l i n g t h e deficiencies specified
m a t e r i a l h a v i n g t h e l o w e s t t e n s i l e strength. i n 8.3.3. I n t h e test r e p o r t a l l t h e r e v e a l e d e x t e r n a l a n d
8.3.5.2 D u r i n g b e n d t e s t i n g t h e r a t i o o f m a n d r e l i n t e r n a l defects o r deficiencies, i n c l u d i n g a l l o w a b l e ones,
d i a m e t e r t o s p e c i m e n t h i c k n e s s (D /t)
mandre s h a l l c o m p l y s h a l l b e recorded.
w i t h T a b l e 8 . 3 . 5 . 1 . I n cases n o t specified i n T a b l e 8.3.5.1 I n microsections examination, i t shall be confirmed
the f o l l o w i n g requirements shall be met: t h e absence i n t h e w e l d e d j o i n t m e t a l o f zones c o n t a i n i n g
t h e d i a m e t e r o f t h e f o r m e r o r t h e i n n e r r o l l e r c o m p o n e n t s o r a d m i x t u r e s , w h i c h are p o t e n t i a l l y danger­
D m a n d r e l s h a l l b e equal t o 6 t s f o r a l l o y s w i t h n o m i n a l ous i n t e r m s o f efficiency, a n d static s t r e n g t h o f t h e
e l o n g a t i o n A ^20 %, except m a t e r i a l s o f g r o u p 5 1 w e l d e d j o i n t .
5

I S O / T R 15608 w i t h t h e m a n d r e l diameter equal t o 4t ; s

f o r t h e base m e t a l w i t h e l o n g a t i o n A < 20 %, t h e
5

f o l l o w i n g f o r m u l a shall apply: 8.4 R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R R E - T E S T I N G

D = (100/Л - 1 ) x t
5 s

8.4.1 I f t h e test piece fails t o c o m p l y w i t h a n y o f t h e

where D = d i a m e t e r o f the f o r m e r o r the i n n e r roller, i n m m ;
m a n d r e l

t = thickness o fthe b e n d test specimen, i n m m ;

s
requirements for visual examination and non-destructive
A = m i n i m u m tensile elongation required b y material specifica­
5
testing, o n e f u r t h e r test piece s h a l l b e prepared a n d
t i o n ( n o m i n a l v a l u e ) , i n %. subjected t o t h e s a m e e x a m i n a t i o n . I f t h e a d d i t i o n a l test
piece does n o t c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e l e v a n t r e q u i r e m e n t s ,
T h e tests s h a l l b e carried o u t u n t i l t h e b e n d i n g angle t h e p W P S s h a l l b e regarded as n o t capable o f c o m p l y i n g
o f 180° i s reached. T h e specimens s h a l l b e subjected t o w i t h the requirements w i t h o u t modification.
o n e - t y p e b e n d i n g a n d t h e w e l d section, heat affected 8.4.2 I f a n y test specimen fails t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e
z o n e ( H A Z ) a n d base m e t a l s h a l l e x a c t l y c o r r e s p o n d t o relevant requirements f o r mechanical tests due t o w e l d
t h e m a n d r e l radius. I t c o n f i r m s t h a t t h e gas s h i e l d e d imperfections o n l y , t w o further test specimens f o r each o n e
w e l d i n g does n o t deteriorate t h e j o i n t p l a s t i c i t y a n d that failed shall b e prepared a n d subjected t o t h e same test
m o l d i n g properties o f t h e base m e t a l . T h e specimens f o r re-testing c a n b e t a k e n f r o m t h e same
A f t e r t h e s p e c i m e n t e s t i n g , n o defects m o r e t h a n test piece i f there is sufficient m a t e r i a l available o r from a
3 m m i n l e n g t h s h a l l appear o n i t s surface. n e w test piece. I f either o f these additional test specimens
C r a c k s appearing at t h e corners o f a test s p e c i m e n does n o t c o m p l y w i t h the relevant requirements, the p W P S
d u r i n g t e s t i n g s h a l l b e neglected. and the w e l d i n g procedure are considered unsuitable f o r use
8.3.5.3 I n t h e f l a t t e n i n g tests o f t h e b u t t j o i n t s i n i n p r o d u c t i o n w i t h o u t modifications ensuring t h e required
pipes, t h e q u a l i t y o f w e l d e d j o i n t s h a l l b e considered quality o f w e l d e d j o i n t s .
unsatisfactory w h e n o b t a i n i n g t h e distance specified i n 8.4.3 I f a tensile test s p e c i m e n fails t o m e e t t h e
8.3.4.4 t h e cracks v i s i b l e b y u n a i d e d e y e are o b s e r v e d o n r e l e v a n t r e q u i r e m e n t s d u e t o t h e reasons n o t associated
t h e s p e c i m e n surface. w i t h w e l d i m p e r f e c t i o n s , t h e re-testing s h a l l b e carried
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o u t o n t h e d o u b l e d n u m b e r o f specimens. T h e specimens 8.5 R A N G E O F A P P R O V A L F O R W E L D I N G P R O C E D U R E

f o r re-testing are t a k e n f r o m t h e s a m e test piece i f there is BASED O NQUALIFICATION TEST RESULTS
sufficient m a t e r i a l a v a i l a b l e o r f r o m a n e w test piece.
W h e n b o t h a d d i t i o n a l specimens h a v e d e m o n s t r a t e d 8.5.1 G e n e r a l .
satisfactory test results, t h e c o m m o n r e s u l t o f t h e tensile 8.5.1.1 S p e c i f y i n g t h e range o f a p p r o v a l f o r a
tests i s considered p o s i t i v e . I f o n e o r b o t h a d d i t i o n a l w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e , each o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s g i v e n
specimens h a v e f a i l e d a t re-testing, t h e p W P S a n d t h e b e l o w s h a l l b e m e t . Changes i n t r o d u c e d i n t o a W P S b y
w e l d i n g procedure are considered u n s u i t a b l e f o r u s e i n a m a n u f a c t u r e r , a n d w h i c h a r e o u t s i d e o f t h e ranges
production w i t h o u t modifications ensuring the required specified s h a l l r e q u i r e a n e w w e l d i n g procedure test.
quality o f welded joints. 8.5.1.2 A l l t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f v a l i d i t y stated b e l o w
8.4.4 I f a test piece is rejected d u e t o the hardness test s h a l l b e m e t i n d e p e n d e n t l y o f each other.
results, t h e re-testing s h a l l b e carried o u t o n a doubled 8.5.1.3 T h e a p p r o v a l o f a w e l d i n g procedure b y t h e
n u m b e r o f specimens. T h e specimens f o r re-testing are R e g i s t e r o b t a i n e d b y a s h i p y a r d o r w e l d e d structures
t a k e n i n compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 8.4.2. manufacturer is valid f o r welding i n a l l workshops o r
8.4.5 I f a n y test s p e c i m e n h a s n o t satisfied a test o n l y sites o f t h a t s h i p y a r d / m a n u f a c t u r e r u n d e r t h e s a m e
due t o a n i m p r o p e r w e l d p r o f i l e o r t o t h e presence o f t e c h n i c a l a n d q u a l i t y c o n t r o l o f t h e manufacturer. I n t h i s
surface defects, crater cracks i n c l u s i v e , t w o a d d i t i o n a l case t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r w h o p e r f o r m e d t h e w e l d i n g
test specimens f o r each o n e t h a t f a i l e d s h a l l b e m a c h i n e d procedure q u a l i f i c a t i o n test retains c o m p l e t e r e s p o n s i ­
f o r re-testing. S a m p l i n g f o r re-testing i s carried o u t b i l i t y f o r a l l w e l d i n g carried o u t t o i t .
s i m i l a r l y t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 8.4.2. 8.5.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l
8.4.6 I f a n y test s p e c i m e n h a s n o t satisfied a test d u e related to base metal.
t o t h e presence o f p e r m i s s i b l e slag o r gas i n c l u s i o n s , o n e 8.5.2.1 Tests carried o u t o n t h e t i t a n i u m a l l o y o f o n e
a d d i t i o n a l test s p e c i m e n s h a l l b e m a c h i n e d f o r re-testing. o f t h e groups i n T a b l e 8.5.2.1 q u a l i f y t h e w e l d i n g
S a m p l i n g i s carried o u t s i m i l a r l y t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s procedure f o r t h e o t h e r a l l o y s o f t h e s a m e g r o u p w i t h
o f 8.4.2. e q u a l o r l o w e r t e n s i l e strength, w h i c h a r e part o f a
8.4.7 T h e results o f re-testing are accepted as f i n a l , welded j o i n t , according t o Table 8.3.5.1.
b u t e v e n i f a n y test s p e c i m e n fails t o pass t h e tests i n 8.5.2.2 B a s e m e t a l t h i c k n e s s a n d p i p e diameter.
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 8.4.2 — 8.4.6, t h e 8.5.2.2.1 Tests f o r w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e a p p r o v a l
w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e i s considered u n s u i t a b l e f o r u s e c o n d u c t e d o n test a s s e m b l i e s h a v i n g t h e n o m i n a l
without modifications ensuring the required quality o f thickness t are v a l i d f o r t h e thickness range a c c o r d i n g
the welded j o i n t metal. to Table 8.5.2.2.1. T h e determination o f the n o m i n a l
thickness t f o r d i f f e r e n t j o i n t types s h a l l b e carried o u t i n
accordance w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s :
Table 8.5.2.1
Classification o f titanium a n d titanium alloys b y type composition groups

G r o u p d e s i g n a t i o n a s p e r I S O 15608 T y p e a n d characteristic o f alloys Category o f titanium alloys

52 a alloys B T 1 - 0 0 , B T 1 - 0 , ПТ-1М
53 a — p alloys ПТ-ЗВ, ПТ-7М

Table 8.5.2.2.1
A p p r o v a l r a n g e o f b a s e m e t a l t h i c k n e s s t f o r b u t t a n d T - j o l n t w e l d s a n d fillet w e l d s
T h i c k n e s s t o f test p i e c e i n qualification tests, Range o f approval
1
in m m 2
Single r u n o r single r u n welding from both sides Multirun welding

t «S 3 0,7г — 1,5г 0,7г — I t

3 < t «S 12 0,7г — 1,3г 3 m m — It
г>12 0,7г— 1,1г 0,5г — I t
' F o r fillet a n d b r a n c h c o n n e c t i o n s m a d e b y fillet w e l d s w i t h o u t e d g e preparation, the r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l shall b e a p p l i e d t o b o t h b a s e metals.
2
F o r multi processprocedures, the recorded thickness contribution o feach process shall b eused a s a basis for the range o fapproval for the
individual welding process.
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for b u t t j o i n t s , t i s t h e thickness o f t h e t h i n n e r i m p l e m e n t a t i o n ( m a n u a l , p a r t l y mechanized, f u l l y mechan-

material; ized o r automated) unless n e w l y qualified.
for fillet j o i n t s w i t h o u t b e v e l i n g , t is t h e t h i c k n e s s o f F o r m u l t i - p r o c e s s procedures t h e w e l d i n g procedure
the thicker material; a p p r o v a l m a y b e carried o u t w i t h separate w e l d i n g
for tee-joints o f b e v e l e d plates, t is t h e thickness o f a procedure tests f o r each w e l d i n g process a n d w i t h a
beveled component (welded-on element); m u l t i - p r o c e s s procedure test s i m i l a r l y t o a p p r o v a l tests
for f i l l e t j o i n t s w i t h b e v e l l i n g , t i s t h e thickness o f for w e l d e r s . I n t h i s case, t h e r e l e v a n t range o f a p p r o v a l
the thinner material; according t o w e l d m e t a l t h i c k n e s s f o r each w e l d i n g
for j o i n t assemblies o f pipes l i k e t h e " b l i n d " w e l d e d - process used s h a l l b e specified. T h e a p p r o v a l o f s u c h a
o n adaptors, t i s t h e w e l d e d - o n e l e m e n t w a l l thickness; test i s o n l y v a l i d f o r t h e process sequence carried o u t
for j o i n t assemblies o f pipes i n t h e f o r m o f a t h r o u g h d u r i n g t h e m u l t i - p r o c e s s procedure test.
or straight-run welded-on element, t is the thickness o f a
N o t e . It isnot allowed touse a multi-process procedure testto
m a i n p i p e o r plate. qualify a n y single process.
8.5.2.2.1.2 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
T a b l e 8 . 5 . 2 . 2 . 1 , t h e l i m i t a t i o n s stated b e l o w a p p l y t o 8.5.3.2 W e l d i n g p o s i t i o n s .
t h e range o f a p p r o v a l f o r f i l l e t w e l d t h r o a t t h i c k n e s s f r o m W e l d i n g o f a test i n a n y o n e p o s i t i o n (pipes o r plates)
0 , 7 5 a t o 1,5a, i n c l u s i v e ; w h e r e a i s t h e test t h r o a t qualifies f o r w e l d i n g i n a l l p o s i t i o n s (pipes o r plates)
thickness. except f o r P G a n d J - L 0 4 5 w h e r e a separate w e l d i n g
W h e r e a f i l l e t w e l d w i t h o u t edge p r e p a r a t i o n i s procedure test i s r e q u i r e d .
q u a l i f i e d b y m e a n s o f a b u t t w e l d test, t h e range o f 8.5.3.3 T y p e (design features) o f w e l d e d j o i n t .
a p p r o v a l f o r fillet w e l d t h r o a t thickness a s h a l l b e based R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h e types o f w e l d e d j o i n t s
o n t h e thickness o f t h e deposited m e t a l w i t h i n t h e range s h a l l b e , as used i n t h e w e l d i n g procedure q u a l i f i c a t i o n
o f a p p r o v a l specified i n T a b l e 8.5.2.2.1 f o r t h e r e l e v a n t tests, c o m p l y w i t h t h e l i m i t a t i o n s stated b e l o w :
w e l d i n g procedure ( s i n g l e a n d m u l t i r u n w e l d s ) . range o f a p p r o v a l f o r f u l l p e n e t r a t i o n b u t t w e l d s
8.5.2.2.1.3 T h e range o f a p p r o v a l as t o t h e e x t e r n a l qualifies l u l l a n d p a r t i a l p e n e t r a t i o n b u t t w e l d s , as w e l l as
d i a m e t e r o f w e l d e d pipes o r b r a n c h pipes o f j o i n t fillet w e l d s . Q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests f o r f i l l e t w e l d i n g s h a l l b e
assemblies s h a l l b e specified i n r e l a t i o n t o t h e e x t e r n a l required where this is the predominant f o r m o f produc-
pipes d i a m e t e r d u r i n g a p p r o v a l tests a c c o r d i n g t o tion welding;
T a b l e 8.5.2.2.1.3. range o f a p p r o v a l f o r b u t t j o i n t s i n p i p e m a y also
A p p r o v a l g i v e n f o r plates also covers pipes w h e n t h e q u a l i f y b r a n c h connections w i t h a n angle a ! > 60°;
outside diameter > 5 0 0 m m o r w h e n the diameter > 150 m m range o f a p p r o v a l f o r T - j o i n t s b u t t w e l d e d w i t h edge
welded i n the w e l d i n g position P A o r P C . p r e p a r a t i o n qualifies t h i s t y p e o f j o i n t s a n d fillet w e l d s ;
8.5.2.2.1.4 I n tests f o r w e l d i n g procedures a p p r o v a l range o f a p p r o v a l f o r b u t t w e l d s m a d e f r o m o n e side
w h i c h a r e associated w i t h t h e w e l d i n g o f p i p e j o i n t w i t h o u t backing qualifies welds w i t h backing and welds
assemblies, t h e range o f a p p r o v a l as t o t h e angle a ! m a d e from b o t h sides;
b e t w e e n t h e axes o f pipes t o b e j o i n e d s h a l l b e specified range o f a p p r o v a l f o r b u t t w e l d s m a d e w i t h b a c k i n g
i n r e l a t i o n t o t h e a n g l e a d u r i n g t h e tests p r o c e e d i n g from qualifies w e l d s m a d e from b o t h sides;
t h e c o n d i t i o n a < oii < 90°. range o f a p p r o v a l f o r fillet w e l d i n g qualifies fillet
8.5.3 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e r a n g e o f welding only;
approval related to welding procedure. i t is n o t p e r m i t t e d t o change a m u l t i r u n deposit i n t o a
8.5.3.1 W e l d i n g process a n d t y p e . s i n g l e r u n ( o r s i n g l e r u n o n each side) o r v i c e versa f o r a
T h e a p p r o v a l i s o n l y v a l i d f o r t h e w e l d i n g process g i v e n process.
and w e l d i n g type used i n t h e w e l d i n g procedure 8.5.3.4 W e l d i n g consumables.
q u a l i f i c a t i o n test. Range o f approval for filler materials cover other
E a c h degree o f t h e w e l d i n g m e c h a n i z a t i o n shall b e filler m a t e r i a l s as l o n g as t h e y h a v e e q u i v a l e n t m e c h a n -
qualified independently ( m a n u a l , p a r t l y mechanized, f u l l y i c a l properties, s a m e n o m i n a l c o m p o s i t i o n according t o
mechanized a n d automatic). I n t h e same w a y , i t is n o t t h e d e s i g n a t i o n i n t h e appropriate standard f o r t h e filler
a l l o w e d t o change the means o f the w e l d i n g m e c h a n i z a t i o n m a t e r i a l concerned.
Table 8.5.2.2.1.3
R a n g e o fapproval for pipe outside diameters
1 2
Diameter o f the test piece D , i n m m R a n g e o f approval for pipe outside diameters, i n m m

D ^ 25 0,5D — 2 D
D > 2 5 0 , 5 D , 5 D b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 25 m m
X
D - outside diameter o f the pipe o routside diameter o fthe branch pipe.
2
A p p r o v a l g i v e n f o r p l a t e s a l s o c o v e r s p i p e s w h e n t h e o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r i s > 5 0 0 m m ( r e f e r a l s o t o T a b l e 6.6.3.2).
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8.5.3.5 T y p e a n d p o l a r i t y o f current. 8.5.4.1.2 R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l g i v e n is restricted t o t h e

T h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n i s g i v e n f o r t h e t y p e o f current w i r e system used i n the w e l d i n g procedure qualification
( a l t e r n a t i n g , direct, p u l s e d c u r r e n t ) a n d p o l a r i t y u s e d i n test (e.g. s i n g l e - w i r e o r m u l t i p l e - w i r e s y s t e m ) .
t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e test. 8.5.4.1.3 F o r s o l i d a n d m e t a l c o r e d w i r e s , t h e
8.5.3.6 Interpass temperature. q u a l i f i c a t i o n u s i n g short c i r c u i t i n g transfer ( d i p ) qualifies
T h e u p p e r l i m i t o f t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n i s t h e highest o n l y short c i r c u i t i n g transfer ( d i p ) . T h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n
interpass temperature reached i n t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e u s i n g spray o r g l o b u l a r transfer qualifies b o t h s p r a y a n d
test. g l o b u l a r transfer.
8.5.3.7 P o s t - w e l d heat-treatment. N o t e . I n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f I S O 4063, t h e
A d d i t i o n o r d e l e t i o n o f p o s t - w e l d heat t r e a t m e n t i s m e t a l transfer m o d e i s indicated b y the f o l l o w i n g letters p l a c e d after
n o t p e r m i t t e d a n d s h a l l b e subject t o n e w w e l d i n g the reference numbers o f welding processes:
D — short-circuit transfer (dip transfer);
p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests. G — globular transfer,
D e v i a t i o n o f heat t r e a t m e n t parameters ( b o t h u p - S — spray transfer;
w a r d s a n d d o w n w a r d s ) f r o m those u s e d i n w e l d i n g P — p u l s e d transfer.
F o r e x a m p l e , I S O 4063-131-D.
p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests i s n o t p e r m i t t e d .
T h e temperature r a n g e v a l i d a t e d i s t h e h o l d i n g 8.5.4.2 T u n g s t e n i n e r t gas ( T I G ) w e l d i n g ( w e l d i n g
temperature u s e d i n t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n process 1 4 1 ) .
test + 2 0 °C. 8.5.4.2.1 R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l g i v e n t o t h e s h i e l d i n g
I f specified i n t h e W P S , h e a t i n g a n d c o o l i n g rates, as gas i s restricted t o t h e s y m b o l o f t h e gas according t o
w e l l as t h e h o l d i n g t i m e related t o t h e w e l d e d j o i n t a t a I S O 1 4 1 7 5 classification (refer t o T a b l e 6 . 2 . 2 . 5 ) a n d
check temperature s h a l l b e a d d i t i o n a l l y specified i n t h e identical t o t h e o n e u s e d i n t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e
range o f approval. q u a l i f i c a t i o n test. F o r s h i e l d i n g gases n o t covered b y
8.5.3.8 W e l d i n g o f the j o i n t back side w i t h gas shield. I S O 1 4 1 7 5 classification, t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l i s
R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r w e l d i n g o f t h e j o i n t b a c k side restricted t o t h e n o m i n a l c o m p o s i t i o n u s e d i n t h e w e l d i n g
w i t h o u t gas s h i e l d covers w e l d i n g o f t h e j o i n t b a c k side p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n test.
w i t h gas s h i e l d b u t n o t v i c e versa. 8.5.4.2.2 W e l d i n g w i t h filler m a t e r i a l does n o t
8.5.3.9 W e l d i n g i n t h e c o n t r o l l e d - a t m o s p h e r e c h a m - q u a l i f y f o r w e l d i n g w i t h o u t filler m a t e r i a l o r v i c e versa.
ber. 8.5.4.3 Plasma-arc w e l d i n g ( w e l d i n g process 1 5 ) .
R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r w e l d i n g outside t h e c h a m b e r 8.5.4.3.1 R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l f o r t h e w e l d i n g
covers w e l d i n g i n t h e c o n t r o l l e d - a t m o s p h e r e c h a m b e r p r o c e d u r e s h a l l b e restricted t o t h e p l a s m a gas c o m p o s i -
b u t n o t v i c e versa. t i o n u s e d i n t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n test.
8.5.4 S p e c i a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e r a n g e o f 8.5.4.3.2 R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l g i v e n t o t h e s h i e l d i n g
approval related to welding processes. gas a n d b a c k i n g gas is restricted t o t h e s y m b o l o f t h e gas
8.5.4.1 Gas m e t a l arc w e l d i n g ( w e l d i n g process 131). according t o I S O 14175 classification (refer t o
8.5.4.1.1 R a n g e o f a p p r o v a l g i v e n t o t h e s h i e l d i n g T a b l e 6.2.2.5) a n d i d e n t i c a l t o t h e o n e u s e d i n t h e
gas i s restricted t o t h e s y m b o l f o r t h e gas according t o w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n test. F o r s h i e l d i n g gases
I S O 1 4 1 7 5 classification a n d i d e n t i c a l t o t h e o n e u s e d i n n o t covered b y I S O 1 4 1 7 5 classification, t h e r a n g e o f
t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n test. a p p r o v a l is restricted t o t h e n o m i n a l c o m p o s i t i o n u s e d i n
F o r s h i e l d i n g gases n o t covered b y I S O 1 4 1 7 5 t h e w e l d i n g p r o c e d u r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n test.
classification, t h e r a n g e o f a p p r o v a l i s restricted t o t h e 8.5.4.3.3 W e l d i n g w i t h filler m a t e r i a l ( w e l d i n g
n o m i n a l composition used i n t h e welding procedure processes 1 5 1 a n d 1 5 2 ) does n o t q u a l i f y f o r w e l d i n g
q u a l i f i c a t i o n test. w i t h o u t filler m a t e r i a l a n d v i c e versa.
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