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The document outlines the welding procedure for API 5 L Gr. B pipes with thicknesses of 40 mm and 50 mm, detailing surface preparation, electrode usage, preheating temperatures, and electrode baking requirements. It emphasizes the importance of root welding, defect testing, and multiple pass welding techniques, along with necessary cleaning and non-destructive testing (NDT) procedures. Post heating is not required for this process.

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The document outlines the welding procedure for API 5 L Gr. B pipes with thicknesses of 40 mm and 50 mm, detailing surface preparation, electrode usage, preheating temperatures, and electrode baking requirements. It emphasizes the importance of root welding, defect testing, and multiple pass welding techniques, along with necessary cleaning and non-destructive testing (NDT) procedures. Post heating is not required for this process.

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Welding Procedure

Report Run Date 7/5/2024 7:44:46 AM

Report Generated By 913518

Welding of API 5 L Gr. B of


Activity /Job /Operation thickness 40 mm to API 5 L Gr. B of thickness 50
mm

Electrode to be used E 6013

1.1 The surface shall be


Surface Preparation free of any type of contamination like grease, oil,
rust, dirt etc.

2.1 The plates that were


cut by gas cutting or gouging shall be grinded and
finished.

3.1 Edge preparatiuon


shall be carried as per the below figure

3.2 (Refer to Sheet - 1.


Edge preparation)
Note: For critical joints
consult MEG D

Temperature for API 5 L


Preheating Gr. Bis 100-150 degree Temperature for API 5 L Gr.
Bis 200-250 degree

1. Baking of low hydrogen


electrode is mandatory; Baking of rutile type
electrode is non-mandatory. Refer to manufacturer
recommendation (available in packet) for baking
requirements. 2. For low hydrogen electrodes, the
Electrode Baking electrode to be baked at 300oC for 1 hour. 3.
Procedure Followed by it shall be maintained at 100o C in
mother oven or portable oven. 4. In any case,
Manufacturers recommendation shall be followed
Note: Please refer to maufacturers recommendation
available in the electrode box/ carton/ contact
manufacturer

1.1 Root welding shall be


Procedure During Welding carried out with the minimum dia electrode that is
available.

2.1 After completion of


root welding, the surface of the root shall be grinded
and tested with Dye Penet
3.1 After ensuring there is
no defect in the root, further welding shall be carried
out.

4.1 The other side of the


root shall be grinded and tested with Dye pentrant
testing for any defects.

5.1 After ensuring there is


no defect in the root, welding shall be carried out as
required.

6.1 It is always
recommended to weld the joint I multiple passes.
Weaving shall be done to max of 2.5 ti

7.1 Cleaning shall be


carried after every pass.

8.1 After completion of


welding, the surface shall be covered with heat
resistant cloth.

9.1 Appropriate NDT


technique shall be carried out to establish the
soundness of the weld.

Post Heating Post heating is not required

PWHT

NDT G

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