WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

(ASME SECTION IX)

Form No. ASME WPS, Rev. 11/09

WPS No. GT-9B-CVN90 Page 1 of 2

Scope: Manual GTAW Welding of P9B (3-1/2 Ni) Nickel Alloy Steels 1/8 to 0.499
Inch Thick (Open Root or Metal Backing), CVN Qualified to -90° F
Project: Impact Test Applications Notch Toughness Qualified: -90° F
Revision No: 1 Issue Date: 11/20/2009 Abstracts: Code Update & Format Update; Previously Issued as GT-P9B-CV.
Supporting PQRs: ... GT-P9B-0.375-HT ... GT-P9BG1-0.249-CV(-110)
Joints (QW-402): (Refer to drawings for weld sizes and additional joint details)
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Joint Design: Single & Double-V, J or U Groove, Fillet & Socket Welds, Slot & Plug Welds, Seal Welds
Alignment: +/- 1/16" or per Construction Drawings Metal Backing: Optional (See Notes)
Nonmetalic / Nonfusing Backing or Retainers: Not Permitted
Root Opening: w/o Backing: 1/16" - 3/16" … w/Backing: 1/8" - 1/4" Code Application: ASME I, VIII-Div. 1, B31.1 & B31.3
Note 1: Metal backing may be used when permitted by project specifications. Backing materials shall consist of the same P number as the base
material. When using split-type backing rings in pipe, tack welding across the split is not permitted. Backing rings in pipe and tube shall be
securely tacked on the upstream side of the joint to prevent dislodgement in service.
Base Metals (QW-403):
P-No: P9B - Group No: Group 1 ... to ... P-No: P9B - Group No: Group 1
Base Metal Thickness Range, Groove: 1/8 to 0.499 in. Fillets: 1/8 to 0.499 in.
Deposited Weld Metal Limit, Groove: 0.499 in. Fillets: 0.499 in.
Pipe Diameter Range, Groove: Not Limited Fillets: Not Limited Max. Single Pass Thickness: N/A
Filler Metals (QW-404):
SFA Specification: SFA-5.23 Product Form: Solid Rod
AWS Classification: ENi3
F No: F-No. 6 Analysis: A-No. 10 Supplemental Filler / Alloying: Not Permitted
Consumable Insert: Not Permitted
Welding Positions (QW-405):
Groove: All Positions Fillets: All Positions
Vertical Progression: Vertical Uphill
Preheat (QW-406):
Minimum Preheat Temperature Maximum
Thickness Interpass
B31.3 B31.1 ASME I ASME I ASME VIII ASME VIII
Range, in. Temperature
Process Piping Power Piping Pipes / Tubes Shells / Heads Pipes / Tubes Shells / Heads
All 300° F 300° F 300° F 300° F 300° F 300° F 480° F
Preheat Maintenance: None
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Form No. ASME WPS, Rev. 11/09

WPS No. GT-9B-CVN90 Page 2 of 2

Postweld Heat Treatment (QW-407):
PWHT Temperature, ° F Minimum Holding Time @ Temp Maximum Rate of Heating / Cooling
Thickness,
inches Pipe and Tube Drums, Shells B31.3 B31.1, ASME I B31.1 and B31.3 ASME I and VIII
(all applications) and Heads Process Piping and ASME VIII Above 600° F Above 800° F
All 1,100-1,175 1,100-1,175 1 Hour 1/2 Hour Note 2 Note 3
Note 2: Heating rate shall not exceed 600° F per hour. After the required soak time has elapsed, cool to 600° F at a rate not exceeding 600° F per
hour, then control cool to room temperature at a rate not exceeding 200° F per hour.
Note 3: Heating rate shall not exceed 500° F per hour. After the required soak time has elapsed, cool to 600° F at a rate not exceeding 500° F per
hour, then control cool to room temperature at a rate not exceeding 200° F per hour.
Welding Gas (QW-408):
Torch or Nozzle Trailing Gas Backing Gas
Welding
Process SFA-5.32 Flow Rate Preflow Postflow Cup (Linde) or SFA-5.32 Flow Rate SFA-5.32 Flow Rate
Class or Mixture (CFH) (Seconds) (Seconds) Nozzle Dia., in. Class or Mixture (CFH) Class or Mixture (CFH)
GTAW SG-A 20-35 N/A N/A No. 5 to 10 N/A N/A SG-A 5-50
Note 4: Gas backing shall be used for single-welded groove joints welded from one side when required by project specifications. The flow rate should
be sufficient to provide positive pressure to the inside surface without distorting the profile of the root deposit.
Electrical Characteristics (QW-409): DCEN = Electrode Negative DCEP = Electrode Positive ipm = Inches per Minute
Welding Process Wire or Electrode Parameters Current
Process, Start Current, Decay Current, Travel
Weld Layer Diam Wire Feed Tungsten Other
Current or Transfer Volts Amps % of Main and % of Main and Speed
(in.) Rate Range Class
Mode and Polarity Time Time
All GTAW Continuous DCEN 1/8 EWTh-2 14-15 90-133 N/A N/A 3 ipm min. Note 6
GTAW Continuous DCEN 1/8 EWTh-2 15-18 90-148 N/A N/A 4 ipm min. Note 6
GTAW Continuous DCEN 1/8 EWTh-2 17-19 90-140 N/A N/A 4 ipm min. Note 6
GTAW Continuous DCEN 1/8 EWTh-2 17-19 141-175 N/A N/A 5 ipm min. Note 6
GTAW Continuous DCEN 1/8 EWTh-2 17-19 176-210 N/A N/A 6 ipm min. Note 6

Technique (QW-410):
Single or Multiple Electrode: Single Electrode Spacing: N/A Multiple or Single Pass per Side: Note 5
String or Weave Bead: String Peening: None
Contact Tube to Work Distance: N/A Oscillation: N/A
Initial Cleaning: File, grind, chip or machine surfaces to be welded plus one-half inch on either side of the anticipated toe of the weld. Remove oil,
grease and other contaminants using approved solvents.
Method of Backgouging: For double-welded joints, back-gouge to sound weld metal using mechanical or thermal methods before welding second side.

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

Final Cleaning: Chip and wire brush.

Note 5: At least two passes must be deposited. Single-pass joints are prohibited.
Note 6: Travel speed must be sufficient to avoid exceeding the maximum qualified heat input of 40,080 joules per inch, determined as follows:

Heat Input (Joules perIinch) = Volts X Amps X 60 divided by Travel Speed (ipm)/

Approved By: Signature on File Date: Friday, November 20, 2009

 Welding Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
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PQR No. GT-P9B-0.375-HT

GENERAL
PQR Date: 11/25/2008 Welding Process(es): Gas Tungsten-Arc (GTAW) Welding
Type (Manual, Automatic, Semiauto): Manual
Welding Procedure Specification Used: GT-P9B-CV
JOINT DESIGN (QW-402)
Groove Design of Test Coupon

Coupon Thickness (t, in.): 0.375

Backing Type & Material: None
Land (Ld, in.): 0
Bevel Angles (Bl, Degrees): 37.5
Root Opening, (Ro, in.): 0.125
Actual deposit thickness of each
process or filler metal used, in.
GTAW 0.375

BASE METALS (QW-403) GAS (QW-407)

Base Metal Specification: SA-203 to SA-203 Gas / Gas Mixture Flow Rate
Type or Grade: Grade E to Grade E Shielding: SG-A (Argon) 30 CFH
P-No. P9B, Group 1 to P-No. P9B, Group 1
Thickness of Test Coupon: 0.375 in. Trailing: None N/A
Maximum Pass Thickness: N/A Backing: None N/A
Other: Heat No. U6135 Nozzle Diam: GTAW: No. 8 Linde
Contact Tube to Work Distance: N/A
Other:
FILLER METALS (QW-404) TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
SFA Specification: SFA-5.23 Travel Speed: 3.4 to 7.6 ipm
AWS Classification: ENi3 String or Weave Bead: String Oscillation: N/A
Filler Metal F-No. F-No. 6 GMAW / FCAW Transfer Mode: N/A
Weld Metal Analysis: A-No. 10 Multi or Single Pass: Mulitpass Single / Multi Electrode: Single
Size of Filler Metal: 1/8 in. GMAW, FCAW, SAW Wire Feed Rate: N/A
GMAW / GTAW Product Form: Solid Heat Input Rate: 37,500 to 67,102 Joules per inch
Supplemental Filler / Alloying: None
Other: Filler Metal Mfg: Euroweld, Ltd. Other: Power Supply: Miller Syncrowave
Lot / Heat No: 240232

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

Position of Groove: 1G - Vertical Current & Polarity: DCEN (Straight)
Vertical Welding Progression Uphill Amps: 195 - 250
Other: Volts: 18.5 - 19
Tungsten Electrode Type & Size: 1/8" EWTh-2
PREHEAT (QW-406) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)
Preheat Temp. 300 Deg. F. Interpass Temp: 443 Deg. F. PWHT: Tested in the heat treated condition
Preheat Maintenance: None Temperature: 1,150 Deg. F.
Other: Time: 1 Hour
Heating & Cooling Rate: Heat at 600° F / Hour; Furnace Cooled to
Other: p and cool to room temp
600° F then wrap p at 200° F / Hour
Scheck Mechanical Corporation, Scheck Mechanical Wisconsin Corporation, Scheck Technical Services, Inc., Scheck Industrial Corporation
 Welding Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
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PQR No. GT-P9B-0.375-HT
Tensile Tests (QW-150)
Specimen Width, in. Thickness or Area, Yield Load, Yield Point, Fail Load, Ultimate Unit Type of Failure &
No. ("0" if turned) Diameter, in. Square in. lbs. psi lbs. Stress, psi Failure Location
T1 0.7520 0.3920 0.2948 17,880 60,655 23,290 79,007 Ductile, Base
T2 0.7520 0.4100 0.3083 19,040 61,754 24,410 79,171 Ductile, Base

Guided Bend Tests (QW-160)

Type Figure No. Defects Results
Transverse Root Bend QW-462.3(a) No Defects Passed
Transverse Face Bend QW-462.3(a) No Defects Passed
Transverse Root Bend QW-462.3(a) No Defects Passed
Transverse Face Bend QW-462.3(a) No Defects Passed

Toughness Tests (QW-170)

Specimen Notch Test Impact Lateral Expansion
Notch Location Specimen Size, mm
No. Type Temp. Values % Shear Mils

Fillet Weld Tests (QW-180)

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

Other Tests
Hardness Survey (BHN): Weld: 190 Avg. (91 HRBW) / HAZ: 185 Avg. (90 HRBW)

Deposit Analysis: Per SFA Specification

Other:

Welder's Name Dennis Bersch S.S. No. XXX-XX-8224 Symbol: DB

Test Conducted By Stork Technimet, Inc. Laboratory Test No. 25734-4

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

Scheck Mechanical Corporation, By: Signature on File Date: November 25, 2008
Scheck Mechanical Corporation, Scheck Mechanical Wisconsin Corporation, Scheck Technical Services, Inc., Scheck Industrial Corporation
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PQR No. GT-P9BG1-0.249-CV(-110)

GENERAL
PQR Date: 11/25/2008 Welding Process(es): Gas Tungsten-Arc (GTAW) Welding
Type (Manual, Automatic, Semiauto): Manual
Welding Procedure Specification Used: GT-P9B-CV
JOINT DESIGN (QW-402)
Groove Design of Test Coupon

Coupon Thickness (t, in.): 0.249

Backing Type & Material: None
Land (Ld, in.): 0
Bevel Angles (Bl, Degrees): 37.5
Root Opening, (Ro, in.): 0.125
Actual deposit thickness of each
process or filler metal used, in.
GTAW 0.249

BASE METALS (QW-403) GAS (QW-407)

Base Metal Specification: SA-203 to SA-203 Gas / Gas Mixture Flow Rate
Type or Grade: Grade E to Grade E Shielding: SG-A (Argon) 30 CFH
P-No. P9B, Group 1 to P-No. P9B, Group 1
Thickness of Test Coupon: 0.249" Trailing: None N/A
Maximum Pass Thickness: N/A Backing: None N/A
Other: Heat No. U6135 Nozzle Diam: GTAW: No. 8 Linde
Contact Tube to Work Distance: N/A
Other:
FILLER METALS (QW-404) TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
SFA Specification: SFA-5.23 Travel Speed: 3.5 to 6.9 ipm
AWS Classification: ENi3 String or Weave Bead: String Oscillation: N/A
Filler Metal F-No. F-No. 6 GMAW / FCAW Transfer Mode: N/A
Weld Metal Analysis: A-No. 10 Multi or Single Pass: Mulitpass Single / Multi Electrode: Single
Size of Filler Metal: 1/8 in. GMAW, FCAW, SAW Wire Feed Rate: N/A
GMAW / GTAW Product Form: Solid Heat Input Rate: 24,782 to 41,083 Joules per inch
Supplemental Filler / Alloying: None
Other: Filler Metal Mfg: Euroweld, Ltd. Other: Power Supply: Miller Syncrowave
Lot / Heat No: 240232

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

Position of Groove: 3G - Vertical Current & Polarity: DCEN (Straight)
Vertical Welding Progression Uphill Amps: 130 - 190
Other: Volts: 13.5 - 15
Tungsten Electrode Type & Size: 1/8" EWTh-2
PREHEAT (QW-406) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)
Preheat Temp. 300 Deg. F. Interpass Temp: 380 Deg. F. PWHT: Tested in the heat treated condition
Preheat Maintenance: None Temperature: 1,150 Deg. F.
Other: Time: 1 Hour
Heating & Cooling Rate: Heat at 600° F / Hour; Furnace Cooled to
Other: p and cool to room temp
600° F then wrap p at 200° F / Hour
Scheck Mechanical Corporation, Scheck Mechanical Wisconsin Corporation, Scheck Technical Services, Inc., Scheck Industrial Corporation
 Welding Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
ASME Section IX
PQR No. GT-P9BG1-0.249-CV(-110)
Tensile Tests (QW-150)
Specimen Width, in. Thickness or Area, Yield Load, Yield Point, Fail Load, Ultimate Unit Type of Failure &
No. ("0" if turned) Diameter, in. Square in. lbs. psi lbs. Stress, psi Failure Location

Guided Bend Tests (QW-160)

Type Figure No. Defects Results

Toughness Tests (QW-170)

Specimen Notch Test Impact Lateral Expansion
Notch Location Specimen Size, mm
No. Type Temp. Values % Shear Mils
1 Weld Charpy-V -110 Deg. F 43 ft. lbs. N.R. 63 10 X 5
2 Weld Charpy-V -110 Deg. F 52 ft. lbs. N.R. 70 10 X 5
3 Weld Charpy-V -110 Deg. F 34 ft. lbs. N.R. 58 10 X 5
43 ft. lbs. avg.

1 HAZ Charpy-V -110 Deg. F 76 ft. lbs. N.R. 88 10 X 5

2 HAZ Charpy-V
Charpy V -110
110 Deg. F 70 ft. lbs. N.R. 85 10 X 5
3 HAZ Charpy-V -110 Deg. F 50 ft. lbs. N.R. 67 10 X 5
65 ft. lbs. avg.

Fillet Weld Tests (QW-180)

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

Other Tests
Hardness Survey (BHN): N/A

Deposit Analysis: Per SFA Specification

Other: Supplemental Impact Testing

Welder's Name Dennis Bersch S.S. No. XXX-XX-8224 Symbol: DB

Test Conducted By Stork Technimet, Inc. Laboratory Test No. 25734-3

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

Scheck Mechanical Corporation, By: Signature on File Date: November 25, 2008
Scheck Mechanical Corporation, Scheck Mechanical Wisconsin Corporation, Scheck Technical Services, Inc., Scheck Industrial Corporation