NATIONAL CERTIFIED PIPE WELDING BUREAU

WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

NO. 8-32-1
FOR

GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING (GTAW)

AND
SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW)

OF

AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL PIPES, VALVES, FITTINGS AND FLANGES

USING F-5 ELECTRODE WITHOUT POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT

This document is the property of

(NCPWB Member Company Name)

This Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record(s) (PQR)
are issued by the NCPWB for adoption by its members. Reproduction or
use of this WPS and PQR(s) by anyone other than members of the NCPWB is
prohibited

NCPWB
 WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS)
Company Name:
WPS Number: 8-32-1 Original WPS Date: 3-19-75 Supporting PQRs: 87801, 87802
Revision Number: 3 Revision Date: 10-1-13 87803, 87804
Welding Process: Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) / Shielded Metal Arc (SWAW) Type: Manual
Joints (QW-402)
Joint Design: Single-V or U, Double-V or U, Fillets, Repairs, Build-up Details: See Typical Joint Designs
Backing: Optional for GTAW, Required for SMAW Backing Material Type: Stainless Steel, when used
Base Metals (QW-403) Filler Metals (QW-404) Root Balance
P-Number: 8 Group Number: 1 Specification Number (SFA): 5.9 5.4
to P-Number: 8 Group Number: 1 Classification: ERXXX (See below) EXXX-16 (See Below)
Thickness Range F-number: 6 5
Groove Welds: 1/16 to 8 A-Number: 8 8
Fillet Welds: All Maximum Deposited Weld
Pipe Diameter Range Metal Thickness - Groove: 8 8
Groove Welds: >1 O.D. - Fillet: All All
Fillet Welds: All Maximum Bead Thickness: 1/8 3/8
Flux Trade Name: N/A N/A
Consumable Insert: None N/A
Positions (QW-405) Postweld Heat Treatment Technique (QW-410)
(QW-407)
Welding Positions: All Temp. Range: None String or Weave Bead: Either
Welding Progression: Uphill Time Range: N/A Method of Backgouging: None

Preheat and Interpass Electrical Initial and Interpass Cleaning: Grind to re-
Temperature (QW-406) Characteristics move cutting oxide, solvent clean to remove
(QW-409) cutting oil. Grind or wire brush to remove
Minimum Preheat: 50F Current Type: DC slag or silica deposits.
Maximum Interpass: 350F* Polarity: See Table Orifice or Gas Cup Size: #4 to #12
Preheat Maintenance: Not Required Amperage: See Table Oscillation: N/A
Gas (QW-408) Electrode Feed Speed: N/A Contact Tube to Work Distance: N/A
Shielding Gas: 100% Argon Voltage: N/A Multiple or Single Pass: Either
Composition: Welding Gr. Travel Speed: See Table Multiple or Single Electrode: N/A
Flow Rate: 8-20 CFH Tungsten Type: 2% Thoria Peening: Not Permitted
Gas Backing: Ar or N at Tungsten Size: 3/32, 1/8 Other:
5-15 CFH Pulsed Current: None When welding different types of 300 series
Trailing Shield: None stainless to each other, select a filler metal
designated for both types.
Filler Metal Current Travel Other
Welding
Weld Layer Volts Speed * Base
Process Class Dia. (in) Type/Polarity Amps Filler Metal
(ipm) Metal
1 GTAW As Above 3/32 or 1/8 DCSP 60-100 2-4 304 308, 308L, 316, 316L
2 GTAW As Above 3/32 or 1/8 DCSP 70-100 2-4 304L 308L, 316, 316L
Balance SMAW As Above 3/32 DCRP 40-80 2-4 316 316, 316L
Balance SMAW As Above 1/8 DCRP 65-110 316L 316L
2-6
Balance SMAW As Above 5/32 DCRP 100-150 321,347 308L, 321
Balance SMAW As Above 3/16 DCRP 120-190 4-8 *These values are recommended
only, not mandatory
The undersigned contractor, a member of the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau, hereby adopts this
jointly developed procedure as its company Welding Procedure Specification and certifies that this
procedure has been qualified as shown on the attached Procedure Qualification Record.

Contractor:

By: Date:

Title:
NCPWB Form QW-482 4/87 WPS 8-32-1

For use by NCPWB members only (NCPWB)

 Typical Joint Designs
Other joint designs shown on Engineering drawings supersede these joint details

Butt welds
30 to 45 30 to 45

3/32 to
1/8 3/32 to 1/8
See note 1
See Note 1 3/16 Nom. 3/32 to 1/8
Note 1: 1/8 inch maximum except for B31.1 and B31.5 work, 1/16 inch maximum
Fillet, Nozzle and Branch Connection Welds
Throat
dimension

Size (leg)
Dimension
1/16
max 1/8
45 min min

Socket and Slip-on Flange Welds

1/16 min
Y Y

X 1/16 min

Approximately
1/16 before
welding
Smaller of
X
T or 1/4 Z

T = The nominal thickness of the pipe

X = the lesser of 1.4T or the hub thickness unless another size is shown on the engineering drawings
Y = the lesser of 1.1T or the fitting thickness unless another size is shown on the engineering drawings
Z = for B31.9 work, minimum of the greater of the pipe nominal wall thickness or 14 in. (6 mm) and face
fillet is not required unless specified by the design.

September 20, 2012

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 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORD (PQR)
WPS followed during welding of test coupon: SP-313K, Rev 0 Test Date: 2-3-84
Welding Process(s) used: Shielded Metal Arc Type: Manual
Base Metal Specification: SA-312 type 304 to Base Metal Specification: SA-312 type 304
P-No: 8 Group No: 1 to P-No: 8 Group No: 1 Thickness: 0.280
Plate: Diameter if pipe: 6 Joint Type: Single V-Groove, P-8 Backing Ring, 3/16 Root Gap
Filler Metal Specification: SFA 5.4 AWS Classification: E308-16 F-No.: 5
A-No.: 8 Filler Metal Size: 3/32,1/8 Supplementary Filler Metal: NA
Weld Metal Deposit Thickness : 0.280 Maximum Pass Thickness : 0.12

Preheat Temp ( F): 70 Interpass Temp ( F): 350 Welding Position/Progression: 1G Rolled
Tungsten Type/Size: NA Current: DC Polarity: RP Travel Speed: below ipm
Postweld Heat Treatment (F): None Heat Treatment Time (Hrs): NA
Shielding Gas Composition : NA CFH Backing Gas: NA CFH
Stringer/Weave Bead: Weave Transfer Mode: NA
Oscillation: NA Single/Multi-Pass: Multi Single/Multi-Arc: Single

Layer Process Filler Class Diameter Amperage Travel Speed (ipm) Other
1 SMAW E308-16 3/32 90 4.5
2 SMAW E308-16 1/8 105 2.5
3 SMAW E308-16 5/32 100 2.5

Reduced Section Tensile Tests

Failure
Specimen No. Width/Dia. Thickness Area Ult. Load (lbs) Ult. Stress (psi)
Location
T-1 0.753 0.270 0.203 18,900 93,100 Base Metal
T-2 0.761 0. 261 0.198 18,400 92,900 Base Metal

Guided Bend Tests [ ] QW-452.2 (Side) [ X ] QW-462.3(a) (Trans R&F) [ ]QW-462.3(b)(Long R&F)
Face No defects-acceptable Root No defects-acceptable
Face No defects-acceptable Root No defects-acceptable

Welders Name: Len Wertelet Stamp No. LM Test Number: 846988

Welding Witnessed by : James J. Sekely Specimens Evaluated by : Earl Gallagher, PTL
We Certify that the statements in this record are correct, and that the test coupons were prepared, welded
and tested in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code.

Contractor:

NATIONAL CERTIFIED By: Date:

PIPE WELDING BUREAU

BY:

Chairman, Technical Committee NCPWB Form QW-483 4/87 PQR Number: 87801

For use by NCPWB members only (NCPWB)

 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORD (PQR)
WPS followed during welding of test coupon: WP-43, Rev 17, 1/21/83 PQR Number: 87802
Welding Process(s) used: GTAW, Manual Date Test Coupon was welded: 2-11-83
Base Metal Specification: SA-240, Type 304 to Base Metal Specification: SA-240, Type 304
P Number: 8 Group No: 1 to P Number: 8 Group No: 1 Plate/Pipe Diameter: Plate
Base Metal Thickness(in.): 1.75 Joint Type: Single V-groove welded fom one side, 1/8 root opening
Filler Metal Specification: SFA5.9 Classification: ER308L ER308 F-No.: 6
A-No.: 8 Deposited Weld Metal Thickness (in.): 1.75 Maximum Pass Thickness (in.): <1/8
Filler Metal Size (in.): 3/32, 1/8 Supplementary Filler Metal: N/A
Preheat Temperature (F): 50 Interpass Temperature (F): 350 Welding Position/Progression: 3G uphill
Current Type: DC Polarity: Straight Travel Speed (ipm): Below
Shielding Gas Composition (CFH): Welding Grade Argon, 25 to 35 Backing Gas (CFH): Argon, 25 to 35
Tungsten Size/Type: 1/8 2% Thoriated GMAW Transfer Mode: N/A
Stringer/Weaver Bead: Both Oscillation: N/A
Single/Multi-Pass: Multiple Single/Multi-Electrode: Single
Postweld Heat Treatment (F): None Heat Treatment Time(hr.): N/A
Other:

Layer Process Filler Classification Diameter Amperage Travel Speed Volts Heat Input Other

1,2 GTAW ER308L 3/32 90 2.4 to 2.5 ipm

3 GTAW ER308 1/8 110 2 ipm
4/81 GTAW ER308 1/8 125 to 145 2 to 3 ipm

Reduced Section Tensile Tests Rectangular Specimens Turned Specimens Full-Section Specimen
Ultimate
Specimen Width/Dia. (in) Thickness (in) Area (sq in) Ult.imate Load (lbs) Stress Failure Location
(psi)
T-1 0.508 0.203 17,800 87,700 Base Metal
T-2 0.510 0.204 18,400 90,200 Base Metal
T-3 0.510 0.204 18,400 90,200 Base Metal
T-4 0.510 0.204 18,100 88,700 Base Metal
Bend Tests: Trans. Root and Face (QW462.3a) Trans. Side (QW-462.2) Long.Root and Face (QW-462.3b)
Type Results Type Results

Side Acceptable Side Acceptable

Side Acceptable Side Acceptable
Toughness Test Charpy Specimen Size: None Test Temperature N/A

Specimen Notch Charpy V-Notch Test Drop-Weight Test

Number Location Foot-Lbs. Ft-lb Av. Percent Shear Lateral Exp. (mils) Break No Break

Fillet Weld Test Macro Examination Fillet Weld Test Leg Sizes:
Weld Deposit Analysis:
Other Tests:
Welders Name: J. Hancock, H. Cain Stamp No. 731, 13-65 Welding Witnessed By: L.M. Petrick, Ebasco
Test Conducted by: Lucius Pitkin, Inc, NYC Laboratory Test Number: M-6988
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.
NATIONAL CERTIFIED
PIPE WELDING BUREAU Contractor:

By: Date :

By:

NCPWB Form QW-483 6/91 PQR Number 87802

Chairman, Technical Committee

For use by NCPWB members only (NCPWB)

 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORD (PQR)
WPS followed during welding of test coupon: SPBV 309, Rev 0 Test Date: 8-19-82
Welding Process(s) used: Gas Tungsten Arc / Shielded Metal Arc Type: Manual
Base Metal Specification: SA 182 F304 to Base Metal Specification: SA 182 F304
P-No: 8 Group No: 1 to P-No: 8 Group No: 1 Thickness: 1.968
Plate: Diameter if pipe: 20 Joint Type: Single V-Groove with consumable insert
Filler Metal Specification: SFA5.30/SFA5.9/SFA5.4 AWS Classification: IN-308/ER308L/E308-16 F-No.:6/6/4
A-No.: 8 Filler Metal Size : 5/32,3/32,1/8,5/32 Supplementary Filler Metal: NA
Weld Metal Deposit Thickness : 0.375/1.593 Maximum Pass Thickness : 0.125/0.25
Preheat Temp (F): 60 Interpass Temp (F): 350 Welding Position/Progression: 5G Uphill
Tungsten Type/Size: 2% Thoria, 1/8 Current: DC Polarity: SP/RP Travel Speed: below ipm
Postweld Heat Treatment (F): None Heat Treatment Time (Hrs): NA
Shielding Gas Composition: Welding Grade Argon, 15-25 CFH Backing Gas: Argon, 10 CFH
Stringer/Weave Bead: String/Weave/Weave Transfer Mode: NA
Oscillation: NA Single/Multi-Pass: Multi Single/Multi-Arc: Single

Layer Process Filler Class Dia/size Amperage Travel Speed(ipm) Other

Root GTAW IN-308 Class 1 5/32 100 2
35 Passes, 15 Layers
2/8 GTAW ER308 3/32 80-100 2
Delta Ferrite
Balance SMAW E308-16 3/32 90 5.5 Measured 10/15 FN
Passed Corrosion Test
Balance SMAW E308-16 1/8 110 2.5
per ASTM A708
Balance SMAW E308-16 5/32 150 3.5

Reduced Section Tensile Tests

Failure
Specimen No. Width/Dia. Thickness Area Ult. Load (lbs) Ult. Stress (psi)
Location
T-1 0.743 1.876 1.394 124,400 89,200 Base Metal
T-2 0.748 1.876 1.403 124,000 88,700 Base Metal

Guided Bend Tests [ X ] QW-452.2 (Side) [ ] QW-462.3(a) (Trans R&F) [ ]QW-462.3(b)(Long R&F)

Side No Defects-Acceptable Side No Defects-Acceptable

Side No Defects-Acceptable Side No Defects-Acceptable

Welders Name: Morrison, Chuba, Hiliman, Tudor Stamp No. Various Test Number: 830360
Welding Witnessed by : James J. Sekely Specimens Evaluated by : Earl Gallagher, PTL
We Certify that the statements in this record are correct, and that the test coupons were prepared, welded
and tested in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code.

Contractor:
NATIONAL CERTIFIED
PIPE WELDING BUREAU

By: Date:

BY:

Chairman, Technical Committee NCPWB Form QW-483 4/87 PQR Number: 87803

For use by NCPWB members only (NCPWB)

 Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
Identification of WPS followed during welding of test coupon: SP-302 Rev 2
Welding Process(es) used: GTAW, Manual Date coupon was welded: 7-7-77
Base Metal Specification: SA-312 Type 304 to Base Metal Specification: SA-312 Type 304
P-Number: 8 Group No: 1 to P-Number: 8 Group No: 1 Plate/Pipe Diameter: NPS 6 Sch 40
Base Metal Thickness(in.): 0.280 Joint Type: Single V-groove welded one side F-Number: 6
Filler metal specification: SFA 5.9 AWS Classification: ER308
A-Number: 1 Weld Deposit Thickness(es)(in.): 0.280 Maximum Pass Thickness: 0.10
Filler metal size: 1/16, 3/32, 1/8 Supplementary filler metal: N/A
Preheat temperature (F): 60 Interpass temp. (F) 350 Welding position/progression: 1G Rolled
Current Type and polarity: DCEN Travel speed (ipm): see below
Shielding gas composition, CFH: Argon, 15 to 25 Backing gas composition, CFH: Argon, 10 to 20
Tungsten size/type: EWTh-2, 3/32 GMAW transfer mode: N/A
Postweld Heat treatment (F): None Postweld heat treatment time (hr.): N/A
Stringer/Weave bead: Both, 3X the wire size Oscillation: N/A
Single/Multi-pass: Multiple Single/Multi-electrode: Single
Other:

Weld Electrode or Current Travel Speed

Layer Process filler metal Size (in) Type/Polarity Volts Amps (ipm) Other
Root GTAW ER308 1/16 DCEN 95 2
Fill GTAW ER308 3/32 DCEN 105 2
Fill GTAW ER308 1/8 DCEN 120 2

Reduced Section Tensile Tests X Rectangular Turned Full Section

Specimen Width/dia (in.) Thickness (in.) Area (in^2) Load (lbs.) Tensile Str. (psi) Location of failure
1 0.753 0.200 0.151 13,250 88,000 Weld Metal
2 0.752 0.216 0.162 14,150 87,100 Weld Metal

Bend Tests X Transverse Face and Root Side Longitudinal Face and Root
Type Result Type Result Type Result
Root Acceptable Face Acceptable
Face Acceptable Root Acceptable

Toughness Tests Charpy Specimen Size Test Temperature

Specimen Notch location Ft-lbs Lateral Expansion (mils) Percent Shear Drop Weight Break No Break

Weld deposit analysis:

Other tests:
Welders name: Jim Gilcrest Stamp: F-305 Welding Witnessed by: James J. Sekely
Tests conducted by: Earl Gallagher, Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory. Laboratory test number: 776238
We hereby 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.

National Certified Company:

Pipe Welding Bureau

By: Date:
Chairman, Technical Committee PQR Number 87804

For use by NCPWB members only (NCPWB)