AWS B2.1-1/8-228:2002 (R2013) An American National Standard | ae Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/ P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E309(L)-15, -16, or -17, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Site LicenseAWS B2,1-1/8-228:2002 (R2013) An American National Standard Approved by the American National Standards Institute ‘August 28, 2002 Reaffirmed: March 11, 2013 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E309(L)-15, -16, or -17, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Ast Edition Prepared by the “Armerican Welding Society (AWS) B2 Commitee on Procedure and Performance Qualification ‘Under the Direction ofthe AWS Technical Activities Commitee ‘Approved by the AWS Boued of Dircctors Abstract ‘This standard contains the essential welding variables for welding carbon ste! to a ress range of 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch, using manual shielded metal are welding, It conditions necessary to make the weldment, the filler metal specifications, and the ‘and filet welds, This SPS was developed primarily fr pipe applications. less stcl inthe thick= metals and operating ible joint designs for groove & American Welding Society®Awe 02.4-170-228;202 (#2013) International Standard Book Number: 0-87171-707-7 ‘Americun Welding Socicty £8669 Doral Blvd, Suite 130, Doral, FL 33166 (© 2002 by American Welding Society ‘All rights reserved Printed inthe United States of America ‘Amended: 2nd Printing, September 8, 2010 ‘Reaffiemed: March 11,2013‘ws B2.1-VB-20:2002 (22013) Statement on the Use of American Welding Society Standards. 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Wiswesser Hdaho National Laboratory ‘L.C. & Associates, Incorporated Consultant ‘American Welding Society GE Capital C.Spec Las Alamos National Laboratory Ecdison Welding Institute Computer Engineering, Incorporated US. Muelear Reguletory Commission Avie Talo National Laboratory LaFove Consulting Incorporated, LLC ‘Summit Design and Engineering Services, PLEC HSB Global Standards NASA Langley Research Center Bechtel Plant Machinery, Incorporated Welding Services, Incorporated URS Flint Mountein Testing, LLC Consultant Weer Training de Testing Institue Advisors to the AWS B82 Committee on Procedure and Performance Qualification LP. Connor W.D. Doty B,J. Hable KY. Lee B,B. MacDonald ‘A.W. Sindel CB, Spaeder W.J.Sperko RE Walte Consultant Doy & Associates, corporated Ford Motor Company US. Department of Transportation Consultant Alstom Power Steam Consultant Sperko Engineering Services, Incorporated Consultant AWS B2D Subcommittee on Standard Welding Procedure Specifications E,W, Beckman, Chale ‘ALL. Diez, Secretary 7M. Bernasek ICL. Bingham H.R, Casiner W.D. Doy Hluckiger G.L. Franke 1 Consultant ‘American Welding Society Spec Los Alamos Nationol Laboratory Edison Welding Institute Doty & Associates, Incorporated ‘alo National Laboratory Navel Surface Warfare Center‘ws 02.1-18-228:2002 2013) AWS B2D Subcommittee on Standard Welding Procedure Specifications (Continued) KG. Kofford ICY. Lee WM, Ruof J.J.Sekely J, White ‘Hlaho National Laboratory US. Department of Transportation Bechtel Plont Machinery, Incorporated Welding Services, Incorporated First Energy Advisors to the AWS B2D Subcommittee on Standard Welding Procedure Specifications LP. Connor G.M. Wisbrock, J Consultant Consultant‘AWS 82.1-18-228:2002 (22013) Personnel (Original) AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification J.J, Sekely, Chait Bichleay Corporation GM. Wisc, Lot Vies Chale Loathod Martin Mirsiles ay Five Control ‘J.J. Flickiger, 2nd Vice Chait Bechtel Babcock & Wileax Idaho PLB Dickerson, Srd Vice Chair Consultant L.P.Connor, Secretary American Welding Society ‘TJ, Anderson Consultant SW.L.Ballis Consultant HB, Cary Consultant 1G. and Assoctates, Incorporated Doty and Assocotes E.A.Gallagher Non Destructive Testing Group EH. Gry, PE U.S. Miclear Regulatory Commission M.Hertie ABS Group, Incorporated J.B: Hinkel The Lincoln Bletrie Company *M.J.Houle Welding Engineering Services R.W.Jackson Consultant ‘A.W.Johnson 4. H.lonson and Assoctates NIK Kanaya BEAR Testing Laboratory RA.Lafave,PE, Eliott Gonpany *B.B. MacDonald United Assoctalon C.Martin Canadian Welding Bureau K.M.MeTague Factory Mitual "A.S. Olivares Harford Steam Boiler Inspection and insirece Company %G.W. Oyler Retired J.BPike NASA Langley Research Center WIM, Ruot Bechtel Plant Machinery, Incorporated *1.B, Shore Brooks Automation SA. WSindel —Sindel and Assoctates "C.E, Speader, Jt. _‘rstech Chemical Corporation *W.J.Sperko. BE, Sperko Engineering Services SRR Walte,PE, Consultant RK Wiswesser Welder Training and Testing Institue AWS BZD Subcommittee on Standard Welding Procedure Specifications R.W.Jackson, Chalr Consultant L.P.Connor, Secretary American Welding Society W.D.Doty Doty and Assoolates *M.J.Houle Welding Engineering Services K.M,MeTague Rectory Mutual B.J.Rampolla J.J Mellen Associates J.J.Sekely Welding Services, Incorporated spavice‘ws B2.-1.2282002 (R2013) Foreword “This foreword isnot part of AWS B2.1-1/8-228:2002 (R2013), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWS) for "Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Stel (M-1/P-1S-1, Groups 1 or 2) o Austen Stainless Stee! (M-8/P-8-8, Group I), 1/8 through 1-12 inch Tek, E309(L)-15, -16, or-17,As-Welded Condition, ‘Primary Pipe Applications, but s Include for informational purposes only. “The Ametican Welding Society and the Welding Research Council have Jolned in a cooperative effort to generate standard welding procedures for industry. The need for pretested welding pracedures that ae supported by adequate test data and that satisfy the technical requirements forthe commonly used construction codes and specifications has been ‘expressed by many individuals and organizations. The purpose of a welding procedure qualification is to provide tet data for assessing the properties of a weld joint. ‘This Standard Welding Procedure Specification fs an outgrowth of the coordinated work of the Welding Procedures Comniteo of the Welding Research Counell and the AWS B2 Committee on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification. The Welding Procedures Committee has provided the test data documented by a Summary of Procedure Qualification Records. ‘The welding terms used in tis specification shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions given in the latest edition of AWS A3.0M/A3.O, Standard Welding Terms and Defntons, Including Terms for Adhesive Bonding, Brazing, ‘Soldering. Thermal Cutting, and Thermel Spraying. Welding symbols shall be those shown In the latest edition of AWS A2A, Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination. The A5.32 designation for welding ‘gases should be those shown in te latest edition of AWS AS.32/A5.32M, Specification for Welding Shielding Gases. ‘The AWS B2 Committe on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification was formed in 1979 to provide welding standards concerning the subject of qualification, The primary document developed by this committee Is AWS B2.1, Speclication for Welding Procedurd and Pectormance Qualiestion, This document established the Foundation and Framework for Standard Welding Procedure Specifications, ‘The fist two Standard Welding Pracedure Specifications were published in 1990, Since then SWPSs are continuing to bbe developed and published by the American Welding Society Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this standard are welcome. They should be sent to the Secreta [AWS B2 Committe on Procedure and Performance Qualification, American Welding Society, 8669 Doral Blvd, Sul 130, Doral, FL 33166, vilStandard Wel Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S~ AWS B2.1-1/8-228:2002 (R2013) Page 1 of 13 ig Procedure Specification (SWPS) , Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Stee! (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through Vl ch Thick, E309(L)-15, -16, or -17, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Welding Research Council—Supporting PQR Numbers: 200748, 500500, 500504, 500505, 500521, 500529, and 500550 Requirements for Application of SWPSs Scope. The data to support this Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) have been derived from the above listed Procedure Qualification Records (POR) which were reviewed and validated Under the auspices of the Welding Research Coun- cil. This SWPS is not valid using conditions and varl- ‘ables outside the ranges listed. The American ‘Welding Society considers that this SWPS presents Information for producing an acceptable weld using the conditions and variables listed. The user needs a significant knowledge of welding and accepts full responsibility forthe performance of the weld and for providing the engineering capability, qualified per- ‘sonnel, and proper equipment to implement this SWeS. ‘Application. This SWPS Is to be used only as per- mitted by the applicable fabrication document(s) [such as code, specification, or contract docu- ‘ment(s)}. The fabrication document(s) should spec iy the engineering requirements such as design, reed for heat traatment, fabricating tolerances, qual ity control, and examination and tests applicable to the end product User's Responsibility. An SWPS does not replace ‘or substitute for fabrication codes, specifications, ‘contract requrements, or capability and judgment ‘on the part of the user. An SWPS Is to be used only fas permitted by the applicable fabrication code, specification, or contract document. ‘The ability to produce production walds having prop- erties suitable forthe application depends upon sup- plementing the SWPS with appropriate performance {qualification tests and sound engineering judgment. The user is responsible for the quality and perfor- mance of the final product in accordance with the provisions of the fabrication document(s). ‘Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this SWPS to a specific application, a user may Issue supple- mentary instructions. Such instructions may consist Of tighter fitup tolorances, higher minimum preheat temperature or any other Instructions necessary to produce a weldment that meets the requirements of the fabrication document(s). These instructions shall not be less restrictive than provided in the SWPS. Safety. Safety precautions shall conform to the let- ‘estediion of ANSI 249.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, published by the American Welding Society. specification may Involve hazardous materials, ‘operations, and equipment. The specification does rot purport to address all of the safety problems associated with Its use. Is the responsibilty of the User to establish appropriate safety and health prac- tices, The user should determine the applicability of any regulatory limitations prior to use.AWS B2,1-1/8-228:2002 (R2013) Pago 2 of 13 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) Limitarions This procedure Is not qualified for Notch Toughness or PWHT applications. Welding Processes: Method of Application: Base Metal:t Thickness Range: Pipe Diameter: Filler Metal Spocification:' Clas: Joint Designs: Backing: Backing Material: Permitted Positions: Vertical Progression: Preheat Temperature: Interpass Temperature: Preheat Maintenance: epost Thickness Range: WELDING PROCESSES Shielded Motal Arc Welding. Manual BASE METALS Carbon Steel to Stainless Steel, M-1, P-1, or S-1, Group 1 oF 2, to M8, P-8, or $-8, Group 1 118 In, through 1-172 In. for groove welds, V8 In, minimum for filet welds Groove Welds: 3/4 NPS minimum, Fillet Welds: 1/2 NPS minimum FILLER METALS. ‘AWS AS.4 or ASME SFA 5.4 A Number 8, F Number § £309(L)-18, 16, or -17 1-1/2 in, maximum plus reinforcement for groove welds ‘Bin, through 1-1/2 in. fillet weld size fr filet welds JOINT DESIGNS See Figure 1. Required Carbon Steel, M-1, P-1, or S-1, Group 1 or 2, or Austenitic Stainless, Stoel, M-8, P-8, oF S-8, Group 1, 2, oF 3, or weld metal of similar chemical analysis. Nonmetalic or nonfusing metal retainers are not permited, POSITIONS ‘Al, except as noted Uphill PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURE 50°F Minimum, 50°F Minimum, 350°F Maxiemua Continuous or special heating not required. Ti. Pand S numbers for base metal and F and A numbers for filer metal and weld metal, respecely are as died in AWS B2.1 and ASME Boller snd Pressure Vesee Cade, Section IX.AWS B2.1-118-228:2002 (R2013) Page 3 of 13 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ‘GROOVE and FILLET WELDS. Filler Metal Current Layer Classiication®° Dia. (in) “Amperes Polarity Root or Fit E309(L)-XX 3i82. 40-80 DGEP (Reverse) Oot oF Ft E309(0)-xx ve 95-110 DGEP (Reverse) Fil 309(L)-XX 8132 100-150 DCEP (Reverse) Fill E309(L)-X arte 120-190 DCEP (Reverse) ‘The care and storage of electrodes shal be as recommended by th xx coating types -15, 16, and -17 are acceptable Fe and Herzl positon on Putsing Current: Not permitted POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT Postweld Heat Treatment: None (Not qualified fr PWHT applications) TECHNIQUE Weave or Stringer Bead: thor Peening: Not permite Initial Cleaning: Chemical or mechanical it shal be ory prior to welt, Intorpass Cleaning: Mechanical only Back Gougin Mechanical or thermal when raquired by Figure 1. Single or Multiple Passes: Either: All pressure retalning welds shal be @ minimum of two passes. Maximum Bead Thickness: vain. Repair: Dofocs in welds shal be removed by mechanical or thermal meth- ods. The repair cavity may difer in contour and dimension from a ‘normal joint proparation and may present diferent restraint condi- tions, Repalr of base metal defacts shall be in accordance with the requirements ofthe fabrication document(s). COMPANY NAME Inthe name of the Company stated above, | accopt full rossansibilty for the application ofthis SWPS for use with: Dated Fabrication Document(s): (Such as Code, Specification, or Contract Document) Date Approved by TitleAWS B2.1-1/8-228:2002 (R2013) Page 4 of 13 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) Metric Conversions i mm F *¢ NPS| DN a2 08 50 10 we 20 6 16 350 115 34 25 3132 24 18 32 5h 40 ane 48 wa 64 la 19.0 1 25.4 wire 38.0AWS B2.1-1/8-228:2002 (R2013) Page 5 of 13, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) FILLET WELDS: All Joins, GROOVE WELDS: For pipe and tubular products, see Joint 1. in addition, joints having groove designs resulting ftom end preparations conforming with ASME B16.26, Buti Welding Ends, and prequalified joint detalls for complete Joint penetration groove welded joints permitted by AWS D1.1, ‘Structural Welding Code—Steol, are also allowable for application with this SWPS. Raaieh.e Viel 1, MIGMATCH = 1/16 ln. MAX, som |e] Ta = NOMINAL PIPE WALL THICKNESS. XMIN.« 1,09-Tn OR THE THICKNESS OF THE SOCKET, WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION OOCUNENT(S) —" Lj f APPROXIMATELY 116 a, BEFORE WELDING. RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMENSIONS FOR SOCKET WELDING COMPONENTS OTHER THAN FLANGES Figure 1—Allowable Joint Designs Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-1/8-228:2002 (R2013) Page 6of 13 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) FRONT ANOBACKWELO FACE AND BACK WELD SOCKET WELDING FLANGE rip APPROXIMATELY {0 in, BEFORE WELOING x ¥ ae 4 F ae Tie LXWIN, «4 OR THE THICKNESS OF THE HUB, WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION DOCUMENTS) \YMn, » Foor itin, WHICHEVER 5 SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION DOCUMENT(S) Jr = NOMINAL PIPE WALL THICKNESS. RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMENSIONS FOR FLANGES Jor Figure 1 (Continued)—Allowable Joint Designs