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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No. OL-3 WPS Revision No. 0 PQR No. OL-3 PQR Revision No. 0

Application Corrosion-Resistant Overlay Service Sour Welding Material Inconel 625

BASE METAL FILLER METAL

P-No. 1 BM Thickness Range 6.0 mm - unlimited Spec. No. (SFA) A5.11
Material Specification A516, A283, A515, API 5L Gr. B, A36 AWS No. (Class.) ENiCrMo-3
(typical)
Size of Filler Metal 3.2
Other carbon steel
SAW Electrode-Flux (Class.) N/A
WELD METAL
Chem. Elem. Electrode / Flux Trade Name Inconel 112
0.15 max. C, 38 min. Ni, 12 min. Cr, 6 min. Mo, 40
max. Fe SAMS S/N 20-484-340

Deposit Thickness 1.6 mm minimum PREHEAT

Preheat Temp. 10 C
JOINT SKETCH
Interpass Temp. 177 C

POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT

weld overlay Temperature Range None
1 layer only Time Range N/A
30-50% bead overlap Heating Rate N/A
Cooling Rate N/A

POSITION
A Position All Welding Progression V-UP

GAS
Shielding Gas (Type) N/A
Flow Rate N/A

TECHNIQUE & ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Tungsten Electrode Size and Type N/A Orifice or Gas Cup Size N/A
String or Weave Bead Stringer Multiple or Single Layer Single
Initial & Interpass cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.) Brushing & Grinding

FILLER
LAYER PROCESS METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP VOLT TRAVEL SPEED SEQUENCE/COMMENTS
1 SMAW ENiCrMo-3 3.2 DCRP 65-90 22-26 use only 3.2 mm dia. electrode

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS & DETAILS

1. Single layer only
2. For improved corrosion resistance, use procedure OL-4 (two layer technique).

Department Consulting Services Department Revision Date November 24, 1998

Approval Restrictions None

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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No. OL-4 WPS Revision No. 0 PQR No. OL-4 PQR Revision No. 0

Application Corrosion-Resistant Overlay Service Sour Welding Material Inconel 625

BASE METAL FILLER METAL

P-No. 1 BM Thickness Range 6.0 mm - unlimited Spec. No. (SFA) A5.11
Material Specification A516, A283, A515, API 5L Gr. B, A36 AWS No. (Class.) ENiCrMo-3
(typical)
Size of Filler Metal 3.2
Other carbon steel
SAW Electrode-Flux (Class.) N/A
WELD METAL
Chem. Elem. Electrode / Flux Trade Name Inconel 112
0.10 max. C, 50 min. Ni, 17 min. Cr, 8 min. Mo, 20
max. Fe SAMS S/N 20-484-340

Deposit Thickness 3.0 mm minimum PREHEAT

Preheat Temp. 10 C
JOINT SKETCH
Interpass Temp. 177 C

POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT

weld overlay Temperature Range None
2 layers minimum Time Range N/A
30-50% bead overlap Heating Rate N/A
Cooling Rate N/A

POSITION
A
Position All Welding Progression V-UP

GAS
Shielding Gas (Type) N/A
Flow Rate N/A

TECHNIQUE & ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Tungsten Electrode Size and Type N/A Orifice or Gas Cup Size N/A
String or Weave Bead Stringer Multiple or Single Layer Single
Initial & Interpass cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.) Brushing & Grinding

FILLER
LAYER PROCESS METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP VOLT TRAVEL SPEED SEQUENCE/COMMENTS
1 SMAW ENiCrMo-3 3.2 DCRP 65-90 22-26 use only 3.2 mm dia. electrode
2 SMAW ENiCrMo-3 3.2 DCRP 65-90 22-26

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS & DETAILS

Department Consulting Services Department Revision Date November 24, 1998

Approval Restrictions None

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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No. OL-6 WPS Revision No. 0 PQR No. OL-6 PQR Revision No. 0

Application Corrosion-Resistant Overlay Service Sour Welding Material 316L Stainless Steel

BASE METAL FILLER METAL

P-No. 1 BM Thickness Range 6.0mm-unlimited Spec. No. (SFA) A5.4
Material Specification A516, A283, A515, API 5L Gr. B, A36 AWS No. (Class.) E316L
(typical)
Size of Filler Metal 3.2
Other carbon steel
SAW Electrode-Flux (Class.) N/A
WELD METAL
Chem. Elem. Electrode / Flux Trade Name N/A
16 min. Cr, 10 min. Ni, 2 min. Mo
SAMS S/N 20-484-698

Deposit Thickness 3.0 mm minimum PREHEAT

Preheat Temp. 10 C
JOINT SKETCH
Interpass Temp. 177 C

POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT

weld overlay Temperature Range None
2 layers minimum Time Range N/A
30-50% bead overlap Heating Rate N/A
Cooling Rate N/A

POSITION
A
Position All Welding Progression V-UP

GAS
Shielding Gas (Type) N/A
Flow Rate N/A

TECHNIQUE & ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Tungsten Electrode Size and Type N/A Orifice or Gas Cup Size N/A
String or Weave Bead Stringer Multiple or Single Layer Single
Initial & Interpass cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.) Brushing & Grinding

FILLER
LAYER PROCESS METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP VOLT TRAVEL SPEED SEQUENCE/COMMENTS
1 SMAW E316L 3.2 DCRP 70-100 22-26 use only 3.2 mm dia. electrode
2 SMAW E316L 3.2 DCRP 70-100 22-26

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS & DETAILS

Department Consulting Services Department Revision Date November 24, 1998

Approval Restrictions None

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WPS No. OL-8 WPS Revision No. 0 PQR No. OL-8 PQR Revision No. 0

Application Hardfacing Overlay Service Sour Welding Material Stellite 6

BASE METAL FILLER METAL

P-No. 8 BM Thickness Range 6.0-25.4mm Spec. No. (SFA) A5.13
Material Specification 304, 304L, 316, 316L stainless steel AWS No. (Class.) ECoCr-A
(typical)
Size of Filler Metal 3.2
Other
SAW Electrode-Flux (Class.) N/A
WELD METAL
Chem. Elem. Electrode / Flux Trade Name Stellite 6
0.7 min. C, 40 min. Co, 20 min. Cr, 3 min. W,
25 max. Fe, 3 max. Ni SAMS S/N 20-117-315

Deposit Thickness 1.6 mm minimum PREHEAT

Preheat Temp. 10 C
JOINT SKETCH
Interpass Temp. 250 C

POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT

weld overlay Temperature Range None
1 layer only Time Range N/A
30-50% bead overlap Heating Rate N/A
Cooling Rate N/A

POSITION
A Position All Welding Progression V-UP

GAS
Shielding Gas (Type) N/A
Flow Rate N/A

TECHNIQUE & ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Tungsten Electrode Size and Type N/A Orifice or Gas Cup Size N/A
String or Weave Bead Stringer Multiple or Single Layer Single
Initial & Interpass cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.) Brushing & Grinding

FILLER
LAYER PROCESS METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP VOLT TRAVEL SPEED SEQUENCE/COMMENTS
1 SMAW ECoCr-A 3.2 DCRP 90-130 22-26 use only 3.2 mm dia. electrode

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS & DETAILS

Department Consulting Services Department Revision Date November 24, 1998

Approval Restrictions None

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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

WPS No. OL-9 WPS Revision No. 0 PQR No. OL-9 PQR Revision No. 0

Application Corrosion-Resistant Overlay Service Sour Welding Material 309 Stainless Steel

BASE METAL FILLER METAL

P-No. 1 BM Thickness Range 6.0 mm - unlimited Spec. No. (SFA) A5.4
Material Specification A516, A283, A515, API 5L Gr. B, A36 AWS No. (Class.) E309
(typical)
Size of Filler Metal 3.2
Other carbon steel
SAW Electrode-Flux (Class.) N/A
WELD METAL
Chem. Elem. Electrode / Flux Trade Name N/A
20 min. Cr, 11 min. Ni
SAMS S/N 20-485-410

Deposit Thickness 3.0 mm minimum PREHEAT

Preheat Temp. 10 C
JOINT SKETCH
Interpass Temp. 177 C

POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT

weld overlay Temperature Range None
2 layers minimum Time Range N/A
30-50% bead overlap Heating Rate N/A
Cooling Rate N/A

POSITION
A
Position All Welding Progression V-UP

GAS
Shielding Gas (Type) N/A
Flow Rate N/A

TECHNIQUE & ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Tungsten Electrode Size and Type N/A Orifice or Gas Cup Size N/A
String or Weave Bead Stringer Multiple or Single Layer Single
Initial & Interpass cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.) Brushing & Grinding

FILLER
LAYER PROCESS METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP VOLT TRAVEL SPEED SEQUENCE/COMMENTS
1 SMAW E309 3.2 DCRP 65-90 22-26 use only 3.2 mm dia. electrode
2 SMAW E309 3.2 DCRP 65-100 22-26

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS & DETAILS

Department Consulting Services Department Revision Date November 24, 1998

Approval Restrictions None

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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

0 P1-9 0
WPS No. P1-BU1 WPS Revision No. PQR No. PQR Revision No.

Application Weld Build-Up Service Sour Welding Material E7018

BASE METAL FILLER METAL

P-No. 1 BM Thickness Range 4.8mm-203mm A5.1
Spec. No. (SFA)
A105, A350, A694, A707 L3 & L5, A216 WCB
Material Specification AWS No. (Class.) E7018
(typical)
Size of Filler Metal 3.2, 4.0
all carbon steel materials (garde B through X60)
Other
SAW Electrode-Flux (Class.) N/A
WELD METAL
Electrode / Flux Trade Name N/A
Chem. Elem. N/A

SAMS S/N 20-483-071/074

Deposit Thickness 203 mm maximum PREHEAT

Preheat Temp. 20 C if WT<25mm, 121 C if WT>25mm
JOINT SKETCH
Interpass Temp. 315 C

POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT

weld buildup Temperature Range None
1 or 2 layers (as required) Time Range N/A
grind smooth Heating Rate N/A
Cooling Rate N/A

POSITION
A Position All Welding Progression V-UP

GAS
Shielding Gas (Type) N/A
Flow Rate N/A

TECHNIQUE & ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Tungsten Electrode Size and Type N/A Orifice or Gas Cup Size N/A
String or Weave Bead Stringer Multiple or Single Layer Single or multiple

Initial & Interpass cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.) Brushing & Grinding

FILLER
LAYER PROCESS METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP VOLT TRAVEL SPEED SEQUENCE/COMMENTS
1, 2 SMAW E7018 3.2 DCRP 90-120 22-26

alt. SMAW E7018 4.0 DCRP 120-160 22-26

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS & DETAILS

Grind flush and smooth with contour of the original surface.

Department Consulting Services Department Revision Date March 28, 2000

Approval Restrictions None

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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

0 P*04 0
WPS No. P8-BU1 WPS Revision No. PQR No. PQR Revision No.

Application Weld Build-Up Service Sour Welding Material 316L Stainless Steel

BASE METAL FILLER METAL

P-No. 8 BM Thickness Range 4.8mm-50.8mm A5.4
Spec. No. (SFA)
316, 316L Stainless Steel
Material Specification AWS No. (Class.) E316L
(typical)
Size of Filler Metal 3.2
Other
SAW Electrode-Flux (Class.) N/A
WELD METAL
Electrode / Flux Trade Name N/A
Chem. Elem. Cr 17% min, Ni 11% min.

SAMS S/N 20-484-698

Deposit Thickness 40 mm maximum PREHEAT

Preheat Temp. 20 C if WT<25mm, 121 C if WT>25mm
JOINT SKETCH
Interpass Temp. 315 C

POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT

weld buildup Temperature Range None
1 or 2 layers (as required) Time Range N/A
grind smooth Heating Rate N/A
Cooling Rate N/A

POSITION
A Position All Welding Progression V-UP

GAS
Shielding Gas (Type) N/A
Flow Rate N/A

TECHNIQUE & ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Tungsten Electrode Size and Type N/A Orifice or Gas Cup Size N/A
String or Weave Bead Stringer Multiple or Single Layer Single or multiple

Initial & Interpass cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.) Brushing & Grinding

FILLER
LAYER PROCESS METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP VOLT TRAVEL SPEED SEQUENCE/COMMENTS
1, 2 SMAW E8018-C1 3.2 DCRP 90-120 22-26

alt. SMAW E8018-C1 4.0 DCRP 120-160 22-26

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS & DETAILS

Grind flush and smooth with contour of the original surface.

Department Consulting Services Department Revision Date February 23, 2000

Approval Restrictions None

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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

0 P1-21 0
WPS No. P1-BU2 WPS Revision No. PQR No. PQR Revision No.

Application Weld Build-Up Service Non-Sour Welding Material E8018-C1

BASE METAL FILLER METAL

P-No. 1 BM Thickness Range 4.8mm-203mm A5.5
Spec. No. (SFA)
A333 Gr 6, A537 Cl. 1 & 2
Material Specification AWS No. (Class.) E8018-C1
(typical)
Size of Filler Metal 3.2, 4.0
Other
SAW Electrode-Flux (Class.) N/A
WELD METAL
Electrode / Flux Trade Name N/A
Chem. Elem. N/A

SAMS S/N 20-483-541/543

Deposit Thickness 203 mm maximum PREHEAT

Preheat Temp. 20 C if WT<25mm, 121 C if WT>25mm
JOINT SKETCH
Interpass Temp. 315 C

POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT

weld buildup Temperature Range None
1 or 2 layers (as required) Time Range N/A
grind smooth Heating Rate N/A
Cooling Rate N/A

POSITION
A Position All Welding Progression V-UP

GAS
Shielding Gas (Type) N/A
Flow Rate N/A

TECHNIQUE & ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Tungsten Electrode Size and Type N/A Orifice or Gas Cup Size N/A
String or Weave Bead Stringer Multiple or Single Layer Single or multiple

Initial & Interpass cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.) Brushing & Grinding

FILLER
LAYER PROCESS METAL SIZE POLARITY AMP VOLT TRAVEL SPEED SEQUENCE/COMMENTS
1, 2 SMAW E8018-C1 3.2 DCRP 90-120 22-26

alt. SMAW E8018-C1 4.0 DCRP 120-160 22-26

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS & DETAILS

Grind flush and smooth with contour of the original surface.

Department Consulting Services Department Revision Date March 28, 2000

Approval Restrictions None

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