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POSCO E&C-VIET NAM Co., Ltd.

Address: Nhon Trach Industrial Zone

Dong Nai Province, Viet Nam

Tel No.: +84 (0) 613 560 869

Fax No.: +84 (0) 613 560 871

Website : http://www.poscoencvietnam.com

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CONTENTS

0 - REVISION STATUS
1 - SCOPE

2 - REFERENCES

3 – EXAMINATION CONDITIONS AND EQUIPMENT

4 - PERSONNEL

5 – VISUAL EXAMINATION-GENERAL

6 – VISUAL EXAMINATION OF JOINT PREPARATION

7 – VISUAL EXAMINATION DURING WELDING

8 – VISUAL EXAMINATION OF THE FINISHED WELD

9 – VISUAL EXAMINATION OF REPAIRED WELD

10 – EXAMINATION RECORDS

11 – ATTACHMENT

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0. REVISION HISTORY
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1.0 SCOPE

This procedure covers the visual examination of fusion welds in metallic materials.
The examination is normally performed on welds in the as-welded condition but exceptionally,
for example when required by an applicable standard or by agreement between the contracting
parties, the examination may be carried out at other stage during the welding process.

2.0 REFERENCES
2.1 AWS D1.1 – Structural Welding Code –Steel.

3.0 EXAMINATION CONDITIONS AND EQUIPMENT

3.1 The surface to be examined shall be cleaned, free from oil, grease, sand, scale or any other
condition which could interfere with the examination or the interpretation.

3.2 The performance of direct inspection, the access shall be sufficient to place the eye within
600 mm of the surface to be examined and at an angle not less than approximately 30o (see
figure 1)

Figure 1: Access for examination

3.3 If required to obtain a good contrast and relief effect between imperfections and background,
an additional light source should be used.

3.4 In case of doubt, visual examination should be supplemented by other non-destructive testing
methods for surface inspections.

3.5 Where more than one examination method shall be applied on a component, VT shall be
performed first followed by MT prior to UT or RT.

3.6 Equipment used to carry out measurements may be selected by typical devices and gauges.

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4.0 PERSONNEL

Personnel who carry out visual examination:

a) be familiar with relevant standards, rules and specifications;
b) be informed about the welding procedure to be used;
c) have a good vision which should be checked every 12 months;
d) be qualified as VT Level 2 or similar.
5.0 VISUAL EXAMINATION – GENERAL

5.1 The extent of examination shall be defined in advance by an application standard or by

agreement between the contracting parties.

5.2 The examiner shall have access to the necessary inspection and production
documentation required.

5.3 Welds shall be examined in the as-welded condition while physical access is possible and
sometimes it is also necessary to examine surface treatments.

6.0 VISUAL EXAMINATION OF JOINT PREPARATION

When visual examination is required prior to welding the weld shall be examined to check that:

a- The shape and dimensions of the weld preparation meet the specified requirements given in
the welding procedure specification.

b- The fusion faces and adjacent surfaces are cleaned.

c- The parts to be joined by welding are fixed in relation to each other according to drawings or
instructions.

d- Environmental conditions.

The results are measured and maintained by using of Monitoring Record before Welding form.

7.0 VISUAL EXAMINATION DURING WELDING

When required, the weld shall be examined during the welding process to check that:
a- Important welding parameters such as welding currents, arc voltage and welding speed;
b- each run or layer of weld metal is cleaned before it is covered by a further run, particular
attention being paid to the junctions between the weld metal and the fusion face;
c- Preheating and interpass temperature;
d- there are no visible imperfections, e.g. cracks or cavities; if such imperfections are observed,
they shall be reported so that remedial action can be taken before the deposition of further
weld metal;

e- the transition between the runs and between the weld and the parent metal has such a shape
that satisfactory melting can be accomplished when welding the next run;

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f- the depth and shape of gouging is in accordance with the WPS or compared with the original
groove shape in order to assure complete removal of the weld metal as specified;

g- Correct use and handling of filler metal.

The results are measured and maintained by using of Monitoring Record During Welding form..

8.0 VISUAL EXAMINATION OF THE FINISHED WELD

8.1 General

The finished weld shall be tested 100% before painting to determine whether it meets the
agreed acceptance standard. If not specifically included within the requirements of an
application standard, the follow items shall be checked.

8.2 Cleaning and dressing

The weld shall be examined to check that:

a- All slag has been removed by manual or mechanical means. This is to avoid imperfections
being obscured.
b- there are no tool impassions or blow marks
c- When weld dressing is required, overheating of the joint due to grinding is avoided, and
grinding marks and an uneven finish are also avoided.
d- For fillet welds and butt welds to be dressed flush, the joint merges smoothly with the parent
metal without under-flushing.

8.3 Profile and dimensions

The weld shall be examined to check that:

a- The profile of the weld face and the height of any excess weld metal meet the requirements of
the acceptance criteria (see 8.5);

b- The surface of the weld is regular, the pattern and pitch of weave marks present an even and
satisfactory visual appearance; the distance between the last layer and the parent metal or the
position of runs has been measured where required by WPS;

c- The weld width is consistent over the whole of the joint and meets the requirements given in
the weld drawing or acceptance standard. In the case of butt welds, it shall be checked that
the weld preparation has been completely filled.

8.4 Weld root and surface

The visually accessible parts of the weld, i.e. the weld root for a single-sided butt weld and the
weld surfaces, shall be examined for deviations from the acceptance standard.
The weld shall be examined to check that:

a- In the case of single-sided butt welds, the penetration, root concavity and any burn-through or
shrinkage grooves are within the limits specified in the acceptance standard over the whole of
the joint;

b- Any undercut is within the acceptance standard;

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c- Any imperfections such as cracks or porosity detected, using optical aids when necessary, in
the weld surface or heat affected zones comply with the appropriate acceptance criteria;

d- Any attachments temporarily welded to object to facilitate production or assembly which are
prejudicial to the function of the object or the ability to examine it, are removed so that the
object is not damaged. The area where the attachment was fixed shall be checked to ensure
freedom from cracks.

8.5 Acceptance criteria

Visual Inspection acceptance criteria shall be carried out table 8.1 –AWS D1.1

9.0 VISUAL EXAMINATION OF REPAIRED WELDS

9.1 General

When welds fail to comply wholly or in part with the acceptance criteria and repair is necessary,
the checks detailed in 9.2 and 9.3 shall be made during repair operation.

9.2 Partially removed weld

It shall be checked that the excavation is sufficiently deep and long to remove all imperfections. It
shall also be ensured that there is a gradual taper from the base of the cut to the surface of the
weld metal at the ends and sides of the cut, the width and profiles of the cut being such that there
is adequate access for re-welding.

9.3 Completely removed weld

It shall be checked that, when a cut has been made through a faulty weld and there has been no
serious loss of material, or when a section of materials containing a faulty weld has been removed
and a new section is to be inserted, the shape and dimensions of weld preparation meet the
specified requirements.

9.4 Examination

Every repaired weld shall be examined to the same requirements as the original weld, as specified
in clause 8.

10. EXAMINATION RECORDS

VT shall be recorded on VT report.

Only acceptable welds require recording.

11. ATTACHMENT
11.1 Attachment #1- Table 8.1- AWS D1.1

11.1 Attachment #1.

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