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PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRODE BAKING

PROCEDURE NO. L&T/ KKRO / MECH / WP 02

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WORK PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRODES BAKING & HANDLING

1.0 OBJECTIVE

2.0 RESPONSIBILITY

3.0 ARRANGEMENTS

4.0 BAKING PROCEDURE

5.0 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

6.0 DOCUMENTATION

7.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

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1.0 OBJECTIVE

The objective of this procedure is to set the guidelines for Baking & Handling of Electrodes
(basically Low Hydrogen Type) prior to issuing for use. This procedure shall also provide
guidelines for handling electrode during welding & after welding also.

2.0 RESPONSIBILITY

It is the responsibility of the our Store keeper / s/c’s store keeper to perform baking activity
& QAQC dept to ensure proper baking.

3.0 ARRANGEMENTS
3.1 BAKING OVEN/MOTHER OVEN>> This is the main oven where baking
temperature (as recommended by manufacturer) will be set to perform
baking. It takes some time to rise the temperature from ambient to Baking
Range. Baking time will be considered after reaching the baking temp.
3.2 HOLDING OVEN >> Baking cannot be continued beyond recommendation
period. So there should be one more oven to hold the electrode after baking
at 1000c & this oven will be on line continuously. Excess & returned
electrodes will be kept in this oven for the use in next time.
3.3 PORTABLE OVEN>> This is used to carry electrode from baking/holding
oven to job site & during welding operation at job site. This oven will be on
line continuously at site. Electrode can be kept in holding when welding
activity is not going on for some time at site. Required temperature to be
maintained in this oven is 650C minimum. Cover of portable oven to be kept
closed to reduce heat radiation.

4.0 BAKING PROCEDURE:

Only QC passed electrodes are subject to baking. Electrodes will be placed inside
the baking. Baking Time will be noted after rising the baking temperature only.
Baking will be carried out at 250 0C—3000C or (manufacturer’s recommendation) for
01 Hr or as per manufacturer’s recommendation. After Baking electrodes shall be
shifted to Holding oven.

The Baking oven & Holding oven shall be calibrated yearly & verified randomly to
ensure proper working condition.

A logbook shall be maintained to cover all relevant parameters involved in the baking of
electrodes. This shall include electrode class / batch no / size / quantity / baking in time,

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baking out time, quantity returned etc.One sample format ( Format No- ) is
enclosed here for reference .

Electrodes shall be properly kept in the sealed cartons until required for baking.

When using different types of electrodes, they shall be segregated carefully with proper
identification in the oven.

A thermostat-set to the specified range shall properly control the drying oven while in
service.

5.0 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 Unused cold electrodes, if any left in the site, shall be properly identified and
removed to baking oven for redrying.
5.2 Unidentified / damaged / improperly maintained electrodes shall be removed from
all working areas and disposed for temporary purpose.
5.3 All issues of electrodes to welders shall be through 'Electrodes Issue Voucher'
only.
5.4 Stub ends of electrodes to be collected & returned to store before next issue.

6.0 DOCUMENTATION

Reports and documentation shall be maintained as per approved ITP & in the
approved formats only.

7.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

7.1 All necessary PPEs shall be available with all workmen.

7.2 Only trained & experienced workmen shall be deployed for this job.
7.3 Provide sufficient safety protection (like warning signs) as per requirement.

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