DNV-RP-B204 - Sept 2021

DNV
R1:.C,QMM1:.ND1:.D PRACTICE
DNV-RP-B204 Edition October 2020

Amended September 2021
Welding of subsea prod

, uction system 1
equipment
The PDF erectronic version of this document available at the DNV website dnv.com is the offlclal vers[on. If there
are any inconsistencies between the PDF version and any other available version, the PDF version shall ptevail.
DNVAS
Copytlghl Del Norske \l rilas tuteund S1andal'd·s O.n:ler f>#.umber. W23!17645
Provided b.y S&P Gloti.!l 11nit r lloeni;e with Dt>N Sol" !i>:DERRICK CHAN {3172411O0001]-AMARNATH.TA!>.E@CIVMEC.COM.AV.
Na reproductior, o, nelwotl<lng p,mnlltecl withoul licerrse lrom S&P Gloilal No1 for R<i!$�le.Z022-1O-26 03;46:02 UTC
FOREWORD
DNV recommended practices contain sound engineering practice and guidance.
© DNV AS October 2020
Any comments may be sent by e-mai l to ru/es@dnv.com
This servlce document has been prepared based on available knowledge, technology and/or Information at the time of issuance of thls
document. The use of th is document by other partles than DNV ls at the user's sole risk. DNV does not accept any liablllty or responsibi lity
for loss or damages resu lting from any use of this document.
QIPYl'glill, Def No.r~ke Verilll, rules and s1and rill~ Order Number: W23B7845
PruvldeCI b1 Sl!.P Global under l[oonsa Wilh ONV' Sold to,DERRICI< CI-IAN [31 7241100001]- M1ARNATH.T/\DE@CIV'M C.COM.Alt,
No ,reproducllon or nelWOrktng per.mltleel without II can so, from S&P Global Nol forR:esale,2<122-10-26 03:46:02 UTC
..µ
CHANGES - CURRE T
C
QJ
This document supersedes the September 2019 edition of DNVGL-RP-B204. L.
L.
The numbering and/or title of items containing changes is highlighted in red , ::J
u
Amendments September 2021 U')
QJ
Topic Reference Description ,CJl
Rebranding to DNV All ! Th is document has been revised due to the rebranding of DNV ro
GL to DNV. The fol lowing have been updated: the company ..c
name, materia1I and certificate designations, and references to
other documents In the DNV portfolio. Some of t he documents
u
referred to may not yet have been rebranded. If so, please see
the relevant DNV GL document. No technlcal content has been
changed.
I
Changes October 2020

Topic Reference ! Description
Objective [1.2] Rewritten subsection.
Scope [1.3] Added workover riser systems and control systems.
Application I [1.4] Section revised due to changes rn [ 1.2] and [ 1.3]. I
Defi nitf ons [1.6.2] Added: 6Mo, corrosion resistant alloy, small-bore weld, XM-19.
Adjusted: fatigue desrgnated weld, alloy 625, purchaser.
Deleted: contractor, end-user.
Purchasing Information [2.1] 1
Updated purchaslng Information required to the supplier by the

purchaser.
Design requirements [2.2] New subsection.
Quality systems [3.1] Added guidance note.
WPS (4.1] Infor matton added regard i ng mechanlcal/automattc welding.
Weld design [4.2.1] Weld joint design updated with added access for grinding,
inspection requirements fo r thickness transitions, and m i nimum
distance between weld toes .
Butteri ng thickness [4.2.3] Minimum weld toe-to-LAS/buttering fuslon line distance

increased .
Fatigue designated welds (4.2.4] Added subsection.
Weld processes I £4.2.6J Small-bore welds added. 131/GMAW and 142/GTAW added.
Note 5 added.
1
Sh ielding gas [4.2.8] Added clarlfi cat1on on small-bore welds and sh ielding gas for
142/GTAW wit h penetration enhancing flux.
Heat input [4.2.10] Rephrased to inciude small-bore welds.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-B204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 3
We lding of subsea product.ion system equipment
Copyrlgflt. Det Nome Verl111$ n,lle~ em:I etar>dards Order Number: W2387845
Provide<J l,y S&P Global uneh!r licen se Wl1II DNV Said to:DEARICK CHAN [317241100001] • AMARNATH.TADE@CIVMSC.COM.AU,
No roprodue1Jon ar nll!Working, permllted wlthcul license from S&P GIClbal D N\fo~~•sate,2022·10,26 03;46,02 UTC
Topic Reference Description +J
C
Repair of cladding [4.3.3] and [4.3.4] Updated weld repair of cladding and of buttering and girth QJ
welds. l-
::J
WPQR [5.1] Added program log for automatic processes. u
Essential variables - scope [5 .3] Added small-bore welds.
U1
Essential variables - additions [5.3] New essential variables: single pass/multi pass, tube/pipe CJ)
diameter, penetration enhancing flux, purging gas - nitrogen O'l
content, accelerated cooling. i
Essential variables - Amended essentia l variables: base material - chemical

ro
[5.3] ..c
amendments composition, wall thickness., consumables, wire diameter for
duplex, oxygen content in the back purging, pulse frequency,
u
heat input and multiple repalrs.
Essential variables - deletions (5.3} Shielding gas composltion deleted due to coverage in
qualification standard. Wire feed speed deleted because risk Is
lfmited by NDT scope.
PWHT time [5.3] Guidance note added.
Procedure qualification testing [5.4] Subsections added and revised to rnclude small-bore welds and
.. load bearing cladding .
Repair qualification [5.5] Added clarification to repair and austenitic materTals added.
NDT, general [6.1] Small-bore welds and fatigue welds Included. Added
requirements to advanced UT.
Visual testing [6.2] Table 6-4, criteria for undercut is revised, weld geometry for
fatigue designated welds lncluded. Guidance note induded.
Surface testing [6.3] Table 6-5, al ignment with API Spee 6A and ISO 10423
regarding MT and PT criteria, note 1) included for clarificatfon.
Ultrasonic testing [6.4] Subsections revised for load-bearing cladding, fatigue

designated welds, austenitlc and duplex welds, acceptance
criteria and advanced UT techniques.
1
Rad iogra phic testing [6.SJ Acceptance crfterTa revised, hole-type !QI and IQ! ID added.
NDT of small-bore welds (6.9] Section included for NDT of small-bore welds.
Full-scale resonant fatigue App,B Appendix included.

testing
I
Fracture toughness testing App.C Appendix included.
ditorial co rec ions

In addition to the above stated changes, editorial corrections may have been made.
Recommended. practice --; DNV-RP-B204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 4
Welding of subsea production system. equipment
COl)y,ighl Del Notsk9 Vanlas rul£!$ and ~tsnd~rds Order Number. W23876'1.S
Pnlslcl d b~ S&P Global unll r license wi'ltl DNV Sold to:OEAAJCK CHAii! [3f7241100001]-AMARNATIUADE@C1VMl;C.COM.AU,
No reprodijcti011 or oetwofldng permitted without ltcense lrom S&P Global D N\!'o:4'~esa ,2022-10,26 03:46:02 UTC
Ac owledgements -1-J
C
This recommended practice has been developed based on the results of a joint industry project (JIP). The QJ
L...
following companies, isted in alphabetical order, are acknowledged for their contributions to the JIP : L...
=i
Agility Subsea Fabrication u
Aker Solutions
Baker Hughes (/)
BP QJ
C&J Cladding 0)
Chevron C
Equinor ro
.r::
ExxonMobil
Lundin
u
OneSubsea
TechnipFMC
- Total.
Recommended pra ctice - DNV-RP-B204. Edit ion October 2020, amended Septem ber 2021 Page 5
Welding of subsea produ ction system eq uipment
Cop)'!lg l Det Nor&,e Ventas rules and &landal'lls Order Number; W2387645
Provided by S&P Global under cense with ONV Sold to:DERRICK CHAN [317241 1000011 • AMARNA.TH.TADE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
No reproduellon o, netw~g permitted wilhoul licensa from SM' Gfobal D N \ l ' ° ~esale,2022-10-26 03A6:(12 UTC
co E TS
Chan·g es -- current •••••••.•••••••••••••.••••• ".........,, ••••••.•••••••••• •.••••••,•••.••••••••••••••••••••• ,•• •.,, •••••••••• 3

....,
QJ
C
Ackno"Wledgem:ents........ ••• •• • •••• ,••,•.•••••••••••••••• ,•••••••.••••••••••••••• -••••••••••••••• 5 0
u
Section 1 Ge·neral •••••••••••••. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8
1.1 Introduction...... ............................. ............................... ••• ••.•.•.•.•••... 8
1.2 Objective ••••••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••,. •••••••••••••••.•••••••••••• 8
1.3 Scope •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••.••••••. 8
1.4 Applic·ation ••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••,•••••••••••••••••.•,••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 1••············
1.5 Refe.r ences ................ ,, . ..... ............................................ ................. 9
1.6 Definitions and abbreviations ...................................................... 13
Section 2 Purchaser-supplier interface requirements .......................................... 17

2.1 Purchasing inform,ation •••• ,•••••••••••••••••.•••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 17
2.2 Requirements to designers•• ,••• ,••,••••••••.•••••• •••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 17
Section 3 Quality assurance.. • •••••• • • ................ ....................... ..... •••••••••••• ••••••• 18

3.1 Welding organization and quality system ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18
3.2 Welder and welding qualification ................................................. 18
3.3 Welding inspector qualification ................................................... 18
3.4 Welding coordinator •••• ........................................... • • • ••••••••••• 18
3.5 Test laboratories.................................... •................ ..................... 18
3.6 Inspection and non-destructive testing personnel............ • ••••••••••• 19
3. 7 Production monitoring ..................,••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19
3.8 Production testing ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••• 19
Section 4 Technical requirements •••••••.•••••••••••••..••.•.,•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 20

4.1 Welding procedure specifications .. -... - • ••••••••••••••••• ,. ••••••••••.•• • 20
4.2 Welding requirements ............................... ..................................... 20
4.3 Repairs ••••••••••••••••••• ,11,111 . ·ljll. • • • • • • • ·•• ■••······························ •• . • .• •••••••••••••• 29
Section 5 Welding procedure specification ..........................................................32

5.1 Process and documentation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 32
5.2 Verification of welding procedure qualifications .......................... 32
5.3 Essential variables and range of approval ........................................ 32
5.~ Procedure qualification testing requirements............. • • • ........... 36
5.5 Qualification of repair procedures ................................................... 46
Section 6 Inspection and non-destructive testing ............................................... 48
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-B204. Edit ion October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 6
Welding of subsea production system equipment
Copynghl Oi;t N0Bkll,Vent.as 11.Jles and standards Order Number. W:2387645
Provided ~ S&P Globel under lcense 'MIil ONV Sold to:DERRtCK CHAN [317241 100001) -AMARNATH.TADE@CIVMEC.COMAU,
No l'IIJ)rodudlon "' nelwolking p,µmitted wflhoul lfcense rrom S&P Global DN\fm sa ,2022-1D·26D3:41i:02UTC
6.1 General requirements. •••••.••••••••••••• .••• ••••••••••• •• .. •• • • ••••• •. .......... 48 tfl
-1-J
6.2 Visua I testing ....................................;.............................................,. 50 C
6 3 Surface testing ............................................................,•••.•••••••••••••••••• 51 QJ
6.4 Ultrasonic te.s ting.. .•••••••••.••• ...... .• ••••••••• • •....................................... 52 C

0
6.5 Ra.,d iograp1
hic testing .............•••..•••• ·•• ■ ••·•• 1•···, ··················· .............. 54 u
6.6 c ·l add•ng_thickness measurement..................................................... 57
6.7 Positive material identification......... ... • •...................... 57
6.8 Ferrite· measurement................................ .......................................... 57
6.9 Non-destructive testing of smaU-bore welds .................................. 58
Section 7 Bibiliography ...... • ........... ,• .• •," •••.••••• ■■■ •••••••••••••• ■■ ••••• ■■ ••••• ■■ •• ■1 ■ •••••••• ,••,•• ~. 6'0
7 .1 Bibl.iography....•......•.... 1••··········•• ■••••• · ••· •••••••■ 1 ■• ·••• •••••••••• ■■ 111 ■■■ 1 ■ 11 ■ 1•••• 60
Appendix A Omission of post weld heat treatment ............................................,••• 61

A..1 Introduction.•..••••.•..•••.. I■ 61
ii • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •,. , , • • • • • • • , • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •, • • • • • • • •
A.2 Relevant references ...... ........................ ................................................ 61

A.3 Requirements and risks ........................ .......................... ..,•.••••••••••••••• 61
A.4 Recommendation......... •••••••••••••••••••.••,......................................... 62
Appendix B Full-scale resonant fatigue . testing .............................................;........... .:. 63

B.1 Scope.................,•••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••. 63
B.2 Documentation ............................................... ......... ..........,•••••••.,••••••••• 63
B.3 Test facility........ .................. .• • .• .••••••••••• ••••••••••••.••••• • ............. 63 111 • •• • •
B .4 Essential varia1b res ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••,••••.••••,••,63

B.5 Test .s etup .................................................................,.,••••••••••••••••••••••• 64
B .•6 Stress range •••••••••• ■ ····•• ■■ ii ■■••························ • • •.••••••••••••••• _••••••••••• 65
B .. 7 Post mortem evaluations.••••••••••.•••••••••• ,. ,............................................ 65
Appendix· C Fracture to·u ghness testing ................................................................... 66

C•.1 Application •••••.•••••••••••••.••••••••••••••• ■ ••••,........... •• • ii • •;. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..... .. .. 66
c. 2 Test setu p .................................... ,...................................................... 66
c. 3 A·c ceptan·ce• c riteria •••••••• •••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 66
1
Cha niges - hi·s tor'i c•••• ;. · · •••••••••••••.••••••.•••••••••••.••••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••• ··••:••••••••• 6 7
Recommended practic,e - DNV- RP-B204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 7
Weld ing of subsea production system equipment
Copyn ghl Dai Norske Varil.ls rllles a nd standards Onl~r Nun1bw. W23879'15
Provided b)' S&!" G lobal ul'lder -llce~ e wfth ONV Sold !!)'. DERRICK CHAN ['3172411000011 ,AMARNATH.TADE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
No repn;,du(ltlon or networkln11 permllled wllhoul ltcense from S&P Global DN\l'°i't~sale,2-02:2-10·26 03:46:02 UTC
SECTION GE ERAL
1.1 Introduction
The welding of subsea equipment is an area that operators focus extensively on to manage risks and
ensure the right quality. Most operators have their company specific requirements that are in addition to
industry standards such as those issued by ASME, ISO, API or DNV. These company specifications will
typically add requirements for the materials properties, welding procedure and quality assurance method.
The consequence of this practice ls that the supply chain has had limited opportunity to standardize
manufacturing processes and reduce costs and delivery time. The practice also prevents suppliers from
havlng stocking programmes for commonly used components where welding is used in the fabrication
process.
To address these challenges, DNV has led a joint industry project over two phases with the goal of
harmonizing these requirements. This recommended practice is based on the result of that work.
1.2 Objective
The objectives of this recommended practice (RP) is to provide an internationally acceptable and harmonized
specification for welding of subsea equipment, with the aim of obtaining consistent quality while adding
predictability for the supply chain to reduce the lead time and cost.
1.3 Scope
This recommended practice (RP) provides the technical requirements for welding of subsea equipment.
This includes requirements for quality assurance, welding procedure qualification, non-destr;uctive testing
and Inspection, and welding and inspection personnel. The scope covers welding of the following pressure
retaining equipment:
- subsea wellhead and tree equipment as per ISO 13628-4 or API Spee 17D
- manifolds as per ISO 13628-15 or API RP 17P
- flowllne connectors and jumpers as per API RP 17R
- workover riser systems as per ISO 13628- 7 or API Std 17G
- control systems consisting of small-bore tubing and piping as per ISO 13628-6 or API Std 17F.
The following types of welds between forged or hot isostatic pressing (HJP) materials and pipe materials are
included:
- girth welds in carbon steels (CS) and low alloy steels (LAS) with and without internal cladding
corrosion-resistant overlay welding with corrosion-resista,nt alloys (CRA), i.e. cladding, load bearing and
non-load bearing
girth welds of dissimUar materials, including LAS and Ni-based buttering
i - girth welds in 22Cr and 25Cr duplex stainless steels
single sided girth welds in small-bore tubing and piping in selected CRA materrals, i.e. duplex and
austenitfc stainless steels and nickel alloys, typically 22Cr and 25Cr duplex1 AISI 316L, XM - 19, 6Mo, alloy
625.
1.4 Application
This recommended practice is intended to be used as a specification for welding when purchasing subsea
equipment. The defined requrrements in this RP are in addition to the requirements in the referenced
international standards . The intentions of this recommended practice are to:
a) serve as a contractual reference document between the pu rchaser and supplier
b) serve as a recommended practice for designers, suppliers, contractors, end-users and regulators
c) complement existing industry standards for subsea equipment.
Recommended pract ice - DNV~RP- 8204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Pag e B
Wel ding of subsea production syst em equipment
Copyright Del Norske Veril es f1Jfe, and standards On:ter Number; W2387645
Pr~ecl by S&P Global unefet r.cense wilh DNV Sold to:01:RRICI< CHAN [3 17241100001]- AMARNATH.TA_DE@CIVM C.COM.AU,
No mp,odwc(Jon or flelWO!llklg permltll!ld WJlhouLrrcense r,om S&P Global D N \ f ~,;ale,2022-10.28 OSi46:02 urc ·
This RP has been written for general world-wide application. Governmental regulations may include
requirements exceeding those given in this document. In cases of conflict the governmental regulations shall
apply.
For topics outside the defined scope, such as umbilical tubing, it is recommended to evaluate if other
standards or requirements are applicable.
This recommended practice is not intended to inhibit offering,, or accepting alternative welding requirements
or manufacturing processes. This may be particularly applicable if there are new welding or fabrication
methods. Where an alternative approach is offered , it is recommended to identify any variations from this RP
and provide detaits and verification of the methods and results to those concerned.
1.5 References
In the context of this document, the term standard shall be understood to cover document types such as
codes, guidelines and recommended practices in addition to bona tide standards.
The standards in Table 1-1, Table 1-2 and Table 1-3 include provisions and guidance which, through
reference, constitute provisions and guidance of this recommended practice. The latest edition applies unless
dated references are given.
References are either defined as normative or informative. Normative references in this document are
indispensable for its application. Informative references provide additional information intended to assist the
understanding or use of the document.
Other recognized standards may be used provided it ea n be demonstrated that these meet or exceed the
requirements of the referenced standards.
Table 1-1 DNV references
Document code Title
DNV-RP-C203 Fatigue design of offshore steel structures
DNV-RP-Fl 08 Assessment of flaws in pipeline and riser girth welds
DNV-RP-Fl 12 Duplex stainless steel - design against hydrogen Induced stress cracking
Table 1-2 Normative references
Document code Title
API Spee Ql Specification for Quality Management System Requirements For Manufacturing
Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry
ASME BPVC II Part C ASME Boner and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IT: Materiats - Part C: Specifications for
Welding Rods, Electrodes and Flller Metals
ASME BPVC IX ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX: Weldlng and Brazing Qualifications
ASME BPVC V ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section V: Nondestructlve Examination
ASME BPVC VIII Div. 1 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1: Rules for Construction of
Pressure Vessels
ASNT CP-189 ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
ASTM A265 Standard Specification for Nlckel and Nickel-Base Alloy-Clad Steel Plate
ASTM E92 Standard Test Methods for Vickers Hardness and Knoop Hardness of Metallfc Materials
ASTM E376 Standard Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by Magnetic-Field or Eddy Current
(Electromagnetic) Testing Methods
Recommended practice - DNV- RP-B204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 9
Welding of subsea productfon system equipment
Copyrlghl Del Norske Verltas 11Jles and slandanls Order Number: W2367645
Provided by S&P Global under liOansa Wllh ONV Sold to:OERR1CK CHAN !3172411000011-AMARNATH.TADE@CfVMEC.COM.AU,
No reproduction er networlllng pc,m lt Cl wllhoul llcll!ns!t from S&P Global DN\f'~•sae,2022-10-26 03:46:02 UlC
Document code Title
ASTM G28 Standard Test Methods for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion in Wrought,
Nlckel-Rich, Chromium-Bearing Alloys
ASTM G4S Standard Test Methods for Pitting and Crevice Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steels and
Related Alloys by Use of Ferric Chloride Solution
AWSA4.3 Standard Methods for Determination of the Diffusible Hydrogen Content of Martens1tic,
Bainitic, and Ferritlc Steel Weld Metal Produced by Arc Welding
AWS AS.01 Welding and Brazing Consumables - Procurement of Aller Materials and Fluxes
AWS AS.32 Welding Consumables - Gases and Gas Mixtures for Fusion Welding and Allied Processes
AWS CS.3 Recommended Practices for Air Carbon Arc Gouging and Cutting
AWS D10.10 Recommended Practices for Local Heating of Welds in Piping and Tubing
EN 10204 Metaillic products - Types of inspection documents
EN 12074 Welding consumables - Quality requirements for manufacture, supply and distribution of
consumables for welding and allied processes
ISO .3452-1 Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing - Part 1: General principles
ISO 3690 Welding and allied processes - Determination of hydrogen content in arc weld metal
ISO 3834-2 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials - Part 2: Comprehensive
quality requirements
ISO 4063 Welding and allled processes - Nomenclature of processes and reference numbers
ISO 5817 Welding - Fusion-welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (beam welding
excluded) - Qua lity levels for imperfections
, 150 6507-1 Metallic materials - Vickers hardness test - Part 1: Test method
ISO 9001 Quality management systems - Requirements
ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders - Fusion welding - Part 1: Steels
ISO 9606-4 Approval testing of welders - Fusion welding - Part 4: Nickel and nickel alloys
ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NOT personnel
ISO 10863 Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Use of time-of-flight diffraction
technique (TOFD)
ISO 11699-1 Non-destructive testing - Industrial radiographic film - Part 1: Classification of film
systems for industrial radiography
ISO 13588 Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Use of automated phased array
technology
ISO 13916 Welding - Measurement of preheating temperature, lnterpass temperature and preheat
maintenance temperature
ISO 14344 Welding consumables - Procurement of filler materials and fluxes
ISO 14175 Welding consumables - Gases and gas mixtures for fusion welding and allied processes
ISO 4731 Welding coordination -Tasks and responsibil[ties
Welding of subsea production system eq.u[p.lJlent.
Copyright Oel NOJSl(e VerilaS rules and ~ndaros Order Number. W2387645
Provided by S&P Global under lfceni -e wl ONV Sold to:OERRICK CHAN (317241100001]-AMARNATH.TAOE@CIVME.C.COM U,
No reprodudlon or networking perm[11ed wfihout lioell'le from S&P Global DN"D~sesele,2022-10-26 03:46:02 UTC
Document code Title I
ISO 14732 Welding personnel - Qualificatlon testing of welding operators and weld setters for
mechanized and automatic welding of metallic materials
ISO 15609-1 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials~ Welding
procedure specification - Part 1: Arc Welding
ISO 15614-1 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials - Welding
procedure test - Part 1: Arc and gas welding of steels and arc welding of nlcke.l and nickel
alloys
ISO 15614-7 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials - Wel ding
procedure test Part 7: Overlay welding
150 16826 Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - Examination for discontinuities perpendicular
to the surface
I
ISO 17405 Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - Technique of testing claddings produced by
welding, rolling and explosion
ISO 17636-1 1Non-destructive testing of welds - Radiographic testing - Part 1: X- and gamma-ray
techniques with film
ISO 17636-2 Non-destructive testing of welds - Rad iographfc testing - Part 2: X- and gamma-ray
- techniques with digital detectors
ISO 17637 Non-destructive testing of welds - Visua.l testing of fusion-welded joints
ISO 17638 Non-destructive testing of welds - Magnetic particle testing
rso i7640 Non-destructive test lng-?f welds - Ultrasonic testing ~ Techniques, testing levels., and
assessment
ISO 17663 Welding - Quality requirements fo r heat t reatment in connection wlth weldi ng and allied
processes
ISO 17781 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Test methods for qua ffty control of
mlcrostructure of ferrftlc/austenitic (duplex) stainless steels
ISO 19285 Non-destructive testing of welds - Phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) - Acceptance
levels
ISO 22825 Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Testing of weilds ln austenftic steels
and nickel~ based alloys
I
ISO 23279 Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Characterization of discontinuities in

welds
ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration la boratories
ISO/TR 18491 Welding and allied processes - Guldellnes for measurement of welding energies
NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Materia ls for use in H2S~containing environments fn
oil and gas production
SNT-TC-lA ASNT Recommended Practice for Personnel Qualification and Certification in

Nondestructive Testing
We ldlng of subsea productron system equipment
Copyright Del Non;l<-9 Vatitas rulu and $1andards Older t>(umbe.r: W23876'15
Prt>Ylded by S&P Grobal uJlder ~ni;e w!U, ONV Sold locDERAICK CHAN [317241100001) • AMARNAilUADE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
Ne, !Bpn,dt,i;1i011 or ne~l)rldng pemlilletl \Nithoul .license fro1t1 S&P Global DN\/'g}1:$e~afe,2022, 10-·26 03 5.:02 UTC
Table 1 3 Informative references
Document code Title
API RP 2Z Preproduction Quallflcation for Steel Plates for Offshore Structures

I
API RP 17P Recommended Practice for Su bsea Structures and Manifolds
API RP 17R Recommended Practice for Flowllne connectors and Jumpers
API Spee 6A Specification for Wellhead and Tree Equipment
API Spee 17D Design and Operation of Subsea Production Systems - Subsea Wellhead and Tree
Equipment
: API Std 17F Specification for Subsea Production Control Systems
API Std 17G Design and Manufacture of Subsea Well Intervention Equipment
API Std 20G Welding Services for Equipment Used in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry
ASMIE B31.3 Process Piping
ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
ASTM E1820 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Fracture Toughness
BS 7608 Guide to fatigue deslgn and assessment of steel products
BS 7910 · Guide to methods for assessing the acceptability of flaws in metallic structures
ISO 9000 Quality management systems - Fundamentals and vocabulary I
ISO 10423 Petroleum and natura:1 gas industries - Drilling and production equipment - Welllhe.ad and
christmas tree equipment
ISO 13628-4 Petroleum and natural gas rndustrres - Design and operation of subsea production systems
- Part 4: subsea welilhead and tree equ ipment
ISO 13628-6 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Design and operation of subsea production systems
- Part 6: Su bsea production control systems
ISO 13628-7 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Design and operat:lon of subsea production systems
- Part 7: Completlon/workover rlser systems
ISO 13628-15 Petroleum and natural gas ,industries - Design and operatron of subsea production systems
- Part 15: Subsea structures and manifolds
ISO 15653 Metallic materials - Method of test for the determination of quasistatic fracture toughness
of welds
-- --
ISO/TR 15608 Welding - Guidelines for a metallic materials grouping system
ISO/TR 20172 Welding - Gr-ouplng systems for materials - European materia ls
1S0/TR 20173 Welding w Grouping systems for materials w American materials
Copyrigh.t Dsl Nocs:ke Veritas JUies and slendards Older Number. W2387645
Provided b"y S&P Global' under lbmoo with Dt-N Sold 10:0ERRICK CHAN [3172411000Cli] • AMA/RNATI-1.iAOE@CI\IMEC.COMAU,
No reproduction or networking pennltled wtlhoul Ucense from. S&P Glob8I D NVW~eHla,2.1122· 10-26 03:46:02 UTC
1.6 Definitions and abbreviations
1.6.1 Defi nition of verba l forms

Definitions of verbal forms are given in Table 1-4.
Table 1-4 Definition of verbal forms
Term Definition
shall verbi:ll form used to indicate requirements strictly to be followed in order to conform to the
document I
should verbal form used to indicate that among sever:al possibinties one is recommended as particularly
sulta,ble, without mentioning or excluding others
may verbal form used to rndicate course of action permissible within the Um its of the document
1.6.2 Definition of terms

Definitions of terms are given in Table 1-5.
Table 1-5 Definition of terms
Term Definition
22Cr duplex I ferrltic/austenitic stainless steel wfth Cr composition :5 24% and Ni > 4%, ISO/TR 15608 group 10.1
:
or equivalent in .ASME BPVC IX Table QW/QB-422
25Cr duplex ferritJc/austenltic statnless steel with Cr composition > 24% and NI > 4%, ISO/TR 15608 group 10.2
I
or equivalent in ASME BPVC TX Table QW/QB-422
1
6Mo austenitic stainless steel alloy with PREN 2:: 40,0 and a nomrnall Mo alloying content of 6% mass
fraction, and nickel alloys with Mo content in the range 6% to 8% mass fraction, e.g. UNS S31254,
UNS N08367, UNS N08926
alloy 625 nickel alloy ERNiCrMo-3, UNS N06625
automatic weldlng welding where the welding parameters and torch guidance are fully controlled mechanicaHy or
electronlcally and where manual adjustment of welding variables durfng welding is not possible and
where the task of the welding operator is limited to pre-set, start and stop the welding operation
I
buttering addition of material, by welding, on the weld bevel, prior to the preparation of the joint for final
welding, for the purpose of providing a suitable transition weld deposit
In the context of this recommended practice, buttering is used when PWHT of the finished girth weld
cannot be performed (e.g . dlssimllar material joints) but PWHT of the forging shall be performed
prior to completion of the dosing welds.
carbon steel steels as defined by ISO/TR 15608 groups 1, 2 and 11 or equivalent per ASME BPVC IX Table QW/
QB-422
claddlng welding of a corrosion resistant overlay
closure weld final weld operation for a weld that has been made by several welding and NDT operations
In the context of this document one of the materials to be welded may rnclude a buttered end or a
pup~piece, but may be used interchangeably with girth weld.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-B204. Edit ion October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 13
CoP')lllglll Del t>(ar.k:e Ven1a" rules and s tmdards O rder NumbBr: W238764 5
Provided by S&P Glob<al under llce<1se ,,.,,lh ONV Sold lor.OERRlCK CHAN [317241 100001] • AMAANATH.TADE@Cll/i 1EC.COM.AI.J.
No •eprod1:11;Uon,llf neworlcln9 permllt!i!d wllh<>lll lfl;ena" from S&P Glatia! DN\J<.l~ ~ale,2022.-11>-W 03;.46;02 UTC
I
Term Definition
component unit or a. semi-finished part combined together Into an equipment o,r a.n assembly that do not serve I
as a stand-alone function, e.g. pipe fittings and machined components
corrosion resistant alloy intended to be resistant to general and rocaHz,ed corrosion by oilfield environments that are
alloy corrosive to carbon steels (NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-1)
duplex stainless ferritic/austenitic stainless steel, 1S0/TR 15608 group 10 or equivalent per ASME BPVC IX Table QW/
steel QB-422
equipment c-0mponents combined together to serve a specific function, e.g. a valve
examiner person who has been appointed based on competence and independence to perform vermcation
examining body organization that has been appointed to perform verification
fabricator party performing fabrication, e.g. welding

This could be the manufacturer of a sub-contracted welding shop.
I
fabrication sub-activity o,f manufacturing and in the context of this recommended practice refers to welding
activities
fatigue designated welds ldentified during design against fatigue to need additiona,1requirements to fabrication,
I
weld Im plying welds with detail category higher than F in DNV RP-C203 or BS 7608.
!
girth weld fu [I penetratfon buttweld, single or double sided, welded around the circumference of a pipe or
forged component
load-bearing weld weld overlay where the overlay strength is util1zed in the design or when the weld overlay is load
overlay
1
bearing across the overlay-base material fusion line
low-alloy steel steel: as defined by ISO/TR 15608 groups 3, 4, 5 and 6 or equivalent per ASME BPVC IX Table QW/
QB-422
ma nu all welding welding where the welding parameters and torch guidance are controlled by the welder, e.g. 111/
SMAW or 141/GTAW
mechan ized welding with equipment that requires manual adjustment of the equipment controls in response to
I welding visual observation of the wel ding, with a torch, gun, or electrode holder held by a mechanical device,
e.g. submerged arc welding
purchaser party ordering wel ded components or fabrication services in acco,rdance with this recommended
practice
The end-user1 con tractor or other buyers are purchasers In the context of this recommended
practice.
qualification standard or code used as basis for the welding qualification, i.e. ASME BPCV IX, ISO 15614-1 or ISO
standard 15614-7 as a.pplicable
semi-automatic manual welding with equfpment that automatically controls one or more of the welding condit[ons,
welding e.g. 136/FCAW, 135/GMAW
s~all-bore weld girth weld in tubing or piping with outer diameter (OD) equal or less than SO mm (2 in)
s~pplier party delfvering, components, materials or services according to this recommended practice, as
agreed in a purchase order
te$t coupon welded test object used for procedure qualification

I
verification confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that specified requirements have been
I 1
I fulfilled (ISO 9000)
Welding of subse,a production system equipment
Copyright Del Norslce Verltas rules aJ'ld standards On:tetNwnber'. W2387645
Provided b~ S&P Gh;,bel' under li~n,e wfth l)t,jl/ Sold to,DERRIOK CHAN (317241 100001] • AMARNAl'H.TAOE@CIVMEC,OOM.AU,
No reproduolior, or networking pennltled wilhool licer,se frorn S&P Gl'obal D N\fg~ei,iill'-,2022"10-2& 03:45:02 UTC
Term Definition
welder person who holds and manipulates the electrode holder, welding gun, torch or blowpipe by hand
welding operator person who controls or adjusts any welding parameter for mechanised or automatic welding
welding organiz.ation of departments or sites with the same technical, quality and operational management
organization responsible for welding activities
welding procedure also defined as procedure qualification or welding quallffcatlon In the context of this document, is
qualification defined as the process used to assess and demonstrate that a joining process is capable of producing
joints having the required mechanical properties for the intended application
XM-19 austenitic stainless steel grade XM-19, UNS S20910
1.6.3 Definition of symbols

HI heat input [kJ/mm] or [kJ/in]
hi/lo = misalignment measured between the inner or outer diameter surfaces
I current [A]
hack = background current [A]
Ipeak peak current [A]
Peak% = fraction of the time at peak pulse [%]
T nominal thickness [mm] or [in]
u = voltage [V]
Uback = background voltage [V]
Upeak peak voltage (V]
V travel speed [mm/min] or [in/min]
w penetrated thickness ]n radi,graphic testing [rnm/min] or [in/min]
wt% weight percent.
1 6 4 Abbreviations
Description of abbreviations are given in Table 1~6 .
Table 1-6 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
ACCP American Society For Nondestructlve Testl ng Centra.l Certificatfon Program
AWMT all weld metal tensile
CE (IIW) carbon equivalent (Jnternat!onal Institute of Welding)
CR I computed radiography
CRA corrosion resistant alloys
CS carbon steel
CVN charpy V-notch
CWR cold weld repair; weld repair without subsequent PWHT
Weld ing of subsea production system equipment
Cop.yrlg'hl Del Norske Verilas JUies alld s · dsJd• Order Number: W2387645
Providec:I by S&P Global under lioem;e wleh ONV sord 10:OEF!:RICK CHAN !317241100001] • AMA.RNATH.TM>E@CIVMEC.COMAU.
No ,eprodtre~on or ootworklng permllled wllhoul rcense rrom S&P Global D N\f"~~es$'e.2D2M0-2li 03:41;:02 UTC
Abbreviation Description
DR digital radiography using dig ital detector array system
DSS duplex stainless steel
ET electromagnetic testing I
FL fusion line
I
FMC full matrix capture

I
HAZ heat affected zone
HOM hydrogen in deposited metal
HIP hot isostatic pressing
LAS !ow-alloy steel
MT magnetic particle testing
NOE non-destructive examination
NOT non-destructlve t esting
PAUT phased array ultrasonrc testing
Pcm critical' metal parameter (Ja panese Welding Engineering Society)
PMI positive material identificat ion
PREN pitting resistance equivalent number
PQR procedure qualification record
PT penetrant testing
PWHT post weld heat treatment
QMS qua lity management system
QT quench and temper
IRP recommended practice
RT radiographic test1
ing
: SENB single edge notched bend specimen
' SMYS specified minimum yield strength

1
SMTS specified minimum tensile strength
TC thermocoupl!es
TMCP thermo-mechanically controUed processes I
UT ultrasonic testing
vr visual testing
WPQR welding procedu re qual!ficatr,on record
WPS welding procedure specification
Recommended practic,e - DNV-RP-B204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 16
Wel:dJng of subsea production system equipment
Coprrfghl Del N01Ske Vertlas rules and slandard$ O~er Number: W23S7645
Providecl by S&P Gfobal und,er trcense ,wth DNV Sold ki;OEJRRICK Cfi~ [31 r.?4U00001) ·AMARW.IB.TAOE@CI\/MEC,COM U.
No r.,prodllClion or .n atwotking permitlecl wilhlllll liams!I from S&P GFo.bal DN\fo~~esata,2022-10-26 03:46:02 UTG
SECTIO 2 PURCHAS R-SUPPLIER INTERFAC REQUIRE NTS
2.1 .P urchasing information

This recommended practice is intended to be used as a contractual referenoe for weld ing requ irements
for subsea pressure retaining equipment. I n the Invitation to tender or during the bid phase, the supplier
shall receive all relevant information from the purchaser. As minimum , the information listed below shall be
provided.
a) the welded components shall be made according to this recommended practice
b) the scope of production welding mon itoring, if different than that specified in this recommended practice,
see [3.7]
c) the scope of a production testing programme, if required, see [3.8]
d) whether ISO 15614-1 level 2 or ASME BPCV IX sharl be used for wel ding qualification, see Sec.4 and
Sec.S
e) whether full-sea.le resonant fatigue testing is required, see [4.2.4]
f) whether or not Ni-based buttering, such as alloy 625, is acceptable, see ( 4.2.3.3)
g) whether fracture mechanical testing ls required, see [5.4.1.4]
h) the m inimum design temperature or the Charpy V-notch (CVN) test temperature, and whether increased
CVN criteria shall apply for riser systems, see [5.4. 7]
ii) whether the performance of a load-bearing cladding, mainly exposed to shear shall be verified by testing ,
see (5.4.8]
j) whether relaxed hardness requirements for the heat affected zone (HAZ) of fully clad components are
acceptable and any conditions for such relaxation, see [5.4.11.9]
k) whether a more str ingent iron-content requirement for weld overlay surface applies, see [SA.14.1]
I) whether the component is designed for erosion, and if additional requirements for chemical analysis test
positions apply during the qual ification of overJay welding, see [5.4.14.2]
m) whether corrosion testing of Ni-based cladding or buttering is requ ired, see [5.4.15]
n) whether additional requirements for the certification of NDT personnel apply, see [6 . •4]
o) the scope of NDT, if different to that specified in this recommended practice, see [6.1.5] ,
p) whether the use of alternative acceptance criteria for advanced ultrasonic testing is acceptable, see
(6.4.3]
q) whether radiographic testing with Selenium 75 source (Se75) is acceptable for small- bore welds, and
other deviations to the testing method due to physical constrains, see [6.9.4] .
2.2 Requirements to designers

This recommended practice gives guidance and requirements that may be of importance to designers of
the equipment. As a general principle, the designer should ensure adequate access during fabrication, e.g .
for welding and NDT activities. It ,is the designer's responsibility to define if welds are fatigue designated,
to which detail category the welds are designed, and related requirements, In addition, the following
information may be of relevance to the designer :
a) design considerations as outlined in [2.1]
b) general weld design considerations, see [4.2.1]
c) requirements to fatigue designated welds, see [4.2.4J
d} requirement s to fracture mechanical testing, if th is is to be performed, see [5.4.1 .4)
e) requirements to weldlng qual ification testing when the mechanical properties of cladding are considered
in the design, see [5.4.3.2] , [5.4.6.3) and [5.4.8]
f) requirements to cladd·ng and buttering t hicknesses, see [4.2 .2.1 ] and [4.2.3.4]
g) considerations on choice of materials related to possibilities for repa irs, see [ 4.3] , and requirements to
PWHT, see [4.2.11] .
Recomm ended practice - DNV- RP-B204. Editi on October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 17
Weld ing of subsea production system equipmen t
OOpyrfghl Oe1 Norske Venlas rule• ,;md $1Bnd~rds Order Number; W.2387645
Provided by S&P Gtobal under license v.flh DNV Sold to:OERRlCK CHAN (3 1n 41100001J-AMARNATH.TAOE@CIW, C.COM.AU.
No reproduction or networking pennltled without license from S&P Global D N \ fo~ ~esafe,2022-10-26 Ol:46'.02 UTC
SECT O 3 QUAL TY ASSURA CE
3 .. 1 Welding 0 'r ganizati,o,n and quality system

Fabricators shall have a quality management system (QMS) complying with ]SO 9001 or AP] Spee Ql.
Welding organizations should in addition have a quality system complying with ISO 3834-2. If the fabricator's
QMS is not certified per ISO 9001 or API Spee 1, or if it does not comply with ISO 3834- 2, then the QMS
shall be approved by the purchaser.
Each welding organization is responsibfe for the supervision of, training for and control of all welding activity
performed at its own and sub•supplier sites. This includes, but is not limited to:
developing weld procedures and preparing the welding procedure qualification record and documentation
of qualification tests
organizing welder performance qualification tests
performing inspections before, during and after welding, maintaining welding equipment and documenting
welds as per the requirements of its QMS.
All personnel involved in welding related tasks shall: have adequate qualifications and a satisfactory
understanding of welding technology.
Guida,n ce note:
API Std 20G alms to provide an Industry specffic standard for qualification of suppliers of wefd[ng servfces. It may be of relevance
to supp.liers and purchasers.
---e-n • d---o-f--g· u-l-d • a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e- --
3 .. 2 elder an welding qualifica ion

Welders shall be certified according to ASME BPVC IX or applicable parts of ISO 9606. Welding operators shall
be certified according to ASME BPVC IX or ISO 14732.
When using processes that have a potential for non-fusing type defects, the performance qualification shall
Include bend testing or ultrasonic testing.
Guidance note:
GMAW/135 and 138, and FCAW/136 when welding downhill, are regarded as methods with potential for non-fusing type defects.
---e-n-d---o-f---g- u-i-d-a-n-c-e--n-o-t-e---
3.3 Welding inspect r qua ificat on

Welding inspectors shall be experienced in the weldingi processes, materials and acceptance criteria to
be used for the parts produced. Inspectors shall as a minimum be certified to a recognt.zed certification
scheme for weld inspectors (e.g. AWS-CWI, CSWIP 3.1, CWB-Level 2) or qualified as an international welding
inspector IWI~S.
3 .. 4 Welding coordm tor

The competency requirements for welding coordinators shall, a.s a minimum, be at a comprehensive or
specific level as defined by ISO 14731.
The tasks and responsibilities for the weldlng coordinator shall be as per ISO 14731 and ]SO 3834-2.
3 5 Tes laboratories
Test laboratories shall have a QMS complying with ISO/IEC 17025 or equivalent. If the laboratory does not
hold a valid accreditation per ISO/IEC 17025, then its QMS sha,11 be approved by the purchaser.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP·B204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 18
Cop~r/glll Del l\lornl!I! Verita,; rules and slandards Order ~umber; W23!17645
PfO\ll'deci by S&P Global underUcense \\tlh ONV Sold la:OmRICK CHAN [at n41100001 J• AMAR NATH.TADE@CIVMEC,COM.AU,
ND repn,duc!ian or nelworklngi permllted wlthaoul license r,om S&P Global D N\f~~es•.2022-10-2& oS:<1&:02 UTC
3.6 nspection and on-destructive testing personnel
Inspection and NDT personnel shall be qualified according to [6 .1.4] .
3.7 Produ tion monitoring

The monitoring of production welding activities shall follow the requirements in ISO 3834-2, Chapter 14.
In general, the minimum monitoring frequency for welding activities should be the first weld per··wps, per
welder and every tenth weld per welder thereafter.
For welding of 25Cr duplex, weld parameter monitoring and recording at the frequency given above is
required. Parameter records shall include the entire root pass, second pass, two random fill passes and two
random cap passes.
Where required, monitoring records shall:
- be traceable to a specific welder, WPS and production weld
detail the actual preheat and interpass temperature, welding parameters and resulting heat input
- be endorsed by the welding coordinator or qualified surveyor
- be made available to the purchaser upon request.
Welds failing to meet the technical, documentation and traceability requirements defined herein shall be
rej~cted.
Any increase or reduction in the frequency of monitoring and recording welding activities shaU be agreed with
~lie purchaser, see Sec..2.
3.8 Production testing

Production testing is applicable when specified by the purchaser, se.e Sec.2 . Production testing may be
specified when there is a need for:
- verification of existing WPS or WPQR
- verification of the quality of erection welds.
Each production test shall be tested and documented as for the relevant weldrng procedure qualification test,
unless otherwise agreed.
Welding of subsea pr oduction system equipment
CopyrigJ,t Del orsl!<! Verllas rules and slandanJa Orne, Number: W236764S
Provided by S&P Glo 1111derllceme v.ith ONV Sold IO:OERRICK CHAN {317241 100001] - AMARNATH.TADE@CI\/Ml;C.COM.AU,
Na reproduclion or- nelworl<lng permltled wllhOYI IJeel'ISe rram s&P Global DN\fo}:\'~le,2022-10-26 03:46;02 UTC
SECTIO 4 TECHNICAL REQU R E s
4.1 Welding procedure speC:ifications
Welding procedure specifications (WPS) shall be prepared according to ASME BPVC I X or ISO 15609-1 with
the additional requirements given in this recommended practice. A WPS shall be based on qualified WPQR(s)
per Sec.5.
A WPS shall as a minimum contain the foUowing information:
identification of fabricator or sub-supplier performing the welding
reference to applicable fabrication and welding standards
WPS identification, revision number and date of revision
reference to supporting WPQR(s)
nominal thickness and diameter, as applicable
welding positions
material: standard, grade, classification and restrictions on chemical composition
- we:lding consumables: trade name, standard and classificati on for welding filers and shielding and purging
gases and ·f luxes as applicable
- sketch of groove design with details of dimensions, groove angles, root face, root gap, maximum
misalignment Including tolerances and weld bead-sequence, as applicable
- oscillation width, frequency, and dwell time if oscillation is used wit h mechanical or automatic welding
- all essential, supplementary essential and nonessential variables or the range of approval specified by the
applicable standard and this recommended practice. As a minimum, weld ing parameters shall be stated
- for the root" pass, 2 nd pass and typical fill and cap passes
minimum preheat and maximum interpass temperatures and any additional preheat if applied
intentionally for weld ing: of cap passes
post weld heat treatment parameters
- special cooling conditions when applicable, e.g. accelerated cooling, hydrogen release.
For automatic GTAW/141 and GTAW/142, tungsten electrode tip geometry shall be included in the WPS or
fabricator's work instruction.
The fabricator shall have an internal procedure for controlling the orbital GTAW welding process to assure
that the qualified heat input range is maintained during production welding.
The WPS sha I be available to and understood by the welder(s). The WPS shall be presented in a language
easily understood by the relevant personnel.
For all new WPS the information listed above is mandatory. Exceptions may be accepted for WPQR issued
before October 1, 2019.
4.2 Welding requirem nts
4.2.1 General 1
4.2.1.1 Precautions shall be taken to ensure the cleanliness of the substrate prior to weldi ng:
welding shall be performed in an area protected from dust, wind and rain
weld bevels, surfaces and consumables shaU be clean
the oxidized end of partly used filler wire should be snipped off prior to re-use.
4.2.1.2 Carbon steel grinding dust may cause rust stain on the cladd ing. Therefore; accumulations of
grind ing dust inside pipes or components shall be removed.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-B204. Edit i on October 2020, amended September 2 021 Pa ge 20

Welding of subsea product[on system equ ipment
Copyngtn Dot Nol'$ke Ventas Alles and standatds O rder Number. W2387645
Pro,jde,d by S&P Glob;II under l[C$J15S with ONtV Sold to:DERRICK CHA~ (3172411O0001,J• AMARNATH,TAOE@CIVME.C,COM,AU,
No reproduction or nelY.-orklng parmi.l fed 'flllhoul license from S&f' Global DN\fo~~B'Sa e,2022-10-2,l Dl:46(02 IJTC
4.2.1.3 Pipe spools should be cleaned inside before assembly to longer pipe spools . Valves should be fully
open and grinding dust should be blown or flushed away from valves to prevent the collection of debris inside
va lve cavit ies.
4.2 . .4 Welding of CRA materials shall be. sufficient ly segreg,ated to avoid cross contam ination from activities
involving welding of ca rbon steel and ow-alloy steel. Separate tools ded icated to stainless steel shall be
used.
4.2.1.S In addition to conformrty to the relevant design standards, e.g. DNV-RP-C203, DNV-RP-Fl12, or
ASME 831.3, the weld design should ensure sufficient access for grinding and inspection, and to reduce
stress raisers in the weld joint. Figure 4-1 shows a weld joint design representing good workmanship .
Rounded corners shall have radii of minimum 4 mm (0.157 in). Thickness transitions shall be made with
minimum 4:1 tapering . Thickness transitions through the weld metal Is acceptable, but extended cap width
should not be used. Weld bevels shaH be filled up to avoid significant stress concentrations.
Round corner
~6mm
I
(0.25in)
~-----
4: 1
Figure 4 - 1 Example of weld joint design with tapering outside the weld
4.2.1.6 When two joints are welded in close proximity, the heat-affected zone of one weld shafl not overlap
with the heat-affected zone of the other. The fin ished geometry shall allow full coverage with NOT. The
distance between girth welds should be min imum one (1) outside pipe diameter. If this for practical reasons
is not possible the min imum distance between the weld toes may be reduced to two (2) t imes the wall
thickness or 50 mm (2 in), whichever is the greater.
Guidance note:
The requirement s In [4.2.1.S] and [4.2.1.6] may not ensure access for 100% ultrasonic testing. Th e designer may want t o consult
an NOT specialist to establlsh a minimum weld spaclng , or suita ble weld desig ns. Additionally, when welds with PWHT are located
In close proximlty, It may be beneficial to consult a, welding englneer.
---e-n-d---o-f---g-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e---
4 2.1.7 When a welded joint includes a cladded carbon steel and low alloy steel component the preferred
welding sequence is to complete the girth weld before finalizing the cladded layer, given that the root area is
accessib e for clad welding . If the root area is inaccessible, then the girth weld shall be completed with a CRA
fi ller, see [4.2 . 7.9) .
4.2.2 Specific requirements for overlay welding cladding

4.2.2.1 The finish mach ined cladd ing shall have a minimum thickness of 3 mm (0.125 in) and shall be
achieved in min imum two (2) layers. The thickness shall be verffied on the finished surface by either physical
means, ultrasonic thickness measurement or electromagnetic testing methods, see [6.6] .
Reco mmended practice - DNV-RP-B204. Edit ion October 2020, amended Septe mber 2021 Page 21
Wetd lng of .subsea product ion system equipment
C<Jpyrighl Dai ~rske Verilas rules and slillndards Order Number: W2367645
Provided by S&P Globill under license wilh DNV Sold lo:DERRICK CHAN [317241100001J ·AMA~NATH.TADE@CIV: u; c .COM.AU,
No reproducfton or netwocl<ing, p,&rrnltloo wllhout llcense rrom S&:P Global D NV'o~ esale,2022-1O·26 03:46:02 UTC
4.2.2.2 When cladding is welded on a low- alloy steel butter, the clad welding procedure shall be specifically
qualified using butter weld material as the base material.
Guidance note:
Changes In clad welding position may affect the weld bead profile and bead step distance being used . A.djustments to the bead
step distance from that qualffied may re,quire supplementary testing to verlfy we[d penetratfon, chemical composition and HAZ
hardi,ess.
4.2.3 Specific requirements for buttering

4.2.l.1 Components shall be designed with a butter weld transition when PWHT of the finished girth weld is
not desired, e.g. dissimilar material joints . In these instances, PWHT of the buttered component is performed
prior to the girth weld.
4 2.3.2 Buttering in the finished condition shall be considered as an unlisted base material.
4.2.3.3 The buttering may be a Jow-aHoy steel or Ni-based a lay, e.g. allloy 625. The use of Ni-based alloys
for buttering of components requiring PWHT requires approval from purchaser, see Sec.2 .. Components with
Ni-based buttering should therefore not be pre-stocked.
Guidance note:
Al t hough most joints using Nl-ba,sed alloy 625 as a buttered transition layer have been in service SlJccessfully, a small number
of failures with severe economic consequences have been experienced 1n the industry, see /1/ and /2/. Fallures reported have
been caused by hydrogen embrittlement at the lnterface between the buttering and the low-alloy steel triggered by t he intera.ctlon
between stresses and local brfttle zones of martenstte or carbon supersaturated zones originate d diuring PWHT.
---e-n- d---o-f---g-u-i-d-a-n-c-e- --n-o-t-e---
4.2.3.4 The thickness of the buttering should be at least 13 mm (0.5 in) in finished condition to al low for any
unexpected cut or weld repairs in the girth weld. The distance from the weld toe of the finished closure weld
to the fusion line between the LAS base material and the buttering weld metal shall not be less than 5 mm
(0.20 in).
4. 2.4 Specific requirements to fatigue designated welds

4.2.4.1 Fatigue designated welds shall be ground when required, and according to the given detail category
In DNV-RP-C203 or BS 7608. Grinding should be performed with belt grinders or flapper wheel grinders. Burr
grinders shalll not be used due to the small resulting radius. Grinding stones sha I not be used.
4.2.4.2 When grinding is required, the folllowing requirements shall apply:

the geometry of grnund welds shal.l fulfil the acceptance criteria of ISO 5817 Jevel B125, and the
acceptance criteria to visual testing in [6.2]
all ground weld ca,ps shafl be ground to within +2 mm ( +0.08 in) of the actual base material thickness
grinding shall be performed to remove any visible undercut, The grinding depth should not exceed 2 mm
(0.08 in) or 7% of the actua plate thickness, whichever is less.
the remaining thickness sha.11 not be fess than the minimum design thickness
the surface roughness of all ground surfaces shall be RA 3.2 µm (RA 125 µin) or less
all grinding and grinding marks should be oriented within ±30°of the rongitudinal axis of the pipe.
4.2.4.3 If required by the purchaser, full scale resonant fatigue testing shall be performed, see Sec.2. See
App.B for an informative guideline on how to conduct full - scale resonant fatigue testing. Deviations from the
requirements in (4.2.4.2] may be qualified in the full-scale. resonant fatigue test, see App.B .
Recommended practice - DNV- RP- B204, Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 22
Weld ing of subsea productlon system equipment
C<;,f.>Yrigtil Dai No,..k~ Verit.,, ,ule, . and 1>1?~if<>rd$ Order Number: W23a764S
Prol/lclcd by S&P Global uN101lfaing1, wlth DNV Sold 1n:D:ERRICK CHAN [3 17241 1 0 □0 □11] - AMARNAT!-1.TADf;@CIVMEC ,COM.AU,
No rep,oouc on or networlllng pennllted thou\ license lromS&P Globat D NV'°~~l&,2022-Hl•26 03:46:02 UTC
4 2 5 Base materials
4.2.5.1 Base materials shall be identified by the specific alloy and supply condition in addition to grouping or
classification according to the appUcable standard.
4.2.S.2 Buttering consumables, when used as base materials, shall be specified and identified by the
manufacturer, trade name and consumable classification per ASME BPVC II Part C or equivalent ISO
standard, and shall be considered an unlisted base material in the subsequent welding activity.
4.2.5.3 When daddlngi is applied to a low-alloy steer butter, the clad wel'ding procedure shall consider the
butter weld as an 1.mlisted base material .
4.2.5.4 The chemical composition of carbon steel base materials shall be evaluated based on the carbon
equivafent or the critical metal parameteli and calculated as forlows:
Carbon equivalent, CE (IIW) shall be used for carbon steel with carbon content greater than 0.12 wt% and
be ea culated with Equation (4.1) .
CE(llw)•-- C + Mn+ er+ M.o + V + .cu + Ni

6 5 15 (4.1)
The critical metal parameter, Pcm shall be used for carbon steels with carbon content equal to or less than
0.12 wt% and be calculated with Equation (4,2) .
Pcm_ C + _fil_
- . 30
+ Mn+ 20
Cu+ Cr +
60
Ni + Mo
15
+ .Y_
10
+ SB (4 . 2 )
Guidance note:
The correlation between systems for mat.erral grades and groups can be found In ISO/TR 20172 and ISO/TR 20173.
---e-n-d---o-f---g- u- f-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t -e---
4.2.6 Welld processes

4.2.6.1 This recommended practice considers the weld processes listed in Table 4-1 permitted for dadding,
buttering, girth welds, and smalll-bore welds. Other combinations of processes and applications shall be
handled case by case.
Table 4 ... 1 Permitted weld processes
2 2 Small-
Weld processes Cladding 1.) Buttering ) Girth welds )
bore welds
Shielded metal arc welding, SMAW

X
(ISO 4063 process 111)
I
Submerged arc weldlng, SAW i
X X X
(ISO 4063/process 12) 3 )
Gas metal arc welding with inert gas shield, GMAW

X X X
Gas metal arc welding with active gas shield, GMAW

X X X
(ISO 4063 process 135) 4 )
I
Flux cored arc welding with active gas shield, FCAW

X
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-8204. Edit ion October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 23
Cop)'!lg~1 O~t NOOlke Verllas. i¥e~ and ,1andards 0.-der Number: W2387G:4S
Providea by S&P GIObal under llcenll<! with Dtll\l SDld 1o:DERRICK CHAt>I [3 172A1 1.000011-A,MARNATIUADE@0IVMEC.CO .AU,
No repttlductlon or ,nlllWMling permluecl wllhoul bnsit f,om S&P Global D N \ f ' ~..sale.2022-10-26 OJ'. 46:02 LJTC
Small-
Weld processes Cladding 1> Buttering 21 Girth welds 2)
bore welds
I
Metal cored arc welding with active gas shi eld, GMAW
X
Tungsten Inert gas arc we ldlng 1 GTAW (ISO 4063 process

1
X X X X
141), hot and cold wire 4 )
Autogenous gas tungsten arc welding using inert ,gas, XS) X

GTAW (ISO 4063 process 142)
Plasma arc weiding, PAW (ISO 4063 process 15)

I
1) Mechanized or automatic weld processes shall be used. Manual 141/GTAW may be used for loca[ repairs.
2) The root pass shall[ be welded! with a non-slag1producing process .
3) SAW shall not be used fo r welding of duplex stainless st eels with thicknesses less t han 13 mm (0 .5 In).
4) Ac, DC, wave-form controlled or pulsed current may be used .
5) Cosmetic GTAW/142 is only allowed for surface improvement of cap passes on carbon steel and tow-alloy steel and
provided welding is carried out according to qualified WPS . GTAW/142 is not permitt ed for duplex stalnle.ss steel
gtrth welds . I
4.2 7 Consumables
4 j 2.7,1 All welding consumables shall be supplied with an inspection certificate type 3.1 according to
EN 10204 or an equivalent manufacturer's test report. Certificate type 2.2 is sufficient for SAW flux. The
cqmbination of SAW wire size and batch and the brand name of SAW flux (any batch number) shaU be tested
a~cording to inspection certificate type 3 .1. Testing of consumables shall, as a minimum,- be as specified in
AWS AS .01 or ISO 14344, testing schedule 3 or H.
4.2.7. 2 Welding consumables shall be supplied in packaging that ls dearly identified by the manufacturer,
trade name, size, batch number and consumable dassification per ASME BPVC II Part C or equiva lent ISO
standard.
4.2.7.3 Consumables shal l be purchased from manufacturers with a quality management system based on
ISO 9001 or EN 12074.
4 . 2 . 7.4 Consumables shall be stored and handled according to the manufacturer's recommendation and
shall be stored by product type to minimize the risk of mixing with other alloys. To avoid condensation on the
meta l and moisture absorption in the flux, consumables should be stored at a temperature above dew point
and minimum 6°C (10°F) above the temperature of the welding station.
4.2.7 .5 Low-hydrogen consumables and fluxes suspected to be compromised with moisture shall be baked in
accordance with the manufacturer recommendations or discarded.
4 .2.7.6 Al l carbon and low-alloy steel filller metals and fluxes utilized for the 111/SMAW, 12/SAW and
136/FCAW-G welding processes sha ll have HDM ;::;; 5 ml/100 g in weld metal, designated HS or lower. The
hydrogen content shal l be measured according to AWS A4 .3 or ISO 3690 •
. 2.7.7 SAW flux that has not been melted during welding may be recycled according to the manufacturer's
specification providing there is 110 detrimental degradation of the flux operating characteristics like moisture
pick-up, excessive build-up of fines and change in grain size balance. The use of crushed slag in lieu of flux
is prohibited. Where flux recycl ing is applied, the suppller1 s consumable control procedure shall address new
and reused recycling ratios and the number of times a flux may be recycled.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP- B204. Edition October 2020, amended September 20 21 Pag e 24
Welding of sub,sea producti on system equipment
Copyl1ght De.t N ~ Vi,rl s niles and slllndatds Oider Number: W238 7645
Provided t,y S&P Glabal under li'csnse with DNV Said to:OERRICK CHAN (317241100001] • AMAANATH.TA.OE.@CIVMEC.COM.AV.
No rnprncfadioo or nelwmklng fl!!Mlllt!!d' without ritsnse Imm S&P Global D N\t"'~ e,\>le,2022,10-26 Ol.46;02 UTC
4.2. 7 8 Carbon steel or low-alloy steel consumables shall not be deposited on higher alloyed materials.
4.2.7.9 For we~ding that includes dadded carbon steel or low-alloy steel the final weld shall be completed
with a CRA filler having a pitting resistance equivalent number (PREN) equal to or exceeding the dadded
layer, unless the root area is cladded after weld ing. PREN Is calculated using Equation (4.3) .
PREN = Cr + 3.3(Mo + ~) + 16N (4 . 3)
4.2.7.10 Ailloy 625 consumable used for cladding applications shall have a maximum iron composition of l
wt%.
4 2.7.11 Duplex stainless steel shall be welded using matching grade consumables with enhanced nickel
content compared to the base mat,e rial being welded. The sulphur content shall not exceed 0.015%. The
pitting resistance equivalent number (PREN) sha U be as follows :
- 30.0 ~ PREN < 40.0 for 22Cr duplex
- 40.0 ::;; PREN < 48.0 for .25Cr duplex.
4.2.7, 12 Consumables used for welding duplex stainless steel in dissimilar joints shall not contain niobium
due to the risk of niobium nitride precipitation . Niobium nitride precipitation may have a negatively effect to
the ductility and corrosion properties, and the ferrite/austenite structure balance in the heat affected zone of
the duplex alloys. An exam.pfe of an acceptable weld consumable is ERNiCrMo-13, UNS N06059.
4.2.8 Shre.lding and purging gas 1
4 2.8.1 The· classification, designation and purity of shielding, purg ing and plasma gases shall conform to
AWS AS.32 or ISO 14175. Gases shalil be delivered with a certificate stating the classification, designation,
purity and dew point of the delivered gas.
4.2.8.2 Hydrogen sha ll not be added intentionally to shielding and purging gases.
4.2.8.3 Nitrogen containing shielding and purging gas should be used for welding duplex stainless steels.
Guidance note:
Th e use of pure argon (11 as per ISO 14175) as sh!eldlng or purging gas should be avoided for 25Cr duplex since thts will ca use
ntt rogen depleti on and increase the we ld's ferrite content, t hus .l ncreasfng th e risk of pitting corrosion.
---e- n-d---o-f---g-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o -t-e---
4.2 8.4 In case of autogenous GTAW/142 with flux, the applied gas shall follow the fiux manufacturer's
recommendation for shielding gasses.
4.2.8.S Before starting to weld duplex stainless steels, CRAs or cladded CS/LAS with Ni~based filler the
oxygen content in the back purging shall be controlled. The oxygen content in the back purgning shall not
exceed SOO ppm. In addit ion, the oxygen content shal not exceed the level qualified for welds in duplex
stainless steels.
4.2.8.6 An oxygen meter capable of measuring the specific oxygen content in the back purge shall be used
for welding procedure qualification. Any type of oxygen sensor may be used ln production . The internal
checking point for the oxygen leve.l shai:I be fn the upper quadrant, e.g. 12 o'dock position, of the pipe,
unless it has been proven that this is technically impossible. For welding of small-bore tubing and piping the
oxygen content shal be verified or measured with a reliable techn ique.
4.2.8.7 Whenever a purging gas is used, the purging shall be maintained and measured until a thickness of
at least 8 mm (0 .31 in) of weld has been deposit ed.
Reco mmended practice - DNV-RP-B204 . Editlon October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 25
Welding of subsea production system equipmen t
Ccpyligh l Del Non;k>! VBritas rnles alld slalldenl& Oroer Number; Wl387645
IF'rovtdffll by S&P Glotral under lteeflse wllh ONV Sold t,xOERRIOK CI-IAN 1(3172411Q0001] - AMARNAT H.TADE@ CtVMEC.COMAU .
No re1m1duc1ion t1r networliilng perm •ijd wlthw l licen5e frllffl, S&P GIDbi!l D N ~e,2022-10-26 Q'.3:46:02 UTC
4.2.9 Preheating and interpass temperature
4 2.9.l When welding carbon and low-aUoy steel base materials, preheating is mandatory.
4.2.9.2 When preheating is required and preheating temperature is equal to or above 50°C (122°F), electric
resistance or induction heating shou1
ld be used to ensure a homogeneous temperature throughout tile
thickness .
4.2.9.3 Where gas burners are used for preheating, temperature equalization throughout the weld zone
sha ll be ensured . On ly gas burners designed for this purpose may be used.
4,2.9 4 The minimum preheat and lnterpass temperature shall be measured using a digital contact
thermometer, contact sensor or thermocouple. An lnfrared pyrometer sha ll not be used . For the production
welding of carbon and low- alloy steel, the preheat temperature may be measured using temperature
indication crayons free from detrimental elements, e .g. su lphur, lead or halogens. Such crayons sha ll not be
used on weld bevels, weld beads, or surfaces to be welded. Crayons or paints which indicate temperature by
colour change are not permitted.
4.2.9.5 The measurement locations, time for temperature equalization and time for measurement of
preheat, preheat maintenance and interpass temperature shall follow the requirements in ISO 13916.
Guidance note:
For girth welding appllcatlons, It l.s recommended to verify the pr,eheat as dose as possible to the point of weldi ng (e.g. within the
weld bevels) prfor to weldt,ng operati ons, and especially before tack an d root weld ing.
---e-n-d- --o-f---g-u-i-d-a-n-c-e- -- n-o-t-e-- -
4 2.9.6 The minimum preheat temperatures shall be as qualified, but further restricted as follows:
a) The minimum preheat temperature of the components to be welded shall be above the ambient dew
point but minimum 10°c (50°F).
b) For carbon steels with a base material thickness equal to or above 25 mm (1 in) , the minimum preheat
temperature shall be 93°C (200°F). This requirement does not apply when we.l ding carbon steel to
duplex stainless steels.
c) When welding carbon steels without PWHT, the jncreased preheat for welding cap passes may be used to
reduce hardness. If the increased preheat of cap passes is applied in the qualification, this shaJI also be
used in production.
d) For low-alloy steels the preheating temperatures and preheat maintenance should follow the guidelines
in ASME B31.3 Table 330.1.1 and 330.2.2 .
Preheat temperature requirements in a) to d) also apply to cladding, buttering and tack welding operations
as applicable.
4.2.9.7 The maximum interpass temperatures shal l be as qualified, but further restricted as follows:
a) The maximum interpass temperature used for qualification shall be representative of the maximum
lnterpass temperature that is expected during production . For weMlng procedure qualification, it :is not
permitted to intentionally increase the interpass temperature for one pass only to boost the qualified
lnterpass temperature.
b) The maximum interpass temperatures shall not exceed the temperatures listed in Table 4-2 .
~) For dissimilar material joints, the interpass temperature shall fulfill the most stringent requirements for
each of the materials involved in the welded joint. For wel!d joints between 25Cr duplex and CS/LAS, the
maximum interpass temperature may be relaxed to 150°C {300°F).
4,2.9.8 When welding low~alloy steels, especially using flux-shielded processes, preheat maintenance and
rost-heating operations should be considered.
Recommended practice - DNV- RP-B204. Edition October :2020, am ended Sept ember 2021 Page 26
Welding of subsea producti on system equipment
Cof)yrlgnl Ost NDtSki, Ventas rtlles and standam• Order Number. W2387645
PrlMded by S&P Global uooer Ileen wllh iD I#" Sotd lo:OffiRICK CHAN [3 1724 1100001]-AMARNATIUADE@CIVM EC.OOM.AU',
No reprod·uclion or !>Bfworl<lng perrn l!erJ wtthiM P1,11m,e fmm S&P Glob DN\fo~~o e,2022-10-26 03:46:02 utc
Table 4-2 Maximum allowed interpass temperatures
Base materiaJ Maximum interpass temperature
Carbon steel and low-allow steel 350°C (662°F)
Austenitic stainless steel l) 150°C (300°F)

Nickel alloys 1 )
22Cr duplex
25Cr duplex Z) 120°C (250°F)
1) requirement Intended for small-bore welds.

2) It is recommended to apply the following Bmits based on wa,11 thickness, T:
- T :s 3 mm (0.125 in), max. S0°C (120°F)
- 3 mm (0.125 in) < T 5 6 mm (0.25 in), max. 70°C (160°F)
I
- 6 mm < T s 25 mm (1 in), max. 100°c (210°F).
4.2.10 Heat input

4.2.10.1 Welding parameters shall be recorded for each pa.ss. The measured ,heat input shall form the basis
for determining the qualified heat input range as specified in [5.3] . Anomalous weld passes shaU not be used
to boost the qualified heat input range.
4.2.10.2 A quaHfied heat input range shall be specified for each separ-ate we.ld:pass grouping. The defined
weld pass groupings shall be the root pass, 2 nd pass, fill passes and cap passes: To determine the qualified
heat input range, the weld circumference may be divided into appropriate sectors or segments to document
variations in heat input wfthin the pass. Heat input measured in sectors for automatic GTAW/141 and
automatic autogenous GTAW/142 may be advantageous with respect to the resulting allowable heat input
range Where sectors or segments are used to measure heat input in qualification, the WPS shall implement
the same measurement techniques.
4.2.10.3 The weld process efficiency factor is not considered in Equation (4..4) and Equation (4.5) , or in the
definition of the term heat input in this recommended practice. Wetd process efficiency factors shall not be
used to calculate the heat Input in the WPS.
4 2 1 .4 The standard heat input formula Is given in Equation (4.4) .
HI _ I · U · 60 ( 4 .4)
- V • 1000
where:
HI heat input [kJ/rnrn] or [kJ/in]

I = current [A]
U voltage [V]
v = travel speed [mm/min] or [in/min].
Whenever welding with pulsed power is carried 9ut1 the heat input shall be modified to account for the
applied pulsing parameters, see Equation (4.5) . The modified heat input parameters shall be documented in
the WPS and WPQR.
Recommended practfce - DNV-R.P-8204, Editfon October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 27
Welding of subsea p.r oductio rYsystem ·equipment
copyfi9hl Del Noos~a Varitar; rules and ttndarels Old r Numbat: W2387645
Pro\lfded by S&P Global under lfce,,5e wlih DN\/ Sold to:DERRICK CHAN [317241100001) • AtMRNATH.TAOE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
No reproduc.1ion or nalWorkini;i p armHlea v.ithou1 licenli'3 from S&P Glooal D N \ f " ~esale,2022-10-26 03:!16:02 UTC
I U Peak%+! U 1-Peako/o ) 60
Hl = ( peal£ · peak · ----roo- back· back • 100 · (4.5)
V · 1000
where :
lpeak = peak current [A]

Upeak peak voltage [V]
!back = background current [A]
Uback :::: background voltage [V]
Peak% fraction of the time at peak pulse [%]
4.2.10.S Heat ~nput may also be calcu lated based on the volume of the weld bead size (width x thickness) or
run length as per ASME BPVC IX QW-409.1, band Appendix H, or ISO/TR 18491.
4 2.10.6 When wave-form-controlled power sources are used, the heat input shall be calculated as per ASME
BPVC IX QW 409.1 (c) or ISO/TR 18491.
4 2.10.7 Contributions to the heat input from the use of hot wire are considered negligible, thus hot wire
current and voltage from the hot wire are not consideredwhen calculating the total heat input from the arc.
Guidance note:
The applied welding heat input range should consider pipe diameter, waH thickness andl component geometry, as t he cooling rate
Is a contro lling factor for the resultant matetial properties. f or ca rbon and low-alloy steels, the cooling t ime from 800°c to 500°C
determines the hardness. For duplex stalnless steels, the cooling tlmes have an Impact on ferrite content and grain size in the
temperature ranges from 1200°C to 800°C and may impact the development of intermetal'lic phases from 1000°c to 600"C.
---e-n- d---o-f---g- u-i-d- a-n-c-e- --n-o-t-e---
4.2.10.B For welding of duplex stainless steels with a diameter of more than so mm (2 in), the heat input of
nd
the 2 pass should be limited to 75% of the heat input on the root pass. In addition, the following heat input
ranges are recommended for duplex stainless steel!
0.5 Kj/mm to 2.S kJ/mm (12.7 Kj/mm to 63.5 kJ/in) for 22Cr duplex
0.5 Kj/in to 1.S kJ/mm (12.7 Kj/in to 38.1 kJ/in) for 25Cr duplex
0.2 Kj/mm to 1.5 kJ/mm (5.1 Kj/in to 38.1 kJ/in) for smaU-bore welds in 22Cr duplex and 25Cr duplex.
4.2.10 9 For welding of dissimilar material joints, the heat input shall fulfil the most stringent requirements
for each of the materials involved in the welded joint.
4.2.1 Post-weld heat treatment

4.2.11.1 All post~weld heat treatment (PWHIT) operations shal be in accordance with a procedure
established by the fabricator according to ISO 17663, AWS Dto .10,
4.2.11.2 All PWHT operati.ons shall be verified with attached thermocouples to the thinnest and thickest
sections to be post-weld heat treated.
4.2.11.3 PWHT shall be performed in a furnace when possible. Where furnace PWHT is not feasible due to
physical limitations or conflicts with attached structures being exposed to the PWHT, then local PWHT shall be
performed using electric resistance or inductJon heating.
4.2.11.4 When local PWHT is applied, the whole weld voJume, including thickness and width, shall be kept at
the holding temperature specified.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-B.204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 28
We lding of subsea production system equipment
Copyrighl Del Non;o Ventas n:Jles and slamlaRls Or<JerNumber: W23B7645
Provided byS&P Glob under llcenH v.t1h ONV Said lo:DERRICK CHAN [.'lH2A 1100001)-AMARNATl-t.TAOl;@CIVMEC.<;:-OM.AU.
No reprodu<;lion or ne.tworlw19 permllte(t wlih01Ut license from S&P Global DN\f~~ sa le, :w22- 1 □- 26 OiN6:02 urc
4.2.11.S All equipment used for contra ling, measuring and recording PWHT processes shall be serviced and
calibrated in accordance with a nationally or internationally recogn ized standard.
4 . 2.11. 6 The nominali PWHT temperature shall be m inimum 20°C (o r 36°F) below the tempering
temperature of the base material . If th is cannot be met, a simulat ed PWHT test, using the same soak time
at the temperature to be used on the production part, Including potential repair cycles, shal be conducted to
ensure the base material will meet minimum mechanical properties after PWHT.
4 2 . 1.7 The heating and cooling rates used between 427°C (800°F) and the holding temperature
should comply with the requirements in ASME BPVC VIII, Div. 1, UCS-56d . The use of faster cooling
rates than qualified is not permitted. For low-alloy steels, special cooling conditions or post heating, e.g .
dehydrogenation heat treatment (DHT), may be applied fmmediate.l y after welding is completed.
4.2.11 8 PWHT shall not be performed on duplex stainless steel.
4.2.11.9 For dissimilar material joints, when PWHT Is necessary for one of the materials to be joined, but
unsuitable for the other material, then the welding may be performed by :
using a low-carbon steel pup- piece which ls su itable in both the as-welded and PWHT conditions, that will
be welded and PWHT and on which the closure weld can be performed
applying a buttering that perm its the forgings to be PWHT prior to making the closure weld.
4.2. 11.10 PWHT will at times be required by the applicable standard for st ress-relieving purposes. For
welds in carbon steel only, and for dissimilar material joints, PWHT may be omitted based on an engineering
assessment as outlined by t he design standard. Discussion relating to the requirements and the risks of
omitting PWHT are presented in App .A. PWHT may not be omitted for low-alloy steel welds .
4.3 epairs
4.3.1 General
4.3.1.1 Welding repairs shall be performed accord ing to established repa ir procedures t hat specify, as a
minimum, the method for removing defects and the weld repair and final inspection parameters.
4.3.1.2 Repa ir procedures shall be qualified by the orig inal WPQR or a specific repair WPQR as defined in
[5,5] .
4 .3.2 Remova 1
I of defects
4.3.2 1 Weld defects shall be removed by either grinding, machining or air-arc gouging. Air- arc gouging
sha ll be controlled by a documented procedure Including the variables allowed by AWS CS .3. If air-arc
gouging is used, the last 3 mm (0.125 in) through the root of the weld shall be removed by mechanical
means and the whole excavated area shall be ground to remove any carbon enriched zones . Air-arc gouging
is not permitted on CRA materials .
4.3.2.2 The excavation shall be large enough to ensure complete removal of the defect and its width and
profile shall be suffident to ensure adequate access for NDT after excavation and subsequent repa ir weld ing.
The excavated groove shall be at least 50 mm (2 in) long, measured at defect depth even if the defect itself
is smaller. Defects spaced less than 100 mm (4 in) apart should be repaired as one cont inuous defect.
R~.C,Q.11JTTJ~ng ed ..p1P,ctice - DNV- RP-B204. Edit ion Octo ber 2020, amended Septem ber 2021 Page 29
Weldin g of su bsea production system equ ipme nt
COl)yrf!)hl Del N0111te Vertta, Ntes and ~•ijridards Ord er Number. W23a7645
Sold to:OERRJCK CHAN (3172411 00001) • AMARNATH.TADE@CIVMEC.COMAV,
"'Providedby S&P GfObal un d"r licens!I
° reprodildlOJ' mlh ONV
I or nerworldng pl!fmlU d wllhoul license (ton, S&P GIObal D N\f"~~•~are ,2022-10-26 03:46:0"2 UTC
4.3.3 Weld repair of cladding
4 3.3.1 When complete removal of weld cladding is required, this shalil be carried out such that no
dimensional reduction of the load bearing base material exceeds the minimum design thickness allowed .
4.3.3 2 Clad thickness measurements shall be measured by a suitable method after au material processing
steps (e ..g. machining, defect removal) are complete and prior to repair welding.
4.3.3.3 Repair welding with or without repeated PWHT is qualified by the original WPQR, or shall be qualified
by a separate repair WPQR qualified for the specific repair scenario, see [5.5.2] .
4.3 . . 4 Maximum two cold weld repa.irs (CWR) may be carried out in the same area. After a second
ILJF.;)SUccessful CWR, a root cause ana.lysis shall be performed .. For weld repairs that include PWHT, the number
of repairs is limited by the qualified PWHT.
4:.3.4 Weld repair of buttering and girth welds

4~3.4.1 Repair welding shall be qualified by the original WPQR or a separate repair WPQR qualified for the
specific repair scenario, see [5.. 5.3] . The repair scenarios shall be categorized as follows: , ··
- through-thickness repair of girth welds
- partial-thickness re pair of girth welds
- single-pass cap or root repair of girth welds.
4.3.4.2 Unless the repair welding is qualified by a separate repair WPQR for the overlap of HAZ. on the side
o•f excavation, see Figure 5-9, the excavation for welding repair shaJI be at least 3 mm (0.125 ln) from the
o,riginal fusion lline. Small-welds in austenitic stainless steels and nickel based a.lloys are exempt from this
requirement.
4.3.4.3 Weld repairs without PWHT, or performed before PWHT, may be carried out for a maximum of two
(2) times in the same area unless mu ltiple repairs are specifically qualified.
4.3.4.4 For repair of duplex stainless steels, only one attempt at repair is acceptable in the same area un less
multiple repairs are specifically quailified.
4.3 4.5 Small-bore welds in duplex stainless steels shall not be repair welded . The weld shal l in this case be
cut back to unaffected base meta and re-welded.
4.3 4.6 The preheat temperature for repair welding of car bon and low-alloy steel girth welds should be at
least 50°C (90°F) above the minimum specified preheat temperature used for production of the original weld,
as long as it does not exceed the maximum qualified range for interpass temperature specified in the WPQR.
If a separate repair WPQR is applied, the preheat temperature shall be as qua lified.
4.3.4 7 Repa ir of butt ering before PWHT may be performed per the original WPS. Repair of low-alloy steel
buttering after PWHT shall follow the principles for girth welds. Defects in Ni -alloy buttering after PWHT
shalli be repaired by completely removing the buttering and HAZ back to unaffected base material, and the
buttering' shall be re-welded according to the original WPS. Alternatively, the butter weld thickness may be
reduced as long as the fina l distance from the completed closure we:ld to the fusion line between the LAS
base material and the butter weld is larger than the minimum specified distance, see [4.2 ..3.4] .
4 3.4.8 For dissimilar material joints the repair WPS shall be developed for the specific joint configuration
and fulfil! t he requirements for each of the materials j oined.
Reco mmended pract ice - DNV-RP-B2 04. Edit ion October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 30
Welding of s!Jbsea production system equipment
Copytighl Del Norske Veritas ru/BS an d ,;landards OtdM" Number; W2387645
Pr0Vlded b~ S&P Global unoder cense wllh ONV Sold to,OERRICK Clil\N [317'241100001) - AMARAATH.TAOE@CI\IMEC.COM.AU.
NtJ rapnxlucijcn 111'" Jtetworldng pei:mltled witllcul /fcei,se from S&P Gfobal DN\f'11:~le,2022-1 0-26 03:46.:02 UTC
4.3 .4.9 Weld repairs on materials that have been subjected to PWHT are .limited to the maximum
accumu lated PWHT holding time or the number of PWHT cycles that have been qualified for the base metal
during the original welding procedure qualification .
Guidance note:
Cumu latfve PWHT cycles performed on the we ld may arso be restricted by the simulated PWHT performed in the qualificatJon of the
delivered base material.
---e-n-d-- ~o-f---g-u-1-d-a-n-c-e---n-o- t-e---
4.3.4.10 In case of multiple repairs performed in the same area, a. root cause analysis shall be performed
after the second repair.
4.3.5 Non-destructive testing for weld repairs

4.3.S.1 After excavation and prior to welding, the complete removal of the defect shall be confirmed by
magnetic particle testing {MT) or penetrant testing (PT), as applicable and according to [6.3] .
4.3.S.2 Weld repaired areas, plus minimum 100 mm ( 4 in) on each end of the repair; shall be checked using
NDT according to requirements for the original weld.
Copyrigh1 Del Nr,,r.;.ke Veril~~ !UI~" a:nd ~tandards Order Nu111ber. W2387645
PloYlded by S&P Global uMw llcensu wtlh ONV Sold to:OERRICK CHAN [3172A11Q□001]-AMARNATH.TAIDE@CIVMEC-COM.AU ,
J\lo reJ)foduc'llon or nelWOll\lng pellllllled wllhou.t lfceflH from S&P Global D N\)lo~ ~e,al~.20.22-10·26 01:46:02 UTC
SECT O 5 WELDI G PROCEDUR SPECIFICA IO
5.1 Process and documentation

Welding procedures shall be qualified according to ASME BPVC IX, ISO 15614-1 or ISO 15614-7 as applicable
with the additional requirements given in this recommended practice. Prior to qualification , a preliminary
WPS (pWPS) shall be developed according to [4.1] . Qua lifications shall be performed by the welding
organization carrying out the we lding work and are valid for the sites operating under the same welding
organization and quality system.
A previously qualified welding procedure qualification record (WPQR} may be accepted on a case by case
basis if ag'reed wit h the purchaser. Aspects to be considered during the evaluation should be, but are not
limited to: changes in the fabricator's technica l, quality or operational management, usage frequency or
experience with the use of WPQR. Production testing may be required by the purchaser to verify the va lidity
of the WPQR and the suitability for the intended application, see Sec.2 and [3.8] .
The WPQR shall as a minimum contain the fol.lowing informatlon:
- WPQR summary with identification and revision date and number, welding organization and site,
fabrication or welding standards, all the technical content specified by the applicable standard and this
recommended practice, sketch of the coupon geometry and we!ld preparation dimensions
- records from weld parameters used during qualification shall be included wtth the WPQR. The records
shall detai l the actual preheat and interpass J;emperatures, weld parameters including welding current, arc
voltage, welding travel speed. When applicable, measured oxygen level, specia l cooling conditions, pulse
data, hot wire and wire feed speed, and e resulting heat input values for all weld passes shall be included.
Weld parameter records shall be endorsed as deta.iled in [5.2] , or supplemented with data-logging records
for automatic welding processes, a log of program parameters used
base material ce1 r tificate(s) for the specific heat or batch number used during qualification
welding consumables certificate(s) for the specific heat or batch number used during qualification
record(s) of special cooling conditions if applicable, including information about the method used
PWHT record(s) if applicable, induding as a minimum information about method used and heat treatment
temperature versus time charts
- laboratory test report(s)
- NOT reports.
The documentation shall. be legible. Digital photographs from the macro examination and hardness survey of
sufficient quality sha ll be available.
For all new WPQR, the information listed above is mandatory. Exceptions to we!ld parameter logs,
photographs, macro- examinations and NDT may be accepted for WPQR issued before October 1, 2019.
5 2 Verification of welding procedure qualifica ions

The welding and testing of weld pieces shall be verified by an examiner or examining body. If the examiner
Is a pe.rson within the same welding organization, the examiner shall not be involved in activities that may
conflict with their Independence of judgement and integrity In relation to the verification activity. Qualification
testing at test laboratories accredited per ISO/IEC 17025 does not require witnessing.
5.3 Essential variables and ra1n.ge of approval

Weld procedures shall be qualified according to either ASME BPVC IX, ISO 15614- 1 or ISO 15614-7. ]n
addition to the range of approval or essential variables stated in the qualification standard, the WPS requires
a new qualification if the range of approval or the essential variables in Table 5-1 are exceeded.
For dissimilar material joints, the essential variables relevant to each of the materials In the given weld
operation apply.. Where multiple variables apply to the same weld configuration, the most stringent
requirement applies .
Recommended practrce - DNV-RP-B204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 32
~
.,.. •I •~I , •• • ~• • • .._ "" -
Welding of subsea pr-oductlon syste m equipment

C0pynghl Oel Nol'$ke Verltas rutes and slandartls OidE>INwnber: W2387645
Pto1tided by S&P G lobal ut1d.,,.- llcaA~B wtlti DNV Sold fO.:OERRI CK CHAN [31724110000 l } - AMARNAiH.TADE@CIVMEC.COMAU,
No, mpraduclion. GI MlWOlkmg ff8 tfnllled \ooilhallt JiCBfl BB fiom S &P Global D N ~e,2022-10.26 03:46:02 UTC
for qual.ification of repair welding procedures, the essential variables and range of approval in Table 5-2
appl:y, in addition to those in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1 Additional essential variables and range of approval for procedure qualification per
ASME BPVC IX, ISO 15614-1, level 1 and. 2 and ISO 15614-7
Girth
Girth
Essential variables Description Cladding Buttering welds
welds CRA
CS/LAS
Weldfng processes Any change between manual, semi-automatic, X X X X

mechanized and automatic welding.
Welding process wire Any change between single wire to multi wire X X X X
system system and vice versa.
1
Welding equipment J Any change in make, type and model for X X X X
automatic and mechanized welding.
I
Ba,se material - supply Achange In the supply condition: X X X

condition
- chang;e from TMCP to QT or normalized
condition or vice versa,
-- - for materials with SMYS above 450 MPa ( 65
ksi), forgings qualify pipe but not vice versa
- long seam welded pipe qualifies seamless
pipe but not vice versa.
.-
Welding position/ Achange from upward to downward weldlng, or X X X X
progression vice versa, in the progression specified for any
pass of vertical weld.
Base material - For carbon steels, an increase of more X X X

chemical composition than 0.03 for CE (IIW) or 0.02 for Pcm, as
applicable, over that used during welding
qualiflcatlon, see [4.2.S]! .
For LAS, an increase of carbon content of more I
than 0.O2°/o over that used during weldlng

qualification.
I
Base material - UNS A change in UNS number for 25Cr duplex X X

number 2> stainless steel base materials.
Groove configuration I
For welds wtth groove angle of 20° or less: X X
any reduction of groove angle from that used
during welding qualification.
1 I
Single pass/multi pass A change between multi pass and single pass X X
or vlce versa.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-B204. Edition October 2.020, amended September 2.021 Page 33
Welding of subsea production system equlprnent
CQpylighl Del Nom~a Valitas ru fes am:I standards Order tiumbor: W23El7645
Provlclod try S&P Global under license w\'111 ONV $olcl w;0ERRICK OHAN [3H24 11000Cl1I-AMAANATH.TA06@01V ,IEC.COM.AU,
tllQ reprocluc:llcn Qrnetwllrldng pem,ltled wllhoul jlcen:.eirorn S&P Global DN\f"~S"sale,20,22-10-26 03:46:02 UTC
Girth
Girth
I
welds CRA
CS/LAS
Wall t hickness 1
For 25Cr duplex with nominal thickness :S 8 X
! mm (0.3 1 in), excluding small-bore welds: any
1
reduction in nominal wall thickness used in

welding q ualifi cation.
For duplex stain less steels wi th nominal
diameter~ l3 mm (0 .5 in): any change. rn
nomina.f wall thickness .
For small-bore welds in duplex stainless steels
with nomi na l diameter> 13 mm (0.5 In) : any
1
' chang e in thickness exceeding the rang e of

T-2T.
Pipe/tu be diameter For duplex stai nless steels with nominal X

diameter :5 13 mm (0 •.5 in) : any change In
nominal diameter.
Consumables Change in brand and trade name for 111/ x3 X X X

SMAW, 12/SAW, 131/GMAW, 136/ FCAW, 138/ I
GMAW. I
i
Penetration enhancing For autogenous GTAW/1 4 2: X

flux
- addltion or deletion of penetrat ion
enhancing flux
- any change in brand or trade name of
penetratJon enhancing fi ux.
Electrode diameter Electrode diameter for 111/S MAW. I
I
X X
I Wire diameter A chan ge in wire diameter. X X
• Wire diameter For duplex stainless steels: a change in wire X

nd
I
diameter for root and 2 passes.
Purging gas - nitrogen Any reduction in nitrogen in purg ing gas X

content composition.
Oxygen in the back For du plex stainless steels: when oxygen I
I
X
purg ing content > 100 ppm : any increase from t hat I
used during welding of the test coupon until

the 8 mm (0.31 in) lfgament is completed. I
Pulse frequency range Any change in pulse frequency or pulse X X X X

in pulsed wel ding or duration .
hot wire heating
Hot or cold wire A cha_nge from hot to cold wire 141/GTAW or X X X X

vice vers a.
Heat input per ISO Any change exceeding the heat input range X 4) X X
15614-1 level 2 or -7 used during welding qualification, or ± 2 5°/o
of the average heat input, whichever range is
greater.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP- B204. Edition October 2020, amended Sept ember 2021 Pa ge 34
Wel ding of subsea production system equipment
Capylighl Del Norske•Ventas RIIBli i!OO standards Order NuJ11ber: W2367645
F',o,, ded by S&P Glollal ur>der llten$e wlth Ot-N Sold 10:0ERRJCK CHAN [$172~1100001J • AMAANATH, TAO:E@CIVMEC,OOMAU,
No reproducliari Qfnelworklng pelfllilled ""1Jw,M !lc:en:;11 from S&fl Gtob~I D N \fo~ ~e,ale,2022-10·26 03146:02 IJTC
Girth
Girth
welds CRA
CS/LAS
Heat in put for Any change exceeding the heat input range IX
qualification per ISO used during weld ing qualification, or ±15% of
15614-1 level 2 average heat Input, whichever ra nge is greater.
, Heat input per SO ! for small-bore welds In: X

15614~1 level 2 - duplex stai nless steel:
any change exceeding the heat input used
In the qualification ::1:15%
- non-duplex CRAs:
any change exceeding the heat in put used
in the qualification ±25%.
Heat input per ASME Any change exceeding the heat input range X 4)
BPVC IX used during welding qualification, or + 10%

and -25% of the average heat input, whichever
range is greater. I
Heat input per ASME For buttering, girth welds and small-bore welds X X X
BPVC iX in:
- CS/LAS and non~duplex CRAs: I
any ch ange. exceeding the range between

min. he.at input -25% and max. heat input
- duplex sta in.less steel :
any change exceeding the ran9e between ;.
min. heat In put - 15% and max . heat input.
Preheat temperature Any reduction f rom t he temperatu re used X X X X

during welding qualifkation .
Preheat tempera tu re . When welding all carbon stee.l without PWHT, X

for cap passes any reduction from the interpass/preheat
tempera ture at start of weld ing cap passes
if this was intentionallly applied during
qua lification .
I nterpass t emperature Any increase from the t empera t ure used du ring X X X X
welding qualification.
I
Accelerate d cooling Addition or deletion of accelerated cooling X X X

xs)
I
when the tempetatu re of t he weld ls above
40 0°C (750°F) .
PWHT holding Any change exceeding ±14°C (25°F) of the X X X

temperature 5) nominal holding temperature.
PWHT holding t ime Any decrease, or any increase above +20% or X X X

1 hour per cycle - whichever is less.
PWHT cooling rate Any increase from cooling rate used during X X X
wel ding qualification.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-6204. Edit ion October 2020, amended September 202 1 Page 35
Weldfng of subsea production system equipment
Copynghi IDet Norske Verll11s rute, and ,lfflldartfs Order Number, W2387645
Provided by Si!IP Globail unda lii::ense With O.NV Sold !o:OE:RRICK CHAN (3172411 00001] • AMiblRNATI-1.TAOE:@_CtVME.C.COM.AU,
r-4o roproducllon. Of net~ p1mnltled wflhout llcell$6 from S&P Globlll D N \ f o ~esele,2022,10,2&03:44l:02 UTC
Girth
Girth
Essential variables Descrlp.t ion Cladding Buttering welds
welds CRA
CS/LAS
1) Equivalent or lmpr-0ved equipment from same manufacturer may be acceptable provided it Is compatible with the
programme. In such cases a verification weld, subjected to full scope of NDT and cross-section macro examination,
shall be performed to verify the equipment.
2) Change from UNS S32760 to UNS S32750 or vice versa does not require new qua!llfication.
3) Not applicable for 131/GMAW and 138/GMAW of non-load bearing cladding.
4) The range for the first and second layer is determined by the first and second layer, respectiveJy. The range for the
subsequent layers shall be determined by the second or subsequent layer.
5) The rate of cooling bello w 400°C (750°F) is not restricted and Is not required to be qualified .
6) Changing of PWHT method is not an essential variable, but if the method for PWHT is changed the capability of the
new system shall be demonstrated.
Guidance note:
If a si.ngle WPQR rs quallfied fo r five (5) hours PWHT holding time, the qualified range ls S hours - 6 hours. I f two WPQRs are
quaUfied, i.e. havi11g the same essential variables other than PWHT holding time, and the rnh1 lrnum PWHT time is five (5) hours
and the maxlmum PWHT time Is 20 hours, the qualified range. Is 5 hours - 24 hours. A cycle is defined as the mJnlmum holding
t ime ln the WPQR.
Table 5-2 Additional essential variables, specific to weld repairs
Girth
Girth
welds DSS
CS/LAS
I
CWR - remaining I Any decrease from the minimum remaining X

thickness 1
cladding thickness used In a cold weld r epair
qualiflcation, see [5.S.2] .
Remaining rigament If the remaining ligament Is less than 6 mm X X

(0.2.5 in), any decrease in the remaining
ligament used in a partial th[ckness repair
qua,lification.
Multiple repairs in the Any increase in the number of quatifiied weld X X 1) X X

same area repairs, see [4.3.4]1.
1) LAS buttering follows the principles of LAS girth welds .
5.4 Procedure qualification testing requirements
5.4 1 Genera l
5.4 1. Mechanical testing sha.11 be performed according to the applicable standard, ASME BPVC IX, ISO
15614-1 or ISO 15614-7, with the additional requirements described in the subsections referenced in Table
5-3 .
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-8204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 36
Weld ing of subsea productlon system equipment
Copyright Oet Norske Veritas rule• and 5lsndanla Older Numt,er; W2387645
Provided by S&P Gaobllll undnr llceru,e wllh ON\/ Sold to:DERRICK CHAN (317241100001] • AMAANATH.TADE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
No Fepro<luctlon or networking permlUed wl-lhoul llcen.:re from S&P Global D N\f«'Y('~esale,2"022-10-26 00:46:02 UTC
Table 5-3 Testing of werd coupons for welding procedure qualification
Girth welds
Test method Cladding Buttering Girth welds DSS Small-bore welds
CS/LAS
Tensile testing [5.4.3] (5.4.4] I [5.4.5] [5.4.SJ [S.4.5]

Impact testing [5.4.6] [5.4. 7] [5.4.7] I [5.4.7] [S.4.7]
1
Shear testing > [5.4.8] - - - -
Bend testing I [S.4.9J [5.4.9] [5.4.9] (5.4.9] I [5.4.9]
Macroscopic [5.4.10] [5.4.10] [5.4.10] [5.4.10] [S.4 ..10]
examination
Hardness testing I [5.4.11] [5.4.11] [5.4.11] [S.4.11] [S.4.12]

Metallographlc - - - [5.4.13] [5.4.13]
examination and
ferrite balance
Weld metal [5.4.14] - - ~

-
chemistry
I
,_
Corrosion testing [5.4.15] [5.4.15] [5.4.16] [5.4.16]
Non-destructive I [5.4. 17] [S.4.17] [5.4.17] [5.4.17] [5.4.17]
testing .. •.
,
1) Applies when the cladding is designed for taking shear loading over the fusion line.
5 4.1.2 For qualification of a WPS for dissimilar material joints, a test coupon containing the different
materials shall be welded and tested according to the relevant requirements for each material. Where
multiple testing requirements are specified for the same part of the weld joint, such as for the weld metal,
the least stringent testing requirement applies.
5.4. . 3 Qualification testing of repair welds shall be qualified as described for the original qualification, or as
described in [5.51, as applicable.
S.4.1.4 In addition to the testing referenc,ed in Table 5-3, the purchaser may request to perform fracture
mechanical testing, see Sec.2. An informative guideline on fracture mechanical testing is given in App.C.
5.4.2 Retesting
5.4.2.1 If any of the tests in Tab:le 5-3 fails to meet the specified requirements, then retesting may be
performed as described in ISO 15614-1, ISO 15614-7 ,o r ASME BPVC IX, as applicable.
5.4 3 Tensi le testing for dadding

5.4.3.1 When PWHT is included, tensile testing of the base material shall be performed as per the orig inal 1
requirements for the base material.
5.4.3.2 When the weld overlay strength is utilized in the design, all weld metal tensile testing shall be
performed. Additional layers may be required to produce the tensUe specimen. The acceptance criteria shall
comply with the minimum base material requirements or the requirements specified by the design in case of
an undermatching weld metal.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-6204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page .37
CopYflghl Del f>llomke Verila~ rule:s and standards Order !',lumber: W23B764S
Pnwld~CI by S&P Global uMe,r icenH with DNV SOid !tt:OERRtCK CHAN [317241100□0 1] -AMARNAn-t.TAOE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
Ne> repl'0d~ lon or networllmg permUed v.{1hou1 Ucense from S&P Glob-al D:N \fo~sesala,2022•1 D-26 03:46;02 UTC
5 .4 4 Tensile testing for buttering
5.4.4.1 Cross-weld and all weld met al tensile (AWMT) t esting shall be performed according: to the applicable
qualification standard .. The all weld tensile test shall determine the tensile properties of the buttering.
5.4.4.2 In the case of multiple process welding qualifications, cross-weld tensile testing shall be carried out
using the full thickness of the buttering, by single or multiple specimens. The tensile strength and location of
the failure shall be recorded.
5.4.4.3 Standard AWMT test specimens are preferred but transverse AWMT specimens may also be used .
The test specimens shall be positioned so that only the weld metal is sampled. The yield strength, ultimate
tensile strength, elongation and reduction of area shall' be recorded .
. 4 4. The yield strength and ultimate strength for AWMT, and the ultimate tensile strength for cross- weld
tensile tests, shall be at least equal to the specified material tensile properties used in the design .
5.4.4.5 Transverse all weld metal tensile specimens, if applied, should have a geometry as ind icated In
Figure 5-1. If the weld metal portion of the specimen is instrumented with strain gauges, three strain gauges
are recommended around the circumference . The width of the weld metal should be minimum 6 mm (0.25
in) . When testing thin sections, it is recommended that the position ing of the test specimen is validated by
polishing and etching to ensure that the reduced section of the specimen conta ins 100% weld metal . The
possible yield plateau may be difficult to discover using thiS specimen type and the tensile stress~strain curve
is typically 5% hlgher compared with results using traditional round specimens. Hence, if this specimen is
used as the input for design calculations or for demonstrating weld meta'I strength, the engineering stress
shall be lowered by 5%.
Typ. 4-6mm Min . 6mm
06-7.Smm
Figu,r e 5-1 Transverse all weld metal tensile test specimen for determining stress/strain curves in
weld metals in the transverse direction, here :p osition.e d to test buttering weld metal
5.4.5 Tensile testing for girth welds and small-bore welds

5.4.5.1 Cross-weld tensile testing shall be performed according to the applicable qualification standard.
Cross-weld tensile tests should fail in the base material and the tensile strength shall as a minimum meet the
specified tensile properties for the base material.
Recommended practi ce - DNV-RP-B204. Edit ion October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 38
C~yrtght Det Norske Venlas rules and Sl nd tds Order r-tumllil!lr: W23!17645
Provl<lecl t>y S&P Global umler lfcenss wllh OIW Sctd lt>:OEM1CK CHAN [3172411000011• AMARNAllUADE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
No NIPl'OdlilCIIM ar •n etwoflling permllfad INl1boul c;ense Imm S&P G1oM I DN\fo~~~~~l\l.2m-10-26 ll3;,46:D2 UTC
5.4.5.2 In the case of multiple process welding qualifications, cross-weld tensile testing shall be carried
out using the full thickness of the welded joint to cover the full thickness, and either single or several test
specimens shall be used.
5.4.5 3 If the design shall meet ASME B31.3 Chapter IX, the yield strength of the cross weld tensile shal'I
meet the SMYS of the design.
Guidance note:
If the yield strength is measured on the cross weld tensile specimen, a small extensometer should be applied to sample the local
yield strength in the weld.
--e-n-d---o-f---g-u-1-d-a-n-c-e---n -o-t-e,- --
5.4.6 Impact testing for cladding

5.4.6. When PWHT is included, Impact testing of the base material shall be performed as per the original
requirements for the base material.
S.4.6.2 The test temperature and acceptance criteria shall comply with the minimum design requirements.
5.4.6.3 When the cladding is considered by design as a load-bearing weld overlay, Charpy V notch (CVN) ·
impact testing of the weld metal Is required. WM CVN specimens shall be fully contained in the weld
metal. When the load path goes through the fusion zone, and when impact properties of the fusion zone
are required by design, one set of three CVN test specimens shall be performed in the fusion line. The
alignment of the notch shall be within 10 degrees of the fusion line. To fulfill this requirement a square
pocket configuration may be used, as shown in Figure 5-2. Use of sub-size specimens are acceptable. The
acceptance criteria in [5.4. 7) shall apply. ·
Fusion line
\
Cladding
"'~
II
""';~
J
- -
""i~ I ~
HAZ
Base material
Figure 5-2 Sketch of Charpy V-notch test specimen location for load-bear.i ng cladding, with the
notch located in the fusion line
5.4. 7 Impact testing for buttering and girth welds

5.4 7 .1 Charpy V-notch impact testing shall be performed for thicknesses equal to or greater than 6 mm
(0.25 in), according to the applicable qualification standard.
: Recommended practice - DNV-RP-8204. Edition October 2020 1 amended September 2021 Page 39
-, We lding of subsea production system equipment
Copyright Del Nopu Verllas nJI s and s1a.ndartfg Order Number. W2367645
Provided by S&F' (31obe under lroense with DJ\IV Sold lo:DERRICK CHAN [311241100001) • AMARNATH.TADE@CIVMEC.COMAU,
No reproduc11oo cir networl<lng permlUed without license from S&P Global D N\fo~siesale,2022-10-28 OO:A6;02 UTC
i
.4.7 2 Charpy V-notch Impact testing shall be performed on the weld metal (WM), the fusion line (FL) and
2 mm (0.08 in) from fusion line (FL+2). One set of three (3) impact test specimens shaU be taken in each
of the positions WM, FL, and FL+2 and sampled at maximum 2 mm (0.08 in) from the external surface.
Sampling at shorter distances may be used if necessary due to material dimensions. The notch shall be
oriented perpendicular to the surface and the notch in the FL specimen shall sample 50% weld meta,I and
50% HAZ. An additional test position of FL+S position shall be included in the test sco,pe for weld processes
with heat input equal: to or exceeding 2.5 kJ/mm (63.5 KJ/in). Positions of impact test specimens are shown
in Figure 5-3 . Testing positions for qualification testing of a partial-thickness repair, see [5.5] , are shown in
Figure 5-4.
5.4.7.3 For wall thickness > 20 mm (0.80 in), or when a different welding process is used for the root area
and its total thickness excluding root reinforcement is over 6 mm (0.25 in), an additional Impact test shall
be performed in each of the positim1s WM, FL and FL+2 in the weld root area. Impact testing of FL and FL+2
shall exclude the CRA clad material.
5.4.7.4 Sub-size specimens are onry acceptable where full-size specimens cannot be extracted. Impact
energy reduction factors for sub-size specimens are 5/6 for 7.5 mm x 10 mm specimens and 2/3 for 5 mm x
10 mm specimens. Other sizes of sub-size specimens are not permitted.
5.4 7 5 In welds that join two different base materials, both sides of the weld shall be tested. The weld
metal shall in such case fulfil the less stringent of the requirements.
WM FL
- - - - _I_ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
max.2mm
I
Figure 5-3 CVN test positions for thickness T > 20 mm (0.80 in), here with the testing position in
FL+ 5 included
Re.commended practice - DNV-RP-8204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 40
Weldrng of subsea production systero .~.gu)pfl)e('!t _ .
Copydgtn Oei.Nol'liko Verl1 s rules and standard'~ Ord'l!f Number: W2367645
Provided by S&P Gl!>bal u nder l icense with DNV SDl<i to:DERRICK CHAN [a1 7241 1 00□01j •AMARNATH..TADE@CIVMEC.COMAU,
No tepmductlon or ns1wont1n11 permlllt!d Wllh011I ltcansa, ~m s&P G1obal ID N\fD
~S: sa ,.2022-10-26 03:46:02 'IJTC
max.2mm
figure 5-4 Exa m ple of CVN test posit ions for a partial-thickness repair procedure requiring
qua.lification testing, here with the testing position in FL+5 included
5.4. 7 .6 For carbon and low-alloy steels, the impact test temperature shal' be at minimum design
temperature (MDT) or 0°C (32°F), whichever is the lower.
5.4. 7 7 For duplex stainless steels, the impact test temperature shall be at minimum design temperature
(MDT) or -46°C (-50°F), whichever is the lower.
5 .4.7.8 The Charpy V-notch absorbed energy shall comply with the minimum values in Table 5-4.
Guidance note::
The minimum design temperature shou.ld correspond to one of the temperature classes specified in API Spee 6A or ISO 10423, e.g.
U (-18°C/0°F), P (-29°C/~20°F), or L (-46°C/-S0°F). The MDT should be a.g reed with the purchaser, see [2,1].
---e-n-d---o~f---g ·u-i-d • a-n·c-e---n-o-t-e---
Table 5-4 Mii nimum Charpy V-notch absorbed energy values
Specified minimum
Minimum average value Minimum single value
yield strength (SMYS)
Carbon and low-alloy steel with SMYS 36 J (26 ft-lb) 27 J (20 ft-lb)
< 415 MPa {65 ksi)
I
i Carbon and low-ailoy steel with 415 40 J {30 ft~lb) 30 J (22 ft-lb)
MPa (65 ksi) :s; SMYS :s; 517 MPa
(75ksi)
Carbon and low-alloy steel with 517 45 J (33ft-lb) 33 J (24 ft-lb)

MPa (7 5 ksi) < SMYS 5 586 MPa (85
ks1)1l 2 >
3
22Cr and 25Cr duplex ) 35 J (26 ft-lb) 27 J (20 ft-lb)
1) Charpy V-notch va lues for SMYS > 586 MPa (85ksi) shall be agreed wfth the purchaser.
2) If required by purchaser, see [2 .1], for girth welds in riser systems with SMYS > 517 MPa (75 ksi), the min. average
value shall be 50 J (37 ft-lb) and min. single value shall be 38 J (28 ft-lb).
3) The test temperature and absorbed energy values correspond to the impact testing requirements of ISO 17781 QL
II.
CDjJyrighl Del Non;ks Vertla& ru1cs and ndallb Ortlar Number. W2367645
Prol'lded by S&P Glob11J umler Ileen~ with DNV Sold 10:DERRICK CIW-l [317241100001] ·AMARNATIUADE@CIVMEC,COM.AU,
No, repn;,di.i~Oil or nli!'.1WOO<ing parml lad Withool llainr;a from S&P Globi31 DN\fo~~•$ale,2022. 10-2& 03:46:02 urc
5 .4.8 Shear testing
S . . 8.1 When a cladding ls designed to take a shear loadfng over the fusion line between the cfadding and
substrate, the performance of the interface in shear shall be assessed . Whether testing of the interface shall
be carried out, and the test setup, shall be agreed with the purchaser, see [2.1] and (2.2] .
Guidance n.o t.e :
ASTM A265 offers a scheme for testing shear loading ln weld overlay. Accepta nce criteria for testing needs to be determined by
design.
---e-n-d---o-f-- -g- u-1 -d-a- n-c-e---n-o -t-e---
5.4.9 Bend testing

5.4.9.1 Bend testing shall be pe1rfor med with the method and acceptance cr iteria as per the applicable
qualification standard.
5.4.9.2 When qualifying a girth weld that includes Ni-based fiil ler meta, the wrapwaround method should be
used.
5.4 10 Macroscoprc examination

5.4.10 1 A macroscopic examination shall be performed with a magnification between 3x and Sx. The weld
shall as a m inimum comply with the acceptance criteria given in Table 6-4.
5.4 10 2 For small-bore welds, minimum one sample shall be taken for macroscopic examination. The
cross-section shall fulfil the NDT acceptance criteria in Table 6-13 .
S 4.10.3 For previously qualified WPQRs, macroscopic examination performed to alternative specifications
are subject to acceptance by the purchaser.
: 5.4.11 Hardness testing

- 5.4 11 1 A hardness survey shall be performed using the Vickers hardness method, HV10 or HVS, per ASTM
E92 or ISO 6507-1. The test locations are shown for cladding in Figure 5-5, for girth welds in Figure 5-6 and
for buttering in Fi.g ure 5-7. HAZ hardness indentations shall be entirely within the heat-affected zone and
located as close as possible to, but the centre point shaH be no more than 1.0 mm (0.04 in) from the fusion
line. A photo-macrograph with magnification between 3x and Sx and with visible hardness indentations and a
scale shal I be included.
5 .4 11.2 Specimens for hardness testing should be taken at the lowest heat input position.
5 4.11.3 For girth welds in welded pipes, one additional hardness survey shall be performed at the
interse.c tion between the long seam weld and t he girth weld.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-B.204 . Edition October 2.020, amended September 2021 Page 42
Weloing of su bsea production system equipment
Copyllghl !lei Norske VonLas rufes ancf standards Order Number: W2387645
Prmrided b~ S&P Global undar Aoefll!e wUh DNV Sold IXJ:OERR;ICK CHAN [31 7:aA 11000011 - AMARNATI-l.TAOE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
,No teprod uclicm or networl<f"9 pennltted withom llcei:i,e from S&P Global D Nv1o~ esale.2022-10-2il' 03:4S:02 lJTG
♦ ♦ ♦ 2ndlayer
♦ ♦ ♦ 1st layer
♦
t
max. 1 mm
• • TYP.13mm base material
• • •-·
Figure 5-5 Vickers hardness test ,l ocations in cladding
1-2mm
1. 2mm
1-2mm .~ ..•. . .. . ....... t .. . . . .. •· . . .. . . ... . .
. . . . *.... •.... .... .... .. .. .. .. .. ..
Figure 5-6 Vickers hardness test locations in girth welds. Hardness testing positions are
illustrated for girth welds between materials with and without internal cladding.
1•2mm
- - - -• - - - - - - ♦ - ... ➔
TYP. 1fn1_!! -- ♦
base material prolongatlon piece

_112_ - ♦ -- -♦
Figure 5-7 Vickers hardness test locations in buttering, shown on a test c-0upon made with a
completed closure weld as an example
5.4.11 4 Hardness testing for the specific qualification of a partial-thickness weld repair shall be performed
with test locations as shown in Figure 5-8 .
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-8204. Edftion October 2020r amended -September 2021 Pa ge 43

Copyrlghl o~, Norsk V 1l1$ IUCS and Slandards Order Number: W2387645
Provided by S&P Global under Jicell$a with ONV Sold to:OERRICK CHAN [31724 1100001 ] - AMARNATH.TAOE@CIVME.C.COM.AU,
No repr:oducfion or networking pecrmltled wilhool ricense from S&P Global D N\J'o~ esale,-2022.-10-.25 03:46:!J2 UTC
.·c ·. -
·,- ..
TYP. 1 mm
Figure 5-8 Vickers hardness test !l ocations for partial-thickness repairs in girth welds
S.4.11 5 All welds exposed to cathodic protection shall have a maximum hardness of 350 HV.
5.4.11.6 we:lds in 22Cr and 25Cr duplex sha I have a maximum hardness of 320 HV and 350 HV,
respectively.
5.4.11.7 For sour service, the hardness of the HAZ, base material and weld deposit shall comply with the
requirements in respective parts of NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.
S.4.11.8 Where the technique and criteria for Rockwell - C hardness are used according to NACE MR0175/
ISO ·1s1s6·or are required by the appUcabJe design standard, then both Vicke.rs hardness and Rockwell~C
hardness results shal be reported in the WPQR .
5.4.11.9 In fully clad systems, relaxation to the sour service requirements for HAZ and base materials may
be agreed with the purchaser lf it can be demonstrated and documented that cladding integrity is maintained
over the design life, see [2 ..1] .
5.4.12 Hardness testing of small-bore welds

5.4.12.1 For small-bore welds, hardness testing shal. be carried out in accordance with NACE MR0l 75/1SO
15156-3. However, if hardness testing is not required in NACE MR0 l 75/1SO 15156-3 for the specific case, it
is not required in th is recommended practice.
5.4.13 Metallographic examination and ferrite balance of duplex stainless

steels
5.4.13.1 Welding qualification testing of duplex stainless steels shall include a microstructural examination
for presence of intermetaHic phases and non-metallic precipitates in accordance with ISO 17781.
5.4.13.2 For small-bore welds in duplex stainless steels, minimum one cross-section shall be taken in the
weld ter mination for metallograph ic examination . The ferrite content shall be tested in the unreheated weld
cap, as required by NACE MR0175/ISO 15156- 3.
S.4.13.3 The acceptance criteria are defined in ISO 17781. For the purpose and intent of this recommended
practice, these criteria are considered to satisfy the requirements of NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-3.
Reco mmen ded practice - DNV-RP-B204. Edit ion Octob er 2020, amend ed September 2021 Page 44
Welding of subsea prod uction system equipment
Qipyrighl Oa t Norsk,a Verna• rules and slendarns Ord!!r N"rn ber. W238764·S.
Provided by S&F' Glotl<II under lrcense wllh ONV Sold lo:OEAAtCK CHAIN (31724110□ 001 ] • AMARNATtl.T ADE@Ot\lMEC.COMAU,
No re~duction or networking permlUed wllhoul Ucense from S&P Global D NV'o~~e= .2022-10-2603:443:02 UTC
5.4.14 Weld metal chemistry of cladding
5.4.14.1 Chemical analysis shall be performed at 3 mm (0.125 in) or !less from the original base metal
surface. The iron content shall not exceed 10%, unless maximum 5% is spedficaUy required by the
purchaser, see [2.1] .
5.4.14.2 In cases where the component is subjected to erosion and where the minimum thickness at the
end of service life is ;less than 3 mm (0.125 in), chemlcal analysis at a, smaHer distance from the original base
metal surface may be. required by the purchaser, see [2.1] .
5.4.15 Corrosion testing of cladding and Ni-based buttering

5.4.1S.l Corrosion testing according to ASTM G28, method A, and acceptance criteria may be specified by
the purchaser for Ni-based cladding and buttering quaUfied for severe service conditions, i.e. SSC region 3 as
per NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-2, see [2.1] .
5.4.16 Corrosion testing of duplex stainless steel

5.4.16.1 A corrosion test shan be completed in accordance wlth ASTM G4S, method A, on welds in duplex
stainless steel. The testing arid acceptance criteria shall be according to ISO 17781.
5.4.16.2 Corrosion testing of sma I-bore welds in duplex stainless steels and 6Mo shal.l be performed on a
sectioned half-tube specimen including the weld termination as described in ISO 17781, with the following
amendment: welds in stainless steels of type 6Mo shall be tested at 40°C (104°F).
1
S..4 16.3 The test temperature shall be determined by the material with the 1owest pitting resistance 1
equivalent number (PREN).

Guidance note:
25Cr duplex is mainly use.d in the lndustry for Its strength properties, not its corrosion resistance properties, th us the testing
temperature Tn ISO 17781 is considered sufficient. !f 25Cr duplex is used for corrosion resistance purposes, it is recommended to
Increase the testing temperature for 25Cr duplex to 40°C.
---e-n-d---o·f---g-u-i-d-a,- n-c- e---n-o-t-e---
5.4.17 Non-destructive testing

5.4.17.1 For qualification of manual and semiautomatic welding procedures, NOT shal!I be performed as
described in Sec.6 1 and shall as a minimum ensure that the test coupon has a sufficient defect-free weld
length to allow for the required testing described in Table 5-3, unless a more stringent criteria are defined by
the qualification standard. NDT of weld preparations are not required for welding qualification .
. 4.17.2 For qualification of mechanized and automatic welding procedures, the scape, technique of testing
and acceptance criteria shall be a:s described in Sec.6.
5.4 17.3 For previously qualified WPQRs, NDT performed to alternative specifications are subject to
accepta nee by the purchaser.
Recommended practke - DNV-RP-B204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 45
WeldJng of subsea production system equipment
Copyr,1;111 Del N0r.:ke Veritas Illies imd slendal1ia Order Number: W2387645
Prolllded by S&:P Global und er llcense Willl 0NV SDld to:DERRIC~ CHAN (31724 1 1 000 □ 1] - AMARNATH .TAOE@CIVMEC ,GOM.AU.
No reprcd11cllan or networking p rmlllecl wllhout llc:ernie lrom S&F' Global D N \ f o ~ •s ala.2022-10-26 03:46:<12 UTC
5.5 Qualification of repair procedures
5.5 1 General
s.s.1.1 Whenever repair of a defect requires weld ing outside the qualified parameters of the original
procedure, a separate repair WPQR shaU be made. The repair WPQR shaU satisfy all the testing requirements
for the original weld with the additional essential variables in Table 5-2 and the additional requirements in
[5.5 .2] or [5.5.3] , as applicable.
5.5 2 Repair of cladding

5.5.2.1 For weld repairs without PWHT on base materials that originally required PWHT, i.e. cold weld repairs
(CWR), the minimum remaining clad thickness shall be qualified, in addition to the qualification requirements
for the or iginal claddi ng .
5 5.2 2 The minimum remaining dad thickness is the measured distance from the fusion line to the exterior
surface. The minimum permitted remaining clad thickness for co~ ld weld repairs (CWR) is 1.5 mm (0.063 in).
If the remaining clad thickness is less than LS mm (0.063 in), repair shall be followed by PWHT.
5.5.2.3 Qualification testing for specific repair WPQR shall be performed as for the original weld procedure
qualification, see [5.4] .
;· 5.5 3 Repair of girth welds

5.5.3 l Repair welding shall be qualifi ed by the original WPQR or a separate repair WPQR qualified for the
specific repair scenario, dependent on whether the essential variables are complied with and on the overlap
of HAZ from the repa ir. Welds in austenitic materials is qualified by t he original WPQR.
5.5.3.2 If the orig'inal base metal HAZ is not affected by the repair welding or Is completefy removed, then
the repair procedure is qualified by the orig!nal WPQR. Otherwise the repair welding shall be specifically
qualified as follows:
a) through-thickness repair
b) partial-thickness repair
c) single-pass cap or root repair.
When performing a repa ir welding qualification, the repair weld fusion line shall be located with in 3 mm
(0.125 in) of the original fusion line.
5,5.3.3 Examples of repai rs conditions are shown in Figure 5-9 . For through-th ickness and partial-t hickness
repairs, qualification testing shall be performed as for the original werd. However, the mechanical tests shall
include areas representing new HAZ on the weld metal and new HAZ on the original HAZ.
5.5.3 4 Partia -thickness repairs where the repair and originaJ HAZs only overlap at the bottom of the
excavation and where the min imum rema ining ligament is equal to or exceeds 6 mm (0.25 in) may be
qual:ified by the original WPQR, see Figure 5-9 a) and b). In situations where the HAZ overlaps the original
HAZ on the side of the excavation, see Figure 5-9 c), or when the remaining ligament is less than 6 mm
(0.25 in), a separate repa ir WPS shaU be specifically qualified. The minimum remaining ligament shall in such
case be an essential variable. ·
5 5.3.S Single-pass repairs to the cap and root regions may be qualified through supplementary testing of
the weld metal and new HAZ. The supplementary testing shall as minimum include the testing specified in
Table 5- 5. Repair of the root from the root side, as shown in Figure 5-9 d), may be qualified by the original
Recommended pra ct ice - DNV-RP-8204. Edition Octo ber 2020, ame nde d Septe mber 2021 Page 46
We lding of subsea producti on system equipment
Cos,yrl!jhl Dai Nan;bl, Varitas rule, and sta:ndard's OrtlerNumber. W2367845
Provl<lecl by S&P Giebel under license wlfh Ot-N SOid lo:DERRICK CHAN [J 172~ 11ooooi 1- A.MARNATH_TADE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
No repmduciiw, or networklng p~mlili~ 'M1JIQu1 license from S&P Global DN\fo~S8sate,2O22-10-28 03:<18;02 t.rrc
WPQR provided the repair contains at least two layers and the partia.1-thickness repair requirements are
fulfilled.
Table 5-5 Supplementary qualification testing for single-pass root and cap repair
Test method Girth welds in CS/LAS Girth welds in DSS
Vrsua l' testing [6.2) [6.2]

Surface testing [6.3) [6.3]
Hardness testing [5.4.11] -

Macroscopic examination [5.4 . 10] -
1
Metallograph ic examination and ferrite balance - [5.4.13]
~ .·:_/, TYP.=>Smm
- 'mln.6mm
a) b)
~
//_,../' .
~ _______..__._~__,__.____
c) d)
Figure 5-9 Example of weld repairs: partial-thickness repair qualified by a) original WPQR, b)
or~ginal WPQR, c) specific repaii r WPQR, d) specific root repair WPQR
Recommended practice - DNV- RP-B2 04. Edit ion October 2020, amended September 2021 Pa ge 47
Welding of su bsea prod uctio n system eq uipment
~pyrtghl Oel NoJlilke•Veriti,~ !Ole~ end $.lenderd• Otdat Number: W2387B4 5
Pto\lided b)' S&P Gtabal undo, rra.ns Wllh ONV Sold lo:OERRICK CH-6.N [J 17241 10000'1} • AW.RNATH.TADE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
!'lo reproctllCIJon or nelWOrklng pemlll!ed wllhoul llcense from S&P Globe! DN \ f " ~esale .2022-10-26 0J :46:il2 UTC
SECTION 6 INSPECTION A D NON-D STRUCTIVE TES ING
6.1 General r quirem nts
6.1.1 ntroduction
6 1 1.1 This section contains requirements for the application of non-destructive testing, thickness
measurement of weld overlay, positive material identification and ferrite measurement, including the extent
of testing and acceptance cr:lteria.
6 1 1.2 Non-destructive testing of cladding, buttering and girth welds, with the exception of small-bore
welds, shall be carried out as per agreed procedures based on the NDT standards given in Table 6-1 with the
additional requirements and acceptance criteria given in this recommended practice.
Table 6-1 Standards for performance of NOT
Additional Acceptance
Methods Testing standards
requirements criteria
VT ISO 17637 or ASME BPVC V art 9 [6.2] Table 6-4

MT ISO 17638 or ASME BPVC V art 7 [6.3] Table 6-5
PT ISO 3452-1 or ASME BPVC V art 6 [6.3] Table 6-5
UT on clad.ding ISO 17405 or ASM E BPVC V art 4 [6.4.1] Table 6-6

UT on buttering ISO 17640, ISO 23279, ISO 10863, ISO 22825, ISO 16826 [6.4.2] Table 6-7
and girth welds or ASME BPVC V art 4
PAUT on buttering ISO 13588, ISO 23279, ISO 22825 or ASME BPVC V art 4 [6.4.3] Table 6-7
and girth welds
RT ISO 17636-1 das.s B, ISO 17636-2 class B or ASME BPVC V [5.5] Table 6-11
art 2
6.1 1.3 Testing scope, testing requirements and acceptance criteria specific to small-bore welds are given in
[6.9] .
6 . 1.1.4 Fatigue designated welds shall in addition meet the dimensional acceptance criteria given in ISO
5817 App ..C1 acceptance level B125 .
6 1 2 Surface preparation and time of testing

6 1.2.1 The surface to be tested shall be presented clean and smooth, i.e. free from dirt, scale, rust, welding
spatter, etc., which may influence the test results.
6.1.2.2 For CS and LAS with SMYS > 490 MPa, there shall be a minimum delay time of 48 hours between
the completion of welding and the subsequent initiation of NDT of the completed welded joint. For CS and
LAS with SMYS s 490 MPa, the delay time shall be 24 hours. Delay time is not required for welds in duplex
stainless steels, welds that receive post-weld heat treatment, and welds using an austenitic type of weld
metal.
6.1.2.3 Visual testing may be conducted immediately after completion of welding and heat treatment.
Welding ofr subsea production system equipment
Gopyrigl>t Dai Noraka,Veritas rule• a:nd .te.~t!<1Al, Ord" Numl)8r: W23'!7645
Pro"1ded b~ S&P Global und111 llcf:ns11 wllh DNV Said !o:DERRIC!( CHAN [317241100001] • AMARNATH.TAOE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
l1o reproduction or netwo!klng permitted l'llthout license from S&P Global DN\J'°~S"~•la,2022-10-28 03:<16:02 UTC
6 1.3 Documentation
6. 1. 3 1 The NDT test conditions shall be document ed in a report with sufficient details so that testing may
be repeated with the same test result. The report shall identify all defects exceeding the agreed acceptance
criteria. If testing cannot be performed to the extent specified in this recommended practice, this shall be
documented in the report. All weld-repair inspections shall be documented.
6.1 4 Personnel and system qualification

6.1.4,1 Personnel performing NDT, including visual inspection, shall be certified according to a recognized
certificatjon scheme based on ISO 9712 or the ASNT Central Certification Program {ACCP), or an employe.r-
based quallficatlon scheme, e.g . SNT-TC- 1A or ASNT CP-189 if the company's wr itten practice Is reviewed
and found acceptable by the purchaser. The purchaser may specify additional requirements for the
certification of NOT personnel, see [2.1] .
6.1.4.2 Apart from the impartiality requirements of the certification body and authorized body, the supplier's
written practice should as a minimum comply with ISO 9712 or ACCP.
6 . 1.4.3 Level 2 ultrasonic testing operato rs testing welds In dup.lex and austenitic stainless steels and nickel
alloys shall ·n addition have documented trarning in the testing of such welds.
6.1.4.4 Welding Inspectors that fulfil the requirements defined in [3.3] are acceptable for performing visual
inspection.
6.1.4.S For thickness measurement of weld overlay, positive material identification or ferrite measurement,
personnel having documented train ing in the operation of the equipment are acceptable. ·
6.1.4.6 Personnel responsible for the NDT operation, including the competence and qualifications of the
operators, state of the equipment and admin istration of NDT procedures in the company, shall be certified
t6 level 3 in a third- party certification scheme, by an accredited certification body in the NDT method(s)
concerned .
6.1.4.7 For the advanced techniques, the complete system shall be qualified. A qual ification process shall as
a minimum Include verification of the personnel competence, procedure development, scan plans, acceptance
criteria, inspection equipment and software. Additional requ irements to qualification of companies performing
advanced ultrasonic testing is given in [6.4 .3.5] .
6.1.4.8 Level .2 personnel holding a current l evel 2 certificate in conventional UT are eligible for qualification
in PAUT, TOFD and full matrix capture {FMC) techniques if the additional requ irements for training and
experience given in Table 6- 2 are fUlfilled.
6.1 . . 9 Level 2 personnel holding a current level 2 certificate in radiography conventional film technique
are eligible for qualification in digital or computed radiography (DR or CR) if the additional requirements for
training and experience given in Table 6-2 are fulfilled. In addition, a minimum of 16 hours of manufacturer-
specific training is also required for each DR/CR system or software to be used.
Table 6 2 Requirements for training and experi.e nce in advanced NDT techniques
Technique Training hours Minimum hours of experience
PAUT 80 320
TOFD 40 320
~ecomm ended practlce - DNV-RP- B204 . Edit ion October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 49
~el dlng of subsea pr od uction system equipment
Copyright Del Norsl<.e', V rilas rules and slandaros Order Number. W238764 5
PY<Mded by S&P Glolial under licens;e With D NV Sold to:OERRJCK CHAN [3 17241 10000 1) •AMARNA11-I.TADE@CIVMEC.Cc».tAU,
No reproduction or nec1workln!J perm~led wilhoul license [ram S&P Global D N \ ? ~esale,2022·10·26 OS· 6:02 UTC
Technique Training hours Minimum hours of experience
FMC 80 320
DR,CR 40 320
6.1.5 Scope of non-destructive testing

6.1.5.1 The scope of testing shall be as described in Table 6-3, unless a stricter scope of testing is defined
by the design standard or purchaser, see [2.1] . All welds requiring examination sha I include 13 mm (0.5
in) of adjacent base material on both sides of the weld. In addition to the scope defined by Table 6-3,
measurement of cladding thickness, PM! and ferrite measurement shall be part of the quality control
activ,ities 1 see [6.6], [6 .7] , and [6.8] .
Table 6-3 Scope of non-destructive testing of welds and weld overlay
1
Visual testing Surface testlng ) Volumetric testing I
Type of weld I
Preparation Preparation
I Completion
and completion and completion
Cltfdding 100% 100% of completion only 100% UT for bond

Integrity.
Cla~ding close to bevel preparatl,on - - - RT of 50 mm (2 In~ from

2
on ·:~i rth weld ends. weld preparation
Buttering 100% 100% -

100% RT and UT J)
:
Girth welds 100% 100% 100% RT or UT
3
Fatigue designated welds 1Q01J/o 100% 100% RT and UT )
1) MT or PT shall be performed on all surfaces accessible for evaluation with a direct line of sight.
2) Only recommended for the purpose of early detection. Test:lng should be performed before machining of the weld
bevel.
3) RT and UT may be replaced by a qualified advanced UT technique, such as phased array UT (PAUT).
6 .2 Visua testing
All surfaces of weld preparations and finished welds sha.11 be vlsually tested according to one or more of the
standards listed in Table 6-1. If parts of a finished weld are inaccessible by direct visual testing, then visual
aids shall be applied, e.g. a mirror, borescope, camera.
Unless stricter acceptance criteria are defined by the design standard, the acceptance criteria given in Table
6-4 sha ll be applied.
Guidance note:
For welding of CRA materials the levels of oxygen are controlled by shielding and purging gas to avoid excessive oxidation of t he
surface. Discolouraition may be a sign of poor control of the oxygen level in shielding and purging gas.
---e-n-d---o-f---g-u-i-d-a-n-c-e---n-o-t-e- --
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-8204. Edition October 2020 1 amended September 2021 Page 50
Copy,lghl Del Norake Ventas rules and slllmfard's Onlar Number. W23B7645
Provided by ·S&P Glob I under license-wllh ONV Sold IO:OERRLCI< CHAN (j172411llOOD1} • AMAR,NAiH,TAOE@CIVMEC.COMAU,
t-(o reproduclior1 or netwDlll!ng perm!lleG wllhcut Jfcense l'Jom S&F' Glob D N\f°~es111e,2022•1°'26 00:46c02 UTC
Table 6-4 Acceptance criteria for visual testing of welds and overlay
Defect type Acceptable limits
Cracks, lack of fus ion or incomplete Not acceptable.

penetration 1 >.
Su rfaae porosity or exposed slag 1 >. Not acceptable.
Undercut. for duplex stainless steels: not acceptable.

For CS and LAS.: undercut depth of maximum 0.5 mm, max length of T/2, and
max accumulative length of T per 300 mm.
Depth of root concavity or surface Max. depth of 1 mm (0.04 in) or 10% of the wall thickness, wh ichever is less.
concavity 2l . Total weld thickness Ind. reinforcement shall exceed the wall thickness.
Height of reinforcement or Internal Wall thickness: Height or protrusion :

root protrusion 2 >, 3 ) , s 13 mm (0.5 in) s 1.5 mm (0.063 in)
> 13 mm (0.5 In) and s 51 mm (2 in) Is 3 mm (0.125 in)
> 51 mm (2 in). s 4 mm (0.157 in).
4)
For fatigue designated welds: The weld geometry shall fulfill ISO 5817 App C, acceptance :1evel B125.
weld geometry. Ground surfaces as described In [4.2.4.2] .
1) App,fies to weld overlay, buttering and girth welds.

2) Applies to girth welds. The wall thickness is the nominal thickness of the thinner of two components joined in the
weld.
3) The height is the lesser measurement made from the surfaces of the cidjacent components. The weld metal shall
merge smoothly into the component surfaces.
4) If the welds are subjected to full-sea.le resonant fatigue testing, the misalignment will be Hmited to the values
qualified.
Guidance note:
The acoeptahce criteria in Tab'le 6-4 state that undercut is not acceptable for duplex stainless st-e els. Th is requirement is a
simplifica tlon commonly used in the industry In order to simplify tihe design of welded connections desig,lled per DNV-RP-F112.
6.3 Surface testing

Magnetic particle testing (MT) of weld preparations, buttered ends and fin ished welds shall be performed
with the wet, continuous technique according to one or more of the standards listed in Table 6-1. Prods or
permanent magnets shall not be used. Alternating current is preferred for detecting surface imperfection.
MT is applicable to surfaces prepared for welding and finished welds in ferromagnetic materials, but may be
replaced by penetrant testing (PT) based on limited access upon agreement with the purchaser.
Penetrant testing shall be performed according to one or more of the standards listed in Table 6-1. PT shall
be used on non-ferromagnetic materials only unless otherwise agreed with the purchaser. Penetrant testing is
appHcabJe to buttered ends, cladded surfaces, weld preparations in duplex stainless steels and the surfaces of
welds where one or more of the materials are non-ferromagnetic.
Unless stricter acceptance criteria are defined by the design standard, the acceptance criteria given in Tahle
6~5 shall apply. The definition of relevant, linear and rounded indications shall be as described in ASME BPVC
VIII Div. 1, Mandatory Appendix 6 for MT and Mandatory Appendix 8 for PT.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-B204. Edition October 2.020, amended Septem ber 2021 Page 51
Wel dfng of su bsea productio n system equ ipment
CoP)'ri:ghl Oel Nml<e Verllasc nile~ 11ncl slenderds Order Number; W2387645
Ptowlded by S&P Global und11t lloense with ONV Sold i,:,:01!RRICK OHAN (.31724110□001]- AMARNATH.TADE@C IVMEC.OOM.AU.
No reprocfuctJon or ne!worklflg pe:rm\Ued wllhoui llcense from S&P Glob D N\fo~ ~\e,2-022-1D-28 03:48:02 UTC
Table 6-5 Acceptance criteria for MT and PT of welds and weld overlay
Indication type Acceptable limits
Relevant linear indications. Not acceptable.
Relevant rounded indication. < 3 mm (0.125 In) for thicknesses 1

J ~ 16 mm (0.625 in).
1
< 5 mm (0.188 ln) for thicknesses J > 16 mm (0.625 in).
Relevant indication in pressure contact Not acceptable.
seallng surface.
Relevant indication in buttering. Not acceptable, I
Number of rounded indications in a Hne < 4 relevant Indications.

, separated by less than 1.6 mm (0.063 i
ln), edge to edge.
11) The thickness is the wall thickness for girth welds, and overlay thickness for weld overlays.
6.4 Ultra.sonic testing
6.4.1 Bond integrity in cladding

6.4.1.1 Ultrasonic testing (UT) for bond integrity shall be performed with the straight beam technique in
accordance with one or more of the standards listed in Table 6-1 with the following additions.
6.4.1.2 Dua l-crystal straight beam transducers shall be used when testing from the cladded surface. The
focus distance should be suitable for the materfal thickness to be examined.
6.4.1.3 Reference blocks shall be made from base material with simUar acoustic properties and with overlay
deposited using the same alloy and welding process as the component to be tested. The reference level
shall be equal to a 03 mm (0.125 in) flat bottom hole set to 80% of full screen height (FSH), approximately
placed on the fusion line between the cladding and the base material. If the testing is performed on
machined overlay, the scanning surfa!ce shall be machined to the same surface requirements as the overlay.
6 4,1.4 Load- bearing cladding sha,ll be tested with minimum one angle beam transducer in addition to
straight beam transducer. Angre beam scanning shall be performed transverse to the welding direction.
The reference ilevel for angle beam shall be set on a cladded reference block with 01.5 mm (0.0625 in)
side-dril ed holes in the fusion line and in the cladding. The reference line shall cover the whole depth to be
tested.
6 4.1.5 Unless stricter acceptance criteria. are defined by the design standard, the acceptance criteria
specified in Table 6-6 shall be applied. The definition of unbonded area shal I be as described in ASTM A265 1
section 13.2.2.
Ta~le 6-6 Acceptance criteria for UT o,f weld overlay
Type of overlay Acceptance criteria
W~ld overlay in general. No single unbonded area exceeding 25 mm (1 in) in its longest dimension
I The total unbonded area shall not to exceed 1% of the total cladded sutiace
area.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-8204. Ed1 tlon October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 52
COl)ylight Oet Norsk& Verftas· rules and standards 0!<19f Number: WZ3B7645
Presided by S&P GIObal under llce~e wilh DNV Solcl lolDERRIOl< CHAN [$172411 00001J - AMARNATH.TAOE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
No r:oprod11Ci11011 ot ne!Worliin!! pennltled wltl m•.il license from S&P Global DN\fQl~~$~!e,2022·1Cl,2.6 0 3:◄6:02 VTC
Type of overlay Acceptance criteria
For overlay in areas < 50 mm (2 in) No sfngle lndfcation exceeding the reference level.
from a weld preparation. No multiple indications exceeding 50% of the reference level. Multiple
For load-bearing cladding. indications are defined as two or more indications (each exceeding 50% of the
reference level) within 13 mm (0.5 in) of each other in any direction.
6.4.2 Ultrasonic testing of welded joints and buttering

6 4.2 1 Ultrasonic testing (UT) of welded joints and buttered ends shall be performed in accordance with one
or more of the standards listed in Table 6-1 with the following additions. Scan plans shall be prepared for the
weld geometry to be tested. Calibration and sensitivity shall be as defined by the standard.
6 . . 2.2 In addition to testing with the straight beam technique, the whole volume of a weld shall be scanned
from at Jeast two different angles, where the difference in angle is minimum 10° and where one of the angles
is chosen based on being as close as possible to a perpendicular incidence angle to the weld bevel to be
tested.
6.4.2.3 For weld with a narrow groove, i.e. bevel angle s 10°, a technique suited for detecting planar
defects oriented perpendicular to the surface shall be used.
6.4.2.4 Welds shall be tested for longitudinal and transverse imperfections.
6.4.2 S Welds in duplex and austenitic stainless steels and nickel alloys and for dissimilar metal joints shall
be tested according to ISO 22825 in addition to the applicable standards in Table 6-1. The reflector sizes
shall be as defined by ASME BPVC V or ISO 17640, as relevant. The reference block shall be representative
. of.the weld to be tested in terms of materials, thickness and weld configuration. For testing with compression
waves, only½ skip shall be used to avoid mode transitions. If necessary to ensure full coverage, weld caps
shall be ground flush.
6.4.2.6 When grinding of welds is required, ultrasonic testing shal be carried out after al grinding
operations have been corn pleted.
6.4.2.7 Imperfections which produce a response greater than 20% of the reference level shall be
investigated to determine location, shape and extent for evaluation in accordance with the acceptance
criteria. Unless stricter acceptance criteria are defined by the design standard, the acceptance criteria
specified in Tabfe 6-7 shall be applied.
:rabre 6-7 Acceptanc,e criteria fo.r UT of welds
2
Indication type Acceptance criteria !) )
Planar indication, such as cracks, lack Not acceptabfe, regardless of length.

of fusion, or incomplete penetration.
Volumetric indications with echo Not acceptable if the length exceeds the following:
amplitude exceeding the reference
level.
- 6 mm (0.25 in) forT < 19 mm (0.75 In)
- 1/3T for 19 mm (0.75 in) ST:$ 57 mm (2.25 in)
- 19 mm (0.75 in) for if > 57 mm (2.25 in).
Group of indications with echo Not acceptable if the cumulative length exceeds T ln any 12T we[d length. I
amplitude exceeding the reference

level.
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-B204. Edition October 2020, a,mended September 2021 Page 53
Welding •Of subsea production system equ lpme(lt, ... .
Copyri9ti1Oet orske Ve1Ui1s rules and standards Order Number. W2387645
Provldetl by S&P Global under ITcense wilh ONV Sold 10:DERRICK CHAN [3 11241 100001J· AMARNAT1i.TADE@CIV EC.COM.AU.
No reprodlldion °' networking picrmiltcd without liecnsa fttlm S&P Global D N\fo~e, ale,20Z2-10·26 03:46:0-2 UTC
Indication type Acceptance criteria l) iJ
Indications Interpreted as internal To be assessed per acceptance criteria for VT in lable 6-4.
undercut or internail concavity. For fatigue designated welds: not acc-eptable.
1) T Is the nominal wa ll thickness of the th~

lnner of two components joined by a weld .
2) Alternative acceptance criteria may be agreed per [5.4.3.3] for advanced UT.
6.4.3 Advanced ultrasonic techniques

6.4 3. Advanced ultrasonic techniques, such as phased array UT (PAUT), may replace one of or both of
radiographk testfng and conventional ultrasonic testing. The advanced UT technique shall be used with an
encoder to record the scan data, thus producing a permanent record of testing:. PAUT shall be performed in
accordance with one or more of the standards listed in Table 6-1 with the following additions.
6.4.3.2 Procedures and scan plans for advanced UT techniques shall be developed for the exact weld
geometry to be tested The performance of advanced UT shall as a minimum fulfill the requirements and
acceptance criteria to conventional UT, but the angle of incidence shall be perpendicular to the weld bevel
with a tolerance of ±5°. TOFD may be used in combination with PALJT, but shall not be used as a stand-alone
techn ique.
6.4.3.3 Unless stricter acceptance criteria are defined by the design standard, the acceptance criteria
specified in Table 6-7 shall be applied. Alternative criteria in ASME B31.3 appendix R or ISO 19285, may be
used upon agreement with purchaser, see [2.1] .
6.4.3 4 If suspected porosity exceeding 20% of the reference level cannot be accurately characterized with
PAUT, the area shall be evaluated using radiographic testing. ·
6.4.3.S Companies performing advanced ultrasonic techniques shall undergo a qualification proving that the
system can detect the types of defects associated with the welding process. In addition to the requirements
in [6 . 1.4. 7] , the system shaU be verified on a flawed test specimen with seeded defects that give a realistic
siz•e and appearance of planar and volumetric defects in all parts of the cross-section, The block should be
made with the most complex configuration and highest thickness expected in production. Simplified test
specimens that are representative for actual production welds may be used to validate systems already
qualified for other applications.
6.5 R di gra hie test·ng

Radiographic testing of welds shall be. performed in accordance with one or more of the. standards listed
in Table 6-1 with the additional requirements in this recommended practice. Technique sheets shall be
developed for each type of weld configuration to be tested. If the specified sensitivity cannot be met, then
supplementary ultrasonic testing shall be performed according to [6.4.2] .
Radiographic films shall be of film system class C3 according to ISO 11699-1 or better.
Multi-film technique should be used for dissimilar material joints and welds with two different thicknesses.
The quality of the image shall be verified by use of wire- or hole-type image quality indicators (IQ!).
The minimum image quality values are given in Table 6-8, Table 6-9 and Table 6-10, and are equal to
requirements in ISO 17636-1 class B. IQI shall be selected from either the same alloy material group or
grade or fmm an aUoy material group with less radiation absorption than the materJal being tested. The
IQI used shall preferably be placed on the test object's source side and in dose contact with the object''s
surface. If an !QI cannot be physically placed on the source side, the IQI may be placed in contact with
the weld's back surface. This shall be indicated by the placement of a lead letter F near the IQI and this
shall be recorded in the t est report. The IQI shall be in a section with uniform thickness characterized by a
uniform optical density on the film. If the IQI cannot be placed on the source side for a single-wall technique,
~eco mmended practlce - DNV-RP-B204. E,dltion October 2020, am ended September 2021 Page 54
~eldi11g of subsea producti\on system equipment
CQPYJigh! Del Nors ka Verit.i ~ rules and s1B11di>rde Order Number: W2387645
F'roi/ld,;4 b:, S&.P Global ul'ldot r,c;r,n$ with t>NV Sold to:OEF!RICK CHAN (317241100001) • AMAANAlH.iAOE@CI\IMEC.COM.AU,
No repl'Oduclion or~tworkfng pennliied v.tlhouUlc:,ell$C from S&P Global D N\fo~ - le,2022-10-26 03:46:02 UTC
a comparison exposure with one IQI placed on the source side and another one on the film side shall be
performed 1Jnder the same conditions to establish the film quality. The optical density shall be between 2.0
and 4.0.
Table 5 .. 9 Minim:um IQI va:lue:, single wall technique, IQI on source side
Nominal thickness, Nominal wire ASTM hole

I
ISO wire number ASTM wfre ID

T, [mm] diameter [mm (in)} type ID I hole
6<T:58 0.125 (0.005) W15 3 8 / 2T
8 < T::;; 12 0.16 (0.0063) W14 4 10 I 2T
12 < T 5 20 0 ..20 {0.008) W13 5 12 I 2T
20 < T S 30 0.25 (0.010) W12 6 15 / 2T
30 < T ::i 35 0.32 (0 .0 13) W11 7 17 / 2T
35 < T _s; 45 0.40 (0.016) Wl.O 8 20 / 2T
45 < T 5 65 0.50 (0.020) W9 9 25 / 2T
65 < T $ 120 0 .63 (0.025) WB 10 30 I 2T
120 < T :5 200 0.80 (0.032) W7 11 35 / 2T
I 200 < T .:s: 350 1.0 (0.040) W6 12 40/ 2T
T > 350 1.25 (0.050) ws 13 .. 50 / 2T
I
Table 6-9 Minimum IQI value, double-wall technique, double image, IQI o,n source side
Penetrated I
Nominal wire ASTM hole

ISO wire number ASTM wire ID
thicknessr w, [mm] diameter [mm (in)] type ID I hole
6<w ~ 8 0.125 {0.005) W15 3

I
8 I 2T
8 < w S 15 0.1.6 {0.0063) W14 4 10 / 2T
15 < w ~ 25 0 .20 (0.008) W13 5 12 / 2T
25 < w :5 38 0.25 {0.010) W12 6 15 / 2T
38 < w ::i: 45 0.32 (0.013) W11 7 17 I 2T
45 < w :5 55 0.40 (0.016) W10 8 20 / 2T
55 < w :5 70 0 .50 (0 .020) ! W9 9 25 / 2T
70 < w :s; 100 0.63 (0.025) ws 10 30 / 2T
100 < w S: 170 : 0 . 80 (0 .032} W7 11 35 I 2T
170 < w 5: 250 1.0 (0.040) W6 12 40 I 2T
w > 250 1.25 (0.050) ws 13 1
50 / 2T
Recomm ended pra ctice - D NV-RP- B204. Edition October 2020, am ende.d Septe mber 2021 Page 55
Welding of subsea prod uction sy:st em equipment
C9P)'Jig t Del t-kl,.ke Verllas 111les an.a i1Jmdard5 Order Numb~r: W2387645
Provided by SIIP G.lobal under li.tallse With DN'V Sold lo:DE:RRtCK CHAN [317:?41100001j • I\IMRIIIAlll.TAOE@CIVl,fEC.COM,AU,
No reproducllan 01' networking p rmllted wf1houl lloens11 rrom S&P Globa1 D N \ f ~esala,2022-1[1..28 IJ.3: 48:02 UTG
Table 6-10 Minimum IQI value, double-wall technique, single or double ima.g e, IQI on film side
Nominal wire ASTM hole

I
Penetrated
ISO wire number ASTM wire ID
thickness, w" [mm] diameter [mm (Jn)] type ID I hole
6 < w 5 12 0.125 (0.005) Wl5 3 8 / 2T

12 < w ~ 18 0.16 (0.0063) W14 4 10 / 2T
18 < w S 30 0.20 (0.008) W13 s 12 / 2T

30 < w S: 45 0.25 (0.010) W12 6 15 / 2T
I 45 < w s ss 0.32 (0 ..013) Wll 7 17 / 2T

55 < w :5 70 0.40 (0.016) W10 8 20 / 2T
70 < w S: 100 0.50 (0.020) W9 9 25 / 2T
100 < W ~ 180 0.63 (0.025) W8 10 30 / 2T
180 < w ~ 300 0.80 (0.032) W7 11 35 / 2T
w > 300 1.0 (0.040) W6 i 12 40 I 2T
Digital radiography may be used aocording to ISO 17636-2 or ASME BPVC V art 2 mandatory appendix 8 or
9. In addition, the requirements For IQI as stated for conventional radiogiraphy apply.
Unless stricter acceptance criteria are defined by the design standard, the acceptance criteria specified in
Table 6-11 shal I be applied.
Table 6-11 A.c ceptance criteria for RT of welds and cladded weld preparations
1
Indication type Acceptance criteria }
Planar indications (cracks, lack of Not acceptable.

fusion, or Incomplete penetration). I
Volumetric indications in cladding close Not acceptable if the length exceeds 3 mm (0.125 in) .
to weld preparation.
'
EIQ_n gated indications ·cslag, tungsten Not acceptable If the length exceeds the following:
in~)uslon, etc.). - 6 mm (0.25 in) for T < 19 mm (O. 75 in)
:
- 1/3T for 19 mm (0.75 in)~ T ~ 57 mm (2.25 in)
- 19 mm (0.75 in) for T > 57 mm (2.25 in).
Group of indications. Not acceptable if the cumulative length exceeds T in any 12T weld length. T 1s
the nominal waH thickness of the thTnner of two components joined by a weld.
Rounded indications. Not acceptable if exce.eding the charts specified! in ASM E BPVC VITI, Div. 1,
Appendix 4.
Indicat:ions interpreted as bum- Not acceptable.

through.
I
Indications interpreted as lntemcil To be assessed per acceptance criteria for VT in Table 6-4.
undercut, internal concavity. For Fatigue designated welds: not acceptable . .
1) T is the nominal wall thickness of the thinner of two components joined by a weld.
Conrig,ht Oet N~ke Verilills nJles and SlalldllNi= Onler Number: W238764S
Pnwided l)y S&P Global undet IK:en5E> Wil.h DNV Sold to:OEHRICK CHAN P 172!11100001J - AMA.RNATH.T/\.OE@CIVMEC.OOM.AU,
No reprodllCllon or n11tworlill11Q permilllld wllhoulllcenge lrom S&P Global DN\ / ° ~ssa!e.2022-10°21! oJ:46:02 urc ·
6.6 Cladding thickness measurement
6 6.1 General
6.6.1.1 The thickness of a weld overlay shall be within the dimensional tolerances of the design, but no less
than 3 mm. A weld overlay may be measured by either direct physical! measurement, ultrasonic thickness
measurement or using techniques based on electromagnetic testing.
6.6.2 Physical measurement

6.6.2.1 Physical measurement may be performed by measuring the dimensions before and after werding.
Equipment used for dimensional measurement shall be caJibrated according to the supplier's written
procedure.
6 6 3 Ultrasonic thickness measurement

6 , 6,3 1 UT thickness measurement of the overlay may be performed by measuring the thickness before and
after welding . The supplier's written procedure shall be in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's
r~commendation and include calibration of sound velocity.
6:- 6 4 Electromagnetic testing

6 ~6.4.1 A non-ferromagnetic clad th ickness may be measured using electromagnetic testing {ET) in
accordance with ASTM E376 or the ISO equivalent. The supplier's wr itten procedure shall be in accordance
with the equipment manufacturer's recommendation and include validation a1gainst calibration standards.
6.6.4.2 This technique is commonly induded as part of cold weld repair (CWR) processes and during the fina l
Inspection of clad components when physical measurement is not practical or sufficient.
6. 7 Positive material identification

Positive material identification (PMI) shall be performed on each of batch of CRA fiiller material and all CRA
base materials and CRA filler materials in finished welds. The inspection shall be conducted according to a
written procedure that includes the extent of testing, method used, equipment and calibration, qualification
requirements for PMI personnel 1 acceptance criteria and documentation requirements. PMI equipment shall
not affect the surface of the tested material, e .g . burns, arc strikes. Optical emission spectrometry {DES)
shall not be used on final surfaces. Portable X- ray fluorescence (XRF) is preferred as a method that does not
affect the surface.
6.8 Ferrite measurement

The ferrite content of completed welds in duplex sta inless steel shall be measured on all production
welds using a ferritescope. The measurements shall be carried out per t he equipment manufacturer's
recommendations on the weld metal, and three (3) measurements shall be performed at each location. These
locations sha:111 be along three (3) Hnes situated at 120° from each other around the weld joint.
The measured ferrite levels shall fulfil the acceptance criteria in ISO 17781.
Recommended practice - DNIV- RP- 8204. Edftfon October 2020, amended September 2021 Pag e 57
Wel ding of subsea production system equipment
COJ)ylfghl Del Nbr$ke Veritas ru les and s1andanls Order Number: W2367645
Pro11lcleel by S&P Global under license wllh ONV SOicl lo:DERRICK CHAN (317241100001.] - AMAR~Al l't.TAD E@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
No repmdocllon,or networl<fng pennllled wllhoul license from S&P Grobal D N\fc,~ sesate,2022-10·26 03:46:02 UTC
Guldance note:
Care should be taken when measuring on non-flat surfaces, such as smalll diameters and transitions between beads or between
the weld and base material. Restrictions on curvahlre and t hickness is usually defined by the equipm ent manufacturer's
recommendations.
,&.9 Non-destructive testing of small-bore welds
6 9 1 Scope of inspection
NDT on smalJ~bore welds shall! be performed through. 100% VT, 100% PT and 100% RT. In addition, bench
tests shall be periodically carried out on samp:le welds .
6 9. 2 Bench testing of small-bore welds

A bench test of a sample weld in production material shalil be performed before start of production and upon
change in the variables given in Table 6-12 . The bench test shall be carried out by cutting' a weld open and
inspecting the internal and external surfaces . Acceptance criteria are given in Table 6-13. Welds in duplex
stain less steel shall, in addition, be tested externally and internally with a ferritescope per [6.8] .
Table 6-12 Changes that will require a new bench test to be performed
Variable Automatic GTAW Manual .GTA W
Start of new work shift X

-
Change in heat of production material X
Cha1nge In WPS X X
Change in nominal thickness and

X X
diameter
6.9 3 Visual testing and penetrant testing of small-bore welds

6.9.3.1 Visual testing sha.11 be performed on all welds according to [6.2] .
6.9.3.2 Penetrant testing shall be performed on a.II welds according to [6 .3].
6.9.3.3 The acceptance criteria for VT and PT are given in Table 6- 13.
Table 6-13 Acceptance criteria for small-bore welds
1
Examination methods J
In dication type Acceptance cr;teria
BT VT PT RT
Crack None allowed X X X X
Lack of fusion None allowed X X X )(
Incomplete penetration None allowed X X X I X
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-8204. Edition October 2020, amended September 202.1 Page 58
Copydghl Del Non.k.e Verit.i, rules ~d ~tendBrd$ Order Number: W2387645
Provided bi S&P Global, Ul'lll8f cans,; INilh ONV Sold ro:OERRICI( ct!AN (317241100001]-AMARNATH.TAOE@GIVMEC.COM. AU,
No reprwuollcm 01'" nelWOrklng pemiltled wllh01Jt ll=se, ti'om S&P Global D N V'°~e.2022-10-28- OJ:4BW2 UTC
Examination methods 1.;
Indication type Acceptance criteria
BT
I
VT PT RT
I
:
Int ernal porosity Maximum 4 pores X
Minimum distance between pores shall be 5

times the pore diameter
Pore diameter s; 15% of T, or maximum 0.4 mm
{0 .016 in)
Inclusions (tungsten, un- None allowed X

fused filler wire etc.)
Undercut None allowed X X X
Surface porosfty I None allowed X X X
ID root oxidation ('sugaring') None allowed X
Mlsalignment (axial offset) Maximum 15% of nominal wall thickness X X X
Weld reinforcement ( convex Maximum 1.5 mm (0.063 in) X X X

cap)
Cap under fill ( concave cap) None allowed X X X

2)
Root under fill (concave None allowed X X

root) i )
Weld thickness Minimum equal to the nominal wa II thickness X X
Internal protrusion (root Maximum 30% bore restriction, or 1. 5 mm X X

reinforcement) (0.063 in) internal protrusion, whichever is less.
l) BT = bench test, VT= visual testing, PT== penetrant testfng, RT = radiographic testing.
2) Does not apply for autogenous welds provided that the nominal wall thickness is maintained.
6 9 4 Radiograph ·c testing of sma ll -bore we lds

6.9.4.1 RT shall be performed according to relevant standards with the additiona,I requirements:
RT shall be performed with double-wall, double-viewing perpendicular technique. Minimum 3 exposures
shall be carried out in steps of 60° or 120° to cover 100% of the weld.
RT should be performed with X-ray. If the use of x-ray is limited, Se75 source is acceptable upon
agreement with purchaser, see (2.1] .
Radiographic films shall be of film system class C2 or C1 according to ISO 11699-1.
IQI values shall fulfil the requirements of ISO 17636-1 - Class A, or 17636-2 - Class A. If use of gamma-
ray has been agreed, then reduction of the minimum image quality values per ISO 17636-1/-2 should be
accepted.
6.9.4.2 If the described technique is impractical due to physical constrains, e.g. geometry, limited physical
access, limited access to electricityt local regulations, then any deviations shall be agreed with purchaser, see
[2.1] . Such deviations may include e.g . 2 shot technique, elliptical technique, reduction of IQI requirements.
6.9.4.3 The acceptance criteria are given in Table 6-13 .
Recommended practice - DNV-RP- B204. Edit ion October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 59
Weld fng, .o L sµqsea, .production system equipment
CQpy!'iglll Del Norske Vences rules and stand Ids Order Number: W2887645
Provided by S&P Global under license with ONV SOid lo:DERRJCK CHAN 13172411000011 - AMARNATH.TADE@C IV EC.COMAU,
No roprod uctlon or netwotldllig p11rmiltlld w1lh011l ltcense from S&P Global DN'Jo'ft.';§ sate,2022-10-26 03: 48:02 UTC
S CTIO 7 BI LIOGRAPHY
7. Bibliography
/1/ Burk, 1. D. and Ribardo, C. l. (2010) Thunder horse - materials, welding and corrosion challenges and
solutions, Offshore Technology Conference, OTC 2010. Houston, n<: May 03-06, 2010. Richardson, TX:
OTC, Paper no. OTC 20401.
/2/ Kvaale, P.E., Habrekke, T. and R~rvik, G. (2004) Experience with qualification and use of stainless steels
in subsea pipeli nes, International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, OMAE
2004. Vancouver, Canada, June 20-25, 2010. New York: ASME, Paper no. OMAE2004-51536.
Copy1fghl Oel Norsk Vorllas nJtes and slnl:lda!ds Oldllt Nilmbar. V\12387645
Provided b1 S&P GIDl:Jal und'e r license with ONV ~I~ to:OERRICK Ct-W,J (J17.24U00001J · AtAARNATI-i.TAOE@CIVi C.COM.AU,
No re,ptt>ducflon oti,etwDflling permlltedwllhool li>cense from S11:P Gfobal DN\f~esale,202:2-10-26 03:46:0-2 UTC
APPENDIX AO ISSION OF POS WELD HEA TREAT ENT
A 1 Introduction
The folfowing is intended to be used as guidance in situations where post weld heat treatment (PWHT)
is detrimental for the properties of the welded joint but where the applicable standards require PWHT.
The intention is not to inhibit other forms of assessment for the specific situation. However, the appendix
suggests an approach to justify omission of PWHT.
There are primarily two separate and distinct reasons for carrying out PWHT:
1) Metallurgical for mechanical property improvement.
2) Stress relieving for conformity to the design standard.
If the PWHT is metallurgically required because the welding, operation has been carried out on a base
material that easily forms martensltic structures, and these martensitic structures require a tempering cycle
to reduce hardness values, or to improve fracture toughness or ductility, then this appendix does not apply.
Examples of these types of materials would be higher carbon low-alloy steels (LAS) such as 4130 and 8630,
and medium carbon LAS such as F22, or lower carbon martensitic stainless steels such as F6NM.
However, if the requirement for PWHT is primarily enforced because the wall thickness exceeds a given value,
then this appendix may be applied.
A.2 Relevant references

The following quotes from ASM_E B.31.8 are specifying the need for post weld heat treatment in the cases
outlined in [A.1] .
Welds In all carbon steels shall be stress relieved when the nominal wall thickness exceeds 1 1/4 In (32mm).
(ASME 831.8-2016, 825.2, Stress Relieving, Wall Thickness)
If either material in welds between disslmflar materials requires stress relieving, the joint shall require stress
relieving.
(ASME 831.8-2016, 825.4 Stress Relieving, Dissimilar Materials)
When stress relieving a joint between dissimilar metals having different stress rellevlng requirements, the
materia l requiring the higher stress relievfng temperature shall govern . Special considerations may be required for
austenitic and other high alloys.
(ASME B31.8-2016, B825.6 {b) Sour Service 1 Stress Relieving Temperature)
Stress relieving requirements may be waived, regardless of wall thickness, provided that it can be demonstrated
that a satisfactory welding procedure without the use of post weld heat treatment has been developed. Such a
demonstration sha fl be conducted on materia!s and under cond fti ons that simulate, as closely as practical, the
actual production welding. Measurements shaU be taken of the tensile, toughness, a1nd hardness properties of the
weld and heat-affected zone. No stress relievlng will be required if
a) the measurements indicate that the metallurg!cal and mechanical properties are withln the limits specified for
the materials and lntended service
b) an engineering ana lysis is conducted to ensure that the mechanical properties of the weldment and the
residual stresses without post weld heat treatment are satisfactory for the intended service. In some cases,
measurement of resid uaJ stresses may be required
(ASME B31.8-2016, A825 Offshore Gas Transmission, Stress Relieving)
A.3 Requ·rements 1
nd risks
The discussion in this appendix is based on the following understanding of the wording in the requirements
referenced in (A.2] and the risks that they are mitigating.
Recommended practfce - DNV-RP-B204. Editfon October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 61
Weldi ng of subsea production system equipment
Copyright Oel NM e Vertti,s rules and s1andards Order Number: W2387845
PmYlded by S&P Global unoet llcense with ONV Sold to:OERRICK CttAN (317241100001) - AMAR ATH.TADE@CIVMEC.OOM.AU.
No repmducUo n or n 1Wo11tklg pemit1ed wflhout licen se Imm S&P Global DN\f'~es .20~-10-26 03;46:02 UTC
ASME 631.8- 2016, 825.2 is a reference to carbon or low- alloy steel (LAS) weldment wh ich are made using
carbon- manganese or LAS filler materials. ASME B31.8- 2016, 825.4 is a reference to at least one of the
materlals being carbon or LAS but still using carbon-manganese or LAS filler materials. The technical
reasoning that PWHT is being called for in these sections is to mitigate a risk. That r!sk is the " kefihood of
planar crack growth in a weld related residual stress field in the heat affected zone (HAZ).
The highest area of tensile residual stress is in the near-HAZ which is the area just adjacent to the fusion
line. This is also the most susceptible location for plana.r naws such as lack of fusion. Because planar flaws
may have relatively sharp edges, they may propagate in these high tensile residual stress fields when the
additional stresses due to installation or operation are added to the component. On higher wall thickness,
there is the added element of three-dimensional restra int wh ich may guide the planar flaw crack growth
along the fusion line as this reg ion has the lowest fracture toughness.
1
Experience has shown that for carbon and LAS steels, a wall th ickness of approximately 32 mm (1.25 in) or
more may lead to planar crack growth due to the aspects described above. Additionally, a higher thickness
than that used during qualification may increase cooling rates which may increase hardness values and
reduce fracture toughness. This may happen even if welding is performed within the scope of the qualification
for these reasons, ASME B31.8 calls for a reduction of the residual stress field when T exceeds 32 mm (1.25
in) in order to reduce the hardness.
However, ASME B31.8, 825.2 recognizes that there may be appl ications where PWHT is unnecessary and
undesirable. One of these applications is the use of dissimilar metal welds made with austenitic filler on
carbon or tow-alloy steel. PWHT of the weldment could cause embrittlement of the austenitic fi'ller to LAS
interface which, in turn, could be sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement. Another appl jcation may be a weld
where at least one of the base mater ials cannot be subjected to PWHT, e.g. duplex stainless steels.
ASME B31.8-2016, B825.G(b) includes a possibility for case specific assessment by stating:
... Special considerations may be required for austen it ic and other hlg1h alloys.
(ASME B31.8-2016, B825.6 b)
To avoid the PWHT the standard allows for an engineering analysis, but little guidance is given in the
standard to the extent or nature of the engineering analysis. It is understood that t his engineer ing
assessment can form basis for omitting PWHT also when carbon steel with thickness above 32 mm (1.25 in)
take part in the dissim ilar material joint configiuration .
.4 ecommendation
If either of the materials being welded require a PWHT to obtafn the requi red metallurgical and mechanical
properties, then PWHT shall be carried out. Examples of these k inds of materials are AISI 4130, 8620, F22,
F6NM.
If PWHT is being carried out solely to satisfy a general requirement as shown in [A.2] , then the risk that
ls being mitigated by the required PWHT can be mitigated in other ways. The risk is having planar filaws
propagate to failure in residual, stress fields that are exacerbated by increased trlaxial rest ra int due to heavy
wall thickness. One mitigation methodology may combine two aspects: first, ensure that there are no planar
fl aws to propagate in the residual stress field , and second , provide additional mitigations to prevent crack
growth and thus field failure. Mitigations should be chosen based on the specific application at hand and
may include, but is not li imited to, NDT, engineering critical assessment (ECA), finite element analysis (FEA),
additional testing (CTOD, J-R curve, etc.), optimization of weld parameters.
Recom_~ ~-~ q~-~ .P.~ -St.i ~ -~_DNV-RP-B204. Editl on October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 62
Welding of subsea production syst em equipmen t
C~ght 01!-I Nlifllk~·V~l!!ii role, ljl1ij it.ind~rdili OrderNUmber. W:2367645
Pro~lckld' by S&P Grobal undat lleense l/mll DNV &lie! ta:DERRICK CHAN [31 n 41100001)- AMARNATli.TADE@CI\/MEC.COM.AU.
No ~mdtlClloa er net1Y01klllg .Pllffllltled ,v1U1ClllLIFcense llom S&P Glob DN'J~sesale,2022-10-26 D3t46:02 UTC
APPENDIX B FULL-SCALE RESONANT FATIGUE TESTING
B.1 Scope
If required by the purchaser, full-scale resonant fatigue testing shall be performed to validate that the WPS is
qualified for the SMN curve used ln design. f:atfgue design is described in DNV-RP-C203 or BS 7608.
The welding procedure shall be fully qualified prior to fabrication of the fatigue test specimens.
The scope of work sha ll include :
1) development of fatigue testing program
2) test specimen preparation
3) coordination and arrangement for witnessing
4) fatigue testing of at least nine weld samples at predetermined stress ranges
5) post mortem investigation lndud'ing verification of maximum misalignment
6) documenting the resu lts in a test report.
B.2 Documentation
The following documentation shall be approved by the purchaser before initiating the fatigue testing
program :
- ITP, specific to the fatigue testing program
- WPS and supporting WPQT package
- drawings of test samples
- fabrication procedure specification (FPS) or process control plan (PCP) that defines at a minimum an steps
in the fabrication sequence as well as the methods to be used for fabricatfon and material handling
- a test plan outli ning the the fun test program, including number of specimens, stress ranges, target
curves and post~mortem evaluations to be performed .
The following documents are subject for approval at the completion of the fatigue testing program :
- dimensional records of fatigue specimens.
- NDT reports.
- fatigue test report.
B.3 Test facility

Full scale resonant fatigue testing shall be conducted at laboratory capable of documenting adequate
competency and experience.
B.4 Ess tia I variables

The full-sca le resonant fatigue test shall be va lid with in the essential variables defined in Table B-
Recommen ded pract ice - DNV-RP-B204. Edition October 2020, amended Sept ember 2021 Pag e 53
C<;1pyijght Del NM<~ Veritj,s, rule• and ~!eri.derd~ Older Nurnbar; W2J;!t7645
PRr.:lded b)' Sl!.P Global Un<l~r license 'Mlh ONV Sold to:DE'RRICK CHAN [317241 1000011 • AMARl'JATH.TADE@CIVMEC.OOM.AU,
No ieproduetlon or ne,wort,lng p,ermlned without rrcense frQm S&P Globel DN\PoM e, e,2022.-10-2603:46:02 LJTC
Table B-1 Essential variables to a full scale resonant fatigue test
Essential variables DescrfptJon
WPS package ; Change of the welding procedure a1nd the supporting welding qualification used.
Base materia I Change of manufacturer.

Change in material specification or grade.
Change between the followlng manufacturing processes :
a) As-rolled plate.
b) TMCP plate. I
c) Controlled-rolled plate. I
d) Normalized plate.
e.) Quenched and tempered or quenched and aged plate.
f) Cold formed seam welded tubula rs.
g) Warm formed seam welded tubulars.
h) Seam welded tubulars heat treated after form i ng.
! I) Normalized forging or seamless tubular products.
j) Quenched and tempered or quenched and aged forging or seamless tubular product.
•'
k) Precipitation hardened forgings.
Thickness Any increase i n nominal wall thickness greater than 6 mm (0.25 in) .
Diameter Nominal pipe size 5 350 mm (14 ln): any change exceeding one nominal pipe size.
Nominal pipe size~ 400 mm (16 in): any change exceeding+/- 30% in nominal diameter.
Root profile Increase in height of maximum penetration In the root, measured in the full-scale fatlgue
test.
Flt-up Increase in hi/lo or angular misal ignment, measured after fit-up in the full-scale fatigue
test.
1
Consumables > Change In batch of filler metal.
I Change in heat for SAW flux and wire combination .
I
11) Change of heat or batch may be performed with appropriate testing to be agreed with purchaser. I
B.5 Test setup

Minimum of nine (9) welds shaU be tested, all clearly marked for traceability to inspection and test reports.
The test specimens shall consist of complete girth welds fabricated using the qualified and approved WPS to
be used for production of the fatigue designated welds. Test specimen welds shall undergo NDT as required
for the production welds . Each test specimen shou ld be fabricated with either one or two test welds as
detailed in Figure B-1 .
Recommended practice - DNV- RP-B204. Editi on October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 64
Copytilght DDI Nor:ska Verll as rules and standards Order l'llllllbfi>r. WZ3&'1645
Provided ,by S&P Gfobal under llce!llle wtth ONV Sold lo:OERRICK CHAN [317241 100001] • AMARNATH.TADE@CliVMEG.COM.AU,
No rep rnduc~an or nelwOlldrlg< permitted wlfhDUI lr(lense from S&P Global D iN \ f ~ ~ ale,2022-10-26 03:46:02 UTC
Material A Material B
II
a)
Materlal A Material B Material A
II 11
b)
Figure B-1 a) option 1: one weld per specim,en (9 specimens, 9 welds) lb) option 2: two welds per
specimen (6 specimens, 12 welds)
All post- weld operations, such as PWHT, grin~ing and NDT, shall be completed prior to subjecting the test
welds to fatigue testing. Prior to fatigue testing,. the point of maximum radial offset, here measured as
the hi/lo, shall be identified for each weld. From this point, an additional seven (7) hi/lo measurements
shall be taken in 45° intervals and recorded. The point of maximum hi/lo shal!I be clearly marked and made
available for comparisons during the post mortem evaluations. The maximum hi/lo recorded for a set of
werds successfully achieving the target number of cycl!es at each stress range shall be the maximum hi/lo
allowed during production .
FuH-scal'e fatigue testing shouJd be carried out in air.
B.6 Stress range

Test specimens shall be fatigue tested for each procedure at three (3) specified stress ranges: high, medium
and low. The stress ranges are subject for approval prior to testing.
Samples shall be subjected to the fatigt1e testing program until failure or a run-out is declared with no failure
within specified range of cycles. Test failt1re is defined as a through wall crack in the pipe or welds.
Test results shall be checked against target curves generated to demonstrate a 97 .5% confidence that the
samples population exceed the S-N curve criteria for test acceptance. Alternatively, a 5-N curve may be
established based on the test results, following tM guidance given in DNV-RP-C203 .
B 7 Post mortem evaluations

All weld fai .lures shall be sectioned and subjected to a post mortem examination. The examination shall
attempt to determine what initiated the crack that led to failure. If the crack initiated in a defect, the location
and size of the defect should be determined.
The report shall include the testing program, the variables used, the test setup, the stress ranges used, and
all relevant test results.
Copyright Del.Norske V rltas rules and Sllllldatds ONlar Number: W2387!MS
Provided by S&P Global under lfcen~e w1th DNV Sold to;OeRRICK CttAN [317241100001] • AMARNATH.TAOE@CNMEC.Cot,tA.U,
No reproducli<m □r n!!1wllirldn9 permlllecl wmiout bnss l'tom S&P Global D N\f°~~esale,2D22-1O-26 03;46:02 UTC
APPENDIX C FRACTURE TOUGHNESS TESTING
C.1 Application
lf required by the purchaser, Fracture toughness testing shall be performed in order to provide Input to
fracture mechanlcal assessment of welid flaws. Fracture toughness testing shall be supplementary to the
general welding qualification. Fracture mechanical assessments may be based on the practice in BS 7910,
DNV-RP-F108 or e.q uivalent.
C.2 Test se up
Fracture toughness testing shall be performed per recognized national testing standards, such as BS 7448,
ISO 15653, ASTM El820 or API RP 2Z. The applications covered in this recommended practice are best
represented by single-edge notched bend (SENB) test specimens.
Minimum one (1) set of three (3) valid fracture toughness test specimens shall be extracted in the weld
metal and in the fusion line/heat-affected zone (FL/HAZ), in each BM-WM combination to be used in
production.
The selected notch orientation and location shall repres,ent the weld configura,tion, conditions and failure
mechanisms to be assessed, see ISO 15653 or equivalent for guidance. Typically, this means that the crack
tip should be located in the target microstructure.
Where multiple welding processes and/or filler materials are qualified in a single weld test, fracture
toughness testing should be performed to test all relevant microstructures in the weld or FL/HAZ.
The testing should be performed on the minimum design temperature.
If the scatter of CTOD or J-values from a set of three test specimens Is such that the minimum value
Is g1reater than or equal to 67% of the average value of the set, then the minimum value of the three
specimens shall be reported as the characteristic CTOD or J. If the minimum value is less than 67% of the
average value for the set or If the minimum val.ue of the three specimens fails to meet the straightness/
qualification requirements of the test standard, then three additional specimens shall be removed from an
adjacent location to the !lowest value specimen and tested. The second lowest of all six values shall then be
reported as the characteristic CTOD or J-value.
Retesting a set of specimens is permitted only when any one of the following conditions exist:
- Specimens are incorrectly machined.
- The pre-crack front fails to meet the straightness/ qualification requirements i.e. an invalid test.
- Substantial weld imperfections adjacent to the crack front are observed upon the fracture of the
specimen.
- Specimens fail to meet requirements in the applied optional testing standards, e.,g. API RP 2Z.
C.3 Acceptance c ite ia

The obtained CTOD or J-values shall be used for further assessment of the actual welds. If a minimum
value for the testing is needed, and no other criteria has been agreed, the following acceptance criteria is
recommended:
- CTOD value of 0.2 mm for HAZ.
- CTOD value of 0.15 mm for the weld metal.
Correlating J-values may be determined in accordance with BS 7910,
Rec~mmended practice - DNV-R.P-B204. Edition October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 66
Wel~lng of subsea production system equipment
Copyl1ghl Del NMke Vetl~s rulK and slancfartls: OttterNumbor: W238764!i
Pro~ided oy S&P Global under lioen~tt with ONV Sold to:Dl;RRICK CHAN [31 'T241100001)-AMARNATH.TAOE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
No repmdudicm or nelwo~ng pennil1E!d wilhoui trcenae from S&I> Glob.ii D N\fm.esale,2022-10-26 03:AS:02 UTC
CHANGES - HISTORIC u
1-
0
September 2019 edition -&,..I
(/)
This document is a repubHshed version of the first edition of DNVGL-RP-B204 (April 2019). No changes have
been made to the content of this document.
(/)
April 2019 edition QJ
cra
This is a new document.
fO
..c
u
,,. .
Recommended practice - DNV-RP-B204. Edltfon October 2020, amended September 2021 Page 67
Copynghl Del Norr.~e Verilas rule:, and slandan;l5 Oren Number: W2J.87645
f>ro\lldod by S&P Global under license wilh ONV Sor.ct lo:DERRICI< CHAN (317241 1000011 • AMARNATH.iAOl:@CIVMEC.OOM.AU,
No reproduellon or netwDfkln!l perm I eel without llcensa from S&P Global D N \ J ~ e sale.2022-10-26 03;46;02 VTC
About DNV
DNV is the independent expert in risk management and assurance, operating in more than 100
countries. Through its broad experience and deep expertise DNV advances safety and sustainable
performance, sets industry benchmarks, and inspires and invents solutions.
Whether assessing a new ship design, optimizing the performance of a wind farm, ana lyzing sensor
data from a gas pipeline or certifying a food company's supply chain, DNV enab!es its customers and
their stakeholders to make crit ical decisions with confidence.
Driven by its purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, DNV helps tack le the
challenges and globa l transformations facing its customers and the wor ld today and is a trusted
voice for many of the world's most successful and forward-thinking companies.
WHEN TRUST MATTERS
Copyright O~l N~ke \fij~ ~~ a~<I ~la,ldal(l, OrttarNurnbsr. W23.1!7845

Pt"O'Vidad by S&P Glob-al Und<!r IIC8Me »ith DNV Sofd to:OERRICK CHAN (317241100001] • AMARNATIUADE@CIVMEC.COM.AU,
No mp,ocllldlcm ar netwo1i<lng permitted wllho\Jt Ice°" from S&P Global Not for Resale,2022-1 0-26 03:AG:112. UTC

DNV-RP-B204 - Sept 2021

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

DNV-RP-B204 - Sept 2021

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

DNV

DNV-RP-B204 Edition October 2020

Welding of subsea prod

DNV recommended practices contain sound engineering practice and guidance.

© DNV AS October 2020

Any comments may be sent by e-mai l to ru/es@dnv.com

Changes October 2020

Objective [1.2] Rewritten subsection.

Scope [1.3] Added workover riser systems and control systems.

Application I [1.4] Section revised due to changes rn [ 1.2] and [ 1.3]. I

Purchasing Information [2.1] 1

Updated purchaslng Information required to the supplier by the

Design requirements [2.2] New subsection.

Quality systems [3.1] Added guidance note.

WPS (4.1] Infor matton added regard i ng mechanlcal/automattc welding.

Butteri ng thickness [4.2.3] Minimum weld toe-to-LAS/buttering fuslon line distance

Fatigue designated welds (4.2.4] Added subsection.

Heat input [4.2.10] Rephrased to inciude small-bore welds.

Essential variables - Amended essentia l variables: base material - chemical

PWHT time [5.3] Guidance note added.

Ultrasonic testing [6.4] Subsections revised for load-bearing cladding, fatigue

Full-scale resonant fatigue App,B Appendix included.

Fracture toughness testing App.C Appendix included.

ditorial co rec ions

Section 2 Purchaser-supplier interface requirements .......................................... 17

Section 3 Quality assurance.. • •••••• • • ................ ....................... ..... •••••••••••• ••••••• 18

Section 4 Technical requirements •••••••.•••••••••••••..••.•.,•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 20

Section 5 Welding procedure specification ..........................................................32

Section 6 Inspection and non-destructive testing ............................................... 48

6.4 Ultrasonic te.s ting.. .•••••••••.••• ...... .• ••••••••• • •....................................... 52 C

Appendix A Omission of post weld heat treatment ............................................,••• 61

A.2 Relevant references ...... ........................ ................................................ 61

Appendix B Full-scale resonant fatigue . testing .............................................;........... .:. 63

B .4 Essential varia1b res ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••,••••.••••,••,63

Appendix· C Fracture to·u ghness testing ................................................................... 66

Table 1-1 DNV references

Document code Title

DNV-RP-C203 Fatigue design of offshore steel structures

DNV-RP-Fl 08 Assessment of flaws in pipeline and riser girth welds

Table 1-2 Normative references

Document code Title

EN 10204 Metaillic products - Types of inspection documents

ISO .3452-1 Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing - Part 1: General principles

ISO 9001 Quality management systems - Requirements

ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders - Fusion welding - Part 1: Steels

ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NOT personnel

ISO 14344 Welding consumables - Procurement of filler materials and fluxes

ISO 4731 Welding coordination -Tasks and responsibil[ties

ISO 17637 Non-destructive testing of welds - Visua.l testing of fusion-welded joints

ISO 17638 Non-destructive testing of welds - Magnetic particle testing

ISO 23279 Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Characterization of discontinuities in

SNT-TC-lA ASNT Recommended Practice for Personnel Qualification and Certification in

Document code Title

API RP 2Z Preproduction Quallflcation for Steel Plates for Offshore Structures

API RP 17P Recommended Practice for Su bsea Structures and Manifolds

API RP 17R Recommended Practice for Flowllne connectors and Jumpers

API Spee 6A Specification for Wellhead and Tree Equipment

: API Std 17F Specification for Subsea Production Control Systems

ASMIE B31.3 Process Piping

ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems

ASTM E1820 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Fracture Toughness

BS 7608 Guide to fatigue deslgn and assessment of steel products

ISO 9000 Quality management systems - Fundamentals and vocabulary I

ISO/TR 20172 Welding - Gr-ouplng systems for materials - European materia ls