Welding till the End!
For fabrication of any equipment we require welders and welding operators must be qualified as per the qualification standard referred by the construction code. Whenever construction is as per ASME construction codes (like ASME B31.1, B31.3 or ASME section VIII) ASME section IX is used for the qualification of the procedure and welder. Welder is […]
In this article we will discuss about the Supplementary Essential variable for GTAW, SMAW, SAW and GMAW welding process as per ASME BPVC Section IX for qualifying a groove weld PQR (Procedure Qualification Record). What is supplementary Essential Variable? A supplementary essential variables are those variable in which change will affect the toughness property of
The ASME section IX specifies the requirements for the qualification of welder, welding operators, brazers, brazing operators and fusion operators and the procedure employed in welding, 0brazing and plastic fusing in accordance with the ASME boiler and pressure vessel code and the ASME code 31 for pressure piping and others codes and specifications. ASME section