welding operator qualification

Welder Qualification (WPQ) as per ASME Section IX

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 […]

Welder’s Diameter Restrictions and Position Qualified

This article is about diameter restrictions and welding position qualification involves in welder and welding operator qualification as per ASME Section IX. Diameter Restriction for Welder Qualification (as per QW-303) 1) If welder is qualified by groove weld during test, then the qualification range will be below (as per table QW-452.3 and table QW-452.6) Note:

Manual, Semi-Automatic, Machine and Automatic Welding

In this article we have discussed about the difference between welder and welding operator, purpose of their qualification and how ASME section IX divided the welding in manual, semi-automatic, machine and automatic welding.

Tube to tubesheet Welder Qualification

In this article we will discuss about the tube to tubesheet welder and welding operator qualification as per BPVC ASME Section IX. Tube to Tubesheet Welding Tube to tube sheet welding is a special kind of welding, both process and technique wise. Essentially the parameters, techniques adopted for a groove weld will not work for