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Quality Procedure Procedure For Weld Repair

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No.

QP/03
Department
Issue No. 01
Quality Quality Procedure Date 01–01–2020

Procedure for weld repair


1.0 Scope:
1.1 Major repairs defined hereunder are to be handled according to this procedure.
1.1.1 Material defects requiring grinding or groove into parent material to a depth of more
than the smaller value of 10 mm or 10% of material thickness.
1.1.2 Cracks in first layer of weld.
1.1.3 Out of control condition causing welds defects.
1.1.4 Weld repairs after pressure test.
2.0 Procedure:
2.1 Repair of the weld defects
2.1.1 Location marking
 Mark the weld defects if visible on surface
2.1.2 Sub surface defects, location shall be marked out by radiography film tracing.
2.2 Removal of defects
2.2.1 The defective area shall be ground with the grinding machine or shall be gouged with
the air arc gouging machine to remove the defects and then the surface shall be
finished smoothly by the grinding. Width of the groove after grinding shall be such that
sufficient necessary access and torch mobility during repair is possible.
2.3 Examination
The liquid penetrate examination (PT) shall be performed to ensure complete removal of the
defects. PT examination shall be carried out as per procedure.
2.4 Cleaning
Area adjacent to the joint to be repaired shall be free from oil, grease and other foreign
material, which may affect welding performance.
The cleaning methods are like wire brushing, grinding, etc.
2.5 Repairs Welding
The repair welding shall be done in accordance with applicable WPS.
2.6 The repair welded surface shall be finished smoothly by grinding and weld reinforcement shall
be within the acceptance limit.
2.7 Visual testing shall be performed again to ensure defect is removed.
3.0 Records:
3.1 The result of weld repair shall be recorded in Visual Inspection report (F/QCD/04) and shall be
maintained in the record for the agreed period.

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