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3.3 WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Total Pages: 101
Table of Contents
Scope ........................................................................................................................................................................ 765

References ............................................................................................................................................................... 765
Governmental .................................................................................................................................................... 765
Industry Standards ............................................................................................................................................ 765
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................................... 765

1 Compliance with Codes and Standards ........................................................................................................ 765
2 Welding Procedures ........................................................................................................................................ 766
API 1104 Essential Welding Variables .................................................................................................... 766
API 1104 Non-Essential Welding Variables ............................................................................................ 767
In-service Welding Variables (API 1104 Annex B) .................................................................................. 767
3 Weld Procedure Qualification Testing Requirements ................................................................................. 767

Butt Weld Qualification Requirements ..................................................................................................... 767
Branch Weld Qualification Requirements ................................................................................................ 768
In-Service Sleeve Fillet Qualification Weld Requirements ...................................................................... 768
In-Service Branch Qualification Weld Requirements............................................................................... 768
4 Weld Procedure Qualification Acceptance Criteria ..................................................................................... 768

Visual Examination .................................................................................................................................. 768
Destructive Testing Acceptance Criteria.................................................................................................. 768
4.2.1 Tensile Strength Test ................................................................................................................... 768
4.2.2 Nick-break Test ............................................................................................................................ 768
4.2.3 Root, Face or Side Bend Test ..................................................................................................... 769
5 Weld Procedures Qualified by Others ........................................................................................................... 769

6 Figures .............................................................................................................................................................. 769
Figure 1 - Filler Metal Groups .................................................................................................................. 769
Figure 2 - Location of Butt Weld Test Specimens for Procedure Qualification ....................................... 771
Figure 3 - Type and Quantity of Butt Weld Test Specimens Required for Procedure Qualification ........ 772
Figure 4 - Suggested In-service Procedure Qualification Test Assembly ............................................... 773
Figure 5 - Location of Test Specimens for In-service Procedure Qualification ....................................... 774
Figure 6 - Type and Quantity of Test Specimens for In-service Procedure Qualification ....................... 775
Figure 7 - Dimensioning of Imperfections in Exposed Weld Surfaces .................................................... 775
Procedure Group List ............................................................................................................................... 776
Approved Welding Procedures Groups ................................................................................................... 776
6.8.1 Group 1 ........................................................................................................................................ 776
6.8.2 Group 2 ........................................................................................................................................ 777
6.8.3 Group 3 ........................................................................................................................................ 777
6.8.4 Group 4 ........................................................................................................................................ 777
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6.8.5 Group 5 ........................................................................................................................................ 777

6.8.6 Group 6 ........................................................................................................................................ 778
6.8.7 Group 7 ........................................................................................................................................ 778
6.8.8 Group 8 ........................................................................................................................................ 778
6.8.9 Group 9 ........................................................................................................................................ 778
6.8.10 Group 10 ...................................................................................................................................... 778
6.8.11 Group 11 ...................................................................................................................................... 778
6.8.12 Group 12 ...................................................................................................................................... 779
6.8.13 Group 13 ...................................................................................................................................... 780
7 Qualified Procedures ...................................................................................................................................... 781

Oxy-Acetylene Butt Welding Procedure OA-1 (PG 1 of 2) ...................................................................... 781
Oxy-Acetylene Butt Welding Procedure OA-2 (PG 1 of 2) ...................................................................... 783
SMAW Butt Welding Procedure BW-4 (PG 1 of 2) .................................................................................. 785
SMAW Branch-Groove Welding Procedure FW-4 (PG 1 of 3) ................................................................ 787
SMAW Butt Welding Procedure BW-1A (PG 1 of 2) ............................................................................... 790
SMAW Branch-Groove Welding Procedure FW-2A (PG 1 of 3) ............................................................. 799
SMAW Butt Welding Procedure BW-3B (PG 1 of 2) ............................................................................... 807
SMAW Branch-Groove Welding Procedure FW-3B (PG 1 of 2) ............................................................. 809
SMAW Butt Welding Procedure BW-3C (PG 1 of 3) ............................................................................... 811
SMAW Branch-Groove Welding Procedure FW-3C (PG 1 of 3) ............................................................. 814
SMAW Butt/Groove Welding Procedure BW-8 (PG 1 of 3) ..................................................................... 828
SMAW Butt/Groove Welding Procedure BW-9 (PG 1 of 3) ..................................................................... 831
SMAW Butt Welding Procedure BW-10 (PG 1 of 4) ................................................................................ 834
SMAW Branch-Groove Welding Procedure FW-10 (PG 1 of 3) .............................................................. 838
SMAW In-Service Fillet Welding Procedure HT-1 (PG 1 of 3) ................................................................ 841
SMAW Longitudinal Groove Welding Procedure HT-4 (PG 1 of 3) ......................................................... 850
SMAW Longitudinal Groove Welding Procedure HT-5 (PG 1 of 3) ......................................................... 853

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Scope
This standard establishes the requirements for qualifying weld procedures, for welds fabricated on Company
natural gas pipeline facilities as mandated by 49CFR192 requirements and Company natural gas liquid pipeline
facilities as mandated by 49CFR195 requirements. This standard does not apply to welding that occurs during
the manufacture of steel pipe or steel pipe components. This standard contains the company’s welding
procedure specifications (WPS).
References
Governmental
GOVERNMENT
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
REGULATION
REFERENCES • Title 49 CFR 192 ‘Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum
Federal Safety Standards’ (PHMSA, DOT)
• Title 49 CFR 195, ‘Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipelines.’ (PHMSA,
DOT)
Industry Standards
INDUSTRY
American Petroleum Institute (API)
STANDARDS
*Latest edition incorporated by reference in Title 49 CFR Part 192
• API STD 1104, ‘Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities including Annex B,
In-service Welding’
Glossary
Term Definition
A record of welding variables used to produce an acceptable test
Procedure Qualification weldment and the results of the test conducted on the weldment to qualify
Record (PQR)
a welding procedure specification.
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) is the formal written document
Welding Procedure providing the required variables for a specific application to assure
Specification (WPS)
repeatability by properly trained welders and welding operators.
1 Compliance with Codes and Standards

In addition to complying with the requirements of this standard, the latest DOT-approved editions of the
previously listed codes, standards, and specifications shall apply, except where noted, as well as any codes,
standards, and specifications included by reference.
NOTE The use of the term ‘welding procedure(s)’ in Section 2 refers to the out-of-service
welding procedures unless otherwise specified.

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2 Welding Procedures
• All welding procedure qualifications shall be recorded in detail and shall include the destructive qualification
test results. Procedure Qualification records similar to those shown in API 1104 shall be used to qualify
weld procedures developed for Company Welding Standards.
• Only welding procedures, both out-of-service and in-service, qualified by the Company shall be utilized on
Company facilities unless approved by Engineering and the Welding Coordinator. Approved fabricators may
use their welding procedures when contracted to build facilities for the company.
• Welding procedures noted within have been qualified in accordance with API 1104 requirements as set forth
within 49CFR192 and 49CFR195 and reviewed to the lasted code approved version.
• Older in-service welding procedures qualified in accordance with API RP 1107 “Pipeline Maintenance
Welding Practices”, have been reviewed to the latest edition of API 1104 Annex B.
• When qualifying in-service welding procedures (e.g., installing hot tap branch connections on all
transmission, distribution, and jurisdictional gathering pipelines and facilities) the latest code edition of API
1104 Annex B shall be followed.
• All welding procedures shall be adhered to when qualifying welders and during production welding
conducted as part of the construction, and maintenance activities performed on all Company natural gas
and liquid pipeline facilities.
• All welding procedures, both out-of-service and in-service, shall address all essential and non-essential
variables as outlined API 1104. For more details on each variable please refer to the most recent code
referenced edition of API 1104.
API 1104 Essential Welding Variables
• A change in the welding process
• A change in the specified wall thickness range
• A major change in the joint design (e.g. a change from a V-groove to a U-groove)
• A change in the specified pipe and fitting material group (Note: Procedures shall be qualified using the
highest grade within the group)
Group Material
A SMYS less than or equal to 42,000 PSI (i.e. X42)
B SMYS greater than 42,000 PSI (i.e. X42) but less than 65,000 PSI (i.e. X65)
For materials with a SMYS greater than or equal to 65,000 PSI (i.e. X65), each grade
C
shall receive a separate qualification test
• A change in the API 1104 defined filler metal group (Figure 1)
• A change in the current type (e.g. a change from DC to AC or vice versa or a change from electrode
positive to electrode negative or vice versa)
• A change in the welding position
• A change in the weld direction (e.g. a change from vertical down or up)

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• An increase in the maximum time between the completion of the root pass and the start of the hot
pass
• A decrease in the minimum preheat temperature
• A change in the post-weld heat treatment requirements
• A change in the shielding gas and flow rate (Note: Not applicable for SMAW welding procedures)
• A change in the shielding flux (Note: Not applicable for SMAW welding procedures)
• A change in the specified travel speed range
API 1104 Non-Essential Welding Variables
• A change in the specified pipe diameter range
• A change in the number of beads required to fill the joint
• A change in the specified amperage and/or voltage range
• A change in the flame characteristics (Note: Not applicable for SMAW welding procedures)
• A change in the time between the completion of the hot pass and the completion of the cap pass
• A change in the type and time delay before removal of pipe clamps
• A change in the interpass cleaning method
• A change in the preheat method, temperature control method, and ambient temperature range
requiring preheating
In-service Welding Variables (API 1104 Annex B)
In addition to the variables described in Section 2.1 and 2.2, the following variables should be addressed
for in-service welding procedures. Where there is a discrepancy, Section 2.3 shall govern.
• A change in the specified minimum yield strength is not an essential variable.
• A change in the specified carbon equivalent range should be identified. Carbon equivalent is not an
essential variable. Carbon equivalent is determined by the following;
♦ CE IIW = %C + %Mn/6 + (%Cu + %Ni)/15 + (%Cr + %Mo + %V)/5
• An increase in the severity of the pipeline operating conditions
• A change in the specified wall thickness range is not an essential variable.
• A change from a temper bead weld deposition sequence to any other sequence.
• The required welding heat input range should be specified
3 Weld Procedure Qualification Testing Requirements
The destructive testing methods, the method of removing the test specimens, and the dimensions and
preparation of the test specimens are described in the latest version of API 1104.
Butt Weld Qualification Requirements
Upon completion, the test weld shall be allowed to air cool prior to removing and testing of test specimens
(Figure 2 and Figure 3). It is recommended to qualify welding procedures using a pipe with a wall thickness
of at least 1/4 - inch (6.4 mm) but less than or equal to 1/2 - inch.

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Branch Weld Qualification Requirements

Upon completion, the test weld shall be allowed to air cool prior to removing and testing of the test
specimens and testing. Two (2) nick-break specimens shall be removed from the crotch location of the
branch weld and two (2) nick-break specimens shall be removed from the saddle location of the branch
weld. It may be necessary to make two branch welds to obtain the required number of test specimens.
In-Service Sleeve Fillet Qualification Weld Requirements
• The in-service sleeve fillet qualification weld should be made under conditions which simulate the
cooling potential of an operating pipeline (Figure 4). The simulated cooling conditions should take into
account the wall thickness of the pipe and the flowing pipe contents.
• The in-service sleeve fillet qualification weld should be fabricated on pipe with an applicable CE value.
• Upon completion, the in-service fillet qualification weld shall be allowed to air cool prior to removing
and testing of the test specimens (Figure 5 and Figure 6). There shall be a minimum of 24-hours
between the completion of the weld and the removal of the test specimens.
In-Service Branch Qualification Weld Requirements
• The in-service branch qualification weld should be made under conditions which simulate the cooling
potential of an operating pipeline. The simulated cooling conditions should take into account the wall
thickness of the pipe and the flowing pipe contents.
• The in-service branch qualification weld should be fabricated on pipe with an applicable CE value.
• Upon completion, the in-service branch qualification weld shall be allowed to air cool prior to removing
and testing of the test specimens (Figure 5 and Figure 6). There shall be a minimum of 24-hours
between the completion of the weld and the removal of the test specimens.
4 Weld Procedure Qualification Acceptance Criteria
Visual Examination
• All qualification welds must be free of cracks, inadequate penetration, burn-through, and other defects;
and must present a neat workmanlike appearance.
• Undercutting adjacent to the cap on the outside of the pipe shall not exceed 1/32 - inch (0.8 mm) in
depth or 12-1/2% of the pipe wall thickness, whichever is smaller; and there shall not be more than 2
- inches (50.8 mm) of undercutting in any continuous 12 - inch (304.8 mm) length of weld.
Destructive Testing Acceptance Criteria
4.2.1 Tensile Strength Test
• If the test specimen breaks in the weld or fusion zone and exceeds the minimum specified tensile
strength of the pipe material and the acceptance criteria outlined in Section 4.2.2, it is considered
acceptable.
• If the test specimen breaks in the pipe material and exceeds the minimum specified tensile
strength of the pipe material it is considered acceptable.
4.2.2 Nick-break Test
• The exposed surfaces of each test specimen shall show complete penetration and fusion.
• The greatest dimension of any gas pocket shall not exceed 1/16 - inch (1.6 mm) with the
combined area of all gas pockets not exceeding 2% of the total exposed surface area.

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• Slag inclusions shall not be more than 1/32 - inch (0.8 mm) in depth nor 1/8 - inch (3.2 mm) or
1/2 the nominal wall thickness in length, whichever is shorter. There shall be at least 1/2 - inch
(12.7 mm) of sound metal between adjacent slag inclusions as measured in Figure 7.
4.2.3 Root, Face or Side Bend Test
The test specimen shall show no crack or other defect exceeding 1/8 - inch (3.2 mm) or 1/2 the
nominal wall thickness, whichever is smaller, in any direction. Cracks which originate on the outer
radius of the bend along the edges of the test specimen during testing and are less than 1/4 - inch
(6.4 mm), measured in any direction shall not be considered unless obvious defects are observed.
5 Weld Procedures Qualified by Others
The Company will accept welding procedures qualified by others. This may include but not be limited
to, shop welding of vessels and assemblies. All such situations shall be approved by the Company
Weld Coordinator and Engineering.
6 Figures
Figure 1 - Filler Metal Groups
FILLER METAL GROUPS 1
Group AWS Specification Electrode Flux4
A5.1 E6010, E6011

1
A5.5 E7010, E7011
E8010, E8011
2 A5.5
E9010
E7015, E7016, E7018
A5.1 or A5.5
3 E8015, E8016, E8018
A5.5
E9018
P6XZ, F6X0,
EL8, EL8K, EL12, EM5K, EM12K,
42 A5.17 F6X2, F7XZ
EM13K, EM15K
F7X0, F7X2
ER70S-2, ER70S-6
A5.18
53 ER80S-D2
A5.28
ER90S-G
6 A5.2 RG60, RG65
E61T-GS
75 A5.20
E71T-GS
8 A5.29 E7AT8-K6
9 A5.29 E91T8-G
NOTES

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FILLER METAL GROUPS 1
Group AWS Specification Electrode Flux4

1. Other electrodes, filler metals, and fluxes may be used but shall require separate procedure
qualification.
2. Any combination of flux and electrode in Group 4 may be used to qualify a procedure. The
combination shall be identified by its complete AWS Classification No. such as F7AO-EL12 or F6A2-
EM12K. Only substitutions which result in the same AWS Classification Number are permitted
without requalification.
3. A shielding gas is to be used with electrodes in Groups 5.
4. In the flux designation, the X can be either an A or P for As-welded or Post-weld heat treated
5. For root pass welding only.

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Figure 2 - Location of Butt Weld Test Specimens for Procedure Qualification

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Figure 3 - Type and Quantity of Butt Weld Test Specimens Required for Procedure Qualification
Outside Diameter of Pipe Quantity of Specimens

Tensile Nick- Root Face Side
Inches Millimeters Total
Strength break Bend Bend Bend
Wall Thickness ≤ 0.500 inch (12.7mm)
< 2.375 < 60.3 0b 2 2 0 0 4a
2.375 – 4.500 60.3 – 114.3 0b 2 2 0 0 4
> 4.500 – 12.750 114.3 – 323.9 2 2 2 2 0 8
> 12.750 > 323.9 4 4 4 4 0 16
Wall Thickness > 0.500 inch (12.7mm)
≤ 4.500 ≤ 114.3 0b 2 0 0 2 4
> 4.500 – 12.750 > 114.3 – 323.9 2 2 0 0 4 8
> 12.750 > 323.9 4 4 0 0 8 16

a One Nick-break and one root-bend specimen shall be taken from each of two test welds or for pipe
less than or equal to 1.315 inches (33.4mm) in diameter, one full-section tensile-strength specimen shall
be taken.
bFor materials with specified minimum yield strengths greater than 42,000 PSI (290 MPa), a minimum
of one tensile test shall be required.

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Figure 4 - Suggested In-service Procedure Qualification Test Assembly

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Figure 5 - Location of Test Specimens for In-service Procedure Qualification

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Figure 6 - Type and Quantity of Test Specimens for In-service Procedure Qualification
Quantity of Specimensa
Wall Nick- Root Face Side Macro
Weld Type Tensile Total
Thickness Break Bend Bend Bend Test
Groove 2 2 2 2 8
≤ 0.500 inch
Sleeve 4b 4 4 12
(12.7mm)
Branch 4b 4 4 12
Groove 2 2 4 8
> 0.500 inch
Sleeve 4b 4 4 12
(12.7mm)
Branch 4b 4 4 12
aFor pipe or branch diameter less than or equal to 4.500 - inches (114.3mm), two welds may be required.
bAt the owner’s option, the remaining portion of these specimens may be prepared for and submitted to the Face-
Bend Test (API 1104 Annex B 2.4.5) after they are submitted to the nick-break test.
Figure 7 - Dimensioning of Imperfections in Exposed Weld Surfaces
Note: A broken nick-break test specimen is shown; however, this method of dimensioning applies also
to broken tensile and fillet weld test specimens.

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Procedure Group List - Approved Welding Procedures Groups
Group
Weld Type Grade O.D. Range W.T. Range
Number
Butt and Branch 6.625 in. and Less than
1 Grade X42 and Less
Welds less 3/16 in.
Butt and Branch 3/16 in. thru
2 Grade X42 and Less 36 in. and less
Welds 3/4 in.
3 Butt Welds Grade X42 and Less 36 in. and less Over 3/4 in.
More than Grade X42 and Less Less than
4a 36 in. and less
Than or Equal to Grade X60 3/16 in.
Butt and Branch More than Grade X42 and Less 3/16 in. thru
5 36 in. and less
Welds Than or Equal to Grade X60 3/4 in.
More than Grade X42 and Less
6 Butt Welds 36 in. and less Over 3/4 in.
Than or Equal to Grade X60
Less than
7a Grade X65 36 in. and less
3/16 in.
8 Grade X65 36 in. and less
Welds 3/4 in.
9a Grade X65 36 in. and less Over 3/4 in.
Less than
10a Grade X70 36 in. and less
3/16 in.
Welds 3/4 in.
Welds 1.25 in.
In-Service Welding
13 Various Various Various
Procedures
a. These groups have no current qualified WPSs. New WPSs will be developed as required.
6.8.1 Group 1
Pipe Grade Diameter Range W.T. Range
Filler
WPS# Process Run Run Run
Branch Branch Branch Metal
Pipe Pipe Pipe
X42 6.625 E6010
Under
BW-4 SMAW and in. and or
3/16 in.
Less Less E7010
X42 X42 6.625 E6010
Under
FW-4 SMAW and and in. and or
3/16 in.
Less Less Less E7010
Grade 4.5 in.
Under R45 or
OA-1 OAW B and and
3/16 in. R60
Less Less

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6.8.2 Group 2

Filler
WPS# Process
Run Run Run Metal
Branch Branch Branch
Pipe Pipe Pipe
X42 36 in. 3/16 in. E6010
BW-1A SMAW and and thru or
Less Less 3/4 in. E7010
X42 36 in. 3/16 in. E6010
FW-1 SMAW and and thru or
Less Less 3/4 in. E7010
Grade 4.5 in. 3/16 in.
R45 or
OA-2 OAW B and and thru
R60
Less Less 3/4 in.
6.8.3 Group 3

Filler
WPS# Process
Run Run Run Metal
Pipe Pipe Pipe
X42 36 inch Over
E6010
BW-8 SMAW and and ¾ E7018
Less Less inch
6.8.4 Group 4 (No WPSs)
6.8.5 Group 5

Filler
WPS# Process
Run Run Run Metal
Pipe Pipe Pipe
More
36 in. 3/16 in. E6010
than
BW-2 SMAW and thru or
X42 to
Less 3/4 in. E7010
X60
More More
36 in. 36 in. 3/16 in. 3/16 in. E6010
than than
FW-2A SMAW and and thru thru or
X42 to X42 to
Less Less 3/4 in. 3/4 in. E7010
X60 X60

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6.8.6 Group 6

Filler
WPS# Process
Run Run Run Metal
Pipe Pipe Pipe
More
36 inch
than Over ¾ E6010
BW-9 SMAW and E7018
X42 to inch
less
X60
6.8.8 Group 8
Diameter
Pipe Grade W.T. Range
Range Filler
WPS# Process
Run Run Run Metal
Pipe Pipe Pipe
36 in. 3/16 in.
BW-3A SMAW X65 and thru E8010 G
Less 3/4 in.
36 in. 36 in. 3/16 in. 3/16 in.
FW-3A SMAW X65 X65 and and thru thru 3/4 E8010 G
Less Less 3/4 in. in.
36 in. 3/16 in. E7010
BW-3B SMAW X65 and thru P1 /
Less 3/4 in. E8010 G
36 in. 36 in. 3/16 in. 3/16 in. E7010
FW-3B SMAW X65 X65 and and thru thru 3/4 P1 /
Less Less 3/4 in. in. E8010 G
36 in. 3/16 in. E6010
BW-3C SMAW X65 and thru 5P+ P1 /
Less 3/4 in. E8010 G
42 in. 3/16 in. 3/16 in. E6010
in. and
FW-3C SMAW X65 X65 and thru thru 3/4 5P+ P1 /
Less
Less 3/4 in. in. E8010 G
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Diameter
Pipe Grade W.T. Range
Range
WPS# Process Filler Metal
Run Run Run
Pipe Pipe Pipe
36 in. 3/16 in.
BW-5 SMAW X70 and thru E8010 G
Less 3/4 in.
36 in. 36 in. 3/16 in. 3/16 in.
FW-5 SMAW X70 X70 and and thru thru E8010 G
Less Less 3/4 in. 3/4 in.
36 in. 3/16 in.
E6010 5p+
BW-6 SMAW X70 and thru
E8010 G
Less 3/4 in.
36 in. 36 in. 3/16 in. 3/16 in.
E6010 5p+
FW-6 SMAW X70 X70 and and thru thru
E8010 G
42 in. 3/16 in.
E6010 5p+
BW-7 SMAW X70 and thru
E8018 G
Less 3/4 in.
42 in. 36 in. 3/16 in. 3/16 in.
E6010 5p+
FW-7 SMAW X70 X70 and and thru thru
E8018 G
6.8.12 Group 12

Filler
WPS# Process
Run Run Run Metal
Pipe Pipe Pipe
E6010
42 in. 3/16in. 3/16in.
BW- 5p+
SMAW X70 and thru thru
6A E8010
less 1.25 in. 1.25 in
G
E6010
42 in. 3/16in. 3/16in.
FW- 5p+
SMAW X70 X70 and thru thru
6A E8010
less 1.25 in. 1.25 in
G
42 in. 3/16in. 3/16in. E6010/
BW-10 SMAW X70 X70 and thru thru E8010
less 1.25 in. 1.25 in E9045
42 in. 3/16in. 3/16in. E6010/
FW-10 SMAW X70 X70 and thru thru E8010
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6.8.13 Group 13
In-Service Welding Procedures
WPS# Process PQR(s) Flow Rate Limit Pressure Limit C.E. Limit
Maximum
PQR HT-1 Maximum flow
HT-1 SMAW Pressure of N/A
5/28/2003 rate of design
design
Maximum
design
Maximum
HT3 Maximum flow
design
PQR HT-4
HT-4 SMAW N/A N/A N/A
5/2/2012
PQR HT-5
HT-5 SMAW N/A N/A N/A
5/2/2012
Maximum
design
Diameter
WPS# Pipe Grade W.T. Range Filler Metal Weld Type
Range
3/16 in. thru 3/4 Groove/Fillet
HT-1 X42 and Less 36 in. and Less E7018
in. Weld
More than X42 3/16 in. thru 3/4 Groove/Fillet
HT-2 36 in. and Less E7018
to X60 in. Weld
3/16 in. thru ¾ Groove/Fillet
HT-3 X70 36 in. and Less E8018
in. Weld
Groove/Fillet
HT-4 X42 and less 36 inch and less Over ¾ inch E7018
Weld
More than X42 Groove/Fillet
HT-5 36 inch and less Over ¾ inch E7018
to X60 Weld
3/16 in. thru ¾ Groove/Fillet
HT-6 X65 36 inch and less E7018
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7 Qualified Procedures
Oxy-Acetylene Butt Welding Procedure OA-1 (PG 1 of 2)
API 1104, 19th edition
Reviewed and meets the requirements of the API 1104, 20th edition
SUMMARY: This weld procedure encompasses:
1. Butt welds
2. All pipe diameters up to 4.5” inclusive
3. Wall thicknesses less than 0.188”
4. API-5L Grade B and lesser grades of steel pipe or equivalent
5. See 3.1, Welding and Inspection Requirements for further guidance.
A. Weld Process: Manual Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW)

Note: This procedure is an OAW procedure so electrical characteristics and flux type variables do
not apply.
B. Pipe and Fitting Material
• API pipe grades up to API-5L Grade B inclusive, or
• Other materials with chemical and mechanical properties which comply with the above.
C. Pipe Diameter: Up to 4.5” O.D. inclusive
D. Pipe Wall Thickness: Up to 0.188”
E. Joint Design
Note: No backing bar is required

F. Filler Metal
AWS Classification R60 R45
Electrode Diameter 1/16 – in. to 5/32- in. 1/16- in. to 5/32- in.
Filler Metal Group 6 N/A
AWS Specification A5.2 A5.2
G. Number of Beads
Wall Thickness Minimum # of Beads
0.125- in. to 0.187- in. 2
Note: The passes maybe deposited as stringer
beads or a weave. The total number of
passes depends on the material thickness.

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H. Flame Characteristics: Neutral
I. Travel Speed Range: 1 – 2 ipm
J. Welding Position and Travel Direction
Fixed position with vertical-up travel direction
K. Preheat
Material Ambient Temperature Preheat Temperature
Up to API-5L Grade B Inclusive or Below 32 ºF 200 – 300 ºF
Equivalent 32 ºF and Above None
Note: Preheat shall be used to remove traces of moisture from the pipe prior to welding
regardless of ambient temperature.
L. Time Intervals in Weld Cycle
Maximum time between completion and cleaning of root and the start of the hot pass is 5 minutes
with both passes being completed the same day they were started. Each pass must be completed
in its entirety (on both sides of pipe) before starting subsequent passes. The entire weld should
attempt to be completed within the same day with no more than 72 hours after they were started.
Preheating is required if the time between the root and hot pass interval above exceeds 5 minutes
or any time when the weld region drops below the specified preheat temperature. If the above time
interval is exceeded the weld must be inspected and preheated before applying hot pass.
M. Type of Line-up Clamp and Time Delay before Removal
External, as applicable for pipe size and joint type. Permissible after root bead is completed.
N. Cleaning
Cleaning shall be accomplished with use of a manual and/or power tool before each bead. Remove
all rust, dirt, and other foreign matter before starting the weld; remove the slag from the bead surface
before starting the next bead; and clean the finished weld.
O. Post-Weld Heat Treatment
No post-weld heat treatment required.

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1. Butt welds
3. Wall thicknesses from 0.188” to 0.750” inclusive
4. API-5L Grade B and lesser grades of steel pipe or equivalent
A. Weld Process: Manual Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW)

Note: This procedure is an OAW procedure so electrical characteristics and flux type variables do
not apply.
• API pipe grades up to API-5L Grade B inclusive, or
• Other materials with chemical and mechanical properties which comply with the bullet above.
C. Pipe Diameter: Up to 4.5- in. O.D. inclusive.
D. Pipe Wall Thickness: 0.188 - in. to 0.750 - in. inclusive.
E. Joint Design
F. Filler Metal
AWS Classification R60 R45
Electrode Diameter 1/16 - in. to 5/32 - in. 1/16 - in. to 5/32 - in.
Filler Metal Group 6 -
G. Number of Beads
0.188 - in. to 0.250 - in. 3
0.251 - in. to 0.344 - in. 4
0.345 - in. to 0.499 - in. 5
0.500 - in. and Greater 6
Note: The passes maybe deposited as stringer beads
or a weave. The total number of passes depends on
the material thickness.

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H. Flame Characteristics
Neutral
I. Travel Speed Range: 1 – 2 ipm
J. Welding Position and Travel Direction: Fixed position with vertical-up travel direction
K. Preheat
Up to API-5L Grade B Inclusive or Below 32 ºF 200 – 300 ºF
Equivalent 32 ºF and Above None
regardless of ambient temperature.

External, as applicable for pipe size and joint type. Permissible after root bead is completed.
N. Cleaning

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SMAW Butt Welding Procedure BW-4 (PG 1 of 2)

1. Butt welds
4. API-5L X-42 and lesser grades of steel pipe or equivalent
A. Weld Process: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Note: This procedure is a SMAW procedure such that gas type, gas flow rate, flux type and flame
characteristic variables do not apply.
B. Pipe and Fitting Material:
• API pipe grades up to API-5L X-42 inclusive, or
• ASTM Standards A-53-B, A-105-B, A-106-B, or
• Other materials with chemical and mechanical properties which comply with either of the bullets
above.
C. Pipe Diameter: Up to 6.625” O.D. inclusive.
D. Pipe Wall Thickness: Less than 0.188”.
E. Joint Design:
F. Filler Metal:
AWS Classification E6010 E7010 / E7010G
Electrode Diameter 3/32” to 1/8” 3/32” to 1/8”
Filler Metal Group 1 1
Note: It is preferred to use E6010 for all grades up to API-5L X-42 and E7010 or
E7010G for API-5L X-42.

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G. Number of Beads:
0.125” to 0.187” 2
Note: The passes maybe deposited as stringer beads or a weave.
The total number of passes depends on the material thickness.
H. Electrical Characteristics and Travel Speed Range:

Travel
Electrode Voltage Current Travel
Process Polarity Speed
Diameter Range Range Direction
Range
Vertical
SMAW 3/32 – in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 3 – 14 ipm
down
Vertical
SMAW 1/8 – in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 3 – 14 ipm
down
I. Welding Position: Fixed position.
J. Preheat:
Up to API-5L X-42 Inclusive or Below 32ºF 200 – 300 ºF
Equivalent 32ºF and Above None
regardless of ambient temperature. Preheat can be accomplished by propane torch, induction
or resistance heating or any other method approved by Company. Preheat temperature can be
measured by using either a temperature indicating crayon (“temple stick”) or a pyrometer.
.
K. Time Intervals in Weld Cycle
L. Type of Line-up Clamp and Time Delay before Removal
External or internal, as applicable for pipe size and joint type. Permissible after root bead is 50%
completed with external and 100% completed with internal clamp.
M. Cleaning
N. Post-Weld Heat Treatment - No post-weld heat treatment required.

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SMAW Branch-Groove Welding Procedure FW-4 (PG 1 of 3)

1. Branch-groove welds
• Other materials with chemical and mechanical properties which comply with either of the bullets
above.
C. Pipe and Branch Diameter: Up to 6.625 - inches O.D. inclusive.
D. Pipe and Branch Wall Thickness: Less than 0.188 - inch.
E. Joint Design
F. Filler Metal
AWS Classification E6010 E7010/ E7010G
Electrode Diameter 3/32 - in. to 1/8 - in. 3/32 - in. to 1/8 - in.
Note: It is preferred to use E6010 for all grades up to API-5L X-42 and E7010 or E7010G for
API-5L X-42.

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G. Number of Beads
Wall Thickness Minimum Number of Beads

0.125 in. to 0.187 in. 2
H. Electrical Characteristics and Travel Speed Range

Travel
Range
Vertical
SMAW 3/32 – inch DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 2 – 8 IPM
down
Vertical
SMAW 1/8 - inch DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 3 – 14 IPM
down
I. Welding Position
Fixed position.
J. Preheat

Below 32 oF 200 – 300 oF
Up to API-5L X-42 Inclusive or Equivalent
32 oF and Above None
or resistance heating or any other method approved by Company. Preheat temperature can
be measured by using either a temperature indicating crayon (“temple stick”) or a pyrometer.

Preheating is required if the time between the root and hot pass interval above, exceeds 5 minutes
Interval is exceeded the weld must be inspected and preheated before applying hot pass.

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M. Cleaning
N. Post-Weld Heat Treatment

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SMAW Butt Welding Procedure BW-1A (PG 1 of 2)

1. Butt welds
2. All pipe diameters up to 36” inclusive; up to 42” inclusive for station header piping

B. Number of Welders: 1 or more for diameters 12.750-inch and less, 2 or more for diameters
greater than 12.750 inch on the root and hot pass
C. Pipe and Fitting Material
• Other materials with chemical and mechanical properties which comply with either above.
D. Pipe Diameter: Up to 36 - inches O.D. inclusive, to 42-inch for station header piping.
E. Pipe Wall Thickness: 0.188 - inch to 0.750 - inch inclusive.
F. Joint Design

G. Filler Metal
Electrode Diameter 3/32 – inch to 3/16 – inch 3/32 – inch to 3/16 – inch
Note: It is preferred to use E6010 for all grades up to API-5L X-42 and E7010 or E7010G for API-5L X-
42.

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H. Number of Beads
Minimum Minimum Cap Note
Wall Thickness (in) Number Passes
of Beads
0.188 to 0.200 2 1 Stripper passes may need to be deposited on
the sides of the pipe (i.e. from 2 to 4 o’clock) to
0.201 to 0.250 1 even out the weld deposit. Stripper passes do
3
not count toward the minimum number of
0.251 to 0.500 4 1 passes. A split cap shall be considered a
0.501 to .750 5 2 single pass for the minimum count.
I. Electrical Characteristics and Travel Speed Range

Travel
Range
Vertical
SMAW 3/32 in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 2 – 14 IPM
Down
Vertical
SMAW 1/8 in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 3 – 14 IPM
down
Vertical
SMAW 5/32 in. DCRP 20 – 36 85 – 185 7 – 14 IPM
down
Vertical
SMAW 3/16 in. DCRP 20 – 36 90 – 225 6 – 12 IPM
down
J. Welding Position
Fixed position.
K. Preheat
Material Diameter and Wall Ambient Temperature Preheat Temperature
All Below 32 oF 200 – 300 oF

Up to API-5L X-42 Less than 24” AND
Inclusive or 32 oF and Above None
0.500” wt and less
Equivalent
24” and Greater
All 200 – 300 oF
OR over 0.500”wt
.

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N. Cleaning
No post-weld heat treatment required

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C. Pipe and Branch Diameter: Up to 36 - inches O.D. inclusive, to 42” for station header piping.
D. Pipe and Fitting Material
E. Pipe and Branch Wall Thickness: 0.188 - inch to 0.750 – inch inclusive.
F. Joint Design
G. Filler Metal
It is preferred to use E6010 for all grades up to API-5L X-42 and E7010 or E7010G for API-5L
X-42.

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H. Number of Beads
Wall Thickness (in) Minimum Number of Beads

0.125 to 0.200. 2
0.201 to 0.250 3
0.251 to 0.500 4
0.501 to 0.750 5
Note: The passes maybe deposited as stringer beads or a
weave. The total number of passes depends on the material
thickness.
Travel
Range
Vertical
Down
Vertical
down
Vertical
down
Vertical
down
J. Welding Position
Fixed position.
K. Preheat

Equivalent
24” and Greater
All 200 – 300 oF
OR over 0.500”wt

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N. Cleaning

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1. Butt welds
2. All pipe diameters up to 36” inclusive, up to 42” inclusive for station header piping
4. Greater than API-5L X-42 but less than or equal to API-5L X-60 or equivalent

• API pipe grades greater than API-5L X-42 but less than or equal to API-5L X-60, or
D. Pipe Diameter: Up to 36 - inches O.D. inclusive, to 42” for station header piping.
F. Joint Design:

G. Filler Metal

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H. Number of Beads
Minimum Minimum Note
Wall Thickness
Number Cap
(in)
of Beads Passes
0.188 to 0.200 2 1 Stripper passes may need to be deposited on the
0.201 to 0.250 1 sides of the pipe (i.e. from 2 to 4 o’clock) to even
3 out the weld deposit. Stripper passes do not count
0.251 to 0.500 4 1 toward the minimum number of passes. A split cap
0.501 to .750 5 2 shall be considered a single pass for the minimum
count.
Electrode Voltage Current Travel Speed Travel
Process Polarity
Diameter Range Range Range Direction
Vertical
SMAW 3/32 – in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 3 – 14 IPM
Down
Vertical
SMAW 1/8 – in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 7 – 14 IPM
down
Vertical
SMAW 5/32 – in. DCRP 20 – 36 85 – 185 7 – 14 IPM
down
Vertical
SMAW 3/16 – in. DCRP 20 – 36 90 – 225 6 – 12 IPM
down
J. Welding Position: Fixed position.
K. Preheat
Ambient
Material Preheat Temperature
Temperature
Below 32 oF 200 – 300 oF
Above API-5L X-42, less than X-60
Below 50 oF 225 – 300 oF
X-60 or Equivalent
All; 24 inch OD and greater OR W.T.
All 225 – 300 oF
greater than 0.500 inch
OR
Carbon Content Greater than 0.32% All 225 – 300 oF
Carbon Equivalent (C + 1/4 Mn)
All 225 – 300 oF
Greater than 0.65%(2)
Note (1): Preheat shall be used to remove traces of moisture from the pipe prior to welding
Note (2): If carbon content or carbon equivalent is unknown the preheat temperature for the
fitting material is recommended.
.

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N. Cleaning

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SMAW Branch-Groove Welding Procedure FW-2A (PG 1 of 3)

2. All pipe diameters up to 36” inclusive up to 42” inclusive for station header piping
4. Greater than API-5L X-42 but less than or equal to API-5LX-60 or equivalent

F. Joint Design:
G. Filler Metal:
Electrode Diameter 3/32” to 3/16” 3/32” to 3/16”
Note: It is preferred to use 6010 5P+ root/ E7010 or E7010G remainder.

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SMAW BRANCH-GROOVE WELDING PROCEDURE FW-2A (PG 2 of 3)

H. Number of Beads:
0.188 to 0.200 2
0.201 to 0.250 3
0.251 to 0.500 4
0.501 to 0.750 5
Note: The passes may be deposited as stringer beads or a
thickness.
I. Electrical Characteristics and Travel Speed Range:

Electrode Voltage Current Travel Speed Travel Direction
Process Polarity
Diameter Range Range Range
SMAW 3/32” DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 2 – 14 IPM Vertical Down
K. Preheat:
Below 32 ºF 225 – 300 ºF
Up to API-5L X-56 or Equivalent(1)
32 ºF and Above None
Below 50 ºF 225 – 300 ºF
X-60 or Equivalent(1)
50 ºF and Above None
All; 24” OD and over OR W.T. over
All 225 – 300 ºF
0.500”
OR
Carbon Content Greater than 0.32%(2) All 225 – 300 ºF
Carbon Equivalent (C+1/4Mn)
All 225 – 300 ºF
Greater than 0.65%(2)
Note (1): Preheat shall be used to remove traces of moisture from the pipe prior to welding
regardless of ambient temperature. Preheat can be accomplished by propane torch, induction or
resistance heating or any other method approved by Company. Preheat temperature can be
Note (2): If carbon content or carbon equivalent is unknown the preheat temperature for the fitting
material is recommended.

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L. Time Intervals in Weld Cycle:
Maximum time between root completion and cleaning and the start of the hot pass is 5 minutes with both
passes being completed the same day they were started. Each pass must be completed in its entirety
(on both sides of pipe) before starting subsequent passes. The entire weld should attempt to be
completed within the same day with no more than 72 hours after they were started. Preheating is required
if the time between the root and hot pass interval above exceeds 5 minutes or any time when the weld
region drops below the specified preheat temperature. If the above time Interval is exceeded the weld
must be inspected and preheated before applying hot pass.
M. Type of Line-up Clamp and Time Delay before Removal:
N. Cleaning:
Manual and/or power tool before each bead. Remove all rust, dirt, and other foreign matter before starting
weld; remove slag from bead surface before starting next bead; clean holes with ice picks or chisels;
clean finished weld.
O. Post-Weld Heat Treatment:

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1. Butt welds
3. All wall thicknesses from 0.188” to 0.750” inclusive
4. API-5LX-65 or equivalent
5. Using AWS E8010 G electrodes

• API pipe grades equal to API-5L X-65, or
F. Joint Design
G. Filler Metal
AWS Classification E8010 G
Electrode Diameter 3/32 – in. to 3/16 – in.
Filler Metal Group 2
AWS Specification A5.5

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H. Number of Beads
Wall Thickness
Number Passes
(in)
of Beads
the sides of the pipe (i.e. from 2 to 4 o’clock)
0.201 to 0.250 3 1 to even out the weld deposit. Stripper passes
0.251 to 0.500 4 1 do not count toward the minimum number of
passes. A split cap shall be considered a
Travel
Range
Vertical
SMAW 3/32 – in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 3 – 14 IPM
Down
Vertical
SMAW 1/8 – in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 3 – 14 IPM
down
Vertical
SMAW 5/32 – in. DCRP 20 – 36 85 – 185 7 – 14 IPM
down
Vertical
SMAW 3/16 – in. DCRP 20 – 36 90 – 225 6 – 12 IPM
down
K. Preheat

API-5L X-65 or Less than 24” AND
Equivalent 0.500” wt and less
24” and Greater
All 200 – 300 oF
OR over 0.500”wt

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N. Cleaning
O. Post-Weld Heat Treatment No post-weld heat treatment required.

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5. Using AWS E8010 G electrodes

Note: This procedure is a SMAW procedure such that gas type, gas flow rate, flux type and flame N
F. Joint Design
G. Filler Metal
AWS Classification E8010 G
Electrode Diameter 3/32 – inch to 3/16 – inch
H. Number of Beads
0.188 to 0.200 2
0.201 - in. to 0.250 3
0.251 - in. to 0.499 4
0.500 - in. to 0.750 5
Note: The passes may be deposited as stringer beads or a weave.

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Travel
Range
Vertical
SMAW 3/32 in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 2 – 8 IPM
Down
Vertical
SMAW 1/8 in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 3 – 14 IPM
down
Vertical
SMAW 5/32 in. DCRP 20 – 36 85 – 185 7 – 14 IPM
down
Vertical
SMAW 3/16 in. DCRP 20 – 36 90 – 225 6 – 12 IPM
down
K. Preheat

24” and Greater
All 200 – 300 oF
OR over 0.500”wt
N. Cleaning

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SMAW Butt Welding Procedure BW-3B (PG 1 of 2)

1. Butt welds
5. Using AWS E7010 P1 (root bead) and E8010 G electrodes

F. Joint Design
Note: No backing bar is required.

G. Filler Metal
AWS Classification E7010 P1 (root only) E8010 G (all passes)
H. Number of Beads
Wall Thickness
Number Passes
(in)
of Beads
0.201 to 0.250 3 1 to even out the weld deposit. Stripper passes
0.251 to 0.500 4 1 do not count toward the minimum number of
passes. A split cap shall be considered a

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Travel
Range
Vertical
Down
Vertical
down
Vertical
down
Vertical
down
K. Preheat

24” and Greater
All 200 – 300 oF
OR over 0.500”wt
N. Cleaning
O. Post-Weld Heat Treatment - No post-weld heat treatment required.

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SMAW Branch-Groove Welding Procedure FW-3B (PG 1 of 2)

5. Using AWS E7010 P1 (root bead) and E8010 G electrodes

D. Other materials with chemical and mechanical properties which comply with the bullet above.
E. Pipe Diameter: Up to 36 - inches O.D. inclusive, to 42” for station header piping.
F. Pipe Wall Thickness: 0.188 - inch to 0.750 -inch inclusive.
G. Joint Design
H. Filler Metal
AWS Classification E7010 P1 (root only) E8010 G (all passes)
I. Number of Beads
Wall Thickness (in) Minimum Number of Beads Note
0.188 to 0.200 2 The passes maybe deposited
0.201 to 0.250 3 as stringer beads or a weave.
0.251 to 0.500 4 The total number of passes
depends on the material
0.501 to 0.750 5 thickness.

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J. Electrical Characteristics and Travel Speed Range
Travel
Range
Vertical
SMAW 3/32 – in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 2 – 8 IPM
Down
Vertical
SMAW 1/8 – in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 3 – 14 IPM
down
Vertical
SMAW 5/32 – in. DCRP 20 – 36 85 – 185 7 – 14 IPM
down
Vertical
SMAW 3/16 – in. DCRP 20 – 36 90 – 225 6 – 12 IPM
down
K. Welding Position: Fixed position.
L. Preheat

24” and Greater
All 200 – 300 oF
OR over 0.500”wt
M. Time Intervals in Weld Cycle
Maximum time between completion and cleaning of root and start of the hot pass is 5 minutes with
both passes being completed the same day they were started. Each pass must be completed in its
entirety (on both sides of pipe) before starting subsequent passes. The entire weld should attempt
to be completed within the same day with no more than 72 hours after they were started. Preheating
is required if the time between the root and hot pass interval above exceeds 5 minutes or any time
when the weld region drops below the specified preheat temperature. If the above time interval is
exceeded the weld must be inspected and preheated before applying hot pass.
N. Type of Line-up Clamp and Time Delay before Removal
O. Cleaning
P. Post-Weld Heat Treatment - No post-weld heat treatment required.

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SMAW Butt Welding Procedure BW-3C (PG 1 of 3)

1. Butt welds
4. API-5L X-65: to X65 and all lower API Grades.

• API pipe and material equivalent to API-5L X-65 inclusive, or
• ASTM Material of equivalent chemical and mechanical properties or
D. Pipe Diameter: Up to 36 - inches O.D. inclusive, to 42-inch for station header piping.
F. Joint Design
G. Filler Metal
AWS Classification E6010 (root only) E8010-G (all passes)
H. Number of Beads
Wall Thickness
Number Passes
(in)
of Beads
0.201 to 0.250 3 1 to even out the weld deposit. Stripper
0.251 to 0.500 4 1 passes do not count toward the minimum
number of passes. A split cap shall be
considered a single pass for the minimum
0.501 to .750 5 2 count.

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Travel
Range
Vertical
SMAW 3/32 in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 2 – 14 IPM
Down
Vertical
SMAW 1/8 in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 3 – 14 IPM
down
Vertical
SMAW 5/32 in. DCRP 20 – 36 85 – 185 7 – 14 IPM
down
Vertical
SMAW 3/16 in. DCRP 20 – 36 90 – 225 6 – 12 IPM
down
J. Welding Position
Fixed position.
K. Preheat

API-5L X-65 Less than 24” AND
Equivalent
24” and Greater
All 200 – 300 oF
OR over 0.500”wt
N. Cleaning

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4. API-5L X-65: to X65 and all lower API Grades.
greater than 12.750 inch on the root and hot pass.
• API pipe and material equivalent to API-5L X-65 inclusive, or
• ASTM Material of equivalent chemical and mechanical properties or
D. Pipe and Branch Diameter: Up to 42 - inches O.D. inclusive, to 54” for station header piping.
E. Pipe and Branch Wall Thickness: 0.188 - inch to 0.750 – inch inclusive.
F. Joint Design
G. Filler Metal
AWS Classification E6010 5P+ (root pass only) E8010-G (all passes)

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H. Number of Beads

0.125 to 0.200 2
0.201 to 0.250 3
0.251 to 0.500 4
0.501 to 0.750 5
Note: The passes maybe deposited as stringer beads or a
thickness.

Travel
Range
Vertical
Down
Vertical
down
Vertical
down
Vertical
down
J. Welding Position
Fixed position.
K. Preheat

Equivalent
24” and Greater
All 200 – 300 oF
OR over 0.500”wt
.

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N. Cleaning
O. Post-Weld Heat Treatment - No post-weld heat treatment required.

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1. Butt welds
4. API-5L X70 to X70 or to lower API grades.
5. Using AWS E6010 5P+ (root pass only) & E8010 G electrodes
• Other materials with chemical and mechanical properties which comply with the above.ipe
Diameter: Up to 42 - inches O.D. inclusive, to 60” for station header piping.
D. Pipe Wall Thickness: 0.188 - inch to 1.250 - inch inclusive.
E. Joint Design
No backing bar is required.

F. Filler Metal
AWS Classification E6010 5P+ (root only) /E8010 remainder
Filler Metal Group 1& 2
AWS Specification A5.1 & A5.5

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G. Number of Beads
Wall Thickness
Number Passes
(in)
of Beads
0.188 to 0.200 2 1 Stripper passes may need to be
deposited on the sides of the pipe
0.201 to 0.250 3 1 (i.e. from 2 to 4 o’clock) to even out
0.251 to 0.500 4 1 the weld deposit. Stripper passes do
0.501 to .750 5 2 not count toward the minimum
0.751 to 1.0. 6 3 number of passes. A split cap shall
be considered a single pass for the
1.01 to 1.250 7 3 minimum count.
H. Electrical Characteristics and Travel Speed Range

Travel
Range
3 – 14 Vertical
SMAW 3/32 – in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130
IPM Down
3 – 14 Vertical
SMAW 1/8 – in. DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 140
IPM down
7 – 14 Vertical
SMAW 5/32 – in. DCRP 20 – 36 85 – 185
IPM down
6 – 12 Vertical
SMAW 3/16 – in. DCRP 20 – 36 90 – 225
IPM down
I. Welding Position: Fixed position.
J. Preheat
Ambient Preheat
Material
Temperature Temperature
API-5L X-70 or Equivalent All 200 – 300 oF
regardless of ambient temperature. Preheat can be accomplished by propane torch,
induction or resistance heating or any other method approved by Company. Preheat
temperature can be measured by using either a temperature indicating crayon (“temple
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Maximum time between the completion and the cleaning of the root and the start of the hot pass is
5 minutes; with both passes being completed the same day that they were started. Each pass must
be completed in its entirety (on both sides of pipe) before starting subsequent passes. The entire
weld should attempt to be completed within the same day with no more than 72 hours after they
were started. Preheating is required if the time between the root and hot pass interval exceeds 5
minutes, or any time when the weld region drops below the specified preheat temperature. If the
above time interval is exceeded the weld must be inspected and preheated before applying the hot
pass.
External or internal, as applicable for pipe size and joint type will be used. Removal of the clamp will
be permissible after the root bead is 50% completed when using an external clamp and 100%
completed with the use of an internal clamp. The Root bead and Hot pass shall be completed before
lowering the pipe onto skids.
M. Cleaning
before starting the next bead; and clean the finished weld
N. Post-Weld Heat Treatment
No post-weld heat treatment require

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5. Using AWS E6010 5P+ (root pass only) & E8010 G electrodes

F. Joint Design:
G. Filler Metal
AWS Classification E6010 5P+ (root only) /E8010 G (all other passes)
Filler Metal Group 1&2
H. Number of Beads
Minimum Number of Note
Wall Thickness (in)
Beads
0.188 to 0.200 2 The passes may be
0.201 to 0.250 3 deposited as stringer
0.251 to 0.499 4 beads or as a weave. The
0.500 to .750 5 total number of passes is
dependent on the material
SMAW Branch- 0.750 to 1.25 6 thickness.
Groove 1.01 to 1.250 7

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Welding Procedure FW-6A (PG 2 of 2)

Travel
Range
Vertical
Down
Vertical
down
Vertical
down
Vertical
down
K. Preheat

measured by using either a temperature indicating crayon (“temple stick”) or a
pyrometer.Preheat shall be maintained during all weld passes

entirety (on both sides of pipe) before starting subsequent passes. The entire weld should be
attempted to be completed within the same day with no more than 72 hours after they were started.
interval is exceeded the weld must be inspected and preheated before applying the hot pass.
External or internal, as applicable for pipe size and joint type will be utilized. Removal of the clamp
will be permissible after the root bead is 50% completed with external and 100% completed with
internal clamp. Root bead and Hot pass shall be completed before lowering pipe onto skids
N. Cleaning

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NOTE: This procedure is an alternate to procedure BW-6A and will be implemented at the discretion
of the EQT Weld Coordinator.
1. Butt welds
5. Using AWS E6010 5P+ Downhill Root pass & E8018 uphill for remaining passes

F. Joint Design
G. Filler Metal
E6010 5P+ Root /E8018 all
AWS Classification
remaining passes
Filler Metal Group 1& 3

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H. Number of Beads
Wall Thickness
Number Passes
(in)
of Beads
0.188 to 0.200 2 1 Stripper passes may need to be deposited
on the sides of the pipe (i.e. from 2 to 4
0.201 to 0.250 3 1 o’clock) to even out the weld deposit.
0.251 to 0.500 4 1 Stripper passes do not count toward the
minimum number of passes. A split cap
shall be considered a single pass for the
0.501 to .750 5 2 minimum count.
Travel
Range
Vertical
E6010
SMAW DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 3 – 14 IPM Down
3/32 – in.
Root only
Vertical
E6010
1/8 – in.
Root Only
Vertical
E6010
5/32 – in.
Root only
Vertical
E8018 Up on
SMAW DCRP 20 – 29 80 – 150 2 – 10 IPM
3/32 – in. remaining
passes
Vertical
Up on
E8018
SMAW DCRP 23 – 39 90 – 150 2 – 10 IPM remaining
1/8 – in.
passes
Vertical
Up on
E8018
SMAW DCRP 20 - 36 120- 200 2 – 14 IPM remaining
5/32 – in.
passes
J. Welding Position: Fixed position

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K. Preheat

measured by using either a temperature indicating crayon (“temple stick”) or a pyrometer
Preheat shall be maintained during all weld passes
internal clamp. Root bead and Hot pass shall be completed before lowering pipe onto skids. If
cracking is an issue the company may also require completion of a fill pass before lowering to a skid
during the welding process.
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NOTE: This procedure is an alternate to procedure FW-6A and will be implemented at the discretion
of the Weld Coordinator.
5. Using AWS E6010 5P+ Downhill Root pass and E8018 uphill on remaining passes
6. See 3.1 Welding and Inspection Requirements for further guidance.

F. Joint Design:
G. Filler Metal
AWS Classification E6010 5P+ Root pass & E8018 for remaining passes

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H. Number of Beads

0.188 to 0.200 2
0.201 to 0.250 3
0.251 to 0.500 4
0.501 to 0.750 5
Note: The passes may be deposited as stringer beads or a
thickness.

Travel
Range
Vertical
E6010
3/32 – in.
Root only
Vertical
E6010
1/8 – in.
Root Only
Vertical
E6010
5/32 – in.
Root only
Vertical
E8018 Up on
SMAW DCRP 20 – 29 80 – 150 2 – 10 IPM
3/32 – in. remaining
passes
Vertical
Up on
E8018
SMAW DCRP 23 – 39 90 – 150 2 – 10 IPM remaining
1/8 – in.
passes
Vertical
Up on
E8018
SMAW DCRP 20 - 36 120 - 200 2 – 14 IPM remaining
5/32 – in.
passes

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K. Preheat

exceeded the weld must be inspected and preheated before applying the hot pass.
internal clamp. Root bead and Hot pass shall be completed before lowering pipe onto skids.
N. Cleaning

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SMAW Butt/Groove Welding Procedure BW-8 (PG 1 of 3)

API 1104 20th Edition
1. Butt welds
3. All wall thicknesses Greater than 0.750” to 1.50” inclusive
5. Using AWS E6010 Downhill Root pass and E7018 uphill on remaining passes
E. Pipe Wall Thickness: Greater than 0.750 - inch to 1.50 - inch inclusive.
F. Joint Design

G. Filler Metal
E6010 Root /E7018 all
AWS Classification
remaining passes

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H. Number of Beads

0.750 - in. and Greater 6
Note: The passes may be deposited as stringer beads or
a weave. The total number of passes depends on the
material thickness.

Travel
Electrode Voltage Current
Process Polarity Speed Travel Direction
Diameter Range Range
Range
E6010 3 – 16 Vertical Down
SMAW DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130
3/32 – in. IPM Root only
SMAW DCRP 20 – 36 65 – 140
1/8 – in. IPM Root Only
SMAW DCRP 20 – 36 90 – 185
5/32 – in. IPM Root only
Vertical Up on
E7018 2 – 10
SMAW DCRP 20 – 29 80 – 150 remaining
3/32 – in. IPM
passes
Vertical Up on
E7018 2 – 10 remaining
SMAW DCRP 23 – 39 90 – 150
1/8 – in. IPM passes
Vertical Up on
E7018 2 – 10 remaining
SMAW DCRP 20 - 36 120 - 200
5/32 – in. IPM passes

K. Preheat:
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both passes being completed the same day they were started. Approximately 50% of the wall
thickness must be welded the same day the weld was started. Each pass must be completed in its
when the weld region drops below the specified preheat temperature. If the 72-hour time interval is
internal clamp. Root bead and hot pass shall be completed before lowering pipe onto skids.
N. Cleaning

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API 1104, 20th Edition
1. Butt welds
3. All wall thicknesses Greater than 0.750” to 1.50” inclusive
4. Greater than API-5L X-42 but less than or equal to API-5L X-60 or equivalent
5. Using AWS E6010 Downhill Root pass and E7018 uphill on remaining passes

• ASTM material with similar chemical and mechanical properties, or
F. Joint Design

G. Filler Metal
E6010 Root /E7018 all
AWS Classification
remaining passes

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H. Number of Beads

0.750 - in. and
6
Greater
Note: The passes maybe deposited as stringer beads or
a weave. The total number of passes depends on the
material thickness.
Travel
Range
E6010 Vertical Down
SMAW DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 3 – 16 IPM
3/32 – in. Root only
E6010 Vertical Down
SMAW DCRP 20 – 36 65 – 140 3 – 16 IPM
1/8 – in. Root Only
E6010 Vertical Down
SMAW DCRP 20 – 36 90 – 185 3 – 16 IPM
5/32 – in. Root only
Vertical Up
E7018
SMAW DCRP 20 – 29 80 – 150 2 – 10 IPM on remaining
3/32 – in.
passes
Vertical Up
E7018
SMAW DCRP 23 – 39 90 – 150 2 – 10 IPM on remaining
1/8 – in.
passes
Vertical Up
E7018
SMAW DCRP 20 - 36 120 - 200 2 – 10 IPM on remaining
5/32 – in.
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K. Preheat:

Greater than API-5L X-42 but less than or
equal to API-5L X-60 or equivalent All 200 – 300 oF
.
both passes being completed the same day they were started. Approximately 50% of the wall
thickness must be welded the same day the weld was started. Each pass must be completed in its
when the weld region drops below the specified preheat temperature. If the 72-hour time interval is
internal clamp. Root bead and hot pass shall be completed before lowering pipe onto skids.
N. Cleaning

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NOTE: This procedure is an alternate to procedure BW-6A and will be implemented at the discretion
of the EQT Weld Coordinator.
1. Butt welds
5. Using AWS E6010 5P+ or E8010-P1 Downhill Root pass, AWS E8010–P1 Downhill Hot pass,
Lincoln LH-D E9045-P2 H4R Downhill Fill to Cap.
A. Weld Process: Manual Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

B. Number of welders: 1 or more for diameters 12.750-inch and less, 2 or more for diameters
D. Pipe Diameter: Up to 42 – inches O.D. inclusive, to 50” for station header piping.
F. Joint Design

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G. Filler Metal
E6010 5P+ or E8010 P1 Root pass, E8010 P1 Hot
AWS Classification pass,
Filler Metal Group 1, 2 & 3
LH-D type electrodes shall not be restruck once
ignited. Once the arc has been initiated the
electrode shall be discarded after the arc has been
Note extinguished. Avoid multiple attempts to start an
electrode, discard if the electrode will not start.
Discard any LH-D electrode with a damaged tip or
damaged coating.
H. Number of Beads
Minimum Number Minimum Cap
Wall Thickness
of Beads Passes
0.188 - in. to 0.200 - in. 2 1
0.201 - in. to 0.250 - in. 3 1
0.251 - in. to 0.344 - in. 4 1
0.345 - in. to 0.499 - in. 4 1
0.500 - in. and Greater 5 2
Stripper passes may need to be deposited on the sides of the pipe
(i.e. from 2 to 4 o’clock) to even out the weld deposit. Stripper
passes do not count towards the minimum number of passes. The
total number of passes depends on the material thickness. LH-D
electrodes are limited to a weave width of 2X the core wire
diameter.

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Travel
Range
Vertical
E6010 2 – 14
SMAW DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 Down
3/32 – in. IPM
Root only
Vertical
E6010 3 – 14
SMAW DCRP 20 – 36 65 – 140 Down
1/8 – in. IPM
Root Only
E8010 2 – 14 Vertical
SMAW DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130
3/32 – in. IPM Down
SMAW DCRP 20 – 36 65 – 140
SMAW DCRP 20 – 36 85 – 185
Vertical
E9045- Down on
150 – 6 – 10
SMAW H4R DCRP 18 – 25 remaining
170 IPM
1/8 – in. passes
Vertical
E9045- Down on
200 - 5 – 14
SMAW H4R DCRP 18 - 25 remaining
260 IPM
5/32 – in. passes

K. Preheat
Ambient Preheat
Material
Above 50°F None
API-5L X-70 or Equivalent
At or below 50°F 200°F - 300°F
Note: Preheat shall be used to remove traces of moisture from the pipe prior to
welding regardless of ambient temperature. Preheat can be accomplished by
propane torch, induction or resistance heating or any other method approved by
Company. Preheat temperature can be measured by using either a temperature
indicating crayon (“temple stick”) or a pyrometer.
Interpass temperature shall be Min. 100°F - 500°F Max. and incomplete welds allowed
to cool below 100°F must be preheated before welding resumes.

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internal clamp. Root bead and Hot pass shall be completed before lowering pipe onto skids. If
cracking is an issue the company may also require completion of a fill pass before lowering to a skid
during the welding process.
N. Cleaning
before starting the next bead; and clean the finished weld. The Hot pass shall be thoroughly cleaned
at the edges of the bevel by grinding before switching to the LH-D electrodes.

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NOTE: This procedure is an alternate to procedure FW-6A and will be implemented at the discretion
of the Weld Coordinator.
5. Using AWS E6010 5P+ or E8010-P1 Downhill Root pass, AWS E8010–P1 Downhill Hot
pass, Lincoln LH-D E9045-P2 H4R Downhill Fill to Cap.
A. Weld Process: Manual Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

D. Pipe Diameter: Up to 42 – inches O.D. inclusive, to 50” for station header piping.
F. Joint Design:
G. Filler Metal
E6010 5P+ or E8010 P1Root pass, E8010 P1 Hot pass,
AWS Classification
Filler Metal Group 1, 2 & 3

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H. Number of Beads
Minimum Number of Minimum Cap
Wall Thickness
Beads Passes
0.188 - in. to 0.200 - in. 2 1
0.201 - in. to 0.250 - in. 3 1
0.251 - in. to 0.344 - in. 4 1
0.345 - in. to 0.499 - in. 4 1
0.500 - in. and Greater 5 2
Stripper passes may need to be deposited to even out the weld
deposit. Stripper passes do not count towards the minimum number
of passes. The total number of passes depends on the material
thickness. LH-D electrodes are limited to a weave width of 2X the
core wire diameter.

Travel
Range
Vertical
E6010 2 – 14
SMAW DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 Down
3/32 – in. IPM
Root only
Vertical
E6010 2 – 14
SMAW DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130 Down
1/8 – in. IPM
Root Only
SMAW DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130
SMAW DCRP 20 – 26 65 – 130
SMAW DCRP 20 – 36 85 – 185
Vertical
E9045- Down on
150 – 6 – 10
SMAW H4R DCRP 18 – 25 remaining
170 IPM
1/8 – in. passes
Vertical
E9045-
5 – 14 Down on
SMAW H4R DCRP 18 - 25 200- 260
IPM remaining
5/32 – in.
passes

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SMAW Branch-Groove Welding Procedure FW-10 (PG 3of 3)

K. Preheat
Ambient Preheat
Material
Above 50°F None
At or below 50°F 200°F - 300°F
Note: Preheat shall be used to remove traces of moisture from the pipe prior to
welding regardless of ambient temperature. Preheat can be accomplished by
propane torch, induction or resistance heating or any other method approved by
Company. Preheat temperature can be measured by using either a temperature
indicating crayon (“temple stick”) or a pyrometer.
Interpass temperature shall be Min. 100°F - 500°F Max. and incomplete welds allowed
to cool below 100°F must be preheated before welding resumes.
internal clamp. Root bead and Hot pass shall be completed before lowering pipe onto skids.
N. N. Cleaning
before starting the next bead; and clean the finished weld. The Hot pass shall be thoroughly cleaned
at the edges of the bevel by grinding before switching to the LH-D electrodes.
O. O. Post-Weld Heat Treatment

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SMAW In-Service Welding Procedure HT-1 (PG 1 of 3)

API 1104, 19th edition; reviewed and meets the requirements of the API 1104, 20th edition
SUMMARY: This in-service weld procedure encompasses:
1. In-service welds: sleeve fillets and groove welds
5. Maximum flow rate of design at a maximum pressure of design

C. SMYS of the Pipe and Fitting Material
• Other materials with chemical and mechanical properties which comply with either bullet above.
Note: Burn through risk shall be evaluated for all wall thickness less than 0.25 - inch and require
Engineering Materials approval.
F. Joint Design and Bead Sequence
Note 1: No backing strip is required and is preferred to be ASTM A-36 material or equivalent.
Note 2: The total number of passes depends on the material thickness.

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SMAW In-Service Fillet Welding Procedure HT-1 (PG 2 of 3)

G. Pipeline Operating Conditions
Maximum flow rate of design at maximum pressure of design.
Note: The procedure was qualified under 0.5 GPM flowing water.
H. Filler Metal
AWS Classification E7018
Travel
Range
SMAW 3/32 – inch DCRP 20 – 29 80 – 150 2 – 10 IPM Vertical Up
SMAW 5/32 -- inch DCRP 20 -- 32 120 -- 200 2 – 10 IPM Vertical Up

K. Preheat
Preheat is preferred for all in-service welds to reduce the risk of hydrogen cracking but it is
sometimes impractical due to the cooling conditions of the pipeline. If applicable preheat should be
applied as described.
Below 32 oF 200 – 300 oF
o
32 F and Above None
Maximum time between completion and cleaning of root and start of the hot pass for either the
groove weld or the fillet weld is 5 minutes with both passes being completed the same day they were
started. Each pass must be completed in its entirety (on both sides of pipe) before starting
subsequent passes. The entire weld should attempt to be completed within the same day with no
more than 72 hours after they were started. If applicable, preheating is required if the time between
the root and hot pass interval above, exceeds 5 minutes or any time when the weld region drops
below the specified preheat temperature. If the above time interval is exceeded the weld must be
inspected and preheated before applying hot pass.

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Line up clamp will not be used during applications of this welding procedure.
N. Cleaning

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API 1104, 19th edition; reviewed and meets the requirements of the API 1104, 20th edition
4. Greater than API-5LX-42 but less than or equal to API-5LX-60 or equivalent
5. Maximum flow rate of design at a maximum pressure of design.
6. See 3.1, Welding and Inspection Requirements for further guidance

Note: Pipe Wall Thickness: Burn through risk shall be evaluated for all wall thickness less than 0.25
- inch and require Engineering Materials approval.
F. Joint Design and Bead Sequence:
Note1: No backing bar is required. But, is preferred to be ASTM A-36 material or equivalent.

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Note: The procedure was qualified under 0.5 GPM flowing water.
H. Filler Metal
Travel
Range

K. Preheat
sometimes unpractical due to the cooling conditions of the pipeline. If applicable preheat should be
Above API-5L X-42, less than or equal to Below 50 oF 200 – 300 oF

X-60 or Equivalent 50 oF and Above None

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the root and hot pass Interval above exceeds 5 minutes or any time when the weld region drops
N. Cleaning

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API 1104, 20th edition Annex B

D. Pipe Diameter: Up to 36 - inches O.D. inclusive to 42” for station header piping.
Note 1: Backing bar is required and is preferred to be ASTM A-36 material or equivalent.

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Note: The procedure was qualified under flowing water.
H. Filler Metal
Travel
Range

K. Preheat
Preheat is required for all in-service welds on materials of yield > 70,000 PSI to reduce the risk of
hydrogen cracking but it is sometimes impractical due to the cooling conditions of the pipeline.
Note: see Additional requirements for X70/Y70 grade material
Preheat required
API-5L X-70 or Equivalent regardless of ambient 200 – 300 oF
temperature
L. Preheat can be accomplished by propane torch, induction or resistance heating or any other
method approved by Company. Preheat temperature can be measured by using either a
temperature indicating crayon (“temple stick”) or a pyrometer.Time Intervals in Weld Cycle

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N. Cleaning
before starting the next bead; and clean the finished weld
O. No Post-Weld Heat Treatment required.

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API 1104, 20th edition Annex B
3. All wall thicknesses greater than 0.750” to 1.50” inclusive
4. API-5LX-42 or less equivalent

G. Pipeline Operating Conditions: Maximum flow rate of design at maximum pressure of design.

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H. Filler Metal
Travel
Range
Vertical
Up
Vertical
Up
Vertical
SMAW 5/32 -- inch DCRP 20 -- 32 120 -- 200 2 – 10 IPM
Up
K. Preheat
Preheat is required for all Longitudinal welds on material thickness greater than .750 – inch. This will
help reduce the risk of hydrogen cracking but it is sometimes impractical due to the cooling conditions
of the pipeline.
Preheat required
API-5L X-42 or Equivalent regardless of ambient 200 – 300 oF
temperature
L. Preheat can be accomplished by propane torch, induction or resistance heating or any other
method approved by Company. Preheat temperature can be measured by using either a
temperature indicating crayon (“temple stick”) or a pyrometer.Time Intervals in Weld Cycle

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N. Cleaning

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API 1104, 20th Edition Annex B
3. All wall thicknesses greater than 0.750” to 1.50” inclusive
4. API pipe grade API-5L X-42 to API-5L X-60 or equivalent

• API pipe grade API-5L X-42 to API-5L X-60 or equivalent to itself and to lower API grades,
G. Pipeline Operating Conditions: Maximum flow rate of design at maximum pressure of design.

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H. Filler Metal
Travel
Range

K. Preheat
Preheat is required for all Longitudinal welds on material thickness greater than .750 – inch. This will
help reduce the risk of hydrogen cracking but it is sometimes impractical due to the cooling conditions
of the pipeline.
Preheat required
API pipe grade API-5L X-42 to API-5L X-
regardless of ambient 200 – 300 oF
60 or equivalent
temperature

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N. Cleaning

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API 1104 Annex B 20th edition

• API pipe and material grades equivalent to API-5L X-65 inclusive, or
• ASTM material with equivalent chemical and mechanical properties, or
• Other materials with chemical and mechanical properties which comply with either bullet above.
Note 1: backing bar is recommended and is preferred to be ASTM A-36 material or equivalent.
Note 3: The Branch and Sleeve fillet weld size is dependent on carrier pipe thickness. Ref. 3.1

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H. Filler Metal
AWS Classification E7018/E8018
Electrode Diameter 3/32 – inch to 5/32– inch
Travel
Range


K. Preheat
sometimes unpractical due to the cooling conditions of the pipeline. If applicable preheat should be
Below 50 oF 200 – 300 oF
o
50 F and Above None

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Version Control
Field Name Field Contents
Author: Brian Tucker
Comments: Developed By: Pro-Tech Solutions, Inc.

Spring, Texas
Phone: (281)-320-2398
Checked By: Jamie Kerns
Department: Design Engineering
Editor: Jim Swatzel
Owner: Ted Charletta
Keywords: Qualified Welding Procedure, Qualified Procedure, Weld Procedure, Essential Variables
Status: Approved
Section: 03.03

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Revision Record
Revision Reviewer Owner Approval

Description of Revision
Number Initials Initials Date
Original Issue DRD 6/7/02
Additions and revisions are incorporated within this standard to

provide for a qualified and achievable weld procedure for the hot
tap branch connections when using a Group 3 low hydrogen
electrode and uphill weld direction; (i.e. Weld Procedures HT-1
and HT-2). These procedures were qualified in accordance with
API 1107. Such procedures shall be utilized;
• When installing hot tap branch connections on all
transmission pipelines and facilities.
• When installing hot tap branch connections on
1. distribution mains whose maximum allowable 3/22/04
operating pressures are greater than 60 PSIG.
(Although not required, it is recommended that this
procedure be performed, whenever possible, at all
pressures including those equal to or less than 60
PSIG).
• When installing hot tap connections of a specific design
whereas the manufacturer of the branch fitting
recommends a procedure incorporating the Group 3
electrode and uphill weld direction.
Additions are incorporated within this standard to provide for a

qualified and achievable weld procedure for the welding of pipe
2. 2/1/05
materials equal to and less than API-5LX-42 with a wall thickness
of less than 0.188 - inch wall, (i.e. 3/16 - inch).

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Additions include the incorporation of qualified weld procedures

for API-5LX-65 grade steel pipe and fittings. (These procedures
were previously developed, tested, and were approved as an
addendum on 7/21/06.)
Other additions address;
• The acceptance of weld procedures qualified by
others, and
• Additional data relative to the welding of in-service
welds (i.e. hot taps) on various header wall
3. thicknesses. 7/19/07
Revisions are provided for the adjustments to in-service (i.e. hot-
tap) weld procedures as mandated by the elimination of API 1107
vis-à-vis the Department of Transportation’s approval of the
Nineteenth edition of API 1104 which provides for in-service weld
qualification procedures within Annex B. (The Nineteenth edition
of API 1104 was approved by DOT within 49CFR192 on June 14,
2004) Weld procedures previously qualified per API 1107
continue to remain valid; however API 1104 Annex B provides for
changes in essential variables. These procedures will be used for
all in-service welds, regardless of type of facility.
Consolidated portions of Existing Standard 4.02 into Standard

4.00 to remove redundancies and streamline the documents. In
4. addition to the consolidation, general formatting and editing of the BMT DRD 3/1/09
welding procedures were made and a comprehensive table of
qualified welding procedures was added.
Added weld procedures BW-6, FW-6, BW-7, FW-7 and HT-3 for
70,000 PSI Yield strength material. Procedures BW-5 and FW-5
made obsolete by additional procedures. Procedures now allow
5. BMT DRD 2/15/11
42” pipe for station header piping. Pre-heat is required for all
material over 0.500 inch wall thickness and all material 24 inches
in diameter and larger.
Procedures BW-1, and FW-2 were replaced with BW-1A, and

6. FW-2A due to the need to requalify due to material records. No STM DRD 5-22-11
actual changes to the procedure itself.
Procedures BW-6 and FW-6 had slight changes to the ‘Time

7. STM DRD 11/2/11
Interval for Weld Cycle’ section for clarification.
Procedures BW-6 and FW-6: Widened the current range

8. for 3/16” and 5/32” XX10 electrodes by changing the lower BMT DRD 11/11/11
range to 90 A (from 140 A) and 85 A (from 90 A) respectively.

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Added Weld procedures BW-8, BW-9, HT-4, and HT-5 for wall
thicknesses greater than ¾ inch. Updated tables accordingly.
9. STM DRD 6/15/12
Eliminated carbon equivalent requirements from certain
procedures.
Added Weld procedures BW-3C - butt weld procedure that

incorporates the E6010 5P+ electrode for the root pass and
E8010-G for the remaining passes, FW-3C - branch weld
procedure that incorporates the E6010 5P+ electrode for the
10. STM DRD 12/5/12
root pass and E8010-G for the remaining passes, HT-6 In-
Service fillet weld procedure using a Group 3 electrode
(E7018/E8018) to cover X-65 grade. Updated tables
accordingly.
Added note to applicable weld procedures to clarify that they

11. STM TAC 9/8/15
have all been reviewed per API 1104 20th Edition.
WPSs BW-6 and FW-6; increased the diameter from 36” to 42”
(42” to 60” for header piping ). Added a new note 6. to the
12. STM JFS 11/24/15
summary box on each WPS. Updated 3/16” Electrode Diameter
to 6-12 IPM Travel Speed Range.
Changed procedure BW-6 to BW-6A & FW-6 to FW-6A per the

13. X70 welding procedures which incorporates an increase from JFS TAC 1/4/16
.750” wall thickness to 1.25” wall thickness
Revised the minimum number of passes table in both BW-6A

14. and FW-6A to decrease the minimum number of passes by one JFS TAC 5/18/16
for thickness ranges: ¼ to ½” and for ½” to ¾” for each WPS.
Revised the minimum number of passes table consistent with

Rev. 14 plus editorial/format to BW-1A, BW-2, BW-3A, BW-3B,
15 BW-3C, and BW-7. Editorial revision of the same table in BW-6A. JFS TAC 7-21-2016
Editorial changes to the Number of Beads table in FW-1, FW-2A,
FW-3A, FW-3B, FW-3C, FW-6A, and FW-7.
Incorporate MT’s comments from June 2016. Many editorial
16 and formatting changes. Add BW-10 and FW-10 X70 downhill JFS TAC 12/15/16
Lo-Hyd WPSs.
Administrator Notes:
Took out 6011
Added how to and how to measure preheat note to each WPS
Removed superseded WPSs
Needs a Glossary per the standard. JS 9-20

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Scope ........................................................................................................................................................................ 765

Glossary ................................................................................................................................................................... 765

3 Weld Procedure Qualification Testing Requirements ................................................................................. 767

4 Weld Procedure Qualification Acceptance Criteria ..................................................................................... 768

5 Weld Procedures Qualified by Others ........................................................................................................... 769

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6.8.5 Group 5 ........................................................................................................................................ 777

7 Qualified Procedures ...................................................................................................................................... 781

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Version Control ....................................................................................................................................................... 859

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1 Compliance with Codes and Standards

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• A change in the welding process

• A change in the specified wall thickness range

A SMYS less than or equal to 42,000 PSI (i.e. X42)

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Branch Weld Qualification Requirements

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FILLER METAL GROUPS 1

Group AWS Specification Electrode Flux4

A5.1 E6010, E6011

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FILLER METAL GROUPS 1

Group AWS Specification Electrode Flux4

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Figure 2 - Location of Butt Weld Test Specimens for Procedure Qualification

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Outside Diameter of Pipe Quantity of Specimens

< 2.375 < 60.3 0b 2 2 0 0 4a

2.375 – 4.500 60.3 – 114.3 0b 2 2 0 0 4

> 4.500 – 12.750 114.3 – 323.9 2 2 2 2 0 8

> 12.750 > 323.9 4 4 4 4 0 16

Wall Thickness > 0.500 inch (12.7mm)

> 4.500 – 12.750 > 114.3 – 323.9 2 2 0 0 4 8

> 12.750 > 323.9 4 4 0 0 8 16

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Figure 4 - Suggested In-service Procedure Qualification Test Assembly

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Figure 5 - Location of Test Specimens for In-service Procedure Qualification

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Figure 7 - Dimensioning of Imperfections in Exposed Weld Surfaces

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Procedure Group List - Approved Welding Procedures Groups

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Pipe Grade Diameter Range W.T. Range

Pipe Grade Diameter Range W.T. Range

Pipe Grade Diameter Range W.T. Range

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Pipe Grade Diameter Range W.T. Range

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Pipe Grade Diameter Range W.T. Range

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In-Service Welding Procedures

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