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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A General Requirements (Pre-Welding)

All WPSs, PQRs, and Weld and Line Description Table shall be available
SAES-W-011,
A1 at the work site for verification of Saudi Aramco inspector.
Para. 7.1.8

Welder(s) have been issued Job Clearance Card, and that range of
SAEP-324, Sec.
A2 qualification shown matches the application of WPS being used.
5

SAEP-1160, Para
Weld joints identification system as specified in SAEP-1160 has been
6.2 & SAES-W-
A3 adopted (by approval of Weld Identification procedure) and weld joints are
011,
marked accordingly and a weld map is maintained.
Para. 16.2

Weld number & Welder symbol are to be marked adjacent to welds. SAES-W-011,
Note: Use suitable weather-proof permanent markers Para. 16.1
& materials, such as certified low-chloride (50ppm) markers for Stainless
A4
steel Note: This is an assigned unique weld ID SAEP-1160,
number to be tracked by database & shall remain intact during the Table
construction process 6.1

Welding power supplies are calibrated Note: SAES-W-011,

Sch Q requires a 6 month interval (max). Process control procedures shall Section 19 &
A5 detail intervals. BS 7570 is used for
validation when Charpy Impacts are specified. Sch Q, Attach-
Note : See SAIC-W-2011 checklist. IV Para-6

B WELD JOINT EDGE PREPARATION

Stainless steel and nonferrous materials shall be cleaned with grinding

SAES-W-011,
B1 wheels or stainless steel brushes not previously used on other materials..
Para. 11.4.3

Thermal cut surfaces of stainless steel and non-ferrous materials shall be SAES-W-011,
B2
ground to bright (unoxidized) material prior to welding. Para. 11.3.2.4

A minimum of 1.5 mm depth shall be removed by grinding/machining from

thermally cut or gouged surfaces of air-hardenable materials (e.g.,
SAES-W-011,
B3 Chrome-Moly steels or P-No 3 / 4 / 5).
Para. 11.3.2.3
Note: Saudi Aramco Inspector can specify additional NDT (MT/PT) to be
applied on the cut surfaces.

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Ragged and irregular edges shall be ground or machined to bright metal. SAES-W-011,
B4 Thermally cut or gouged surfaces for all materials, including carbon steels, Para. 11.3.2.1
shall be power brushed or ground prior to welding. Para. 11.3.2.2

All holes cut for set-on nozzles, bosses, or branch connections shall be
SAES-W-011,
B5 ground smooth and the diameter of the hole shall be ± 1.6 mm of the
Para. 11.3.2.1
inside diameter of the set-on member.

Re-cut or re-beveled Fittings shall have cut surfaces examined for SAES-W-011,
B6
laminations before welding by MT or PT methods Para. 11.3.3
Oil, moisture, scale, rust, paint (except approved weldable primers),
metallic coatings (e.g. zinc) or other foreign matter, has been removed SAES-W-011,
B7
from weld surfaces at least 25mm adjacent to weld joint. Para. 11.3.1

Butt joint Internal misalignment shall not exceed 1.5 mm.

NOTE: Internal tapering by machining, back welding, or a combination
may be used to correct any misalignment. If SAES-W-011,
B8
external surfaces of the components are not aligned, the weld shall be Para. 9.3
tapered between them. [ASME B31.3, Para. 328.4.3 (2).

Buttering or weld build-up on the prepared surfaces shall not exceed the
lesser of ⅓ of the base metal thickness or 10mm without the approval of
CSD. If the buttering or buildup exceeds this, then the following
SAES-W-011,
requirements shall apply.
Para. 11.3.5.1
B9 Note:
SATIP-W-
a) The buttering operation shall be witnessed by Saudi
011-01 Item 3.5
Aramco Inspection
b) The buttering shall be inspected by RT, and PT or MT after completion
of the build-up but before final welding of the joint.

Prepared Weld joint conforms for Joint Detail with an approved WPS for:
1. Bevel type and Bevel angle
2. Root Gap SAES-W-011,
B10
3. Root Face Sec 9
ASME B31.3, End Preparation Para. 328.4.2

Minimum distance between parallel butt welds and pressure containing

welds shall be 20 mm or three times the wall thickness of the joint, SAES-W-011,
B11 whichever is greater. Para. 11.16,
NOTE:The distances shall be measured between the edges of the 11.16.1, 11.16.2
adjacent cap passes.

Restrictions of "Minimum Distance between Welds" do not apply if one of

the welds has been post weld heat treated prior to making the second weld
or both welds have been post weld heat treated and inspected.
SAES-W-011,
B12 NOTE: Para. 11.16,
1) RT of the butt welds is required when minimum separation is not 11.16.2
achieved.
2) For joints other than butt welds, other appropriate inspection methods
shall be used, depending on the geometry and material.

Coated & clad or overlayed surfaces are protected from welding arc,
associated weld spatter, and damage from ground clamps or other SAES-W-011,
B13
associated equipment. Take appropriate action for protection to provide Para. 11.11
cover & ensure proper selection of grounding locations is inspected.

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C WELD JOINT DETAIL

All pressure-containing welds shall be made with multiple passes.

SAES-W-011,
C1 Socket welds shall be welded in two passes SAES-W11 Para
Para. 9.1
11.19 (SAIC-W-2037)

All nozzles, branch, and tee connections shall be made with full SAES-W-011,
C2
penetration groove welds only. Para. 9.2

SAES-W-011,
C3 Permanent backing rings or strips shall not be used.
Para. 9.4

Temporary backup strips may be used in weld joints if the backing material
is of a composition similar to the base metal or weld metal. Temporary SAES-W-011,
C4
backup shoes made of non-metallic, non-fusing material may be used. Para. 9.5
NOTE: Rebar or galvanized steel shall not be used.

For nozzles with re-pads, the nozzle attachment weld shall be SAES-W-011,
C5
completed & inspected prior to installing the re-pad. Para. 9.8

D Welding Environment

Wind shields or tents shall be required when wind is strong enough to

affect arc stability or shielding gas coverage or when deemed necessary
by SA Insp. GTAW, GMAW, or gas-shielded FCAW shall not be used for
field or yard fabrication unless adequate windshield is used. Wind velocity
SAES-W-011,
D1 in the weld area for GTAW, GMAW, or gas shielded FCAW shall not
Section 11.2.1
exceed 8 kph (2.2 m/s)
NOTE: keep other side pipe
ends closed when working with any weld process.

Welding is not done if surfaces are wet, damp, exposed to rain, or when
SAES-W-011,
D2 welders are exposed to inclement conditions such as wind blown sand,
Para. 11.2.2
dust, rain.

For field welding, remote Current controls shall be used if welding is more
SAES-W-011,
D3 than 30 m from welding power source or when welders are working in
Para. 19.1
"remote" locations (e.g., on an elevated pipe rack).

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E Welding Consumables

A change in filler metal or deposit chemistry from A-number 1 to A-No. 2

and vice-versa is not permitted without approval.
A change from A-No. 1 to A-No. 2 is not permitted for sour service SAES-W-011,
E1
applications without requalification. Para 7.4.5
NOTE: The approval shall be obtained through the welding procedure
review process.

Filler Metal and other weld consumables at weld site are controlled as per As Referenced
E2 SAIC-W-2032 (4 & 8 hr rules, reconditioned rod use, etc.).
Welders have issue slips at site. Check these to SATR-W-2010. SAIC-W-2032

Welding consumables shall be the same brand, type, maximum size

specified on WPS / PQR for welding processes as follows:
SAES-W-011,
A) GMAW electrode specified on WPS with impact toughness reqmt
E3 Para. 7.4.4,
B) SAW flux used for PQR
Para. 7.4.8
C) FCAW electrode used for PQR
D) WPS/PQR with "G" designation consumable (AWS A 5.5 Table 2)

GTAW Practices (Consumable Control, Technique, Purging) are SAES-W-011,

E4
acceptable and in place before work. Section 11

F Preheat

If a weld joint is wet or has surface moisture or condensation, it shall be

dried by heating for a distance of 100 mm from the weld joint and shall be SAES-W-011,
F1
warm to the hand before welding unless a greater preheat temperature is Para. 12. 3
required.

Preheat temperature specified in the WPS or complying to following are

applied:
A) Required/recommended preheat listed in ASME B31.3 Tables.
B) Pre-heat temps from SASD AE-036451 (8 pgs) for ASME P-No. 1 SAES-W-011,
F2
materials, including API grades up to and including X60. Para. 12.1
C) Preheat value listed in Tables 3A and 3B for SMAW process.
D) For steels with SMYS above 60 ksi, (incl API grades X65 or greater)
Temperature are determined by CSD

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Preheat temperatures shall be established over a minimum distance of 75

SAES-W-011,
F3 mm on each side of the weld. Preheat temperature specified (WPS, etc.) is
Para. 12.5
obtained prior to & maintained during welding.

Temperature-indicating crayons, thermocouples, or contact pyrometers

shall be used to measure preheat & interpass temps. SAES-W-011,
F4
Temperature indicating crayons are prohibited for any weld joint to be Para. 12.4
coated, or that will have a heat-shrink sleeve installed on it.

On wall thickness exceeding 25mm, preheat is done from the same side
as the welding. Heat source is removed for 1 minute prior to measuring the SAES-W-011,
F5
temperature. (allow temperature equalization). Para. 12.6
Perform frequent checks to maintain preheat temps during welding

G Reports Preparation

Complete details of inspected Joints are recorded on SATR-W-2005 and SAEP-1160

G1
SATR-W-2006 Para 6.1

REMARKS:

ATTACHMENTS:
1.SAES-W-011, Welding Requirements for On-Plot Piping, (16 Dec 2013)
2. SAEP-1160 Tracking and Reporting of Welding, NDT and Pressure Testing for Capital Projects ,(10 July 2011)
3. ASME B31.3, Process Piping (2012 Edition)
Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco
Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved:
Name, Organization, T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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