Outlines

Introduction

Welding terms and definitions

Important points to be noted prior, during, and after welding

Non-conformances and defects

Welding processes

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW).

Welding procedures

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Review of WPS and PQR documents, Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ).

Base Metals and consumables

P-number, F-number and A-numbers, AWS Classification of Filler Metals , Filler Metal Selection, Consumable Storage and Handling.

Non-destructive examination

Common weld discontinuities, Visual Examination (VT)

Magnetic Particle Examination (MT), Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM), Liquid Penetrant Examination (PT), Eddy Current Inspection (ET), Radiographic Inspection (RT), Ultrasonic Inspection (UT), Hardness Testing, Pressure and Leak Testing (LT).

Welding metallurgy

The Structure of Metals and Alloys, Physical Properties

Mechanical Properties, Preheating, Effects of welding heat on metal structure, Post-weld Heat Treatment Hardening Effects, HAZ, and Weld ability of Steels Carbon equivalent formula.

Refinery and petrochemical plant welding issues

Hot Tapping and In-service Welding

Lack of Fusion with GMAW-S Welding Process

Practice Quiz and feedback

 

Who Should Attend

 

This course will be highly beneficial for welding Engineers, Mechanical Supervisors, Foreman, Shop Inspectors, QA/QC personnel and inspection agencies including the Third Party Inspection agencies. Welders, welding supervisors, inspectors and NDE examiners who are seeking an understanding of welding technology and welding inspection will find the course useful. It will help the API 577 Certifi-cation exam candidates to score very well.

Duration

5 Days