ASME Sec IX

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1. 452.3 table What is the qualified 2-7/8 in to 11. During the weld metal solidification Cracking, porosity,
diameter range for a welder unlimited. QW- process, which is the following localized
performance groove weld coupon that 452.3 note B 2 7/8 problems can occur? embrittlement,
has a diameter of NPS 4 and is welded in O.D is the abnormal weld
using SMAW? equivalent to NPS appearance.
2½
12. Example of a high strength low-alloy 0.10% Cr and MSYS
2. After hot rolling a slab to make a plate finished product steel is steel with a minimum of 40 Ksi
it becomes a: with dimensional requirement of:
tolerance
13. An example of a low alloy steel is? Steel with a
requirements.
mimimum
3. As part of a welding procedure 0.998in ? (QW-152, requirement of
qualification, a tensile test is performed QW-462.1) 0.10% Cr.
on SA-333 grade 6 plate normalized
14. Example of an alloy steel is a steel with 0.30% Cr.
and tempered with an allowable stress
a minimum requirement of:
of 17,100 psi. the test specimen was
0.550 in. 70,100 psi . what was the width 15. Ferrite at room temperature is Alpha Iron
of the tensile test specimen? commonly assigned to which of the
following iron designations containing
4. As part of a welding procedure SA-335 grade P1
alloying elements in solid solution?
qualification, a tensile test performed 55ksi 0.95x55 ksi =
on SA-335 grade P1 pipe. The test 52.25 Ksi (QW- 16. For a SMAW WPS, what type of WPS Essential (QW-253,
specimen was 0.75" wide and 0.75 in 152) variable is a change in P-No. qualified? QW-403.1.1)
thick. The specimen broke in the base 17. For a SMAW WPS, what type of WPS Nonessential (
metal outside of the weld and weld variable is a change in the electrode QW-253,QW-
interface what is the minimum classification with in an SFA 403.33)
acceptable tensile strength for the WPS specification (ie. , no notch toughness
qualifications. testing)?
5. An ASTM E112 grain size No7 has? Has 64 grains/in2 18. For new ASME B31.1 pipe welding, what in all directions
at 100x is the size of the preheat zone? from the point of
magnification welding for a
6. At what temperature is post weld Below the lower distance of 3 in.
treatment of carbon and alloy steels critical (131.1)
most commonly performed? temperature. 19. A guided bend specimen that has an Fails test open
7. Austenite is a fcc solution of ? Carbon or other open discontinuity in the heat affected discontinuity in the
elements in zone on the convex surface of the weld or heat
gamma iron specimen after bending that measures effected zone
5/32 in length. What should the greater than 1/8"
8. Can a double beveled plat, 1 inch thick No, since the
inspector do? the test fails. QW-
with each beveled grove being of ½, be welder is only
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welded by a welder qualified to weld a qualified to weld
weld metal deposit of 0.864 in? up to 0.864 inch 20. A guided bend specimen that has an Inspect further for
and the deposited open discontinuity on the corner of the evidence of lack
weld metal for convex surface of the specimen after of fusion, slag
this joint would be bending that measures 5/32" in length. inclusions, or other
1 inch. QW- What should the inspector do? internal
452.1(b) Inter IX- discontinuities.
83-90 QW-163

9. Components made up of single Usually involve 21. How is thermal conductivity effected Decreases thermal
crystals? highly directional by the additions of alloying elements conductivity.
cooling. to a steel?

10. The detrimental effects of cooling Approximately

arrest in carbon steel typically occurs at above 500 deg F
what temperature?
22. How many renewal tests must
a welder or welding
operator's perform when
renewing previous ASME Sec.
IX qualifications for a
welding process for each
material, thickness, diameter,
position, and other variables
for which they were
previously qualified?
23. In carbon steels, as the
austenitizing temperature
increases?
24. In performance qualification,
what is the basic criterion
established for welder
qualification?
25. Nonmetallic inclusions can
be classified as?
26. The purpose for qualification
of a WPS ?
27. QW-452.1(a) table what test
must be performed to qualify
a welder performance
coupon that has a diameter
of NPS 4 and is ½" thick?
28. (QW-452.1) A welder welds an
NPS 6 Schedule 80 test
coupon that is 0.432 in. thick.
He uses one welding process,
one set of essential
variables, and deposits three
layers of weld metal in that
test coupon. Is that welder
qualified to weld the
qualified WPS " maximum to
be welded?
29. Stainless steel has?
1 QW-322.2(a)
Grain growth occurs.
QW-100.2 defines the basic
criterion established for
welder qualification is to
determine the welders
ability to deposit sound weld
metal. The basic criterion to
establish for welding
qualification is to determine
the welding operators
mechanical ability to
operate the welding
equipment.
Exogenous and indigenous
to determine that the
weldment proposed for
construction is capable of
providing the required
properties for its intended
application. QW-100.1
Either 2 side bends or from
Note (3) one face and 1 root
bend. QW-452.1(a)
No, the nominal coupon
thickness must be at least ½
inch thick in order for a
welder to be qualified for "
maximum to be welded"
QW-452.1(b) Inter IX-01-27
A minimum requirement of
10.5% Cr.
30. Table (QW-451) For a 3/16in to 0.688 in. (QW-451, QW-
SAW PQR groove weld 407.4) QW-407 for ferrous base
plate test coupon 5/8 materials other than P-7, P-No. 8
in . thickness, P-No.3 and p-No.45 when a procedure
to P-No. 3 base metal qualification test coupon receives a
with a 250 deg and a postweld heat treatment exceeding
normalizing PWHT, the upper transformation
what is the WPS temperature, the maximum qualified
thickness range of base metal thickness T shall not
base metal that can be exceed 1.1 times the thickness of the
qualified? test coupon. NOT 2 times as in the
chart.
31. Table (QW-451) For a 3/16 in to 0.688 in QW-451, QW-
SMAW PQR groove 403.9 for single pass or multipass
weld pipe test coupon welding in which any pass is greater
5/8" thickness, P-No. 1 than ½ in (13mm) thick, an increase
base metal, in the 6g in base metal thickness beyond 1.1
position, with a single times that of the qualification test
pass weld and a 250 coupon. Since a single pass weld is
degree preheat and made that is greater than ½" then
1100 degree PWHT, QW-403.9 in Note 1 must be
what is the maximum applied. With T= 5/8 in or 0.625 in
WPS thickness of the and applying QW-403.10 with a
base metal that can be maximum qualified thickness of 1.1 T,
qualified ? (Round to then the maximum qualified WPS
the nearest 0.001 in) thickness become 1.1 x 0.625in. =
0.688"
32. Welders and welding 2 pipes for a total of 12in (300mm)
operators whose (QW-321.3(a)
qualifications coupons
has failed the
volumetric NDE may
take a re-test
consisting of what
number and length of
pipe?
33. The weld joint fit up 1/16" (127.3E)
gap between the end
of a pipe and the
bottom of the socket
used in ASME B31.1
power piping shall be
approximately ?
34. What are the ASME metal temperature range is 1,300-
B31.1 PWHT 1,400°F; the minimum holding time is
requirements for 10 in. 36 minutes
O.D., Schedule 80
(0.594 in.), ASTM A
335/A 335M Grade P22
seamless piping
material?
35. What are the ASME B31.1 quality
requirements for ferrous metal
backing rings used with process
piping?
36. What are the ASME B31.1
tolerance limits for the root
opening of the joint for process
piping?
37. What are the qualified position(s)
from a pipe groove weld
performance test in 2G and 5 G
position, using SMAW for fillet
weld plate and pipe intended for
low temperature service?
38. What are the requirements for
seal welding ASME B31.1 power
piping?
39. What are three mechanisms by
which heat can be transferred
from the weld metal?
40. What changes may be made to a
qualified WPS without the need
to re-qualify it?
41. What elements in steel is the
most important factor in
determining hardness and
hardenability ?
42. What examination technique
shall be used for repairs to welds
during ASME B31.1 piping
fabrication?
43. What is a ferrous material?
44. What is a microstructure of steel?
45. What is anisotropic behavior in
metals?
46. What is a welding procedure
specification?
Shall be of wieldable 47.
quality with a sulfur
content not exceeding
0.05% (127.2.2a)
Shall be within the
tolerance limits in the
WPS (127.3D) 48.
All positions (QW-261.9)
49.
Seal welding shall be
done by a qualified
welder and shall cover
all exposed threads.
Conduction, convection,
50.
radiation.
Nonessential variable
may be changed for
51.
each process provided
the WPS is amended or
by use of a new WPS 52.
QW-200.1c
Carbon
53.
The same method that
revealed the defect in
the original weld. 54.
Metals and alloys that 55.
contain iron as the
principle component
The structure of a 56.
suitably prepared
specimen as reveled by
a microscope.
57.
Mechanical properties
heterogeneity
a written document that 58.
provides direction to the
welder for making
production welds in
accordance with the
59.
code requirements.
(QW-100.1)
What is the A-No. when (A-No. 8) - SA-240 grade
welding SA-240 grade 304L 304L has a nominal
using SFA 5.4 classification composition of (18Cr-8Ni) on
E309L (austenitic stainless QW/QB 422 cross reference
steel 18CR-8Ni) filler metal? QW-442 A- numbers with
analysis % to get A#
What is the ASME B31.1 3/16"
maximum weld reinforcement
for a girth weld pipe joint
with nominal thickness of
0.750 inch design
temperature of 350 deg f
What is the B31.1 preheat 175 deg f (131.4.3)
requirement for NPS 10,
Schedule 80 (0.594 in.), ASTM
A 335/A 335M
Grade P1 seamless piping
material when welding at an
ambient temperature of 0°F?
What is the critical cooling The slowest rate at which a
rate of a weldment? given austenitized steel can
be cooled and not form
undesirable microstructures.
What is the F-No of SFA-5.1 F-No. 1
classification E6020?
What is the F-No. of SFA-5.5 F-No. 4
classification E8018-B3L, Low
alloy steel electrodes for
shield metal arc welding.
What is the intent of the To determine the ability of
performance qualification the welders and welding
test? operators to make sound
welds. (QW-301.1)
What is the maximum carbon Less than 2%
(C) content of carbon steel?
What is the maximum 1.65% Mn
manganese (Mn) content of
carbon steel?
What is the minimum 70 Ksi
specified tensile strength of
ASME SA-516 grade 70
What is the nominal C-Mn-Si steel
composition of ASME SA-333
grade 6?
What is the part of a weld Unmixed zone.
that did not mix the melted
base metal with the added
filler weld metal?
What is the purpose of To dissolve all carbon into a
austenitization when solid solution.
annealing or normalizing a
carbon steel?
60. What is the purpose of To ensure that the manufacturer 69. What term describes the Epitaxial solidification
the welder performance has determined that his welders process by which the liquid
qualification? using his procedures are capable metal initially solidifies at the
of developing the minimum crystalline base metal into
requirements specified for and the same unit cell
acceptable weldment. (QW- arrangement?
300.2(a)
70. What type of variable is a Not listed as a variable in
61. What is the thickness 40 mm and under change from downward to Sec. IX (QW350,Tbl QW-416)
requirements for ASTM upward in the progression
A 516 plates when they specified for a vertical weld
are supplied in the as pass for welder performance
rolled condition? qualifications when using
SAW?
62. What is the typical 2% to 4%
carbon content of cast 71. What type of variable is a Essential variable
iron? change in F-No. for welder (QW350,Tbl QW-416)
performance qualification
63. What magnification is At a specified low magnification?
when using SAW and GTAW?
used when performing QW/QB-492
a filet weld test macro 72. What type of WPQ variable is Essential variable (QW-354)
examination during a change in pipe diameter
procedures or beyond the range qualified
performance for saw?
qualifications ?
73. What would be the A-No. (A-No.1) SA-105 flange has a
64. What may be Radiographic examinations and when welding an ASME SA- nominal composition of C
substituted for ultrasonic examination may be 105 flange grade B pip, using and 106 has a composition
mechanical testing for substituted. (QW-143) and AWS A 5.1 E7018 of C-Si. ) on QW/QB 422
groove weld electrode? cross reference QW-442 A-
performance numbers with analysis % to
qualifications prove the get A#
ability of welding
74. What would be the A-No. (A-No. 8) SA-312 as a
operators to make
When welding ASME SA-312 nominal composition of 16
sound welds.
type TP 316 pipe using an Cr-21Ni-2Mo. on QW/QB
65. What minimum When test coupons are over one AWS A 5.4 E316 electrode? 422 cross reference QW-442
thickness may require inch 25mm thick multiple tension A- numbers with analysis %
multiple reduced test specimens me be taken at to get A#
section plate tension each location according to the
75. When a localized area in Semi hardened
test specimens for WPS rules of QW-151.1 for plate QW-
steel HAZ is a mixture of
Qualification's? 151.2 for pipe and qw-151.3 for
hardened and unhardened
turned Specimens. QW-151.1(b)
microstructure the steel is
66. What shall the PQR All essential variables QW-200.2b said to be?
include when notch
76. When a welding operator is 6 inches (QW-302.2)
toughness requirements
qualified by volumetric NDE,
are not mandatory ?
what is the minimum length
67. What shall the record of All essential variables. (QW-301.4) of the coupon to be
WPQ test include? examined?
68. What shall the WPS All essential and nonessential 77. When does a steel become After cold working .
include when notch variables. QW-200.1b anisotropic?
toughness requirements
78. When does a welder's ASME When the welder has not
are not mandatory?
Sec. IX qualification expire? welded with a process
during a period of 6 months
or more. QW-322.1(a)
79. When does a welder's
performance qualification
expire according to the
Alberta Pressure Welders
Regulation?
80. When is incomplete fusion
defined as a radiographic
linear indications?
81. When is postweld heat
treatment performed?
82. When is tempering heat
treatment for alloy steel
commonly performed?
83. When is The ASME B31.1
requirements for tack welds
at the root of the joint?
84. When is welding prohibited
on new ASME B31.1 power
piping welds?
85. When should final inspection
be performed of critical
welds on high strength
steels?
86. When the term annealing is
used without qualification,
which of the following does it
imply?
87. When two materials with
different P-Nos. are welded
according to ASME B31.1,
what shall be the
minimum required preheat
temperature?
88. Where is the largest
temperature gradient in a
weldment located?
On the date stated on the
card, but must be no later
than 24 months following the
date it is issued. PWR 8(5)(6)
When the length is more
than 3 times the width.
QW.191.1.2.1(a)
Immediately after welding
After normalizing , after
austenitizing, followed by
quenching.
Shall be made with filler
metal equivalent to that
used in the first pass and
made by a qualified welder.
(127.4.1 c )
If there is impingement on
the weld area of high wind, if
the weld area is frosted, if
the weld area is wet.(127.4b)
24 to 72 hours welding, with
NDE, to look for hydrogen
related cracking.
Fully annealing
the higher temperature for
the material to be welded
(131.2)
From the weld centerline to
the BMZ
89. Which areas of an ASME B31.1 Surfaces for welding.
weld shall be clean and free (127.39B)
from paint and, oil, rust, scale
and other materials that would
be detrimental to either the weld
or the base metal when heat is
applied?
90. Which code must welding ASME Sec II Part C
electrodes, filler metal and (127.2.1)
consumables inserts be
conformed to, for ASME B31.1
piping systems?
91. Which document or documents PQR QW-200.2b
shall be certified as part of a
qualifying a welding procedure
and welder / welding operator
performance?
92. Which heat treatment involves Normalizing
austenitizing followed slow
cooling air to a temperature
substantially below the transfer
range?
93. Which microstructure consists of Pearlite
alternating lamellae of
cementite and ferrite?
94. Which of the following are lattice Dislocations, stacking
imperfections? faults, point defects,
lattice vacancies.
95. Which of the following defines a A specified or
residual element in steel ? unspecified element, not
intentionally added,
originating in the raw
materials, refractories, or
surrounding
atmospheres used in
steel making.
96. Which of the following is a Steel with no deoxidant
rimmed steel? added
97. Which of the following is killed Fully deoxidized steel.
steel?
98. Which of the following is not a Ni
ferrite stabilizer?
99. Which of the following is not Weldability
increased with increasing carbon
content in steels?
100. Which of the following is not Base material range,
required to be included on an WPS registration
Alberta welder's performance number, WPS/PQR
qualification card? numbers. PWR 6(a-1)
101. Which of the following is Columnar dendritic
solidification structure found in
weld metal?
102. Which of the following is the When stresses from 116. Wrought iron A mixture of low carbon steel with steel
primary cause of a weld metal welding exceed the is? making slag.
crack? tensile strength of
the metal
103. Which of the following is used as a Si
deoxidizer in carbon steels?
104. Which of the following is used for AL
deoxidation and for control of grain
size?
105. Which of the following lowers Adding alloying
thermal conductivity and melting elements
temperatures of pure metal?
106. Which of the following phases is Austenite
located directly above the eutectoid
temperature in the Fe-Fe3FC phase
diagram.
107. Which of the following statement is FCC (face centered
correct? cubic) structure has a
higher density than
Bcc (body centered
cubic) structure.
108. Which of the following terms is not Martensite
used in the Fe-Fe3C phase
diagram?
109. Which of the following test is Tension test (QW-
performed to determine the 141.1)
ultimate strength of groove weld
joints?
110. Which of the following test positions 4F
designates overhead welding
without rotation?
111. Which of the following test positions 1F
requires the coupon to be held at a
45% angle
112. Which of the following will Mo
maximize the hardenability of
carbon steel based on mass
percent?
113. Which of the following would not Made to a coarse
meet the requirement for ASTM austenitic grain size
A516 grade 70? practice.
114. Which testing standard shall Charpy ASME SA-370 QW-
V-Notch impact test conform to for 171.1
WPS qualifications?
115. Who is responsible for ASME B31.1 Each employer.
piping welding done by personnel
and shall conduct the test
requirements to qualify or re-
qualify welders and operators.