WELD PROCEDURE DATA

WPS: WEI-15-0 Rev. ?

Application: Branch and Lap (Sleeve) Connections on non-flowing gas lines which are either pressured
or non-pressured.

Supporting PQR: WEI-15-0 Rev.4 (branch), WEI-15-1 Rev.4 (sleeve weld)

Qualification Limits:

Carrier Pipe Diameter (D): 25.4mm = D = 1067mm (Design)

Carrier Pipe Thickness (WT): 4.0mm = WT = 6.3mm (Design)

Branch Diameter: 60.3mm = D = 323.9mm (CSA Z662 Table 10.2 and SP-51-30-OM)

Branch Thickness: 4.8mm = WT = 25.4mm (Design and ASME Sec. IX QW-450)

Sleeve Thickness: As per design requirements

Material Grade: Up to Grade 483 (ASME Sec. IX QW-153)

CE: 0.34 maximum (Lab Test & CSA Z662 Cl. 10.9.2.2)

Electrodes: Classification: E7018-1

Size: 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”

Service: Sweet and sour

Special Requirements: Welding limited to non-flowing condition

Qualification Code: CSA Z662 Cl. 10.9 and ASME Sec. IX

Rev. ? (a): DCRP to DCRP/EN

? (b): DCRP to DCEN
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Company Name: Westcoast Energy Inc By: H. M. Yamauchi
Welding Procedure Specification WEI-15-0 Rev.4 Date: Feb. 27/04 Supporting PQR WEI-15-0
Rev.4
Branch and WEI-15-1 Rev.4 Sleeve Weld
Welding Process(es): SMAW

JOINTS (QW-402)
Joint Design Groove/Fillet, Fillet
Backing: (Yes) -- X (No) -- X
Backing Material (Type): Weld metal where
applicable

BASE MATERIALS (QW-403)

P1 Group 1 to P1 Group 1
Typical Carrier Pipe Specification type, grade: CSA 245.1 Gr. 359
Typical Branch Specification type, grade: ASTM A333 Gr. 6
Qualification: Branch Thickness Range: 4.8 mm – 25.4 mm
Carrier Pipe Thickness Limitation: 4 mm – 6.3 mm
Sleeve Thickness: as per design requirements

FILLER METALS (QW-404)

Spec. No. (SFA): 5.1
AWS No. (Class): E7018-1
F-No: 4
A-No: 1
Size of Filler Metals 3/32” 1/8”
Deposited Weld Metal
Groove: 1.6 mm to 15.2 mm
Fillet: min. 6mm, max. – branch WT
Other:
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POSITIONS (QW-405)
Position(s) of Groove: Branch Vertical, Header Horizontal
Welding Progression: Uphill
Position(s) of Fillet: All

PREHEAT (QW-406)
Preheat Temp. Min: 150° C
Inter-pass Temp. Max: 300° C
Instructions:

POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

Temperature Range: N/A
Time Range: --

TECHNIQUE (QW-410)

Number of welders first pass and second pass: One for branch, two for sleeves.
Type of line-up clamps: Mechanical
Length of time line-up clamps to be held: Until weldment is tacked
String or Weave Bead: String/weave.
Initial and interpass cleaning: Brush and grind weld metal to clean metal.
Filler Metal Current
Travel
Speed
Weld Type Amp. Volt Range Heat Input
Layer Class Dia. Polar. Range Range cm/min KJ/mm
1 E7018-1 3/32” DCRP/EN* 70 - 110 22 - 28 5.0 – 10.0 1.0 – 3.5
1 E7018-1 1/8” DCRP/EN* 90 – 160 22 - 28 7.0 – 12.0 1.0 – 4.0
2 E7018-1 1/8” DCRP 90 - 160 22 - 28 7.0 – 12.0 1.5 – 4.0
3 E7018-1 1/8” DCRP 90 – 160 22 - 28 7.0 – 12.0 1.5 – 4.5
Temper E7018-1 1/8" DCRP 90 - 160 22 - 28 7.0 - 12.0 1.5 - 4.5

* ? (a)

The weld beads shall be deposited in sequential order as indicated on sketch. The temper
bead shall be deposited between weld passes 2 and 3 or its equivalent, as close as possible to
the extremity of weld pass 2, or its equivalent, without impinging on the pipe wall. After
temper bead has cooled to room temperature temper bead shall be removed by grinding.
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WPS-WEI-15-0 REV 4

Company: Westcoast Energy Inc

Procedure Qualification Record No: 15-0 Rev.4, Branch Weld Date: Apr. 27, 2004
WPS Number: 15 – 0 Rev.4
Welding Process(es): SMAW
Types (Manual, Automatic, Semi-Auto) Manual

Joints

Base Metals Postweld Heat Treatment (QW-407)

Material: Header
273.1 mm OD x 4.6 mm Gr.359 CSA Z245.1 CE. 0.32 Temperature: N/A
Time
Branch 88.9 mm OD x 7.6 mm WT ASTM A333 Gr.6 Other
CE. 0.19
P1 Group 1 to P1 Group 1
Other Gas (QW-408)
Percent Composition
Gas(es) (Mixture) Flow Rate
Shielding N/A
Trailing
Backing

Filler Materials (QW-404) Electrical Characteristics (QW-409)

SFA Specification: 5.1 Electrode Polarity Amps Volts cm/min kj/mm
AWS Classification: E7018-1 3/32 DCEN* 95-105 24-26 5.3-9.0 1.5-3.0
Filler Metal F-No 4 1/8 DCRP 112-116 24-25 7.0-10 1.6-2.5
Weld Metal Analysis A-No 1.
Size of Filler Metal: 3/32”, 1/8”
Other
Technique (QW-410)
Deposited Weld Metal: 7.6 mm groove + fillet leg Travel Speed: 5.3 – 10 cm / min.
String or Weave Bead: String with slight wave
Position (QW-405) Oscillation: --
Position of Groove: Branch vertical Multi-pass or Single Pass (per side): Multi-pass
Weld Progression: Flat and uphill Single or multiple electrodes: N/A
Other Other
Preheat (QW-406)
Preheat Temp: Min 150° C
Interpass Temp: Max 300° C
Other

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PQR No. 15 – 0 Rev.1

Tensile Test (QW-150)

Specimen No. Width Thickness Area Ultimate Total Ultimate Unit Type of Failure
Load (lb) Stress (psi) and Location
N/A

Guided-Bend Tests (QW-160)

Type and Figure No. Result

See attached test reports

Hardness Tests

See
Attached

Fillet-Weld Test (QW-180)

Result – Satisfactory: Yes No Penetration into parent metal: Yes No

Macro-Results

Other Tests

Type of Test
Deposit Analysis
Other

Welder’s name: Mike Cowger Clock No. Stamp No.

Tests conducted by: Canspec, Edmonton Laboratory Test No.
We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared, welded, and tested in accordance with the
requirements of CSA Z-662 Code

Date May 23.2000 Approved By: Henry Yamauchi

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 QW-483 Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
QW-201.2, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Code
PQR WEI-15-1 Rev.4
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Company Name: Westcoast Energy Inc
Procedure Qualification Record No: WEI-15-1 Rev.4, Sleeve Weld Date: Apr. 27, 2004
WPS Number: WEI-15 – 0 Rev.4
Welding Process(es): SMAW
Types (Manual, Automatic, Semi-Auto: Manual

Joints

Base Metals Postweld Heat Treatment (QW-407)

Material: Header 273.1 mm OD x 4.6 mm WT Gr. 359 Temperature: N/A
CE 0.32 Time
Sleeve Material as above split in two halves Other
CE. 0.32
P1 Group 1 to P1 Group 1
Other
Gas (QW-408)
Percent Composition
Gas(es) (Mixture) Flow Rate
Shielding N/A
Trailing
Backing

Filler Materials (QW-404) Electrical Characteristics (QW-409)

SFA Specification: 5.1 Electrode Polarity Amps Volts cm/min kj/mm
AWS Classification: E7018-1 3/32 DCRP 82-95 24-26 5.0-8.5 1.4-3.0
Filler Metal F-No 4 1/8 DCRP 104-110 24-27 8.3-10.0 1.5-2.1
Weld Metal Analysis A-No 1.
Size of Filler Metal: 3/32”, 1/8”
Other
Technique (QW-410)
Deposited Weld Metal: fillet weld Travel Speed: 5.0 – 10 cm / min.
String or Weave Bead: String with slight wave
Position (QW-405) Oscillation: --
Position of Groove: Pipe axis horizontal Multipass or Single Pass (per side): Multipass
Weld Progression: Uphill Single or multiple electrodes: N/A
Other Other

Preheat (QW-406)
Preheat Temp: Min 150° C
Interpass Temp: Max 300° C
Other

PQR WEI-15 – 1 Rev.4

Tensile Test (QW-150)

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QW-201.2, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Code
PQR WEI-15-1 Rev.4
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Specimen No. Width Thickness Area Ultimate Total Ultimate Unit Type of Failure
Load (lb) Stress (psi) and Location
N/A

Guided-Bend Tests (QW-160)

Type and Figure No. Result

See attached

Hardness Tests
. .

See
Attached

Fillet-Weld Test (QW-180)

Result – Satisfactory: Yes No Penetration into parent metal: Yes No

Macro-Results

Other Tests

Type of Test
Deposit Analysis
Other

Welder’s name: Ken Villeneuve Clock No. Stamp No.

Tests conducted by: Canspec, Edmonton Laboratory Test No.
We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared, welded, and tested in accordance with the
requirements of CSA Z-662 Code

Date May.23.2000 Approved By: Henry Yamauchi

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