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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), Section IX contains qualification standard for the following; Welding, Brazing, and Fusing procedures

(NDT) Non Destructive Tests

Magnetic Particle Testing

February 14, 2019November 13, 2019 Sandeep Anand 1 Comment

Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) (also known as magnetic particle inspection – MPI) is a non destructive test (NDT) method, used

Types of Welding Welding Processes

(OFW) Oxy-Fuel Welding (Gas Welding/Oxy-Acetylene Welding)

February 5, 2019November 13, 2019 Sandeep Anand 1 Comment

Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) is also known as Gas welding or Oxy-fuel gas welding. The term ‘Oxy-fuel’ is used to denote

Thickness range for welder qualification and procedure qualification (ASME Section IX) Welder Performance Qualification

Thickness range for welder qualification and procedure qualification (ASME Section IX)

February 5, 2019September 24, 2020 Sandeep Anand 12 Comments

Thickness range for performance qualification (welder qualification test): ASME BPVC Section IX has provided guidelines for the thickness range up

P number, F number & A number (ASME Section IX) Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

P Number, F Number and A Number in welding (ASME Section IX)

February 1, 2019August 3, 2020 Sandeep Anand 9 Comments

ASME Boiler and pressure vessel code (BPVC) has assigned certain numbers to base metals as well as to filler metals

Preheating - How, When & Why Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

Preheating – How, When and Why

January 30, 2019May 25, 2019 Sandeep Anand 4 Comments preheat

Heating the base metal to a specific desired temperature before welding is called as preheating. The temperature at which the

Types of Welding Welding Processes

(SAW) Submerged Arc Welding

January 29, 2019May 30, 2019 Sandeep Anand 2 Comments

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) is an arc welding process in which arc is generated between a bare electrode and the

Types of Welding Welding Processes

(FCAW) Flux Cored Arc Welding

January 24, 2019May 25, 2019 Sandeep Anand 0 Comments

Flux cored arc welding (FCAW) is a welding process that uses the heat produced by an arc generated between a

(NDT) Non Destructive Tests

(UT) Ultrasonic Test Basics

January 23, 2019May 30, 2019 Sandeep Anand 2 Comments

High frequency sound waves (frequency > 20000 HZ) also known as ultrasonic waves are introduced in a test object through

(NDT) Non Destructive Tests

Angle Probe Calculation for UT

January 23, 2019September 26, 2019 Sandeep Anand 3 Comments

SELECTION OF PROBE ANGLE: There are three methods for selecting a probe angle, these are: Based on groove angle:

(NDT) Non Destructive Tests

Visual Inspection of Weld Joints

December 11, 2018March 26, 2020 Sandeep Anand 2 Comments visual inspection

Visual examination of weld joint is an important activity, carried out to check the integrity and soundness of the weldment.

Types of Welding Welding Processes

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)

October 13, 2018May 12, 2019 Sandeep Anand 1 Comment gas tungesten arc welding, gtaw, tig

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) is also known as Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG Welding). It is an arc welding

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

How to write a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

January 31, 2018April 2, 2020 Sandeep Anand 56 Comments

A welding procedure specification (WPS) is a written document providing direction to the welder (or welding operator). It contains all

Hydrotest

January 28, 2018May 12, 2019 Sandeep Anand 9 Comments hydrotest

Hydrotest a kind of pressure test in which the component being tested is filled completely with water or another liquid.

ASME Codes and Standards

ASME Codes and Standards – A summary

January 17, 2018May 12, 2019 Sandeep Anand 9 Comments ASME, boiler and pressure vessel codes, bpvc

Sections of ASME Boiler and Pressure vessel Codes (BPVC) The following list includes some of the most widely used Boiler

Welding Defects

December 6, 2017May 22, 2020 Sandeep Anand 15 Comments

Any discontinuity (or irregularity) in the weld metal, which exceeds the applicable code limit, is termed as a WELD DEFECT

(NDT) Non Destructive Tests

Development Of Radiography Film

October 19, 2017September 25, 2019 Sandeep Anand 3 Comments

About radiography films: Radiography films are primarily made up of two things; 1. Base 2. Emulsion Base: Base is a

(NDT) Non Destructive Tests

Radiography Test (RT)

October 19, 2017May 12, 2019 Sandeep Anand 26 Comments radiography, rt

Radiography testing (RT) is one of the most widely used non destructive test (NDT) method. With the help of this

Preparatory Questions For AWS & CSWIP Exams

Preparatory Questions (Set – 7)

October 11, 2017April 15, 2019 Sandeep Anand 7 Comments aws, cswip, preparatory questions for cswip aws, welding inspector questions, welding questions

1. Which of the following butt weld preparations is generally most susceptible to lack of side wall fusion during MMA

Preparatory Questions For AWS & CSWIP Exams

Preparatory Questions (Set – 6)

October 10, 2017April 15, 2019 Sandeep Anand 1 Comment

1. Which of the following processes joins metals plastically? Friction welding Resistance welding Plasma welding None of the above 2.

Preparatory Questions For AWS & CSWIP Exams

Preparatory Questions (Set – 5)

October 5, 2017April 15, 2019 Sandeep Anand 1 Comment

1. Which of the following NDT methods can only detect surface breaking defects? MPI DPI UT RT 2.

Preparatory Questions For AWS & CSWIP Exams

Preparatory Questions (Set – 4)

October 3, 2017May 25, 2019 Sandeep Anand 0 Comments

1. Which of the following does not require baking; E 6010 E 7018 Both a & b None

Preparatory Questions For AWS & CSWIP Exams

Preparatory Questions (Set – 3)

October 3, 2017May 25, 2019 Sandeep Anand 4 Comments

1. Overlap in welds could be influenced by: Welding process Welding position Poor welding technique All the above 2. In

Preparatory Questions For AWS & CSWIP Exams

Preparatory Questions (Set – 2)

October 3, 2017May 25, 2019 Sandeep Anand 1 Comment

1. Stress relieving is not helpful in which of the following cases? Softening the steel Lowering the peak residual stress

Preparatory Questions For AWS & CSWIP Exams

Preparatory Questions (Set – 1)

October 3, 2017May 25, 2019 Sandeep Anand 4 Comments

1. The Discontinuity which results from the entrapment of gas within the weld cross-section is known as: Undercut Lack of

Welding Symbols

Welding Symbols (Part -1)

October 3, 2017June 23, 2020 Sandeep Anand 27 Comments

Welding symbols are a set of information conveyed by the design department to the welding Engineer and the welding operator.

Weld joints - Types and significance

Types of weld joints

September 29, 2017September 25, 2019 Sandeep Anand 8 Comments

The American Welding Society defines a joint as “the manner in which materials fit together.” there are five basic types

welding & NDT

Author: Sandeep Anand

Summary of ASME BPVC Section IX – Part 1

Magnetic Particle Testing

(OFW) Oxy-Fuel Welding (Gas Welding/Oxy-Acetylene Welding)

Thickness range for welder qualification and procedure qualification (ASME Section IX)

P Number, F Number and A Number in welding (ASME Section IX)

Preheating – How, When and Why

(SAW) Submerged Arc Welding

(FCAW) Flux Cored Arc Welding

(UT) Ultrasonic Test Basics

Angle Probe Calculation for UT

Visual Inspection of Weld Joints

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)

How to write a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

Hydrotest

ASME Codes and Standards – A summary

Welding Defects

Development Of Radiography Film

Radiography Test (RT)

Preparatory Questions (Set – 7)

Preparatory Questions (Set – 6)

Preparatory Questions (Set – 5)

Preparatory Questions (Set – 4)

Preparatory Questions (Set – 3)

Preparatory Questions (Set – 2)

Preparatory Questions (Set – 1)

Welding Symbols (Part -1)

Types of weld joints