Re: [MW:26776] VALIDATION OF THE WELDING PROCESS FOR THE HARD FACING AND SEAT RING OF THE GATE VALVES
Hi ,
Its good to see your mail subject regarding validation , There is separate clause in API SPEC Q1 & API 5LD Section 7.5.2
Here are some information that you need to maintain separate format for Welding process validation.
A- DETAILS OF EQUIPMENT USED FOR VALIDATION
The process equipment's used for the validation shall be proven capable of performing the task for which they were designated
B- QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL INVOLVE IN THE VALIDATION
Welding Engineer / QC engineer shall ensure that only qualified personnel are assigned for the respective process, includes the weld overlay operator qualification
C- CRITERIA FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE PROCESSS
Criteria for review and approval of the process shall be based on the criteria requirement specified in the appropriate qualification code and standard.
D-USE OF SPECIFIC METHOD AND PROCEDURES
WPS, PQR, Materials used, code requirements, specifications, procedures, inspection and testing, defining the acceotance criteria and its reference documents
E- REQUIREMENTS OF RECORDS
Equipment Operation Manual
Maintenance Records of Equipment
Calibration records for control pannel
Qualified WPS & PQR records
Operators Qualification records
Inspection & Testing records
Hope this clarifies your query and proceed further.
NEILASHKUMAR.P
WELDING ENGINEER
On Thursday, 31 August 2017 9:06 AM, Nachhattar Singh <nachhattar1947@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Experts
I am required to submit to the client as to how the "VALIDATION OF THE WELDING PROCESS FOR
THE HARD FACING AND SEAT RING WELDING OF THE GATE VALVES" will be done. Following has already
Been complied and submitted but the client wants some more to be done:-
01. WPS is accepted as submitted.
02. PQR based on the WPS is in place and accepted.
03. Heat treatment is not the requirement.
Please advise what else should be done, give the reference of such requirements.
Thanks in advance
NS Gurm
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