We need to know these tern & define as below: 1) What is a Weld? A union between materials caused by heat, and or pressure Joint weld: Types of weld Preparation: Weld Zone Terminology: Butt Weld Features: Fillet Weld Features: 2) What is a Joint? – A configuration of members – Types of Joint type: – Types of Joint Preparation: 3) Welding Positions:  Question: QU 1. Sketch a single-U butt joint and indicate the following a. Root face b.Root gap c.Included angle d. Root radius See above QU 2. Sketch a tee joint, fillet welded and indicate the following a. Leg length … Continue reading CSWIP 3.1: Part 3 – Welding Terminology and Definitions

Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Give the three main responsibilities of a Welding Inspector: Code compliance Workmanship control Documentation control 2) Give the main attributes, which all Welding Inspectors must possess: Honesty Integrity Knowledge Good communicator Physical fitness 3) A Welding Inspector should refer to What documents and records: Welding Inspection Personnel should: be familiar with relevant standards, rules and specifications applicable to the fabrication work to be undertaken. For ex: BS EN 970 – Non-destructive examination of fusion welds – Visual examination be informed about the welding procedures to be used have good vision (which should be checked every 12 months) 4) Give main … Continue reading CSWIP 3.1: Part 2 – Typical Duties Of Welding Inspectors

Dear all, With this topic, we will talk about CSWIP with a series as much as possible. Part 1: CSWIP – What is it? CSWIP is Certification Scheme for Welding & Inspection Personnel. The CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector course provides an introduction to a wide range of topics related to Welding Inspection and Quality. Course Contents: Roles and duties of a Welding Inspector Welding Defects Mechanical Testing Main Welding Processes Welding Symbols Non-Destructive Testing Inspection Reporting Welding Terminology Welding Safety Heat Treatments Weldability of Steels Joint Design Welding Procedures Welder Qualification Stress and Distortion Macro Examination Codes and Standards Welding Consumables … Continue reading CSWIP 3.1 ( Welding Inspection ): Part 1 – What is it?

Key notes: Definitions: STANDARD: Document established by concensus/ agreement and approved by recognised body (class/third parties ) Ex: Yard standard/ Subcon standard approved by Owner & Class, or JIS/AISI HARMONISED STANDARD: Document established for interchangability of products, processes, services Ex: ISO/IACS/IEC CODE OF PRACTICE, or Set of Manufacture rule Procedure for design/manufacture/installation/utilization. CAN BE A STANDARD, PART OF STANDARD OR INDEPENDENT OF A STANDARD Ex: ASTM/ ASME/ ANSI/ DIN/ JIS REGULATION: Ligislative rules adopted by authority Ex: IMO/ILO/MARPOL/OCIFM SPECIFICATION: Meanningful data supporting stating needs & expectation with obligatory Ex: Contract specification/ project specification PROCEDURES: Established specified way/process activites following Spec/Code/Standard … Continue reading CSWIP 3.1 CODES, WPS, WELD REPAIR

Key notes: Undercut Excessive reinforcement protection The most serious defect – Surface breaking (Lack of Interun fusion on cap) Burn though Arc strike REPAIRING METHOD LOP/LOF Continue reading CSWIP 3.1 WELDING DEFECTS