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Procedure for
Control of Welding Consumables
EPCMD-2-QM00-JEP-ME-027
01
14.04.2014
00
19.04.2013
Rev
Date
Revised and
re-issued for
Implementation
Issued for
Implementation
Revision
SRB
TD
SNS
TD
KSS / EMK
SNS
Prepared By
Checked By
Approved By
Reliance
Contents
1. Purpose .. 3
2. Scope ............ 3
3. Reference .......... 3
4. Abbreviations and Terms 3
5. Responsibilities .. 4
6. Methodology . 4
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1.
Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to have effective control of welding consumables for
timely availability as well as to meet quality requirements of the weldment.
2.
Scope
The scope of this procedure covers estimation of welding consumables, raising PR for
procurement action, checking welding consumables at CMC stores on receipt, approval
of
welding consumables
for
contractor(s). This procedure is applicable for all construction activities carried out at
Jamnagar.
3.
Reference
4.
1
EPCMD-2-QM00-JEP-ME-029 :Reconciliation of
Associated Consumables for Piping & Structure.
Welding
Consumables
&
CMC
CS
Carbon steel
Contractor
DCC
FCAW
GTAW
GMAW
LAS
LTCS
MIN
PR
Purchase Requisition
P.O.
Purchase Order
QMD
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5.
SS
Stainless Steel
SAW
SMAW
TC
WTG
Welding consumables- Welding electrodes, filler wires & flux used in GTAW, SMAW,
FCAW, GMAW, SAW processes
Responsibilities
Sr.
No.
1
Activity
Responsibility
01
Projects
02
Area Construction
Manager
03
WTG-QMD
04
Raise P.O.
Procurement
05
CMC
06
QMD at CMC
07
WTG-QMD
08
CMC
09
Construction manager
and QMD-Field
10
WTG
11
Issue of MIN
Material coordinator
12
CMC
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6.
Methodology
6.1
1
6.1.1 WTG estimates welding consumables on receipt of Job scope, scope of welding
automation and EPCMD-2-QM00-JEP-ME-029 Reconciliation of Welding Consumables &
Associated Consumables for Piping & Structure. After checking the existing stock
level, WTG raises PR for meeting additional quantity requirements, if any.
6.1.2 After PR approval, WTG approaches Purchase department with reference to approved
PR, latest revision of Procedure for approval of welding electrodes, filler wires & fluxes
manufacturers (EPCMD-2-QM00-JEP-ME-021) and Technical supply conditions of
welding electrodes, filler wires and fluxes (EPCMD-2QM00 TCR ME013) to facilitate
procurement in time. Procurement group is raising PO accordingly.
6.1.3 After receipt of welding consumables at CMC stores, CMC verifies item, quantity and
co-relates with the P.O. Also AWS class, brand name, manufacturer, size, batch
number and condition of welding consumables is checked by QMD at CMC in line with
TC and technical supply conditions. In case co-relation is not established/ condition
does not fulfill requirements, matter is highlighted to WTG as well as procurement.
6.1.4 For CS and LTCS welding consumables, TCs are reviewed by WTG for checking
technical correctness. Whereas for LAS/SS/non ferrous welding consumables, over and
above TC review, PMI is carried out on every batch for positive identification of the
material. When TC as well as PMI results meet the requirement, CMC is informed to
take the material into stock. Wherever result does not comply with the requirements,
the same is rejected immediately and highlighted to procurement group. The supply
having discrepancy is kept under quarantine and such welding consumables are not
issued. Over and above, whenever there is reason to raise doubt against vendors
supply, any additional test is carried out, depending on type of consumable.
6.2
6.2.1 Welding consumables must be stored in their original packing in a dry place adequately
protected from the effects of weather and in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations. For all consumables, the usage principle valid is: First-In FirstOut.
6.2.2 Welding consumables will be stored as per classification, size, batch number and
brand name with proper identification tags to facilitate retrieval.
6.2.3 When stored, SMAW electrodes will be stacked as shipped or as per the specific
manufacturer's recommendations.
6.2.4 Filler wire used must be properly stored to avoid damage and rust. They should be kept
in their original bundle or package.
6.2.5 Flux supply is made normally in bags with polyethylene inner lining and should be
stored as supplied.
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6.3
7.
1
Discrepancy Handling
Any non conformance related to welding consumables at field is reported to WTG for
necessary action.
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