Welding Code

Match the following B31 code to the specific scope it covers.

• Power Piping Code

• B31.1

• Process Piping Code

• B31.9

• Building Services Piping Code

• B31.3

Requirements for qualification of welders and welding operators is found in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section ___.

TRUE or FALSE

Post Weld Heat Treat is required on the WPS.

• True

• False

A welded coupon for a welder qualification test should be tested by what method?

• Radiography (X-Ray)

• Side Bend Tests

• Magnetic Particle Testing

• Dye Penetrant Testing

TRUE or FALSE

Preheat is required per the WPS.

• True

• False

The WPS is used to do what?

• Provide strict requirements for testing coupons after they're welded.

• It outlines the welding process(es), filler metal, base metal, and amperage used, as well as other essential, and non-essential variables needed to produce a weld.

• It provides a record of the actual paramaters used by the welder to produce a weld.

• The record showing competence of a welder in producing a weld.

Answer explanation

The WPS is like the recipe used to cook. It provides a guide with some essential elements that have to be included and some that are up to the chef. The final result is produced by following the recipe and saying within the provided guidelines.

The ​ (a)   is the companion document to the WPS?

• PQR
• Weld Qual
• Project Specs
• WPQ

TRUE or FALSE

To qualify a welder you must cut straps from the welded coupon and conduct tensile tests and side bend tests.

• True

• False

​ (a)   is a document that provides the guidelines for welders, while the ​ (b)   is the record proving the welder is competent. However, the ​​ (c)   is not an official document until at least one ​ (d)   has been completed and is attached.

• Welding Procedure Specification
• Welder Performance Qualification
• WPS
• Procedure Qualification Record

TRUE or FALSE

You can have multiple PQRs that support one WPS.

• True

• False