Understanding API ICP653 Reading 15-Worksheet-11a
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TASK#9<br />
Welding Data<br />
QW-451 thru QW-492<br />
Q1 . When qualifying a welder at 6G position using a 6" schedule 40 (0.280")<br />
pipe test coupon, the required type and number of tests are:<br />
(a) One face bend test and one root bend test<br />
(b) Two side bend tests<br />
(c) Either two face and two root bend tests or four side bent tests<br />
(d) Two face and two root bend tests<br />
ANS: a<br />
NOTES:<br />
(1) To qualify using positions 5G or 6G, a total of four bend specimens are<br />
required. To qualify using a combination of 2G and 5G in a single test coupon,<br />
a total of six bend specimens are required. See QW-302.3. The type of bend<br />
test shall be based on weld metal thickness.<br />
Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang
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