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PROJECT : CSW,MAPL-Phase II Project,Amlekhganj,Nepal

LINE PIPE DETAILS : (18” OD X 0.375”, WT, API 5L Gr.B )
STATION PIPING
CLIENT : M/S. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED(IOCL)
CONTRACTOR : M/S. LIKHITHA INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (LIL)
WORK ODER NO. : 28373068 dated 05.12.2022

Issued for
00
Approval

Issued by Checked Approved by

Revision
Rev. Date M/s. Likhitha M/s. Likhitha M/s. Indian Oil
memo
Infrastructure LTD Infrastructure LTD Corporation Limited

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sr. No. Discretion Page No.

1. PURPOSE 03
2. REFERENCE 03
3. SCOPE 03
4. EQUIPMENT 03
5. METHODOLOGY 03
6. FIGURES 05
7. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT 05
8. APPENDICES / FORMATS 06

1 PURPOSE
The procedure covers the requirement to carry out the necessary tests for
qualification of electrodes for Station Piping (NOC Terminal,Amlekhganj).

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2 REFERENCE
IOCL Standard Specification
API – 1104 (latest edition)
ASME Sec-II Part C

3 SCOPE
This scope covers the qualification test requirements for the electrodes to be
used for project by Contractor.

4 EQUIPMENT
Welding Machine
Grinding Machine
LPG Gas Burner
Digital Temperature Indicator
Degree Protector
Tong Tester
Stop watch etc.

5 METHODOLOGY
All the necessary welding electrodes are required for the execution of the work
will be provided by Contractor. The welding electrodes, supplied by Contractor,
shall conform to the class specified in the welding specification chart. The
material shall be of the make approved by the Owner.

The electrode will be suitable for the welding process recommended and base
metal used. Unless otherwise specified physical properties of the welds
produced by electrodes recommended for the welding of a particular base metal
will not be lower than the minimum value specified for the base metal and will
correspond to the physical properties of the class of electrode adopted. The
choice of electrodes will be made after conducting the required tests on the
electrodes as per relevant standards, and will be the sole prerogative of the
Engineer-in-charge. LIL will submit batch test certificate from the electrodes
manufacturers giving details of physical and chemical tests carried out by them,
for each batch of electrodes to be used.

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All electrodes will be purchased in sealed containers and stored properly to

prevent deterioration. The electrodes will be handled with care to avoid any
damage to flux covering. The electrode used will be free from rust, oil, greases,
earth and other foreign matter which can affect the quality of welding.

ELECTRODE QUALIFICATION TEST FOR E7018-2.5 MM

A. Process & Type : SMAW

B. Base Material : IS 2062 Gr. B
C. Plate Size : 300mm x 150mm x 16mm
D. Back Strip Size : 350mm x 30mm x 06mm
E. Joint Design : Single “V” Joint (Refer Sketch)
F. Filler Metal : E7018-1 -2.5 mm, AWS SFA5.1
G. Electrical Characteristics : DC Electrode Positive
H. Position : 1G
I Number of Welders : One (1)
J. Time lapse between passes : 1st Layer to 2nd Layer = 4 Minutes
K. Cleaning & Grinding : Power brushing / grinding
L. Preheat : 105 ˚C Min.(By LPG Burner)
M. Inter Pass Temperature : 100˚C - 250˚C Max.
N. Shield Gas & Flow Rate : N/A
O. Shielding Type : N/A
P. Speed of Travel : As per EQT PQR
Q. Sketches & Tabulation : See Figure
Attached
R. Maximum time between : At earliest possible
commencement and completion
of weld

6 FIGURES

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SKETCH – 1 FOR E7018 -2.5 MM

7 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment will be carried out and operational
control measures shall be adopted during preparing the test pieces for electrode
qualification tests.
PPE is MANDATORY for this activity.
Minimum personnel to be kept at work place.
Use Welding Helmet, Hand Sleeve, Hand Glove and Safety Shoe by
Welder.
Ensure Electric Cables, Extension Board and Machines are free from
electric shock hazard.
Fire protections system shall be handled carefully.

8 APPENDICES / FORMATS
Inspection Test Plan : LIL//MAPL Ph-II/QC/EQT/WP/01/ITP/01, R0

Inspection Report : LIL/IOCL/MAPL Ph-II/STN-00,Rev.0 F-01

Note: In case of any conflict between the requirements of this Procedure and
Owner’s Specification the later shall govern.

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INSPECTION TEST PLAN FOR ELECTRODE QUALIFICATION TEST

PROJECT : CSW,MAPL-Phase II Project,Amlekhganj,Nepal
LINE PIPE DETAILS : (18” OD X 0.375”, WT, API 5L Gr.B )
STATION PIPING
CLIENT : M/S. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED(IOCL)
CONTRACTOR : M/S. LIKHITHA INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (LIL)

Sr. Activity Inspection Verificatio Documents To Remarks

No. By n By Be Submitted
Contractor Owner By
Contractor
Manufacturer
Approval of Electrodes &
s Batch
1 Manufacturer's Batch Test W A
Certificate
Certificates
for Electrode
Approval of Welding
2 W A _
Procedure Specification
Qualification of Welding
3 Procedure as per W W _
Specification
4 Preheat W W _

5 Visual Inspection of Welding W W _

6 NDT Reports of test welds W W NDT Report

7 Destructive testing W W Lab Report

LEGEND:
W : Witness Inspection, RM : Random Inspection;
R : Review of Documents, A : Approval/Acceptance;

Sign

Name

Date

M/s. Likhitha Infrastructure M/s. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

INSPECTION REPORT FOR ELECTRODE QUALIFICATION TEST

PROJECT : CSW,MAPL-Phase II Project,Amlekhganj,Nepal

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LINE PIPE DETAILS : (18” OD X 0.375”, WT, API 5L Gr.B )

STATION PIPING
CLIENT : M/S. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED(IOCL)
CONTRACTOR : M/S. LIKHITHA INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (LIL)
INSPECTION LIL/PL/MAPL Phase-II/QC/EQT/WP/01,R0.
TESTING PLAN

Name of welder: Baban Report no 01

Kumar Mahto
Welder no.:01 Date:14.03.2023
Pipe diameter & WT 18” ODX 0.375” Identification
Mark Material : API 5L Gr.B
Electrode batch with Dia. LOT NO : D0129123902 (2.50mm)
ELECTRODE SIZE

CURRENT (AMPS)

VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
TECHNIQUE
POLARITY
LAYER NO.

DIA MM
PASS NO.

Remarks
TEMP.
IN MM

MAKE
SL

1 1st 1 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP String 95 17 112

2 1st 2 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 97 17 114

3 2nd 1 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 97 18 116

4 2nd 2 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 96 19 115

5 3nd 1 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 98 19 115

6 3rd 2 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 98 19.5 117

7 4rd 1 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 97 18 117

8 4rd 2 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 99 19 118

9 5th 1 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 100 20 118

10 5th 2 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 100 20 119

11 6th 1 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 102 21 121

12 6th 2 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 101 21.5 121

13 6th 3 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 101 21.5 122

14 7th 1 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 98 20 122

15 7th 2 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 99 20 121

16 7th 3 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 98 19 121

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17 8th 1 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 98 20 125

18 8th 2 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 99 21 126

19 8th 3 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 100 21 130

20 9th 1 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 101 22 130

21 9th 2 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 101 22 135

22 9th 3 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 100 23 135

23 10th 1 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 100 22 137

24 10th 2 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 100 21 136

25 10th 3 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 100 22 138

26 10th 4 350 D&H 2.5 DCEP Weave 100 22 137

Sign

Name

Date

M/s. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

M/s. Likhitha Infrastructure Limited

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INSPECTION REPORT FOR ELECTRODE QUALIFICATION TEST

PROJECT : CSW,MAPL-Phase II Project,Amlekhganj,Nepal
LINE PIPE DETAILS : (18” OD X 0.375”, WT, API 5L Gr.B )

STATION PIPING
CLIENT : M/S. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED(IOCL)
CONTRACTOR : M/S. LIKHITHA INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (LIL)
WORK ODER NO. : 22011 dated 05.12.2022
PROJECT : CSW,MAPL-Phase II Project,Amlekhganj,Nepal

Tested at: Testing Research Engineering and Technological Services

Manufacturer’s name : D&H
Brand name : Supratherme
Brand number and size tested : 2.50 X350 mm
Classification/Code : ASME SEC. II PART C SFA 5.1
A. Intended for welding in : 1G
position
In combination with (if any) : NA
Code of reference (used for : API-1104 Latest Revision
testing) ASME SEC. II PART C
Special requirements (if any) : NA
All Weld Tensile Test : T/C & MT-1784C/22-23
Base metal used : IS 2062 Gr. B
Pre-heat Temp. : N/A
Post weld heat treatment : NA
details
Visual examination : ACCEPTED
B.
Radiographic examination : REPORT NO.EQT-RT-01,ACCEPTED
results
Tensile test results : T/C & MT -1784C/22-23
Yield Point
U.T.S. Elongation Remarks
Identification No. 573.53
651.104 MPa 26.12 MPa
MPa
C. Impact Test Results : T/C & MT-1784C/22-23

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Test Temp. 30⁰C Notch in: 1/8”

Type of Specimens (Charpy) Size of Specimen: 55mmx10mmx10 mm
Specimen No. Impact Value Average
1 108(J)
2 98(J)
3 102(J) 90.66(J)
4 50(J)
5 72(J)
D. Chemical Analysis Result: T/CA & MT-1784C/22-23
Electrode size used : 350mm X 2.5mm
Batch No. : D0129123902
%C %S %P %Si %Mn %Cr %Ni %Mo %V
0.082 0.027 0.028 0.436 1.31 0.028 0.047 0.002 0.001

CONCLUSIONS:

Sign

Name

Date

M/s. Likhitha Infrastructure Ltd. M/s. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

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