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WPQ – Qualified Positions ASME IX

by | May 1, 2020 | ASME IX, Welding

ASME IX – Figure QW-461.3
Groove Welds in Plate
Test Positions

ASME IX – Figure QW-461.4
Groove Welds in Pipe
Test Positions

ASME IX – Figure QW-461.5
Fillet Welds in Plate
Test Positions

ASME IX – Figure QW-461.6
Fillet Welds in Pipe
Test Positions

Notes:

  1. According to ASME BPVC.IX-2019, Table QW-461.9
  2. (1)    Positions of welding as shown in QW-461.1 and QW-461.2.
    F = Flat
    H = Horizontal
    V = Vertical
    O = Overhead
    SP = Special Positions (see QW-303.3)
  3. (2)    Tack welds are not limited by pipe or tube diameters when their aggregate length does not exceed 25% of the weld circumference.
  4. (4)    See diameter restrictions in QW-452.3, QW-452.4, and QW-452.6.