1. What are the acceptance criteria of MPT?

 For Tanks Asme Sec VIII Div. 1

 For Process Piping Asme B31.3

 For Pipelines API 1104.

2. Which welding process electrode is non-consumable?

 GTAW

3. Welding qualification testing groove is in horizontal & pipe is in vertical position? What is the position?

 PIPE 2G POSITION

4. What is the difference between GTAW & GMAW?

 GTAW: is an Arc welding process in which Arc is Initiate between non-consumable Tungsten

electrode & base metal, shielding gas to protect the weld pool from contaminate from external gases

and use filler metal separately to fill the Groove.

 GMAW: is a process in which arc is initiate between continuous filler metal and base metal and

shielding gas to protect the weld pool from entrap other gases.

5. What is the diameter of pipe when you welding external line-up clamp in pipeline?

 16" or above

6. Which gas is not using in purging of SS?

 Nitrogen

7. What are the acceptance criteria of undercut?

 0.8mm as per API 1104

 1.5mm as per ASME B31.3.

8. Which documents required for welding inspection when you are going for inspection?

 Approved WPS, Approved weld map, calibration certificates, approved welder JCC

9. What is discontinuity?

 An interruption of the typical structure of a material, such as a lack of homogeneity in its mechanical,

metallurgical or physical characteristics.

 ASME SEC VIII Division 1 for process piping

 API 1104 or PipeLine

11. Why we are doing charpy impact testing?

 To check the toughness of the material/weld metal

12. What is the purging percentage in SS?

 <0.05%

13. Why undercut are appear in welding?

 Fast travel speed

 High welding current

 Poor weld technique

 Wrong electrode angle

14. Why we are doing pre-heat?

 To slow down the cooling rate

 To improve weld ability

 To remove hydrogen from the base metal to avoid cracking.

15. How to find the weld strength?

 By Tensile test

16. What is the best method to find the surface defect?

 LPT

17. What is the best method to reduce the residual stresses except PWHT?

 Peening, post heating, Vibration, electromagnetic.

18. What is the delay time between root pass & hot pass in cross country pipeline?

 15 minutes for vertical up & 5 minutes for vertical down with Cellulosic electrodes.

19. Lamination in weld how can be found out?

 UT

20. Lamination in pipe bevel prepared area?

 LPT/MPT
21. Lamination in non-beveled area?

 UT

22. PQR, WPS, WPQ abbreviation?

 PQR: Procedure qualification record

 WPS: Welding procedure specification

 WPQ: Welder performance qualification

23. What is the relation between WPS & PQR?

 WPS: is a quality documents which gives direction to welder or welding operator to produce sound

weld metal.

 PQR: is a document in which actual welding conditions / parameters are recorded during qualifying a

WPS.

24. Nickel welding comparison with SS & CS?

 Coefficient of thermal expansion, weld ability. (Please check in Google).

25. What is the design code for process piping?

 ASME B31.3

26. DCEP & DCEN in which the current is constant?

 DCEP

27. Convex fillet weld calculation?

 Throat thickness = 0.707 x leg length

 Leg length = 1.141 x throat thickness

28. What is the difference between MIG & MAG welding?

 MIG: Metal inert gas welding, the shielding gas is used either argon / Helium for welding of aluminum

and other non-ferrous alloys.

 MAG: Metal active gas welding, the shielding gas uses in this process is CO2, ARGON MIXTURE AND

OXYGEN.

29. SMAW essential variable other than GTAW?

 t passes > 13mm

30. 2G Pipe welding position?

 Pipe in vertical position & axes of weld Horizontal.

 True/False

32. Purging helps to molten weld pool?

 True/False

33. Strength increases ductility?

 Decrease

34. Plant piping welding defect unacceptable?

 Cracks

35. Pre-heating is always required?

 Below 10C & moisture

36. Which Dia of electrode not used in all position?

 5mm

37. TIG welding which conditions is wrong?

 ??????

38. Welder qualified for 14mm thickness how much he is qualified?

 ASME SEC 9 max to be qualified.

 API-1104, 4.8mm to 19.1mm.

39. PT stands for?

 Penetrant test

40. ASME SEC 8 code for?

 Rules for construction of Pressure vessel.

41. Green strips in tungsten stands for?

 Pure Tungsten (Color Code: Green)

 Thoriated (Color Code: Red)

 Ceriated (Color Code: Orange)

 Lanthanated (Color Code: Gold)

 Zirconiated (Color Code: Brown)

 Rare Earth (Color Code: Gray)

 Constant Voltage

43. AWS inspector can inspect which method?

 Visual

44. What defect can be found if used damp electrode?

 Porosity

45. What is the primary element for weld symbols?

 Reference line

46. Purging in SS is given for what purpose?

 Prevent oxidation from inside of the root.

47. Acceptance criteria for RT?

 Piping: ASME SEC 5 article 2 / ASME B31.3, Para 341

 Pipeline: API-1104

48. Major difference between MIG/MAG & SMAW welding in nickel steel?

 MIG: in this welding we will use inert gas for shielding and it will be used for Aluminum and other

non-ferrous materials.

 MAG: is a process in which we will use active gas for welding of steel.

 SMAW: Electrodes are used with no filler metal addition

49. Corrosion resistance alloying element?

 Cr / Chromium

50. Why we need to do PWHT after RT?

 ?????????

51. Purpose of shielding gas?

 The primary purpose of shielding gas is to prevent exposure of the molten weld pool to oxygen,

nitrogen and hydrogen contained in the air atmosphere.

52. Electrode covering uses?

 Provide shielding of molten weld pool, Addition of Alloying Element; initiate the Arc, Arc stability.

53. RT film sensitivity can be measured by?

 IQI
54. F-no is classified based on what?

 Is based essentially on their usability characteristics, which fundamentally determine the ability of

welders to make satisfactory welds with given filler metal.

55. What are the types of electrodes?

 Rutile, Cellulosic, Basic

56. If a welder is qualified in 3G position which position he can be qualified?

 As per ASME SEC IX, F, V for groove, F, H, V for fillet weld

 As per AWS D 1.1, only Vertical Position.

57. A welder qualification is revoked if he?

 Fails to passes the initial production joints

 He didn’t perform welding within 6 month

58. In a SMAW electrode what is the 2nd digit denotes?

 Position

59. NDT acceptance criteria for pipelines?

 API-1104

60. What are the components of HI?

 V, A & travel speed

61. If an essential variable changes a WPS shall be?

 Re-qualified

62. Which defects cannot be found in RT?

 Planner defects, Lamination

63. What is the main difference between the welding processes GTAW/SMAW?

 GTAW: is a process in which a non-consumable Tungsten Electrode used to melt the base metal and

uses a shielding gas to protect the weld pool from external gases to trap in the weld metal and

separately added a filler metal.

 SMAW: is a welding process in which we initiate the arc by striking tip of electrode to the base metal,

electrode carries current to base metal and fill the base metal also.

64. If a discontinuity is found in NDE under the acceptance limit it shall be?

 Accepted
65. Who is responsible for welder qualification?

 AWS or CWI certified personnel

66. What is tensile strength?

 The resistance of material to breaking under tension.

67. During qualification of a WPS, tension test is performed, what is the minimum acceptable rapture stress if a

specimen breaks in the base metal?

 It shall be Minimum 95% or maximum 5% below the required Strength.

68. What type of power sources characteristics is required for autogenously welding?

 We can do autogenously welding by using DCEN because we need more heat on base metals to fuse

them.

69. How you will have recognized the basic electrode?

 AWS classification / SFA Specification

70. E7018 electrode classification would be relevant to?

 AWS A5.1 and Basic / Low Hydrogen Electrode.

71. Which of the following flame type to be used for the cutting of mild steel?

 Oxidizing flame

72. How to calculate the welding heat input?

 V x A x 60 / travel speed

73. Groove weld diameter limits?

 Below 1” minimum size weld and maximum unlimited.

74. Pre-heating temperature?

 Table 330.1.1 of ASME B31.3

75. Capillary action plays a role in which NDE method?

 PT

76. What is inter-pass temperature?

 Inter pass temperature is the temperature at which subsequent weld runs are deposited.

77. International standard for welding for pipelines?

 API-1104
78. International standard for the structural steel welding code?

 ASME D 1.1

79. When you prefer to go for welder retest for qualification?

 When the welder has not welded with the process within 6 months

 When there is a specific reason to question his ability to make welds that

80. As per the ASME B31.3 cracks to be found in the RT report what you will do?

 Accept/Reject

81. High heat input observes in which welding position?

 Vertical-up position because there is a weaving in the run.

82. What are two Inert gases used in GTAW??

 ARGON = heavier than air good for Flat and downhill welding.

 HELIUM = Lighter than air used in up-hill welding.

83. What is Carbon Steel??

 The alloys of iron and Carbon with maximum 2% Carbon is called Carbon steel.

 All metals in which Iron is a major Element are called Steel.

 Types = Low Carbon Steel, Medium Carbon Steel, High Carbon Steel.

84. What is Cast Iron???

 The Alloys of Iron and Carbon with Maximum 2% to 5% Carbon

 Types = Pure Cast Iron, Gray Cast Iron, Malleable Cast Iron.

85. What is Stainless Steel?

 The Alloys of Iron and Chromium are called Stainless Steel.

 Types = Austenitic Stainless Steel, Ferritic Stainless Steel, Martensitic Stainless Steel, Precipitation

Hardening.

 Series = 200, 300, 400

86. What is Maximum wind speed Limit in ARAMCO?

 8 KM/H or 2.2 Meters/Sec.

87. What is Weld Encroachment in SAES-W-012???

 From edge to edge of cap pass 20 MM or 3 times of the wall thickness. Whichever is Greater?
88. What means of Low Hydrogen Electrode??

 Low Hydrogen Electrodes are those Electrodes in which Hydrogen Level is Less than or EQUAL TO

8ml/100g of deposited metal measure in accordance to AWS A4.3.

89. Cleaning Standard in Aramco???

 Oil, Moisture, Grease, foreign matters, Dust, shall be removing before welding.

 At least 25mm adjacent area should be clean.

90. What is Brass?

 The Alloys of Copper and zinc are called Brass.

91. What is Bronze??

 The Alloys of Copper and Tin are called Bronze.

92. What is Seal Weld standard in Aramco??

 Seal welding of threaded connections shall cover all exposed threads and make a smooth contour

between the two surfaces.

93. What is the Minimum Expansion Gap in the Socket weld joint?

 It should be 1.5mm after welding.

94. What is ASME SEC IX??

 Qualification of Welding and Brazing.

95. What is P-number?

 P-numbers are those numbers which are assigned to the same composition materials to reduce the

number of procedure Qualifications.

96. What is F-NUMBER?

 F-numbers are those which are assigned to the filler materials of same composition to reduce the

number of procedure Qualification.

97. What is A Number??

 This is an Analysis Number.

Final composition of the weldment.

98. How much minimum thickness of the base metal if we have to qualify more than one welder on one

Pipe/Plate??

 ¾” (19mm) or over for three or more welders qualification.

 6”

100. Heat Affected Zone??

The area which comes under heat and metallurgically affected during welding but not melted.

101. What means of SS 316-L?

 This is grade of Stainless Steel & L Represents the Low Carbon contents.

 If carbon contents will be increase it will react with chromium and will make chromium carbide and

sensitization process on grain boundaries will be start.

102. What is Current formula?

 Dia of Electrode x 40 +20.

 Example = 3 x 40 = 120 +20

103. How much weaving is allowed during welding?

 3 times of Dia of Electrodes.

104. What is Polarity?

 The direction of flow of current.

105. What is reverse polarity?

 When the Electrode is connected with positive Terminal and Base metal with negative

Terminal. Will be used in SMAW

106. What is Straight polarity?

 When the Electrode is connected with Negative Terminal and Base metal connected with positive

Terminal. It will be used in GTAW.

107. What is Arc Blow?

 During welding when the arc deviates from its right path it is called arc blow.

 When the current pass in the welding cable magnetic forces generate near the cable and when

there is disturbance in the magnetic forces then arc deviates from its path. Two types of arc

blow = Forward blow and backward blow.

108. Types of Power source in welding?

 Diesel welding generator = it converts Mechanical energy into Electrical Energy.

 Good for site work.

 Rectifier = Get AC and Give DC.

109. How many types of Gas welding flames??

 Neutral Flame = Temperature 5700°F

 Carburizing Flame = Temperature 6000°F

 Oxidizing Flame = Temperature 6300°F

110. How much Tungsten Electrode Tip can be Grind during welding?

 3 Times of the Dia.

111. What is purpose of Flux coating on Electrode??

 To initiate the Arc.

 Flux for fluidity.

 Addition of Alloying Element.

 Protect the weld puddle from external gases.

 Shielding.

112. Types of Tig Welding torches???

 Air cool torch 300AMP to 500AMP.

 Water cool torches 500AMP to 1000AMP.

113. Welding Hazards???

 Fumes and gases, Electric shock, Fire and explosion.

114. Welding Equipment??

 Welding machine, Earthing cable & clamp, Chipping Hammer, wire brush, Helmet, Gloves, Safety

shoes, Plier, Electrode holder, Thimble etc.

115. Autogeneous / Puddling???

 When two same composition metals are welded together without filler metal up to 3mm

thickness it is called autogeneous / Puddling.

116. What is core wire??

 The inside solid rod of the electrode is called core wire and we measure Dia of electrode from

this core wire.

 Plate = 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G

 Pipe = 1G, 2G, 5G, 6G & 6GR.

118. If a welder qualifies on 6G position then what position he will be qualified??

 He is qualified on all positions.

119. If a welder qualifies on 2G & 5G position what position he will be qualified??

 He is qualified on all positions.

120. What is weld progression??

 Up-Hill 7 Down-Hill.

121. What is thickness limit of welder qualifications as per ASME SEC IX??

 From 1mm to 13mm 2 times of the deposited thickness and above 13mm unlimited qualification.

122. What is Dia range of welder qualifications as per ASME SEC IX??

 If qualified on ½" then minimum ½" and maximum unlimited.

 If qualified on 1" then minimum ¾" maximum unlimited.

 If qualify on 2-7/8" then minimum 1" maximum unlimited.

 If qualify on above 2-7/8" then minimum 2-7/8" and maximum unlimited.

 Note: Dia and thickness qualification ranges are different as per code requirements. E.g. AWS

D1.1, API 1104, ASME SEC IX.

123. What is essential variable?

 Essential variables are those in which if we will change then it will effect on the mechanical properties

of the base metal and WPS will be re-qualified.

124. What is Non-Essential variable?

 Non-Essential variables are those in which if we will change anything it will not effect on mechanical

properties of the base metal and WPS will only revise.

125. Supplementary Essential Variable??

 Are those in which Toughness requirement by another code and a separate Procedure will be

qualified?
126. What is ASME SEC V?

 NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION

 This code will describe NDT Requirements and NDT Procedures.

127. What is as weld condition??

 The condition at which no chemical, mechanical test have been done on the particular joint.

 The condition of joint before performing any test on that joint.

128. What are welding conditions / parameters?

 Current, Voltage, Travel Speed, Position etc.

129. What is Weld ability??

 The property of a metal to be welded under the fabrication conditions.

3) Charpy test is carried out at a) MDMT b) Design temperature c) -20°C d) -10°C.

4) NDT Coverage for D Category Fluids as per ASME B31.3 a) 10% RT b) 5% RT.

5) ASME Standard for forged fittings???

6) Minimum pre-heat temperature for A106 schedule (XS) 20”???

7) Percentage of Hardness test to be performed on heat treated fittings?? a) 10% b)100%

8) Standard for pipe supports and hangers??/

9) Fillet welds size for slip on flange???

10) Fillet welds size for socket weld???

11) What length of longitudinal weld to be examined??? ) 6” b)2” c)1”

12) Linear type of discontinuity is acceptable for sever cycle condition of thickness 19mm?? a)1mm b)6mm c)

4mm

13) Tempering temperature of butt weld fittings??

14) Annealing??

15) Hydro test is conducted at hoop stress :: a)90% b085%

16) Calculation of stress in ASME B31.3 is based on?? a)von misca

17) Sag in piping is allowed up to? a) 5% b)10% c)8% of

18) Fluid is consider corrosive with partial pressure of CO2 a) >20psi b) >30psi

19) Charpy test is conducted to calculate?? a)Hardness b) Ductility

20) Minimum pre-heat temperature for A335?

21) CL content for hydro test water a)<50mgl/c b) 20mgl/c

22) Babcides are added to H.T water when contact duration exceeds a)14 days b) 1 month

23) Insert consumables are allowed when a) allowed by WPS b)

24) Hardness of stainless steel pipe a) 280HV b)247 HV

25) Hardness of ASTM A420 a)200BHN b) 197 BHN

26) Pressure gauge calibration duration???

27) Piping for oper system : a)away from operating area

28) If thickness of pipe is 6mm and hub thickness 9mm what is weld minimum size?
29) What is MDMT for API 5L GR.70 MATERIAL??/

30) The Impact energy for material ASTM A335 is?? a)10 ft.lb b) 13 ft.lb c)15 ft.lb d)16 ft.lb

31) If the thickness of pipe is 7mm and socket Dia is 10mm then what is minimum weld size??

32) Minimum test duration for underground process piping prior to backfilling??

33) Who is responsible for overall compliance of project??

34) What is minimum pre-heat temperature for ASTM A106 GR.B???

35) Pressure gauge calibration duration??/

36) Which material will expand more?? a) cs b)ss c)nickel d) copper

37) Sag is allowed in piping??? 5%, 10% , 2%

38) What is stress relief??

39) What is API Standard for Gate valve??

40) How much hardness percentage is required for furnace WELD JOINTS?? a)25% b) 10% c)100%

41) Pipeline string length??/

42) Chlorine contents for SS???

43) Acceptance criteria for Lack of penetration for normal fluid service??

44) Which standard used for necking / making of fittings??

45) Which standard is used for cryogenic service?

46) How much percentage is allowed for flattening of band?

47) What is horizontal minimum clearance from fixed objects??

48) A fillet weld which size is required for the thickness of thicker material joined called?

49) What is leak test?

50) What is cold spring?

51) A service pertaining to most piping connected by? a) normal service

52) Quenching

53) Tempering

54) Rounded indications

55) Seamless pipe

56) Spiral weld pipe

57) Subject to sever corrosion, crevice corrosion, or cyclic loading, what shape flanges should be do??
58) Table 314.2 - 2 questions

59) How many specimens used in impact test??

60) Max. Calculated fiber elongation of bending or forming will be??

61) Visual inspection of normal fluid service ( 2 questions )

62) Cracks found in D Category fluids what will be acceptance criteria?

63) Leak test

64) Strength test

65) Percentage of accuracy of pressure gauge???

66) Fillet welds size of socket weld if the pipe thickness is 10mm??

67) What is the fillet weld size of the slip on flange on the flange face area if the thickness is 7mm?

68) API Standard for corrosion resistance bolted bored gate valve??

69) API Standard for gate, globe & check valves for size DN 100 & Smaller?

70) Welder performance qualification from other??

71) Employer responsibility (328.1)

72) Standard welding procedure specification as per which standard?

73) Minimum clearance from above ground pipe to firoshed grade?

74) Axial gap for socket weld?

75) 10mm branch connected with 12mm header, what is the max root gap?

76) Alignment of girth weld?

77) Who is responsible for overall compliance with code? A) owner b) designer

78) Which NDT Method is good for detection of Lamination??

79) If wind speed is strong enough what you will require?

80) Which Electrode will be use for Welding of 9Cr 1Mo??

81) Structural Welding Code?

82) NDT Criteria for Pipeline??

83) For welding and NDT of plant piping which code will be use??

84) Buttering or weld build-up of 10mm / 1/3rd of the base metal thickness is allowed as per SAES-W-012. Is this

statement being correct??

85) Which material will be use for temperature above 400°c??

87) How much temperature is required for backing E6010 Electrode??

88) Film mark other than defects Rejected???

89) How you will identify Electrodes after Taking out from box??

90) How you will verify the joint that have been done by RT Technician?

91) Which gas is not a Purging gas??

92) PT stand for.??

93) Which NDT Method is used to detect Surface defects??

94) Which NDT Method is good for detecting Surface defects of carbon steel??

95) If a welder is qualified on 5G position on which positions he can do welding?

96) If a welder qualifies on 3G position on which positions he can do welding?

97) Low hydrogen electrodes?

98) Slope surface of single V butt weld on which we deposit weld metal is called.?

99) Heat Input Formula?

100) Which two things are most important to calculate the heat input?

101) As an inspector you go to site what you will check initially about welding equipment?

102) How much tensile strength is acceptable as per ASME SEC IX if a material breaks outside of weld metal?

103) As per SAES-W-012 which Diameter of Low hydrogen electrode is allowed Except 1G/1F?

104) What is straight Polarity?