AWS B2.1-8-212:2001 An American National Standard Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Site License Gp meats Society SasiSite License to Make Copies for Intra-Company Use This License is issued by the American Welding Society (hereinafter referred to as “AWS”) to you (hereinafter referred to as “Licensee”) hased upon your application and conditions, 1. By becoming a Licensee, Licensee agrees to all the terms contained in this License. 2. Licensee is authorized to reproduce this AWS B2 Standard Welding Procedure for intri- company use only. Copies may not be made available t any individual not employed by Licensee or for any purpose unrelated to the business being conducted by Licensee. Any reproduction must include the following copyright notice: “Copyright by the American Welding Society. 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Wisbrock, Jn, Ist Vice Chair Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control J. Pluckiger, nd Vice Chair Bechtel Babcock & Wileox Idaho P.B. Dickerson, 3rd Vice Chair Consultant LP Comor, Secriary American Welding Society T.J-Anderson Consultant °WL. Ballis. Consultant *H.B.Cary Consultant JL. Cooley J.C. and Associates, Inc. W.D. Doty Doty and Associates F.A.Gollegher Non Destructive Testing Group EH. Gray, PE. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region 1 M,Herrle ABS Group, Inc. “LE, Hinkel The Lincoln Electric Co, “ML. Houle Welding Engineering Services RAW. Jackson Consultant 4.1. Jolmson A. W. Johnson and Associates °N.K. Kanaya BEAR Testing Laboratory RA LaFave, PE. Elliott Co. "B.B. MacDonald United Association KM -MeTogue Factory Mutual A.S. Olivares The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. °G.W.Opler Retired ‘S.Pmezic Canadian Welding Bureau JF Pike NASA Langley Research Center B.S Rampolia, PE, J.J. Mullens and Associates W.M.Ruof Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. “1B. Shore Brooks Automation A.W. Sindel —Sindel and Associates CE Spaeder, Jr Aristech Chemical Corp. °W.J. Sperko, PE. Sperko Engineering Services RE Waite, PE. Consultant RK. Wiswesver Welder Training and Testing Institute AdvisorForeword (This Foreword is not a part of AWS B2.1-8-212:2001, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8(S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As- Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications, but is included for information purposes only.) ‘The American Welding Society and the Welding Research Council have joined in @ cooperative effort to generate standard welding procedures for industry. The need for pretested welding procedures that are supported by adequate test data and that satisfy the technical requirements for the commonly used construction codes and specifications has been expressed by many individuals and organizations, The purpose of a welding procedure qualification is to provide test data for assessing the properties ofa weld joint. This Welding Procedure Specification is an outgrowth of the coordinated work of the Welding Procedures Committee ‘of WRC and the Committee on Welding Qualification of the AWS. The Welding Procedures Committee has provided the test data documented on a Summary of PQRs, which are available from the Welding Research Council. ‘The welding terms used in this specification shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions given in the latest edition of AWS 3.0, Stanclard Welding Terms and Definitions. Welding symbols shall be those shown in the latest edi- tion of AWS A24, Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination. ‘The AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification was formed in 1979 to provide welding standards concerning the subject of qualification. The primary dacument developed by this committee is AWS B2.1, Specification for Welding Procedure end Performance Qualification. This document established the foundation and framework for Standard Welding Procedure Specifications ‘Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this standard are welcome. They should be sent to the Secretary, AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Mimi, FL 33126. Official interpretations of any of the technical requirements of this standard may be obtained by sending a request, in writing, to the Managing Director, Technical Services, American Welding Society. A formal reply will be issued after it has been reviewed by the appropriate personne! following established procedures,AWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Pago 1 of 14 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Wel ing Research Council'—Supporting PQR Numbers: 001031, 001032, 003049, 007018, 007019, 103023, 103024, 200005, 200175, 200201, 200204, 200623, 200720, 200721, 200749, 200751, 500223, 500224, 500225, 500226, 500227, 500228, 500229, 500230, 500231, 500253, 500254, 500255, 500256, 500257, 500258, 500263, 500264, 500265, 500266 Requirements for Application of Standard WPSs ‘Scope. The data to support this Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) have been derived from the above listed Procedure Qualification Recortls (POR) which were reviewed and validated under the auspices of the Welding Research Coun: Gil. This Standard WPS is not valid using conditions and variables outside the ranges listed. The Ameri can Welding Society (AWS) considers that this Stan: dard WPS presents information for producing an acceptable weld using the conditions and variables listed. The user needs a significant knowledge of ‘welding and accepts full responsibilty for the perfor- mance of the weld and for providing the engineering capability, qualified personnel, and proper equip- ‘ment to implement this Standard WPS, Application. This Standard WPS is to be used only ‘as permitted by the applicable fabrication docu: ment(s) [such as code, specification, or contract documentis)}. The fabrication document(s) should specify he engineering requirements such as design, need for heat treatment, fabricating tolerances, quality control, and examination and tests applicable to the end product User's Responsibility. A Standard WPS does not replace or substitute for fabrication codes, specifica- 4, Welding Research Council, Three Park Avenue, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10016-5902. tions, contract requirements, or capability and judg- ment on the part of the user. A Standard WPS Is to be used only as permitted by the applicable fabrica- tion code, specification, or contract document The ability to produce production welds having properties suitable for the application depends upon supplementing the Standard WPS with appropriate performance qualification tests and sound engineer- ing judgment, The user is responsible for the quality and performance of the final product in accordance with the provisions of the fabrication documents). ‘Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this Stan- dard WPS to a specific application, a user may Issue supplementary instructions. Such Instructions may consist of tighter fit-up tolerances, higher minimum preheat temperature ar any other instruc- tions necessary to produce a weldment that meets the requirements of the fabrication document(s) These instructions shall not be less restrictive than provided in the Standard WPS. Safety. Safety precautions shall conform to the latest edition of ANSI Z4S.1, Safetyin Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, published by the American Welding Society This specification may involve hazardous mate- rials, operations, and equipment. The specification does not purport to address all of the safety prob- lems associated with its use. Itis the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices. The user should determine the applica- bility of any regulatory limitations prior to use. Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Pago 2 of 14 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) LIMITATIONS ‘This procedure is not qualified for Notch Toughness or PWHT applications. Welding Processes: Method of Application: Base Metal:? Thickness Range: Pipe Diameter: Filler Metal Specification:” Classification: Deposit Thickness Range: Consumable Inserts: Penetration Enhancing Flux: Joint Desigi Backing: Backing Material: Permitted Position: Vertical Progression: WELDING PROCESSES GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) Manual BASE METALS Stainless Steel, M-8, P-8, or S-8, Group 1 to M-8, P-8, or S-8, Group 1 See Table 1 ‘1/16 In, through 1-1/2 in. for groove welds, 1/16 in. minimum for filet welds ‘Al diameters. FILLER METALS ‘AWS A5.9 or ASME SFA 5.9, A Number 8, F Number 6 ERXX is specified in Table 1 1-1/2 in, maximum plus reinforcement for groove welds, 446 in, through 1-1/2 in. filet weld size for filet welds Not permitted Not permitted JOINT DESIGNS See Figure 1 Not required Austenitic Stainless Steel, M8, P-8, of S-8, Group 1, 2, or 3 or weld metal of similar chemical analysis. Nonmetallic or nonfusing metal retainers are not permitted POSITIONS Al Uphill PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURES Preheat Temperaturi Interpass Temperature: Preheat Maintenance: Torch Shielding Gas: Flow Rate: Backing/Root Shielding Gas: Flow Rate: Trailing Shield: Torch Gas Nozzle Size: 50°F Minimum 50°F Minimum, 350°F Maximum Continuous or special heating not required GAS Welding Grade Argon or AWS A5.32 Class SG-A 40 to.25 ft7h ‘Welding Grade Argon or AWS A5.32 Class SG-A. Gas shall remain in place Unt the joint is completed or at least 3/16 in. weld metal has been deposited. ‘When introducing gas to initiate the purge, It is necessary to have at least a 6 volume change of atmosphere within the purge zone prior to welding. As an alternative the oxygen content of the purge zone shall be 2% or less prior to welding as measured by an Oxygen Analyzer. Itis not necessary to shield the root of fillet welds or groove welds with backing or backgouging, Atypical flow rate of 5 to 15 f'n may be varied depending on component ‘configuration Not required 114 to 3/4 in, inside diameter 2. M, P, and S numbers for base metal and F and A numbers for filer metal and weld metal respectively, are as detailed in ‘AWS B2.1 and ASME Boller and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX. Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Pago 3 of 14 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ‘TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES Type: AWS A5.12 or ASME SFA 5.12, EWTh-2, EWCe-2, or EWLa-1.5 Size: 4/16 through 1/8 in, diameter sharpened to a point ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS GROOVE AND FILLET WELDS Filler Metal Current Layer Classification’ Dia. (in) Amperes* Polarity Root o* Fill ERIXX 16 50-100 DCEN (Straight) Root or Fill EROXX 3/32 70-120 DCEN (Straight) Root or Fill ERSXX 118 90-140 DCEN (Straight) 1, See Table 1 for allowable classifications. 2. Values not to exceed capacty of tungsten electrodes, Pulsing Current: Postwold Heat Treatment: ‘Weave or Stringer Bead: Peening: Initial Cleaning: Interpass Cleaning: Backgouging: Single or Multiple Passe: ‘Maximum Bead Thickness: Repair: Not permitted POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT None (Not qualified for PWHT applications) TECHNIQUE Either Not permitted ‘Chemical or mechanical; joint shall be dry prior to welding Mechanical only Not required, mechanical or thermal when used Either 414 in, Defects in welds shall be removed by mechanical or thermal methods. The repair cavity may differ in contour and dimension from a normal joint preparation and may present different restraint conditions, Repair of base-metal defects shall be In accordance with the requirements of the fabrication documents. Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Page 4 of 14 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Table 1 Base Metal and Corresponding Filler Metal Classifications’ Base Metal Grade or Type Corresponding Classification 302, 304, CF8, CF8A, ER308, ER308L, ER309, EROSL 304L, CF3, CFA ER308L, ER3OSL 304H, CFO ER308H, ER19-10H 304N ER308H, ER19-10H 304LN ER308L. 316, CFaM ER316, ER316L, ER16-8-2 3161, CF3M, CF3MA ER316L 316H, CF10M ER316H 316T! ER316 316c0 ER316 316N ER308H, ER309, ER19-10H, ER317 316LN ER316, ER317L 317 R317, ER317L 3t7t. ER3I7L, ER321, ER347 321 ER321, ER347_ 347, CF8C ER347 347H ER347 348 ER347 Notes: 2. The specific filer metal classification from the table above or any other filer metal classification conforming to an ‘A.B analysis may be used when specified by the fabrication document(s). '. When two diferent base metal grades or types isted above are being joined, a filer metal cassfication permitted for either base metal grade or type may be used. 1. Table 1 is based on room temperature strength and may not ensure high temperature or corrosion-resistant properties. COMPANY NAME In the name of the Company stated above, | accept full responsibilty for the application of this Standard WPS. for use with: Dated Fabrication Document(s): (such as Code, Spectication, or Contract Document) DATE APPROVED BY TE Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Page 5 of 14 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) FILLET WELDS: All Joints GROOVE WELDS: For pipe and tubular products, see Joints 4 through 4, In addition, joints having {groove designs resulting from end preparations conforming with ASME B16.25, Butt Welding Ends, {and prequalified joint details for complete joint penetration groove welded joints permitted by AWS D1.6, Structural Welding Code—Stainless Steet, are also allowable for application with this WPS, Ce fap eee . a eae 230", +107, -0" iN in. = 182 in, Re vBin = 116in, UD, MISMATCH = 1/16 In, MAX. JOINT 1 ' Tal Ges 22240 2242" 18 in. = 12 in. = 18 In. TO 9/6 in, RADIUS R= tH6 in, 1/6 in, ~ 182 6. UD. MISMATCH = 1/16 in. MAX. JOINT 2 Figure 1—Allowable Joint Designs Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Page 6 of 14 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) CT wee Ss = a WA rt fee Ey a= 20", + 10", -0° UD. MISMATCH = 1/16 in, MAX. JOINTS JOINT 4 Figure 4 (Continued)—Allowable Joint Designs Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Page 7 of 14 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) {OMINAL PIPE WALL THICKNESS, XWMIN.= 1.00,Ta OR THE THICKNESS OF THE SOCKET, x WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION DOCUMENT(S) x zs V ¥ x APPROXIMATELY 1/16 In. BEFORE WELDING RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMENSIONS FOR SOCKET WELDING COMPONENTS OTHER THAN FLANGES. JOINTS FRONT AND BACK WELD FACE AND BACK WELD ‘SOCKET WELDING FLANGE v y x x xi tx x x ey = sere enone 416 In, BEFORE WELDING X MIN. = 1.4 Tn OR THE THICKNESS OF THE HUB, WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION DOCUMENT(S) Y MIN. = Tn OR 1/4 in, WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION DOCUMENTS) Tn = NOMINAL PIPE WALL THICKNESS JOINT 6 Figure 4 (Continued)—Allowable J it Designs Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Page 8 of 14 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Metric Conversions Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Page 9 of 14 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Annex A Guidelines for Preparation of Technical Inquiries for AWS Technical Committees (This Annex is not a part of AWS B2.1-8-212:2001, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications, bat is included for information purposes only.) Al. Introduction ‘The AWS Board of Directors has adopted a policy whereby all official interpretations of AWS standards will be handled in a formal manner. Under that policy, all interpretations are made by the committee that is respon: sible for the standard. Official communication co ing an interpretation is through the AWS staff member ‘who works with that committee, The policy requires that all requests for an interpretation be submitted in writing, ‘Such requests will be handled as expeditiously as possi- ble, but due to the complexity of the work and the proce- lures that must be followed, some interpretations may requite considerable time. A2. Procedure Al inquiries must he directed to: ‘Managing Director, Technical Services American Welding Society 550.N.W. Lefeune Road Miami, FE 33126 Al inquiries must contain the name, address, and af= filiation of the inquiter, and they must provide enough in- formation for the committee to fully understand the point ‘of concern in the inquiry. Where that point is not clearly defined, the inquiry will be retumed! for clarification. For cfficient handling, all inquiries should be typewritten and should also be in the format used here. A2.1 Scope. Each inguiry must adress one single pro- vision of the standard, unless the point of the inquiry involves two oF more interrelated provisions, That pro sion must be identified in the scope of the inquiry, lon, with the edition of the standard that contains the prov sions or that the inquirer is addres A2.2 Purpose of the Inquiry. The purpose of the inquiry must be stated in this portion of the inquiry. The purpose ccan be either to obtain an interpretation of a standard re- ‘quirement, orto request the revision of a particular provi- sion in the standard, A23 Content of the Inquiry. The inquiry should be concise, yet complete, to enable the committee to quickly and fully understand the point of the inquiry. Sketches should be used when appropriate and all paragraphs, fig- tures, and tables (or the Annex), which bear om the in- airy must be cited. If the point ofthe inquiry is to obtain revision of the standard, the inquiry must provide tech- nical justification for that revision, A2.4 Proposed Reply. The inguirer should, as a pro- posed reply, sate an interpretation ofthe provision that the point of the inquiry, or the Wording for a proposed revision, if that is what inquiter seeks, A3. Interpretation of Provisions of the Standard Interpretations of provisions of the standard are made by the relevant AWS Technical Committee. The secretary Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Page 10 of 14 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) of the committee refers all inquiries to the chairman of the particular subcommittee that has jurisdiction over the portion of the standard addressed by the inquiry. The subcommittee reviews the inquiry and the proposed reply to determine what the response to the inguiry should be. Following the subcommittees development of the re- sponse, the inquiry and the response are presented t0 the entire committee for review and approval, Upon approval by the committe, the interpretation will be an official in- tetpretation of the Society, and the secretary will transmit the response to the inquirer and to the Melding Journal for publication A4, Publication of Interpretations Al official interpretations will appear in the Welding Journal. AS. 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In such cases, the inquiter should seek assistance from a competent engineer experienced in the particular field of interest, Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Page 11 of 14 AWS Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification Documents AWS Designation Title B2.1:1998 Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification 1B2.1-001-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-L/P-1, Group | or 2}, 3/16 through 7/8 inch in the As-Welded Condition, with or ‘without Backing B2.1-002-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-L/P-1, Group | or 2), 3/16 through 7/8 inch in the As-Welded Condition, with or ‘without Backing BD. 1-1-003:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding of Galvanized Steel, 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing B2.1-1-004:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing B2.1-8-005:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Are Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8 or P-8), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing 1B2.1-1/8-006:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-I to M-8 or P-8), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded ‘Condition, with or without Backing 1B2.1-1-007:2002 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Galvanized Steel, 10 through L8 Gauge, inthe As- Welded Condition with or without Backing B2.1-1-008:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing B2.1-8-009:2002 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing 1B2.1-1/8-010:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Carbon. Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-I to M-8 or P-8), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing B2.1-1-011:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shiclded Metal Arc Welding of Galvanized Steel, 10 through L8 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing 32. (012:2002 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon, Steel, (M-L, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing B2.1-8-013:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8 or P-8), through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing 1B2.1-1/8-014:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-I to M-8 or P-8), 10 through L8 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing B2.1-22-015:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum (M-22 oF P-22), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing, Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding Society‘AWS Designation AWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Page 12 of 14 Title B2.1-1-016-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-I/P-1/S-L, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition B2.1-1-017-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-I/P-L/S, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010, As-Welded or PWHT Condition B2.1-L018-94 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-L/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), U8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E71T-8, As Welded Condition B2.L 019-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for CO, Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2}, 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7071 and E7IT-1, As-Welded Condition Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for 75% Ar/25% CO, Shielded Flux Cored, ‘Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-I/P-1/S-1, Group | or 2), U8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E70T-| and E7IT-1, As-Welded or PWHT Condition B2.1-1-021-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding followed by Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-U/P-/S-1, Group | or 2), U8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2 and E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition BIL 022-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-L/P-1/S-1, Group | of 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) followed by E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition B2.1-8-023.94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, As-Welded Condition B2.1-8-024:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of ‘Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, ‘As Welded Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Applications BUL 125:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding followed by Shiclded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8'S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Applications B21 026-94 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-I/P-L/S-1, Group | of 2). 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) followed by E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition B2.1-1-027:1998 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Are Welding, ‘of Carbon Steel {M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 of 2}, 1/8 through 1/2 inch Thick, E7IT-LL, As Welded Condition B2.1-1-201-96 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-L/P-U/S-L, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications BU Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group | or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, £6010 (Vertical Downhill) followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-1-203-96 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-U/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill), As Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Page 13 of 14 AWS Designation _Title B2.1-1-204-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shieldes! Metal re Welding of Carbon Steel (M-UP-1/S-I, Group | or 2}, 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill Root with the Balance Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-1-205-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-I/P-U/S-1, Group | or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill}, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications 1B2.1-1-206-96 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-UP-L/S-1, Group | of 2}, 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downbill) followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications: Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-L/P-L/S-1, Group | or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-1-208.96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-I/P-U/S-L, Group 1 or 2}, 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-1-209.96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding followed by Shiclded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Stee! (M-1/P-l/S-1, Group | or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2 and E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Aro Welding with ‘Consumable Insert Root of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group | ot 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch ‘Thick, INMs-1 and FR70S.2, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications BIL Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding with ‘Consumable Insert Root followed by Shielded’ Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-L/P-1/S-1, Group | of 2), 1/8 thtough 1-1/2 inch Thick, INMs-1, ER7OS-2, and E7018, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications 1B2.1-8-212:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of ‘Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, ‘As Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-8213.97 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Auslenitic Stainless Stee! (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, F3XX-XX, ‘As Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Stee! (M-8 P-8'S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, FR3XX and E2XX-XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-8-215:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding with Consumable Insert Root of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8'8-8, Group 1}, 1/8 through L-L/2 inch Thick, IN3XX and ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-8-216:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding with Consumable Insert Root followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless. Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, IN3XX, ER3XX, and E3XX-XX, ‘As Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-4217:1999 Standard Welding Procediure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Chromium ‘Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group | or 2), FR80S-B2, 1/8 through 1 in. Thick, As-Welded. Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primatily Pipe Applications Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding Society‘AWS Designation AWS B2.1-8-212:2001 Page 14 of 14 Title B2.1-4-218:1999 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of ‘Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in. ‘Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in, Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications: B2.14-219:1999 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8. through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, ER&OS-B2 and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-4-22021999 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding (Consumable Insert Roct) of Chromium-Malybenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 ot 2), E8018-B2, 8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in, Thick, PWHT Condi INS15 and ER80S-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Acc Welding (Consumable Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Stecl (M-4/P-4, Group 1 oF 2), L/8through 1/2 in, Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 ‘Thick, PWHT Condition, INS15, FR80S-B2, and F8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-9A-222:1999 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Chromium- ‘Molytsenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), GR90S-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in, Thick, As-Welded Condition, 18 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications B21 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of ‘Chromium-Moly denum Steel (M-SA/P-SA), E9018-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in, Thick, PWHTT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding followed by ‘Shielded Metal Are Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-SA/P-SA), 1/8 through 1/2 ia. ‘Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, ER90S-B3 and. P9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications. B2.1-5A-225:1999 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Ars Welding (Consumable Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-SA/P-SA), 1/8 through U/2 in, Thick, As- Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, INS2I. and ER90S-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-5A-226:1999 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding (Consamable Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Stecl (M-SAPP.SA), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN521, ER9OS-BS, and E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding Society