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BPV Code, Section IX: Welding, Brazing Practical Welding WELDING � PUBLIC COURSES
and Fusing Qualifications Technology
PD190 ASME Standards Course PD359
This is a basic course that instructs attendees how to comply with the This course is designed for individuals seeking to expand their core
requirements of ASME Section IX, Welding, Brazing and Fusing competence on the subject of welding. Designers, inspectors, managers
Qualifications. Participants gain a working knowledge of ASME Section or welders with a need to understand the fundamentals of welding will
IX. A review of the welding processes and variables – along with a also benefit from the practical aspects of welding technology presented
review of basic welding metallurgy – is conducted to provide all in this course. This is the course that should have been part of your
participants with sufficient background in welding technology. college curricula.
This background knowledge is essential in order for participants to In-class exercises are employed to reinforce class lectures on the
interpret Section IX effectively. subjects of welding and NDE symbols, carbon equivalence, heat
input, A-numbers, calculated strength of welds, joint details, welding
The mechanics of using Section IX and how to address its requirements procedures as well as selection of filler metals, determining preheat
and its relationship with other code sections is explained in a simple, requirements and reviewing a WPS for code compliance.
straightforward manner. Emphasis is placed on qualifying procedures
in a cost-effective manner and on writing welding procedures that Participants receive a course notebook, a copy of Modern Welding
contribute positively to the manufacturing process. The requirements Technology, 6th Edition along with a copy of AWS A3.0 Standard
for qualification of welders, brazers and operators are examined, with Welding Terms.
particular emphasis on minimizing the cost and maximizing the
usefulness of qualifications. You Will Learn To
• Explain welding terms and definitions
Time is provided to address individual participants’ problems and • Explain how to properly specify various weld types and
concerns.
nondestructive testing using standard AWS welding symbols
All attendees receive the current edition of BPVC Section IX – Welding, • Explain basic ferrous welding metallurgy
Brazing and Fusing Qualifications codebook. • Describe post-weld heat treatments, residual stresses, and distortion
You Will Learn To control
• Explain how Section IX is organized and how to locate requirements • Explain welding processes typically used to fabricate pressure vessels
for welding, brazing and fusing qualifications and piping systems
• Consider the metallurgy and welding process knowledge that forms • Explain the interrelationship between AWS, ASME and API codes and
the basis for the rules for welding qualifications standards as they relate to pressure vessels, piping systems
• Formulate and write practical and instructive welding, brazing and and related facilities
• Explain Welding Procedure and performance qualification
plastic fusing procedures that are compliant with Section IX documentation and methodology applicable to pressure vessels
• Determine and confirm welder performance qualifications that are and piping systems
• Explain common weld defects, causes, and corrective actions
compliant with Section IX • Identify major considerations when designing a weld
• Review welding documentation for compliance with Section IX • Identify common NDT used to examine welds
• Identify the elements of a cohesive welding program that includes
Who Should Attend design, purchasing, fabrication, inspections, and delivery
Mechanical and welding engineers, quality control personnel, welding
supervisors, inspectors as well as project managers Who Should Attend
Managers, engineers, production and maintenance staff, inspectors,
Instructor Walter J. Sperko welders and others who are involved with welding of pressure vessels,
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs piping systems and related facilities
Member $2,255 / List Price $2,355
Special Requirements
Also available as Online Instructor-Supported Course: EL516, “BPV Participants should be prepared for extended class time as well as bring
Code, Section IX: Welding, Brazing Qualifications.” a calculator and several pencils or a mechanical pencil to class.
Instructor Albert Moore
4 Day, 3.0 CEUs, 30 PDHs
Member $2,365 / List Price $2,465
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