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BPV Code, Section IX: Welding, Brazing Practical Welding Technology
and Fusing Qualifications

PD645 PD359
This is a basic course that instructs attendees how to comply with This course is designed for the individual that needs to expand
the requirements of ASME Section IX, Welding, Brazing and Fusing his/her core competence on the subject of welding. Designers,
Qualifications. Participants gain a working knowledge of ASME inspectors, managers, or welders with a need to understand the
Section IX. A review of the welding processes and variables – along fundamentals of welding will benefit from the practical aspects of
with a review of basic welding metallurgy – is conducted to provide welding technology offered here.
all participants with sufficient background in welding technology.
The course employs in-class exercises to reinforce class lectures
This background knowledge is essential in order for participants to on the subjects of welding and NDE symbols, carbon equivalence,
interpret Section IX effectively. A-numbers, strength of welds, joint details, welding procedures,
selection of filler metals, and preheat.
The mechanics of using Section IX and how to address its
requirements and its relationship with other code sections is Participants should bring a calculator and several pencils or a
explained in a simple and straightforward manner. Emphasis mechanical pencil to class. Participants receive a course notebook,
is placed on qualifying procedures in a cost-effective manner a copy of Modern Welding Technology, 6th Edition, and a copy of
and on writing welding procedures that contribute positively to AWS A3.0 Standard Welding Terms.
the manufacturing process. The requirements for qualification
of welders, brazers and operators are examined, with particular You Will Learn To
emphasis on minimising the cost and maximising the usefulness • Explain and identify welding terms and definitions
of qualifications. Time is provided to address individual participant’s
issues and concerns. • Explain how to specify various weld types and nondestructive
testing properly using standard AWS welding symbols
All attendees receive the current edition of BPVC Section IX:
Welding, Brazing and Fusing Qualifications codebook. • Explain basic ferrous welding metallurgy
WELDING AND BRAZING
• Describe post weld heat treatments, residual stresses, and
You Will Learn To
distortion control
• Explain how Section IX is organised and how to locate
requirements for welding, brazing and fusing qualifications • Explain welding processes typically used to fabricate pressure
vessels and piping systems
• Consider the metallurgy and welding process knowledge that
forms the basis for the rules for welding qualifications • Explain the interrelationship between AWS, ASME, and API codes
and standards as they relate to pressure vessels, piping systems,
• Formulate and write practical and instructive welding, brazing and related facilities
and plastic fusing procedures that are compliant with Section IX
• Explain Welding Procedure and performance qualification
• Determine and confirm welder performance qualifications that documentation and methodology applicable to pressure vessels
are compliant with Section IX and piping systems.
• Review welding documentation for compliance with Section IX • Explain common weld defects, causes, and corrective actions
Who Should Attend • Identify major considerations when designing a weld
Mechanical and welding engineers, quality control personnel and • Identify common NDT used to examine welds
welding supervisors, as well as inspectors and project managers
• Identify the elements of a cohesive welding program that includes
Instructor: Bob McReynolds design, purchasing, fabrication, inspections, and delivery
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs
Dates: 12-14 December 2016, Amsterdam, Netherlands Who Should Attend
19-21 June 2017, Milan, Italy Managers, engineers, production and maintenance staff, inspectors,
Member: €1.600 / List Price €1.700 welders and others who work with welding

Instructor: To be announced
4 Days, 3 CEUs, 30 PDHs
Date: TBD, Barcelona, Spain
13-16 March 2017, Scandinavia
19-22 June, 2017, Milan, Italy
Member: €1.750 / List Price €1.850

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