Base metals are assigned P-numbers by the ASME Code, Section IX to reduce the number of:
Prior to any welding, inspectors should review the:
Refer to the following diagram:
Item#4 represents:
The weld symbol represents which type of weld groove?
Rules for qualifying welding operators using radiography on a production weld require what minimum weld length to be examined?
How much should each pass of the transducer overlap the previous path during a weld scan?
Heating a round bar to an elevated temperature and then quenching one end is a test method to determine:
The carbon equivalent formula indicates:
Filler metals are grouped according to their A-numbers to:
In magnetic particle examination, the yoke is placed parallel to the weld to detect cracks:
Which welding process produces a fast-freezing weld pool and is generally suited for joining thin sections or root passes?
To avoid burn through during in-service welding on thinner wall equipment, it is generally recommended to:
When radiographic examination is used for welder qualification utilizing the GMAW-S process, the minimum length of the test coupon to be examined is:
The direction of magnetic flux can be confirmed by the use of a:
According to the PQR 8025, does the thickness range qualified concur with the thickness range as stated on the WPS 802?
Which welding process has been associated most with lack of fusion with shop-fabricated piping?
At least how far on each side of the weld should preheat be maintained?
At any time during the welding inspection, if defects are identified:
A limitation of a stud arc welding (SW) process is:
When welding using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process, which of the following best describes the appearance of excessive penetration on a radiograph?
What is the Brinell hardness limit value for 1-1/4 Cr -1/2 Mo steel in refining service?
When welding nickel alloys, it is important that:
A welding engineer or inspector should be notified when a weld has failed a weld quality test more than how many times in order to help determine the cause of the test failure?
Which of the following can result from residual magnetism left in a partially completed weld?
The size and width of the weld HAZ is dependent upon:
The deflection of an arc from its normal path that is a result of magnetic forces is referred to as:
When performing a carbon steel to carbon steel hot tap where the CE of one of the metals is greater than 0.42%, which of the following electrodes should be used?
Which source of radiation is normally used for performing field radiography on steel with a 4-in. thickness?
The WPS gives the welder specific guidelines to:
What is the most capable NDE method for finding a discontinuity such as incomplete fusion in a joint?
The most common measure of weldability and susceptibility to hot cracking of austenitic stainless steels is the ferrite content of the weld metal. Which of the following ranges is the recommended minimum ferrite content of the weld metal needed to prevent cracking?
Which of the following is the test that can measure most aspects of weldability?
Items to be included in the WPS for GMAW process are: