EN ISO 15614-5:2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Preliminary welding procedure specification (pWPS)
5 Welding procedure test
6 Test piece
  6.1 General
  6.2 Shape and dimensions of test pieces
      6.2.1 General
      6.2.2 Butt joint in plate with full penetration
      6.2.3 Butt joint in pipe with full penetration
      6.2.4 T-joint
      6.2.5 Branch connection
  6.3 Welding of test pieces
7 Examination and testing
  7.1 Extent of testing
  7.2 Location and taking of test specimens
  7.3 Non-destructive testing
  7.4 Destructive testing
      7.4.1 General
      7.4.2 Transverse tensile test
      7.4.3 Bend test
      7.4.4 Macro/micro-examination
  7.5 Acceptance level
  7.6 Coloration
  7.7 Re-testing
8 Range of qualification
  8.1 General
  8.2 Related to the manufacturer
  8.3 Related to the parent material
      8.3.1 Parent material grouping
      8.3.2 Material thickness and pipe diameter
      8.3.3 Angle of branch connection
  8.4 Common to all welding procedures
      8.4.1 Welding process
      8.4.2 Welding positions
      8.4.3 Type of joint/weld
      8.4.4 Filler material, designation
      8.4.5 Type of current
      8.4.6 Interpass temperature
      8.4.7 Post-weld heat treatment
      8.4.8 Backing gas
  8.5 Specific to processes
      8.5.1 Process 131
      8.5.2 Process 141
      8.5.3 Process 15
9 Welding procedure qualification record (WPQR)
Annex A (informative) Welding Procedure Qualification Record
        form (WPQR)
Record of weld test
Test results
Annex ZA (informative) Corresponding International and
         European Standards for which equivalents are
         not given in the text
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 97/23/EC

ISO 15614-5:2004 specifies how a welding procedure specification is qualified by welding procedure tests.It defines the conditions for the execution of welding procedure tests and the range of qualification for welding procedures for all practical welding operations within the range of variables listed in Clause 8.It is intended that tests be carried out in accordance with this International Standard. Additional tests may be required by application standards.ISO 15614-5:2004 applies to the arc welding of titanium, zirconium and their alloys in all product forms.Arc welding is covered by the following processes in accordance with EN ISO 4063.131 -- metal inert gas welding, MIG welding141 -- tungsten inert gas welding, TIG welding15 -- plasma arc weldingThe principles of this International Standard may be applied to other fusion welding processes.