3.27.3 WELD PROCEDURES AND APPROVAL
Weld procedures (WP) and welder qualification (WQ) shall be in accordance with ASME IX.
The VENDOR shall produce the manufacturing drawings, calculations, weld procedures (including
welding map and procedure register) with corresponding qualifications, quality plan and NDT schedule,
and shall submit copies of all of these to the PURCHASER and the INSPECTION AUTHORITY for
approval. The NDT schedule shall include:
• The component to be tested.
• The stage at which testing will be carried out.
• The extent of testing that will be carried out.
• The test method and procedure.
• The acceptance criteria.