TABLE OF RECOMMENDED WELDING PRACTICES

CS
A/B
1-A

CS
C-1/2Mo
11/4Cr-1/2Mo
21/4Cr-1Mo
5Cr-1/2Mo
9Cr-1Mo
12Cr

C- 11/4Cr- 21/4Cr- 5Cr- 9CrSS SS SS

12Cr
1/2Mo 1/2Mo 1Mo 1/2Mo 1Mo
304 316 321
B/C
1-A
C
1-A

B
2-B
C
2-B
D
2-C

B
2-B
C
2-B
D
2-C
E
2-C

B
2-C
C
2-C
D
2-C
E
2-C
F
2-C

B
3-C
C
3-C
D
3-C
E
3-C
F
3-C
G
3-C

B/K
3-C
C/K
3-C
D/K*
3-C
E/K*
3-C
F/K*
3-C
G/K*
3-C
O/M
3-C

SS304
SS316
SS321
SS309
SS310
HK
HT

SS
347

SS SS
309 310

HK

HT

INCOLOY
800

M/K
1-N
M/K
1-N
M/K
2-N
M/K
2-N

M/K
1-N
M/K
1-N
M/K
2-N
M/K
2-N

M/K
1-N
M/K
1-N
M/K
2-N
M/K
2-N

M/E312
1-N
M/E312
1-N
M/E312
2-N
M/E312
2-N

M/K
1-N
M/K
1-N
M/K
2-N
M/K
2-N

M/L
1-N
M/L
1-N
M/L
2-N
M/L
2-N

M
1-N
M
1-N
M
2-N
M
2-N

M
1-N
M
1-N
M
2-N
M
2-N

M
1-N
M
1-N
M
2-N
M
2-N

H
1-D

H
1-D
I
1-D

H
1-D
I
1-D
J
1-D

H
1-D
I
1-D
J
1-D
K
1-D

H
1-D
I
1-D
J
1-D
K
1-D

K
1-D
K/L
1-D
K/L
1-D
K/L
1-D
L
1-D

K/M
1-D
K/M
1-D
K/M
1-D
K/M
1-D
L/M
1-D
K/M
1-D

K/M
1-D
K/M
1-D
K/M
1-D
K/M
1-D
L/M
1-D
M
1-D
M
1-D

M
1-D
M
1-D
M
1-D
M
1-D
M
1-D
M
1-D
M
1-D
M
1-D

INCOLOY800
Note :

1.

2.
3.

*A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
+O

In the box Top line indicates welding consumables (Refer Appendix A)

Bottom line left indicates preheat requirements (Refer Appendix B)
Bottom line right indicates post weld heat requirements (Refer Appendix C)
( * ) These combinations may be joined by welding, Heat treatment may however, adversely affect the
properties of one of the base matels. Contact EIL-HMTD for further information.
( * ) PWHT may affect the corrosion resistance properties of the austenitic stainless steel weld metal
under some conditions. Confirm with EIL/HMTD before use.
APPENDIX-A (WELDING CONSUMABLES)
E-6010 for Root and E-7018 for Cover passes
E7016 , E7018 , ER70S-2 Bare Wire
E7016-A1 , E7018-A1 , ER80S-D2
E8016-B2 , E8018-B2 , ER80S-B2 , ER80S-B2L
NOTES:
E9016-B3 , E9018-B3 , ER80S-B3 , E312
* For pipe or tube sizes upto 4"O.D. or
1/2"wall thickness maximum.
E8018 B6, ER 80 S B6 Bare Wire
E8018 B8, ER 80 S B8 Bare Wire
+ For special requirements of impact
test and BHN, Chroloy No.414 is
E308-15 , E308-16 , ER308 Bare Wire
recommended.
E316-15 , E316-16 , ER316 Bare Wire
E347-15 , E347-16 , Bare Wire
E309-15 , E309-16 , Bare Wire ER309
E310-15 , E310-16 , Bare Wire ER310
ENiCrFe-3 (inconel 182) , ERNiCr-3 (inconel 82) Bare Wire
E310-15 HG
E410-15 , E410-16 , ER410 Bare Wire

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2.
3.

APPENDIX-B (PREHEAT REQUIREMENTS)

50F(10C) for Carbon Steel with thickness less than 1" and minimum specified tensile strength not to
exceeding 71000 psi.
50F(10C) for Carbon-moly Steel upto 1/2" thickness and minimum specified tensile strength not to
exceeding 71000 psi.
50F(10C) for all thickness of alloys 304,316,321,347,309,310,HK and Incoloy800.
175F(79C) for Carbon-moly Steel over 1/2" thickness or with minimum specified tensile strength
exceeding 71000 psi.
175F(79C) for Carbon Steel 1" and over or with minimum specified tensile strength exceeding 71000
psi.
300F(149C) for 1 1/4 Cr - 1/2 Mo Steel ; 350F for 2 1/4 Cr - 1 Mo & 5 Cr - 1/2 Mo steels
400F(204C) for 9 Cr - 1 Mo and 12 Cr steels.

APPENDIX-C (POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS)

1100F(593C) - 1200F(649C)
See Note 1
1250F(676C) - 1350F(732C)
See Note 1
1325F(718C) - 1350F(732C)
See Note 1
See Note 2
Not required where the ferritic member is within the limits shown in Note1. For situations outside these
limits, EIL-HMTD will provide specific instructions.
Note 1:
PWHT not required for the followings conditions :
a.
Carbon Steel Tubing or Piping of less than 3/4" wall thickness
b.
Carbon - moly tubing or piping upto 3/4" wall thickness and min.specified tensile strength not
exceeding 71,000 psi.
c.
Chrome - moly tubing or piping that meets all of the following requirements :
i)
A maximum specified chromium content of 3%
ii)
A maximum wall thickness of 1/2"
iii)
A minimum preheat of 350F(176C) {300F(149C) for Cr content not exceeding 2%}
d.
Fillet welds attaching external non-pressure parts such as lugs or other pipe supporting elements to
carbon steel, carbon-moly, 1 1/4Cr - 1/2Mo, 2 1/4Cr - 1Mo pipe or tube provided the throat thickness of
the fillet weld does not exceed.
i)
1/2" for attachments to carbon steel and carbon moly
ii)
1/4" for attachments to Chrome - Moly pipe or Tubes.
The minimum preheat temperature shall be as specified in Appendix B based on the pipe or tube wall
thickness.
e.
Fillet welds used in slip-on and socket welding flanges and connections, as follows :
i)
Carbon steel materials, regardless of thickness, when the weld throat thickness does not
exceed 5/8".
ii)
Carbon -moly steel and chrome-moly steel (upto 3% max.chrome content), regardless of the
thickness, when the weld throat thickness does not exceed 1/2".
iii)
The min. preheat temperature shall be as specified in Appendix B based on the pipe or tube
wall thickness.
No post weld heat treatment normally required. However, when service conditions require post weld
Note 2 :
treatment, EIL-HMTD will provide specific instructions.
A)
B)
C)
D)
N)

The above table prepared based on the EIL standard specification of coils for fired heaters, specification 6-17-03 Rev.01

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