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Forwards 710729 Testimony of SA Bernsen (Bechtel) Re Changes & Procedures in Bechtel Field Insp Manual.Bernsen Critical of AEC QA Insp Efforts
ML19329F591
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Site: Midland
Issue date: 08/25/1971
From: Engelken R
US ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (AEC)
To: Jennifer Davis, Grier B, James O'Reilly
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I), NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II), NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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r, ' ') y !} UNITED STATES OF AMERICA l ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION In the Matter of ) ) Docket Nos. 50-329 CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY ) 50-330 ) (Midland Plant Units 1 and 2) ) o TESTIMONY OF DR. SIDNEY A. BERNSEN Dated July 29,1971 g g c,

~ {/ 'I 't q m ..) TESTIMONY OF DR. SIDNEY A. BERNSEN I am the same Dr. Sidney A. Bernsen who was previously sworn and testified in this proceeding. The testimony contained in this state-ment is given under oath. I have been in attendance at substantially all of the public hearings in Midland in which testimony was given concerning quality assurance, and have reviewed the transcript of the testimony with respect to that subject. This testimony is based upon my peraonal knowledge and knowledge available to me as Manager of Quality Assurance for Bechtel. At pages 2 914-2 915 of the transcript Dr. Goodman asked a question concerning the changes in Bechtel's Quality Assurance Program.during r l l the last four years, and at pages 4532-4533 Chairman Murphy asked a i ( general question about the way in which quality activities are supervised. sThe first portion of this testimony is in response to those questions. As indicated in my oral testimony, changes in Bechtel's Quality i i Assurance Program have been largely evolutionary as a result of many years of Bechtel experience and, with few exceptions, the principal one j l being Appendix B of 10 CFR 50, were not specific procedures designed I I solely to satisfy AEC regulations. The following are the significant l changes in the program which have occurred since 1967:

9 't 4 , 1. The program was revised and new procedures prepared where necessary to implement the requirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B which became effective July 27,1970. While it would unduly extend this testimony to review each change in Bechtel's program which are reflected in the Field Inspection Manual (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 28), Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 16), Quality Control Manual - ASME Nuclear Components (Saginaw t Intervenors Exhibit 15) and the quality assurance plan set forth in the PSAR (Amendment 6), some examples are as follows: Formalization of Bechtel policy with regard to verifying and checking the adequacy of design by individuals other than those who performed the original design; established program of regular quality assurance audits of construction and design quality assurance activities by representatives of Quality Assurance Management; prepared specifications for vendors quality assurance programs to incorporate the applicable re-quirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B (Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual, Section 2.33 and Exhibit 10 [Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 16]). l 2. A formal qtality assurance group headed by a Manager of Quality Assurance was established to guide, review and audit project quality assurance programs and provide and oversee staffing of Field Quality Assurance Engineers.

l . it. m 3-3. Established the position of Field Quality Control Engineer whose duties solely relate to quality contral activitier, including coordinating of inspection programs, ass'tring that the field engineers make the inspections required by the Quality Assurance Program and reviewing quality control documentation for accuracy and completeness. 4. Established home office Quality Control Coordinators for the construction department to give guidance and implement the construction department quality control program and provide quality control support to construction. 5. Expanded existing vendor inspection programs and initiated formal quality assu:ence audits of vendors. 6. Standardized and improved field quality control procedures by means of preparation of Field Inspection Manual (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 28) and initiated quality control orientation and indoctrination of Aeld personnel. 7. Initiated formal audits of welding and non-destructive testing programs (Quality Control Manual - ASME Nuclear Components, [Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 15] and section 6.22 of the Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual, [Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 16]). wy w m- -.s=v- _w-a-m.e-- 1 m w -e. v --,.--.s--

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Implemented requirements of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III (see Quality Control Manual - ASME Nuclesr Componerfs [Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 15]). After extensive review by ASME, Bechtel was authorized to perform work covered by ASME Code Rules including use of the "N" stamp. It is my opinion, based upon my experience in qaality assurance and quality control activities and my knowledge of Bechtel's Quality Assurance Program, that the Quality Assurance Plan in Amendment 6 of the PSAR and documents referred to therein meet and satisfy the re-quirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B. The importance of people to the achievement of quality construction is strongly endorsed by Bechtel and its current position and record of successful performance is <ue in large part to the abilities of its person-nel. The following testimony describes, in general, the current l practices with regard to staffing, training, supervision and review of I quality assurance / quality control personnel on Bechtel jobs. 1 1. Quality Assurance Engineers The total quality assurance staff within Bechtel's Power and Industrial Division currently numbers approximately 50. This group includes individuals with formal training and experience in quality assurance and quality control, some

i. c. 9 j .- with specific non-destructive testing experience, and others with facility design and field engineering experience. A large percentage are college graduates and those who are not have practical engineering experience to compensate. In addition, some are registered professional engineers. A new quality assurance engineer is given direct personal attention by QA Coordinators and Quality Assurance Manage-ment which is specifically tailored to complement his prior experience. Quality assurance engineers assigned to the field are initially assigned to work with the project engineering design team in the Home Office in order to become familiar with project design, and the members of design team. This is an indoctrination period, and the quality assurance engineer is given direct personal attention by the Project Engineer. Quality assurance engineers assigned to the design office are given similar indoctrination. Upon completion of the initial indoctrination field quality assurance engineers participate in construction site quality control indoctrination and training sessions which also include the field organization. Office quality assurance engineers attend mo~nthly training and program review meetings with QA Management. In addition, formal QA program seminars are being held at least annually. Continuing

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surveillance and supervision of field quality assurance engineers is achieved through review by the Project Engineer and QA l

Management of Weekly Reports submitted by the quality assurance engineers, and is supplemented by visits to the jobsite by the Project Engineer and Quality Assurance Management personnel for discussions with the field quality i assurance engineers. In addition, performance of field quality. assurance engineers as well as the field Quality Control Program is formally audited at Icast twice a year and normally 4 times a year in the course of Management a Quality Assurance audits of the field operation. The office quality assurance engineers are similarly monitored through frequent supervisory contact. 2. Quality Control Engineers Quality control engineers are selected by the Quality Control r Coordinators and are assigned to projects by the coordinators with concurrence of the cognizant Construction Manager. Qualifications of quality control engineers are similar to those previously identified for the quality assurance engineers. At present, there are approximately 40 quality control engineers in the division. Quality control engineers supervise and monitor the field inspection program for the construction department Field personnel who are performing non-destructive examination l i .,+.,....,,,n n.,

e,' 4, ,m ., are selected and assigned by the Chief Welding Engineer la the Materials and Fabrication-Quality Control Services s e ction. These personnel are qualified in accordance with the requirements of the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (SNT-TC-1A). Quality Control Coordinators visit the construction site at frequent intervals and conduct training sessions for quality control engineers, field engineers and field supervision to explain the requirements of the Quality Assurance / Quality Control Program and to assist them in implementation of the various procedures. They also observe the performance of quality control and field engineers during these visits. Each jobsite is also required by Construction Management to hold regularly scheduled Quality Control Indoctrination and Training sessions. Quality control engineers are continually monitored and super-vised by the project field engineer and project superintendent. Additionally, the overall performance of the Quality Assurance / l Quality Control Program and individual field personnel is monitored by the quality assurance engineer stationed at the jobsite, who is in a position to initiate remedial action through i ~ -.. ~

m .) .) The project field engineer, the project superintendent or appropriate Home Office personnel in the event of unacceptable individual performance. The performance of all quality assurance and quality control personnel is formally reviewed and evaluated on at least an annual basis by supervision and management. ~ 4 e .k

,5 f _9 Saginaw Intervenors Exhibits 17 through 27 have been offered in an attempt to show an inadequacy in the Quality Assurance Program for Midland because'of an alleged failure to prevent the occurrence of problems at Palisades, where n low power testing license has been issued. While it is not the purpose of this testimony to review such alleged problems, as they have been fully discussed in the redirect testimony offered in the Palisades hearing and submitted in this proceeding, it is my opinion and I believe that it must be recognized that no quality assurance program can absolutely prevent discrepancies from occurring. However, a properly implemented quality assurance program will demonstrate the reliability and safety of a nuclear power plant by identifying, controlling and correcting any discrepancies which occur, and provide means for modifying procedures, where necessary, in l l order to preclude repetition of significant conditions adverse to quality. Although I do not have detailed personal knowledge of the matters referred to in Exhibits 17 through 27 I believe that it would be of assis-t tance to the Board to elaborate upon some of the procedures by which the Bechtel Quality Assurance Program for Midland will deter, identify l and correct various hypothetical problems which could occur on any undertaking of the magnitude and complexity of the Midland project where they may not have been fully described in other testimony. (Specific steps taken to ensure the proper implementation of the Quality Assurance Program by Bechtel personnel are dealt with in a prior portion of this testimony. )

,r . i Adequate record keeping. Section 5.2 of Field Inspection Procedure G-1 (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 28) requires that the quality control file reflect the current status of construction and be available at all times for review by Consumers Power Company and the AEC. In addition Section 1. 8 of the Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 16) identifies and states the requirements of the documentation necessary for the quality assurance / quality control files. Following of Field Procedures. Sections 4.2.1 and 4.2. 3 of Field Inspection Procedure G-1 (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 28) require that field procedures be established and approved by project engineering for the implementation of unique installation inspection requirements. Furthermore, the Quality Assurance Engineer audits work done pursuant to the field procedures to assure that they are followed (Paragraph 7.23 1 of Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual, Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 16), and is empowered to stop work if it is not being performed in accordance with quality proc'edures (Paragraph 7.23 7 of Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual, Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 16). Additionally, the Quality Acaurance Program's general audits of field activities (Procedure 8.2 of Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual [Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 16]) provide for periodic independent assessment of adherence to such pro-cedures and correction of any discrepancies found. In order to provide for reporting, control and correction of discrepancies, Significant Deficiency Reports must be prepared and processed in the event

i; e. . non-compliance with field procedures is detrimental to quality work. (Paragraphs 7.23 10 and Procedure 8.1 of Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual, (Saginaw Inter.venors Lahibit 16). Witnessing of Inspections by Field Engineers. The Field Inspec-tion Manual (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 28) specifically provides in the third paragraph of the Introductions to Sections 2, 3, 4 and 5: i "The terms, verify, check, confirm as utilized in the procedures have the common meaning that the assigned Field Engineer shall perform the inspection / test, witness the performance of the inspection / test, or have knowledge and records to substantiate that other responsible Field Engineering personnel or qualified sub-contractor technicians have performed the insperc.cion, surveillance or tests that have been specified. " Proper correction of discrepancies. Procedure G-3 of Field Inspection Manual (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 28) provides detailed requirements for the identification, control and correction of non-conforming items including necessary documentation for follow-up and j assurance that the proper correction was made. l l Coordination between engineer-constructor and nuclear steam l I supply system supplier. Page 12 of the Quality Assurance Plan (sub-mitted with Amendment 6 to PSAR) specifically states that Babcock and Wilcox will furnish erection criteria for its equipment, supply erection consultants to assist Bechtel and Consumers in interpreting Babcock and Wilcox requirements and advise Bechtel and Consumers of field con-ditions and actions which do not meet such requirements. The specific

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responsibilities of each of the companies is further delineated in the contracts previously submitted and in the answers to Saginaw Interrogatories 142 and 154. Similar requirements are contained in Section 3 of Procedure M-1 of the Field Inspection Manual (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 28).

Cleanlines s. Bechtel has traditionally required high levels of construction site and system cleanliness consistant with work being performed. Specific guidance on this subject is now provided in Section 7. 3.2.3 of Procedure M-1 of the Field Inspection Manual (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 28). Additionally each project must pre-pare a specification for cleanlines s control as is indicated in that section. Similarly cleanliness requirements for storage of components either in designated storage areas or in place are delineated in Section 5 of Procedure G-5 of the Field Inspection Manual (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 28). Prevention of Reoccurrence of Significant Conditions Adverse to Quality. The primary mechanism for accomplishing this is contained in the Procedure for Significant Deficiencies (Procedure 8.1 of the i Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual [Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 16]). At page 4245 of the transcript a question was raised concerning stacking of crates on top of each other. Section 5.5.4.2 (6) of Procedure G-5 of the Field Inspection Manual (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 28) 1 .m

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  • Beginning on page 4296, line 25, and continuing through three subse-quent pages of the transcript, I was asked to compare the field inspection procedure as set forth in Section 7 of the Palisades QA/QC Manual (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 30) with the field inspection procedure provided in Pro-cedure W-1 for the Midland project in the Bechtel Power & Industrial Divi-sion Field Inspection Manual (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 28. ) A similar comparison could be made between many sections of Exhibit 30 and Exhibit 28.

However, this comparison is generally representative of the evolution and continuing improvement of Bechtel's Quality Assurance Program since 1967. The following testimony will summarize the provisions of Field Inspec-tion Procedure W-1 on a section-by-section basis, which were either not a part of Section 7, Exhibit 30, or which are different from that section. (A copy of Section 7 of Exhibit 30 is attached to this testimony as Appendix 1, and a copy of Field Inspection Procedure W-1 is attached to the testimony as Appendix 2 in the event the board wishes to make its own comparison. ) The numbers in the following paragraphs refer to the sections in W-1: 1.0 Scope. The scope of W-1 is simplified and clarified.

2. 0 References. W-1 describes, in detail, applicable references, including welding and non-destructive testing procedure speci-fications, and a specific cross reference to the Quality Control Manual-ASME Nuclear Components (Saginaw Intervenors Ex-hibit 15).

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'e r,. P ) ' 3. O Responsibility. 3.1 Clarifies responsibility of non-destructive testing labora-tories and references the technical specification governing their work.

3. 2 Provides a single comprehensive definition of the responsi-bilities of Field Welding Engineers.
4. O Material Control.
4. 2 Incorporates the receiving inspection requirements con-tained in Field Inspection Procedure G-5 from Exhibit 28 so as to provide increased assurance of proper receiving in-spection and control. For example, Field Inspection Proce-dure G-5 requires planning for inspection prior to receipt of material, provides a more comprehensive receipt inspec-tion report form and clarifies requirements for review of documentation and control of nonconforming material.

4.4 Formalizes existing practice by specifically requiring the Welding Engineer to report to the Project Field Engineer or the Quality Control Engineer any instance when correc-( tive action is not properly taken so as to ensure proper cor-i rection of the item, and effectuate supervision of the person-nel involved.

5. 0 Welder Qualification. This section is essentially the same. How-ever, W-1 has been expanded to include cadweld operator qualifica-tion testing and test recording requirements.

O 3 . 6. 0 Surveillance of Welding. 6.1 Subcontractor Surveillance. Provides additional and detailed instructions for surveil-lance of welding subcontractors and non-destructive test-ing subcontractors.

6. 2 Field Welding Inspection.

6.2.1 Clarifies the requirement that all welding procedure specifications are to be approved by Project Engi-neering. 6.2.2/ 6.2.3/ 6.2.4 These sections provide more detailed instruction for in-process welding inspection, specifically directed to each of the three major areas of welding fabrica-tion: civil-structural, pipe, and tanks and liner plate. 6.2.5 Post Weld Heat Treatment Inspection. Requires in-spection of heating equipment installations, re-quires inspection of the calibration of temperature measuring devices and provides for inspection sign-offs on temperature charts.

7. 0 ASME Code Inspection. Requires use of Quality Control Manual -

ASME Nuclear Components (Saginaw Intervenors Exhibit 15) for welding covered by the ASME Code.

8. O Non-destructive Tests. Requires use of specifically identified non-destructive testing procedures.

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Requires use of the Procedure for Handling Noncon-forming Materials (Field Inspection Procedure G-3) for extensive repairs which provides for proper identification and review of the defect as well as appropriate direction and approval of the repair.

10. O Documentation.

10.1.1 References Non-destructive Testing Procedure WD-1 I which contains and requires the use of extensive and detailed instructions and forms for welding docurpenta-tion. 10.1.2 Requires a weekly report which provides information on status of field welding operations. 10.1.4 Nonconforming material reports added pursuant to required use of Field Inspection Procedure G-3. l 10.2 Clearly defines records required to be maintained in quality control files. W-1 deletes paragraph 8 from Section 7 of Exhibit 30, entitled "Causes for Weld Rejection", because these are contained in specifications appropri-ate to the specific welding work to be performed. 1 Paragraph 3. of the Introduction to Section 5 of Exhibit 28 emphasizes 1 the requirement that field welding engineers cannot accept reports from l l craftsmen or superintendents (e.g., the welder or his supervisor) to verify that work operations were completed satisfactorily. i

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9 BERNSEN APPENBDC I TO'TE. STIMONY OF DR. SIDNEY 4. s SECTION 7 QC INSPECTION FIELD WELDING UNITS AND SYSTEMS Inspection reperting for field welding of units and systems shall follow procedures issued by the Meta 11urgyand Quality Control, the QC general procedure outlined under Section'4,and as detailed hereunder.- QC con-struction inspection reporting is required for' units and systems as desig-nated on NOAM Form QC-1, " Inspection Assignments". s A. SCOPE Documentation of welding and non-destructive testing in significant se-quential steps shall be required for units and systems designated by the Project Engineer to receive QC inspection. Engineering documents applicable to each unit or system governing field welding and test shall be referenced, including identification of qualified welders, design or erection drawings, and procedures approved under Code provisions by Enginee ring. B. RESPONSIBIL' ITY l l The Field Welding Engineer shall be responsible for inspection and documentation of field welding accomplished for Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation and other engineering groups. He shall also monitor, inspect and keep records on subcontractor welding. He shall report receiving of welding supplies (primarily electrodes) on Form QC 101. He shall report alignment, fit-up, and weldment inspection on Forms QC 102, QC 102 (Welding), and/or Form QC-150. C. FORMS AND RECORDS 1. In general the Field Welding Engineer shall use Form QC 102 (Welding) ( Appendix 7D) and shall not use Forms QC 101-2-3 ex-cept as noted. %mer G 7-1 ,wwr ~.,-,,- + --ev.- ,,,e-~- e~, -*--e n-----,--,-en+-~r----+w ww-- r e-e------sme---w ms,---* +- e n---s*-o m, -w-------v-- wee---~ = - ~em----ee

-( h.,... Os Exceptions ar'c Form QC 101 for quality control welding supplies. Form 102 shall be used for reporting reworked weldments in- ~ cluding retests. Form QC-150 (Appendix 7A) shail be used for individual welds except Primary Coolant 30" and 42" I. D. Welds. (See Paragraph C.3 below Form 102 (welding) shall be used for inspection of an isometric section of a system covered by a Form QC-150, OC 101 - Engineer's Receiving Report 2. The Field Welding Engineer shall use this form to report general quality control inspection of supplies, electrodes,- and accessories. Jobsite Storage, ; identification, and issuance of welding electrodes shall conform to Yield Proce. dure 20. Forms QC 102 (Welding) ( Appendix 7 n) 3. In the appropriate sequence of construction process requiring PFE shall make arrangements welding inspection, the Depending upon for inspection by the Field Welding Engineer. can assign the. scope of welding to be inspected, the PFE In the Field Welding Engineer to report inspection of weldments. general, QC inspection of Field welding is to be done on a " units" l Pipe welding will be reported by isometric j or " systems" basis. drawing,except 30" and 42" I.D. primary pipe welds which will be The verification of cor-reported individually on a QC 102 Form. rect electrodes and welding accessories used by welders for each designated O unit and system shall be reported by the Field Weld-ing Engineer on Form QC 102 (Welding). Dye checking,. X-Rays and other non-destructive tests will be reported on QC 102 (Weld-ing) on an isometric basis. Supplemental QC Records and Drawings 4. f Systematic back-up records and suitable ~ drawings shall be pre-Such erection records pared prior to and during construction. and drawings may be referenced in Form QC 102 for designated units and systems and shall be accorded identification by O num-ber and filed. Supplemental Field Weld'.ng Records and Drawings l I are outlined as follows: l e 7. w ~ we,ww n-, -w,- -e ~ww ,-----v-,,-e-w,e,, v ,-we,- e,,,---w-,,-m-v- r o w-,- e s v e -,-~-owwne~re e m-+w,es -r-- -v,--,,,-- w-,wwx--,.--g 4

9 ~ l Containnkent Structure Liner Plate a. (1) Radiographic Inspection Form QAE-6 and drawings shall be used to show progres-sive inspection of designated welds and identification of certified welders. Supplementary records will be kept of the following information: l (a) 1[egend showing 1ocation of radiographs. ~ (b) Radiographs of' acceptable and unacceptable welds. (c) Detailed design of joints showing corner welds bottom seam, overhead seam, girth seam and vertical seams. (d) Welder's identification to be shown. (2) Welding Inspection Roll-out type drawings should show all the necessary in-formation, such as: (a) Welding procedures .~ (b) Inspeedon procedures (c) Welders performing the work (d) Defects and method of repair (e) Results of final inspection (f) Correlation of each plate with heat number (3) For other types of testing use the same type of a drawing as recommended above, such as: (a) Unit number - job number (b) Areas showing type of test and dates (c) Type of tests l (.1) Vacuum l (Z) Dye Check l (3) Air test pressure system numbers (4) Magnetic particle testing (5) Visual b. Welding of Reinforcing Bar Progressive inspection and documentation requires drawings that sh'ow elevations and locations. Records of welder quali-fication must also be in order. 7-3 ~

q. / . j Nuclear Power Plant Piping c. Progressive inspection and methods of documentation for permanent inspection recor. s of critical piping systems d require: (1) An Index of all critical systems. (2). Form-QC-150 (Appendix 7A) to be prepared and maintained. (3) Individual isometric drawings showing field weld num-s bers, prefabricated spool numbers, and other pertinent information. (4) When applicable, the stress relieving chart will be in-cluded in the X-ray envelope. (5) All welding will be done in accordance with Bechtel Weld-ing procedures designated on Form 84 (Bechtel Dwg. 5935-M-249). (6) Forms WR-5 and WR-6 (Appendix 7B & Ci may be used to facilitate weld inspection and completion of Form 150. 5. Qualification of Welder and Welding Procedures a. Welding Procedure Specifications All welding and weld testing performed for designated units and systems shall be in strict accordance with the applicab,e job specifications. Specifications shi11 not include procedures i i but shall require Engineering approval of appropriate pro-cedures when required to be submitted, or shall require welding to be done in accordance with appropriate procedures l authorized by the Field Welding Engineer. No welding shall be permitted without prior approval of such procedures by Engineering. The Field Welding Engineer. shall be responsible for correct welding procedure and welder qualification used for Structural Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation units and systems. Welding Procedure for Piping is specified l on " Schedule of Field Welding Proct.dures" Form 84. Neces-l sary clarification or interpretation shall be obtained from En-gineering. 7 - o=-n--

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? ,} _ shall require the responsible personnel to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the applicable specifications, standard methods and procedures prior to beginning the tests. He shall also review and record each completed test. b. Inspection Agencies Where non-destructive testing is specified to be performed,the services of a qualified independent inspection laboratory may be employ.ed under the direct supervision of the Field Weld-ing Engineer. Acceptance Standards c. i Standards of acceptance shall be in accordance with the ap-e plicable specification conforming to recognized methods. d. Methods Specified non-destructive tests shall be in accordance with Bechtel NQAM-7. Leak and Hydrostatic Tests e. Leak and hydro testing shall be the responsibility of the assigned s. Field Engineer. 5. Repairs It shall be the responsibility of the Field Welding Engineer to de-termine that all weld defects in excess of specified standards of acceptance shall be removed, repaiied, and re-inspected in ac-cordance with the applicable job specifications. Storage and Identification of Welding Supplies and Accessories _ 6. Electrodes a. Classification shall be in accordance with AWS-ASTM Clas J ACTM (Vol. 4) specifications are illustrated fication System. as follows: Mild Steel Covered ASTM A 233 Arc-Welding Electrodes r f = I i 7-7 l = e v ... - -.~ . - = r - i- - - -,--, -

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e q APPENDIX II TO TESTIMONY OF DR., SIDNEY A. BERNSEN SECTION FIVE WELDING '_. ^ INTRODUCTION 9 l-The contente of this section will be utilized by field engineering personnel involved in welding to perform the activities defined in both Project, and Materials and Fabrication Quality Control Services specifications and procedures. The procedure will be applied in accordance with the spe'cifications It shall provide approved by Project Engineering for the project, standard direction but not limit or exclude other inspection prac-tices which may be required to ensure the quality and integrity of it'shall provide direction to. fulfill the the completed installation; insure the proper performance of the specification requirement, records of inspection to verify compliance to the work and provide design. check and confirm a's utilized in the procedures The terms verify, have the common meaning that the assigned field engineer. sha?. perform the inspection or tests, witness personally the performance of the inspection or tests or have knowledge arel records to substan-subcontrac-tinte that other responsible field engineering p.sonnel, tor's technician or other authorized personnel rave performed the inspections, surveillance, and tests that have been specified Welding f-Rev. 0 8/3/70 Page 1 of 1 w a

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D Field Inspection Procedure W-1 THE INSPECTION OF #ELDING 1.0 SCOPE This procedure provides direction for Field Engineers performing inspection and surveillance of field welding operations. /

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The Project Specifications and design documents including the following shall be utilized in performing inspection under this procedure and shall establish the basis for acceptable installation: 2.1 Project Specification for the Field Fabrication and Installation of Piping and Instrumentation. 2.2 Project Specification for Piping, Mate rial, Classification and Standa rds. 2.3 Project Specification for Radiographic Inspection of Field Welded Pressure Vessels and Piping. 2.4 Nondestructive Testing Standard Procedure Specification. Form 84 Welding and Nondestructivo Testing Requirement for field erected Piping. l l MT-P-1 Magnetic Particle Inspection. 1 PT-SR-1 Liquid Penetrant Inspection. RT-XG - 1 Radiography, Non-Nuclea-. GR-NDT General Requirements. WO-1 Welding and Nondestructive Testing Documentation - FIP W-1 (' Rev. 0 8/3/70 Page 1 of 12 O 7..

'.l 2.5 Welding Standard Procedure Specifications WQ-F-1 Performance specification, Ferrous. WQ-NF-1 Performance specification, Non-ferrcus. W FMC-1 Welding Filler material control. - PHT-500 Postweld heat treatment of field welds. 2.6 Project Specification for Field Welding. 2.7 Quality ~ Control Manual - ASME Nuclear Components.

3. O RESPONSIBII2TY The requirem,:nts of this procedure are implemented by:

".1 Testing Laboratories, which provide qualified technical personnel to implement NDT procedure are sub-contracted in accordance with Reference 2.3 Technical Specification for Radiographic In-spection of Field Welds.

3. 2 The as signed Welding Engineer, who shall perform the inspection defined by the procedure and the surveillance of the nondestructive testing subcontractor.

He shall resolve conflicts, lack of clarity or deviation from the reference documents by the Procedure for Design Document Control G-Z prior to the performance of the work. He shall requisition weIding materials required by the project welding procedures. He shall c ardinate his activities with the associated piping, electrical, n schanical and civil field enginee es relative to performing integrated inspection, as required. He shall coordinate with field supervision to insure timely inspec-tion and repair or correction of deficiencies. He will judge the acceptability-of nondcatructive. testing.aa. performed relative to-welding and shall monitor or complete documentation in accordance ' with project requirements. / FIP W-1 Rev. 0 8/3/70 Page 2 of 12 --mp. -m

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4. 0 MATERIAL CONTROL 4.1 The field welding engineer shall utilize Welding Standard Procedure Specification number WFMC-1, Welding filler material control, sections 1. 0 through 7.0 for direction in the Procurement, Material Receiving, Storage Control and Disbursal of Welding Materials.,

The receiving hersonnel shall record the receiving inspe 4.2 and status of ' documentation for welding materials by signing the (MRR) in accordance with procurement procedures or the Field Procedure for the Control of Materials G-5 s

4. 3 The welding engineer shall coordinate with field supervision the control of material storage areas and the utilization of welding rod in accordance with procedure WFMC-1 He shall inform field supervision of discrepancies in the application of the procedure as determined by inspection.

4.4 The welding engineer shall inform the Project Field Engineer or Quality Control Engineer when corrective action is not properly taken. ~

5. 0 WELDER QUALIFICATION Welder qualification and testing shall be under the direction of a field welding engineer.

All welders who are to make weIds under Bechal Welding Procedure Specifications shall be qualified by performing 'asts required by the applicable Technical Specification WQ-F-1 for n rrous materials and WQ-NF-1 for non-ferrous materials. the necessary tests.. and..has" the 44ppropr ca tion Record on file at the jobsite. Test Record (Form WR-1) or Caldwe ua-lifi-i FIP W-1 Rev. 0 8/3/70 Page 3 of 12 r e

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SURVEILLANCE Oh' WELDING OPERATIONS The assigned welding engineer shall be responsible for performing the necessary inspection and/or surveillance of welding operation involved in the construction of the project by Bechtel or Bechtel Subcontractors. 6.1 Subcontractor Surveillance A welding engineer will be assigned to perform inspectioYi and surveillance of' subcontractors performing welding and 'nondes-tructive testing on the project. The welding engineer shall verify that the performance of the subcontractor is in accordance with the rel'uirements of the design documents, and is in compliance l with his own quality control program, where required, auditing such programs in conjunction with Quality Control and Quality Assurance engineers in a manner compatible with NOAM require-ments. 6.1.1 Specifically the welding engineer shall: 6.1.1.1 Confirm engineering approval of all welding procedures used by the subcontractor. 6.1.1.2 Confirm that subcontractors welder and nondestructive testing personnel are qualified as required before they perform any work. 6.1.1. 3 Check subcontractors welding filler material control practices. j 6.1.1.4 Check the subcontri : tors in-process welding ~ l control practices. Assure that the sub-contractor's visual acceptance of welds is j compatible - with the applicable sections of t this procedure under paragraph 6.2 6.1.1.5 Designate location of spot radiographs in accordance with co stractual requirements. l 6.1.1. 6 Check the subcontractor's records for docu-mentation of nondestructive tests. Confirm FIP W-1 Rev. 0 8/3/70 i Page 4 of 12 --i y y ,,..g- -,e, e vw-,- ,y-re,-r--,-,4 ,,r--4,-,ei--

4 3 / j interpretation and acceptability of associated . documentation such as x-ray film and stress I . relieving charts. 6.1.1.7 verify repair of all welding defects and repairs made by welding.. 6.1.1. 8 - Witness all subcontractor pressure and vacuum tests. '6.1.1. 9 Confirm that all applicable records are available' at the site and are readily availablu f for review or audit. 1 I 6.2 Field Welding Inspection: The vielding engineer will perform visual inspection prior to, during and after welding to verify the compliance to welding procedures and acceptable workmanship.

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The welding engineer shall, for all weldl'ng operations, verify the following: 6.2.1.1 Ascertain that the welding procedure specifi-cations are those approved by project engi-neering for utilization on the project. 6.2.1.2 Ascertain that all welders are qualified and that qualifications ar2 so documented. 6.2.1.3 Ascertain that only selders who are properly l qualified under the essential variable of each j_ welding procedure specification make welds under that procedure. l l 6.2.1.4 Verify that the proper welding procedure l designated on the Form 84 matches base materials and the process being employed. l FIP W-1 Rev. 0 8/3/70 Page 5 of 12 ,,-w r --e s-, w c,,,e ,---,----y,-w---

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6. 2.1. 5 Ascertain that the welding machine settings are correct and fall within the range of current and voltage specified by the welding procedures.

~ 6.2.1.6 Ascertain that the welding electrode or base filler wire utilized match the welding pro-cedure requirements and application for root pass or, filler. 6.2.2 CivilhStructural' Welding Inspection f The welding engineer shall perform inspection on Civil / Structural welding to ensure compliance with design. The engineer shall: 6.2.2.1 Inspect weld joints as necessary prior to welding to insure proper fit-up, edge preparation and cleaning. 6.2.2.2 Inspect the in-process welding for proper te chnique, cleaning between passes, appear-ance of individual weld beads *and sequence of welding where required. 6.2.2.3 verify that proper preheat and interpass temperature is being used. 6.2.2.4 Verify that correct shielding and purging gases are being used for inert gas welding. 6.2.2.5 Inspect fillets for s,.ecified size with full throat and legs of t.tiform height. 6.2.2.6 Verify that butt weMs are slightly convex, are of uniform height and have full pene-tration. 6.2.2.7 Verify that wcld beads, passes and completed welds are free of tilag, cracks, porosity, incomplate penetra' ion, undercut, or lack of fusion. FIP W-1 f: Rev. 0 3/3/70 Page 6 of 12 4 e A

I )'. 6.2.2.8 verify that cover passes are free of coarse ripples, irregular surfaces non-uniform bead pa tte rn, high crown, deep ridges or valleys ' between beads. 6.2.2.9 confirm inspection of cadwells and rebar splices in accordance with the Field Inspection Procedure for the Installation Inspection of Reinforcing Steel and Wire Mesh C-4, when '^ assigned.

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/ The welding engineer shall perform inspection on pipe welding to ensure compliance with project re.ferences. The engineer shall: 6.2.3.1 Ascertain that the cleanliness of piping is acceptable prior to making fit-up as required. 6.2.3.2 Inspect weld joints and pipe before welding and the following during fit-up operations. a. Edge preparation.. b. Edge tranaition, from thick to thin sections. c. Mismatch - internal tolerances. d. Internal piping cleanliness, e. Utilization of insert or backing ring, f. . Spacing between ends. 6.2.3.3 Inspect in-process miding for proper technique, cleaning between pa s ses, and appearance of individual weld beads. 6.2.3.4 verify that proper preheat and interpass temperahre is bein; used. I 6.2.3.5 Verify that requirec'. shielding and purge gases are being used for inert gas welding. I FIP W-1 Rev. 0 8/3/70 ( Page 7 of 12 ,r-,

I 7 m ) J 6.2 3.6 Inspect fillet welds for specified size with full. throat and legs of uniform height. 6.2.3.7 Check nondestructive testing of fillet welds where specified. 6.2.3.8 verify the surface weld reinforcement limitations, both internal and external, on c piping butt welds. .6.2.3.9 verify that the fit-up practices on socket weld fittings comply with applicable applic-f- able standards and codes. l 6.2.3.10 Verify that repair, chipping or grinding of welds is done in such a manner as not to gouge, groove or reduce the adjacent base metal thickness. 6.2.3.11 Verify that the correction and nondestructive testing of surface defects has been done in accordance with project specification require. ments. 6.2.3.12 Verify that weld beads, passes and cornpleted welds are free of slag, cracks, porosity, incomplete penetration, undercut, or lack of fusion. 6.2.3.13 verify that cover passes are free of coarse ripples, irregular s triaces, non-uniform bead pattern, high c.rown, deep ridges or valleys between beans and that they blend smoothly and gradually into the surface of i the base metal, i l 6.2.3.14 Determine weld shr'.nkage, when required. 6.2.3.15 Check that each we:. der stamps or identifies his weld upon com;:letion, whether required by code or not. FIP W-1 Rev. 0 8/3/70 ( Page 8 of 12 l ~

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o; 3 q J = 6.2.4.10 Verify that each weider identifies his weld in accordance with specification requirements. 6.2.5 Postweld Heat Treatment Inspection 6.2.5.1 A sufficient number of properly located thermocouples shall be selected to record temperatures accurately. 6.2.5.2 The thermocouples shall be connectId to ~ ~ temperature indicating-recorders which will provide a permanent time-temperature j-record. 6.2.5.3 Check to ensurs that coils or resistance matts are properly applied and insulated in accordance with manufacturer's directions. 6.2.5.4 Temperature charts shall be checked for recorder number, proper heating rate, holding temperature, holding time, cooling rate, da te, weld identification and inspection signoff on each recorded chaft,

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6.2.5.5 Check to assure that thermocouples and recorders are properly classified and calibrated. 7.O ASME CODE INSPECTION Field inspection of welding covered by the NSMC Code as noted on Form 84 shall be in accordance with the Qualit) Control Manual - ASME Nuclear Components. 8.0 NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTS' Specification requirements calling for nondestru :tive testing will be done in accordance with the following Procedurn Specifications published l i l l FIP W-1 Rev. 0 8/3/70 l Page 10 of 12 1

4 q s, e. J by Materials and Fabrication Quality Control Services: GR-NDT General Requirements RT-XG-1 Radiographic Testing MT-P - 1, 2 Magnetic Particle Testing PT-SR-1,2 Liquid Penetrant Testing 9 9, O REPAIRS It shall be the re'sponsibility of the. field welding engineer to determine that all weld defects in excess of the specified standards of acceptance shall be remoyed, repaired, and re-inspected in accordance with the applicable job specifications. The field welding engineer shall initiate the application of the P..ocedure for Handling Nonconforming Materials when he discovers the existence of unique or abnormal defects requiring extensive repairs. Acknowledg-ment or engineering direction will be obtained, according to the procedure,: prior to proceeding with the repair. 10.0 DOCUMENTATION D 10.1 The field welding engineer shall initiate and maintain the following records to implement this procedure and provide verification of compliance to design. 10.1.1 Documentation as listed in Nondestructive Testing Procedure WD-1. 10.1.2 A weekly report and records covering the status of the following: 10.1.2.1 Nondestrur:tive Testing. 10.1.2.2 Welders Qualified hf craft on hand.- 10.1.2.3 The number of welds performed and the reject rate for Pipo Fitters. FIP W-1 (~J Rev. 0 8/3/70 Page 11 of 12 .-._,y ._y, ..-,4

a, ...e m j o 10.i.2.4 The material inventory and filler metal control. 10.1.2.5. 'hecept/ Reject rate of process piping wclds. 10,1.3 Field Inspection Reports For a record of field inspection performed on civil compon ents, subcontractor activities field fabrication o,I tanks and conventional piping to define, Ghat was inspected, nature of inspection, result, corrective action, as required. / 10.1.4 Nonconforming Material Reports For a record of nonconformances as determined by application of the Field Procedure for the Control of Nonconforming Materials. 10.2 The records required by Nondestructive Testing Procedure WD-1, paragraph 10.1.1, Field Inspection Reports, paragraph 10.1.3, and the Nonconforming Material Reports, paragraph 10.1.4 should re-flect the current status of construction and shall lie in the Quality Control files. t The weekly reports and records Paragraph 10.1.2 are administrative information that raay be obtained from the Welding Group upon Project Superintendent approval. FIP W-1 1[ Rev. 0 8/3/70 Page 12 of 12

o L. / ~, ,) 'j ~ FEELD WELD CHECK-OFF LIST Job No.. Unit Nd. Ir.s h GENEll A L INFORMATION l B echtel W. F.. Aut horized Code Initials l Da te l Signature lDate 1 System - Is o. No. Weld No. Material s Diameter Wall Thickness e Welding Procedure ~ Filler Metal: R oot l Filler Passes Preheat Proper Joint Preparation and Fit-Up ( ... Released for Welding Welde r s Name & Symbol Weldera Name & Symbol I WELD INSPECTION DATA Visual Inspection Post Heat Temp. Time Liquid Penetra.nt: Root Cover Magnetic Particic R adiogra phed Radiography Results: Accepted ( Rejected CERTIFIED CORRECT Bechtel '.'leiding F.ngineer Date Signature

-[,' ; ~ e s, 7 1 ' es. s FORM.W R_6 Revised 8/6/69 BECHTEL JOB NO. d. I FILLER METAL WITHDRAWAL AUTHORIZATION.g, FOR SPECIAL NUCLEAR SYSTEMS Welder's Name 1. Bare Rod & Consumable Inserts System Type Size Quantity

  • Heat No.

ISO 2. Coated Electrodes I Weld No. Type Size Procedure Spec. No. Quantity

  • Lot No.

Special Certified Test ' v\\. Reports Required: (Yes) (No) Authorized by Date (Field Welding Engineer) Issued by Date (Warehouseman) l

  • NOTE: Heat and Lot Nos. required only when so designated on Form 84.

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