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I.S. EN 15594:2009

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RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - RESTORATION OF RAILS BY ELECTRIC ARC WELDING
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English

Published date

01-01-2009

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Consumable and WPS approval tests for MMA
  electrodes and FCAW wires
  4.1 General
  4.2 Consumable and WPS approval model
  4.3 Information supplied by the manufacturer
       to the certifying body
  4.4 Batch testing by the manufacturer
  4.5 Test requirements of this standard under the
       supervision of certifying body
       4.5.1 List of tests
       4.5.2 Information to be confirmed by the
             certifying body
       4.5.3 Statement on the general weldability
  4.6 Laboratory tests
       4.6.1 Purpose
       4.6.2 General requirements for laboratory
             tests
       4.6.3 Description of the sample for laboratory
             test
       4.6.4 Single bead on rail tests
       4.6.5 Single layer deposit on rail tests
       4.6.6 Multi-layer deposit on rail tests
       4.6.7 Welder's report from trials
       4.6.8 Preparation, examination and testing
             of samples
       4.6.9 Acceptance criteria
  4.7 Track trial tests
       4.7.1 General
       4.7.2 Excavation detail for track
             trials
       4.7.3 Track trial test categories
       4.7.4 Test methods
       4.7.5 Requirements for in-track test
             samples
       4.7.6 Acceptance criteria for track trial
             restoration
       4.7.7 Inspection frequency
  4.8 Evaluation, reporting and decision following
       track trials
       4.8.1 General
       4.8.2 List of general information
       4.8.3 Track trial tests inspection records
       4.8.4 Decision by approving RA on
             consumable and WPS
  4.9 Validation of consumables
5 Approval of contractors
  5.1 Quality management systems
  5.2 Inspection and testing
  5.3 Subcontracting
  5.4 Equipment
  5.5 Welding activities
  5.6 Storage and handling of welding consumables
  5.7 Care of the infrastructure
  5.8 Welding procedure specifications
  5.9 Pre-heating of rails
  5.10 Welders
  5.11 Welder records
  5.12 Supervision
  5.13 Traceability
  5.14 Audits
  5.15 Training
  5.16 Documentation
6 Personnel and qualification requirements
  6.1 Training and qualification requirements
  6.2 Diploma in electric arc welding of rails
  6.3 Permit to restore rails by electric arc welding
7 Repair applications
Annex A (informative) - Track trials supplementary
        information
Annex B (informative) - Welding Procedure Specification
        (WPS)
Annex C (informative) - Diploma in electric arc restoration
        welding of rails
Annex D (normative) - Permit to restore rail by electric
        arc welding
Annex E (informative) - Track components
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 2008/57/EC
Bibliography

Specifies the approval systems for consumables and procedures used in manual metal arc and flux cored metal deposit rail repair welding.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
36
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
EN 15594:2009 Identical

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