SIST EN ISO 17279-2:2019

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 17279-2:2019
01-marec-2019
Varjenje - Mikro spajanje visokotemperaturnih superprevodnikov druge generacije
- 2. del: Usposobljenost osebja za varjenje in preskušanje (ISO 17279-2:2018)
Welding - Micro joining of 2nd generation high temperature superconductors - Part 2:
Qualification for welding and testing personnel (ISO 17279-2:2018)
Schweißen - Mikrofügen von Hochtemperatursupraleitern der zweiten Generation - Teil
2: Qualifizierung für Schweiß- und Prüfpersonal (ISO 17279-2:2018)
Soudage - Micro-assemblage des supraconducteurs à haute température de deuxième
génération - Partie 2: Qualification du personnel en soudage et d'essai (ISO 17279-
2:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 17279-2:2018
ICS:
03.100.30 Vodenje ljudi Management of human
resources
25.160.10 Varilni postopki in varjenje Welding processes
29.050 Superprevodnost in prevodni Superconductivity and
materiali conducting materials
SIST EN ISO 17279-2:2019 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 17279-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

November 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 25.160.01
English Version

Welding - Micro joining of 2nd generation high
temperature superconductors - Part 2: Qualification for
welding and testing personnel (ISO 17279-2:2018)
Soudage - Micro-assemblage des supraconducteurs à Schweißen - Mikrofügen von
haute température de deuxième génération - Partie 2: Hochtemperatursupraleitern der zweiten Generation -
Qualification du personnel en soudage et d'essai (ISO Teil 2: Qualifizierung für Schweiß- und Prüfpersonal
17279-2:2018) (ISO 17279-2:2018)
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EN ISO 17279-2:2018 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 17279-2:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 "Welding
and allied processes" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding and allied
processes” the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2019, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 17279-2:2018 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 17279-2:2018 without any
modification.


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SIST EN ISO 17279-2:2019
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 17279-2
First edition
2018-10
Welding — Micro joining of 2nd
generation high temperature
superconductors —
Part 2:
Qualification for welding and testing
personnel
Soudage — Micro-assemblage des supraconducteurs à haute
température de deuxième génération —
Partie 2: Qualification du personnel en soudage et d'essai
Reference number
ISO 17279-2:2018(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms . 1
5 Qualification of personnel performing micro-joining and oxygenation annealing .1
5.1 General . 1
5.2 Essential variables and range of qualification . 2
5.3 Qualification methods . 3
5.3.1 Qualification based on standard test joint specimen . 3
5.3.2 Qualification by testing the test joints . 3
5.4 Re-qualification . 3
5.5 Qualification examination and examination report . 4
5.6 Period of validity . 4
5.6.1 Initial qualification . 4
5.6.2 Confirmation of the validity . 4
5.6.3 Prolongation of qualification . 4
6 Qualification of personnel performing the test joints testing. 4
6.1 General . 4
6.2 Essential variables and range of qualification . 5
6.3 Qualification methods . 5
6.4 Re-qualification . 6
6.5 Qualification examination and examination record . 6
6.6 Period of validity . 6
6.6.1 Initial qualification . 6
6.6.2 Confirmation of the validity . 6
6.6.3 Prolongation of qualification . 6
7 Third-party check . 6
Annex A (normative) Functional knowledge of micro-joining and oxygenation annealing
apparatus . 8
Annex B (normative) Knowledge of micro-joining and oxygenation annealing technology .9
Annex C (informative) Data report for micro-joining and oxygenation annealing, and
testing of the test joints .11
Annex D (informative) Test results.14
Annex E (informative) Check list for qualification of personnel performing micro-joining,
oxygenation annealing, and testing .16
Bibliography .19
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44, Welding and allied processes,
Subcommittee SC 10, Quality management in the field of welding.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
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Introduction
The increasing use of 2nd generation high temperature superconductors (2G HTSs) and invention of
resistance-free joining on 2G HTSs have created the need for this document in order to ensure that
joining is carried out in the most effective way and that appropriate control is exercized over all aspects
of the operation. ISO standards for micro-joining and joint evaluation procedure are accordingly
essential to get the best and uniform quality of 2G HTS joint.
A superconductor is a material that conducts electricity without resistance and has diamagnetism below
critical temperature, T , critical magnetic field, B , and critical current density, J . Once set in motion,
c c c
electrical current flows forever in a closed loop of superconducting material under diamagnetism.
A 2G HTS consists of multi-layers and its total thickness is around between 60 µm and 100 µm with or
without surrounding copper stabilizer. The superconducting layer made from ReBa Cu O -x (ReBCO,
2 3 7
abbreviated term of ReBa Cu O ) is only between 1 µm and 2 µm thick depending on manufacturer’s
2 3 7-x
specifications. Re stands for Rare Earth materials, of which gadolinium, yttrium and samarium are used
for 2nd generation high temperature superconducting materials. Figure 1 shows schematic drawing of
typical multiple layers with surrounded copper stabilizer, and the constituents and thicknesses of each
layer in the 2G HTS. The two layers of No. 1 in Figure 1 does not exist in stabilizer-free 2G HTS.
Key
1 20 µm Cu stabilizer 4 5 buffing layers (total 160 nm)
2 2 µm Ag overlayer 5 50 µm hastelloy substrate
3 between 1 µm and 2 µm ReBCO super-conducting layer
NOTE Not to scale.
Figure 1 — Typical 2G HTS multi-layers, and the constituents and thicknesses of each layer
Currently soldering, brazing or any filler is applied in superconducting industry as shown in Figure 2,
which shows high electrical resistance at the joint providing fatal flaw in the superconductor.
a)  Lap joint b)  Bridge joint
Key
1 superconducting layer
2 solder
Figure 2 — Soldering to join 2G HTS
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However, this document focuses on the direct autogenous joining of between 1 μm and 2 μm-
thick superconducting layers of 2G HTSs as shown in Figure 3 without filler metals and recovery of
superconducting properties by oxygenation annealing process, which shows almost no electrical
resistance at the joint.
a)  Lap joint b)  Bridge joint
Key
1 superconducting layer
Figure 3 — Direct autogenous joining of two superconducting layers of 2G HTSs for
superconducting joint
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 17279-2:2018(E)
Welding — Micro joining of 2nd generation high
temperature superconductors —
Part 2:
Qualification for welding and testing personnel
1 Scope
This document specifies the qualification requirements for personnel performing micro-joining and
oxygenation anneling, and testing the 2G HTS test joints.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 15607:2003, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials — General rules
ISO 17279-1, Welding — Micro-joining of 2nd generation high temperature superconductors — Part 1:
General requirements for the procedure
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 17279-1 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https: //www .iso .org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https: //www .electropedia .org/
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
The abbreviated terms listed in ISO 15607:2003, Table 1, relevant to joining procedure for 2G HTS
shall apply.
5 Qualification of personnel performing micro-joining and oxygenation
annealing
5.1 General
Manufacturers shall have at their disposal sufficient competent personnel for the 2G HTS micro-
joining operations in accordance with specified requirements. The manufacturer shall be responsible
for developing the training program, written practice, examination, and practical demonstrations
for personnel performing the micro-joining in accordance with this document. These shall establish
the capability of the personnel performing the required micro-joining and oxygenation annealing.
Qualification records and certificates shall be kept up-to-date. The procedures for micro-joining and
oxygenation annealing are presented in ISO 17279-1:2018, 5.4 to 5.6.
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The essential variables and ranges of qualification and qualification requirements for personnel
qualification are specified in 5.1 to 5.5 and the validity is specified in 5.6. If micro-joining and/
or oxygenation-annealing is required outside the range of qualification, a new qualification test is
required. The personnel who performs micro-joining and oxygenation annealing shall be successfully
qualified for this specific method. The qualification is valid for that method only
5.2 Essential variables and range of qualification
The variables include joint design, joint width, joint materials, apparatuses, and micro-joining and
oxygenation-annealing parameters.
A successful test joint made in specific joint design qualifies a personnel only for specific joint design.
A change from one type of joint design to another type of joint design requires additional qualification.
A successful joint dimension of any specific material qualifies a personnel for only specific material
dimension. A change from one joint dimension to another dimension requires additional qualification.
A successful test joint made with specific material qualifies a personnel for only specific superconducting
material. A change from one superconducting material to another material requires additional
qualification.
The apparatuses shall be periodically calibrated according to the manufacturer’s specification.
Only apparatuses with valid calibration and qualification shall be applied to the micro-joining and
oxygenation annealing for personnel qualification. Table 1 shows essential variables of joint design,
joint widths, superconducting materials and apparatuses. Table 2 shows essential variable parameters
for micro-joining and oxygenation-annealing. These parameters provide sensitive to the joint quality
and determine final joint quality. Any changes of essential variables qualified require re-qualification.
Table 1 — Essential variables required for qualification of joint, materials and apparatuses
Joint design Joint width (mm) Superconducting Apparatuses for micro-
materials joining and oxygenation-
annealing
Lap or Bridge 3 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm, YBCO, GdBCO, SmBCO, or Specific model or type changes,
12 mm, or specifica- specifications removal, addition or change of
tions control systems
Table 2 — Essential variables required for qualification of micro-joining and oxygenation-
annealing
Micro-joining Oxygenation annealing
Removal of Cu stabilizer and or Ag overlayer Heating rate
Chamber (furnace) internal vacuum level Annealing temperature
Heating rate Dwell time
Peak joining temperature Oxygen flow rate
Mechanical pressure to the joint Chamber (furnace) internal pressure
Dwell time at the peak joining temperature Cooling rate to room temperature
Cooling rate to room temperature or oxygenation an-
nealing temperature
The range of qualification for other variables, except as listed in Table 1 and Table 2, shall be specified
in the manufacturer’s specification.
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5.3 Qualification methods
5.3.1 Qualification based on standard test joint specimen
Test joint specimens shall be made in accordance with a WPS. The micro-joining and oxygenation
annealing of test specimens shall be witnessed by an inspector or designated personnel. Removal of
Cu stabilizer and or Ag overlayer shall also be the responsibility of the personnel for micro-joining and
oxygenation annealing, since surface condition of superconducting layer impacts joint quality. Three
specimens shall be tested for each joint design.
The test specimens shall be marked with the identification, by personnel performing micro-joining
and oxygenation annealing or designated personnel before joining starts. The inspector may stop the
micro-joining and/or oxygenation-annealing at any time during the test if it appears that the personnel
for micro-joining and/or oxygenation-annealing does not have the skills to meet the requirements of
this document.
The test specimens shown in ISO 17279-1:2018, Figure 4 and Figure 5, shall be used for the standard
test joint. A personnel performing micro-joining and oxygenation-annealing who has successfully
completed the provisions of 5.3.2 shall be considered qualified for the method (pressurized partial
micro-melting diffusion or pressurized solid-state diffusion), joint design (lap or bridge), joint width,
superconducting material, and type of micro-joining and oxygenation-annealing apparatuses used for
the test.
The technical knowledge of micro-joining and oxygenation annealing and the apparatuses to be used
shall be examined for personnel qualification, as per Annexes A and B.
5.3.2 Qualification by testing the test joints
ISO 17279-1:2018, 5.5.4 and Table 1, describe the test requirements for procedure qualification. In
ISO 17279-1:2018, Table 1, only test methods of visual test, critical current test, I , and tensile test
c
1)
with reinforcement shall be tested on the test joints (see ISO 17279-3 for test methods) for personnel
qualification. Table 3 shows personnel qualification requirements. Joint critical current, I , is extremely
c
important in superconductors. In addition, other testing methods described in ISO 17279-1:2018,
5.5.4.2 and Table 1, may be performed for the qualification if required by manufacturer.
Table 3 — Qualification requirements for personnel performing micro-joining and oxygenation
annealing
Type of test Extent of test Confirmation of test
Visual test 3 joined specimens Check that the joint is free from any imperfections
and de-bonding, etc., and also check appearances
and alignments, etc.
Critical current test, I , by 3 joined specimens Check that the joint I is 80 % and higher to the
c c
four-point-probes virgin materials of 2G HTS, or that it meets the
c
manufacturer’s specifications
Tensile test with reinforce- 3 joined specimens from Ccheck that joint tensile strength is equal to the
ment the qualified I joined test virgin materials of 2G ReBCO HTS, or that it meets
c
specimen the manufacturer’s specificatiosn and also check
that joint strength shows the same I as the virgin
c
materials of 2G ReBCO HTS
5.4 Re-qualification
If one of three specimens fails to meet the acceptance criteria in ISO 17279-1:2018, 5.9, or Table 3, the
test shall be rejected. Two additional test specimens shall be joined using the same procedure and
subjected to testing. If one of these extra specimens fails to meet the requirements, the personnel for
1) Under preparation.
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micro-joining and oxygenation-annealing shall be required to have additional training before new tests
are made.
If two of three specimens or all three specimens fail to meet the acceptance criteria in ISO 17279-1:2018,
5.9 or Table 3, the personnel for micro-joining and oxygenation-annealing shall be required to have
additional training before new tests are made.
5.5 Qualification examination and examination report
The results of all testing shall verify that the personnel for micro-joining and oxygenation-annealing
passed the qualification examination. This shall be documented. The format of the documentation
shall be decided by the manufacturer. A suggested test report is shown in Table 4 and Annex C. The
documentation can be on paper or electronic media.
Table 4 — Test report for personnel qualification
Examinee Joint design Width Superconducting Visual Critical cur- Tensile testing
material testing rent (I ) test- with reinforce-
c
Lap Bridge

ing ment
mm
A X 4 YBCO P F F
B X 6 GdBCO P P P
C X 12 SmBCO F P P
NOTE  P: passed or qualified, F: failed.
5.6 Period of validity
5.6.1 Initial qualification
The personnel qualification for micro-joining and oxygenation-annealing is valid from the date when
the required examination has been carried out and acceptable results are available. The qualification is
valid for a period of 2 years, the period of validity ending on the last day of the month.
5.6.2 Confirmation of the validity
The qualifications of the personnel for micro-joining and oxygenation-annealing shall be confirmed
every 6 months by the person responsible for welding activities or examiner/examining body or
employer. This confirms that the welder has worked within the range of qualification and extended the
validity of the qualification for a further 6-month period.
5.6.3 Prolongation of qualification
The personnel qualification for micro-joining and oxygenation-annealing can be extended every 2 years
by an examiner. Before the certif
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