Weld-Console is a second-generation software licensed from Prometheus Group that provides projects with vital data to help control welding and non­destructive evaluation (NDE) costs and schedule. The program is an intelligent database that performs validations of incoming weld data against project requirements, including welder qualification parameters and installed material specification and grade versus specified.

Weld-Console collects information in real time as a matter-of-routine weld tracking. Baseline weld data (weld numbers and weld details) are created in the design model (S3D) and then imported into Weld-Console. The program evaluates each weld against pre-defined criteria to accurately apply NDE and other project requirements. It automatically selects welds for various NDE and post weld heat treatments (PWHT) in accordance with specifications and Code requirements, including individual welder lots to manage random radiography and progressive examination in accordance with ASME B31.3.

Weld-Console can produce the NDE selection reports that crews use to complete the work. Weld-Console is used to manage hydrotest package clearance by indicating that piping systems are complete and cleared of any outstanding NDE, repairs or invalid materials. Weld-Console also provides an easily employed system of traceability and record retrievability from hard copy records to the components they represent.

In addition to providing unparalleled traceability for welding activities, Weld-Console can also perform flange management activities such as those required by ASME PCC-1. Bolted connections are identified and tracked with essential variables such as size, flange rating, gasket type, bolt/stud information and torque or tension requirements. This information can then be utilized for planning and performing the work. Bolted connections are also incorporated into hydrotest package clearance to make sure that mechanical connections are completed with the same amount of confidence that is applied to welded joints.

These efforts are supported by Weld-Console's configurability and reporting capabilities. Realizing that each project is unique, Weld-Console is highly customizable to easily address standard design codes and non-standard requirements. To make sure that the right information is delivered to the right personnel, Weld-Console boasts an ever-growing library of standard reports along with the functionality to design and create new reports at the project level.

Reports can then be generated on an as needed basis, or scheduled to be delivered to an email address or folder location on regular intervals in a variety of standard electronic formats.