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Specificationfor High DensityPolyethlene Line Pipe(HDPE)

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 CONTENTS
CLAUSE 1.0 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................4
1.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 WEATHER AND GEOLOGICAL DATA..................................................................................4
1.3 INJECTION WATER PROPERTIES.......................................................................................5
CLAUSE 2.0 SCOPE.................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 SCOPE OF SUPPLY............................................................................................................7
2.3 SERVICE CONDITIONS.......................................................................................................7
CLAUSE 3.0 CODES, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS............................................................8
3.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 INTERNATIONAL CODES, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS..............................................8
3.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE...................................................................................................9
3.4 DEFINITIONS...................................................................................................................... 9
3.5 ABBREVIATIONS.............................................................................................................. 11
CLAUSE 4.0 SPECIFICATION..................................................................................................12
CLAUSE 5.0 MATERIALS........................................................................................................ 13
CLAUSE 6.0 MANUFACTURE..................................................................................................14
CLAUSE 7.0 INSPECTION AND TEST......................................................................................15
CLAUSE 8.0 MARKING............................................................................................................ 16
CLAUSE 9.0 SHIPMENT.......................................................................................................... 17
CLAUSE 10.0 RECEIPT INSPECTION.....................................................................................18
CLAUSE 1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL

EBSPetroleumCompanyLimited (hereinafter referred to as Company) holds rights for

development and production of the contract areas East Baghdad South Oilfield (EBS
Oilfield) which is located in the 14km of northeastern Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, 70
km northwest of Ahdeb oilfield. The oilfield extends about 60km in the NW-SE direction
and 14km in the SW-NE direction. The concession of EBS oilfield covers 658 km 2.

EBS oilfield is located in the agricultural area of alluvial plain formed by Tigris and
Euphrates Rivers, 30~40m above sea level. Tigris River is close to the northern part of
the field located in an agricultural area with some villages. The transportation is
convenient, an expressway joins Baghdad and Basra passes by the oilfield.

Except for a few old wellheads, EBS oilfield is completely new to be developed.
According to preliminary development plan, EBS oilfield plans to be comprises of 134
new wellheads, 7 OGMs, 1 FPF and 1 CPF. Produced water, water injection system and
also the supporting utilities and infrastructural facilities need to be developed for the
oilfield. The oil production is estimated to reach 40,000 BOPD.

1.2 WEATHER AND GEOLOGICAL DATA

The Field is located in the dry and hot tropical desert climate zone. In summer (from
May to September), the temperature ranges from 38°C to 50°C. Winters are cool (from
October to April) with the temperature ranging from 2.1°C to 11°C. Winter is the main
rainy season with the average rainfall of about 100mm. Local meteorological data are
shown in the table below:

Table1.2-1 Environment Data

Item Specification

Annual average atmospheric pressure 1010.3 (mbar)

Temperature:

Max. Atmospheric Temp. 60℃

Min. Atmospheric Temp. -5℃
Wet Bulb Temperature
Min.:3.3℃; Max.:23℃; AVG:25℃

Relative Humidity:

Max. (November-March) 90-100 %

Min. 10 %

Rain Fall:

Max. 200mm/year (45mm/day)

Rain Fall Season November-March

Wind:
 Item Specification

General Direction 85%N. W.-SE

Max. recorded Wind Speed 160km/hr

Wind Speed for Design Purpose 165 km/hr @15m Height (3 seconds gust)

Frequent during summer season. Duration is from

Sand Storm several hours to about a week, especially during
day time.

Earthquake ZONE 2A 0.15g

Winter Ground Temp. (1m 18℃

underground)
28℃
Summer Ground Temp. (1m
underground)

Thunder days 13.7days/year

1.3 INJECTION WATER PROPERTIES

The pipeline of the project is used for the conveyance of crude oil with water and
gas.Fluid service properties shown in the tables below:

4.5.1 Crude oil PROPERTIES

Table1.3-1Properties of Crude Oil

Well ID EB-26 EB-4 EB-1

Formation Khasib Zubair Hartha

Density (g/cm3)15.6℃ 0.9075 0.8346 0.9531

API 24.3 38 16.9

Viscosity (mPa·s)20℃ 33.1 4.5 　

Total sulphur wt% 4.4 1.04 5.18

Wax wt% 2.1 　 1.77

Asphaltenes wt% 5.98 0.49 7.41

Pour pt. ℃ 　 -22 -23

Table1.3-2 Properties of Produced Water

 Well ID EB-1 EB-2 EB-4 EB-15

Layer Hartha Shusiba Zubair Zubair

Na+ 42153 55217 75269 34914

K+ 1700 2400 1500

Ca2+ 8600 14500 16000 8000

Mg2+ 1980 1800 3200 1400

Fe3+ 190

Cl- 85990 47800 155000 70990

SO42- 1840 380 388 1378

HCO3- 30 190 210

Total Salinity 142603 92287 253200 116682

Water Type CaCl2 CaCl2 CaCl2 CaCl2

Table1.3-3 Properties of Associated Gas (After Simulation)

COMPONENTS MOLE FRACTION

H2O 0.815%

Nitrogen 1.180%

CO2 1.798%

Methane 71.474%

Ethane 13.388%

Propane 6.483%

i-Butane 0.839%

n-Butane 2.071%

i-Pentane 0.460%

n-Pentane 0.622%

n-Hexane 0.501%
n-Heptane 0.165%

n-Octane 0.017%

H2S 0.100%

Total 100.000%
CLAUSE 2.0 SCOPE
2.1 GENERAL

This Specification provides technical specifications and general requirements for the
materials, manufacture, testing, inspection, supply and shipment of High Density
Polyethlene Line Pipe(HDPE)to be used in EBS Oilfield Development Project.

The HDPE pipes provided by the manufacturer must be produced after the signing of the
order contract, HDPE pipes produced before this are strictly forbidden to be used in this
project.

2.2 SCOPE OF SUPPLY

Pipe

Specification API 15LE

Material HDPE
PipeMaterialDesignation Code PE4710(PE100+)--Borsafe™ HE3490-LS

−0 &260−0
375+0.4 +0.4
Outside Diameter, mm

Standard Dimension Ratio (DR) 37.5& 32.5

−0&8−0
10+1 +1
Wall Thickness, mm

Ovality, % ≤3.5
Order Length, m 11.8
Color and Ultraviolet(UV) Stabilizer CLASS C
Service

Fluid Service crude oil with water and gas

Design pressure of pipeline 4.0Mpa
Design Temperature 60℃
Above Ground/Below Ground Application Below Ground

2.3 SERVICE CONDITIONS

The service conditions for the pipe are as follows:

 HDB(Hydrostatic Design Basis) is established to 50 years;

 Service temperature is between 0 ℃ and 40 ℃;
 The fluid environment is crude oil with water and gas;
 axial loads shall include end loads due to pressure only.
CLAUSE 3.0 CODES, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
3.1 GENERAL

The HDPE pipes shall be manufactured, inspected and tested in accordance with the
requirements of this Specification, the referenced project documents and other
documents referenced herein. The latest revisions available at the date of issue of the
enquiry shall apply.

The Codes, Standards and Regulations which follow are the industry codes and
standards normally referenced for HDPE pipes used for non-sour service. All HDPE pipes
shall conform to all relevant national regulations, local codes and standards listed
below.

3.2 INTERNATIONAL CODES, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

American Petroleum Institute (API)

API 15LE Specification for Polyethylene Line Pipe（PE）

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM F1055 Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene

Fittings for Outside Diameter ControlledPolyethylene Pipe and
Tubing

ASTM F1473 Standard Test Method for Notch Tensile Test to Measure the
Resistance to Slow Crack Growth of Polyethylene Pipes and
Resins.

ASTM F2206 Standard Specification for Fabricated Fittings of Butt-Fused

Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Fittings,Sheet Stock, Plate Stock
or Block Stock

ASTM D1599 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short Time Hydraulic
Pressure of Plastic Pipe Tubing and Fittings.

ASTM D2513 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe,
Tubing, and Fittings

ASTM D2683 Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for

Outside Diameter—ControlledPolyethylene Pipe and Tubing

ASTM D3261 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE)
Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE)Plastic Pipe and Tubing

ASTM D3350 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastic Pipe and Fitting
Materials.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 527-2 Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Test

conditions for moulding and extrusion plastics Plastiques
 ISO 1133-1 Plastics - Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and
the melt volume-fl ow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics - Part 1:
Standard method

ISO 1183-1 Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular

plastics - Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method
and titration method

ISO 1183-2 Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular

plastics - Part 2: Density gradient column method)

ISO 2505 Thermoplastics pipes - Longitudinal reversion - Test method and

parameters

ISO 6964:1986 Polyolefin pipes and fittings - Determination of carbon black

content by calcination and pyrolysis - Test method and basic
specification

ISO 11357-6 Plastics - Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) - Part 6:

Determination of oxidation induction time (isothermal OIT) and
oxidation induction temperature (dynamic OIT)

ISO 12162 Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings for pressure
applications - Classification and designation - overall Service
(Design) coefficient

ISO13477(S-4test) Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids -

Determination of resistance to rapid crack propagation (RCP) -
Small-scale steady-state test (S4 test)

ISO 13479 Polyolefin pipes for the conveyance of fluids - Determination of

the resistance to crack propagation - Test method for slow crack
growth on notched pipes (notch test).

ISO 18553 Method for the assessment of the degree of pigment or carbon
black dispersion in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds

3.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

The following order of precedence shall apply:

 The Requisition

 This SpecificationOther Referenced Project Specifications

 Other International Codes, Standards and Regulations

3.4 DEFINITIONS

3.4.1 Acceptance criteria

Defined limits placed on characteristics of materials, products, or services.

3.4.2 Cell classification

Applies to the use of ASTM D3350 in specifying the polyethylene material parameters.
Polyethylene pipe and fitting materials are classified using Density, Melt Index, Flexural
 Modulus, and Tensile Strength at Yield, Slow Crack Growth Resistance, the Hydrostatic
Design Basis (HDB) and an Ultraviolet (UV) stabilizer.

3.4.3 Component

Any pressure line pipe, pipe connection, fitting, flange, adapter, reducer, or end of
outlet connection covered by this specification.

3.1.4 Design Service Factor (DSF)

A safety factor applied to the Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB) to calculate the
hydrostatic design stress.

3.4.5 Eccentricity

The wall thickness variability as measured and calculated in accordance with ASTM
D2122 Test Method in any diametrical cross section of the pipe shall be within 12 %.
Wall thickness eccentricity range shall be measured in accordance with ASTM D2513,
Section 6.5.1.3.

3.4.6 Fluid Service Factor (FSF)

Factor applied to the Hydrostatic Design Stress (HDS) to account for the impact of the
transported fluid on pipe performance.

3.4.7 Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB)

The categorized Long-term Hydrostatic Strength (LTHS) in the circumferential or hoop

direction for a given set of end use conditions, as established by ASTM D2837, Standard
Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials.

3.4.8 Hydrostatic Design Stress (HDS)

The maximum allowable working hoop stress in the pipe wall when the pipe is subjected
to long term hydrostatic pressure. The HDS at 73.4 °F is determined by reducing the
HDB at 73.4 °F by a Design Service Factor (DSF), a multiplier of less than 1.0.

3.4.9 Lot number

Assignment of a unique code to each lot of manufactured pipe under the same
conditions of production. Lot numbers are used to maintain production identification
and traceability.

3.4.10 Ovality

The maximum measured diameter, minus the minimum measured diameter, divided by
the average measured diameter, times 100, expressed as a percentage (%)

3.4.11 shall

In this document the word “shall” is used to indicate requirements, which are
mandatory.

3.4.12 Short Term Hydrostatic Pressure (STHP)

 The short term hydraulic failure pressure of pipe or fittings when subjected to the
failure conditions of ASTM D1599, where the pressure is increased at a prescribed rate,
under specific test condition

3.4.13 Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) or Dimension Ratio (DR)

Interchangeably used terms equal to the ratio of a pipe’s outside diameter to its wall
thickness.

3.4.14 Standard Pressure Rating (PR)

The established maximum pressure that a fluid in the pipe can exert continuously with a
high degree of certainty that failure in the pipe will not occur.

3.4.15 Temperature Service Factor (TSF)

Factor applied to the HDS to compensate for the circumstance where elevated
temperature HDB data is not available.

3.4.16 visual examination

Examination of parts and equipment for visible defects in material and workmanship.

3.4.17 working pressure

The maximum anticipated, sustained operating pressure applied to the pipe in actual
service.

3.5 ABBREVIATIONS

API American Petroleum Institute

APS Application Procedure Specification

ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials

DSF Design Service Factor

DR Dimension Ratio

HDB Hydrostatic Design Basis

HDS Hydrostatic Design Stress

ISO International Standard Organization

LTHS Long-term Hydrostatic Strength

CLAUSE 4.0 SPECIFICATION
Manufacturer should have an understanding of the necessary quality control testing and
the capability to perform the testing required by standards.

Manufacturer should be able to provide records showing that a detailed QA/QC program
is in place that utilizes the testing required by API Spec 15LE.

Appropriate records of in-plant inspection and testing and quality control/quality

assurance testing should be available to demonstrate that the manufacturer’s piping
products meet the requirements of this specification.

Manufacturer should have the ability to provide sound technical support for its products
in field applications.

Any variation to this specification shall require prior approval from COMPANY before
shipping.

All HPDE pipes shall be manufactured and supplied through a single (same)
manufacturer.

HPDE shall be provided with long-term UV protection (2% to 3% carbon black).

CLAUSE 5.0 MATERIALS
Polyethylene material shall be approved by COMPANY. Pipe shall be manufactured in
accordance with the Company’s inventory ordering descriptions and specifications and
with resins as described herein.

Polyethylene materials approved for use in the manufacture of pipe under this
specification shall be classified in accordance with ASTM D3350. Cell classifications
values for materials meeting the requirements of this specification are PE4710.

The PE 4710 (PE 100) resin material shall be Borsafe™ HE3490-LS. The physical property
of material shall as below:

physical property Test method unit Typical value

ISO 1183-1
Density (Compound) kg/m3 960
Method A
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/5.0 kg) ISO 1133 g/10 min 0.25
Tensile Modulus (1mm/min) ISO 527-2 MPa ≥1100
Tensile Strain at Break (50mm/min) ISO 527-2 % >600
Tensile Strength at Yield(50mm/min) ISO 527-2 MPa ≥22
Oxidation Induction Time (210°C) ISO 11357-6 minutes ≥20
Resistance to Rapid Crack Propagation, S4
ISO 13477 bar >10
test (Pc at 0°C, test pipe 250mm SDR11)
Resistance to Slow Crack Growth(9.2bar,
ISO 13479 hour >5000
80℃)
Longitudinal reversion(110℃) ISO 2505 % ≤3
Carbon Black Content ISO 6964 % ≥2
Carbon Black Dispersion ISO 18553 ≤3
Upon receipt of a proposal or purchase order by a distributor, the distributor must
provide materials only from approved manufacturer and their respective Catalog
Numbers as listed in the Company’s inventory ordering description.

All materials consigned to the site shall be properly stored in accordance with the
manufacturer instructions at all times to prevent damage and deterioration prior to use.
Materials shall be used in the order in which they are delivered.

Pipe shall be made out of 100% virgin resins. Rework material shall not be used in the
production of polyethylene pipe.

Fittings furnished for use with this specification shall meet requirements of
specification ASTM D3261 for butt-fusedfittings, ASTM F1055 for electrofusion fittings,
ASTM F2206 for fabricated fittings and ASTM D2683 for socket fusedfittings.

Fabricated, molded or machined fittings shall meet the dimensional requirements of API
Spec 15LE Table 5 and the testingrequirements of the applicable standard.

Flanging is used when it is necessary to join polyethylene to steel, fiberglass and other
piping materials that requirean ANSI 150-lb flange connection. The polyethyleneflange
adapter and back-up ring is a 2-part fitting that is designed so that one end is fusion
welded to the polyethylenepipe and the other end is a flange-type configuration with a
metal back-up ring that allows bolting to an ANSI 150-lb flange.

Polyethylene flanges that do not incorporate the use a back-up ring are not
recommended because polyethyleneflanges require uniform pressure over the entire
sealing surface. Without a back-up ring, a polyethylene flange could leak between the
bolts.
CLAUSE 6.0 MANUFACTURE
Manufacture shall be in accordance with requirements of API 15LE. Prior to the start of
production, the manufacturer shall prepare an APS, including:

1) Incoming inspection of Polyethylene material

2) Data sheets for materials
3) Certification, receipt, handling and storage of materials
4) Application, including tools/equipment for control of process parameters
essential for the quality of the HDPE pipe
5) Lay-out sketch or flow diagram for the plant
6) Methods and tools/equipment for inspection and testing
7) Marking and traceability
8) Handling and storage of pipes
9) Any special conditions for dispatch of pipes including protection of pipe ends
10) Documentation

The APS shall cover all items associated with quality control as defined in this part of
specification.

The APS shall be approved by the COMPANY prior to the start of production. It shall be
available to the COMPANY'S representative on request at any time during production.
Inspection and testing shall be carried out in accordance with the APS.
CLAUSE 7.0 INSPECTION AND TEST
Inspection and tests shall be in accordance with requirements of API 15LE.

The manufacturer shall notify the COMPANY's Representative not less than 5 days in
advance of the start of each production run. The manufacturer shall provide the
COMPANY's Representative with a detailed time schedule to permit him to witness or
monitor all processing and testing phases.

The manufacturer shall be responsible for all quality control checking and shall keep
records on the results of all such inspections in a form suitable to the COMPANY's
Representative.

The COMPANY's Representative shall have access to each part of the process, and shall
have the right and opportunity to witness or monitor any of the quality control tests
and/or perform such tests himself on a random sampling basis.

The COMPANY's Representative shall have the right to halt this work pending alterations
or corrections to the process to correct all faults found in the work that result in failure
to conform to this specification.

The COMPANY's Representative at any time may require that the manufacturer to
prepare a set of test specimens and arrange for the performance of any or all of the
tests covered by API 15LE at a third-party laboratory. Provided specimens passes the
tests, the COMPANY shall pay for the tests; otherwise, the manufacturer shall pay the
costs.
CLAUSE 8.0 MARKING
The required print line markings on pipe shall be legible, visible and permanent. The
permanency of the marking shall be such that it can only be removed by physically
removing part of the pipes wall thickness. The marking shall not reduce the pipes wall
thickness to less than the minimum value required for the pipe or tubing. It should not
have an effect on the long term strength of the pipe and it should not provide channels
for leakage when elastomeric gasket compression fittings are used to make joints.

The print string on each length of pipe or fitting shall include in any sequence:

 Manufacturer’s name, Product’s name or trademarks;

 Spec 15LE;
 Additional standards optional (e.g. ASTM D2513);
 Size;
 Dimension Ratio (SDR);
 Material Designation Code (PE4710);
 Color and UV stabilizer (C );
 Date of manufacture (e.g. 16 Mar 2016);
 Manufacturer’s lot number;
CLAUSE 9.0 SHIPMENT
All pipes shall be newly manufactured. Extruded pipe shall not be shipped or accepted
if older than six (6) months from the date of manufacture.

All pipes shall be packed and protected against damage and movement during loading,
shipping and unloading.

All pipes shall have end caps inserted to prevent entry of debris and prevent build up of
static charge during transportation.

During truck transportation smoke tarps shall be securely installed to cover the leading
ends of pipe lengths on the trailer that come in contact with engine exhaust and road
grime to prevent contamination of the plastic pipe.

Straight lengths of pipe shall be supplied in bundles and allow sufficient clearance to
permit forklift unloading and application of pipe slings. As required, protective material
shall be placed in on the underside of the packaging bands to prevent damage to the
plastic pipe. The bundles shall be held by a minimum number of sets of equally spaced
bands and supported with equally spaced wooden dunnage as follows:

1) Each set shall consist of a minimum of 3 bands.

2) Dunnage supports shall be placed to also prevent sagging of pipe-end overhang.
3) Dunnage support shall be of adequate size to prevent damage of pipe during
lifting with the fork lift tine.

Packing must conform to the freight carrier’s requirements and be able to withstand
the normal hazards of transportation.
CLAUSE 10.0 RECEIPT INSPECTION
Upon receipt, COMPANY reserves the right to randomly sample the material for quality
control inspection. Deliveries containing nonconforming material shall be rejected and
returned to the vendor at their own expense.

PE products shall be compatible with the purchaser’s installation procedures based on

the manufacturer’s recommendations at the time of product approval. The
manufacturer shall not make any changes in the design, fabrication, assembly or
materials, without prior notification and evaluation by COMPANY.

During the bid process or within a production contract period, as may be required, the
manufacturer shall inform COMPANY, in writing, of any sub-contractors or manufacturer
change that could be expected to manufacture, mold, or extrude pipe if different from
those originally specified.

The manufacturer shall have procedures in place to test, inspect and certify that the
materials used will produce pipe in accordance with this specification. PE products shall
be sampled in accordance with ”In-plant Quality Control Program for Plastic Pipe,
Tubing and Fittings ” as defined in Appendix A3 of ASTM Specification D 2513.

The manufacturer shall inspect the PE products prior to shipment to insure all material
is in compliance with this specification.

COMPANY shall not be responsible for damage, scratches, out of roundness or

deformation to any pipe that occur during shipment.

The manufacturer shall confirm that the fusion procedures are acceptable and qualified
for COMPANY to utilize for fusion of the manufacturer’s high density material made to
this specification.

Material Certification (CERT) report for each shipment shall be sent electronically to
COMPANY to the addressee as set forth by the Procurement agent. The report shall
contain the marking code so that each shipment can be identified and traced to the
resin and manufacturing report.