Attachment 8 - STN 00 Z20 V SP 0002 - A01 - EN

NORTH CASPIAN OPERATING COMPANY N.V.
STN-00-Z20-V-SP-0002
Rev. A01– April 2018
Internal Page 2 of 18
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Consulted List
The following is a list of those individuals who have been consulted prior to approval of this document.
Date Name of Consultee / Job Title Role
April 2018 Aghamolaei Seyed Armin - Lead Mechanical Engineer IFR
April 2018 Ahrabian Javid - Engineering Manager, Project CC01 IFR
April 2018 Anyiam Kenneth Obi - Lead HSE Engineer IFR
April 2018 Briggs, Andrew Paul - Inspection Supervisor IFR
April 2018 Bin Abd Shukur, Azam- Mechanical Maintenance Engineer IFR
April 2018 Bissekenova Zhumassulu - Materials & Corrosion Engineer IFR
April 2018 Lim, Aun Ming - HVAC Maintenance Engineer IFR
April 2018 Maccarrone Sebastiano - Lead Materials & Welding Engineer IFR
April 2018 Onyemaobi Ikechukwu Chidiebere - Lead Technical Safety Engineer IFR
April 2018 Pennicott Philip - Head of Technical Support IFR
April 2018 Prestini Paolo - Lead Piping Engineer IFR
April 2018 Pun Roger Kwok Ching - Lead Corrosion Engineer IFR
April 2018 Pak Tatyana - Head of Plant Modification IFR
April 2018 Siddiqui Majid Aman - Lead Technical Safety Engineer IFR
April 2018 Wong, Kai Chain Samuel - Head of Mechanical Engineering IFR
April 2018 Wenman, Timothy Frederick - Lead Pipeline Engineer (Corrosion & Inspection) IFR
April 2018 Zhong Guodong - Lead Technical Support Engineer IFR
April 2018 Ayagoz Rakhmetulina – Head of Codes & Standards – for info IFI
April 2018 Badrick, John Mark - Inspection Engineer IFI
April 2018 Dehler Glenn Bernd - Head of Process Automation Control & Optimization – for info IFI
April 2018 Geers Henricus Abraham - Process Engineering Team Lead – for info IFI
April 2018 Haardt Eric Reidar Werner - Head of Mechanical Engineering (Rotating Equipment) –for info IFI
April 2018 Holt Christopher George - Rotating Equipment Lead (RGI Upgrade Project) –for info IFI
April 2018 Igor Lukashov - Core Systems Manager – for info IFI
April 2018 Ronald Nance – Engineering Manager (Projects) IFI
April 2018 Timur Nurpeissov – Codes & Standards Coordinator IFI
Revision Change Summary

Rev. Date Section Description of Change
P01 November 2017 Preliminary issue
A01 April 2018 Approved version
Materials for Sour Service

NORTH CASPIAN OPERATING COMPANY N.V. STN-00-Z20-V-SP-0002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE 5
1. INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 SCOPE 6
1.2 PURPOSE 6
1.3 SPECIFIC TERMS, DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 6
1.3.1 General NCOC N.V. Terms & Definitions 6
1.3.2 Specific STN Terms, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions 6
1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 7
1.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE 8
2. REQUIREMENTS FOR CARBON AND LOW ALLOYSTEEL 8
2.1 GENERAL 8
2.2 PLATE AND WELDED PIPING/FITTINGS 8
2.2.1 Chemical Composition 9
2.2.2 Inclusion Shape Control 9
2.2.3 HIC Tests 9
2.2.4 Non-Destructive Testing 9
2.2.5 Mechanical Testing 9
2.3 FORGINGS 9
2.4 CASTINGS 10
2.5 SEAMLESS PIPE AND FITTINGS 11
2.6 WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION 11
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR CORROSION RESISTANT ALLOYS (CRAS) 12
4. MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS 12
4.1 CAST IRON 12
4.2 COPPER-AND ALUMINIUM-BASED ALLOYS 12
4.3 BOLTING 12
4.3.1 Low Alloy Steel Bolting 13
4.3.2 CRA Bolting 13
5. DOCUMENTATION 13

6. ANNEX A SOUR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLATE FOR PRESSURE VESSELS,

WELDED PIPE AND FITTINGS AND ASSOCIATED WELDS (CARBON AND LOW ALLOY
STEEL) 14
7. ANNEX B SOUR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR FORGING AND CASTINGS AND
ASSOCIATED WELDS (CARBON AND LOW ALLOY STEEL) 15
8. ANNEX C SOUR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAMLESS PIPE & FITTINGS (CARBON
AND LOW ALLOY STEEL) 16
8.1 FIGURE 1 HARDNESS LOCATIONS 17

PREFACE
NCOC N.V. Company Technical Standards (STNs) are developed for mandatory internal use in regards to
technical work describing specifications, common terminology and specific criteria reflecting essential
project requirements to comply with RoK regulations (legislative) requirements.
The objective of the STNs is to establish fit-for-purpose design and engineering requirements, based on
experience and good engineering practices acquired by NCOC N.V. personnel during their involvement with
the design, construction, operation and maintenance of NCOC N.V. assets as well as the experience of co-
venture companies. Where appropriate STNs are based on, or reference is made to, International,
Regional, National and Industry Standards.
This content of this STN shall be reviewed, updated / revised (as required), and re-issued no later than 5
years from the last Revision Date.
Contractors during their operations shall determine by careful scrutiny and define a possibility of referenced
standards application, including HSE, economic, and legal aspects. In all cases, the Contractor shall inform
the Company of any deviation from the requirements of referenced standard which is considered to be
necessary in order to comply with new or revised RoK regulations and all other cases.
Subject to any particular terms and conditions as may be set forth in specific agreements with users, NCOC
N.V. disclaims any liability of whatsoever nature for any damage (including injury or death) suffered by any
company or person whomsoever as a result of or in connection with the use, application or implementation
of any STN, combination of STN or any part thereof, even if it is wholly or partly caused by negligence on
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
This specification is supplementary to the ‘Piping Material Specification’ (ref. 1). It applies to, but is not
limited to, the following:
• Pressure vessels; in conjunction with the ‘Materials & Welding for Vessels & Exchangers’ (ref. 5);
• Tanks: in conjunction with ‘Welding of Storage Tanks’ (ref. 6);
• Heat exchangers: in conjunction with the ‘Materials & Welding for Vessels & Exchangers’ (ref. 5);
• Plant piping and valves: in conjunction with ‘Welding of Piping & Fittings’ (ref. 3);
• Rotating machinery.
1.2 PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to describe the requirements for metallic materials operating at pressure
rating ≤ 2500# in sour service on onshore and offshore production facilities to be operated NCOC. Pressure
rating > 2500# materials are specified in ‘High Pressure Piping Materials specification’ (ref. 2)
The item description in the purchase order or the equipment data sheet will state if the item is to operate in
‘sour’ service and therefore requiring that this specification shall be applied. ‘Sour’ service shall be as
defined in NACE MR0175 /ISO 15156 (ref. 10).
All materials shall comply with the applicable product standard and NACE MR0175 /ISO 15156 (ref. 10), as
modified by this specification.
The Contractor shall ensure that the material is suitable for the application conditions such as H2S
exposure, temperature and pressure and that appropriate test criteria are specified in accordance with
NACE MR0175 /ISO 15156 (ref. 10).
Mechanical testing, including charpy impact testing where applicable, shall be in accordance with relevant
material standards and COMPANY specifications for all product forms.
1.3 SPECIFIC TERMS, DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
1.3.1 General NCOC N.V. Terms & Definitions

The following is a list of general NCOC N.V. terms commonly used in the NCOC Technical Standards
NCOC N.V. Term Explanation / Definition
Company North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC N.V.)
The Contractor is the party who has entered into a written agreement with Company
to carry out all or part of the design, engineering, procurement, construction,
Contractor
commissioning and/or management of a project, operation or maintenance of a
facility.
The Supplier is a Manufacturer or Vendor that provides equipment, materials, and/or

Supplier
services to Company or the Contractor.
RoK Republic of Kazakhstan
SRS Company Intranet based Standards Reference System
STN or ST NCOC North Caspian Operating Company N.V. Technical Standard
Shall The word shall is used to indicate that a provision is mandatory
1.3.2 Specific STN Terms, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions

The following is a list of specific terms, acronyms, abbreviations, and definitions used in this document
Term / Abbreviation Explanation / Definition
API American Petroleum Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

CE Carbon Equivalent
CLR Crack Length Ratio
CS Carbon Steel
CSR Crack Surface Ratio
CTR Crack Thickness Ratio
EFC European Federation of Corrosion
HAZ Heat Affected Zone
HBW Brinell Hardness Number
HIC Hydrogen Induced Cracking
HRC Rockwell Hardness Number, Scale C
HV10 Vickers Hardness Number, 10 kgf load
ISO International Standards Organisation
LTCS Low Temperature Carbon Steel
MR Material Requirement
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NDT Non Destructive Testing
Pcm Parameter crack measurement
PWHT Post Weld Heat Treatment
QT Quenched & Tempered
SCC Stress Corrosion Cracking
SI International System
SOHIC Stress Oriented Hydrogen Induced Cracking
SSCC Sulphide Stress Corrosion Cracking
TM Test Method
UT Ultrasonic Testing
1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

The following is a list of documents that are specifically referenced within this standard. Unless specifically designated by date, the
latest edition of each publication shall be used. Together with any amendments, supplements, or revisions thereto.
Ref. Document Number / Link Title / Description
(1) TBD Piping Material Specification
(2) TBD High Pressure Piping Material Specification
(3) STN-00-Z21-V-SP-0002 Welding of Piping & Fittings
(4) STN-00-Z21-V-SP-0006 High Pressure Piping Welding & Fabrication for Sour Service
(5) STN-00-Z21-V-SP-0001 Materials & Welding for Vessels & Exchangers
(6) STN-00-Z21-V-SP-0005 Welding of Storage Tanks
(7) STN-00-Z99-K-SP-0001 Unit of Measurement
(8) Straight – Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Plain and Clad Steel Plates for
ASME SA 578
Special Applications
(9) Guidelines on Materials Requirements for Carbon and Low Alloy Steel for H2S-
EFC 16
containing Environments in Oil and Gas Production
(10) Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries – Materials for Use in H2S-containing
NACE MR0175 ISO 15156
Environments in Oil and Gas Production
Part 1: General Principles for Selection of Cracking-Resistant Materials
Part 1
(2015)
Part 2 Part 2: Cracking-Resistant Carbon and Low Alloy Steels (2015)
Part 3: Cracking-Resistant CRAs (Corrosion-Resistant Alloys) and other
Part 3
Alloys (Technical Circular 1 of 2016-04-06)
(11) Laboratory Testing of Metals for Resistance to Specific Forms of Environmental
NACE TM0177
Cracking in H2S Environments
(12) Evaluation of Pipeline and Pressure Vessel Steels for Resistance to Hydrogen
NACE TM0284
Induced Cracking
(13) ISO 6506-1 Metallic Materials - Brinell Hardness Test - Part 1: Test Method
(14) ISO 6507-1 Metallic Materials - Vickers Hardness Test - Part 1: Test Method
(15) Metallic Materials - Rockwell Hardness Test - Part 1: Test Method
ISO 6508-1
(Scales A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, N, T)
(16) ISO 7778 Steel Plate with Specified Through- Thickness Characteristics
(17) Standard Specification for Alloy / Steel Bolting Materials for Low Temperature
ASTM A320
Service
(18) ISO 10684 Fasteners – Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings

1.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

Unless stated otherwise in project specific documentation, technical requirements and specifications are
defined in accordance with the following Order of Precedence (hierarchy):
1. This NCOC Technical Standard (STN)
2. Other Company Standards (Explicitly Referenced in this STN)
3. Industry Standards (Explicitly Referenced in this STN)
4. Other Normative Industry or RoK Standards (Not Explicitly Referenced in this STN)
Any interpretation of precedence, unresolved conflicts or discrepancies between the requirements defined
in this NCOC Technical Standard and other applicable Codes, Standards, Laws, Regulations or Project
Specific Documents shall be advised to Company and addressed in writing by use of the established NCOC
N.V. Clarification Procedure.
In the event that a requirement defined by this STN is considered fit-for-purpose by Company but is
identified as non-compliant with RoK National and/or Local Regulations by a recognized Kazakhstan
authority (e.g. GOSP Entity, RoK Design Institute, etc.), the RoK requirement shall be challenged. If the
challenge is unsuccessful, the STN requirement shall be modified (as required) to ensure that all safety,
technical, and RoK certification requirements are satisfied.
In all cases, any deviations from this NCOC Technical Standard shall be approved by Company in writing
and must follow the established NCOC N.V. Specification Deviation Process.
2. REQUIREMENTS FOR CARBON AND LOW ALLOYSTEEL
2.1 GENERAL
Annex A, B & C of this specification assume that all material (carbon and low alloy steels as defined in ISO
15156, ref. 10 part 1) fully complies with ISO 15156, including Clause A2 (ref. 10 part 2). Should material
not comply with all the requirements of Clause A2 then further corrosion/mechanical testing may be
necessary and Company shall be informed in writing of all such cases.
Steel shall be made to a clean practice, using basic oxygen process or electric arc re-melting and it shall be
fully degassed and refined to obtain a low sulfur and low phosphorus content; calcium (or rare earth
elements) treatment for inclusion shape control is required. See Annex A, B, C for additional details.
Thermomechanical processed material is not permitted unless agreed by COMPANY.
Low alloy steel shall be PMI tested as per ref. 20.
2.2 PLATE AND WELDED PIPING/FITTINGS

Carbon and low alloysteel and low temperature carbon steel plates, including welded piping and fittings
manufactured from plate material, shall meet the following requirements:
• Plates shall be fully killed and fine-grained and shall be produced by a low sulphur and low
phosphorus refining process;
• The steel shall be vacuum degassed, or argon bubble treated, and the plates shall be supplied in
the normalised, normalised and tempered, or quenched and tempered condition. Unless otherwise
agreed by Company, the minimum tempering temperature shall be 650ºC for carbon steel; low alloy
steel shall be capable of being post weld heat treated at a temperature of 690°C without suffering
any degradation in mechanical properties; Manufacturing procedure specification shall include
details of heat treatment control (e.g., contact and non-contact thermocouples, pyrometers, etc.).
Heat treatment charts shall be recorded and available for COMPANY review.
• All plate above 15mm thickness shall be subject to through-thickness (Z) testing in accordance with
ISO 7778 (ref.16). A minimum average value of 35% shall be achieved.
The materials requirements for plate and pipe fittings fabricated from plate are summarised in ANNEX A.
Unless stricter frequency is specified in the applicable product standard, as a minimum, heat analysis shall
be performed on each heat and a product analysis shall be performed on at least one item belonging to the
same heat.

2.2.1 Chemical Composition

The chemical analysis shall be in accordance with the applicable product standard and in addition shall also
meet the limitations outlined in ANNEX A. Unless stricter frequency is specified in the applicable product
standard, as a minimum, heat analysis shall be performed on each heat and a product analysis shall be
performed on at least one item belonging to the same heat.
2.2.2 Inclusion Shape Control
The steel shall receive a Calcium or Cerium treatment to control the shape of inclusions.
2.2.3 HIC Tests
Regardless of whether a component is to be fully clad, HIC tests in accordance with NACE TM0284 (Ref.
12) shall be conducted as outlined in ANNEX A on a sample from one plate from every ten heats of steel
from each source. The plate for testing shall be taken from the heat with the highest sulphur content
available. The pH of the test solution shall be in the range 2.9–3.3 at the start of the test, and shall be in the
range 3.5–4.0 at the conclusion of the test in accordance with NACE TM0177 (Ref. 11).
Above requirements for HIC testing shall apply to all carbon steel products manufactured from plate; the
product shall be in final heat treated condition and HIC test is required on samples from parent material as
well as from weld area. Sampling and specimens shall be in accordance with NACE TM0284 (ref. 12).
The acceptance criteria shall be as stated in ANNEX A.
If the average of the 3 specimens meets the acceptance criteria, but the HIC test specimen(s) taken in the
mid-section fails due to centre-line segregation, the plate shall be rejected.
For all other cases, where the average of 3 specimens fails to satisfy the above criteria, any retesting shall
be agreed by COMPANY. Any failure to satisfy the average of any of the above criteria during test (or re-
test, if allowed) shall cause the whole heat to be rejected.
Where a heat is rejected, the previous 9 heats shall be quarantined to await Company decision.
2.2.4 Non-Destructive Testing
All plates shall be ultrasonically examined over 100% of the surface in accordance with ASME SA 578
(Ref. 8) level C. If plate thickness exceeds 100 mm, additionally the requirements of ASTM A578 Section S8
shall be applied.
2.2.5 Mechanical Testing
One plate from each cast/heat and heat treatment batch shall be subject to hardness testing. Hardness test
sample shall be full thickness and the test section shall be prepared metallographically. The hardness shall
be measured and recorded on the plate surfaces and at 1.5 mm below each surface and at mid thickness.
In the case of the sub-surface hardness checks, a minimum of six measurements shall be made at each
location. No hardness value shall exceed 248 HV10 (22HRC, 237HB) (Ref. 9). Stricter requirements shall
apply whenever specified in the reference product standard. These hardness thresholds are minimum
requirements; stricter values may be considered to increase the margin with respect to the threshold when
there is concern about control of hardness properties (e.g. during subsequent welding). Testing shall be in
accordance with ISO 6506, 6507, 6508 (ref.13, 14 and 15), as applicable.
For welded components the welds shall also satisfy the above requirements in the weld metal and HAZ.
The extent of testing shall be one pipe/fitting per heat per heat treatment batch.
The mechanical properties of all plate and welded pipe/fittings shall be provided in the final heat treatment
condition.
If different pipe sizes are included in the same heat treatment batch, each size shall be tested and if
different fitting shapes and sizes are included in the same heat treatment batch, each shape and size shall
be tested; any reduction in extent of testing shall be agreed by COMPANY.
2.3 FORGINGS
Forgings shall be fully killed and fine-grained and should be supplied in the normalised, normalised and
tempered or quenched and tempered condition. Unless otherwise agreed by Company, the minimum

tempering temperature shall be 650ºC for carbon steel; low alloy steel shall be capable of being post weld
heat treated at a temperature of 690°C without suffering any degradation in their mechanical properties.
Manufacturing procedure specification shall include details of heat treatment control (e.g., contact and non-
contact thermocouples, pyrometers, etc.). Heat treatment charts shall be recorded and available for
COMPANY review.
The materials requirements for forgings are summarised in ANNEX B.
meet the limitations outlined in ANNEX B. Unless stricter frequency is specified in the applicable product
One forging from each cast/heat and heat treatment batch shall be subject to hardness testing. Hardness
test sample shall be full thickness and the test section shall be prepared metallographically The hardness
shall be measured and recorded on the inside and outside surfaces of the pipe and at 1.5 mm below each
surface and at mid thickness. In the case of the sub-surface hardness checks, a minimum of six
measurements shall be made at each location. No hardness value shall exceed 248 HV10 (22HRC, 237HB)
(Ref. 9). Stricter requirements shall apply whenever specified in the reference product standard. These
hardness thresholds are minimum requirements; stricter values may be considered to increase the margin
with respect to the threshold when there is concern about control of hardness properties (e.g. during
subsequent welding). Testing shall be in accordance with ISO 6506, 6507, 6508 (ref. 13, 14 and 15), as
applicable.
Properties of all forged material shall be provided in the final heat treatment condition.
2.4 CASTINGS
Castings shall be fully killed and should be supplied in the normalised, normalised and tempered or
quenched and tempered condition. Unless otherwise agreed by Company, the minimum tempering
temperature shall be 650ºC for carbon steel; low alloy steel shall be capable of being post weld heat treated
at a temperature of 690°C without suffering any degradation in their mechanical properties. Manufacturing
procedure specification shall include details of heat treatment control (e.g., contact and non-contact
thermocouples, pyrometers, etc.). Heat treatment charts shall be recorded and available for COMPANY
review.
The materials requirements for castings are summarised in ANNEX B.

meet the limitations outlined in ANNEX B. Unless stricter frequency is specified in the applicable product
One casting from each cast/heat and heat treatment batch shall be subject to hardness testing. Hardness
test sample shall be full thickness and the test section shall be prepared metallographically. The hardness
shall be measured and recorded on the inside and outside surfaces of the pipe and at 1.5 mm below each
surface and at mid thickness. In the case of the sub-surface hardness checks, a minimum of six
(ref. 9). Stricter requirements shall apply whenever specified in the reference product standard. These

applicable.
Properties of all casting material shall be provided in the final heat treatment condition.
2.5 SEAMLESS PIPE AND FITTINGS

Pipe and fittings shall be fully killed and fine-grained and shall be supplied in the normalised, normalised
and tempered or quenched and tempered condition. Unless otherwise agreed by Company, the minimum
tempering temperature shall be 650ºC for carbon steel; low alloy steel shall be capable of being post weld
heat treated at a temperature of 690°C without suffering any degradation in their mechanical properties.
Manufacturing procedure specification shall include details of heat treatment control (e.g., contact and non-
contact thermocouples, pyrometers, etc.). Heat treatment charts shall be recorded and available for
COMPANY review.
The materials requirements for seamless pipe and fittings are summarised in ANNEX C.
meet the limitations outlined in ANNEX C. Unless stricter frequency is specified in the applicable product
One pipe/fitting from each cast/heat and heat treatment batch shall be subject to hardness testing.
Hardness test sample shall be full thickness and the test section shall be prepared metallographically. The
hardness shall be measured and recorded on the inside and outside surfaces of the pipe and at 1.5 mm
below each surface and at mid thickness. In the case of the sub-surface hardness checks, a minimum of six
(ref. 9). Stricter requirements shall apply whenever specified in the reference product standard. These
applicable.
The properties of all seamless pipe and fitting material shall be provided in the final heat treatment
condition.
2.6 WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION

For fabricated items and equipment, each welding procedure and subsequent welding and fabrication shall
be done in accordance with the appropriate Welding and Fabrication specification listed in Section 1.1.
Welding procedure qualification is also required in case of weld repair of castings, when allowed by the
reference product standard. Vickers hardness testing shall be done during procedure qualification using a
10kg load, as outlined in Figure 1 in accordance with ISO 15156 (ref. 10, part 2). Testing shall be carried
out on a prepared and etched macro-section of the weld. A hardness traverse, including the weld metal and
heat-affected zone (HAZ), shall be made. This requirement also applies to weld repairs to castings.
Hardness tests shall be undertaken as follows:
• on the root side (in contact with the process fluid in service) – 248 HV10 maximum;
• Along the mid-thickness - 248 HV10 maximum;

• on the cap side (atmosphere side) - 275 HV10 maximum.

Where the cap of the weld is also exposed to the sour environment or the thickness of the parent material is
9mm or less, then the hardness requirements for the cap shall be 248 HV10 maximum.
Stricter requirements shall apply whenever specified in the applicable COMPANY welding specifications.
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR CORROSION RESISTANT ALLOYS (CRAs)

The particular grades of all CRAs proposed for use shall be listed in NACE MR0175/ ISO 15156 Part 3,
Annex A (see Clauses from A.2 to A.11) (ref. 10) and shall comply with all the requirements in ISO 15156.
Solid-solution Nickel-based Alloys (A.4) and Precipitation-hardened Nickel-based Alloys (A.9) may be used
in sour service and as such will be subject to Company approval during the material selection process and
approval of drawings and data sheets.
Ferritic Stainless Steels (A.5) and Martensitic Stainless Steels (A.6), Cobalt-based Alloys (A.10) may be
proposed for specific applications for components of pumps and valves. Such applications will be reviewed
by Company for suitability on a case-by-case basis in view of the sour nature of the process fluids.
Austenitic Stainless Steels (A.2), Precipitation-hardened Stainless Steels (A.8), Highly-alloyed Austenitic
Stainless Steels (A.3), Duplex Stainless Steels (A.7), Titanium and Tantalum (A.11) shall not normally be
allowed for the sour conditions of Kashagan and any proposals to utilise such materials shall be submitted
to Company for approval.
Testing shall be in accordance with the reference product standard. When requirements of chemical
composition, heat treatment, cold deformation, hardness, etc. are mandatory as per ISO 15156, the supplier
shall demonstrate that the required properties are achieved for each heat, heat treatment batch, size and
shape.
PMI test shall be in accordance with ref. 20.
4. MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
4.1 CAST IRON

Grey, austenitic and white cast irons are not permitted for use as a pressure containing part in sour service.
These materials may be used in internal components related to API and other appropriate standards,
provided that the Company has approved their use.
4.2 COPPER-AND ALUMINIUM-BASED ALLOYS

ISO 15156 (ref. 10) Part 3, Annex A, Copper-and Aluminium-based alloys (Clause A.12) are not permitted
for use in sour service, unless specifically approved by Company.
4.3 BOLTING
All bolts and nuts shall satisfy the requirements of NACE MR0175/ ISO 15156 (ref 10) as specified in the
relevant mechanical data sheets or piping class in accordance with the generic requirements specified
herein.
Internal bolts and nuts shall match the service conditions for temperature and corrosion service i.e. Alloy
625 clad vessels, tanks or equipment shall utilise nickel alloy bolting as defined in the appropriate data
sheets.
External bolts and nuts shall normally match the materials specified for adjacent materials taking into
account of the probability of galvanic corrosion: i.e. CRA vessels shall utilise CRA bolts and nuts and CS
vessels shall utilise low alloy bolting.
Low alloy steel bolting shall normally be specified for flanged connections between carbon and low alloy
steels and for threaded studs fitted directly into carbon or low alloy components.

4.3.1 Low Alloy Steel Bolting

Grade L7M or grade L43 shall be specified for external bolting that may be exposed to sour environments
due to joint leakage (e.g. beneath thermal insulation, as required by NACE MR0175/ISO 15156, part 2 (ref
10).
ASTM A194 grade 7/7M nuts with S3 low temperature supplementary requirements shall be specified.
Bolting and nuts shall be galvanised in accordance with ISO 10684 (ref. 18). Other thin metal coatings such
as sherardised, zinc or nickel electroplate, or zinc chromate/phosphate may be accepted by Company
subject to specific written approval. Hydrogen removal treatment shall be applied to bolts subjected to
electroplating. PTFE/resin coating systems are not acceptable for corrosion protection of bolting materials
unless approved for specific locations/duties in advance with Company (e.g. where needed for lubrication
and used in conjunction with supplementary corrosion protection measures and electrical continuity
measurements on each individual fastener).
Except as indicated above non metallic coating systems are not acceptable. Cadmium plating is also not
acceptable.
4.3.2 CRA Bolting
The following types of CRA bolts specified to NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 (ref 10) may be acceptable subject
to Company specific approval:
• Nickel alloys;
• Titanium alloys.
Duplex stainless steel shall not be used for sour service bolting.
5. DOCUMENTATION
Full documentation shall be provided, including, but not limited to:
• Certificates of product analysis;
• Steel making method and process of manufacture with statement of heat treatment.
• Welding procedures and welding procedure qualification records, where applicable;
• Mechanical and corrosion Test Certificates including HIC test results, where applicable, and
hardness surveys and heat treatment records;
• Non-Destructive examination Certificates including dimensional checks;
• Welder and NDT Operator Qualification Certificates.
Documentation shall allow full traceability and shall include identification number of the item with its
description including size and material and item number as per purchase order.
The documentation requirements of the equipment specification shall also be satisfied where this is more
onerous.

6. ANNEX A SOUR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLATE FOR PRESSURE VESSELS, WELDED
PIPE AND FITTINGS AND ASSOCIATED WELDS (CARBON AND LOW ALLOY STEEL)
All testing requirements in the Table below are additional to other material tests required by codes,
standards and specifications for each product form to ensure suitability for sour service as defined by NACE
MR0175/ISO 15156 (ref. 10). Any limitations relating to alloy content shall be established on the basis of
product analysis.
Plate Material Requirements Acceptance Criteria
Component Type
Composition Pressure Vessel Pipe/Fitting
Carbon (%) ≤ 0.23 ≤ 0.18
Sulphur (%) ≤ 0.003
Phosphorus (%) ≤ 0.025
Calcium (%) 0.006 max.
≤ 0.43 ≤ 0.38
(1)
Carbon Equivalent
≤ 0.30 ≤ 0.22
(2)
Pcm
Va-Nb-Ti ≤ 0.10
Vacuum or Argon Treatment Required
Testing Requirements
NACE SCC test Not Required (3)
NACE HIC test NACE TM0284 Acceptance Criteria

CLR ≤ 10%
(ref. 12) Test Solution NACE TM0177
CTR ≤ 3%
Solution A
CSR ≤ 1%
(ref .11)
Through Thickness Testing to ISO 7778 Z35 Minimum Average ROA = 35%
(ref 16) Minimum Individual ROA = 25%
Maximum Hardness 248 HV (22 HRC, 237 HB) (4)
NDE
UT plate test - 100% to ASME SA 578 (ref. 8) Level C
Other NDE As required by the reference product standard
Other Requirements
Absolute Maximum % Nickel content in 1.0 + 0% error
Welding consumables
PWHT of welded components Yes (shall be at least 20ºC below tempering

temperature of component welding procedure
qualification shall demonstrate no degradation of
mechanical properties of the component after
PWHT).
Notes:

1) The carbon equivalent (CE) shall be calculated using the formula:
Mn Cr + Mo + V Cu + Ni
CE = C + + +
6 5 15
2) The Pcm shall be calculated using the formula:
V Mo Cr + Mn + Cu Si Ni
Pcm = C + + + + + + 5B
10 15 20 30 60
3) SSC test is not required if the material is fully compliant with ISO 15156 (ref. 10 Part 2), Clause A2. For welds,
reference shall be made to applicable COMPANY weld specifications.
4) Stricter requirements shall apply whenever specified in the reference product standard or if required by
COMPANY.
7. ANNEX B SOUR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR FORGING AND CASTINGS AND ASSOCIATED
WELDS (CARBON AND LOW ALLOY STEEL)
product analysis.
Material Requirements Acceptance Criteria
Component Type
Composition Forging Casting
Carbon (%) ≤ 0.23 ≤ 0.25
Sulphur (%) ≤ 0.025 ≤ 0.035
Calcium (%) Not Applicable
≤ 0.43
(1)
Carbon Equivalent
≤ 0.30
(2)
Pcm N/A
Va-Nb-Ti ≤ 0.10 N/A
Vacuum or Argon Treatment Not Required
NACE HIC test NACE TM0284 (ref. 12) Not Required

test solution NACE TM0177 (ref. 11)
Solution A
NDE
UT Not required
Other NDE As required by the reference product standard
Other Requirements
Absolute Maximum % Nickel content in 1.0 + 0% error

Welding consumables

PWHT of welded components or if weld Yes (shall be at least 20ºC below tempering
(3)
repaired temperature of component welding procedure
qualification shall demonstrate no degradation of
mechanical properties of the component after PWHT).
Notes:
CE = C + + +
6 5 15
Pcm = C + + + + + + 5B
10 15 20 30 60
3) Weld repairs are only applicable in the case of castings. The use of welding to repair forgings shall not be
permitted.
4) SSC test is not required if the material is fully compliant with ISO 15156 (ref. 10 Part 2), Clause A2. For welds,
COMPANY.
8. ANNEX C SOUR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAMLESS PIPE & FITTINGS (CARBON AND
LOW ALLOY STEEL)
product analysis.
Pipe Material Requirements Acceptance Criteria

Composition
Carbon (%) ≤ 0.23
Sulphur (%) ≤ 0.010
Calcium(%) Not Applicable
≤ 0.43
(1)
Carbon Equivalent
≤ 0.30
(2)
Pcm
Va-Nb-Ti ≤ 0.10
Vacuum or Argon Treatment Not Required
NACE HIC test NACE TM0284 ( ref. 12) test
Not Required
solution NACE TM0177 ( ref. 11) Solution A
NDE
UT Not Required
Other NDE As required by the reference product

standard
Specific Requirements
Absolute Maximum % Nickel content in Welding
1.0 + 0% error
consumables

Pipe Material Requirements Acceptance Criteria

Yes (shall be at least 20ºC below tempering
temperature of component welding
PWHT of welded components procedure qualification shall demonstrate no
degradation of mechanical properties of the
component after PWHT).
Notes:
CE = C + + +
6 5 15
Pcm = C + + + + + + 5B
10 15 20 30 60
3) SSC test is not required if the material is fully compliant with ISO 15156 (ref. 10 Part 2), Clause A2. Forwelds,
COMPANY.
8.1 FIGURE 1 HARDNESS LOCATIONS

WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION OF BUTT WELDS
Hardness impressions (HV10) shall be taken 1.5mm from surfaces and at the mid-wall thickness position.
Hardness indentations shall be a taken at a maximum spacing of 0.5mm with cross-hatched area test points
being taken as near to the boundary between the weld metal and the heat affected zone.
In addition to the above, hardness survey for qualification of fillet welds, weld repair and partial penetration
welds is also required and shall be fully compliant with the requirements of ISO 15156 (ref. 10, part 2) and
in accordance with the applicable COMPANY welding specifications.
Macro showing the different micro-structures of the weld joint and hardness impressions shall be provided.
Through Thickness Hardness Survey on Base Metal
Through thickness hardness test on parent material shall be made on the cross section (prepared
metallographically) of two full thickness samples. For seamless items the samples shall be taken at 0° and,
if compatible with size, 180° hour position; for seam welded items, the samples shall be taken at 90° and
180° from the seam weld.

Hardness impressions (HV10) shall be minimum six on each of the following three traverses:
- at 1.5 mm from external surface;

- at the mid-wall thickness position;
- at 1.5 mm from internal surface (i.e., the service surface to be exposed to sour service).
Minimum spacing to be kept between adjacent impressions shall prevent interference between adjacent
impressions.
If the thickness of the item to be tested does not allow to fully satisfy the above requirements due to
interference between adjacent traverses, any deviation shall be agreed by COMPANY; in any case,
hardness indentations on the traverse close to the internal surface (to be exposed to sour service) shall
remain a mandatory requirement.
Macro showing the hardness impressions shall be provided in the test certificates.

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6. ANNEX A SOUR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLATE FOR PRESSURE VESSELS,

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1.3 SPECIFIC TERMS, DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

1.3.1 General NCOC N.V. Terms & Definitions

Company North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC N.V.)

The Supplier is a Manufacturer or Vendor that provides equipment, materials, and/or

RoK Republic of Kazakhstan

SRS Company Intranet based Standards Reference System

STN or ST NCOC North Caspian Operating Company N.V. Technical Standard

Shall The word shall is used to indicate that a provision is mandatory

1.3.2 Specific STN Terms, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions

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1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

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1.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR CARBON AND LOW ALLOYSTEEL

2.2 PLATE AND WELDED PIPING/FITTINGS

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2.2.1 Chemical Composition

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The materials requirements for castings are summarised in ANNEX B.

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2.5 SEAMLESS PIPE AND FITTINGS

2.6 WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION

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• on the cap side (atmosphere side) - 275 HV10 maximum.

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR CORROSION RESISTANT ALLOYS (CRAs)

4.1 CAST IRON

4.2 COPPER-AND ALUMINIUM-BASED ALLOYS

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4.3.1 Low Alloy Steel Bolting

Materials for Sour Service

Plate Material Requirements Acceptance Criteria

Composition Pressure Vessel Pipe/Fitting

Carbon (%) ≤ 0.23 ≤ 0.18

Sulphur (%) ≤ 0.003

Phosphorus (%) ≤ 0.025

Calcium (%) 0.006 max.

Vacuum or Argon Treatment Required

NACE SCC test Not Required (3)

NACE HIC test NACE TM0284 Acceptance Criteria

Maximum Hardness 248 HV (22 HRC, 237 HB) (4)

UT plate test - 100% to ASME SA 578 (ref. 8) Level C

Other NDE As required by the reference product standard

PWHT of welded components Yes (shall be at least 20ºC below tempering

Materials for Sour Service

1) The carbon equivalent (CE) shall be calculated using the formula:

Material Requirements Acceptance Criteria

Composition Forging Casting

Carbon (%) ≤ 0.23 ≤ 0.25

Sulphur (%) ≤ 0.025 ≤ 0.035

Phosphorus (%) ≤ 0.03

Calcium (%) Not Applicable

Va-Nb-Ti ≤ 0.10 N/A

Vacuum or Argon Treatment Not Required

NACE SCC test Not Required (4)

NACE HIC test NACE TM0284 (ref. 12) Not Required

Maximum Hardness 248 HV (22 HRC, 237 HB) (5)